Daily Show regular Josh Gad honed his comedy talent by playing the joker in school. Now he's starring alongside Gynweth Paltrow and Mark Ruffalo, writes John Patterson
Director Cullen Hoback's campaigning documentary Terms & Conditions May Apply is a call to digital arms. He explains why now is the time to reclaim control of our digital privacy
Andrew Harrison: From superhero movies to techy sitcoms to captains of industry, geeks have been running the show for years. But now that 'geek chic' is in the dictionary, and Topshop is selling 'dork' T-shirts, what is the future for nerd culture?
Tattooed thugs in vests using lasers that look like kids' water guns … Why can't sci-fi films get to grips with what the future might actually be like, wonders Joe Queenan
Chris Rodley: Spike Lee and Zach Braff are amongst those who are raising funds on sites such as Kickstarter. But aren't there other more pressing charity cases to give to?
Iron Man actor signs two-year contract, rumoured to be worth $12m, for campaign mobile phone maker says is its biggest ever. By John Reynolds and Mark Sweney