“Thor,” an almost $450 million worldwide box office hit earlier this year, introduced audiences to one of the players in Marvel Studios’ grand, forthcoming ”Avengers” saga. And that’s part of the problem, honestly. However admirably ambitious the creation of a unified superhero universe spanning multiple movies, certain entries, like this one, play like little more than origin story pattycake – wan set-up for something of later, actual consequence. On the verge of ascending to the throne of Asgard, headstrong Norse God Thor (Chris Hemsworth) flips out over some nasty ice giant interlopers who are vanquished in fairly short order, and decides to seek revenge, against the counsel of his father Odin (Anthony Hopkins),…

Another movie-themed “Daily Shock”: Diva superstar Whitney Houston is in talks to join “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks and comedian/actor Mike Epps in “Sparkle,” a remake of the 1976 original film loosely based on the life of The Supremes, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The original film focused on the three Williams sisters, whose sudden rise from singing in their church choir pulls their personal lives apart. According to the site, Sparks will play the main character, who is the talented group member. Houston is in talks to play her discouraging mother. Epps will play Satin, a stand-up comedian who becomes the husband to one of the sisters, getting her…

Horror is about to take a voodoo turn with the film “Vipaka”, according to The Hollywood Reporter. According to the site, the film will star Forest Whitaker, Anthony Mackie, Mike Epps and Sanaa Lathan; the film will be directed by Philippe Caland and is written by horror veteran Shin Shimosawa (“The Grudge,” “The Echo,” “The Ringer”). Whitaker has worked with Shimosawa before on “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior”. The synopsis of the film, according to the article, is about a severely disturbed contractor (Whitaker) who seeks help from a life coach (Mackie). The therapy session becomes a dangerous and scary psychological game. The contractor lator abducts the life coach and uses…

Title: Jumping the Broom Director: Salim Akil Starring: Paula Patton, Laz Alonso, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, Tasha Smith, Meagan Good, Mike Epps, DeRay Davis, Romeo Three things kept me from walking out of “Jumping the Broom;” which felt like 3 hours mind you. One was Mike Epps saving grace comedy. Two was the lovely Paula Patton, who was lowering her acting standards to be a part of this. And the third was curiosity on how bad the direction of Salim Akil could get. Who in their right mind watched this 110 minute sucker and said, “Yep…We have a cohesive product here for the summer movie season.” Seriously? Dropping in some…

Title: Lottery Ticket Directed by: Erik White Starring: Bow Wow, Brandon T. Jackson, Naturi Naughton, Mike Epps, Bill Bellamy and Loretta Devine Hoping to cash in on the gold mine of Tyler Perry’s multiple hit movies over the past five years, including ‘Diary of a Mad Black Woman,’ ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ and ‘Madea Goes to Jail,’ Alcon Entertainment tried to mimic the actor-writer-director’s successful scripts with its new comedy ‘Lottery Ticket.’ Directed by Erik White and based on a screenplay by Abdul Williams, ‘Lottery Ticket’ features a predominately all-black, all-star cast, featuring a down-on-his-luck main character who fights his way to financial and romantic luck. ‘Lottery Ticket’ was…

The sole downside to winning the lottery, is managing money hungry friends begging for a buck. In Lottery Ticket, Bow Wow must suffer through just that. When his character, Kevin Carson, nabs a $350 million prize, a slew of devious neighbors will do whatever it takes to get a cut of his haul. Kevin must resort to drastic measures to protect his winnings until a three-day holiday weekend comes to an end and he’s eligible to claim the cash. Lottery Ticket packs a powerful cast and nearly everyone is featured in the film’s poster. There’s Bow Wow, of course, and Brandon T. Jackson, Naturi Naughton, Terry Crews, Bill Bellamy, Mike…

Chuck The Movie Guy just interviewed actor Todd Phillips on the upcoming comedy “The Hangover” by director Todd Phillips (Old School Dos, School for Scoundrels) and starring Bradley Cooper (The Green Lantern), Ed Helms (The Office), Justin Bartha (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), “Iron” Mike Tyson, Sasha Barrese (Supernatural), Zach Galifianakis, Jeffrey Tambor, Heather Graham (ExTerminators, Baby on Board) and Mike Epps (Next Day Air). Synopsis: A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and posters from “The Hangover”.

Chuck The Movie Guy recently interviewed actress Heather Graham on the upcoming comedy “The Hangover” by director Todd Phillips (Old School Dos, School for Scoundrels) and starring Bradley Cooper (The Green Lantern), Ed Helms (The Office), Justin Bartha (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), “Iron” Mike Tyson, Sasha Barrese (Supernatural), Zach Galifianakis, Jeffrey Tambor, Heather Graham (ExTerminators, Baby on Board) and Mike Epps (Next Day Air). Synopsis: A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and posters from “The Hangover”.

Here’s another brand new movie poster from the upcoming comedy “The Hangover” by director Todd Phillips (Old School Dos, School for Scoundrels) and starring Bradley Cooper (The Green Lantern), Ed Helms (The Office), Justin Bartha (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), “Iron” Mike Tyson, Sasha Barrese (Supernatural), Zach Galifianakis, Jeffrey Tambor, Heather Graham (ExTerminators, Baby on Board) and Mike Epps (Next Day Air). Synopsis: A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and posters from “The Hangover”.

Here’s a brand new movie poster featuring “Iron” Mike Tyson from the upcoming comedy “The Hangover” by director Todd Phillips (Old School Dos, School for Scoundrels) and starring Bradley Cooper (The Green Lantern), Ed Helms (The Office), Justin Bartha (National Treasure: Book of Secrets), Sasha Barrese (Supernatural), Zach Galifianakis, Jeffrey Tambor, Heather Graham (ExTerminators, Baby on Board) and Mike Epps (Next Day Air). Synopsis: A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest movie news and posters from “The Hangover”.