Deciding what kind of life they want to lead is a difficult process for many people as they strive to find their true selves and happiness as adults. But that experience can become even more harrowing when a person’s drastically contrasting personalities begin causing havoc on their existence. That distressing situation is highlighted in ‘Patio Fight,’ Shockya’s exclusive clip from the new comedy, ‘Best of Seven.’ The clip is helping support the release of the independent comedy, which Leomark Studios will distribute on digital and VOD this Friday, September 16. With ‘Best of Seven,’ Jonnie Stapleton makes his feature film acting, writing, directorial and producing debuts. In addition to Stapleton,  [ Read More ]

Aaron Tveit is struggling with the fact that his ambitious career goal wasn’t fulfilled in the newly released trailer, poster and stills for his upcoming drama, ‘Undrafted.’ The SAG Award-nominated actor portrays a baseball star who was skipped over in the Major League Baseball draft, and his subsequent battle to find new meaning and purpose for his life. The assets were unveiled by distributor Vertical Entertainment, which will release the movie in theaters and on VOD on July 15. ‘Undrafted’ marks the feature film directorial debut for Young Artist Award-winning actor, Joe Mazzello, who has made a name for himself in such movies as ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Social Network.’  [ Read More ]

Internet personalities are finally proving they have irrefutable and genuine talent in the upcoming mockumentary, ‘Internet Famous.’ To showcase the internet stars’ natural comedic abilities, Shockya has an exclusive clip, titled ‘You Know, Driving Can be Pretty Boring,’ from the new digital feature film from director Michael Gallagher. The intriguing skills of the movie’s actors that are highlighted in the clip will be fully revealed when Maker Studios, the global leader in online short-form content, and Off The Dock, Lakeshore Entertainment’s digital studio, in association with Cinemand Productions and Entertainment 360, release the comedy on iTunes this Tuesday, June 21. ‘Internet Famous’ was co-written by Gallagher and comedian Steve Greene,  [ Read More ]

A beloved patriarch is asking his family for the holiday miracle of everyone getting along in the new one-sheet for the upcoming comedy, ‘Almost Christmas.’ The poster has been unveiled by distributor, Universal Pictures, which will release the film in theaters on November 11. The comedy features an all-star ensemble cast, including Omar Epps, Danny Glover, Mo’Nique, Gabrielle Union, Kimberly Elise, John Michael Higgins, Romany Malco, JB Smoove, Nicole Ari Parker, Jessie T. Usher and DC Young Fly. ‘Almost Christmas’ was written and directed by ‘Baggage Claim‘ scribe-helmer, David E. Talbert. ‘Almost Christmas’ tells the festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday  [ Read More ]

No bond is more sacred than the one between a mother and daughter, even if that connection isn’t always cherished. Susan Sarandon and Rose Byrne are learning to cope with the ever-changing dynamics of a parent-child relationship in their new comedy-drama, ‘The Meddler.’ In honor of Mother’s Day this month, the sentimental family film is now playing in theaters in select cities, and will continue to expand through next Friday, May 20. In celebration of the comedy-drama’s expanding theatrical release, Shockya is offering one lucky winners a poster signed by several of ‘The Meddler’s main actors, including Sarandon, Byrne and J.K. Simmons. To enter, email us at ShockyaGiveaway@aol.com. Let us  [ Read More ]

Overcoming harrowing physical and emotional fears is a vital element of life that people in all circumstances should strive to achieve. The upcoming sports film, ‘Tri,’ is an influential proponent of people conquering their anxieties, as the inspiring story follows a medical technician, who has a history of not finishing things, as she suddenly becomes inspired by a cancer patient who’s for her first Triathlon. To help promote the emotionally-charged drama, actress Kelly Spitko generously sat down for a video interview to discuss her encouraging character of Christy. During the interview, Spitko spoke about taking on the role of Christy at the Paramount Theatre in Boston, where the sports comedy-drama  [ Read More ]

Four small-town friends are banding together to save the fate of the entire planet in the official trailer, poster and stills for the upcoming action comedy, ‘Lazer Team.’ The sci-fi movie’s assets, which show the friends stumbling across an alien crash and subsequently becoming responsible to save the future of mankind, were released by its studios, Amplify and YouTube Red. ‘Lazer Team’ is set to be released in theaters on January 27, before it debuts on YouTube Red in early February. The action film was directed by Matt Hullum, who also co-wrote the script with Burnie Burns and Chris Demarais. The sci-fi comedy, which broke the Indiegogo record for “Most  [ Read More ]

Derek Zoolander is once again determined to save the world from his enemies in his anticipated sequel, ‘Zoolander No. 2.’ In order to emphasize the intentions of the protagonist and his enemies, the satirical comedy’s distributor, Paramount Pictures, has released five new character posters from the movie. The posters feature Ben Stiller as the title former model, as well as Penélope Cruz as Valentina, Will Ferrell as Mugatu, Kristen Wiig as Alexanya and Owen Wilson as Hansel. Like in the original ‘Zoolander,’ Stiller not only portrayed the title character, but also directed the sequel. He also served as one of the co-writers and producers of the follow up to the  [ Read More ]

The trailer for new London-set romantic comedy, “Miss You Already” including Drew Barrymore, Toni Collette, Dominic Cooper and Mem Ferda has been released. The film is directed by a romantic film fan favorite, Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the successful “Twilight” films, and written by Morwenna Banks. “Miss You Already” tells the story of two childhood friends, Milly and Jess, whose lives change when life throws them both curveballs; one gets pregnant as the other falls dangerously ill. Ferda’s role in the film is one that plays against his type; the actor is usually known as a “tough guy” in movies, playing various villainous roles in films like “The Devil’s Double”  [ Read More ]

Robert Redford, Nick Nolte and Emma Thompson star in an unconventional roadtrip buddy movie, “A Walk in the Woods.” The film, based on the bestseller by Bill Bryson, stars Redford as Bryson himself, who decided to take a hike into the Appalachians. Once on the trail, though, he finds his former friend. “In this new comedy adventure, celebrated travel writer, Bill Bryson (Academy Award winner Robert Redford), instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife (Academy Award winner Emma Thompson), and large and happy family, challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail – 2,200 miles of America’s most unspoiled, spectacular and rugged countryside from Georgia to Maine. The  [ Read More ]

Jessie Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart are getting blazed and chased in “American Ultra.” The film, directed by Nima Nourizadeh (“Project X”) and written by Max Landis (“Chronicle”), focuses on a stoner and his girlfriend who are on the run from the government, whose out for blood. “American Ultra is a fast-paced action comedy about Mike (Eisenberg), a seemingly hapless and unmotivated stoner whose small-town life with his live-in girlfriend, Phoebe (Stewart), is suddenly turned upside down. Unbeknownst to him, Mike is actually a highly trained, lethal sleeper agent. In the blink of an eye, as his secret past comes back to haunt him, Mike is thrust into the middle of  [ Read More ]

Title: Welcome To Me Alchemy Director: Shira Piven Writer: Eliot Laurence Cast: Kristen Wiig, James Marsden, Linda Cardellini, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Wes Bentley, Alan Tudyk, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack Running time: 105 min, Rated R (sexual content, some graphic nudity, language) In Theaters May 1, 2015 Alice Klieg is a woman who’s obsessed with Oprah. She has a wall of videotaped shows that she knows by heart. She has borderline personality disorder, and has no inner censor. She hasn’t turned off her TV in 11 years. She wakes up at about noon-thirty every day and walks down to the corner store to buy a copy of O magazine and a  [ Read More ]

Title: See You in Valhalla ARC Entertainment Director: Jarret Tarnol Writer: Brent Tarnol Cast: Sarah Hyland, Steve Howey, Odeya Rush, Bret Harrison, Emma Bell, Jake McDorman, Beau Mirchoff, Alex Frost, Michael Weston, Conor O’Farrell Running time: 82 minutes, Rated R (language, drug use) THEATRICAL, VOD and iTunes RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2015 Johana Burwood (Sarah Hyland) comes home from work, pops some waffles in the toaster and clicks on the news to discover her drug-addict brother Maxwell “Magnus” (Jake McDorman) has died in a strange murder/suicide avenging his deceased girlfriend while wielding a sword, claiming to be a viking. She forgets she had a date that night, and the poor  [ Read More ]

“Happy Endings” star Adam Pally and “Enlightened” star Sarah Burns are headlining the new comedy “Slow Learners.” The film, also starring comedy talents like Bobby Moynihan, Kate Flannery, Cecily Strong, Kevin Dunn, Reid Scott and Catherine Reitman, will make its word debut at the Tribeca Film Festival Apr. 20. “Slow Learners” follows two friends and co-workers who are horribly unlucky at love. Thinking the problem lies with them, they set out to transform themselves over the summer, which also involves tons of sex and tons of alcohol. The film is directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce. The screenplay is by Matt Serword from a story by Serword and  [ Read More ]

Title: The Walking Deceased ARC Entertainment Director: Scott Dow Writer: Tim Ogletree Cast: Tim Ogletree, Joey Oglesby, Dave Sheridan, Troy Ogletree Running Time: 1hr 28min, Not Rated In Theaters, VOD and iTunes on March 20th. With so many zombie films and tv shows going on, there was bound to be a filmed parody.  The filmmakers here took elements of The Walking Dead, World War Z, Warm Bodies, Dawn of the Dead, Zombie Strippers, Zombieland, as well as and bits and pieces of a few others and mashed them all together in one film. Sheriff Lincoln (Dave Sheridan) wakes up from his coma in an abandoned hospital and meets two guys  [ Read More ]