When The Fast and the Furious was released in June 2001, the signs did not portend its eventual future as one of cinema’s most durable and lucrative franchises. The original film, based on a magazine article about street racing, didn’t feature any A-list stars and wasn’t expected to make a dent in a summer featuring “surefire” box-office hits like Pearl Harbor, Tomb Raider and Planet of the Apes.
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'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Confirmed by Director James Gunn: 'I Can't Fricking Wait'
Does this mean we're going to get Teenage Groot?
As is wont to happen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the second Guardians of the Galaxy movie hasn't even hit theaters yet, but we're already excited about what comes next -- especially now that director James Gunn confirmed he will, indeed, be writing and directing Vol. 3.
'The Fate of the Furious' Review: Believe It or Not, the Family Is Now Even Faster and More Furious
If all of the Fast and Furious movies before this have been like, familyfamilyfamilyfamilyfamily, then The Fate of the Furious is the first installment that's about family. Biologically speaking. Saying any more would spoil some of the fun, though, so let's stick to the family we know -- and why Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) betrays them.
Robert Pattinson Says He's 'Curious' About a 'Twilight' Reboot
Will the Twilight film franchise live on as long as vampire Edward Cullen? Robert Pattinson isn't necessarily opposed to the idea.
The 30-year-old actor -- who famously played Edward in the five films opposite his ex-girlfriend, Kristen Stewart -- responded to rumors of a possible Twilight reboot, and he was pretty optimistic about doing more with the storyline. "Really, they're expanding it? So I'll get my own spinoff?" he quipped during an interview with Yahoo. "I mean, I’m always kind of curious."
Ryan Reynolds Confirms Josh Brolin Is Playing Cable in 'Deadpool 2'
Ryan Reynolds just confirmed a major addition to the cast of Deadpool 2 in a way that only Ryan Reynolds can.
The 40-year-old actor took to Instagram on Wednesday to confirm that Josh Brolin has joined the cast of the superhero flick as Cable.
Cara Delevingne Debuts Dramatically Shorter 'Do! See Her Edgy New Pixie Cut
Cara Delevingne is rocking an edgy new look!
After first debuting subtle pink hair, the 24-year-old model has now chopped her locks into a very short pixie for her role in the film, Life in a Year. Delevingne teased the new look in an Instagram story on Thursday, snapping a pile of hair on the ground with the caption "Oh, no!"
Jude Law to Play a Young Dumbledore in 'Fantastic Beasts' Sequel
Fantastic Beasts has found its Dumbledore!
Jude Law will play a young Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel, Warner Bros. announced via press release on Wednesday.