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In their14-year history, the "Fast & Furious" films have become a case study in the power of international box office. In recent years, the unlikely franchise has made global appeal a priority and as a result, grosses have continued to grow. "Furious 7," out worldwide on Friday, could be the biggest installment yet.

"Fast Five" has left the competition in the dust with an $83.6 million debut to grab the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office. Studio estimates released Sunday show Universal Pictures' fifth movie in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise was by far this year's biggest opening. Its debut was more than double the previous best of $39.2 million for "Rio."

A HUGE midnight Thursday and all-day Friday turnout puts “Fast Five” on track to better the last “Fast/Furious” picture’s opening weekend box office take. The last film did $71 million, and deadline.com tracks this one at $80 million. That puts Justin Lin, the director of the recent films in the franchise, in a position to do ...

The casting for the next "Fast and the Furious" film, "Fast Five," is coming together: Dwayne Johnson, Ludacris, and Tyrese Gibson have been confirmed for the latest sequel in the series.

"Fast & Furious" helmer Justin Lin and producer Neal Moritz are signing on to Summit's reboot of "Highlander."

Sources tell me that Fox's X-Men Origins: Wolverine had a stunning $35 million debut Friday thanks in part to heavy attendance at tonight's shows and the studio's widest release ever into 4,099 theaters. That includes the $5 million midnight shows at 2,000 venues.) Comparables include Iron Man, which made $39M its opening Friday, and Fast & Furious which earned $30.5M.

"Fast and Furious" remained in the driver's seat at the foreign box office, winning its third straight weekend with $15.2 million at 6,340 playdates in 59 markets -- all of it from holdover business.

Take a look at this elaborate new graffiti billboard created for the film, and the man behind the artwork, Mister Cartoon.

FAST & FURIOUS starring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker had its red carpet premiere in Hollywood last night.

Universal Pictures has revealed the full new trailer for Fast & Furious , opening in theaters on April 3. The Justin Lin-directed action-thriller reteams Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster.