There have been many amazing cars in film and TV over the years, although some aren’t as memorable as others. Here is a list of the Top 10 TV & Movie Cars:

10: The Flintstone’s cars

As this doesn’t have an engine, airbags or brakes, The Flintstones’ car cannot be deemed roadworthy. Powered by the driver and passenger running, the Flintstones’ car was capable of a top speed of 2mph

9: Lady Penelope’s Limousine

Over 20ft long and incredibly hard to manoeuvre round corners, Lady Penelope’s car (also known as FAB1) is available if you want be seen driving round in the longest, pinkest car you can imagine. Just find someone willing to act as Parker and you’re ready to go

8: Italian Job Minis

Pretend you are Michael Caine ready to steal a shipment of gold from Italy and check out the Mini Cooper S straight from the film “The Italian Job”

7: New York

If you think of a yellow taxi you automatically think of New York, made famous by Robert De Niro in the movie “Taxi Driver”. There aren’t many of the old style around anymore, although if you’re lucky you may get a ride in one

6: The Mystery Machine

The Mystery Machine was the van used by the team made famous by Scooby Doo & Mystery Inc. With the aid of his friends Freddie, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy, Scooby got to the bottom of every mystery to usually reveal a man hiding behind a ghoul or ghost mask. Unfortunately, the Mystery Machine didn’t include any special features or crime fighting tools, but was still a cool looking van

5: The Batmobile

The original is always the best, and the 1960s version of the Batmobile driven by Adam West is easily the best Batmobile out there. You’ll struggle to find one that has the Bat-ray, the Batsmokescreen, or the Bat-computer

4: Ghostbusters Ecto 1

The Ecto 1 is a 1959 Cadillac ambulance conversion Miller-Meteor, used by the Ghostbusters when they were investigating paranormal activities. Complete with a Proton Cannon mounted on the roof to take on Slimer or Staypuft, the Ecto 1 is one of the most memorable cars out there, although you’ll struggle to find one in the same 1959 model seen in the film

3: The A Team Van

The GMC Vandura featured disguise kits and surveillance devices but was mainly used to get B.A Baracus, Murdock, Face and Hannibal on the scene of a crime or to help someone out quickly. There are plenty of replicas of the A Team van out there so finding one should be easy

2: The DeLorean DMC 12

Dr Emmett ‘Doc’ Brown created a time machine from a Delorean DMC 12 in “Back to the Future”, which was able to travel through time once it hit 88mph which in turn activated the flux capacitor enabling the driver to travel to a specific date. The Delorean factory was closed in 1985 however there are still plenty of replicas and the odd original around

1: K.I.T.T from Knight Rider

A talking car and the Hoff himself, what more does a TV series need? K.I.T.T can drive itself using Artificial Intelligence and an alpha circuit as it’s main control system. The car could also communicate with Michael Knight using a voice synthesizer, and was fluent in French and Spanish. Other cool features included a turbo boost, a silent mode to avoid detection, oil jets to get rid of pursuing vehicles, a microwave jammer to stop electronic signals, a tear gas launcher and an eject button should the situation arise. This is easily the best car ever; however the original was sold for $150,000 in 2007. There are many replicas out there, but none will have the above mentioned features or have been driven by David Hasselhoff himself

Written by Tony, part of the car hire team at travelsupermarket.com

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It is often believed and been proven that movie sequels are never as good as the first movie in the series. But there are many which have proven this adage to be wrong.  Here is our list of the best and most successful movie sequels of all times.

1.    James Bond Series
22 Films so far
Ian Fleming never visualized that his hero of MI5 would become such an enduring icon. Played by such diverse performers as Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig, James Bond has continued to enthral the masses with his dramatic escapades and his beautiful heroines. These films have been the highest grossing film series ever.

2.    The Godfather
The Godfather – The Godfather Part I – The Godfather Part II
Though the second and third films of this sequel did not achieve the immortality of the first film starring Marlon Brando, yet all three films were box office hits. The Godfather (the first film) has frequently been rated as one of the best films ever made. The films cover the life story of the Corleone family and have superlatives performances from star such as Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino .

3.    Batman Series
Batman Begins – Batman Returns – The Dark Knight
Many Batman movies have been made, but this trilogy  are ones which have made a worldwide impact. Dark Knight has been one of the biggest grosser of this decade, and the dark brooding tone of the films, seems to have set the tone for superhero films for the coming years.

4.    Star Wars Series
6 Films so far
Any talk about movie sequels is incomplete without the Star Wars trilogy. Darth Vader, Yoda and The Force have become legends, and each film has gone on to become an enduring science fiction classic. They have now become a pop culture phenomenon and have spawned a further trilogy of the series, released sixteen years after the first one.

5.    Harry Potter series
6 Films so far
21st Century’s most popular series, it has been among the highest grossing sequels. Based on the very popular books by J.K.Rowling, every film in this sequel has been eagerly awaited and watched by children and adults alike. So far six of the books have been converted into excellent films.

6.    Rocky Series
Rocky  –  Rocky  -  Rocky II – Rocky III  –  Rocky IV  –  Rocky V  –  Rocky Balboa
All six of these films starred Sylvester Stallone, and overall they grossed over $ 1 billion worldwide. The first film is still revered as a classic and it was the cornerstone of Stallone’s very successful career.

7.    Lord of the Rings
Fellowship of the Ring – Two Towers – Return of the King
J.R.R.Tolkein’s three volume series have been converted into excellent films by Peter Jackson.  Critically acclaimed and hugely successful, the films have surpassed the fame of the books, and have achieved cult status among moviegoers.

8.    The Bourne Series
The Bourne Identity – The Bourne Supremacy – The Bourne Ultimatum
These films are a trilogy of spy films, starring Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, a character created by Robert Ludlum. The films are renowned for their realistic portrayal of the spy game and their emphasis on characters and storyline, rather than on action.

9.    Pirates of the Caribbean
The Curse of the Black Pearl – Dead Man’s Chest – At World’s End
Originally the Pirates were just part of a Disneyland Theme Park Ride, but after their phenomenal success as a movie series they have spawned a whole series of spin-offs. Quirky and funny, they use mythology and villainy with a whole host of strange characters, to make highly entertaining movies.

10.    Before Sunrise – Before Sunset
These two films follow the lives of two young people from the day they first met and spent just 24 hours with each other, to the sequel when they meet again after nine years. Touching, evocative and heart warming, both the films deal with emotional issues such as love and romance and separation.

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Most Top -10 lists are subjective in nature – choices are dependent on the writer’s environment and biases. Film Directors from all over the world have been included in this list, but there may be some who are well-known in their country, but have not achieved International fame.

1.    Federico Fellini – one of the most revered and influential film directors of our century, Fellini combined dreams and desires and fantasy in his films, and gave us such unforgettable films as La Dolce Vita among others. A gifted caricaturist, often his drawings and films drew inspiration from each other.

2.    Satyajit Ray – Regarded by many as India’s greatest film director, Satyajit Ray was a prodigiously talented man. He was a writer of children’s stories, a painter, a graphic designer and film critic. His first film Pather Panchali won him various International awards and acclaim. He directed, scripted, casted, cinematographed and did the publicity for all his films himself.

3.    Steven Spielberg – Listed by many as the most influential and powerful figure in the motion picture industry, Spielberg’s films have covered variable themes and genres. Ranging from Sci-fi and adventure films in the initial stages, he has gone on to cover subjects such as slavery, Holocaust and war and terrorism. One of the most successful film makers of all times, his films have broken box-office records frequently.

4.    Alfred Hitchcock – there is probably no other film director who has mastered the field of suspense and psychological thrillers like Alfred Hitchcock. In a career spanning 60 years, he has directed films like Psycho, Vertigo, The Man Who Knew Too Much. He was a pioneer in the use of various camera sequences, and there were many who learnt a lot from his style of direction.

5.    Cecil B DeMille – in the genre of vast canvases and flamboyance, there were few who could match Cecil B.DeMille’s vision. Spectacular set pieces were his trademark and his filming of the parting of the Red Sea in “the Ten Commandments” was one such example. He had his finger on the pulse of the audience and he gave them such great films such as the Greatest Show on Earth, Samson and Delilah, among others.

6.    Ingmar Bergman – Woody Allen described him as “the greatest film artist”, he made films about the human condition and covered all aspects of their lives. Most of his films were set in his country of Sweden and dealt with bleak subjects such as death and despair and insanity. His films such as Winter Light, Persona, Cries and Whispers “depressed” even him, but showed an amazing insight into the workings of the human mind.

7.    Akira Kurosowa – Japan’s finest director, his films have enthralled and entertained audiences all over the world. From “Rashomon” to “The Dreams”, his perfectionist techniques, and his dictatorial direction style made him a unique filmmaker. He was considered to be a National Treasure in Japan, and to this day his films have been the guiding light for other Asian film directors

8.    Francis Ford Coppola – To talk of films and not add the Godfather series to the list would be sacrilegious. Coppola directed both of them and received critical acclaim and box office success simultaneously. Lately after “Apocalypse now” he has not figured in any renowned films, but he has already been inscribed in the annals of great directors.

9.    Charlie Chaplin – The little tramp won his way into our hearts as an actor, but he was also the finest filmmaker during the time of silent films. He directed scripted, produced and also scored the music of all his films. Even today, almost 100 years later, his films are considered classics and a joy to watch.

10.    Jean Renoir -  A highly underestimated film director when he first starting making films, today Renoir is believed to be one of the classic film-maker of all times. His complex portrayals in films such as’La Regle du jeu’’, and La Grande Illusion, left a profound effect on the audiences.

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