Director Craig Gillespie has had an interesting career. After making his debut with “Lars and the Real Girl,” episodic television work ensued, followed by a contretemps over the comedy “Mr. Woodcock,” starring Seann William Scott, Susan Sarandon and Billy Bob Thornton that saw him removed from the project. His latest film is the adaptation/reboot of 1985′s horror-comedy “Fright Night,” starring Anton Yelchin as a Las Vegas high school kid who finds out his new neighbor (Colin Farrell) is actually a vampire. ShockYa recently had the chance to talk to Gillespie one-on-one about what attracted him to “Fright Night,” what he thought about shooting the movie in 3-D, and his next film, the genre…

Cher will close her three-year show at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace on February 5, Popeater.com is reporting. Officials from the hotel-casino have confirmed the singer-actress’ headline show on the Vegas strip will end after about 200 performances. Tickets for the last month of the show will be released to the public on September 25, officials have also confirmed. The show, titled ‘Cher at the Colosseum’ and which showcases the singer’s iconic over-the-top costumes, will end about a month before Celine Dion returns on March 15 for her second engagement at the 4,300-seat theater. Cher’s show features choreography by Doriana Sanchez and costumes created by Bob Mackie, her long-time designer. The…

Read our exclusive interview with Patrick Fabian, who plays Reverend Cotton Marcus in the new Lionsgate horror movie ‘The Last Exorcism,’ which is set to hit theaters on August 27, 2010. The film follows Reverend Cotton Marcus, a disillusioned evangelical minister, who decides to film his last exorcism on a farmer’s seemingly-possessed daughter. Shockya (SY): You’re most well-known for guest-starring on numerous television series, including ‘Las Vegas,’ ‘Ugly Betty’ and ‘Big Love.’ Why did you decide to take the lead role (as Reverend Marcus) in a religiously-themed horror movie? Patrick Fabian (PF): First of all, I grew up on horror films, so I think any chance you get to play…

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Ladies and Gentleman, I am sad to report today that Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow was found dead Sunday, November 25th in his Las Vegas home, DuBrow was 52 years old. Drummer Frankie Banali writes about his friend. “I ask this to all of you not only for myself but for other friends and family,” Garni writes. “I ask that no one here offer any speculation or opinions, theories or other things that could be construed as negative or, and I’m sorry for this, even sympathetic, right at this immediate time. I am already, within hours of this, having to deal with untrue rumors and speculation and that only adds…