Heavy Metal

2024 Lotus Emira

The highly anticipated launch of the 2024 Emira continues to build as we learn more. One of the most intriguing features are the sculpted doors which leads air flow to the intake. Lotus s boasts the feature provides a dual purpose of providing air for as well as cooling the engine. Lotus offers a few options for Emira’s engine turbocharged and intercooled

2026 Fisker Ronin

DOHC 16-valve 2.0-liter inline-4, 360 hp (sourced from Mercedes-AMG), 316 lb-ft; supercharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve. Preorders have begun, pricing starts $77,100.

Fisker recently announced four new models making their debut in 2025. Fisker’s “redefinition of the super car” is the Ronin which will offer three motors and more than 1,000 horsepower, zero to 60 mph in two seconds, four butterfly doors, five seats, and a retracting hardtop in carbon fiber. Ronin’s pricing will start at $385,000. limited production run, Fisker is only set to make 999 units with a price tag of

$385,000 USD each. Fisker is set to begin production in the second half of 2025.

Ford released a teaser in January to make all Mustang fans fall out from happiness. There’s a few breadcrumbs we’ve found emphasis on few. The Shelby GT500 will possibly make its debut at the Detroit Auto show in January. It will have a supercharged V8 making more than 700 horsepower. 700 hp will make the supercharged wonder faster than Chevy’s Camaro which gives 650hp. Mustang enthusiasts have speculated there will be a supercharged twin turbo V8 engine. Photos floating around have shown the engine stamped with the Shelby logo and 5.2 on the engine. There lies the debate on what’s likely and not for the engine. Ford recently released an overhead shot of the vehicle which shows some carbon fiber which we’re excited about. Large vents, mean large exhaust which means high speed. There may be 2 transmission options as well as bespoke (love this) driving modes. We will continue to update as more confirmed

The Audi Q7 now has a little sister- the all new Q8. The initial rollout of the Q8 will include a single engine option a 282bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel badged Q8 50 TDI. It’ll do 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 144mph. There will be 12 colors available for you to choose from as well as other bells and whistles only Audi offers. The Q8 features standard 4 wheel drive along with the option of up to 39 driver assistance systems, based on the data streamed in from up to 23 sensors. European sales of the Q8 will start at the third quarter of 2018, base pricing starts at $60,000.

Scarface Turns 35 With Special Screenings

Cult classic Scarface celebrates its 35th anniversary with special events As part of the 35th anniversary celebrations, moviegoers are invited to watch the cult classic film followed by the Tribeca Film Festival post screening conversation, during which Scarface director Brian De Palma, along with actors Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Steven Bauer reunited to discuss the film and its lasting impact. Screenings will take place at select theatres in top cities nationwide such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Dallas on June 10, 11, and 13.

Scarface is a timeless film that has influenced pop culture in so many ways over the last 35 years. We’re thrilled to partner with Universal Pictures and Tribeca Film Festival to bring it back to the big screen in celebration of its anniversary,” said Darryl Schaffer, executive vice president of operations and exhibitor relations, Screenvision Media. “The Tribeca Film Festival talk was an important commemoration of the film. We’re excited to extend it to the big screen and provide fans a behind-the-scenes insight into what production was like in the 1980s.”

Al Pacino helped garner a huge cult following for the film after delivering one of his riskiest performance in this career-defining role.

“Tribeca has a rich history of producing legendary reunion events. We are thrilled to be able to replicate the Festival experience with audiences across the country. Our gratitude to Screenvision and Universal,” said Paula Weinstein, EVP, Tribeca Enterprises. “Scarface has had a strong influence on popular culture and reuniting the cast for the 35th anniversary was an evening not to forget.”

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.scarface35.com.

First Look: Watching Oprah at The NMAAHC

Watching Oprah: Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture” recently opened and will run through June 2019. The exhibit will feature video clips, interview segments, movie costumes, and personal photographs and journals which will tap into what influenced the superstar and media executive and how her contributions have shaped America. Curators Rhea L. Combs and Kathleen Kendrick worked with Oprah and her staff to fact check information, as well as secure loans for the exhibition.

“In terms of content and narrative and the way the story is told, it’s the museum’s product,” Kendrick said. “The way we approached it was the way we approach all of our exhibitions.” Museum visitors will come to better understand how Winfrey and The Oprah Winfrey Show reflected and influenced changes in American society, especially in regards to issues of race, gender, and the mass media.

“This exhibition examines the power of television,” said Lonnie G. Bunch III, the museum’s founding director. The exhibition content is organized into three primary sections, “America Shapes Oprah,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show, “ and “Oprah Shapes America.” For tickets to the exhibit log on to nmaach.si.edu.

McQueen: The Documentary

McQueen is a documentary on the life of the legendary fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Directed by Ian Bonhote (Alleycats, La Lucha), written by Peter Ettedgui (Listen to me Marlon) and produced by Nick Taussig and Paul Van Carter of Salon Pictures (Churchill, My Name is Lenny) and Andee Ryder of Misfits Entertainment, the film takes a bold and cinematic approach, using newly shot recreated scenes, motion and photographic archives, audio archives and interviews, exquisite visuals and music, to create an authentic celebration and thrilling portrait of Alexander McQueen. McQueen will be released July 20 worldwide.