The news broke over Twitter early this morning that famed film composer John Barry died Sunday, according to his family. According to various sources, Barry died of a heart attack. He was 77 years old. The first person outside of the family to tell the news about Barry’s death was film composer David G. Arnold. In his tweet, he wrote, “it was with a heavy heart that i tell you John Barry passed away this morning.” Barry was an Oscar-winning film composer whose jazzy style made his music one of the signature sounds of the 1960s, creating music for films such as British New Wave film “The Knack…and How to…

Javier Bardem has been offered an unspecified role in the upcoming James Bond movie, Comingsoon.net. While not much about the movie has been revealed about the 23rd installment of the popular franchise, including what Bardem’s role will be and even what the title of the movie is, rumors are circulating that Bardem will have a major part in the plot. Reports are also hinting that Bardem will play the film’s villain. If the speculation is true, he will be the second Academy Award-winning actor to play a rogue character in a Bond film, after Christopher Walken appeared as Max Zorin in 1985′s ‘A View to Kill.’ However, there is no…

“The Tudors” actor Henry Cavill has been cast as Superman in the Superman reboot film, according to Entertainment Weekly. According to a statement by director Zack Snyder released in a Warner Brothers press release over the weekend, stated, “In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen…I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.” As stated above, Cavill, originally from Jersey, Channel Islands, is…

Here’s the official demo trailer for “Fight Night Champion” coming soon to Xbox 360, and PS3. Game Description: Fight Night Champion takes the boxing experience one giant step forward by delivering an experience never before seen in an EA SPORTS video game. Fighting as contender Andre Bishop in an all-new story-based Champion Mode or as one of more than 50 legends or future champions, battle your way to the top in the boxing revolution that builds upon the best-in-class gameplay and physics engine of the critically acclaimed Fight Night Round 4. Immerse yourself in a world of brutality, uncertainty, betrayal, and redemption with Fight Night Champion For more on “Fight…

Here’s the official “Taral V” video game trailer for “Star Wars: The Old Republic” coming soon to PC. Game Description: Play Star Wars The Old Republic and forge your own Star Wars saga in a story-driven massively-multiplayer online game from BioWare and LucasArts. Explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between the Old Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy. For more on “Star Wars The Old Republic” stay tuned to Shockya.com By Brent Butler

Empire Magazine just released the official cover art for the upcoming film “Captain America: The First Avenger” directed by Joe Johnston and starring Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan and Samuel L. Jackson. Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Captain America. Synopsis: Based on the Marvel Comics character from World War II. A brave, yet mild-mannered young soldier named Steve Rogers, volunteers to undergo a series of experiments for a US army Super Soldier program. The military succeeds in transforming him into a human weapon, but quickly decide that their Super Soldier is far too expensive a creation to risk in combat. So, they…

Check out the latest movie poster for the upcoming horror film Wes Craven’s “Scream 4″ from writer Kevin Williamson (The Vampire Diaries) by director Wes Craven (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Cursed, Red Eye) and starring Courteney Cox (Cougar Town, Scrubs), Neve Campbell (The Simpsons, Vivaldi, Owl Song), David Arquette (Pushing Daisies, Hamlet 2, Conception) and produced by Bob and Harvey Weinstein (Halloween III, Inglourious Basterds, Piranha 3-D). Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Scream 4. Synopsis: Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff…

Betty White surprisingly won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor in a Comedy Series on January 30. At the ceremony, which was held at The Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, the television fan favorite actress was recognized by her peers for her portrayal of Elka Ostrovsky in TV Land’s first original scripted sitcom, ‘Hot in Cleveland.’ White beat out fellow nominees Edie Falco (Showtime’s ‘Nurse Jackie’); Tina Fey (NBC’s ’30 Rock); Jane Lynch (FOX’s ‘Glee’) and Sofia Vergara (ABC’s ‘Modern Family’). “We could not be more proud of (Betty) and our entire cast,” TV Land’s President, Larry W. Jones, said in a press…

Teen Vogue posted these brand new photos featuring the lovely Ashley Greene from a recent Teen Vogue cover photo shoot. Ashley stars in the upcoming film “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1″ is based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer. Breaking Dawn by director Bill Condon stars Robert Pattinson (Bel Ami), Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Runaways), Nikki Reed (K-11), Ashley Greene (Skateland), Taylor Lautner, (The Twilight Saga: New Moon, My Own Worst Enemy), Jackson Rathbone (S. Darko, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2), Dakota Fanning and Kellan Lutz. Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Breaking Dawn. Synopsis: In the…

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures released two new movie clips from the set of the upcoming film “I Am Number Four” by director D.J. Caruso (Eagle Eye, Disturbia) and starring Dianna Agron (Glee, Burlesque), Timothy Olyphant (Deadwood, Hitman, Rango), Teresa Palmer (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and Kevin Durand (Robin Hood, X-Men Origins: Wolverine). Click Here for more photos, news and videos from I Am Number Four. Synopis: Extraordinary teen John Smith (Pettyfer) is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. Changing his identity, moving from town to town with his guardian Henri (Olyphant), John is always the new kid with no ties to his past. In…