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When it comes to the "Fast & Furious" franchise, real fans know it isn't about the cars, the money, the action, or the story -- it's about family. But, y'know, also all those other things too. In fact, "Fast & Furious" is so concerned with its overarching narrative that it haphazardly constructed a twisted timeline that's hard for newcomers to process. Starting in 2001, the films were released in this order:

"The Fast and the Furious"

"2 Fast 2 Furious"

"The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift"

"Fast & Furious"

"Fast Five"

"Fast and Furious 6"

"Furious 7"

"The Fate of the Furious"

"Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw"

"F9"

"Fast X"

The "Fast & Furious" movies can absolutely be watched, understood, and enjoyed in this order if the viewer relents to the franchise's reckless pace and internal logic. Having said that, there is an alternate viewing order we'll discuss later that...

The Fast and Furious franchise is as much about high-speed action and explosions as it is about the cars that define its adrenaline-fueled world. Over the years, the series has blessed its viewers with exciting cars, from American muscle cars to JDMs and high-end sports cars—they have covered them all.

Whether it’s Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) revving a Dodge Charger or Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) winning races in the iconic Skyline Gt-r, each car in the series has a rich history, and they speak for the character.

So, let’s examine a list of iconic cars that have appeared in the franchise, cars that are still spoken of today, or have influenced car culture in some way.

30. 1993 Honda Civic EJ1 The Honda Civic EJ1 from Fast and Furious | Credits: Universal Pictures

The first Fast & Furious movie came out in 2001, directed by Rob Cohen. It follows Dominic Toretto...

The year was 2003. After a two-year wait, Fast and Furious was returning with a sequel and, back then, none of us knew that the franchise would become what it is today. But we did know one thing: one of the most iconic cars of the entire film series was introduced in 2 Fast 2 Furious, never to be seen again. But the Honda S2000 piloted by Suki (Devon Aoki) left its unapologetically pink mark in the franchise and left fans forever wondering when we would see it again. Now, thanks to Lego, you will be able to see it all the time in your collection.

The company announced recently that the unforgettable car will be introduced to its Speed Champions collection. The Walmart-exclusive 300-piece set comes with authentic Honda details, including an interior TV monitor, rear wing, grille, and even the signature wheels. The pink racing car also comes with Suki's anime-style art,...

The summer of 2002 kicked off a whole new era in spy movies, but not in the way Hollywood expected. You see, three spy movies were coming out that year, and only one of them was predicted to be a hit. They were the Ben Affleck Jack Ryan flick, The Sum of All Fears, his pal Matt Damon’s The Bourne Identity, and Vin Diesel’s XXX. In fact, all three of them made money, but The Bourne Identity, a notoriously delayed and troubled production at the time, became a classic. The movie everyone expected to be a hit, XXX, did fine, making $142 million, which was a tidy sum. Still, given that it was expected to be the biggest hit of the summer, Hollywood insiders considered the film a disappointment. The end of the film promised that Xander Cage would return, but the time XXX: State of the Union hit theaters three years later,...

The world was left mourning when the news of Heath Ledger’s untimely demise came to light. The news struck many as a thunderbolt. After all, the 10 Things I Hate About You star left us at the young age of 28.

On top of that, his career seemed to hold a lot of promise. The Dark Knight might have established his reputation as one of the greatest of the generation. Alas. If only he had lived to see how the world reacted to his role. Fans around the world lamented the loss of a talent of Ledger’s pedigree. But it seems like that they’ll have another chance to appreciate his work.

Heath Ledger was a star gone too soon Heath Ledger was a different gravy as Joker in The Dark Knight | Credit: Warner Bros. Entertainment

Hollywood has lost many faces courtesy of unnatural deaths. Paul Walker‘s demise has scarred an entire fandom.

Movies are a one-and-done kind of deal. To be fair, they used to be like that. You watch, you enjoy, you absorb, and you move on, or so we thought. Somewhere down the line, however, we decided to go big on franchises, really big. In better days, this newfound freedom allowed for a larger canvas – an expanded universe – and a fresh take on how one could tell and structure stories.

Quite some time, and then some, has already been spent trying to crack a formula that keeps pulling audiences back, irrespective of how many sequels, spinoffs, and reboots are produced. While the casuals have long languished, others are just terribly fatigued, but fans of certain franchises remain as devoted as ever.

We’re ranking ten franchises with the most loyal fan bases, not just based on box office numbers but also their cultural footprint. No trilogies or Blue Blanc Rogue-type cinema is allowed.

Vin Diesel Skips Sequel For Creative Reasons(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Throwing it all the way back to the early 2000s, when Fast & Furious was just revving up and Dom Toretto was becoming a household name, fans were shocked when 2 Fast 2 Furious hit theaters, and Vin Diesel was nowhere to be seen. Yep, the face of the franchise, the man who gave us “I don’t have friends, I got family,” was totally Mia.

No Dom, no gravelly monologues, just fast cars and Paul Walker cruising solo. It was one of the biggest Wait, what? moments in the franchise’s history, and it had fans scratching their heads for years. Why didn’t Vin return for the second lap when the franchise was just getting started? And just how big was the offer he turned down? Spoiler alert: it was huge. This little detour in the Fast Saga...

It would be an understatement to label Vin Diesel as a celebrated action star in the industry. A star who has made immense contributions to the genre, his pedigree needs no introduction. And if one were to rank his projects, the Fast & Furious must be in the pole position. Sadly, it will be coming to an end real soon.

As the release of the grand finale of the franchise looms closer, it shouldn’t come as a shock to anybody that Diesel wants nothing to go wrong this time around. The XXX star is not taking any half measures with the Fast movies. Even if it comes to hyping the project.

Vin Diesel & co. are leaving no stone unturned for Fast 11 Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson will be back for Fast 11 || Universal Pictures

Vin Diesel‘s Dominic Toretto is the pillar of the Fast & Furious franchise. Always willing...

Fast X: Part 2 marks the end of Universal Pictures' long-running and commercially successful Fast & Furious franchise after its 2001 debut. However, fans aren't the only ones waiting for Universal to officially announce Part 2's release date, as franchise lead Vin Diesel wants answers from the studio about its debut.

In an Instagram post, Diesel showed his eagerness for Part 2 updates, pleading with Universal to announce the official premiere date for the Fast & Furious finale. His initial caption on the post below said, “Universal … Please tell the best fans in the world when the next movie is coming out. Please …” However, Diesel soon tweaked his post to show general appreciation for the Fast & Furious faithful for sticking with him and the franchise.

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Though Part 2 was confirmed in 2023 as one of a closing string of...

If there’s one thing the Fast and Furious franchise has mastered, it’s reinvention. What started in 2001 as a movie about street racing and DVD player heists somehow morphed into a billion-dollar saga where cars fly, submarines chase Lamborghinis, and Vin Diesel defeats helicopters with a pair of Dodge Chargers. Over 10 movies (and counting), we’ve seen everything from rooftop chases in Rio to family barbecues that feel just as intense as the action scenes.

And through it all, Dom Toretto has reminded us, repeatedly, in case we forgot, that nothing is more important than family.

Of course, not every Fast & Furious movie is a nitrous-fueled masterpiece. Some entries turned the franchise into cinematic gold, while others, well, let’s just say they were running on fumes. The early movies were all about the underground racing scene, but as the franchise grew, so did its ambitions. By Fast Five,...

Captain America: Brave New World North America Box Office: 9th Weekend Update(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Captain America: Brave New World is waiting for the final milestone at the box office in North America. The MCU feature once again failed to achieve its goal this weekend and has also lost many theatres in North America. The film was the highest-grossing film of this year, but it also lost that title to A Minecraft Movie this weekend. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The film is going to land the Marvel Studios in loss with its collection as it had the price tag of $180 million. Captain America 4, however, helped the franchise cross the global milestone of $2.5 billion. Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson has a bigger part to play, and this MCU flick established his place as Captain America. The movie also introduced the new falcon, and it is portrayed by Danny Ramirez,...

Furious 7 China Re-Release Box Office: Opening Weekend Update (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Paul Walker’s final film, Furious 7, turned ten this year, and it has been re-released in the theatres in China. Vin Diesel’s film has earned solid numbers at the box office in the mainland. Walker passed away while filming this installment, and his brothers Caleb and Cody helped complete the remaining scenes of the late actor. This caused a delay in the film’s release. Keep scrolling for more.

It was released in 2015 and directed by James Wan; the actioner featured an ensemble cast comprising Vin, Paul, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, Kurt Russell, and Jason Statham in crucial roles. It is evident by the name that this is the 7th film in the franchise and the highest-grossing installment. There are eleven movies in the series; Fast X,...

Horror streaming service Screambox is diving headfirst into April with a line-up that refuses to play it safe. From long-lost slasher oddities and surrealist nightmares to new exclusives and unclassifiable cult gems, the horror streaming platform continues to double down on bold, brutal, and bizarre content. With Project Mkhexe, The Coffee Table and the notorious R-rated cut of Tammy and the T-Rex all making their mark, this month’s selections are tailored to viewers with a taste for the unexpected.

Perhaps the most talked-about addition is The Coffee Table, the Spanish black comedy that’s already earned a fearsome reputation from early festival runs. Directed by Caye Casas, the film delivers a harrowing domestic spiral that defies genre convention. It begins with a petty marital squabble over furniture and ends in an act so bleak that Stephen King himself called it, “horrible and also horribly funny.” Hitting Screambox on 11 April,...

Screambox has revealed the new films that are joining the Bloody Disgusting-powered horror streaming service in April, including Project Mkhexe, The Coffee Table, and Tammy and the T-Rex.

Nothing can prepare you for The Coffee Table, traumatizing Screambox on April 11. Stephen King said it best: “My guess is you have never, not once in your whole life, seen a movie as black as this one. It’s horrible and also horribly funny.”

Classic horror icons Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and John Carradine star together for the first and only time in House of the Long Shadows. The murderously funny mystery with a twist streams April 11 on Screambox.

It’s too late for prayers when Alice, Sweet Alice comes to Screambox on April 25. Also known as Communion, the ’70s proto-slasher stars Brooke Shields in her film debut.

The notorious R-rated cut of Tammy and the T-Rex stomps onto Screambox...

Bring Her Back: "Do You Want To Meet An Angel?

Watch the official trailer for Bring Her Back, a twisted new possession horror from ‘Talk to Me’ directors Danny and Michael Philippou.

Starring Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, and Sally Hawkins."

Synopsis: "A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother."

In Theaters Everywhere May 30

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Words To Die By: "Crowdfunding to begin April 1st on the hilarious, haunting new card game where everyone dies! Words to Die By is a party game of theatrical horror flair, dark humor, and absurdly over-the-top death scenes. Players take on the roles of writers, directors, and actors, crafting the most ridiculous final moments imaginable.

Each round, the Director selects a Death Scene card, while players submit Dying Words to fit the moment. The Director adds a surprise Director’s Cut twist—like...

Fast and Furious franchise lead actor Vin Diesel hopes to push the action-packed film series past the finish line in style as he continues work on Fast X: Part 2. Diesel's main character, Dominic Toretto, returns to the garage in new Part 2 behind-the-scenes images.

Via his Instagram page, Diesel shared multiple teasers over the past two days showing Toretto and his famous garage as he and his family look set to tune up new and vintage vehicles in Part 2. The first image shows the front of the Toretto garage with his patented 1970 Dodge Charger R/T parked outside, claiming that he "can't wait to show you the horsepower of what's cooking up." The second sees Diesel sporting his character's shirt plugging the garage, with the motto, "Heart, Family, Legacy."

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Jason Statham wasn’t always an action movie legend. He started out as a competitive diver, and even modeled for Tommy Hilfiger and Levi’s. But as soon as he made his big screen debut in Guy Ritchie’s “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” it was obvious. A star was being born.

Statham’s gravely voice, martial arts talent and toned physique served him well, and he quickly became one of the most recognizable action heroes of the 21st century, starring in billion dollar blockbusters and quirky crime thrillers, with a smattering of tough as nails or just plain weird genre films in the middle. And sometimes he also pokes fun at his grizzled persona, proving that he’s having just as much fun as we are.

Not every Jason Statham movie is great, but a lot of them are better than they get credit for. And even the silly ones are often 100% pure Statham.

In the new dark horror-comedy from A24, Death of a Unicorn, absurdity meets the macabre in a deliciously fantastical fashion. The feature debut by director-writer Alex Scharfman, the movie centers around a father (Paul Rudd) and daughter (Jenna Ortega) who accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while driving to his billionaire boss’s estate. Upon arrival, their host (Richard E. Grant) and his insufferable family become eager to exploit the unicorn’s body for its magical, medicinal properties. As the story unfolds, Death of a Unicorn pokes fun at the elite, reminding us that sometimes the upper crust does actually get a taste of its own medicine—and, in this case, a little extra horn to boot.

As a genre, horror has long offered filmmakers the perfect conduit to interrogate and explore issues of greed, capitalism, systemic inequality, and the often ruthless nature of the elite. With the ability to...

Jason Statham’s latest action thriller begins playing in theaters everywhere this weekend, but how does it stack up to his other movies? Early previews start today for A Working Man, but enough reviews for the film have come in to give it a 65% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. This comes from 37 reviews at the time of writing, so it is subject to change as more reviews come in over the weekend, but this is still a solid score that falls only slightly below The Beekeeper, which earned a 71% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. However, The Beekeeper netted a strong 92% score from audiences on the aggregate site. If A Working Man is also well-received by audiences, it could become a box office hit similar to The Beekeeper, which grossed over $150 million globally.

A Working Man’s 65% Rotten Tomatoes score falls outside the top 10 on the list of the highest-rated Jason Statham movies.

Vin Diesel has been asked to direct a "precursor" to ‘Fast X: Part 2’.The 57-year-old actor - who has portrayed Dominic 'Dom' Toretto in the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise since its debut in 2001 - previously helmed the short film ‘Los Bandoleros’ to fill in the gaps for his character between the events of the first movie and 2009’s ‘Fast and Furious’ and has now revealed he has once again been asked by Universal Pictures to helm a prequel set before the events of the eleventh and final entry into the high-speed action series.Taking to Instagram, Diesel posted a picture of himself in character as Dom and his co-star Michelle Rodriguez as Leticia 'Letty' Ortiz and added the caption: "I am reminded of that critical moment in the 'Fast' franchise, where we had just wrapped the fourth film… "The studio asked me to direct the precursor to the film,...

Fast X: Part 2 concludes a decades-long Fast & Furious saga that has taken fans on several twists and turns, some more outlandish than others. Before the Vin Diesel-led action franchise runs its final lap, the acclaimed actor is set to steer fans through one last tease.

Via Instagram, Diesel confirmed he's directing a "precursor" to Part 2, further ramping up anticipation for the Fast & Furious finale. Though Diesel kept details about the short close to the vest, he teased that the short would be filmed in an "exotic" location. Having done a short in the lead up to 2009's Fast & Furious at the behest of Universal Pictures, Diesel confirmed that "the request has come in again for me to direct the precursor, to the finale. Because it is now the world's saga, I am encouraged to film somewhere else, truly exotic…"

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At the start of 2025, Vin Diesel hyped up production for Fast X: Part 2 on social media by unveiling Dominic Toretto’s classic 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 from 2001’s The Fast and the Furious. The car was famously destroyed by a truck in the original blockbuster hit’s finale involving a final race with Brian O’Connor (Paul Walker). Teasing how "history is being made," the car’s reintroduction by Diesel may well be a sign about the next Fast installment potentially dialing back the outrageous espionage adventures in favor of providing fans a full-circle moment for the long-running franchise.

Exclusive: Omar Epps (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), rappers Wiz Khalifa and Quavo, and Chukwudi Iwuji (The Day Of The Jackal) have been set to star in gangland drama Moses The Black, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and his G-Unit Film and Television on board as executive producers.

Pic is a story about a gangster in modern day Chicago, inspired by the repentance story of the fifth-century saint of the same name. Epps plays Chicago gang leader and lead character Malik, with Khalifa as 2wo-3ree, the confident and volatile leader of Malik’s young crew. It marks the Grammy nominated rapper’s second movie role and his first as one of the leads. Quavo plays Straw, Malik’s arch-nemesis. The title character, St. Moses the Black, is played by Iwuji. Principal photography is slated for later this spring in Chicago.

Written and directed by Yelena Popovic (Man of God...

Action movie fans are in for a treat this month, as one of the most underrated examples of the genre (and one helmed by Taken director Pierre Morel no less) is all set to land on free streaming. Released more than two decades ago in 2004, District B13 boasts all manner of martial arts, shoot-outs, explosions, breathtaking parkour, and even social commentary as it drops audiences in the far-flung future of, erm, 2010 and one of the poor, crime-ridden suburbs of Paris: Banlieue 13, Aka B13.

Helmed by the creative team behind Liam Neeson’s action movie renaissance hit Taken, director Pierre Morel, and writer and producer Luc Besson, District B13 stars David Belle as main character Leïto, a rebel who lives within the confines of B13, with underrated martial arts actor Cyril Raffaelli as Damien Tomaso, an undercover officer who joins forces with Leïto after the pair are targeted by a merciless gangster,...

Commitment is Vin Diesel’s middle name, given how he has dedicated himself to the Fast & Furious franchise for around two decades. From street racing to heists, and even launching a car into space, he has steered Dom Toretto’s journey like a true family man. Therefore, when it came to casting someone to play his brother in F9: The Fast Saga, it became an anxious task for the star.

Vin Diesel inn F9: The Fast Saga | image: Universal Pictures

But then John Cena showed up as one of the biggest surprises in the saga, playing Dom’s long-lost brother, Jakob Toretto, in F9. Now, Cena’s casting wasn’t just a studio decision because, according to Vin Diesel, the late Paul Walker had something to do with it. Yep, get ready for a story that’s all about fate, family, and a little Hollywood magic!

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In the summer of 2001, Vin Diesel became a household name. The Fast and the Furious, which was designed as little more than a modestly budgeted action programmer, became the breakout hit of that summer, capturing the cultural zeitgeist in a way that’s hard to reverse engineer. It was a major hit with the youth market. Diesel, with his bald head, muscular physique and unforgettable voice became the decade’s first icon, with audiences fascinated by his macho vibe, ambiguous ethnicity, and signature look. Studios didn’t waste any time building a star vehicle around him, with Sony making him the lead of a new super spy franchise they hoped would give James Bond some serious competition. The film, XXX, was among the most hyped films of the decade, with many thinking it would be such a phenomenon that it would make the Bond franchise irrelevant. That didn’t quite happen,...

Vin Diesel has suggested that he may return as Groot in a new Marvel project separate from the Guardians of the Galaxy series. The actor shared the update in an Instagram post outlining his schedule for 2025.

“Disney wants their Planet X! Which some say is Marvel’s most anticipated movie, haha. The film where Groot returns to his home planet,” Diesel wrote.

His statement has led to speculation about a standalone film focused on Groot’s origins and home world. Planet X, known as the home of the Flora Colossus species, has appeared in Marvel comics but has yet to be explored in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Diesel has voiced Groot since Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), continuing the role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). He returned for Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). He also voiced the...

Vin Diesel has been known to use his Instagram to update fans on his upcoming projects, even when there isn't really anything official on the horizon. In a retrospective post, he has now shared surprising new updates on many possible new projects coming down the line, from a new xXx movie, the next Riddick installment, and a possible solo Groot movie from Marvel Studios.

A day after the Oscars ceremony, Diesel took to Instagram to update his followers on a few of his projects, but the one that stood out the most - because previously it was little more than a passing wish-list suggestion - was Planet X, which would be a new solo Marvel movie featuring Guardians of the Galaxy favorite, Groot. After mentioning speaking with Lionsgate about The Last Witch Hunter and when to fit playing xXx's Xander Cage again into his schedule, Diesel wrote, "Also, Disney wants their Planet X!

Finding work as an actor is a lot like digging for diamonds. Once in a blue moon, you'll strike lucky and latch onto a big one, but for the most part, you stand more chance of passing a kidney stone. Consequently, one would think that as soon as an actor secures a major role in a film franchise or TV show, they would hang on until their fingertips bleed. Not always. A few notable stars actually wanted out of popular shows and movies, begging the writers to send them off to the fictional morgue.

Think of Jeremy Renner for a second, and what's the first role that you associate him with? Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, of course. Surprisingly, Renner begged Marvel to kill Hawkeye in 2012's "The Avengers." Harrison Ford is another noteworthy example of an actor who would have preferred to see their on-screen character perish sooner rather than later.

The Fast & Furiousfranchise is an epic, action-filled journey of more than ten films chronicling the adventures of former street racer Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his found family. The series has taken many different forms over the years, from a simple street racing saga to a high-stakes spy thriller. But, for movie fans who haven't hopped aboard the Fast & Furious train yet, the expansive franchise could be a bit intimidating.

For prospective fans of the Fast Saga, jumping in on the films isn't as simple as watching them in release order. Despite the franchise's relatively linear timeline, certain films are out of order. Anyone who wants to catch up on Dom Toretto's and his family's exploits will want to watch the Fast and Furious films in this order.

Updated on February 26, 2025, by Michael Colwander: The Fast Saga continues on, all speed no brakes. With a new Fast and Furious...

When Halle Berry made her big-screen debut as the crack-addicted Vivian in the most harrowing section of Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever," she put the entire world on notice that she was going to be an actor first and a movie star second. Obviously, she would quickly learn early in her career to play the Hollywood game and accept thinly-written roles that asked her to do little more than look like one of the most breathtakingly beautiful people on the planet, but she never went more than a year or two without challenging herself. This was particularly difficult to do, given the dearth of complex roles being written for Black women at the time.

Berry was 10 years into her film acting career when she landed the role that would change everything for her. As Leticia Musgrove in Marc Forster's bleak 2001 drama "Monster's Ball," she summoned up a fierce symphony of heartbreak,...

This article contains mild spoilers for "Reacher" Season 3.

"Reacher" Season 3 has received a lot of advance attention for its antagonist game. However, much of it has been directed at the hulking Paulie (Olivier Richters), whose gigantic frame makes even Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) look puny in comparison. While this is understandable from a visual standpoint, it's worth noting that Paulie is far from the only villain in the mix. Rug purveyor Zachary Beck (Anthony Michael Hall) seems to be up to very little good, and the looming presence of an ominous man called Francis Xavier Quinn is also hovering above the events.

While Quinn is largely absent from the show's first three episodes, he's heavily telegraphed to be the most devious villain Reacher has faced yet. The actor who's tasked with portraying the character is none other than Brian Tee, who happens to have plenty of experience in all levels...

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The following contains major spoilers for FBI: International Season 4, Episode 11, "Veritas Fidelis," which debuted Tuesday, Feb. 11 on CBS. It also contains discussion of sexual assault.

FBI: International Season 4, Episode 11, "Veritas Fidelis," has no massive impact on the CBS show -- but it feels like an episode the whole season has been planning for. The episode re-establishes Megan "Smitty" Garretson's importance to the Fly Team, and brings her character arc full circle. At the same time, it tells an emotionally moving story, even if audiences can guess at the big plot twist. That doesn't matter so much when the audience is so invested.

"Veritas Fidelis" kicks off with Smitty being called to a crime scene at her former school, the prestigious Blackmore University. It's immediately...

In the mid-2000s, you could be forgiven for thinking action films had gotten a little stale. The genre tends to go in waves; whenever something hits in a big way, you get derivative, increasingly stale copies. Think about all the Die Hard rip-offs or the way every movie tried to copy The Matrix with bullet time and wire-work post-1999. Heck, we’re experiencing it right now with superhero movies and John Wick clones. Whenever this happens, it’s more-or-less left to international cinema to come along and shake us up with something different, done far outside the mainstream, to revitalize the genre. That happened in 2004, when a small movie from France, District 13, introduced Parkour to mainstream audiences.

So, what’s Parkour? Think of it as free running in an urban setting mixed with acrobatics and martial arts. It was founded by the star of District 13, David Belle, a Parisian...

When recommending the Fast & Furious franchise to Steven Colbert, Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan prompted him to start with Tokyo Drift for a reason. It’s easy for most F&f movies to blur into one, especially in the past ten years. The franchise has taken on a grand scale where our heroes tackle world-ending events and global organizations, leaving manyfans longing for the good old days when Vin Diesel and Paul Walker stuck to street-level conflict. With reports that the next installment will return to its roots, fans will get what they want, but it may not pan out as they hope.

The Fast and Furious franchise kicked off in 2001, and since then, it has become one of the highest-grossing franchises of all time. The high-octane action, combined with espionage and heists, is set to turn off the engine for good in 2026 with the highly anticipated, yet untitled Fast X: Part 2.

To hype the upcoming film, which is set to begin production sometime early this year, three original stars reunited for a fun Super Bowl ad. Ahead of the big game on Feb. 10, many big brands splashed on creative ads to premiere during the game, and Haagen-Dazs enlisted the help of Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges. The three actors have been with the franchise since the beginning, playing Dominic Toretto, Letty Ortiz, and Tej Parker, respectively, via Häagen-Dazs US on YouTube.

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Less than two weeks ago, Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel said he was eager to bring the franchise back to Los Angeles in the wake of the wildfires that ravaged the city in January. Now, ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, it seems he's done just that… sort of. Diesel will reunite with co-star Michelle Rodriguez for a Fast & Furious Super Bowl ad to promote Häagen-Dazs ice cream that was filmed on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Taking to his Instagram account to share a sneak peek at the commercial (seen below), Diesel can be seen driving a red SS Chevelle with the top down, and Rodriguez riding shotgun. The vehicle's license plate reads "Slow-Life," which is in stark contrast to the fast lane their characters of Dominic Toretto and Letty Ortiz usually ride in. "25 years ago on the streets of Los Angeles,...

Months after the passing of South African actress Esta TerBlanche, the cause of her death has been officially confirmed.

The beloved All My Children star, who was 51 at the time of her passing in July 2024, succumbed to an intracranial hemorrhage caused by blunt force trauma to the head.

All My Children – Medical Examiner Confirms Cause of Death

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined that the injury was likely the result of a ground-level fall and ruled the manner of death as accidental.

An intracranial hemorrhage, commonly referred to as a “brain bleed,” occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, leading to internal bleeding and oxygen deprivation. The Cleveland Clinic notes that such incidents can stem from traumatic injuries, high blood pressure, or other underlying health conditions.

TerBlanche was discovered unresponsive in her Los Angeles home on July 19, 2024, and was pronounced dead at 11:10 a.m. The medical...

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Netflix is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library, but with that, there are also some titles that have got to go. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best film you should watch before it leaves Netflix in February 2025.

Plus One (February 1) Credit – Rlje Films

Plus One is a romantic comedy film co-written and co-directed by Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer. The 2019 film follows Ben King and Alice Mori, two young friends who attend multiple weddings together but they soon fall for each other. Plus One stars Jack Quaid, Maya Erskine, Beck Bennett, Rosalind Chao, Perrey Reeves, and Ed Begley Jr.

Fast Five (February 11) Credit – Universal Pictures

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Jason Statham fans, and particularly those of his appearances in the Fast & Furious franchise will have something to celebrate this February as several of his Fast movies will arrive on Peacock on February 15. Along with the Statham-less Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6 – which features the first brief appearance of Deckard Shaw in the saga – Furious 7, and Fast & Furious Presents Hobbs & Shaw, the spinoff that brought together Statham with Dwayne Johnson in their own story.

Fast & Furious 6 sees Vin Diesel’s Dom Toretto and Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conner and their crew being given the chance to have their crimes wiped from the record by Johnson’s Luke Hobbs, if they help bring down an organized mercenary group led by Owen Shaw. After the events of the film play out, Statham makes his first appearance as Owen’s older brother Deckard Shaw in a post-credits...

The Fast and Furious franchise debuted over two decades ago, and it was initially a street racing film series. Following its immense success at the box office, the films further branched out into different genres like espionage, heists, and conspiracies, but, for the final entry, Fast X: Part Two, they want to go back to basics.

During an interview with Collider to promote her upcoming romantic slasher, Heart Eyes, franchise star Jordana Brewster also addressed the high-octane franchise. The actress, who plays Mia Torreto in the series, made her first appearance in 2001's The Fast and the Furious, and took a break from the series until the fourth film, 2009's Fast & Furious, and has starred in every entry since. However, for the end of the franchise, she wants the series to be "gritty" and return to its roots.

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In the entertainment industry, no case or event is without its own set of controversies. Over the years some of these controversial theories have gained such traction that there are a set of people who wholeheartedly believe them to be true instead of the evidence pointing the other way. One of these handful few controversies is the alleged suspicious link between Michael Jackson, Kim Porter, and Brittany Murphy.

Michael Jackson in the Beat It music video | Credits: Billboard Music

All three of these celebrities passed away at quite young ages, due to a range of different causes. However, even after their passing their deaths continue to create speculations based on ill-founded coincidences.

The suspicious link between Michael Jackson, Kim Porter, and Brittany Murphy Brittany Murphy | Credit: Uptown Girl / 20th Century Studios

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson passed away at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009, because of acute propofol intoxication.

It's true that all movies start as words on a page, but this gets you maybe a tenth of the way down the road to a completed film -- and even if you embark on this journey with a brilliantly crafted screenplay, there are still a myriad of opportunities to make an absolute dog along the way. That's because filmmaking is a highly collaborative art form. Everyone, from the director to the cinematographer to the editor to the production and costume designers needs to be dedicated to properly serving that terrific screenplay.

One of the most important stages in film production is, of course, casting. There is an art to great casting (which is why it now has its own Oscar), particularly when it comes to piecing together a comedy. Again, it's not just a matter of bringing together some of the funniest people on the planet. You need look...

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There is no doubt that the Fast & Furious franchise is one of the most popular movie franchises. Billions have been made at the box office, with the tenth film, Fast X, being split into two.

As a modern pillar in the action genre, many properties borrow from it, and Christian Gudegast's Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is no different. In fact, it borrows the main twist from the first Fast & Furious movie wholesale. However, it doesn't stick the landing due to one very crucial missing ingredient regarding the undercover cop angle.

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Bollywood Mascot: The much-loved Fast & Furious franchise is revving up for its next chapter, Fast & Furious 11—also referred to as Fast X Part 2. Originally scheduled for release on April 4, 2025, the film’s timeline has experienced significant shifts. Director Louis Leterrier has confirmed that filming will begin in early 2025, with a revised release date set for June 2026, coinciding with the franchise’s 25th anniversary.

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However, the road to production hasn’t been smooth. The Hollywood strikes in 2023 caused notable delays, pushing the timeline forward. Despite these hurdles, preparations are in full swing. Vin Diesel, the heart of the franchise, has been actively training for his role and teasing fans with glimpses of iconic cars making a comeback. Meanwhile, uncertainty surrounds the involvement of other cast members. Tyrese Gibson and Jordana Brewster have shared that they’re yet to be fully briefed on the script and their roles.

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The Fast & Furious movies have been through several different phases over the years, with one of the biggest changes being Brian's role in the story following Paul Walker's tragic death. Fast & Furious' more stylistic transformations have been a controversial talking point of the franchise, but the decision to move away from street racing and cars admittedly has its pros and cons. Moving toward more action helped the Fast & Furious movies remain commercially successful and continue drawing in audiences, but it also means that the saga lost its identity.

Incidentally, many of Fast & Furious’ problems started with the introduction of the Agency in Furious 7. This forced the series away from its grounded roots into a more sprawling story of espionage and terrorism, which gave Dom and his friends much more power than they’d ever had before. However, the franchise never knew what to do with the Agency or its associated characters,...

Fast & Furious' highest-grossing movie was a bittersweet time for the franchise, as alongside being one of the saga's best outings, Furious 7 also featured Paul Walker's final appearance. However, despite providing an emotional tribute to one of its most iconic actors and delivering a high-quality movie, Fast & Furious' seventh installment also contained a huge missed opportunity. Unsurprisingly, the ending focused on Dom and Brian's last ride in what was a heartfelt conclusion, but there was still plenty of action involved, with one of Fast & Furious' best villains, Deckard Shaw, being a central part of the story.

As a result, fans wound up loving the blockbuster, as it had all the makings of a classic F&f entry. The high-stakes action, comedic dialog, and ridiculous stunts that Fast & Furious has become synonymous with all combined to make Furious 7 a well-received hit, grossing over $1.5 billion in the process. With...

One of the most iconic moments in Richard Donner's first Superman movie is when Christopher Reeve's Man of Steel turns back time to save Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) from death. It's the kind of feat you'd expect Superman to pull off. But Superman wasn't the only film where Donner tackled the nature of time. In 2003, he directed Timeline, starring Paul Walker and Gerard Butler and based on Michael Crichton's novel. But why did a time travel movie from the same man who gave us Lethal Weapon, The Goonies, and The Omen fly under our radar?...

In between working on the early movies in the Fast & Furious franchise, the late Paul Walker starred in the action thriller Into the Blue. Now, 20 years later, the film has found its way onto the Tubi chart and leaped straight into the Top 5 as nostalgic fans revisit the popular actor’s 2005 team-up with Jessica Alba.

Despite the movie being mostly panned by critics and not faring much better with audiences, the film falls into the category of free-to-stream action movies that seem to be everyone’s go-to viewing choice right now. That means Into the Blue is the latest decades-old movie to find its way in front of a whole new audience and is even finding a little more love from viewers.

Walker’s tragic death in 2013 has undoubtedly given his fans reason to savor all the actor’s movies. Now, it is the turn of Into the Blue,...