12 Animated Movies Coming Out In 2020

From Saturday morning cartoons, to full length featured films in the cinema, animation have become a big part of our childhood and even now as adults, we don’t think most of us are eager to let that child-like spirit go.

So, in order for us to feel youthful again, we have compiled a list of the upcoming animated movies coming to the big screen in 2020.

“Ian and Barley Lightfoot are two elf brothers living in a suburban fantasy world, where no humans exist and it is instead populated by creatures like elves, trolls, mermaids and more. One day, the two teens embark on a journey to discover if there is still magic left in the world. They are hoping to use magic to spend one day with the father they lost when they were still too young to remember him.”

A sequel to “Trolls”, the sequel sees “Queen Poppy and Branch discovering other Troll worlds beyond their own. Each is unique as each has its own genre of music but the differences between these worlds are causing them to clash with each other. When a mysterious threat puts all the Trolls in danger, Poppy, Branch and their friends have to find a way to unite all the Trolls in order to defeat the threat.”

“Since the beginning of time, an epic battle has waged between humans and ghostly forces of evil, and only the spell of a powerful canine warrior can keep the spirits at bay. When the spell begins to weaken, S.C.O.O.B. – an elite group of heroes comprised of the most beloved Hanna-Barbera characters – recruit Scooby-Doo to find the enchanted collar that is the key to stopping the impending ghost attack. Together with his new group of allies and the original Mystery Inc. gang, Scooby-Doo embarks on the ultimate adventure to save man (and dog) kind!”

“SpongeBob SquarePants, his best friend Patrick Star and the rest of the gang from Bikini Bottom hit the big screen in the first-ever all CGI SpongeBob motion picture event. After SpongeBob’s beloved pet snail Gary is snail-napped, he and Patrick embark on an epic adventure to The Lost City of Atlantic City to bring Gary home. As they navigate the delights and dangers on this hilarious rescue mission, SpongeBob and his pals prove there’s nothing stronger than the power of friendship.”

“The movie will follow the soul of Joe Gardener, a music teacher living in New York City whose dream was always to become a professional jazz piano player. He’s disappointed to find himself grown up and stuck listening to kids half-heartedly playing instruments in a classroom instead of spending his days and nights on a stage.

Then, just when he gets his big break and lands a gig at the most prestigious jazz club in New York City, Joe falls down a manhole in the middle of a Manhattan street. Suddenly he’s back to being a soul at the You Seminar. The movie will follow Joe’s soul as he tries to find his way back to Earth.”

The movie will be an origin story of the adventures of the minions, working for a then tyrannical leader, Gru.

A film based on the popular animated series Bob’s Burgers depicting life as the Belcher family. Where, “the movie will reunite Louise with her beloved nightlight Kuchi Kopi in her dreams for another trippy adventure.”

“Emily is struggling to fit in at home and at school. She discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City.”

“Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna” takes place five years after the events of “Digimon Adventure tri,” the six-part film series released in 2015. Now on the cusp of adulthood, Tai and his DigiDestined friends discover that with age their bonds with each of their Digimon will ultimately break.

“Sonic tries to navigate the complexities of life on Earth with his newfound best friend — a human named Tom Wachowski. They must soon join forces to prevent the evil Dr. Robotnik from capturing Sonic and using his powers for world domination.”

“In a land called Kumandra, a warrior named Raya searches for the last dragon in the world.”

“Prehistoric family The Croods are back to their old shenanigans in a dangerous, strange new world. As now, The Croods face their biggest threat since leaving the cave: another family.”


Jacky Cheung’s #AClassicTour Returns To Singapore In February 2018

Jacky Cheung (张学友) fans, your prayers have been answered.

The Hong Kong music superstar will be bringing his “A Classic Tour” back to Singapore. Not only that, the 56-year-old singer will be performing for 3 back-to-back days in the Singapore Indoor Stadium next year.

Dubbed the “God of Songs” of Hong Kong, the “Heavenly King” crooner is known for his rich baritone voice and has released numerous hits such as “Everlasting Love” (只想一生跟你走), “Goodbye Kiss” (吻别), and “Your First Name, My Last Name” (妳的名字,我的姓氏).

His most recent album, titled “Wake Up Dreaming” (醒著做夢), which was released in December 2014. It achieved spectacular sales records, topping iTunes chart within one week of its release. The physical album was sold out in Malaysia, resulting in additional orders from recording label, Universal Music Malaysia. Furthermore, it consists of 10 tracks including “The Rest Of Time”, “It’s Not Too Late”, and “Tears Of Time”.

The details to Cheung’s 2018 edition of “A Classic Tour” are as follows:

Ticket sales will be available from 17th October onwards. To book, call 3158 7888 or log onto Sports Hub’s website here.

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HOManiacs Got To Admire Wang Leehom’s 6-Pack Abs During Fan Meeting

Wang Leehom (王力宏)’s anticipated “Descendants of the Dragon 2060” (龙的传人 2060) is set to take place in Stadium Merdeka tomorrow (Saturday, 16th March). However, HOManiacs were treated to a delightful fan service yesterday (Thursday, 14th March).

It was only a couple of weeks ago when Taiwanese superstar and concert organiser StarPlanet (星艺娱乐) surprised fans by announcing that a fan meeting event was taking place prior to the concert.

1000 fan meet passes were up for grabs for concert goers who had purchased VVIP or VIP tickets. Unsurprisingly, the turn out for Leehom’s fan meeting event was huge. There were fans who came in groups, mothers who grew up listening to the singer that brought their babies, couples, and even fans from Thailand!

The event, which took place at Quill Convention Centre, Level 6, in Quill City Mall, was divided into few sections. It kicked off with host Jym Chong passing fans microphones to belt out their favourite Wang Leehom tune. Those who muster up the courage to sing in front of everyone were rewarded with a goodie bag from the organiser.

It’s no secret that Leehom has been maintaining his fitness regime ever since his “Descendants of the Dragon 2060” world tour kicked off a few years ago. Now that he has achieved 11% of body fat, the singer has never looked more fit. The crowd went wild when Jym asked if they would like to see Leehom shirtless.

A cardboard was carried unto stage showing a screenshot of Leehom proudly showing off his washboard abs. Despite some initial awkwardness, the performer played along and said that he has worked hard to maintain those muscles.

For the next section, Leehom was tasked at putting his drawing skills to the test. The host would give a hint of how many words and fans would guess it. The ones who correctly guessed it were rewarded with a drawing together with the singer’s signature on it. It was scary how many HOManiacs were able to figure the drawings out at their first try. Even Leehom himself was blown away!

Before the autograph session took place, Leehom came down to the barrier to take a group shot (pictured above) with the entire crowd in attendance. It was truly a satisfying night for fans who have been longing to see the singer ever since his last concert here in Kuala Lumpur.

Before the fan meeting took place, members of the media were able to get a few updates from Leehom himself during the media group interview. The singer expressed that he’s looking forward to say “Saya cinta padamu” to his fans again. When asked if he will be inviting Namewee (黃明志) onstage to perform their collab, “Stranger in the North” (飄向北方), Leehom played coy.

Fingers crossed we’ll get to see them duet live ;)


#Halal: Ikiam To Launch New Halal Logo To Differentiate Non-Muslim & Muslim-Made Products

The Malaysia Institute of International Islamic Cooperation (Ikiam) will be launching a new halal logo to differentiate between non-Muslim and Muslim-made products early next year, reported The Malay Mail Online.

The effort will be done in collaboration with the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda), and chairman Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin said that the launching of the new logo will be witnessed by representatives from various Islamic organisations within and outside the country.

“The need for another halal logo is to distinguish products that were produced by Muslims against that of non-Muslims besides helping Risda smallholding entrepreneurs and Muslim entrepreneurs make forays into the halal markets locally and abroad,” explained Zahidi. The new logo will only be pasted on Muslim-made products.

He is also confident that the new logo, which would go hand-in-hand with the current halal logo issued by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim), will increase the confidence of the public’s veracity over halal products. This is because several companies were revealed to have violated halal regulations after obtaining the certification from Jakim.

In May, the halal logo courted controversy as a picture of chicken eggs stamped with the “halal” logo gained traction online and went viral. It raised the issue of whether it was necessary for individual eggs to be certified halal.

However, Jakim cleared any doubts regarding the issue by stating that such labels only need to be stamped on the packaging of the products, and by placing the logo on individual eggs, the individuals or companies involved are actually flouting regulations.

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(UPDATE) #ShahAlam: Photos Of Car Crash Involving Lamborghini & Proton Go Viral

Photos of a car crash involving a Lamborghini Aventador and a Proton Persona have gone viral.

While we can’t determine the original source of the images, numerous netizens claimed that the incident took place at the traffic light near Kampung Kebun Bunga, Shah Alam on Tuesday (4th July).

Apparently, the supercar was allegedly drove by a 16-year-old, who does not possess a driving license. The suspect is also believed to be the son of a Tan Sri. According to TallyPress, Tan Sri is the 2nd most senior title at Federal Level.

The photos show the Lamborghini crashed into a drain while the Proton’s windshield is seen shattered. It’s uncertain whether the drivers of both cars are injured or not.

In case you didn’t know, a brand new Lamborghini Aventador (2017 edition) costs roughly around RM3.3 million (with tax) whereas a reconditioned unit is priced around RM1.7 million. Yup, we know. That is one expensive vehicle.

See more photos of the crash in the post below:

Many netizens criticised the alleged underage driver for his reckless behaviour.“Power and money are nothing without control,” commented a Facebook user. Meanwhile, another netizen sarcastically wrote, “Never mind la…tomorrow can buy lotus! No big deal.”

Details of the crash are still scarce at the moment, but we’ll update this post with more information as soon as we get ’em.

As it turns out, there might not have been a 16-year-old boy behind the wheel of the Lamborghini Aventador after all.

Subang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohammad Azlin Sadari responded to the viral Facebook post which claimed that a 16-year-old son of a Tan Sri was driving the vehicle when it crashed. “There are many rumours flying around that it is a minister’s son and so on. It is not true,” he said.

Meanwhile, ACP Mohammad Azlin explained that the occurred when the driver of the Lamborghini Aventador lost control of his vehicle while trying to overtake another car. It had grazed the car in front before jumping the divider and crashing into a third car coming from the opposite direction.

Sources: We are Malaysians’ Facebook page, Info Roadblock Jpj/polis’s Facebook page, Paul Tan, The Star Online / Featured image: We are Malaysians’ Facebook page.


(UPDATE) #Furious7: Universal Releases Title + Poster + Promo Vid For “Fast & Furious”

The title of the latest “Fast & Furious” movie will be “Furious 7“, Universal announced Sunday (27th Oct) in a Facebook post, which included a slick poster and a promo video in a later post.

The film stars Vin Diesel, the late Paul Walker, Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, and Tyrese Gibson. Walker died in a car crash in November 2013, before the film wrapped production. His brothers helped complete some of his scenes. Sure, it’s going to be very bittersweet to watch Paul Walker in some of his final scenes, but we really can’t wait. After all, haven’t we all been waiting far too long for this?

Because of our fans, our saga has grown bigger and better with every chapter. In just 7 days, we will reveal the first trailer for our next installment – FURIOUS 7 – at The Road to Furious 7: Trailer Launch Event at Universal Studios in Los Angeles!

We want to share this moment with all of our fans around the world. For those of you not able to attend in person, you’ll be able to follow a live broadcast starting at noon Pacific on the Fast & Furious Facebook page and on E!. For those in the Los Angeles area, tickets will be available starting tomorrow, October 27th, on the official Fast & Furious social pages.

Starting today, you can submit questions for Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, and Jason Statham to be answered at the live event. Go to Instagram and submit a video, asking your favorite Fast & Furious star your question while using the hashtag #AskFurious7. Or, simply write your question in the Comments section below. Your question could be answered live on-air!

For our extended FAST & FURIOUS family, we have set out to make the very best movie yet. We are excited to continue our journey together.

The latest instalment of the high-octane franchise is set to arrive in theatres on 3rd April 2015.

And the wait is over because the official trailer fot “Furious 7” is out. If this, in addition to the ones above, isn’t enough to whet your appetite for the film, we don’t know what else will!

For more information, visit the movie’s website or Facebook page.

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Tropfest SEA: Call For Submissions

Born 20 years ago in a cafe (“The Tropicana”) in Sydney, Australia, Tropfest is now the world’s largest short film festival. It is supported by some of the biggest names in the international film community and has received thousands of submissions for its film festivals in Australia, Tropfest Arabia in Abu Dhabi , Tropfest USA (in Las Vegas and New York).

This year, Tropfest premieres in New Zealand and South East Asia. And now the time has come! Online submissions for Tropfest South East Asia opens on 6th May 2013

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The submission duration for both the main category and the teen category begins on 6th May 2013 via their website and closes 28th October 2013. All residents and citizens of South East Asia are eligible for the competition. All films entered must adhere to the following guidelines:

Other Tropfest SEA Activities in April, May & June:

For more updates, visit their official website.


Battleship: A War Unfolds Across The Seas

From the day we heard that the movie was in production, way back in 2010, we’ve wondered how they would pull off turning this Hasbro board game:

Into the epicness that is Universal‘s forthcoming USD$200 million blockbuster:

Peter Berg (who directed the Will Smith-starring “Hancock”) produces and direct Battleship, an epic-scaled action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies, and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. And just like the game, a fleet of ships is forced to do battle with an armada of unknown origins in order to discover and thwart their destructive goals.

Don’t think “sounds like Transformers”. Think “naval war film”.

The movie stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper (a Naval offier assigned to the USS John Paul Jones), Brooklyn Decker as Sam Shane (a physical therapist and Hopper’s fiancée), Liam Neeson as Hopper and Stone’s superior (and coincidentally, Sam’s father), and Rihanna as Petty Officer Raikes.

Now now, we all know you want to see tough chick Rihanna in action – don’t even deny it:

On a more serious note (and enough with the fluff), here’s what the epicness is really all about. The battle takes place in the Hawaiian Islands, where an international naval fleet at Pearl Harbor discovers and engages in an intense battle against an alien species known as “The Regents”.

“The Regents” came to planet Earth for one reason, and one reason only – to build a power source in the ocean. And who else should they “bump” into but the naval fleet?

But don’t let us spoil it for you. Check this out:

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Can’t wait to watch it? Battleship will be released at a cinema near you on the 12th of April 2012!

P/S: Does anyone else likes Chicken Burritos? Yum!

For more information, visit their official movie website.

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Josh Duhamel To Host Kids’ Choice Awards

“Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards is a great event that celebrates kids by honoring their opinions and taps into the kid in all of us. I have a lot of secret plans for when I host the awards, but I can tell you I’m excited to lead millions of kids into total crazy fun, chaos..and, of course, endless slime!”, said dynamic Hollywood star Josh Duhamel upon announcing that he would be hosting the Kids’ Choice Awards (KCA).

Last year, Nickelodeon’s 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards, ranked as basic cable’s top telecast for the week (26th March 2012 – 1st April 2012) with 6.2 million total viewers and was the number-one telecast for the week with kids and tweens across all TV.

Celebrated as the ultimate kid experience where Hollywood and slime collide, kids rule and honour their favourite from the worlds of film, music, sports, and television. In many international markets, the 2013 KCAs will feature country-specific award categories and nominees, such as “Favorite Asian Act” and “Favorite UK TV Show”.

Votes were cast across Nick.com, Nick’s mobile site, a brand-new iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch apps, an iPad-optimized site, an application on Nick’s Facebook page and via Twitter and custom hash tags.

Josh Duhamel, previously a Kids’ Choice Awards slime recipient and “Arm Fart Hall of Fame” champ, will take the reins for the first time as host of Nickelodeon’s 26th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards. The celebrity-filled live telecast will air live from USC’s Galen Center and is tape delayed for West Coast, and will air on Nickelodeon SEA on 25th March 2013 (Monday) at 6pm.

For information about Nickelodeon in Asia, visit their official website.


Following Shila Amzah’s Footstep, Masya Masyitah Joins China’s Singing Show

19-year-old Malay singer Siti Nur Masyitah Mohd Yusoff, better known as Masya Masyitah (玛莎) will be competing in one of China’s biggest singing competitions, “The Coming One” (明日之子).

The singing competition which is expected to air its 3rd season in May is the latest idol show produced by China’s Tencent media. The 1st season of the show had already broken records in China as the 1st entertainment show with over 300 million plays per episode.

Masya who is a talent of Rocketfuel Entertainment told Hype Malaysia that this was not her first time participating in a Chinese singing competition. She previously won 1st runner-up in the Hong Kong International Music Festival in 2016, and she was also the winner of 2014 “Ceria Popstar” and 2016’s Pesta Singing Contest.

“Masya Masyitah will be heading to China to participate in Tencent Media’s popular reality series, The Coming One (S3). We are all very proud of Masya who was also recently involved in the Malaysia-China 45th Diplomatic Relations Anniversary Campaign, organised by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia,” said Murali ‘Moots’ Marimuthu, Admiral of Rocketfuel.

When asked if she was inspired by fellow Malaysian singer Shila Amzah who is largely influential in China after winning the “Asian Wave” competition, Masya said, “Kind of, but I don’t want people to think that I’m trying to compete with her or copy her. I just want to try my luck there.”

Masya also said that she couldn’t help it if people in China will start to compare her with Shila considering that they are both hijab-wearing Muslim woman who sing in Chinese. “What I can do is make a difference in terms of singing and performance since both of us have different singing style.”

Masya admitted that she is not very fluent in Mandarin Chinese, but she often works hard to learn the language by attending Mandarin classes and practice via YouTube.


#Avengers: Heimdall & Loki To Return Via “Age Of Ultron”

Will Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron become one of the best superhero films in 2015? We say “Yes!”, especially when we hear that “Thor” actors, Idris Elba and Tom Hiddleston will return to portray their respectively roles in the upcoming Avengers film!

Following the debut of the film’s first full trailer on YouTube, Idris Elba (who played Heimdall, the guard of Asgard in “Thor”) revealed in an interview that he’s currently filming a scene with Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hidldeston in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”.

He told the Telegraph that he wasn’t meant to talk about this but revealed it nonetheless:

I’m in Avengers. And I’m doing a scene with Chris Hemsworth (who plays Thor) and Tom Hiddleston (who plays Loki), and they’re like, (whispers) – “Aren’t you (meant to be) in Ibiza?”

Loki and Heimdall aren’t the only characters that will appear in the film as it was revealed that Scarlet Witch (played by Elizabeth Olsen), Quicksilver (played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson), and the Vision (played by Paul Bettany) will be appearing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well.

The film will also become the launch pad for the subsequent films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the studio also announced that the “Inhumans” solo film is underway. The Inhumans team will make its debut on November 2, 2018.

Slated for release on 1st May 2015 (Malaysia: 23rd April 2015),  “Avengers: Age of Ultron” also stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, James Spader, Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Thomas Kretschmann, Paul Bettany, and Stellan Skarsgard.

Are you excited? Do you think Loki will get in the way of the Avengers team to save the world again? Let us know what think in the comments box below!

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ntv7 Wins Twice At Human Rights Awards

ntv7 who recently took home an award and four highly commended titles at the 17th Asian TV Awards, is on a winning streak this month with its latest win at the SUHAKAM 2012 Human Rights Awards held on Monday evening at Sheraton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Broadcast journalist, Selina Kong, was once again named as the recipient for the coveted media award title for her story, “Give Life A Second Chance” in ntv7’s documentary programme, “7 Zoom In”. This is the second time that Selina is honoured with this award after her win last year for the same category.

“It feels really great to be honoured for the second time at SUHAKAM Human Rights Awards. This recognition is truly a great achievement for me as a broadcast journalist and I would like to thank ntv7 and the production team behind this great documentary. It is truly a satisfaction for me and the team as ‘7 Zoom In’ gives us the platform to speak for those who cannot speak and to bring greater awareness to the public on issues that are happening in the country,” said the 28-year-old Selina.

Selina’s winning report which discusses on death penalty, gives the topic a different touch and perspective where it features interviews with families of death row inmates –Cheong Chun Yin and Yong Vui Kong – who were both convicted of drug trafficking into Singapore.

The annual SUHAKAM Human Rights Awards is organised to acknowledge the effort of organisations and individuals in defending human rights in the country and aimed at creating awareness on the rising concerns on human rights abuses as well as the lack of understanding over the issue in the society.

The event was also held in-conjunction with the International Human Rights Day this year, themed, “My Voice Counts – Inclusion and the Right to Participate in Public Life”.

For more information, visit ntv7’s official website.


4 Things We Know About Lee Seung Gi’s Music Comeback After 5 Years

Guess who is making a comeback next month? Earlier today (Friday, 6th November) Lee Seung Gi (이승기) confirmed that he is currently gearing up for his return in the K-pop scene!

After 5 years of focusing only on K-dramas and variety shows, the versatile entertainer delighted K-fans across the globe when he announced that he will be releasing his 7th studio album this December.

Here’s what we know about his upcoming comeback so far:

According to his agency, Hook Entertainment, Seung Gi decided to make his comeback as a singer following the immense amount of positive feedback he’d received for his cover of Kim Kyung Ho’s hit song titled “Forbidden Love” on the SBS variety show “Master in the House”.

Check out the splendid performance below:

“After worrying about how to respond to his fans’ passionate love and support for his performance of ‘Forbidden Love’, Lee Seung Gi ultimately decided to make his return as a singer. He’s determined to live up to his fans’ wishes and return with even higher-quality music. Please cheer on Lee Seung Gi, who is currently nervous and excited for his first comeback in a long time as a singer,” the entertainment company stated.

Lee Seung Gi is scheduled to drop a pre-release single on 15th November, titled “Cliche Man”. The emotional ballad number is composed and written by Yoon Jong Shin. Interestingly, this marks the “Vagabond” actor’s first ever project together with the renowned singer-producer!

As mentioned earlier, the forthcoming studio album will be the Korean hunk’s first new music project in five years. To quote Korean news portal Zapzee, “Lee Seung Gi’s 7th full-length album will feature top producers from Korea and offer new music and concepts that he has never done before”.

To refresh everyone’s memory, his last full-length album, “And…” debuted back in June 2015, while his most recent music release was the song “Meet Someone Like Me”, released in March 2016 following his military enlistment.

AIRENs, are y’all excited for Lee Seung Gi’s comeback as a singer? We know we are!?

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The Amazing Spider-Man: Sequel & Spin-off Scheduled Through 2018

Hollywood just can’t get enough of superhero films!

After Marvel Studios announced the release dates for their upcoming superhero films, Sony Columbia Pictures is now confirming that they’re planning to release a sequel and a spin-off for Marc Webb’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” by 2018! And so the battle of the superhero films begin.

It was not too long ago that the second instalment of “The Amazing Spider-Man” franchise was released. On top of that, it was previously reported that 2 sequels of the film will be released on June 10, 2016 and May 4, 2018.

However, it is likely the films have been pushed back to the later dates to avoid clashing with the upcoming superhero films by Warner Bros and Marvel. The spin-off film has been slated for a 2016 release while the third instalment of the film has been pushed back to a much later date in 2018 instead.

Titled, “Sinister Six”, the spin-off of “The Amazing Spider-Man” is scheduled to release on 11th of November 2016. Writer-director Drew Goddard will be producing the spin-off film which focuses on the origin story of Sinister Six.

For those who are unfamiliar with the Spider-Man comic books, Sinister Six is a group of supervillains gathered by Doctor Octopus after his failed attempts to defeat Spider-Man. The vengeful doctor contacted every single villain that had crossed paths with Spider-Man but only Vulture, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, and Sandman have agreed to join him.

In the most recent film of “The Amazing Spider-Man” franchise, the film teased the appearance of Vulture, Electro, and Doctor Octopus for the spin-off film. It is also possible that Green Goblin (played by Dane Dehaam) will be joining the cinematic version of Sinister Six after he was introduced in the sequel for “The Amazing Spider-Man”.

As for the third instalment of “The Amazing Spider-Man”, the official release date has not been announced but it’s rumoured to debut in 2018. The studio will also be releasing the film adaptation of the Sony PlayStation video game, “Uncharted”, which will be directed by Horrible Bosses’ filmmaker Seth Gordon.

Well, it seems like Andrew Garfield can finally take a much-needed break from the film franchise. But then again, will Andrew Garfield reprise his role as Spider-Man or make a cameo appearance of the spin-off film? Wouldn’t you like that?


#ALSIceBucketChallenge: Samsung GALAXY S5 Takes On The..Wait, What?

Celebrities have done it, DJs/producers have done it, CEOs have done it, and now even smartphones are doing the #ALSIceBucketChallenge!

The Samsung Galaxy S5 has become the latest tech giant to take on the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness for ALS. Of course, all in good humour although it does seem like it’s taking a swipe at competing devices from rival companies. Because as techies would already know, the Samsung GALAXY s5 is an Android smartphone that is water-resistant. Its direct competitors are the HTC One M8 and the iPhone 5S – both of which aren’t water-resistant.

Hence, trust Samsung to point that out in the challenge:

Meanwhile, here are some of the best #ALSIceBucketChallenge videos that we’ve seen over the past week:

Let’s not forget that whether or not you get called out to take on the challenge, you can also make a donation to the ALS Association here. If you want to do your part, you know where to go.

For more information, visit the ALS Association’s official website.


Lindsay Lohan Sues The Makers Of Grand Theft Auto V

It looks likes the makers of Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) are about to suffer the wrath of Lindsay Lohan. The actress who turned 28 yesterday, July 2nd, has reportedly made good on threats to sue the makers of GTA 5 over claims that her likeness is used without her permission in the highly popular game.

Lohan who brought up suing the makers of GTA 5 back in December pulled the trigger today on a lawsuit against Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive on an alleged charge that the character of Lacey Jonas in the game is an unambiguous reference to her.

According to the complain, “the developer incorporated her image, likeness, clothing, outfits, Plaintiff’s clothing line products, ensemble in the form of hats, hair style, sunglasses, jean shorts worn by the Plaintiff that were for sale to the public at least two years.”

The best selling video game GTA V was released on September 17th, 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and will hit PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One later this year.

Neither Take-Two nor Rock Star Games have commented on this matter.

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Fruits or Nuts: Local celebrities Joe Flizzow, Carmen Soo, Diana Danielle And Many More Talk About Chocolate

Everyone loves chocolates, we at Hype Malaysia certainly do.

Cadbury Dairy Milk, Malaysia’s leading chocolate brand launched its new’s campaign “Pick Your Favourite” in order to discover the country’s favourite flavour of all time.

Supported by local artists, the campaign features eight celebrities who have chosen their favourite flavour and will be running their own campaign in order to gain votes from fans. The celebrities participating in the Pick Your Favourite campaign are rap artist and producer Joe Flizzow, Carmen Soo, Soo Wincci, Kuah Jenhan Gan Mei Yan, Jeff Chin, Diana Danielle and Farid Kamil.

These celebrities will be promoting their favourite flavours and will need your votes to for their flavours to be picked as Malaysia’s top flavour. In the two weeks of the campaign, fans will get to follow these celebrities on their updates as to what they are getting up to with their flavours and how they are doing on the polls. With guaranteed surprises coming your way, stay tune by following them on their social media platforms.

Hype Malaysia managed to catch each celebrity for a quick Q&A at the launch. Here’s what they had to say:

Question 1: What song to you best represents your flavour?

Joe Flizzow: Favourite Flavour – Roast Almonds. I think the best song that represents Roast Almonds is Havoc because it’s just havoc. As corny as it sounds but when you eat chocolate, there’s always a certain level of expectation that needs to be reached and this particular flavour is just full on havoc. It gives me the satisfaction I need.

Kuah Jenhan: Favourite Flavour – Cashew Nuts. Probably the Pokemon theme song because it rhymes. But actually, I would go with a gangster song. Just so I can show Joe Flizzow who’s the winner.

Carmen Soo: Favourite Flavour – Hazelnut. Hmm. Okay to me Hazelnut to me is tough on the outside, soft on the inside which is just how I am promoting my campaign which is why I would say that the best song to represent my flavour is I Will Survive. I will survive through anything, chocolate makes me feel good and like me, the hazel but is sweet and strong.

Gan Mei Yan and Jeff Chin: Favourite Flavour – Mixed Nuts. Oh easy! I Love It by Icona Pop! Just like the song goes, we don’t care, we love it, it being mixed nuts of course!

Diana Danielle and Farid Kamil: Favourite Flavour – Fruit & Nut. Best song to represent our flavour would be Savage Garden’s Truly, Madly, Deeply. This is because we get along so well and just like our flavour, fruit and nut goes well with each other and we love it.

Question 2: What is the first song that comes to your mind when you think of chocolate?
Joe Flizzow: Hmm. This is a good one. For me, it’s Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye. Good music, chocolate, good company – let’s get it on. Haha!

Kuah Jenhan: Oh I know! Wouldn’t It Be Nice – the Cadbury Dairy Milk Theme song! It’s catchy, it brings back good memories so yeah, when I think chocolate, I think of this song.

Carmen Soo: Kiss Me! No doubt there, it’s romantic and perfect.

Gan Mei Yan and Jeff Chin: What a wonderful world! Chocolate makes everything perfect and brightens up our day.

Diana Danielle and Farid Kamil: I Can Get No Satisfaction by Rolling Stones! The more chocolate the better!

The Cadbury Dairy Pick Your Favourite campaign will go on for two weeks from October 14th, 2013 to October 28th, 2013. In order to vote, fans will have to visit Cadbury’s Facebook Page and select their favourite flavour. Fans are also encourages to use the hashtag #pickmyfavourite and tag @CadburyMY on social media. The flavour that is voted as the country’s favourite will be announce on the last day of the campaign.

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40 Year-Old Has 22 Tattoos Of Miley Cyrus

40-year old Carl McCoid takes obsession to a whole knew level by getting his body covered in tattoos of twerk princess Miley Cyrus. The man who’s been collecting photographs and watching interviews of the Wrecking Ball singer since 2009 has 22 portraits, lyrics and quotes from the star inked onto his arms, hands, leg and torso!

Carl who’s marriage ended in 2011 insisted that his obsession with Miley did not contribute to the break up but told the Sun his wife found his interest in the star ‘a bit weird’.

Miley, 21, who’s heard about Carl said his fixation with her made her feel ‘creeped’


#RobinHood: “Peaky Blinders” Director Otto Bathurst Eyed To Helm Origin Story

Looks like Lionsgate Entertainment has found someone to retell the origins of Robin Hood.

Though Lionsgate has met with several “hot helmers”, Deadline reported that Otto Bathurst has been eyed for the role of director for “Robin Hood: Origins“. The rush to appoint a director came after rivals Disney, Warner Bros., and Sony slotted their Robin Hood adaptations release in the near future. As a result, Lionsgate is pushing for their origins movie to start production by early 2016.

Bathurst has directed a few TV series, including “20 Things to Do Before You’re 30”, “Hustle”,  and “Five Days”, but his epic UK gangster series “Peaky Blinders” was the one that catapulted him to fame. He is also set to direct “Three Seconds”, a crime drama revolving around an ex-convict, which will also be his directorial debut.

“Robin Hood: Origins” will be based on a script by Joby Harold, who has had experience writing middle ages film like “Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur”.

The origin, which tells the story of Robin Hood before he became the well-known bandit, has been compared to “The Dark Knight” due to the movie’s mood and similar storyline. The feature film will see Robin Hood returning from the battle in the Crusades, only to find his beloved town, Sherwood Forest, rampant with unscrupulous individuals who encourage the unethical behaviour of corruption. With his town shrouded by evil and crime, he forms his band of merry outlaws who choose to take matters into their own hands.

Leonardo Dicaprio-owned production company, Appian Way, is slated to develop the project after Lionsgate cquired the script penned by Harold. Dicaprio will be producing it alongside Jenniffer Davisson, Tory Tunnell, and Harold.

The movie is being described as a “gritty” film with no holds barred.


Hype’s Now Playing: Willow Smith – “F Q-C #7”

Willow Smith is officially too cool for school. At the age of 14, the singer certainly inherited some talent and creativity from her parents, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith.

Whether it’s her voice or her style, the music video that she co-directed for her latest single, “F Q-C #7” (read: “Frequency 7”), is insanely stunning.

Just 2 weeks ago, the 14-year-old musician debuted the song exclusively on Tidal, an online music streaming service owned by Jay-Z. The track alone is enough to leave us in awe of her creative presence, especially with her strong, raspy vocal. It further proved that she is still very much in love with music, despite having slowed down her output since the release of her singles “Whip My Hair” and “21st Century Girl” in 2010.

In an interview with The Fader, Willow explained that the colourful clones in the new music video represent her “Chakras”. She said:

The different Me’s represent my Chakras. Yellow is Self-confidence, Blue is my voice (song), Red is my survival instinct, and the Black is a combination of everything (the true me).

She also revealed that Girlpool, tUnE-yArDs, and Cree Summer are her inspirations when she was producing this track, which is a far cry from “Whip My Hair”.

Check out the amazing music video below:

For more information about Willow Smith, visit her official website or Facebook page.

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#Disneyland: Shanghai’s Walt Disney Theme Park Set To Open On 16th June

We’ve been waiting this one for as long as we can remember for this one! And finally, we have news :)

As announced by Walt Disney Company and its Chinese partner Shanghai Shendi Group today (Wednesday, 13th January), the Disneyland theme park and resort in Shanghai is will open its magical doors on 16th June 2016.

Both companies confirmed that construction has been completed and the US$5.5 billion project has started recruitment and training of staff.

The Shanghai Disneyland Resort is about 3 times bigger than Hong Kong Disneyland, making it Disney’s second largest theme park, behind only its resort in Orlando, Florida.

The park will feature characters with new stories tailored for the Chinese people, with attractions such as Gardens of Imagination, Tomorrowland, Treasure Cove, Adventure Isle, Mickey Avenue, and Fantasyland. One section of the theme park will feature a Disneytown with shopping, dining, and entertainment areas, 2 hotels, plus a 40-hectare “Wishing Star Park” with natural scenery.

Fun fact: The Enchanted Storybook Castle in Shanghai will be the tallest and largest Disney has built!

Ticket prices and other operating plans are still being finalised, but there has been speculation that the entrance prices will be between 300 – 400 yuan (about RM200 – RM266). When it opens, Shanghai Disneyland Resort is expected to draw 10 million visitors a year.

The Shanghai Disneyland Resort is located in Chuansha township in the Pudong district of China’s commercial capital.

Don’t forget! There are about 7 long weekends (for Malaysians) after June this year so if you want to go to Shanghai Disneyland, you might want to start planning now. It’s about, oh, only a 5-hour flight away :)

For more information, visit Shanghai Disneyland’s website.

Sources: CNA, Los Angeles Times, SCMP / Featured image from Parks Trip.


8 Of The Most Disturbing Films Ever Produced By A24

In an era where cinemas are dominated by action-packed blockbusters, big-budget superhero franchises, and classic remakes, A24 has made a name for itself by creating intriguing, original and oftentimes terrifying films. Now, seeing the simple black and white logo of ‘A24’ in the opening credits of a movie means that you’re about to embark on an experience that would momentarily alter your perception on everything until the end credits roll.

If there was one word to describe A24 films, it would be ‘odd’. One of the reasons why popularity surrounding A24 has skyrocketed in recent years is because many audiences are starting to see the value in authenticity, and stories that don’t necessarily fit the “blockbuster” standards. Whether it’s a story about a human/sheep hybrid, or turning a human into a walrus, the studio excels in crafting films with weird yet engaging plot points and inventive cinematography. But, if you’re just getting into A24, here are 8 of their most disturbing films to get you started!

The Killing Of A Sacred Deer follows cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Steven Murphy and his idyllic life with his wife and two children. Things take a sinister turn when he takes Martin, a fatherless teenager, under his wing. Soon, the full scope of Martin’s intent becomes clear when he confronts Steven with a past transgression that will shatter his life forever. The film starts slow but gradually builds up the tension, with many unpredictable twists and turns that will keep your eyes glued to the screen. Brace yourself to be pushed into an incredibly uncomfortable zone, with some dark humour sprinkled throughout.

X is one of THE most disturbing films to ever grace the big screen. Who knew you could make a horror film out of a porno? The film is set in 1979, where a group of young filmmakers sets out to make an adult film in a farmhouse occupied by an elderly couple in rural Texas. However, as the aspiring director RJ starts shooting steamy sequences, the creepy owners Howard and Pearl find out what they were actually doing in their farmhouse. Soon, the crew realises that they are not safe, and they find themselves fighting for their lives. To say this film was wild would be an understatement. It’s pretty much an erotic thriller mashed with jumpscares, (very) gruesome horror, unexpected twists with creative filmmaking. Don’t watch this if you’re scared of creepy old people.

This film follows a young woman who goes on a solo vacation to the English countryside after the horrifying loss of her ex-husband. However, she realises that someone or something from the surrounding woods may be stalking her. Haunted by painful memories and guilt, her peaceful solace soon turns into a nightmare. There are two ways to explain this film, one would be a straightforward home invasion thriller that becomes increasingly suspenseful, almost to the point where it starts to feel suffocating; another would be a horror film exploring trauma and PTSD with grotesque scenes that will make you squirm. Either way, it’s a visually stunning film that makes you feel all the uncomfortable feels.

Regardless of whether you’re an avid watcher of A24’s output, you’ve likely heard of one of these trauma-filled horror films, “Hereditary” and “Midsommar”, from the brilliant Ari Aster. While both of those films are definitely worthy of a mention in this list, his recent film, “Beau Is Afraid”, is unlike anything you’ve seen before. The film follows Beau, a mild-mannered and anxiety-ridden man who recently lost his mother. He embarks on a surreal odyssey to get home to his mother, confronting his greatest fears along the way. It’s long, it’s confusing, but definitely NOT boring. Like many other A24 films, whether you love it or hate it, you gotta watch it at least once.

Yep, we’re at the human/sheep hybrid section of the article. Lamb takes place in Iceland, on a remote, mountainous landscape, where a childless and visibly unhappy couple go about their day attending to their sheep barn. One day, a pregnant ewe gives birth to a half-human, half-sheep being, which turns their life around… for better or worse. Since there is very little dialogue in the film, the story relies on its visuals and the excellent performances of the actors to convey the story and emotion. It’s best to go into the film cold, so you can fully experience it as it brings you through a twisted and mind-bending journey.

Pearl is a prequel to the previously mentioned film, X. It serves as an origin story for the main villain, Pearl (the creepy woman from X). The film is set in 1918, and follows young and ambitious Pearl, trapped in her family’s isolated farm. She’s obsessed with the dancing and movie industries, and can’t wait to make a name for herself. On the brink of madness, Pearl’s ambition for a movielike life clashes with her mother’s disapproval of her dream, and her pent-up emotions pour forth. This film is wildly, and wonderfully discomforting, painting a brilliant picture of the villain we see in X. If there’s anything you can look forward to in the film, it’s Mia Goth’s amazing performance, as she perfectly embodies the character, showing just how unhinged Pearl really is.

This film is more confusing than it is disturbing, and that may be a good thing for some! Set in 1890s New England, the plot follows a young man trying to keep his sanity whilst working a four week shift with his superior at a mysterious lighthouse. The dark and haunting visuals are contrasted with the hilarious, and sometimes juvenile nature of the characters. A slow burn, the film gets more and more surreal (and disturbing), blurring the lines between reality and delusion. You might have to watch this film a couple of times (and a few ‘The Lighthouse Explained’ videos online) to really understand it.

For those looking for a body horror flick, this one takes the cake. Directed by Kevin Smith, Tusk was inspired by an episode of his podcast, and it follows podcaster Wallace Bryton, who interviews an eccentric man named Howard Howe, who is obsessed with walruses (you can guess where it’s gonna go from there). Tusk is… disgusting, to say the least. But it’s also a fun, ridiculous, fascinating horror-comedy that’s perversely entertaining. While the film does look a bit goofy at some points, the end result is absolutely terrifying.

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Zedd Reveals Deets On New Album

Still buzzing from his impressive achievements in the past year or so, Zedd is riding on another adrenaline high. During an interview with Billboard at Bonnaroo, he revealed that the highly-anticipated follow-up to his Grammy-winning debut album, “Clarity”, is well underway.

In fact, he has already written 80% of the songs for his next album! He gushed:

Probably half of the songs are just piano and vocals at this point. That’s kind of the first part of the song. And then I have to start producing them. That’s what takes time because you want to make sure not everything sounds the same. The most important thing is the music, and that is written for the most part.

But he didn’t stop gushing there. Zedd also elaborated on the collaborations that he has secured and that we can expect to hear in the new album. While some of them are high-profile names, Zedd stopped at nothing to do his “Zedd thing” and include what he thinks are the next big things.

“I love the idea of finding artistes that no one knows and giving them the spotlight. I’ve found a girl who has an absolutely incredible voice who I’d never hear of before. The other half of artistes will be ones that I’ve always wanted to work with. There’s going to be a few really, really exciting collaborations that I don’t want to spoil. A lot of artistes that I’ve wanted to work with for so long, and now I finally get the chance,” he said.

No news on the release date yet but it probably won’t be much longer now. What do you think his new album will sound like since, you know, he’s such a forward-thinker and musical genius and all that jazz? Do you think he’ll pull another “Spectrum” or “Clarity” on this one? Discuss in the comments!


Jay Chou’s Travel Show To Debut On Netflix & Will Feature Over 9 Celebs

Jay Chou (周杰倫)’s Instagram has been giving us major wanderlust and it looks like he’s only warming up.

Netflix has just announced that the Mandopop King will be debuting his reality series on the platform next week! Titled “J-Style Trip”, the 12-episode series will give viewers a rare glimpse into the star’s personal life and candid moments.

According to the press release, the travelogue is “completely unscripted, and strung together by some of Jay’s most beloved and timeless hits”. “J-Style Trip” will see the 41-year-old entertainer travel to 8 destinations across 3 continents including The Gold Coast , Innsbruck, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, Shenzhen, Taipei, and Vienna.

Besides the stunning locations, fans will also get to see some famous cameos from his celebrity friends such as Jam Hsiao, JJ Lin, Blackie Chen, Nicholas Tse, Yohji Yamamoto, Cyril Takayama, Ryota Katayose, Darren Chou from the Drifters, and Chien-chang Sung from Nan Quan Mama. Taiwanese-Canadian magician Will Tsai, Funky Tu, and Norman Chen are also featured in the series.

If you’ve been following Jay on IG, you’ll notice that he has been low-key dropping hints about his project from his magic videos. Now viewers will be able to enjoy Jay’s excursions in its entirety.

“J-Style Trip” will kick off on 21st March 2020 on Netflix.


#Penang: George Town Among Los Angeles Times’ “Must-See” Destinations

Malaysians and Penangites in particular now have something else to be extremely proud of.

It wasn’t too long ago that Forbes picked George Town in Penang as one of “The 7 Best Places To Retire Around The World”, ranking the city #3 on the list, after Portugal and Ecuador, and before France and Colombia.

In October this year, travel guide book publisher Lonely Planet “branded” George Town the world’s 4th most charismatic city to visit in 2016. “The crucible of an artsy, modern Malaysia,” Lonely Planet writer Brett Atkinson said.

Now, a Los Angeles Times “must-see destinations” listicle has chimed in, picking George Town as one of the “16 destinations that look especially pleasing in 2016”. Yup, believe it!

The post was then shared by Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on his Facebook page:

Los Angeles Times also went on to note the UNESCO World Heritage site’s hotel boom, stating that as many as 10 new hotels are slated to open in the coming year.

With luck, this growth will leave intact the city’s most historic architecture and encourage its lively food scene.

The post added that Penang rich history “gives you British echoes, Malay essence, Chinese and Indian commercial traditions, scattered rickshaws, and a stew of religions”. Something that we’re sure Penangites and Malaysians alike can’t deny, and are already proud of.

And don’t just take it from Penangites and Malaysians alone! Penang even caught the attention of South Korean K-Pop idol girl group T-ara members Hyomin and Eunjung’s attention, as they picked the Pearl of the Orient to be their destination for a quick vacay in September this year.

Let’s not forget that just last month, it was announced that 2 airlines (Dragonair and AirAsia) are introducing additional routes from Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City to Penang International Airport. A testament to Penang’s great tourism potential and with more to come, we’re sure.

But nevermind international tourists. We can’t wait to take a break in Penang too and rediscover some of its hidden gems over perhaps one of the upcoming long weekends in 2016. We’ll race you there ;)

Sources: Los Angeles Times, The Star Online, CM Lim Guan Eng’s Facebook page.

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Young Avengers: Marvel Sets Up Teen Superhero Team After Endgame?

Seeing that “Avengers: Endgame” signals the end of an era, many fans are wondering what the future holds for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

We can’t help but wonder if Marvel Studios is setting up a full-fledged of Young Avengers after noticing their cameos in “Avengers: Endgame”. Keep your eyes out on these young characters for future MCU appearances.

Of course, that’s not all. Since we’re getting a “WandaVision” series that centre on Scarlet Witch and Vision, there’s a possibility that audiences will be introduced to their children – twins Wiccan and Speed.


Apple Introduces A New Set Of More Racially Diverse Emoji Characters

Remember when we talked about Unicode adding more emojis to the already bursting list of emojis? Well, after coming under fire for its lack of diversity in emojis, Apple has now teamed up with Unicode to release a new set of emojis.

In Apple’s next update of emoji icons/characters, a number of the tiny cartoon people are now available in six different skin tones. Also available in different colours are the male and female faces, as well as thumbs up and thumbs down icons. Other emoji characters such as princesses and construction workers, will also receive more diverse options. Users can access these new emoji characters by tapping and holding on a character as it will bring up the new skin-tone variations. The diverse people are just some of the 300 new emojis included in the newest developer version of iOS 8.3.

Apple pledged to up the diversity in its emoji keyboard last March, after a public outcry over the limited options for people of colour. A petition at DoSomething.org obtained thousands of signatures and Miley Cyrus even tweeted about it, helping it to go viral on Twitter.

The current illustrated icons includes an Asian man wearing a traditional Chinese cap and an Indian man in a turban, but the rest of the emoji population is light-skinned. Apple will also adding 32 new country flags and an expanded selection of family icons that include more same-sex couples. Unfortunately, the new icons won’t be available to the public for the update will only be released later this year.


#Malaysia: Alleged 19-Year-Old Datuk Goes Viral; Netizens Outraged

A picture of a young man, who is allegedly 19 years old, donning the ceremonial garments of a Datuk is making its rounds on the interwebs. The captions reads, “Youngest Dato in Malaysia”.

But as the photo has been re-shared many times, we weren’t able to locate the original post.

Some netizens claimed that the alleged Datuk goes by the name of Alvin Gor and he is actually 25 years old this year. As at time of writing, Gor has deleted his Facebook account.

Known as the guy who spent RM17,000 on alcohol to “impress” DJ Soda, a popular Korean musician, Gor often shares his lavish lifestyle on social media. Multiple Chinese news outlets pointed out that he is the CEO of IBS Forex, an “illegal” foreign exchange company (similar to MLM) that cons people’s money.

“Gangster also can get Datuk Seri without any contribution to the state,” commented Qamari while Atiq wrote, “With money anything is possible in this country. For me nothing surprising as even gangsters and 3rd rate thugs can get dato title as long as they have enough $$$$”.

While many criticised the young man, some found the viral post funny. Fatudin joked, “Maybe he obtained 11A+++ in his SPM examinations.”

What do you think of the viral photo? Do you think he’s a real Datuk? Or a conman like some netizens suggest? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Sources: The Star, Cari.my, Cocomy, Straits Times / Featured image: The Star.


Samsung GALAXY The 27th GDA in Kuala Lumpur Nominees

Since its inaugural event in 1986, the Golden Disk Awards has been recognized for its legitimacy over the past 26 years, thus earning its nickname as the “the Korean Grammy Awards” and becoming the most sought-after prize by musicians.

As you all might have already heard, the next Golden Disk Awards aka GDA will be happening in none other than sunny ol’ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. On the 15 and 16th January 2013, Sepang International Circuit will face a K-Pop invasion by not one, not two, but over 20 K-Pop idols/idol groups.

It’s set to be the biggest K-Pop event that Malaysia has ever had. So big that the pre-recorded telecast of the awards will be broadcasted in South Korea. Wow. Lucky, lucky us!

The GDA is divided into live concert performances and awards show over two days (15th and 16th January 2013). 15th January 2013 will be the Disk Album night (awards based on the total combined sales volume of albums and judges’ votes) whereas 16th January 2013 will be the Disk Song night (awards based on total combined sales volume of songs and judges’ votes).

So without further ado, here are the complete lists of award categories and nominees for Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur:

For more information on the list of nominees, click! To cast your vote for the Popularity Awards, click!

As for the question of which of these nominees will be attending and performing at the Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur, the only names that we currently have, as confirmed by Ilgan Sports of Joongang Tongyang Broadcasting Company (JTBC) are:

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The above is also subject to change as the GDA nominees/attendees are based on total combined sales volumes of the albums and songs. The committee behind the GDA will have to take updated sales numbers (from this point onwards until January 2013) into consideration.

The confirmed artistes that will definitely be making their way to GDA in Kuala Lumpur will be announced periodically, as time progresses. We’ll keep updating the list of confirmed artistes as we go along as soon as the organizers release ’em.

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If you ask us, they certainly don’t call this the most prestigious Korean awards aka “Korean Grammy Awards” for nothing. So hang in there! More news to come soon. We promise we’ll update this as soon as we know, with all that we know.

To purchase tickets, hit up TicketPro or any of their participating outlets right now! Tickets to the event are available in three tiers, priced at RM999 (Samsung GALAXY Zone), RM688 (Rockpit), and RM199 (Hallyu Zone), and all three tiers will be for access over 15th and 16th January 2013.

For more information, visit their official website.

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Wang Leehom Returns To Malaysia In September For “The Only” Showcase

Mandapop king Wang Leehom (王力宏) really loves Malaysia. It hasn’t even been a year since he performed at Stadium Merdeka for Descendants of the Dragon 2060 (龙的传人 2060) tour, now the 43-year-old crooner is set to return for another Malaysian concert this coming September!

Set to take place for 2 days on 6th and 7th September 2019 (Friday & Saturday), his upcoming showcase titled “The Only” (唯一) – named after one of his famous hits – is held in conjunction with concert promoter Galaxy Group’s (银河集团) 25th anniversary.

The 90-minute concert is specially arranged by Leehom which will feature some of his greatest hits including “Forever Love”, “You’re Not Here” (你不在), “W-H-Y”, “Falling Leaves Returning to Roots” (落叶归根), “Descendants of the Dragon” (龙的传人), and of course “The Only One” (唯一).

The concert is specially dedicated to all of his Malaysian HOManiacs, and Leehom hopes that he can spread happiness, love and peace through his sincere singing and music.

Tickets for Wang Leehom’s upcoming concert in Malaysia range from RM218 to RM988. The tickets will be launched on 24th July, 12pm via buytickets.com.my.


Petrol & Diesel Prices Malaysia For 18th – 24th January 2018

Bad news motorists, the odds are not in your favour for the next week.

Starting from Thursday midnight (18th January) onwards, our source states that both petrol (RON95 and RON97) as well as diesel prices will go up. That means a number of you will be visiting the nearest petrol station by tonight ;)

The expected prices for petrol and diesel for 18th – 24th January 2018 are:

The current prices for 11th – 17th January 2018 are:

We will update the fuel prices should the official announcement differs from aforementioned prices.


#VinDiesel: Actor Teases Groot Vs. Hulk Battle In Future Spinoff

The recently released “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” trailer has signified one thing: fans are still hungry for more superhero blockbusters.

Vin Diesel, who provides the voice for Groot, has big future plans for his Marvel character and it involves an epic fight with Hulk. Now Baby Groot probably won’t intimidate Hulk but the 49-year-old actor is confident we’ll get to see a showdown between the 2 characters at some point.

“I think if it’s up to James Gunn, you are going to see a Groot and Rocket movie after ‘[Avengers] Infinity War’. I think that’s highly possible. We shall see. I know that, somewhere in the universe, you are going to see Groot and Hulk battle. You can write it somewhere. You are going to see that poster: Hulk vs. Groot,” Diesel told Screen Junkies.

The already popular “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise will inevitably spill over into “Avengers: Infinity War”, but what happens to Star-Lord and his team is anyone’s guess. Interestingly, the fact that Diesel is suggesting a Groot/Rocket spinoff movie seems to imply that both Groot and Rocket Raccoon will make it out alive after the looming war between the Avengers and Thanos.

In case you’re wondering, there’s already a comic precedent of a Hulk vs. Groot throw down in 1976’s “Incredible Hulk Annual #5” as well as in the animated series “Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes”. We think it’s safe to say that Hulk wins the fight, but it’ll still be entertaining to watch.

Do you think a Groot/Rocket spinoff film will be a good sell to Marvel fans? Who else would you like to see get a solo film? While we wait for “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” to drop, check out the full list of Marvel future films’ release dates here.

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Archie Comic’s Gay Marriage Issue Banned in Singapore

Following the news of Archie’s death in the latest issue of Archie comics, an old issue of the comic has reportedly been banned in Singapore due to its topic surrounding same-sex marriage.

A Singaporean comic artist-illustrator Sonny Liew has revealed that the third volume of Archie’s “The Married Life” trade editions were not available in Singapore-based Kinokuniya’s Book Catalogue. The illustrator later sent an inquiry to Kinokuniya, only to receive such a response:

We regret that “Archie the Married Life 3″ is deemed to breach the Content Guidelines for Imported Publications, and removed from sale by notice of MDA. We are not able to sell this title.

In this case, it is not known if National Library Board (NLB) or Media Development Authority (MDA) was the one who put on a ban on the sales due to public pressures. However, the illustrator noted that NLB has previously withdrew several books due to the complaints from the “We Are Against Pinkdot in Singapore” Facebook group.

For those who have not read the comics series, the Archie comic series is one of the most popular comic series that has been running for over 70 years. The story mainly revolves around the adventures of the teenagers Archie, Betty and Veronica in the small town of Riverdale.

In 2010, the publisher released the 16th issue of “Life with Archie” in Volume 3 and the story unveiled the marriage of his first openly gay character Kevin Keller. While the publisher described it as “a historic moment”, the issue has received boycott call from the American Family Association’s website One Million Moms for Toys R Us.

However, the issue has reportedly sold out as the group did poorly on the boycott.


Contest: Win Tickets To #SlideTheCityMY In Johor Bahru On 15th October

If for whatever reason, you missed the opportunity to attend the previous Spritzer Slide the City Malaysia event in Kuala Lumpur, then you’re in luck ;)

Thanks to our friends from Monkey Theory, the exclusive franchise holder for Slide the City in Malaysia, we’ve got 13 x Save-n-Slide tickets for our readers. Yup, you read right!

The best part is that each Save-n-Slide ticket is for a group of 4 people so you can bring your family or friends along and make that Johor Bahru trip an awesome weekend to remember.

All you gotta do is read this post and then fill up the form below:

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“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” Review – A True Sequel That Brings The Franchise Back To Life

Time is not on nostalgia’s side. There are instances when you can capture lightning in the bottle like with Matt Reeves’ “Planet of the Apes” films. A story that build on the legacy of its inevitable, apocalyptic future while creating a fresh, powerful narrative to fill in the gaps. Then…there’s the “Terminator” franchise. One that has seen at least three different failed reboots, all promising to be a true successor to the original duology. 2016’s “Ghostbusters” at the time seemed to be going the way of the T-800, once formidable but now irrelevant. Sony, however, will not let this property die quietly. Not while there’s a pulse left in this aging cash-cow.

Regardless of the studio’s intentions, director Jason Reitman has made a more than valiant attempt to breathe some life into this 80’s classic. And it lives! It’s hard to be cynical at “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”, even if you came in half-expecting to dismiss the film. This rings especially true if you’re a huge fan of the iconic supernatural comedy.

The film’s plot picks up decades after the end of “Ghostbusers II”, it seems like everyone has moved on with their lives. The attack on New York (because the city seems to be a lightning rod for aliens and monsters) has faded into distant memory. Egon Spengler, though, has not. There’s an old evil in the town of Summerville that the ageing doctor was battling, one that ultimately claimed his life. In the wake of his death, he leaves his old farm to his estranged daughter, Callie and her two kids: Trevor and Phoebe. The two grandchildren along with the help of a kid named Podcast and one, very thirsty science teacher must now uncover Egon’s final secret to save the world. It’s time for them to answer the call!

To be honest, it all follows the standard cookie-cutter procedure of a new generation of heroes discovering the legacy of their predecessors. The story is fairly predictable and simply serves as a vehicle to rush through one exciting action sequence to the next. In spite of its paper-thin plot, we couldn’t help but have a blast with the film because of Reiter and Gil Kenan’s excellent writing. They use every bit of interaction and dialogue to establish characters through humour and wit.

Even if one joke doesn’t quite land, the next one is already being set in motion. There are moments when the characters interact, especially between Phoebe and her hilarious partner, Podcast, that made us feel like we were back in that old firehouse. Hearing Venkman, Spengler and Stanz crack wise. Even when things begin to get hairy, our characters never feel like they have to suddenly become self-serious action heroes. That being said, the film goes to great lengths to capture the warm, parasocial joy of the 80’s, when kids would roam around a spooky town having adventures. We get that the 2020s haven’t exactly been stellar but it’s a bit much at times.

Then, there’s the fan-service. This film was made to tug at the heart-strings of 80’s man-children and it works like a charm. With Harold Ramis’ passing in 2014, the chances of possibly watching the original four come back for one last hurrah seemed to be dashed. Something that “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” addresses with a surprising amount of heart and decorum. Without spoiling anything, let’s just say that fans of Ramis and the franchise can finally have some closure on this matter.

While the film does lean into its nostalgia, its more than capable cast members manage to bring fresh, new energy to “Ghostbuster: Afterlife”. Carrie Coon delivers a chuckle-worthy performance as Egon’s quippy, down-on-her luck daughter alongside Finn Wolfhard who plays her equally snarky son, Trevor. The breakout star here, though, is undoubtedly Mckenna Grace as Phoebe. The young actress exercises extraordinary restraint, knowing when to oscillate between being quietly aloof, awkwardly silly and emotionally charged without retreating into stone-wall stoicism or over-the-top histrionics. If she’s the face of future films going forward, then we’ve got high hopes.

We’d also love to see more of Logan Kim and Paul Rudd as well. Kim’s Podcast as Phoebe’s precocious, excited partner in ghostbusting was an absolute delight whenever he was on-screen. While the entry point of their friendship feels a tad rushed, Kim more than makes up for it with his contagious, bubbly personality. Paul Rudd’s Mr Grooberson is essentially Paul Rudd as a school teacher and that’s perfectly fine. He has excellent chemistry with Coon whenever the two characters flirtatiously cross paths.

Now, the original “Ghostbusters” had a tradition of incorporating elements of horror and comedy whenever our heroes encounter spectres. This latest sequel continues the tradition, excelling more in generating exciting and amusing sequences of physical comedy than genuine scares. One particular scene that stuck out to us was this prolonged bit with little marshmallow monsters cooking and killing each other in a million different ways. It was strange, morbid and weirdly adorable. It’s moments like these when “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” reminds us of what made the original so memorable.

The final act however involving the obligatory showdown with the film’s big bad with a ton of CGI effects flying everywhere did take us out of the experience a bit. That being said, it quickly won us back with a rather, tender moment that will no doubt leave some fans in tears. Ending on an incredibly heartfelt tribute that’s pretty cheesy and sickeningly wholesome. Depending on your relationship with the franchise, you may find it a little too sentimental. Nonetheless, we loved it.

“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” brings the franchise back to glorious, ghoulish life! A love letter to fans of the 80s classic and a fun, frightful ride for newcomers. Animated by wonderful performances by a talented cast of actors and sharp writing, Reiter and company honours the legacy of the film’s predecessor. Hopefully, Sony will be able to have the confidence to take sequels forward in a more independent direction in line with Reiter’s vision. For now, fans rejoice!

You can catch “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” at your local theaters on 2nd December and if you’re looking to get some premium seats, be sure to click here to learn how you can win some free tickets today!

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"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" brings the franchise back to glorious, ghoulish life! A love letter to fans of the 80s classic and a fun, frightful ride for newcomers. Animated by wonderful performances by a taleneted cast of actors and sharp writing, Reiter and company honours the legacy of the film's predecessor.


2013 MTV Movie Awards’ Winners

One of MTV’s most highly anticipated awards came back in full force earlier today in California, US. The MTV Movie Awards, best known for its offbeat humour, live performances, and the “Golden Popcorn” trophy, was hosted by Fat Amy Rebel Wilson this year. Of course, she later went on to bag some bling-ing popcorn for “Pitch Perfect”. But who’s surprised, really?

The night also saw the trailer premiere of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”, the one movie we’re absolutely sitting on the edge of our seat for. Can’t deny that this was the ultimate highlight of the 2013 MTV Movie Awards:

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Also, we fell head over heels in love with Emma Watson all over again when she gave what could’ve been the best acceptance speech we’ve ever heard from her. She won this year’s “Trailblazer Award” in what looked like a classic “Sorting Hat” moment at the awards:

You have supported me in all of my awkwardness and allowed me to grow into the kind of actress and the kind of person that I hope to be so thank you very much for that. If you truly put your heart into what you believe in, even if it makes you vulnerable, amazing things can and will happen.

And what is this we’re hearing about some “50 Shades of Grey” role confirmation? More on that later.

Without further ado, here’s the list of this year’s MTV Movie Awards winners:

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If you missed the live broadcast this morning, fret not! The  2013 MTV Movie Awards will rerun tonight at 8pm (INDO), 9pm (SIN/HK/PH), 10pm (MAL).


Contest: Win Awesome Goodies From Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame

Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” is less than a month away from its highly-anticipated release.

It’ll be bring the decade-long of “Infinity Saga” to a befitting close with 22 films under the Marvel Cinematic Universe umbrella. So of course we (thanks to our friends from Disney) can’t let you walk away without any memorabilia!

The synopsis to Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” reads:

“The grave course of events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take one final stand in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to 22 films, “Avengers: Endgame”.”

*Do note that the merchandise will be given out randomly and are subject to availability.

Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” hits Malaysia’s theatres on 24th April 2019.

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The Reason Why Elizabeth Tan Decided To Leave Warner Music Malaysia

Elizabeth Tan has announced that she had officially departed from her music label, Warner Music Malaysia.

As revealed by Elizabeth (or Lizzy) herself, the decision to leave the company came after a long and thoughtful consideration. She also revealed that she wants to focus on her other interests moving forward.

“I had to take such a step to enhance my career, where I saw opportunities in terms of business prospects. Warner has helped me a lot all this time, however they were more focused on my singing career,” Lizzy explained to Gempak.

The singer-actress further added, “Actually, I’ve been thinking about this decision for a long time. After careful consideration, I decided to proceed with it. I received a lot of offers previously, but it had to be postponed as I was tied to my contract with Warner at that time.”

“After my contract ended last February, my focus is not only on singing, but rather on business and also acting,” she told the local portal. In the meantime, Lizzy also took to her Instagram to personally announce the news about her departure to her fans.

“Goodbye @warnermusicmy 😔. Thank you for three great years! Thank you for ‘Police Entry’, ‘Semua Sudah’, ‘Shh’, and ‘Beku’, These songs are very meaningful to me. ❤ I know that I’m quite difficult to handle at times, so thank you for putting up with me. It has been such an adventure with so many memories! ✨” the 27-year-old songbird captioned.

A post shared by Elizabeth Tan (@elizabethtan)

In related news, Lizzy also opened up about the criticisms she received over her revealing choice of her daily outfits. She denies wearing short dresses to deliberately “attract” the attention of the public, particularly male netizens.

“I don’t think my outfits are sexy at all, because that’s the style I wear every day. I didn’t even dress like that on purpose. As compared to other girls of the same race as me, there are many more who dress much sexier. So there’s no need for me to care about that perception.” the “Misteri Dilaila” actress was quoted as saying.

Lizzy also stated that she doesn’t mind people following her on social media due to her appearance. In fact, she’s not even affected by all the naughty comments left by online trolls.


Meet The 7 Members Of WEEEKLY; Apink’s Upcoming Sister Girl Group

Play M Entertainment’s upcoming girl group WEEEKLY (위클리) is gearing up for their official K-pop debut!

The good news was made official by Play M, home label to other famous acts namely Apink and VICTON. Interestingly, this will be the company’s first girl group in almost ten years following the “Mr. Chu” hit-makers’ first appearance in 2011.

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As stated by Play M, the girls are set to drop their first single sometime in June. Without further ado, let’s meet the the stunning girls of WEEEKLY!

Are y’all excited for WEEEKLY’s official debut?


3 Injured After World War 2 Bomb Exploded At An MRT Construction Site

An explosion went off at an Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station construction site yesterday evening (Tuesday, 10th October).

The scary incident took place at Bandar Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. Get this, not only was the explosion cause by an old bomb, but the city police has confirmed that it was a World War 2 era bomb!

“Investigations have determined that it was caused by an old bomb from World War 2… and the bomb exploded suddenly during construction work,” Kuala Lumpur Police chief Amar Singh was quoted as saying. However, he did not go into specifics on the type of bomb.

The episode resulted in several casualties and a few were severely injured. 2 Bangladeshi construction workers, unfortunately, lost their legs. Another, suffered injuries to his hands and legs. The 3 victims are currently seeking treatment at Kuala Lumpur Hospital. They are said to be in stable condition.

3 months ago in July, an active World War 2 bomb was discovered in at a construction site in Sandakan, Sabah. Thankfully, no one was hurt at the time.

Sources: FTM, Bernama/ Featured image: Bloomberg TV.

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#BadBoys3: Its Happening – Joe Carnahan Eyed To Helm & Pen “Bad Boys” Sequel

We’ve been longing for the potential “Bad Boys 3” to happen, and it’s finally in progress!

The original “Bad Boys” movie, which soon became a full-blown action flick franchise, starred Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. And now, it is being reported that the duo will return to Sony Pictures‘ highly anticipated sequel “Bad Boys 3” with Joe Carnahan in talks to re-script and direct an existing screenplay by David Guggenheim.

Some of you might be unfamiliar with Joe Carnahan, but you’ll definitely recognise him for his work. Throwback to his early career, he has won some critically acclaimed films incuding “Blood”, “Guts”, and “Bullets and Octane”, which were feaured at the New York Independent Feature Film Market in 1997 as well as at the Sundance Film Festival in 1998.

In addition to Carnahan’s recent project, he directed “Stretch” starring Patrick Wilson, Ed Helms, and Chris Pine, and had closed a deal in March to direct Dreamworks’ “Motorcade”. He also serves as executive producer in the NBC dramas “Blacklist” and “State of Affairs”.

Apparently Sony wants to cut the red tape on “Bad Boys 3”, hoping that the studio can have a movie ready to go by the time Will Smith wraps up the production for Warner Bros’ “Suicide Squad” in Toronto.

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, “Bad Boys” had grossed over $140 million worldwide while “Bad Boys 2” over $270 million.

Are you excited for the sequel? Who would you like to join the existing cast? Leave your thoughts in the comments box below :)


Avengers: Director Joss Whedon Says There’ll Be No Post-Credits Scene

Marvel is notorious for not only great films from their Marel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but also for what happens after their films. We’re talking about their post-credits scenes – you know, the ones that come after the very end of every film, the ones that keep you waiting in your seat long after the movies have ended.

In fact, ever since 2008’s “Iron Man” concluded with a surprise scene of Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury revealing to Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark that he has “become part of a bigger universe”, fans of the MCU have known to cleverly stick around to the very end for a surprise.

Welp, it appears that the makers of “Avengers: Age of Ultron” want you to know something about this film’s post-credits ending – it’s not happening. The word came from “Avengers” writer-director Joss Whedon himself because he felt that there was no way to top the post-battle shawarma scene from the last one.

He also said that they tried to come up with something worthy of the end-credits shot but ultimately couldn’t top shawarma.

It didn’t seem to lend itself in the same way, and we wanted to be true to what felt right. The first rule of making a sequel is take the best moments and do something else. Don’t do the “Indiana Jones” gun trick again differently. Just go somewhere else. Don’t try to hit the same highs, because people will sense it. We all came at it separately—we don’t want to chase that. That was a jewel and a weird little quirk.

There is nothing at the very end. And that’s not a fake-out. We want people to know so they don’t sit there for 10 minutes and then go, “Son of a bitch! I’ll kill them!”

More importantly, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige added that “there will be a tag” and that will come in the form of a short, epilogue-like scene that pops up shortly after the credits start.

So, no hints whatsoever for the future Marvel films, we guess? Bummer. We’ll just have to wait until for the “Avengers: Age of Ultron” release on 23rd April (in Malaysia) to see what’s actually in store (read: epilogue-like scene) for us then!

Meanwhile, in conjunction with its theatrical release on 23rd April in Malaysia and the launch of the 2nd season of Disney XD’s “Avengers Assemble” TV series, a series of activities will be held at Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur. From 8th April (Wednesday) onwards, the life-sized figurines of the Hulk Buster Armour, Captain America, and Hulk will be showcased at the Centre Court of Mid Valley Megamall.

The figures will be shown for display until 19th April (Sunday). More deets here

For more information about “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, visit the movie’s official website or Facebook page.

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Victim Who Killed Snatch Thief During Car Chase Now Investigated For Homicide

Earlier yesterday (Sunday, 30th July), an international student from Yemen accidentally killed a snatch thief during a car chase in Seri Kembangan.

It was reported that the Yemeni was having his drinks at a mamak stall around 3.30am when an unidentified thief snatched his bag and fled on a Yamaha 125z motorcycle. The male student had apparently rushed into his Proton Preve to pursue suspect.

The chase between suspect and victim went on for approximately 3km when the Yemeni allegedly crashed his vehicle into thief’s motorcycle at the Pangsapuri One South traffic light junction. Serdang OCPD Assistant Commissioner Megat Mohamad Aminudin Megat Alias later confirmed that the 25-year-old thief sustained severa head injuries and passed away.

“The suspect had past police records for assault, criminal intimidation and a drug offence. We have arrested the Yemeni student, who is in his 20s, and we are also checking his documentation,” ACP Megat Mohamad Aminudin was quoted as saying. The officer also shared that the Yemen student’s bag contained his identification card as well as RM2050 and US$500 (RM2141) in cash.

The foreign student is currently being investigated under Section 304 of the Penal Code
for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. While some netizens argued that it was Yemeni’s right to hunt down the thief, others felt sorry for the suspect that died.


#PokemonUncle: Uncle David Thanks Fans For Prayers; Is Now Cancer-Free

By now, many of you would have at least heard of David Christopher, better known as “Pokemon Uncle”.

The elderly man has been selling Pokemon plush toys outside the HSBC Bank in Damansara Uptown even before the Pokémon Go craze hit Malaysia. Thanks to a recent update, we’re glad to know that Uncle David is now cancer-free.

“I’m a cancer survivor, I’ve been blessed,” Uncle David told The Star. “Although I am Christian, it is not only Christians who pray for me. Muslims come here and say they will pray for me, the bank staff pray for me, Buddhists come and say they will pray for me. I thank God for them,” he said. He was informed by Ampang Hospital 2 months ago that he’s officially leukaemia-free.

However, a Facebook user named Kyan Ng posted some alarming photos of David’s condition earlier this week. According to Kyan, he noticed large pus-filled holes on both of the elderly man’s injured feet. “I saw him using his hands to support his movements and I asked him why he was doing that. That was when he showed me his legs. He can’t even walk properly and needs people to support him when he wants to go to the toilet,” wrote Kyan.

Thankfully 3 doctors came to Uncle David’s aid after the Facebook post went viral. The Star also reported that a kind man from St John Ambulance has been visiting him everyday to help clean his dressing on both his soles.

Besides that, David has also been receiving help from 21-year-old Imani Khairiah, who is originally from Rantau Panjang, Kelantan. Imani started assisting David approximately 6 months ago when she saw him juggling his business all alone.

“I know him because I used to buy soft toys from him. But one day, I saw him doing everything by himself. I came up to him and asked where his usual assistant went, and he said she was no longer working for him. So I decided to help him out while I waited for my cousin to finish work at a nearby clinic,” she told the publication.

For those that didn’t hear, Uncle David will be undergoing an operation to treat his wound tomorrow (Saturday, 17th June). Our thoughts and prayers are with you uncle ;)


Pizza Hut Cologne, Anyone?

Last year, what began as a simple Facebook message from a diehard Pizza Hut fan’s desire to bottle the scent of freshly baked pizza turned into a marketing opportunity by the PR machine at Pizza Hut Canada. Needless to say, it took the interwebs by storm! After releasing 100 bottles of pizza-scented cologne to fans in Canada, Pizza Hut is now going to make it available in the US too.

The novelty oregano, tomato sauce, and cheese-scented cologne aka “Eau de Pizza Hut” will be available in extremely limited quantities, with only 24 bottles given out daily for a short period of time. Starting 11th February 2013, Pizza Hut is inviting customers to tweet @PizzaHut using the hashtag #LastMinuteLovers with a plea to receive a “Last Minute Lovers Package”.

Pizza Hut’s “Last Minute Lovers Package” will include not only the “Eau de Pizza Hut” but also a USD20 Pizza Hut gift card (for “Big Pizza Sliders” or “Lovers Pizza”). Heh. Isn’t it a, uh, different approach to Valentine’s Day?

Note: Pizza Hut is no stranger to Valentine’s Day promotions. Last year, the chain introduced a USD10,010 Valentine’s Day engagement package that included a ring, a limo, a fireworks show, and of course, pizza.

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#Glorious: Arty Announces Debut Album Release Date; Shares Artwork

After almost two years in the making, Arty has finally announced the long-awaited release date and cover artwork of his new album titled “Glorious”.

The 25-year-old DJ/producer who is known for his hit songs including “Up All Night”, “Kate”, Flashback” and “Trio” took to his social media channels to share the highly-anticipated news. The posting on Facebook was accompanied by a message to fans. The message reads:

“I’m so happy and really thrilled to finally announce the release of my album – piece of music that I’ve been working on for almost 2 years!

It was probably the best and hardest creative time in my life. The whole idea behind this album was to show my maximum musical diversity, but at the same time – create something that people would feel as one piece of musical journey. Style wise it would go through all possible ranges that I could explore and fit into one long play.

From the start I didn’t want to put myself into one-style frames, so I was trying to discover as much different genres, type of vocals and harmonies as possible.

I finally had a chance to seat with song-writers in a studio and make emotional impact not only with a music, but with words and lyrics, which is such a powerful instrument, that can help and push your music even closer to the listeners.

The whole work ended up as really intimate journey. Through ideas that I gathered from my old projects or ones, that I’ve created while working on it.

There will be some pop records, indie-dance records, old school progressive and french-house inspired tracks. And it’s not only that.

I can’t wait for people to hear it, and I really hope that listeners will find those small things and details, that they would relate to themselves, feel it personal or simply enjoy music that I’ve put so much soul into.”

Arty, real name Artyom Stolyarov, was last in Kuala Lumpur in October 2014. His upcoming album “Glorious” is set for release on October 9th.

Till then. here’s “Stronger” featuring Ray Dalton. Enjoy!

For more information on Arty, stalk him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Suri Cruise? You Mean Sara, Right?

With all the paparazzo following them around like a shadow, Katie Holmes has decided call her darling angel Suri, by a different name. If you see Katie Holmes and a little girl in public, that’s not Suri, that’s Sara. A source told In Tough magazine that the newly single mum is calling her “Sara” in effort to help disguise her identity.

Like any other celebrities, Suri has been in the spotlight her entire life, and usually looking sad and unhappy from all the unnecessary media attention plus from being chased/followed around by the paparazzo. According to the source, “Everyone in the world knows Suri Cruise, so if Katie or a babysitter says ‘Suri’ people immediately look to find her”.

Recently, the actress’s “Dead Account” co-stars heard her referring to her daughter as “Sara” in front of them. That’s a pretty brilliant idea if you ask us. The fun-sized celeb, who was spotted at a “Build-a-bear Workshop” back in August, wanted her bear to be named “Sara” as well.


Netizens Bashed Dato Aliff Syukri For Dancing With Transgender Celebs

Dato Aliff Syukri is one of Malaysia’s top beauty entrepreneurs who is no stranger to controversy especially since he is a close friend to another controversial figure, Nur Sajat.

Most recently, the cosmetic millionaire has been receiving a lot of hate for his latest song titled “Bobo Di Mana” featuring local personality Nur Sajat and Indonesia’s sensational star Lucinta Luna.

The 30-year-old businessman shared a video featuring the 3 of them dancing to the chorus of “Bobo Di Mana” which now has over a million views. But most people didn’t watch the video because they enjoy the dancing, rather they were there to leave hate comments on the post.

Most of the commenters bashed Dato Aliff Syukri for supporting LGBT figures as Nur Sajat and Lucinta Luna are reportedly transgenders. Furthermore, fans and non-fans alike are disgusted by the seductive dance moves performed by the 2 alleged transgenders.

Malay actress Wardina also weighed in her thoughts on the video which she described as “foolish”, “too much”, and “disgusting”. In a Facebook post, the actress said that she criticised because she care and she feels that such video shouldn’t be made and published during the holy month of Eid al-Adha.

Dato Aliff Syukri has responded to Wardina’s comment, saying that while he accepts her criticism and acknowledges his mistakes, his action was part of the contract for the upcoming music video. Thus, as a talent from Indonesia, he only follows orders given by his Indonesian manager Didi.

Rock star Amy Search and actor Aeril Zafrel also chimed in on the issue. Amy told Dato Aliff Syukri that as a Muslim he should not promote such vulgarness and his excuse is unacceptable. Meanwhile, Aeril jokingly asked whether his manager who uses the Instagram handle @didi_3kingkong – is a human or a king kong.

Previously, Aliff Syukri has also been condemned for his single “Abang Nak Tegur” featuring Nur Sajat. The video received 7 times more dislikes than likes.

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#HigherPlace: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Release Lyric Video For Ne-Yo Collaboration

It’s time for yet another summer anthem courtesy of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike!

Sending 2015 into overdrive already with their celeb-touting smash “The Hum” starring Charlie Sheen and Jean-Claude Van Damme, the Smash The House bosses and unstoppable brothers are now back with US hip hop sensation Ne-Yo for the hit of the summer, “Higher Place”.

First up teasing fans with a series of videos across their social media channels, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike now release the official lyric video ahead of the scorching full video release this summer.

Premiered live at EDC Las Vegas with the Grammy-award winning Ne-Yo himself joining the duo as a very special live guest on-stage, over 60,000 fans sang along in unison thanks to the scene-penetrating force “Higher Place” has become. Crossing Ne-Yo’s R&B top-lines with their party-ready beats, “Higher Place” has exploded not only across Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s own show-stopping sets, but also gained support from artists including W&W and Bassjackers.

Now, the official animated lyric video allows fans to sing along in any environment, from the festival fields to the carnage of the club, let Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & Ne-Yo to take you to a “Higher Place” with the undisputed anthem of the summer – full-length video coming soon.

Watch the cute, animated lyrics video below:

For more information, hit up Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s Facebook page.


HMV Twitter-Jacked By Disgruntled Staff

For a long time now, music chain HMV (which has 243 shops in the UK and Ireland) has been suffering a loss due to the consistent rise of digital music and film sales.  The collapse of the 92-year-old retail group placed 4,120 jobs and 223 stores at risk. Deloitte (appointed to run HMV following the collapse) confirmed that about 190 jobs had been cut across the company.

Unfortunately for them, one “cut” made it to Twitter.

A few days ago, disgruntled HMV staff “live blogged” the company’s Twitter account, which has over 73,000 followers to date) to express their anger at being fired. The flurry of passive-aggressive tweets first started off with one that said, “We’re tweeting live from HR where we’re all being fired! Exciting!”. Following which, a full 20 minutes’ worth of Twitter-jacking went on before the company attempted to remove the tweets.

Too little too late though because the incriminating tweets had already been saved via screenshots and widely distributed, trending with #HMVXFactorFiring:

Later on, as if trying to play down the entire situation, a different member of HMV personnel tweeted, “Our @hmvtweets picked up a lot of attention today, it’s clearly been a tough day for us all at hmv, please stick with us #hmvxfactorfiring. There have been job losses today, but not in our stores. We are still open for business, thx for your continued support #savehmv” in two separate tweets.”


Exclusive Sound City Screening, Directed By Dave Grohl

Directed by Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters, Sound City features artists and producers that created decades of musical history at Sound City. The film showcases the amazing history of the studio, focuses on the albums recorded there that went on to change the world, then explores the human element of music in an age of technology and features performances of new music created exclusively for the film.

Sound City, the film, was conceived by Grohl after purchasing the legendary custom-built Neve 8028 recording console from Sound City Studios last year. The board, built in 1972, is considered by many to be the crown jewel of analog recording equipment, having recorded such artists as Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Cheap Trick, Guns and Roses, Fear, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Slipknot, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, and countless other musical legends over the past 40 years.

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Want to catch the exclusive screening of Sound City? Just come over to The Bee, Publika on the 19th March 2013 (Tuesday), 9pm and you can purchase the screening passes at the door for RM10 each.

The proceeds will be donated to the charity.

For more information on Sound City, hit up this link!

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