* Tropic Thunder

* Opened August 13, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 46 min.

* Rated R pervasive language including sexual references, violent content and drug material

* Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), pampered action superstar, sets out for Southeast Asia to take part in the biggest, most-expensive war movie produced. But soon after filming begins, he and his co-stars, Oscar-winner Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey), comic Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black) and the rest of the crew, must become real soldiers when fighting breaks out in that part of the jungle.

* Cast: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey, Jr., Nick Nolte, Steve Coogan

* Director: Ben Stiller

* Genres: Action Comedy, Comedy, Showbiz Comedy