Let's Do The News! (December 5, 2013)

The big scoop today...

1) Universal shuts down FnF7

Fast and Furious 6

Following with the tragic death of Fast & Furious lead actor Paul Walker, Universal Studios, a Comcast company, announced that filming for the seventh installment has been shutdown. Here's the excerpt:

"Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul's immediate family and our extended Fast and Furious family of cast, crew and filmmakers. At this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on Fast and Furious 7 for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise. We are committed to keeping Fast and Furious fans informed, and we will provide further information to them when we have it. Until then, we know they join us in mourning the passing of our dear friend Paul Walker."

Report: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/04/paul-walker-autopsy-results-revealed-fast-and-furious-7-product/

2) Sixth-generation Mustang unveiled

2015 Ford Mustang

At long last, after weeks of speculation, Ford finally announced the world premiere of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang. The iconic king of muscle cars regenerated for the new generation. Set for its end-of-2014 launch, the all-new 2015 Mustang is available in either a 5.0L V8, 3.7L V6, and for the first time in Mustang history, a smaller 2.3L EcoBoost engine. In time before its 50th anniversary next year...

URL: http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/2015/?hptid=bb-2194-mustang-reveal

3) The Other Doctor from DW50th spawned a figure

Aside from The Other Doctor's sonic screwdriver, the one John Hurt used in The Day of The Doctor special, looks like the unknown incarnation of The Doctor gets the Underground Toys treatment. Set to go on sale in the British Isles this February 2014, the 5-inch Other Doctor figure also comes with his sonic, the Moment accessory and an alternate head of Paul McGann (Eighth Doctor) as seen in The Night of The Doctor webisode.

The Other Doctor 5" figure

4) Thai King Adulyadej begs for "stability"

As the political unrest in Thailand continues, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej urged the nation for stability in a speech on his 86th birthday, marked with tensions after days of violent political unrest.

Report: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/76258/thai-king-calls-for-stability-as-protesters-pause-for-his-birthday

5) 2015 Z06 teased

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 teaser

The C7 Corvette has been a talk-of-a-town but for next year's NAIAS in Detroit, Michigan, Chevrolet will unveil the new-generation Z06. Stay tuned for more.

Report: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/04/chevy-corvette-z06-detroit-confirmed/