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Tom Hardy drama about Islamophobia in the post-9/11 era finds director

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Jackie director Pablo Larraín, whose latest Neruda is about to hit UK cinemas, has been tapped to direct the Tom Hardy-starrer The True American, Deadline reports.

The film adapts Anand Giridharadas’ nonfiction book of the same name, which follows the story of Rais Bhuiyan, the Muslim immigrant and Bangladesh Air Force veteran who narrowly survived an attack in Texas on himself and two others by Mark Anthony Stroman, in the days following 9/11.

Stroman’s horrific hate crime saw him launch into a killing spree which targeted anyone he perceived as Arab; the book’s title deriving from Stroman’s self-styling of himself as “the Arab Slayer” who perversely saw himself as “a true American”.

The attack left both Pakistani immigrant Waqar Hasan and Indian immigrant Vasudev Patel dead; Stroman survived, though he lost sight in one of his eyes. Despite the horrors Bhuiyan lived through, he came to forgive Stroman and strived to prevent his execution.

The project, and Hardy’s attachment, has been floating around since 2014, with Kathryn Bigelow originally attached to direct; she will now produce the project alongside Megan Ellison, Matthew Budman, and Juan de Dios Larraín.

With Larraín’s Jackie having earned its star Natalie Portman an Oscar nomination for her depiction of the former First Lady in the immediate aftermath of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, it’s safe to say the director’s next project will be one to watch.

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Taboo series 2 confirmed: Tom Hardy to return to BBC1 as “the devil Delaney”

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BBC1’s grimy, gritty drama series Taboo starring Tom Hardy will be back for a second series, the BBC have confirmed.

The period drama written by Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, will officially return with eight new episodes to BBC1 after star Hardy said that there was more story to tell.

An air date for Taboo series two has yet to be revealed, but writer Knight has previously been confident of a renewal, telling RadioTimes.com that he was expecting at least two more series.

“We think it has got a two and a three certainly, that’s the plan,” Knight said. “After that who knows? This series is eight parts – it’s a lot of time.”

The series will continue to be broadcast on BBC1 in the UK and FX in the United States. Following news of the recommission, star Tom Hardy said, “We are grateful and excited to continue our relationship with the BBC and FX in contributing towards British drama. Fantastic news.”

Steven Knight gave a hint of what was to come by saying that he would be taking James Delaney to the new world, following the series one finale which saw Hardy’s character sail off into the sunset.

“James Delaney will continue to explore many realities as he takes his band of misfits to a new world, thanks to FX and the BBC, partners who could not be more suited to collaborating in ground breaking work,” Knight said.

Director Ridley Scott, who was an executive producer for Taboo, added, “We’re thrilled people want to know what happens next and that the BBC and FX are up for more adventures with the devil Delaney and the league of the damned.

“Along with our international distributors, Sonar Entertainment, the BBC and FX have been great partners, supporting Taboo at every stage so it could be the dark, dirty brute of a drama that it is.”

The BBC said that the series has earned its recommission in part because of its success on BBC iPlayer, where it has earned a growing audience following its unusual Saturday night slot. Episode one earned the BBC its third highest iPlayer audience ever, just behind Sherlock and one-off drama Murdered By My Boyfriend.

“Launching in a new Saturday night slot on BBC1 provided us with an opportunity to take risks and showcase distinctive drama; and the growing talkability of Taboo has engaged younger audiences seeing record numbers coming to iPlayer, with the availability of the box set maximising audiences even further,” said director of BBC content Charlotte Moore. “A second series can’t come soon enough.”

What could happen in Taboo series two?

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Make Sure Your Car Doesn’t Get Recruited Into A Car Chase!

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Tom Hardy catches thief after dramatic Hollywood-style chase through streets before proudly saying ‘I’ve caught the idiot’! Who is Tom Hardy? What you should know about the Legend, Taboo and Peaky Blinders star? Well, our site is here to say it all. In this short article, we will present to you, our fans, some of the best secrets behind the movie chase scenes; but we will also reveal some neat tips on how to best protect your garage door.

The Amazing Car Chase Scenes

Car chases take months of planning and can cost millions to shoot. The concept for the chase is usually born early in the story’s development, said Bruckheimer, whose credits include “Gone in 60 Seconds,” “Bad Boys” and “Days of Thunder.” It then takes a team of stunt coordinators, location scouts, production designers, writers, producers and the project’s director to make the chase happen.

What is considered to be the best car chase scene ever? Well, according to some sources, it is from Mad Max: Fury Road. The scene combines the topnotch stunt and visual virtuosity that we expect from a master of Miller’s stature, while also offering a (literally) pulsing feel to the proceedings thanks to Joe’s insane battle band led by the Coma-Doof WarHow most of us imagine car chase scenesrior, as well as concise but telling insights into several of the characters in play.

Protecting Your Garage

Any form of theft deterrent is a big step towards keeping hold of your bike, especially when it’s locked in a garage. Yes, it’s true to say out of sight is out of mind… especially if it’s at night – you can’t see it and, chances are, you may not be able to hear a triggered bike alarm because you’re unconscious after being on the lash all night.

Most garage burglaries can be prevented by taking a few simple steps to secure and reinforce service doors, overhead doors and windows. All the strategies in this article are fast and cheap, and will really enhance your security.

While hopefully, you lock the door from the garage to your house, many doors aren’t built solid or have a deadbolt. Even still, once a burglar has access to your garage they have plenty of time to lower your garage door and bypass the door lock without being seen. This can be done with picks, or using the tools that most of us have in the garage.

The door that leads to your house from the garage should be as secure as other external doors. You want to stop any intruders from making it farther into your home, if they do somehow come into your garage. Make sure you garage door securely locks, which can include a deadbolt, having more than one lock, or putting in padlocks with an entry code.

Weatherstripping and insulation will help to protect your garage from extreme winter weather, but on their own, they're not going to keep the garage toasty warm for you. Unit heaters are a great way to heat a garage with minimal space requirements and construction costs.

Many homeowners leave their car keys inside the vehicle after parking it in the garage. This is an extremely unnecessary risk to take. If burglars were to gain access to your garage, not only could they then steal the vehicle, but they would have access to valuable information you may have in the car.

The service door of your garage should be made of a sturdy material with sturdy hinges secured with 3” screws. You should also take the time to secure the door against brute-force attacks by reinforcing the doorjamb, lock area of door, hinges, and strike plate as well as installing a high-quality deadbolt. Anything with an ANSI Grade 1 rating will work.

Often, a home’s front door will contain beefed up locks, yet the entry door is equipped with nothing more than a handle lock. To make the most of security, install deadbolt locks on the entry door, and reinforce with a sturdy frame and strike plate. Take it one step further and install smart door locks to bring another layer of protection to your belongings.

As always, it is simply the best to call the professional to check your garage security. This is where locksmiths come into play, and you'll do well to visit this site: https://www.247locksmithservice.org/garage_door_securing_your_home. That is the best way you can rest your mind at ease.