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'BURN IT ALL DOWN': Firebrand feminist filmmaker calls for violent revolution

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Hollywood's budget addiction is catching up with even its biggest franchises. Two major projects have hit financial speed bumps, proving that even recognizable brands aren't automatic green lights anymore. 'This is the match that we needed to, quite frankly, burn it all down and finally build a country for mothers.' First, there’s the last “Fast & Furious” film. The previous installment earned a tepid $146 million stateside in 2023, but more than $500 million from international sales. The film’s massive budget still made getting into the black a chore. Now, the studio is dragging its feet on the last “Fast” feature , hoping to somehow whittle down the big bucks needed to make it happen. Let’s hope the studio doesn't send our heroes into space again. Meanwhile, after a lot of jawboning, “Heat 2” appears ready to go before the cameras. Director Michael Mann wanted a massive shooting budget for his sequel to the beloved 1995 crime caper, and multiple studios flirted with the film but ulti