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Top Gear
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Question of the Week: which movie car do you dream of owning the most?
Question of the Week A Fast and Furious legend came and went for sale all too quickly last week, and that got us thinking… Skip 4 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Lead movie cars are cool when they're done right, and Han's Veilside 'Fortune' Mazda RX-7 from Tokyo Drift is one of the finest examples of this. That it hogged most of the attention in a movie packed with characterful metal - from Sean's RB26-swapped '67 Stang to Takashi's menacing 350Z - is telling of just how right its builders got it. Advertisement - Page continues below So you can imagine our frustration that one of the three original cars used in filming appeared for sale last week… before the listing ended on a whim. Chances are, someone saw the £345k price as a worthwhile investment. Shame, that. We were just about to hit 'post' on a bound-to-be-successful crowdfunding pitch... sniff. You might like Just look at it. That body kit completely transforms the RX-7's looks with new light signatures and a spate of bumper attachments. Chromed and dished five-spoke alloys sit at each corner, and the gorgeous silhouette is finished up in a 'House of Kolor Orange' and black livery. It was left completely stock, too, so the sequential twin-turbo, twin-rotor '13B' engine still put out 276bhp, got to 62mph in 5.3s and topped out at 155mph. No devilishly over-complicated internals here; just brutal Nineties simplicity that probably could be driven with a pair of Uwabakis on. Advertisement - Page continues below Sure, the bucket seats are slightly worn, but you will find an aftermarket sound system, a DVD screen on the passenger's side, and lots of carbon fibre along the dashboard and centre console. That R34-humbling NOS bottle is still perched between the seats, albeit probably empty after all these years. Still, very desirable. Anyway, that got us thinking: if you could pick one, and only one, which movie car do you dream of owning more than any other? Any movie, any era. Let us know below, and we'll round up our favourite answers at the end of the week. Go. Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
Geek Tyrant
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Geek Tyrant
Universal Studios Hollywood Goes Full Throttle with 72 MPH Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Coaster — GeekTyrant
Universal Studios Hollywood is throwing the brakes out the window with its wildest thrill ride yet, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. Officially set to open in 2026, this coaster its a massive leap forward for the park in both speed and scale. This will be Universal's fastest roller coaster ever, hitting a top speed of 72 mph. It's also the biggest coaster the Hollywood park has ever built, and it. Rather than fight the park's famously tricky terrain, the design team leaned into it. The track snakes down the hills, accelerating as it goes, like a controlled freefall with Dom Toretto-level attitude. 'Watching the progress of this incredible roller coaster come to life is truly spectacular,' said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. '2026 is just around the corner and we are equally as excited as our guests to introduce such an inspiring new ride to our theme park portfolio. 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift' will be a powerful game changer for Universal Studios Hollywood that will not only transform the topography of our destination but will infuse an entirely new level of adrenaline to our already dynamic theme park. We look forward to riding it ourselves and to welcoming guests to experience it in the very near future.' The ride will launch from the Upper Lot, right across from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, on the former site of the special effects and animal stunt shows. Guests will start their adrenaline journey in a shady warehouse-style queue designed to mimic the film franchise's underground garage vibes. One of the most eye-catching features is the coaster's ride vehicles that fully rotate 360 degrees. This innovation simulates the iconic drift action from the Fast & Furious movies, spinning riders mid-air in sync with the chaotic energy of the franchise. It's not just fast—it feels fast. The 4,100 feet of track includes elevated segments and plunging drops, leading to a major loop situated near the revamped Jurassic World r ide. It's an aggressive use of space and speed that's clearly designed to keep the blood pumping from start to finish. Universal also unveiled one of the four cars that will be used in the ride vehicles, Toretto's legendary 1970 Dodge Charger. That car is now on display at the park, and yes, it looks ready to explode out of the gates. Universal Studios Hollywood is kicking its theme park game into high gear. Whether you're a thrill junkie or a Fast franchise lifer, Hollywood Drift sounds like it's going to demand repeat rides.
Fox News
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox News
This one question turned Daniel Mac into an online star overnight
A video about what expensive car owners do for a living took the internet by storm and started one online influencer's lucrative content-creation career. Daniel Macdonald, known as "Daniel Mac" across social media platforms, spoke with Fox News Digital about how he became an internet sensation by inquiring about what people on the streets do for a living. "It was during COVID and I walked up to somebody in an Audi R8 and I asked them what they did, I posted a video and my first video got like 40 million views just right off the bat," Macdonald said. He continued to post similar videos and, a week later, had one million followers. "It was kind of like an untapped market of people that were interested in a little bit of comedy, but also in figuring out how they could also get wealthy too. It was like the boom of kind of financial, on-the-street interview-style content," Macdonald said. Along with interviewing supercar owners, he has also interviewed owners of yachts, watches, and other luxury items. Macdonald described his niche as asking what luxury owners do for a living in order to get an insight into how these people became wealthy. When he started producing content, he didn't realize that there was also an opportunity to make money from content creation outside of YouTube. Then a few months later, Macdonald started receiving deals, recalling, "I did my first brand deal with Helen Mirren for 'Fast and Furious.' And that was like six months after I posted my first video." One big check surprised Macdonald, and was the start of his full-time content creation career. "The money was really interesting too. I remember, the first check that actually made me consider quitting my job was from Snapchat. And I remember looking at it and thinking it was a misprint, but the amount was basically my annual salary for a month. And that's when I realized that this is actually something that can be really lucrative." He then quit his 9-5, which he described as "really scary," and moved to Los Angeles. The leap of faith paid off and now Macdonald has met many celebrities and continues to post content to his social media pages that each have millions of followers and subscribers. "Every day, I'm like, this is the dream job. I can't even believe it's a reality," he said. Macdonald shared what he learned from interviewing wealthy people. "I think that's something that a lot of younger people need to hear is that you really don't need to have your job figured out because most of these wealthy people did 10 different things before they got wealthy that I interviewed." Additionally, Macdonald added that many wealthy people are not flashy and maintain a low profile. "It's actually a lot harder for me to get interviews out of people that are on that top, top level because they don't want to flex," he said. Macdonald concluded that he believes his platforms are encouraging other young people to get out of their comfort zone. "I get people to get out of the house and get out of their comfort zone, kind of like I do," he said. Watch Daniel Mac on "Fox & Friends" on June 17 at 8:50 a.m. ET.
South China Morning Post
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Sports Illustrated model Molly Sims' husband, former Netflix chairman Scott Stuber: he's behind some of the biggest film franchises, including Fast and the Furious and the Bourne series
American model and actress Molly Sims has been married to her husband, Scott Stuber, for over a decade. The pair have welcomed three children into their family since tying the knot in 2011. Molly Sims with husband Scott Stuber. Photo: @mollybsims/Instagram The pair, who dated for a year and a half before marrying, exchanged their vows during an intimate ceremony in Napa Valley, California. Advertisement Scott Stuber speaks onstage during the Variety Business Managers Elite Breakfast in November 2023, in Los Angeles, California. Sims is known for being a Sports Illustrated model , appearing in campaigns for brands like Jimmy Choo and Chanel, as well as appearing in NBC's comedy series Las Vegas. While Sims may be more recognisable than her husband, Stuber, an American producer and a former chairman at Netflix, is a heavyweight in the industry. Here's everything you need to know about Scott Stuber. He started his career in Universal Pictures Scott Stuber at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Outstanding Performer of the Year Award in February 2024, in Santa Barbara, US. Before he started at Netflix, Stuber, 56, worked at Universal Pictures as a producer. Rising through the ranks, Stuber became the vice-chairman and co-president of production at Universal. During his tenure at the film production company, Stuber was responsible for many of its successful films, including the Fast and the Furious franchise, A Beautiful Mind, the Bourne franchise and more. He joined Netflix in 2017 Scott Stuber, then chairman of film at Netflix, attends the Netflix premiere of Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire at TCL Chinese Theatre, in December 2023, in Hollywood, California. Stuber left his position at Universal to join Netflix in 2017. He oversaw the production of some of Netflix's most popular and promising titles such as Okja, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, and Red Notice.
Thrill Geek
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Thrill Geek
Universal Studios Hollywood Unveils 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift'
Universal Studios Hollywood has officially announced its next major thrill ride: 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,' a groundbreaking, high-speed outdoor roller coaster set to debut in 2026. This all-new attraction will become the fastest coaster ever built across the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio, reaching an exhilarating top speed of 72 miles per hour. Accompanying the announcement is a first-look rendering and dynamic animatic video, offering fans an early glimpse at the scale and intensity of this upcoming addition to the park's Upper Lot. Universal Studios Hollywood reveals a first look rendering of 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,' the destination's first high-speed outdoor roller coaster opening in 2026 Currently under construction, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will feature a state-of-the-art ride system designed to fully immerse guests in the pulse-pounding world of Universal Pictures' Fast & Furious franchise. At the heart of this innovation is a 360-degree rotational ride vehicle, allowing guests to experience the sensation of high-speed drifting while soaring along a 4,100-foot track engineered with sound reduction technology to enhance both thrill and immersion. The attraction will race across elevated sections of the park, including over the iconic multi-level escalator that links the Upper and Lower Lots. This innovative ride experience aims to blur the lines between adrenaline-pumping thrills and cinematic storytelling. 'Watching the progress of this incredible roller coaster come to life is truly spectacular,' said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Universal Studios Hollywood. '2026 is just around the corner, and we are as excited as our guests to introduce such an inspiring new ride to our portfolio. Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will be a game changer—reshaping our destination's landscape and delivering a whole new level of adrenaline to the park.' Guests will enter the attraction through a garage-inspired queue, setting the stage for a high-octane adventure. Four custom ride vehicles, themed after the Fast & Furious films, will bring the action to life, including a model based on Dominic Toretto's iconic 1970 Dodge Charger, currently on display at Universal Studios Hollywood. Backed by Universal Destinations & Experiences' decades-long expertise in pushing the boundaries of coaster innovation, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift represents the next evolution in immersive, high-speed attractions. Stay tuned for more updates as the countdown to 2026 begins. Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
