'Fast and the Furious 7' - Release Date TBA - Blu-ray Forum

Walts Ghost · 12-21-2011, 01:32 AM

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Vin Diesel Talks Seventh FAST AND FURIOUS Installment; Explains How FAST FIVE Sequel Expanded Into Two Movies

After the smashing success of Justin Lin’s Fast Five, Universal got moving on not only a sixth film but also a seventh installment in the surprisingly long-legged franchise. While initially only one sequel was conceived, we learned in October that the studio was hoping to shoot a sixth and seventh film back-to-back. The two sequels would act as a “Part 1” and a “Part 2”, so presumably it’s one story split in half. Lin is back in the director’s chair for the films, and last we heard Chris Morgan was working on one giant script to link the two movies together. Star Vin Diesel recently opened up a bit about the projects, explaining how it became two sequels in the wake of Fast Five. Hit the jump to see what he had to say.

Speaking with Heat Vision, Diesel said that the story for the sixth movie simply became too big for one entry:

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“With the success of this last one, and the inclusion of so many characters, and the broadening of scope, when we were sitting down to figure out what would fit into the real estate of number six, we didn’t have enough space. We have to pay off this story, we have to service all of these character relationships, and when we started mapping all that out it just went beyond 110 pages. The studio said, ‘You can’t fit all that story in one damn movie!’”

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Fast Five. I’m not a huge fan of the franchise but Lin crafted an expertly made popcorn movie, and in order to go bigger than Fast Five, two movies seems the only way to go. While no casting has been confirmed, Diesel and Paul Walker are expected to be back, not to mention the ginormous ensemble from Fast Five. The end of the movie also teased the return of Eva Mendes and Michelle Rodriguez, so the next two Fast and Furious movies will most likely feature a hell of a lot of actors. Hopefully we’ll hear more about the story as Morgan finishes up with the script. The sixth film is slated to open May 24th, 2013.

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Walts Ghost · 12-21-2011, 02:30 AM

Pretty excited, I can't wait.

Diesel · 12-21-2011, 03:42 AM

This should be MY thread

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I'm assuming this will be a 2014 release.

Walts Ghost · 12-21-2011, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

This should be MY thread

[Show spoiler]

I'm assuming this will be a 2014 release.

Should have jumped on the news faster, Diesel.

I think it probably will be too. I don't see both of them being a 2013 release...That would probably be too rushed...Guess we have to wait and see.

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 12-21-2011, 09:42 AM

I say film both at once and release them 6 months apart. Also if it's anywhere in the same league as Fast Five count me in.

Walts Ghost · 12-21-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyOfDarknessAW

I say film both at once and release them 6 months apart. Also if it's anywhere in the same league as Fast Five count me in.

I think the plan is shooting back to back, so that's good to know.

I'd love to see them released a few months apart instead of a year apart...

Mahatma · 12-21-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

This should be MY thread

[Show spoiler]

I'm assuming this will be a 2014 release.

Was thinking the same thing.Maybe you need to get up earlier in the morning

djgeneral · 12-21-2011, 09:28 PM

I thought they were already filming 6? Isn't it coming out before summer 2012?

Walts Ghost · 12-21-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by djgeneral

I thought they were already filming 6? Isn't it coming out before summer 2012?

No, six hasn't started filming yet. It's not being released until 2013.

Mr. Lost · 12-21-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

No, six hasn't started filming yet. It's not being released until 2013.

erikilla · 12-24-2011, 01:40 AM

2013 and 2014 would be good!

I hope both movies make hundreds of millions around the world so that Paul Walker, Justin Lin and Vin Diesel decide to give us a new trilogy (2016, 2018 and 2020). Oh, that would be beautiful! As long as the quality is on the same level as Fast Five.

jj5206 · 12-24-2011, 05:00 AM

I say, whenever this and 6 comes out they can take my 10 bucks because I'll be seeing this day one...

Aerodude73 · 12-24-2011, 06:17 AM

While it'd be Nice for most fans of the franchise to get them 6 months apart, more than likely it'll be the Summer of 13' & '14 to capitalize on the most available $$$$$

Walts Ghost · 12-24-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

While it'd be Nice for most fans of the franchise to get them 6 months apart, more than likely it'll be the Summer of 13' & '14 to capitalize on the most available $$$$$

Agreed. I know that's what'll happen, but I'd love to see us get them in the same year.

Goldensuitcase · 12-24-2011, 01:40 PM

This has got to be the most overrated franchise of all-time. And how the last one got so many rave reviews when it was no different than the last one or the first one is beyond me.

erikilla · 12-24-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldensuitcase

This has got to be the most overrated franchise of all-time. And how the last one got so many rave reviews when it was no different than the last one or the first one is beyond me.

Yeah, whatever.

Goldensuitcase · 12-24-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by erikilla

Yeah, whatever.

I can see why these films could be considered FUN, but are they good? In my opinion, no. Well...I did enjoy the first one, but the rest have been blah.

Oh wait, you're an attractive female so I am supposed to agree with you. PAUL WALKER IS THE BEST ACTOR EVER! Out of curiosity, how many people have private messaged you?

crazyBLUE · 12-24-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldensuitcase

I can see why these films could be considered FUN, but are they good? In my opinion, no. Well...I did enjoy the first one, but the rest have been blah.

Oh wait, you're an attractive female so I am supposed to agree with you. PAUL WALKER IS THE BEST ACTOR EVER! Out of curiosity, how many people have private messaged you?

Be Nice

I thought #5 was the best one & the Sound Track on it was far better then the first four....

Mr. Lost · 12-24-2011, 06:52 PM

I can understand his perspective and agree to an extent. The first one was... iffy to say the least. The fifth one blew away all of the previous installments and reinvigorated the franchise imo with it's new focus on heists. The movie may not win an oscar but it was very enjoyable, which is why we watch movies in the first place isn't it?

TheWildWhelk · 12-24-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldensuitcase

This has got to be the most overrated franchise of all-time. And how the last one got so many rave reviews when it was no different than the last one or the first one is beyond me.

Hey, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! For that reason i only have the Vin Deisel F+F movies in my BD collection. 2 Fast was passable entertainment, and i have no desire to watch the 3rd one. If, at the end of the day all we are going to get is a 5 film sequence, then so be it. After all, Fast 7 is the final chapter in the story, if what i have read is correct.

12-21-2011, 02:30 AM	#2
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:783 Blu-ray collection:3086 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	Pretty excited, I can't wait.

12-21-2011, 03:42 AM	#3
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	This should be MY thread [Show spoiler] I'm assuming this will be a 2014 release.

12-21-2011, 09:42 AM	#5
ArmyOfDarknessAW Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Moosic, PA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:64	I say film both at once and release them 6 months apart. Also if it's anywhere in the same league as Fast Five count me in.

12-21-2011, 09:28 PM	#8
djgeneral Moderator Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Michigan 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:605 DVD collection:239 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:161	I thought they were already filming 6? Isn't it coming out before summer 2012?

12-24-2011, 01:40 AM	#11
erikilla Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009	2013 and 2014 would be good! I hope both movies make hundreds of millions around the world so that Paul Walker, Justin Lin and Vin Diesel decide to give us a new trilogy (2016, 2018 and 2020). Oh, that would be beautiful! As long as the quality is on the same level as Fast Five.

12-24-2011, 05:00 AM	#12
jj5206 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:243 DVD collection:288 Digital collection:238	I say, whenever this and 6 comes out they can take my 10 bucks because I'll be seeing this day one...

12-24-2011, 06:17 AM	#13
Aerodude73 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Middletown, RI (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:134 4K collection:420 Blu-ray collection:2490 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:31	While it'd be Nice for most fans of the franchise to get them 6 months apart, more than likely it'll be the Summer of 13' & '14 to capitalize on the most available $$$$$

12-24-2011, 01:40 PM	#15
Goldensuitcase Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:1248 DVD collection:4 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:25	This has got to be the most overrated franchise of all-time. And how the last one got so many rave reviews when it was no different than the last one or the first one is beyond me.

12-24-2011, 06:52 PM	#19
Mr. Lost Special Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:SoCal Blu-ray collection:35 Trading Score:115	I can understand his perspective and agree to an extent. The first one was... iffy to say the least. The fifth one blew away all of the previous installments and reinvigorated the franchise imo with it's new focus on heists. The movie may not win an oscar but it was very enjoyable, which is why we watch movies in the first place isn't it?

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