The title sequence of this reboot of 1983's National Lampoon's Vacation includes holiday snapshots of butt cracks, animals humping and peeing, vomiting and an erection.

Director and screenwriter Peter Bogdanovich has often looked to the past for inspiration; this time he revives the screwball comedy genre he enjoyed success with in the early 70s.

Wordless as it is, this debut feature by a Ukrainian filmmaker makes no allowances for its audience's need for dialogue, expository or otherwise.

Disney recently announced it will soon be launching one of its biggest theme-park expansions in history.

Japan's All Nippon Airways is adding two new Star Wars-inspired Boeing aircrafts to its fleet.

Former N.W.A. bandmates Ice Cube and Dr. Dre have filed court papers demanding they be released from a lawsuit over the death of a bystander on the set of their biopic Straight Outta Compton.

Kevin Costner is standing by his much-derided blockbuster Waterworld, claiming it was "a joy" to make.

N.W.A, the originators of gangsta rap, is best known for their extremely angry, ultra-violent and frequently misogynistic rap lyrics.

Rupert Friend shot himself in the head while filming Hitman: Agent 47 - and the accident made it into the movie.

Homeland star Rupert Friend has revealed he was constantly pestered for spoilers about the hit show while filming his latest movie.

A lack of nominees has seen this year's local movie awards postponed until next year.

The latest Hunger Games marketing strategy has accidentally printed the C-word across actress Jennifer Lawrence's face.

Jemaine Clement has criticised local television networks, telling a US newspaper they have "no interest in making television comedy in New Zealand at all".

As Disney unveils plans for two huge Star Wars theme parks alongside its existing sites in Florida and California, here are some other travel options for fans.

So here we have a British director reviving an American Cold War show that was the small-screen answer to Bond.

Rachel McAdams shines as a boxer's wife, writes Leena Tailor.

Young singing sensation Thomston was given a year by his parents to make his mark in music or go to university. Today, he is making an impact globally with his own brand of pop-R&B-alt-electronic, writes Lydia Jenkin.

Veteran actor Michael Caton talks to Russell Baillie about his new movie which takes the road less travelled.

Sandra Bullock convinced producers of her new film to change the lead character from male to female so she could tackle a role originally meant for her longtime pal.

He has played everything from a gawky teen to a gay cowboy. Now, Jake Gyllenhaal has turned himself into a bulked-up boxer. He spars with Elaine Lipworth.

With a brand of comedy which could be dubbed subversive feminism, Amy Schumer is the most important comedian in the world right now, writes Karl Puschmann.

In a brand-driven cinematic landscape that sees movies adapted from popular video games, toys and even candy, the notion of a film based on an old TV show no longer projects the crassness it once did.

It is that time of life when we currently have two teenage offspring setting out on the long and involved path towards getting the driver's licences.

Everybody can be straight outta somewhere, and that's fine with Universal Pictures.

The director and star of The Man from U.N.C.L.E talk to Desmond Sampson about why they've remade the 1960s show for the big screen.

Actress Scarlett Johansson has reportedly been tapped to star in a remake of monster movie Creature From The Black Lagoon.

Uggie, the canine star of the Oscar-winning silent movie The Artist, has lost his battle with prostate cancer.

American comedian Zach Galifianakis is in final talks to voice The Joker in the upcoming animated film Lego Batman.

The writer-director of the controversial 2006 Best Picture winner says he wouldn't have voted for it.

The first trailer for The Hateful Eight, starring Samuel L. Jackson, debuted online this morning.