Travel: 8 Game Of Thrones Locations You Can Visit In Real Life

Many fans have been sadden at the end of “Game of Thrones” (GoT). Although we had to bid farewell to the kingdom of Westeros, the good news is that its stunning film locations, including national parks and UNESCO World Heritage sites aren’t going anywhere.

While travelling to these countries may cost a hefty sum, setting up Price Alerts with credible travel companions such as Traveloka will enable you to receive first-hand discounts on your preferred destinations, airlines and accommodations that are tailored to your budget, allowing you to make quick economically informed decisions.

From lava caves in Iceland where Jon Snow and Ygritte spent the night, to the coastal town of Essaouira in Morocco where Daenerys freed the Unsullied, here are eight “Game of Thrones” locations you can visit to rediscover the world of dragons, White Walkers and the quest for the Iron Throne.

One of the most photographed natural phenomena in Northern Ireland, The Dark Hedges is lined with beech trees located on a quiet road near the town of Ballymoney in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Its twisted branches form an arch over the road, making it an impressive spot for many travellers, artists and painters.

Known to “GoT” as the Kingsroad, the iconic landmark was when Arya and Gendry are seen fleeing King’s Landing at the end of the season 2 premiere, “The North Remembers”. The Dark Hedges is not the only must-see location in Northern Ireland – the area that surrounds it attracts fans the world over as it has been used to film Winterfell, Castle Black and the Stark family war encampment. Fans will be happy to know that in addition to The Dark Hedges, travellers to Northern Ireland will soon have more reason than ever to visit. Word is out that fans will be able to journey through a massive King’s Landing set the production crew built for season 8 and has decided to leave standing as a tourist attraction!

A UNESCO World Heritage site due to its historic significance, Dubrovnik’s Old Town in Croatia first appeared on the show as “King’s Landing” in the second season of “GoT”. The late-medieval walled city has an exceptional Old Town with beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Since the “GoT” phenomena, tourism to the medieval walled city has skyrocketed. Visitors can meander through the capital of the Seven Kingdoms on a “GoT”-themed walking tour, passing the steps of Old Town’s magnificent St. Ignatius of Loyola Church (the site of Cersei Lannister’s brutal “walk of shame”) as well as Fort Lovrijenac, the real-life fortress where filming of the epic Battle of Blackwater took place.

A lavish royal palace at the centre of the city, the Real Alcázar Palace is recognised as the oldest royal palace in Europe that is still in use. The upper chambers of the Alcázar are still used by the Spanish royal family as their official residence in Seville. The famous gardens of the Alcázar in Seville were depicted in many scenes of the GoT series. Although the palace is Seville’s biggest tourist attraction, the cast and crew of the series got permission to shut half of it down to film crucial scenes set in Dorne, the southernmost part of the kingdom of Westeros. Its gardens are well known to fans of the show.

The Roman ruins of Itálica, with its remarkable mosaics and an impressive amphitheatre is a filming location for the 7th and 8th season of GoT, providing a dramatic backdrop for some of the most intense negotiations as seen in the season 7 finale. Founded in 206 BC, the amphitheatre held 25,000 people and was considered a pivotal meeting point. In GoT, the ruins also represent a significant meeting place and holds the largest gathering of characters in the series’ history.

Iceland’s incredibly beautiful Grjótagjá Cave was made famous in 2013 when it was visited by Jon Snow and Ygritte in “Kissed by Fire”, the fifth episode of GoT’s Season 3. This scene is still regarded by many GoT fans as one of the most beautiful and romantic sequences filmed for the show. Due to filming restrictions, the scene was actually shot in a studio, but the cave was meticulously recreated by the series’ creative team to maximise authenticity, although they did add a waterfall to play up the romance in that scene. Ever since the series’ first featured Iceland in season 2, glimpses of the country’s frozen landscapes have lured fans from around the world. The “Game of Thrones effect” has been cited as a key factor behind the remarkable growth in annual visitors to Iceland, from 566,000 in 2011, the year it premiered, to more than 1 million in 2015.

Vatnajökull in Iceland, which is also known as the Vatna Glacier, is the place that GoT fans know as the area beyond the Wall. It is said to be one of the largest ice caps in Europe. In the series, the “Land of Always Winter” required a fair amount of CGI to create, but the massive glaciers, ice caves, and active geothermal areas used as filming locations for the show are places you can actually visit in Vatnajökull National Park, a protected wilderness east of Reykjavík in Iceland. Spanning across an area of roughly 8,000 square kilometres, the glacier covers around eight per cent of Iceland’s total land area. At its deepest point, the glacier is 1,000 metres deep and hides some central active volcanoes.

In the Kingdom of Morocco, the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou is one of the most eye-catching filming locations featured in the GoT series, providing the backdrop for the cities of “Yunkai” and “Pentos” in season 3 where the majority of Daenerys’s scenes are set. Along with the Ounila River, this provided the perfect setting for Daenerys’ battle with the Second Sons. A UNESCO world heritage site, today Ait Ben Haddou remains relatively unchanged, and thus, provides a fascinating look into a forgotten era, and showcases the lives of those living in rural Morocco. Climbing to the top of the village, travellers will get an amazing outlook over the town and the desert beyond.

In Morocco, fans will also find that the cliff wall of the city of Essaouira also stood in for the fictional city of “Astapor,” upon which Daenerys’s dragons flew in the season 3 finale. Essaouira is most familiar to GoT fans as the home of the highly skilled slave-soldiers known as the Unsullied. In real life, Essaouira is a port city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast well known for its fresh seafood and traditional argan oil production, as well as its UNESCO-inscribed 18th-century medina (old town) filled with local artisan shops.

“Fantasy is not too far from reality where art imitates life. These remarkable locations where the phenomenal hit series has made popular should be one shared with the rest of the world,” Traveloka said in a statement. For more information, visit https://www.traveloka.com/en-my/.


The First & Largest Singha Fest 2022 Is Happening in KL!

We have some exciting news for all beer lovers! Starting 22nd September, Malaysia’s first and largest Singha Fest 2022 will take place at Tropicana Gardens Mall’s Hillside, where you will have the honour of tasting the world’s only beer to be stamped by Thailand’s Royal Garuda.

From noon to 10pm, you can indulge in the signature Thai brew—the Singha Thai Original Beer. Furthermore, you will be engulfed in the delights of the Singha festival, which will be brimming with international food and fun-filled entertainment to complement the beverage.

“Experiential engagement is the key retail driver and differentiator today. With this in mind, we are very pleased to bring the first Singha Fest 2022 to the country! This festival invites visitors to celebrate the full-bodied flavour of Singha, the only beer in the world to be stamped with Thailand’s Royal Garuda. Do join us at Tropicana Gardens Mall for this royal treat, as we continue Redefining the Art of Living,” says Andrew Ashvin, the Managing Director of Tropicana Gardens Mall.

Aside from a variety of beverages, such as the Singha Beer with soda lemon and soda water, the festival offers food stalls to satisfy the appetite, including the ever-delicious Thai, Korean, Western, and Taiwanese delicacies, among others.

There are numerous enjoyable activities and games to participate in with your friends and colleagues while sipping on the flavourful goodness contained in the yellow can. On weekends, you can expect to be entertained by live bands and DJ performances for the best dining experience.

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The festival will last 11 days, ending on 2nd October. Visit Facebook to learn more about the event. If you want to participate, you can sign up here!

Neetashini Kanendran contributed to this article

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Satisfy Your Food Cravings: Shopee Launches ShopeeFood In Malaysia

Ever hoped that your favourite online shopping destination would start selling food? Well, look no further because Shopee has just expanded its services with the latest addition of ShopeeFood in Malaysia. Yes, this means that users can shop for all their needs and this includes food delivery on Shopee. Just click on the ShopeeFood icon on Shopee’s homepage and it’ll redirect you to this wonderful addition to Shopee’s platform. However, this service would only be rolled out in batches.

As usual, the 8 million people living in the Klang Valley area get to enjoy this perk first, beginning 24th September. One might assume that since ShopeeFood is new, the restaurants retailing under this platform might not consist of cult-favourite outlets. Well, that’s a wrong perception apparently. ShopeeFood offers access to a variety of eateries from popular joints such as A&W, Burger King, Nando’s, Starbucks and Tealive. Not to forget, there’s a lot of local street food stalls selling their delicious dishes on this platform!

With new launches comes new promotions — there’s a huge lineup of promotions and discounts up for grabs via ShopeeFood. As part of its launch, ShopeeFood will be giving new users Free Delivery vouchers with RM0 minimum spend and discount vouchers worth up to RM8. From 24th to 28th September, ShopeeFood will also be offering more value for meals rated at RM10 and below. Users can also stay tuned to more ShopeeFood promotions, announced through their Instagram page, @shopeefood_my.

In conjunction with this launch, users visiting the Shopee App to check out ShopeeFood will also get to experience the festivities of Shopee’s 10.10 Brands Festival that is happening till 10th October, with more deals and promotions on the September 25th Payday Sale and 10.10 Brands Festival day itself. Furthermore, the shopping festival offers Free Shipping Vouchers with a minimum spend of RM10 and 50% off Big Brand Discounts. Wait, there’s more! Users will also stand a chance to Tap and Win a Toyota Vios.

The Chief Operating Officer at Shopee, Terence Pang said, “We are delighted to include food delivery as part of the Shopee experience. Malaysians can now shop for all their essentials online, enjoy entertainment on Shopee Live, play their favourite game on Shopee Prizes and satisfy their cravings via the app. This new service will also enable food and beverage merchants to move online and reach out to more customers, driving long-term growth. We hope that our users and merchant partners will enjoy using ShopeeFood. We will continue to improve our platform and services to better serve the needs of everyone.”

With its catchy tunes and phone notifications, users of Shopee can also expect a string of entertainment when they tune in to Shopee Live and Astro Ria on 21 and 28th September, and 5th October at 9:00pm to catch MeleTOP Bersama Shopee 10.10 hosted by prominent hosts, Nabil Ahmad, Shiha Zikir, Issey Fazlisham and Zulin Aziz.

On 9th October at 9:00pm, users will see the Shopee TV Deals – 10.10 Brands Festival Show taking place on Shopee Live and TV3. Here, shoppers will have 3 extra chances to Tap and Win a Toyota Vios as well as claim 10.10 only vouchers of up to 95% off from their favourite brands. Isn’t that cool?

Now, when it comes to the topic of ShopeePay, Shopee users are entitled to receive up to 10,101 Shopee Coins every time they top up their mobile wallets from 2nd till 9th October. This will be tripled during ShopeePay Day on 1st October. Moreover, users can use the Shopee Coins to offset when they pay for their ShopeeFood orders.

Well, what are you waiting for? For more information on ShopeeFood, visit https://shopee.com.my/m/shopeefood and check out the Shopee 10.10 Brands Festival at https://shopee.com.my/m/1010-festival.


The Wanted Live in Kuala Lumpur

How many of you have had that really upbeat and super catchy song, “Chasing The Sun” stuck in your head for months now? You know the one, the one that goes:

Sung and performed by one of Britain’s biggest and most brilliant pop band, The Wanted, “Chasing The Sun” found its way into our radio airwaves and cinched the spot as one of the most played songs for more than a handful of consecutive weeks in a row.

Or at least we’re pretty sure of it – we’ve heard it at every hour and every single day!:

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Since then, The Wanted has released numerous dance floor hits such as “All Time Low”, “Lose My Mind”, “Gold Forever”, “Lightning”, and “Glad You Came” without skipping a bear. The band has undoubtedly found record-breaking success at every turn, garnering over 50 million YouTube views, touring with Justin Bieber, and performing at countless sold-out arenas.

And now, JS Concert Productions are pleased to announce The Wanted’s first ever debut full-length concert in Malaysia!

Yup. You read/heard right. Max George, Nathan Sykes, Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness and Siva Kaneswaran will be headed our way on 17th September 2012 (Monday).

Ticketing: RM450 (The Wanted Zone), RM 250 (Party Zone) and RM 150 (Chill Out Zone).

* From now until 31st August 2012, one can buy early bird tickets at RM 363 (The Wanted Zone), RM 203 (Party Zone) and RM 123 (Chill Out Zone).

Tickets are available online here and all Ticket Pro, Rock Corner, Victoria Music, and The Guitar Store outlets.

The Wanted Live in Kuala Lumpur will be supported by two opening acts, Kyle Patrick (frontman of “The Click Five”) and our very own Goldfish & Blink! It’s going to be some party, that’s for sure.

For more info, hit up JS Concert’s website or call 03-7880 7999.

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People Are Editing Donald Trump’s Cameo Out Of “Home Alone 2”

With the former US president getting permanently removed from Twitter, netizens have decided that it’s time to remove him from his appearance in “Home Alone 2” as well.

Donald Trump sparked massive backlash after being responsible for the riot and insurrection in the US Capitol in Washington initiated by his Republican supporters.

If anything, someone such as him even having a small second clip in the Christmas children film just seems wrong and out of place. So people thought it would be a good and funny idea to digitally remove him and replace him with other celebrities or even characters in the film screenshots.

Even with technology making it easier to remove him digitally and replace him entirely, the scene in question does not have any relevance to the movie whatsoever. With that being noted, it would not damage the film’s structural integrity at all even if Trump was gone from it.

Because of Trump’s presence in the movie, someone on Twitter jokingly stated, “Donald Trump is the first cast member of Home Alone 2 to attempt a political coup“.

Of course, the main highlight of them all was the bombardment of Twitter pictures of Trump being edited out and replaced with other celebrities and characters. Such examples are included below:

NOW digitally replace the Home Alone 2 cameo with one of Dolly Parton 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/T1ATVSxfkC

— Glenn Scott (@glenrules) January 9, 2021

— Brendan Milove (@BrendanMilove) January 9, 2021

due to popular request I have removed trump from home alone pic.twitter.com/HoTA2csMl4

— jamie homage (@jamiehomage) January 9, 2021

These “Home Alone 2” memes are not going to go away anytime soon, and we’re totally a-okay with it. Keep the memes coming!


Diplo Teases CL’s Possible New Song Through Snapchat

It wasn’t too long ago when 2NE1‘s CL announced that she’ll be making her US solo debut next year. But it seems like things are moving forward quite quickly as it was reported that a snippet of her new song was featured in American DJ Diplo‘s Snapchat.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise because CL has previously teamed up with the DJ for a collaboration performance at the 2014 Style Icon Awards in Seoul. In fact, she was seen hanging out with Diplo, Skrillex, and Roccstar in a recording studio.

No specific details about her US album have been announced yet but it is confirmed that American talent manager Scooter Braun will be managing CL’s debut as a solo artiste in America.

As everything was still kept under wraps, Diplo’s latest Snapchat video has inevitably garnered the attention from fans as the female rapper in the video has the same distinct voice as CL’s voice. Fans are speculating the song could be a demo track because of the lyrics of the song.

Neither YG Entertainment nor CL have responded to the video but what do you think of the song preview? Do you think CL can make it big in US? Let us know what you think in the comments box below!

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NSFW at Vertigo Gets Craze-y

Turntablist, hip hop DJ, scratch champion, much could be said about this multiple-award winning DJ. But we’re afraid that his reputation has already superseded him.

Mixing beats on the fly and getting the crowd hyped is what DJ Craze does best! Five time winner at the DMC World Championships, an unprecedented record, and a title that no other DJ has yet to match says it all. On top of his undisputed turntablist skills and scratch champion showmanship, the world recognizes Craze as a second to none club DJ:

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Oh well, you know, he has worked with Kanye West (on Kanye’s “Glow in the Dark” tour in 2008) and in currently associated to A-Trak, after all.

He has shared his mad skills all over the globe, from Jamaica to Australia and France to the country he was born, Nicaragua. It’s the respect from both DJs and audiences alike that has paved Craze’s seamless move between hip hop and turntablism to drum’n’bass. This party rockin’ DJ is much in demand across the globe and he’s ready to cause some mayhem at Vertigo this month with supporting acts DJ Monkey and H3.

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Ready for a banging night of fun? Then head on over to Vertigo KL on the 6th June 2012 (Wednesday) because Livescape Asia is bringing you a NSFW Special where DJ Craze is scheduled to rock the decks!

For more information, hit up DJ Craze’s Facebook page.


Beyoncé Announces World Tour!

What? Did you really think that Beyoncé was just going to pull off one of the best Super Bowl halftime shows ever known to mankind and then saunter off stage without a proper goodbye?

Just hours after her epic super awesome Super Bowl XLVII halftime show, Beyoncé announced the details of her world tour. Aptly named, “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour” (and no prizes for guessing why, of course), it will kick off in Europe on 15th April 2013 (Monday) before trekking halfway around the world:

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Dates and venues of “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour” (we really like the sound of that!) are as follows:

04/24 – Paris, FR @ Palacis Omnisports de Paris-Bercy

04/25 – Paris, FR @ Palacis Omnisports de Paris-Bercy

05/20 – Montpellier, FR @ Park & Suites Arena

05/29 – Stockholm, SE @ Ericsson Globe Arena

06/28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center

06/29 – Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena

07/05 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena

07/06 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center

07/09 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ BB&T Center

07/10 – Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena

07/13 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena

07/18 – St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Enery Center

07/20 – Detroit, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills

07/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center

07/26 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Boardwalk Hall

07/27 – Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Arena

08/02 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena

Not our side of the world but hey, if you happen to be around the area then grab your tickets. Tickets, priced between USD48 to USD253 will go on sale starting 11th February 2013 via Ticketmaster. (Source)

For more information, visit Beyoncé’s official website.

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Pandamart: FoodPanda’s New Door-to-Door Essentials Delivery Service

Going out to buy groceries or daily essentials can be a hassle and also a risk to your health, especially during these tough times.

But fret not, you don’t have to leave your house to get your necessities as Foodpanda has recently introduced their latest grocery delivery service, Pandamart.

Pandamart is essentially an on-demand delivery service for groceries, household needs, beauty products, fresh produce, and even over-the-counter medication. Customers can browse through more than 3,500 daily essential products from 100 international and local brands with competitive pricing and assured quality.

Foodpanda Malaysia’s Director of Dark Stores, Ashutosh Gandhi, stated, “Whether you need fresh bread and eggs for your breakfast, chicken or fresh veggies for your lunch, noodles or sauces for your dinner or diapers or milk formula for your baby, pandamart has it all.” The delivery service platform also assures customers that once an order is placed, the products will be delivered within 20 minutes.

The door-to-door delivery service is currently available within 25 locations including Bangsar, Setapak, Subang, Ampang / Cheras, Bukit Tinggi, Bukit Jalil, Petaling Jaya, KLCC, Puchong, Balakong, Kajang, Setia Alam, Kota Damansara, Shah Alam, Ara Damansara, Selayang, Sungai Buloh, Cyberjaya, Bayan Lepas, Georgetown / Jelutong, Perai/Bukit Mertajam, Mount Austin, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Permas Jaya, and Mont Kiara.

Free delivery is available in the first four months on the opening of a new Pandamart. Once that ends, the delivery charge will range from RM1 to RM2. Pandamart is currently accessible via the Foodpanda app under the “Shops” page.

So, what are you waiting for? Click here to start ordering with Pandamart!


Keep The Fun Going With Just “One”

Entertainment – it goes beyond just the “idiot box” (read: TV) and computers these days. Sometimes, even some brands of smartphones don’t quite cut it. We already know that there are Blu-Ray players and HD capabilities for both TV and YouTube.

Although, you can’t quite possible be carrying a TV or a computer around all the time. The question is, what if you wanted high definition entertainment on the go with a reliable and nifty little gadget?

With the HTC One Series (HTC One X, HTC One V), you will be able to do just that wherever you want, whenever you want.

The new HTC smartphones will allow you to enjoy and share high quality movies, YouTube videos, as well as videos and photos from your own personal collection.

Think of it as a portable projector from your phone to the big screen.

High quality content that’s not from the Internet can also be shared anywhere and anytime because the Android 4.0-based HTC One smartphones’ cameras have simultaneous HD video (with video stabilization) and stereo sound recording.

Did we also mention that the “sound system” is something totally worth bragging about? With Beats by Dr. Dre Audio™, you can only expect to hear finely-tuned, excellent quality sound. Music please:

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Has HTC changed the face of smartphone entertainment as we know it with the launch of their HTC One Series? Will you finally be able to keep the fun going with just “One”? Maybe. We’ll leave that up to you to decide.

For more information, visit HTC’s official website. More pictures from the launch are available at our Facebook page.

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Hype’s Now Playing: No Type – Rae Sremmurd (Zayn Malik Ft. Mic Righteous Cover)

After five incredible years as a member of One Direction member, Zayn Malik decided to leave the group in March this year due to stress and also because he wanted to spend more time with his fiancée Perrie Edwards. His decision to do so broke millions of heart around the world but recently, his biography was seen on the One Direction website and that sent the 1D fandom into a tailspin leading fans to believe that he has changed his mind. Hopeful and excited, they created a worldwide trending hashtag #ZaynIsComingBack.

Pretty insane, isn’t it? Unfortunately, Zayn’s not rejoining the group.

In more recent news, a cover of Rae Sremmurd’s “No Type” was leaked on Monday (15th June) and according to Gossip Cop, a source close to Zayn revealed that “it is 100 percent him”. The track has been taken down but a second version featuring the voice of British rapper Mic Righteous was later uploaded.

According to HollywoodLife, Mic’s rep revealed and confirmed that it is Zayn who was singing on the cover. To make it even more evident, Mic posted a tweeted after he mispelled Zayn’s name as “Zayne” when he first released the cover.

His tweet reads: “Its funny cos i see the same people begging with the next best thing.. Then the next best thing.. Then the next.. the next . Then @zaynmalik.”

— MIC Righteous (@MicRighteous) June 15, 2015

Anyway, back to the song. Much like the original, the cover establishes itself with a deep melody, leaving a kind of mystery feeling before Zayn joins in to sing and puts on a good show with his fine vocals. Personally, we think Zayn is going to be doing just fine without One Direction.

Listen to Zayn Malik’s cover of “No Type” here:

This track is so addictive it demands repeats!

What do you think of this cover featuring Zayn’s soulful and sexy voice? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.


China Invents Hairy Stockings To Ward Off Perverts

Meanwhile, in China, they’ve found a way to ward off perverts. Although it’s just a bit a lot strange. If you’re in China and you’ve been met with aggressive men, here’s a clever way to stop them without using violence.

“Super sexy, summertime anti-pervert full-leg-of-hair stockings, essential for all young girls going out”, @HappyZhangJiang describes the item on China’s popular microblogging service, Sina Weibo.

Two words: hair stockings. With legs like those, who’d want to come within five feet of anyone? Nevermind coming close enough to grope. Unless if one is unlucky enough to chance upon an unusually hot-blooded male with an unusual fetish.

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This is, of course, not the first “anti-rape” gear in the world, only first of its kind (read: hair). There was once a less playful, more functional “anti-rape” lingerie that was developed by three engineering students in India. That garment is wired to deliver an electric shock to sexual attackers and can send an alert message, with GPS coordinates, to the attacked woman’s friends and family.

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(UPDATE) #Uber: Rides Within Klang Valley To Only Cost RM0.99 For The Next Two Weeks!

Uber riders, we’ve got something that will help you dispel your Monday blues!

The ride-hailing app is thanking their customers in the Klang Valley with a special promo – all rides will only cost RM0.99 for the next 2 weeks.

Too good to be true? Well, there’s a catch. The price only applies to your ride if your destination is less than 4km away from your pickup point. However, it is not restricted to any time of the day and you don’t have to enter any promo codes.

The price that you see before you request a ride is the price that you’ll pay, but the fare will revert to the usual “time and distance” calculation during unexpected heavy or standstill traffic.

Before you get all excited, there are a few things you should take note of. This promo is not valid for rides between KLIA and KLIA2, is only applicable for UberX rides, and will not apply if you make multiple stops even if the distance travelled is below 4km.

Now that we’ve got that outta the way, get riding! ;)

Uber’s 99 cents promo starts today (Monday, 13th February) and ends on 26th February (Sunday).

Uber’s 99 cents promo has been extended for another week! This means that customers will now be able to enjoy RM0.99 rides until 5th March (Sunday) instead of 26th February.

For more information, visit Uber Malaysia’s official website and Facebook page.


Five Amazing Live Collaborations In Music

It’s like the saying goes: it takes two to tango.

Hype.My were going through a list of live collaborations in the world of music and have shortlisted five live hook-ups that we love best. Here’s a run down:

Eminem’s original stalker track, featuring Dido, is brilliant and powerful enough, but Stan took on a whole new attitude and life after the Slim Shady rapper hooked up with the one and only Sir Elton John to perform the track at the 2001 Grammy Awards. The unlikely pairing of the two musical geniuses was embraced with triumphant cheers from fans.

2. Eric Clapton featuring Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmie Vaughan and John Mayer— Sweet Home Chicago.

You can’t go wrong with these cool cats of blues music. Popular blues standard in the twelve bar form, Sweet Home Chicago was first recorded and is credited to have been written by Robert Johnson. Over the years, it become one of the most popular anthems for the city of Chicago. These blues legends performed their rendition of it live in at a Crossroads Guitar Festival.

3. Jay-Z featuring Kanye West — Ni**as In Paris

Boss man Jay-Z and baller Kanye West gets the crowd going with their live performance of their super catchy and addictive track Ni**as in Paris at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 2011.

4. Michael Jackson featuring Slash — Billie Jean

What do you get when you cross the late King Of Pop with GnR’s former curly-haired, top hat-wearing guitarist? Sheer brilliance. The moment Michael is standing in a wind of smoke, dressed in all white as Slash is working it on his guitar will literally send shivers down your spine. First aired at the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards, this collaboration is out of this world!

5. Rage Against The Machine featuring Cypress Hill — How I Could Just Kill A Man

History was made in September 2000 when Rage Against The Machine invited the original creators of How I Could Just Kill A Man, Cypress Hill on stage. A prefect mix of old and new, the insane energy and rebellion on stage at LA’s Grand Olympic Auditorium was off the hook!

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#LadiesCode: Last Goodbye To #EunB + Updates On The Members

Yesterday, Ladies’ Code member EunB was finally laid to rest. Family, friends, loved ones, and celebrities alike gathered at the Korean University Anam Hospital to say their last goodbyes to the K-Pop idol, whose life was abruptly taken away in a tragic car crash. The emotional event was also attended by fellow Ladies’ Code members, leader Ashley and Zuny.

They joined the funeral procession and walked behind her casket. Zuny was seen wearing a neck brace as she was also injured in the crash. Both Ashley and Zuny were fighting back tears the entire time, as seen in a few heartbreaking photos. After EunB’s funeral, Ashley and Zuny returned to the hospital to continue receiving examinations and treatments because of the shock and trauma from the crash.

Over 50 other South Korean idols and celebrities who also attended EunB’s wake are such as:

Watch EunB’s final performance with the group in Daegu hours before the crash here:

It was also reported that Ladies’ Code Sojung hasn’t been told about EunB’s passing.

According to Dispatch, Sojung has been receiving treatment in a different building than the building that held EunB’s funeral services. However, it seems that even Sojung was under a suspicion that something was going on but no one could dare tell her the truth. On 4th September, Sojung asked why Polaris Entertainment workers came to visit her all in black clothing. She asked, “Why is everyone coming to visit me all in black?” Sojung, who knows that she wouldn’t be able to handle the truth if she was told, stopped asking anyone from that point on. She received her second facial fracture surgery on the morning of the 5th.

RiSe, on the other hand, continues to be in critical condition and is still in the neurosurgical intensive care unit (ICU) to address the significant injuries to her head. She has yet to regain consciousness.

There were rumours that before the emergency respondents arrived at the scene, RiSe stopped breathing at least 3 times. Her brain was swollen and oxygen wasn’t reaching her brain properly. However, EunB’s mother released a statement via Polaris Entertainment to show her concern and support for RiSe and the other Ladies’ Code members which said, “RiSe will be alright. Don’t worry. Our EunB will protect RiSe before she leaves.”

Fans too are worried that she may never wake up. But we’re sending our prayers and positive thoughts that way too, wishing her a speedy recovery.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, fans, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, EunB. May you sing and dance in heaven forever.


CONTEST: Share & Win A Samsung GALAXY Camera

The GALAXY Camera is Samsung’s first truly Connected Camera, which combines high-performance photography with the freedom of 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, powered by the latest Android™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean) platform. This gives photography enthusiasts a chance to shoot and edit their special moments, and share them instantly.

From now until 20th January 2013 (Sunday), photography enthusiasts also stand a chance to win one of five new Samsung GALAXY Cameras. To participate in the contest, all that is required is to log on to Samsung’s “This is my moment, LIVE” microsite, take one stunning photograph based on the daily theme, and share it on the microsite.

The winners will be judged based on photographs that represent capture their special moments in the most creative way, while accurately adhering to the theme of the day. The contestants should also showcase their exemplary technical skills in bringing their photographs to life.

To learn more about the contest, log on to the “This is my moment, LIVE” microsite.


#Toll: Toll Rates For More Than 5 Major Highways To Increase

It ain’t going to be cheap for Malaysian motorists to get around Klang Valley anymore because according to The Star Online, toll rates for several major highways will increase from 15th October (Thursday) onwards.

And nope, this is no longer just a rumour.

Toll rates will go up between 20 sen and RM3 for more than 5 major highways including:

Silk Holdings Bhd announced that the new rate for cars at the SILK Highway is RM1.80. Motorists who drive vehicles with 2 axles and 5 or 6 wheels (except for buses) are expected to pay RM3.60.

Motorist who uses MEX is expected to pay RM2 and RM3.50 at the Salak South toll plaza and Putrajaya toll plaza respectively. Depending on where you’re coming from, motorists who use the KLK Highway will see an increase between 30 sen and RM3 too.

According to Malay daily BERNAMA, the SMART Tunnel will experience a RM1 increase from RM2 to RM3.

Motorists who use LATAR highway are expected to pay RM2.50 at the Ijok, Kuang Timur, Kuang Barat, Templer toll plaza and RM1.30 at the Kundang Timur, Kundang Barat toll plaza.

The KLK highway users are not exempted from the hike in toll rates too as they are required to pay RM6 at the Gombak toll plaza and RM3.50 at the Bentong toll plaza.

AKLEH’s Classic 1 rate is now RM2.50 while NPE’s Class 1 rate is RM2.30, a 70 sen increase from the previous rate. Besraya also has a new rate for Class 1’s passenger vehicles as motorists are now required to pay RM2 for both Mines’ north and south toll plazas.

As for LEKAS, the new toll rates for the Semenyih, Pajam, Mantin and Setul exits are RM1.30, RM3.40, RM4.80, and RM6 respectively.

The Grand Saga’s new toll rate is RM1.30 while the LDP toll rate is now RM2.10. Guthrie also experienced a hike in toll rate as it is now RM1.90. LKSA will be RM1.70 for the Sri Muda toll plaza and RM0.90 for the Alam Impian toll plaza.

The Star Online further revealed that “the hikes in BORR range from 10sen to 90sen while the hikes in the Senai-Desaru Expressway are between RM0.40 to RM 4.70”.

Heavy sighs all around :( Will you too be badly hit by the increase in toll rates?

Sources: The Star Online, The Rakyat Post, The Malaysian Insider.

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#AnimalWelfareBill: RM100k Fine & Jail Term Of Not More Than 3 Years For Abusers

If you recall, there has been various alarming cases of animal abuse in the country. Remember the Petknode Online Pet Store case a couple of years ago? Or that case where a sun bear and a retired racehorse were poisoned to death at the Malacca Zoo and Night Safari? Let’s not forget the viral video of the 15-year-old boy tossing a helpless puppy around last year.

Activists have long since tried to rally for proper animal rights and appropriate penalties for animal abusers. This has been in talks since February 2013.

Currently, the penalty for animal abuse is a fine of up to RM50,000, not more than a year’s jail, or both, following 2012’s amendments to the Animal Act 1953. Prior to the amendments, the penalty was a paltry RM200 fine, 6 months’ jail, or both.

According to The Star Online, a new “Animal Welfare Bill” will be debated in Parliament today (16th June 2015) and if passed, the new law will be enforceable within the next few months upon its gazette. Anyone who beats, kicks, tortures, neglects or abandons any animal can be charged for animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Bill. If convicted, abusers can face a fine between RM20,000 and RM100,000 and a jail sentence of not more than 3 years.

And if passed, the Bill will even be applicable to those who want to catch or kill strays with cruel methods.

Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) CEO Lorna Fisher explained:

The reality is that there are tens and thousands of unwanted animals in Malaysia. All of us would love to say “stop killing the strays”, but you have to know that there is no magical way to rehome all the animals. Anyone, whether it is a government body or individual, who wants to catch or kill strays with cruel methods can now be prosecuted under the Bill. We have been living with situations that are considered abusive or morally wrong, but we had no legal end to go in and protect those animals. But under the new Bill it will be legislated as animal cruelty. We would now have the law on our side to better protect our animals.

Our best guess is that she was referring to the recent controversial “Kempen 1 Anjing 10 Ringgit“, which was meant to encourage the public to catch stray dogs, with the council offering to pay RM10 per animal.

After causing quite a ruckus on social media, the campaign was aborted.

Fisher also said that what we can do is have “effective stray management” done as humanely as possible, and that ultimately, she’s happy to see the “much bigger body of legislation” that covers all animals. She added that it is important that Malaysians report cases of animal abuse and act as witnesses during trials, and hopes that the new laws would be applied to all without discrimination.

Malaysian Animal Welfare Society president Shenaaz Khan said that she is happy to see the increased punishment and scope of animal abuse. “But the problem is whether they would rightly punish animal abusers,” said Shenaaz.

She brought up the 2011 case of a young girl bludgeoning a kitten to death and explained:

I can’t see the case being tried differently. There will still be sympathy and they didn’t want to give her a high punishment, although they should. I’ve seen so many animal abusers get away with their wrongdoings because nobody wants to stand up and act as a witness to the case. So if you see something please come forward and stand as a witness so that animal abusers will be prosecuted.

Meanwhile, awareness programs to educate Malaysians on what constitutes as cruelty are currently in the works.

Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) deputy director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin said that awareness programs are “in the pipeline”. “We are hoping to work with the education ministry to introduce this into the school system, because this will be useful in the long run,” he said.


#Twilight: The Saga Returns Via New Short Films On Facebook

Team Edward or Team Jacob; you decide. It became clear that “Twilight” is a never-ending saga because Facebook is set to create a new series of short films based on the popular vampire-themed fantasy romance novels!

We know, we know, what else can be told for the short films when the film series has already ended?

In partnership with Facebook, Lionsgate and author Stephenie Meyer will begin the initiative “The Storytellers – New Creative Voices of The Twilight Saga” to select 5 aspiring female filmmakers to direct the mini-movie based on the “Twilight” characters.

The selected filmmakers will stand a chance to be mentored by a group of panelists including Stephanie Meyer, Kristen Stewart, Kate Winslet, Octavia Spencer, Frozen writer Jennifer Lee, director Catherine Hardwicke, Modern Family’s Julie Bowen and the president of Women In Film, Cathy Schulman. The chosen winner will receive an unspecified cash price and opportunities to advance their career.

But that’s not all! By using both Facebook and the crowdsourcing platform Tongal, fans will help judge the best short in the “multiphase contest” and they will be included in the development as well as the production of the individual films.

The contest is part of Facebook’s initiative to move forward their video strategy after Warner Bros. failed to begin the movie rental service on Facebook.

Facebook vice president of partnerships Dan Rose said in a statement:

More people than ever before are creating, discovering and engaging with videos on Facebook….This collaboration with Stephenie Meyer, Lionsgate and Women In Film is a great opportunity to engage Twilight’s massive global audience on Facebook through an innovative premium video program.

Meyer has not mentioned a word about returning to “Twilight” but she said in a statement that she is honoured to work with Women in Film for the Twilight contest:

“The female voice is something that has become more and more important to me as I’ve worked in the film industry. I’m honored to be working with Women In Film, Lionsgate and Facebook on a project dedicated to giving more women a chance to be heard creatively.

Unfortunately, the short films will not be shown in the cinemas as it will be distributed exclusively on Facebook in 2015. But, what do you think? Are you excited to watch some great short films from Twilight fans? If you would like to be part of it, hurry and sign up to join the contest!

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Artist Sharing Session At #MakingSpace We Are Where We Aren’t Exhibition

It all began with a series of questions.

Ask yourself, what does a private space means? Do you think public spaces are more privatised now? Do we get more freedom in a privatised space? What are we allowed to do in public spaces now? With the increasing privatisation of our urban condition in Malaysia, these are the questions that often run through our mind.

In an effort to spark discussions around the theme of privatising space, The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur presents “Making Space: We Are Where We Aren’t”, an interactive exhibition that assembled artworks by Zedeck Siew, Sharon Chin and Maung Day, Saiful Razman and Ilham Fadhli, Okui Lala, Kontak!, Jeffrey Lim, Goh Lee Kwang, Engku Iman, and Daniel Chong.

Curated by Ipoh-based curator Ong Jo-Lene, the exhibition is located at Sekeping Sin Chew Kee, from 31st Jan to 9th Feb 2015. Having co-curated the last two MAP Arts Festivals in KL and the PUBLIKArt series of public art commissions under the direction of labDNA’s Nani Kahar, “Making Space” is Jo-Lene’s curatorial debut as an independent curator. It was developed after she joined the 8th Berlin Biennale Young Curators Workshop and Run & Learn: New Curatorial Constellations, a Japan Foundation cultural programme for young curators from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia.

The artworks featured for the exhibition challenge the viewers to think outside the box so that their imaginations can run wild. The artists aim to engage the viewers with artworks that examine their assumptions about private and public through different aspects of space. The blurred line between public space and private space can be seen at the exhibition as it is located right above a speakeasy bar at the 1920s residential building-turned-guesthouse.

Artists at the exhibition provide people with tools to think about the topics and let their imaginations soar as high as they can. On 8th Feb, an artist sharing session will be held on 3pm at Sekeping Chew Kee and here’s a sneak peek of the artworks that are being exhibited:

“In The Name of Comfort”, by seasoned emerging artists Saiful Razman and Ilham Fadhli, is the first art installation you’ll see when you arrive at the exhibition. The two artists pair up for the first time to create this sculptural piece that was “moulded” at site using brightly coloured cheap plastic chairs of mamak stalls and community halls.

The artwork has a sense of banality and familiarity, elucidating in each viewer a spectrum of meditations on narrowing space, communal practices and city rhythms and scales. However, sitting on these chairs require some effort to adapt to their less than ideal form while facing others seated comfortably.

During the exhibition, you may find yourself looking at this art installation by Daniel Chong, a roomful of 4-quadrant matrices written with pen on easily discarded tissue papers. Titled “The Limits of My Imagination”, Daniel engages viewers with acts of categorisation and perception. Some have a matrix relationship, some are sequential, some are just related words, and some are not entirely logical. It is a visualisation, an ideas generator – the four-quadrants bearing the sign of a cross, not of religion but perhaps of human endeavour.

For the artist sharing session, you can leave your footprint (not literally) by making your own tissue paper matrix with Daniel Chong.

“Local Fauna” requires viewers to go walk around in the city to search for art pieces about fictional animals that exist only due to human civilisation. It is a series of short stories written by Zederick Siew, featuring illustrations drawn by Sharon Chin and Burmese translations by poet and artist Maung Day. One of the posters is currently showing at the exhibiton in Kuala Lumpur. The artists attempts to bring art and storytelling out of the gallery and to the streets by placing their microfiction graffiti around the public spaces in Jalan Pudu/Kota Raya area at wee hours of night.

Although a map will be provided for you to look for these illustrations, these artworks can be easily encountered, enjoyed, or ignored by passersby. Zederick will be sharing his experience in doing so during the artist sharing session in Sekeping Sin Chew Kee.

Situated at Sekeping Sin Chew Kee’s back lane, “Peeterlizer” by Kontak! is an experiment in creating a closed system from human waste to human consumption, challenging the viewer’s sense of privacy and sensibilities as civilised urbanites with a public urinal cum vertical edible garden. A manual instruction will be provided for viewers so that they choose they want to contribute for the experiment.

The art installation is placed near Jeffrey Lim’s “Door Left, Door Right”, a laboriously produced image that was manually photographed, printed, and tinted onto oxidised zinc measuring 1006 x 1975 mm. For this project, Jeffrey’s intention was to reflect the reverse view when a viewer faces the door back to the viewer. When viewers face the artwork on the door, it shows the image of another door. The element of time is elucidated in this work through the zinc that was artificially corroded and the image printed on it that is quickly facing under the elements; is a door fading away or a portal opening up?

Members of Peetilizer project by Kontak! will make their appearances at the artist sharing session to share their inspiration for this project while Jeffrey Lim will demonstrate his silver emulsion on zinc printing process and how the process is very much a part of the work.

Media artist Okui Lala continues with her exploration of hidden narratives of migrant workers in Malaysia with her “As If ____” series. Having observed migrant construction workers leaving graffiti like marks in the houses they build where they also eat, sleep, urinate, and defecate in during the final stages of construction, Okui is instigated by the myth that we are the first inhabitants of our newly built houses or purchased houses.

So, for this exhibition, “As If, Home” is a work that straddles video and performance where Okui assists skilled construction worker Mostafa Kamal in building a model house that he will later use as a storage unit in his house. Both are engaged in a dance as people, neither will own the “house”, both leaving with a shared memory, process, and thoughts on home. Gleaning into the social relationships behind our economic relationships.

Sound artist Goh Lee Kwang brings the aural element into the exhibition space with “No Sound Is Private”, a work consisting of an audio recording and essay entitled “No Art Is Private”.

It is a poetic wandering about sound that consists of an audio recording of passing trains from nearby Pudu LRT station. The actual trains cannot be heard from Sekeping Sin Chew Kee but given our city soundscape, particularly in areas un-posh, the sound hardly seems artificially inserted. The text speaks of private and public as states of the human mind; that the moment we utter a thought, it plays out in the public.

Engku Iman is the youngest artist in this show and she presents “Aku Keturunanmu Perempuan”, a 3-part self portrait consisting of a set of illustrations the she has drawn and then carbon traced onto paper, a set of love letters the artist received as an adolescent, and a rug patterned with used body-hair wax strips. Her works are characterised by a sardonic humour in her take on local cultural ironies, paradoxes, and colloquialisms. These artworks form a mosaic that reveals tensions in her identity as a young Malay woman in Malaysia. and her conception of a self-image is a nebulous intersection of private thoughts and public actions, repercussions and conformity, and independence and belonging.

“Making Space: We Are Where We Aren’t” exhibition will end on 9th Feb so if you would like to, make your way to Sekeping Sin Chew Kee today. The exhibition will be held from 11 am – 9 pm. Curator Jo-Lene already led a private walkthrough of the exhibition on 31st Jan and 7th Feb but you can register your preferred session at curator.ong@gmail.com before 9th Feb.

For more information, visit the project’s official website or the event’s Facebook page.

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“A Quiet Place” Writers To Pen Stephen King’s “The Boogeyman” Film

Another Stephen King adaptation is coming to the big screen and it has been reported that the movie script will be penned by “A Quiet Place” writers.

Following the success of “A Quiet Place”, writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods will be working with 20th Century Fox to develop Stephen King’s 1973 horror short “The Boogeyman”.

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The team behind “Stranger Things” – Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen from 21 Laps will be producing the movie, Deadline reports.

“The Boogeyman” has always been a favourite among short filmmakers, but this will be the first time it’ll be adapted as a feature for the big screen.

The original short story of is about a father who recounts his trouble past to his psychiatrist regarding the deaths of his children who were murdered by an evil presence that lives in the closet.

Beck and Woods will also be writing for the sequel of “A Quiet Place”. The first film became a major box office hit, grossing $328 million worldwide, and received acclaim from critics.

Source: Deadline / Featured Image: Bloody Disgusting


Hype Picks: Best Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week (24th – 30th October)

This week brings you an abundance of things to do and it starts off with the beautiful festival of lights and ends with a chilling festival of the dead. Whether you celebrate these festivals or not, be sure to explore the abundance of activities made all for you!

Light up your days and ghoulish nights with this week’s fun-packed list of events from a literal Japanese-inspired town to awesome Halloween costume parties! So whatever you choose to do, be it on your own or with your loved ones, we know you are going to have an exciting time!

An exciting new Japanese precinct, Tokyo Town recently opened at Level 2 of Pavilion Bukit Jalil – celebrating Japanese food, retail, arts, and culture. This exciting precinct welcomes shoppers with its grand and authentic Japanese architecture and interior design and an exciting tenant mix that blends traditional and contemporary Japanese experiences. Read more here.

If you are a sneaker-head (or even a vaper-head) this event is specially curated for you because Sneakers Movement is back, better than ever! This time, Voltbar is collaborating with Sneakers Movement 2.0 at Lalaport BBCC. Lots of freebies and games are prepared on location for your enjoyment! You also can purchase the one-and-only Voltbar! An abundance of activities is available from dance battles and basketball to thrift stores and tattoo parlours. See you there!

3. Halloween Cosplay Party with LOL Cosplay Malaysia

Attention all cosplay fans! It’s time to get spooky in MOI Kuala Lumpur! Join them for a magical and mind-bending Halloween Party! MOI KL is set to bring your favourite cosplayers to the museum! Hang out with cosplayers, enjoy a world of illusions and take some cool and creepy photos at their Halloween-themed decorated museum! Those who dress up can participate in the costume contest for a chance to win amazing prizes! Don’t wait and buy your tickets here now!

4. Celebrate Halloween with Sergent Major

Location: Level 5, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Attention boys and ghouls! You are invited to Sergent Major’s spooktacular Halloween workshop where you can make your very own witch hat! There’s also a spooky special sale at 50% off on a second piece, so come and visit Pavilion KL to celebrate this memorable Halloween together. RSVP here now! This workshop is suitable for children ages 5 years old and above.

Time: 1pm – 5pm (Day Session) 7pm – 12am (Main Stage)

Join Chivas Regal as they bring you a blend of fashion, music, art, and street culture from Malaysia’s very own icons and rising stars. From unique art installations by Pamela Tan to Chivas Street Regal collaboration with the local renowned streetwear brand – Nerd Unit, guests can expect plenty of activities to do. The I Rise We Rise Chivas Regal event is for all to explore to the world of Chivas. Register your spot here now. Limited spots per day.

Location: i-Counter, Level G of IPC Shopping Centre

Join IPC Shopping Centre as they provide a complimentary trick-or-treat walkabout around the mall for your children to enjoy! The children are free to dress up in their best costumes and bring their own buckets to collect and enjoy candies! Or simply redeem a paper bag from IPC Shopping Centre at the beginning of each session. Register here now before 3pm of 31st October (guardian supervision required).

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Time: 2pm – 10pm (Opens everyday except Tuesdays)

If you’re someone who loves solving mysteries or the thrill, drop by Hauntu Malaysia with your friends or loved ones for a spooky experience that is different from the rest! The Investigator is the latest episode to their long list of scary rooms! Prep yourself with The Investigator’s backstory before hunting for their ghosts! Book your slots here before you head there!

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Location: Level 4 at Sunway Velocity Mall

The Xction Xtreme Park is finally open at Level 4 of Sunway Velocity Mall, Cheras! From sliding down slopes with the Tubby Ride to gliding down lines with the Sky Glider, guests can expect many fun-filled extreme activities to enjoy! Prices start from RM58, so book your tickets here now!

1. Sacoor Blue First Southeast Asia Flagship Store in Malaysia

Location: Level 4, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Sacoor Blue, a new brand from The Sacoor Group has officially opened its Southeast Asia flagship store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. The innovative brand has a DNA that champions a fresh new attitude and aims to encourage consumers to take small steps towards achieving a sustainable lifestyle.

A second store at IOI City Mall will launch on 27th October with more new openings lined up. Customers can also sign up for the Sacoor Club membership programme which entitles them to special offers, services, discounts, and gifts. Points are collected through purchases from any Sacoor Blue participating stores and are valid for up to 12 months.

Location: Any LG authorised dealers or online platforms

LG Electronics has announced the launch of its new LG UltraGear gaming monitors line-up that allows gamers to gear up for the next-level gaming experience. With an all-new design language, the latest display technology, and a range of gaming as well as connectivity features, the new LG UltraGear gaming monitors are a game-changer, satisfying gamers’ needs.

The exciting new launch will bring forth a holistic immersive gaming experience built from the industry’s leading technological innovations. The LG UltraGear gaming monitors are now available nationwide in Malaysia.

Location: GSC Starling Mall or GSC Tropicana Gardens Mall

Movie lovers are now set to enjoy blockbusters in a big way with GSC BIG, Golden Screen Cinemas’ brand-new proprietary premium large format screen! Promising an all-around big screen, big sound, and big experience for cinema-goers, BIG has been specially designed to enhance the excitement of the most intense action-packed films!

The larger-than-life cinema screen projects astounding visual clarity, sharpness, as well as colour accuracy, and dispersion across the entire screen. Complementing its visual prowess is a 32-channel multi-speaker Dolby Atmos surround sound setup that delivers pristine, crystal-clear audio. So, book your next adventure-filled movie tickets at GSC BIG!

To celebrate its 12th birthday, global scotch whiskey giants, Chivas Regal, took over Sentul Depot for a two whole days on 28th and 29th of October to bring the ‘I Rise We Rise’ movement to life. The event was a toast to the new generation of scotch whisky drinkers and hustlers who forge their own paths and aim to elevate themselves as well as people around them.

As you can see from the picture, the word “RISE” was erected through four unique installations created especially for the event. With so much fun and games (and may we add, free flow Chivas!), there was never a dull moment with Chivas.

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.

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The Bourne Legacy Continues

“The Bourne Legacy” is the fourth installment in the epic Bourne film series based on Robert Ludlum’s “Jason Bourne” novels. The narrative architect behind the Bourne film series, director Tony Gilroy (also the screenwriter of the first three Bourne films), takes the helm in the next chapter of the hugely popular espionage franchise that has earned almost $1 billion at the global box office.

The Bourne universe revolves around an original story that introduces us to a new hero (played by Jeremy Renner) whose life-or-death stakes have been triggered by the events of the first three films. For The Bourne Legacy, Renner joins fellow series newcomers Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Stacy Keach and Oscar Isaac, while franchise veterans Albert Finney, Joan Allen, David Strathairn and Scott Glenn reprise their roles:

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Loosely based on the novel, it has been said that the film will be much like the previous two films in the franchise because it has a completely different plot from the source material. The one thing you can expect though, is a full blown American action spy film. Oh, also, the character Jason Bourne (previously played by Matt Damon) does not appear in this film. Bummer.

First class, top notch consolation? We get Jeremy Renner aka The Avengers’ Hawkeye. Yes! The Bourne Legacy is slated for a nationwide release on the 9th of August 2012 (Thursday).

For more information The Bourne Legacy, visit their official website.


Nelson Mandela Hospitalized, In Serious Condition

Former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela was in a “serious but stable” condition on Saturday after being taken to hospital with a recurrence of a lung infection, the government said.

The 94-year-old, who became the first black leader of Africa’s biggest economy in 1994 after historic all-race elections, has been in hospital three times since December. He has been battling the infection for a few days, the government said in a statement. “This morning at about 1:30 a.m. (12:30 a.m. British time) his condition deteriorated and he was transferred to a Pretoria hospital. He remains in a serious but stable condition”, it said.

The government’s choice of words, in particular the use of “serious”, was clear cause for concern to South Africa’s 53 million people, for whom Mandela remains a potent symbol of the struggle against decades of white-minority rule. “It’s such painful news but I pray for him that he can get better and better and better as he is the best man in this country”, said Pretoria resident Khodani Mulwena.

Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said he was optimistic about the health of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. “What I am told by doctors is that he is breathing on his own and I think that is a positive sign. Madiba is a fighter and at his age, as long as he is fighting he will be fine”, Maharaj said, referring to Mandela by his clan name.

Mandela’s wife, Graca Machel, accompanied him to the hospital, the South African Press Association reported. Machel had been scheduled to speak on Saturday at a conference on hunger in London but cancelled the engagement, SAPA reported.

Mandela spent nearly three weeks in hospital in December with a lung infection and after surgery to remove gallstones. That was his longest stay in hospital since his release from prison in 1990 after serving almost three decades behind bars or on the Robben Island prison camp near Cape Town for conspiring to overthrow the apartheid government.

His history of lung problems dates back to his years on Robben Island, where he contracted tuberculosis.


Contest: Win Exclusive #Ted2 Premiere Screening Passes

Ted is most definitely not your average teddy bear.

For starters, he swears. Second of all, he doesn’t care what his owner thinks, not even when his owner knocked over a shelf lined with bottles of “men’s liquid” (if you know what we mean). And lastly, he married his human counterpart and they are planning to have a baby.

Directed by Seth MacFarlane, “Ted 2” is produced by MacFarlane, Scott Stuber, John Jacobs, and Jason Clark. MacFarlane directed it based on a screenplay written by Alec Sulkin, Wellesley Wild, and himself. After lending his voice in the first “Ted” film, MacFarlane returned to the sequel to reprise his voice-over role as Ted the talking bear.

The sequel is also executive produced by Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild.

The movie is a follow-up to the highest-grossing original R-rated comedy of all time. It features an impressive cast which includes Mark Wahlberg, Amanada Seyfried, Patrick Warburton, Jessica Barth, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, John Slattery, David Hasselhoff, and so on.

The plot centres on Ted, the talking bear who marries his human counterpart, Tami-Lynn (played by Jessica Barth). The newlywed couple are ready to have a baby but there is one problem – Ted needs to prove he’s a person. In order to qualify to be a parent, Ted returns to ask for help from his childhood friend a.k.a his owner, John Bennett (played by Mark Wahlberg) to help him in the court.

Now that the thunder buddies are back, our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia want us to give away tonnes of exclusive premiere screening passes to our lucky readers.

Deets of the premiere screening are as follows:

To win the passes, all you gotta do is tell us:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my. Each winner walks away with 4 tickets per person. There are limited tickets and this will be based on a first-come-first-served basis.

Start sending in those e-mails now before it’s too late ;)

“Ted 2” is slated for release on 26th June 2015.

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#LaughDieYouII: The Fiercely Funny Malaysia vs Singapore Comedy Showdown Is Back

You’re not seeing double! Fresh from the roaring laughter of its first sold-out show, “Laugh Die You”, Popcorn Studio is now proud to present, “Laugh Die You II – The Mob”, pitting not 4, but 5 funny men, from 2 same-same-but-different countries on one stage to resume the unfinished Malaysia vs Singapore epic laugh battle.

This fiercely funny showdown will take place on the 1st and 2nd of October 2015, at the HGH Convention Centre.

“The Mob” is all about the little known underworld battle of the stand-up comedy scene, sparked by the constant encroachment of Singaporean comedians on Malaysian turf. In the spirit of Merdeka, The Godfather is here to put a stop to this madness and he has secretly enlisted the aid of the region’s renowned killer contractor.

Representing Malaysia will be none other than The Godfather of Stand-up Comedy, Harith Iskander, and Malaysia’s very own Angry Indian, Kavin Jay. These mafia will indulge in a verbal shootout against Singapore’s dynamic duo; Jonathan Artherton, infectiously known as The Don, and Fakkah Fuzz, the Melayu on the wrong side of the Causeway.

As no mob scene will ever be complete without a contract killer, Phua Chu Kang will be at hand to ensure that the hit is carried out cleanly as planned. Word on the street is that he won’t be taking any prisoners. The 2-hour long show will also feature Malaysia’s fast-rising, home-grown rock band Hydra.

As always, “Laugh Die You II – The Mob” promises an evening of stand-up comedy that is sure to leave your jaws sore. “Laugh Die You”, a direct translation of the Cantonese phrase, “siu sei lei”, is expecting another 4,000 Malaysians to completely fill up its venue come 1st and 2nd October 2015.

Tickets are priced at RM308 (VIP), RM258 (Gold), and RM158 (Silver), and are available only at www.vip.my. Tickets will be going on sale today with the Early Bird pricing running from 26th August until 10th September.

The event organiser recommends booking early to secure the best seats in town, as the previous show saw many disappointed fans without a ticket.

For more information, hit up their Facebook page!


Find Your Lucky Stars At Sheraton Imperial KL’s Magical Pop-Up Restaurant

Christmas may be over, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t find an excuse to experience a magical meal at Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur’s new pop-up restaurant.

Themed “Find Your Lucky Stars”, the stunning interior invites diners to indulge in an out-of-this-world dining escapade for a limited time only. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to eat your meal while surrounded by shimmering stars, this is your chance.

Conceptualised by multi award-winning global interior designer, Emma Maxwell, the one-of-a-kind pop-up restaurant made its debut last month at Sheraton Imperial for the holiday season (from 12th to 29th December 2017). Due to the well reception, it appears that “Find Your Lucky Stars” has been extended for another month.

That’s right peeps, foodies who wish to dine right beneath the stars and be swept away by the dreamy setting can do so from now till the end of the month (31st January). Curated by Chef Ho Boon, the exclusive new menu include tantalising meals such as Crispy Fried Irish Oyster, Double Boiled Chicken Consommé, Celestial Court Steamed Cod Fish, Strawberry and Chocolate Dumpling Pot Sticker, and more.

“As guests walk through the threshold of the external austere and rigid structure, they are swept from the chaotic and bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur and submerged into a seductive and evocative “other” world. A scene that is the exact opposite of what they perceived from the rigidity of the exterior of the structure,” Emma Maxwell describes the journey.

The creative mastermind adds, “They will then, venture into a fantastical scene that initially doesn’t make sense to the human condition. Guests are placed ‘upside down’ in an evocative landscape, where the clouds and the tree tops are the basis for the floor and walls.” As seen from the GIF above, guests will witness the dark void space transform into a shimmering star field.

Each session is only limited to 12 people. Patrons wanting to experience “Find Your Lucky Stars” are advised to make reservations at Sheraton Imperial Hotel’s official website here. Meals are priced at RM438 nett with wine pairing or RM388 nett with mocktail.

For more information, you may contact the venue at 03-2717 9027 or via email (luckystar@sheraton.com).

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“Superman: Legacy” – Why This New Superman Is Nothing Like Henry Cavill’s Version

It has been announced! Actor David Corenswet will officially take up the role of Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman in James Gunn’s upcoming film “Superman: Legacy”. After the bombshell announcement that Henry Cavill was being dropped from the role, the DC Universe (DCU) fandom was left in a tailspin. We speculated that Gunn might be recasting the role to Tyler Hoechlin from “Superman & Lois”. Then we heard interesting news about how James Gunn’s film would take the character in a whole new direction. Though, he did confirm that his film would most definitely not be an origin story. Now that we finally got our hands on the new guy, we can break down what fans can expect to see with his character based on the actor’s history and more info from Gunn.

With “The Flash” bringing about a new era to the DCU, it’s time we meet our new Man of Steel, and see how he’ll compare to the old one. Let’s get into it!

Based on his performance as Jack Castello in his Netflix show “Hollywood”, we know that the man can definitely play the naive hopeful looking to make his mark on the world. He’s got that small-town charm about him that screams Clark Kent. The most insane feature of his is how much he resembles Henry Cavill in both face and body. It’s as if he’s a younger, American version of the actor. As DCU fans ourselves, we have got to say that we have high hopes for Corenswet. We think he has the talent and the heart to carry the role. That being said, “Superman: Legacy” won’t be entirely focused on the Man of Steel.

Based on reports, the film will follow his early years at Metropolis’ premier news publication, The Daily Planet. There he’ll learn the ropes and try to figure out how to be a great reporter. His co-worker and mentor will be the one and only Lois Lane! The dynamic of Lois Lane being the sharp-tongued reporter while Clark follows her around has been well established in TV shows like “Superman: The Animated Series” but that relationship has yet to be shown on the big screen. Most of the time, Lois is already in the loop with regard to Superman’s identity and playing the damsel in distress.

This time though, we’re getting a Lois Lane that’s more confident and interesting. Lois Lane will be played by Rachel Brosnahan who brilliantly played Miriam “Midge” Maisel in Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. Seriously, if you haven’t checked it out yet, you should. You’ll fall in love with Brosnahan as the cynical, down-on-her-luck stand-up comedian.

We can’t wait to see the chemistry between both Corenswet’s Clark Kent and Brosnahan’s Lois Lane. Just imagine the banter between them as she tries to dispel his wide-eyed notions of truth and justice before being eventually won over. If James Gunn is great at anything, it’s comedy. So expect to see a lot of fun, cheeky chats between the two of them in the film.

Here’s what we can certainly confirm: the main villain of the film will not be Zod. As of now, there have been mere rumours swirling around who the possible villain for “Superman: Legacy” could be. The only clue we have is the production name for the main antagonist, “Apex”. Word fact: the word apex is a noun to describe the very highest of something. Therefore, the foe Superman will face is someone who represents the very pinnacle of brain or brawn. And before you ask: no, it’s probably not Darkseid.

While it’s no secret that Superman has faced off against a ton of alien tyrants and superhuman foes in the past, we don’t think Gunn would just throw someone like Metallo, Parasite or Mongul against him. The clue is in what co-CEO of DC Studios and film producer Peter Safran said about the film: “It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old-fashioned.”

The film will see him go on a journey to reconcile incredible Kryptonian powers with his desire to do good in the world. Therefore, this villain will no doubt be somebody who believes that might, physically, mentally or both, makes right. The best candidate right now to challenge Superman’s sense of justice and to test him would be (and it’s a boring answer) Lex Luthor.

If the film is about Superman learning to fit in with the humans of Metropolis, who among them represents the top of the food chain? Lex Luthor. Also, throughout DC history, The Daily Planet’s Lois Lane has always tried to hold Lex Luthor accountable for his actions in Metropolis. If this is a Clark-and-Lois-centered story, it makes sense to have Luthor be the big villain. Both of them could uncover some sort of secret plot that could endanger Metropolis. However, the biggest indicator that Luthor could be the villain of the film is in the clue “Apex”.

During an issue of 2018’s “Justice League” run, Luthor was transformed by a multiversal, celestial being called Perpetua into a Martian-human hybrid, similar to Perpetua’s minions called Apex Predators. In the comics, he’s even literally referenced as Apex Lex! Coincidence? We think not! Now, we don’t think there’s going to be any sort of wild introductions of magic multiversal deities anytime soon into the DCU. That being said, the term “Apex” has only ever been officially associated with the character of Lex Luthor in DC comics and we know James Gunn is a major DC nerd. So there you have it!

What do you guys think about David Corenswet as the new Superman? Are you excited to see Rachel Brosnahan’s take on Lois Lane? Do you think Lex Luthor will be in “Superman: Legacy”? Be sure to let us know in the comments on our socials!


Deepavali: Full List Of SOPs For Those Celebrating In EMCO & CMCO Areas

Deepavali is one of the biggest festivals in our country, which will usually see Hindu devotees returning back to their respective hometowns or villages.

However, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that there will be no “balik kampung” travel for those staying in the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) areas.

Pergerakan merentas Mukim/ Daerah/Negeri daripada kawasan PKPB dan PKPD bagi tujuan balik kampung sempena Deepavali tidak dibenarkan. – @IsmailSabri60

— KKMalaysia🇲🇾😷 (@KKMPutrajaya) November 5, 2020

Here’s all the SOPs you need to know for the Deepavali celebrations:

1. Inter-district and interstate travel is not allowed for Deepavali.

Those living in EMCO and CMCO areas will not be allowed to cross sub-district, district, and state borders to return to their hometowns or “balik kampung” for the festivities.

2. For Hindu temples in CMCO areas, devotees are permitted to attend prayers on the first day of Deepavali (14th November) only.

Those celebrating in EMCO and CMCO areas are allowed to attend special prayers, but temples must follow strict SOPs, including preparing counters for temperature checks, sanitisation, and registration (through the MySejahtera app or a logbook).

3. No more than 30 people allowed in the temple at any one time.

Smaller temples will allow fewer people as it depends on the size of the temple and its ability to ensure adequate social distancing between the patrons. Devotees with chronic illnesses, elderly and children under the age of 12 are not encouraged to attend.

4. Special prayers (7am to 12pm) will be divided into five sessions with 30-minutes for sanitisation breaks in-between.

The prayers must be conducted from 7am until 12pm only, and will be divided into five 30-minute sessions, accompanied with sanitisation operations for 30 minutes before each session begins.

5. Food offerings for devotees can be distributed but must be packaged properly.

The “prasādam” (food offerings for devotees after prayers) can only be distributed if it’s packaged properly and devotees must leave the temple immediately once the prayer concludes.

6. Limited number of visitors allowed at the homes of those celebrating.

Only 20 guests are allowed to gather for celebrations in landed properties at one time. Apartments (smaller than 1,500 sq ft) can only have up to 10 guests while those living in larger units (2,500 sq ft and above) can only have a maximum of 15 guests at one time.

7. For those in EMCO areas, prayers at temples will not be allowed and visitation to homes of families and friends is not permitted.

Temples will not be allowed to operate in EMCO areas and the festival can only be celebrated with family members who are residing in the same house with no visitors from outside.

Watch Ismail Sabri’s full announcement of the SOPs here:

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Hype’s Movie Review: #FindingDory Is Dazzling, Satisfying, & Well Worth The Wait

It is without a doubt that “Finding Dory” has expectations to meet and Disney fans to please following the highly successful 2003 hit animated film, “Finding Nemo”. By default, like any other movie sequel, it will get compared to its predecessor.

“Is it as good as ‘Finding Nemo’?” “Do I need to re-watch ‘Finding Nemo’ before watching ‘Finding Dory’?” “Which one will I like better?”

Let’s get one thing straight – “Finding Dory” is not a cash-in sequel that was made for the sake of it being made. In fact, it’s an entirely new story altogether albeit with cameo appearances from the well-loved “Finding Nemo” characters e.g. Marlin, Nemo, Crush. Something that the loyal as well as the new generation of film fans will definitely appreciate.

“The friendly-but-forgetful Pacific regal blue tang fish, Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres), suddenly recalls her childhood memories, remembering something about the jewel of Morro Bay, California. She decides to embark on a quest to reunite with her mother (voiced by Diane Keaton) and father (voiced by Eugene Levy) with help from Nemo and Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks). Dory then arrives at the Monterey Marine Life Institute, where she meets Bailey (voiced by Ty Burrell), a white beluga whale; Destiny (voiced by Kaitlin Olson), a whale shark; and Hank (voiced by Ed O’Neill) an octopus, who becomes her guide. And everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.”

The storyline for “Finding Dory” takes place 6 months after the events of “Finding Nemo” even though 13 years have passed in real time since the prequel premiered.

It picks up quickly and seamlessly as soon as the movie starts, reintroducing the characters to the audience with focus on the well-loved but absent-minded blue tang fish.

While Dory in “Finding Nemo” seemed underdeveloped – and understandably so because she wasn’t the main character – fans will be pleasantly surprised to find that the filmmakers have put in a lot of effort in really developing Dory’s character, complete with her own backstory.

Of course, she continues to deal with the fact that she has short-term memory loss (something that she will constantly repeat throughout the entire film), but she will also gain a new dimension to her character when she starts getting split-second flashes of her life before Marlin and Nemo e.g. her parents (Charlie and Jenny), her childhood, and memories of where she grew up.

Fans will get to see Dory’s parents doting on her when she was a big-eyed blue tang fish toddler with a babyish gurgle. For the first time, fans will also discover that Dory’s parents tried really hard to train their child to deal with her disability. And hearts will collectively break at the sight of baby Dory’s crestfallen face each time she fails a task.

These flashbacks are endearing, but they will come and go, because Dory just can’t seem to remember anything for more than 10 seconds. Frustration will set in but you will find yourself subconsciously cheering Dory on whenever she tries to anchor her flashbacks down long enough for her to figure out where to find her parents and how to go home.

“Finding Dory” is also a reintroduction to the dazzling undersea world as Dory and her friends hit the currents again to get to “the Jewel of Morro Bay, California” (the Monterey Marine Life Institute). And at that point, the audience will get to meet the wacky supporting characters voiced by Idris Elba, Dominic West, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, and Sigourney Weaver (somewhat).

By the way, we gotta say that Kaitlin Olson’s character, Destiny the whale shark, could very well be our other favourite character in “Finding Dory”.

The animation is literally out of this world, what with it being an oceanic adventure. Not a fin was out of place under director Andrew Stanton’s (who also worked on “Finding Nemo”) guidance. With gorgeous scenes that pop out at you and ample dosages of wit, charm, and humour, “Finding Dory” is thoroughly satisfying and worth the wait. And fans will lap this up happily :)

We’ll leave you now with the latest trailer for “Finding Dory”. Enjoy:

“Finding Dory” will be released in Malaysia on 16th June 2016.

Meanwhile, don’t forget to arm yourself with these fun facts about “Finding Dory” before watching the movie!

For more information on “Finding Dory”, visit the movie’s official website or Facebook page.

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#Passengers: Sony Greenlights Sci-Fi Film Starring Chris Pratt & Jennifer Lawrence

Wow, Chris Pratt sure is popular. It hasn’t been a week since “Jurassic World” was released in cinemas, but Pratt already got an additional movie lined up for him.

Sony Pictures recently greenlit “Passengers”, a sci-fi movie which will star Pratt and fellow A-lister Jennifer Lawrence. Not much details have been revealed about the production, but it was reported that Morten Tyldum (famed for “The Imitation Game“) will be directing the feature.

“Passengers” has also reportedly been given a budget of $120 million (after tax incentives), which is inclusive of Pratt’s pay that was bumped from $10 million to $12 million. Lawrence will be getting a huger slice of the cake, as she will be paid $20 million first, and if the movie does well and breaks even, she will gain an additional 30% from the film’s total profit.

The script for “Passengers” was written by Jon Spaihts a few years back, but it has remained in the back burner despite garnering a lot of attention people in the film industry. Hopes for the movie were revived when Keanu Reeves agreed to star and produce in it, with A-listers such as Reese Witherspoon and Rachel McAdams rumoured to star as the 2nd lead role. However, the effort petered out and nothing came out of it. The script was eventually commissioned, though it was later developed into the first draft of what came to be known as “Prometheus“.

“Passengers”, which will begin filming in September 2015, is about a man (who will be played by Pratt) who is “among thousands of passengers on a colony ship partway through a decades-long interstellar journey”. Unfortunately, he wakes up halfway through the journey, due to a system malfunction, and makes the decision to awaken another female passenger (who will be played by Lawrence) to accompany him through the remainder of the journey.

No words on when the movie will be released, but what do you think of this report? Are you excited to watch it? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

Sources: slashfilm, The Hollywood Reporter


#Logan: New Photo Confirms That Dafne Keen Is Laura Kinney AKA X-23

Yesterday (Sunday, 23rd October), the official “Logan” Instagram account took advantage of the date to commemorate the Roman numerical convergence of 10/23 by releasing a new image of X-23.

The black and white photo of Dafne Keen is accompanied with the caption that simply reads “Laura”, short for Laura Kinney aka X-23. Seeing as how half her face is concealed by heavy shadows, this young mutant may not be as innocent as she appears.

If you’re familiar with the “X-Men” universe, then you’d already know that X-23 is Wolverine’s teenage, female clone who spent her entire childhood within the confines of the Weapon X program. Her code name was derived from the fact that she was the 23rd attempt, and by far the most successful clone.

Similar to Wolverine, X-23 has “regenerative healing abilities and retractable adamantium claws, along with superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes and heightened senses”. However, unlike Wolverine’s feral rages, X-23 has been imprinted with a “trigger scent”. Upon smelling the trigger scent, she goes amok and kills everyone in sight.

Trained to be a lethal weapon and sent on numerous assassination missions, Logan eventually finds her and begins teaching her that she’s more than just a mere killing tool.

“Logan” is slated to hit theatres on 3rd March 2017.


2 More Hotels In Klang Valley Close Down For Good This October

It’s quite heartbreaking to see numerous hotels crumble over the past 1.5 years due to the pandemic and ongoing travel restrictions. We’ve only recently entered October and already, 2 more hotels have announced its closure.

Over the past week, Holiday Villa Hotel & Conference Centre in Subang Jaya and Silka Cheras Hotel had to break the unfortunate news to their followers on social media, while thanking them for their patronage over the years.

After 33 years, Holiday Villa Hotel & Conference Centre had ceased operations since 1st October. First opened in 1988, it had 309 large guestrooms, 5 F&B outlets, 18 convention and meeting spaces, as well as several sports and leisure activities. Located near Subang Medical Centre and Dorsett Grand Subang, it was at its peak before Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) opened in Sepang in 1998. Back then, many travellers would visit Holiday Villa Hotel & Conference Centre after arriving in Subang International Airport (now Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport).

Due to its strategic and unique location, developer and owner of the property, IJM Land Bhd, is unlikely to sell the hotel. “IJM may not wish to sell the hotel at this moment because it will not receive a fair price. We anticipate that, rather than selling the asset to maximise its worth, IJM would examine other options for it,” a source said. “With Dorsett Place Waterfront coming up next door, we believe that IJM will attempt to capitalise on the site.”

Even Member of Parliament (MP) Hannah Yeoh was saddened by the news. “So sad. My wedding dinner took place here. My community events when I was ADUN Subang Jaya were also organised here. Thank you for the memories Holiday Villa,” the 42-year-old politician wrote.

A few days prior, Silka Cheras Hotel also announced its permanent closure since its debut in 2015. This comes after the hotel branch in Masjid Jamek had closed down earlier this year. Cheras Sentral Mall, which is located beside it, is also rumoured to be quite “dead” as many tenants had either closed or shifted to a different location.

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HyunA To Make Solo Comeback In August

The sexy queen of K-Pop is returning to the music scene!

Cube Entertainment has confirmed that HyunA (현아) is currently in the final stages of preparing for her new album, which is set to release at the end of August. “It is true that HyunA will be making a solo comeback in August. She is currently working hard to prepare,” said the company.

Besides that, it was also reported that her title track has been selected. This marks the idol’s first solo comeback since “How’s This” (어때?).

2 weeks ago, the 25-year-old idol hinted at her comeback on Instagram. In her posts, she is seen recording a song in a studio.

Best known for her sexy concept and sick choreography, the former 4Minute member made her solo debut single, “Change”, in 2010. To date, she has released 5 mini-albums: “Bubble Pop!” (2011), “Melting” (2012), “A Talk” (2014), “A+” (2015), and “A’wesome” (2016). HyunA was also one-half of sub-unit Trouble Maker with ex BEAST (비스트) aka B2ST member Hyunseung and is currently a member Cube’s new co-ed trio, Triple H.

For more information, visit HyunA’s official Facebook page.

Sources: Soompi, All Kpop / Featured image: Kpop Map.


Hype Eats: Delectable Delicacies To Try In The Klang Valley This Week (3rd – 9th October)

We’ve had a ton of amazing food adventures over the past few months and we’re not slowing down one bit. Oh, no honey! Every week, we strive to list down the latest exciting food spots in Klang Valley. After all, sharing is caring, right?

Now that we’ve just entered the new month of October, unlimited possibilities await. There are numerous new food, new drinks, and new gastronomic experiences for you to try this week. So get your pitchforks out, oops- we meant ‘table’ forks, and get ready for a spectacular food journey.

1. Cool Amazin’ Yogurt series by Coolblog

Location: Available at any Coolblog outlets

If you love yogurt, it’s time for you to taste the incredible new yogurt series by Coolblog! Featuring three new flavours including; Blueberry Bliss, Strawberry Swirl, and last but not least Merry Mango. Take a sip of their new yogurt drinks because they’re the perfect treat or pick me up, especially when paired with the Amazin’ Graze granola. So what are you waiting for? Get going to any Coolblog stores near you!

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Location: Jalan Media Setia 2, 50490 Damansara Heights

Benang The Second Chapter was brought to you by the same owners of The First Chapter TTDI. Benang is a speakeasy disguised as a thread shop. During their happy hour, the bar generally is a chill place suited for conversations but after 9pm, it is the party place to go to!

For cocktails, the owners recommend the Mango Brulee, a rum-based drink with caramelised sugar, a pornstar martini called Asa Akira, and a vodka dessert drink called Guilty Pleasure.

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Location: Lot G46 (Ground Floor), Petronas Twin Tower, Kuala Lumpur City Centre

If you are looking for some of the finest and most scrumptious burgers and lobsters in town, this is the place to go! The restaurant offers a variety of lobster dishes from the Lobster Mac & Cheese to the Original Lobster Roll, there’s even the classic Lemon & Garlic Butter Grilled Lobster. With the launch of this second outlet, there’s no need to drive all the way up to Resorts World Genting anymore.

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Location: 51, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya

Calling all sweet tooth enthusiasts! Garage 51 is most famously known for its endless variety of desserts – from its iconic Dessert Terbakar to its monster milkshakes, this is the place to drop by for a #TreatYourself day! Expect to have a great brunch at Garage 51, so bring great company along too!

5. Luckbros Kopi (Formerly Known As Luckin Kopi)

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Location: Level 3, gateway@KLIA2,  Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Time: 9am – 9pm (Mondays – Fridays), 8.30am – 9pm (Saturday and Sunday)

Luckbros Kopi, formerly known as Luckin Kopi, has just recently opened a second outlet in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2! After a long flight, or just before boarding one, stop by their restaurant and grab a bite of their delicious meals. According to their Instagram page, they are having a promotion on the Kopi Kaw offering free refills and the Portuguese Tart at only RM1. Get there now before their promotion ends!

Location: 2 Jalan Galloway, Kuala Lumpur

Time: 8.30am – 11pm (VCR Galloway), 8am – 11pm (VCR Bangsar)

If you are looking for a fulfilling pasta meal, check out VCR. Their delicious and creamy Smoky Carbonara is the perfect pasta dish for foodies to try. Beautiful to see and even more delicious to eat, it qualifies on the foodie checklist! Available at both VCR Galloway and VCR Bangsar from 12pm onwards!

7. La Juiceria Superfoods Signature X HoYoFEST

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Location: Nadi Bangsar, No 16, Jalan Tandok, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

In conjunction with the HoYoFEST, LaJuiceria Superfoods Signature has curated anime-themed delicacies to try out, and this week, it’s Genshin Impact! Fans of Genshin Impact can truly live out their fantasies by trying out their Genshin Impact food and exploring the Genshin Impact decorations. Fans can also come by with their costumes for a deeper immersion into the Genshin Impact universe!

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Location: Available at all leading retail stores

Nestlé has expanded its line of dairy-free drinks and included the brand-new Nescafé Dairy Free Almond Latte in UHT 1L packets for your to drink at home! The Nestlé Dairy Free Drinks range does not have any ingredients derived from animals as they are made with plant-based ingredients. These plant-based proteins include almonds, oats, soy, and peas. Even those who are lactose intolerant can enjoy them!

9. KitKat Bar Dark With Southern Australian Orange

The KitKat Bar Dark with Southern Australian Orange Flavour is a delectable brand new chocolate bar made with the top ingredients for a satisfying bite. The blood orange, cultivated in the South Australian Riverland and Sunraysia region is sure to leave you wanting more. The KitKat Bar Dark with Southern Australian Orange Flavour combines rich dark chocolate with the distinctive flavours of Australia to create a contrasting swirl of flavours for you to try. Consider this your cue to #HaveABreakHaveAKitKat .

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#BeautyAndTheBeast: Ian McKellen Joins Cast As Cogsworth

As far as we are concerned, Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” is a highly anticipated movie because of its star-studded cast. And now, the studio announced that yet another legendary actor is joining the cast too.

Sir Ian McKellen is best known for portraying Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies, as well as Magneto in the “X-Men” films. According to Variety, he is heading into the Disney world to play Cogsworth, the butler who turned into a clock in the Disney classic.

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

McKellen’s Cogsworth is a supporting character voiced by David Ogden Stiers in the 1991 film. He is the loyal butler to the Beast/Prince and the best friend of Lumière, who turned into candelabra during the time of the curse placed by the Enchantress.

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

“Frozen” star Josh Gad was reportedly going to play Lefou, but he was not included in the studio’s announcement. The beloved tale will be retold for the big screen with a modern live-action lens and the help of transformative CG magic.

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

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

No further details were announced yet, but what do you think of the casting news so far? Are you excited to watch the film? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.