WINNERS: Music Conference Asia 2012

Before we announce the winners, we just want to say, great effort guys! You are a hardworking bunch. For the past week we’ve been absolutely flooded with entries that to be honest, we wish we had more tickets to give away. Best yet if we had one pair per person who submitted relentlessly:

We know some of you even went the extra mile to drop us e-mails. Which we promise, we’ve read. All! Them Global Sound Masters, they sure are in great demand!

As you all know, the MC Asia 2012 tickets giveaway contest officially closed late yesterday. So we had to spend some extra time picking out five, and ONLY FIVE winners. Not easy!

So, without further ado, here’s the winners list:

Congratulations guys! You just won a pair of tickets to Music Conference Asia 2012 each! Looks like you lucky few will be partying alongside Dash Berlin, Richard Durand, Jerome Isma-Ae, Julie Thompson, Patrick Oliver, and an entire entourage of our fellow Malaysian acts as well as EDM lovers like yourselves!

Aherm. Do remember to come to hi to us, yes?

Kindly collect your tickets before by 27th April 2012 (Friday) at our office. The details are as follows:

B-13-5 Northpoint Office Suites, Mid Valley City,

Should you have any question, don’t hesistate to leave a comment below (and we’ll get right back to you) or e-mail us at askus@hype.my.

Thank you all once again for participating! Do remember that tickets are still on sale but they are selling fast! Hit up any AirAsia RedTix counter or purchase them online here.

For more information on MC Asia 2012, go here. Alternatively, you could also visit their Facebook page.

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#Bond24: Officially Titled #SPECTRE; Andrew Scott & Christoph Waltz Join Cast

If there’s a fictional character that seems to posses the power of immortality on big screen, it’s James Bond.

The British Secret Service Agent has not given up on his secret identity as the summer blockbuster movie franchise will return to charm cinephiles with the 24th James Bond film. Following the announcement that an untitled Bond 24 film is in the works, UK-based production company Eon Productions made a huge announcement regarding its cast and official movie title during a media event at Pinewood Studios on December 4th.

The 24th James Bond 007 film is called… #SPECTREhttps://t.co/g8CCxtk5ga

Titled “Spectre”, the film is set to reintroduce the global terrorist organisation that was featured in some of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels and classic James Bond films. In the novel version of the story, SPECTRE was only described as a small group of criminals but the films have turned the group of criminals into a global organisation that has their own training based in SPECTRE islands.

The film will also welcome the leader of SPECTRE, Ernst Stavro Blofeld back in the game but it is unclear who will be playing the cat-stroking super-villain.

British actor Daniel Craig will return to play the leading role as James Bond and this will mark his 4th appearance in the James Bond film series. He also contracted to make his 5th appearance in an untitled Bond 25 movie.

As this is a follow-up to 2012’s “Skyfall“, Ben Wishaw, Naomie Harris, and Ralph Fiennes will return to the film as their respective roles while director Sam Mendes will return to direct the film based on John Logan’s screenplay that was rewritten by John Logan and Neal Purvis, and Robert Wade. “Big Eyes” actor Christoph Waltz and “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Dave Bautista have also been confirmed to star in the film:

And Christoph Waltz as Oberhauser! #SPECTRE pic.twitter.com/CPUXDDf0jt

…David Bautista as Mr Hinx pic.twitter.com/tJxGnt5tct

And welcoming… Andrew Scott as Denbigh pic.twitter.com/UNBlMoBmXz

Best known for his role as Jim Moriarity in BBC TV series “Sherlock“, Andrew Scott will also appear in the film as a character named Denbigh. However, it is unclear if he will be playing the leading villainous role as Christoph Waltz is also said to be playing a complex role that could a friend or foe to James Bond.

…Monica Bellucci as Lucia Sciarra pic.twitter.com/41klBClFzN

…Léa Seydoux as Madeleine Swann. #SPECTRE pic.twitter.com/DR7DfAWkb1

French actress Léa Seydoux is not the only Bond girl in the film as she will be joined by Italian actress , Monica Bellucci who will be playing a character named Lucia Sciarra. The model-turned-actress is best known for her roles in various films including “The Matrix Revolutions” and “Irreversible”.

The director will start shooting the film in various countries including Pinewood London, Mexico City, Rome, Tangier & Erfoud in Morocco, Sölden in Obertilliach and Lake Altausee in Austria. The director will also be working closely with cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema and editor Lee Smith to create a certain vibe for the film.

Daniel Craig’s James Bond will be seen cruising along the streets with a stunning new car that was specially made for the upcoming film. Together with EON Productions, Aston Martin specifically created DB10 with the brand’s design and engineering teams. It will be the 3rd time that Daniel Craig will be driving an Aston Martin in the James Bond film series:

Bond’s new car, the @astonmartin DB10 #SPECTRE pic.twitter.com/cv85x8leuf

The DB10 will be handmade for 10 Aston Martin’s customers, presumably the wealthy ones or Bond fans who are interested in buying the car. The cars will be created at the company’s facility in Gaydon, England. No further details were given about the car’s pricing and the film’s characters but the synopsis and the teaser poster of the film have been revealed.

Check out the synopsis of the film below:

A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organisation, Spectre. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind Spectre.

ICYMI: Here is the first teaser poster for the 24th #JamesBond 007 movie – #SPECTRE. Coming 6th November 2015. pic.twitter.com/9yzjrOIKvI

Set to release worldwide on November 6th 2015, the film will hit the Malaysian cinemas on November 29th instead.

For more information, visit the movie’s official website and stay tuned to their Twitter for more updates.

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#MH17: United In Grief For Malaysia’s National Day Of Mourning

For Malaysians, today brought back memories of the initial shock that pierced through their hearts upon hearing news of Malaysia Airlines’ downed Flight #MH17 on 17th July 2014. Truly, the past 37 days has been a long and emotional journey for not only Malaysia Airlines, the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were affected by the tragedy, but also our entire country.

While investigations are still underway to determine the cause of the ill-fated flight, Malaysia continues to mourn the loss of her countrymen.

Decked in dark colours and with warm but heavy hearts, we welcomed the #MH17 victims back as the special plane flew them in from Amsterdam, touching down at Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 9:55am. The solemn and dignified reception was accorded a full military ceremony, with a total of 300 military personnel from the 12th Infantry Brigade on duty to ensure that the remains are treated with utmost respect and dignity.

All coffins and urns which returned were draped in the “Jalur Gemilang”.

The reception was witnessed by Malaysia’s King Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah and Queen Hajah Haminah as well as Prime Minister Najib Razak and wife Rosmah Mansor. Malaysian Cabinet ministers, ambassadors, and the families that the victims left behind were present too. A minute-long moment of silence was then observed nationwide after the last of the remains is brought into the designated hearse.

Today, on a Friday, 22nd August 2014, we Malaysians are reminded again of how real the pain is and we’re united in grief. The healing process will be an equally long and emotional one, but at least our fellow Malaysians are finally home.

* Pictures sources: CNA, Star Online, NST Online.


LiLo Is Broke, In Debt, & In Trouble

She has been to jail, arrested for DUI, stolen a huge amount of jewelry, checked in to rehab, and just last week she was arrested for punching a woman outside a New York nightclub. So, what’s next Lindsay? Do amuse us.

According to TMZ, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has applied tax liens against the troublemaker for the years 2009 and 2010. Lindsay owes them a whopping sum of USD 224, 529 (RM683,499) in unpaid federal taxes.

Actor Charlie Sheen from “Two and a Half Men” was kind enough to give USD 100,00o to Lohan for her to pay her 2009 taxes, but that wasn’t anywhere close to enough. Apparently, Lohan still owes money for 2011.

A source close to Lindsay said that she’s totally freaking out about the financial situation and she’s trying to find a way to pay the debts. Sigh! You’re the definition of a shipwreck, LiLo.


Hype’s Exclusive: The Chainsmokers Take Every Song On A Different Path

Two years ago, “Selfie” officially became Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year and the term has been bandied about so much that The Chainsmokers made a song out of it.

And yes, it is that #SELFIE song that managed to get lodged in your head – until today.

In case you missed it, #SELFIE kings, The Chainsmokers recently made their first trip to Kuala Lumpur for a one-night gig at Gravity Club KL. Based in New York City, Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall also known as The Chainsmokers rose to fame with their 2014 infamous hit #SELFIE.

Before the well-deserved limelight shone on them, the twosome was formed as EDM DJs in 2012 under the management of Adam Alpert in New York City. With their outstanding talent, they grew a loyal fan base by releasing remixes of indie bands. Their music was supported by some of the biggest names in the EDM industry including Nicky Romero, Steve Aoki, Pete Tong, W&W, Afrojack and more.

Now that the #SELFIE kings have garnered an international fame, they’ve put their remixes aside and have since released a number of soulful tracks including “Let You Go” featuring Great Good Fine Ok, “Kanye” featuring SirenXX, and “Good Intentions” featuring BullySongs. The duo work hand-in-hand to produce what they’re passionate about, and it is not surprising to know that this has catapulted them into mainstream fame.

After a long 7-hour flight from Japan to Malaysia as part of their Asia tour, the boys were fatigued but lucky us, we got to catch up with them shortly before their show started in Gravity Club KL. It was truly a remarkable experience and trust us when we say, they are the cutest ;)

Here’s what went down during the interview:

Hey you guys! It’s your first time here in KL, yes? Are you guys excited to be here?

Andrew: Of course! Really excited, it’s exciting to go new country!

Now, we know #SELFIE has been one of your biggest hits so far and your other releases – “Kanye”, “Good Intentions”, and “Let You Go” have taken on a different path as #SELFIE. Any reasons why?

Andrew: Selfie was kinda like a joke for us, they got really popular obviously.

Alex: That was a good different path, those 3 other ones are way more than what we always wanted. Everytime when we released a new song, I feel like it gets closer and more comfortable. But I feel like those 3, having had their releases over the time, the pressure on who’s expected what and when, became kinda like an asterisk next to them. And now, the songs that we’re coming out with now are really natural to us, it feels so good that #SELFIE was definitely the weird one.

We hear you guys are planning to release a new single every month, anything else you can tell us about these upcoming releases – are they collaborations/originals?

Andrew: Some of them are collaborations and some of them are just us, We made the 3 really strong EDM records that are collaborations with other big DJs and we are super excited about our own originals because they are not really EDM, they are dance-y and pop-py. The soundtrack, we wrote all of them and I’ll be singing on our next song. It’s more like honestly who we are and what we think is cool and different.

From your recent AMA reddit session, we’ve learned that you sang on one of your originals and it doesn’t fall under the EDM genre. Can you tell us more about it?

Andrew: That song is coming out in 2 weeks. It’s called, “The Roses”, and it’s uhm, you’ll hear it. That song we’re both really really excited about, because even you said that “Kanye”, “Let You Go” and “Good Intention” are way different from #SELFIE, they are still the same tempo, they are still high energy, but this song is chill and slower, It is one of the most beautiful songs that we’ve ever made.

Cool, we can’t wait to hear! So, what was it like performing at Tomorrowland and Ultra?

Alex: They are the best festivals! Those 2 are like easily the best festivals in the world besides from Coachella maybe, which we haven’t played. I mean, Tomorrowland its like the Europe continent’s beacon for dance music. It sets the tone essentially for who’s gonna have a big year and who people are most excited about. Ultra is where electronic dance music started, and the main stage for the world to see. When you look at the festival grow from stage size to the complexity of the line ups and the size of it. It’s the coolest sh*t you can play.

What’s the one thing you love most and one thing you hate most about travelling?

Andrew: Being tired sucks, and not being able to eat. I’m perpetually tired and when I wake up I’ve got load of things to do and should do, but I’ll be in a bad mood and I don’t wanna make decisions and rush things. It sucks, like finding a balance for it and then I gotta go play a show and not be..bad. We want to party cause fans only get to see us once a year and we want to give them an authentic experience. Yeah, that’s the most important thing of all, e-mails can always wait.

Alex: The best part is just, travelling. Cause we get to go everywhere and see the world. For the both of us, the more of the world we see, the smaller it becomes and the bigger our imagination of what we can do and what it becomes.

What else is in the pipeline for you this 2015?

Alex: Yeah, touring. we have built up a really big show but honestly we’re not sure how it’s going to look like yet cause we’re going into rehearsals in a week and a half. But we’re going to spend a lot of time trying to design something to accompany all the new music that we’re making and that we can travel with. It should be really cool. So it’s that, and obviously the new music that you already know. These are the 2 main things at the moment.

Lastly, use only one word to describe each other.

Alex: All I want to say now is tired. That sounds like a true word. Uhm, I would say thrilled.

Andrew: Wow, I was going to say that too. We’re both thrilled on different things. I don’t even like my e-mails, I don’t even look at it, so not very thrilled about it.

Alex: Like DJ sets, I might start out more energetic and gradually I get tired, and he takes over and gets energetic.

We had a blast catching up with The Chainsmokers so shout out to our friends at Gravity Club for arranging this interview session for us.

Don’t forget – their new song “The Roses” will arrive in 2 weeks’ time! Till then, enjoy “Good Intentions” by The Chainsmokers featuring BullySongs ;)

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Taiwanese Man Gets Engaged To Pregnant Girlfriend At Her Funeral

Yesterday (Wednesday, 6th September), a 30-year-old man in Taiwan put an engagement ring on his pregnant girlfriend’s finger at her funeral. According to reports, she was 5 months into her pregnancy.

The funeral, which took place at Changhua City Funeral & Cemeteries Service, was decorated into a wedding venue. The parlour had a pink backdrop and was filled with heart-shaped balloons, beautiful flowers, and large sign that declared, “We are engaged”. The Taiwanese man, who is a truck driver surnamed Tsai (蔡尚振), even wore a business suit like a bridegroom.

Tsai and his 23-year-old girlfriend, surnamed Chen (陳宜琦), have been dating for 5 years. On 26th August, Chen, a dental clinic nurse, was riding her scooter home from work when she met her unfortunate death. When Chen did not return home that day, Tsai managed to trace her whereabouts and found her scooter lying by the roadside.

“I called her mobile phone but she did not pick up. I went out to search for her but discovered the remains of her scooter,” Tsai told Taiwanese media during the funeral. Not along after, he was notified that Chen had passed away from severe head injuries. Their unborn child also died.

Prior to the incident, the couple had already made plans for their engagement to take place after Hungry Ghost Festival, a duration where it is ill-advised for Chinese to carry out engagements or weddings. Tsai wanted to fulfil his promise to wed her even after her passing. Thus, the engagement party was held during her funeral.

After her death, Tsai took to Facebook to post a tribute in remembrance of Chen. “Dear wife, I’m waiting for you to appear in my dreams,” he captioned one of the photos. Take a look:

Our heartfelt condolences to Tsai and Chen’s family and friends.

Sources: 蔡尚振’s Facebook, Asia One, Strait Times/ Featured image: YouTube.


It’s Time For The 2013 Oscars

The moment that you’ve been waiting for is here. It’s time for the 2013 Academy Awards aka Oscar nominations. Selected by a ballot of 6,000 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the contenders were revealed two weeks earlier than usual this year

For weeks leading to this announcement, rumours were rife about Adele possibly performing “Skyfall” live at the star-studded event. And now, producers of the Oscars show, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have confirmed that the event will include a special sequence saluting the James Bond movie franchise on their 50th birthday.

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As suspected, rumours about Adele’s original song for “Skyfall” (of the same name) cinching a “Best Original Song” nomination was absolutely true!

The main contenders in the world-class quality films shortlist are Steven Spielberg’s  “Lincoln” with 12 nominations, Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” with 11 nominations, and Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables with 8 nominations. One can agree that the competition is stiff, considering the fact that these works of art will be coming head on for several awards such as “Best Picture” and “Production Design”.

Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook

Quvenzhané Wallis, Beasts Of The Southern Wild

Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola, Moonrise Kingdom

Lucy Alibar & Benh Zeitlin, Beasts of the Southern Wild

David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook

Benh Zeitlin, Beasts Of The Southern Wild

Colleen Atwood, Snow White and the Huntsman

Sarah Greenwood (Production Design); Katie Spencer (Set Decoration), Anna Karenina

Dan Hennah (Production Design); Ra Vincent and Simon Bright (Set Decoration), The Hobbit

Eve Stewart (Production Design); Anna Lynch-Robinson (Set Decoration), Les Misérables

David Gropman (Production Design); Anna Pinnock (Set Decoration), Life of Pi

Rick Carter (Production Design); Jim Erickson (Set Decoration), Lincoln

Howard Berger, Peter Montagna and Martin Samuel, Hitchcock

Peter Swords King, Rick Findlater and Tami Lane, The Hobbit

Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell, Les Misérables

Jay Cassidy and Crispin Struthers, Silver Linings Playbook

Dylan Tichenor and William Goldenberg, Zero Dark Thirty

Eugene Gearty and Philip Stockton, Life of Pi

Per Hallberg and Karen Baker Landers, Skyfall

John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Jose Antonio Garcia, Argo

Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes, Les Misérables

Ron Bartlett, D.M. Hemphill and Drew Kunin, Life Of Pi

Andy Nelson, Gary Rydstrom and Ronald Judkins, Lincoln

Scott Millan, Greg P. Russell and Stuart Wilson, Skyfall

Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, David Clayton and R. Christopher White, The Hobbit

Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer & Donald R. Elliott, Life of Pi

Janek Sirrs, Jeff White, Guy Williams and Dan Sudick, The Avengers

Richard Stammers, Trevor Wood, Charley Henley and Martin Hill, Prometheus

Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Philip Brennan, Neil Corbould and Michael Dawson, Snow White and the Huntsman

No prizes for guessing which films we’re rooting for. The 2013 Academy Awards gala event is slated to happen at the Dolby Theatre on 24th February 2013 (Sunday). For more information, visit their official website.

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Fun Facts: Get To Know The Wizards, Witches, & Muggles In #FantasticBeasts

Newt Scamander’s suitcase is about to fly open come 17th November when “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” hits theatres nationwide.

Set 70 years before Harry Potter was born, audiences all over the world are about to be introduced to another hero in the form of British wizard Newt Scamander as he travels to New York City only to get swept up in a series of magic and mayhem.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident… were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.”

“Fantastic Beasts” will be introducing a whole cast of new characters for us to hopefully come to know and love. In the meantime, feel free to dive right into these character posters that reveal a little bit about their respective backgrounds and what they might mean.

J.K. Rowling’s new hero is Newt Scamander, a former Hogwarts student – Hufflepuff to be exact – who was expelled for endangering human lives with a beast. As a lifelong advocate for magical creatures, he now travels around the world as a Magizoologist, finding and documenting the wizarding world’s many beasts.

He often travels around with a case, containing the creatures he’s rescued along the way. Described as an outsider and a bit awkward, it’s no surprise that the wizard is more at ease with creatures than socialising with his fellow wizards and witches.

Jacob Kowalski is what you call a No-Maj (American for Muggle). He works in a cannery but has dreams of becoming a baker one day. Unsuccessful in getting a loan, Kowalski is left defeated but everything changes when he meets Newt Scamander and his menagerie of magical beasts. Nothing will prepare him for an adventure beyond his wildest dreams.

Porpentina Goldstein — that’s Tina for short — is an intelligent and strong-willed witch who resides in New York and works for MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America). She was once an Auror but got downgraded to a boring desk job (under the wand permit division) after overstepping her duties when she used unauthorised magic. Desperate to take on the role as an investigator again, she comes face to face with Scamander.

A total opposite from her sister’s character, Queenie is Tina’s vivacious and slightly quirky younger sister. Queenie is perfectly content working alongside Tina in the wand permit department at MACUSA. In fact, the free-spirited witch would prefer if she didn’t have to work at all. Queenie also happens to be a Legilimens, meaning she has the ability to read minds.

Seraphina became the president of MACUSA in 1920. Known for being a powerful and formidable witch, her aim is to maintain the secrecy of the American wizarding community.

“I’m left-handed actually, naturally, but I know that that’s a very magical trait. I’d be thought of as a witch years ago. So I wanted to really emphasise my left hand and I thought we could put rings on it,” said Carmen Ejogo. Her wand is made up of Swamp mayhaw with a Rougarou hair core. It is coloured purple with a jewel beset in it.

Mary Lou Barebone is an American No-Maj and also the outspoken leader of the New Salem Philanthropic Society (NSPS aka the Second Salemers). Hellbent on exterminating all magic, Mary Lou wants to destroy all witches and wizards. She is assisted by her 3 adoptive children – 2 daughters, Chastity and Modesty, and a son, Credence – who “all live in fear of her wrath”.

As the only son of Mary Lou, Credence “appears withdrawn, extremely shy and far more vulnerable than his 2 sisters”. Living under the abuse of his adoptive mother has made him susceptible to the manipulation of Percival Graves, who takes a personal interest in this young chap.

Take a closer look at the image above and you’ll notice a wanted poster of both Newt Scamander and Jacob Kowalski, claiming that the duo are wanted for committing bank robbery.

As the Director of Magical Security of MACUSA, Percival Graves is one of the highest-ranking wizarding officials in New York. Having been tasked at investigating and tracking down Scamander when magical creatures escaped his suitcase, he is suspicious that Scamander had broken the American wizarding world’s most important law: the Statute of Secrecy.

Wait a second, isn’t that a dangling necklace with the Deathly Hallows symbol on it? Does it mean that the mysterious Auror is somehow connected to the Hallows? Or does the necklace hint at something more sinister?

Gnarlak, a goblin gangster, runs a magical speakeasy called The Blind Pig. Newt Scamander visited his base in search for information but the 2 couldn’t reached a settlement when negotiating the payment in exchange for his help. Gnarlak wanted Scamander’s favourite Bowtruckle, Picket, who can pick locks. Spot the green twig-like creature in the lower left corner.

While we patiently wait for the highly-anticipated movie to hit cinemas, watch the final trailer here:

“Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them” will premiere in cinemas on 17th November 2016.

Sources: Entertainment Weekly, Hello Magazine, The Fan Carpet.

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Apple Unveils Its New iPad Pro With M2 Chip; Price From RM3,899

After the revelation of the iPhone 14 series and other devices last month, Apple fans have been wondering when will the new iPads be unveiled. After weeks of speculations and rumours, the wait is finally over as Apple made a very exciting announcement on Tuesday (19th October).

Prior to the announcement, the only information we had about the iPads was the new iPadOS16 which is said to share similar features as the new MacOS and iOS. But now, the new iPad series has officially been unveiled, and here’s all that we know about the devices so far:

The main star of the announcement was, of course, the iPad Pro. The new model is also known as the iPad Pro M2 because it is powered and supercharged by the M2 processor chip which is the same processor as the updated MacBook Air and Pro 13 that was released earlier this year.

Whether it’s for photo editing, designing, analysing, or even gaming, the M2 allows the iPad Pro to bring the best performance and capabilities for its users regardless of their field of work. For those who do digital art, the new iPad Pro also comes with the next-level Apple Pencil hover experience which allows users to sketch and illustrate even more effortlessly.

Of course, we know that you want to know about the camera as well. The iPad Pro M2 allows users to capture ProRes video up to 4K resolution and transcode the footage 3x faster which enables content creators to produce cinema-grade videos from a single device.

Although we don’t have the official release date just yet, the prices in Malaysia have already been revealed. According to the website, here’s how much the iPad Pro M2 cost:

Other than the iPad Pro, Apple also introduced its brand-new iPad and Apple TV 4K. The new iPad is said to be the tech giant’s most versatile device, now equipped with an A14 Bionic processor, a new front-facing camera position, and a 12MP Wide back camera that can capture HD photos and up to 4K videos. Pricing starts from RM2,099.

The all-new Apple TV 4K is now driven by the A15 Bionic chip which delivers improved video and audio quality. The new device now offers HDR10+ support, adding to Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, or Dolby Digital surround sound. Along with the Apple TV Remote, the TV will be available soon with a price starting from RM699.

For more information on the new devices, watch this video or visit their official website:


Hype’s Movie Review: What We Like And Didn’t Like About Polaroid

Even though we are only at 5 months in, 2019 has already been quite a remarkable year for the horror movie genre. With the release of horror flicks like “Us” and “Brightburn”, fans are now slowly seeing Hollywood take on a more creative approach for horror movies.

Joining the horror movie family this month is no other than Lars Klevberg’s “Polaroid”. Based on Klevberg’s 2015 short film, the motion picture centres around high school introvert, Bird Fitcher who receives a vintage Polaroid camera from a friend. As she enjoys the features of her new device, she soon learns of the evil that comes with it.

She discovers that whoever has their picture taken by the device will soon meet a tragic and violent death. Bird and her friends have to struggle to survive another day and solve this mystery before they all meet a tragic and violent end.

The general concept behind this film was interesting. It was refreshing to have a horror plot that viewers could relate to. In the sense that there’s a slight possibility for it happen in this cyber world, we live in a era where selfies and Instagram are the norms.

To date, the majority of the horror movies that we’ve seen often revolved around the same concept where religion and demonic possession are an integral part of the film. So much so that it’s starting to lose its charm. Thus, it was a brilliant move for Klevberg to move outside the box.

Besides that, the cast for the film consisted of a bunch of promising young actors. While the majority of them are not very well known in the industry, it was crystal clear that their acting chops were on point. Notably two actors in the movie, Kathryn Prescott as Bird Fitcher and Madelaine Petsch as Sarah.

It was nice to see the following actresses step out of their usual element that we are so used to seeing. For example, it was good to hear Kathryn pull off a good American accent and see Madelaine outside her mean cheerleader roles.

Of course, the film also had its downfalls. Throughout the movie, viewers can expect the cliche jump scares and dumb moves that are often present in typical horror movies. For instance, considering how mobile phones were utilised for communication in the first part of the film, it was annoying to see the characters not use them during crucial scenes.

If they did, they would have definitely been spared. Furthermore, the death of the demon felt a little bit rushed in the end. While the build-up was good, the ghost’s capability wasn’t stretched to its full potential. The villain could have done more in causing damage to its victims.

However, despite its shortcomings, “Polaroid” is indeed a good feature film. Horror movie fans can definitely look forward to a good time when they hit the cinemas to catch this film.

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Netflix TUDUM: 6 New Animations That Anime Fans Will Love

Opening the first ever TUDUM global fan event, Netflix celebrated their ever-growing slate of anime, showcasing and celebrating both upcoming projects as well as stories fans already know and love. Anime continues to grow its fan base on Netflix, with over 120 million households choosing to watch at least one anime on Netflix in the past year. Netflix is excited to continue bolstering their best-in-class lineup of anime from Japan and around the world.

During the virtual fan event presented and hosted by Netflix Anime V-Tuber N-ko, Netflix announced a slew of new projects as well as returning series, along with some teaser artworks. See below for the highlights and announcements.

Frustrated with her thankless office job, Retsuko the Red Panda copes with her daily struggles by belting out death metal karaoke after work. After becoming an underground idol to pay off her debts, Retsuko decides to quit OTMGirls and enjoy living a happy, normal life… but just as the company she works for is facing big changes, her relationship with Haida finally begins to move.

In the time between the fall of the Shogunate and the rise of the Meiji era, a powerful bright light emitted from a wand brings an end to the long Shogunate period to avoid further bloodshed as Japan begins to shift toward a new era. Amid these circumstances, a one-eyed wandering ronin named Izou, who has lost his reason to live, and Raiden, an orc who detests murder and hopes to leave a life of thievery behind, separately meet a young elf girl named Sonya around the same time.

Together, they go on a journey along the Tokaido road to bring her and the wand she holds safely to the land of the elves in the north. Standing in their path is the mysterious organization Inferni, which aims to obtain the wand and revive the Dark Lord, who intends to rule all of creation. Inferni also uses the new Meiji government in its attempt to steal the wand from Izou, Raiden and Sonya. Traveling along the Tokaido road from Kyoto to Yokohama, Izou and Raiden begin their journey to protect the wand.

Kosuke and Natsume have been friends since childhood, but as time goes on the relationship between the two sixth graders seems strained as they keep avoiding one another. One day during their summer vacation, they go to a housing complex that is scheduled to be demolished. Having grown up there, the place holds a lot of memories, but while playing, they suddenly get caught up in a mysterious phenomenon and when they regain consciousness, they see an entire ocean before them as the housing complex has drifted into a mysterious sea and Kosuke and Natsume with it. Will they be able to return to their previous world? A summer farewell journey begins…

The upcoming adventures are set in April, when the cherry blossoms are in bloom and Tokyo is in a festive mood as it celebrates the largest “Total Solar Eclipse” of the century. As the new moon obscures the sun and gradually dims its light, Usagi and Chibi-Usa encounter Pegasus, who is in search of the chosen Maiden who can break the seal of the Golden Crystal. Meanwhile, a mysterious troupe called the Dead Moon Circus appears in town who’s nefarious plan is to scatter the nightmare incarnations known as Lemures, seize the ‘Legendary Silver Crystal,’ rule over the moon and the earth, and eventually dominate the entire universe…

In this anime adaptation, small-time crook Johnny Bolt recruits the ultimate crew for one last heist — for real! From comic book legend Mark Millar, this super-powered heist story about eight super-villains is jam-packed with action and told in 13x 30-minute episodes lushly produced by Bones.

Several years have passed since the events of Ultraman, with the legendary “Giant of Light” (光の巨人 Hikari no Kyojin) now a memory, as it is believed he returned home after fighting the many giant aliens that invaded the Earth. Shin Hayata’s son Shinjiro seems to possess a strange ability, and it is this ability, along with his father’s revelation that he was Ultraman, that leads Shinjiro to battle the new aliens invading the Earth as the new Ultraman.


#Hermes: Actress Jane Birkin Wants Name Removed From Bag Following Croc Cruelty

In the 1980s, Actress and singer Jane Birkin agreed to lend her name to the now all too popular and coveted Birkin bag after sharing a flight with the charismatic late head of Hermes , Jean-Louis Dumas. But she has just asked Hermes to remove her name from one of the luxury goods maker’s best-selling bags due to what she called “cruel” crocodile farming and slaughtering practices.

“I have asked Hermes to rename the Birkin Croco until they adopt better practices that meet international standards for the production of this bag,” she said in a statement to the media on Tuesday (28th July).

Birkin said she had signed actor Joaquin Phoenix’s Mercy For Animals petition to “shed exotic skins from your wardrobe” in protest against the “millions of reptiles slaughtered each year and turned into shoes, handbags, belts and other accessories”.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said it had released a video, narrated by Phoenix and which Birkin had seen, showing how live reptiles were skinned or sawed open on farms that supplied luxury brands.

In the video, a PETA investigator documented that workers crudely hacked into the necks of some alligators and tried to scramble their brains with metal rods – all in the name of “luxury”. Some animals were still conscious, flailing and kicking, even minutes after workers tried to kill them.

You may (or may not) watch the video below. But we need to warn that it isn’t for the weak-hearted:

Needless to say, the “disgusting truth” caused an uproar amongst fans of high fashion and Hermes lovers.

PETA US has since filed a complaint with Texas authorities over the apparently illegal acts of cruelty to animals that were caught on video. The animal rights organisation even held a protest outside Hermes’ flagship store in New York because of their use of reptiles to make luxury bags and watches.

In its defense, Hermes said the crocodile skins it sourced from a Texas farm in the above video were not used for Birkin bags and stressed that it did not own that farm. The luxury brand also said that an investigation was being conducted into the farm’s practices and that “any breach of rules will be rectified and sanctioned”.

Hermes said it imposed on its suppliers the highest ethical standards regarding the treatment of crocodiles and for more than a decade, had conducted monthly checks on them to ensure that they were respected.

Upon hearing that Jane Birkin wants her name removed, the company said in a statement:

Hermes respects and shares her (Jane Birkin’s) emotions and was also shocked by the images recently broadcast. Her comments do not in any way influence the friendship and confidence that we have shared for so many years.

The crocodile Birkin and the Kelly bag, named after actress Grace Kelly, are among the most sought-after luxury goods – even though the starting retail price is more than 20,000 euros (US$22,096) – partly because shops routinely run out of them.

Customers can obtain one either by putting their name on a waiting list or by paying hefty fees to specialised buyers who scout for the bags on their behalf.

A fuchsia Hermes crocodile Birkin bag with a diamond-studded clasp and lock set a record as the most expensive handbag ever sold at a Christie’s auction in Hong Kong last month, fetching US$222,000.

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Ian Hecox & Anthony Padilla Buy Back ‘Smosh’ & Announce Big Plans For Channel’s Future

The old internet was a wild place, filled with untamed imagination for the world to view. The best source for this was YouTube. Classic memes and faces such as “Charlie Bit My Finger”, Annoying Orange, Fred, and even Filthy Frank proliferated during this time when the rules and regulations of the site were yet to be set in place.

The first to lead the charge in this brave new space were two kids known as Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, who later co-founded and co-owned Smosh, one of the most successful YouTube channels during their time, and they were the first to sell their channel and brand to a major company. However, after a few years, the dynamic duo faded into obscurity, and many believed that it was over for them – until they made a shocking announcement: they own Smosh again.

Known for their popular skits and gags, from the Death Note Parody to Darth Vader and even the iconic Food Battle, Smosh was raking in viewers by the million and was one of the most profitable channels at the time. It was at this point that large companies started to take notice. In 2011, Defy Media acquired the popular channel, and Smosh flourished financially; the cast became larger, more videos went up, and Smosh branched out into other territories such as gaming and a variety channel.

However, over time, the crew admitted that they were experiencing fatigue from the constant uploads and lack of creative freedom. It should be noted that the popular duo’s friendship began to fray as they delved deeper into their work. Because of this, Padilla left to pursue independent ventures and create his own YouTube channel. A year later, Defy Media closed without any prior warning, leaving Smosh, including all of its subsidiary channels and accounts, to waste away. But Rhett and Link, another popular YouTube channel duo from Mythical Entertainment, stepped in and acquired Smosh.

After four years of service with Mythical Entertainment, Padilla returned to the channel, and together with Hecox, bought Smosh back. On Wednesday, 21st June, they uploaded a video to their main channel breaking the news and announcing plans for Smosh’s future. The internet, largely for those who grew up watching Smosh as kids, rejoiced, as part of their childhood may go back to how it used to be. Longtime fans will be able to enjoy new but old-fashioned videos starting next week.

The duo released more details about the history of Smosh and their friendship in Padilla’s solo channel, in which he interviews Hecox.


#HeinekenF1: #HeinekenMY Launches #MoreThanARace F1 Campaign

“Formula One. Two words that make hearts thump harder. Some say F1 is fast cars and the brave drivers who race them. We say it’s a once in a lifetime event, every time.”

In conjunction with announcing their global partnership with Formula 1 (F1), Heineken unveiled 2 new campaigns today; “When You Drive, Never Drink” and “More than a Race”.

Utilising the F1 platform to drive positive change, the partnership advocates the message “When You Drive, Never Drink” as part of Heineken’s long term commitment to encourage responsible drinking.

A new TV commercial featuring road safety pioneer and F1 legend, former British F1 driver Sir Jackie Stewart, creatively communicates a powerful anti-drink driving message and reinforces the company’s view that when one is behind the wheel, abstinence is the only option.

Heineken’s “More than a Race” campaign, on the other hand, centres on the fun fact that the exhilarating F1 is not just a 2-hour race, but a 72-hour spectacle of glamour and excitement which takes place in some of the world’s greatest cities.

The “More than a Race” TV commercial features former British F1 driver turned presenter, commentator, and journalist David Coulthard introducing “the crown jewel of motorsport” to an F1 first-timer. It’s a beautiful 1-and-a-half minute clip complete with zig-zagging track action and fireworks to boot.

Malaysians can expect more exciting initiatives from Heineken Malaysia Berhad in the coming weeks, including rebates for designated ride-hailing services at Heineken Malaysia Berhad’s event venues and safety reminders through a community-based road traffic navigation app.

For example, leading up to the 2016 FORMULA 1 PETRONAS MALAYSIA GRAND PRIX, Heineken transformed TREC KL on 17th and 18th September 2016 into an enjoyable circuit weekend where F1 fans were given the opportunity to watch the live broadcast of the 2016 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX on a big screen. During the event, Heineken Malaysia Berhad provided promo codes to ride safely to and from TREC.

Moving forward, these initiatives will continue to reach out to consumers in Kuala Lumpur’s entertainment hubs as well as at the Sepang International Circuit during the Malaysia Grand Prix event.

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

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Pentatonix Announces Asia World Tour For 2020! What About Malaysia?

It’s been 4 years since Pentatonix toured in Malaysia, so imagine our excitement when they announced their latest Asia tour.

Things has been a little different since their 2018 studio album, “PTX Presents: Top Pop, Vol. I”, came out. For instance, bass vocalist Avi Kaplan exited the a cappella group in 2017 and was replaced by Matt Sallee.

We’re keeping our fingers crossed since only 2 Asian countries have been announced so far. Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee are scheduled to kick off their Asia tour at the end of January 2020.

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Hopefully the Grammy-winning group won’t skip Malaysia like they did in 2016.


Harry Potter Spin-off “Fantastic Beasts”: Shooting Location Confirmed + First Look at the Beasts

The “Harry Potter” wave never stops! Warner Bros and JK Rowling are ready to conquer the world once again with a new Harry Potter spin-off film, inspired by her fantasy novel “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them“.

Warner Bros recently confirmed that the Harry Potter spin-off will be filmed at the Warner Bros complex in Hertfordshire, where all the Harry Potter films were shot. According to The Hollywood Reporters, Warners acquired the complex a few years ago and they are planning to expand the complex, with 3 new stages and the addition of 100,000 square feet of office space.

The film will be the first in the new trilogy with Rowling herself as the screenwriter. Although the film will be shot in London, the story takes place at New York in the 1920s and it follows the adventures of wizard writer Newt Scamander and the magical community in the Big Apple.

Though it has no relations to the Harry Potter stories whatsoever, Newt Scamander was once mentioned in Harry Potter as the author of a textbook that wizards must read in school.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is expected to hit theatres on November 18, 2016 but no director or cast members have been announced so far. However, it has been reported that the mythical creatures from the book can be found in the Harry Potter theme park Diagon Alley. The Diagon Alley art director suggested that these strange-looking creatures represent the first time that the beasts have ever been visualised.

Meanwhile, excited fans have already started discussing about the film as they posted up a few Harry Potter-inspired posters for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”. Although they are not official posters, we must say that they are pretty impressive!


(UPDATE) #EdwinKoh: 19-Year-Old Teenager Missing Since 10th September

A 19-year-old teenager has been reported missing since Saturday (10th September) night.

The teenager, Edwin Koh, was last seen driving out on a metalic dark brown Perodua Myvi with the number plate WNS 2086. He left his family home, located in USJ, Subang Jaya, between 10:30pm to 11pm.

David Koh, the father of the missing person, related: “I last saw him on Saturday night; he had just returned from his part-time job in Bangsar Shopping Centre. (After that) He took my vehicle without permission as usual and I have not seen or heard from him since.”

David explained that he just came back from outstation and he did not speak to Edwin as his son appeared to be tired. He also clarified that it wasn’t unusual for his son to leave the house without informing anyone.

He is also unsure as to why Edwin left the house and where he was headed to. He suspected that his son went out with friends “for tea” but when contacted, his friends revealed that they’ve never met up with Edwin. A police report was made yesterday (Monday, 12th September) and friends and family have tried to contact him but to no avail.

Edwin is currently a mass communications student at the Management and Science University (MSU) in Shah Alam, and is majoring in event management.

Anyone with info on Edwin’s whereabouts is encouraged to call his father at 012-7918612.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday (13th September), a Facebook user under the name of David Koh, who claims to be the father of Edwin, revealed that the teenager is currently “safe and sound”. He also thanked everyone who made an effort to track down his beloved son.

If you were wondering where he was, you’re not alone. Apparently, the 19-year-old got a tad too drunk, and passed out at his friend’s place after drinking too much.

Well, we’re glad that he was found, but peeps, remember to always inform your close ones before going out! If anything happens, at least someone knows where you are :)

Sources: The Sun Daily, The Star Online, Facebook (1) (2).

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#Algeria: Man Dangled Infant Out Of 15th-Floor Window To Get 1000 Facebook “Likes”

People would do almost anything in order to gain “likes” on social media these days.

A man from Algeria recently sparked outrage when he allegedly posted photos himself dangling a baby out of a 15th-floor apartment window. The intention was simply to gain 1000 “likes” on Facebook.

The man, who is believed to be a relative of the child, had apparently captioned the pictures: “1000 likes or I will drop him.” His actions prompted many netizens online to demand his arrest for child abuse.

When questioned, the unidentified adult denied the horrendous stunt on the social media site. He claimed that he was on a balcony surrounded by barriers, suggesting that the images (above) were altered by other users online.

He deserved it.U don't joke with human life like that and not even a child. It is totally insensitive.

— Queen Yusuf (@QueenYusuf4) June 20, 2017

Some people are very wicked, how can he do that to a child like this one…

— Buumba Dockside (@buumbadockside) June 21, 2017

Despite the man’s denial, he was found guilty and sentenced to 2 years in prison for endangering the child’s life.

Sources: BBC, NY Post/ Featured image: BBC.


Astronomy: 7 Celestial Spectacles To Look Out For This Year

Looking forward to several spectacular celestial shows this year?

2018 is set to offer many heavenly delights for sky-watchers. There are various astronomical phenomena taking place in the next few months. Thanks to National Geographic, Big Think, and KL Now, we’ve compile a list of big events that are worth circling on your calendar.

On Chinese New Year eve, the moon will return for an encore and partially eclipse the sun. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. During a partial solar eclipse, the moon, Earth and Sun aren’t exactly in a straight line. But a portion of the moon does cast a shadow on the sun’s surface.

It’s quite rare to have two Blue Moons in the same calendar year. Those staying in Eastern and Central Asia will get a good view of the Blue Moon. Of course, the moon won’t be exactly blue in colour – it’s just a name. It is believed that the blue hue comes from volcanic activity or wildfires as dust particles filter out the red light.

It last happened in 1999 and will only return again in 2037. It’s “once in a blue moon” after all.

In late April, skywatchers will be able to catch the Lyrid Meteor Shower in the Northern hemisphere. The best time to watch will be early in the morning on 22nd April (Sunday). According to NASA meteor expert Bill Cooke, “the average Lyrid shower produces 15 to 20 meteors per hour“.

Missed out on the first lunar eclipse? Fret not, cause you’ll get a second chance to witness a total lunar eclipse as it crosses South America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Central Asia. It will be the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century (half a day) as the moon reaches its farthest point from Earth.

On the same date, Mars will appear the biggest and brightest since 2003. The red planet will be at the opposition of the Sun and also closest to the Earth. It won’t get this close again until 2035.

Expected to be one of the best meteor shower of the year, the Perseids will be producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. When is the best time you asked? The peak will coincide with the moonless sky on the night of 12th August and into the predawn hours of 13th August. In the words of Space.com Associate Editor Sarah Lewin, the Perseids are rich in fireballs (for this year), so the show should be even better.

The Leonids, which emerges from the constellation Leo, is annually active every November – particularly on the 17th and 18th. This phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes through the debris left by the comet Tempel-Tuttle.

Considered as one of the best meteor showers every year, the Geminids are bright and they come fast and furious. It doesn’t matter where you are on Earth, the best viewing hours for stargazers are usually approximately 2am. The dazzling spectacle is the perfect way to round out another year of stargazing.

Sources: National Geographic, Big Think, KL Now, Space.

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Najib Razak’s Limited G-Shock DW-6900 “Bossku” Watch Is Now A Hot Item

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak recently appeared in an exclusive interview with Malaysia Gazette. The session detailed on his life as well as his honest thoughts post Prime Minister.

However, all eyes are on the G-Shock watch that was seen on his left wrist as shown in the final minutes of the clip. According to VOCKET, the accessory worn by Najib is the exclusive DW-6900 model, with only 100 units released!

Bagi perminat Bossku dan jam Gshock ini masanya untuk beli dan memiliki sesuatu yang rare hanya 100 unit sahaja dikeluarkan LIMITED EDITION by @mab_bossku . Bagi sesiapa berminat boleh terus whatsapp ? +6010-2285055 ? +6010-2285055 . Berpeluang Meet and Greet bersama Bossku @najib_razak pada hari pengambilan jam tersebut. . #MABofficial #gshock #gshockMAB #maluapabossku #maluaperrrbossku #bossku #bosskita #bbb #bukanbiashebiashe

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The limited edition timepiece, G-Shock DW-6900 “Bossku” Custom, was created based on the iconic tagline often uttered by Najib. Interestingly, the custom set comes with its own box, strap design and a backplate under the “Bossku” banner.

For those who don’t know, the G-Shock DW-6900 “Bossku” Custom set has been on sale since March earlier this year. However, it is still unknown whether the limited set is still available or completely sold out at this point.

Despite the fact that the watch is not the “official” version produced by the brand, we have no doubt that several people will want to snag this baby for its exclusive value. Don’t y’all think so? For those interested, check out the full clip of his interview with the local media outlet here:


#BIGBANG: YG Entertainment Releases New Teaser Poster For #MADESeriesE

If you think BIGBANG’s new album is going to be filled with loud music, think again.

With all the electro-dance tracks that they’ve released so far, it’s easily to assume that the boys do “like 2 party” (pun totally intended). However, the 5-member group will show their emotional side this August through the release of “Don’t Love Us / Let’s Not Talk About Love”, the 2nd title track from the “MADE” series E.

On 30th July (Thursday), YG Entertainment released a teaser poster for the new song via its official blog, YG-Life.

As compared to the past posters in the “MADE” series, the new poster is plastered with lighter colours that exude a moody vibe. The group further teased the melancholy concept of the song through their sad-looking eyes in the poster. Though the meaning of the song has yet to be verified, we are already expecting it to be just as emotional as their previous hit single, “Love Song”.

YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk also released a few mysterious teasers via his Instagram account recently and there’s a high chance that the posts are snippets from one of BIGBANG’s “MADE” series E songs.

“Don’t Love Us” will be released on 5th August along with the GD&TOP unit comeback track, “ZZUTTER / Freaking Awesome (Dope)”.

For more information, visit BIGBANG’s Facebook and Twitter.


#SeoulRunner: Hilarity Ensues When “Maze Runner” Meets K-Pop In Seoul

Min Ho Ki Hong is too funny for his own good!

The Korean-American actor visited Seoul recently during his “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” promotional tour and took time to quickly whip up a short parody release.

Now, “Maze Runner” fans would know that Ki Hong plays the ridiculously handsome Min Ho in the film. But have you, as a fan, ever wondered what would happen if K-Pop and “Maze Runner” collided? Say, if Min Ho woke up in modern-day Seoul instead of The Glade?

Produced by Be FUNNY Studios in collaboration with FOX Studios, the 5 minute-long video is titled “Seoul Runner”, and it features Ki Hong in an ahjumma’s hiking outfit as he tries to escape a maze, warmed with a uh, selfie stick.

Fresh from WCKD’s grasp, Minho (Ki Hong Lee) wakes up in yet another strange place; this time in his homeland of Seoul, South Korea. But WCKD is still hot on his trail, so Minho must disguise himself as an “Ajumma”, a Korean elderly lady. His flashy Ajumma gear will protect him from sun exposure, low blood sugar, and orthopedic strain, but can it protect him from WCKD? “Ajumma is good…”

The best part though, is that the parody clip also stars K-Pop idols Kangnam, NS Yoon-G, with special cameo appearances from 2PM’s Nichkhun and Taecyeon.

Can’t get enough of the “Seoul Runner” parody clips? There’s also an exclusive behind-the-scenes video! Check it out here.

Meanwhile, “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” is out in a cinema near you! Not convinced if you should watch it? Read our movie review here.

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#Zedd: Album Delay? Expect It As Early As Early 2015

Young German producer Zedd is not young anymore, he recently turned 25 years old. But his career’s growth has proven to be years ahead of his age, having accomplished more than most of his immediate peers as well as most musicians every will in their entire lives. When he’s not busy winning awards or touring or becoming the face of anti-smoking campaigns, he’s working on music.

Now, 2 years after the release of his highly successful album, “Clarity“, he says he’s preparing for his next full-length album. It’s not the first time that he has said it though because he did briefly mention it earlier in June.

However, in a recent interview with Billboard, Zedd went into greater detail about the delay:

No it’s true, it’s taking forever. It’s hard to find time to sit down and focus on it. I’ve written most of the songs but the production process is long for me – making them sound the way I want them to sound, finding the right vocalists, and so on. I might put out a single or two in the next six months or so, but I need to get off the road for a little while. The plan for the second half of this year was to play less shows and do more studio work. I do a lot of Vegas shows and I literally stay in the studio until 9 p.m., hop on a plane and fly over to get on stage by midnight. That way I can still get a full studio day in. Anyway, I’m hoping that by early next year, it will be wrapped. But we’ll see.

Not that we blame the boy for the delay, he is after all making music for the dance music genre, the pop genre, as well as playing at both public and private shows around the globe. Such is life of someone who needs to make music for millions of people but with not enough time, let alone studio time, to go around!

Also, you may already know that Zedd’s collaborations with other non-dance music artists instantly become hits. The beauty is when he works with artists that you would least expect such as Hayley Williams (of Paramore) and more recently, Ariana Grande.

So, when asked about who he’s planning to collaborate with next for his upcoming songs, he replied:

The honest truth is that I don’t know yet. I talked to Hayley Williams about doing another song together and we definitely want to, it’s just a matter of finding the right one. Aside from that, I’d love to work with Muse and Silverchair, because I grew up in bands and they really inspired me. But nothing is confirmed, that’s just my wish list.

Well, whatever it is that Zedd is planning to dish out, we can’t wait to hear it! Mark it down in your calendars, people, and expect Zedd to release a brand spanking new album early next year!


#PiratesOfTheCaribbean: Producer Releases First Still Featuring Johnny Depp

Twitter seems to be the preferred platform for movie executives to communicate with fans regarding their movies.

A few days ago, we had Colin Trevorrow and Zack Snyder, directors of “Jurassic World” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice“, posting posters and trailers of their respective films.

Now, it seems like it is Jerry Bruckheimer‘s turn to tease his fans. On 22nd April, the producer took to Twitter to release the first official still from his highly anticipated movie, “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales“.

Bruckheimer tweeted a photo of Johnny Depp with the caption:

Captain Jack is back and we're not letting him go. pic.twitter.com/m6VVRTyFQm

— BRUCKHEIMER FILMS/TV (@BRUCKHEIMERJB) April 21, 2015

The picture showed Depp donning his traditional Captain Jack Sparrow attire with a worried look on his face. His discomfort and nervousness was well justified as 2 henchmen were shown to be tying him up.

The 5th instalment of the series was initially planned for a 2015 release. However, fans of the series had to wait as the budget and the scripting problems caused the shooting to be stalled. Principal photography began on February 2014, with the movie expected to hit the cinemas on 7th July 2017.

The official synopsis of the film is as follows:

Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea…including him. Captain Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas.

The movie is directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, with Jeff Nathanson in the scriptwriting department. Geoffrey Rush and Orlando Bloom are set to return to the sequel.

Source: E! Online, Coming Soon, Jerry Bruckheimer’s Twitter

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Jiang Zhenyu Has Been Forced To Withdraw From CHUANG 2020

Oh dear, bad news for Jiang Zhenyu (姜贞羽).

The 23-year-old hopeful has announced her withdrawal from the “CHUANG 2020” (创造营2020) competition due to an injury sustained during dance practice.

Her doctor has urged her to put her full focus on getting better. Upon taking the doctor’s advice, the singer thanked fans for their continuous support throughout the past few weeks.

During this time, I have been working on receiving treatment and also refusing to give up on any opportunities to find a better method of treatment. Thus, I have met various medical experts. During every consultation with the doctor, the most urgent of mine was, “When can I return on stage?”

The doctor’s reply was always: “Don’t think about the competition, you must first take a good rest and focus on the monitoring your injury and the development of its condition.” But I refused to let my hopes die down. Every time I saw a doctor, I asked, and every time I asked, the answer I got always left me disappointed. Even during today’s check-up, I did not get the answer I wanted to hear.

“At this moment, I feel depressed, recalling back the few occasions when I was standing on the stage, I only started to realise what the word “stage” means to me. For some who is not good at expressing herself, the stage is the bridge between me and the other trainees with the rest of the world. I especially cherish those experiences and opportunities.

Thank you, my ginger teas (姜茶 – name of her fans),who continued to support me day and night despite the pressure of not knowing if I could return. You have worked hard and I understand everything you do for me, but I also want to say sorry to you, my ginger teas.. The situation this time made me really unable to continue in this competition, and it would be unfair to the girls in other camps if I occupied a voting position yet remain unable to participate in the recording.

Therefore, I would like to solemnly tell you in this way: Jiang Zhenyu’s Journey in Chuang 2020 is coming to an end here. I have made the decision to withdraw from the Chuang 2020 competition.

Rather than being afraid of missing a chance, I am even more afraid that my fellow trainees are exhausting their energy and capacity to support me, waiting for nothing..

Being a part of a “girl group” is my first new attempt in 2020, but because of an accident I could not achieve the results that I had hoped for. But this will not be the end of the story, don’t feel sad for me because of this. The road that belongs to us in the future is still very, very long.

If someone ever asks me, ‘Have you given up?’ I would say, ‘No’.”

Jiang Zhenyu previously shared that her diagnose include cervical intervertebral disc degeneration and protrusion, which causes compression on the nerves.


#Google: PM Najib Razak Is The Most Googled Person In Malaysia In 2015

Time flies when you’re having fun. In just a blink of an eye, the year 2015 is fast coming to an end.

There’s no doubt that 2015 has been an eventful year filled with both triumph and tragedy. For the next few days, many of us will be looking back at the year to analyse the trends.

In a report by US magazine TIME, Google has released a year-end recap, providing a ranking of the most-searched person in 26 different countries this year.

The ranking shows that Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was the most-searched person on Google in Malaysia in 2015. The result came as no surprise to many as the prime minister has been making headlines here and across the globe over controversies plaguing his administration.

He was accussed of channelling over RM2.67 billion (nearly USD700 million) from his brainchild 1Malaysia Development Berhad to his personal bank accounts. The allegation triggered widespread criticisms among Malaysians, with many calling for his resignation – including former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

In the same Google ranking, reality TV star Kim Kardashian and Argentina football player Lionel Messi dominated Google searches on a global scale, with each earning the distinction of being the most-searched person in 26 different countries this year.

Kardashian was the most-searched person everywhere from France to New Zealand to the US, while Messi topped the list in Cuba, Chad, the Congo, and other countries. Their ranking was followed close behind by Cristiano Ronaldo, another star footaball player who took the top spot in 21 nations.

Pop stars Nicki Minaj and Rihanna claimed the next 2 highest spots on the list as they are the most-searched persons in 13 and 11 countries respectively.

“Wildest Dreams” singer Taylor Swift was the most-searched person in Thailand while Filipina child actress Andrea Brillantes was the most Googled person in Philippines. In Indonesia, Indonesian dangdut singer Ayu Ting Ting was the most-searched person on Google.

Similar to Malaysians, Burmese were most interested in googling a politician as former head of Myanmar’s military junta General Than Shwe was the most-searched person on Google.

What do you think of the ranking? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

Source: The Malay Mail Online via TIME / Image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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#SpiderMan: “Homecoming” Adds A 3rd Villain

Now that production for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is in full swing, the cast for Marvel and Sony’s new reboot have been growing larger as more awesome names have been added to the rooster.

The Hollywood Reporter just announced that “Fargo” star Bokeem Woodbine has just been cast as a bad guy. Though details on his role are still kept under wraps, reports say that Woodbine will be joining Michael Keaton and Logan Marshall-Green as the 3rd villain.

As of right now, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” reportedly has 3 villains. Although neither Marvel nor Sony has officially announced who those villains might be, word on the street is that Keaton will be playing The Vulture while Marshall-Green may possibly take on the role of The Tinkerer (real name Phineas Mason).

JoBlo has a theory that “The Vulture will be aided by none other than The Tinkerer, who will help him build his suit with recovered Chitauri tech from the battle of New York.” Meanwhile, James Roberts believes that Woodbine will probably play a secondary villain to Keaton’s main antagonist.

If you recall, the previous “Spider-Man” films were overcrowded with villains and fans are worried that “Spider-Man: Homecoming” may fall for the same mistake again.

However, hopes are still high ever since Tom Holland made his debut as the juvenile web-slinger in “Captain America: Civil War“. The fact that Marvel has been allowed to retain some creative control rights to Spider-Man is somewhat reassuring.

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” is expected to swing into theatres on 7th July 2017.


The Real Reason Jet Li Turned Down Important Role In The Matrix Sequels

Jet Li recently set down to talk about his involvement with Disney’s live-action “Mulan”. During the interview session, the Chinese icon revealed that he could’ve been in “The Matrix” sequels.

The 55-year-old actor was offered a supporting character role in “The Matrix Reloaded” and “The Matrix Revolutions” in the early 2000s. As for why he turned down the offer, it all came down to owning his moves.

“It was a commercial struggle for me. I realised the Americans wanted me to film for 3 months but be with the crew for 9. And for 6 months, they wanted to record and copy all my moves into a digital library. By the end of the recording, the right to these moves would go to them,” he told Abascus reporter Chen Luyu.

Jet Li wasn’t comfortable with the filmmakers using CGI technology to superimpose another actor’s face onto his own moves as though they were doing his fight scenes. “I was thinking: I’ve been training my entire life. And we martial artists could only grow older. Yet they could own (my moves) as an intellectual property forever. So I said I couldn’t do that,” the actor added.

The role of Seraph eventually went to Taiwanese martial arts actor Collin Chou. If you remember, Seraph was a computer program that is personified as a human of Asian descent. He was also the kung fu fighting Guardian of the Oracle.

2 years ago, Industrial Light & Magic used CGI to digitally bring back Peter Cushing’s Grand Moff Tarkin and a young Princess Leia in “Rogue One”. There’s been a debate if it’s ethical to bring actors back on the screen even though they’ve passed away. Taking that into consideration, Jet Li’s concerns were certainly justified.


#SpiderManHomecoming: How Big Is Iron Man’s Role In Spider-Man’s Solo Debut?

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” made a huge splash when the first trailer was released last Friday (9th December), bringing our favourite web slinger back to the silver screen after his introduction in “Captain America: Civil War”.

We’ve known for several months now that Robert Downey Jr. will be reprising his role as Tony Stark aka Iron Man in Spider-Man’s solo adventure. In the trailer, we see him giving Peter Parker some advice and even suiting up for an awesome action sequence at the end of the clip. Fans are now wondering just how significant will Iron Man’s role be in the movie.

We noticed at least 3 distinct scenes featuring both Tony Stark and Iron Man in the trailer. During the funny night scene in the limo when Parker asks, “You mean I get to keep the suit?“, fans pointed out that Tony Stark has the same black eye he had during the end of “Captain America: Civil War“. This means that Spidey’s upcoming solo flick takes place immediately after the events of “Civil War”.

This was also confirmed by co-producer Eric Hauserman Carroll, who stated that Parker is still reminiscing about the epic airport scene. “He literally just went to Europe with the coolest clique of them all. And now he’s back with the academic decathlon and the mathletes and going, ‘What am I doing here?’” he explained.

There’s also a scene where Stark is walking Parker down a hallway with Jon Favreau’s Happy Hogan trailing behind in the background. One eagle-eyed fan from Reddit pointed out that the trailer actually dropped an easter egg, specifically making a subtle reference to Pepper Potts in “Iron Man 3”.

During “Iron Man 3”, Pepper Potts was seen wearing a t-shirt that says “I lost an electron” with the other saying “Are you positive?” As it turns out, Peter Parker is also wearing the same shirt underneath his jacket. Think it’s pure coincidence that the 2 just so happen to have similar fashion sense?

By having Stark in “Spider-Man: Homecoming“, hopefully we’ll get an update on the current state of The Avengers and The Sokovia Accords. But even if we don’t, it’ll still be fun to see the relationship between Stark and Parker progress. We may even get to see the heroes team up to battle The Vulture and other villains.

Sources: Cinema Blend, Comic Book (1)(2),

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So Many Parties, So Little Time

Halloween parties has become the must-attend event every end of October. This weekend, Tiger envelopes Klang Valley with its stamp of the ubiquitous celebration by throwing 22 Halloween parties across two days on 26th and 27th October (Friday and Saturday).

Leading up to the biggest Halloween party by Tiger, consumers in the social media and online front has been enticed with “Zombie Onslaught”. By simply sharing the fun Facebook game with their friends, the highest sharer walks away with cash voucher worth RM500 from Tiger.

Tiger’s 22 Halloween concurrent parties offer partygoers great beer promotions, fun games and standing a chance to walk away with amazing prizes. Dress up this weekend, let loose & at the same time, be rewarded in the biggest Halloween party in the city this weekend:

To be part of Tiger’s exciting calendar of events, hit up their Facebook page. It’s where you want to be.


#Furious8: Dwayne Johnson Confirms Appearance, Hints At “Hobbs” Spinoff Film?

Besides, how can the next installment of the high-octane “Fast & Furious” film series go on without one of its brawniest key characters, Hobbs (played by The Rock)? According to Collider, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has confirmed that he’s officially on board for the next “Fast & Furious”, as of now known as “Furious 8”.

He sort of announced it at a press conference, when he had simply answered the question of whether or not he’d be in “Furious 8” with:

Of course. It can’t go on without Hobbs.

And that’s not all! Since he’s such a key part of the film series, it sparked rumours of a Hobb-centred spinoff film.

When asked to address the possibility of the spinoff film, he simply said:

We all are interested in it. I just had a big conversation with the studio. So we’ll see. I still think for me personally we’ve created a little bit of space for him in 7 and the gauge is set for what the audience will want. That’s my take on it, you know, but a lot of other people have to have input.

For now, “Furious 8” is set to be released on 14th April 2017.

There has been no further details e.g. cast, director, plot, etc. yet but we’ll be honest enough to go ahead and say that we’re tres excited about this one because Vin Diesel previously hinted about the possibility of having the 8th instalment of the franchise to be set in New York city.


Woman Offers Early Screening Ticket To Watch “Black Adam” But She Has 5 Conditions

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s “Black Adam” will hit Malaysian cinemas this week and fans are eager to watch the DC antihero character in action. If you didn’t know, the character was originally written to be the villain in “Shazam!” until producers decided that he should have his standalone movie.

Some fans were fortunate enough to get their hands on some early screening passes to watch “Black Adam” a day before its nationwide premiere on 20th October. One Facebook user is apparently giving away 1 extra pass to watch the movie with her, but there’s a catch.

A Facebook user, who we will refer to as Miss Cheang, recently posted on the Buy Nothing Project (BNP) Klang Valley & PJ group saying that she’s giving away one “Black Adam” screening pass to watch the movie together with her on 19th October at Sunway Velocity Mall. However, she will need the person to pick her up and send her back home later. Simple right? But wait, there’s actually more.

Other than picking her up and sending her back home after the movie, there are other things one must, or in this case, must not, do during the movie. Her conditions are:

Some would find these requests too demanding, especially if you are a comic book enthusiast who may not be able to control your excitement when watching the movie. However, netizens in the comments section don’t seem to mind Miss Cheang’s conditions at all, although one person found the whole thing suspicious saying that it could be “a setup for a robbery”.

As of right now, we have no info if anyone in the Facebook group has agreed to her requests to go watch “Black Adam” together but if there is then we hope they will enjoy themselves. Would you say yes to this date?

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Hype’s Must Watch: Hotel Transylvania 2

Aaand Hotel Transylvania is back in business!

After what seemed like an eternity, Drac and his monstrous gang are back for an all-new monster comedy adventure in Sony Pictures Animation’s “Hotel Transylvania 2”. But this time around, they are joined by Drac’s half-human, half-vampire grandson, Dennis.

Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and written by Robert Smigel, the 3D computer-animated fantasy comedy film is a sequel to the 2012 film “Hotel Transylvania”. Adam Sandler returns to the sequel to voice Drac the vampire while Selena Gomez is returning to voice Drac’s daughter, Maxis. Kevin James, David Space, Steve Buscemi, and Fran Drescher are set to reprise their respective roles as the classic monsters as well.

After the events that took place in the first film, Andy Samberg, who voices a human character named Jonathan, will reunite with the monsters.

Dracula’s rigid monster-only hotel policy has finally relaxed, opening up its doors to human guests. But behind closed coffins, Drac is worried that his adorable half-human, half-vampire grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing signs of being a vampire. So while Mavis is busy visiting her human in-laws with Johnny – and in for a major cultural shock of her own – “Vampa” Drac enlists his friends Frank, Murray, Wayne and Griffin to put Dennis through a “monster-in-training” boot camp. But little do they know that Drac’s grumpy and very old, old, old school dad Vlad is about to pay a family visit to the hotel. And when Vlad finds out that his great-grandson is not a pure blood – and humans are now welcome at Hotel Transylvania – things are going to get batty!

Keegan-Michael Key will replace Cee-lo Green to voice Murray the Mummy while Mel Brooks will voice Drac’s dad, Vlad.

Check out the first official teaser trailer below:

“Hotel Transylvania 2” is slated for release on 25th September 2015.

For more information, visit the movie’s official Facebook page and Twitter.


Our Tea Date With Yuna

Yunalis Zarai aka Yuna started out writing poetries when she was only 14 years old. When she turned 19, she began writing songs.

Her music is a mixture of what she grew up with, the people around her, and the music that they play. This includes a lot of folk rock, acoustic, and alternative elements from her inspirations such as The Cardigans, Fiona Apple, No Doubt, Garbage, Alanis Morrissette, Sheryl Crow, Tori Amos, and Silverchair, just to name a few.

Her meteoric rise to success in the local independent scene is largely thanks to the strong following she gained through her Myspace. Since then, the Malaysian darling has played in tonnes of shows and is now storming through the nation with her debut EP.

More recently, it was announced that she’s in the running to bag the “Best Asia Act” award for the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) 2012. Following which, she announced her Yuna Homecoming Tour at a press conference here in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, where we spoke to her:

Hi Yuna! First and foremost, congratulations on being nominated for this year’s MTV EMAs. What was your initial reaction when you found out?

“I actually just found out two days ago and at first, I was shocked. I’m familiar with the MTV Awards but I was a little bit shocked because I was nominated alongside K-Pop stars such as Super Junior I mean, it was flattering. They have such a huge following! I feel like I’m not there yet and that I have more things to offer. I still have a long way to go. But it’s a cool thing that I was nominated.”

Maybe a Grammy, huh? We’re so proud of you though, Yuna! You’ve set the bar for Malaysian artistes once again. We’ll definitely get our MTV EMAs 2012 votes in.

Meanwhile, you’ve just announced the details for the Yuna Homecoming Concert. Will this be your biggest concert ever?

“This will be, yeah, probably my biggest aside from Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (DFP). But that’s indoors so..the Yuna Homecoming Concert is like my own project and thankfully, I get to work with wonderful people like Talent Harvest, Canon, and Olay. It’s easier for us to do something that we’ve always wanted to do, which is a big concert.”

We take it the Yuna Homecoming Concert would be a chance for your fans to really come out and connect with you?

“Exactly! You know, I haven’t been performing for a long time as in, a proper set. I’ve never done a proper one and a half hours’ set. In one and a half hours, I can do 20 songs! So this time around it’s going to be a proper concert. I have high hopes for it and I’m really excited.”

Tell us more about the venues (Penang and Sarawak) that you’ve chosen to play in for your concert tour.

“The difference between performing in DFP and the Yuna Homecoming Concert venues are..with DFP, we have to respect their code of elegance because of the slightly more mature audience that it’s catered for whereas for these venues in Penang and Sarawak, we have the freedom to be as creative as we want. This is like my baby. It’s also made for the younger crowd such as students – I can’t wait to meet them!”

What do you think would be your biggest challenge though now that you will have the stage to yourself considering the fact that this is going to be your own show?

“I know, right? I think my biggest challenge would be trying to keep the crowd hyped up. The crowd that I usually play to is quiet and shy so, yes, getting the crowd hyped up would be a challenge. But you know, I’m still the same Yuna that everyone knows. I have to say that I will be a little bit nervous because this is my homecoming after performing overseas for so long – I’ll be performing to people who knew me first before everyone else did, you know what I mean?  I’m excited about coming home to perform but I’m also nervous.”

Isn’t she such a darling? Have we reiterated that already? Oh, and as promised, here’s a special message from the sweet Malaysian singer-songwriter herself to Hype Malaysia readers and followers:

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Thank you so much for speaking to us, Yuna. It was so good seeing you again. Gotta love her!

For more details on the “Yuna Homecoming Concert”, click! You might also want to check out its Facebook page or follow its Twitter account for more timely updates.

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Operation Hours & Frequency For LRT, MRT, & Monorail Starting 4th May

Rapid KL has officially resume normal operating hours now that the conditional movement control order (MCO) is in effect today (Monday, 4th May).

The operator of the Rapid Rail, stage bus and the Rapid Ferry services are now operating from 6am until 11:30pm. To ensure healthy measures of social distancing, the rail services will only ferry 50% of their full passenger capacity. As for buses, it will be at 30% capacity.

Prasarana Group chief operating officer (Operations) Muhammad Nizam Alias announced last week that peak travel hours are now extended. Peak travel hours in the morning is from 7am to 11am, while evening duration is from 4pm to 7pm.

The frequency during peak hours are as follows:

For those commuting by public transport, do ensure you have a face mask on and sanitise your hands frequently. Since waiting time is expected to be an issue, passengers are advised to plan ahead to avoid large crowds.

Those with expired monthly passes can proceed to renew at selected LRT, MRT, BRT and Monorail counters. Rapid KL also shared that passengers will receive an extra 15 days when you renew your My100 or My50 pass.

For those that don’t know the difference, the My100 (priced at RM100) pass allows the user unlimited amount of rides on trains and buses for 30 days. The My50 (priced at RM50) pass allows the user unlimited amount of bus rides only for 30 days.


#BIGBANG: G-Dragon To Proceed With Comeback & World Tour; Drops Track List

Despite T.O.P’s recent medical condition, G-Dragon will proceed with his comeback.

The BIGBANG leader dropped his track list and album details earlier today (Thursday, 8th June), informing fans that he’ll be following the original release schedule. His label, YG Entertainment, has also confirmed that his world tour, “ACT III, M.O.T.T.E (Moment Of Truth The End)“, will go on as planned.

The track list reveals that there will be 5 songs in the self-titled mini-album, “Kwon Ji Yong“. As expected, G-Dragon has made his mark in the production of the album, as he participated in the lyrics writing and composition of all 5 tracks.

The album is comprised of 5 parts: the intro, act 1 to 3, and the outro. Songs included are “권지용 (Middle Fingers-Up)”, “Bullshit (개소리)”, “Super Star”, “Untitled, 2014 (무제 [無題]), and lastly, “Divina Commedia (신곡 [神曲])”.

YG Entertainment also released a short statement clarifying the postponement of his world tour. It reads, “There’s are currently no plan to postpone G-Dragon’s comeback. (His) World Tour will continue as planned.”

BLACKPINK and Taeyang‘s comebacks are also scheduled in June, sometime after G-Dragon’s.

“Kwon Ji Yong” will be released at 6pm KST (5pm Malaysian time) later today.

To get an insight on G-Dragon’s daily life, follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


5 Reasons To Visit The Upgraded Version Of Johor Premium Outlets

Get ready to shop till you drop at Johor Premium Outlets shopaholics!

First launched in December 2011, the centre has become a shopping hub for Malaysians, Singaporeans, and more. Now that Southeast Asia’s first Premium Outlet Centre has completed the latest phase of its development, we’ve listed 5 reasons for shoppers to visit this place.

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Last Thursday (21st March) was the grand opening of Johor Premium Outlets, in celebration of its Phase 3 completion (Phase 2 was launched back in 15 November 2013). The brand new Johor Premium Outlets now occupies 18.2ha of land featuring a gross built-up area of 379,000 sq ft, and a gross leasable area of 313,000 sq ft.

Now that Phase 3 has completed with 150 designer and brand name outlet stores, we were informed that there won’t be any further expansion.

During the official opening last week, the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar was present with Genting Group CEO Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Simon Property’s Mark Silvestri, and Johor’s Menteri Besar Dato’ Haji Osman Bin Haji Sapian.

The Sultan took the opportunity to do some window shopping as he was ushered into several outlets on the day itself. We’re not sure if any purchases were made, but from the looks of it, he seemed please with what he saw.

During the event, a special two-tier cake was also prepared for the cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum’s birthday (side note: his coronation falls on 23rd March).

From the looks of it, Johor Premium Outlets is just as impressive as Genting Premium Outlets (minus the cold breeze on the hills). While Genting Premium Outlets feels more tourist focus, Johor Premium Outlets offers a pleasant experience for the whole family as there are a couple of kids-friendly stores in sight.

You can now find famous designer and brand names such as Aigner, Armani Outlet, Bally, Bath & Body Works, BlackBarrett, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, CK Calvin Klein, Coach, DKNY, Ermenegildo Zegna Outlet Store and Furla.

Others are Gucci, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade New York, Lacoste Outlet, Lululemon, Michael Kors, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo Company Store, Swarovski, Swiss Watch Gallery, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, Tumi, Versace and Victoria’s Secret.

Discounts, discounts, discounts! That’s what shoppers are interested in right? The stores in Johor Premium Outlets boasts an impressive everyday savings of up to 65% (sometimes even more)! Stay updated on the latest discounts by various brands via their social media.

If you find yourself on a shoe-string budget, fret not! There are still clothing and accessories outlets that caters those looking for low-range items. You just need to know where to find them.

Divided into High Street and Low Street, Johor Premium Outlets consists of 5 main sections:

Oh no, Johor Premium Outlets still has more to offer. There are a few stores yet to open and they are:

The details to Johor Premium Outlets are as follows:

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26-Year-Old School Teacher Falls To Her Death At Johor Shopping Mall

A private school teacher fell to her death at a Johor shopping mall, located on the Skudai highway, on Wednesday (23rd September).

Johor Baru North OCPD Comm, Rupiah Abd Wahid, confirmed that the tragic incident took place at around 12:55pm yesterday. The mall’s head of security notified the authorities about the incident soon after the body was discovered.

The Sun reported that the 26-year-old teacher was working at a private school in Kuala Lumpur, and is said to have suffered from depression for the past four years.

A statement made by ACP Rupiah confirms that the young woman had been previously receiving treatment for depression. Her statement reads: “Background checks found that the woman taught at a private school and had previously received psychiatric treatment for depression.”

Following the initial investigations at the scene, ACP Rupiah added that the case has been classified as a sudden death and foul play has been ruled out. The victim’s body was sent for post mortem and further investigations into the case will be carried out by the authorities.

The deceased allegedly told her mother that she wanted to go to the mall to meet a friend. A video clip of the body lying on a road near the mall’s parking area is currently gaining many views on social media.

If you or anyone you know is experiencing problems or contemplating suicide, you can now contact the Befrienders service. For a full list of numbers and operating hours, visit befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia.


#TheCrowRemake: Andrea Riseborough In Talks To Play Female Top Dollar

“Disorder, chaos, anarchy: now that’s fun!”

That was perhaps one of the most iconic quotes by Top Dollar, the main antagonist from the 1994 dark thriller film, “The Crow“. However, multiple sites reported that Top Dollar will undergo a gender switch in an upcoming remake because the titular character will be facing a female main villain instead.

Directed by Alex Provas, the original film adaptation starred Brandon Lee as Eric Draven, a poetic rock musician who is revived from the dead to avenge his murder and the death of his fiancé. David J. Schow and John Shirley wrote the screenplay based on James O’Barr’s 1989 comic book of the same name. It was said to be one of the cursed Hollywood movies as Lee was killed on set due to an accidental shooting.

Director Corin Hardy is attached to helm its remake by Relativity Studios, which is planned as a gritty reboot. So far, the studio has only confirmed that “Boardwalk Empire” star Jack Huston will portray the new Eric Draven while “Downtown Abbey” star Jessica Brown Findlay will play his murdered girlfriend Shelly in flashbacks.

While it’s not verified, Deadline reported that the studio is eyeing to cast “Birdman” star Andrea Riseborough as the female Top Dollar.

In the original comic books, Top Dollar is nothing more than just a low-level drug dealer. The character was rewritten in the 1994 film, with Michael Wincott portraying him. He is also the crime boss who ordered the murder of rocker Eric Draven and his fiancee Shelly Webster. The character was portrayed by John Pyper-Ferguson on the TV series, “The Crow: Stairway to Heaven”.

However, it seems like the studio is also aiming a fresh take on the character by tweaking the gender of Top Dollar in the remake. Riseborough certainly won’t be the first actress to portray a gender-swapped character because Sofia Boutella’s character Gazelle in “Kingsman: The Secret Service” was originally a dark skinned muscleman with bionic legs.

Filming for the remake is expected to begin this year before its release in 2016. Claire Wilson wrote the script based on the original graphic novel, with author James O’Barr serving as consultant. Edward R. Pressman, the original film producer, is also producing the remake alongside Ryan Kavanaugh, Kevin Misher, and Jeff Most.


Local Man Asked To Wear Sarong When Entering KL Tower’s Atmosphere 360

It’s common courtesy to dress appropriately when dining out, especially when it’s a fancy establishment. Malaysia is no exception. A restaurant’s dress code is usually reflective of its ambiance and brand.

A few days ago, a local man named Ye (transliteration) brought his family of six to enjoy a meal at a fine dining restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. However, Ye’s friend and the father were prohibited from entering the restaurant because they were in shorts.

According to China Press, they had purchased RM1000 worth of vouchers online to dine at Atmosphere 360, the high-class revolving restaurant in KL Tower (Menara Kuala Lumpur). Upon entering the restaurant, a staff stopped the men from entering because their attire did not conform to the required dress code.

The staff requested for them to wrap a sarong around their waist to cover their knee-length shorts, and this angered the men. “My friend found the sarong to be unsightly and couldn’t believe that he had spent over RM1,000 only to end up feeling angered. At that moment, he wanted a refund but it wasn’t allowed, leaving him and his father with no choice but to put on the sarong,” Ye recalled.

On Atmosphere 360’s official website, it is stated that their dress code is either smart casual or easy-glam. They emphasised that no shorts and slippers are allowed. This is to express respect for the beautiful dining environment. They also warned that the management have the rights to refuse entry to those not adhering to the dress code.

In regards to this issue, netizens have split opinions. Some netizens think that it is common respect for one adhere to the dress code, no matter the occasion. Whereas, some said that they would have just turned around and left if they were ‘forced’ to wear a sarong. There were also some netizens commenting that a sarong is not fitting to the dress code as well.

What would you have done if you were in the same situation?

This article is contributed by Amelia Er.

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Say It Isn’t So! Is KLPac Closing Down Soon?

Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, short for KLPac, has been entertaining the public with cultural and art plays for more than a decade. However, the centre may be forced to close down.

Due to the lack of funds from corporates, the non-profit organisation has been barely keeping afloat. KLPac initially had 12 sponsors for a 3-year term, but that number has since severely dropped to 3.

According to The Malaysian Reserve, companies are now reluctant to provide sponsorships, mainly because they are required to obtained government approval. KLPac founder Faridah Merican has also commented that the government hasn’t been prioritising culture and the arts.

“If it cared, it would have allocated some funds in Budget 2018. If I’m not mistaken this is the 3rd time there has been no allocation for arts and culture. So it shows that we are not important,” she told Free Malaysia Today.

Reports show that KLPac annual revenue from ticket sales is RM3.46 million. This is not enough to cover its upkeep of at least RM4.18 million. “It will be a total loss to Malaysians if KLPac is shut. The relevant authorities should take the opportunity to help out as a sign of support and appreciation for KLPac’s role in promoting the development of the art,” PKR communications director Fahmi Fadzil added.

For those that want to know how they can help, you can either make a donation here or visit KLPac’s Facebook page.

Sources: FMT, Lipstiq / Featured image: Geometria.