Gemma Chan To Play Kree Villain Minn-Erva In Captain Marvel

Meet the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Doctor Minerva, aka Minn-Erva.

Filming is currently underway for “Captain Marvel”, and another key character has just been announced. Gemma Chan will be taking on the role of Kree villain, starring opposite Brie Larson as the titular character.

In the comics, Minn-Erva took on the human alias name of Doctor Minerva. Born on Edelix on the planet of Kree-Lar, she’s a member of the Kree (an alien race that was previously featured on “Guardians of the Galaxy”). As the Kree Empire’s geneticist and spy, she convinced Captain Mar-Vell (played by Jude Law) to help her in breeding a genetically superior race of Kree.

Similar to Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, Doctor Minerva also possesses the superpowers of strength, energy project, and flight. The inclusion of Minn-Erva in “Captain Marvel” is Marvel’s classic move in pitting hero against a carbon copy villain. For example, Iron Man vs Iron Monger, Hulk vs Abomination, Ant-Man vs Yellowjacket, Black Panther vs Killmonger, Doctor Strange vs Kaecilius, the list goes on…

Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, the cast list includes Jude Law as Richard Lawson/Mar-Vell, Ben Mendelsohn (rumoured to be playing the main villain Yon-Rogg), DeWanda Wise (rumoured to be playing Monica Rambeau), and Samuel L. Jackson as a de-aged Nick Fury.

“Captain Marvel” is slated to arrive in cinemas on 8th March 2019.

Sources: Movie Web, Bleeding Cool, /Film.

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Guetta, The Whole Guetta, & Nothing But Guetta

In exactly a month, the current world No.1 DJ/producer is all set to amaze partygoers and turn ravers around with his Malaysian debut. But David Guetta is not new to the electronic dance music (EDM) scene. As a matter of fact, over the past few years, his work has broken into the mainstream market, which has garnered him a huge following.

Often praised and said to be the man who successfully fused EDM with pop, David has performed in numerous shows around the world (he’ll soon add Kuala Lumpur to his list!) and headlined countless festivals. He continues globetrotting to send positive vibes with tracks that his fans can all sing along to, because they know the words by heart. David is, after all, the household name for EDM.

On Monday, our friends from Warner Music Malaysia invited us to have a quick chat with the man himself. David Guetta tells us all about EDM, “Nothing But The Beat 2.0“, how he deals with haters, and more. Check it:

Hi David! You’ve come a long and far away from when you first started out, right up till the day you were crown world No.1 DJ by DJ Mag in 2011. How do you think electronic dance music (EDM) has changed over the years?

“It’s a huge change and I’m proud to say that I’ve participated in that change a lot! Like every other of genre of music, it was born in the underground and over the years, it became trendy and popular. But that took a lot of effort. For many many years, DJs were not respected the way they are now. Our music was always seen as merely a sub-genre and was not taken seriously. We were never supported by the media or the radio stations but..right now? It’s the biggest music movement on the planet!”

We agree! It is the biggest music movement on the planet! We’re hoping that EDM continues to stay strong over the changing times..

“The fact that all of us in EDM are all together, that makes us strong, I think. The difference would be that..when I first started out, I played in really small room and no one could see me whenever I played in a club. And now I play in stadiums when I’m on stage, alongside other DJs. We are all together in this scene.”

You’ve worked with so many talented artistes to date – Flo Rida, The Black Eyed Peas, Taio Cruz, Nicki Minaj, and counting! Who do you see yourself working with in the future?

“This week, I’m releasing “Nothing But The Beat 2.0“. It’s a repacked version of 2011’s ‘Nothing But The Beat’ and there are quite a few new artistes featured in there such as, Taped Rai. He’s really amazing and we worked on this song called ‘Just One Last Time’. Also, next year, I’m releasing a really, really big record that will feature artistes such as Ludacris and Usher. But I’m always open to discovering new artistes.”

So, we’re really excited about the repacked version of your album! Tell us more about “Nothing But The Beat 2.0”.

“Yeah! Well, there are six new records. It was going to be only just one or two new records but there are just so many new..very big songs. There’s a song with Sia, she did Titanium with me previously – it’s called ‘She Wolf’ and it’s really amazing. I also have a new single in there called, ‘Just One Last Time’ with Taped Rai. Of course, there are also amazing artistes such as Ne-yo and Akon. To be honest, for me, it was like making a new album, really. So exciting!”

If you weren’t a DJ, what do you think you would you most likely be doing?

“I’m a DJ, I’m an artiste, I’m a producer. I’m even kind of a manager for other artistes so..I guess it would have to be something music-related otherwise I would be in big trouble. That’s bad news!”

We must say though, David, that you’re most well-known for your crossover to mainstream pop. It seems that there might be people who were unhappy – especially when you won DJ Mag’s World No.1 DJ. Now, how do you deal with the haters?

“Armin van Buuren’s fans were unhappy because they wanted Armin to win but I guess if  Armin wins this year, maybe my fans won’t be happy, right? But really, it doesn’t matter because all of this hating is really childish. We’re not changing the world or finding a cure for cancer. It’s a little bit ridiculous to get so emotional about it. People should channel their energy into creating music instead of spending hours on the Internet writing..you know I can’t even imagine how people can spend hours on the Internet writing hate messages. It’s such negative energy! And I don’t really care.”

Last one for the road! What can people expect from your show in Malaysia on 12th October 2012?

“They can expect the biggest party, probably. Becaause that’s what I do! If people have a good time, I have a good time too. People are often surprised by my live sets because they know my songs by heart, they hear it often on the radio. But I’m a DJ so I tend to mix things up. Plus, it’s my first time in Malaysia! I love the feeling I get when I play in different countries like, I get nervous before I go on stage..but I love it!”

David Guetta? Nervous? He has got to be joking! Nevertheless, we’re excited to see you in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia soon! Thank you so much for speaking to us, David. Looking forward to the party already.

And thanks to the awesome Warner Music Malaysia for making this happen!

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Contest: Win Exclusive #ReturnToSender Premiere Screening Passes

Nailing that crazy lady role is definitely Rosamund Pike‘s forte. Last year, she floored audiences with her breakout role as Amy Dunne in David Fincher’s “Gone Girl” and eventually scored herself a well-deserved Oscar nod. And now, she’s once again proving that her flawless looks can be deceiving.

Before there was “Gone Girl”, there was “Return to Sender”, an American thriller film which also stars Pike as a crazy psychopath who’s out to get her revenge.

While it’s not a “Gone Girl” prequel, you can see how Pike first nailed her psychotic role in this film, directed by Fouad Mikati (of “Operation: Endgame” fame).

“Return From Sender” centres on Miranda (played by Rosamund Pike), “a dedicated nurse, exquisite cake maker and impeccable friend” whose life is changed after brutally assaulted by a man named William (played by Shiloh Fernandez) on a blind date. Though William is convicted and jailed for his crime, Miranda can’t overcome the fear and trauma enough to return to her former self. Desperate for closure, she begins to find strength and courage by reaching out to William. First through letters, then prison visits – Miranda slowly builds a relationship with him. But when William is paroled and comes looking for her, Miranda seizes the opportunity to exact revenge.

All thanks to our friends at TGV Pictures Malaysia, we will be giving away giving us some 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.

That’s right. Start sending in those e-mails now before it’s too late 😉

Based a screenplay written by Patricia Beauchamp and Joe Gossett, “Return To Sender″ is slated for release on 9th July 2015.


Hype’s Now Playing: Ariana Grande & The Weeknd – Love Me Harder

So it seems that the mystery behind Ariana Grande‘s dark, mysterious, and catty look has been revealed.

Earlier this month, the singer gave her Arianators a sneak peek at the upcoming “Love Me Harder” video, featuring The Weeknd, and in it, she is rocking those black cat ears that she just can’t seem to get enough of. In case you missed it, here:

A photo posted by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on Oct 10, 2014 at 2:22pm PDT

The new single “Love Me Harder”, is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande and the Canadian recording artiste The Weeknd, for Ariana Grande’s second studio album, “My Everything” (2014). “Love Me Harder” was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ali Payami, Ahmad Balshe, and The Weeknd, and produced by Payami, Svensson, and Peter Carlsson from Carolina Liar.

As we speak, it’s now impacting across multiple formats in the US – already trending #23 at Top 40 and added to Z100 in New York. Also #1 Most Added and trending #18 at Rhythm this week! Check it out:

So, what do you guys think of the song? Love it or not so much? Let us know in the comments box below!

Ariana Grande’s “My Everything” is now available at a music store near you. Alternative, you could also buy the album off iTunes here.

For more information, visit her official website or Facebook page. She’s also on Twitter and Instagram if you want to stalk her. No pressure or anything

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Two More Men Arrested For Bukit Gasing Murder

Less than a week after four suspects were arrested in connection with the attempted robbery and murder of jogger 52-year-old Irene Ong Ai Sam at Bukit Gasing, police have confirmed that they’re moving closer to wrapping up their investigation.

Today, it was reported that two more men were arrested. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Arjunaidi Mohamed said the two suspects, in their 20s, were arrested in Kuala Lumpur. However, he declined to comment on the details of the arrest of the two suspects or their background.

Police also seized a motorcycle from one of the suspects.

This brings to six the number of suspects held in connection with Irene Ong Ai Sam’s murder. All six suspects were remanded to facilitate investigations.

Irene Ong Ai Sam was out with her 17-year-old daughter, Hui Wei, when two men on a motorcycle approached them. She put up a fight to protect her daughter and was stabbed several times before they fled the scene empty-handed. She was rushed to University Malaya Medical Centre but was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Go here to read her daughter’s heart-wrenching account of what happened.


CONTEST: Exclusive Looper Merchandise Could Be Yours

Did you catch Looper in the cinema when it came out a few weeks ago? Good! Now what say we give you the opportunity to take a piece of the movie home with you?

Thanks to our friends from NEF, we have official merchandise to giveaway to a few of our lucky readers. It could be you, yes?

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Malaysia’s Year In Review: What Happened In 2018

It’s the last day of 2018! How time flies~ So what have y’all achieved in 2018 and what are your 2019 New Year resolutions?

Malaysia sure achieved a lot this year – both good and bad achievements! So before we welcome the New Year, let’s take a look at some of the major events that happened in 2018 that kind of put us on the world’s news.

The 2018 General Election marks a historical event in Malaysia where the first regime change took place in Malaysia’s history since 1957. The current Prime Minister (PM) Mahathir Mohamad became the world’s oldest head of government. Investigations within Malaysia into the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, which had been halted during former PM Najib’s tenure, were resumed in the aftermath of the election.

Despite changing the goverment, Malaysia is still not accepting towards the LGBT community. Several major cases related to the LGBT community happened in 2018. Some of them include the removal of LGBT portraits at a local arts festival, the public caning of a Malay lesbian couples who attempted to have sex in a car, the murder of a transgender woman, and another gay couple was beaten for allegedly having sex.

One of the episodes of “MasterChef UK” Season 14 caused tremors in Southeast Asia when judge Gregg Wallace criticised Malaysian-born contestant Zaleha Kadir Olpin for cooking chicken rendang that is “not crispy enough”, causing the contestant to be eliminated. This has created a huge debate among neighbouring Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei who chimed in to support the contestant and slammed the British chef.

Malaysia is in the highlight once again when rumours that famous rapper Tupac Shakur who died 20 years ago, was “alive and well” in Malaysia. The son of producer Suge Knight, Suge J. Knight, made the claim in several posts on his Instagram. His revelations have thrown the internet into a massive debate, sparking numerous conspiracy theories and memes. A lot of local rappers also joined in the conversation to have their shares of fun on the rumour.

Social media has been going abuzz since it was announced that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V had reportedly tied the knot with former Miss Moscow Oksana Voevodina. A lot of rumours and speculations regarding the beauty queen have also began to surface after her alleged marriage to Malaysia’s king. However, until now the national palace Istana Negara has not issued any statement to confirm or deny the matter.

Genting Malaysia and Walt Disney company are currently at opposing ends with the former pursuing lawsuit against the latter for abandoning a contract related to its planned construction of the first Fox-branded theme park. With Disney now owning Fox, it refuses to associate itself with the casino company as it will tarnish its “family-friendly” brand strategy. Recently, Universal and Six Flags have been rumoured to take over the project.

Did we miss out on anything else major that happened this year? Let us know!

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Malaysian Retrieves iPhone After Losing It In The LRT; Sparks Controversy

In this day and age, mobile phones have been an important part of our lives. To some people, phones are deemed to be essential. So losing your phone might feel like you’re losing your whole life. Remember the man who lost his phone in a gorge? It’s a miracle how it was still working after he retrieved it.

Speaking of miracles, this netizen recently shared her story of how she lost her iPhone in the LRT and how she managed to get it back after so long! Here’s what happened:

Y’all… 13 months ago I accidentally left my iphone on the LRT. Reported it but never heard back, so I assumed that I lost it forever. But! A few days ago RapidKL called saying they recovered it. I finally got it back today. Is this the @anthonyloke effect??

— Sharifah Yasmin (@sharifahyasmiin) January 2, 2023

This netizen who goes by the name of Sharifah Yasmin posted a tweet to share that she had apparently lost her phone more than a year ago but was suddenly contacted by a RapidKL staff informing her of the good news. After 13 long months, she was finally reunited with her old phone.

But in a following tweet, she clarified to the public that it wasn’t a RapidKL worker that had a hand in this but fellow good Samaritan instead. A tweet by Aiman Tajuddin revealed that it was a security guard that found her phone and the supervisor was the one who contacted her.

Salam😅 actually security saya yang jumpa your iPhone. Saya supervisor officer dia. Saya yang contact you jumaat lepas. Dan saya bukan staff RapidKL😅 pic.twitter.com/7yeRLbESvT

— Aiman tajuddin (@aimanelfath) January 2, 2023

In the tweet by Aiman, he even included a picture of her phone and how he contacted her sister to inform her of the discovery. In the caption, he wrote, “Salam, it was actually a security of mine that found your iPhone. I’m his supervisor. I contacted you last Friday. I am also not a RapidKL staff.”

Sharifah immediately replied to him and apologised. She explained that her sister informed her that it was a RapidKL security guard who had found it. However, despite the happy reunion, what made the tweet controversial is that the user mentioned and gave credit to Malaysia’s new Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke, rather than thanking the actual people who found her phone.

Scrolling through Twitter, netizens weren’t happy to see her credit Anthony Loke instead of the actual people behind the scenes. One netizen replied, “RapidKL staff was the one who found it, but the minister gets the credit.” Another said, “If lost but not found, whose effect is it?”

Losing things in public can be a hassle and living in Malaysia, the chances of getting them back are one in a million. But once in a blue moon, good samaritans help out in any way they can. Despite all this, we are happy that Sharifah is finally reunited with her phone.

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.


#KingKong Prequel: Samuel L. Jackson & More In Talks To Join “Skull Island”

Is there room for Samuel L. Jack on “Skull Island?

With Legendary Pictures and Universal Studios still wrapping up the cast for “Kong: Skull Island“, following the exit of J.K. Simmons and Michael Keaton, it has been reported that they’ve zeroed in on their potential replacements. Samuel L. Jackson is said to be in early talks for the role that Simmons vacated with John C. Reily (of “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” fame) high on the list to fill in as Keaton’s replacement.

In addition, the outlet revealed that Tom Wilkinson (of “RocknRolla” and “Unfinished Business” fame) has also been offered a lead role in the movie. The cast of the film currently includes Tom Hiddleston, along with Brie Larsen (of “Short Term 12” fame) and Corey Hawkins (of “Straight Outta Compton” fame).

“Kong: Skull Island” aims to fully immerse and take audience on a journey in the wild and dangerous home of the king of apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the primordial island.

Slated for release on March 10th , 2017, the film will be directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts (of “The Kings of Summer” fame) based on a script by John Gatins and Max Borenstein. Thomas Tull (of “Godzilla“, “The Dark Knight” and “Pacific Rim” fame) and Jon Jashni (of “Godzilla” and “Warcraft” fame) will produce while Alex Garcia (of “Godzilla” fame) will serve as the executive produce.

The film will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D by Universal Pictures.

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Hype’s Movie Review: #PenguinsOfMadagascar, Cute Yet Generic

From the creators of “Madagascar” film series comes a new animated feature film that is set to be the biggest and “funniest” animated adventure of the year! Not that we are complaining, but there is always a tiny part of us was hoping that DreamWorks Animation could create a new animated feature film that will tug at our heartstrings. Sure, the penguins of Madagascar are the best parts of the whole film series but do we really need to watch them in a standalone film?

Well, apparently we still do, especially when the new film tells us all about the origins of the world’s most renowned spy penguins.

Oddly enough, it wasn’t their cameo appearances in the “Madagascar” film series that made us think that they deserve a standalone film; it’s the trailer that features the younger versions of Skipper (voiced by Tom McGrath), Kowalski (voiced by Chris Miller), Rico (voiced by Conrad Vernon), and Private (voiced by Christopher Knights). Well, Dreamworks Animation definitely knows that we have a soft spot for babies, be it puppies, kittens, or baby penguins. Even at young age, Skipper and his gang have developed a sense of maturity that even the adult penguins aren’t aware of. Skipper ultimately becomes the leader of the team while trying to save a lost egg from eaten by the horrifying sea lions.

It is also at that time that they realise that they are not just ordinary penguins; they are the penguins with accidental spy skills. They need no special trainings or incredibly cool gadgets to save themselves from the danger, all they need is just their wit and some secret weapons they’ve hidden inside Rico’s weirdly constructed stomach. All of the special skills they possess are vastly different from North Wind, a spy organisation led by a charming wolf called Agent Classified (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch).

The 2 spy teams meet for the first time when Dave the villainous octopus (voiced by John Malkovic) tries to capture Skipper and the gang. Although North Wind saves them from the trouble, Skipper could care less about it and refuses to team up with North Wind. Yes, Skipper is way too self-absorbed – but that’s Skipper for you. However, he is still definitely better than the cocky agent Classified (which is not the wolf’s real name). He takes so much pride in his work that it often results in Private, the youngest and the cutest member of the team, feeling worthless.

But little did Private know, he will eventually shines big time in “Penguins of Madagascar” as he emerges as the penguin that saves the day. So what if North Wind has got a team of highly skilled experts? Even his team of highly skilled agents weren’t able to prevent Dave aka Doctor Brine from destroying all the penguins in the world.

Without Private, Skipper and the gang as may not even been able to realise how important he is to the group, other than being a cute mascot.

“Penguins of Madagascar” may seems like Dreamworks Animation’s attempt to milk some of the greatest animated feature films they’ve ever created in the past but perhaps what they really wanted to do was to bring joy to the kids and allow us to relive our childhood. Nobody is ever really too old to be young at heart. Plus, there are a lot of fun moments in the film that we thoroughly enjoyed watching. From “Nicholas, cage them!” to “Drew, barry more!” to “William, hurt them!”, you’ve got to give credits to the production team for putting these puns into the film too.

It’s a generic kids’ movie for sure, but we wouldn’t mind watching it just to have a good laugh after a stressful day at work. You might want to go get yourself some cheesy snacks to devour while watching the film.

Want to know how Private saves the day? Well, just head on over a cinema near you as the film is slated for release on November 27, 2014!

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Everything You Need To Know About “Hawkeye”, The Action-Packed Avengin’ Feast of The Holiday Season

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Everywhere you go. Take a look at the Tracksuit gang, it’s action-packed once again. With Pizza Dogs and arrows that explooode…

We Marvel fans have been feasting real good this year. After the success of “WandaVision”, “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier”, “Loki”, and “What If…?” on Disney+, we couldn’t be happier to get hot with one more series to round up the year.

So, as of now, we’re in a holiday mood and ready to hit some targets with “Hawkeye”, which debuts later today and we’ve got everything to get you primed up before you watch the series.

Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye”, set two years after the Battle for Earth, sees the former Avenger set foot on the Big Apple. And yes, he’s on a mission… to spend the holidays with his family. However, when the ghost of Christmas past figuratively pays a visit, the famed archer will have to take up his arms and be the reluctant hero once again. New friends, new foes, new targets, and new bows…

Helmed by Rhys Thomas and directing duo Bert and Bertie, “Hawkeye” will be the second MCU outing to be set during the holidays. The series features a stellar cast including the likes of Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Fra Fee, Tony Dalton, Zahn McClarnon, and newcomer Alaqua Cox.

While Hawkeye might have been a mainstay in this universe for a long time, there is still much to unpack in terms of the character and his new opponents. So, we’re gonna grab some arrows, get to the shooting range, and wrap all of it up in a nice little bow for ya!

Like Thor, Loki, and Bucky, 2021 marks the year where a few MCU mainstays celebrate a decade of onscreen gratitude. And that is no exception for the Arch-veng-er. Clint Barton made his silver screen debut in 2011’s “Thor”, where he was featured as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent aiming his arrows at Odinson. Of course, he went on to play the character for four more MCU features, which frankly feels a little scarce in retrospect.

Regardless, it wasn’t until 2015’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” that Hawkeye felt more integral to the team. Introducing Laura Barton (Linda Cardellini) and his kids was a necessary step in getting fans to care more about Clint’s personality and character. Jeremy Renner said this of his character: “Clint Barton is one of the original six Avengers – and everyone aside from Clint and Natasha has a superpower. That alone establishes a kind of everyman quality, but then you throw in the fact that he has family and changes diapers all while slinging arrows, and I think it redefines what a Super Hero can be.”

Indeed, this plotline would continue to drive the character throughout the MCU right until his last appearance in “Avengers: Endgame“, where audiences were gasping at the horrifying sight of Hawkeye losing his family within the opening scene. In the five years between the snap and the blip, Clint Barton assumed a vigilante role as he assumed a darker Ronin moniker.

Says Renner, “He lost his whole family in the blip, and then he took his pain and rage and sadness out on every bad guy on the planet. Everyone dealt with those losses in a different way—Clint went full-on vigilante. Justified or not, it’s a giant weight on him because he knew he was going outside the moral code of what he is. That’s where we start the series—things that happened in the past catch up to him.”

While we only saw a brief moment of Clint’s viciousness in “Endgame”, his solo operation has been taking down criminal organisations and disrupting mob bosses around the globe. His purpose at that point in time was to just vent his anger out on everyone due to the immense loss he experienced. Of course, he became one of the essential pieces of the Time Heist as he tested the Quantum Suit, went to Vormir, and soon played his role in keeping the Infinity Stones away from Thanos’ forces.

Of course, the problem here is that both Clint and crime survived. Thus, any surviving mobsters must have been reeling from the defeats and now want him dead. It will definitely be an all-out war with the number of hitmen going after the archer.

One new development for Clint is that he will be losing his sense of hearing in one ear and will be sporting a hearing aid in the series. Now, he has indeed lost that sense in the comics before and there have been multiple origins as to how it happened. One suggested that the battles he had over the years took a toll on his eardrums, whilst others attempted to explicitly show Clint getting stabbed in the ears.

While it remains to be seen as to how Renner’s version will handle this feature, it will certainly set up some stakes as to how the character is handled. Clint is a natural archer in the field but what happens when you take away an important element that he utilises so much while fighting?

Speaking of his character’s new hurdle, Jeremy expressed his excitement in being able to adapt this aspect of the character, stating that it was an obstacle at times but also could be an asset. “I thought it was just a really wonderful thing because it was part of Clint’s character in the comics and has found a way to make it a truthful entry point for his life and how it affects him. There is a wonderful vulnerability that ties into other characters in a fun, negative and positive manner.”

Now, it’s not a secret that “Hawkeye” will take a piece of its inspiration from the comics, specifically the David Aja/Matt Fraction run. Said run is a popular title, and has been acclaimed by fans and critics alike for helping redefine the character for modern audiences. Everything from the show’s title card, opening credits, and keyframes are brimming with references to the comic. Even the Tracksuit Mafia – a ridiculously titled gang of which its members’ vocabulary is almost limited to the word “BRO” – is part of the series.

In the source material, Clint Barton has gone solo. He’s taken his life away from the bustle and glamour of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. There’s no alien invasion. Ultron is not taking over the universe. There is no demon tearing through the streets. The main focus is on the life, the street-level stuff, that Clint goes through; the ups-and-downs of a hero and whatever else comes along with that ride. It’s a more grounded take on what the archer has been considering the fact that he’s led a variation of the Avengers at one point.

What’s great about the Fraction/Aja outing is that you do not have to digest 20 runs of Avengers comics to enjoy Hawkeye’s journey. Its 22 issues serve a contained narrative for anyone to enjoy. It’s fun, explosive, makes use of its humour to good effect, with a certain simplistic artistic style. It asks questions like “what if Clint had to worry about his neighbours getting evicted from a nearby apartment?”

So, of course, Marvel Studios intends to give the Avenger who has been through it all the same treatment. Have him not call in any superhero friends. Just have him chill and be the street-level good man that he is.

Indeed, when asked about the show’s main source of inspiration, “Hawkeye” director Rhys Thomas commented that he was extremely lucky to have such rich source material to lean on. He shared:

“I think that specific tone that Fraction run has is a real linchpin. And, ultimately, it’s funny. But again, as it’s also intimate in this amazing character study. I think it just handles those elements so well. There were lots of moments that felt too good not to reference and touch on. It just defines these guys and this relationship.”

“Hawkeye” will be introducing a fan-favourite in the form of Kate Bishop, a skilled archer who also goes by the name Hawkeye in the comics. The character was introduced in the pages of Young Avengers #1 back in 2005 with very humble yet explosive origins. However, her will and tough demeanour made her one of the group’s vital components, taking down villains with nothing but her wit and skill.

One interesting fact is that Hailee Steinfeld, who plays the character, did not have to audition for the role. It was just a matter of accepting that call from Kevin Feige because Marvel had set their minds on Hailee from the beginning.

To step into the role of the archer, however, required extensive and varied training. Steinfeld had to attend archery lessons and was introduced to the mechanics of holding the bow and learning how to change limbs. Hailee also noted that she never fired an arrow on set but it was all to maintain a certain authenticity for her scenes.

“A bow is a weapon without any arrows, and I had to learn how to fight with just that,” Hailee states. “I started getting into exercises and circuit training that would help me with those muscles because if you’ve never shot a bow and arrow before, you are sore in places you never knew you could be sore in.”

Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop makes a perfect complement for Clint. The former is especially enthusiastic when she sees the Avenger because she has wanted to be like him ever since she was a kid. So when Kate meets up with the icon late one night in the middle of New York City, the 22-year-old has a bit of a fan moment.

Full of rookie sensibilities, she’s all fired up for the ride with a deep desire to prove herself in the field, which is why she confidently dons a Ronin costume to fight bad guys, much to Clint’s chagrin. Fortunately, her sprouting green bean energy is the comedy foil to Clint Barton which makes her extremely likeable.

However, it isn’t all a story of rainbows as Clint realises that Kate, who is not much older than his daughter, is in a calamitous stance. And he HAS to do something about that before he makes it home to his family for Christmas.

“I think he sees a lot in her,” says Jeremy Renner. “I mean, at first, she’s a real pain in the butt. But he learns to have a lot of respect and adoration for her, and then teach her and protect her. Their relationship shifts dramatically from ‘I can’t stand this kid’ to ‘I want to take care of this kid.’ The intersection of those two characters is a big part of what this show is about.”

Fans can note that this is just the beginning for Kate Bishop. Barring extraordinary circumstances, Hailee Steinfeld’s time in the MCU will not be brief as she is still young. Keyword. Young.

Going back to her to the pages of her origin, it’s extra plausible that Marvel Studios is building toward assembling the Young Avengers on-screen. Several key members have already popped up or are yet to be introduced in an upcoming project. Elijah Bradley aka The Patriot was seen in “Falcon and the Winter Soldier“. Kid Loki was in “Loki”. America Chavez will be one of the elements in “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness”. And now, with the introduction of Kate Bishop, it seems even more likely that we will be witnessing the budding group come together in the future.

We’re extremely fortunate… no… lucky to have a new canine within our midst. Indeed, Hawkeye’s popular companion from the comics will be leaping to the screen and will seemingly bring some pizza to the party.

First introduced in Fraction’s run, the golden retriever originally went by the name Arrow and belonged to one of the members of the Tracksuit Mafia. However, the mob turned on their companion dog after it attacked them while they were fighting Clint. In the chaos, it was run over by a vehicle and lost its left eye. Seeing this, Clint takes the poor dog in as his own and calls it “Lucky”.

Here’s where it gets interesting. There is an issue during the Fraction/Aja run that told a story entirely from Lucky’s point of view. During that issue, it’s revealed that “Lucky” doesn’t think that it would be called Lucky, but rather “Pizza-Dog”, due to its affinity for the Italian dish.

It would surely be interesting to explore parts of the show from Lucky’s point of view especially since it would make for some cute and endearing scenes. Nevertheless, Lucky is extremely loyal to Clint and can be seen in certain battles fighting alongside the Avenger. All in all, we’re just hoping we get to yell for some:

“Better Call Saul’s” Tony Dalton will be playing be joining the fray and playing Jacques Duquesne, otherwise known as Swordsman.

In the comics, Jacques Duquesne was a circus performer. Most of his acts showcased his ability to throw everything from knives, swords, and other sharp objects.

During one carnival, Jacques found a young Clint Barton and trained him to become a circus performer as well. They both thrived with each other’s company. However, it was not meant to last.

After a series of gambling debts led to him robbing the paymaster, the duo split up with the elder moving on to commit more crimes. It was only later that Swordsman was given a second chance by Iron Man, and thus became a member of the Avengers.

As the name suggests, Swordsman is a master with the blade and an excellent combatant. Combined with his athleticism and pure swordsmanship, he is a force to be reckoned with.

Besides, at one point during his criminal run, Swordsman was granted a special sword from The Mandarin. Adapted from Makluan technology, the advanced blade could project energy beams, flames and disintegrating rays. We sure wouldn’t want to be knighted by Swordsman.

The introduction of Jacques Duquesne in the MCU would provide some much-needed backstory to Clint Barton. One particular aspect of the archer that has not yet been explored is his childhood. Having him in the series would be an opportunity to delve into that era while providing some context as to how Clint gains his sharpshooter abilities.

Who knows? We could even see them don the comic-accurate purple suits! Now, that would be all sorts of rad.

While not officially confirmed for the series, it was revealed that the character played by Fra Fee is named Kazi, which could very well be short for Kazimierz Kazimierczak aka the Clown. It’s easy to interpret The Clown as Marvel’s version of The Joker, but he certainly isn’t quite the same. The Clown is a relatively new villain, one that first appeared in Fraction/Aja’s storyline, but definitely tied into Hawkeye’s mythos.

Surviving a childhood tragedy, Kazimierz takes on the name of The Clown and becomes a mercenary who works for the Tracksuit Draculas. And he does his job with extreme brutality; slashing, burning, choking, and shooting his victims with extreme prejudice. Now, with Clint Barton on the crosshairs of the mafia, Kazimierz is hired to take down the archer.

In the comics, The Clown does not have any powers. Nevertheless, he is an effective psychological match for the Avenger, even defeating him at one point. By uncovering his dark past, he exposes an unseen vulnerability and proceeds to take down the Hawk. Indeed, without Kate Bishop’s help, Clint would not have survived his deadly advances.

Having the Clown as part of the equation may prove to be deadly for the live-action version as well. Due to the mystery surrounding his appearance, this one is not going to be a joke.

Vengeance is here, and she’s not a poser.

Audiences were first introduced to Yelena Belova, in Scarlett Johansson’s solo outing earlier this year. The adopted sister of Natasha Romanoff, Yelena went through the same Red Room process that her sister did. Under Dreykov’s command, she was transformed into a killer assassin at a very tender age.

Now, spoilers ahead for “Black Widow”. In the post-credits stinger of said movie, Yelena visits the gravestone of her fallen sister after the tragic events of “Endgame”. Enter Julia Dreyfus’ Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, who tells her that she has a new assignment and that it is to hunt down Natasha’s killer. She hands Yelena a tablet. And on it is Clint’s face splashed across the screen.

It has been confirmed that Yelena will be in the series due to several set photos showing Florence Pugh on set. Nevertheless, Marvel has kept mum on the topic with the actors and director refusing to ruin any surprises. Jeremy even went on record to say that if he did meet Yelena in the series, it’d be over a cup of coffee. Well, Clint, that’s certainly one way to solve a misunderstanding.

Regardless, Yelena will come to blows with Clint, and it will be interesting to see how ruthless Yelena will get. She is, after all, trained as a Widow. With her skills and deadly Widow’s Bite, it will be akin to that 2012 close-quarters battle within the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. Just don’t pose for her, Clint, and you’ll be fine.

Echo aka Maya Lopez, first appeared in the pages of Daredevil #9 in 1999 and has maintained her status as a supporting character for The Man Without Fear ever since. With a distinct white handprint painted across her face, Echo has been both foe and friend to multiple Marvel comic book characters throughout her existence.

Originally appearing as more antagonistic, the Native American character came to blows with Matt Murdock after she is sent to hunt him down but soon becomes aware of her errors and soon strives to atone for her past. Echo has also taken on the Ronin mantle and she is in fact, the first person to hold that title. The Ronin identity was adopted after Maya faces an identity crisis and refuses to join the Avengers because of her dark past.

While Echo is deaf, she more than makes up for the lack of it by having the gift to replicate other people’s movements. Another character who has the ability to do so is Taskmaster, who was seen in this year’s “Black Widow”. Indeed, it’s time that such an ability be given some justice especially considering how underwhelming Taskmaster was in the movie.

Newcomer Alaqua Cox is set to portray the character in live-action, and we couldn’t be more inspired. Now, Alaqua is deaf and is also an amputee. Nevertheless, she has refused to let it be a limit for her. Kevin Feige and Jonathan Rhys were both very impressed with her tenacity during her audition. She had never performed before but was completely unfazed despite the various tests that were thrown at her throughout the session.

It remains to be seen what Echo’s deal is in the series especially since we know that it will eventually tie into her eponymous Disney+ spinoff. Whether she will remain antagonistic throughout the “Hawkeye” or shift into an ally by the show’s end is up to the studio. Regardless, we think there is a higher power at play as well, which brings us to our final boss…

This is just a rumour. We repeat. THIS is just a rumour. But we have significant reason to believe that it might actually be true.

Kingpin, foe of Spider-Man and frequent thorn in Daredevil’s side is a staple Marvel comics villain who has been adapted a couple of times in live-action. The first was in 1989’s TV movie, “The Trial of the Incredible Hulk”, where he was played by John Rhys-Davies. Then, came a turn in “2003’s “Daredevil”, where he was played by the late Michael Clarke Duncan. Nevertheless, it wasn’t until the revitalization of Matt Murdock through the Netflix outing that Kingpin became that wonderful, menacing figure that we love to hate.

Now, the interesting thing to note here is that Echo has ties to Kingpin in the comics. And it’s a familial one. Maya Lopez, is in fact, Wilson Fisk’s adopted daughter!

When Maya’s father dies, he leaves with a dying wish that the Kingpin would take care of Maya well. And he does. He sends her to prestigious schools where she discovers her abilities. She soon becomes an assassin for him, using her photographic reflexes to wreak havoc all across town and actually take down the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen.

Since Echo is in “Hawkeye”, Marvel might just be looking for ways to integrate characters from the Netflix universe and have them interact with the other heroes and villains. While it was initially believed that the Netflix outings were part of the MCU, it soon became apparent that the creators had little to no intention to cross over with the larger Marvel Universe. Iron Man could not just swoop in even though the Avengers Tower stood tall in the area. So, while “Daredevil” ran for three seasons with a majority of it taking place in Hell’s Kitchen, it largely stood on its own, only crossing over with the other Netflix Marvel properties like “The Punisher” and “Jessica Jones”.

Further adding fuel to this rumour is Vincent D’Onofrio, who played the mobster alongside Charlie Cox.

This is going to be fun. I love these @Marvel series. https://t.co/6jN9FCwIkp

— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) November 17, 2021

The actor recently expressed his delight in the debut of the Disney+ show in a tweet. So, why now? Why choose “Hawkeye” all of a sudden? That’s because Kingpin might probably make an appearance in the show considering the character’s ties to Echo. We wouldn’t expect a full-blown appearance; just a cameo would suffice. Nevertheless, it will be an awesome addition to the ever-growing roster.

If this does materialise, it adds more credence to the idea that Marvel is revitalizing Matt Murdock and co. within this larger universe. With rumours swirling that Charlie Cox will be taking on Peter Parker’s case in “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, it would make sense if Daredevil eventually becomes a franchise in his right. There’s too much potential in having the blind attorney be the face of fear itself.

All in all, we’re just hoping the Marvel series shoots its shot with “Hawkeye” and we’ll have plenty to celebrate when things finally get festive.

The first two episodes of Marvel Studios’ “Hawkeye” will be launching its arrows on Disney+ today. Subsequent episodes debut on Wednesdays thereafter.

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“Guardians” Fans Put Up “Rehire James Gunn” Billboard Near Disneyland

Even though Disney has made it very clear that they have no intention of rehiring director James Gunn, Marvel fans refused to give up and will continue to fight for the director’s sake.

Fans of James Gunn and “Guardians of the Galaxy” have created a website and paid a company $4,000 to run a digital billboard near Disneyland in Garden Grove, California.

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The billboard which reads “Save the Galaxy: James Gunn for Vol. 3,” will burn bright into the night from now until 25th November 2018, allowing Disneyland tourists see it in full view. The billboard also feature the group’s website, RehireJamesGunn.com.

The money for the billboard was raised on a GoFundMe page, which aimed to take in $12,000 to pay for billboards near multiple Disney parks. The campaign currently sitting around $4,800.

Giuseppe Cincinnato, a 29-year-old Ohio chef and one of the minds behind the billboard, told The Hollywood Reporter, “We really love Gunn as both a creator and the man we’ve seen him mature into.”

“Even if this wasn’t going to cause Disney to see their mistake, we could at least show James Gunn how much support he has in his corner of the galaxy,” he added.

Gunn was fired by Disney after getting in trouble for old Tweets that “joked”sensitive issues ranging from pedophilia to rape and the holocaust.

Gunn’s removal from “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3” has caused the entire cast gathered to sign a petition letter asking that the studio rehire the director.

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There is also a Change.org petition which has gained more than 400,000 signatures, but Disney stood behind its decision to fire Gunn.

“The James Gunn decision was brought to me as a unanimous decision of a variety of executives at the studio and I supported it. I haven’t second-guessed their decision,” Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger recently told THR.

Meanwhile, Gunn has moved on to another huge project where he will be penning and possibly directing “Suicide Squad 2”.


Taiwan To Open “Sex-Themed Park” Complete With Erotic Sculptures

A sex-themed park is opening up in Taiwan.

Tourism officials’ in Taiwan are planning to open an erotic theme park in hopes of attracting more tourists to the country. The park, to be named “Romantic Boulevard” will be build on a 37-mile stretch of land along the coast and will come complete with heart-shaped arches, a glass church and outdoor garden filled with erotic sculptures of people as well as animals in a variety of sex positions.

‘We want people to fall in love with Taiwan, as well as fall in love while in Taiwan,” Shih Chao-hui, the deputy director of Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Office, told the Wall Street Journal.

The proposed park will likely be modelled after the similarly sex-themed outdoor sculpture park, Jeju Loveland in South Korea.

Still in the early phases of development, “Romantic Boulevard” also plans to feature a “scenic area” for couples to take wedding portraits.

According to Shih, over 200,000 people visited the site earlier this month. However, not everyone is on board with the idea nor excited about the new development. These people include some locals and the central government’s Tourism Bureau, which is concerned that the park will damage Taiwan’s reputation abroad.

Shih, however, says that the public interest outweighs the hypothetical upset.

“Look, we are in the business of tourism, not education or religion, so the question should be, will the park generate business opportunities and we believe the answer is yes,” Shih told China Real Time.

Shih is currently looking for more investors and also hopes for a hotel to be built next to the park ‘just in case visitors want to turn their feelings into actions.’

Let us know what you think about “Romantic Boulevard” by sounding off in the comments section.

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Rihanna Is Naked All Over Times Square

Amidst reports that she’s losing her sh*t, Rihanna has now taken things up a notch, slamming and stamping.

This is, of course, after the media was rampant with claims that the artiste has been excessively partying and almost out of control for months. Her last partying stint saw the company of her abusive ex boyfriend, Chris Brown, who reportedly bought her bottles of champagne. Rihanna then missed her flight back to the UK the next day. No prizes for guessing why.

There are also wild, sweeping claims that she has been suffering from Narcissistic Personality Disorder and have no reached a breaking point. Sure, it explains her self-damaging ways. It also explains her latest “losing her sh*t” stint right smack in the middle of New York city.

We already know that Rihanna has a killer bod – but perhaps she has taken the “if you’ve got it, flaunt it” sentiment a tad too seriously this time. The 24-year-old wore an eye-popping outfit of a transparent pink, lace bra-top, matching pink mullet skirt, and a grey hoodie as she wandered around New York.

The only other items she was accessorized with was a small bag and a pair of sunnies.

Right behind her was, well, herself. Pouty, red-headed, and stripped down to nothing for a giant “Rebelle” billboard poster in the middle of Times Square. The only thing keeping her “decent” were her arms across her chest.

Our “Only Girl in the World” was apparently trying to stamp out the unruly fire from claims that she uses a body double for her steamy ads. All is well but still a bit..strange.

Besides, didn’t her mother tell her not to run around in her (see-through) underwear?


China’s Pandas To Arrive In Malaysia In December!

On 15th June last year, the Malaysian and Chinese governments clinched a deal for two panda cubs Feng Yi (female) and Fu Wa (male) to be loaned to Kuala Lumpur for 10 years to mark their 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2014.

However, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Douglas Uggah Embas announced yesterday that the two giant pandas will arrive in Malaysia as early as December, six months ahead of schedule. As we speak, Feng Yi and Fu Wa’s conservation and exhibition centre at Zoo Negara is currently underway.

The RM25 million centre was designed by Multi Spex Architects and it would have enough space to not only house the giant pandas but also a baby panda should the pair produce a cub. The project is targeted for completion in November this year.

Meanwhile, 2.324 entries were received for the ministry’s contest to name the pandas. It won’t be long now before the results are announced!


Yuna Gives Back To Her Fans With #YunaHomecoming2012

Singer-songwriter and Malaysian darling, Yuna, who has established a firm footing in the local entertainment scene, since her debut in 2009, has finally announced her much anticipated first ever full-on concert at a press conference late yesterday at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort.

Named the “Yuna Homecoming Concert“, the schedule for the shows are as follows:

The concert tour is to draw the curtains down after a successful year where Yuna released her first ever international EP, “Decorate”, and then a self-titled album. She also toured all over the United States after in an effort to introduce herself and her infectious brand of music to the world.

And introduce herself, she did. Seriously, who else gets to perform on Conan like this?:

It’s safe to say that Yuna did more than just introducing herself! Right?

At the press conference, Yuna said that the goal of her homecoming concert is to treat her loyal fans with a full-blown musical experience, particularly those who have shared her wonderful journey as an artist and witnessed her growth from the shy, young woman with an incredibly unique sound to a charismatic singer-songwriter who has been able to take on the world’s largest music markets, the United States.

In her exact words, it’s going to be her time to give back a little something special to her fans. So, let’s go?:

Local artistes Kyoto Protocol and Diandra Arjunaidi will be opening for Yuna in Penang whereas Pearl and Randall and Kaban Ka’au are the opening acts for Yuna in Sarawak.

Tickets are available via TicketPro and the nearest Rock Corner, Victoria Music Outlets, and The Guitar Store in the Klang Valley. For Penangites, hit up Evolution Music Store (Gurney Plaza) and Yamaha Music (Queensbay Mall) for tickets. And to those in Kuching, call/SMS Windshield Network at 011-12001834.

For everything else, visit Yuna Homecoming Concert’s Facebook page. More timely updates are also available via its official Twitter account.

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David Beckham Leaves L.A Galaxy

E! News has just confirmed that David Beckham will be playing his last and final match for the 2012 Major League Soccer Cup on 1st December 2012. We wonder what his plans are after this though. Stay-at-home Dad, probably?

Beckham played total of six seasons with the Southern California team and sadly it’s time to say goodbye. He stated:

I’ve had an incredibly special time playing for the L.A Galaxy, however, I wanted to experience one last challenge before the end of my playing career. I don’t see this as the end of my relationship with the league as my ambition is to be part of the ownership structure in the future In my time here I have seen the popularity of the game grow every year. I’ve been fortunate to win trophies, but more important to me has been the fantastic reception I’ve had from fans in L.A. and across the States. Soccer’s potential has no limits in this wonderful country and I want to always be part of growing it.

Looks like a galaxy in a place far, far away will be missing a star. Oh David, worry not. Your bright future is a-waitin’!


#OccupyCentral: Tony Leung Speaks Out Against Use Of Force On Protesters

Veteran actor Tony Leung (Leung Chiu Wai) on Thursday spoke out against the use of force on protesters in Hong Kong, reported Hong Kong media.

“I support all the people of Hong Kong who peacefully ask for what they want, and protest the government’s use of excessive force against people who have gathered peacefully, and hope the government can quickly arrange for sincere talks with the people,” Leung was quoted by Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily as saying.

This comes a day after his fellow Hong Kong celebrities Andy Lau and Chow Yun-fat had defended Hong Kong protesters and criticised the police for using tear gas on the protestors during clashes last Sunday.

The Occupy Central protest has paralysed parts of the city for the past 5 days, with tensions remaining high between protestors and police outside government offices. But what spurred #OccupyCentral, also known as #OccupyHK?

Hong Kong belongs to China and operates under a policy of “one country, two systems”. Hong Kong, a British colony until 1997, when China resumed sovereignty, is governed by a mini-constitution, the Basic Law. The city maintains an independent judiciary, and residents enjoy greater civil liberties than residents of mainland China. Hong Kong has a robust tradition of free speech.

Democratic groups say Beijing has chipped away at those freedoms, citing an election law proposed last month that would limit voting reforms. China had promised free elections for Hong Kong’s chief executive in 2017. But the government rejected a call for open nominations, instead proposing that candidates would continue to be chosen by a committee dominated by Beijing.

The current city leader, Leung Chun-ying, has clashed with the pro-democracy opposition. After the crackdown on protesters Sunday, some called for his resignation.


Grammy Awards Are Making Changes To These 4 Categories

The Grammy Awards are mimicking the Oscars in an effort to get more diverse nominees.

The Grammys’ umbrella organisation, the Recording Academy, announced yesterday (Tuesday, 26th June) that they are opening up the playing field. In one of the most sweeping changes since 1959, the number of nominations in 4 major categories will increased from 5 to 8.

“This change will better reflect the large number of entries in these categories and allow voters greater flexibility when selecting this year’s best recordings,” the Academy said in a statement. If you recall, the Grammys was criticised for a low number of female nominees and winners earlier this year.

This new change for the Grammys mirrors the Oscars which in 2009 expanded its best-picture category to 10 films instead of 5. The majority of the time, the number is 9. Hopefully with this expansion, there will be less Grammy snubs.


#Malaysia: Escalators To Be Monitored Closely Following Too Many Horrifying Mishaps

Following the incident where a toddler lost part of his foot in a horrific escalator accident, a nationwide operation will start next week to perform random checks on mall escalators.

According to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), the checks would look at safety equipment, design and maintenance history of escalators – particularly in the Klang Valley. AsiaOne quoted director-general Datuk Mohtar Musri as saying, “Usually we inspect escalators once every 15 months to renew their licence, while the complexes are expected to hire competent persons or firms to do maintenance every 2 months. This will be on top of the normal inspections. We will look at the safety equipment on the escalators and whether the complex has the proper design codes and signages based on our checklist.”

On 8th February, 4-year-old Dzil Mikhail Nasaruddin had part of his left foot severed in a mishap on an escalator at KL Sentral. His forefoot, which was stuck in a gap between the side panel and steps, was retrieved by firemen more than an hour after the incident and was rushed to HKL.

Unfortunately, the doctors at HKL could not reattach the boy’s foot.

Last July, 15-month-old Mohd Afkar Daniel Freedy’s hand was severed at the wrist after it got caught in an escalator at the KL Sentral. Between 2011 and May 2015, there have been 31 similar cases reported.

Datuk Mohtar Musri added that escalators should be regularly maintained and have approved safety features like emergency stop buttons, yellow demarcation lines on steps, and skirt brushes. Escalators that don’t have the needed safety features will be barred from usage and its owners can face a fine of up to RM150,000 or 2 years in jail.

In a separate report by TMI, Mohtar said investigations into Dzil Mikhail’s case revealed that the KL Sentral escalator in question was working fine and that it had been maintained regularly and had the safety features. He had since advised escalator users, especially parents with young children, to be more cautious when using the people mover.

Sources: AsiaOne, TMI, MMO / Featured image from edgarsnyder.com.

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Seungri To Miss “YG Family 2014 Galaxy Tour: Power In Singapore”

K-Pop idol boy group BIGBANG’s maknae Seungri’s activities have been put on hold due to the injuries that he suffered in a car accident which happened earlier this morning.

This incident hit home really hard for K-Pop fans especially because it’s coming just a little soon after the tragic accident that took the lives of both Ladies’ Code members, EunB and RiSe.

According to KBS, around 3:30am, the 23-year-old idol Seungri‘s white Porsche collided with another vehicle, a Mercedes Benz, in the next lane. The car was traveling towards Ilsan on Gangbyeonbuk-ro, and the accident happened right in front of a Dongbu Ichon-dong apartment. After which, YG Entertainment reassured media outlets and BIGBANG’s as well as Seungri’s fans that he’s okay although hurt his liver and had some mild internal bleeding.

An agency rep stated, “The report that Seungri injured his liver and is undergoing surgery for it is false… Although he sustained slight internal bleeding, the medical team made the diagnosis that it’s something that will be fully healed if he takes it easy for a week.”

YG Entertainment also confirmed that Seungri would have to be hospitalised for about a week.

This means that BIGBANG will be one member short when they perform at the YG Family 2014 Galaxy Tour: Power In Singapore concerts over the weekend (13th and 14th September). Shucks :(

Get well soon, Seungri. Speedy recovery!


Xiaomi Malaysia Announces Aeril Zafrel As The Face Of Redmi Note 7

Xiaomi has finally launched the latest smartphone from its highly popular Redmi Note series, the Redmi Note 7 in Malaysia yesterday (19th March 2019).

At the launch event, it is revealed that popular Malaysian actor and model, Aeril Zafrel has been chosen to be the face of Redmi Note 7, making him the first Malaysian ambassador for Xiaomi.

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“I’ve always been a silent supporter of Xiaomi and have followed their products closely. I was waiting in anticipation for the phone’s arrival in Malaysia. When they approached me for Redmi Note 7, I jumped at the opportunity!” he said.

“The Redmi Note 7 is an excellent phone, sleek in design and built with durability. It’s the perfect phone for me and I would recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect smartphone.”

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According to the 30-year-old actor, two of his favourite features of the new phone would be the 48mp camera and battery life.

“Like many people, I love sharing photos on social media. That’s why I really love the camera of this phone as the photo quality is absolutely top-notch!” Aeril said when met at the launch of Redmi Note 7 in Menara Ken TTDI.

“I also like the fact that the phone has long battery life because honestly, I’m someone who doesn’t like to charge my phone. But with Redmi Note 7, it only takes a short time to charge it, but it can for more than a day without charging,” he added.

Redmi Note 7 continues the series’ tradition with its large display, excellent battery life, and it pushes smartphone photography to a new level in super affordable price range.

Here are some of the phone’s interesting features:-

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#MAS: National Carrier Offers All-In Flight To London For Only RM2,299!

Ever wanted to travel to London but didn’t have the money to? Well, Malaysia Airlines is here to save the day.

The local airline is offering all-in return Economy Class fares from Kuala Lumpur to London for only RM2,299! The promo will be running from today (2nd February) until 7th February (Tuesday) for immediate travel until 20th December.

The fare will include the complimentary 30kg check-in baggage, in-flight meals, and you also won’t have to pay for the credit card charges!

Aside from the London flight promo, the national carrier is also offering 70% off their selected domestic Business Class flights. You’ll be able to fly comfortably from as low as RM239, inclusive of Golden Lounge access before your flight, fully-reclined lie flat seats and extra leg room on the plane, check-in privileges, and fine dining during your flight.

For the full list of promos, check out this link.

Malaysia Airlines flies twice daily to and fro Kuala Lumpur to London, with arrivals in Heathrow Airport once early in the morning and again in the evening.

Remember to keep an eye on Malaysia Airlines’ website and Facebook page for more deals in the future.


“i am OTHER”, The Introduction By Pharrell Williams

It’s true. These days, the “markets” are so saturated that you can’t have your own company whether it’s for music, filmmaking, clothing, F&B, design, etc, without feeling like you can’t stand out amongst the rest. So much noise out there, people drown.

But one hip-hop star, producer, and entrepreneur extraordinaire is all set to make a difference – uh, as if he hasn’t made enough differences in the world already. Right?

He is none other than Pharrell Williams.

Just last week, Pharrell announced that he is expanding his empire with the dawn of a new social media program that is geared toward people who are in arts, such as musicians, filmmakers, and designers. The new website targets 16 to 25 year olds, and it looks like it’s going to be the next cultural movement.

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On the project, the Grammy Award winning artist said, “The idea for ‘i am OTHER’ really came from the fans. They often say I inspired them to think outside the box and I wanted to establish a creative collective which represents that same philosophy. I believe individuality is the new wealth and I am dedicated to creating and supporting projects that encourage originality.”

It is said that the content-driven venture has patterned itself after Facebook and the website will produce and distribute content, and also tap into new commerce models such as “Gilt” and “Groupon”.

The venture consists of the hip-hop mogul’s longtime projects including music production, apparel Billionaire Boys Club and ICECREAM, record label, and a premium YouTube channel featuring original programming.

As it is, “i am OTHER” has already signed on Americon Idol’s alum Leah LaBelle, Puerto Rican singer Maxine Ashley, Compton rapper Buddy, and Texas musician Alyssa Bernal. With many more rushing to contribute as we speak.

For more information, visit the official “i am OTHER” website.

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Birdman: First Look at Michael Keaton’s Upcoming Film

Unfortunately, this is not another superhero film (although we secretly hoped it was) but it sure looks like former Batman star, Michael Keaton is ready to show us his post-“Batman” career in his new film “Birdman” (aka The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).

Not to be confused with the story in “Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law”, the film is a dark comedy that tells the story of a washed-up superhero actor who struggles to mount a Broadway play, and now attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself. The film is directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu and features a stellar cast that includes Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, and Naomi Watts.

Fox Searchlight released the trailer for the film last Thursday and gave us a better look at Keaton’s character since we still can’t shake off his role as Batman. We must say that the trailer looks promising and we can’t wait to watch it!

“Birdman” is slated for release on January 22nd exclusively at selected GSC outlets.


New Aquaman Poster Sparks Plenty Of Hilarious Memes

The first official poster of DC’s upcoming feature, “Aquaman” is finally revealed.

The poster presents actor Jason Momoa as Aquaman AKA Arthur Curry, crouching majestically at the front with his iconic trident, while behind him are hundreds of aquatic lifeforms from killer whales to great white sharks, swordfish, manta rays, sea turtles and more.

Shortly after the poster was unveiled, the internet has started to get really creative and  do what they are best at – generating memes!

Here are some of the best that we found!

The Internet is way too fast #Aquaman pic.twitter.com/h2ODFEjGlF

— Popcornography (@PopCorn_Media) July 16, 2018

If Disney owned DC #Aquaman 🔱 pic.twitter.com/9DAAeOzJBq

A post shared by DC & MARVEL FANDOM (@dcmarvel.fandom)

I felt bad for the uncredited sea creatures on the 'Aquaman' poster so I gave them names pic.twitter.com/rIzxBpL3SE

— Cameron Williams (@MrCamW) July 17, 2018

A post shared by 🇨🇦 YYC (@jameymessina_)

Directed by James Wan, the movie also stars Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and will be released in nationwide cinemas on 20th December 2018.

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The Daytime Emmy Awards 2014: Complete Winners List

For the first time ever, the 41st Daytime Emmy Awards 2014 livestreamed their ceremony on the Internet and now we have the complete list of winners! With the Critics’ Choice Awards 2014 recently wrapped up in Beverly Hilton, the Daytime Emmy Awards was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel to honour the talented stars with outstanding performances from talk shows to entertainment programs to drama series.

‘The Young and The Restless’ had the most nominations and won big with 4 awards. Meanwhile, a Fan Favourite Award was added this year and it was given out on the red carpet, as voted by fans. The fans voted for their favourite among 10 nominees with the largest and most passionate social media followings.

Check out the complete list of winners of the Daytime Emmy Awards 2014 here:

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Winner: Eric Martsolf, Days of our Lives

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Winner: Amelia Heinle, The Young and the Restless

Winner: Bobby Flay, Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction

Outstanding Culinary Program
Winner: The Mind of a Chef

Winner: (TIE) Dr. Oz, The Dr. Oz Show; Katie Couric, Katie

Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series

Winner: Hunter King, The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series

Winner: Chandler Massey, Days of Our Lives

Winner: The Young and the Restless: Jeanne Cooper Tribute

Outstanding Entertainment Program in Spanish

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Winner: Billy Miller, The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Winner: Eileen Davidson, Days of Our Lives

Outstanding New Approaches – Drama Series

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Jay Park Promises To Include Malaysia In His 2019 World Tour

If all of you still remember, Korean-American heartthrob Jay Park was supposed to come to Malaysia this year for hip-hop concert, Above Ordinary Malaysia, alongside other famous hip-hop artists including Simon Dominic, Rad Museum and Dean.

But the concert has been cancelled at the 11th hour, due to “unforeseen circumstances” as announced by the promoter. But the truth is, the concert was cancelled because “the guarantee, visa problem, flight…and more issues from Promoter and Agency,” as reported by Jay Park’s record label AOMG.

Recently, Jay Park has announced that he will be doing a tour next year. In his #askJayPark thread on Twitter, one fan asked if he’s planning a tour anytime soon, to which he replied, “New projects and World tour 2019. Gonna be a big year”.

Among the questions, one Malaysian fan tweeted, “Concert in Malaysia without cancelling challenge.” Jay Park replied the tweet by apologising for the previous cancellation and ensuring that he will definitely include Malaysia in his tour. “LOL… I’m sorry!! Definitely gonna stop by Malaysia on tour though. For sure!”

lol I'm sorry!! def gonna stop my Malaysia on tour tho for sure https://t.co/MkoeDFvr6T

— JAY BUM PARK (@JAYBUMAOM) December 16, 2018

GOALS FOR 2019. PUT OUT THE RAP PROJECT, PUT OUT R&B PROJECT AND THEN GO ON THE WORLD TOUR.

The former leader of South Korean boy band 2PM also said that he will announce the tour dates early next year after releasing his new rap album, “The Road Less Traveled” which features Malaysia rap king Joe Flizzow. After dropping the tour dates, Jay will also unveiled his new R&B project before going on the world tour.


#Merdeka57: Google Play Store Gets It Wrong

Uh oh, something tells us that the Google Play Store could’ve effectively lost some Malaysian fans.

As you all know, Malaysia will be celebrating its annual Merdeka Day on 31st August, commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule in 1957. While we’re all aware of the occasion and the fact that Malaysia is celebrating its 57th year of independence this year, Google Play didn’t share the sentiment. They put up a “Top 20 Malaysia’s Favourite Games” promotion last night which, for some reason, indicated that Malaysia is turning 69 years old:

We’re not sure how the blunder came to be, even, because even if it was a case if mistaken identity (read: Malaysia Day, 16th September 1963), it still wouldn’t make Malaysia 69 years old this year? Of course, the error has since been taken down and corrected but netizens and Google Play Store users have already gone on a screen grab/screenshot frenzy.

Meanwhile, check out some of the games that were featured in celebration of Malaysia’s 69th birthday 57th birthday Independence Day! We’re guessing these are the ones with the highest ratings or downloads by Malaysians. Alright, which one of you guys are guilty of spending way too much time on any one of these?:


#AirAsia: Low-Cost Carrier Airline Offers Fares From As Low As RM39!

AirAsia is offering all-in-fares (inclusive of taxes) for some of their top domestic and international destinations from 18th – 24th April 2016.

The travel period for the all-in-fares promotion will be from 1st October 2016 to until 22nd May 2017 and available for one-way travel only.

Travellers can book their tickets for Penang, Johor Bahru, Alor Setar, Terengganu, and Kota Bharu from as low as RM39 while popular international destinations such as Siem Reap (Cambodia), Pattaya (Thailand), and many more with promotional fares starting from RM99.

According to The Star, holiday-goers can travel to Shantou (China) from RM189, Xi’an (China) from RM 249, Goa (India) from RM259, and Osaka (Japan) from RM379.

To celebrate the launch of Auckland (New Zealand) route, AirAsia is offering all-in-fares starting at Rm599.

The promotion is also available on AirAsia’s mobile app on both iPhone and Android devices, as well as the mobile site mobile.airasia.com.

On top of that, AirAsia BIG members are able to earn double BIG Points while booking their promo seats on www.airasia.com during the one-week promotional period.

We think that the promotion came just in time for us to plan for our long weekends for the end of 2016, don’t you agree? ;)

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Marvel: 7 Set Of News, Leaks, & Spoilers For Upcoming Projects

With Marvel Studios coming up with many upcoming projects, of course, people couldn’t resist looking at more possibilities of what’s to come from our beloved studio.

We have gathered some of the news, leaks, and even rumours of what new features, characters, and actors will come to light in these projects.

— Dylan | TheBrickPal (@RealBrickPal) December 29, 2020

Marvel’s upcoming “Eternals” have revealed leaks of the character designs that will likely appear when the movie comes out. Interestingly enough, they all come from toy merchandise, revealing the costumes of the “Eternals” as well as the Deviant. For instance, Lego has revealed the first look of the Deviants, the film’s major villain.

Moreover, Marvel Legends toys also showed their first look at the Eternals’ suits.

Se filtran fotos de los Legends de la película de los #Eternals. Se conforma por: Sersi, Ikaris, Makkari, Kingo, Phastos, Druig y Sprite. Y yo pensé que la de Capitana Marvel era la peor wave de la historia… pic.twitter.com/R7H3kcVnj1

— Infinitoys.com.mx (@Infinitoysmx) December 7, 2020

Nuevo vistazo a la figura Marvel Legends de Ikaris de Eternals

"Atento, amable y carismático. Ikaris presume de una fuerza increíble y de la capacidad de volar y de proyectar rayos de energía cósmica con la vista #Eternals #MarvelStudios pic.twitter.com/w0a8KshocI

— YO SOY GJRS97 (@Gilbertojoelri2) December 28, 2020

The third entry to the Spiderman MCU solo franchise will apparently have the movie be set on Christmas.

Looks like it'll be a Multiversal Christmas in #SpiderMan3. Will we get Tom Holland's version of Spidey Bells?

First set photos via @AtlantaFilming pic.twitter.com/AiIzvHD2db

— Murphy's Multiverse (@MultiverseMurph) January 16, 2021

It was also reported that Daredevil actor Charlie Cox has finished his part in the latest Spiderman movie. Rumours were circulating about the actor reprising his role as Daredevil, and apparently, he was confirmed on the set for the movie. There is still no confirmation on whether or not it will be the same version from the “Defenders” series or if it’s a multiversal reboot.

Marvel’s “Moonknight” will finally come to Disney Plus with Oscar Isaac recently cast for the role. It is just confirmed that Bahraini actress May Calamawy will join the lead actor in the series.

With the sequel on the way, we had the unfortunate news of Chadwick Boseman’s passing last year. But allegedly, we may have some good news as the main villain from the first movie is reported to come back for “Black Panther 2”.

Yes, Micheal B. Jordan is rumoured to be making his comeback as Killmonger in the second movie for what looks like an alt-timeline movie. We may never know for sure. But with the MCU known for having uninteresting and disappointing villains, the return of Killmonger would be a welcoming surprise.

That is not all, as “Black Panther 2” is set to have one of Marvel’s notorious villains, Dr. Doom, who unfortunately never had a good run in any of the Marvel films he was previously in. The first two “Fantastic Four” films (2005-2007) were critically panned, as well as the reboot that came out in 2015, which is arguably the worst Marvel film of all time.

But maybe the villain can finally appear in a well-established role in the MCU as rumours are spreading that he may appear in the second “Black Panther” movie. Dr. Doom may play a role in sparking a war between two the homeworlds of Wakanda and Atlantis.

With Marvel Studios unleashing a bunch of new projects for the future upbringing of the franchise, of course, newer heroes would be introduced for more solo roles. And one of them happens to be Nova. Kevin Feige stated he would finally appear on Disney Plus shows and movies. This all dates back to a 2018 interview when Feige mentioned that the character had “immediate potential”.

According to Marvel, the development of “The Invaders” is reported to take place in the franchise. The Invaders is a group mostly comprised of World War II-era heroes such as Namor, Spitfire, Union Jack, Blazing Skull, and an original robotic version of the Human Torch as well as other wartime heroes.

Rumour also has it that Chris Evans might be signing in for this project. Only thing is, the actor himself seemingly debunked the news of his casting in his previous Tweet.

It is still not fully confirmed if some of these reports or rumours are true, but it does give us Marvel fans some time to speculate as to how all of these would fit into the MCU. Whether their true or false, we can still hope for the best for the studio to bring out some marvellous content as they rarely failed to do so.

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Good Vibes 2018: Meet DANGERDISKO, Your Nu-Disco Heroes

The nu-disco genre is considered rather obscure in Kuala Lumpur’s music scene. But with a career spanning close to a decade, DANGERDISKO has done a decent job establishing itself as one of the pioneers of the nu-disco sound in the scene.

What made them stick to the ever-evolving genre was the funky beats that evoked the nostalgia of our childhood, much like how their bootleg remix of Malaysia’s jazz legend Dato’ Sheila Majid song “Sinaran” became a certified bop at every single gig that they’ve played.

Little do many know, the duo, comprising of Shaheed Naz (Shah) and Farez Khan aka Robotron 5000, had dabbled a little with hip-hop and rock before they found their signature sound. Earlier in March this year, the 2 even transcended the nu-disco genre by venturing into the R&B genre with “Free”, their collaboration single with Kuala Lumpur-based American jazz artist Q Sound. The song was their first single since releasing their debut album “Hedonism” 3 years ago. Unlike the tunes in “Hedonism”, “Free” is an alluring groovy downtempo R&B track that is laced with their eclectic disco sound.

Before taking over one of the dance floors at Good Vibes Festival 2018 with their highly anticipated live set, we spoke to the dynamic duo about the nu-disco genre, their recent venture into R&B and what their fans can expect from their special live set.

Together with Q Sound, you experimented with R&B to produce “Free”. We read in an interview that both of you actually started out with R&B and hip hop when you were in high school. When did you decide to experiment with synth wave and nu disco?

Farez: Not a lot of people know that piece of history about us. I started out DJ-ing and MC-ing for a hip-hop group called 69 Neighbourhood in the early 2000s. Shaheed was producing some trip-hop stuff, so the basis for our love of R&B and hip-hop has always been there. However, being a fan of music in general, we never limited myself to one style of music. I hung out with so many kids from different subcultures and scenes, that I started absorbing all these different interests. I even started a rock band in high school and worked at a record store in my teens! Shaheed and I were always experimenting with different styles of electronic music; at one point we both were producing drum n’ bass and 2 step garage. It wasn’t until 2007-2008 that we discovered nu-disco and synth-wave that we realised we have found our signature sound, and it all really began from there.

Shaheed Naz: I started listening to electronic music since I was 14 (thanks to CNN for highlighting the upcoming music scene back then). That was when I got to know Techno, House, Drum and Bass, Garage, Left Field etc. Around the time I started hanging out with Farez, we were constantly exchanging knowledge of music and most of the time we would hang out at each other’s homes and bring a CD filled with unknown and upcoming artists (mostly chill out music, neo soul, lounge music). It was really in 2008 that was when we discovered nu disco. The music brings up the nostalgia of our childhood, and it really melts our soul when we listen to those 80s synths piercing through those awesome melodies. I can even feel it now by just saying it. That’s when we decided to venture into that route.

If someone is new to the nu-disco genre, which local or international acts would you introduce them to?

F: So many to name, but if you’d put a gun to my head; I’d name 3 acts: Oliver, Lenno and The Knocks.

Some artists, such as Damon Albarn and Radiohead, are known for their sound and music style change during their careers. Was it a conscious decision for you guys to evolve from the R&B sound to keep up with the changing music industry?

F: I wouldn’t say it was a conscious decision, however after doing 10 years of the same genre, we started to grow tired of the genre and was looking outwards for inspiration.

S: We love to experiment with different sounds and genres, we do love what we’re known for but sometimes is best to explore different things. Ultimately, this helps us to expand our creativity and who knows, probably one day we’ll get to create a new genre of our own.

These days, you play to packed dance floors. However, in the past, you must have had your fair share of playing to smaller audiences and half-empty rooms. What have you learnt from these experiences along the way?

F: Contrary to popular belief, DJ-ing isn’t all about playing music. It’s also building a brand; understanding what the public wants, networking, graphic design, branding, marketing and a whole bunch of other stuff. We learned it all on our own, making mistakes along the way, learning from them and most importantly; keeping in pulse with the music. You can be the best DJ in the whole world, but if you don’t build a brand that goes with it, you’re screwed.

S: Yes, there was a time when we were literally playing in an empty club, with the only person on the floor was the janitor, mopping. Determination is the key and don’t give up easily. There will always be challenges ahead of you, and both of us knew nothing comes that easy; we had to crawl before we could walk. It takes time to gain awareness in the market; a lot of sacrifices have been made. The key is to always remain humble and grounded.

Could you take us through the process of preparing for one of your sets? For instance, how do you select your tracks, how do you prepare or decide on the opening phase of your set?

F: It’s important to understand the tracks that you have, and the emotion they invoke. We rarely ever plan our sets, and we always play by ear and play with the crowd’s emotion, so in that sense, the bunch of tracks you bring to the gig plays an important role. Getting the right vibe is like a moving target, and the key to nailing it is broken down to how you understand the crowd.

What I usually do, is identify one or two key people in the crowd, and try to make them move. Get them to start tapping their toes, bob their heads a bit. Eventually if your music vibes with them, their whole body will move. That’s why it’s even harder when you play huge festivals, as you are so disconnected with the crowd of thousands and you can’t hone in into just one person. The bigger the platform, the harder it is. It’s definitely a skill.

S: Well my biggest concern is always to make sure all our hardware is properly connected and synced to the software! Our goal is to set an experience for listener to feel as they are brought through a journey throughout the set.

What can we expect from your set at Good Vibes Festival 2018? (Hope you’ll drop your remix of Sheila Majid’s “Sinaran” on the dancefloor!)

F: It’s gonna be exciting as we’ll be playing a live set – meaning we’ll be literally performing with synths and sampling stations live on stage! We’ve gotten support from our friends at Roland Asia Pacific who have been kind enough to provide us with some magical sounding gears. We’ve never done anything like this before- well, not at this scale, so it would be a totally new and uncharted territory for us. We’ll also have some guest performances and premiering some new music. As for the “Sinaran” remix, I guess you guys just got to stick around and see if we do drop it! It’s gonna be loads of fun, don’t forget to check us out on Sunday, 22nd July!

Good Vibes Festival 2018 will take place on 21st and 22nd July at The Ranch, Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands. The festival is open to those aged 18 and above. Early Bird passes are going for RM 330, Phase 1 passes for RM 360, Phase 2 passes for RM 380, and Phase 3 passes for RM 400. All passes will include entry to both days. Find out the full line-up and ticketing info here.

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Smash Presents Ummet Ozcan At Zouk KL

It’s only the first week of July but we are looking forward to August already!

Clubbers and music enthusiasts are in for a treat as Zouk Club KL kicks off the month of August by bringing us two renowned international DJs. The eighth month of the year is kicked off with Fired Up Fridays presents Mat Zo on August 8th followed by Smash Presents Ummet Ozcan on August 15th (Friday)!

Known for his unique and innovative styles, Dutch DJ Ummet Ozcan  first gained recognition with his 2011 #1 hit “Reboot,” which spent 7 weeks at #1 on Beatport. Following in his 2011 success, his smash hit “The Box” was one of the most played records at EDC Las Vegas 2012 followed by “The Code” in 2013 which made the most played record on WCW Miami.

Ozcan scored a collaboration with Paul van Dyk in 2012 and together the duo produced the track “Dae Yor” for Paul van Dyk’s album Evolution. High in demand and definitely no stranger to the scene, Ozcan has played at elite clubs and festivals like Godskitchen, Pacha, Eden, Mondaybar, Tomorrowland, Planet Love, Global Gathering, A State of Trance and many more.

Also known for his softsynth and soundbank designs for music software houses like Rob Papen (Albino, Predator) and Acces Music (Virus), Ozcan is currently developing a new synthesizer along with fresh and unheard of sounds that will be a breath of fresh air in the EDM scene. We are pretty stoked to see what he has to offer this August!

Ticket Entry: RM45 before 11pm (Men/Ladies) (inc 1 drink) / RM60 after 11pm (Men/Ladies) (inc 1 drink)

For reservations: Call 03-2171 1997 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

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


BlackBerry Glams Up With The Porsche Design

Canadian company Research In Motion (RIM) might be facing a troubled time in the global markets but that hasn’t stopped them from persevering and glamming up their popular products. In fact, this particular one has been the talk of the town for the longest time and true blue fans of the smartphones were left sitting on the edges of their seats, anticipating the launch.

And yesterday evening, the wait finally came to an end.

Roll out the red carpet and make way for the all new, all sexy, and all glam BlackBerry Porsche Design P’9981.

The ultra-premium BlackBerry smartphone features a 1.2 GHz processor and liquid graphics technology, HD video recording, 24-bit high resolution graphics, advanced sensors, and built-in support for NFC (near field communications) apart from 8 GB of on-board memory, expandable to up to 40 GB with a microSD card.

Which is, pretty ordinary when you really think about the specs. Ah, but its strongest selling points would be its forged stainless steel frame, hand-wrapped leather back cover (yes, hand-wrapped!), sculpted QWERTY keyboard, and crystal clear touch display. Every individual BlackBerry Porsche Design P’9981 also comes with an exclusive BlackBerry PIN that easily identifies the user from other BlackBerry smartphones, leavings loads to be desired.

It’s so exclusive that it will only be sold at select outlets, much like other luxurious couture products (read: watches and accessories) and the BlackBerry Porsche Design P’9981 will be priced at a whopping RM6,388.

Survey says? Steep! As are all designer goods anyway so if anyone can afford a little bit of luxury, why not the BlackBerry Porsche Design P’9981?

For more information, visit BlackBerry Malaysia’s website.

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