Work Out To Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” Track On Apple Fitness+!

Creating the perfect workout playlist can be time-consuming and stressful, because you gotta have that epic background music when you’re lifting weights or running on the treadmill, so you can imagine yourself as the MC of a movie who is training hard before their massive transformation scene.

So, if you’re the type of person who does intense workouts and requires an incredible playlist, we’ve got great news for you, especially the Swifties. Apple Fitness+ will soon release a series of new workouts featuring Taylor Swift, the new addition to the Artist Spotlight series.

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The Artist Spotlight series dedicates an entire workout session to a single artist, with previous singers including Mary J. Blige, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Katy Perry, and BTS, and now pop sensation Taylor Swift has joined the list.

Stretch to the beat of “All Too Well” in Jonelle’s Yoga class, or work out on the treadmill with Scott to “You Belong With Me.” You can even sweat it out with Anja during an HIIT session while “Paper Rings” plays in the background.

But wait, there’s more! Apple Fitness+ also includes tracks from the American singer’s upcoming monumental album, Midnights which contains 13 songs divided into two sides, Side A with six songs and Side B with seven.

Check out the songwriter’s most anticipated and memorable songs on Apple Fitness+ and pre-add TS Midnights Track on Apple Music!

Good news peeps! You no longer need have an Apple Watch to enjoy Apple Fitness+. From 24th October onwards, iPhone users can subscribe to the fitness and wellness service for RM 19.90 per month (which can be shared with up to 5 other family members). This will give your household access to the entire service featuring over 3,000 studio-style workouts and meditations.


TM Unifi: Malaysia’s Internet Service Disrupted By Damaged Submarine Cable

There’s a reason why TM Unifi users have been experiencing slow internet connection lately.

Telekom Malaysia revealed that damages have been detected on the Asia Pacific Cable Network 2 (APCN2), causing disruptions to the internet connection in Malaysia.

A disruption to the Segment 3 cable between Lantau in Hong Kong and Chongming in China has been discovered. This affects Malaysia’s connection via Mersing to Singapore, Hong Kong, and San Jose, California. That’s because our country’s internet is directly linked to Lantau via APCN 2’s Segment 2 from Kuantan.

As a result, web browsing and accessing services from Hong Kong and the US have been rather slower than usual. It comes as no surprise that people have been complaining about having difficulty connecting to EA Origin, Steam, and Netflix.

Repairs are currently underway but no specific time and date on when the issue will be resolved have been revealed.

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Angelina Jolie Is Retiring?

Apparently “Tomb Raider” actress Angelina Jolie will no longer be in show business. She revealed to the Britain’s Channel 4 News that she has big plans..to retire. In the interview she said:

I think I’m going to have to give up the acting as the kids hit the teenage years, anyway, too much to manage at home. I will do some films and I am so fortunate to have the job, it’s a really lucky profession to be a part of and I enjoy it. But if it went away tomorrow I would be very happy to be home with the children. I wake up in the morning as a mum and I turn on the news like everybody else and I see what’s happening and I want to be part of the world in a positive way.

She definitely loves her job and she enjoyed being an actress but for now, her main focus is on being a good mother to her kids at home. Her number one priority is her kids, after all. Also, we hear that she’s planning to officially tie the knot with Brad Pitt.

Angelina Jolie is currently busy with her upcoming movie Maleficent which is slated for a March 2014 release.


Se7en In Tears At Final Japanese Concert Series

Come 20th March, YG Entertainment’s Choi Dong-wook aka Se7en will release his final Japanese single, titled “Arigatou”. The song, which marks his first attempt to write Japanese lyrics, is a ballad that expresses Se7en’s gratitude towards his Japanese fans.

Ahead of its release, Se7en is currently holding his final Japanese concert series, “Se7en 2013 Concert in Japan – Arigatou” which kicked off on 7th February 2013 (Thursday) in Tokyo and will come to a close on 16th and 17th February in Kobe.

On Thursday night, in front of 2,000 fans at Tokyo’s Shibuya Kokaido, Se7en performed “Arigatou” for the first time. When he sang the chorus, the fans in the audience lifted up signs that read, “Arigato Se7en” (Thank you, Se7en). Touched by the surprise planned by his fans, tears filled his eyes. Se7en, overwhelmed with emotion, began to cry.

Upon seeing their beloved idol in tears, the fans too responded with tears.

The first night of the “Se7en 2013 Concert in Japan” tour also saw performances of 25 of his hit songs, including “Come Back To Me”, “Drips”, “Hikari, “La La La”, and “Passion”. After its final curtain call, the idol will also hold a talk concert to bid farewell to his Korean fans in March before his enlistment into the military.

Aww. Fighting, Se7en! You’ll always have our love and support no matter where you are.

Se7en has finally revealed that he would be enlisting as soon as this month. He will leave for the Uijeongbu 306 Reserve Battalion on 19th March 2013 to officially start his post as an active-duty soldier. During his recent “talk concert”, he announced:

Today’s the 9th. There are 10 days left. I’m enlisting on March 19th. I really wanted to tell you, but I saved it for the concert. I received so much love the past 10 years, and I had a great time. I’m always thankful.


#ArianaGrande: “Side To Side” Singer Reveals New Album In The Works

It’s barely been 4 months since the music video for “Side To Side” was released, and now, the singer is in the process of finishing her next album.

In 2 Snapchat updates, Grande said, “Oh ya, and I’m like almost done with an album, which is pretty crazy. So all that’s been going on (…) I didn’t mean to make an album and I don’t know if it’s done at all. But I just have a bunch of songs that I really, really like. I’ve just been working a lot, and creating and inspired and I love you guys”.

The singer was recently featured in Stevie Wonder’s “Faith” and Justin Timberlake’s “They Don’t Know”. It was also speculated that her new album might feature her current boyfriend, American rapper-producer Mac Miller.

The “Side To Side” singer released her 3rd studio album, “Dangerous Woman”, in May this year and it consists of 11 songs, including her hit singles “Into You”, “Be Alright”, and “Let Me Love You”.

Grande will also embark on a huge US and Europe tour from February to June 2017.

What do you think her album will sound like? Do you think she’ll perform her new songs during her tour? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below :)

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Cardi B In Talks To Perform With Maroon 5 At Super Bowl; Reportedly Wants Her Own Set

Maroon 5 was recently selected as the frontrunner to headline next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show in Atlanta. Music fans are now thrilled that Cardi B could potentially be part of the show.

This comes as no surprise seeing as how their collaborative effort, “Girls Like You”, just shot to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Having said that, TMZ reported that Cardi now wants a set of her own.

“Cardi B is in negotiations to perform. The main issue being discussed is whether or not she gets a solo set,” the outlet was quoted as saying. The rapper has apparently received a lot of offers but wants to “make the best deal possible”.

Can’t say we blame her. Having Cardi perform her own material during a solo set would add some much needed flavour to the show. The predicament is – the NFL doesn’t like being told what to do. So things like “compromise” and “negotiate” aren’t actually their forte.

What do y’all think? Should Cardi be given more time than just a mere cameo?


JKR Apologises To Khairy Jamaluddin Over Pothole Accident

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Khairy Jamaluddin suffered minor injuries as a result of an accident after his bicycle hit a pothole in Banting town in Kuala Langat, Selangor.

The Rembau MP took to his social media account over the weekend to share with his followers a photo of his bruised face. “Pothole, ditch, KJ. 2020 keeps giving,” he captioned the post.

Pothole, ditch, KJ. 2020 keeps giving. https://t.co/BjZHuo4cvP pic.twitter.com/WZJJn1q8X0

— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) December 27, 2020

Additionally, KJ also uploaded some shots taken during the accident while he was cycling along the Jalan Kampung Sri Cheeding. His bike is believed to have hit a pothole, causing him to fall into a ditch near the area. Thankfully, KJ suffered only minor injuries and received treatment at the nearest hospital.

The incident had prompted the Kuala Langat district’s Public Works Department to issue an apology to him. They responded, “JKR Kuala Langat apologises for the incident that happened to YB. We will take immediate action on the issue and pray for your speedy recovery.”

However, many netizens had left negative impressions in response to the department’s statement. In this case, a lot of them slammed JKR for not being efficient enough in carrying out the duties in paving the affected road.

Many of them also argued that prior to this, a lot of accidents, injuries and even deaths had happened due to potholes on the roads across the nation. One commentator on Twitter also questioned, “Do we have to wait for a Minister to fall first before taking action?”

Check out some of their reactions below:

We truly hope all this double standard practice will be put to stop at once.


Hype’s Exclusive: Fifth Harmony Reflects On Whirlwind Ride To Success

Fifth Harmony (formerly known as LYLAS and 1432) is an American girl group formed on the 2nd season of “The X Factor USA”. The group consists of members Ally Brooke Hernandez, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane Hansen, Camila Cabello, and Lauren Jauregui. They signed a joint deal with Syco Music, owned by Simon Cowell, and Epic Records, L.A. Reid’s record label, after finishing in third place behind Tate Stevens and Carly Rose Sonenclar on the show.

Fifth Harmony won the “Artist To Watch” award at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. Following their exit from “The X Factor”, their debut single “Miss Movin’ On” was released and peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 digital downloads. Their debut EP, “Better Together” was released in 2013 with a first week position of #6 on the Billboard 200.

Following the release of singles, “BO$$” (2014) and “Sledgehammer” (2014), their debut studio album, “Reflection” was released in February 2015 and the album debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, with 80,000 units sold in the first week and has since sold over 180,000 units in the US. The album was also supported by the group’s first major headlining tour, the Reflection Tour.

With over 1.5 million digital singles sold, Fifth Harmony has emerged as the most successful alumni from “The X Factor USA” franchise and has also been labeled the most “Influential X Factor USA” contestant of all-time. Needless to say, their path to success has been nothing short of a whirlwind ride.

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And on that note, we recently caught up with Camila (as seen in her Instagram post above) via e-mail in between their tour stops and shows, oh you know, just catching up to find out how the industry has been treating them. Here’s what went down:

Hi Camila! Where are you right now and what are you currently up to?

We are in LA going through a really busy week. We’re leaving for the east coast to do some radio shows and then Las Vegas for the Billboard Awards!

Pray tell, what’s Fifth Harmony like character-wise? Is there an exceptionally motherly one in the group or a playful one, etc?

We’re all very different and are all unique in different ways. Ally is definitely the motherly one in the group, Lauren is the intellectual, Normani is the fashionable one, Dinah loves sports and is the one who’s always late, and I love bananas!

Congratulations on releasing your debut album, “Reflection”. What can you tell us about it?

Thank you. Reflection is definitely a “reflection” of all of our different personalities and individual styles. There’s so much versatility on the album that showcases each of our tastes – there’s pop music, R&B, a little electronic, rap. There’s something for everybody.

How long has Fifth Harmony been working on that prior to its release?

A looonngg time! Almost 2 years, we really put our blood, sweat, and tears into it and we’re so proud of how it turned out.

Do you have a personal favourite song off “Reflection”? Tell us about it and tell us why it’s your favourite.

My favourite off the album changes all the time but right now it’s, “This Is How We Roll”.

I heard that Fifth Harmony is going on tour too for “Reflection”! Are you excited and what are you most excited about?

Yeah! We went on tour earlier this year and this summer we’re starting our summer tour, “Reflection: The Summer” tour. I’m so excited to perform the new songs that we haven’t performed live before. It’s always fun to see the fans react to new songs. Also excited for new choreography and costumes. It’s going to be a really fun summer.

How much do you think “The X Factor USA” has shaped you and prepped you for this?

“The X Factor USA” was so hard it really stretched us and showed us that we were capable of more than we thought. I never forget that now. Anytime things seem crazy I know that I’m just being stretched to be able to do more and do bigger things than I realise I’m capable of.

Is it difficult to make decisions since there are 5 of you? Or do you girls usually just leave it to one person to do it?

We do everything by majority rules. With 5 girls with different personalities it’s hard to make decisions so everything is majority rules.

And now that you’re a recording artiste, in a group no less, what’s the one thing that you wish music lovers knew about the industry?

This industry seems super glamorous and shiny but it’s not that at all. You have to work hard to make it, sleep is rare, you live out of hotels and suitcases. It’s so worth it but it’s not easy.

Which groups do Fifth Harmony look to for inspiration as well as personally, which artistes do you look up to?

We all have different tastes in music – Dinah and Normani love Beyonce, Lauren loves Lana Del Rey, Ally loves J.Lo, and I love Ed Sheeran.

Work aside, what does Fifth Harmony do to unwind and for fun?

Last but not least, leave a message for your fans in Malaysia.

Malaysia, you’re amazing and we can’t wait to see you! Thank you so much for supporting us we couldn’t do it without you. We love you!

Thanks for the chat, Camila! Hope to see you in Malaysia someday soon ;)

We’ll leave you now with the official music video for Fifth Harmony’s “Worth It”:

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Klang To Face 30-Hour Water Cut Beginning 10th August 2017 Due To Replacement Works

Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor (Syabas) has announced that there will be a disruption in water supply in parts of Klang as the company works on the replacement of the water distribution system hardware near the Mapletree Factory on 10th August 2017. During the replacement works, several areas in Klang will experience temporary water disruption beginning 8am on 10th August 2017 until 11th August 2017.

The water cut will last until 2pm on 11th August 2017.

Source: Syabas / Featured image: newsfirst.lk.


#VietJetAir: Hanoi To Busan Route Announced; 200,000 Promo Tickets Up For Grabs

Christmas right until New Year’s in both Hanoi and Busan? Why not?

Vietjet has announced its sale for the new Hanoi – Busan route which is set to debut on 16th December 2016.

The route will be operated daily (except Thursdays) with a flight duration of 4 hours 30minutes per leg. Flights take off from Hanoi at 1am and land in Busan at 7am (local time). Return flights depart Busan at 8am (local time) and arrive in Hanoi at 11:05am.

Vietjet is the first airline in Vietnam to operate as a new-age airline with low-cost and diversified services to meet customers’ demands. With its high-quality services, special low-fare tickets and diverse ticket classes, Vietjet prides itself in offering its passengers enjoyable flights with a dynamic and friendly flight crew, comfy seats, amazing hot meals, and special surprises from the airline’s inflight activities.

In true celebration of the new route, Vietjet is giving away 200,000 promotional tickets priced from USD0.00 (terms and conditions apply) for bookings made online at www.vietjetair.com from 16th – 18th November 2016 under the “It’s time to Vietjet” campaign.

The promotion applies for all international routes from Vietnam to Busan, Seoul, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Taipei, Tainan, and Taichung. Travel periods are between 1st December 2016 to 31st December 2017 (excluding public holidays) with the exception of selected routes including Hanoi – Busan (to debut on 16th December 2016); Ho Chi Minh City – Hong Kong (to debut on 9th December 2016); Ho Chi Minh City – Kaohsiung and Hai Phong – Seoul (to debut on 12th December 2016); and Ho Chi Minh City – Taichung (to debut on 15th January 2017).

Tickets can be booked at www.vietjetair.com or via www.facebook.com/vietjetvietnam (just click the “Booking” tab). Payment can be easily made with debit and credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and American Express.

For more information, hit up their website or their Facebook page.


BTS Unveil “Map of the Soul” Asia Tour Dates & Locations

Get excited ARMYs, BTS (방탄소년단) and BigHit Entertainment have just announced the first batch of tour dates for “Map of the Soul” 2020 world tour.

The mega K-pop group will kick off the anticipated concert in their home country in Seoul on 11th April 2020 before travelling outside of South Korea.

Following their 4-day concert in Seoul, the 7-member group will be touring across the United States, United Kingdom, and more. Fans in Asia are clearly disappointed that the only other Asian country to be included in “Map of the Soul” world tour is Japan so far.

Understandably, many fans can relate to the meme pictured above. There’s been a lot of talk of BTS visiting Southeast Asia (particularly Malaysia) since last year. Hopefully someone makes good on their word.

But if you’re thinking of travelling to Japan to experience the “Map of the Soul” concert, Osaka seems like a good bet since that venue has the most dates for a single location so far. Chances are, other dates will be snapped up pretty fast.

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“Hocus Pocus 2” Review: It’s Mayhem In Salem Once Again!

With spooky season set to begin in a few days, “Hocus Pocus 2”, the sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy has finally swooped in, levitating broomsticks, undead zombies, devilish cauldron chants, and all…

When Winnie, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson first attempted to cast a spell on audiences in 1993, it wasn’t exactly a Halloween miracle. Despite its initial dry box office and reports that the studio lost money, the film did go on to become a beloved cult classic with runs of it being celebrated on television. And now, it’s cemented its position in history as a one-of-a-kind Halloween family fun fest!

The buck-toothed Winifred (Bette Midler), the pale blond Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker), and doofus Mary (Kathy Najimi) were all real-life caricatures. Each of them had their quirks with the elder Winnie having the most knowledge of the dark arts, Sarah having a siren-like voice to lure children in, and Mary using that nose of hers to sniff out the scent of children.

But oh, benevolent isn’t a word you’d use to describe these witches. Ah yes, with their sultry “come hither” and gleeful prancing, one had to be careful or they would become astral dinner. Indeed, that is what happened to Emily Binx, a girl who falls victim to these creatures during the opening minutes of the first film. However, with the efforts of the young Dennison siblings and Alisson Watts, the sisters are sent into oblivion and have not been heard of since.

29 years pass and we return to the little town of Salem to catch up on another set of teenagers who are facing their own little adolescent issues. Becca (Whitney Peak) and Izzy (Belissa Escobedo) are both at odds with Cassie (Lilia Buckingham), their (former) friend who has risen in popularity and is now shunning them. Instead of practising an annual Halloween tradition with her two friends, Cassie has a whole party planned for the night.

Regardless, after Becca and Izzy receive a strange candle from Gilbert (Sam Richardson), the owner of their local magic shop, they accidentally unleash the Sanderson Sisters upon Salem. With the vile trio wasting no time in embracing their newfound lease on life and intending to keep it that way by chowing down on a fresh soul, it is up to Becca and Izzy to put a halt to this madness.

The premise is familiar with the whole concept of being a fish-out-water-attempting-to-reach-a-goal trope being employed here once again. Once the trio find themselves back in our world, they are in admiration of post-Millenium human culture. As their eyes witness the innovations of Silicone Valley for the very first time, it is amusing to see them try to interact and integrate. Indeed, one of the first things they do is… find transport. And what better place to get a vehicle than in Walgreens? Indeed, one of the best running gags comes with the sisters looking for cleaning products in place of brooms, which have become obsolete.

With the exception of Winifred, Sarah and Mary both pick up an electronic mop and a pair of Sharks Robot Vacuums… and they friggin’ glippity-glide in those! It is a comical mix of absurdity and glee but that’s the whole point of it. With a property like this, you wouldn’t just put one of your limbs in while the other remains out. No, you go with both hands in and do the “Hocus Pocus” cause’ that’s what it’s all about.

With the events of the 1993 film now a folk legend within the vicinity, much of the lore has continued to build around the town. There are green, purple, and red memorabilia adorning the streets. Carnivals sing the cautionary tale of Emily Binx. Hell, there’s even a costume contest dedicated to the unholy trinity. Despite the frankly morbid and terrifying nature of their existence, this town worships them. Even the witches’ magic book somehow finds its way into a glass case in Gilbert’s magic shop.

As far as returning characters go, many fans might be disappointed that the main protagonists of the first film do not show up – although they did try to get Thora Birch back. Yet, it kind of feels like that should have been that way anyway. Sometimes, the way forward is not to look back. We need new characters to play within a certain sandbox while keeping in the spirit of what came before.

On the other hand, it was still a delight to have to disturb Doug Jones’ Billy Butcherson from his eternal slumber. The tall and talented actor has played multiple roles that cover his body from head to toe since the inception of his career and revisiting this role is kinda tubular. It kind of makes narrative sense too (in zombie terms). (We do have a valid question though as to whether Billy Butcher from “The Boys” would take a liking to his… son?)

Just like in the first film, characterisation is rather light and there isn’t much to dive into when it comes to the motivations of each personality. Becca and her friends are just trying to right their wrongs after accidentally freeing the witches. On the other hand, the coven just wants to extend their life past their expiry hour.

There is also another absurd sub-plot which expands upon the sisters’ past in Salem. Their caretaker and figurative Father make them bitter and cold, and to them, he is their mortal enemy. Fast forward a couple of centuries, and they’re still holding a grudge, especially when they see that the Mayor, played by an eccentric Tony Hale, shares the same visage as the man they despised so far back. Yup, absolutely ridiculous!

Yet, there is one constant that we might deem a positive and that is the embedded theme of sisterhood. Throughout the course of the film, Becca, Izzy, and Cassie are at odds with one another but soon find that only by working together and by believing in one another can they truly prevail. This also applies to Winnie, Sarah, and Mary when they realise that being apart from one another spells an end to the meaning of their existence.

Doing a sequel like this is a novel idea for the sake of bringing the fun nostalgic memories of a Halloween classic back. And you have to trust that your longtime favourites do what they do best for the show. And they do! The three witches slip back into the magical slippers they wore almost 3 decades ago with their captivating screen presence and entertainment value.

That being said, do we want more sequels with the main trio from here on? Absolutely not. And don’t get us wrong, we’re not (w)itchin’ about having franchise fatigue after just two movies (ok, maybe?) but it’s also about the limitations in storytelling that the constructed ending has produced. Where the plot leaves the vile but lovable witches off seems to be more of a swansong. We can’t believe we’re saying this, but “Hocus Pocus 2” kind of does a “Maverick” in the sense that the latter hands over the reins to a potential successor and signs it off with an epilogue.

If a follow-up is ever done, these long-time leads should not return to full capacity. Their time in Salem is done and to have them return would be a disservice to the ideas and developments established within this sequel. This will then beg the question, is it still “Hocus Pocus” without Bette, Sarah, and Kathy? The answer is still no, which ties back to what we stated in our previous paragraph.

In the end, “Hocus Pocus 2” delivers on what was expected of it and is a fair, fun bit of entertainment for the fam during spooooky season. It’s absurd, stuffed with silly moments, and develops upon the legacy of these cartoon personalities. And that’s okay! Will it be another Halloween classic like the first film? We bet it could. Yet, only time will tell.

“Hocus Pocus 2” casts a spell on Disney+ this 30 September.

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Truth be told, we didn't actually need a sequel to "Hocus Pocus". Yet, the idea of letting Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy run riot save it from becoming an utter trainwreck. All in all, it's fair game for a Halloween watch with the family.


Malaysian Film “The Assistant” All Set For World Premiere At The 24th Udine Far East Film Festival

Over the years, there has been some local films that has caught everyone’s attention and received good reviews from critics. But it’s not everyday we get to hear a local film receiving some international attention, let alone premiering at an international film festival.

The upcoming Malaysian film “The Assistant” is all geared up for its world premiere at the 24th Udine Far East Film Festival (FEFF) in collaboration with Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest).

“The Assistant” has been officially selected for competition at the FEFF and has got its World Premiere, according to the MIFFest. Far East Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Udine, Italy. It is one of the most important events promoting Asian Cinema in Europe and it focuses mainly on the films from East Asia.

“I was thrilled to receive the news that “The Assistant” has been selected for competition and had its international premiere at the Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy. It has always been part of the Malaysian International Film Festival’s philosophy to show the best of Malaysian cinema to the international film industry,” said MIFFest Chairperson Joanne Goh.

“The Assistant” is a local action thriller, collaborated between Sony Pictures Entertainment Malaysia and Act 2 Pictures. Adrian Teh directed, wrote, and produced the film and it’s also Act 2 Pictures’ first collaboration with a Hollywood studio. This year also marks the first collaboration between the MIFFest and the FEFF in Italy.

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Director Adrian Teh said that he is honoured to be recognised by the FEFF, with great support from MIFFest and hopes that the audience in Udine will enjoy the film.

“The Assistant”, starring Iedil Dzuhrie Alaudin and Hairul Azreen, tells the story of Zafik (Iedil Dzuhrie Alaudin), who is wrongfully imprisoned for his mistakes. After he loses everything, he meets Feroz (Hairul Azreen) who always seems to appear at the right time.

Be sure to catch “The Assistant” in cinemas nationwide this 19th May.


#RedVelvetinMY: The Day K-Pop Sensation Red Velvet Won Us Over With Their Charm

Red Velvet expressed their happiness (no pun intended ?) at having the chance to perform in Malaysia, but honestly, fans were more excited at the prospect of seeing their beloved idols in the flesh.

Titled “Red Velvet ‘Rookie’ Mini Album Event in Kuala Lumpur”, the event marked the girls’ first visit to the country. Their popularity was proven when tickets to their show sold out in 20 minutes, which prompted Universal Music Malaysia to add an additional fan signing on Saturday (22nd April). As plenty couldn’t get tickets to the fan event held at Bentley Music Auditorium on Sunday (23rd April), they grabbed the chance to meet the girls a day before.

However, hours before the fan signing, Red Velvet welcomed Malaysian media in a press conference. We were one of the lucky ones who attended it and to be very honest, we weren’t fans of the girls prior to this. But seeing their cute interactions with each other, their innocence as well as excitement, it was hard not to fall for them. The girls were affable and tried their best to answer the questions as honestly as possible.

The first question that they got at the press conference was, of course, a Malaysia-related one. Sadly, they hadn’t had to chance to experience Malaysian food or culture at all as they arrived late the night before. Later at their fan event, they also assured fans that they would like to come to Malaysia for a holiday if possible.

Red Velvet fielded some interesting questions from the press, with Wendy assuring fans that she would still be doing music right now even if she weren’t a singer. Her exact answer was, “I might be busking in the streets. Somewhere, I don’t know where. Maybe Malaysia? *laughs* But I would be doing music.”

This was followed by Yeri’s childhood dream of being a firefighter. “I had many ambitions and one of them was being a firefighter. So if I wasn’t a singer, then I’d probably be somewhere putting out a fire,” exclaimed the maknae.

What charming smiles they have ? #RedVelvet #RedVelvetinMY #RedVelvetinKL #KPop #Rookie #레드벨벳 #Seulgi #Joy #Wendy #Irene #Yeri #아이린 #슬기 #웬디 #조이 #예리

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The girls showed off their Malay-speaking skills, as Yeri proudly told the media “Terima kasih!” while Irene struggled to remember the phrase “Saya rindu kamu semua,” and gave off an adorable but triumphant laugh when she managed to say it without any problems. Wendy also did her best to tell us “Saya cinta padamu,” but the funniest moment came when Irene repeatedly told the media that she was “Lapar, lapar“.

When asked if there was anything that they wished their younger selves knew, Wendy gave a touching answer. She said, “Everything that my parents said. I guess I didn’t listen to what my parents said but right now, everything I need to do by myself, now I realise ‘Oh I should listen to them’.”

They’ve also revealed that many of their sunbaes (seniors) have given them precious advice on how to survive in the industry. However, the best advice they received was to “stay together as a team” and be a “good member”.

Of course, the sweet girls took time to show off their cute yet sharp choreography to “Rookie”. Look at those moves! We agree with Brandon, we would never be able to pull ’em off. #RedVelvet #RedVelvetinMY #RedVelvetinKL #KPop #Rookie #레드벨벳 #Seulgi #Joy #Wendy #Irene #Yeri #아이린 #슬기 #웬디 #조이 #예리

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A day after the press conference, we met the girls again at their mini album event. The show was supposed to start at 4pm, but long lines had started to snake around the auditorium since the morning. When the doors opened at 4pm, the venue was filled up within seconds.

Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait long for Red Velvet to appear. They kicked off the show with their hit tracks “Ice Cream Cake” and “Dumb Dumb” – energetic songs that boosted the moods of fans who had waited for hours to see their precious idols.

After ending their performance, they showed us more Malay speaking skills. Of course, there was the standard “Terima Kasih”, “Saya cinta kamu semua”, and more. Midway through the segment, Wendy puzzled fans by running off the stage. When she returned, she gave fans a surprise by telling us, “Hati berdebar-debar!” We almost melted hearing that ?

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A board was then brought on stage and Red Velvet was required to choose notes filled with messages and questions from fans. Yeri went first and to our surprise, she tried her best to speak in English! Although she contemplated a long time, she finally chose one which said, “When you’re doing a concert, what song would you like to sing for the ending?”

She hesitated before asking the crowd, “What do you want?“, which made the audience laugh as it sounded like she wanted to pick a fight ? After pondering for a good few seconds, she chose “First Time (처음인가요)”. The maknae even sang a snippet of the song for the audience!

The 2nd question, picked by Irene, was, “What is your favourite thing about becoming a member of Red Velvet?” She replied by saying, “The members take good care of me. And they celebrate every members’ birthday at 12am sharp!”

Look at the amount of people here to see Red Velvet! Holla at us if you’re here too ? #RedVelvet #RedVelvetinMY #RedVelvetinKL #KPop #Rookie #레드벨벳 #Seulgi #Joy #Wendy #Irene #Yeri #아이린 #슬기 #웬디 #조이 #예리

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When asked, “What was the most memorable thing that fans have ever done?“, the members all replied by singing the Korean version of “This Is The Moment”, a song off the “Jekyll And Hyde” musical. Fans began singing along, which surprised Red Velvet! “We’re so touched to see all of you singing along even though it’s our first time here. We’re so thankful,” replied the girls.

Wendy wrapped up the session with a touching message. She told fans, “Even if we can’t see each other face to face all the time, we’re always together. Yesterday, after the fan sign, some people were crying and I felt really sad. It’s a happy moment, right? So, we’re always by your side and we’re always together. So, yeah, we’ll try to visit more.”

The girls sure deserved the round of applause that came their way after that sharp dancing routine in “Dumb Dumb”. #RedVelvet #RedVelvetinMY #RedVelvetinKL #KPop #Rookie #레드벨벳 #Seulgi #Joy #Wendy #Irene #Yeri #아이린 #슬기 #웬디 #조이 #예리

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They went backstage for an outfit change, and fans were treated to a special making clip for the “Rookie” album jacket photo shoot and music video. Then, the girls returned with “Russian Roulette“.

After the tiring dance routine, the girls gathered around for a game. This time, they were joined by members of the audience. They were split into 2 groups, Wendy with Seulgi and Yeri with Irene. The groups had to compete against each other where the fastest group to act out a designated action, wins the game.

We never expected the girls to take the game seriously, but they even asked for a practice round and had discussions with their teams! The game ensued in a few funny moments, but fans were extremely excited when a fanboy had to hug Seulgi to act out the iconic scene from Titanic.

The game ended in a draw, and the lucky fans got to go onstage for a photo with Red Velvet.

Red Velvet also learned some Malay for fans! Awwwwww ? #RedVelvet #RedVelvetinMY #RedVelvetinKL #KPop #Rookie #레드벨벳 #Seulgi #Joy #Wendy #Irene #Yeri #아이린 #슬기 #웬디 #조이 #예리

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Although Joy couldn’t make it to Malaysia, her Malaysian fans weren’t forgotten. She made sure to convey her message of thankfulness to fans. In the short video that played during their show, she said, “It’s sad that we couldn’t meet but it would be possible in the future. Saya rindu dan sayang anda semua!”

Red Velvet then came back onstage once again to perform their last song, “Rookie”, with promises to return to Malaysia soon. Of course, the polite idols did not forget to thank fans for their attendance and support. They also took a group photo with the audience to remember the night.

It was truly an unforgettable night and you’ve converted us to true blue fans, Red Velvet! Looking forward to meeting you girls again in Malaysia :)

Special thanks to Universal Music Malaysia for the invite.

For more information on Red Velvet, check out their official website and Facebook page.

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Carlsberg’s “Where’s The Party” Returns!

Intrepid party-goers are proving that they would do anything to get their hands on invites to Carlsberg’s “Where’s The Party” 2013, taking place on 6th July at a location that is still under wraps. This should come as no surprise given that the Carlsberg “Where’s The Party” is reputed to be mother of all parties and one of epic proportion.

Psyched up to demonstrate the have what it takes to make it onto the “Where’s The Party” 2013 guestlist, hundreds of loyal Carlsberg fans and music lovers converged at Club Neverland recently to get a tiny taste of what’s in store for them on 6th July. But that’s not all – eight more teaser parties, in addition to Neverland, will be held nationwide leading up to the main event and each teaser party will give away five sets of invites.

Alternatively, one can also win invites by catching the Carlsberg Roving “Where’s The Party?” Troupe at selected locations in Malaysia and participating in the fun games they have in store.

The fourth installation of Malaysia’s most happening party will see stars from the local and global party stage converging under one roof. It was also announced that party-goers who make it into “Where’s The Party?” 2013 in Malaysia will have a chance to win all expense paid trips with three of their friends to see DJ Axwell at the global “Where’s The Party”.

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Want an invitation to the main event? Purchase RM100 of Carlsberg beer and hang on to the receipt. Then visit this website to register and be in the running to bag a set of invites. There are about 3,000 invites to be given out!

To get a taste of what’s to come, join Carlsberg Malaysia at the “Where’s The Party” preview parties at these locations:

For more information, visit their website or their Facebook page.


Beware Of This New e-Wallet Scam; Malaysian Man Lost RM896

Take note Grab users, a Malaysian man recently shared how he fell victim to an e-wallet scam that cost him close to RM900.

The e-wallet user shared that the scam involved a fake friend on Instagram, his GrabPay account, and the Grab Activation Code (GAC).

In his 16th May post on Facebook, he recalled how it all started when a close friend requested to follow him on Instagram after creating a new account. “He messaged me and asked for my phone number via Instagram message. Without any doubt, I gave him my phone number, knowing that he probably has lost my phone number,” he called.

After getting hold of his mobile number, the scammer texted him about GrabPay’s 8th Anniversary Campaign and asked him to look out for a GrabPay code. “The Grab Activation Code (GAC) was sent to my phone number. It was an activation code not TAC code,” he wrote, explaining he forwarded the code assuming that it wasn’t linked to his bank account.

The Malaysian saw RM425 being debited into his GrabPay account via Visa 3248. A few minutes later, that exact amount was paid to UNIPIN (M) SDN. BHD. He fell for the same trick not once but twice. Just like that, the scammer had stolen RM896.30 from 5 withdrawals through GrabPay (4 from his debit card, another from his Maybank2u).

In hindsight, he noticed how the scammer only required the Grab Activation Code(s) to gain access and redraw from one’s bank accounts/ debit cards via GrabPay app. A similar incident also happened to his friend (who lost RM405) not too long ago. Despite the police report, there’s little that can be done to obtain back what he had lost.

Here’s how you can avoid falling victim to such scams:

Grab has also notified users on how to protect yourself from phishing scams.

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Goodbye, Mechanical Heart Girl

In 2007, Tee Hui Yi’s story made national headlines when she underwent a double heart transplant in the span of two days.

Known as the girl with the mechanical heart or “Mechanical Heart Girl” (and soon after the miracle girl), she stopped schooling after Standard Four when her health deteriorated.

When her body rejected her first heart transplant, by miracle, another one became available just then. The second transplant was successful.

Hui Yi went on to lead a normal life after having spent 15 months at the National Heart Institute (IJN).

As a matter of fact, she was to have started work as a kindergarten teacher yesterday. However, at 7am, she complained of back and chest pains. Her mother, 52-year-old Dina Bato Sam Bua said that Hui Yi had refused to go to the hospital for treatment.

“Then she said she wanted to rest for a while. The next moment, her body went stiff. I tried to press her chest and perform CPR but nothing worked. We rushed her to the hospital but doctors pronounced her dead half an hour later”, Dina said at the Chinese funeral parlour in Jalan Fatimah in Batu Pahat.

Hui Yi’s boyfriend, 22-year-old Lau Shie Chiek has also expressed his shock at the news of his girlfriend’s death. Especially since he had just spent time with her on Monday night.

“I was having dinner with her on Monday night when she complained of severe backache and breathing difficulty. I told her I would send her to the hospital but she adamantly refused”, he said.

“She has a beautiful heart but would scold you in your face if you had annoyed her. I will miss her.”

A post-mortem report revealed that she died from a congestive heart failure.

RIP, Hui Yi. Your story has inspired hundreds of Malaysians and we’ll always remember how you single-handedly encouraged the act of being organ donors/pledging organs to save others’ lives.


Promoters Sue For Cancelled Lady Gaga Concert

In May 2012, Lady Gaga was supposed to have performed in Jakarta – until Indonesian Islamic hardliners protested against it. The US pop diva, who’s famous for her crazy costumes and wild stage presence, was forced to cancel the concert after they promised “chaos” if she entered the country. They also threatened violence, calling her a “devil’s messenger” who wears only a “bra and panties”.

At the time, more than 50,000 tickets had been sold for the event at the Bung Karno Stadium, but FPI Jakarta chairman Habib Salim Alatas said the cancellation was “good news” for Muslims in Indonesia.

Now, almost a year later, concert promoters Live Nation LGTours, Mermaid Touring, and The Atom Factory are suing insurers in the United States for breach of contract. The promoters are accusing the insurers of failing to pay out on a terrorism policy taken out in advance of the tour. More specifically, they’re accusing the insurers of “despicable conduct that subjected Plaintiffs to cruel and unjust hardship..with the intent to vex, injure, or annoy the Plaintiffs, such as t constitute oppression, fraud, or malice”.

This is coming after Lady Gaga was forced to cancel all of the remaining dates of her “Born This Way Ball” tour in the US and Canada because she had to undergo surgery for a hip injury. The cancellations could make her lose up to £16 million.


#CloseupForeverSummer: 5 Dead At Music Festival In Manila; Police Launch Investigation

5 people are reported to have died following an event over the weekend in the Philippines.

The victims (4 males, 1 female) were found unconscious after midnight during the “Closeup Forever Summer” outdoor music festival held at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City, Manila.

According to Coconuts Manila, an American national is among the victims and police are now in touch with the American Embassy. Rappler listed the 5 fatalities as Bianca Fontejon (18), Eric Anthony Miller (33, an American), Ariel Leal (22), and Lance Garcia (36). A 5th victim, Ken Migawa (18) later died at the San Juan de Dios Hospital.

Initial reports gathered by the police suggested that the victims lost consciousness while drinking at the event, sparking suspicions that they had consumed drinks laced with an illegal substance. There are also allegations on social media that the drinks were laced with Green Amore, a dangerous cocktail of ecstacy and shabu or cialis (a drug used to treat erectile dyscuntion) also known as “fly high“, “party”, or “superman” in the local party scene.

Word on the street is that they call it “fly high” because “you soar; the high is intense, and you keep on having sex”. Possible detrimental effects include ulcers caused by not eating for days on end, serious mental issues, and cardiovascular problems.

That having said, investigating officer Giovanni Arcinue told Agence France-Presse that the cause of the victims’ collapse was still unknown although police were looking at possible heatstroke or dehydration as the country is sweltering under high temperatures brought on by the El Niño weather phenomenon. He also said that it was too early to say that the deaths were caused by drug-laced drinks, despite the rumours on social media.

Meanwhile, the management of toothpaste brand Closeup, a subsidiary of Unilever, released a statement regarding the incident on its Facebook page. In their statement, Closeup said that they are “are deeply saddened by the events that transpired”, adding that “despite the very stringent measures and precautions we have put in place to ensure the safety and security of all attendees involved, this incident still transpired”.

Closeup also posted up the same statement on their Instagram.

SM Supermalls President Annie Garcia, in a statement released on Sunday (22nd May), expressed sympathy on the “unfortunate incident”. “We would like to express our sympathies towards the unfortunate incident that happened at the Open Concert Grounds at MOA. We are assisting the event organisers, Close Up Phil., its agencies, and the authorities in the investigation,” she said.

A follow-up investigation into the cause of death is currently being conducted.

Closeup Forever Summer, billed as “the summer’s biggest rave party” and the last ever Closup Forever Summer, was held at the Mall of Asia on 21st May. The event featured current world #1 DJs/producers Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Julian Jordan, Mattn, and Goldfish & Blink, just to name a few.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims. Rest in peace.

Sources: Coconuts Manila, CNN Philippines, Rappler (1), Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Rappler (2), Close Up’s Facebook page / Featured image: Rappler.

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(UPDATE) #CNBLUE: A Comeback Slated For September 2015

It won’t be long until we hear another epic new album from South Korean rock band CNBLUE.

That’s right, BOICEs. According to Korean media outlet News1, the 4-member band is said to be gearing up for their impending comeback this September!

CNBLUE’s talent agency FNC Entertainment has yet to confirm the report, but if it’s true, the new album would mark their first comeback as a group in Korea since the release of mini album “Can’t Stop” in February 2014. It will also see leader Jung Yong Hwa reuniting with his group members after making his debut as a solo artiste with his album “One Fine Day” earlier in January this year.

The 4-piece band is reportedly in the final stages of recording for their new untitled full album. It was revealed that the title track will be song written by Yong Hwa and it is described to be “a rock song that has a disco feel”.

Though the agency has yet to disclose any information, we’re already feeling excited about the album. After all, this band gave us one of our most memorable nights of 2014 with their concert last year ;)

The earlier rumour regarding CNBLUE’s possible comeback is true after all.

CNBLUE’s agency FNC Entertainment confirmed that the band will indeed make a comeback with a new album on 14th September. The album jacket covers for their upcoming second full-length album titled “2gether” were also released.

What do you think their comeback concept would be like? What do you expect to hear from their new album? Sound off your thoughts in the comments section below.


(UPDATE) #BendGate: The iPhone 6 Plus Bends, But Why?

What a crazy past 24 hours it has been for the new iPhone 6 Plus!

Yesterday, Apple created a storm once again and not because they’re announcing more products or building another spaceship, but because people are now reporting all over about the newly launched iPhone 6 Plus bending in strange ways.

Considering the fact that they’ve just sold over 10 million new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones within only 3 days of the launch, breaking all previous sales records.

The problem, dubbed “#bendgate” on Twitter, has been identified by some users who left their new Apple 6.22-inch by 3.06-inch phablet-like smartphones in their pockets for extended periods of time. As we speak, the hashtag and the issue has already gone completely out of control. Needless to say,it’s a tech, marketing, and PR disaster.

don’t put your iphone 6 in your pocket y’all http://t.co/pp8UsWwd9k pic.twitter.com/PLXYagARMq

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Now that the reports of the bending iPhone 6 Plus have “trended” all over the world and picked up by every single major media outlet you can think of, it still begs the question, “Why does it bend?”.

You’d think that these new owners must have been careless enough or could have probably used brute force and hence resulting in the unfortunate #bendgate issue. What if these owners were just not careful enough with the iPhone 6 Plus? Maybe their Apple smartphones bent because they kept it in their back pockets and sat on it? Or worse, maybe he/she did something drastic to it and then it bent but just passed it off as an iPhone 6 Plus flaw? The atrocity!

I received my iPhone 6 Plus 64GB spacegray at about 3pm on Friday and set it up, but haven’t worn it out that day, so it wasn’t in my pocket.

Yesterday, I left at 10am with the iPhone in my left FRONT pocket of my suit pants. I drove 4 hours to a wedding, which also involved a lot of sitting during dinner etc but also 2-3 hours of dancing. I left at 2am and went to bed, driving home 4 hours back.

So in total, the 6 Plus was about 18 hours in my pocket while sitting mostly.

To further test the theory about the iPhone 6 Plus bending, Toronto-based tech blogger Unbox Therapy demonstrated just how much force it takes to bend the smartphone. By using his own iPhone 6 Plus “for the sake of science” and with bare hands, may we add.

The above video has gone absolutely viral, garnering over 11 million views (as at time of writing) in just 24 hours. As seen in the video, he showed how the device could bend, just like that, in his hands, when put under some amount of pressure. Also, the iPhone 6 Plus seems to be the weakest around its 2 volume control buttons, where the aluminium chasis is at its thinnest.

So, because of the thin aluminium and the 7.1-mm-thick-and-5.5-inch phablet-like smartphone’s footprint (read: surface area), it becomes just a little too fragile and therefore prone to bending aka malleable.

If you already own the iPhone 6 Plus or if you’ve ordered it and it’s on its way to you, you might just want to invest in a case to further protect it. And it’s not rocket science but for the love of your smartphone, don’t put it in your back pocket and don’t sit on it. Don’t even attempt to bend it to show it off to your friends because why would you do that?!

Sorry hipsters but it looks like your skinny jeans are going to have to go if you want your iPhone 6 Plus to “stay in shape”.

Tech giant Apple reportedly told CNBC that only 9 customers have actually complained about bending iPhones. They’ve also released a statement regarding the issue, touching especially on the usage of anodised aluminium:

Our iPhones are designed, engineered and manufactured to be both beautiful and sturdy. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus feature a precision engineered unibody enclosure constructed from machining a custom grade of 6000 series anodized aluminum, which is tempered for extra strength. They also feature stainless steel and titanium inserts to reinforce high stress locations and use the strongest glass in the smartphone industry. We chose these high-quality materials and construction very carefully for their strength and durability. We also perform rigorous tests throughout the entire development cycle including 3-point bending, pressure point cycling, sit, torsion, and user studies. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus meet or exceed all of our high quality standards to endure everyday, real life use.

With normal use a bend in iPhone is extremely rare and through our first six days of sale, a total of nine customers have contacted Apple with a bent iPhone 6 Plus. As with any Apple product, if you have questions please contact Apple.

Well, you heard them. If you have any questions, contact them!

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WINNERS: Suits + Downton Abbey Merch For Grabs!

Thank you all for your submissions! There were so many that it was almost impossible to pick just 10 – but it had to be done. So, 10 lucky winners will take home 10 limited edition “Suits” + “Downton Abbey” exclusive goodies. Ready to find out if you’re one of them?

Congratulations, peeps! And much thanks our awesome friends from DIVA Universal for making this contest happen.

Kindly collect your prizes from our office from 21st January 2013 (Monday) onwards. Remember to bring your IC for verification purposes. Also, we need to stress that prizes are strictly are strictly nontransferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of prizes for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

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6 Fun Facts About EXO’s Lay Zhang & His Latest Album “Lit”

Mandopop hottie Lay Zhang (张艺兴) finally made his much-anticipated comeback with his 4th solo album, “蓮” (English translation “Lit”)!

As stated in a press release, the title symbolises the Chinese religious belief of the duality of “Life & Death”. Additionally, the same Chinese character uses the the lotus flower symbol, which is recognised as something that “grows and blossoms out of the dirt/mud”.

This reflects well with the album’s overall concept. In this case, the album comes with two parts which shows Lay’s versatile musical style. Apart from that, it represents a new birth in addition to a new sound that we’ve never heard from the artist before this. We guarantee you, the 12 tracks included in the album is totally worth the listen.

To commemorate the release of the album, we’ve compiled 6 fun facts about the EXO member as well as the masterpiece especially for fans out there. Check it out:

The cinematic MV for the title track has accumulated 11 million views (and counting) since uploaded on 1st June. Lay also shows off his chiseled body in one of the scenes in the clip. Judging from the responses, fans just can’t get enough of this eye candy.

The song entered iTunes Top 10 All Genre charts across 15 countries, and also gained over 1 million streams on Spotify in 1 week! Fingers crossed that Lay will drop a music video for this jam as well.

For those who don’t know, Lay’s demo video received over 1 million views since it was launched on 8th July. Plus, the campaign hashtag has accumulated over 43 million views and up to 14k UGC creations with over 7 million views.

Enjoy the full track list here and feel free to share with us your favourite tracks. ;)


#QZ8501: Downed AirAsia Indonesia Flight’s Fuselage Found

The main fuselage of the downed AirAsia Indonesia flight QZ8501 has been found by a Republic of Singapore Navy vessel, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said on Wednesday (14th Jan).

The pictures have also been released online:

*Pictures via Malaysia Kini’s Twitter account.

He said via a Facebook post that he hoped that locating the main wreckage of the Airbus A320-200 aeroplane could help bring “some form of closure” to families of victims:

Chief of Navy RADM Lai Chung Han just informed me that one of SAF’s ships, the MV Swift Rescue, has located the fuselage of the AirAsia plane in the Java Sea. Images taken by the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) show part of the wing and words on the fuselage. We have informed BASARNAS, the Indonesian search authority who can now begin recovery operations. The accident is a tragic event resulting in the loss of many lives. I hope that with the fuselage located, some form of closure can come to the families of the victims to ease their grief. I would also like to thank all our SAF servicemen who have given this mission their all to help the Indonesians recover the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, and the fuselage. Especially to the crew of MV Swift Rescue, you never gave up – well done.

AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was en route from Surabaya to Singapore when went missing after losing contact with air traffic control. It was believed to have crashed due to bad weather. The aircraft had 155 passengers and 7 AirAsia crew on board (total 162 people).

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9 Surprising Cameos You May Have Missed In #StarWars #TheLastJedi

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” came out last week and it exceeded all expectations. Now that most of us have seen the epic adventure play out on the big screen, it’s time to discuss the film’s secrets.

No, we aren’t going to discuss who died and who made it out alive. But we’re going to talk about the small roles which were handed out by director Rian Johnson to famous celebrities from around the world. This is your final warning: this post may contain spoilers. Having said that, if you haven’t watch “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” then you’ve already lost to the dark side.

1. Justin Theroux as The Master Codebreaker

Justin Theroux’s cameo is perhaps the most obvious as he took on the role as the moustached floral pin-wearing Master Codebreaker. When Finn and Rose find themselves in the Canto Bright casino scene, they find Master Codebreaker playing poker. Rather than helping the duo, he’s more interested in flirting with women and gambling his money away.

Although Master Codebreaker once had a romance with Lupita Nyong’o’s Maz Kanata, it is the mysterious “Lovey” that is by his side at the casino. It is revealed that the Codebreaker’s companion is always studying him in hopes to overthrow him one day.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt confirmed on Twitter back in October that he had a role in “The Last Jedi”. He played Canto Bight resident “Slowen Lo”, who was pissed off at Rose and Finn for parking their cruiser on the beach. Gordon-Levitt is only 1 of 2 actors to have appeared in all 4 of Rian Johnson’s films. The other is Noah Segan.

Warwick Davis played another Canto Bight alien called Wodibin. In case you didn’t know, Davis previously portrayed Wicket the Ewok in “Return of the Jedi” and was also involved in “The Phantom Menace”.

5. Princes William and Harry, Tom Hardy, as well as Gary Barlow as Storm Troopers

It’s been long rumoured that Prince Harry and Prince William had a cameo in “The Last Jedi” since they were photographed on set. In addition, Tom Hardy and Gary Barlow were also said to be playing stormtroopers. Although John Boyega has said that their appearances were cut in the final edit, there are online theories that suggest that the princes appear as the pair of executioner stormtroopers who torture Finn and Rose.

6. Edgar and Oscar Wright as Crait Resistance Fighters

The “Baby Driver” director and his brother also had a scene as rebels. According to writer Joanna Robinson, Edgar Wright was spotted behind Poe Dameron in the hanger on Crait. Besides Wright’s brother, Oscar, director Joe Cornish was also allegedly in that scene.

7. Gareth Edwards as Resistance Trench Soldier

While certain cameos are much harder to spot, Gareth Edwards’ character was quite easy to spot. The “Rogue One” director previously gave a cameo role to Rian Johnson as an Imperial Technician in his “Star Wars” movie. It’s nice to see “The Last Jedi” filmmaker returning the favour.

Carrie Fisher’s beloved dog, Gary, also made a delightful appearance in the Canto Bright casino scene. The furry pet had a bit of prosthetics as a pet for one of the casino’s high rollers.

9. Michaela Coel and Ellie Goulding as Resistance Fighters

British pop star Elli Goulding also recently revealed that she filmed a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it role as one of the crew in New Republic’s Resistance army. Michaela Coel, the actress from “Chewing Gum”, also played one of the good guys. She was the person who declared “they found us” early on in the movie.

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is out now in cinemas.

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Good Vibes Festival: American Rapper Russ To Perform At Sunway Lagoon

Following the exciting news of Justin Bieber bringing his “Justice World Tour” to Kuala Lumpur, another international artist has been slated to perform on our local shores. Ladies and gents, get ready to welcome Russ (Russell James Vitale) back to Malaysia.

That’s right music lovers, you may remember catching him live the last time Russ performed at Gohtong Jaya in Genting Highlands for Good Vibes Festival 2019.

The 29-year-old American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia got his mainstream breakthrough when he released the 2017 record “There’s Really a Wolf”. Subsequently, Russ  also cracked the top 5 of the Billboard 200 with 2018’s “Zoo” and 2020’s “Shake the Snow Globe”, before releasing the companion albums “Chomp” and “Chomp 2”. This year alone, fans have been treated with singles “Remember”, “Handsomer”, and “Real”.

The details to Russ’ ‘The Journey Is Everything’ world tour in Malaysia are as follows:

Concert tickets will go on sale next week at 9am on Friday, 15th April 2022. For more information, click here.


Hello, Goodbye, MCA

We all know by now that we’ve recently lost one of the world’s most talented white rappers, Adam Yauch. He was a significant part of the hip hop trio, the “Beastie Boys”, the ground breaking group that helped propel hip hop into the mainstream, and went by the stage name of MCA.

But he wasn’t just an American rapper and songwriter alone – MCA was also a film director with a few indie films under his belt. In 2002, he founded Oscilloscope Laboratories, a New York-based indie film production and distribution company.

And that was not all. He was also a practicing Buddhist who took his beliefs to a whole new level when he played a big part in the Tibetan Independence Movement.

He was the man behind the creation of the Milarepa Fund (a non-profit organization devoted to Tibetan independence), and he also single-handedly organized several benefit concerts to support the cause.

Including the Tibetan Freedom Concert, a series of rock festivals held between 1996 and 2001:

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In 2009, he was diagnosed with cancer after discovering a tumor in his salivary gland. A year later, it was announced that the Beastie Boys had sold 40 million records worldwide and therefore, earned themselves an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The official event took place a month ago, in April 2012. The seriousness of his illness was evident when he was unable to attend the event.

His Beastie Boys bandmates, Diamond and Horovitz, paid a tribute and read his heartfelt letter to the crowd:

I’d like to dedicate this award to my brothers, Adam and Mike, who’ve walked the globe with me.

To anyone who’s been touched by our band, who our music has meant something to, this induction is as much ours as it is yours. To Kate Schellenbach. To John Berry. To John Berry’s loft on 100th St. in Brooklyn where John’s dad would come busting in during our first practices screaming, “Would you turn that f—ing s— off already!”…

To my loving and supportive parents, Noel and Frances Yauch, and to our home in Brooklyn where we used to practice on hot Brooklyn days after school, windows wide open to disturb the neighborhood…

But most of all I’d like to thank and dedicate this honor to my smart, beautiful and loving wife Dechen and our sweet, talented, loving daughter Tenzin. Never has a man felt more blessed than I to be able to spend my time with my two soulmates. I love you guys more than you know.

I wish I could name everyone who deserves to be named, but of course there’s too many names to name. You know who you are, and I sent my love out to all of you.

On the 4th of May 2012, MCA passed on after his three-year-long battle with cancer. He was only 47 years old. Our hearts go out to the Beastie Boys, their families, and friends. Rest in peace, Adam Youch.

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Fun Facts: The Secrets To Travelling Back In Time With #ProjectAlmanac

If you could travel back in time, what would you do? Will you change the course of history so that you can undo your past mistakes? Well, if you’ve seen enough time traveling films, you’d know that changing the past might just mess up the space continuum. Clearly, the characters in “Project Almanac” haven’t seen enough of these time traveling films because of all the disasters (fictional) they’ve caused after using a time machine.

Co-produced by Andrew Form, Michael Bay, and Bradley Fuller, “Project Almanac” (formerly “Almanac”, “Welcome to Yesterday” and also known as “Cinema One”) is an upcoming American sci-fi adventure film that marks the feature film directorial debut for Dean Israelite. Based on a screenplay written by Jason Harry Pagan and Andrew Deutschman (Andrew Stark), the film centres on a group of friends who discovered a way to build a time machine and used it for their own gain and pleasure.

However, what comes after is a series of dire consequences that hurt some people along the way. Filmed in a found-footage style, “Project Almanac” stars Jonny Weston, Sam Lerner, Allen Evangelista, Virginia Gardner, Sofia Black D’Elia, and Amy Landecker.

Whether or not you are planning to watch this film, these fun facts will give you a glimpse of how time travel works in this film:

1. Israelite is the cousin of Jonathan Liebesman, the director of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle”

Well, well, isn’t this a small world? It turns out that Dean Israelite is the cousin of the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle” director, Jonathan Liebesman and he has previously worked as Liebesman’s assistant on the set of a movie called “Battle: Los Angeles”. Bradley Fuller, co-producer of “Project Almanac” revealed that he knew Dean through Jonathan and said:

Everyone who made that movie, we’re all friends, so we knew Dean. And then when we got the script we gave it to Dean because he was looking to do his first movie.

Fuller also noted that Dean managed to “come up with a presentation that was art“, which is not the kind of work he’d expect from Dean. This is why Fuller and his production company had to convince Paramount Pictures that this young director should be given a chance to helm the project.

2. The film was sort of inspired by Josh Trank’s “Chronicle”

According to Fuller, Paramount Pictures had a tremendous success with their found-footage movies, including horror classic “Paranormal Activity” and Josh Trank’s “Chronicle”. Thus, Fuller revealed that his production crew has always wanted to make a movie like “Chronicle” after the script of that movie but alas, there wasn’t a chance to do it.

We were always yearning to do a movie like that, and this felt a little bit Chronicle-y to us.

3.  It is a movie fraught with time travel Easter eggs

Since it’s a time travel movie set in the modern days, expect to see lots of time travel movie references in this film. Stark and Pagan noted that the film is packed with Easter eggs because some of the things in the movie will remind us of many different parts of mythology. In the first draft, the characters traveled back to 1869, which is sort of a reference from 1990’s “Back in the Future III”.

In fact, some of you may remember the word “almanac” from “Back to the Future II” , in which the lead character of the film finds a book named Grays Sports Almanac. The reference isn’t direct but according to Collider, the writers originally wanted to name the movie after the secret project that the leading character’s father was working on. Thus, they used a random word generator to name the project instead, which Stark joked, “I’d love to take full credit, but somewhere is a website that you just keep pushing spacebar. We just got lucky that that word came up.”

4. A plane crash scene was removed because it’s an actual plane crash footage

A plane crash scene was forced to be removed because the movie used an actual footage of a 1994 B-52 crash at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington. The Air Force Times reported that the families of the crash victims were upset by the use of footage in the movie and complained about it. Thus, producer Michael Bay and his team apologised and cut the scene before the movie’s release on 30th Jan.

My relationship with the United States military has been very strong my entire film career. Every branch of service has appeared in my past films or TV shows. I have encountered nothing more than extraordinary brave men and women who serve our country. I’m very proud to be able to represent them professionally in my films.

Unfortunately today I learned that the movie “Project Almanac,” produced by my Platinum Dunes company, directed by a talented first-time director, used a 2-second shot in a grainy news clip of a real B-52 crash. When the director presented his cut to me, I actually thought the short clip was a created visual effect like many of the other shots in the film.

I let film directors make their movies at Platinum Dunes and give them tremendous responsibilities. Well, unfortunately a very bad choice was made to use a real crash instead of creating a VFX shot, without realizing the impact it could have on the families.

I have asked Paramount Pictures to remove this shot immediately from the picture. I want to also extend my deepest apology to the families, and also to the U.S. Air Force.

The families accepted the apology but it is unclear how it’ll affect the movie.

The plane crash footage can still be seen in this trailer of the movie:

5. Time travel logic is more complicated than it looks

It wasn’t easy to nail the time travel logic because traveling back to the past or the future will affect the present. Thus, it’s really important to make sure that the whole narrative is sort out and there’s no plot hole during the development process. However, the director noted that the Project Almanac team was not a slave to the time travel logic and explained:

I think it was being respectful to the logic, but then also being able to let some of the logic go when the emotion of that was more important or the fun of that needed to be more important.

Meanwhile, Stark noted that the most interesting part in writing this film is the part where the characters were building a time machine as he recalled a story of about a photo library in the world that requests for impossible photographs such as pictures of Joan of Arc and Jesus. This story got both Stark and co-writer Jason Pagan thinking if it would be interesting to see what things really looked like if video camera exists in the past.

6. The audition process for the movie took about 6 or 7 months to complete

There was a very lengthy audition process for the movie as the crew wanted to make sure that the actors are suitable for the characters. Fuller revealed that they usually look for new actors or young actors because they “don’t pay the actors a ton of money in these movies”. He was aware of Sofia Black-D’Elia because she had a supporting role on Michael Bay’s “Transformers 4”. He was also aware of Jonny Weston because his sons had seen his movies.

One of the actors of the film, Allen Evangelista also revealed that everyone auditioned for about 6 or 7 months The filmmakers were still looking for other actors to play other roles when Evangelista and his co-star Sam Lerner were asked to make a found footage movie of their own. He said, “We had to go into Ralph’s and film a raw footage story.” Despite their involvement in the film, they couldn’t announce it on social media and Evangelista noted, “Out of anything I ever read, this is probably the most security-wise.” Lerner also said, “I’ve never dealt with anything like this. There’s a secret title of the movie around here. It’s like Cinema 1.”

7. How the time machine and the time travel works in the movie

Building a time machine is not as easy as building a LEGO house but the characters in the movie managed to improvise and made their own time machine based on the blue prints they found. Even though the characters find these schematics that were put together by DARPA 12 years ago, it’s not going to be the best time machine in the world. Israelite noted that these characters “don’t have the money or the resources to build the machine that’s laid out”, so obviously they need to improvise it. For example, the characters feed information into a glass circuit by using the graphics processor from an Xbox and some common CPU processors.

…but then they have them interface with some hydrogen that they steal from school. They use an app they created for their phones to plug in their desired date, boot up the machine, it pulls hydrogen into the glass circuit and that’s where the fusion reaction takes place so that they can go time traveling.

This is exactly the reason why the time travel in the movie is very raw and grounded because the time machine has limited power. Israelite explained that “there’s gonna be a whole bunch of ideas” when the characters switch on the time machine. The electromagnetic energy cause weightlessness and the objects start to levitate, which Israelite explained, “It’s the regular world reacting in irregular ways.”

8. The writers once dated a girl at the same time and decided to name a character after her

Take note, everyone! In case you find a less favourable female character in this film, the character’s name could be the name of a girl that Stark and Pagan once dated at the same time. Stark explained that they found out about it the hard way, and thus they decided to name that character after the girl they dated.

Originally planned for release in early 2014, “Project Almanac” is officially slated for release on 30th Jan 2015. However, it will be released in Malaysia on 29th Jan 2015.

For more information, visit Project Almanac’s official website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter for more updates.

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#ConstantinFilm: “Resident Evil” Is Getting A 6-Movie Reboot!

If you think “Resident Evil” is over, think again.

Martin Moszkowicz, chairman of the board at Constantin Film, told Variety that “Resident Evil” is getting a reboot! While it’s uncertain who will star or direct the project, Moszkowicz mentioned that the studio is aiming to produce 6 new films.

According to IGN, the involvement of English director Paul W.S. Anderson, who wrote all 6 and directed 4 “Resident Evil” films, on the reboot is highly unlikely as he is currently attached to another Capcom video game-inspired film project called “Monster Hunter”.

Based on Capcom’s video game series of the same name, the first “Resident Evil” film was released in 2002, with Milla Jovovich starring as the titular character Alice. The franchise was set to end with “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”, which grossed USD312 million worldwide after its January 2017 release.

To date, the “Resident Evil” movies has earned USD1.2 billion worldwide. This makes it Europe’s most successful independent horror-genre movie franchise in history. It is also the highest-grossing film series to be based on a video game.

What are your thoughts on the “Resident Evil” reboot? Feel free to leave us a comment below!


Jacky Cheung To Hold 2 Concerts In Malaysia In January 2018

Since teasing the return of a “Heavenly King” 2 months ago, local concert organiser Star Planet (星艺娱乐) has finally confirmed that Jacky Cheung (张学友) will be returning to Malaysia next year.

If you haven’t had the chance to watch the Hong Kong music superstar’s “A Classic Tour”, this is your opportunity. The 56-year-old singer will be holding 2 back-to-back concerts at the Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil (previously Putra Indoor Stadium) in January 2018.

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

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

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

Ticket sales will be available from 21st October onwards via www.myticket.asia. Meanwhile, ticket sales at authorised outlets will begin on 22nd October from 11 am onwards.

For more concert’s detail, visit www.starplanet.com.my or call hotline 03-9223 3667.


“The Fabelmans”: Catch One Of 2022’s Oscar Nomination For Best Picture This Weekend!

Sure, Malaysia’s a little late to the party but don’t let that stop you from catching Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” on the big screen this weekend! The film follows the story of Samuel “Sammy” Fabelman, his quirky, dysfunctional family, and the trials and tribulations of a great filmmaker in the making.

What makes this Spielberg film so special is that the main character Sammy, played brilliantly by Gabriel LaBelle is based on the director himself! In fact, the whole Fabelman clan is based on Spielberg’s real family! So when you watch the joy and heartache of the Fabelmans on screen, you know it’s coming from a genuine place.

Joining the cast is Michelle Williams as Mitzy Schildkraut-Fabelman and Paul Dano, who also played the Riddler in 2022’s “The Batman”, stars as Burt Fabelman. Actors Julia Butters, Judd Hirsch and Jeannie Berlin appear in the film as Sammy’s three sisters. Furthermore, the films we see young Sammy make in the film are recreations of the type of films young Spielberg would make in his younger days.

No matter how old or young you are, the power of films touches us all and invites us to see the world through the eyes of its creators. So come and witness the life of one of cinema’s greatest filmmakers made by the man himself! “The Fabelmans” is now available at your local theatres today.

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iKON To Bring “Take Off” World Tour To Singapore & Malaysia

Calling all iKONICs – are you craving to experience a full concert from iKON (아이콘)? If the answer is a resounding yes, then boy, do we have some exciting news for you. Just moments ago, the K-pop boyband announced their upcoming tour dates in Asia, Europe and America.

Rest assured that both Singapore and Malaysia have been included in iKON’s pitstops. According to their tour poster, Bobby, Kim Jinhwan, Song Yunhyeong, Kim Donghyuk, Goo Junhoe, and Jung Chanwoo will be kicking things off in May, starting with Taiwan and Japan.

After quitting YG Entertainment last December, the 6-member group started a new chapter by signing on to 143 Entertainment. Earlier this month, iKON made 2 major announcements. The first was Bobby’s first solo release in two years since releasing his second full album “Lucky Man” back in January 2021. The second is, of course, their anticipated group world tour.

Not much details have been unveiled at the time of writing, other than the fact that the “Love Scenario” hitmakers will be performing in Singapore in June before bringing their world tour to Kuala Lumpur the following month. The last iKon members were here, they painted the town red and we absolutely loved it. We’ve been getting an influx of K-pop concerts this year and iKON is definitely in our top list.


Fun Facts: The Eye Of #IntoTheStorm

“Into the Storm” is an upcoming natural disaster film with a story that centres around, you guessed it, storms. Coupled with whipping winds and torrential rain, the “eye” of the film focuses on the events and aftermath of a devastating tornado. The idea behind “Into the Storm” is of course loosely based on the actual events that were some of the US’ worst natural disasters in history such as Hurricane Katrina (2005) and Hurricane Sandy (2012).

“Into the Storm” embraces the “found-footage film” concept, much like “Cloverfield” or “Blair Witch Project”. To be more precise, a “found-footage film” is a film in which all or a substantial part of a film is presented as discovered film or video recordings. It usually involves one or more characters, who often speaks off screen, complete with shaky camera work and all that jazz.

Now, before you head out to catch it with it’s released in cinemas nationwide at the end of this week, here are some things you need to know about the film:

Intrigued? Thought so. Let us fuel that a little bit more with its official trailer:

“Into the Storm” will be released in cinemas nationwide on 8th August. You may purchase your tickets via GSC or TGV!

For more information, visit the movie’s official website.


Black Adam: Exploring His Origin Story, Powers & The Film’s Villains

With the recent release of the official “Black Adam” trailer, we figured now would be a good time to do a deep-dive into the character. As far back as 2014, the film’s been in development and this year we’re finally going to see it on the big-screen! There’s one thing small issue though…not a lot of people know who Black Adam exactly is.

For many, he’s essentially known as that one superhero character played by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Which is unfortunate, seeing that there’s a lot of rich and interesting comic book lore surrounding the character. In fact, his presence in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) could seriously shift the balance of power within the universe.

Right, enough talk. Let’s get into everything you need to know about the story of Black Adam, his powers and who he’ll be facing off against in the upcoming film.

So before there was Black Adam, there was Teth-Adam. A slave 5000 years ago who lived in the thriving kingdom of Kahndaq, which Adam described in the teaser trailer as “a melting pot of cultures, wealth, power and magic”. In the official trailer, we hear his story of how he died and was reborn as a god. He also recounts of how his son sacrificed his life to save him. Quite the tragic backstory, ain’t it? Well, in the comics, his origins are a little less sympathetic and a whole lot more sinister!

In the most recent recounting of Black Adam’s “New 52” origin story, he was also a slave in Kahndaq except he didn’t have a son, he had a nephew. The only surviving member of his family. During an escape from their imprisonment, Adam was mortally wounded by one of the guards and slowly dying. Rather than leave his dear uncle behind, Aman stayed to help him…which caught the attention of a certain powerful sorcerer, the Wizard from “SHAZAM!”.

The both of them were transported to the Rock of Eternity. The same place Billy Batson in “SHAZAM!” found himself in after running away from those bullies. Due to the boy’s selfless act of love, the Wizard deemed that Aman was worthy to be his magical champion. He then used his power to heal his uncle. Adam returned the favour by later murdering his nephew and stealing his power. From there, he would overthrow the rulers of Kahndaq and install himself as the kingdom’s new ruler and protector.

Yeah, this version of the story differs a little from the sob one we hear from the film. Probably to make the Rock’s character more likeable. So, how exactly does he get his powers in the film, then? The clue here is in Adam’s narration of how his son sacrificed his life to save him. So perhaps, in this version of his origin story, his son was the one who was chosen by the Wizard, not his nephew.

However, instead of Adam stealing his son’s powers, his son willingly passes the powers of Shazam to his dying father. Thus saving his life at the expense of his own. Another possibility is that Adam did something so heroic and noble that the Wizard would make the slave his champion, only to regret it later down the line. Seeing that Adam would go on to release the Seven Deadly Sins into the world, as the Wizard showed Billy in “SHAZAM!”.

One thing’s for sure, though: he definitely didn’t kill his son to get his powers. Anyway, Adam would go on to rule Kahndaq as its god-king before eventually being sealed away by the Wizard. From then on,  Kahndaq’s divine protector was given the accursed name of Black Adam.

In “SHAZAM!”, we learn that the magic word is an acronym for the six magical beings that give Billy Batson his powers. He has the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the lightning powers of Zeus, the bravery of Achilles and the speed of Mercury. It’s essentially the same deal for Black Adam, except he get his powers from six other divine beings, Egyptian gods. He gets his stamina from Shu, his speed from Horus, his strength from Amon, his wisdom from Zehuti, his lightning powers from Aten and his bravery from Mehen.

For all intents and purposes, he is Shazam’s dark mirror. And unlike Billy, Adam has no qualms about killing others for the sake of the greater good. In terms of abilities, Adam is powerful enough to rival that of Superman’s might. That’s right, he can stand toe-to-toe with the Man of Steel himself! Interesting fact: Superman has a vulnerability to magical attacks in the comics, and as seen in the short film “Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam”. Whether or not that’s the case in the DCEU is still up for debate. As is Black Adam’s allegiances. The former champion could either make for a very powerful ally or a formidable foe to the heroes of the DCEU. As of now in comics, Black Adam is an official member of the Justice League. Fingers crossed, he joins up with the team or with the Justice Society of America (JSA)!

We know that at some point Black Adam will be clashing against Doctor Fate and the members of the JSA. We even see a tense conversation between Black Adam and one of its key members, Hawkman in the trailer. That being said, the film won’t solely revolve around the anti-hero’s conflict with the JSA. It seems the common enemy both of them will be facing is Intergang. Intergang is a criminal organisation that specialises in taking down metahumans and superheroes. They also traffic in advanced technology and weapons. They’re best known for being a thorn in Superman’s side.

Over the years, the team has had many leaders from the iconic Lex Luthor to Morgan Edge, who you might know from CW’s “Superman & Lois”. Throughout comics and TV shows though, the leader of Intergang is typically a man named Bruno Mannheim. A mafia-type figure who seeks after money and power. He’s appeared in TV shows like “Superman: The Animated Series”, “Young Justice”, “Smallville” and in the animated film “The Death of Superman”. There’s a strong chance he’ll appear in “Black Adam” as well. Now, here’s the juicy part. The reason why Intergang is such a formidable threat to the heroes of Earth is due to the fact that they use Apokoliptian tech, bestowed to them by none other than Darkseid, the Multiversal God of Evil of the DC Universe.

Will we see Darkseid make an appearance in “Black Adam”? Highly unlikely, but we could definitely see some hints and Easter eggs of who is secretly funding the criminal organisation. Looks like Black Adam isn’t the only one with the power of gods on his side. As to why Intergang and forces of Apokolips are interested in Kahndaq and Black Adam, we’ll just have to wait to find out.

Be sure to check out “Black Adam” when it hits theaters this coming October!

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The First Ever Spook Fest At Sunway Lagoon!

Sunway Lagoon’s very first Nights of Fright — Festival of Fear was attended by thousands of visitors and saw even the bravest of souls screaming and fleeing for their lives!

Held in conjunction with the season and celebration of Halloween, the five night event hosted thousands of souls who roamed and explored the grounds of the theme park with members of the undead. The event which took place on October 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th and 31st was the inaugural event of Nights of Fright — Festival of Fear and was done in celebration of the partnership between Sunway Lagoon and New York based, The Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company.

“As the first time for Sunway Lagoon to celebrate Halloween with the public, the screams we heard ringing throughout all five nights proved that we’re very capable of cementing our status of hosting the largest and scariest Halloween event in Malaysia!” said Bill Holman, Consultant Director of Sunway Lagoon.

Visitors who joined in the spook-fest on of the night Halloween itself at the Nights of Fright — Festival of Fear were treated to an additional hour of scariness and a special performance and competition done by ANIMANGAKI where 20 cosplayers dressed up and performed short sketches.

For more information on this years Night of Fright — Festival of Fear and other attractions at Sunway Lagoon visit them online and on Facebook.


TGV Cinemas Launches Pocket-Friendly Prices

Enjoying movies has never been more affordable thanks to TGV Cinemas Sdn Bhd’s (TGV Cinemas) latest promotion exclusively for students and senior citizens.

Regardless if they are local or a tourist, beginning from 18th April 2013 they can enjoy any movie in any TGV Cinemas nationwide on weekdays from 12pm to 6pm at a special rate (terms and conditions apply), without the hustle and bustle of the peak-hour mall crowd!

“Going to the movies is a popular past-time today, regardless age and generation.This is just a simple gesture on our part to continue nurturing the movie-enjoying culture and making this past-time much more economical”, said Gerald V. Dibbayawan (Chief Executive Officer of TGV Cinemas).

However, enjoying a movie in the cinema today can indeed be an expensive affair for students and senior citizens, especially with food and drinks thrown in. With that, Gerald elaborated that this promotion is one of the many surprises TGV Cinemas is introducing this year to offer the varied movie-goers an opportunity to enjoy their favourite movie, regardless their age or their favourite movie genre. Watching a movie is now cheaper than you can imagine!

For more information, visit their official website.


#Deadpool: Ryan Reynolds Preps Fans For Movie With Hilarious Teaser Trailer

Drop everything and grab your chimichangas. The red band trailer for the highly anticipated “Deadpool” movie will finally make its way to the Internet soon!

Prior to the debut of the official trailer, Ryan Reynolds prepped fans for the chaos by donning the iconic red costume in the hilarious teaser trailer that was released by 20th Century Fox.

The official trailer, which was shown during this year’s Comic-Con at San Diego, will premiere on “Conan” tomorrow as Reynolds is set to make a guest appearance on the talk show. It is expected to generate a large amount of buzz as it received a long standing ovation at Comic-Con. The cast and the director were stunned by the audiences’ reactions and decided to air the exclusive footage for the 2nd time.

At that time, Reynolds revealed that the studio wasn’t able to release it online as “the VFX shots aren’t done yet”. Now that it’s almost ready to see the world, the Merc with a Mouth couldn’t resist from making an appearance in the teaser to announce that the full trailer for his solo movie will arrive soon. The release of the teaser trailer came after Empire Magazine offered us another glimpse at the film through several official stills.

Take a look at them in the gallery below:

Directed by Tim Miller, the R-rated movie is based on a script by “Zombieland” writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, “Deadpool” tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

It stars Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool, “Gotham” star Morena Baccarin as Vanessa/Copycat, “Fast & Furious 6” star Gina Carano as Angel Dust, TJ Miller as Deadpool’s sidekick Weasel, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and “Game of Thrones” star Ed Skrein as Ajax.

“Deadpool” is currently slated for release on 12th Feb 2016.

For more information, visit its official Facebook page and Twitter.

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