Fast & Furious Star Michelle Rodriguez Once Admitted Turning To S*x To Get Over Co-Star Paul Walker’s Death(Photo Credit – IMDb)
Paul Walker is an American actor best known for his role as Brian O’Connor in the Fast & Furious franchise. Unfortunately, the actor passed away in a car crash. It took a great toll on his family and friends. His Fast & Furious cast members were also deeply impacted by his death and dealt with it in their way. However, his co-star Michelle Rodriguez took a different route to deal with his passing. She reportedly turned to s*x and one other thing to overcome the trauma.
He has appeared in multiple F&f movies, starting from the first one, The Fast and the Furious. Even after his death, he returned to the Fast X via flashbacks and memories. The movie franchise is one of the most popular ones in Hollywood.
Paul Walker is an American actor best known for his role as Brian O’Connor in the Fast & Furious franchise. Unfortunately, the actor passed away in a car crash. It took a great toll on his family and friends. His Fast & Furious cast members were also deeply impacted by his death and dealt with it in their way. However, his co-star Michelle Rodriguez took a different route to deal with his passing. She reportedly turned to s*x and one other thing to overcome the trauma.
He has appeared in multiple F&f movies, starting from the first one, The Fast and the Furious. Even after his death, he returned to the Fast X via flashbacks and memories. The movie franchise is one of the most popular ones in Hollywood.
- 4/23/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Radical joy and consistent action were the messages at Nashville’s Love Rising benefit concert on Monday, an event that drew supporters to the city’s downtown Bridgestone Arena. Hosted by Drag Race alumna Asia O’Hara and featuring performances by Hayley Williams, Hozier, Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Allison Russell, Joy Oladokun, and Nashville’s drag artists — among many others — the concert raised money for four Tennessee organizations working to fight the state government’s ongoing legislative attacks against the LGBTQ+ community.
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- 3/21/2023
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
During a performance at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Paramore’s Hayley Williams showcased a dynamic cover of Deana Carter’s hit Nineties single “Did I Shave My Legs for This?,” off the country singer’s debut album of the same name.
The musician appeared as part of Love Rising, an event to raise money for the Lgbtqia+ community, and was joined onstage by singer-songwriter Becca Mancari. The duo performed Williams’ solo song “Inordinary” before taking on Carter’s single along with the house band. Midway through the cover, Williams introduced her “best friend Brian,...
The musician appeared as part of Love Rising, an event to raise money for the Lgbtqia+ community, and was joined onstage by singer-songwriter Becca Mancari. The duo performed Williams’ solo song “Inordinary” before taking on Carter’s single along with the house band. Midway through the cover, Williams introduced her “best friend Brian,...
- 3/21/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
How can we not talk about family When family's all that we got?—Wiz Khalifa (feat. Charlie Puth), See You AgainWhat a long, strange ride it's been… and still some way to go. As I write, the eighth film in the Fast/Furious series (Ff) is still playing in thousands of cinemas worldwide. I won't concern myself here with the box-office performance of The Fate of the Furious—nor will I attempt synopsis of this or the previous installments—except to note that enough money was taken on opening-day alone to confirm we can expect the ninth and tenth in this prodigiously lucrative Universal franchise to hit our screens late spring or early summer, in 2019 and 2021.Ideally the 10th—and, presuming Vin Diesel's September 2015 comment about "one last trilogy" is honored, final—picture should arrive exactly 20 years after Rob Cohen’s The Fast and the Furious bowed on 22nd June,...
- 5/8/2017
- MUBI
Furious 7 was for Paul -- a dedication card at the end of the last Fast and Furious installment read, "For Paul," honoring the late Paul Walker, who died during production. The Fate of the Furious, meanwhile, pays its respects to Brian O'Connor, the FBI agent-turned-street racing outlaw Walker played in six movies.
Spoilers for one major plotline in F8 below.
The setup for the tribute is a bit involved, but the gist of it is this: Cipher (Charlize Theron) is a megalomaniac hacker who holds Dominic Toretto's (Vin Diesel) son hostage in order to force Dom to do her bidding. Yup, Dom has a son, and the mother is Elsa Pataky's character, Elena, who early on informs Dom that she calls their son Michael (his middle name) because a father should be the one to name his child.
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Spoilers for one major plotline in F8 below.
The setup for the tribute is a bit involved, but the gist of it is this: Cipher (Charlize Theron) is a megalomaniac hacker who holds Dominic Toretto's (Vin Diesel) son hostage in order to force Dom to do her bidding. Yup, Dom has a son, and the mother is Elsa Pataky's character, Elena, who early on informs Dom that she calls their son Michael (his middle name) because a father should be the one to name his child.
'The Fate Of The Furious' Review: Believe It or Not, the Family...
- 4/14/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
It's party time for action junkies and auto-erotics. The Fate of the Furious, a.k.a. Furious 8, is a bolt of greased lightning that never lets up on the shake, rattle and hum. Is it as killer good as 2015's Furious 7? Don't get greedy. That thunderously exciting and surprisingly touching blockbuster would have made the ideal capper to the Fast and the Furious franchise that began in 2001. As a tribute to Paul Walker, who died in car crash unrelated to the movie, Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth put their...
- 4/11/2017
- Rollingstone.com
The untimely death of Paul Walker was a tragedy for his friends, family members and fans. For those who had been working with him on Furious 7, it also posed an additional challenge. How could they handle the loss of the young actor with dignity, while also showing respect to Brian O'Connor, the character he originated in the series? Everyone who saw Furious 7 would likely agree that the filmmakers came up with a slightly different take on things to allow Brian O'Connor to make a graceful exit, one that pleased fans while allowing them to shed a tear or two for Walker. Paul's brothers Cody and Caleb helped out, stepping in to help complete his scenes in the movie. Now Cody and Caleb Walker have talked with Vin Diesel about the possibility of Brian O'Connor...
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- 9/19/2016
- by Peter Martin
- Movies.com
Paul Walker's untimely death was a tragedy for his family, friends and fans. For those working with him on Furious 7, it also posed an additional challenge. How could they handle the loss of the actor with dignity, while also showing respect to his character, Brian O'Connor? Everyone who saw Furious 7 would likely agree that the filmmakers allowed Brian O'Connor to make a graceful exit, one that pleased fans while allowing them to shed a tear or two for Walker. Paul's...
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- 9/19/2016
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
Paul Walker would have celebrated his 43rd birthday on Monday, and while gone, his presence is still felt in Hollywood and beyond. Walker was killed in November 2013 after a car the 40-year-old was a passenger in crashed and burst into flames in Santa Clarita, California. In the years since, Walker's daughter, Meadow, and many of his costars and friends have helped his legacy live on through charities and film. The Paul Walker FoundationEstablished in 2015, The Paul Walker Foundation honors the star's passion for marine life and science. The organization is devoted to helping students and researchers pursue marine science education...
- 9/12/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble, @lekimble
- PEOPLE.com
Paul Walker would have celebrated his 43rd birthday on Monday, and while gone, his presence is still felt in Hollywood and beyond. Walker was killed in November 2013 after a car the 40-year-old was a passenger in crashed and burst into flames in Santa Clarita, California. In the years since, Walker's daughter, Meadow, and many of his costars and friends have helped his legacy live on through charities and film. The Paul Walker FoundationEstablished in 2015, The Paul Walker Foundation honors the star's passion for marine life and science. The organization is devoted to helping students and researchers pursue marine science education...
- 9/12/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble, @lekimble
- PEOPLE.com
The Fast and Furious franchise has a new heartthrob. Scott Eastwood confirmed he's joining the cast of Fast 8 via Instagram on Monday, and included a heartfelt homage to Paul Walker. "It's hard to put into words how excited I am for the next Fast & Furious," the actor, 30, wrote. "To me, the series is so much more than just a franchise. It’s a legacy." The Suicide Squad actor then paid tribute to Walker, who starred as Brian O'Connor in the series before dying in a tragic car accident in 2013. A photo posted by Scott Eastwood (@scotteastwood) on Apr 11, 2016 at...
- 4/11/2016
- by Michael Miller, @write_miller
- PEOPLE.com
The Fast and Furious franchise has a new heartthrob. Scott Eastwood confirmed he's joining the cast of Fast 8 via Instagram on Monday, and included a heartfelt homage to Paul Walker. "It's hard to put into words how excited I am for the next Fast & Furious," the actor, 30, wrote. "To me, the series is so much more than just a franchise. It’s a legacy." The Suicide Squad actor then paid tribute to Walker, who starred as Brian O'Connor in the series before dying in a tragic car accident in 2013. A photo posted by Scott Eastwood (@scotteastwood) on Apr 11, 2016 at...
- 4/11/2016
- by Michael Miller, @write_miller
- PEOPLE.com
Now we've passed the halfway point of the year and summer blockbuster season is beginning to wind down, what better time to deliver our half-term report on 2015 so far?
From Oscar contenders like Selma and Foxcatcher to blockbusters Mad Max: Fury Road and Jurassic World, it's been a strong year for cinema. Read on to find out our rankings then comment below with your favourites...
15. Fast & Furious 7
The Fast & Furious saga's latest instalment carried with it all the insane action sequences and stunts we've come to expect, but few could have predicted just how emotionally affecting the film turned out to be.
The death of Paul Walker in November 2013 meant that production had to be called off while the filmmakers figured out how to complete the movie without him, and they gave him (and character Brian O'Connor) the perfect send off. Sometimes life presents a fork in the road...
From Oscar contenders like Selma and Foxcatcher to blockbusters Mad Max: Fury Road and Jurassic World, it's been a strong year for cinema. Read on to find out our rankings then comment below with your favourites...
15. Fast & Furious 7
The Fast & Furious saga's latest instalment carried with it all the insane action sequences and stunts we've come to expect, but few could have predicted just how emotionally affecting the film turned out to be.
The death of Paul Walker in November 2013 meant that production had to be called off while the filmmakers figured out how to complete the movie without him, and they gave him (and character Brian O'Connor) the perfect send off. Sometimes life presents a fork in the road...
- 7/19/2015
- Digital Spy
Paul Walker may be gone, but he's definitely not forgotten.
The late actor kicked off his acting career when he was still in diapers and honed his craft for the next two decades before breaking out in a string of memorable '90s movies. But it wouldn't be until the early 2000s, however, that Walker would become a bona fide star as the smooth Brian O'Connor in the "Fast & Furious" franchise.
Tragically, a car accident took Walker's life in 2013, when he was just 40, but the actor makes a posthumous appearance in "Furious 7." The latest "Furious" installment remembers the late actor with a moving send-off you won't want to miss.
From his family's boxing background to his early television roles, here are 13 things you (probably) don't know about Paul Walker.[Sources: IMDb, Wikipedia]...
The late actor kicked off his acting career when he was still in diapers and honed his craft for the next two decades before breaking out in a string of memorable '90s movies. But it wouldn't be until the early 2000s, however, that Walker would become a bona fide star as the smooth Brian O'Connor in the "Fast & Furious" franchise.
Tragically, a car accident took Walker's life in 2013, when he was just 40, but the actor makes a posthumous appearance in "Furious 7." The latest "Furious" installment remembers the late actor with a moving send-off you won't want to miss.
From his family's boxing background to his early television roles, here are 13 things you (probably) don't know about Paul Walker.[Sources: IMDb, Wikipedia]...
- 4/3/2015
- by Jonny Black
- Moviefone
What happens when our blockbusters become wholly self awarec The reality of the cinematic singularity has been alive and well for some time now with Marvel taking the bull by the horns with its Cinematic Universe of films and now the Fast & Furious franchise has fully consumed itself. The difference being, I guess, every installment in the Fast franchise has become The Avengers, it's a superhero team-up rather than settling for lackluster individual episodes in-between. Like 'em or not, the Fast movies are just that, they're movies, not installments or episodes. They can be hit and miss and, in the case of Furious 7, are now bumping up against becoming more "disaster porn" than ever before as Los Angeles is blown to bits and skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi (not to mention ancient artifacts) are vandalized by a $3.4 million sports car. But hey, you have to ratchet up the stakes somehow.
- 4/1/2015
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Spoilers: This article may contain plot details some readers may wish to avoid.
Paul Walker's unfinished scenes in Fast & Furious 7 were completed using a combination of cutting-edge visual effects, archive footage from the Fast movies and body double work from his brothers Caleb and Cody Walker.
Watch footage of the digitally-recreated Paul Walker below:
Paul passed away mid-way through the Furious 7 shoot in late 2013, leaving Universal with a blockbuster hanging in the balance.
Paul's character Brian O'Connor plays an integral part in the action film's storyline, and Peter Jackson's Weta Digital VFX firm was enlisted to help complete the actor's final big screen performance.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Furious 7 employed similar methods used when the late Oliver Reed's Gladiator character had to be recreated.
Left: Paul Walker's digital double; Right: The real Paul Walker
Director James Wan finished Paul's performance by digitally...
Paul Walker's unfinished scenes in Fast & Furious 7 were completed using a combination of cutting-edge visual effects, archive footage from the Fast movies and body double work from his brothers Caleb and Cody Walker.
Watch footage of the digitally-recreated Paul Walker below:
Paul passed away mid-way through the Furious 7 shoot in late 2013, leaving Universal with a blockbuster hanging in the balance.
Paul's character Brian O'Connor plays an integral part in the action film's storyline, and Peter Jackson's Weta Digital VFX firm was enlisted to help complete the actor's final big screen performance.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Furious 7 employed similar methods used when the late Oliver Reed's Gladiator character had to be recreated.
Left: Paul Walker's digital double; Right: The real Paul Walker
Director James Wan finished Paul's performance by digitally...
- 3/30/2015
- Digital Spy
Director: James Wan; Screenwriter: Chris Morgan; Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jason Statham, Kurt Russell, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Lucas Black; Running time: 137 mins; Certificate: 15
From small beginnings as a plucky street racing drama, the Fast & Furious series has transformed itself into a juggernaut tentpole franchise that delivers jaw-dropping vehicular carnage and testosterone-soaked fist fights. Cast members aside, the Fast movies of recent years bear little resemblance to the early outings.
It wasn't until the arrival of Dwayne Johnson in 2011's Fast Five that the films really found their feet - now they're competing for serious box office bucks with the likes of Marvel and Transformers. In short, the Fast franchise now produces the kind of action movies you wished The Expendables would.
Picking up straight where Fast & Furious 6 left off, the storyline this time around is driven by Deckard Shaw's (Jason Statham...
From small beginnings as a plucky street racing drama, the Fast & Furious series has transformed itself into a juggernaut tentpole franchise that delivers jaw-dropping vehicular carnage and testosterone-soaked fist fights. Cast members aside, the Fast movies of recent years bear little resemblance to the early outings.
It wasn't until the arrival of Dwayne Johnson in 2011's Fast Five that the films really found their feet - now they're competing for serious box office bucks with the likes of Marvel and Transformers. In short, the Fast franchise now produces the kind of action movies you wished The Expendables would.
Picking up straight where Fast & Furious 6 left off, the storyline this time around is driven by Deckard Shaw's (Jason Statham...
- 3/24/2015
- Digital Spy
Early buzz for Fast & Furious 7 is through the roof after the movie held a surprise premiere at the South by Southwest festival on Sunday night (March 15).
The James Wan-directed action blockbuster was unveiled at 12.07am to an audience at the Paramount Theatre, less than 24 hours after franchise producer Neal Moritz had secured the slot.
"Literally yesterday morning I woke up and was reading all these articles about South by Southwest and I was like, 'What the f**k?! Why is Fast & Furious not here?'" Moritz said.
"So I called my good friends at Universal and said, 'Is there any chance we can play South by Southwest?' And they said, 'Are you kidding me? These things are planned months and years in advance'.
"I said, 'What the hell, I tried'. And this morning I woke up and there was a text and it said, 'It's happening'."
Moritz...
The James Wan-directed action blockbuster was unveiled at 12.07am to an audience at the Paramount Theatre, less than 24 hours after franchise producer Neal Moritz had secured the slot.
"Literally yesterday morning I woke up and was reading all these articles about South by Southwest and I was like, 'What the f**k?! Why is Fast & Furious not here?'" Moritz said.
"So I called my good friends at Universal and said, 'Is there any chance we can play South by Southwest?' And they said, 'Are you kidding me? These things are planned months and years in advance'.
"I said, 'What the hell, I tried'. And this morning I woke up and there was a text and it said, 'It's happening'."
Moritz...
- 3/16/2015
- Digital Spy
The late Paul Walker may be gone, but he is certainly not forgotten. And the actor will have one last chance to shine on the big screen in "Fast and Furious 7."
His co-star, Vin Diesel, shared a photo on Facebook of the two of them in character on the set of the upcoming movie. Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Connor are both seen wearing suits and looking like they're in intense conversation. In the background are the odds and ends typically found in a garage.
Post by Vin Diesel.
Walker died in a car crash last November after he'd shot a few scenes for the movie. Production was halted while the cast and crew grieved. When it resumed, Universal and producers announced that Walker's character would "retire" and not be killed off.
Now, "Fast and Furious" has wrapped production in advance of its April 3, 2015 release. Diesel also posted a photo of...
His co-star, Vin Diesel, shared a photo on Facebook of the two of them in character on the set of the upcoming movie. Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Connor are both seen wearing suits and looking like they're in intense conversation. In the background are the odds and ends typically found in a garage.
Post by Vin Diesel.
Walker died in a car crash last November after he'd shot a few scenes for the movie. Production was halted while the cast and crew grieved. When it resumed, Universal and producers announced that Walker's character would "retire" and not be killed off.
Now, "Fast and Furious" has wrapped production in advance of its April 3, 2015 release. Diesel also posted a photo of...
- 9/24/2014
- by Kelly Woo
- Moviefone
Paul Walker's younger brother Cody Walker will reportedly become a permanent member of the Fast & Furious franchise.
Cody and his older brother Caleb stepped into the Fast series earlier this year to help the production complete filming for sibling Paul, who passed away in a car accident last November.
Both Cody and Caleb will double for their brother, with face-replacement technology from Weta costing around $50 million putting the finishing touches on Paul's character Brian O'Connor.
According to the Daily Mail, Cody will have a role in future Fast instalments.
Brian O'Connor will allegedly be seen retiring in the upcoming movie, with his younger brother joining the team for subsequent pictures.
Fast & Furious 7 will be released in cinemas on April 10, 2015.
Cody and his older brother Caleb stepped into the Fast series earlier this year to help the production complete filming for sibling Paul, who passed away in a car accident last November.
Both Cody and Caleb will double for their brother, with face-replacement technology from Weta costing around $50 million putting the finishing touches on Paul's character Brian O'Connor.
According to the Daily Mail, Cody will have a role in future Fast instalments.
Brian O'Connor will allegedly be seen retiring in the upcoming movie, with his younger brother joining the team for subsequent pictures.
Fast & Furious 7 will be released in cinemas on April 10, 2015.
- 6/5/2014
- Digital Spy
Caleb Walker, one of Paul Walker’s surviving brothers, was spotted on the set of Fast And Furious 7 Tuesday afternoon, filling in for the late actor in the role of Brian O'Connor.
Caleb Walker Films 'Fast 7'
Caleb looked nearly indistinguishable from his brother, wearing his character’s ensemble of jeans, a plain green t-shirt and sneakers on the Los Angeles set. For the last several months, Caleb has been helping out the car racing action franchise in their effort to put the finishing touches on the latest installment.
Earlier in the week, Cody Walker, the youngest of the Walker brothers, was also spotted on the film set. He too has been filling in for scenes that Paul had yet to film before his untimely death last November.
When Paul Walker died on Nov. 30, 2013 at age 40, Fast 7 was in the middle of production. Universal subsequently put filming on hiatus and...
Caleb Walker Films 'Fast 7'
Caleb looked nearly indistinguishable from his brother, wearing his character’s ensemble of jeans, a plain green t-shirt and sneakers on the Los Angeles set. For the last several months, Caleb has been helping out the car racing action franchise in their effort to put the finishing touches on the latest installment.
Earlier in the week, Cody Walker, the youngest of the Walker brothers, was also spotted on the film set. He too has been filling in for scenes that Paul had yet to film before his untimely death last November.
When Paul Walker died on Nov. 30, 2013 at age 40, Fast 7 was in the middle of production. Universal subsequently put filming on hiatus and...
- 6/4/2014
- Uinterview
Brick Mansions is a bad movie.
There, I got it out of the way. But now let's delve deeper.
Brick Mansions is a remake of the 2004 French film, District 13, and- as RZA put it when he showed up in the theater to personally introduce the film- it got remade because the folks behind it "wanted to Americanize it." Not sure that's any reason to remake a movie, but nonetheless, it happened.
It's set in the near future, and has been moved to Detroit. In this dystopian future, a section of Detroit has been barricaded off. Walls were put up to enclose it, and security checkpoints were installed to monitor who goes in and out. Why? To segregate the poor folks from the rich folks. So this section of town, referred to as "Brick Mansions," is a sprawling ghetto filled with criminal lowlifes and anyone unfortunate enough to not be wealthy.
There, I got it out of the way. But now let's delve deeper.
Brick Mansions is a remake of the 2004 French film, District 13, and- as RZA put it when he showed up in the theater to personally introduce the film- it got remade because the folks behind it "wanted to Americanize it." Not sure that's any reason to remake a movie, but nonetheless, it happened.
It's set in the near future, and has been moved to Detroit. In this dystopian future, a section of Detroit has been barricaded off. Walls were put up to enclose it, and security checkpoints were installed to monitor who goes in and out. Why? To segregate the poor folks from the rich folks. So this section of town, referred to as "Brick Mansions," is a sprawling ghetto filled with criminal lowlifes and anyone unfortunate enough to not be wealthy.
- 4/25/2014
- by Mario-Francisco Robles
- LRMonline.com
Paul Walker's brothers, Cody and Caleb, will act as body doubles for the recently deceased actor to help complete Fast & Furious 7. Director James Wan says Walker had completed all of police detective-turned-bandit Brian O'Connor's scenes, and the brothers will be only used to fill the "small gaps" that remain, using CGI where needed to transform them into Paul. It's actually not the first time that body doubles and special effects have been used - it's not even the first time a brother has been used. Here are five movies that should make you feel confident that FF7 's adjustments will be seamless and look good.
1. Oliver Reed, Gladiator. Director Ridley Scott was in a pinch when Reed died from a heart attack before his scenes were completed. Scott used a body doubles and CGI to complete the additional two minutes of Reed's face time, but he had another...
1. Oliver Reed, Gladiator. Director Ridley Scott was in a pinch when Reed died from a heart attack before his scenes were completed. Scott used a body doubles and CGI to complete the additional two minutes of Reed's face time, but he had another...
- 4/21/2014
- by tara@kidspickflicks.com (Tara the Mom)
- kidspickflicks
"Fast & Furious 7" production is shifting back into gear.
Four months after the tragic death of star Paul Walker, the cast and crew of the movie are returning to work. They're heading overseas to shoot scenes in the deserts of Abu Dhabi.
On Tuesday, Vin Diesel posted an update to Facebook that alluded to the production getting back on track.
"The transition into that Dom state of mind has always been an interesting one... only this time there is added purpose, a collective goal to make this the best one in the series," he wrote.
The "Fast 7" team was initially supposed to film in Abu Dhabi in November, but Walker's death that month shut production down. The cast and crew grieved, while producers and Universal scrambled to make significant changes to the script. They ultimately decided not to kill off Walker's character, Brian O'Connor, but rather to "retire" him by using...
Four months after the tragic death of star Paul Walker, the cast and crew of the movie are returning to work. They're heading overseas to shoot scenes in the deserts of Abu Dhabi.
On Tuesday, Vin Diesel posted an update to Facebook that alluded to the production getting back on track.
"The transition into that Dom state of mind has always been an interesting one... only this time there is added purpose, a collective goal to make this the best one in the series," he wrote.
The "Fast 7" team was initially supposed to film in Abu Dhabi in November, but Walker's death that month shut production down. The cast and crew grieved, while producers and Universal scrambled to make significant changes to the script. They ultimately decided not to kill off Walker's character, Brian O'Connor, but rather to "retire" him by using...
- 3/12/2014
- by Kelly Woo
- Moviefone
Following the death of Paul Walker, production on Fast & Furious 7 came to an abrupt halt. Filming was around the halfway mark and now screenwriter Chris Morgan and director James Wan have pored over the footage that has already been shot, tweaked the script and production on the film is now ready to resume this April. The news comes from The Hollywood Reporter, which cites "sources" saying rather than killing Walker's character off, which seems like it would be in very poor taste, his Brian O'Connor character can be "retired" -- rather than killed off -- in a way that will allow the franchise to continue. The film is now slated for a April 10, 2015 release. Another sequel getting underway this year is the next James Bond film, currently known only as Bond 24. Skyfall helmer Sam Mendes is back to direct and during his press rounds for The Grand Budapest Hotel,...
- 2/28/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
After being shut down following the tragic death of Paul Walker in November, Universal Pictures is reportedly set to resume production on "Fast and Furious 7" in early April.
The production was just over halfway complete when the shut down took place. Screenwriter Chris Morgan and director James Wan have since gone through the footage already shot and tweaked the script which allows for Paul Walker's character Brian O'Connor to 'retire'.
The remainder of the shoot is scheduled to last between six and eight weeks in Atlanta and gives Wan a full year to complete the film. Previously reported locations that were scheduled to be used for filming like Dubai and Los Angeles are still unconfirmed.
In news of another sequel, Ralph Fiennes has revealed that the next James Bond film begins shooting this October. The actor, who will reprise his role from "Skyfall," also says that he hasn't read the script yet.
The production was just over halfway complete when the shut down took place. Screenwriter Chris Morgan and director James Wan have since gone through the footage already shot and tweaked the script which allows for Paul Walker's character Brian O'Connor to 'retire'.
The remainder of the shoot is scheduled to last between six and eight weeks in Atlanta and gives Wan a full year to complete the film. Previously reported locations that were scheduled to be used for filming like Dubai and Los Angeles are still unconfirmed.
In news of another sequel, Ralph Fiennes has revealed that the next James Bond film begins shooting this October. The actor, who will reprise his role from "Skyfall," also says that he hasn't read the script yet.
- 2/28/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Out doing promotions for his upcoming heist film "The Art of the Steal," actor Kurt Russell spoke with IGN about his role in the upcoming seventh "Fast and the Furious" film.
Russell says that following the wake of Paul Walker's tragic death in November, specifics about the rest of filming on the production are still in flux for now: "I've been told April, maybe May, maybe Dubai, maybe Atlanta, maybe La."
His role in the seventh film is only supposed to be a small one ahead of a much larger appearance in the eventual eighth film. Asked if he'd still be a part of an eighth film, Russell says that is also in question now following the death of Walker:
"That's going to be interesting, because the character has been purposely been treated in a certain way so that he can or can't.
The 'can' will be an interesting stretch.
Russell says that following the wake of Paul Walker's tragic death in November, specifics about the rest of filming on the production are still in flux for now: "I've been told April, maybe May, maybe Dubai, maybe Atlanta, maybe La."
His role in the seventh film is only supposed to be a small one ahead of a much larger appearance in the eventual eighth film. Asked if he'd still be a part of an eighth film, Russell says that is also in question now following the death of Walker:
"That's going to be interesting, because the character has been purposely been treated in a certain way so that he can or can't.
The 'can' will be an interesting stretch.
- 2/15/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Kurt Russell has opened up about Fast & Furious 7's rewrites following Paul Walker's death.
Walker died on November 30 in a car crash in California, leading to major changes in the seventh instalment of the action franchise.
Russell - who has been cast as a "father figure" to Vin Diesel's character Dom Toretto - said that Walker's death was "catastrophic".
"They're having to rewrite, they're having to do whatever they're having to do to deal with the situation," he said at the Sundance Film Festival.
"It's catastrophic. It's the worst thing that could happen to a movie but it's not as bad as what happened to Paul.
"So everything is in perspective. He was a terrific guy. And life is full of curveballs.
"It's just a situation that they'll work out and, at that time, I'll go back to work."
Russell added that he expects to return to the film's set later this year.
Walker died on November 30 in a car crash in California, leading to major changes in the seventh instalment of the action franchise.
Russell - who has been cast as a "father figure" to Vin Diesel's character Dom Toretto - said that Walker's death was "catastrophic".
"They're having to rewrite, they're having to do whatever they're having to do to deal with the situation," he said at the Sundance Film Festival.
"It's catastrophic. It's the worst thing that could happen to a movie but it's not as bad as what happened to Paul.
"So everything is in perspective. He was a terrific guy. And life is full of curveballs.
"It's just a situation that they'll work out and, at that time, I'll go back to work."
Russell added that he expects to return to the film's set later this year.
- 1/22/2014
- Digital Spy
Paul Walker -- and his Fast & Furious character, Brian O'Connor -- was irreplaceable. So it comes as no surprise that, in the wake of the actor's tragic death last November in a car accident, planned April 2015 sequel Fast & Furious 7 apparently remains in turmoil - with screenwriters scrambling to rework the script. Just ask Kurt Russell, who was cast as a "father figure" to Brian O'Connor in the upcoming installment of the blockbuster franchise. Promoting documentary The Battered Bastards of Baseball at the Sundance [...]...
- 1/22/2014
- Us Weekly
Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson has spoken about the difficulty of dealing with Paul Walker's death.
In his first interview since Walker's fatal car accident last month, Gibson revealed that he was with the late actor just four days before he died.
"I've never been depressed in my life but I was very, very sad and down, it took me a minute to shake it," the 35-year-old explained on The Arsenio Hall Show.
The R&B singer recently returned from a trip to Dubai with Will Smith where he said he "found his smile again" following the tragedy.
"I was with him just four days before it happened," Gibson continued. "We was on the set shooting, and that was a lot of shock and trauma for the family and all of us involved, because he's such a nice guy.
"A lot of times we can take people praying for...
In his first interview since Walker's fatal car accident last month, Gibson revealed that he was with the late actor just four days before he died.
"I've never been depressed in my life but I was very, very sad and down, it took me a minute to shake it," the 35-year-old explained on The Arsenio Hall Show.
The R&B singer recently returned from a trip to Dubai with Will Smith where he said he "found his smile again" following the tragedy.
"I was with him just four days before it happened," Gibson continued. "We was on the set shooting, and that was a lot of shock and trauma for the family and all of us involved, because he's such a nice guy.
"A lot of times we can take people praying for...
- 1/14/2014
- Digital Spy
Vin Diesel has revealed that he is beginning to plot the future of the Fast and the Furious franchise, following the death of Paul Walker.
Universal Pictures shutdown production on Fast and Furious 7 after Walker's death, but the film is expected to eventually be completed for an April 10, 2015 release.
Diesel offered an update on Thursday (January 10) on when work will resume on Fast and Furious 7, in addition to sharing a vintage picture of himself and Walker.
He wrote on Facebook: "We always took pride in trying to make each one better than the last.
"P.s. Tomorrow we meet with the studio, regarding the future of the Fast saga… and the completion of Seven."
It has been reported that Walker's character Brian O'Connor will be retired rather than killed off in the next movie.
Diesel released a Walker tribute video earlier in the week.
Gallery: Paul Walker – Life in Pictures...
Universal Pictures shutdown production on Fast and Furious 7 after Walker's death, but the film is expected to eventually be completed for an April 10, 2015 release.
Diesel offered an update on Thursday (January 10) on when work will resume on Fast and Furious 7, in addition to sharing a vintage picture of himself and Walker.
He wrote on Facebook: "We always took pride in trying to make each one better than the last.
"P.s. Tomorrow we meet with the studio, regarding the future of the Fast saga… and the completion of Seven."
It has been reported that Walker's character Brian O'Connor will be retired rather than killed off in the next movie.
Diesel released a Walker tribute video earlier in the week.
Gallery: Paul Walker – Life in Pictures...
- 1/11/2014
- Digital Spy
Vin Diesel has shared a tribute video to his late co-star Paul Walker.
The Fast & Furious actor unveiled an 18-minute video of behind-the-scenes clips of the pair over the years on his Facebook page.
Post by Vin Diesel.
Walker died aged 40 in late November following a car crash, which also killed the vehicle's driver, Walker's friend Roger Rodas.
Diesel shared the video on Facebook as a way to thank his fans for their support following his friend's death.
"You have always been so supportive, especially in these past two months," he wrote. "So, I wanted to share something personal that I worked on through the New Year, in honour of my brother Pablo… Paul."
The video features several clips of the pair spending time together, including an interview with chatshow host Alan Carr.
Walker's Fast & Furious character Brian O'Connor is expected to be retired from the franchise, rather than being...
The Fast & Furious actor unveiled an 18-minute video of behind-the-scenes clips of the pair over the years on his Facebook page.
Post by Vin Diesel.
Walker died aged 40 in late November following a car crash, which also killed the vehicle's driver, Walker's friend Roger Rodas.
Diesel shared the video on Facebook as a way to thank his fans for their support following his friend's death.
"You have always been so supportive, especially in these past two months," he wrote. "So, I wanted to share something personal that I worked on through the New Year, in honour of my brother Pablo… Paul."
The video features several clips of the pair spending time together, including an interview with chatshow host Alan Carr.
Walker's Fast & Furious character Brian O'Connor is expected to be retired from the franchise, rather than being...
- 1/8/2014
- Digital Spy
News Glen Chapman 6 Jan 2014 - 06:25
According to the latest reports, it appears that Paul Walker's Brian O'Connor will be retired in Fast & Furious 7...
The tragic death of Paul Walker last year led, understandably, to the lengthy delay of Fast & Furious 7, a franchise sequel originally due for release this spring.
Since that sad event, there's been much speculation as to how Universal will handle the absence of a character who's been key to the Fast series since its inception. It now appears that the character will be retired, giving fans a sense of closure while remaining sensitive to the sad events of last December. Director James Wan and writer Chris Morgan will rewrite certain scenes of the existing script to accommodate the changes, with the eight month delay allowing for the new sequences to be shot.
Walker shot a number of scenes prior to his death, so he will still feature in some capacity,...
According to the latest reports, it appears that Paul Walker's Brian O'Connor will be retired in Fast & Furious 7...
The tragic death of Paul Walker last year led, understandably, to the lengthy delay of Fast & Furious 7, a franchise sequel originally due for release this spring.
Since that sad event, there's been much speculation as to how Universal will handle the absence of a character who's been key to the Fast series since its inception. It now appears that the character will be retired, giving fans a sense of closure while remaining sensitive to the sad events of last December. Director James Wan and writer Chris Morgan will rewrite certain scenes of the existing script to accommodate the changes, with the eight month delay allowing for the new sequences to be shot.
Walker shot a number of scenes prior to his death, so he will still feature in some capacity,...
- 1/5/2014
- by glenchapman
- Den of Geek
Paul Walker's Fast and the Furious character Brian O'Connor will reportedly be retired from the franchise, rather than being killed off in the next sequel.
Walker and his friend Roger Rodas died last year in Los Angeles in a car accident that occurred as their vehicle was travelling at speeds of over 100 miles per hour.
His death shut down production on Fast and Furious 7, although director James Wan has since clarified that the film will be completed.
Writer Chris Morgan is currently working on rewriting the script to incorporate footage that Walker shot before his death into a new storyline, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
This new version of the script will apparently include a way to retire Brian O'Connor (Walker) without having to kill off the character.
Studio executives and producers are working with Morgan to develop an exit that will satisfy longtime fans of the Fast and the Furious franchise,...
Walker and his friend Roger Rodas died last year in Los Angeles in a car accident that occurred as their vehicle was travelling at speeds of over 100 miles per hour.
His death shut down production on Fast and Furious 7, although director James Wan has since clarified that the film will be completed.
Writer Chris Morgan is currently working on rewriting the script to incorporate footage that Walker shot before his death into a new storyline, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
This new version of the script will apparently include a way to retire Brian O'Connor (Walker) without having to kill off the character.
Studio executives and producers are working with Morgan to develop an exit that will satisfy longtime fans of the Fast and the Furious franchise,...
- 1/3/2014
- Digital Spy
New Fast And Furious 7 set clip shows Vin Diesel hardcore fight training action. Recently, this new "Fast And Furious 7" set clip (below), hit the net, and features exclusive footage of main star, Vin Diesel participating in some hardcore fight training with Tony Jaa back in October 2013. And they didn't mess around either, doing major jump kicks and balancing their body weight on polls in mid-air. It was pretty intense. Check it out,below. In related news, Fast and Furious 7 has been shut down due to the tragic, sudden death of Brian O'Connor star, Paul Walker. They've also pushed back the release date to April 10th 2015 instead of the previous July 11th, 2014 date in light of everything. It's not yet been revealed if they will start all over from scratch with the storyline, but that has been speculated. One thing's for sure, they will dedicate the 7th film to Paul's memory.
- 12/27/2013
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
New Fast And Furious 7 release date changed to April 2015 & more,new details. Recently, "Fast And Furious" main man, Vin Diesel, hit up his official Facebook page to reveal the new release date for the upcoming 7th installment, which was recently shut down due to the tragic death of ,Paul Walker aka Brian O'Connor, at the end of November 2013. Apparently, they decided to push the release date way back,almost a year as it's set to release on April 10th, 2015. It was previously going to release on July 11th, 2014. Here's the official statement that Vin announced: "The last scene we filmed together…There was a unique sense of completion, of pride we shared… in the film we were now completing… the magic captured… and, in just how far we've come…Fast and Furious 7 will be released…April 10th 2015! P.s. He'd want you to know first…"...
- 12/23/2013
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
After Paul Walker's tragic death earlier this year, the fate of what will now be his final movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise was left up to the air. First, Universal delayed the film indefinitely, then it was decided that the film would be rewritten in a way that would honor Walker's memory. Now we've got a new release date; Vin Diesel announced on his Facebook page that Fast & Furious 7 will hit theaters on April 10, 2015 - a little less than a year later than the film's original July 2014 release. Diesel also posted the following message (along with the image above): "The last scene we filmed together . . . There was a unique sense of completion, of pride we shared . . . in the film we were now completing . . . the magic captured . . . and, in just how far we've come . . . Fast & Furious 7 will be released . . . April 10th 2015! P.s. He'd want you...
- 12/23/2013
- by Becky Kirsch
- Popsugar.com
Universal has decided to shut down production indefinitely on Fast & Furious 7.
The move follows the recent passing of actor Paul Walker, who played Brian O'Connor in the franchise.
Vin Diesel pays tribute to Paul Walker: 'I will always love you, brother'
Universal to donate Fast & Furious 6 revenue to Paul Walker charity
The studio released a statement saying: "Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul's immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew and filmmakers.
"At this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on Fast & Furious 7 for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise.
"We are committed to keeping Fast & Furious fans informed, and we will provide further information to them when we have it. Until then, we know they join us in...
The move follows the recent passing of actor Paul Walker, who played Brian O'Connor in the franchise.
Vin Diesel pays tribute to Paul Walker: 'I will always love you, brother'
Universal to donate Fast & Furious 6 revenue to Paul Walker charity
The studio released a statement saying: "Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul's immediate family and our extended Fast & Furious family of cast, crew and filmmakers.
"At this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on Fast & Furious 7 for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise.
"We are committed to keeping Fast & Furious fans informed, and we will provide further information to them when we have it. Until then, we know they join us in...
- 12/4/2013
- Digital Spy
Following the sudden, tragic death of Fast & Furious franchise star Paul Walker over the weekend, production on the sequel Fast & Furious 7 had been delayed indefinitely to allow the cast and crew to mourn, and director James Wan and the film's producers figure out how to proceed. The film is just over halfway in the can, but there are still plenty of key scenes with Walker's character left to be shot. Now The Wrap has word on a couple of possibilities, the most extreme would have production scrapping everything they've shot and starting over from scratch. But doesn't that seem expensive for a $200 million blockbuster? Well, Universal Pictures is insured for unexpected tragedies as this, and that would allow them to start over without incurring any serious costs. But that's just one viable option. There seems to be some dissension among the sources providing this information as one says the film...
- 12/4/2013
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Universal will donate a percentage of revenue from home entertainment sales of Fast & Furious 6 to Paul Walker's charity Reach Out Worldwide.
The actor - who played Brian O'Connor in the film series - passed away following a car crash in California on Saturday (November 30).
Paul Walker 1973-2013: 5 memorable movie roles
Universal Pictures Chairman Donna Langley said in a statement: "With the passing of Paul, the world has lost a man who spent a great deal of his life in service to others. We share in the deep grief of his family, friends and the countless fans who love him.
"We keep Paul's memory alive and honour his legacy through continued support of Reach Out WorldWide, the non-profit he founded to give hope to those who must rebuild after they have experienced natural disasters."
The actor founded the Reach Out Worldwide organisation in 2010 after witnessing the effects of...
The actor - who played Brian O'Connor in the film series - passed away following a car crash in California on Saturday (November 30).
Paul Walker 1973-2013: 5 memorable movie roles
Universal Pictures Chairman Donna Langley said in a statement: "With the passing of Paul, the world has lost a man who spent a great deal of his life in service to others. We share in the deep grief of his family, friends and the countless fans who love him.
"We keep Paul's memory alive and honour his legacy through continued support of Reach Out WorldWide, the non-profit he founded to give hope to those who must rebuild after they have experienced natural disasters."
The actor founded the Reach Out Worldwide organisation in 2010 after witnessing the effects of...
- 12/4/2013
- Digital Spy
Vin Diesel has paid tribute to Paul Walker.
The actor appeared at his Fast & Furious co-star's memorial service to thanks fans, following Walker's sudden death due to a car crash in Santa Clarita, California on Saturday (November 30).
Diesel also posted a tribute to the late star on his Facebook page.
"To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die," Diesel said, citing a poem by Thomas Campbell.
"Pablo, I wish you could see the world right now... and the profound impact, your full life has had on it, on Us... on me."
Referring to Walker by his Fast & Furious character's name, Diesel continued: "I will always love you Brian, as the brother you were... on and off screen."
The tribute comes after Walker's family thanked fans for their support and asked that any donations to the late actor be made to his charity Reach Out Worldwide.
"It's...
The actor appeared at his Fast & Furious co-star's memorial service to thanks fans, following Walker's sudden death due to a car crash in Santa Clarita, California on Saturday (November 30).
Diesel also posted a tribute to the late star on his Facebook page.
"To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die," Diesel said, citing a poem by Thomas Campbell.
"Pablo, I wish you could see the world right now... and the profound impact, your full life has had on it, on Us... on me."
Referring to Walker by his Fast & Furious character's name, Diesel continued: "I will always love you Brian, as the brother you were... on and off screen."
The tribute comes after Walker's family thanked fans for their support and asked that any donations to the late actor be made to his charity Reach Out Worldwide.
"It's...
- 12/3/2013
- Digital Spy
Paul Walker's family have spoken out to thank fans for their support following his sudden death on Saturday (November 30).
The actor passed away following a car crash in Santa Clarita, California at the age of 40.
> Paul Walker 1973-2013: Obituary of the 'Fast and Furious' star
In a post on Walker's official Facebook page, his family were grateful for messages of support and asked for followers to make donations to Walker's charity Reach Out Worldwide.
"Paul Walker's family appreciates the outpouring of love and goodwill from his many fans and friends. They have asked, in lieu of flowers or other gifts, that donations please be made to Paul's charity Reach Out Worldwide (Roww)," they wrote.
"Donations can easily be made through their website at http://www.Roww.org/
"It's comforting for them to know that the son, brother, and father they love so much is equally adored,...
The actor passed away following a car crash in Santa Clarita, California at the age of 40.
> Paul Walker 1973-2013: Obituary of the 'Fast and Furious' star
In a post on Walker's official Facebook page, his family were grateful for messages of support and asked for followers to make donations to Walker's charity Reach Out Worldwide.
"Paul Walker's family appreciates the outpouring of love and goodwill from his many fans and friends. They have asked, in lieu of flowers or other gifts, that donations please be made to Paul's charity Reach Out Worldwide (Roww)," they wrote.
"Donations can easily be made through their website at http://www.Roww.org/
"It's comforting for them to know that the son, brother, and father they love so much is equally adored,...
- 12/3/2013
- Digital Spy
News Simon Brew 2 Dec 2013 - 06:45
Universal delays Fast & Furious 7 production, following the horrible, tragic death of one of its leading stars, Paul Walker.
The tragic death of actor Paul Walker over the weekend still feels like a shock and half to lots of us who never even knew the man, and so our hearts go out to his family and friends, who must be going through such a horrible, horrible time.
It's little secret that Walker was deep into production on Fast & Furious 7, which was set to resume production this week in Atlanta, following a Thanksgiving break. Universal, however, is going to delay things, partly out of respect to Walker, and partly to work out what to do next with the film.
As things stand, the production is apparently "delayed indefinitely" as all concerned work out how to move on with the movie. It's all but certain to be released still,...
Universal delays Fast & Furious 7 production, following the horrible, tragic death of one of its leading stars, Paul Walker.
The tragic death of actor Paul Walker over the weekend still feels like a shock and half to lots of us who never even knew the man, and so our hearts go out to his family and friends, who must be going through such a horrible, horrible time.
It's little secret that Walker was deep into production on Fast & Furious 7, which was set to resume production this week in Atlanta, following a Thanksgiving break. Universal, however, is going to delay things, partly out of respect to Walker, and partly to work out what to do next with the film.
As things stand, the production is apparently "delayed indefinitely" as all concerned work out how to move on with the movie. It's all but certain to be released still,...
- 12/2/2013
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Production on Fast & Furious 7 has been delayed in the wake of Paul Walker's death.
The actor - who played Brian O'Connor in the film series - passed away following a car crash in Santa Clarita, California, yesterday (November 30).
> Paul Walker 1973-2013: Obituary of the 'Fast and Furious' star
Walker appeared in all but one of the Fast and Furious movies, and was working on Fast & Furious 7 at the time of his death.
The cast of the series had been due to return to work in Atlanta today (December 1) following a break for Thanksgiving.
According to The Wrap, director James Wan and Universal executives held a conference call to discuss the future of the project, including possible rewrites and how to proceed in a manner that would be respectful to Walker's death.
Tomorrow's (December 2) filming has reportedly been cancelled and production is unlikely to resume until the...
The actor - who played Brian O'Connor in the film series - passed away following a car crash in Santa Clarita, California, yesterday (November 30).
> Paul Walker 1973-2013: Obituary of the 'Fast and Furious' star
Walker appeared in all but one of the Fast and Furious movies, and was working on Fast & Furious 7 at the time of his death.
The cast of the series had been due to return to work in Atlanta today (December 1) following a break for Thanksgiving.
According to The Wrap, director James Wan and Universal executives held a conference call to discuss the future of the project, including possible rewrites and how to proceed in a manner that would be respectful to Walker's death.
Tomorrow's (December 2) filming has reportedly been cancelled and production is unlikely to resume until the...
- 12/1/2013
- Digital Spy
The actor Paul Walker, who found success starring in the popular car-racing franchise, has died in an automobile accident in Los Angeles aged 40
• Peter Bradshaw: Paul Walker - Fast and Furious star was typecast and proud
• Paul Walker: a career in clips
Paul Walker, the much-loved star who for 12 years headlined the Fast and Furious franchise, has died in a car crash aged 40.
The actor was travelling as a passenger in a new Porsche when his friend who was driving - who has been described as an "experienced driver" - lost control of the vehicle and collided with a street light, and then a tree.
The La County Sheriff's department has confirmed that two people died in a collision in Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, at 3:30pm on Saturday, but Walker's death was confirmed by his representatives on his official Facebook page, and then by his publicist,...
• Peter Bradshaw: Paul Walker - Fast and Furious star was typecast and proud
• Paul Walker: a career in clips
Paul Walker, the much-loved star who for 12 years headlined the Fast and Furious franchise, has died in a car crash aged 40.
The actor was travelling as a passenger in a new Porsche when his friend who was driving - who has been described as an "experienced driver" - lost control of the vehicle and collided with a street light, and then a tree.
The La County Sheriff's department has confirmed that two people died in a collision in Santa Clarita, north of Los Angeles, at 3:30pm on Saturday, but Walker's death was confirmed by his representatives on his official Facebook page, and then by his publicist,...
- 12/1/2013
- by Catherine Shoard
- The Guardian - Film News
News has just broken of the tragic death of Paul Walker in a car accident at a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide, a charity he helped set up in 2010 to help those people affected by natural disasters. Aged 40, the actor has starred in movies such as Varsity Blues, Pleasentville, and The Skulls, but it best known to countless people worldwide for his role as Brian O'Connor in the Fast and Furious franchise, becoming the backbone of the series alongside Vin Diesel. The thoughts of all of us here at The Movie Bit are with his family and friends during this dark time. The news was confirmed by the following statement from the actor's Facebook page: "It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul Walker has passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide.
- 12/1/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Tom White)
- www.themoviebit.com
Paul Walker has said that an eighth Fast & Furious movie is guaranteed.
The actor is currently filming the seventh instalment of the Vin Diesel action franchise, in which he will once again reprise the role of Brian O'Connor.
Speaking to Collider, Walker hinted that there could be up to 10 Fast & Furious films, if they continue to be successful.
He said: "Well, the studio supposedly wants 8, 9 and 10. I'll be 50. Even if 7 were to [tank], there's at least an 8. That's a guarantee.
"The thing that's pretty crazy is that neither Vin nor I were going back to do the third one. They were going to do a direct-to-video 4. They were going to dispose it and be done with it."
Walker added: "But then, Vin was like, 'No, I'll come in for a cameo,' because it wasn't testing well. He wanted to set up the fourth one and the studio went for it,...
The actor is currently filming the seventh instalment of the Vin Diesel action franchise, in which he will once again reprise the role of Brian O'Connor.
Speaking to Collider, Walker hinted that there could be up to 10 Fast & Furious films, if they continue to be successful.
He said: "Well, the studio supposedly wants 8, 9 and 10. I'll be 50. Even if 7 were to [tank], there's at least an 8. That's a guarantee.
"The thing that's pretty crazy is that neither Vin nor I were going back to do the third one. They were going to do a direct-to-video 4. They were going to dispose it and be done with it."
Walker added: "But then, Vin was like, 'No, I'll come in for a cameo,' because it wasn't testing well. He wanted to set up the fourth one and the studio went for it,...
- 11/19/2013
- Digital Spy
This weekend, the sixth (!) installment of the "Fast and Furious" franchise tears into theaters nationwide. In this entry, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O'Connor (Paul Walker) are brought out of retirement by Hobbs (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) to help stop a terrorist (Luke Evans) who utilizes fast cars in his heists. If you thought that "Fast Five" was crazy awesome, just wait until you see this movie -- the already loose approximation of physics is pushed even further. It's insane, and so enjoyable. But, if you're unsure about jumping into "Fast and Furious 6" without reading the instruction manual first, then here's a guide to 10 things to know about the film. Buckle up. It's going to be a wild ride. 1. It Might Be a Good Idea to Brush Up on Your 'Fast and Furious' History "Fast and Furious 6" represents a culmination, not just of the mini-trilogy, which started...
- 5/24/2013
- by Drew Taylor
- Moviefone
Vin Diesel has teased that Fast & Furious 6 is the most action-packed movie of the franchise.
Diesel and Paul Walker reprise their roles as Dom Toretto as Brian O'Connor in Fast & Furious 6's search for Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), who was believed to be killed in the fourth film.
In an interview with Flicks and Bits, Diesel revealed that he and director Justin Lin were not concerned with making Fast & Furious 6 as being as realistic as the past movies.
"The size and scale is huge. One of the things in this one is that director Justin Lin didn't want to be held back by too much reality," he explained. "I think on this one, on the this sixth one, he wanted to take off the training wheels and just go as crazy as he can go and use that imagination to the fullest – and I think it shows."
Diesel continued: "What grounds this,...
Diesel and Paul Walker reprise their roles as Dom Toretto as Brian O'Connor in Fast & Furious 6's search for Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), who was believed to be killed in the fourth film.
In an interview with Flicks and Bits, Diesel revealed that he and director Justin Lin were not concerned with making Fast & Furious 6 as being as realistic as the past movies.
"The size and scale is huge. One of the things in this one is that director Justin Lin didn't want to be held back by too much reality," he explained. "I think on this one, on the this sixth one, he wanted to take off the training wheels and just go as crazy as he can go and use that imagination to the fullest – and I think it shows."
Diesel continued: "What grounds this,...
- 5/16/2013
- Digital Spy
Fighting and driving enthusiasts (of both sexes) rejoice. The tyre-burning, high-speed Fast & Furious franchise is back once again with its latest offering, Fast & Furious 6 (hitting UK cinemas on 17 May). In this new franchise entry, Agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) summons Dom (Vin Diesel) and his crew to London in order to take on a team of mercenary drivers who have caused havoc across a dozen countries. Realising that Dom knows the only men and women in the world with the skills to get the job done, Agent Hobbs offers them all full pardons. High octane high-jinks consequently ensure. To celebrate the release of Fast & Furious 6, we've narrowed down our favourite action women in contemporary film.
Michelle Rodriguez
We kick off our list with an actress who immediately springs to mind when we think of the ultimate female bad-ass, Michelle Rodriguez. Starting her career in hard-hitting boxing drama Girl Fight, Rodriguez blasted...
Michelle Rodriguez
We kick off our list with an actress who immediately springs to mind when we think of the ultimate female bad-ass, Michelle Rodriguez. Starting her career in hard-hitting boxing drama Girl Fight, Rodriguez blasted...
- 5/14/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
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