Scribe John McLaughlin – one of the writers for the Oscar nominated and critically acclaimed Black Swan – is a fairly simple man at first glance. He doesn’t really flash any Hollywood bravado, despite an extensive and equally impressive resume within the industry. During a recent speaking event at Reeves Theatre on the University of Tampa campus, he was constantly chuckling when posed with deep, analytical questions from both students and moderator Professor John Capouya, regarding his past and upcoming works. He definitely takes his profession seriously, yet at times, he may not take himself too seriously. Which is one of the reasons why the packed house hung on his…

Here’s the latest character poster featuring Jena Malone as Rocket in the upcoming film “Sucker Punch” by director Zack Snyder (Xerxes, Superman: Man of Steel, Watchmen) and starring Emily Browning (Sleeping Beauty, Darkness Falls), Abbie Cornish (Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole), Jena Malone (The Messenger, The Ruins), Carla Gugino (Entourage, Faster) and Vanessa Hudgens (Beastly). Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Sucker Punch. Synopsis: Sucker Punch is an epic action fantasy that takes us into the vivid imagination of a young girl whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality. Unrestrained by the boundaries of time and place, she is…

Here’s the official “Multiplayer Killstreak” gameplay trailer for “Killzone 3″ coming soon to PS3. Game Description: Bringing back the trademark ferocious action on a grand scale, Killzone 3 is an explosive cinematic experience more intense than ever before. Loaded with more vehicles, explosive high powered weapons and a vicious close-combat system, resume the fight against a remorseless Helghast Army of colossal proportions. This is David vs. Goliath…if Goliath had thousands of troops and a thermonuclear arsenal. For more on “Killzone 3″ stay tuned to shockya.com By Brent Butler

Here’s the official “Demo” trailer for “Bulletstorm” coming soon to Xbox 360, PS3 , and PC. Game Description: Bulletstorm takes place in a futuristic setting where a confederation is being protected by an elite band of mercenaries known as Dead Echo. When Dead Echo member Grayson Hunt, voiced by Steve Blum, and Ishi Sato discover that they had been working on the wrong side, they betray their squad commander and end up being exiled to the edges of the galaxy. Players take the role of Grayson Hunt a few years after his exile, who has since become a drunken space pirate. After getting involved in an interstellar crash landing, he is reunited with…

Two is always better than one, right? Well, in the Entin brothers’ case, I’d say so because otherwise, one or the other would have his work cut out for him doubling as a set of telekinetic twins in Seconds Apart. The film is one of seven After Dark Originals films due out on January 28th in which Edmund Entin and his brother Gary star as Seth and Jonah, twins with an unusual and dangerous ability. When their classmates begin to die, the brothers become prime suspects. However the police should be the least of their worries because jealously winds up turning the brothers into their own worst enemies. Just the…

We knew the Hunger Games movie was coming, but now it’s really official. As reported by THR, Lionsgate picked a date and the film adaptation of Suzanne’s immensely popular book will hit theaters on March 23rd, 2012. As of right now, it’s got that weekend all to itself. 442 days may seem like a ways away, but at least we’ll have the news items to hold us over. For the past few months the only big development has been the hiring of Gary Ross to direct. Other than that, we’ve merely gotten a small handful of casting rumors. However, now that the release date is locked, producer Nina Jacobson and…

Read our exclusive interview with movie and television actress Courtney Hope, who next appears as Amber in the After Dark Originals horror film ‘Prowl.’ The independent movie is included in this year’s Horrorfest, also known as the 8 Films to Die For film festival. It’s scheduled to hit theaters on January 28 before receiving a March 29 DVD, digital download and On Demand release. Hope discusses with us, among other things, how she prepared for the role of Amber and how ‘Prowl’ is different from other horror films. Shockya (SY): You have starred in a variety of genres, including action movies and short films. So what persuaded you to take…

The Sundance Festival has made stars out of several of our big-ticket actors, and this year is no exception. The breakout star this year is “Martha Marcy May Marlene” actress Elizabeth Olsen. Olsen, younger sister to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, stars in the film as a young woman who reconnects with her sister after running away from a cult she was a member of for two years. Due to those years in the cult, she has a tough time readjusting to regular life, becoming paranoid and confused by regular social mores and the ideals taught to her by the cult leader (John Hawkes). Olsen’s performance in the film is one…

In this recent interview with MTV actress Elizabeth Reaser talks about working with Mackenzie Foy and Kristen Stewart 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 highly anticipated next chapter…

The official poster for “Source Code” has been released, according to ScreenCrave. The poster shows Jake Gyllenhaal’s character running amid photos showing different parts of the character’s past and possibly future, at least, that’s what I gather from it. It would also appear that this is an enhanced poster. Many magazines and other forms of media are now utilizing special square codes on certain ads and articles that allow the viewer to access videos and other media on their computer. There is a white square at the bottom of the poster that looks like one of those special codes. It also has some instructions under it, further signifying that the…