Universal studio has recently released an official statement on Wednesday regarding the shut down of the production; for the 7th part of the hit movies Franchise “Fast and the Furious”.
Abu Dhabi city, was one of the shooting sites chosen to shoot scenes related to the 7th series of this franchise.
The unfortunate demise of Paul Walker has been a great loss, he has been a dear friend, said the official spokesman from the Universal studio.
The spokesman also added that the loss is so great that “we need to close down for a period before we assess the options to move forward with the franchise.” It is also reported that the movie which started filming in September, 2013 is heavily incomplete.
The Production house which was to resume their shooting schedule on Monday, in Atlanta; after the Thanksgiving holidays have to shout out shooting schedule off. Due to unfortunate demise of Paul Walker on Saturday in the north of Los Angeles.
Universal which was trying to wrap up the schedule early to release the film on the 11th of July 2014; a date which is expected to be Delayed. Though Universal has not issued any statement on the release date of the movie but it looks probable that they may alter the plot or reshoot the schedule again with new Brain O Connell. The role which was made famous by Paul Walker.
“Right now, all of us at Universal are dedicated to providing support to Paul’s immediate family and our extended ‘Fast & Furious’ family of cast, crew and filmmakers,” the Universal studio spokesman mentioned this in the statement.
The autopsy released on Wednesday reported the cause behind Walker’s death is injuries from the mishap and consequent fire from the crash. The Porsche as reported was driven by Walker’s friend. The high intensity crash was made first to pole then tree.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office released autopsy details as death due to “combined effects of Traumatic and thermal injuries,”
The Porsche held walker in passenger seat while his friend Rodger Rodas, who was also a collaborator in the racing team with walker, friend and his professional financal advisor was driving the Porsche 2005. Rodas died on the spot due to crash into a pole and tree, which burst into flames.
Investigations are still in process to find the cause behind the Rodas stagger to loose control. It is speculated that speed might be an influential factor as car crashes about 30 miles towards the northwest of Los Angeles downtown.
The results of the Toxicology examination for drugs, alcohol or any intoxicated substance is due, and may take up to another 6 to 8 weeks.
Graham Rahal who previously owned this beast car said, the machine is not merely high-speed, but is ferocious and extremely difficult to contain. He also mentioned it can accelerate up to 100 mph in less than 7 seconds. The car was purchased by Paul Walker from Indy-Car driver Graham Rahal.
The franchise which is famed for its street racing had Paul Walker in all the movies except one Tokyo drift. The Franchise which has been specially had Universal money spinning was the 6th instalment of the Franchise. Which grossed $788 mn. World-wide, giving the franchise a new high.
Universal studio also announced of charity donation to Walker’s Reach out Charity. The officials mentioned a portion of DVD, Blu-ray and digital release’s profit will be donated to the charity started by the Paul Walker.
The Reach Out was founded by Walker in 2010, to give support to the victims of natural calamities. It is also reported that the Walker was fundraising earlier in the afternoon before the crash.
