John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston made headlines again on June 12 when they donated 70,000 rand, or the equivalent of about $10,000, to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund in Johannesburg.  The Associated Press (AP) is reporting that the couple donated the money during their stay in South Africa. The couple, who recently announced they’re expecting their third child, visited the children who benefit from the fund, and spent time singing and dancing with them.  The children treated Travolta, Preston and their daughter Ella to a concert with drum playing, dancing and reciting a poem titled ‘Eyes in the Sky.’ The fund was designed to provide financial support for…

After the May 18 announcement that John Travolta and Kelly Preston are expecting their third child, the actress’ mother, Linda Carlson, spoke to USMagazine.com and said “I cried so hard I couldn’t see straight” when she first heard the news.  “I’ve been so worried about her,” Carlson said of Preston. The news came almost a year-and-a-half after the couple’s 16-year-old son Jett died after suffering from a seizure in January 2009 during a family vacation in the Bahamas.  The family then suffered again when Bahamian EMTs threatened to sell pictures of Jett to the media. Carlson said the tragedy weighed heavily on Preston and Travolta.  But she said the new baby…

Metropolitan, Inc. has acquired the U.S. theatrical rights to the feature film “Casino Jack” by Rollercoaster Entertainment, Inc. The film is slated to hit theaters sometime in fall 2010. The project is based on the true story of disgraced Washington power broker Jack Abramoff eventually found guilty of bribery and corruption charges. “Casino Jack” was directed by George Hickenlooper (“Factory Girl”) based on the screenplay by Norman Snider. Gary Howsam, Bill Marks and George Vitetzakis produced the film. Richard Rionda Del Castro, Donald Zuckerman, Lewin Webb, Dana Brunetti, Patricia Eberle, Warren Nimchuk, Angelo Paletta and Domenic Serafino are executive producers, and Rick Chad is an associate producer. Kevin Spacey, Barry…

Walt Disney Studios UK recently released this new movie trailer for the film “Old Dogs” by director Walt Becker (Wild Hogs 2: Bachelor Ride, Van Wilder) from writers David Diamond and David Weissman (The Family Man). “Old Dogs” star John Travolta (The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, From Paris with Love), Robin Williams (Old Dogs, Happy Feet 2 in 3D) and Kelly Preston. Synopsis: Two friends and business partners find their lives turned upside down when strange circumstances lead to them being placed in the care of 7-year-old twins. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and trailers from “Old Dogs” starring John Travolta and Robin Williams.