a b c Zakarin, Jordan (March 26, 2015). "Meet the Writer Who Made 'The Fast and the Furious' Possible". Yahoo! Movies . Retrieved May 4, 2020. The Fast and the Furious: Extreme Close-Up – Universal Studios Hollywood". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021 . Retrieved May 2, 2019. Fast & Furious Crossroads was announced at The Game Awards 2019. The game was originally scheduled for release in May 2020 but was delayed due to logistical problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [131] It was eventually released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on August 7, 2020 [132] to largely negative reception. [133] Graser, Marc (March 20, 2015). " 'Fast & Furious-Supercharged' Opening at Universal Studios June 25 – Variety". Variety . Retrieved December 15, 2015.

The formation of ARC, which later became American International Pictures (AIP), was announced in October 1954, with The Fast and the Furious as their first release. [14] Corman's Palo Alto company planned to make three more features over the next twelve months, starting with Five Guns West in November. [15] Reception [ edit ] Critical [ edit ] The series, particularly the first few films, helped popularize the import scene and car tuning. [152] [153] According to the LA Times, there are some Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers who blame the Fast & Furious films for popularizing street racing in the city. [154] In August 2022, residents of Los Angeles held a protest against the filming of Fast X, claiming the movies promote illegal street racing. [155] [156] As Tej (played by Ludacris) says in the movie: "as long as we obey the laws of physics, then we'll be fine, okay?" a b Reyes, Mike (August 31, 2023). "The Fast And Furious Movies' Timeline Explained". Cinema Blend . Retrieved September 3, 2023. Dumbadze, Ana (August 15, 2019). "Fast and Furious 9 to Begin Filming in Georgia Sunday". Georgia Today. Archived from the original on August 16, 2019 . Retrieved August 17, 2019.Yeah, that concept is right out the window in this movie. Literally. But hey, at least this 2021 movie titled "F9" made for some really good laughs. Couch, Aaron (April 26, 2023). " 'Fast X' Star Vin Diesel Ignores the Teleprompter at CinemaCon". Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved April 28, 2023.

Rubin, Rebecca (March 4, 2021). " F9 Postponed for the Third Time, Minions Sequel Pushed to 2022". Variety. Archived from the original on March 4, 2021 . Retrieved March 4, 2021. The film itself has the best action sequences involving street racing and high octane action where despite a so-so plot to follow, or one that's been seen before (such as Point Break), you don't have to worry about a thing. It's just pure fun.Scott, Katie (June 24, 2019). "Vin Diesel stunt double severely injured on 'Fast & Furious 9' set, production halted". Global Television Network. Archived from the original on December 3, 2019 . Retrieved December 3, 2019.

The Fast and the Furious entered development in late 1998, its concept inspired by a Vibe article about illegal street racing. Thompson and Bergquist wrote the original screenplay that year, with Ayer hired soon after. [4] Various actors were considered for the roles of O'Conner and Toretto, with Walker cast in 1998 and then Diesel in early 1999, with the pair attending actual street races in preparation for the film. Principal photography began in July 2000 and finished that October, with filming locations primarily including Los Angeles and the surrounding area in southern California. Record producer BT was hired to compose the score.

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In May 2023, during Fast X's premiere in Rome, Diesel claimed Universal requested the finale be extended to three parts. [20] Untitled female-led spin-off (TBA) [ edit ]

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Kit, Borys (April 4, 2013). "Justin Lin Won't Direct 'Fast & Furious 7' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved August 3, 2018.