The fear of technology are not helped by a continuing epidemic of artificial intelligence (AI) and robophobic screenplays emanating from Hollywood.

The force may be strong with Star Wars: The Force Awakens but as the old saying goes, 'haters gonna hate'. So join Karl Puschmann on the dark side as he fulfils his destiny with a spoileriffic list of the Top 15 WTF moments in the new film.

A documentary about tickling made by TV3 journalist David Farrier will debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January.

It's been a great year for film, but there's no denying that some movies fell far short of their potential. Here's Dominic Corry's list.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has set a new box office record in New Zealand, earning a massive $1.57 million in its opening day.

Simon Pegg is a co-writer and star of the new Star Trek film - but even he doesn't like the new trailer.

Rarely do box office smashes wow Academy voters. Technical categories aside, Oscars are reserved for movies that are just more sophisticated.

The first image from the new Ghostbusters movie has been released showing the four leading actresses in their jumpsuits, proton packs and blasters.

Director JJ Abrams said it is an "enormous relief" that fans are finally going to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Actor is in the middle of a Star Wars promotional campaign he doesn't seem to be enjoying that much. He talks to Chris Schulz.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens pays respects to what's gone before - and rewards fans' deep affections for it.

Mark Hamill's career after Star Wars has been less- than-stellar but as Robbie Collin finds out, the Jedi is ready to return.

The star of the hit television show has been recruited to the Dark Side. Gwendoline Christie talks about her Star Wars experience with Michele Manelis.

As J.J. Abrams prepares to unleash another sci-fi reboot on the waiting world, he tells Michele Manelis he just wants his movies to kindle some human emotion.

The star of the hit television show has been recruited to the Dark Side. Adam Driver talks about his Star Wars experience with Michele Manelis.

We asked a specially picked team of serious Star Wars fanboys to pick the greatest moments in the previous six films

The reviews are in for Star Wars The Force Awakens. So what did the critics think?

Hordes of excited Star Wars fans, media and celebrities turned out for the New Zealand premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens last night.

The first trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find has landed, and it's magical.

While most stars opted for chic red carpet attire, Joseph Gordon-Levitt showed up dressed as Yoda and actor-comedian Rainn Wilson dressed as a Jedi.

Why our cover star and his fellow superfans are so excited about the new movie.

As we prepare to welcome a new generation of Star Wars heroes and villains to the screen tomorrow, there are high hopes that The Force Awakens is going to leave the oft-maligned Star Wars prequels in the dust. Yet first, let us pause to pay tribute.

Now that the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is done, we're hitting peak spoiler danger: there are enough people out there who have seen the movie now who could potentially ruin it all for the rest of us before opening night.

The Force Awakens had its world premiere last night - but was the film any good? The critics aren't allowed to say but celebs and social media can.

The first trailer for the Harry Potter spin-off movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find.

The first trailer for Star Trek Beyond has landed with new director Justin Lin bringing a distinct change in tone to the franchise.

Count actress Jennifer Lawrence out of having anything to do with proposed prequels to The Hunger Games franchise.

In a semi-regular feature we'll be running until The Force Awakens is unleashed on December 17, here's our wrap of all the Star Wars things that happened today.

Netflix ever-so-quietly released its original movie The Ridiculous 6. The comedy is the first in a four-movie deal with Adam Sandler.

Chris Schulz talks to Harrison Ford about his return to Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.