Despite her numerous personal mishaps, Miley Cyrus has been picked as a role model for today’s teens as she received the first Global Action Youth Leadership Award, www.popeater.com is reporting. The former ‘Hannah Montana’ star received the award, which was presented by fellow Disney alum Hilary Duff, at a gala in Los Angeles. The award honors people who serve as inspiration for teens. When accepting the award, Cyrus said she couldn’t believe she was accepting it from Duff. “This is like a dream come true to me. She inspired me,” Cyrus said of Duff when accepting the award. Cyrus then urged kids to follow their dreams, despite what others want…

Ashley Judd will return to television in ABC’s new series ‘Missing,’ www.tvguide.com is reporting. The show, which was originally titled ‘Safe’ and then ‘Hall of Mirrors,’ follows former CIA agent Becca Winstone, who will be played by Judd. Becca travels to Europe to find her son after he disappeared while he was in Italy for an internship. ‘National Treasure: Book of Secrets’ screenwriter Greg Poirier is penning the series, and the pilot was written by ’100 Questions’ Hunter Covington. ‘Missing’ is being executive-produced by Gina Matthews and Grant Scharbo. ‘Dexter’ director Steve Shill is attached to helm the show. ‘Missing’ marks Judd’s return to television, as she previously had a…

Now that director Brad Anderson has announced that he plans on adapting Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Inherent Vice” into a movie, he has also confirmed that he’s close to signing Robert Downey, Jr. to star in the film, www.collider.com is reporting. The actor is seriously considering the role, as he recently finished filming ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,’ and he left the production of ‘Oz the Great and Powerful.’ “Inherent Vice” follows Doc Sportello, who seemingly runs into his ex-girlfriend randomly. However, the meeting isn’t random, as she has a motive; she wants him to help her kidnap the billionaire land developer she now loves. But Doc is suspicious of…

Watch the Daytona 500 movie trailer for the upcoming film “Transformers: The Dark of the Moon” aka Transformers 3 by director Michael Bay (Transformers, Armageddon, The Rock) and starring Shia LaBeouf (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Eagle Eye, Disturbia), Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show), John Malkovich (Red, Burn After Reading), Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy, Valentine’s Day) and Tyrese Gibson (Death Race, 2 Fast 2 Furious). Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Transformers 3. Synopsis: Director Michael Bay returns to wreak more robotic mayhem in this third entry of the Transformers franchise. Penning the further adventures of the Autobots and Decepticons is Ehren Kruger, who…

Timothy Olyphant talks about his role in 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 the small Ohio town he now calls…

To defeat an ancient evil, they’ll have join forces with their worst enemy. The CW released this new teaser trailer for the upcoming episode “The House Guest” from season 2 of “The Vampire Diaries” airing Thursday, 8:00 PM et/pt on The CW. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from The Vampire Diaries. Series Synopsis: The Vampire Diaries is based on a novel series penned by L.J. Smith where you are given the insight into the diary of 17-year old Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev). Elena and her 15-year-old brother, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), live with their Aunt Jenna (Sara Canning). Elena seeks comfort from her familiar social circle –…

How do you keep a secret when your worst enemy is yourself? Watch a sneak preview from the episode “Echoes” from season one of “Nikita” starring Maggie Q (Mission: Impossible IV, Priest), Shane West, Lyndsy Fonseca and Aaron Stanford. Catch an all new Nikita, Thursday 9/8c. Series Synopsis: This project by The CW Network is based on the original French film La Femme Nikita. The story is about two assassins for a top-secret government organization assassin (Division) who goes rogue and a new assassin who is training to replace the old one. Maggie Q stars as Nikita who tries… More to take down the division with her ally, a mole…

Watch the latest movie trailer for “Thor” by director Kenneth Branagh (Frankenstein) and starring Natalie Portman (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies), Anthony Hopkins (The Wolfman), Chris Hemsworth (Star Trek), Samuel L. Jackson (The Avengers, Iron Man 2) and Kat Dennings. Click Here for more photos, news and videos from Thor. Synopsis: Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment present the epic adventure, Thor, which spans the Marvel Universe from present day Earth to the realm of Asgard. At the center of the story is the mighty Thor (Chris Hemsworth), a powerful but arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth by his father Odin (Anthony…

Warner Bros Pictures released this brand new trailer for the upcoming film “Red Riding Hood” by director Catherine Hardwicke (Lords of Dogtown, Twilight, The Nativity Story) and starring Lukas Haas (Inception, Crazy Eyes), Amanda Seyfried (Big Love, Dear John), Gary Oldman (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II), Virginia Madsen (The Haunting in Connecticut) and Michael Shanks (Smallville). Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Red Riding Hood. Synopsis: Set in a medieval village that is haunted by a werewolf, a young girl falls for an orphaned woodcutter, much to her family’s displeasure. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and more from “Red…

Warner Bros Pictures just released this hilarious new trailer for the upcoming film “Hall Pass” by directors Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly (There’s Something About Mary, The Three Stooges, The Heartbreak Kid) and starring Owen Wilson (Cars 2, Turkeys), Alexandra Daddario (Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief), Christina Applegate (Going the Distance, Married With Children), Jenna Fischer (The Office, Blades of Glory) and Alyssa Milano (Charmed, Commando). Synopsis: A married man is granted the opportunity to have an affair by his wife. Joined in the fun by his best pal, things get a little out of control when both wives start engaging in extramarital activities as well. Stay…