Production on Fast & Furious 7 will be delayed after the death of its star Paul Walker at the weekend, but the project is moving ahead, sources have told The Hollywood Reporter.
Universal Pictures has not commented on the future of the latest instalment of its franchise, which is due for release in July.
On Sunday, Twofour54’s chief executive Noura Al Kaabi said it was too early to tell what might happen with the Abu Dhabi portion of the production. Scenes were shot in the capital last month, as part of the emirate’s 30 per cent rebate scheme, with Twofour54’s production arm Intaj serving as the UAE producer. The crew and cast – including Walker – were due back in the capital for more shooting next month. Investigators have said speed was a factor in the crash that killed Walker, but that it would take time to determine how fast the car was going. The crash also killed Walker’s friend Roger Rodas, according to Walker’s publicist. Walker was a passenger in the 2005 red Porsche Carrera GT when they drove away from a fundraiser. According to those at the event, he had only planned to go for a short ride. “The last words Paul said to anybody were: ‘Hey, I’ll be back in five minutes. All right?’ And that was it,” according to Jim Torp, one attendee. Walker is survived by his 15-year-old daughter. – Associated Press
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Cry Macho
Director: Clint Eastwood
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Dwight Yoakam
Rating:**
'Operation Mincemeat'
Director: John Madden
Cast: Colin Firth, Matthew Macfayden, Kelly Macdonald and Penelope Wilton
Rating: 4/5
Traits of Chinese zodiac animals
Tiger:independent, successful, volatile
Rat:witty, creative, charming
Ox:diligent, perseverent, conservative
Rabbit:gracious, considerate, sensitive
Dragon:prosperous, brave, rash
Snake:calm, thoughtful, stubborn
Horse:faithful, energetic, carefree
Sheep:easy-going, peacemaker, curious
Monkey:family-orientated, clever, playful
Rooster:honest, confident, pompous
Dog:loyal, kind, perfectionist
Boar:loving, tolerant, indulgent
If you go…
Emirates launched a new daily service to Mexico City this week, flying via Barcelona from Dh3,995.
Emirati citizens are among 67 nationalities who do not require a visa to Mexico. Entry is granted on arrival for stays of up to 180 days.
Key fixtures from January 5-7
Watford v Bristol City
Liverpool v Everton
Brighton v Crystal Palace
Bournemouth v AFC Fylde or Wigan
Coventry v Stoke City
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal
Manchester United v Derby
Forest Green or Exeter v West Brom
Tottenham v AFC Wimbledon
Fleetwood or Hereford v Leicester City
Manchester City v Burnley
Shrewsbury v West Ham United
Wolves v Swansea City
Newcastle United v Luton Town
Fulham v Southampton
Norwich City v Chelsea
Details
Through Her Lens: The stories behind the photography of Eva Sereny
Forewords by Jacqueline Bisset and Charlotte Rampling, ACC Art Books
HOSTS
T20 WORLD CUP
2024: US and West Indies; 2026: India and Sri Lanka; 2028: Australia and New Zealand; 2030: England, Ireland and Scotland
ODI WORLD CUP
2027: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia; 2031: India and
Bangladesh
CHAMPIONS TROPHY
2025: Pakistan; 2029: India
