# Love the Beast **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [February 4, 2009, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838 "2009-02-04T14:20:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/1 "2009-02-04T14:20:45Z")
Just flipping around the net following some links and I found that Eric Bana was going to be on the live version of Top Gear in Australia partially to promote his up coming ‘petrol head’ movie “Love the Beast” I did a quick search and found that “Love the Beast” was the type of movie that I have always wanted to see. Take a look: [![]( " - YouTube") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uh2QXw3-UE) > **[Love The Beast](http://lovethebeast.com.au/)** > > Shop car care, parts & accessories online > **[Love the Beast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_The_Beast)** > > Love the Beast is a 2009 documentary film directed by Eric Bana, and featuring Bana, Jay Leno, Jeremy Clarkson, and Phil McGraw. It was listed as one of the best automotive documentaries by The News Wheel in 2015. > The film documents the 25-year history of Eric Bana's first car, a 1974 Ford XB Falcon Hardtop that he purchased at the age of fifteen for A$1100. In this film, Eric explores the central role that fixing and racing this car has played in his life and the lives of his friends. He desc... > **Love The Beast** is a [2009](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_in_film) documentary film starring [Eric Bana](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Bana), [Jay Leno](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Leno), [Jeremy Clarkson](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Clarkson) and [Dr. Phil](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Phil). > It documents the 25 year history of Eric Bana’s first car, a 1974 [XB Falcon](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XB_Falcon) Coupe. > Bana purchased the car at the age of fifteen for AU $1100. Bana is a motor racing enthusiast, and participates in various motor racing competitions in Australia. [[1]](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_The_Beast#cite_note-0) > On 21 April 2007 Bana crashed his 1974 XB Falcon Coupe in the Targa Tasmania rally. Neither he nor his co-driver were injured. [[2]](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_The_Beast#cite_note-1) > The film is scheduled for release on the 12th of March 2009 in Australia. The UK and the US releases will follow in 2009. I don’t know if this will be shown in US theaters (probably not) but you can bet your ass I’ll buy a copy or two to support movies like this. ---
**Author:** ![smithsteg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smithsteg/32/6379_2.png) [@smithsteg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smithsteg)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/2 "2009-02-04T14:26:15Z")
great video, looks like he has had his car allmost as long as me oh ya fuck dr phil ---
**Author:** ![SXY\_TIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxy_time/32/6293_2.png) [@SXY\_TIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SXY_TIME)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/3 "2009-02-04T14:36:43Z")
eric bana died? never heard about it… ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 2:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/4 "2009-02-04T14:37:48Z")
> [@Does .999999 = 1 vPOLL](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-999999-1-vpoll/13546/74): > > eric bana died? never heard about it… Read much? ---
**Author:** ![SXY\_TIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxy_time/32/6293_2.png) [@SXY\_TIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SXY_TIME)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/5 "2009-02-04T14:38:31Z")
not really, but then again, school takes up most of my time along with work ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 2:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/6 "2009-02-04T14:40:06Z")
lol, it says twice in my post that he is still alive and the movie showed him sitting next to the smashed car. ---
**Author:** ![SXY\_TIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxy_time/32/6293_2.png) [@SXY\_TIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SXY_TIME)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/7 "2009-02-04T14:43:22Z")
> [@Mitsubishi to return in M2 category in 2007?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mitsubishi-to-return-in-m2-category-in-2007/13499/4): > > lol, it says twice in my post that he is still alive and the movie showed him sitting next to the smashed car. lol wow, im a tard…well time to go to class…seriously, calc at night blows ☹ ---
**Author:** ![smithsteg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smithsteg/32/6379_2.png) [@smithsteg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/smithsteg)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/8 "2009-02-04T14:43:24Z")
the is what Wikipedia said no death date Eric Banadinović 9 August 1968 (1968-08-09) (age 40) ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2009, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/9 "2009-02-12T13:14:04Z")
Back up, because this movie looks bad ass. ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2009, 3:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/10 "2009-02-15T03:33:23Z")
![http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/Allgo5oh/TShirt.jpg](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll257/Allgo5oh/TShirt.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/11 "2009-03-02T09:36:12Z")
This film makes my blood boil. A real passionate movie about man and his machine. This and “Truth in 24” are real films for car and racing fans that Hollywood is incapable of making. ---
**Author:** ![Jeremiah](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeremiah/32/6318_2.png) [@Jeremiah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeremiah)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/12 "2009-03-02T10:27:28Z")
This looks amazing. Finally a well made motorsports film worth buying and watching. ---
**Author:** ![Silent](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silent/32/6292_2.png) [@Silent](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silent)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/13 "2009-03-02T11:09:03Z")
looks sweet … ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/14 "2009-03-02T11:59:04Z")
ill go see it. he is a great actor, one of my favorites! ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 12:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/15 "2009-03-02T12:02:15Z")
> [@how do i break up with a psycho g/f????](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-i-break-up-with-a-psycho-g-f/14958/10): > > A real passionate movie about man and his machine. This and “Truth in 24” are real films for car and racing fans that Hollywood is incapable of making. well said. now to look up “truth in 24” ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 5:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/16 "2009-03-02T17:03:21Z")
> [@FS: 88 mustang gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-88-mustang-gt/14694/46): > > well said. > > now to look up “truth in 24” > **[Truth In 24 - Designed For Automotive](https://www.truthin24.com/)** > > Designed For Automotive ESPN had a deal with them and will be airing it on March 20th 8~10pm. **MAKE SURE YOU SET YOUR DVR**. Press Release: > January 14, 2009 > > Award-Winning Film ‘Truth in 24’ Picked up by ESPN for Primetime Slot > Source: Audi of America > > Audi of America announced that ESPN will debut the NFL Films documentary Truth in 24 on Friday, March 20. The broadcast marks the first public distribution of the award-winning film. It will air during primetime from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. the day before the 12 Hours of Sebring race in Florida. > > Truth in 24 dramatically captures the bid by Audi?s racing program to extend its nearly decade-long dominance of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, one of the world’s most fabled and grueling motorsports competitions. Although Audi had won seven of the previous eight Le Mans races, its chances were far from certain in the 2008 race due to impressive new competitor cars. > > In part because of the uncertain outcome, the documentary reflects a novel marketing strategy by Audi. The German automaker launched the project to build U.S. awareness of its motorsports efforts, its technologies - especially the TDI clean diesel engines that have powered Audi’s R10 Le Mans cars - and its overall brand. But Audi also insisted on letting the directors of the film develop the dramatic story line impartially in the finest tradition of NFL Films. > > “There was an element of uncertainty with this film from the outset,” said Scott Keogh, Audi of America’s chief marketing officer. "But we wanted to honestly depict the drama, the triumphs and the setbacks of Le Mans racing and spirit of motorsports that is woven into Audi’s DNA. “To accomplish that it was essential to let the outstanding storytellers at NFL Films do their jobs without interference and with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access before, during and after the races they filmed.” > > NFL Films co-produced Truth in 24 with Intersport, the Chicago-based producer of sports and entertainment programming. The film is 96 minutes long, has not been rated and is narrated by British actor Jason Statham. It debuted at the Chicago Film Festival and it appeared at Hollywood’s AFI Fest. Truth in 24 won the top documentary prize at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival in late 2008. > > “We are excited to reach a distribution deal with ESPN, America’s leading sports cable network,” Keogh said. “Finding a time slot of it on the eve of the Sebring race greatly enhances this film’s relevance to the U.S. audience.” > > Audi also plans to offer Truth in 24 in limited theatrical appearances nationwide over the next few months. Details on that portion of the distribution package are forthcoming. Still photos and clips of the film are available. To see the movie trailers, get more information and downloads on the documentary, please go to [www.truthin24.com](http://www.truthin24.com). > > About Audi of America > > Audi of America Inc. and its 270 dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. The Audi line up is one of the freshest in the industry with 23 models, including 12 models launched during model years 2008 and 2009. Audi is among the most successful brands globally. In selling one million vehicles worldwide for the first time in 2008, AUDI AG recorded its 13th consecutive year of record sales. Visit [www.audiusa.com](http://www.audiusa.com) or [www.audiusanews.com](http://www.audiusanews.com) for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues. ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/17 "2009-03-02T17:05:31Z")
I have Truth In 24 on DVD 🙂 Thank you Audi . . . 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/18 "2009-03-02T17:06:53Z")
> [@how do i break up with a psycho g/f????](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-i-break-up-with-a-psycho-g-f/14958/89): > > I have Truth In 24 on DVD 🙂 Thank you Audi . . . 🙂 Oh, didn’t know its out on DVD. May be Netflix has it. ---
**Author:** ![Celtic1982citleC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/celtic1982citlec/32/6323_2.png) [@Celtic1982citleC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Celtic1982citleC)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/19 "2009-03-02T17:09:27Z")
I’m nto sure if it’s available to the public. Audi sent a copy to certified sales professionals who have been w/ the brand for X amount of years. Movie is DEFINITELY worth a watch or 5 if you’re into motorsports! ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838/20 "2009-03-02T17:11:55Z")
> [@New bike pics... v. newman=tough](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-bike-pics-v-newman-tough/14965/29): > > I’m nto sure if it’s available to the public. Audi sent a copy to certified sales professionals who have been w/ the brand for X amount of years. Movie is DEFINITELY worth a watch or 5 if you’re into motorsports! …You and your Audi underground :ninja. Yeah, its not out. :banghead [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/love-the-beast/241838.md?page=2)