Fast & Furious 7 release date brought forward

Fast & Furious 7's release date has been brought forward by Universal Pictures.

The latest instalment of the racing movie franchise will now hit cinemas a week earlier on April 3, 2015 instead of April 10.

The film was originally due for release last November, but was delayed due to the death of Paul Walker.

Dwayne Johnson is among the returning cast, and recently wrapped up filming.

Face replacement technology is being used to complete Walker's unfinished scenes, with the help of his brothers Cody and Caleb as body doubles.

Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Statham and Jordana Brewster also star in the film.