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It's been six years since director F. Gary Gray assembled an all-star cast including Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Jason Statham and Donald Sutherland to recreate the Michael Caine classic The Italian Job. And though the remake bore little resemblance to the original, the one part which the modern pretenders made sure to include was a recreation of the famous Mini police chase scene. Leave it to the Brits, though, to reclaim their national treasure, as new reports indicate that the BBC's hit car show Top Gear is planning a reenactment of their own.

Both the 1969 original and the 2003 remake featured scenes where the protagonists evade police pursuit in the sewers hauling millions of dollars worth of gold bars. The original was set in Turin but shot in Coventry (whose sewer system was then under construction) while the remake was set in Los Angeles, but Top Gear is gearing up to shoot in Belfast. Okay, you figure, Top Gear has set up lots of off-the-wall races already, right? This segment was actually pitched to the TG crew by the local water company, eager to promote the £100m new works project that has been under way since 2005 to replace the Victorian-era plumbing system in the Northern Ireland. Thanks for the tip, Sam... this ought to be good.

[Source: BBC | Image: Steve Finn/Getty]

Top Gear to recreate the Italian Job Mini sewer chase scene in Belfast? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last week we showed you the 30-second version of Audi's Super Bowl commercial called "Chase". That's the one you'll be seeing repeated endlessly on TV over the next few weeks. The full 60-second commercial, however, just debuted during the big game and we have the whole thing for you after the jump. Witness action movie star Jason Statham travel through the decades in search of a suitable getaway car. Spoiler alert: He winds up in an Audi A6 with the brand's new supercharged V6.

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VIDEO: Full version of Audi Super Bowl commercial, "Chase" originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Being that the economy is in the crapper, we're not expecting this year's Super Bowl to feature the greatest commercials of all time. Perhaps that's why we're fixated on Audi's advertisement titled "Chase" and starring Jason Statham, seeing as the German automaker is promoting it like a mini feature film. We've already shown you a Making Of video and teaser trailer for the ad, both of which are actually longer than the 60-second spot itself. While still have to wait until Saturday evening EST to see the full commercial debut officially on the web, we can watch the 30-second version of "Chase" now thanks to YouTube. Follow the jump to watch this shorter version of "Chase" that you'll no doubt see enough times after the Super Bowl to make you hurl cheese-covered nachos.

PS: "Chase" is actually an advertisement for Audi's new supercharged A6, in case anyone cares.

[Source: YouTube]

Continue reading VIDEO: Short version of Audi Super Bowl commercial "Chase" leaked onto web

VIDEO: Short version of Audi Super Bowl commercial "Chase" leaked onto web originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lionsgate has released the second trailer showcasing that buff delivery guy with the English accent, and if you thought Transporter 2 was an all-out sprint on the ludicrous side, wait until you get a load of the stunts in Transporter 3. It not only shows off more of Statham's body and his 1-liner prowess, it also shows off more bad dialogue, more absurd stunts, and more reasons why it's Crank but with a bracelet and an Audi. It will clearly be a movie where you put your brain down in the seat next to you and then load up on greasy popcorn and root beer with wide-eyed glee. But that doesn't mean we won't see it. Check out the trailer after the jump, and mark your calendars for November 26.

[Source: Transporter 3 Blog]

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VIDEO: Transporter 3 trailer #2 shows more Audi A8 co-star originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The first Transporter was a nifty little romp. The second one was an absurd little romp. This third installment, befitting a director whose last name is Megaton, has absolutely overdosed on the outlandish. But apparently you've all spoken by making the first two profitable, and this is what you want. The plot in the third film is like John Woo redid Crank, but with a detonating bracelet and an Audi. And as much as we dig Jason Statham, if he doesn't hit the brakes soon he's on his way to becoming the pauper's Nicholas Cage. Or the rich man's Steven Segal, which might not be so bad... Follow the jump to check out the trailer. Thanks for the tip, JP!

[Source: Trailer Addict]

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Click above for high-res gallery of Death Race production stills

We're going to start calling Jason Statham Ol' Faithful, because you always -- and we mean always -- know what you're going to get from a Jason Statham film. His next flick, Death Race, is Transporter 2 on HGH or Crank without, well, the crank.

Universal has just released a new trailer for Death Race, and in addition to cars, convicts, guns, explosions, and kick-your-dog music, it's got the hottest, most scantily clad female convicts on which you've ever laid your eyes. Jason Statham's character in the film is named Jensen Ames, which makes him, incredibly, the most oddly named NASCAR driver in history. But don't take our word for it -- there's a video trailer in them thar hills, so click the link to watch it. And be sure to check out the gallery of movie stills below.

Gallery: Death Race production stills


[Source: Yahoo!]

Death Race trailer debuts originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No, these are not more spy shots of the 2010 Ford Mustang -- this is the 2006 Mustang GT that you'll soon see on the silver screen in the movie Death Race. A perusal of the film's automotive gems makes it look like Cars for post-apocalyptic and seriously angry adults. But if it were the 2010 Mustang, we'd probably find the time to stop by a Ford dealer today...

Lead man Jason Statham will have his giant outboard mirrors full of other similarly distressed cars, including two Buick Rivieras -- a Boattail and a Chop Top -- a 300C, a Trans Am, and what looks like a Peterbilt called "Dreadnought." And if there were any way to make an XJ12 sexier, check out Colt's Jag. Click the link for a full rundown and info on the cars of your demise.

[Source: Jalopnik]

Cars of Death Race revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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