Seth MacFarlane Slapped With Lawsuit For “Ted”

A California-based production company filed a lawsuit against Seth MacFarlane on Tuesday accusing the comedian and filmmaker of stealing the vulgar, womanising teddy bear character used in the movie, “Ted“.

According to the complaint, filed by Bengal Mangle Productions, Ted’s lead character is similar to one in the screenplay for the web series,”Acting School Academy“, which was written in 2008:

The screenplay included a character named Charlie (“Charlie”). Charlie is a teddy bear who lives in a human, adult world with all human friends. Charlie has a penchant for drinking, smoking, prostitutes, and is a generally vulgar yet humorous character.

The plaintiffs claim “Acting School Academy” was circulated on YouTube, Facebook, iTunes, Funny or Die, Vimeo and other forums and viewed around 1.2 million times.

Here’s a snippet of it, featuring Charlie:

Universal released the movie Ted, created by McFarlane, in June 2012. According to The Hollywood Reporter, it was the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of the year, raking in $550 million. The suit alleges copyright infringement and seeks recovery of unspecified damages. Neither McFarlane nor Universal responded to a request for comment from THR.


#ValentinesDay: 10 Empowering Songs To Celebrate Singledom

Damn it Cupid, you’ve missed your arrow again!

It’s that time for the year again where the cards, beautiful bouquet of flowers, and edible underwear we see all point to one event: Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a special day to celebrate love, but the negative bias towards the term “singledom” is undeniable.

But why is being single such a stigma? Because society continues to remind us of our inadequacy when it comes to relationships? Instead of moping around in sadness this Valentine’s day, we urge you celebrate your singledom!

The best part about being single is you become less apprehensive with attachment and more concerned with your inner happiness. To quote author Brittany Rucka, “Being single, I have learned how much I am worth and what I deserve. I have learned what I want in a relationship and what I do not want. Being single gave me the opportunity to take a deep look at myself to discover what keeps me going, and what tears me apart.”

While some days are bound to be lonely, know that you have friends and family around you. So whether you’re newly single by choice, been dumped, living a solitary life with your 10 cats, or simply #foreveralone, be proud that you’re single and enjoy the journey.

We’ve compiled a playlist of 10 songs for everyone who is single and doing A-okay. Consider this our Valentine’s Day gift to you :)

Lyrics: “This is my current single status/ My declaration of independence/ There’s no way I’m tradin’ places/ Right now a star’s in the ascendant.”

Natasha Bedingfield made a number of pertinent points during her 2004 debut single. There’s no shame in being single y’all. In the meantime, she’s happily exploring her options (“I know I’ll settle down one day, but till then I like it that way“). We love that this song celebrates confidence in being independent.

Lyrics: “Now I’m feeling how I should, never knew single could feel this good/ So flex how I spread my wings, loving myself makes me wanna sing.”

Upbeat and fun, Derulo conquers his sadness from a break-up by embracing the single life. Suited up in a spiky white jacket and tight pants, the R&B singer’s too busy enjoying his bachelorhood as he parties the night life away and mingles with pretty chicks.

3. “I Don’t Need A Man” – The Pussycat Dolls

Lyrics: “I don’t need a man to make me feel good/ I get off doing my thing/ I don’t need a ring around my finger/ To make me feel complete/ So let me break it down/ I can get off when you ain’t around.”

The title says it all. Nicole Scherzinger and her backup dancers do want men in their life, they just don’t need them. Though not exactly well known for their feminism, the track “I Don’t Need A Man” struck a chord with many ladies as Scherzinger sings a list of self-worth mantra before going there: “I can get off when you ain’t around”.

4. “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” – Beyonce

Lyrics: “What I deserve/ Is a man that makes me then takes me/ And delivers me to a destiny, to infinity and beyond/ Say I’m the one you want/ If you don’t, you’ll be alone/ And like a ghost I’ll be gon.”

As if Queen Bee wouldn’t make the list. Beyonce is undoubtedly the queen of female empowerment. From Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor” and “Independent Women” to her own 2011 hit “Run The World (Girls)”, Beyonce’s iconic song preaches that you’re better off single than to be with a partner that wouldn’t commit, or worse – doesn’t appreciate you.

5. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” – Kelly Clarkson

Lyrics: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger/ Stand a little taller/ Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone/ What doesn’t kill you makes a fighter/ Footsteps even lighter/ Doesn’t mean I’m over cause you’re gone.”

A broken relationship doesn’t mean your life has ended. The original “American Idol” puts a positive spin on her failed romantic relationship by highlighting the importance of loving yourself in her fist-pumping pop-rock tune.

It doesn’t matter where you are, everybody is getting stronger all over the place. Whether it’s at the beach, by the road, or at your exercise class, it’s the perfect place to let loose and move on. Clarkson has your back!

Lyrics: “I’m debating if I really need to/ Be tied, tied to someone forever/ Sure I get lonely sometimes and miss being together but hey/ I wanna roam from city to city/ Let the highway and the crowd fill the hunger that’s in me.”

Rachel Platten seemingly came out of nowhere when her breakout hit “Fight Song” exploded and everyone was singing along to the tune about not giving up. “Lone Ranger” is another personal favourite from her album, “Wildfire”, where she sings about not wanting to be tied down. Instead, she craves her emancipation to explore and absorb life as a singleton.

Lyrics: “It’s not that I wanna say goodbye/ It’s just that every time you try to tell me that you love me/ Each and every single day I know/ I’m going to have to eventually give you away.”

Similar to Platten’s “Lone Ranger”, Furtado’s “I’m Like A Bird” is also unapologetic about not wanting to commit to a significant other. She also warns the guy that she could fly away any given time. Furtado likes her freedom, and there’s nothing you can do to stop her.

Lyrics: “Now look at me I’m sparkling/ A firework, a dancing flame/ You won’t ever put me out again/ I’m glowin.”

In Perry’s “Part Of Me”, the singer declares herself unbreakable after breaking up with her beau. Shedding her sweet image, she chops off her lengthy locks for a pixie cut when she joins the Marines. While we don’t recommend anyone making haste decisions, do take comfort in the anthem that promotes one’s inner strength.

Lyrics: “You know I’ll be at the party hanging with my mates/ Who am I to sit at home/ I’m too busy to wait/ I’m way too smart for that.”

Groovy and easy on the ears, Ora conveys a positive message about not being in a relationship. As the song suggests, you’re young, single, and sexy. Embrace that and not be a product of anyone or anything. You go!

Lyrics: “You better love yourself before you love somebody, love somebody/ Can I get an amen, can I get an amen?/ If you can’t love yourself how the hell you’re gonna, love somebody else?”

Love yourself sounds so easy verbally yet, it’s not. We tend to focus more on our negative experiences rather than paying attention to the positive evidence of our beauty and worth. Self-love, self-respect, self-worth – there is a reason they all start with “self”. You cannot find them in anyone else.

RuPaul perfectly sums all of this up with his uplifting and loving message. How in hell are you going to love somebody else if you don’t start with first loving yourself?

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The X-Men Might Not Be Coming To The Marvel Cinematic Universe After All

About a month ago, we learned that Disney has successfully purchased a large majority of 21st Century Fox.

In their press release, its stated that the deal includes 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Fox 2000, 20th Century Fox Television, FX Productions, Fox21, FX Networks, National Geographic Partners, Fox Sports Regional Networks, Fox Networks Group International, Star India and Fox’s interests in Hulu, Sky, and Endemol Shine Group.

Most fans begin salivating at the prospect of seeing the likes of X-Men and Fantastic Four in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while some fans, like our resident film critic here at Hype, broke down why it would have been bad for consumers if the X-Men and Deadpool jumped ship to Disney. Love it or hate it, it seemed like the deal between Disney and Fox had already gone through.

However, in an interesting twist of events, CNBC is reporting that Comcast may make a last minute bid on the studio. Apparently, a move like this isn’t outside the realm of possibility considering Disney doesn’t LEGALLY OWN 21st Century Fox yet.

CNBC further adds that Disney is already preparing for the worst. There are a lot of technical, not fun, business-y reasons why something like this could happen, especially this late in the game. After all, even President Donald Trump (not that he’s a credible human being), had publicly congratulated Disney on the deal. Mostly, it has to do with the troubled regulatory background that this deal is set against.


Snoop Dogg Collabs With Joe Flizzow For JDT F.C’s 2022 Theme “Pioneers”

Talk about the collaboration of the century! Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) F.C revealed that they have forged a new strategic collaboration with Universal Music Southeast Asia and Def Jam Recordings SEA.

The football club has recently dropped a new track titled “Pioneers”, featuring the vocal talents of our very own Mr. President Joe Flizzow and (surprise, surprise) American hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg! As per reports, the song also serves as JDT’s official theme song for 2022.

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During the opening ceremony, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim (TMJ) revealed to the press that it is finally time to uphold JDT’s theme song to the international level. The lyrics of “Pioneers” talks about the challenges and experiences that JDT has endured to this point. For those who are curious, the hip-hop jam was produced by famed rapper SonaOne.

“The pairing of Snoop Dogg and our Johorean artiste, Joe Flizzow is truly an amazing collaboraiton. We hope that ‘Pioneers’ will mark the start of more collaborations between JDT and Universal Music in the future,” the Johor Prince was quoted as saying.

The JDT owner added, “This theme song is not only very meaningful for the club, but also for JDT supporters across the country. I am sure it is able to carve an invaluable smile among them. It will be a source of inspiration for the JDT team to continue to win the championship.”

The video for “Pioneers” was uploaded on JDT’s official YouTube channel yesterday (17th March). It features both stars performing in the football club’s jersey. Clips of the Southern Tigers playing at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, are also shown throughout the song.

At the time of writing, the MV has amassed over 129k views online. Watch it here:


#Transformers: Lovable Autobot Bumblebee To Get His Own Film In 2018

Just a few days ago, Paramount announced that they’ve scheduled 3 more “Transformers” movies to be released in the next 3 years. Yes, this means that there’ll be one “Transformers” movie per year for some years to come.

According to The Wrap, movies number 5, 6, and 7 are set to hit theatres in 2017, 2018, and 2019 respectively.

“Transformers 5” will be released on 23rd June 2017 (clashes with“Wonder Woman”) and it will see director Michael Bay returning to the director’s chair and actor Mark Wahlberg reprising his role. This will be followed by “Transformers 6” on 8th June 2018 (clashes with “Godzilla 2”), and then “Transformers 7” on 28th June 2019. Or at least it was assumed that “Transformers 6” will be released on 8th June 2018.

Because new flash! According to Coming Soon, new details have emerged regarding the blueprint of the “Transformers” films moving forward and reveal that, though there will be 8 movies, one of them is in fact a spin-off.

Yuh huh. The announced 2018 film is not “Transformers 6” but is in fact a spin-off film focusing on fan favourite character Bumblebee! This was confirmed by “Transformers” franchise leader for Hasbro Tom Warner:

“This summer we worked closely with a talented team of A-list screenwriters to map out the future of the Transformers cinematic universe, and as Brian announced earlier, things kick off in a major way in 2017 with the release of Transformers 5 in June. And we’re working on a spin-off movie centered around Bumblebee for 2018 and the next chapter for 2019.”

Also, this has effectively pushed “Transformers 6” to being the 2019 release. And we’re guessing that there’s no “Transformers 7” – yet.

There are currently no details on who will write or direct the standalone Bumblebee film, but the voiceless member of the Autobots has become a fan favourite since his debut in the 2007 “Transformers” film. In fact, news of a possible Bumblebee spin-off film first surfaced about a year ago but it was quickly (and perhaps quietly) swept under the rug as there were no follow ups.

More details regarding the Bumblebee solo flick should be released in months to come so keep checking back with us for updates.

Sources: Coming Soon, Jalopnik, Polygon.

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#GoodVibesFest: Chatting Up A Storm With Elizabeth Tan

Oh, we remember a time when Elizabeth Tan was just someone we’ve (literally) “heard of” in passing on YouTube. Little did we know that in less than half a year, Elizabeth would go from aspiring singer-songwriter to performing live on radio with Joe Flizzow (for “Havoc”) and more recently, opening for talented international YouTubers, Sam and Kurt. If that’s not mind-blowingly successful enough for you, it has also been announced that she’ll be one of the local acts for Good Vibes Fest 2014! Talk about taking it to the big stage.

Last Friday, we rang her up for a quick chat, to which she happily obliged! Here’s what went down:

Hi Elizabeth! Where are you right now and what are you up to?

“Hi, Hype Malaysia! Well, actually, I’m at a restaurant right now (laughs). But you’re fine, you’re fine.”

For those of us who are not in the know, tell us, what do was your first experience with music like?

“I grew up singing because I sing at church and my whole family sings. The first time I’ve ever recorded anything was for a family album and because I was only four years old, I could barely read (laughs) so..they had to draw pictures for me. I couldn’t read words.”

Growing up, who were your musical idols or inspirations?

“Growing up..definitely my brother. He’s a great singer and he actually ended up in the top 4 for the first Malaysian Idol although he didn’t want to continue after that. But definitely him. Also, people like John Mayer because my siblings would play his music a lot at home.”

If you could collaborate with anyone on a song, dead or alive, who would you collaborate with?

“Ooohh..wow..! I’d have to say Yuna? I love her. And this band called..oh I don’t know. Dead or alive hmm..this is a hard question! Oh wait, John Mayer..definitely John Mayer.”

What was your most memorable event to date?

“I think opening for Sam Tsui and Kurt Schneider. It was really good and the crowd was great because it was a very YouTube crowd so they were really responsive.”

That’s awesome! Has there been any songs in particular that were difficult for you to sing?

“My vocal range is actually very small so when I pick songs, I usually pick those that suit my range. But the tip is to usually pick songs that are in my own key. When I cover songs though, I kind of jazz it up a bit because I love jazz and I love bossanova. I wouldn’t say that that’s my signature style, not just yet, but I love jazzing up my covers.”

Okay, we gotta, ask, do you have a boyfriend or not? And if not, what would be your ideal guy?

“No, no, I’m single (laughs). My ideal guy, well, he definitely has to be taller than me because I’m pretty tall for a Malaysian girl! And..he just has to have a very, very nice character and personality. That’s very important to me. He doesn’t need to know how to sing (laughs).”

Last but not least, what can your fans expect from your gig at Good Vibes Fest 2014?

“Nothing that you can find on my YouTube because I’ll be performing with a full band and I’ve new songs! I’d just say..expect the unexpected because I’m not sure what to expect myself (laughs).It’s going to be fun!”

Isn’t she the cutest? Thank you so much for the quick catch up, Eizabeth! Needless to say, we can’t wait to watch you perform at Good Vibes Fest 2014 come August.

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#QZ8501: Discovery Channel To Premiere AirAsia Tragedy Special

Discovery Channel today announced that it will be broadcasting “Flight 8501: Storm Disaster”, about the tragic events of AirAsia Flight 8501. The aircraft, with its 155 passengers and 7 crew, was lost in a storm 40 minutes into its journey from Indonesia to Singapore on 28th December 2014 – concluding the worst year for aviation disasters in a decade.

The 60-minute special attempts to shed some light on the mystery that surrounds the event, and provides one of the most comprehensive explanations as to what happened.

Comparing and contrasting the story of AirAsia flight 8501 with recent aviation tragedies such as Air France Flight 447 and Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, the documentary will examine the impact of the Earth’s changing climate on the aviation industry. It will question whether so-called “super storms” are becoming more frequent and severe, putting planes at greater risk than ever before.

It will also explore whether today’s aviation technology leaves pilots too dependent on automation, resulting in information overload in critical situations.

For the first time, computer-generated animation will break down radar data from the final moments of the flight. Leading meteorologists will use bespoke weather data from the day of the accident to look at the effects of the storm on one of the world’s safest planes, the Airbus A320.

The special will demonstrate the consequences of a mid-air stall, performed in a light aircraft by an experienced test pilot, explaining how such an occurrence could have been a factor in Flight 8501’s final moments. The documentary also features exclusive interviews with renowned global experts and those close to the event, including the legal representative for the victims’ families.

“Flight 8501: Storm Disaster” will premiere on Discovery Channel (Astro Channel 551) on 12th April at 10pm in Malaysia. The special will also air across Asia Pacific and internationally, in more than 220 countries and territories.

“Flight 8501: Storm Disaster” is commissioned by Elizabeth McIntyre, VP Production and Development, Factual for Discovery Networks International. Tom Gorham is Executive Producer for Discovery Networks International. Ian Russell is Executive Producer for ITN Productions.


#1D: Brand Spanking New Album #FOUR’s Launch Event In Malaysia

It has been 2 years since the world fell in love with One Direction.

Since then, those 5 boys from the UK and Ireland have gone on to achieve a staggering 94 number ones, more than 46 million records worldwide, drum up more than 109 million Twitter followers, and connect with 33 million Facebook fans.

There’s no doubt about it, they are the biggest band on the planet.

And now, the planet’s biggest pop band One Direction returns with their brand new album, “FOUR”, featuring the first hit single “Steal My Girl”, a follow-up to their last album “Midnight Memories”, said to be the world’s best-selling album of 2013!

To herald the album announcement, Sony Music Entertainment Malaysia is calling all Malaysian One Direction fans out there to attend the official launch of One Direction’s brand new album, “FOUR”.

What can you expect from the launch? There will be lucky draw prizes to be won, merchandise, photo booths, activity booths from Hotlink and lots more! On top of that, fans can also be the first to own the brand new album and also stand a chance to win concert tickets to catch One Direction Live in Singapore on 11th March 2015.

Venue: Bentley Music Auditorium, Mutiara Damansara

We’ll leave you now with “Steal My Girl”, the first hit single off “FOUR”. Enjoy:

For more information, visit Sony Music Entertainment Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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#AvengersAgeofUltron: Marvel Releases 14 New Official Images

With the impending release of Marvel‘s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” in Malaysia, we’re sure many of you are gearing up to watch the movie with your loved ones. As if the anticipation isn’t killing us, Marvel Studios debuted 14 new photos ahead of the movie release.

The images comprised of the epic action scenes between The Avengers and Ultron, as well as some behind-the-scenes moments shared between the director and the actors.

James Spader is appearing in the film as Ultron, the main antagonist who plans to wreck havoc by executing his evil plan upon the Earth. It is up to The Avengers, namely Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, and Hawkeye, to take him down and save their beloved planet from calamity.

Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as Iron Man, along with Chris Evans as Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye. Don Cheadle also returns to reprise his role as James Rhodes, along with Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill. Newcomers include Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver and Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch.

Check out all the new images in the gallery below:

Written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige, “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is slated for cinematic release on 23rd April 2015.


Taxi Driver Charged For Raping American Tourist

38-year-old S. Prakash Kumar, a taxi driver, was accused of raping a 24-year-old American woman in a room at Lakeside Villa Homestay, Taman Pantai Sepang Putra, Sg Pelek at about 1am on 12th March 2013. The charge under Section 376 of the Penal Code carries a maximum of 20 years’ jail and whipping on conviction.

However, he later claimed trial after the charge was read to him in Bahasa Malaysia before Sessions Court judge Norhayati Mohd Yunus on yesterday.

Deputy public prosecutor Kamalia Yahdi offered bail at RM40,000 with two sureties and Prakash need to report at the nearest police station first week each month. In asking for a lower bail, Prakash who was unrepresented said that his wife was not working and is supporting his only child.

Sessions Judge Norhayati Mohd Yunus granted bail at RM25,000 with two sureties and ordered him to report at the nearest police station first week each month pending mention on 6th May 2013.

Meanwhile in Petaling Jaya Sessions Court, Prakash also pleaded not guilty to committing robbery of RM300 and a handphone by using a knife infront of The Curve at Jalan Persiaran Surian, Damansara at about 6pm on 11th March 2013. Sessions Judge Yasmin Abdul Razak later allowed bail at RM8,000.

In another Sessions Court, 46-year-old scrap metal collector R. Muthu and 26-year-old car wash worker A.P. Joseph Aaron also claimed trial to robbing the American woman. Sessions Judge Rozina Ayob granted bail at RM5,000 each.

In a Magistrate’s court, magistrate Surya Wati Shawal granted bail at RM5,000 each for the trio after they pleaded not guilty to kidnapping.

The three courts have fixed 16th May 2013 for mention.


Tengku Puteri Jihan On Whether She Broke Compulsory Face Mask Rule

Royal Princess Tengku Puteri Jihan Azizah Athiyatullah gave a calm response after she was accused of violating the government’s compulsory face mask rule.

This happened after a Twitter user, @hahamimizah, claimed that she spotted Tengku Puteri Jihan and her siblings in public without their face masks.

“That day the Agong’s children went to the National Science Centre without even wearing their face masks and not even one staff came to take action against them. Only one of them was seen wearing it, while the other siblings came with their LV (Louis Vuitton) bags while strolling around the place,” wrote the netizen.

Seemingly undaunted by the accusation, Tengku Puteri Jihan came forth to shut down the allegation left by the internet user. She replied, “I’m sorry but all of us wore masks that day. And none of us wore LV handbags. Please don’t make assumptions.”

Another Twitter user uploaded a photo of her with the royal siblings with their face masks on. She wrote, “Sis, are you okay? Please don’t embarrass PSN’s name. :) I was with them. Plus, they wore Dior handbags and not LV,” clapping back at the netizen.

As a result, the internet user ended up deactivating her Twitter following Tengku Puteri Jihan’s explanation.

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#GDA Artiste Profile: EXO

As a whole, the group is known as EXO, a South Korean-Chinese boy band under the care of SM Entertainment. Half a year before the group debuted, SM Entertainment’s producer Lee Soo-Man explained that EXO (which has 12 members) was going to be separated into two subgroups to have them promote the same music in South Korea and China. The South Korean subgroup, EXO-K, will perform songs in Korean whereas the Chinese subgroup, EXO-M, will perform songs in Mandarin.

Because of the group’s unique concept, their debut was highly anticipated following Lee’s announcement. In December 2011, all 12 members of EXO were introduced individually through 23 different trailers released from December 2011 to February 2013. It created wave after wave of excitement and positive response from K-Pop fans.

The 12 members of EXO are Suho, Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, Kris, Xiumin, Lu Han, Lay, Chen, and Tao. In January 2012, EXO-K’s and EXO-M’s prologue single, “What Is Love” was released through iTunes and various online retailers from both South Korea and China. In South Korea, “What Is Love” peaked at #88 on the Gaon Single Chart. Two months later, they released their second prologue single, “History”. It peaked at #68 on the Gaon Single Chart.

Finally, EXO-M and EXO-M released their debut single, “Mama” in April. The release was followed by an EP of the same name. They then went on to make their debut performance on The Music Trend. “Mama” peaked at number #1 on the Gaon Album Chart and #8 on the Billboard World Albums Chart:

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They are also currently in the running to bag the “Disk Album of The Year” award for “Mama” and the “New Rising K-Pop Star Award” at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur”!

Here’s another fact: EXO is slated to make an appearance at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur” (GDA).

To purchase tickets, hit up TicketPro or any of their participating outlets right now! Tickets to the event are available in three tiers, priced at RM999 (Samsung GALAXY Zone), RM688 (Rockpit), and RM199 (Hallyu Zone). We hear that tickets are going to go fast so hurry!

For more information, visit their official website.


F1 Legend Michael Schumacher In A Coma

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is reported to be in critical condition after suffering a head injury in a skiing accident.

Michael Schumacher, one of the utmost iconic race car drivers of all time underwent neurosurgery after hitting his head against a rock while skiing in the French Alps on Sunday. The racer who retired from the sport last year, is being treated at Grenoble hospital was initially reported to sustain non life threatening injuries but the former Ferrari and Mercedes driver’s condition had worsened and is now regarded as critical.

A statement from the University Hospital of Grenoble, confirmed the 44-year-old was in a coma.

“Mr. Schumacher was admitted to the University Hospital of Grenoble at 12:40pm, following a skiing accident which occurred in Meribel in the late morning,” the statement said. “He suffered a severe head injury with coma on arrival, which required immediate neurosurgical intervention. He remains in a critical situation.”

“Professor Saillant who is a close personal friend of his and very well-known specialist and surgeon, attended to him. His family is there to, but people are getting more and more worried.

“They are still investigating exactly what happened as it is still not clear. The response was quick – six minutes, maybe ten at most – before they airlifted him to the nearest hospital. Then when it became clear he was deteriorating they moved him again.”

The accident occurred while Micheal was skiing in the French resort of Meribel in the popular Three Valleys area. He was wearing a helmet when he hit his head on a rock.

Schumacher’s spokeswoman confirmed: “Michael fell on his head when he was on a private skiing trip in the French Alps. “He was taken to hospital and is receiving professional medical attention. We ask for understanding that we cannot give out continuous information about his health. “He was wearing a helmet and was not alone. No one else was involved in the fall.”

Other race car drivers and fans took it to Twitter to offer their sympathies and prayers.

Let’s hope Michael Schumacher’s ski shunt is not too bad and that he’s totally fixable. He’s a crazy brave skydiving/bike racing daredevil

— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) December 29, 2013

Come on Michael, give us one of those race stints at pure qualifying pace to win through, like you used to. You can do it.

My thoughts are with Michael Schumacher and his family. If anyone can pull through this though it’s him. #positivethinking #fighter

— Dario Franchitti (@dariofranchitti) December 29, 2013

We at Hype Malaysia wishes Michael all the best and a speedy recovery.

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#RoyalSelangor: Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Captain America Replica

Royal Selangor Produces Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Captain America Replica for Comicave Studios

In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the iconic Marvel superhero, Captain America, Royal Selangor was commissioned by Comicave Studios to produce a Limited Edition 1:4 scale pewter replica of the life-size bronze statue that was unveiled at the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) on 20th July 2016.

Headquartered in Singapore, Comicave Studios specialises in the concept, design, and manufacture of high-end collectibles and mass market figurines, with a focus on pop-culture. The company works with an array of popular brands and licenses such as Marvel, Warner Brothers, Disney, Nickelodeon, Sanrio, and Transformers, producing a wide range of pop-culture collectibles, from premium die-cast figurines, to various lines of mass market collectibles.

This pewter replica by Royal Selangor is limited to 100 pieces worldwide. The pewter statue (including a wood base) stands at approximately 930cm, weighs 15kg, and comes packed in a special wooden box. Marvel legend Stan Lee was on hand to sign the first pewter replica during the unveiling at SDCC.

Royal Selangor has also been appointed as the exclusive distributor for this 75th Anniversary Captain America pewter replica in Malaysia. Fans and interested customers can view the replica at Royal Selangor’s flagship store in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur from 30th August.

Each replica, priced at RM 19,500, is made-to-order and meticulously handcrafted with a lead time of 3 months.

For more information about the Limited Edition 75th Anniversary Captain America pewter replica, hit up their website.


Husband Poses With Pregnant Wife For Last Selfie Before Pushing Her Off The Cliff

Hakan Aysal is suspected of pushing his 32-year-old wife Semra Aysal off a cliff to her death. The death took place while the couple were on holiday in Butterfly Valley, located in the south-eastern Turkish city of Mugla in June 2018.

Apparently, prosecutors claimed that the 40-year-old Turkish husband threw his pregnant wife off the 304.8m cliff in order to claim her life insurance he took out after her death. It was also alleged that he took a selfie before pushing her off the cliff.

Semra Aysal, who was seven months pregnant at the time alongside her unborn child were both immediately killed after the incident. The prosecutors ruled the accident as an actual murder planned by Hakan Aysal. It was stated in the indictment prepared for the crime of “deliberate murder”, to claim £40,865 (RM199,226.18) from the life insurance. He stands as the only beneficiary to the claim.

Prosecutors also claimed that Hakan and his pregnant wife were spending their time on the cliff for 3 hours to ensure no one was around in order for him to carry out his plan to push Semra off the cliff.

According to prosecutors, when Hakan realised they were alone, he consciously threw his wife off the cliff, killing her in an instant. Furthermore, the indictment also stated that he had taken the insurance payment a little while later. However, the payment was declined to Hakan as soon as the news of the investigation was exposed.

In a video interview, the woman’s brother Naim Yolcu said, “When we went to the Forensic Medicine Institute to claim the body, Hakan was sitting in the car. My family and I were destroyed, but Hakan did not even appear sad.”

That’s not the end of Naim’s rant, as he also stated, “My sister was always against taking out loans. However, after she died, we learnt that she had three loans taken by Hakan on behalf of my sister”.

When questioned, Hakan denied being responsible for his wife’s death. “After taking a photo, my wife put the phone in her bag. Later she asked me to give her the phone. I got up and then heard my wife scream behind me when I walked a few steps away to get the phone from her bag. When I turned back, she was not there. I did not push my wife,” he explained.

The court has since ruled the Turkish man to be remanded in custody for premeditated murder.

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YG Entertainment Removes VCR Operator For WINNER’s KL Concert Mishap

Malaysian Inner Circles had mixed feelings about WINNER’s recent “EVERYWHERE” tour in Kuala Lumpur. While K-pop fans were ecstatic to witness their favourite oppas, they weren’t too please with the people behind the scenes.

Since our WINNER concert review went viral (last we heard, the article was translated to Korean and Indonesian), we’ve noticed legions of fans voicing out their dissatisfaction and disappointment directly towards YG Entertainment. The fans have truly spoken.

For those that don’t know what happened, an iKON VCR was played during WINNER’s concert on Sunday (14th October). Angered by the unprofessionalism, many Inner Circles took to social media to accuse YG Entertainment of favouritism towards iKON.

Yesterday (Thursday, 18th October), YG Entertainment issued an official statement, addressing the unfortunate incident that took place recently. Director Jeung Chi Young also announced that the person in charged of the VCR has since been removed and will no longer work on future tours.


#USS: Battlestar Galactica Roller Coaster Back In Action By 2015

One of the best rides we’ve ever had at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) is “Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon”. The Battlestar Galactica roller coaster provides 2 different coaster experiences with the on-going “battle” between the Humans and Cylons. Launched at high speeds with loops and inversion, the ride has received rave reviews from coaster fans, prompting thrill seekers to put both rides into their bucket list. Despite being one of 16 attractions of the theme park, the coaster was closed indefinitely for review since 21st July 2013.

It wasn’t the first time the coaster was closed for repair as Universal Studios Singapore has previously closed the coaster for 11 months due to a technical problem in the design of the ride vehicles. The coaster went through extensive ride testing cycles to ensure that the newly reinforced cars are safe to operate. The ride was then opened officially on 21st Feb 2011 before being closed again in 2013.

However, the wait for the coaster to be reopened is finally over as Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has announced on their blog that the tallest duelling roller coaster in the world is back for good!

The coaster is targeted to re-open in early 2015 with new 2-seat ride vehicles, giving riders “a more intimate and personal ride experience”. Admittedly, the change isn’t huge but the park was required to run some rides testing cycles and get re-certified before it reopens to the public. According to Dejiki, the tracks of the roller coaster remain the same but the new ride vehicles are noticeably quieter and smoother on the Human track. As such, the coaster experience might be less bumpy and rickety than the one we’ve had in the past.

RWS has not given any explanation about its review but they have stated that the reopening date of the coaster will be announced soon.

So, are you think what we are thinking? Yup, time to make a trip down to Singapore soon, especially for Malaysians who will have a lot of long weekends in 2015! ;)


Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk: Ang Lee Casts Vin Diesel, Kristen Stewart, & More

According to TheWrap, Vin Diesel (of “Fast & Furious” fame) and Chris Tucker (of “Rush Hour” fame) are nearing deals to co-star in Ang Lee‘s next movie, “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk”. And that’s not all. Newcomer Joe Alwyn stars as the title character alongside Garrett Hedlund, Steve Martin, and get this, the “Twilight” saga‘s Kristen Stewart.

Odd casting, but we’re not sure how big of a role Kristen Stewart will play or how much screen time she will share with Vin Diesel or Chris Tucket. We do know, however, that she will play Billy Lynn’s older sister.

Based on the bestselling novel by Ben Fountain, the story follows 19-year-old Texas-born infantryman Billy Lynn and his fellow U.S. servicemen who survive a firefight in Iraq in 2005. The Bush administration brings the veterans home for a victory lap that leads them to the Dallas Cowboys’ football stadium where they’re honored during the team’s Thanksgiving halftime show before they return to war in Iraq.

Jeff Robinov’s Studio 8 and Chinese distribution company Bona Film Group are onboard alongside TriStar and Film4. Simon Beaufoy, who won an Oscar for writing “Slumdog Millionaire”, adapted the book for Film4 and The Ink Factory. The film will be produced by Marc Platt and Ink Factory’s Stephen Cornwell, Rhodri Thomas, and Simon Cornwell, as well as Lee.

“Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” will feature state-of-the-art high frame rate technology, and production is slated to start this month.

Vin Diesel currently stars in “Furious 7”, which has been absolutely destroying box office records since it opened on 3rd April.

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#Marvel: Spider-Man Nearly Joined “Captain America: Civil War”

Spider-Man will not show up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) after all, but it was revealed that both Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have previously discussed about having Spidey in “Captain America: Civil War“.

Following the recent hack on Sony Pictures, The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Marvel and Sony have had a discussion about teaming up for an animated Spider-Man comedy and Spidey crossover in Marvel’s films.

WSJ obtained the leaked information about the crossover through the hacked email correspondences involving Sony motion picture chief Amy Pascal and Disney CEO Bob Iger. The email correspondence also included Sony CEO Kaz Hirai.

According to The Journal, on October 30th, Sony Pictures president Doug Belgrad sent an email to Amy Pascal and tell her about “a potential scenario that would see Marvel produce a new trilogy of Spider-Man movies while Sony retains creative control, marketing and distribution”. Pascal later sent another email to a business partner that “Marvel wanted to include Spider-Man in its planned third “Captain America” movie“.

The rumours about the potential crossover were spreading like wildfire in recent months as some Marvel fans have always wanted Marvel to bring Spider-Man back to its studio. The demand came after the mixed reviews about “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” and its underwhelming performance at the box office. It is also logical to include Spider-Man in the “Civil War” film as the masked hero plays a key role in the comic-book version of “Captain America: Civil War”.

However, the talks with Marvel eventually broke down. Sony is now planning to go ahead with releasing its own Spider-Man slate, scheduling a spin-off film for 2016 and the next Spider-Man film in 2018.

It was revealed that the executives will hold a “Spidey Summit” in January 2015 to discuss about future movie plans. The plans include an animated Spider-Man comedy (by “The Lego Movie” producers Chris Miller and Phil Lord), a female-centric film, and 2 spin-off films focusing on Sinister Six and Venom.

The crossover may not be happening now, but still, both Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have not announced the major news yet. Perhaps Spidey will reunite with Marvel in the near future.


DC FanDome: Robert Pattinson Unveils New “The Batman” Trailer

At long last, the main event of DC FanDome has arrived! Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves has unveiled the latest trailer for the highly-anticipated “The Batman”. Last year, it took the DC fanbase by storm, dividing fans. Some loved it but some couldn’t quite shake Pattinson’s “Twilight” label off. Based on this trailer, though, it seems that the verdict is clear. This is going to be glorious.

The trailer opens with a whole bunch of cops, led by Commisioner James Gordon, apprehending a man sitting at a diner. The question mark pattern in the coffee implies that the man is one of Batman’s most popular villains: The Riddler. The Riddler in the past has always been seen as something of a low-tier threat. “The War of Jokes and Riddles” in the comics has debunked this but for many, they still think of Jim Carrey in his green tights. Not here, though. He is a full-blown serial killer / terrorist who is laying out a deadly trap for the Batman. One that threatens to burn Gotham to the ground.

We also got a chance to see the new Batsuit in action and holy crap, it kicks so much major ass! In a fight with a group of white-faced thugs, we see Batman take out one of them with a built-in hand taser. Then in another, we see him take a hail of bullets to the chest and they just bounce right off! It’s clear that Pattinson’s Batsuit will be taking cues from the “Batman: Arkham Knight” video game. Seeing that he is covered in metal-clad armour.

We get some pretty steamy scenes with Zoë Kravitz’s Selena Kyle / Catwoman. We see her getting the attention of both Bruce Wayne and the Batman. Whether or not they’ll become an item will have to be answered when the film comes out. For now, they’ll be working very closely together.

In a behind-the-scenes segment from DC FanDome, the director mentioned that the story of “The Batman” is heavily based on the popular “Batman: Year One” story. He didn’t want it to be an “origin story”. He then went on to say: “we’ve seen things go further, and further into fantasy”. The beautiful thing about “Year One” is that it strikes that fine middle ground between a grizzled, weathered Batman with still room to grow from experience. No magic, no alien Kryptonians; just street-level justice. We’re looking forward to see how Reeves and company will bring their unique vision of the Dark Knight to the big-screen.

The cast includes Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle / Catwoman, Andy Serkis (who played Ulysses Klaue in “Black Panther”) as Alfred and Jeffrey Wright (who played the Watcher in Marvel’s “What If…?” series) as Commissioner James Gordon. The Riddler will be played by actor Paul Dano and Oswald Cobbleplot / the Penguin will be played by Colin Farrell.

So are you excited about “The Batman”? Will it be able to measure up to Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” trilogy? Be sure to let us know in the comments!


#FiftyShadesOfGrey: Dakota Johnson Begs Her Mom (Melanie Griffith) To Watch It

Yes, yes, we know, it totally sucks that “Fifty Shades of Grey” won’t make it to Malaysian cinemas. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t talk about the amazing cast and their antics while the movie is midway into its heavy promotional campaign.

Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, “Fifty Shades of Grey” is an erotic romance movie adapted from the novel of the same name by British author E. L. James. The novel is notable for its erotic content that featured sexual practices involving bondage/discipline, dominance/submission, and sadism/masochism (BDSM). However, the plot mainly centres on the life of Anastasia Steele, a college graduate who falls for Christian Grey, a young business magnate.

For the movie adaptation, Jamie Dornan plays Christian Grey while Anastasia Steele will be played by American actress Dakota Johnson. The movie also stars Victor Rasuk as Jose, Eloise Mumford as Kate, Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, and Luke Grimes as Elliot Grey.

Jamie Dornan recently turned up on Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to play a little game called “Fifty Shades of Accents”, where both the star and the host was required to read out lines from the saucy S&M best-selling book, but it a range of different accents.

Dakota Johnson, on the other hand, was featured in a Saturday Night Live (SNL) promo where she was made to repeat one of the most awkward moments from the 87th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars), which was held on 22nd Feb 2015. In case you missed the awkward red carpet moment, a reporter asked Dakota’s mom aka Melanie Griffith if she’d seen her daughter in “Fifty Shades of Grey” yet. To which Melanie answered, “She’s a really good actress. I don’t need to see that to know how good she is.”

Dakota then reacted like a teenager and scoffed at her mother:

On SNL, Dakota (bless her awesome sense of humour) is seen mocking herself because of the awkward moment seen in the above Oscars red carpet video snippet.

Much like the Oscars red carpet interview, American actor Taram Killam asks Dakota if her mother ever watched “Fifty Shades of Grey“, to which Dakota replied with a whiny voice and begs her mom to change her mind. She says to the camera, “Mom, please watch it. Mooom.” Taram also enlists Dakota to list out the types, or rather, shades of grey as well as getting her to help him decide on a grey tie. Pun totally intended, of course.

Meanwhile, “Fifty Shades of Grey” is doing swimmingly well, having opened with USD93 million over Presidents Day weekend. It also went on to earn the title of the highest grossing February debut. It’s so popular, there’s even a LEGO spoof of it.

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(UPDATE) #BoA Releases Song Teasers & Tracklist For New Album

Not only did SM Entertainment release the album tracklist for BoA‘s latest album, but the company also teased fans with 2 preview videos of her tracks, namely “Home” and “Smash”.

“Home” is a slow track with a very mellow feeling while “Smash” is an upbeat dance track.

The preview tracks are both 13-second long, but they gave fans a gist of what the album will bring. As both songs bring very different vibes, fans can be sure that the album will feature songs of different music genres.

The tracklist of the album has also been released, and it includes “Home”, “Smash”, and the pre-release track “Who Are You”.

The full studio album contains 12 tracks, with artistes such as Gaeko and Eddy Kim lending their strength to the South Korean songbird. The talented singer also composed and wrote the lyrics to all of the songs in the album.

The music video teaser for the title track “Kiss My Lips” is set to be released at midnight on 9th May.

SM Entertainment took to Twitter to release another 2 preview tracks, titled “Double Jack” and “Shattered”.

“Double Jack” is a buoyant and cheerful song which will lift up your spirits while “Shattered” incorporates electronic beats with BoA’s bare vocals.

BoA’s 8th album will be released on multiple music sites on 12th May while the physical album will be available in stores from 13th May onwards.

Sources: allkpop (1) (2), SMTOWN Twitter


Rumour: #GreenLantern Reboot To Focus On Green Lantern Corps

We are aware of the fact that the new “Green Lantern” movie is scheduled for 2020, but other than that, we know virtually nothing regarding its production.

However, it is inevitable for rumours to crop up as Collider reported that the upcoming “Green Lantern” movie may put the spotlight on not one, but two human Green Lanterns. While the previous “Green Lantern” movie, which was released in 2011, only focused on second-generation test pilot Hal Jordan, the 2020 movie will reportedly feature Jordan along with his fellow intergalactic cop John Stewart. There’s also speculation that Warner Bros. will include Guy Gardner in the line-up but nothing has been confirmed.

Warner Bros.’s approach to the “Green Lantern” reboot might shock some, as future “Green Lantern” movies will turn out to be “more about the Green Lantern Corps”, rather than an individual Green Lantern, if the rumours turn out to be true. Collider also reported that Warner Bros. might be introducing the multiple Green Lanterns at the San Diego Comic-Con SDCC) this year, and there’s a possibility that one or more Green Lanterns will make an appearance in the 2-parter “Justice League” movies.

In other news, Chris Pine is rumoured to be taking up the role of Jordan. Remember that piece of news about Pine starring in “Wonder Woman”? Well, Latino Review has reported that it was actually a cover-up to the news of Pine signing up as the superhero for the upcoming reboot. This is not the first time that Pine was linked to the “Green Lantern” production, as he was previously rumoured to be a candidate to act as Jordan.

To the uninitiated, Green Lantern is not an individual superhero, but rather a group of interstellar cops working for the law enforcement agency known as Green Lantern Corps. Hal Jordan is the Green Lantern that most people are familiar with, but he isn’t alone in his fight, as he is joined by several additional members of the agency, amongst them Gardner, Stewart, Kyle Rayner, and Simon Baz.

As Jordan is the most popular and well-known Green Lantern, it is understandable that he got chosen as the titular character for the 2011 movie.

The Green Lanterns have an array of superpowers, from shrinking objects to turning people invisible. Their most notable power is the ability to “construct” solid green objects that only the Green Lanterns can control telekinetically. However, they can only wield the aforementioned superpowers if they are in possession of the power ring known as the “most powerful weapon in the universe”. The ring also grants the wearer the power to travel quickly across interstellar distances, survive in any kind of environment, and translate any language in the Universe. The limit to the ring’s abilities is currently unknown.

The “Green Lantern” reboot is slated for release on 19th June 2020.

Do you think Chris Pine will suit the role of Hal Jordan? Would the idea of focusing on more than 1 Green Lanterns be a good one? Let us know by leaving your thoughts in the comments box below!

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BAT Malaysia’s Cigarette Prices Up By RM1.50

British American Tobacco (BAT) Malaysia announced that effective today, the retail selling prices (RSP) of its 20-stick premium and aspirational premium packs will be raised from RM12 to RM13.50 (+12.5%) and RM10.50 to RM12 (+14.3%), respectively. We know what you’re thinking – “Again?!”

The last time BAT announced an increase of cigarette prices was sometime in September, citing “costs to produce and distribute each stick of cigarette escalating due to mounting inflationary cost pressure”. But BAT quickly reverted to old prices 2 weeks after, explaining that “the move was for the tobacco player to remain competitive”. This time, however, the reason for the price increase is due to the impact of an increase in excise duty.

As such, a pack of 20 Lucky Strike and Rothmans International would be sold at RM14 while a box of Dunhill, Benson & Hedges, or Kent will now be sold at RM13.50. As for Peter Stuyvesant, it’ll now cost RM12 per pack.

Other cigarette manufacturers affected include JT International (JTI) Malaysia and Philip Morris International (PMI) Malaysia, both legally bound to raise their pack prices (by a minimum of 70 sen). However, it is not known yet if the hikes these other manufacturers will impose will be of a similar amount.


Travel: Plan Your Holidays With 10 Long Weekends In Malaysia In 2020

We’re not even the year end yet, but some of us are already planning our holidays for 2020. It’s never too early to plan ahead around those upcoming long weekends.

Because, really, who doesn’t like long weekends right? The longer, the better!

As we mentioned last year, you can “stretch” your weekends with your leaves. Even if you aren’t travelling, taking some me-time to discharge is recommended. There are going to be a few “dry months” in February, March, June, and November. But otherwise, you can maximise your holidays by using your annual leaves properly.

The official national public holidays in 2020 are:

These are the 5 long weekends (without vacation leave):

By using the cheatsheet, all you need to do is apply additional leaves (at the blue coloured label on the image below to increase your precious long weekends. So when is it advisable to apply leaves? Read on:

1. 2 Days Leave on 30th & 31st December 2019 (Monday & Tuesday) -> 28 December – 1 January (Saturday – Wednesday) = 5 days

2. 1 Day Leave on 8th May (Friday) -> 7 – 10 May (Thursday – Sunday) = 4 days

3. 1 Day Leave on 21st August (Friday) -> 20 – 23 August (Thursday – Sunday) = 4 days

4. 2 Days Leave on 14th – 15th September (Monday & Tuesday) -> 12 – 16 September (Saturday – Wednesday) = 5 days

5. 1 Day Leave on 30th October (Friday) -> 29 October – 1 November (Thursday – Sunday) = 4 days


Chris Pratt’s “Cowboy Ninja Viking” Gets 2019 Release Date

Universal Pictures’ “Cowboy Ninja Viking” will arrive in cinemas on 28th June 2019!

The movie adaptation of the Image Comics series will star Chris Pratt (of “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Jurassic World” fame) as the titular character. For the uninitiated, the comic book centres on an agent named Duncan, an assassin who channels the skills of a cowboy, a ninja, and a viking.

According to, the film will be produced by Pratt, Mark Gordon, Michael De Luca, and Guymon Casady. However, no director has been attached to helm the project yet.

Created by writer A.J. Lieberman and artist Riley Rossmo in 2009, the popular graphic novel revolves around a counter-intelligence unit of Multiple Personality Disorder patients, formed by psychotherapist Dr. Sebastian Ghislain, who are transformed into agents known as Triplets (referring to the 3 different personalities inside their minds). After the members of the unit turned into hired kiilers, Duncan must find and stop them at all cost.

Meanwhile, Pratt, who became interested in “Cowboy Ninja Viking” in 2014, will be next seen in “The Avengers: Infinity War” in May 2018 and “Jurassic World 2” in June 2018.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Movie Web / Featured image: Comic Book, Pinterest.

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#Halloween: Unconventional Costume Ideas Borrowed From Movie Icons

Halloween is happening in less than two weeks and we simply can’t wait to put on our Halloween make-up and costumes! And no, it’s never too early to celebrate this spooky festival because we were treated with a bunch of horror films since the beginning of 2014. Because of that, we know that most people will probably end up dressing up as the popular cursed doll “Annabelle” or other horror movie icons.

But why not try something new and different? Ladies, time to throw away your cat ears headbands or bunny ears headbands and gentlemen, stop trying to be that guy with a dick in a box. Inspired by some of our favourite movie icons, we’ve got some unconventional costume ideas for you this Halloween.

For the couples: “Leon the Professional”

The last time we’ve seen anyone dressing up themselves as Leon (played by Jena Reno) and Mathilda (played by Natalie Portman), it was at a random comic festival. But, we can’t help but notice that their outfits might just be our perfect Halloween costumes! Of course, these outfits are not to meant to scare anyone off but wouldn’t it be interesting if couples could transform themselves into the unlikely duo?

Carrying a plant pot and drinking milk are simply some of the must-do things if you’re going to let people guess the characters you are dressing up as. After all, those are the things that always remind us that Leon is just doing his job as a hitman and he is not as cruel as he seems to be.

For a band of four: “A Clockwork Orange”

It’s going to get ultra-violent if a band of 4 comes into a Halloween party as the most notorious crime gang in the world! Taking inspiration from Stanley Kubrick’s mind-bending film “A Clockwork Orange”, a group of friends could transform themselves into the sociopathic delinquent Alex (played by Malcolm McDowell) and his gang of thugs (Pete, Georgi, and Dim), whom he called his “droogs”.

The transformation is rather simple; put on Alex’s trademark eye-makeup and don the droogs’ signature all-white outfits then you are all set to crash the party. Another way to make your costume a tad more interesting is by incorporating other elements from Kubrick’s films such as “2001: A Space Odyssey” or his notable horror film “The Shining”!

Unfortunately, this year’s Halloween doesn’t fall on Wednesday so we don’t see the point of wearing pink for a Halloween party. But that’s okay! Now, we are given a better option to dress ourselves up by raiding the fanciest outfits from the spoiled Valley girls, Cher and Dionne!

Similar to “Mean Girls”, “Clueless” is one such chick flick that never gets old because of its spot-on approach on the rich spoiled child in Beverly Hills. Luckily though, Cher is not as mean as Regina George and she is an incredibly sweet girl – just a little selfish and spoiled by her father. From Cher’s Calvin Klein dress to her matching plaid suit with Dionne to their workout gear, you only have one choice to make from their walk-in closets. But boys, better get your hands off Cher because ugh, as if!

For Robin Williams’ fans: “Mrs Doubtfire”

2014 has been incredibly depressing for all of us because we’ve lost some of the greatest actors in the world, which includes the late Robin Williams. He may not be here with us anymore but his legacy lives on. The actor has played so many unforgettable film roles which earned him several prestigious awards in the film industry. In honour of the greatest comedian of all time, we thought it’d be nice to celebrate this year’s Halloween by recreating his film roles. And our favourite? Definitely Mrs Doubtfire.

It’s an iconic role that made us laugh so much that it’s hard to erase that character from our minds. On top of that, it’s the kind of character that would spark some good ol’ memories and a good conversation with likeminded people who appreciate his films. But of course, if Mrs Doubtfire isn’t your favourite Robin Williams’ character, there are still tonnes of other memorable characters for you to pay tribute to the actor.

For the geeks: “Guardians of the Galaxy”

Step aside, Thor. You are not the only one from outer space who can rule a Halloween party because the “Guardians of the Galaxy” have arrived! Like we said, calling them superheroes doesn’t seem fitting in this context as the team is made up of 5 extraterrestrial misfits in space. Thus, transforming into these guardians wouldn’t automatically turn you into the cliche superheroes (no offence, of course, because we love superheroes too) that everyone is trying to be during this spooky festival.

There were way too many moments that you can reenact through this set of Halloween costumes. Be the Drax the Destroyer and your reflexes could be fast enough to catch anything that flies over your head. Unnecessary or not, transforming yourself into Rocket might just help you to get some free stuff, like how Star Lord helped him retrieve the prosthetic legs.

We kid you not but you might just be win the best costume of the night if you managed to make yourself look like the adorable baby Groot! Better make sure you can dance in that costume, though.

For the eccentric family: “The Royal Tenenbaums”

Sorry to say but the Addams Family isn’t the only family that we want to look like this Halloween. Royal Tenenbaums (played by Gene Hackman) and his family are one of the most eccentric families we’ve ever watched! There’s something about this weirdly structured family that got us hooked on them; perhaps it’s because Chas’ (played by Ben Stiller) tracksuit matches his sons’? Or the odd relationship between Richie (played by Luke Wilson) and his adopted sister, Margot (played by Gwyneth Paltrow)?

Through the characters’ unique personalities, we can imagine ourselves dressing up like them on the spur of the moment. So, if you’re were to reenact a scene from the film, a Halloween party could be the right place for you.

For the young at heart: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

From Edward Scissorhands to Captain Jack Sparrow to the Mad Hatter, Johnny Depp’s film roles have always been truly iconic. But among all of the characters he has ever portrayed in his career, his role as the oddly optimistic candy maker Willy Wonka is definitely our favourite. Why, you ask? Because the character is always hiding Willy Wonka chocolate bars at the most unexpected places, so much so that we would like to try and get some from him too!

The easiest way to transform into the eccentric candy maker is to don brightly coloured clothing and wear his trademark top hat that matches his bob hair. However, it’s best to put in extra effort by including the smallest details such as the accessories he wore, the gloves, his makeup and most importantly his sophisticated style.

For the glam-rock enthusiasts: “Labyrinth”

You know what would be a great Halloween party? A Goblin Ball. And what’s a Goblin Ball? It’s a magical party where you can get your once-in-life-time experience by dancing with Jareth the Goblin King, as portrayed by English rock singer David Bowie! The cult classic “Labyrinth” is that movie that made us fall head-over-hells for David Bowie as he successfully portrayed the strange yet attractive Goblin King. So attractive that it’s almost illegal.

Since it’s a magical movie, there are a lot of costumes that we can take inspiration but the most iconic one has to be the Goblin King. To give you an idea, another way to transform yourself into one of the characters of the film is by transforming yourself into Toby, who’s in the process of changing into a goblin if his sister Sarah didn’t manage to save him on time!

Now that we’ve provided you some of the most unconventional costume ideas borrowed from our favourite movie icons, who or what will you dress up as this Halloween? Let us know in the comments box below!

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Samsung To Change The Game Yet Again

When it comes to touchscreen gadgets, they say the bigger the better. Heeding this notion, Samsung announced the all new Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 yesterday.

You may remember that they launched the original Note not too long ago, with a screen so large that it earned its name as a “phonelet” or a “phablet”. Because consumers weren’t accustomed to such a huge screen (with Apple’s iPhone as a basis of comparison), it almost seem ridiculous at first. Needless to say, all the hating came to a halt when it was reported that over 5 million units of the original Note have been sold worldwide.

Now, a successor to the original Note, the Android-based Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 is all set to take the tech world by storm again. How is it different from the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1?

It seems that this newer Note is a refreshing upgrade from the Tab. The specs have been souped up to include a quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM. And if that doesn’t already make it stand out by miles (we know how important specs changes are), it also comes with its own stylus.

With the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1, users will also be able to take multitasking to a whole new level. The ability to run certain apps side-by-side on the screen totally wins all of our votes. Or at least from what it looks like from the demo video:

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Floating screen, split screen, multiple apps – this must be the truest meaning of multitasking. To be honest, it’s looking good so far from what we’ve seen. But until we get our hands on a unit, there’s nothing much to say. Yet.

What we can say, however, is that we can’t wait to “meet” it!


#DrPepper: CL & Diplo To Drop Collaboration Track This Friday

What better way to celebrate the weekend than with a new collaboration track from Diplo, CL of 2NE1, RiFF RAFF, and OG Maco?

CL, Seoul’s “baddest female” took to Twitter to announce that a brand new track, which has been in the works since last year, will be released on Friday (22nd May).

DOCTOR PEPPER dropping Friday for all you GZBz @diplo @JODYHiGHROLLER @OGMaco @maddecent #DRPEPPER pic.twitter.com/zFQmN5RP6B

It is unclear whether the song will be featured in her upcoming US solo album, but fans are suspecting that more unreleased tracks will be released in the coming month.

“Dr. Pepper” is highly anticipated by fans because a snippet of the track was previously revealed via Diplo’s Snapchat video. At that time, it garnered attention from fans because the female rapper featured in the video has the same distinct voice as CL’s voice. It was only recently confirmed by Diplo that the song is a rap track, which will feature CL, RiFF RAFF, and OG Maco.

CL previously teamed up with Diplo for a explosive performance at the 2014 Style Icon Awards in Seoul. While preparing for her American debut this spring, the 2NE1 leader made a surprise appearance during Jack Ü‘s set at 2015 UMF Miami to perform “Dirty Vibe”, a single from Skrillex’s 2014 album, “Recess”.

She is currently working closely with a number of producers and artistes including Diplo, Taboo of Black Eyed Peas, and Florence + The Machine. American talent manager Scooter Braun will be managing CL’s debut as a solo artiste in America. Braun is currently managing a number of international artistes including Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Martin Garrix, and so on.

Listen to the snippet of “Dr. Pepper” below:

What do you think of the song preview? Are you excited for CL’s debut in America? Let us know in the comments box below!

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Starting This Week, WhatsApp Will No Longer Work On These Devices

As WhatsApp continues to update its application, it’s unfortunate that older smartphones will no longer be able to support the Meta-owned, messaging application.

Starting this week, WhatsApp will stop working for several Android and iOS devices that run on old OS versions. As such, those affected will either need to upgrade their phone/tablet or get a newer device that supports the app.

Having said that, this change will likely only affect a minority few. After all, devices that run on Android 4.0.4 and older versions were released in the market around a decade ago (2011 or 2012). Users who have been using their smartphones for around 10 years or more are advised to back up their chat history to avoid losing all chats and media.

If you happen to use these following devices (listed below), you’ll need a new phone if you want to continue using Whatsapp:


Xpax Pres. “G-Dragon 2013 1st World Tour: One Of A Kind” In Malaysia

Co-organisers Running Into The Sun (RITS) and Woohoo! Experience are pleased to announce  Xpax, Celcom Axiata Berhad’s main prepaid brand for youth, as the presenter for the “G-Dragon 2013 1st World Tour: One Of A Kind” in Malaysia concert.

All Celcom prepaid and postpaid customers will be entitled to a 20% discount off tickets when they purchase a minimum of two Cat 2 (RM488) or Cat 4 (RM188) tickets from 20th– 26th May 2013. Celcom prepaid and postpaid customers will only have to flash their mobile phones to enjoy this discount. This promotion is only valid for purchases made at Ticketcharge or Redtix outlets.

Xpax customers also stand to win more tickets and merchandise by purchasing reloads, subscribing to broadband data plans, or downloading content and apps from The Cube – Celcom’s own branded multimedia channel. Best of all, customers who switch from their current provider to Celcom between 20th May to 13th June will stand a chance to win tickets, concert rehearsal passes, a G-Dragon themed fashion makeover, and a grand prize trip to Korea worth RM10,000 for two.

G-Dragon 2013 1st World Tour: One Of A Kind” in Malaysia concert tickets launched on 11th May 2013, and VIP tickets sold out within an hour, leaving limited Cat 3 tickets, as well as Cat 2 and Cat 4 tickets for sale. Merchandise enjoyed brisk sales during the ticket launch, and limited stocks are available for pre-sale on the RITS website.

Fans and media alike have been abuzz with excitement about G-Dragon’s Malaysian stop, and RITS and Woohoo! Experience are pleased to have Acer and Intel as the main sponsors for this eagerly-awaited concert.

G-Dragon, the leader of global superstars BIGBANG who put on an explosive performance here at their one-night only concert last year, will be holding his first-ever solo concert in Malaysia at Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil on 22nd June 2013, 8pm. This will be the only outdoor concert of his tour, and Malaysian fans can look forward to an exhilarating night of high-energy performances bolstered by this unique open-air experience and the roaring support of thousands of partying fans.

Boasting exquisite sets and props, including a glamorous glass car, along with visually stunning pyrotechnics, lasers and aerial stage stunts, fans can anticipate a truly fantastic feast sure to enthrall the senses. With dazzling choreography by renowned choreographers Travis Payne and Stacey Walker, both of whom worked extensively on Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” tour, audiences can look forward to adrenaline-charged performances by G-Dragon and his crew.

G-Dragon will be staging 26 concerts in 13 cities across 8 countries, drawing over 550,000 fans to his shows. This tour marks the first time that a Korean solo artiste will be holding concerts in four of Japan’s domes.

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Moments ago, BIGBANG’s Taeyang confirmed via Twitter that he’ll be rockin’ up to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for G-Dragon’s “1st World Tour: One Of A Kind” in Malaysia!

For more information, hit up Running Into The Sun’s website or their Facebook page.


The Starhill Is Reopening In 2021 With A Whole New Look & Experience!

Starhill Gallery, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s most famous shopping belt (Bukit Bintang), will finally make a comeback next year after going through a major rebranding.

The mall is currently undergoing a massive renovation, but it will be reopened next year with a brand new look and a sexier name, “The Starhill – Home of The Tastemakers.”

Based on their website, “The Starhill will be the new visionary monument of modern luxury in Kuala Lumpur offering the best of experiential retail in an intimate boutique environment that exudes elegance and sophistication. Shoppers will enjoy a refined home-like ambience that is infused with warm hospitality and stylish aesthetics of true Tastemakers for every of our touch points.”

The iconic mall will be looking to add a variety of high-end stores and outlets ahead of their reopening in the first quarter of 2021, including several exclusive flagship stores such as Balmain, Tom Ford, Stefano Ricci, Phillip Plein and more. Existing tenants will also be reopening with fresh new looks and concepts to better serve their clients.

For food connoisseurs out there, the lower ground floor of the mall will allow you to indulge in a sophisticated culinary experience to satisfy your taste-buds. According to a local portal, the list of restaurants include Shook!, Luk Yu Tea House, The Alchemy bar, Jogoya, and Tarbush Lounge.

YTL Land and Development Berhad vice president Joseph Yeoh explained, “Our transformed boutique mall presents four floors of a premium retail environment, designed to defy the ever-prevalent cookie-cutter mall trend and to offer every visitor more meaning, authenticity and connection.”

Yeoh added that the renovation timeline faced challenges following the Movement Control Order (MCO) back in March, but they managed to catch up despite the delays. The mall is located in Bukit Bintang between Pavilion KL and Fahrenheit 88, and had started its transformation process after announcing their rebranding in October 2019.

With things not looking too great this year, let’s hope that 2021 will be a better year for us, so we can all indulge in this whole-new shopping experience.

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YB Hannah Yeoh & TGV Raise Awareness On Baby Dumping Issue

YB Hannah Yeoh has elevated her approach in tackling social issues to a brand new level.

In her Twitter account, she posted a 30-second video on tips on how to handle out-of-wedlock pregnancy. The video was described by the Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community as an effort made by the government to address as well as to create awareness on baby dumping issue.

THINKING OUT OF THE BOX – Our battle to fight baby dumping now takes us to @TGVCinemas! This short trailer will be played in all TGV Cinemas in 35 locations nationwide & across 282 hall for greater awareness & outreach. @drwanazizah pic.twitter.com/3NJzIMnfGV

— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) August 28, 2019

The video clip highlights a few methods on what we can do as a community. You can seek help from your family and trusted acquaintances, calling the 24-hour Talian Kasih line at 15999 and also use the Kafe Teen app to reach out for professional help from doctors and counsellors.

The short visual also highlights that mothers with out-of-wedlock child are “not alone” and urge them to reach out for assistance. YB Hannah added that the commercial will be played on 282 screens in all TGV Cinemas (35 locations) across Malaysia in an effort to increase the citizens’ awareness on the social issue.

We hope the video will be able to help in encouraging mothers with a child out-of-wedlock to seek for guidance.


#1600PandasMY: The Pandas Will Arrive In Penang On #Christmas Eve

If this is not a Christmas miracle, we don’t know what else is.

Remember that time when we posted about the 1,600 Pandas World Tour? Well, it was recently reported that the pandas are set to arrive in Penang on Christmas Eve!

With the theme of “Initiating the Culture of Creative Conservation“, the 1,600 pandas have been traveling around the world to promote the message of panda conservation and sustainable development. It is a collaboration between WWF and Paulo Grangeon, an enthusiastic French sculptor who created the 1,600 papier mache pandas in various poses, emotions and sizes using recycled paper. The world tour started in 2008 and has appeared in more than 100 exhibitions across various countries such as France, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

As we’ve previously reported, the pandas will stop by Malaysia for their world tour as well, starting from December 21, 2014 to January 25, 2015. But according to Kwong Wah Yit Poh, the pandas will also invade the iconic landmarks in Penang including Lebuh Lintang, Bukit Bendera, Karpal Singh Drive and other iconic places on December 24th. The Chinese newspaper further revealed that Lebuh Lintang is going to be the main exhibition venue as the pandas will be exhibited at that place for a longer period of time. Some of the pandas will be shown at Komtar area as well while the rest will have a flash mob session at Bukit Bendera, Karpal Singh, etc.

No further information were announced about the panda’s arrival in Penang and other states but there’s a high possibility that the pandas will invade Kuala Lumpur first on December 21st. Do check back with us for timely updates!


Crystal Liu Yifei Celebrates 31st Birthday On Disney’s Mulan Movie Set

Liu Yifei aka Crystal Liu (刘亦菲) recently celebrated her 31st birthday over the weekend.

Despite a busy filming schedule (Disney’s live-action remake of “Mulan” just started shooting in New Zealand), the cast and crew took some off to surprise the lead actress. The Chinese beauty was presented with a birthday cake, flowers, and a ton of presents.

The actress also took to her social media accounts to share snapshots of herself unwrapping the gifts as well as photos taken during the dinner celebration. In a bare-faced selfie, her cheeks appear to be flushed with alcohol.

The joyous occasion was attended by her co-stars, which include Macau-born New Zealand actor Yoson An starring as the male lead Chen Honghui, Donnie Yen (甄子丹), Jimmy Wong (who plays Ling), Jun Yu, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Chum Ehelepola, Rosalind Chao, Ron Yuan, Doua Moua, and more.

Some of them even took to Instagram to post heartfelt messages to the birthday chick. Check ’em out:

A post shared by Chum Ehelepola (@chumehelepola)

“Mulan” is due to open in cinemas March 2020.

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Oops! JJ Lin’s Pants Fell Off During His Performance In China

Singaporean singer JJ Lin suffered a wardrobe malfunction on stage when he was performing in Nanning, China for his “Sanctuary” tour.

According to Asia One, his pants fell off during a live performance of his hit song “Xiu Lian Ai Qing” where he accidentally stepped on the cuff of his loose trousers.

Luckily for him, he was wearing another pair of black pants underneath, so none of his privates were in view (phew!). During that moment, the singer was briefly stunned, but continued singing anyway.

A video of the incident was uploaded on Weibo and Youtube and has been going viral ever since.


#Monopoly: An Origin Movie About Popular Board Game In The Works

From “Clue” to “Ouija” to “Battleship”, tonnes of board games have been made into feature films by Hollywood. Some managed to do well at the box office, while the rest failed to become a critical success.

Earlier in July, Hasbro family board game “Monopoly” is reportedly going to get its own feature film adaptation at Lionsgate. As if that isn’t enough to capture our attention, another “Monopoly” film is apparently in the works.

But this time around, it will centre on the origins of the popular board game.

According to Variety, a movie about the origins of Monopoly is currently in the works at Big Beach Films, the same production company that gave us “Little Miss Sunshine”.

Marc Turtletaub and Peter Saraf of Big Beach are producing the film with Diane Nabatoff. Howard A. Rodman will be penning the script based on Mary Pilon‘s nonfiction book “The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World’s Favorite Board Game”.

Published in February by Bloomsbury, the book traces back to the year 1904 when the game was originally called “The Landlord’s Game” and created by anti-monopolist Elizabeth J. Magie Phillips. At the time, the game was used as an educational tool to demonstrate the negative aspects of concentrating land in private monopolies. Charles Darrow encountered the game and sold the game to Parker Brothers as his own creation.

The movie will also be based on Ralph Anspach‘s memoir “The Billion Dollar Monopoly Swindle”, which tells the invention of his game, “Anti-Monopoly”.

Anscpach created the game with the intention to “battle the harmful pro-monopolist lessons taught by the mainstream game”. For over a decade, the economics professor battled the Parker Bros in court and uncovered the truth about Magie and Monopoly over the course of research for his case.

No director, stars, or studio are attached to the project yet, but it sounds like this project would end up looking like “The Social Network” or the upcoming “Ferrari” biopic.

What do you think? Would you watch a movie about the origins of “Monopoly”? Let us know in the comments box below.


Malaysia To Implement New Toll System In January 2018

If you think Touch n Go and Smart Tag are convenient, wait till you use the RFID tag.

What’s so good about the RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag you ask? Unlike Touch n Go or Smart Tag, motorists won’t have to slow down for detection when passing through highway tolls.

Director General of Malaysia Highway Authority, Dato Ismail Bin Md Salleh, explained that RFID is a more advanced system that is able to scan the RFID tag from afar and is more accurate compared to Touch n Go and Smart Tag. You don’t even have to wait that long to enjoy a seamless experience while on the road. It was announced that RFID will be open to public on 28th January 2018.

“We’re still planning and discussing the implementation of this system, plus we’re facing some technical issues, so at the moment, only selected vehicles are allowed to use this system. By our estimation, this system will be ready for public motorists on January 28 next year, and it will be done in stages,” Dato Ismail was quoted as saying.

Those of you who are familiar with Singapore’s electronic tolls, it’s actually similar to their overhead Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries.

The current plan is to have at least 1 RFID lane in each toll plaza. Hopefully this new system will help minimise traffic issues.

Sources: Beetify, KL Gadget Guy/ Featured image: Sinchew.

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Travel: 5 Things You Can Do In Penang Besides Food Hunting

Known for its delectable delicacies and yummy street food, Penang is one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist destinations. Not only was George Town ranked by Lonely Planet as the world’s 4th most charismatic city to visit in 2016, it was also listed in Forbes as one of “The 7 Best Places To Retire Around The World”.

However, there is more to Penang than just food. Here are 5 exciting things you can do the next time you visit Penang:

Ever wanted to challenge yourself to exceed your limits and conquer your fear of heights? The Gravityz offers an experience that is out of this world as it features activities involving one of the best high-altitude sports platform in ASEAN. Besides that, visitors can also view the whole of Penang at the Rainbow Skywalk and Observatory Deck.

Want to up your Instagram game? Then Central Park Batu Kawan is the place to be. The enchanting park is located Bandar Cassia and one of its most popular features is the Four Seasons Floral – a magnificent floral arch representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Besides that, it also has a 50-metre water jet display by the lake.

If you’re looking to “spice” up your trip, we recommend a visit to the Tropical Spice Garden in Teluk Bahang. The enormous garden is a treasure trove of spices and more than 500 living specimens of lush and exotic flora from around the world. And that’s not all, it also features cooking classes, children’s overnight camp programs, and night walks,

In case you didn’t know, Setia Spice Aquatic Centre is the former aquatic venue for the Malaysian Games in 2000. The venue features various sports facilities including an Olympic-sized 10 lanes lap swimming pool, 5m-deep diving pool, a children’s splash pool, badminton courts, squash courts, fitness centre, studios, function rooms and more.

ESCAPE Penang has exciting rides and games hosted in a natural environment. This family-friendly theme park re-introduces the play and values of yesteryear to highlight a contrast to today’s generation of electronic lifestyle. What can visitors expect? It features high ropes course, zip lines, slides, a climbing tower, and more.


#ZoukKL: Cute Korean Internet Sensation DJ Soda To Charm Malaysians Again This December

DJ Soda is sure lovin’ the Malaysian crowd because she will be making her way back to Kuala Lumpur this December ;)

That’s right, peeps. The cute Korean Internet sensation will make her 3rd visit to Malaysia for an upcoming gig at the new Zouk Club KL.

For those who are not in the know, DJ Soda’s real name in Korean is Hwang So Hee. She first embarked on a journey becoming a world class DJ in 2013, after giving up her musical acting to focus on becoming a DJ. She began to make waves in the Asian clubbing circuit after her signature dance move, “The Flute Dance”, went viral and accumulated millions of views on social network sites.

The Korean EDM jock is capable of mesmerising the audience by mixing different genres of music with a variety of hip hop classics and constantly communicating with the audience by energising them with her enigmatic personality. She is the full package – bright, energetic, and curious.

After playing to a sold-out crowd at the Zouk Club KL earlier this year, she will make her triumphant return to Kuala Lumpur to mesmerise the crowd with a more energetic set. Warming up for her are Goldfish and Ken Masters.

For more information, visit their website or Facebook page.


Hype’s Must Watch: “Game of Thrones” Star Jason Momoa’s “Road to Paloma”

The 6-foot-4, 215-pound, mega-macho Jason Momoa is perhaps best known as the battle-hardened horse lord Khal Drogo in the multiple award-winning and award-nominated “Game of Thrones” who speaks, well, very little, especially when compared to his on-screen wife, Daenerys Targaryen.

In person, however, Jason Momoa is bursting with enthusiasm and energy much more so than the “Game of Thrones” character he plays because he’s got some tricks up his sleeve. One of which is starring in, co-writing, and directing a politically charged action-drama road movie, “Road to Paloma”.

“I am so happy for everything I have, and I’m thrilled to be able to bring it all together for this film,” he says.

The offbeat indie flick follows the journey of a Native American on the run after he is forced to murder the man who killed his mother. It gave Jason the opportunity to hack up the stereotypical expectations of “Game of Thrones” fans who expect to find him hanging around the supermarket in animal skins, looking for neighbours to slay.

Perhaps the best part of the movie is the fact that he cast his wife, Lisa Bonet, as his passionate love interest! True, Jason and Lisa have 2 kids and a 7-year marriage to draw from so you’d think that expression passion, especially, should be a breeze for the couple.

But Jason confesses, “It was hard to do, because we’re not playing us. But we do match our real passion, which isn’t easy putting on-screen. I was actually very shy about it, which is not normal for me.”

Hey, if he can do half as well as when he did when he got it in with Daenerys Targaryen (played by actress Emilia Clarke) in “Game of Thrones”, like this:

“Road to Paloma” was completed with a budget of just $600,000, with Jason calling on friends and family (read: Lisa Bonet) to complete the film on such a limited budget. Watch the trailer:

Pretty impressive for a directorial debut, no? Hit up the movie’s official website for more information.

Meanwhile, he is also rumored to be playing Aquaman in the upcoming “Batman V Superman” film, though his publicist warned that questions about that role were off limits.

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Yuna’s Hit Single “Crush” Receives RIAA Gold Certification

Congratulations to Yuna for earning her first RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) Gold Certification!

The singer-songwriter’s hit tune “Crush” featuring Usher has been certified gold which means that more than 500 thousand units have been sold out and streamed.

Crush just went gold❤ @RIAA thank you everyone for loving the song and thank you @usher! 🙏🏽✨ pic.twitter.com/3CgrVlsaQu

The 32-year-old singer announced her achievement on her social media and thanked her fans and everyone who made this feat possible.

“My song Crush featuring the wonderful Usher just went RIAA certified GOLD. I wanna say thanks to everyone who bought this song, who streamed, who bought the album – its my first gold record ever,” Yuna wrote on her Instagram.

“I remember when I wrote the first line of the song, then the first time I spoke to Usher about the song, took all the first steps and now we’re here it’s important to never stop!”

“Thanks Bobby Coleslaw and Mac for producing such a beautiful song. I never get tired singing this to the fans. Thank you and sending you all love and peace,” she added.

Earlier this month, Yuna has released the music video of her 1st single from her upcoming 4th international album, “Forevermore”.


#BeautyAndTheBeast: Celine Dion To Record Brand New Song For Movie Soundtrack

After over 25 years since recording the Grammy-winning title track for Disney’s 1991 animated classic “Beauty and the Beast” with Peabo Bryson, Celine Dion will be returning to the castle with a brand new tune.

Both Disney and the music icon herself has confirmed that she will be singing the new song “How Does A Moment Last Forever” for the soundtrack. The new tune is written by 8-time Oscar winning composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice. “Being a part of the original film was such a magical experience in my life, and I’m truly honoured to be a part of this film again,” the 48-year-old singer said in a statement.

“How Does A Moment Last Forever” is described as “an emotional ballad about holding onto life’s precious moments”, though you probably could’ve already guessed it based on the song title and choice of artist alone. Snippets of the song will be played in the film while Dion’s full-length version will play during the end credits.

Just last week, it was announced that Ariana Grande and John Legend will perform the film’s title song as a duet. Do you think it’ll be as good as Dion’s original version? We shall see.

The “Beauty and the Beast” soundtrack will go on sale 10th March, a week before the film hits theatres on 17th March.


Hype’s Must Watch: Hitman: Agent 47

20th Century Fox has recently released a new movie trailer featuring new footage of “Hitman: Agent 47” which was adapted from a video game. “Hitman: Agent 47” is a sequel to 2007’s “Hitman”, which starred Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott and Olga Kurylenko.

Scripted by Skip Woods, Kyle Ward and Michael Finch, the movie will be directed by Aleksander Bach and will star  Rupert Friend as 47, a genetically engineered assassin and Hannah Ware as Katia van Dees.

Hitman: Agent 47 centers on an elite assassin who was genetically engineered from conception to be the perfect killing machine, and is known only by the last two digits on the barcode tattooed on the back of his neck. He is the culmination of decades of research – and forty-six earlier Agent clones — endowing him with unprecedented strength, speed, stamina and intelligence. His latest target is a mega-corporation that plans to unlock the secret of Agent 47’s past to create an army of killers whose powers surpasses even his own. Teaming up with a young woman who may hold the secret to overcoming their powerful and clandestine enemies, 47 confronts stunning revelations about his own origins and squares off in an epic battle with his deadliest foe.

The new trailer shows quite a number of mind-blowing scenes including the deadly Agent 47  freeing himself from handcuffs using someone else’s gun in a locked room scenario while Katia was seen untying herself while trapped against a turbofan. In addition, the trailer also reveals the reasons behind agent 47 rejecting his programming to uncover his true origins, with Katia van Dees’ help.

Hitman: Agent 47 will also star Zachary Quinto, and Ciaran Hinds, the movie will reach cinemas on 21st August.

For more on “Hitman: Agent 47”, hit up the movie’s website and Facebook page.

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#PenangSkyCab: Cable Car Project Connecting Mainland To Penang Island Falls Through

Looking forward to a cable car ride in Penang? Looks like you’re not in luck :(

A proposed cable car system in Penang has been rejected by the Federal Government. The project, part of the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP), was given a no-go as authorities were afraid that it could affect the passage of vessels operating at the North Butterworth Container Terminal.

However, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said that the Federal Government is willing to consider the project again if Penang’s state government take steps to change the alignment of the cable car system. Not only that, they will also have to comply to several regulations set by the Marine Department.

If the cable car project is approved, it will greatly lighten the burden of tourists as it will commute from Penang to the mainland. The transportation system was planned to travel 90 metres directly above the Middle Bank, an important breeding and foraging ground for marine organisms, stated The Star.

The project was proposed last year and given the name “Penang Sky Cab”. A source revealed that the cables could be around 5km long, and would stretch from Penang Sentral to the future development of Jelutong landfill.

The source also said that at low tide, travellers would be able to see large sea anemones and crabs, provided that they use binoculars.

The date of completion for the sky cab was expected to be around 2018 or 2019.

Apart from the cable car, a 6.5km undersea tunnel and 3 expressways were also part of the grand PTMP. The master plan was budgeted at RM 27 million.

Sources: The Star (1) (2) (3), Astro Awani.


LANY Returning To Malaysia & Singapore For 2023 World Tour

Rejoice LANY fans! Malaysians clearly left a good impression on Paul Klein and Jake Goss because the duo are returning to our local shores after performing here less than a year ago. If you were in Axiata Arena on 6th November to watch them live, you probably left the concert feeling inspired – we certainly did!

The American pop-rock band are now set to embark on a brand new world tour titled “First The Moon, Then The Stars: A Tour Before A World Tour”. LANY dropped the announcement on their social media just this morning (Wednesday, 31st May), detailing their Asia tour that will take place this coming August.

10th August – The Rotunda 2 – Hong Kong
12th August – Sonic Bang Festival – Bangkok, Thailand
15th August – The Theatre at Mediacorp – Singapore
19th August – Summer Sonic Festival – Osaka, Japan
20th August – Summer Sonic Festival – Tokyo, Japan
22nd August – Olympic Stadium – Seoul, South Korea
24th August  – Zepp KL – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
26th August – XYZ Festival – Jakarta, Indonesia
31st August – The Republik – Honolulu, Hawaii

The details to LANY’s concert in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:

For those interested, check out our interview with LANY where Paul Klein shared what he likes best about Malaysia (you’d be surprise).


Female Driver Mistaken Monkey’s Butt For Red Light; Causes Accident

Most road accidents are usually caused by humans but what if we told you that a particular incident was due to an animal’s butt cheeks…

Not too long ago, a female driver in Guizhou, China stopped suddenly in the middle of the road which resulted in an amusing accident. We’re wondering the same thing too: what monkey business did this lady got herself involved in?

According to the reports by Sin Chew and Sina, the female driver was driving from Wuhan road to Shantou road when the incident took place. Just as she was approaching a cross junction, she proceeded to brake as soon as she saw a “red light”. It didn’t take long before a vehicle from behind slammed into her car.

The driver from the black vehicle got down and asked her, “There’s still some distance before the zebra crossing, why did you brake so suddenly?” The woman was shock to realise that she had mistaken a monkey’s buttocks as the “red light”. In actual fact the traffic light can be spotted a couple of metres ahead.

It is believed that the monkey, that was unintentionally mooning motorists passing by, had escaped from a nearby circus. A circus organiser arrived at the scene moments later and offered to cover the cost of the car damages.

Needless to say, the funny episode drew a small crowd where spectators started taking photos of the aforementioned monkey. We’re glad the monkey didn’t had green paint on its butt; that couldn’t have been worst!

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