Hype’s Movie Review: #Tomorrowland Depicts A Beautiful Future

Known for his work on “Ratatouille” and “The Incredibles”, Brad Bird directed and co-wrote “Tomorrowland” with Damon Lindelof. Taking viewers on an exciting and entertaining future, the movie appeals to people of all ages, giving us an insight of what could possibly become of us.

Given that it’s the new age and as technology further develops, it only made sense for Bird and Lindelof to produce a film which fully utilises the art of technology to convey a message about the future. Sounds pretty interesting, no?

“Tomorrowland” is a story of Casey Newton (played by Britt Robertson), a determined teenage girl who would stop at nothing to get what she wants. For example, to help keep her father’s career going, she constantly caused trouble at a NASA space centre before she was eventually arrested. Having made bail, Casey was confused to find a pin with the letter “T” on it among her belongings. Now, if you think that was weird, you’re in for a surprise, much like Casey was.

As she touched the pin, Casey was shocked and rather confused to find herself in an open wheat field where she could see a large magical place in a near distance. Convinced that she was losing her mind, she made her dad touch the pin too but it didn’t work so Casey went on an adventure.

As she tried to make her way to the magical place, the pin’s battery life runs out and Casey heads on an adventure to find the makers of the pin.

As she goes on her adventure, she finds herself at a toy store called “Blast From The Past” where she meets 2 weirdos – in the form of robots that look human. There, they try to kill her as they demand information on her pin’s origins. It is there that she meets Athena (played by Raffey Cassidy), another robot in the form of a young girl, the one who gave Casey the pin.

Together, they go looking for Frank Walker ( played by George Clooney). Who is Frank Walker, you ask? Well, let’s backtrack a to the first maybe 30 minutes of the movie. As a kid, Frank Walker attended the 1964 New York World’s Fair in hopes of winning the the contest that year. Unfortunately for him, his invention – a jet pack, didn’t work so his submission was rejected by David Nix (played by Hugh Laurie), the governor of Tomorrowland.

Fortunately for him, Athena gives him a pin and he manages to get into the secret but gorgeous world of Tomorrowland before he gets exiled after years of developing things for the new world.

Now that you know who Frank is, let’s go back to Casey and Athena. We apologise if you find our review rather confusing with the back-tracking and fast-forwarding. Trust us when we say that it’ll make sense once you’ve watched the movie.

Anyway, back to Casey. She gets dropped off at Frank’s house and there, she learns about Frank’s inventions before they get hunted down by a team of robots who wants them dead. The duo escape and gather with Athena and make their way to Tomorrowland. Alas, as soon as they get there, they find pretty much everything in ruins.

There, Casey learns about what the future of earth could be – destruction, showing that earth will come to an end in the near future. Determined to change things, Casey finds a way to fix the problem but she is faced with Nix, who refuses to help her.

According to Nix, only certain people were chosen and allowed to live in Tomorrowland. His belief was that if they allowed greedy humans to enter, Tomorrowland will be just as destructive as the Earth and this actually hit me hard, really hard.

Despite the movie being a little confusing and draggy at some parts, “Tomorrowland” is undeniably a brilliant and brave movie. It sent a message loud and clear, and will leave you thinking about preserving the future.

The movie is slated for release on 22nd May 2015.

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#SpiderMan: 6 Directors Shortlisted To Helm Reboot

Before 20th Century Fox even announced the actor who will be taking up the role of Spider-Man in Marvel‘s Cinematic Universe, another question has already plagued fans: “Who will be the director of the movie?”

Drew Goddard was previously rumoured to direct the new “Spider-Man” movie, but a recent report by Deadline named Jonathan Levine, Ted Melfi, Jason Moore, John Francis Daley, Jonathan M. Goldstein, and Jared Hess as the frontrunners to helm the film.

Deadline also reported that a decision will be made by the end of this week.

All of the directors mentioned above have had at least one box-office success. Levine directed “50/50” and “Warm Bodies“, Moore made his directorial debut with “Pitch Perfect“, and Hess was the director of “Nacho Libre”.

Melfi wrote and directed “St. Vincent”, Daley wrote the screenplay for “Horrible Bosses 2“, and Goldstein was the scriptwriter for “Horrible Bosses“.

The untitled “Spider-Man” movie will feature a younger actor to portray a high school student.

Though nothing was confirmed, Spider-Man is speculated to make his first appearance as an Avenger in “Captain America: Civil War“. The web-slinger’s standalone film will hit cinemas on 28th July 2017.

Who do you think will take up the director role? Leave your thoughts in the comments box below.

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Contest: Win Premiere Passes To Watch “The Gentlemen”

“Brutally funny, flashy and violent” – those are just some of the words used to describe Guy Ritchie’s action crime caper “The Gentlemen” featuring an ensemble star-studded cast of Hollywood A-listers.

In case you haven’t notice, there’s nothing really gentle about “The Gentlemen”. You can very well expect crosses and double crosses; throw in a good deal of foul-mouthed fun and be thrust into London’s criminal underbelly.

“‘The Gentlemen’ follows American expat Mickey Pearson who built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.”

Directed, written and produced by Guy Ritchie, “The Gentlemen” stars Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Henry Golding, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Marsan, with Colin Farrell and Hugh Grant.

Thanks to our friends from TGV, we’ve got 20 pairs of “The Gentlemen” movie tickets to give away. So who’s up for a movie date with Hype? Details of the screening are as below:

TGV will also be holding a “Pose, Post & Win” contest with LORD’s Tailor. So suit up for the premiere night as you could stand a chance to walk away with a complete wardrobe set worth RM4,867.

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“The Gentlemen” will be out in local cinemas on 13th February 2020.


#TheKLJournal: New Concept Boutique Hotel Opens In The Heart Of Kuala Lumpur

The Kuala Lumpur Journal (The KL Journal) Hotel, a new concept boutique hotel, launched recently in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

Nestled in one of the few remaining historic neighbourhoods just off Bukit Bintang, The KL Journal is designed with a modern retro vibe, and catered for a new generation of independent travellers.

In keeping with the hotel’s DNA, The KL Journal’s interiors highlight Malaysian Mid-century modernist style of architecture with art deco influences, decorative wrought iron grilles typically seen in Southeast Asia, rigged lighting, metal and weathered wooden surfaces.

The 112 rooms in the hotel are relatively spacious for a city hotel and are kept simple in a soft neutral palette. They all feature floor-to-ceiling windows, ergonomic mattresses, high thread-count sheets, a power shower and great plugged-in connectivity for all mobile devices, wireless Bluetooth connection to a high quality audio stereo system and 40-inch flat screen TVs with HDMI cables and USB charge ports.

All rooms feature inspiring black and white portraits of KL street life and architecture; specially commissioned by The KL Journal.

The KL Journal also houses a casual bistro called Bounty, a casual bistro with a daily breakfast offering which includes freshly baked breads and pastries churned out daily from its pastry studio and a classic menu of European staples for lunch and dinner, and a creative communal area for work and play with a flexible open plan layout called Workers’ Union.

At the Workers’ Union, guests can set up their mobile work stations or opt for one of the breakout meeting rooms that feature quirky graphic wall art and installation pieces.

Everything opens out onto a large green terrace with weather-beaten tables and comfy lounge seating for relaxed after-hours conversation and to unwind as the twilight hits the city.

Other amenities include a rooftop saltwater infinity pool with a great vista of the city particularly at twilight and a small gym for hotel guests.

In an effort to help hotel guests discover KL in an authentic way, The KL Journal has also curated its own insider guide to the city with handpicked suggestions on how to experience the surrounding neighbourhood and KL city like a local. The intention is to encourage guests to create their own personal travelogue of special experiences in KL that they’ll want to bookmark.

So if you’re an avid traveller who wants something more than just the standard cookie cutter experience, The KL Journal might just be the place for you :)

The KL Journal Hotel is located at No. 30, Jalan Beremi, Bukit Bintang 52000 Kuala Lumpur.

For more information, hit up KL Journal’s website or Facebook page.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Justin Timberlake — TKO

The highly anticipated video of Justin Timberlake’s TKO, his latest single taken off The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2 was released just moments ago. The video directed by Ryan Reichenfeld sees the singer who gets a cold shoulder as he tries to make love to his girlfriend, played by the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, Riley Keough.

Taking the “kill me with that coo-coochie-coochie-coo” to a an entirely different level as the video sees Justin get knocked out by Riley as she hits him over the head with a frying pan after a hot make-out session in the kitchen. She then drags him through the desert on the back of the truck as she drives but only one of them survives.


#SNSD: Taeyeon Aims For Solo Debut In First Half Of 2015

We see you what you did there, SM Entertainment ;)

For the past few months, the talent agency successfully set the Korean music scene abuzz through their artistes that made their debuts as solo singers. These solo singers have received much recognition from the public and have changed perceptions towards their singing abilities.

After years of performing as a member of Girls’ Generation and its subunit TaeTiSeo, Taeyeon is finally getting a chance to shine solo on stage as well. In fact, she will be the first Girls’ Generation’s member to debut as a solo singer.

Best known for her stunning singing abilities, Taeyeon is said to be in the midst of preparing for her solo album. According to Korean media outlet Sports Donga, the vocalist aims to make her solo debut in the first half of the year and is currently recording songs to be included in the album.

SM Entertainment has yet to release an official statement but if the report is true, Taeyeon will be the latest SM artiste to debut as a solo singer after SHINee’s Taemin and Jonghyun, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, as well as Super Junior-M’s Henry and Zhoumi. f(x)’s Amber is also expected to release a solo album in the coming week.

Similar to Amber, Taeyeon’s solo debut is highly anticipated as she is one of the most powerful vocalists in the group. While performing as part of TaeTiSeo, she received rave reviews from the public through the release of various drama OSTs.

Do you think Taeyeon will be the first member to make a solo debut? Who do you think should debut as a solo singer too? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.


Interview: Kevin McHale On Why He Joined “Celebrity: X-Factor”

Kevin McHale is perhaps the most recognisable celebrity on the “Celebrity: X-Factor”. The 31-year-old singer and actor is best known for playing disabled student Artie Abrams on the hit show, “Glee”.

McHale previously opened for the PussyCat Dolls in 2007 when he was in a band called NTL (Not Like Them) so both him and Nicole Scherzinger have already met one another before. So what made him join the reality-singing competition and what was his favourite past performance? Find out:

What made you decide to want to take part in “The X Factor”?

I feel like most of the things I’ve done have been things I didn’t expect to do, and that sort of scared me. I’ve never been a competitor in something like this. I guess going to auditions is sort of competing, but it doesn’t feel like this. This is a whole different thing. Also, I think the number one reason is because I grew up watching this show, and I think it’s just sort fulfilling some sort of life-long dream I didn’t know I had.

So you’ve been a fan of the show for a long time?

Yeah, I really appreciate that they give someone a chance to put on a proper show; to see them how they would actually be as an artist. So I think that’s what drew me towards it. And also, at the end, when they would bring out singer’s favourite artist and surprise them in the finals, I want that moment!

Are you kidding? I showed that clip of Alexandra Burke and Beyonce to everyone on the ‘Glee’ set. I showed it to everybody when it happened. I was going on like, “You have to see this.” I’m like, “She’s losing it!” I really am a super fan of ‘The X Factor’ so when they asked me I was like, “Why not?” it’s such a funny, odd thing to get to do. It’s great, it’s combining all the things I love.

How are you feeling about singing for the other judges?

So during ‘Glee’, we performed on ‘The X Factor’ in the UK, and I remember meeting Simon before, and he was super, super nice. The whole illusion of him being really awful, so it had sort of faded for me, but then we were on that stage singing, and I knew we weren’t being judged but I still couldn’t look at him. I was like, “Oh God.” I was really terrified! here was one point where Amber goes up and just belted a note out in his face, and I was like, “Good. Good. Good!” I’m like, “You’re good enough to do that.” So this’ll be hard. It’s also just harder, no matter who it is, singing in an intimate environment. So this whole round, I’m really looking forward to getting over with, and hopefully, I make it on to the live shows.

Simon’s invited lots of industry experts to watch you guys audition, how are you feeling about that?

I think regardless of who it is, to me, it’s more about what is the vibe of the night. So if it is more like a lawn party type of thing, regardless of how terrifying the people are, that, I think, will make me feel a little better. I say that, but I don’t know if that’s how I’ll actually feel. Because I also have terrible nerves.

How was it meeting all the other celebs?

I confessed to Olivia how oddly nervous I was. I didn’t think I would be. It’s like, “You’re just going to go meet people. I can talk to people all day. That’s easy.” But pulling up at X Factor HQ I felt irrationally nervous about it. Also, I think it was the really first step into this whole new journey, and I had nothing else to compare it to. It was more the format of it. It was more nerve wracking than anything else, and luckily, everybody else was super, super nice. Olivia said I seemed really cool and confident, which is hilarious because I had already sweat through my shirt!

What would it mean to you to get to the live shows?

I would just be really, really excited. Really excited to get to do it because then they have a full production to help with your performance, getting to perform like that is the dream. Give me a little pyro and some back-up dancers. I love it all!

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“Celebrity X-Factor” airs on Sundays 7:55 pm only on Blue Ant Entertainment (Unifi TV Ch 473).

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Hype’s Now Playing: Calvin Harris Ft. Ellie Goulding – Outside (Hardwell Remix)

Hardwell who recently released his debut album “United We Are” and launched another world tour has surprised us with some new music. The current World Number #1 DJ as voted by the prestigious DJ Mag Top 100 polls has dropped off a brand new remix of Calvin Harris‘ “Outside” featuring Ellie Goulding.

His official remix for “Outside” is the latest material from him and it bangs! Hardwell completely flips the track upside down with a face-melting electro drop, taking it away from its original sing-a-long nature and it works. Hardwell adds his signature big, rollicking beats and bass sounds to Calvin’s original melodies and blends everything perfectly with Goulding’s sensational vocals.

Guaranteed to ignite the mayhem at upcoming festivals across the world, listen to Hardwell’s “Outside” remix below:

You can also listen to the original version of “Outside” here.


Chris Evans Responds To Reports Of Him Reprising Captain America

Captain America star Chris Evans previously confirmed his retirement from the role after his last appearance in “Avengers: Endgame”.

However, it looks like our hunky hero is ready to wield that star-spangled shield once more. According to reports, the 39-year-old actor is coming close to a deal with Marvel Studios to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) again.

Evans may be making his return as Captain America, but several sources indicate that it’s uncertain whether the shield-wielding hero will make another instalment for his own movie. Instead, he will likely be a supporting character in a different Marvel project.

This is similar to what Robert Downey Jr. did for his role as Iron Man. As you may know, the robotic armoured superhero continued his portrayal in other MCU entries such as “Captain America: Civil War”, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” as well as the “Avengers” sequels.

It certainly is a bewildering sight to witness Evans reprise his comic book superhero role after the last “Avengers” movie. This plus the fact that the actor stated in previous interviews that it would be his last outing as Captain America. He even stated that it would be a risky move to try and make his return to the franchise.

The climax to Marvel’s “Infinity Saga” showed Evans’ Steve Rogers traveling back in time to put back the Infinity stones at their rightful places in time and made his decision to stay with his love interest Peggy Carter in the past. Rogers was also shown in his future self as an elderly man who passed his torch to Mackie’s Sam Wilson, aka Falcon.

According to sources, reps from the Marvel company reached out to Evans recently regarding the possible comeback to the role of Captain America. As talks progressed further over weeks with our beloved actor, he began to support the studio’s idea for the character and began discussing with them.

Marvel currently has a number of projects in development at Marvel Studios. Now that they’re kicking off several projects on small screens like their TV-length shows on Disney Plus, the possibilities for Evan’s return are endless for when and where Marvel fans can foresee his comeback.

How our handsome hero will return, still remains unclear, but the options are endless. Whether he will return as a mentor figure in a new form for newer superheroes, or if he will come back as a surprising supporting cast in any upcoming film projects, those options are still open.

But with these discussions happening online, fans can’t help but feel excited for what is to come for Evans and the Marvel franchise.

Sources: Coming Soon, Deadline, Collider.


SISTAR Accused Of Plagiarising Tiësto’s “Red Lights” MV

It could be coincidence but K-Pop idol girl group SISTAR was recently accused of plagiarising Tiësto’s “Red Lights” music video for their new music video “I Swear”.

“I Swear” is a follow-up track from SISTAR’s special summer EP, “Sweet & Sour” and it is composed by Korean composer duo, Duble Sidekick. The albums consists of all their previous summer singles and another new track called “Hold On Tight”.

The song was released on 25th August, along with a music video that shows the girls having fun together as they embark on a road trip during summertime.

However, eagle-eyed netizens noticed that the music video for “I Swear” bears a striking resemblance to the music video for Tiësto’s “Red Lights”.

First, both Bora and the girl in “Red Lights” music video coincidentally worked as a waitress in a diner before the journey with their friends begin. Staying true to their summer concept, both videos shared similar scenes as well, from car washing to jumping into a swimming pool to doing laundry at the laundromat.

Thus, the music video for “I Swear” has sparked a debate among the fans, to decide whether this is indeed a case of plagiarism or a homage to Tiësto. Regarding the accusations, SISTAR’s agency has not release any statements about the similarities between both music videos.

This is not the first time plagiarism has happened in the K-Pop music industry as the music video for Hyomin’s “Nice Body” was accused of plagiarising Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video as well. American singer Meghan Trainor who emerged as a breakthrough artiste via her new song “All About that Bass”, was recently accused of plagiarising a K-Pop song, “Happy Mode”, by Koyote, which shared a similar melody and tempo to Phish’s 1989 song “Contact” too.

As music industry has the tendency of recycling older materials, we must say the blame shouldn’t be put on SISTAR as the girls-only vacation is what everyone would expect in summer concept music video anyway. But what do you think? Did the director of the music video plagiarise Tiësto’s “Red Lights” music video or is it just a coincidence? Let us know in the comment box below!

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Marvel’s #DoctorStrange: Tilda Swinton May Play A Gender-Swapped Character

Whether or not you want to admit, there’s only one sure-fire way to bring more anticipation to a movie: Cast Tilda Swinton.

The British actress is not only known for her androgynous look, but also for the powerful performance she delivered in both arthouse and mainstream films. Now, it seems like she could be portraying yet another powerful character as sources told The Hollywood Reporter that Swinton is in negotiations to join Benedict Cumberbatch to star in Marvel’s “Doctor Strange“. Swinton is said to take on the role of The Ancient One.

Created by Stan Lee, The Ancient One is a Tibetan mystic who made his first appearance in 1963’s “Strange Tales #110”. He was born with a great talent for sorcery and has fulfilled that potential through extremely long years of studying and training as he’s been alive for more than 500 years. As a Sorcerer Supreme, he possessed a greater knowledge and mastery of the mystic arts than anyone else on Earth.

The Ancient One was also the mentor of Dr. Stephen Strange, a formerly cocky surgeon who discovered magic while searching for ways to heal his damaged hands. He teaches Strange to become the next Sorcerer Supreme by taking him as an apprentice. At one point, The Ancient One has served as a foe to Strange, but it is unclear which version of the character Marvel will use.

The studio was initially searching for a male actor to portray The Ancient One, but the studio “rethought the role and made it female”. Even though a female Thor was already introduced in the comic books, this marks the first gender-swapped character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Swinton certainly looks like someone who can portray the female Ancient One as she has had experience portraying a gender-swapped character in the DC Comics movie “Constantine”. Despite her eccentric personality, the actress has proved her talent countless times in Hollywood. She appeared in Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and the sci-fi epic “Snowpiercer” last year and both movies were highly praised by critics.

Swinton, who won an Oscar for her portrayal in 2007’s “Michael Clayton”, will be seen next with Amy Schumer in Judd Apatow’s upcoming comedy, “Trainwreck”.

Directed by Scott Derrickson, “Doctor Strange” is set to begin filming this November in the U.K. before its release on 4th November 2016.


Spend The Long Weekend At Rainbow Fun Park In Balakong!

Thinking of the best way to spend your long weekend with your family and friends?

Why not pack your things and enjoy a thrilling and fun experience at the Rainbow Fun Park located in Balakong, Cheras? You will probably enjoy a great time well spent with your loved ones.

One of the main highlights of Rainbow Fun Park is the amusement park itself. With its colourful lightings and designs that attracts people to come and have fun, Rainbow Fun Park offers various activities like no other. If you’re more of a fun and adventurous sport, you can try rides such as the 360-degree rotating machines, bumper cars as well as rotating chairs. The Ferris wheel seems to be a popular favourite.

Apart from that, the Rainbow Fun Park also offers various games at their very own Game Booth. By inserting only 2 tokens to play each game, you might stand a chance to win several prizes and merchandises. Pretty cool huh? And the best part is you can have fun with your loved ones here at a very affordable cost, far way more reasonable than other theme parks in Malaysia.

The details to the Rainbow Fun Park are as follows:


Hype’s Exclusive: 5 Things We Learned From Talking To New Hope Club

There’s been a large One Direction-shaped hole ever since Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik went separate ways to pursue their solo careers. Luckily, we now have New Hope Club!

If you haven’t join the club yet, then you might want to familiarise yourselves with the British trio, which consists of Blake Richardson, George Smith, and Reece Bibby. The Brits have been conquering Southeast Asia one city at a time and Kuala Lumpur was one of their pitstops.

Before we get into our interview, here are some fun facts about these talented lads.

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Last week, we sat down for an interview session with all three of them at DoubleTree, Kuala Lumpur. The boys not only reflected on the earlier moments of their music career, but also gave us an update on what has been going on with their lives. Here are some interesting things we learned:

George and Blake cited that they have very similar interest and music taste with Reece and things “clicked naturally”. When it came to working on music, it didn’t really felt like “work” to them and it was actually a fun process.

2. The reason things didn’t work out with Stereo Kicks

“We were forced into a band (in “X-Factor”) that we didn’t really want to be in. None of us really wanted to be in a boy band. We were just very different people. But it gave me experience and brought me out of my shell cause I was quite shy before. It was a good stepping stone for me so I don’t regret it but I didn’t enjoy it,” Reece told us.

3. The inspiration behind the name New Hope Club

Was the band inspired by the Star Wars film, “A New Hope”? A friend actually pointed out “A New Hope” and another person suggested “Milk Money Club”. By combining those two together, New Hope Club was born.

The “new hope” part reflects the new band’s desire to bring their music to a wider platform, while the “club” side of it was an invitation for everyone to join in on the fun and be part of the team. This is quite befitting that New Hope Club’s first EP was titled, “Welcome To The Club”.

4. The importance of writing their own music

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Bands that they look up to like The Beatles, Oasis, Catfish and the Bottlemen, all wrote their own music. New Hope Club also hopes to put their own stamp in their brand of music. Besides showcasing their artistry in writing, the trio also play musical instruments. As a music fan, there’s definitely more respect towards artists who are certain of their own identity.

5. New Hope Club has not 1 but 2 songs on the animation, “Early Man”.

“Good Day” was a song written specially for “Early Man” (featuring the voices of Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, and Maisie Williams). Although the songs came about last minute, the outcome for “Good Day” and “Tiger Feet” – both energetic and rock ‘n roll – turned out pretty awesome.

Special thanks to our friends from Universal Music Malaysia for having us. For more information on New Hope Club, hit them up on Facebook or Instagram.

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Contest: Win Tickets To The Johnnie Walker® Make It Black Party

Party goers, whisky enthusiasts, this one’s for you!

Johnnie Walker® Black Label® has revealed its exciting new “Make It Black” campaign with international artist, Mattia Biagi, as part of the Johnnie Walker® Character series. This fresh direction champions the individual taste and personality profiles of the different Johnnie Walker® variants. Following in the Keep Walking heritage, the Character series celebrates the progressive spirit of Johnnie Walker® fans and the drink that unites them.

Encouraging young adults to leave a lasting impression by making bold decisions, Johnnie Walker® is taking “Make It Black” to the next level by hosting the largest and most exciting event the campaign has seen this October 31st (Friday). Following two highly successful club level events, Johnnie Walker® “Make It Black” party is set to take place at the Grand Ballroom @ The Place One City, Jalan USJ 25/1, Subang Jaya.

Thanks to our good friends from Johnnie Walker®, we are giving away 25 pairs of tickets to the “Make It Black” party. Here’s hows you can get your hands on a pair:

Email your answers to the questions above, along with your personal details (Full name, IC number, phone number) to submit@hype.my by 3pm on October 28th, 2014 (Tuesday). Winners will be notified via email by 7pm on October 28th.

Please note that the Johnnie Walker® “Make It Black Party” is open to non-Muslims aged 18 and above only.


Get 50% Cashback For GSC Tickets With Boost! Here’s How

Everything seems to be so expensive lately, with food prices, hobbies, and rent all on the rise (except our salary). So it would be a good idea to always keep an eye out for ways we can save money anyway we can.

As movies lover here at Hype, we have found the perfect deal to satisfy our movie viewing needs. Out comes Boost, the e-payment app, to save our day and our wallets in these times of overprice pleasures.

The offer, Boost’s Marvelous Movies, can be used when you purchase your movie tickets through the Boost app, via WeTix in app-feature. The promotion first started back in 14th October and will end at the end of this month, 31st October (Thursday).

Please note that the maximum amount of cashback via the promotion is capped at RM10. In addition, the offer will also be limited to the first 100 transactions per day with each customers being entitled for 1 cashback per day.

So what are you waiting for, if you have a favourite movie in mind then hurry up and booked your ticket now and be among the 100 customer to get your cashback now.

For more details regarding the promotion please follow the link here.


Hardwell — All You Need To Know About The World No. 1 DJ

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Robbert van de Corput, more commonly known as Hardwell first gained recognition in 2009 for his bootleg of “Show Me Love vs. Be”. At the age of 25, the Dutch progressive and electro house DJ has capped off a 10-year journey by becoming the World’s No. 1 DJ in the 2013 DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll, cementing his position as the youngest DJ to win the coveted Top 100 DJs award.

Like his mentor Tiësto, Hardwell hails from Breda, a city deep within the Netherlands. Apart from also being the owner of Revealed Recordings, Hardwell has landed 6 consecutive #1s on Beatport and his records such as “Spaceman”, “Three Triangles (Losing My Religion)”, “Countdown”, “Jumper”, and “Apollo” as well as his collaboration with Dyro and Bright Lights, “Never Say Goodbye” were some of the most played tracks in the summer of 2013.

With his energetic, big room sound that features progressive and electro, which he calls “Hardwell Music”, he is known for rocking his live sets at major music festivals such as Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival.

Throughout his career, Hardwell has released 5 compilation albums through his label and has stated that his debut album is set to be released sometime in 2014.

Currently in the midst of his “I Am Hardwell” tour as well as his campaign for DJ Mag Top 100 Poll 2014, here are some things you might want to know about the current World No. 1 DJ:

If Hardwell is your favourite DJ and if you would like to him to remain as the World’s No. 1 DJ, vote here.

Apart from that, be sure to keep updated with Hardwell through his social networking sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website.

We’ll leave you now with one of our favourite Hardwell tracks:

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This Week’s Beauty Drops That Totes Give Us LIFE!

Couldn’t get enough of last week’s insane drops? Well, we have more coming your way, as this week’s beauty releases are just as dope! Here are 10 new cosmetics and skincare products that’ll make you look and feel good all year long:

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Supergoop! has teamed up with Shawna X – a New York-based American artist with roots in Xiamen, China – to present a limited edition, repackaged Unseen Sunscreen from Supergoop!. Why Unseen Sunscreen, you may wonder? In case you didn’t already know, this cult-favorite sunscreen has a colourless, silky, feels-like-nothing finish that is meant to fit every skin type. In addition to its SPF40 PA+++, the sunscreen protects your skin from UV damage AND functions a primer – so you won’t have to be concerned about your makeup slipping and sliding all day.

Supergoop!’s Unseen Sunscreen is available at Sephora’s website and in-stores nationwide!

Pollution and perspiration can clog your pores, causing blackheads and whiteheads to appear and wreck your mood. However, congested pores have no chance against philosophy’s new purity made simple collection, which will help you attain the skin of your dreams – healthy and nearly poreless.

With this triple-action foamy cleanser that leaves skin soothed and conditioned, you can wash the day’s worth of perspiration, makeup, and grime off your face and down the drain without stripping your skin of its natural oils. It effectively cleanses and unclogs pores with an optimal amount of papaya enzyme and glycolic acid, revealing skin that is completely cleaned, revitalised, and luminous.

This ground-breaking daily serum’s amazing combination of salicylic acid, lentil seed extract, and lilac cell culture works to reduce the size of your pores, teaching it to continually fight oil and sebum build-up while strengthening pore walls over time. The serum, which is suitable for all skin types and ages, helps to smoothen, tighten, and improve skin texture, as well as to reduce the size of visible pores and blackheads and the need for professional extraction sessions.

philosophy’s purity pore purifying foam cleanser and purity pore minimizing serum will be available at Sephora’s website and in-stores nationwide!

Gucci Beauty is unveiling its holiday campaign with exquisite presents from a collection of luck-boosting beauty products to capture the thrill of new beginnings, as it ushers in a year of beauty, kindness, and the Year of the Rabbit.

Gucci Beauty introduces the Rouge à Lèvres Lunaison in two classic red shades: 505 Janet Rust and 515 Devotion. This formulation, with shimmering pearl glitter contained in a premium gold-toned and metallic pink tube, embossed with a stunning Art Deco-inspired design, finds a subtle mix between current and timeless classics. It’s vibrant and takes only one swipe to elevate your festive atmosphere. Plus, it’s long-wearing composition stays pleasantly in place all day, all while flashing an ultra-fine coating of iridescent colour.

With the limited-edition Cushion De Beauté, you may give your skin the warmth of a joyous glow. The Cushion De Beauté, formulated with clean and caring ingredients, provides lightweight, non-sticky but buildable coverage, while its anti-pollution and moisturising characteristics give you hydration and protection all day. The limited-edition Gucci Cushion De Beauté is available in three shades and features an original glittering geometric Gucci motif that captures the spirit of the Lunar New Year.

Limited-Edition Gucci Cushion De Beauté and Limited-Edition Gucci Rouge à Lèvres Lunaison are now available at Gucci Beauty in Sunway Pyramid Kuala Lumpur!

Sephora welcomes 2023 with the unveiling of Best Loved Beauty, a collection of best-in-class items that led the way in 2022 with Sephora’s lively beauty community.

Have you ever wondered what Sephora’s best-selling products are? Your curiosity ends here as the items listed below have been Sephora’s best-sellers for three years in a row, making them true cult classics.

While every makeup enthusiast may have their own holy grail, they might miss a few hidden gems hiding in those beauty aisles. Which is why Sephora has compiled a list of must-try Unsung Heroes that every beauty fan should be aware of.

With so many fantastic products being released via Sephora each year, it might be tough to decide which to try first. Thankfully, the reviews of loyal Sephora shoppers – all with a good eye in picking the best of the best – have given other shoppers the courage try products out!

Sephora’s Best Loved Beauty products are available at Sephora’s website and in-stores nationwide!

Eucerin, a worldwide innovator in holistic dermo-cosmetic skincare, has launched the Even Radiance Range to assist you in achieving glowy, radiant, Korean glass-skin. In conjunction with the debut of its new line, the brand invited Jongseo Jun, an award-winning South Korean actress (who starred in Money Heist Korea), to mark the occasion.

The Even Radiance Range includes three revolutionary new products that have three times the effectivity of Vitamin C for radiant skin; and triple the repair, plumping, and revitalising properties. The collection includes Water Gel Moisturizer, Bright & Glow Ampoules, and Dark Circle Corrector. The Even Radiance Range comprises a variety of new, important components with scientifically-established research, including Niacinamide, Licorice Extract, Aqua GG, and Panthenol. You may attain 91% dewy glow skin and 90% brighter skin by combining and applying these products to your skin.

Eucerin Even Radiance Range is now available at all leading pharmacies and E-commerce platforms!

Aēsop is introducing a new serum for users with combination and oily skin, as well as those who live in hot, humid areas. The Lucent Facial Concentrate is a strong moisturising serum designed to nourish and balance the skin. This serum will feel absolutely lightweight on your face, with an aqueous-based composition that offers predominantly humectant-based hydration, excellent for individuals who reject oil-based hydrators and heavy creams, but need concentrated dosages of vitamins, powerful hydration, and nourishing botanicals.

Aēsop’s Lucent Facial Concentrate is available at Aesop stores and Aesop online!

Fenty Beauty is back, and she’s redder than ever! Fenty Beauty is offering a new Red Collection of Fenty Icon Semi Matte Refillable Lipstick, inspired by Rihanna’s signature red tones. Fenty Beauty’s new product features Fenty Icon’s most famous shade, MVP, as the case colour of three new red hues to fill your Fenty Icon case. Colour your life red with Fenty Beauty’s new product.

Fenty Skin’s Fenty Icon The Case And Fill are now available at Sephora’s website and in-stores nationwide!

Look no farther than innisfree’s Black Tea Youth Enhancing pair if you want the greatest anti-aging solution. It’s a skin-resetting combo that helps to enhance the look of five exhausted skin signs: dry skin, dull skin, poor skin conditions, rough skin texture, and sensitive skin.

The treatment essence, on its own, brings the anti-oxidant power of black tea to the forefront of your skincare regimen, stimulating skin cell turnover for a dramatically smoother, brighter, and more radiant complexion. This essence contains Black Tea Peptide Activator™ (black tea extracts and 8 different types of peptides), which promotes skin anti-oxidation and has an anti-aging impact.

This ampoule has a 3D firming action and helps to form a barrier to lock in hydration and improve the state of your skin as you sleep. Its triple-layered Night Defense Formula™ stimulates your skin to absorb its active components overnight.

innisfree’s Black Tea Youth Enhancing Ampoule and Black Tea Youth Enhancing Treatment Essence are now available at innisfree’s website and in-stores nationwide!

Dr.Jart+ is kicking off the year by offering a new Ceramidin range that will significantly enhance your skincare regimen!

Welcome to your skincare regimen a new best friend that will give protection to your skin barrier: Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin™ Cream, which will help reinforce your skin like no other. The nourishing cream prevents moisture loss, keeping your skin plump, nourished, and supple, as well as protecting it from external aggressive pollutants.

Afterwards, pair your new Ceramidin™ Cream with Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin™ Facial Barrier Sheet Mask to boost the skin’s protective barrier with an intensive hydrating and barrier-forming action.

Dr.Jart+’s Ceramidin™ Creamare and Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin™ Facial Barrier Sheet Mask are now available at Sephora’s website and in-stores nationwide!

Tatcha has released its newest body line, which is filled with these naturally healing phytoncides and uses antimicrobial oils drawn from Japan’s healing trees, bringing the advantages of forest air to your house to relieve stress, elevate your mood, and assist in enhancing your well-being. Introducing Tatcha’s Forest Awakening Body Collection that will nourish your body, soothe your mind, and stimulate your senses.

This gentle exfoliating gel body scrub exfoliates your skin softly while waking your senses and soothing your mind. It also aids in the natural regeneration process of the skin, resulting in a supple and smoother skin over time.

With squalane and peach tree extract, this lightweight lotion nourishes dry skin, doubling moisture for smooth, supple skin, while encouraging relaxation.

This non-greasy body oil locks in moisture and soothes dry regions, while also uplifting the ambience. The natural Hinoki oil mixture aids in moisture retention and skin suppleness.

Tatcha Forest Awakening Body Collection will be available beginning 26th January at Sephora’s website and in-stores nationwide!

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Hype Go: Amazeballs Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week! (16-22 Jan)

Chinese New Year is quickly approaching, and you probably have many interesting activities planned to commemorate the occasion. Whether you’re keen on a trip back to your hometown this weekend, or staying in the Klang Valley to celebrate the Lunar New Year, there’s no right or wrong way to do it!

In case some of you are intending to stick around for the festivities, here are some fun things to do to fill up your week!

Location: IOI City Mall, Putrajaya; IOI Mall Puchong; and IOI Mall Kulai, Johor

Experience a “Blooming Spring” – a month-long celebration at IOI Malls across the country. You’re in for quite a treat, with lucky draws, engaging workshops, and spectacular performances that’ll bring good fortune for the festive season. To partake in the fun, head over to IOI City Mall in Putrajaya, IOI Mall in Puchong, and IOI Mall in Kulai, Johor.

Here’s the cherry on top: Donnie Yen will be appearing on the Lower Ground Floor, East Court, IOI City Mall to promote his highly-awaited film, SAKRA. You’ll also be entertained by non-stop live performances and spectacular fireworks you won’t want to miss!

Sunway Pyramid is celebrating the most auspicious time of the year with its very own “garden of abundance and prosperity” to reflect its Chinese New Year campaign theme of ‘Blooming Happiness’. To welcome the Year of the Rabbit, the mall is offering a wide array of special rewards and activities for everyone enjoy.

Sunway Pyramid will also feature a garden evocative of a lovely spring day at its LG2 Orange concourse, which will be decorated with overflowing flowers from a flower market by Fleurs; and cherry blossoms that symbolise luck and happiness. The mall’s wide range of eateries is also welcoming families and friends for reunion dinners with a host of special promotions.

Arts and culture aficionados are in for a feast, as REXKL hosts Jump (to) A Prosperex CNY, which is proudly backed by Carlsberg Malaysia, one of the top brewers in the world. In addition to the setup, REXKL has a plethora of activities in store for you. There’s so much you can do at REXKL leading up to the auspicious holiday – from observing our local singers and grooveheads at POP-UP (Tù)NES, to catching two specially-selected LION DANCE PERFORMANCES by Petaling Street Cultural Community Centre (PSCC) and Yi Meng Lion Art.

Location: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Sunway Carnival Mall, Penang

Carlsberg’s annual Chinese New Year event, themed Brewing Prosperity Together, returns to ring in the Year of the Rabbit in dramatic fashion. Carlsberg is launching its artist edition Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Carlsberg Smooth Draught cans this year, with the phrases ‘prosperity’ and ‘smoothness’ for the coming year. Carlsberg intends to bring to life the CNY Prosperity Burrow spring paradise, which showcases the spirit and traditions of Chinese culture and presents all the greatest parts of CNY not only in Kuala Lumpur, but also Penang.

1. Pandora Pop-Up Booth at Gurney Plaza, Penang

Pandora celebrates the thrill of Chinese New Year in one of Penang’s most famous malls, Gurney Plaza, to honour the launch of its newest collections in 2023. A pop-up shop has opened near the entrance to the centre court for customers to peruse the new collection and other Pandora staples.

Aside from its Chinese New Year collection, Pandora Malaysia is also showcasing its Valentine’s collection, which has new themes and love shapes that are already giving couples butterflies in anticipation of the the big romantic holiday.


#Transformers5: No Michael Bay?

Before Transformers 4 aka “Transformers: Age of Extinction” was in the works, there were rumours that Michael Bay considered to leave the film franchise. But he went ahead and did “Transformers: Age of Extinction” anyway.

Now, 4 Transformers films later, the director may finally be ready to step away from the robots. For real.

In an interview with USA Today, the 49-year-old director hinted that he might pass the baton for future Transformers movies to a new director while he turns his focus elsewhere. He said, “There’s kind of a new chapter, a new direction in movies I want to make.” He also mentioned that he’s currently eyeing a passion project, a documentary on elephant poaching because he feels that he has “a lot of stories to tell”.

Well, we know one other project that he recently worked on which went on to achieve a USD93.7 million global debut over the weekend. Yes, it was “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (TMNT) in which Michael Bay produced.

Perhaps he’ll change his mind about leaving the Transformers film franchise in time to come? In any case, Transformers 5 has already been announced so with or without Michael Bay, it has to happen, although we find it just a tad hard to imagine a Transformers film without Michael Bay’s influence.

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(UPDATE) #FIFA: Penang’s Mohd Faiz Subri Nominated For 2016 Puskás Award

Malaysian football player Mohd Faiz Subri’s glorious goal at the Penang vs. Pahang Super League match has been shortlisted for FIFA’s 2016 Puskás Award. The athlete’s goal was one of 10 shortlisted from thousands of goals scored between 30th September 2015 and 30th September 2016.

Established in October 2009, the award was named after legendary Real Madrid striker Ferenc Puskás and it aims to acknowledge the “most beautiful” goal of the year. Among those who have won the award in the past are Zlatan Ibrahmovic (2013), Neymar (2011), and Cristiano Ronaldo (2009).

Many media outlets, including The Independent, compared Faiz Subri’s freekick, which was said to have been struck in a “knuckleball” manner, to Roberto Carlos’ thunderbolt strike for Brazil against France in 1997. The Penang state government later rewarded him with RM10,000 for bringing worldwide recognition and glory to Penang and Malaysia.

According to Astro Awani, the top 10 contenders for this year’s Puskás award are:

Watch Faiz Subri’s sensational goal here:

Mohd Faiz Subri has made it to the Top 3 for FIFA’s 2016 Puskás Award. The 29-year-old footballer is the first Malaysian and Asian to make it to the list and will be going head to head with Venezuela’s Daniuska Rodriguez and Brazil’s Marlone.

#Malaysiaboleh! To vote for Faiz Subri, click here.

First phase of the voting closed on 2nd December and another round of voting has opened for the Top 3 contenders. The winning goal will be announced on 9th January 2017 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Sources: Astro Awani, NST, Free Malaysia Today, Fourth Official / Featured image: The Star.


Top 5 Worst Album Covers

There’s bad music, corny lyrics, and then there are the “Top 5 Worst Album Covers“. Some were so bad that we were almost  inclined to say, “Top 5 Worst Album Covers In The History Of Mankind” or “For The Love Of Music Why Did You Do That?”.

But let’s be kind. After all, we’re already picking FIVE out and calling them out for being bad.

Dick Black And His Band – A Taste Of Dick Black

Celtic Scottish music, apparently. “A Taste Of..” ..Uh, no thanks.

Nevermind “Sweet Sixteen” – “Julie” is obviously depressed about her age. True story: John Bult is a house painter by trade these days. No prizes for guessing why.

Let’s play “Wheel of Fortune” with this one. I’d like to buy a vowel. Not the album, a vowel. Yes, R&B album covers were way different in the 80s. We’re kinda grateful for the blings and grillz now.

Rudy Ray Moore – This Ain’t No White Christmas

Svetlana Gruebbersolvik – My Lips Are For Blowing

Poor girl didn’t know what her album cover was setting her up for. At the very least, we hope people bothered to listen to her talent. We mean the flute. Not what her lips are meant “for”. Head out of gutter, boys!

Bad record label management/marketing is bad. How DID they sell anyway?

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#Iron: Ex-Girlfriend Speaks Up; Says She Never Asked Iron To Hit Her

After keeping silent about the ongoing scandal, Iron’s ex-girlfriend has finally spoken up.

Earlier this week (Tuesday, 14th March), Iron was arrested for assaulting and threatening his ex-girlfriend while having sex with her in September 2016. He then defended himself via a press statement, saying that she was into sadomasochism aka S&M and requested him to be “violent” with her. However, he also revealed her identity in the process.

This ensued in a public witch-hunt, with netizens justifying him beating her because she “wanted” it.

However, her legal representative, Sehyun Law, has stepped up to tell her side of the story. Her side explained that she never asked to be beaten and has never hit Iron too. They defended themselves by saying that her sexual preferences has nothing to do with the issue at hand.

“After it was revealed that Iron was booked without detention, Iron gave an interview to media that exposed the girlfriend’s identity, saying that she appeared on his album jacket. After that, her identity was spread all over social media. Although she is a victim of assault and threats, her identity was revealed because of Iron’s interview, and she was witch-hunted after being labeled as a ‘masochist’ and ‘mentally ill.’ (A) is currently extremely fearful.

The essence of this case is that the (A) was subject to assault after she refused a certain sexual act that Iron requested, and again after she attempted to break up with him. This has nothing to do with her identity or her sexual preferences.(A) is the victim of a one-sided assault, having been strangled and punched. She never asked to be hit, and she never hit (Iron).

We have acquired enough evidence to prove that the truth is different from what Iron is claiming.”

The boyfriend of the victim has also spoke up about the case and revealed a portion of the conversation between Iron’s sister and her. In the screenshots, Iron’s older sister apologised for her brother’s actions and offered to meet up.

However, on the 15th (Wednesday), Iron’s lawyers exclaimed that the assault reports are “quite far from the truth”. They explained that those were baseless rumours which caused him substantial damages.


#BeautyAndTheBeast: Stanley Tucci & Ewan McGregor Join Cast

When Disney first announced that “Beauty and the Beast” would be turned into a live-action film, we were over the moon because the animated feature film is, after all, a “tale as old as time”. Not to mention, the movie will feature a star-studded cast, including Emma Watson and Dan Stevens.

After announcing that Sir Ian McKellen is going to portray butler-turned-clock Cogsworth, the studio announced that Ewan McGregor and Stanley Tucci will join the all-star lineup to portray Lumière and Cadenza respectively.

Based on a French fairy tale, “Beauty and the Beast” centres on Belle, a young woman who takes her father’s place as a prisoner in a monstrous being’s castle, only to fall in love with the creature, who turns out to be a prince.

McGregor’s Lumière is a supporting character voiced by Jerry Orbach in the original animated feature film. He is the kind servant to the Beast/Prince and the best friend of Cogsworth. Lumière and Cogsworth turned into a candelabra and a clock respectively during the time of the curse placed by the Enchantress.

McGregor isn’t the first actor to portray a live-action version of Lumière as Henri Lubatti appeared in the 15th episode of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” Season 3 to portray the character as well. It certainly won’t be the first time for McGregor to sing for a role as he has sung onscreen before, most notably in 2001’s “Moulin Rouge”.

As for Tucci, he will be playing Cadenza the grand piano. According to Variety, it is “a new character to the realm who is described as a neurotic maestro.”

“Harry Potter” star Emma Watson will be singing for the first time as Belle while Dan Stevens will play the Beast/Prince. “Dracula Untold” star Luke Evans will play Gaston, the main antagonist of the film. It was also announced multiple award-winning star Emma Thompson is joining the cast as Mrs. Pott, the head housekeeper who turned into a teapot. Belle’s father, Maurice will be portrayed by Oscar-winning actor Kevin Kline.

“Frozen” star Josh Gad was reportedly going to play Gatson’s loyal sidekick Lefou while Audra McDonald will play Garderobe. Gad recently got together with the cast for a quick “wefie”, which can be seen on his official Instagram account.

The beloved tale will be retold for the big screen with a modern live-action lens and the help of transformative CG magic.

Bill Condon (of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” fame) will direct the film while Stephen Chbosky will pen the script based on the draft written by Evan Spiliotopoulos. 8-time Oscar-winner Alan Menken, who won 2 Academy Awards for the 1991 animated classic, is set to score the film. It will also feature new recordings of the original songs in addition to several new songs written by Menken and Sir Tim Rice.

“Beauty and the Beast” is slated for release in 3D on 17th March 2017 and the production will begin this May at Shepperton Studios in London.

McGregor will be seen next in an indie film called “Last Days in the Desert”. He is also starring opposite Natalie Portman in “Jane Got a Gun”.

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#JurassicWorld: Director Teases Fans With 3 New Posters

Before the release of a new “Jurassic World” trailer tomorrow (21st April 2015), director Colin Trevorrow is keeping fans on their toes by teasing them with not 1, not 2, BUT 3 never-before-seen posters!

On 17th April, Trevorrow went on Twitter to announce that he will be showcasing a series of new posters to the fans. True to his words, he released one poster per day, starting from 18th April 2015 onwards.

In the 1st poster, the love interest of the main character, Claire Dearing (played by Bryce Dallas Howard), was portrayed to be looking intently into the eyes of a new species of dinosaurs, the Indominus Rex. It came with this caption:

How can we stand in the light of discovery and not act?

A huge sea monster was shown with its mouth wide open in the 2nd poster, looking ready to gobble its prey, which is a shark known by mankind for its quick reflexes and sharp teeth. All of this was witnessed by a boy, who looks on from the outside of the aquarium. It was accompanied by the text below:

We’ve made living biological attractions so astounding that they’ll capture the imagination of the entire planet.

The 3rd and last poster showed the titular character, Owen Grady (played by Chris Pratt), riding on a motorcycle with Raptors surrounding him. However, the text did not tell us if the Raptors are in alliance with Owen or in pursuit of him. The poster was posted along with the text below:

Fifty, sixty miles an hour if they ever got out into the open, and they’re astonishing jumpers…

You can check out the posters in the gallery below:

Although no official synopsis has been released, Trevorrow has confirmed that the movie will take place in a dinosaur theme park in an interview with /Film. He stated:

“Jurassic World” takes place in a fully functional park on Isla Nublar. It sees more than 20,000 visitors every day. You arrive by ferry from Costa Rica. It has elements of a biological preserve, a safari, a zoo, and a theme park. There is a luxury resort with hotels, restaurants, nightlife and a golf course. And there are dinosaurs. Real ones. You can get closer to them than you ever imagined possible. Its the realization of John Hammonds dream, and I think you’ll want to go there.

The sequel takes place 22 years after the original Steven Spielberg blockbuster, “Jurassic Park“, and will be released on 11th June 2015.

While waiting for the movie to be released, click on this and this to view the trailers and the official movie stills!

Source: Coming Soon / Image Source: Colin Trevorrow’s Twitter


5 Amazing Things We Love About Sharknado Alive! In Sunway Lagoon

Brace yourselves for a shark-tastic experience that will make your “jaws” drop. Sunway Lagoon has finally launched its brand new attractions for their signature Scream Park theme park, “Sharknado Alive!”.

Some of the interesting factors is the usage of shark attacks as the main theme for this project. After the succession of the previous instalments including Ghostbusters and even Nights of Frights series, the addition of “Sharknado Alive!” might elevate your experience to another level.

To heat things up for your JAWSOME experience, we have prepared 5 interesting things happening in “Sharknado Alive!” you need to know.

As mentioned in the previous article, “Sharknado Alive!” is actually based on the Sharknado film series, directed by California-born director Anthony C. Ferrante. We are very sure fans of the movie are excited to be able to experience Sharknado in action live in front of their eyes.

The usage of sharks as characters for the theme park is enticing for people to experience “Sharknado Alive!” in person. Taken from the interview with Ferrante himself, “People view the idea of sharks differently. For example, while shark attacks appear to be terrifying for some, others might think the opposite, they think of it as something hilarious instead”.

One of the appeals of “Sharknado Alive!” is the use of 3D technology that is rarely used in other theme parks, including using 3D glasses in order to pass through the dizzy images of sharks in a tunnel, this creates realistic impressions that a real shark is attacking us in the tunnel!

Another example is the use of lightings and lasers that generates an effect as if we are walking through a pool filled with real life sharks. Sharknado Alive! promises a real life experience as though you are at the set of filming, complete with presence of the green screen that is mainly used in the movies.

Apart from the Scream Park, Sunway Lagoon’s “Sharknado Alive!” also offers other fascinating activities including “Sharknado Dunk Tank” and also “Sharknado Blast”. Additionally, Sunway Lagoon also offers a scuba diving lesson, complete with a shark-themed costume. There is also a special shark mascot performance to pump up the party.

We can consider that “Sharknado Alive!” is on a higher level of status. With Ferrante and the production team’s brilliant ideas to the use of highly developed technology equivalent to qualities of an international film. Despite the fact, Sunway Lagoon made use of our local artists for promotional cycle for their theme park. Celebrities that participated in the event include actress Nadia Brian, actor Keith Foo and also up and coming social media influencer, Rose Nicotine.

So what are you guys waiting for? Pack your bags, gather all your family and friends and book your ticket now! For more information do visit their website here.

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#CalvinHarris: “Bad Blood” With Ex Taylor Swift Over “This Is What You Came For”

Here comes another dose of the Calvin Harris/Taylor Swift public post-breakup feud.

Late last night, PEOPLE magazine posted up the following tweet about Taylor Swift writing Calvin and Rihanna’s hit song, “This Is What You Came For”, under the pseudonym Nils Sjoberg.

Taylor Swift wrote Calvin Harris and Rihanna's hit 'This Is What You Came For, rep confirms https://t.co/FfYluJDG2E pic.twitter.com/S1oiGxIkfq

Note: That pseudonym though. Nils Sjoberg? Who would’ve guessed!

At this point, you’d think that nothing else can possibly upset Calvin as greatly as the #Hiddleswift (Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston) revelation. Considering how quickly TayTay went from Calvin to Tom, and have since been spotted just about everywhere making out, taking romantic walks on the beach, meeting Tom’s parents, private-jetting across the globe, hanging out at TayTay’s annual star-studded 4th of July bash, etc.

But the article went on to detail how TayTay “wrote the song, sat down at a piano and did a demo into her iPhone” which she then sent to Calvin.

“After recording a full demo, they agreed to keep the collaboration on the down-low, but Swift was hurt after Harris did an interview and said he couldn’t foresee working with his then-girlfriend in the future,” PEOPLE quoted TayTay’s rep as saying, adding that the “royal couple” may have broken up because of that.

Alas, Calvin, who refuses to stand down upon seeing something like this being written about him, took matters in his own hands.

The Scottish musician jumped on Twitter to clarify that, yes, TayTay did have a hand in writing “This Is What You Came For”, but that it was also her decision to use the pseudonym because she wanted to keep it a secret.

But it doesn’t end there. You can’t burn Calvin and get away with it.

Clearly not one to hide that he’s upset with the situation (and we don’t blame him), he goes on to say that he’s hurt, while giving a nod to another highly publicised TayTay feud circa 2012 that we’re all probably familiar with.

And where does Katy Perry stand in all of this? She retweeted one of her own tweets dated 10th May 2015 which read, “Time, the ultimate truth teller.” and added:

Sources: Calvin Harris’ Twitter, Katy Perry’s Twitter, PEOPLE.


Godzilla vs. Kong: Who Would Really Win In A Fight?

The first time we saw the trailer for Warner Bros’ “Godzilla vs. Kong”, it was safe to say that we were utterly pumped. There’s just something about these classic kaiju fights that scratched that primal 10-year old part of our brains. The grandeur and scale of two giant monsters just battling it out on the world stage. Ever since 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island”, fans have been clamouring for this fight and now, we’re finally going to get it.

That being said, a lot of people in the comments section were quick to point out the presence Mecha-Godzilla in the recent trailer. And yes, we acknowledge that the chances of Godzilla and Kong probably teaming up to take on an external enemy is high. Still, we have to know: If you strip away all the plot armour and magical MacGuffin devices, who would win? Kong or Godzilla? Well, we’re here to settle the score once and for all. So join us in the ring as we answer one of cinema’s most important questions.

There’s been a ton of speculation as to the size of both Godzilla and Kong. With some saying that the former easily outclasses the giant ape in terms of size and weight. In spite of some compelling arguments, we must rely on the footage that we have seen on-screen and in the trailer. Based on the fight we saw between Godzilla and Kong on top of a large ship in the trailer, we clearly see that Kong and Godzilla are matched in terms of height at the very least. Even if one of them is of slightly higher stature, it isn’t much of an advantage. Arguably Godzilla probably weighs heavier than Kong due to his larger frame.

In terms of raw strength and power, we believe that if it was purely a fist-fight, Kong would take the crown. Have we seen Godzilla take down monsters like King Ghidorah and the MUTOs? Yes, those are certainly impressive feats for sure. But let’s be honest though, Godzilla’s arms tiny when you measure them up against Kong’s gorilla guns. One swing from them easily staggered Godzilla, so if Kong managed to keep up the momentum, Godzilla would be overwhelmed. Godzilla’s bulkier frame does allow him to possibly counter Kong with a strong rush attack. Using his weight to knock the ape down but it only works in one direction. If Kong manages to dodge the rush in time (which he very well could), it would leave Godzilla wide open.

Now when it comes to this factor, terrain can be the deciding factor. We know that Godzilla is clearly an amphibious creature and can easily swim and maneuver around in water. If Godzilla does manage to somehow drag Kong into the water, he could begin to wear Kong down or even drown the beast. Kong, however, will probably do everything he can to avoid this situation and it’s most likely that the fight will take place on land. In that case, Kong will definitely have an advantage over the King of the Monsters. Apes are naturally agile animals, capable of using every limb in their body to move around and to attack. As we discussed earlier, Godzilla’s chunkier size and lower center of gravity limits his movement.

Think of it this way; Imagine if a MMA fighter fought against a large sumo wrestler. The MMA fighter would obviously have an easier time landing blows and hits on the wrestler than with the other trying to pin the fighter down. When you further consider the reach of Kong’s attacks in comparison to Godzilla’s relatively smaller arms and his ability to use tools around him, there seems to be a stronger case for the ape to win. In the film “Kong: Skull Island” we see the ape use trees as bats and chained anchors as deadly whips against the Skullcrawlers. So unless Godzilla manages to level the entire landscape around him, Kong could use the environment to his advantage. Kong proves to be more agile and versatile combatant in this fight.

Some of you at this point might be smashing your keyboards while yelling at the screen “Have you forgotten that Godzilla is a literal walking nuclear reactor?! He would destroy Kong in seconds!”. We have indeed considered Godzilla’s unique atomic nature. As shown in “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”, the beast is capable of energy absorption and has a strong healing factor. Godzilla also has powerful offensive capabilities such as his signature Atomic-Breath and his 360° thermonuclear pulse attack that he used against Ghidorah. Those powerful pulse attacks ripped the flesh right off Ghidorah and would no doubt annihilate Kong if he was in close proximity to the lizard.

Here’s the thing though, Godzilla only managed to sustain that power after absorbing the radiation from a nuclear bomb and Mothra’s life force. If it wasn’t for these two factors, Godzilla would have never been able to reach that level of power. Which leaves him only with his Atomic Breath, which is no joke mind you. A single blast would probably tear Kong a new face-hole or severely burn the ape. After all, Kong is essentially just a big monkey with no discernible energy-based powers or abilities.

After carefully weighing out the evidence and the facts, we’ve come to the conclusion that the winner between the two would be…Kong! Sorry Godzilla fans but your favourite giant lizard is going to need a lot of help for him to clinch a win. Maybe if you dropped a nuclear bomb on Godzilla, he’d stand a chance against Kong. Alone however and on land, Kong would dominate the battlefield. He’s been trained since his adolescence to battle multiple agile serpentine beasts at once. It’s highly likely that he’ll be able to dodge and weave around Godzilla’s Atomic Breath with his superior reflexes. In conclusion, all hail Kong, the new King of the Monsters.

So who do you think would win in a fight? Do you agree with our decision? Or do you think Godzilla could definitely kick Kong’s hairy butt? Be sure to let us know in the comments down below.

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Hype’s Exclusive: Rocking Out With Bokazzi

When it comes to making music, leave your manners at the door.

Bokazzi, is a local band made up off four loud, mind-expanding, awareness driven guys with fantastic hair! Quirky and cool as individuals and as a band, Bokazzi is made up off drummer Kevin Theng, bassist Julian Lim, guitarist Amir Syawal and vocalist Giresh Das.

With an unique sound that varies from punk, rock, pop, jazz, soul, and hip hop; Bokazzi exudes a kaleidoscope of emotions through their music and emulates a penetrating sound that provokes thoughts leaving their audiences wanting more. Strong willed and bound by their principles, the band always makes it a point to stay true to themselves, their sound and their signature brand of rock.

Recognising local talent, Hype.My caught up with these rockers in an exclusive interview. Check it.

How long have you been performing together as a band?

How did you guys come up with the name Bokazzi?

Bokazzi (Boh-ka-si) means to have no manners in the Hokkien dialect. It’s also a word we use a lot amongst our friends in daily life to describe anything that’s ‘overboard’ or out of the norm. When it’s time to make music with Bokazzi, we leave our musical manners at the door.

Through the music scene. We’ve known each other for years before we formed the band. Julian and Kevin have been playing together in several different bands and Giresh was also singing for one of those bands. We met Amir when we set out to record some songs and we used his studio. We needed a guitar solo for this one particular song and the only guitarist in the studio at the time was Amir. A couple of months later, Amir came onboard full time.

What do you as a band think/feel about the current local music scene?

The local music scene is about to blow up from every corner. We feel that local bands have been going through a sabbatical of sorts the past few years, working on giving the best performance and production. 2014 is going to be interesting.

If Bokazzi could collaborate with a local artist, who would it be?

M. Nasir, the most “bokazzi” musician in town. If you don’t know why, go find out why he was banned from performing publicly once upon a time.

If Bokazzi was an ice cream flavour, what flavour would you be and what song would best represent your flavour?

Ginger vanilla ice cream. Familiar, but with that little extra smack hiding behind that you won’t see coming and can’t figure out. Our song Attack is an example.

If Bokazzi could change one thing about the current local music industry, what would it be?

We would love to see bands/acts concentrate on organizing their own shows and making it a mission to fill the venue everytime and also start blazing a real, tangible tour scene that all other bands can follow across the country. We think it’s time we made longer sets a standard for bands, and the only way to do that (as far as we know) is to run the show yourself with a bunch of similar minded friends.

What is the one thing that not a lot of people know about your band?

We’re at each other’s throats all the time, and we mean all the time. There’s never a conversation without one person taking potshots at someone else. NEVER.

What is the worse thing that you’d say could ever happen to you at an event/performance?

A collapsing stage doesn’t look like a lot of fun to be on. Collapsing stage, hope we will never ever have to.

As a band, if you could meet anyone in the world dead or alive, who would it be and what would you say to them?

Dave Grohl. What would we say? Thank you for making Sound City!

If Bokazzi had a million ringgit, how would you spend it?

We would buy awesome gear to continue pumping out awesome sounding music for our supporters. And maybe buy a horse, we don’t know yet.

An EP in the works and hopefully a banging 2014 filled with crazy shows.  Fingers crossed!

Thank you Hype.My for taking the time out to speak to us! Cheers.

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Here’s Attack by Bokazzi. Enjoy!
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Margaret Thatcher, The Iron Lady, Has Died

Margaret Thatcher, the first British woman prime minister and the most dominant prime minister since Winston Churchill, has died. Lord Bell, her spokesman said, “It is with great sadness that Marl and Carol Thatcher announced that their mother Baroness Thatcher died peacefully following a stroke this morning. A further statement will be made later.”

Current prime minister David Cameron, who was in Europe at the time of the announcement, cut short his trip to return to London following the news. When reached for a statement, he said:

It was with great sadness that I learned of Lady Thatcher’s death. We’ve lost a great leader, a great prime minister, and a great Briton.

As our first woman prime minister, Margaret Thatcher succeeded against all the odds, and the real thing about Margaret Thatcher is that she didn’t just lead our country, she saved our country, and I believe she will go down as the greatest British peacetime prime minister.

Condolences have since poured in from leaders around the world, describing Margaret Thatcher’s greatness and the impact in which she left during her reign as prime minister.

One notable message came from US President Barack Obama, who said that the world has lost one of the great champions of freedom and liberty, and America has lost a true friend. He added that her premiership was “an example to our daughters that there is no glass ceiling that can’t be shattered”.

Margaret Thatcher had been in declining health for some years, suffering from dementia. The death of her husband, Sir Denis Thatcher, intensified her isolation in what had proved a frustrating retirement. After a series of mini strokes in 2002, she withdrew from public life.


Black Widow: New Set Photos Reveal Return Of Well Known Character

New set photos have come out for the upcoming “Black Widow” movie, and a well known character is making a return. He is none other than General “Thunderbolt” Ross, played by William Hurt.

General Ross, first appeared in the big screen in “Hulk” in 2003 where he was originally played by Sam Elliot. William Hurt’s rendition of General Ross came in the follow up of the “Hulk” movie called “The Incredible Hulk”. In the post credit scene, we saw that Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr, talked to Ross about forming a team.

Ross then took an 8-year hiatus from the big screen only to return in “Captain America: Civil War”. Following that, he made a brief appearances in both “Avengers: Infinity War”, and “Avengers: Endgame”. So we’re really looking forward to see him in “Black Widow”.

This is not very surprising, really, if you’ve been keeping along with Marvel movies, as the character has been appearing more and more in recent films.

Not only that, the role of the character has also been given more attention leading many to speculate of his role in future films. The most interesting of them will be a post credits scene in which Ross will invite Yelena Belova into the Thunderbolts (think Avengers but working for the government) which was long rumoured to be appearing into the big screen.

William Hurt como El General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross en el set de #BlackWidow pic.twitter.com/SKD6jteiNE

— Rincón⚡Friki (@RinconFriki_ok) October 1, 2019

In the end, we can’t confirmed anything until we see the actual film, “Black Widow”, in theaters on 30th April 2020.

Source: Comic Book Movie, Just Jared. / Featured Image: Polygon.

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#GDA Artiste Profile: CN Blue

Four fresh faced young men started off performing on the streets, in train stations, and in live clubs of Japan. When chanced upon, they seemed like random nobodies or buskers but in actual fact, FNC (their talent company), sent them there as part of their training. It was a brand new formula for trainees.

The four boys, Jung Yong-hwa, Lee Jong-hyun, Lee Jung Shin, and Kang Min-hyuk soon found that their training paid off when it was time to debut. Armed with experience and empowerment, the band was introduced to the world as CN Blue aka CNBLUE. Their first album, “Now or Never” was released in Japan in 2009. A year later, CN Blue released their first mini-album, “Bluetory” in Korea – it stayed on top of the Gaon chart for two whole weeks.

The group also made their first music show chart win on Music Bank and won their first Inkigayo mutizen in 2010. Thus, earning them the record for achieving #1 on South Korea’s television music chart program in the shortest time since debut. And the rest, as they say, is history.

On 26th March 2012, after winning a grand total of five Golden Disk Awards since their debut, CN Blue released their third Korean mini album, “Ear Fun”. Just a few weeks after they performed at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater for the first time! “Ear Fun” peaked at #1 on online and offline chart physical album sales the week it was released. One of the notable singles off the album is, “Still in Love”:

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On top of that, CN Blue is also currently in the running to bag the “Disk Album of The Year” award for “Ear Fun” at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur”!

Here’s another fact: CN Blue is slated to make an appearance at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur” (GDA) whereas Jung Yong-Hwa will be MC for the gala event, as confirmed by the GDA committee

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

For more information, visit their official website.


Covid-19: Negeri Sembilan Announces Cancellation Of Ramadan Bazaar 2020

The Negeri Sembilan government has ruled that there will be no Ramadan bazaars this year – the first state in our country to do so.

The decision was made in an effort to ensure the safeguard of the people following the Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

“There will be no bazaars this year since the movement control order is getting extended till 14th April, which is getting closer to the fasting month. Perhaps by the end of the period, the cases will drop, but we still can’t take it lightly by opening an open place like Ramadan bazaars that allows people to be exposed to the virus again,” he told the press.

Nonetheless, Aminuddin further suggested that small businesses can be conducted at their own premises or homes, using delivery services. “Traders should be more creative. We don’t allow them to do business in the open air because we refuse to take risks. I hope everyone can be patient for now, and the state government will work hard to help ease the public’s burden,” he explained.

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia, word has it that other states in our country will follow suit as well.


Stand Tall at The Roof

Malaysia’s largest F&B and entertainment hub of 2013 welcomed the new year with the official launch of Asia’s first and only green helipad lounge, Stratosphere! Located at the helipad level of 1 First Avenue building in Bandar Utama, the launch took place over the weekend in conjunction with the Pow! Wow! Carnival Weekend to welcome the Year of the Horse!

The weekend carnival featured exciting activities like Wheel of Fortune, Casino Royala, Cheongsam Dances and ang pow giveaways from the God of Prosperity!

Director of The Group, Mr Dax Lee said, “We are always looking for avenues to reinvent the dining and entertainment experience for the young at heart – both for the international and local clientele. We want customers to have upscale service, excellent food and creative presentations. Stratosphere‘s opening is a sure bet for the visiting tourists.“

Built to become the soul of Kuala Lumpur’s premium dining and entertainment scene as it compromises of five outlets: Stratosphere, a premium rooftop champagne bar which will also cater for niche events and launches; Signature at The Hill, a trendy and premium gastro-lounge; Score, a contemporary and invigorating all-round sports bar; Play, a must experience super club; and, Malt and Leaf, an exclusive cigar and whiskey lounge.

In conjunction with Chinese New Year, various promotions will be happening at The Roof.

All participating outlets at The Roof is going red this festive season offering great promotion deals to customers. Signature by The Hill well known for its award winning cocktails has created a specialty cocktail called the Triple Prosperity. The ultimate sports bar SCORE has the special Yam Seng contest where consumers can post their best Yam Seng picture on Instagram to redeem a beer tower. All Chinese New Year promotion ends February 13th, 2014.

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GLOBAL Pres. BOYS NOIZE Supported By LAPSAP

Alex Ridha – better known to the world as BOYS NOIZE – has been making electronic music and working as a DJ for over half of his life. He established himself as one of the world’s preeminent wizards behind the decks, having played the world’s biggest stages alongside the biggest names in dance music. His sets are equally uplifting, not only technically but also as a showman, leaving unforgettable experiences for the witnesses. One of the reasons why the Rolling Stone voted BOYS NOIZE amongst the Top10 “DJS WHO RULE THE EARTH” in 2012.

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As a recording artist and producer, Ridha has created his own sound, and pioneered his own brand, amassing a formidable body of work in the process. He has released three albums (2007’s Oi Oi Oi , 2009’s Power and 2012´s Out Of The Black) and countless singles as BOYS NOIZE, as well as doing profoundly influential work as a remixer and producer for everyone from Depeche Mode, Daft Punk, Feist, David Lynch to Jarvis Cocker, Santigold, Scissor Sisters and Chilly Gonzales.

He has also collaborated with Snoop Dogg, genius film maker Mr. Oizo (on a project called Handbraekes), Erol Alkan, and most recently Skrillex (under the moniker of Dog Blood) and won Beatport’s ‘Best Electronic Act’ 3 years in a row. And he’s coming back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to rock all y’all at Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur!

Ticket entry: RM50 Ladies / RM60 Men (inc 1 drink)

Reservations*: Please call 03-2171 2075 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

For more information, visit their official website or their Facebook page. Also, if you love Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur then vote them now for DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs poll!


#Tolls: Putrajaya Reveals 5% Toll Hikes On PLUS Highway Every 3 Years Until 2038

Just when we thought that we won’t be hit by another hike in toll rates, Putrajaya revealed that motorists are expected to pay a slightly higher toll rate on the PLUS Highway from next year (2016) onwards.

According to a report by The Malay Mail Online, the federal government said that the North-South Highway concessionaire (PLUS) is “entitled” to up its toll rates by 5% every 3 years. This will go on for the next 22 years, as the federal government has signed the agreement that will end in 2038.

Source: Coffee TicksIn a press statement, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin said that based on a concession agreement they’ve signed with PLUS in November 2011, there will be no hike in toll rates until 2015. The toll rate for the Penang bridge, however, will stay the same until 31st December 2038.

The latest agreement also set the toll rate increase of only 5% every 3 years from 2016 until the end of the concession on 31st December 2038.

This clarification is in response to Setiawangsa MP Datuk Ahmad Fauzi Zahari’s supplementary question in Parliament. Zahari asked “if there would be further toll hikes until the end of the concession agreement and at what rate”.

Source: The Malay Mail OnlineThe goverment announced back in November 2014 that they would raise the toll rates for 20 highways nationwide this year. They later postponed the hike and allocated RM558.69 million to compensate the highway concessionaires.

In October this year, toll rates for highways operated by 11 concessionaires were then raised by between 20 sen and RM3. Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof said that highways operated by 8 concessionaires are “entitled to increase toll rates next year” as well.

What do you think of the increase in toll rates? Will you be badly affected by it? Feel free to discuss this in the comments box below.


“Reminiscence” Review: Hugh Jackman Recollects The Past In This Neo-Noir Fantasy Thriller

What would you do if you held the keys to all the memories of your past? Would you use them to solve any long-standing mysteries? Or would you choose to reminisce certain pleasant recollections over and over with an erstwhile memorial figment?

In the world that is “Reminiscence”, a sci-fi noir created by the mind behind HBO’s “Westworld”, attempts to answer all of the above questions. The film marks the feature debut for “Westworld” creator Lisa Joy while also being the second collaboration between stars Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson.

Nicolas Bannister (Hugh Jackman) is a P.I. who specialises in delving into the deepest nooks and crannies of the mind through a process known as Reminiscence. A mix of buttons here and buzzing electricity there and “KAZAM”, an individual’s past memories are displayed right onto an augmented reality. In this realm, the lies, the truth, darkest events and brightest memories are all laid out on a transparent sheet. There is no hiding when being subjected to the process. Nevertheless, it isn’t an entirely foolproof process as mysteries don’t get solved just by looking through a singular person’s mind.

Co-creating this whole operation is Watts (Thandiwe Newton) who assists Bannister in handling the Reminiscence equipment. She is the elder of the two, a loyal adjutant, but more so the ever-concerned conscience to her emotionally-driven partner. There is no questioning her guts as she stands head-to-head with Nick.

Enter Mae (Rebecca Ferguson), a scarlet-clad beauty who entrances Nick in a wicked stupor, sweeping him off his feet one fine evening as she desperately makes a request to recover a bunch of lost keys. Our protagonist seeks her out after recovering the keys and bonds with her. Their relationship flourishes as they proceed with unlocking the various keys to each other’s spirits.

Everything is good. Everything seems good… that is until Mae vanishes without a trace.

From here on out, Nick becomes a lost soul, wandering the plains of his own mind, involving himself within the confines of his own life. He’s given up hope of his love returning to him. However, when he finally gets a whiff of Mae’s whereabouts during a police investigation, the quest to solve this longstanding mystery commences.

From the get-go, it is pretty clear that the movie borrows, or is inspired by the sci-fi classics that preceded it. There are traces of “Blade Runner’s” neon-infused nightlife and even the dreaminess of “Inception” layered between submerged buildings and watery streets of Miami. This “Wet-world”, as we would like to say, is tastefully painted, with its golden sunsets and ocean-lined carriages fleeting into the distance.

Much like “Inception”, “Reminiscence’s” lead is locked in a cage of his own design. The theme of losing a loved one is especially evident as the memories of a love long gone consistently threatens to uproot everything. The longstanding relationships he has with the people around him are in consistent danger of splintering apart. Indeed, Hugh Jackman shines in this arena, bringing a hopeless quality to Nick at first, but abandoning all that as his pursuits for the truth becomes unrelenting.

Rebecca Ferguson also does not disappoint in her role. It’s great that both Jackman and she maintain strong on-screen chemistry, riding off the back of the P.T. Barnum semi-autobiography that came before. Ferguson is especially commanding in her scenes. The enigma of Mae is her strength and there is no denying that Ferguson delivers when needed.

While we appreciate the stylistic noir and commanding presences, much of the film itself feels like an unpolished mineral. There is a lack of desire in getting viewers to understand the foundations on which this world is built upon. Of course, we’re not suggesting to oversaturate the audience with heaps of exposition but rather, to provide an immersion in the grounded reality of its fiction.

Many a time, opportunities to truly get the audience to take in all of the beauty and grimy landscapes are glossed over in favour of progressing the plot. Yet, by the end of it, the narrative itself is not as tightly wound as it seemed to strive for. So, what happens when investment in the world itself is low? What happens when its themes become mixed up in a convoluted firefight for the limelight? There are active attempts to reiterate certain characteristics twice or thrice throughout the course of the film. However, by its end, it is a product that does not know what it truly is.

Ultimately, “Reminiscence” is a feature that contains a vision but ultimately lacks a whole lot of direction. In its bizarre sway of the plot, it is the utter likeability of the protagonists and the dramatic talent these actors convey that manage to keep the film from derailing completely. Possibly, with some polishing, this could be an unusual gem. Nonetheless, as of now, the noirs and sci-fi escapades of old may be reminisced once again as vastly superior commentaries on love, recollections, and life itself.

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"Reminiscence" is fortunate enough to be bolstered by the prowess of its established performers as its overall lack of focus sinks the thrills of this neo-noir feature into the waters of a submerged Miami cityscape.


Malaysians Can Witness Geminids Meteor Shower On 13th & 14th December

Photographers and sky-watchers in Malaysia are in for a treat as the Geminids meteor shower is set to take place next month.

If you missed out on the Perseids meteor shower during 13th August, locals will be able to witness the famous and bright meteor shower peaking on the night of 13th December till the wee hours of 14th December.

According to Mohd Zamri Shah Mastor, the director of National Planetarium Principal Assistant, shared that for every minute, 2 meteors are expected to appear in the sky. That means there should be approximately 120 meteors visible to the naked eye within 1 hour of the Geminids meteor shower.

“This phenomenon will be clearly seen from dark locations such as interior areas, edge of the forest or beaches where city and artificial lights do not impede your viewing. Fraser’s Hill and Teluk Kemang in Port Dickson, for example, are good locations for the public to view this phenomenon,” Mohd Zamri was quoted as saying.

For the uninitiated, the Geminids are an annual meteor shower caused by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid. It orbits closely to the sun. When the rocky asteroid burns off and hits the Earth’s atmosphere, it becomes visible as meteors in our sky.

To find out more, you can call the National Planetarium at 03-22734303.

Source: Bernama / Featured image: Kenneth Brandon via NBC.


The LINC KL: Prizes Galore In Conjunction With First Anniversary Celebration

If there’s one thing Malaysia know what to do, it’s shopping malls. That being said, one of the more unique mall that has to pop up over the years is The LINC KL in Ampang.

The mall’s nature-inspired retail space has been an Instagram hotspot since its inception on 29th November last year. Now with it being one-year-old, the LINC KL is inviting everyone to come and join them in celebration of its anniversary. There will be prizes, carnivals and many more when you visit The LINC KL.

Visitors that come to the mall will be greeted with special goodies and exciting opportunities to win amazing prizes. From now until 19th January 2020, mall-goers can also take part in the “Spend & Win” programme whenever they shop at The LINC KL.

Shoppers that spend over RM100 at the mall can redeem exclusive The LINC KL merchandises, while spending over RM200 will give customers extra opportunities to win lifestyle gadgets and home appliances. Daily rewards will also be given to customers who spend over RM50 and obtain The LINC KL flyers.

On the 14th and 15th December, the mall will also be hosting a celebratory carnival – just think of it like a big birthday party. There will be games, bazaar and special performance being held throughout at the mall the weekend after.

The  LINC also recently collaborated with Media Signs Sdn Bhd for the new art installation titled “Urban Landscape”. The artwork “revolves around people’s lives, their cultural background and values which determine their identity, presented through layers of abstract cutout cityscape graphic to form 3-D effect scenes that depict the vibrancy of modern city life with the reminiscence of the past“.

So if you fancy yourself as a shopping enthusiast or a nature lover, then head right over to The LINC KL, to experience a place where nature and the modern shopping mall combine.


WINNERS: Snap Up Official “The Host” Goodies!

Yoohoo! We saw your tweets, received your e-mails, and now we’ve got the names of the FOUR lucky winners of our official “The Host” merchandise contest.  Of course, all this was made possible with the help of our friends from NEF – so yay to them!

Come pick up your prizes from our office from 3rd May 2013 (Friday) onwards. Remember to bring your IC for verification purposes. Also, we need to stress that prizes are strictly are strictly nontransferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of prizes for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

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#Malaysia: Additional Hari Raya Holiday On 8th July For Govt Staff

Great news for all you federal civil servants out there!

The government has agreed to grant an extra Hari Raya holiday on 8th July (next Friday) to civil servants. However, the special leave will only be applicable if the 1st day of Hari Raya is declared on 6th July (Wednesday).

“Members of the public who seek Federal services on that day are encouraged to visit the agencies and departments before the Hari Raya holidays,” Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Dr Ali Hamsa said in a statement.

He added that the holiday would not take effect should Hari Raya falls on 5th July (Tuesday). “Hopefully, public servants will benefit from the special leave in celebrating Aidilfitri with their families and continue to be productive and give the best services when they return to work,” he said.

Here’s wishing all our Muslim friends Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and a great holiday ahead.

Don’t forget to claim your free cup of coffee and some snacks at the nearest Petronas station when you balik kampung ;)


CONTEST: Make A Change In 100 Minutes

Held in conjunction with the launch of their Aficio SP 100e series black & white printer, Ricoh launched their “Make A Change In 100 Minutes” comic contest, combining the popular medium of comic books with the good intentions of Malaysians. The contest’s submission period will run from 1st October to 18th November 2012 and is open to all Malaysians aged 16 and above.

Technical details on submissions are listed on Ricoh’s Facebook page. From 19th to 25thNovember 2012, the top 100 finalists receiving the most “Likes” from the public and Ricoh will proceed to the grand finale where their works will be displayed.

Comic strips that make it to the finale will undergo another voting session, where they will be judged by the public and a special guest judge. Winners will of course be rewarded with amazing prizes!

And when we say amazing, we mean prizes that are worth more than RM10,000 in total. You game?

For more information, visit RICOH Malaysia’s Facebook page.