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Steven Moffat went from Hall H to Ballroom 20 at SDCC 2015 panel, this time to bring some news about his other hit show, Sherlock.
While details on Sherlock season 4 were scarce, Moffat gave fans their first look at this year's Christmas Special, which is a standalone episode that takes place in Victorian times.
Watch it here...
New Throwback Photo
Since this year's Sherlock special is a standalone episode that takes place in Victorian times (it was only a matter of time, right?), the BBC has shared a new picture of the world's greatest detective team in a pretty fancy get-up. Check out this throwback photo of Sherlock and Watson in Victorian garb:
A Possible Story Tease
If you've been paying attention to the Twitter account of Sherlock Special director Douglas Mackinnon, you'll have seen the following picture accompanied by the words, "the stars were shining coldly in a cloudless sky," a quote from - yes - the Sherlock Holmes Christmas story, The Adventure Of The Blue Carbuncle.
Mackinnon's Tweet was swiftly followed by one from Mark Gatiss, "it was a bitter night so we drew on our ulsters and wrapped cravats around our throats," another quote from The Blue Carbuncle.
Ever since the words Sherlock Christmas Special were announced, goose/jewel romp The Adventure Of The Blue Carbuncle has been a hot tip amongst fans. Are Mackinnon and Gatiss' hints to be trusted though, or are they simply toying with our expectations?
Filming in Bristol
Night shoots continue on the currently filming Special, with uncomfirmed rumours that Tyntesfield House in Bristol will be providing the backdrop to the latest scenes.
Filming on the 2015 Sherlock Special kicked off in Bristol on Monday the 5th of January and is thought to be continuing in the Cardiff studios as we speak. The Victorian vaulted cellars of music venue Colstan Hall are reported to be providing one of the Bristol backdrops for the episode.
Here's a calendar date for you: the Bath Chronicle recently published details of a letter sent to residents of the area surrounding Queen Street in Bath, informing them that filming is due to take place on the BBC series on Monday the 2nd of February, when Queen Street will be decorated "in a Victorian theme."
New Casting Call
The canny folk on the #setlock hashtag have discovered a couple of casting calls from Mad Dog Casting, a company that has previously provided supporting artists for Sherlock, that may give us a clue as to the content of the Special. A call for male mime artists and physical theatre specialists went out for "an incredibly popular returning BBC drama that will be filming in Bristol in the first weeks of January", and was reiterated last week with a notice specifying that it was "a BBC detective series". That seems fairly unequivocal, we'd say.
Additionally, a call for a male violinist with height and weight measurements matching those of Benedict Cumberbatch went out for filming in Bristol on Monday the 19th of January. Sherlock's going to be picking up the old Stradivarius in the Special - to play "Irene's Theme," we wonder?
The New Look
Monday, November 23, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Test Drive
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Test Drive
I thought that I was through with “Back to the Future” references, but that’s where Mazda is heading with the 2016 MX-5 Miata.
After 25 years of getting bigger and heavier, the two-seat roadster has made a sharp U-turn, dropping weight and a couple of dress sizes with it.
At 2,332 pounds, the fourth-generation Miata is the lightest sports car you can buy in the United States and weighs around 150 pounds less than its
predecessor. That loss is nearly half the weight it’s gained over the past quarter-century thanks to all of the safety equipment and creature comforts that
had been added.
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The new one still has all of that stuff. But an increased use of aluminum and high-strength steel, plus a few other tricks – like reducing the weight of the
air conditioning system – have turned the tide.
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Mazda Miata drops weight, adds fun
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Mazda’s engineers cut the fat wherever they could find it. The seats, for example, use dense foam, eliminating the need for springs. Instead of having a
separate height adjustment system, the rails are angled so the seat rises as you move it closer to the steering wheel.
The Miata has gotten a style makeover to go with its trim new form, too. Where previous versions were cute and toy-like, this one verges on sexy, with
bulging fenders and steely-eye headlights sitting at the end of a long and remarkably low hood.
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Behind them is a 155 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder that’s nearly overkill in a featherweight like this. It’s paired with a six-speed manual transmission or,
to completely defeat the point of this car, a six-speed automatic.
Fun fact: The manual transmission has no overdrive. Sixth gear is a 1:1 ratio. Compare that to an economy-minded runablut like a Chevy Sonic, which uses
three overdrive gears in its search for fuel efficiency, and that pretty much sums up the ethos of the Miata. Nevertheless, its EPA rating is 30 mpg
combined, up from 25 mpg for the last edition, so that weight loss clearly pays all kinds of dividends. (Meanwhile, the automatic transmission does have
overdrive, and gets 36 mpg hwy, so it has that going for it.)
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Prices start at $26,035 for a base Miata Sport. Step up to $29,720 and you get the autocross-ready Club, with its nifty bodykit, stiffer suspension and wider
wheels and tires. Fork over $31,185 and you get the relatively luxed-out Grand Touring, which has leather upholstery, navigation, a lane departure warning
system and a blind spot monitor.
You can eliminate the blind spots on all the Miatas by unlatching and tossing back the manual top, which – surprise surprise – is also lighter than before.
This car was literally designed to have it down. The aerodynamics have been optimized to sprinkle just a touch of wind in your hair without filling the cabin
with too much turbulence.
You can leave a few cars in your wake, though. The Miata steps off so smartly that it’ll chirp the tires shifting into second gear if you keep your right
foot to the floor, and it’s easy to kick the tail out even with the wider rubber that comes on the Club.
The pedals are placed and work perfectly. The light clutch is easy to engage, and the accelerator and brake are so close together that even the tiniest feet
Wholesale Club Dresses Clubwear Lingerie Sets Wholesale Plus Size Party Dresses can cover both at the same time. This enables the ancient and dying art of heel-and-toe downshifting, where you blip the throttle with the side of your foot
as you brake in order to smooth out the gear changes, something I’m terrible at in every single car on sale today except this one.
The shift lever is right where you want it, and it’s similarly excellent, with short, direct throws that require barely a flick of the wrist. And while the
steering now has electric instead of hydraulic assist, which is typically superior in feel, it’s quick and slack-free, the best of its kind I’ve
encountered. Crank it left or right and the Miata keels over as it always has, a trait that enhances the sensation of speed at any speed that makes even a
rush hour commute interesting.
But far from that kind of slog, out on a twisty road that nature clearly provided specifically for the Miata, it all comes together to create the most
instinctive and enjoyable driving experience imaginable. No, it doesn’t come too cheaply, but the next two-seat convertible you can buy will cost at least
$40,000, and it will provide a diminished fun-for-your-dollar return on investment.
Is this the perfect sports car? That depends. If you’re small, like the Miata, it probably is. But if you’re over 6 feet tall and weigh many more pounds
than it has lost, you’ll be wishing after about an hour that there were a few more inches of legroom and cushier seats.
But then it would be bigger, and heavier, and not so perfect anymore.
I thought that I was through with “Back to the Future” references, but that’s where Mazda is heading with the 2016 MX-5 Miata.
After 25 years of getting bigger and heavier, the two-seat roadster has made a sharp U-turn, dropping weight and a couple of dress sizes with it.
At 2,332 pounds, the fourth-generation Miata is the lightest sports car you can buy in the United States and weighs around 150 pounds less than its
predecessor. That loss is nearly half the weight it’s gained over the past quarter-century thanks to all of the safety equipment and creature comforts that
had been added.
Related Image
miata-front-876.jpgExpand / Contract
(Mazda)
The new one still has all of that stuff. But an increased use of aluminum and high-strength steel, plus a few other tricks – like reducing the weight of the
air conditioning system – have turned the tide.
Mazda Miata drops weight, adds fun
Related Image
miata-cutaway-876.jpgExpand / Contract
(Mazda)
Mazda’s engineers cut the fat wherever they could find it. The seats, for example, use dense foam, eliminating the need for springs. Instead of having a
separate height adjustment system, the rails are angled so the seat rises as you move it closer to the steering wheel.
The Miata has gotten a style makeover to go with its trim new form, too. Where previous versions were cute and toy-like, this one verges on sexy, with
bulging fenders and steely-eye headlights sitting at the end of a long and remarkably low hood.
Related Image
miata-cabin-876.jpgExpand / Contract
(Mazda)
Behind them is a 155 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder that’s nearly overkill in a featherweight like this. It’s paired with a six-speed manual transmission or,
to completely defeat the point of this car, a six-speed automatic.
Fun fact: The manual transmission has no overdrive. Sixth gear is a 1:1 ratio. Compare that to an economy-minded runablut like a Chevy Sonic, which uses
three overdrive gears in its search for fuel efficiency, and that pretty much sums up the ethos of the Miata. Nevertheless, its EPA rating is 30 mpg
combined, up from 25 mpg for the last edition, so that weight loss clearly pays all kinds of dividends. (Meanwhile, the automatic transmission does have
overdrive, and gets 36 mpg hwy, so it has that going for it.)
Related Image
miata-rear-876.jpgExpand / Contract
Prices start at $26,035 for a base Miata Sport. Step up to $29,720 and you get the autocross-ready Club, with its nifty bodykit, stiffer suspension and wider
wheels and tires. Fork over $31,185 and you get the relatively luxed-out Grand Touring, which has leather upholstery, navigation, a lane departure warning
system and a blind spot monitor.
You can eliminate the blind spots on all the Miatas by unlatching and tossing back the manual top, which – surprise surprise – is also lighter than before.
This car was literally designed to have it down. The aerodynamics have been optimized to sprinkle just a touch of wind in your hair without filling the cabin
with too much turbulence.
You can leave a few cars in your wake, though. The Miata steps off so smartly that it’ll chirp the tires shifting into second gear if you keep your right
foot to the floor, and it’s easy to kick the tail out even with the wider rubber that comes on the Club.
The pedals are placed and work perfectly. The light clutch is easy to engage, and the accelerator and brake are so close together that even the tiniest feet
Wholesale Club Dresses Clubwear Lingerie Sets Wholesale Plus Size Party Dresses can cover both at the same time. This enables the ancient and dying art of heel-and-toe downshifting, where you blip the throttle with the side of your foot
as you brake in order to smooth out the gear changes, something I’m terrible at in every single car on sale today except this one.
The shift lever is right where you want it, and it’s similarly excellent, with short, direct throws that require barely a flick of the wrist. And while the
steering now has electric instead of hydraulic assist, which is typically superior in feel, it’s quick and slack-free, the best of its kind I’ve
encountered. Crank it left or right and the Miata keels over as it always has, a trait that enhances the sensation of speed at any speed that makes even a
rush hour commute interesting.
But far from that kind of slog, out on a twisty road that nature clearly provided specifically for the Miata, it all comes together to create the most
instinctive and enjoyable driving experience imaginable. No, it doesn’t come too cheaply, but the next two-seat convertible you can buy will cost at least
$40,000, and it will provide a diminished fun-for-your-dollar return on investment.
Is this the perfect sports car? That depends. If you’re small, like the Miata, it probably is. But if you’re over 6 feet tall and weigh many more pounds
than it has lost, you’ll be wishing after about an hour that there were a few more inches of legroom and cushier seats.
But then it would be bigger, and heavier, and not so perfect anymore.
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