Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, a Libyan who had taken over as Al Qaeda’s top operational planner and second in command within the past year, was reportedly killed on August 22 by a drone operated by the CIA, the New York Times is reporting. American and Pakistani officials are both reporting his death, which further damages the terrorism network that was significantly weakened after Osama bin Laden’s death in May. Rahman’s death is considered to be significant because the network hoped he would assume greater control after Bin Laden’s death. Rahman became Al Qaeda’s second in command when Ayman al-Zawahri succeeded Bin Laden. Files recovered at Bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan…

Brad Pitt was spotted filming a scene from the upcoming zombie movie “World War Z” by director Marc Forster (Machine Gun Preacher, Finding Neverland, Quantum of Solace) and starring Brad Pitt (Happy Feet 2 in 3D, Megamind, Inglourious Basterds, Fight Club), Mireille Enos (The Killing, Big Love) and Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Real Steel). Synopis: Ten years after the human victory over the world wide Zombie epidemic, referred to as World War Z, Max Brooks scours the world collecting the stories and experiences of those who have survived the conflict that almost eradicated humanity. Follow @Shockya on Twitter for the latest movie news and more…

Taylor Lautner signs autographs at the Melbourne premiere of the upcoming film “Abduction” by director John Singleton (2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers) stars Taylor Lautner (Twilight, Valentine’s Day, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1), Maria Bello (Grown Ups, St. Vincent, The Yellow Handkerchief), Jason Isaacs (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Pleading Guilty), Alfred Molina (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and Sigourney Weaver (Ghostbusters III, Avatar). “Abduction” hits theaters on September 23, 2011. Be sure to visit the VIP FAN PREMIERE tab on the Abduction Facebook page for more details. Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Abduction. Synopsis: A thriller centered on a young man who…

Loki battles Captain America in this new set video from the upcoming film “The Avengers” by director Joss Whedon (The Cabin in the Woods, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and starring Chris Evans (Captain America: The First Avenger), Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Red Dawn), Mark Ruffalo (Date Night, Shutter Island), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 3), Scarlett Johansson (Nick Fury), Jeremy Renner (The Raven, The Hurt Locker) and Samuel L. Jackson (The Killing Game, Iron Man). Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from The Avengers. Synopsis: Marvel Studios delivers the ultimate comic book production, tying such characters as Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Hulk,…

Here’s some new Los Angeles set photos featuring Gotham City vehicles from upcoming film “The Dark Knight Rises” from director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception, Memento) stars Christian Bale (Batman Begins, Terminator Salvation, The 13 Women of Nanjing), Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada, Get Smart, Alice in Wonderland, The Silver Linings Playbook), Tom Hardy (Inception, RocknRolla, Bronson), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Elektra Luxx, 3rd Rock from the Sun), Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight, Se7en), Gary Oldman (The Professional, The Fifth Element) and Michael Caine (Cars 2, Gnomeo & Juliet, Inception, Harry Brown). Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from The Dark Knight Rises. Synopsis:…

Here’s a much better look at actor Henry Caville as Clark Kent in the upcoming comic book movie “Superman: Man of Steel” by director Zack Snyder (Sucker Punch, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, 300) stars Henry Cavill (The Cold Light of Day, The Tudors), Amy Adams (The Muppets, On The Road), Russell Crowe (The Man with the Iron Fists, Robin Hood), Diane Lane (Secretariat, Jumper) and Kevin Costner (Django Unchained, Field of Dreams 2: Lockout, Mr. Brooks). Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Man of Steel. Synopsis: In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time….

Check out the latest set photos from the Los Angeles set of the upcoming film “The Dark Knight Rises” from director Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception, Memento) stars Christian Bale (Batman Begins, Terminator Salvation, The 13 Women of Nanjing), Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada, Get Smart, Alice in Wonderland, The Silver Linings Playbook), Tom Hardy (Inception, RocknRolla, Bronson), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Elektra Luxx, 3rd Rock from the Sun), Morgan Freeman (The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Knight, Se7en), Gary Oldman (The Professional, The Fifth Element) and Michael Caine (Cars 2, Gnomeo & Juliet, Inception, Harry Brown). Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from The Dark Knight Rises….

Here’s the latest explosive set photos and a video from the upcoming film “The Avengers” by director Joss Whedon (The Cabin in the Woods, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and starring Chris Evans (Captain America: The First Avenger), Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Red Dawn), Mark Ruffalo (Date Night, Shutter Island), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man 3), Scarlett Johansson (Nick Fury), Jeremy Renner (The Raven, The Hurt Locker) and Samuel L. Jackson (The Killing Game, Iron Man). Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from The Avengers. Synopsis: Marvel Studios delivers the ultimate comic book production, tying such characters as Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Hulk,…

For those who are dealing with the wait between “Thor” on DVD and Blu-ray and the theatrical release of “The Avengers,” Marvel Knights Animation and Shout! Factory is releasing “Thor & Loki: Blood Brothers” on DVD September 13. The film is inspired by the acclaimed graphic novel from Robert Rodi and Esad Ribic. The film, according to the press release, “takes a powerful look inside the minds of Thor and Loki, two adversarial brothers in the mystical land of Asgard and seemingly forever enemies. But just why does Loki hate his brother Thor? And could it be that this master of mischief isn’t really the villain he’s been branded? Loki’s…

Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights” event has a new maze! The maze “La Llorona: Villa De Almas Perdidas” will open September 23 and run on select nights through October 31. The maze’s creative consultant is Mexico-based film star Diego Luna. ‘Like all Mexican children, I gew up with the story of ‘La Llorona’ and I think it’s a tale with universal appeal,” said Luna. ‘Story-telling is at the heart of all my work and I’m thrilled to have the chance to help present the great ‘La Llorona’ legend in a different kind of medium at the ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ event.” According to the press release, “La Llorona: Villa De…