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when was the flag for free india adopted | However, Jawaharlal Nehru explained that the change was more practical in nature, as unlike the flag with the spinning wheel, this design would appear symmetrical. Gandhi was not very pleased by the change, but eventually came around to accepting it. The flag was proposed by Nehru at the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947 as a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron, white and dark green in equal proportions, with the Ashoka wheel in blue in the centre of the white band. Nehru also presented two flags, one in Khadi-silk and the other in Khadi-cotton, to the assembly. The resolution was | and based on directives from England, the British Indian government threatened to withdraw funds from municipalities and local governments that did not prevent the display of the "Swaraj" flag. The "Swaraj" flag became the official flag of Congress at the 1931 meeting. However, by then, the flag had already become the symbol of the independence movement. A few days before India gained its independence in August 1947, the Constituent Assembly was formed. To select a flag for independent India, on 23 June 1947, the assembly set up an "ad hoc" committee headed by Rajendra Prasad and including Maulana Abul Kalam | eng_Latn | 3,110,553 |
number of spokes in the wheel of indian flag | Ashoka Chakra The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the dharmachakra; represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka. The most visible use of the Ashoka Chakra today is at the centre of the Flag of India (adopted on 22 July 1947), where it is rendered in a navy blue colour on a white background, replacing the symbol of "charkha" (spinning wheel) of the pre-independence versions of the flag. India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or | standard IS:1803-1973. Note that the values given in the table correspond to CIE 1931 color space. Approximate RGB values for use may be taken to be: India saffron #FF9933, white #FFFFFF, India green #138808, navy blue #000080. Pantone values closest to this are 130 U, White, 2258 C and 2735 C. Gandhi first proposed a flag to the Indian National Congress in 1921. The flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya. In the centre was a traditional spinning wheel, symbolising Gandhi's goal of making Indians self-reliant by fabricating their own clothing. The design was then modified to include a white stripe | eng_Latn | 3,110,554 |
when was national flag of india first displayed | approved unanimously. It served as the national flag of the Dominion of India between 15 August 1947 and 26 January 1950, and has served as the flag of the Republic of India since then. The design and manufacturing process for the national flag is regulated by three documents issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). All of the flags are made out of khadi cloth of silk or cotton. The standards were created in 1968 and were updated in 2008. Nine standard sizes of the flag are specified by law. In 1951, after India became a republic, the Indian | standard IS:1803-1973. Note that the values given in the table correspond to CIE 1931 color space. Approximate RGB values for use may be taken to be: India saffron #FF9933, white #FFFFFF, India green #138808, navy blue #000080. Pantone values closest to this are 130 U, White, 2258 C and 2735 C. Gandhi first proposed a flag to the Indian National Congress in 1921. The flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya. In the centre was a traditional spinning wheel, symbolising Gandhi's goal of making Indians self-reliant by fabricating their own clothing. The design was then modified to include a white stripe | eng_Latn | 3,110,555 |
what is the name of national flag of india | Qajar dynasty and the Russian Empire, respectively. The Indian independence movement in 1931 also adopted a tricolour (loan-translated as Hindi, तिरंगा "Tiraṅgā") in the traditional symbolism of "national unification" and republican "self-rule" (Purna Swaraj), adopted as the flag of the Indian Republic in 1947. In 1999, a red, green, and blue tricolour was proposed as the Flag of Mars. The design symbolizes liberty, and also the terraforming of Mars by humanity from a red planet to a green one, and eventually an Earth-like blue one. Tricolour (flag) A tricolour or tricolor is a type of flag or banner design with | towards the head of the bier or coffin. The flag should not be lowered into the grave or burnt in the pyre. Flag of India The National Flag of India is a horizontal rectangular tricolour of India saffron, white and India green; with the ', a 24-spoke wheel, in navy blue at its centre. It was adopted in its present form during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947, and it became the official flag of the Dominion of India on 15 August 1947. The flag was subsequently retained as that of the Republic of India. | eng_Latn | 3,110,556 |
ratio of indian flag in length and breath | The flag code also governs the protocol of flying the flag and its use in conjunction with other national and non-national flags. According to the Flag code of India, the Indian flag has a ratio of two by three (where the length of the flag is 1.5 times that of the width). All three stripes of the flag (saffron, white and green) are to be equal in width and length. The size of the Ashoka Chakra is not specified in the Flag code, but it has twenty-four spokes that are evenly spaced. In section 4.3.1 of "IS1: Manufacturing standards for | as a heritage building of Connaught Place which is regarded as the heart of Delhi. The flag pole has been designed keeping in mind the geometry of Connaught Place. The flag measures . The pole on which it is hoisted measures . The flag weighs around 37 kilograms. The flag is made of knitted polyester fabric called ‘deneir polyester’ manufactured in Mumbai by ‘The Flag Shop’. The Ashoka Chakra on the flag has been printed by using a specialised printing process. The flag is illuminated at night with the usage of eight 2,000 Watt lights.The Flag has blowers. A special | eng_Latn | 3,110,557 |
what is the name of the hong kong airline owned by cathay pacific | Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is the flag carrier of Hong Kong, with its head office and main hub located at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline's operations and subsidiaries have scheduled passenger and cargo services to more than 190 destinations in more than 60 countries worldwide including codeshares and joint ventures. Cathay Pacific operates a fleet of wide-body aircraft, consisting of Airbus A330, Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 equipment. Cathay Pacific Cargo operates two models of the Boeing 747. Wholly owned subsidiary airline Cathay Dragon operates to 44 destinations in the Asia-Pacific region from its Hong Kong base. | with "HONG KONG" or in Chinese "香港" under or beside the Brand Hong Kong logo instead of using the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag. In fact, the HKSAR flag has never appeared on any aircraft. In November 2015, the airline revealed a refreshed version of its previous livery, featuring a simpler paint scheme while maintaining their trademark brushwing on an all-green tail. Boeing 777-300ER (B-KPM) was the first aircraft to wear the new livery. The second aircraft was a freighter aircraft, Boeing 747-400ERF (B-LIA). Cathay Pacific serves 80 destinations (including cargo), but not including codeshare in 46 countries | eng_Latn | 3,110,558 |
white flag with red dot in the middle | Flag of Japan The national flag of Japan is a rectangular white banner bearing a crimson-red disc at its center. This flag is officially called , but is more commonly known in Japan as . It embodies the country's sobriquet: Land of the Rising Sun. The "Nisshōki" flag is designated as the national flag in the Law Regarding the National Flag and National Anthem, which was promulgated and became effective on August 13, 1999. Although no earlier legislation had specified a national flag, the sun-disc flag had already become the "de facto" national flag of Japan. Two proclamations issued in | Flag of Ghana The national flag of Ghana was designed and adopted in 1957 and was flown until 1962, and then reinstated in 1966. It consists of the Pan-African colours of red, gold, and green, in horizontal stripes, with a black five-pointed star in the centre of the gold stripe. The Ghanaian flag was the second African flag after the flag of the Ethiopian Empire to feature these colours. The flag's design influenced that of the flag of Guinea-Bissau (1973). The flag of Ghana was designed by Theodosia Okoh (1922–2015). The red represents the blood of those who died in | eng_Latn | 3,110,559 |
where is the national emblem of india found | remained the emblem of the Indian government ever since. The emblem forms a part of the official letterhead of the Government of India and appears on all Indian currency as well. It also functions as the national emblem of India in many places and appears prominently on Indian passports. The Ashoka Chakra (wheel) on its base features in the centre of the national flag of India. The usage of the emblem is regulated and restricted under State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005. No individual or private organisation is permitted to use the emblem for official correspondence. | State Emblem of India The State Emblem of India, as the national emblem of India is called, is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, preserved in the Sarnath Museum near Varanasi, India. A representation of Lion Capital of Ashoka was initially adopted as the emblem of the Dominion of India in December 1947. The current version of the emblem was officially adopted on 26 January 1950, the day that India became a republic. In 1947, as the date of independence for India and Pakistan approached, Jawaharlal Nehru gave charge of finding a suitable national emblem to | eng_Latn | 3,110,560 |
when was indian national flag first time displayed | However, Jawaharlal Nehru explained that the change was more practical in nature, as unlike the flag with the spinning wheel, this design would appear symmetrical. Gandhi was not very pleased by the change, but eventually came around to accepting it. The flag was proposed by Nehru at the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947 as a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron, white and dark green in equal proportions, with the Ashoka wheel in blue in the centre of the white band. Nehru also presented two flags, one in Khadi-silk and the other in Khadi-cotton, to the assembly. The resolution was | people, white for purity, and green for hope. On 13 April 1923, during a procession by local Congress volunteers in Nagpur commemorating the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, the "Swaraj" flag with the spinning wheel, designed by Pingali Venkayya, was hoisted. This event resulted in a confrontation between the Congressmen and the police, after which five people were imprisoned. Over a hundred other protesters continued the flag procession after a meeting. Subsequently, on the first of May, Jamnalal Bajaj, the secretary of the Nagpur Congress Committee, started the "Flag Satyagraha", gaining national attention and marking a significant point in the flag movement. | eng_Latn | 3,110,561 |
how many stars does the flag of honduras have | displays with people from many countries. This celebration is also accompanied by the Milk Fair, where many Hondurans come to show off their farm products and animals. The flag of Honduras is composed of three equal horizontal stripes. The blue upper and lower stripes represent the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The central stripe is white. It contains five blue stars representing the five states of the Central American Union. The middle star represents Honduras, located in the center of the Central American Union. The coat of arms was established in 1945. It is an equilateral triangle, at the | all events featuring the President of Guatemala since then. The flag is divided in four parts, red, yellow, white and black, each colour representing Xinca people, Garifuna people, Maya peoples and Ladino people, respectively. These colours are also part of the "Q'anil", a Maya symbol in which each color represents a point of the compass, an element of nature and a part of the human being. "Q'anil" means "seed" in Maya script, and is also used for one of the 20 days of the Maya calendar. Aimed at promoting "interculturality" in Guatemala, the "Bandera de los Pueblos" was received with | eng_Latn | 3,110,562 |
what does md on a license plate mean | has the letters C and K), two letters for the series and three digits, all written using the DIN 1451 Mittelschrift font. The left side of the plate carries the coat of arms of Moldova with the country index MD (before 1993 the country index on car plates was MLD) and since November 1, 2011, it has a vertical blue background, similar to the European Union plates. Additionally, the owners could request to have only one or two digits instead of three. Before 2015, Moldovan vehicle registration plates started with a group of one or two letters, indicating the town | Vehicle registration plates of Maryland The U.S. state of Maryland first required its residents to register their motor vehicles in 1904. Registrants provided their own license plates for display until 1910, when the state began to issue plates. In 1956, the United States, Canada and Mexico came to an agreement with the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, the Automobile Manufacturers Association and the National Safety Council that standardized the size for license plates for vehicles (except those for motorcycles) at in height by in width, with standardized mounting holes. The 1956 (expired March 31, 1957) issue was the first | eng_Latn | 3,110,563 |
who directed the first fast and furious movie | eighth-highest-grossing film series of all time with a combined gross of over $5 billion. Paul Walker had wrapped up filming on "The Skulls" in early 2000 when he was approached by the director Rob Cohen and producer Neal H. Moritz, asking Walker what he wanted to do next. He said his dream project would be a mash-up of "Days of Thunder" and "Donnie Brasco". So the filmmakers brought him a "Vibe" article they'd found about undercover street racing in New York City. The story was pitched as a remake of "Point Break" set in the world of underground street racing | the producers they would green-light the film if they could get Timothy Olyphant to play the role of Dom Toretto. Olyphant, who had starred in the previous year's car-themed blockbuster "Gone in 60 Seconds", declined the role, however. Moritz instead suggested Diesel, who had to be convinced to take the role even though he had only played supporting roles up to that point. The film was shot in various locations within Los Angeles and parts of southern California, from July to October 2000. Key locations included Dodger Stadium (on the opening scene where Brian tests his Eclipse on the parking | eng_Latn | 3,110,564 |
who played jamie shipley in the big short | The Big Short (film) The Big Short is a 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Adam McKay and written by McKay and Charles Randolph, based on the 2010 book "The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine" by Michael Lewis about the financial crisis of 2007–2008 which was triggered by the United States housing bubble. The film stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Melissa Leo, Hamish Linklater, John Magaro, Rafe Spall, Jeremy Strong, Finn Wittrock, and Marisa Tomei. The film is noted for the unconventional techniques it employs to explain complex financial instruments. Among others, it features | cameo appearances by actress Margot Robbie, chef Anthony Bourdain, singer-songwriter Selena Gomez, and economist Richard Thaler, who break the fourth wall to explain concepts such as subprime mortgages and collateralized debt obligations as a meta-reference. Several other actors directly address the audience, most frequently Gosling, who serves as the narrator. The film began a limited release in the United States on December 11, 2015, followed by a wide release on December 23 by Paramount Pictures. The film was a commercial success, grossing $133 million against a $50 million budget. The film was also highly praised by critics, with many highlighting | eng_Latn | 3,110,565 |
real name of letty in fast and furious | Michelle Rodriguez Mayte Michelle Rodriguez (born July 12, 1978) is an American actress. Her breakout role was as a troubled boxer in the independent film "Girlfight" (2000), which was met with critical acclaim and earned her several awards, including the Independent Spirit Award and Gotham Award for Best Debut Performance. The following year, she starred as Letty Ortiz in the blockbuster film "The Fast and the Furious" (2001), a role she has reprised in five additional films in the "Fast & Furious" franchise. During her career, Rodriguez has played in a number of successful action films, including "Resident Evil", "S.W.A.T.", | Elsa Pataky Elsa Lafuente Medianu (born 18 July 1976), known professionally as Elsa Pataky, is a Spanish model, actress, and film producer. Pataky is known for her role as Elena Neves in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. She has appeared in the films "Snakes on a Plane" (2006), "Giallo" (2009) and "Give 'Em Hell, Malone" (2009). She also starred in the Spanish film "Di Di Hollywood" in 2010. Pataky was born Elsa Lafuente Medianu in Madrid, Spain, the daughter of José Francisco Lafuente, a Spanish biochemist, and Cristina Medianu Pataky, a publicist of Romanian and Hungarian ancestry. She has | eng_Latn | 3,110,566 |
this french artist was the most important neoclassical history painter | Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (; 29 August 1780 – 14 January 1867) was a French Neoclassical painter. Ingres was profoundly influenced by past artistic traditions and aspired to become the guardian of academic orthodoxy against the ascendant Romantic style. Although he considered himself a painter of history in the tradition of Nicolas Poussin and Jacques-Louis David, it is his portraits, both painted and drawn, that are recognized as his greatest legacy. His expressive distortions of form and space made him an important precursor of modern art, influencing Picasso, Matisse and other modernists. Born into a modest family in Montauban, he | At a Christie's auction in 2012, "Portrait of a Commander" sold for £9.1 million (US$13.5 million) despite a dispute over the authenticity so that Sotheby's refused to auction it as a Rubens. Peter Paul Rubens Sir Peter Paul Rubens (; ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist. He is considered the most influential artist of Flemish Baroque tradition. Rubens' highly charged compositions reference erudite aspects of classical and Christian history. His unique and immensely popular Baroque style emphasized movement, color, and sensuality, which followed the immediate, dramatic artistic style promoted in the Counter-Reformation. Rubens specialized | eng_Latn | 3,110,567 |
what are the two major visual components of mise-en-scène | work closely to perfect all of the aspects of the "mise-en-scène" a considerable amount of time before the actual photography even begins. The production designer is generally responsible for the general look of the movie, leading various departments that are in charge of individual sets, locations, props, and costumes, among other things. Andre Bazin, a well-known French film critic and film theorist, describes the mise-en-scene aesthetic as emphasizing choreographed movement within the scene rather than through editing. Because of its relationship to shot blocking, "mise-en-scène" is also a term sometimes used among professional screenwriters to indicate descriptive (action) paragraphs between | the cinematography and editing of a film, influence the verisimilitude or believability of a film in the eyes of its viewers. The various elements of design help express a film's vision by generating a sense of time and space, as well as setting a mood, and sometimes suggesting a character's state of mind. "Mise-en-scène" also includes the composition, which consists of the positioning and movement of actors, as well as objects, in the shot. These are all the areas overseen by the director. One of the most important people that collaborates with the director is the production designer. These two | eng_Latn | 3,110,568 |
where did the fast and the furious take place | of seven sequels, starting with "2 Fast 2 Furious" in 2003. On the docks outside Los Angeles, a truck is loaded with electronics, and a dockside worker notifies an anonymous person about the shipment. On the road, the truck is approached by three modified Honda Civics with green underglow. The perpetrators then proceed to harpoon & board the truck, knock out the driver, and corral the semi allowing them to heist the electronics and escape into the night. The next day, undercover LAPD officer Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) is assigned to find the gang responsible for the crimes. While visiting | by undercover Customs Agent Monica Fuentes (Eva Mendes), Brian is caught by US Customs agents and given a deal by FBI Agent Bilkins and Customs Agent Markham (James Remar) to go undercover and try to bring down drug lord Carter Verone (Cole Hauser) in exchange for the erasure of his criminal record. Brian agrees but only if he is given permission to choose his partner, refusing to partner with the agent assigned to watch him. Brian heads home to Barstow, California, where he recruits Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson), a childhood friend of Brian who had served jail time and is | eng_Latn | 3,110,569 |
who starred in born on the 4th of july | Born on the Fourth of July (film) Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 American biographical war drama film based on the eponymous 1976 autobiography by Ron Kovic. Directed by Oliver Stone, and written by Stone and Kovic, it stars Tom Cruise, Kyra Sedgwick, Raymond J. Barry, Jerry Levine, Frank Whaley and Willem Dafoe. The film depicts the life of Kovic (Cruise) over a twenty-year period, detailing his childhood, his military service and paralysis during the Vietnam War, and his transition to anti-war activism. It is the second installment in Stone's trilogy of films about the Vietnam War, | budget, but it later withdrew from funding the film. Stone was announced as director in June 1988, and his Ixtlan Productions banner was enlisted as a production company. Tom Pollock, president of Universal Pictures, read the script as Stone was developing "Wall Street" (1987), and the studio allocated a $14 million budget. Stone and Kovic then revised the script, adding the latter's appearance at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. One of Universal's conditions for financing the film was that a major star had to appear in the lead role. Sean Penn, Charlie Sheen and Nicolas Cage were among those considered | eng_Latn | 3,110,570 |
who played khan in the new star trek movie | to direct the first sequel. The sequel, "Star Trek Into Darkness", starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Khan Noonien Singh, was released on May 16, 2013. A third film, "Star Trek Beyond", directed by Justin Lin and starring Idris Elba as the main antagonist, was released on July 22, 2016, to positive reviews. In July 2016, Abrams confirmed plans for a fourth film, and stated that Chris Hemsworth would return as Kirk's father. Most of the cast and producers of "Beyond" have also agreed to return; however, Abrams stated Anton Yelchin's role would not be recast following his death. Star Trek (film) | the box office success of J. J. Abrams' "Star Trek" reboot and the announcement that actors Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto had tentatively agreed to appear in two sequels, Internet rumors began circulating about the plot of the second film. Abrams hinted that because of the alternate timeline created in the first film, reintroducing Khan into "Star Trek" lore remained a possibility. Abrams told MTV, "[Khan and Kirk] exist—and while their history may not be exactly as people are familiar with, I would argue that a person's character is what it is," Abrams said of the notion that his Khan | eng_Latn | 3,110,571 |
the guy who died in fast and furious 7 | Paul Walker Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. Walker first gained prominence in 1999 with roles in the teen films "She's All That" and "Varsity Blues". In 2001, he gained international fame for his role in the street racing action film "The Fast and the Furious" (2001), a role he reprised in five of the next six installments, but died in 2013 in the middle of filming "Furious 7" (2015). Walker began his career guest-starring on | apprehend him. As Braga's henchmen try to rescue him, Brian and Dominic drive through the underground tunnels back to the United States. Brian crashes his car after taking fire from Braga's men. He is then injured after being T-boned by Fenix. Before Fenix can kill Brian, Dominic drives into and kills Fenix. As police and helicopters approach the crash site on the American side of the border, Brian tells Dominic to leave, but Dominic refuses – saying he is not running anymore. Despite Brian's request for clemency, the judge sentences Dominic to 25 years to life. Brian resigns from the | eng_Latn | 3,110,572 |
which fast and furious movies is han in | Han Lue Han Lue is a fictional character in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. He first appears in "" as the mentor of Sean Boswell, dying in a collision in the film's climax. Han's status as a member of Dominic Toretto's crew was shown in the subsequent films "Fast & Furious", "Fast Five", "Fast & Furious 6" and "Furious 7", as well as the short film "Los Bandoleros". The character was said to have been inspired by another character Kang portrayed, Han Hu in "Better Luck Tomorrow", directed by Justin Lin. When Lin was recruited to direct "Tokyo Drift", | 2018 film "". Smuggler Han Solo (Harrison Ford) has jettisoned cargo belonging to crime lord Jabba the Hutt to avoid capture by an Imperial search party. As a result, Jabba has offered a bounty on Solo. In the Mos Eisley cantina, bounty hounter Greedo (Paul Blake) corners Solo and forces him at gunpoint to sit. Solo tells Greedo he has the money to compensate Jabba, but Greedo demands the money for himself. Solo says he does not have the money with him and quietly readies his gun under the table. Greedo tells him that Jabba has run out of patience | eng_Latn | 3,110,573 |
what year was the mustang in the movie bullitt | scene, both lent by the Ford Motor Company to Warner Bros. as part of a promotional agreement. The Mustangs' engines, brakes and suspensions were heavily modified for the chase by veteran car racer Max Balchowsky. Ford also originally lent two Galaxie sedans for the chase scenes, but the producers found the cars too heavy for the jumps over the hills of San Francisco. They were replaced with two 1968 375 hp 440 Magnum V8-powered Dodge Chargers. The engines in both Charger models were left largely unmodified, but the suspensions were mildly upgraded to cope with the demands of the stunt | is featured in the 2003 video game, "Ford Racing 2", in a Drafting challenge, on a course named Port Side. It appears in the Movie Stars category, along with other famous cars like the Ford Torino from "Starsky & Hutch" and the Ford Mustang Mach 1 from "Diamonds Are Forever". In the 2011 video game, "", the "Bite the Bullet" mission is based on the famous chase scene, with licensed versions of the Mustang and Charger from the film. In the opening scene of "2 Fast 2 Furious" (2003), the main protagonist, Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker), is called "Bullitt" by | eng_Latn | 3,110,574 |
who is the fast and furious actor that died | of Porsche in a separate lawsuit filed by Roger Rodas' widow, Kristine. The ruling had no bearing on two other cases against Porsche which have been filed by Walker's father, who is also the executor of the actor's estate, and his daughter. Walker's father and daughter both reached an agreement with Porsche. Paul Walker Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. Walker first gained prominence in 1999 with roles in the teen films "She's All That" and | Vin Diesel Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Vin Diesel, is an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter. He is well known for his portrayals of Dominic Toretto in "The Fast and the Furious" film series, Richard B. Riddick in "The Chronicles of Riddick" series and Xander Cage in the "xXx" series. He is also a producer on sequels in these franchises, with his company One Race Films. Diesel has also starred in the comedy "The Pacifier" (2005) and the crime drama "Find Me Guilty" (2006). His voice-acting work includes "The Iron Giant" (1999) | eng_Latn | 3,110,575 |
who was the actor that played luca brasi in the godfather | Lenny Montana Lenny Montana (born Leonardo Passafaro; March 13, 1926 – May 12, 1992) was an American actor who played the role of feared hitman Luca Brasi in "The Godfather". Prior to becoming an actor, he had a successful career as a professional wrestler as well as an enforcer for the Colombo family. He was born in Brooklyn, New York City in 1926 of Italian-American heritage. He was fluent in both English and Italian. His wrestling career began in neighboring New Jersey in 1953. He wrestled under the Zebra Kid gimmick, and was billed at the height of 6 foot | his "likeness [was] being infringed in violation of California's publicity rights law." The case was dismissed in August 2015, with the judge asserting that the character Louie was a parody of several Mob characters. Frank Sivero Frank Sivero (born Francesco LoGiudice, January 6, 1952) is an Italian American character actor, perhaps best known for playing the roles of Genco Abbandando in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather Part II," and Frankie Carbone (based on Angelo Sepe) in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas". Sivero was born Francesco LoGiudice in Siculiana, Sicily, Italy, and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Sivero can be seen as an | eng_Latn | 3,110,576 |
who plays brian on fate of the furious | cyberterrorist Cipher (Theron) coerces him into working for her and turns him against his team, forcing them to find Dom and take down Cipher. "The Fate of the Furious" marks the first installment in the franchise since "" (2006) not to feature both Paul Walker, who died in a single-vehicle crash during the filming of "Furious 7" (2015) on November 30, 2013, and Jordana Brewster. Script rewrites to the seventh installment after Walker's death were intended to complete the story arcs for both of their characters (Brian O'Conner and Mia Toretto, respectively). Plans for an eighth installment were first announced | Boswell for "Furious 7", and two more installments in September 2013, though he did not appear in "Fate". In May 2015, Dwayne Johnson confirmed his involvement in the film, additionally hinting at a possible spin-off film involving his character, Luke Hobbs. Jason Statham also confirmed his return. In April 2016, Charlize Theron and Kristofer Hivju were confirmed as additions to the cast, in villainous roles, while Scott Eastwood also joined the film as a law enforcement agent. On May 17, 2016, Diesel posted a photo on his Instagram page of himself and Elsa Pataky on set, indicating that she had | eng_Latn | 3,110,577 |
who plays john wick on the big screen | Keanu Reeves Keanu Charles Reeves ( ; born September 2, 1964) is a Canadian actor, director, producer, and musician. He gained fame for his starring role performances in several blockbuster films, including comedies from the "Bill and Ted" franchise (1989–1991); action thrillers "Point Break" (1991), "Speed" (1994), and the "John Wick" franchise; psychological thriller "The Devil's Advocate" (1997); supernatural thriller "Constantine" (2005); and science fiction/action series "The Matrix" (1999–2003). He has also appeared in dramatic films such as "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988), "My Own Private Idaho" (1991), and "Little Buddha" (1993), as well as the romantic horror "Bram Stoker's Dracula" (1992). | film's highest-grossing debuts were in France, Australia, Thailand, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. On its second week, it added $6.7 million from 33 territories. The film went number one in France ($1.2 million) from 300 screens, number three in Australia ($961,000) from 177 screens, and number ten in the Middle East ($1 million) from a total of 80 screens. "John Wick" enjoyed a mostly positive reception upon release, attaining praise for the action sequences, direction, visual style, pacing and the performances of the cast, especially Keanu Reeves as John Wick. The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gave the film | eng_Latn | 3,110,578 |
who plays shawn in fast and furious tokyo drift | Lucas Black Lucas York Black (born November 29, 1982) is an American film and television actor. He is best known for his roles in the CBS television series "American Gothic" (1995-1996) as well as roles in films such as "Sling Blade" (1996), "Flash" (1997), "Crazy in Alabama" (1999), "All the Pretty Horses" (2000), "Friday Night Lights" (2004), "Jarhead" (2005), "" (2006), "Get Low" (2009), "Legion" (2010), and "Seven Days in Utopia" (2011). Since September 2014, he has played Special Agent Christopher LaSalle on CBS' "". Black was born in Decatur, Alabama, to Jan Gillespie, an office worker, and Larry Black, | Vin Diesel Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Vin Diesel, is an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter. He is well known for his portrayals of Dominic Toretto in "The Fast and the Furious" film series, Richard B. Riddick in "The Chronicles of Riddick" series and Xander Cage in the "xXx" series. He is also a producer on sequels in these franchises, with his company One Race Films. Diesel has also starred in the comedy "The Pacifier" (2005) and the crime drama "Find Me Guilty" (2006). His voice-acting work includes "The Iron Giant" (1999) | eng_Latn | 3,110,579 |
what happens to gisele in fast and furious 6 | Gisele Yashar Gisele Yashar is a fictional character, portrayed by Israeli actress Gal Gadot, who appears in "The Fast and The Furious" franchise. Introduced in the 2009 film "Fast & Furious", she helps Dominic Toretto and his team, and forms a romantic relationship with Han Lue. The character is killed in the 2013 film "Fast & Furious 6". Yashar was Gadot’s first major film role, with American director Justin Lin hiring her based on her previous experiences in the military. Gadot performed her own stunts during the shooting of the films. Media outlets characterized Yashar through her sexuality. Reaction to | speeding down the Autobahn, with Yashar sitting in his lap. At the start of "Fast & Furious 6" (2013), Yashar and Lue are living together in Hong Kong. Toretto recruits the couple to prevent a heist planned by Owen Shaw (Luke Evans), which could potentially kill millions of people. For the mission Yashar draws on her Mossad experience with interrogation, weapons, and retrieval. While attempting to stop a plane, she is left hanging from the back of a Range Rover. Lue attempts to rescue her, but Adolfson (Benjamin Davies), a member of Shaw's gang, uses the opportunity to try and | eng_Latn | 3,110,580 |
when does asian guy die in fast and furious | Han Lue Han Lue is a fictional character in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. He first appears in "" as the mentor of Sean Boswell, dying in a collision in the film's climax. Han's status as a member of Dominic Toretto's crew was shown in the subsequent films "Fast & Furious", "Fast Five", "Fast & Furious 6" and "Furious 7", as well as the short film "Los Bandoleros". The character was said to have been inspired by another character Kang portrayed, Han Hu in "Better Luck Tomorrow", directed by Justin Lin. When Lin was recruited to direct "Tokyo Drift", | - to retrieve his body back to Los Angeles for burial. After racing with Sean Boswell, Dominic receives several of Han's personal items, including a photo of Gisele. The crew attended Han's funeral in Los Angeles a few days later, with Dominic spying Han's killer Deckard Shaw watching from a distance, and giving chase, leading to their confrontation. Han is known for munching on snacks. As pointed out by Gisele in "Fast Five", this is part of his constant need to occupy his hands, as he is a former smoker. According to director Justin Lin, this is an Easter egg | eng_Latn | 3,110,581 |
when was the first fast and furious movie released | arose following the publishing of a "Vibe" magazine article in 1998 titled "Racer X", which detailed the illegal street racing circuit operating within New York City. Production began in 2000, as part of an international co-production between the United States and Germany, and is set and filmed across California. It was funded and released by Universal Pictures. Upon its release on June 22, 2001, "The Fast and the Furious" grossed $207 million from a $38 million budget. It was also re-released on June 22, 2016, to commemorate the film's fifteenth anniversary. "The Fast and the Furious" soon launched a franchise | eighth-highest-grossing film series of all time with a combined gross of over $5 billion. Paul Walker had wrapped up filming on "The Skulls" in early 2000 when he was approached by the director Rob Cohen and producer Neal H. Moritz, asking Walker what he wanted to do next. He said his dream project would be a mash-up of "Days of Thunder" and "Donnie Brasco". So the filmmakers brought him a "Vibe" article they'd found about undercover street racing in New York City. The story was pitched as a remake of "Point Break" set in the world of underground street racing | eng_Latn | 3,110,582 |
when did the first fast and furious movie come out | The Fast and the Furious The Fast and the Furious (colloquial: Fast & Furious) is an American media franchise based on a series of action films that is largely concerned with illegal street racing, heists and espionage, and includes material in various other media that depicts characters and situations from the films. Distributed by Universal Pictures, the series was established with the 2001 film titled "The Fast and the Furious"; this was followed by seven sequels, two short films that tie into the series, and as of May 2017, it has become Universal's biggest franchise of all time, currently the | eighth-highest-grossing film series of all time with a combined gross of over $5 billion. Paul Walker had wrapped up filming on "The Skulls" in early 2000 when he was approached by the director Rob Cohen and producer Neal H. Moritz, asking Walker what he wanted to do next. He said his dream project would be a mash-up of "Days of Thunder" and "Donnie Brasco". So the filmmakers brought him a "Vibe" article they'd found about undercover street racing in New York City. The story was pitched as a remake of "Point Break" set in the world of underground street racing | eng_Latn | 3,110,583 |
who died in the fast and furious cast | of Porsche in a separate lawsuit filed by Roger Rodas' widow, Kristine. The ruling had no bearing on two other cases against Porsche which have been filed by Walker's father, who is also the executor of the actor's estate, and his daughter. Walker's father and daughter both reached an agreement with Porsche. Paul Walker Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. Walker first gained prominence in 1999 with roles in the teen films "She's All That" and | stealing the equipment. He works for FBI agent Bilkins (Thom Barry) and LAPD Sgt. Tanner (Ted Levine). Falling for Dominic's younger sister, Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster), Brian confesses to her his status as an undercover police officer and convinces her to come with him to save her brother and his friends from the truck drivers, who have now armed themselves to combat the robberies. He tracks Dominic's location by triangulating his cell phone signal and they arrive at the hijacking in progress to find Letty, badly injured in a car accident, and Vince critically wounded, having lacerated his arm and | eng_Latn | 3,110,584 |
who is the highest grossing director of all time | each listed as single entries. These pairs and trilogies of films were directed by Leni Riefenstahl, Satyajit Ray, Francis Ford Coppola, and Peter Jackson, respectively. Martin Scorsese also had three films on the list, which were "Taxi Driver" (1976), "Raging Bull" (1980), and "Goodfellas" (1990). Ingmar Bergman, Stanley Donen, Alfred Hitchcock, Elia Kazan, Stanley Kubrick, Akira Kurosawa, Sergio Leone, Ernst Lubitsch, Kenji Mizoguchi, Yasujirō Ozu, Steven Spielberg, François Truffaut, Billy Wilder, and William Wyler all had two films each on the list. Films on the list span a period of 80 years starting with "Sherlock Jr." (1924) directed by Buster | Michael Curtiz Michael Curtiz ( ; born Manó Kaminer; December 24, 1886 April 11, 1962) was a Hungarian-born American film director, recognized as one of the most prolific directors in history. He directed classic films from the silent era and numerous others during Hollywood's Golden Age, when the studio system was prevalent. Curtiz was already a well-known director in Europe when Warner Bros. invited him to Hollywood in 1926, when he was 39 years of age. He had already directed 64 films in Europe, and soon helped Warner Bros. become the fastest-growing movie studio. He directed 102 films during his | eng_Latn | 3,110,585 |
star cast of the wolf of wall street | The Wolf of Wall Street (2013 film) The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 American biographical black comedy crime film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Terence Winter, based on the memoir of the same name by Jordan Belfort. It recounts Belfort's perspective on his career as a stockbroker in New York City and how his firm Stratton Oakmont engaged in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street that ultimately led to his downfall. Leonardo DiCaprio (who was also a producer) stars as Belfort, with Jonah Hill as his business partner and friend Donnie Azoff, Margot Robbie as | "a large sign advertising the name of Mr. Belfort's real motivational speaking company", and a positive depiction of Belfort uttering "variants of the same falsehoods he trained others to use against his victims". The film was nominated for five Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director for Scorsese, Best Adapted Screenplay for Winter, Best Actor for DiCaprio, and Best Supporting Actor for Hill. It was also nominated for four BAFTAs, including Best Director, Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay, and two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. DiCaprio won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor | eng_Latn | 3,110,586 |
who owns the fast and the furious franchise | The Fast and the Furious The Fast and the Furious (colloquial: Fast & Furious) is an American media franchise based on a series of action films that is largely concerned with illegal street racing, heists and espionage, and includes material in various other media that depicts characters and situations from the films. Distributed by Universal Pictures, the series was established with the 2001 film titled "The Fast and the Furious"; this was followed by seven sequels, two short films that tie into the series, and as of May 2017, it has become Universal's biggest franchise of all time, currently the | owned by William Davidson, a Detroit businessman with an estimated net worth of $3.5 billion with holdings under the banner of Palace Sports and Entertainment. Davidson holdings included the Detroit Pistons, the Detroit Neon, DTE Energy Music Theater, and the Palace of Auburn Hills (the Pistons and Vipers home arena). Davidson would later add or purchase the Detroit Fury, Detroit Shock, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. The CEO of Palace Sports and Entertainment, Tom Wilson, oversaw the daily business operations of the Vipers. The Vipers were aggressive in marketing and player acquisitions. The team acquired minor league free agents with | eng_Latn | 3,110,587 |
what is ramsey 's real name from furious 7 | The Fate of the Furious The Fate of the Furious (alternatively known as Fast & Furious 8 and Fast 8, and often stylized as F8) is a 2017 American action film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Chris Morgan. It is the eighth installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Scott Eastwood, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky, Kurt Russell and Charlize Theron. "The Fate of the Furious" follows Dominic Toretto (Diesel), who has settled down with his wife Letty Ortiz (Rodriguez), until | Jaron Marquis Jaron Marquis Garrett (born July 8, 1983), better known by his stage name Jaron Marquis or J. Marquis, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur and investor based in Los Angeles. He co-founded Dreamapolis, an Indianapolis-based start-up accelerator, and the independent record label Urban Genius Entertainment. As an actor he has starred in film roles that include "Furious 7" and "Straight Outta Compton". Marquis was born in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 2001. He received a bachelor of arts degree with concentrations in business and pastoral sciences from Indiana State University in 2005. Then he | eng_Latn | 3,110,588 |
who played pontius pilate in ben hur 1959 | a champion charioteer, but still longs for his family and homeland. Judah returns to Judea. Along the way, he meets Balthasar (Finlay Currie) and an Arab, Sheik Ilderim (Hugh Griffith). After noting Judah's prowess as a charioteer, the sheik asks him to drive his "quadriga" in a race before the new governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate (Frank Thring). Judah declines, even after he learns that Messala will also compete. Judah returns to his home in Jerusalem. He meets Esther, and learns her arranged marriage did not occur and that she is still in love with him. He visits Messala and | crucifixion, and nearly all the sequences involving the lepers. He also lightly criticized Charlton Heston for being more physically than emotionally compelling. John McCarten of "The New Yorker" was more critical of Heston, writing that he "speaks English as if he'd learned it from records." Even William Wyler later privately admitted he was disappointed with Heston's acting. Film critic Dwight Macdonald also was largely negative. He found the film so uninvolving and lengthy that he said, "I felt like a motorist trapped at a railroad crossing while a long freight train slowly trundles by." British film critic John Pym, writing | eng_Latn | 3,110,589 |
who was the movie american gangster based on | American Gangster (film) American Gangster is a 2007 American biographical crime film directed and produced by Ridley Scott and written by Steven Zaillian. The film is fictionally based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by detective Richie Roberts. The film stars Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe in their first lead acting roles together since 1995's "Virtuosity". The film also co-stars Ted Levine, John Ortiz, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, | Eastern District of New York and assisted the arrest and trial of Lucas, described the film as "one percent reality and ninety-nine percent Hollywood." In addition, Johnson described the real life Lucas as "illiterate, vicious, violent, and everything Denzel Washington was not." Former DEA agents Jack Toal, Gregory Korniloff, and Louis Diaz filed a lawsuit against Universal saying that the events in the film were fictionalized and that the film defamed them and hundreds of other agents. The lawsuit was eventually dismissed by US District Judge Colleen McMahon. While McMahon noted that the intertitle that appears at the end of | eng_Latn | 3,110,590 |
what year did the movie django come out | Django Unchained Django Unchained is a 2012 American revisionist Western film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, and Samuel L. Jackson, with Walton Goggins, Dennis Christopher, James Remar, and Don Johnson in supporting roles. Set in the Old West and Antebellum South, it is a highly stylized tribute to Spaghetti Westerns, in particular the 1966 Italian film "Django" by Sergio Corbucci, whose star Franco Nero has a cameo appearance. Development of "Django Unchained" began in 2007 when Tarantino was writing a book on Corbucci. By April 2011, Tarantino sent his final | Django (1966 film) Django (, ) is a 1966 Italian Spaghetti Western film directed and co-written by Sergio Corbucci, starring Franco Nero (in his breakthrough role) as the title character alongside Loredana Nusciak, José Bódalo, Ángel Álvarez and Eduardo Fajardo. The film follows a Union soldier-turned-drifter and his companion, a mixed-race prostitute, who become embroiled in a bitter, destructive feud between a Ku Klux Klan-esque gang of Confederate Red Shirts and a band of Mexican revolutionaries. Intended to capitalize on and rival the success of Sergio Leone's "A Fistful of Dollars", Corbucci's film is, like Leone's, considered to be a | eng_Latn | 3,110,591 |
when did fast and furious 8 came out | it has to be as good as or better [than "Furious 7"]". At the 2015 CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Diesel announced the film for an April 14, 2017 release date. On August 16, 2015, at the 2015 Teen Choice Awards (where "Furious 7" received the award for Choice Movie – Action and Walker received the award for Choice Movie Actor – Action), Diesel gave the film the initial title "Fast 8". In September 2015, Diesel stated that the script had almost been completed, and expressed interest in Rob Cohen, who directed the first film, to direct the eighth installment. On | starring Johnson and Statham's characters is scheduled for release in August 2019. The Fate of the Furious The Fate of the Furious (alternatively known as Fast & Furious 8 and Fast 8, and often stylized as F8) is a 2017 American action film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Chris Morgan. It is the eighth installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Scott Eastwood, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky, Kurt Russell and Charlize Theron. "The Fate of the Furious" follows Dominic Toretto | eng_Latn | 3,110,592 |
who was the guy that died in fast and furious | Paul Walker Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. Walker first gained prominence in 1999 with roles in the teen films "She's All That" and "Varsity Blues". In 2001, he gained international fame for his role in the street racing action film "The Fast and the Furious" (2001), a role he reprised in five of the next six installments, but died in 2013 in the middle of filming "Furious 7" (2015). Walker began his career guest-starring on | into giving him the name David Park, the man who ordered the fuel, and informs him that the only car that uses nitromethane in the area is a green 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport. Meanwhile, FBI agent Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) is trying to track down a Mexican drug lord, Arturo Braga (John Ortiz). His search leads him to David Park, and he tracks him down using an illegal modification record on his car. Dominic arrives at Park's apartment first and hangs him out of the window by his ankles before Brian arrives. Brian saves Park and Park becomes the | eng_Latn | 3,110,593 |
who is the director of the fifth element | Luc Besson Luc Besson (; born 18 March 1959) is a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He directed or produced the films "Subway" (1985), "The Big Blue" (1988), and "Nikita" (1990). Besson is known for his distinctive filmmaking style and is associated with what the movement critics call "Cinéma du look". He has been nominated for a César Award for Best Director and Best Picture for his films "" and "". He won Best Director and Best French Director for his sci-fi action film "The Fifth Element" (1997). He wrote and directed the 2014 sci-fi thriller film "Lucy" and | Lars von Trier Lars von Trier (born Lars Trier; 30 April 1956) is a Danish film director and screenwriter with a prolific and controversial career spanning almost four decades. His work is known for its genre and technical innovation; confrontational examination of existential, social, and political issues; and his treatment of subjects such as mercy, sacrifice, and mental health. Among his more than 100 awards and 200 nominations at film festivals worldwide, von Trier has received: the Palme d'Or (for "Dancer in the Dark"), the Grand Prix (for "Breaking the Waves"), the Prix du Jury (for "Europa"), and the Technical | eng_Latn | 3,110,594 |
who plays the joker off of suicide squad | Jared Leto Jared Joseph Leto (; born December 26, 1971) is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and director. After starting his career with television appearances in the early 1990s, Leto achieved recognition for his role as Jordan Catalano on the television series "My So-Called Life" (1994). He made his film debut in "How to Make an American Quilt" (1995) and received critical praise for his performance in "Prefontaine" (1997). Leto played supporting roles in "The Thin Red Line" (1998), "Fight Club" (1999) and "American Psycho" (2000), as well as the lead role in "Urban Legend" (1998), and earned critical acclaim | saying "I'm fascinated by [Waller]." Meanwhile, Tom Hardy had to drop out as Rick Flag because of scheduling issues with his film "The Revenant". Jake Gyllenhaal was then given an offer to replace Hardy as Flag, but he declined. The studio was then looking at Joel Edgerton, Jon Bernthal, and Joel Kinnaman to play the role. In February, Jay Hernandez joined the cast and Kinnaman was also confirmed to play Flag. At the 87th Academy Awards, Davis confirmed that she had been cast as Amanda Waller. In March 2015, boxer Raymond Olubawale was reported to have an unspecified role in | eng_Latn | 3,110,595 |
where is the fate of the furious filmed | such as Dubai and Rio de Janeiro, in January 2016 it was announced that Universal was seeking approval from the United States and Cuban governments to shoot part of the film in Cuba. Principal photography began on March 14, 2016, in Mývatn, Iceland, where strong winds sent a plastic iceberg prop flying into a paddock. The prop struck two horses: one was wounded and the other mortally injured; it was later euthanized. In late April, filming began in Cuba's capital city, Havana. In May, filming also took place in Cleveland, Ohio. Franchise cinematographer Stephen F. Windon returned for the eighth | 14, 2015, Diesel announced on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" that "Straight Outta Compton" director F. Gary Gray would direct the film. In July 2015, Moritz said that Walker's character, Brian O'Conner, would not appear in the film, following the use of CGI in the previous film after Walker died in a single-vehicle accident on November 30, 2013, with Moritz stating that his character had "moved on". It had previously been reported that Paul's younger brother, Cody Walker, would either join the cast in a new role, or replace his older brother in the role of O'Conner; however, it | eng_Latn | 3,110,596 |
who played the joker on the suicide squad | Jared Leto Jared Joseph Leto (; born December 26, 1971) is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and director. After starting his career with television appearances in the early 1990s, Leto achieved recognition for his role as Jordan Catalano on the television series "My So-Called Life" (1994). He made his film debut in "How to Make an American Quilt" (1995) and received critical praise for his performance in "Prefontaine" (1997). Leto played supporting roles in "The Thin Red Line" (1998), "Fight Club" (1999) and "American Psycho" (2000), as well as the lead role in "Urban Legend" (1998), and earned critical acclaim | write the film in September 2014. He later described the film to "Empire Online" as ""Dirty Dozen" with supervillains". Ayer had six weeks to write the screenplay, given the release date was already set. In October 2014, Warner Bros. had initially offered Ryan Gosling, Tom Hardy, Margot Robbie, and Will Smith roles in the film. In November, TheWrap revealed that Jared Leto was in talks for the role of Joker, which Gosling was originally sought for. The main cast was announced by Warner Brothers in December 2014 with Smith, Hardy, Leto, Robbie, Jai Courtney, and Cara Delevingne as Deadshot, Rick | eng_Latn | 3,110,597 |
who is the director of matrix the movie | The Matrix The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by The Wachowskis and starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano. It depicts a dystopian future in which reality as perceived by most humans is actually a simulated reality called "the Matrix", created by sentient machines to subdue the human population, while their bodies' heat and electrical activity are used as an energy source. Cybercriminal and computer programmer Neo learns this truth and is drawn into a rebellion against the machines, which involves other people who have been freed from the | Bill Pope Bill Pope (born June 19, 1952), A.S.C. is an American cinematographer and filmmaker, best known for his collaborations with directors Sam Raimi and Edgar Wright, and his work on "The Matrix" trilogy, being particularly known for the groundbreaking use of virtual cinematography. He has also photographed and directed numerous music videos for artists like Chris Isaak and Metallica, and eight episodes of the documentary series "". Pope was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He attended College High School and New York University, where he received his master's degree in Fine Arts. Prior to graduation, Pope worked as the | eng_Latn | 3,110,598 |
who played the joker in the suicide squad movie | write the film in September 2014. He later described the film to "Empire Online" as ""Dirty Dozen" with supervillains". Ayer had six weeks to write the screenplay, given the release date was already set. In October 2014, Warner Bros. had initially offered Ryan Gosling, Tom Hardy, Margot Robbie, and Will Smith roles in the film. In November, TheWrap revealed that Jared Leto was in talks for the role of Joker, which Gosling was originally sought for. The main cast was announced by Warner Brothers in December 2014 with Smith, Hardy, Leto, Robbie, Jai Courtney, and Cara Delevingne as Deadshot, Rick | sequel, including Mel Gibson. In March of that same year, Adam Cozad was hired as screenwriter for the film. In July, Jaume Collet-Serra was named as the studio's first choice to helm the sequel after Gibson dropped out, with production scheduled for mid-2018; Zak Penn had also submitted a story treatment and a new script was being written. That same month, the film was titled "Suicide Squad 2" at the San Diego Comic-Con. Leto was confirmed to reprise his role as the Joker in the film. In September 2017, it was announced Gavin O'Connor had signed on as writer and | eng_Latn | 3,110,599 |
what is doms girlfriends name in fast and furious | would attend church and host a barbecue for the neighborhood; those who did not attend church would not be allowed at the barbecue. However, Dominic is also obsessed with racing. In the first film, he says: "I live my life a quarter mile at a time. Nothing else matters: not the mortgage, not the store, not my team and all their bullshit. For those ten seconds or less, I'm free." In "The Fate of the Furious", Cipher repeats a similar phrase to Dominic to question his loyalty to his family. Dominic's main love interest is Letty Ortiz who he grew | him at an intersection and have one last drive before parting ways. This also was done to give Brian's role a clean retirement and a send-off after the actor who portrays him, Paul Walker, died in a single vehicle accident back in 2013. In "The Fate of the Furious", Dom has betrayed his family and friends at the behest of a mysterious, seductive woman known as Cipher. After betraying his team to steal an EMP device they were assigned to recover, it is revealed that Cipher — the true mastermind behind both the attempted creation of the Nightshade device in | eng_Latn | 3,110,600 |
when did paul walker die in furious 7 | Walker and Rodas were killed is a popular spot for drifting cars. No alcohol or other drugs were found in either man's system, and neither mechanical failure nor road conditions appeared to play a role. Police found no evidence of drag racing. The investigation concluded that the car's speedbetween and and age of the tires were the primary reasons for the crash. With "Furious 7" in the middle of filming at the time of Walker's death, Universal announced an indeterminate hiatus on the production, citing a desire to speak with his family before determining what to do with the film. | on three films at the time of his death which were released posthumously: "Hours" (2013), "Brick Mansions" (2014), and "Furious 7" (2015). The Wiz Khalifa song "See You Again", featuring Charlie Puth, was commissioned for the "Furious 7" soundtrack as a tribute to Walker. It was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in 2015 and was the number-one song in the United States for 12 weeks. Walker was born in Glendale, California, and was the son of Cheryl (née Crabtree), a fashion model, and Paul William Walker III, a sewer contractor and boxer who was a two-time | eng_Latn | 3,110,601 |
who wrote the book the godfather in 1969 | Mario Puzo Mario Gianluigi Puzo (; October 15, 1920 – July 2, 1999) was an American author, screenwriter and journalist. He is known for his crime novels about the Mafia, most notably "The Godfather" (1969), which he later co-adapted into a three-part film saga directed by Francis Ford Coppola. He received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the first film in 1972 and "Part II" in 1974. Puzo also wrote the original screenplay for the 1978 "Superman" film. His novel "The Family", was released posthumously in 2001. Puzo was born in the Hell's Kitchen area of New York | in 1969, it became the best selling published work in history for several years. Paramount Pictures originally found out about Puzo's novel in 1967 when a literary scout for the company contacted then Paramount Vice President of Production Peter Bart about Puzo's unfinished sixty-page manuscript. Bart believed the work was "much beyond a Mafia story" and offered Puzo a $12,500 option for the work, with an option for $80,000 if the finished work were made into a film. Despite Puzo's agent telling him to turn down the offer, Puzo was desperate for money and accepted the deal. Paramount's Robert Evans | eng_Latn | 3,110,602 |
who played vash in star trek next generation | (Colm Meaney) recognizes as Vash (Jennifer Hetrick) from his time on board the "Enterprise". Although the crew is unaware of his presence, Q (John de Lancie) — a nearly omnipotent prankster — has also stowed away on the runabout. Vash explains that she has spent the past two years in the Gamma Quadrant, but she describes her method of getting there as a "private matter". During their trip back to "Deep Space Nine", the vessel undergoes a series of unusual power drains. Soon after Vash's arrival, the station begins to experience similar power failures. In the meantime, Q appears to | May 6, 2016. Tanuj Virwani Tanuj Virwani (born 29 November 1986) is a Indian actor and model active in the Bollywood industry. He is known for his role of Vayu Raghavan in the 2017 Amazon original television series Inside Edge He is the son of yesteryear actress Rati Agnihotri. He started his Bollywood career with "Luv U Soniyo" - a Hindi movie in 2013, directed by Joe Rajan. He next appeared in 2014 film "Purani Jeans" directed by Tanushri Chatterji Bassu opposite Izabelle Leite and Aditya Seal. He next appeared in, Jasmine Moses D'souza's "One Night Stand" opposite Sunny Leone, | eng_Latn | 3,110,603 |
number one top selling movie of all time | of Oz"), Harry Callahan ("Dirty Harry" and "Sudden Impact"), James Bond ("Dr. No" and "Goldfinger"), Norma Desmond ("Sunset Boulevard"), Scarlett O'Hara ("Gone with the Wind") and The Terminator ("The Terminator" and "") have two quotes each. With five, Humphrey Bogart is the actor with the most quotes (four from "Casablanca" and one from "The Maltese Falcon"); Al Pacino, Bette Davis, Marlon Brando, Tom Hanks, and Vivien Leigh all have three; while Jack Nicholson, Judy Garland, Gloria Swanson, Dustin Hoffman, Clint Eastwood, Charlton Heston, James Cagney, and Arnold Schwarzenegger have two each. Sixty-three of the other sixty-four actors appear once each. | each listed as single entries. These pairs and trilogies of films were directed by Leni Riefenstahl, Satyajit Ray, Francis Ford Coppola, and Peter Jackson, respectively. Martin Scorsese also had three films on the list, which were "Taxi Driver" (1976), "Raging Bull" (1980), and "Goodfellas" (1990). Ingmar Bergman, Stanley Donen, Alfred Hitchcock, Elia Kazan, Stanley Kubrick, Akira Kurosawa, Sergio Leone, Ernst Lubitsch, Kenji Mizoguchi, Yasujirō Ozu, Steven Spielberg, François Truffaut, Billy Wilder, and William Wyler all had two films each on the list. Films on the list span a period of 80 years starting with "Sherlock Jr." (1924) directed by Buster | eng_Latn | 3,110,604 |
who is the asian guy in fast and furious | a long-dormant interest in cars; he had grown up watching an elderly neighbor restore vintage cars. Sung Kang Sung Kang (Korean name: Kang Sung-Ho; ; born April 8, 1972) is an American actor, known for his role as Han Lue in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. Kang was born in Gainesville, Georgia, to South Korean immigrant parents and spent his adolescence in California. He attended the University of California, Riverside. While in college he chose acting over law school, a decision which was met with disappointment from his parents due to their concerns over the lack of Asians on | that time, he was "discovered" by a modeling agent and soon became the first Asian-American featured in advertisements for Versace and Ralph Lauren's Polo. Yune made his film debut in 1999, playing Kazuo Miyamoto, a Japanese-American war hero accused of killing a respected fisherman (played by Daniel von Bargen) in the close-knit community, in director Scott Hicks' film adaptation of David Guterson's post-World War II novel, "Snow Falling on Cedars". Yune co-starred as Johnny Tran, the ruthless leader of a Vietnamese gang and the rival of Vin Diesel's character, in the 2001 film "The Fast and the Furious". In 2002 | eng_Latn | 3,110,605 |
when was the fast and the furious made | arose following the publishing of a "Vibe" magazine article in 1998 titled "Racer X", which detailed the illegal street racing circuit operating within New York City. Production began in 2000, as part of an international co-production between the United States and Germany, and is set and filmed across California. It was funded and released by Universal Pictures. Upon its release on June 22, 2001, "The Fast and the Furious" grossed $207 million from a $38 million budget. It was also re-released on June 22, 2016, to commemorate the film's fifteenth anniversary. "The Fast and the Furious" soon launched a franchise | posted a video on Instagram which showed the finished script for the spin-off, titled "Hobbs & Shaw". In February 2018, David Leitch entered talks to direct the film, which was confirmed later that April. In March 2018, it was reported that the film would start production in September 2018. In May 2018, the release date of the film was pushed back a week to August 2, 2019. On July 5, 2018, Idris Elba was cast to play the villain. On April 23, 2018, it was announced that Universal and DreamWorks Animation are creating an animated series based on the franchise | eng_Latn | 3,110,606 |
where was fast and the furious tokyo drift filmed | any members from the original cast in leading roles although Vin Diesel does appear in the ending scene. The film was shot mainly on location in Tokyo, as well as in Los Angeles. The film released on June 16, 2006 in the United States. It grossed over $158 million from an $85 million budget, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise. Oro Valley, Arizona, high school students Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) and Clay (Zachery Ty Bryan) race their cars to win the affections of Clay's girlfriend Cindy (Nikki Griffin), driving their respective vehicles, a Chevrolet Monte Carlo and a | attended Drama School, to star. Worthington expressed interest but at the time was unable to commit given his international film schedule. Morgan O'Neill wrote the screenplay and came on board as co-director with Ben Nott. Worthington became available and agreed to play a support role and funding was obtained from Screen Australia, Screen West, Screen NSW, Tourism WA and Fulcrum Media Finance. Shooting took 31 days in August–September 2011 in south west Western Australia. The film was released in Australia in early 2013. On its opening weekend it earned $268,570 at the box office making an average of $1,918 across | eng_Latn | 3,110,607 |
who dies in fast and furious tokyo drift | Han Lue Han Lue is a fictional character in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. He first appears in "" as the mentor of Sean Boswell, dying in a collision in the film's climax. Han's status as a member of Dominic Toretto's crew was shown in the subsequent films "Fast & Furious", "Fast Five", "Fast & Furious 6" and "Furious 7", as well as the short film "Los Bandoleros". The character was said to have been inspired by another character Kang portrayed, Han Hu in "Better Luck Tomorrow", directed by Justin Lin. When Lin was recruited to direct "Tokyo Drift", | by confessing that she has always loved him. Owen flatlines, only to revive again permanently, existing in a state resembling undeath. In the episode "Fragments", the audience comes to understand how Toshiko came to work for Torchwood; Captain Jack rescued her from a UNIT detention centre where she was held after she was forced to build a sonic modulator for an unnamed terrorist organisation. In the show's second-season finale, "Exit Wounds", Toshiko is shot and killed by Gray (Lachlan Nieboer), Jack Harkness's unstable younger brother. She dies within minutes of Owen, having been unable to save him from his own | eng_Latn | 3,110,608 |
when did fast and furious 6 come out | photography began in London, England in July 2012. Filming locations also included the Canary Islands, Glasgow, and Los Angeles. The film was first released in the United Kingdom, on May 17, 2013, followed by an international release on May 24, 2013. A sequel was released on April 3, 2015. Following their successful heist in Brazil (depicted in Fast Five), Dominic "Dom" Toretto and his professional criminal crew have fled around the world: Dom lives with Elena; his sister Mia lives with Brian O'Conner and their son, Jack; Gisele and Han live together; and Roman and Tej live in luxury. Meanwhile, | Six"." On June 24, 2011, Universal Pictures announced that the anticipated sequel was scheduled for release on May 24, 2013. Moritz and Diesel returned as producers and Lin returned to direct. In an interview with "Box Office", Lin revealed that he had, after discussions with Diesel, storyboarded, previsualized and edited a twelve-minute finale for "Fast Six" before filming was completed on "Fast Five". Lin said he shot the footage as he was unsure at the time if there would be a sequel or if he would be able to direct it, but he wanted to have input on how any | eng_Latn | 3,110,609 |
where was the movie life of brian filmed | from Gilliam was the scene in which Brian accidentally leaps off a high building and lands inside a starship about to engage in an interstellar war. This was done "in camera" using a hand-built model starship and miniature pyrotechnics, likely influenced by the then recently released "Star Wars". Afterwards, George Lucas met Terry Gilliam in San Francisco and praised him for his work. The film was shot on location in Monastir, Tunisia, which allowed the production to reuse sets from Franco Zeffirelli's "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977). The Tunisian shoot was documented by Iain Johnstone for his BBC film "The Pythons". | the film, said that "It was a situation where it was never going to be something I was involved in but for certain circumstances. They lost an actor, I love these people, I love everything they're about, the story and script was really fascinating. So I left working on Jeff Nichols's movie in New Orleans and just scooted across to Toronto literally for three days and shot five, six scenes. It was a blast." Principal photography began on February 18, 2014 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and continued till March 27, 2014. Pattinson filmed a scene in snow in Toronto on | eng_Latn | 3,110,610 |
who died in real life from fast and furious | of Porsche in a separate lawsuit filed by Roger Rodas' widow, Kristine. The ruling had no bearing on two other cases against Porsche which have been filed by Walker's father, who is also the executor of the actor's estate, and his daughter. Walker's father and daughter both reached an agreement with Porsche. Paul Walker Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. Walker first gained prominence in 1999 with roles in the teen films "She's All That" and | on their trail, forcing the crew to disband and go their separate ways, with Han deciding to go to Tokyo. Realizing that he must leave, Dominic runs, leaving Letty behind to protect her from harm. Three months later, Dominic is now residing in Panama City. He gets a call from his sister, Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster), who tells him that Letty has been murdered. Dominic heads back to Los Angeles to attend her funeral and examine the crash and finds traces of nitromethane on the ground. He visits the only car mechanic that sells nitromethane in LA and forces him | eng_Latn | 3,110,611 |
who played captain salazar on pirates of the caribbean | the Golden Gun' or Dr. No. So we just decided we would play the card and enjoy it." Raoul Silva Raoul Silva (real name Tiago Rodriguez) is a fictional character and the primary antagonist in the 2012 James Bond film "Skyfall". He is portrayed by Academy Award-winning actor Javier Bardem. A former MI6 agent, he turns to cyberterrorism and begins targeting the agency he used to work for as part of a plan to get revenge against M, against whom he holds a homicidal grudge. Bardem received critical acclaim for his performance, and Silva is regularly ranked among the greatest | Joaquim de Almeida filmography Joaquim António Portugal Baptista de Almeida (; born 15 March 1957) is a Portuguese actor, who has appeared in more than 100 film and television roles. After doing some theater, Almeida began acting during the 1980s, appearing in films such as "The Soldier" (1982), "The Honorary Consul" (1983), "Good Morning, Babylon" (1987) and "Milan noir" (1988). Almeida achieved international fame with his portrayals of Félix Cortez in the Phillip Noyce's thriller "Clear and Present Danger" (1994), drug kingpin Bucho in "Desperado" (1995), Ramon Salazar on the Fox thriller drama series "24" (2003–04) and Hernan Reyes in | eng_Latn | 3,110,612 |
who plays connor rhodes in fate of the furious | Omar reprise their roles from previous films as Tego Leo and Rico Santos, former members of Dom's team from the Dominican Republic and Rio de Janeiro, respectively. Luke Evans reprises his role from "Fast & Furious 6" (2013) as Owen Shaw, Deckard's younger brother and a former Special Air Service (SAS) soldier who formerly opposed Dom's team in Europe, and who helps his brother in rescuing Dom's son. Kristofer Hivju appears as Connor Rhodes, Cipher's enforcer and right-hand man. Patrick St. Esprit appears as DS Allen. Helen Mirren makes an uncredited cameo appearance as Magdalene Shaw, the mother of Deckard | (film)". Strong stars in "Sinners & Saints", a New Orleans-based police thriller featuring Sean Patrick Flanery and Tom Berenger released in 2012. 2016 marked his return to the screen, starring in "Daylight's End", an apocalyptic zombie thriller movie, with Lance Henriksen. Johnny Strong Johnny Strong (born July 22, 1974) is an American actor, musician, stuntman and martial artist. He is best known for his roles in "Black Hawk Down" (as Medal of Honor recipient Randy Shughart) and "The Fast and the Furious" as Leon. Aside from acting, Strong is also the Lead vocalist and founder of the band Operator. Strong | eng_Latn | 3,110,613 |
who did harvey keitel play in pulp fiction | executed Brett in his apartment, another man bursts out of the bathroom and shoots at them wildly, missing every time; Jules and Vincent kill him. Jules decides their survival was a miracle, which Vincent disputes. As Jules drives, Vincent accidentally shoots Brett's associate Marvin in the face. They hide the car at the home of Jules' friend Jimmie, who insists they deal with the problem before his wife comes home. Marsellus sends his cleaner, Winston Wolfe, who directs Jules and Vincent to clean the car, hide the body in the trunk, dispose of their bloody clothes, and take the car | references to elements of each separate episode to be made throughout the narrative". Other analysts describe the structure as a "circular narrative". Hitmen Jules Winnfield and Vincent Vega arrive at an apartment to retrieve a briefcase for their boss, gangster Marsellus Wallace, from an associate, Brett. After Vincent checks the contents of the briefcase, Jules shoots one of Brett's associates, then declaims a passage from the Bible before he and Vincent kill Brett for trying to double-cross Marsellus. They take the briefcase to Marsellus, but have to wait while he bribes champion boxer Butch Coolidge to take a dive in | eng_Latn | 3,110,614 |
who stars in the fate of the furious movie | The Fate of the Furious The Fate of the Furious (alternatively known as Fast & Furious 8 and Fast 8, and often stylized as F8) is a 2017 American action film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Chris Morgan. It is the eighth installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Scott Eastwood, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky, Kurt Russell and Charlize Theron. "The Fate of the Furious" follows Dominic Toretto (Diesel), who has settled down with his wife Letty Ortiz (Rodriguez), until | Omar reprise their roles from previous films as Tego Leo and Rico Santos, former members of Dom's team from the Dominican Republic and Rio de Janeiro, respectively. Luke Evans reprises his role from "Fast & Furious 6" (2013) as Owen Shaw, Deckard's younger brother and a former Special Air Service (SAS) soldier who formerly opposed Dom's team in Europe, and who helps his brother in rescuing Dom's son. Kristofer Hivju appears as Connor Rhodes, Cipher's enforcer and right-hand man. Patrick St. Esprit appears as DS Allen. Helen Mirren makes an uncredited cameo appearance as Magdalene Shaw, the mother of Deckard | eng_Latn | 3,110,615 |
who does vin diesel play in fast and furious | Vin Diesel Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Vin Diesel, is an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter. He is well known for his portrayals of Dominic Toretto in "The Fast and the Furious" film series, Richard B. Riddick in "The Chronicles of Riddick" series and Xander Cage in the "xXx" series. He is also a producer on sequels in these franchises, with his company One Race Films. Diesel has also starred in the comedy "The Pacifier" (2005) and the crime drama "Find Me Guilty" (2006). His voice-acting work includes "The Iron Giant" (1999) | the science-fiction film "Pitch Black" later that year. Diesel attained action hero stardom with two box office hits: the street racing action film "The Fast and the Furious" (2001), and the action thriller "xXx" (2002). In 2004, Diesel reprised his role as Riddick in "The Chronicles of Riddick", which was a box office failure considering the large budget. He also voiced the character in two spin-off video games. In a change from his previous action hero roles, in 2005, he played a lighthearted role in the comedy film "The Pacifier", which became a box office success. In 2006, he chose | eng_Latn | 3,110,616 |
who died from the fast and furious cast | of Porsche in a separate lawsuit filed by Roger Rodas' widow, Kristine. The ruling had no bearing on two other cases against Porsche which have been filed by Walker's father, who is also the executor of the actor's estate, and his daughter. Walker's father and daughter both reached an agreement with Porsche. Paul Walker Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor best known for his role as Brian O'Conner in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. Walker first gained prominence in 1999 with roles in the teen films "She's All That" and | Paul Walker in a car accident in November 2013 while half way filming "Furious 7" forced Universal to major re-shoots, script changes, hiring Weta Digital to use CGI to create Paul's likeness and ultimately delayed releasing the movie from July 2014 to April 2015. "Furious 7" was the most successful film in the franchise and producers decided to retire the Paul Walker character instead of killing him off. However, the toll of directing the movie with additional re-shoots forced Director James Wan not to return to the franchise. F. Gary Gray stepped in to helm the eighth movie, "The Fate | eng_Latn | 3,110,617 |
the fast and the furious films in order | posted a video on Instagram which showed the finished script for the spin-off, titled "Hobbs & Shaw". In February 2018, David Leitch entered talks to direct the film, which was confirmed later that April. In March 2018, it was reported that the film would start production in September 2018. In May 2018, the release date of the film was pushed back a week to August 2, 2019. On July 5, 2018, Idris Elba was cast to play the villain. On April 23, 2018, it was announced that Universal and DreamWorks Animation are creating an animated series based on the franchise | April 2021, respectively to end the franchise with Justin Lin returning to direct. The film is based on an article, titled "Racer X", about New York street clubs that race Japanese cars late at night, although the film is set primarily in Los Angeles. While elite street racer and ex-convict Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew: Jesse (Chad Lindberg), Leon (Johnny Strong), Vince (Matt Schulze) and Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), are under suspicion of stealing expensive electronic equipment by hijacking moving trucks, Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) is an undercover police officer who attempts to find out who exactly is | eng_Latn | 3,110,618 |
when did they start filming fast and furious 7 | final installment under his direction. In April 2013, Australian director James Wan, predominantly known for horror films, was announced as the sequel's director, with Neal H. Moritz and Michael Fottrell returning to produce and Morgan returning to write the script, his fifth in the franchise. On April 16, 2013, Diesel announced that the sequel would be released on July 11, 2014. In May 2013, Diesel said that the sequel would feature Los Angeles, Tokyo, and the Middle East as locations. Principal photography began in early September 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a casting call issued. Abu Dhabi was also a | headed to Atlanta to prepare for about eight more weeks of shooting. Principal photography ended on July 10, 2014. The "air drop" sequence was conceived by stunt coordinator, Spiro Razatos, who also supervised on the franchise's two previous installments; "Fast Five" and "Fast & Furious 6". Razatos told "Business Insider" that he wanted to rely more on real stunts rather than CGI because he wanted the whole sequence to "feel real" and fulfill audience's expectations. The stunt took months of prep-solving problems. Cameras needed to be mounted onto cars in a way that they would not be destroyed when the | eng_Latn | 3,110,619 |
when did fast and furious tokyo drift come out | any members from the original cast in leading roles although Vin Diesel does appear in the ending scene. The film was shot mainly on location in Tokyo, as well as in Los Angeles. The film released on June 16, 2006 in the United States. It grossed over $158 million from an $85 million budget, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise. Oro Valley, Arizona, high school students Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) and Clay (Zachery Ty Bryan) race their cars to win the affections of Clay's girlfriend Cindy (Nikki Griffin), driving their respective vehicles, a Chevrolet Monte Carlo and a | also partnered with music producers Pharrell Williams and Dr. Dre to help curate the soundtrack. It was followed by the "Original Score", which was also composed by Tyler. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (alternatively known as Fast & Furious 3 or Tokyo Drift) is a 2006 American-German action film directed by Justin Lin, produced by Neal H. Moritz, and written by Chris Morgan. It is the third installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise and stars Lucas Black, Bow Wow, and Nathalie Kelly. The film follows car enthusiast Sean Boswell, | eng_Latn | 3,110,620 |
who played kip raines in gone in 60 seconds | mixed reviews from critics. It was criticized for its writing and its direction as well as the acting, although Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie's performances, as well as the action sequences, were praised. Despite the critical failure, the film became a huge commercial success, grossing over $237 million against a budget of $90 million. Kip Raines (Giovanni Ribisi), an aspiring car thief in Los Angeles, is working with his gang to steal fifty expensive cars for Raymond Calitri (Christopher Eccleston), a British gangster who has inexplicably taken over organized crime in Long Beach, via Calitri's associate, Atley Jackson (Will Patton). | On the last heist, their antics bring attention by the police, and they narrowly avoid capture, though are forced to abandon the warehouse and the bulk of cars they stole. Detectives Castlebeck (Delroy Lindo) and Drycoff (Timothy Olyphant) seize the cars and begin an investigation. Calitri kidnaps Kip and threatens to kill him for failing the job. Atley, sympathetic to Kip's plight, visit Kip's older brother, Randall "Memphis" Raines (Nicolas Cage), a former car thief having gone straight years before, and explains the situation. Memphis meets with Calitri to negotiate Kip's release, but in exchange, Calitri forces Memphis to agree | eng_Latn | 3,110,621 |
who does vin diesel play in fast and furious 6 | "Babylon A.D." Diesel returned to "The Fast and the Furious" series, alongside all the actors from the original film, in "Fast & Furious", which was released in April 2009. Diesel reprised his role as Dominic Toretto in installments five through eight of "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, "Fast Five" (2011), "Fast & Furious 6" (2013), "Furious 7" (2015), and "The Fate of the Furious" (2017). He reprised his role as Riddick in the third film of "The Chronicles of Riddick" series, simply titled "Riddick" (2013). In August 2013, Diesel received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He | DSS agent Luke Hobbs and Riley Hicks investigate the destruction of a Russian military convoy by a crew led by former British SAS Major and special ops soldier Owen Shaw. Hobbs persuades Dom to help capture Shaw by showing him a photo of the supposedly long-dead Letty Ortiz, Dom's former lover. Dom and his crew accept the mission in exchange for their amnesty, allowing them to return to the United States. In London, Shaw's hideout is found, but this is revealed to be a trap, distracting them and the police while Shaw's crew performs a heist at an Interpol building. | eng_Latn | 3,110,622 |
who killed han in fast and furious tokyo drift | - to retrieve his body back to Los Angeles for burial. After racing with Sean Boswell, Dominic receives several of Han's personal items, including a photo of Gisele. The crew attended Han's funeral in Los Angeles a few days later, with Dominic spying Han's killer Deckard Shaw watching from a distance, and giving chase, leading to their confrontation. Han is known for munching on snacks. As pointed out by Gisele in "Fast Five", this is part of his constant need to occupy his hands, as he is a former smoker. According to director Justin Lin, this is an Easter egg | Han Lue Han Lue is a fictional character in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. He first appears in "" as the mentor of Sean Boswell, dying in a collision in the film's climax. Han's status as a member of Dominic Toretto's crew was shown in the subsequent films "Fast & Furious", "Fast Five", "Fast & Furious 6" and "Furious 7", as well as the short film "Los Bandoleros". The character was said to have been inspired by another character Kang portrayed, Han Hu in "Better Luck Tomorrow", directed by Justin Lin. When Lin was recruited to direct "Tokyo Drift", | eng_Latn | 3,110,623 |
who played brian in fast n furious 7 | Furious 7 Furious 7 (alternatively known as Fast & Furious 7 and Fast Seven) is a 2015 American action film directed by James Wan and written by Chris Morgan. It is the seventh installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, Kurt Russell, and Jason Statham. "Furious 7" follows Dominic Toretto (Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Walker), and the rest of their team, who have returned to the United States to live normal lives after securing amnesty for their past crimes in | October 14, 2015, Diesel announced on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" that "Straight Outta Compton" director F. Gary Gray would direct the film. In July 2015, Moritz said that Walker's character, Brian O'Conner, would not appear in the film, following the use of CGI in the previous film after Walker died in a single-vehicle accident on November 30, 2013, with Moritz stating that his character had "moved on". It had previously been reported that Paul's younger brother, Cody Walker, would either join the cast in a new role, or replace his older brother in the role of O'Conner; however, | eng_Latn | 3,110,624 |
who died in the beginning of fast and furious | on their trail, forcing the crew to disband and go their separate ways, with Han deciding to go to Tokyo. Realizing that he must leave, Dominic runs, leaving Letty behind to protect her from harm. Three months later, Dominic is now residing in Panama City. He gets a call from his sister, Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster), who tells him that Letty has been murdered. Dominic heads back to Los Angeles to attend her funeral and examine the crash and finds traces of nitromethane on the ground. He visits the only car mechanic that sells nitromethane in LA and forces him | apprehend him. As Braga's henchmen try to rescue him, Brian and Dominic drive through the underground tunnels back to the United States. Brian crashes his car after taking fire from Braga's men. He is then injured after being T-boned by Fenix. Before Fenix can kill Brian, Dominic drives into and kills Fenix. As police and helicopters approach the crash site on the American side of the border, Brian tells Dominic to leave, but Dominic refuses – saying he is not running anymore. Despite Brian's request for clemency, the judge sentences Dominic to 25 years to life. Brian resigns from the | eng_Latn | 3,110,625 |
who played in fast and furious tokyo drift | Lucas Black Lucas York Black (born November 29, 1982) is an American film and television actor. He is best known for his roles in the CBS television series "American Gothic" (1995-1996) as well as roles in films such as "Sling Blade" (1996), "Flash" (1997), "Crazy in Alabama" (1999), "All the Pretty Horses" (2000), "Friday Night Lights" (2004), "Jarhead" (2005), "" (2006), "Get Low" (2009), "Legion" (2010), and "Seven Days in Utopia" (2011). Since September 2014, he has played Special Agent Christopher LaSalle on CBS' "". Black was born in Decatur, Alabama, to Jan Gillespie, an office worker, and Larry Black, | any members from the original cast in leading roles although Vin Diesel does appear in the ending scene. The film was shot mainly on location in Tokyo, as well as in Los Angeles. The film released on June 16, 2006 in the United States. It grossed over $158 million from an $85 million budget, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise. Oro Valley, Arizona, high school students Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) and Clay (Zachery Ty Bryan) race their cars to win the affections of Clay's girlfriend Cindy (Nikki Griffin), driving their respective vehicles, a Chevrolet Monte Carlo and a | eng_Latn | 3,110,626 |
what is the chronological order of the fast and furious movies | Paul Walker in a car accident in November 2013 while half way filming "Furious 7" forced Universal to major re-shoots, script changes, hiring Weta Digital to use CGI to create Paul's likeness and ultimately delayed releasing the movie from July 2014 to April 2015. "Furious 7" was the most successful film in the franchise and producers decided to retire the Paul Walker character instead of killing him off. However, the toll of directing the movie with additional re-shoots forced Director James Wan not to return to the franchise. F. Gary Gray stepped in to helm the eighth movie, "The Fate | posted a video on Instagram which showed the finished script for the spin-off, titled "Hobbs & Shaw". In February 2018, David Leitch entered talks to direct the film, which was confirmed later that April. In March 2018, it was reported that the film would start production in September 2018. In May 2018, the release date of the film was pushed back a week to August 2, 2019. On July 5, 2018, Idris Elba was cast to play the villain. On April 23, 2018, it was announced that Universal and DreamWorks Animation are creating an animated series based on the franchise | eng_Latn | 3,110,627 |
who played da vinci in star trek voyager | made several appearances on "" as a holodeck version of Leonardo da Vinci, starred as an ally of James Bond in "The Living Daylights" and appeared in the film "One Night with the King". Davies has played the character Porthos in two separate projects; a two-part episode of "The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne" and the Hallmark Channel film "La Femme Musketeer". He appears in the full motion video cut scenes of computer games including "Ripper" (as Vigo Haman) (1996), "Dune 2000" (as Noree Moneo) (1998), and the "Wing Commander" series (as James Taggart, doubling as the voice of Thrakhath | talks to star in the film. Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan was cast as The Provost. Danish actress Sidse Babett Knudsen was added to the cast as Elizabeth Sinskey. The following are reference sources, repeated in alphabetic order: The Da Vinci Code (film) The Da Vinci Code is a 2006 American mystery thriller film directed by Ron Howard, written by Akiva Goldsman, and based on Dan Brown's 2003 best-selling novel of the same name. The first in the "Robert Langdon" film series, the film stars Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Sir Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Jürgen Prochnow, Jean Reno, and Paul Bettany. | eng_Latn | 3,110,628 |
all the movies of the fast and furious | The Fast and the Furious The Fast and the Furious (colloquial: Fast & Furious) is an American media franchise based on a series of action films that is largely concerned with illegal street racing, heists and espionage, and includes material in various other media that depicts characters and situations from the films. Distributed by Universal Pictures, the series was established with the 2001 film titled "The Fast and the Furious"; this was followed by seven sequels, two short films that tie into the series, and as of May 2017, it has become Universal's biggest franchise of all time, currently the | April 2021, respectively to end the franchise with Justin Lin returning to direct. The film is based on an article, titled "Racer X", about New York street clubs that race Japanese cars late at night, although the film is set primarily in Los Angeles. While elite street racer and ex-convict Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew: Jesse (Chad Lindberg), Leon (Johnny Strong), Vince (Matt Schulze) and Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), are under suspicion of stealing expensive electronic equipment by hijacking moving trucks, Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) is an undercover police officer who attempts to find out who exactly is | eng_Latn | 3,110,629 |
who played the joker in suicide squad 2016 | write the film in September 2014. He later described the film to "Empire Online" as ""Dirty Dozen" with supervillains". Ayer had six weeks to write the screenplay, given the release date was already set. In October 2014, Warner Bros. had initially offered Ryan Gosling, Tom Hardy, Margot Robbie, and Will Smith roles in the film. In November, TheWrap revealed that Jared Leto was in talks for the role of Joker, which Gosling was originally sought for. The main cast was announced by Warner Brothers in December 2014 with Smith, Hardy, Leto, Robbie, Jai Courtney, and Cara Delevingne as Deadshot, Rick | saying "I'm fascinated by [Waller]." Meanwhile, Tom Hardy had to drop out as Rick Flag because of scheduling issues with his film "The Revenant". Jake Gyllenhaal was then given an offer to replace Hardy as Flag, but he declined. The studio was then looking at Joel Edgerton, Jon Bernthal, and Joel Kinnaman to play the role. In February, Jay Hernandez joined the cast and Kinnaman was also confirmed to play Flag. At the 87th Academy Awards, Davis confirmed that she had been cast as Amanda Waller. In March 2015, boxer Raymond Olubawale was reported to have an unspecified role in | eng_Latn | 3,110,630 |
who played pai mei in kill bill 2 | Gordon Liu Gordon Liu (Lau Ka-fai , birth name Xian Jinxi; born August 22, 1951) is a Chinese martial arts film actor and martial artist. He became famous for playing the lead role of San Te in "The 36th Chamber of Shaolin" (1978) and its sequels. He later became known for his two roles in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" films: Johnny Mo, the leader of the Crazy 88 Yakuza gang in "" (2003); and kung fu master Pai Mei in "" (2004). Liu was born in Guangdong Province, China. He trained at Lau Cham's martial arts school of Hung Gar | Kill Bill: Volume 2 Kill Bill: Volume 2 is a 2004 American martial arts film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It stars Uma Thurman as the Bride, who continues her campaign of revenge against the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad (Lucy Liu, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, and Vivica A. Fox) and their leader Bill (David Carradine), who tried to kill her and her unborn child. Tarantino conceived "Kill Bill" as a homage to "grindhouse" cinema including martial arts films, samurai cinema, blaxploitation films, and spaghetti westerns. It is the second of two "Kill Bill" films produced simultaneously; the first, "", | eng_Latn | 3,110,631 |
who starred in fast and furious tokyo drift | any members from the original cast in leading roles although Vin Diesel does appear in the ending scene. The film was shot mainly on location in Tokyo, as well as in Los Angeles. The film released on June 16, 2006 in the United States. It grossed over $158 million from an $85 million budget, making it the lowest-grossing film in the franchise. Oro Valley, Arizona, high school students Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) and Clay (Zachery Ty Bryan) race their cars to win the affections of Clay's girlfriend Cindy (Nikki Griffin), driving their respective vehicles, a Chevrolet Monte Carlo and a | is now christened the new Drift King. As Neela, Twinkie and Sean, the new Drift King, enjoying themselves in their newfound homeplace and freedom. An American shows up to challenge Sean with his muscle car, which Sean accepted after the American proclaimed himself as Han's family. Before the two begin to race, the challenger reveals himself to be Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), who was on a quest of hunting Han's killer. Neal H. Moritz, who had produced the two previous installments, began working on the film in 2005. On June 8, 2005, Moritz hired Justin Lin to direct "The Fast | eng_Latn | 3,110,632 |
when did fast and furious 7 finished filming | and Walker, and an initial release date was set. Principal photography began in Atlanta, Georgia, in September 2013, resumed in April 2014 and ended in July 2014, with other filming locations including Los Angeles, Colorado, Abu Dhabi, and Tokyo. "Furious 7" premiered in Los Angeles on April 1, 2015, and was theatrically released in the United States on April 3, 2015, playing in 3D, IMAX 3D, and 4DX internationally. Upon release, the film became a critical and commercial success, with praise being aimed at the film's action sequences and its tribute to Walker. The film grossed $397.6 million worldwide during | final installment under his direction. In April 2013, Australian director James Wan, predominantly known for horror films, was announced as the sequel's director, with Neal H. Moritz and Michael Fottrell returning to produce and Morgan returning to write the script, his fifth in the franchise. On April 16, 2013, Diesel announced that the sequel would be released on July 11, 2014. In May 2013, Diesel said that the sequel would feature Los Angeles, Tokyo, and the Middle East as locations. Principal photography began in early September 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a casting call issued. Abu Dhabi was also a | eng_Latn | 3,110,633 |
who played cipher in fast and furious 8 | The Fate of the Furious The Fate of the Furious (alternatively known as Fast & Furious 8 and Fast 8, and often stylized as F8) is a 2017 American action film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Chris Morgan. It is the eighth installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Scott Eastwood, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky, Kurt Russell and Charlize Theron. "The Fate of the Furious" follows Dominic Toretto (Diesel), who has settled down with his wife Letty Ortiz (Rodriguez), until | Vin Diesel Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Vin Diesel, is an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter. He is well known for his portrayals of Dominic Toretto in "The Fast and the Furious" film series, Richard B. Riddick in "The Chronicles of Riddick" series and Xander Cage in the "xXx" series. He is also a producer on sequels in these franchises, with his company One Race Films. Diesel has also starred in the comedy "The Pacifier" (2005) and the crime drama "Find Me Guilty" (2006). His voice-acting work includes "The Iron Giant" (1999) | eng_Latn | 3,110,634 |
where is tom hanks from in the terminal | The Terminal The Terminal is a 2004 American comedy-drama film co-produced and directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Stanley Tucci. The film is about an Eastern European man who becomes stuck in New York's John F. Kennedy Airport terminal when he is denied entry into the United States and at the same time cannot return to his native country because of a military coup. The film is partially inspired by the 18-year stay of Mehran Karimi Nasseri in Terminal 1 of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, from 1988 to 2006. After finishing his previous film, | customs director for the airport. Dixon is being considered for a promotion and becomes obsessed with getting rid of Viktor. Meanwhile, Viktor befriends and helps airport employees and travelers. Among them, a flight attendant named Amelia Warren, whom he sees periodically and tries to woo, presenting himself as a building contractor who is frequently traveling. Viktor had been hired by an airport contractor and paid under the table after he impulsively remodeled a wall at a gate that was scheduled for future renovation. One day, Dixon pulls Amelia aside and questions whether she knows Viktor's true situation. Amelia confronts Viktor | eng_Latn | 3,110,635 |
who plays roman pearce in fast and furious | Tyrese Gibson Tyrese Gibson (born December 30, 1978), also known mononymously as Tyrese, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actor, model, VJ, screenwriter, film producer, author and television producer. He played Joseph "Jody" Summers in "Baby Boy", Angel Mercer in "Four Brothers", Roman Pearce in the "Fast and the Furious" series and Robert Epps in the "Transformers" film series. After releasing several albums, he transitioned into films, with lead roles in several major Hollywood releases. Gibson was born and raised in Watts, Los Angeles, California. His mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson (née Durham), raised him and his three older siblings as | Vin Diesel Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Vin Diesel, is an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter. He is well known for his portrayals of Dominic Toretto in "The Fast and the Furious" film series, Richard B. Riddick in "The Chronicles of Riddick" series and Xander Cage in the "xXx" series. He is also a producer on sequels in these franchises, with his company One Race Films. Diesel has also starred in the comedy "The Pacifier" (2005) and the crime drama "Find Me Guilty" (2006). His voice-acting work includes "The Iron Giant" (1999) | eng_Latn | 3,110,636 |
who played gordon cooper in the right stuff | The Right Stuff (film) The Right Stuff is a 1983 American epic historical drama film. It was adapted from Tom Wolfe's best-selling 1979 book of the same name about the Navy, Marine and Air Force test pilots who were involved in aeronautical research at Edwards Air Force Base, California, as well as the Mercury Seven, the seven military pilots who were selected to be the astronauts for Project Mercury, the first manned spaceflight by the United States. "The Right Stuff" was written and directed by Philip Kaufman and stars Ed Harris, Scott Glenn, Sam Shepard, Fred Ward, Dennis Quaid and | Barbara Hershey. Levon Helm is the narrator in the introduction and elsewhere in the film, as well as having a co-starring role as Air Force test pilot Jack Ridley. The film was a box-office failure, grossing approximately $21 million against a $27 million budget. Despite this, it received widespread critical acclaim and eight Oscar nominations at the 56th Academy Awards, four of which it won. In 2013 the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". In 1947, the Muroc Army Air Field in | eng_Latn | 3,110,637 |
who does dominic toretto have a kid with | up with. During "Fast & Furious 6", she comes back with amnesia. Dominic was with Elena Neves during that time. However, they rekindled their relationship and it is revealed that they got married a few years ago, and also explaining the iconic necklace. In four of the films, Dom drives his deceased father's black 1970 Dodge Charger. In the first film, Dom tells Brian that he and his father built the 900 horsepower car, but that he had never driven it, because it "scares the shit out of [him]." Dom uses it to help Brian by attacking one of Tran's | "Fast & Furious 6" and also the near-theft of the God's Eye hacking device in "Furious 7" — has captured Elena and Dom's previously-unknown son, using them as blackmail tools to ensure Dom's cooperation. Despite Cipher's dismissal of Dom's views on family and her access to multiple surveillance systems, Dom manages to use his contacts to pass on a message to Magdalene Shaw, the mother of Deckard and Owen Shaw, allowing her to retrieve her sons and send them aboard Cipher's plane via a tracking device slipped into Dom's necklace. Once the Shaws retrieve his son — as Elena having | eng_Latn | 3,110,638 |
who acted as brian o'conner in furious 7 | October 14, 2015, Diesel announced on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" that "Straight Outta Compton" director F. Gary Gray would direct the film. In July 2015, Moritz said that Walker's character, Brian O'Conner, would not appear in the film, following the use of CGI in the previous film after Walker died in a single-vehicle accident on November 30, 2013, with Moritz stating that his character had "moved on". It had previously been reported that Paul's younger brother, Cody Walker, would either join the cast in a new role, or replace his older brother in the role of O'Conner; however, | Furious 7 Furious 7 (alternatively known as Fast & Furious 7 and Fast Seven) is a 2015 American action film directed by James Wan and written by Chris Morgan. It is the seventh installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, Kurt Russell, and Jason Statham. "Furious 7" follows Dominic Toretto (Diesel), Brian O'Conner (Walker), and the rest of their team, who have returned to the United States to live normal lives after securing amnesty for their past crimes in | eng_Latn | 3,110,639 |
where does the first fast and furious take place | of seven sequels, starting with "2 Fast 2 Furious" in 2003. On the docks outside Los Angeles, a truck is loaded with electronics, and a dockside worker notifies an anonymous person about the shipment. On the road, the truck is approached by three modified Honda Civics with green underglow. The perpetrators then proceed to harpoon & board the truck, knock out the driver, and corral the semi allowing them to heist the electronics and escape into the night. The next day, undercover LAPD officer Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) is assigned to find the gang responsible for the crimes. While visiting | eighth-highest-grossing film series of all time with a combined gross of over $5 billion. Paul Walker had wrapped up filming on "The Skulls" in early 2000 when he was approached by the director Rob Cohen and producer Neal H. Moritz, asking Walker what he wanted to do next. He said his dream project would be a mash-up of "Days of Thunder" and "Donnie Brasco". So the filmmakers brought him a "Vibe" article they'd found about undercover street racing in New York City. The story was pitched as a remake of "Point Break" set in the world of underground street racing | eng_Latn | 3,110,640 |
who plays elena in fast and furious 6 | Elsa Pataky Elsa Lafuente Medianu (born 18 July 1976), known professionally as Elsa Pataky, is a Spanish model, actress, and film producer. Pataky is known for her role as Elena Neves in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. She has appeared in the films "Snakes on a Plane" (2006), "Giallo" (2009) and "Give 'Em Hell, Malone" (2009). She also starred in the Spanish film "Di Di Hollywood" in 2010. Pataky was born Elsa Lafuente Medianu in Madrid, Spain, the daughter of José Francisco Lafuente, a Spanish biochemist, and Cristina Medianu Pataky, a publicist of Romanian and Hungarian ancestry. She has | The studio said, 'You can't fit all that story in one damn movie!' On April 23, 2012, it was announced that mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano was in negotiations to play a member of Hobbs' team. On May 1, 2012, Michelle Rodriguez was confirmed to be reprising her role as Letty Ortiz, and it was announced that Welsh actor Luke Evans had been offered a role as a villain. Evans was confirmed to join the cast on May 9, 2012, portraying the leader of a heist gang. On July 27, 2012, Joe Taslim was confirmed to appear as a | eng_Latn | 3,110,641 |
who was supposed to play indiana jones before harrison ford | (in reference to the fact that fellow director Martin Scorsese regularly casts Robert De Niro in his films). During an intensive casting process, Lucas and Spielberg auditioned many actors, and finally cast actor Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones. Shortly afterward pre-production began in earnest on "Raiders of the Lost Ark". However, CBS refused to release Selleck from his contractual commitment to "Magnum, P.I." (which was gradually gaining momentum in the ratings), forcing him to turn down the role. One of CBS's concerns was that shooting for "Magnum P.I." conflicted with shooting for "Raiders", both of which were to begin about | the thriller "Syriana", later commenting that "I didn't feel strongly enough about the truth of the material and I think I made a mistake." The role eventually went to George Clooney, who won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his work. Prior to that, he had passed on a role in another Stephen Gaghan-written role, Robert Wakefield in "Traffic". That role went to Michael Douglas. In 2008, Ford enjoyed success with the release of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull", another Lucas/Spielberg collaboration. The film received generally positive reviews and was the second highest-grossing film worldwide | eng_Latn | 3,110,642 |
who wrote the art of racing in the rain | The Art of Racing in the Rain The Art of Racing in the Rain is a 2008 novel by American author and film producer Garth Stein — told from a dog's point of view. The novel was a "New York Times" best seller for 156 weeks. The novel follows the story of Denny Swift, a race car driver and customer representative in a Seattle BMW dealership, and his dog Enzo, who believes in the Mongolian legend that a dog "who is prepared" will be reincarnated in his next life as a human. Enzo sets out to prepare, with "The Seattle | the 1998 Mongolian documentary "State of Dogs", and then later in 2004 heard poet Billy Collins give a reading of the poem "The Revenant" told from a dog's point of view. Stein had originally named the dog "Juan Pablo" after Colombian race car driver Juan Pablo Montoya, but changed his name at the suggestion of his wife, naming the dog instead after Enzo Ferrari, founder of the famous Italian automobile marque of the same name. The race car driving experience of the novel's character, Denny, is based on Stein's own experience in racing cars, and on another race car driver | eng_Latn | 3,110,643 |
who plays jack in fast and furious 6 | fourth season of "Being Mary Jane" opposite Gabrielle Union. In October 2012, Ealy married Khatira Rafiqzada, his girlfriend of four years, in a ceremony in Los Angeles, and together they have a son and a daughter. Michael Ealy Michael Brown (born August 3, 1973), professionally known as Michael Ealy, is an American actor. He is known for his roles in "Barbershop" (2002), "2 Fast 2 Furious" (2003), "Takers" (2010), "Think Like a Man" (2012), "About Last Night" (2014), "Think Like a Man Too" (2014), and "The Perfect Guy" (2015) . Ealy starred as Dorian the android in the Fox TV | Vin Diesel Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Vin Diesel, is an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter. He is well known for his portrayals of Dominic Toretto in "The Fast and the Furious" film series, Richard B. Riddick in "The Chronicles of Riddick" series and Xander Cage in the "xXx" series. He is also a producer on sequels in these franchises, with his company One Race Films. Diesel has also starred in the comedy "The Pacifier" (2005) and the crime drama "Find Me Guilty" (2006). His voice-acting work includes "The Iron Giant" (1999) | eng_Latn | 3,110,644 |
when did they make fast and furious 7 | on November 30, 2013. The production resumed in April 2014. In October 2014, Universal revealed that the film was officially titled "Furious 7", and that the debut trailer would be released during an interactive fan event over social media. In the days leading up to the event, seven-second, behind-the-scenes videos were released, titled "7 Seconds of 7". On February 1, 2015, a new trailer featuring all-new footage debuted during Super Bowl XLIX. The film was originally scheduled for release on April 10, 2015, but it was announced that the film's release date had been brought forward a week to April | final installment under his direction. In April 2013, Australian director James Wan, predominantly known for horror films, was announced as the sequel's director, with Neal H. Moritz and Michael Fottrell returning to produce and Morgan returning to write the script, his fifth in the franchise. On April 16, 2013, Diesel announced that the sequel would be released on July 11, 2014. In May 2013, Diesel said that the sequel would feature Los Angeles, Tokyo, and the Middle East as locations. Principal photography began in early September 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a casting call issued. Abu Dhabi was also a | eng_Latn | 3,110,645 |
name of the new fast and furious movie | starring Johnson and Statham's characters is scheduled for release in August 2019. The Fate of the Furious The Fate of the Furious (alternatively known as Fast & Furious 8 and Fast 8, and often stylized as F8) is a 2017 American action film directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Chris Morgan. It is the eighth installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Scott Eastwood, Nathalie Emmanuel, Elsa Pataky, Kurt Russell and Charlize Theron. "The Fate of the Furious" follows Dominic Toretto | posted a video on Instagram which showed the finished script for the spin-off, titled "Hobbs & Shaw". In February 2018, David Leitch entered talks to direct the film, which was confirmed later that April. In March 2018, it was reported that the film would start production in September 2018. In May 2018, the release date of the film was pushed back a week to August 2, 2019. On July 5, 2018, Idris Elba was cast to play the villain. On April 23, 2018, it was announced that Universal and DreamWorks Animation are creating an animated series based on the franchise | eng_Latn | 3,110,646 |
the death of stalin cast who plays stalin | The Death of Stalin The Death of Stalin is a 2017 political satire comedy film written and directed by Armando Iannucci and co-written by David Schneider, Ian Martin and Peter Fellows. It stars Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Paddy Considine, Rupert Friend, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin, Andrea Riseborough, and Jeffrey Tambor, with Olga Kurylenko, Paul Chahidi, Dermot Crowley, Adrian McLoughlin, and Paul Whitehouse appearing in support roles. Based on the French graphic novel "La mort de Staline," the film depicts the power struggle following the death of Soviet revolutionary and politician Joseph Stalin (Adrian McLoughlin) in 1953. "The Death of | co-conspirators, attends a concert given by Maria, while future leader Leonid Brezhnev, only a row above, watches him. The project began development during the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Armando Iannucci was set as director and co-writer, alongside regular collaborators David Schneider, "The Thick of It" co-writer Ian Martin, and Peter Fellows. Production began 20 June 2016 and ended 6 August. Filming locations included Kiev, Ukraine (for exteriors scenes and exterior of Public Enemies building and NKVD building), and the United Kingdom (at Blythe House, Freemasons’ Hall and Alexandra Palace in London, Mongewell Park in Oxford). "The Death of Stalin" was | eng_Latn | 3,110,647 |
how many fast and furious movies are there | The Fast and the Furious The Fast and the Furious (colloquial: Fast & Furious) is an American media franchise based on a series of action films that is largely concerned with illegal street racing, heists and espionage, and includes material in various other media that depicts characters and situations from the films. Distributed by Universal Pictures, the series was established with the 2001 film titled "The Fast and the Furious"; this was followed by seven sequels, two short films that tie into the series, and as of May 2017, it has become Universal's biggest franchise of all time, currently the | posted a video on Instagram which showed the finished script for the spin-off, titled "Hobbs & Shaw". In February 2018, David Leitch entered talks to direct the film, which was confirmed later that April. In March 2018, it was reported that the film would start production in September 2018. In May 2018, the release date of the film was pushed back a week to August 2, 2019. On July 5, 2018, Idris Elba was cast to play the villain. On April 23, 2018, it was announced that Universal and DreamWorks Animation are creating an animated series based on the franchise | eng_Latn | 3,110,648 |
who co-starred with burt reynolds in smokey and the bandit | "Bogdanovich can get him to do the telephone book! Anybody else has to persuade him to do something. He's fascinated by Bogdanovich. I can't understand it." He turned down the part of Clark Gable in "Gable and Lombard". Reynolds had the biggest hit of his career with a car chase film "Smokey and the Bandit" (1977), directed by Hal Needham and co-starring Jackie Gleason and Sally Field. He followed it with a comedy about football players, "Semi-Tough" (1977), co-starring Jill Clayburgh and Kris Kristofferson and produced by David Merrick. He then made his second film as director "The End" (1978), | Hal Needham Hal Brett Needham (March 6, 1931 – October 25, 2013) was an American stuntman, film director, actor and writer. He is best known for his frequent collaborations with actor Burt Reynolds, usually in films involving fast cars, such as "Smokey and the Bandit", "Hooper", "The Cannonball Run" and "Stroker Ace". Needham was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Edith May (née Robinson) and Howard Needham. He was raised in Arkansas and Missouri. Needham served in the United States Army as a paratrooper during the Korean War, worked as a treetopper, and was a billboard model for Viceroy | eng_Latn | 3,110,649 |
who is playing rick flag in suicide squad | saying "I'm fascinated by [Waller]." Meanwhile, Tom Hardy had to drop out as Rick Flag because of scheduling issues with his film "The Revenant". Jake Gyllenhaal was then given an offer to replace Hardy as Flag, but he declined. The studio was then looking at Joel Edgerton, Jon Bernthal, and Joel Kinnaman to play the role. In February, Jay Hernandez joined the cast and Kinnaman was also confirmed to play Flag. At the 87th Academy Awards, Davis confirmed that she had been cast as Amanda Waller. In March 2015, boxer Raymond Olubawale was reported to have an unspecified role in | write the film in September 2014. He later described the film to "Empire Online" as ""Dirty Dozen" with supervillains". Ayer had six weeks to write the screenplay, given the release date was already set. In October 2014, Warner Bros. had initially offered Ryan Gosling, Tom Hardy, Margot Robbie, and Will Smith roles in the film. In November, TheWrap revealed that Jared Leto was in talks for the role of Joker, which Gosling was originally sought for. The main cast was announced by Warner Brothers in December 2014 with Smith, Hardy, Leto, Robbie, Jai Courtney, and Cara Delevingne as Deadshot, Rick | eng_Latn | 3,110,650 |
who directed the fast and the furious movies | Paul Walker in a car accident in November 2013 while half way filming "Furious 7" forced Universal to major re-shoots, script changes, hiring Weta Digital to use CGI to create Paul's likeness and ultimately delayed releasing the movie from July 2014 to April 2015. "Furious 7" was the most successful film in the franchise and producers decided to retire the Paul Walker character instead of killing him off. However, the toll of directing the movie with additional re-shoots forced Director James Wan not to return to the franchise. F. Gary Gray stepped in to helm the eighth movie, "The Fate | Vin Diesel Mark Sinclair (born July 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Vin Diesel, is an American actor, producer, director and screenwriter. He is well known for his portrayals of Dominic Toretto in "The Fast and the Furious" film series, Richard B. Riddick in "The Chronicles of Riddick" series and Xander Cage in the "xXx" series. He is also a producer on sequels in these franchises, with his company One Race Films. Diesel has also starred in the comedy "The Pacifier" (2005) and the crime drama "Find Me Guilty" (2006). His voice-acting work includes "The Iron Giant" (1999) | eng_Latn | 3,110,651 |
who dies in the beginning of fast and furious 7 | to tell Brian. However, a bomb, disguised in a package sent from Tokyo, explodes and destroys the Toretto house just seconds after Han, a member of Dom's team, is killed by Shaw in Tokyo. Dom later visits Hobbs in a hospital, where he learns that Shaw is a rogue special forces assassin seeking to avenge his brother. Dom then travels to Tokyo to claim Han's body, and meets and races Sean Boswell, a friend of Han's who gives him personal items found at Han's crash site. Back at Han's funeral in Los Angeles, Dom notices a car observing them, and | Dom and Shaw engage in a one-on-one brawl on top of a public parking garage, before Jakande intervenes and attacks them both. Shaw is defeated when part of the parking garage collapses beneath him. Dom then launches his vehicle at Jakande's helicopter, tossing Shaw's bag of grenades onto its skids, before injuring himself when his car lands and crashes. Hobbs then shoots the bag of grenades from ground level, destroying the helicopter and killing Jakande. Dom is pulled from the wreckage of his car, believed to be dead. As Letty cradles Dom's body in her arms, she reveals that she | eng_Latn | 3,110,652 |
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