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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Theo Rossi, Billy Campbell boards feature thriller 'A Better Place'
Actors Theo Rossi , Billy Campbell and Rosaline Elbay have joined the feature thriller 'A Better Place' from Virgo Films, reported Deadline. According to the media outlet, the movie is written and directed by Anton Sigurdsson. The film follows a disgraced deputy, his anxious partner, and a sharp-tongued female prisoner who cover up a hit-and-run, only to spiral into paranoia, greed and buried secrets that tear them apart, reported Deadline. It is produced by Wes Hull, Jason Armstrong, Diana Hull, Erlingur Jack Gudmundsson, Rossi and Sigurdsson. Wes Hull created a hype for the movie by saying that, "This is Theo Rossi, Billy Campbell, and Rosaline Elbay as you've never seen them before, each delivering what we believe is the best work of their careers. The movie's a wild ride, part odyssey, part rollercoaster. One minute you're holding your breath, the next you're laughing out loud. We're incredibly proud of what we've made and we can't wait to share it with audiences," said Hull. According to Deadline, Rossi recently starred in DC and HBO Max's 'The Penguin' as Dr. Julian Rush, the therapist who is an accessory to crime with Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone. He also starred in the Netflix movie Carry-On alongside Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Campbell broke out in the 1990s in Disney's 'Rocketeer' and went on to star in Jennifer Lopez's 'Enough' and Francis Ford Coppola's 'Dracula'. He starred as Darren Richmond on AMC's 'The Killing'. Elbay starred on Hulu's 'Ramy' and Netflix's T'he Diplomat', reported Deadline. (ANI)
Motor 1
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
A UK Company Is Bringing V-6-Powered Miatas to America
One of the many great things about the Mazda Miata is that it's a great platform to build upon. A decently roomy engine bay in NAs and NBs accommodates a ton of engine swaps. Ford and Chevy V-8s are common, K-series Honda engines are getting more popular too. One company in the UK, Rocketeer, is swapping in Jaguar V-6s. And now they're coming to America. As Carbuzz reports , Rocketeer just took on new funding, and it's using the money to bring its wares to the US. Rocketeer calls its car the MXV6, appropriately, and it's offered them as turn-key builds or do-it-yourself kits. The intent is to bring turnkey and restomod cars to the US. Shockingly for a modern restomod, the MXV6 conversion is relatively affordable. At least in the UK, Rocketeer will convert your Miata for £16,662 (roughly $22,000), while its DIY kits start at £5,995 ($8,000) for the hardware and £1,995 ($2,260) for the electronics. Rocketeer also sells rebuilt and reworked Jag V-6s for £5,995, too. Photo by: Rocketeer This Jaguar V-6 might not be super familiar to Americans. The AJ30 is a naturally aspirated, 60-degree 3.0-liter based on the very well-known Ford Duratec, but with a Cosworth-designed cylinder head. Jaguar debuted it in the S-Type and kept it in production up through the early versions of the first-generation XF. It was also an option in the X-Type and XJ, and Ford borrowed it for the base Lincoln LS. The engine is all-aluminum, so it's actually lighter than the NA and NB Miata's iron-block four-cylinder, and stock it makes 280 horsepower—over 100 more than even the turbocharged Mazdaspeed Miata. Rocketeer makes a version of the engine that puts out 375 hp and revs to 9,000 RPM. Which sounds like a good time to us. And note that this engine is not the 90-degree V-8-based V-6 Jaguar and Land Rover used for many years. Rocketeer also offers full-on restomods, with reworked suspensions and trim. It's also working on an ultra-light car called the Kieryo. For that, it's targeting a weight of under 1,900 pounds and 350 hp from the Jag V-6. It's also working on a conversion for the NC Miata. We can't wait to see 'em stateside. 4 Source: Rocketeer More Miata Action Here's How Mazda Would Build an Electric Miata Miata and Mustang Are Among the Last Affordable Convertibles Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Gallery: Rocketeer RestoBuild MXV6 4 Source: Rocketeer Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
TimesLIVE
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Rocketeer expands restomod MX-5 offering with new models and major investment
Rocketeer Cars is a UK-based manufacturer specialising in restomod Mazda MX-5s. The company made a name for itself with the MXV6 — a conversion available as a restobuild, turnkey or self-build kit that replaces the little roadster's original factory-fitted four-cylinder engine with a vastly more potent over-square Ford Duratec V6. It's the same engine once found in the Ford Mondeo ST220 and Noble M12. Thanks to its aluminium block, the V6 adds no extra weight compared with the MX-5's stock four-pot. It revs higher and louder, while delivering significantly more grunt: about 208kW and 325Nm, according to Rocketeer. Though official performance figures vary due to engine differences, a 0—100km/h sprint in about six seconds and a top speed north of 200km/h are good bets. While the standard gearbox and differential remain unchanged (Rocketeer says both are capable of handling the added power), the company upgrades brakes, suspension, wheels and tyres to suit. Buyers with deeper pockets can also opt for aesthetic tweaks, interior modernisation and extras such as roll cages/racing seats for an aggressive 'clubsport' vibe. The MXV6 conversion is available for NA (first-gen) and NB (second-gen) MX-5s. Prices start at £5,995 (R145,009) for a self-build kit, while factory-built turnkey cars cost from £16,662 (R403,361). Restobuild projects are priced on application, depending on the level of customisation.
