RiRi Reveals Who She’s Really Terrified Of

Yes, there’s just one person that our RiRi is frightened to death of – and it ain’t Chris Brown, despite their abusive history. Plus, if you’ve pay close enough attention to Rihanna and some of her crazy antics, you might think that big girls like her don’t cry nor does she ever listen to her Mommy dearest.

Seriously though, RiRi is no stranger to walking around right smack in the middle of New York City almost naked, in broad daylight. And let’s not forget the time she got the world buzzin’ with her wild, partying ways. She also doesn’t see any harm in posting up pictures of that time she slept over at Chris Brown’s. Or allowing her friend to post up these pictures of her on Instagram:

RiRi? Listen to Mommy? No way! Right? Hah. You’re all wrong.

In a recent interview with Elle UK, RiRi admitted that her mother, Monica Fenty, practically tore into her when she posted inappropriate photos on the internet. Rihanna specifically said:

I’m not afraid of any person in this world but my mother, I’m terrified of her! She called me two days ago and reeled me in about two naked pictures my friend Melissa put up on Instagram, a sneak peek from a photo book she’s making about me. She went crazy on me, I was like, embarrassed. I felt like I got my ass whipped in front of my class at school! She humbled the f*ck out of me.

Okay, Rihanna. We’re guessing Mommy hasn’t seen the official music video for “Stay” yet, huh?:

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#Australia: 6 Malaysians Arrested In A$200 Million Meth Bust

14 people were arrested today (27th May 2016), including 6 Malaysians and 8 Chinese citizens, in a multi-million dollar Australian meth bust.

Police are calling the importation of approximately 200 kilograms (440.92 lb) of methamphetamine the 2nd largest capture in the state’s history, trailing behind last year’s 320kg haul in September. The latest seizure reportedly has a street value of roughly A$200 million (RM586.7 million).

The crime task force first took notice of a ship carrying 8 Chinese nationals after they began acting suspiciously. According to Reuters, their detainment earlier this month led to the arrest of the Malaysian culprits and the seizure of 150kg and 50kg of meth in 2 separate locations (East Cannington and Embleton).

“As a result of the investigations and successful search warrants, 6 Malaysian nationals, all males aged between 24 and 54 years old, were charged,” said Detective Constable Gary Dreiberg. He added that the “8 Chinese nationals, all males aged between 37 and 56 years old, who were aboard the vessel” have also been charged in connection to the drug arrest.

Deputy Commissioner Dreibergs refused to comment on how long the Australian police force suspected the operation had been running or if there was connection between this recent capture and last year’s record of 320kg meth haul.

“These groups overseas, organised crime organisations, have been operating for many many years. In terms of their involvement in Western Australia, I’m not really privy to discuss that,” he added.


#Malaysia: PM Najib Razak Wants Apple To Bring R&D Centre & Apple Store To Malaysia

According to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Malaysia is looking at setting up an Apple research and development centre.

He spoke of the plans after his one-hour visit to Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California where he held discussions with the company’s chief operating officer Jeff Williams.

“We are looking at the opportunity of an Apple Research and Development Centre for the Asia-Pacific in Malaysia, to focus on innovative ways of using mobile technology to promote learning among children. Apart from that, to further expand the potential of young minds in Malaysia, we will also look at setting up an Apple Excellence Development Centre to identify, educate and produce local application developers,” he wrote in his blog on Thursday (18th February).

Earlier this week, Apple announced plans to establish a R&D centre in Hyderabad, India; the first of its kind outside the US. Word has it that Apple is investing USD 25 million in the new R&D centre, which could employ about 4,500 people.

This could mean that the company is finally expanding development outside of its headquarters in Cupertino, but it is unknown if they’d set up one in Malaysia so soon.

Najib went on to add, “The Centre will focus on identifying, educating and creating local application developers. Aside from that, we will also be exploring the possibility of establishing an Apple Application Development Excellence Centre that will focus on innovative ways of using mobile technology to stimulate learning in children. These local developers will design applications for the Apple Store that are suitable for education and the local market.”

In a separate report by NST Online, Najib has also asked the Apple to consider the possibility of setting up an Apple store in Malaysia. If that goes according to plan, it could be the second Apple store in Southeast Asia after the proposed outlet in Singapore, which is slated to open a little later this year.

As of now, the closest physical Apple Stores are located several hours away in Australia and Hong Kong.

Sources: Bernama via The Borneo Post, Najib Razak’s Blog, NST Online, The Star Online, TechCrunch, Tech In Asia, Lowyat.NET / Featured image from BGR.


WINNERS: Deploy G.I.Joe Retaliation Goodies!

Thank you all for your submissions! We’ve finally picked out the THREE lucky winners for our official G.I.Joe Retaliation movie merch contest.

Kindly collect your prizes from our office from 3rd April 2013 (Wednesday) 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.

B-19-4 Northpoint Office Suites, Mid Valley City,

Our office hours are 10am to 6pm (Monday to Friday only).

Psst. Don’t forget to catch “G.I.Joe: Retaliation” in a cinema near you ASAP!

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International Wicked Series: Steve Aoki

Wicked Entertainment is proud to present the “International Wicked Series”. Kicking of the first show of the season is the King of Wonderland, Steve Aoki. Any party that involves him at the decks is never anything short of a wild one. Armed with high-energy sets and bangin’ tunes, this Los Angeles electronic dance music (EDM) maestro is going to do more than just tear up the dance floor – he’s going to bring the roof down!

Yup! It’s time for, “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to flight 909. Taking you on a journey, all around the world!”:

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Get ready to be caked and showered in champagne as the man behind Dim Mak Records is coming to rock Neverland KL this February. Tickets are limited to a lucky few, so grab them via TicketPro before they sell out!

Venue: Neverland, 1 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

For more information and updates, hit up their Facebook page.


#TheBlob: Samuel L. Jackson Joins Remake Of Horror Classic

Already spawning a sequel and a remake in 1988, “The Blob” will return to terrorise audience again via a new remake.

This time around, Samuel L. Jackson will be enhancing your movie-watching experience as he has been officially cast in the movie. It is confirmed that he will be playing a biochemistry professor who is “attempting to thwart the other-worldly predator discovered deep within the earth”, but no details beyond that were revealed.

While the original classic was categorised as a horror film, the 1988 version was remade into a sci-fi thriller. It is unknown if the latest still-in-progress remake will be classified as one of the above, or a completely different genre. It is also possible that the future remake will be reinvented from scratch, as in the case of the remake of “Jem and the Holograms” where the title being the only thing related to the 1958 movie.

Simon West, who was credited as the director in action films such as “Expendables 2” and “The Mechanic”, will be helming the remake of “The Blob”, with Goldcrest Films being the appointed film production company.

I have been waiting to work with Samuel L. Jackson my whole career. He is a unique talent in the industry, definitely one of a kind. I am so pleased that we will finally get to collaborate on this project.

The movie will begin its principal photography in America this fall. No other actor has signed on to the movie yet, but “subsequent casting announcements are anticipated to follow”.

Jack Harris, producer of the original film, will be producing the new remake along with Richard Saperstein, Judith Parker Harris, Taewon Chung, and Brian Witten.

Jackson was last seen in blockbuster movies “Kingsman: The Secret Service” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron“. The actor has also been rumoured to star in the sequel of “The Incredibles“, which will be directed by Brad Bird.

No release date of the movie has been set yet.

What do you think? Should the remake stay true to the original, or come off as a fresh adaptation? Leave your thoughts in the comments box below!

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Female Fan Dies In Hit-And-Run Accident Right After JJ Lin’s Concert

While many Malaysian fans still struggle to purchase JJ Lin’s concert ticket in Kuala Lumpur, a female fan from China has passed away from a car accident after returning from Lin’s concert in Chengdu, China

The woman was reportedly met with an unfortunate hit-and-run accident and was immediately sent to the hospital for emergency treatment, but due to heavy blood loss, she couldn’t be saved.

It was reported that the driver of the hit-and-run case has escaped, and after learning about the story, JJ Lin posted on his Weibo account, “I feel so heartbroken. I hope that the perpetrator will be brought to justice immediately.”

Many netizens have expressed their sadness and condolences on JJ Lin’s post, praying and hoping that the girl will find peace in Heaven. “Never thought that her last concert would be JJ Lin’s.  Farewell my sister, there will be no pain in heaven,” one netizen wrote.


(Video) PSY Uploads Janna Nick’s “Gatal” Challenge; Malaysian & Indonesian Fans Argue

Janna Nick has more reasons to be happy as her song “Gatal” is getting more and more international attention. The actress-singer released the song back in February and has since gone viral that people all over the world are using it for their TikTok videos.

The 27-year-old reacted to her song going viral in Russia and more recently caught the attention of Seoyeon (서연) from K-pop girl group Fromis9 who posted a TikTok video on the group’s account using the song. Adding to the list of K-pop celebrities that uses “Gatal” for their TikTok is none other than PSY.

♬ 오리지널 사운드 – PSY – PSY

Park Jae-sang (박재상), famously known as PSY, posted 2 videos on both his Instagram and TikTok where he showed off his flexibility by bending down backwards on a chair while a staff member holds his legs to keep him from falling. The “That That” singer appears to be backstage presumably stretching before a show.

Malaysian fans were surprised to find out that the song he used for his videos was Janna Nick’s “Gatal” but that wasn’t the only thing fans were surprised about. Apparently Indonesian fans tried to claim the song and artist to be from Indonesia in the comment section of his Instagram and TikTok videos.

Many Malaysian fans are trying to make sure that the song and artist are rightfully credited by replying to any and every comment that claims “Gatal” as an Indonesian song. Some fans commented that they’re fed up and tired having to clarify that Janna Nick and her song are in fact from Malaysia.

It’s actually not surprising why Indonesian fans assumed the song is from their country as we basically share more or less the same language. Another factor is that Janna’s song has reached international attention so radio stations in Indonesia have played “Gatal” enough times for it to be a hit there as well.

It’s currently unknown if Janna is even aware of the fan war going on but we can tell you that the “Perfect Raya” star was very happy that the “Gangnam Style” hitmaker used her song in his videos as she reposted one of his videos on her Insta Story.

In other news, PSY was one of the many artists that performed at the SVO Grand International Fiesta 2022 last week (Thursday, 2nd June). The crowd went wild when the K-pop star performed his biggest hits including “Gangnam Style”,”Gentleman” and his latest, “That That (feat. SUGA of BTS)”.


GVF2019: Best News Ever! Yuna Will Be Performing At Good Vibes Festival

This just in – Good Vibes Festival 2019 has announced their additional line-up and headlining the show is none other than Malaysian darling Yuna.

The 32-year-old R&B superstar will be taking her “Rouge Tour” to the States and Europe. But guess what? She’s also returning home to entertain local fans.

“Aaaaaaaaaaaaa!! Yes I’m nuts for flying out of my US tour to KL and then back to the tour within a span of 4 days but anything to come back home and play at @goodvibesfest to see you guys and sharing the stage with my Malaysian fam!! I’ll see you soon. I’m so excited!” the talented songstress wrote.

Having said that, not everyone were thrilled at the Phase 2 line-up for Good Vibes Festival 2019. Instagram users @shazalomaniac and @kylechg expressed their disappointment at the event organiser for not being able to secure popular international artists like Troye Sivan and Bazzi.

Yuna did chimed in and urge concert-goers to give musicians like Masdo a chance.

Still haven’t secure your tickets yet? Limited tickets are still available but selling fast at www.goodvibesfestival.com.

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#EverythingBeforeUs: Wong Fu Productions Comes Back To KL As Part Of Movie Tour

As the title above would suggest, Asian-American YouTube stars and filmmakers extraordinaire Wong Fu Productions are coming back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Sure, it feels like it was just yesterday that they were here, but this time, they’ve got an exciting agenda in store for their Malaysian fans!

True blue “Wong Fu For Life”-ers would’ve at least heard about the boys getting real busy in the past year or so putting the final touches on and promoting their movie, “Everything Before Us”.

And if you haven’t had the chance to watch it online, the good news is, they’ll be here to screen the film.

So far, we don’t have any extra information on their Malaysian leg of the tour. But keep checking back with us because more details on how you can get your hands on the limited tickets (!!!) will be announced soon.

Ticketing details are out! There are 4 tiers of tickets, and each come with its own perks. For example, limited early bird General Admission tickets will save you RM40 for buying your tickets early, while the first 300 General Admission tickets will secure fans a guaranteed chance to take a selfie with Wong Fu Productions.

The most exciting ticketing tier is for a “VIP Pizza Party”, which includes complimentary pizza and beverages while you mingle with your favorite YouTubers. You may also take a selfie and get their autographs while you’re there ;)

Purchase your “Everything Before Us” tour tickets here. For more information, head on over to the event page.

Source: Wong Fu Productions’ Facebook page.


(UPDATE) #Top100DJs: DJ Mag Poll Results Leaked Ahead Of Official Announcement

The DJ Mag results won’t be out for another few days but apparently, a Russian website has managed to get the DJs’/producers’ named leaked onto the interwebs. According to their site, the results leaked from the inside (code) of the DJ Mag website.

Here are they rumoured ranking for DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll 2014/2014, but only 70 names though:

1. Hardwell (-)
 2. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike (+4)
 3. Armin van Buuren (-1)
 4. Martin Garrix (+36)
 5. Tiesto (-1)
 6. Avicii (-3)
 7. David Guetta (-2)
 8. Nicky Romero (-1)
 9. Skrillex (+2)
 10. Steve Aoki (-2)
 11. Calvin Harris (+4)
 12. Afrojack (-3)
 13. Blasterjaxx (+58)
 14. Dash Berlin (-4)
 15. Alesso (-2)
 16. Deadmau5 (-4)
 17. Showtek (+10)
 18. W&W (-4)
 19. Deorro (new entry)
 20. DVBBS (new entry)
 21. Nervo (-5)
 22. Zedd (+2)
 23. R3hab (+35)
 24. Andrew Rayel (+4)
 25. Above & Beyond (-8)
 26. Steve Angello (+12)
 27. Dyro (+3)
 28. Aly & Fila (-8)
 29. Axwell (-10)
 30. Dannic (+44)
 31. Ummet Ozcan (+68)
 32. Diplo (+32)
 33. Krewella (+11)
 34. Oliver Heldens (new entry)
 35. Fedde Le Grand (-6)
 36. Vicetone (+24)
 37. Angerfist (-3)
 38. Paul van Dyk (-6)
 39. Sebastian Ingrosso (-21)
 40. Headhunterz (-17)
 41. Borgore (new entry)
 42. DJ KURA (new entry)
 43. Daft Punk (-21)
 44. Markus Schulz (-23)
 45. Frontliner (-8)
 46. Kaskade (-10)
 47. Brennan Heart (+14)
 48. Infected Mushroom (+5)
 49. Zatox (+1)
 50. Laidback Luke (-19)
 51. Diego Miranda (+43)
 52. Cosmic Gate (+28)
 53. Carnage (new entry)
 54. Noisecontrollers (+12)
 55. Da Tweekaz (+31)
 56. DJ Snake (new entry)
 57. Radical Redemption (new entry)
 58. MAKJ (new entry)
 59. VINAI (new entry)
 60. Gabry Ponte (new entry)
 61. Eric Prydz (-7)
 62. Carl Cox (-16)
 63. ATB (-30)
 64. Porter Robinson (-23)
 65. Firebeatz (new entry)
 66. Yves V (new entry)
 67. Dillon Francis (+6)
 68. Knife Party (-43)
 69. Dada Life (-34)
 70. Sander van Doorn (-31)

The site also put a disclaimer to say that this was in no way that they were confirming the above names.

However, popular electronic dance music site youredm has debunked the list, claiming that it’s inaccurate. This is because in addition to the reveal of the world’s #1DJ on 18th October, DJ Mag will also be kicking off the Top 100 DJs World Tour on 19th October. The lineup for the tour will feature some A-list artistes including the world #1 DJ:

Their stand is that since Hardwell has already been announced, that means he’s no longer the #1 DJ.

DJ Mag has since replied us directly on Twitter to say that the above “leaked” list is nowhere near to the real one. With a very short, sweet, and simple tweet like this:

Well, let’s wait to find out if the leaked list is really true this weekend (18th October), when the official DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll 2014/2015 results are announced.

But if the list is accurate then tell us, do you agree or disagree with the rankings? Which ones do you agree with and which ones were you sorely disappointed about? Let us know in the comments box below!

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Another One Escapes Statutory Rape Jail Term

Remember the case of Noor Afizal Azizan? He’s the national bowling rep who escaped a jail term for raping a 13-year-old girl? Remember how it caused a national outrage because he got away with what was morally and legally wrong?

Here’s more food for thought: just today, 22-year-old electrician Chuah Guan Jiu is also escaping the same jail term. He was found guilty of statutory rape by the court on 20th July 2012 for raping his then girlfriend twice last year. The offence occurred at his flat in Jalan Ru 1, Air Itam, Penang between 7am and 1pm on 18th July 2011. Following that, another “incident” occurred between 2:25pm and 2:45pm the very next day.

His then girlfriend was only 12 years old.

Nevermind that they were dating, she was still a minor and barely in high school. A child. It’s morally and legally wrong on all levels. And despite Deputy Public Prosecutor Lim Cheah Yit’s attempts to urge the court to impose a stern punishment, Chuah is still getting away with it.

By right, the offence under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code carries a jail sentence of up to 20 years’ jail and whipping. But instead, he is now bound over for three years on a RM25,000 good behavior bond after being convicted.

Sessions court judge Nisa Abdul Aziz said it was because Chuah was “still young” and “has a bright future ahead of him”. She also added that the fact that he didn’t have a criminal background worked in his favour.

We don’t know about you but, in all honesty, it doesn’t matter if it was a consensual act or not. The 12-year-old could’ve easily gotten pregnant. Also, this might just be the start of an all-new “it was consensual and not forced” sex issue that is bound to get out of control. Then who’s to blame? You tell us.


#MalaysiaDay: Malaysians, Truly United At Heart

In celebration of our Malaysia Day, also known as Malaysia‘s 51st birthday, we thought it’d be nice to ask our readers to participate in sharing their thoughts on and love for our country.

It’s true, the recent years have been some of the toughest years for Malaysia, especially the past few months. Although we’re still dealing from the turmoil that we’ve been put through, one thing’s for sure – Malaysians are now stronger than ever. This is because regardless of race or religion, at heart, Malaysians are one. And we don’t need a rocket scientist to tell us that!

It’s #MalaysiaDay, you guys! We’re grateful that we get to call this beautiful country our home :) What are you grateful for? Tweet us!

— Hype Malaysia (@HypeMY) September 16, 2014

As such, we asked our readers on Twitter and Facebook to tell us what they’re most grateful for today. You know, just sharing the love and all.

Here’s what they (meaning, some of you) had to say. See if you can spot yours:

@HypeMY keharmonian pelbagai bangsa yg berdiri di bawah panji yg sama. 1Malaysia! #MalaysiaDay

— The Comedian (@SyazanaMI) September 16, 2014

— Joe’s (@joezaluchi) September 16, 2014

@HypeMY i’m grateful that at heart, malaysians are never defined by race or religion. we stand united. always <3 #MalaysiaDay

— lainey ♪ ♥ (@laineyx) September 16, 2014

@HypeMY Appreciate that no matter what problems we all have, all Malaysians can sit down at a mamak table to drink Teh O’ Ais. #MalaysiaDay

— Geoffrey Yeow (@geoffyeow) September 16, 2014

@HypeMY learn about different cultures and speak in different languages :D! oh, and Malaysian food is loveee <3 #MalaysiaDay

— adrina (@adrina_xo) September 16, 2014

@HypeMY thks for the tolerance built in our hearts. More so for the appetite for diversity in culture – especially food! #MalaysiaDay

— Jung Yee Tan (@jungyee_tan) September 16, 2014

@HypeMY Grateful for the peace, harmony and food variety. xD

— Syefri Zulkefli (@chapree) September 16, 2014

@HypeMY There’s only one place where the English language is as colorful as its diversity of cultures. That place is Malaysia #MalaysiaDay

— Shahril Bahrom (@shahzam9) September 16, 2014

Grateful for so many public holidays! Happy Malaysia Day @HypeMY #MalaysiaDay

— Reuben W.J Kang (@reubenkang) September 16, 2014

@HypeMY Malaysian food that can make you drool from miles away and the ability to mix 4 languages and still be understood :D #MalaysiaDay

— Jonathan Lawrence (@JonnieJonboy) September 16, 2014

@HypeMY I boleh cakap macam ni and you all still understand. No where else can do this one! #MalaysiaDay

— Pang Tun Yau (@typang14) September 16, 2014

@HypeMY There’s just something about the different cultures around that keeps me drawn in. (and the food) #MalaysiaDay

— Simone Camy (@simonecamy) September 16, 2014

The above sentiments only reminded us of one thing, that through it all, Malaysia, you’re absolutely beautiful inside out. Thank you all for sharing!

Psst! Don’t forget to check out Mariah Carey’s Malaysia Day greeting here too, gift-wrapped and sent with love via her official Facebook page a little earlier today.

Happy Malaysia Day, you guys. Much love from us at Hype Malaysia :)

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#Oscars: Neil Patrick Harris To Host Awards

Actor Neil Patrick Harris, popular with younger TV viewers as the star of the sitcom “How I Met Your Mother,” has been tapped to host next year’s Academy Awards ceremony, the organizers of Hollywood’s biggest night said on Wednesday. The 41-year-old actor is best known as Barney Stinson on the long-running CBS series, has also hosted TV’s Emmy Awards. He has won 3 Emmys for hosting theatre’s Tony Awards.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is eager to draw a greater number of younger viewers to the TV broadcast of the 87th Oscars. The ceremony will be shown live to more than 200 countries from Los Angeles on 22nd February 2015 on the ABC television network, owned by Walt Disney Co.

Talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres emceed the ceremony this year, and drew the highest Oscars telecast audience in 14 years with 43.7 million tuning in. Ellen DeGeneres was also successful drawing a strong rating among the 18-49 demographic coveted most by advertisers.

Ellen, who is openly gay like Neil, poked fun at the powerful people in the room, her own sexuality, handed out pizza and took a star-studded selfie that set Twitter’s record for most retweets and briefly crashed the microblogging service. Because who can forget the most epic selfie ever?:

If only Bradley’s arm was longer. Best photo ever. #oscars pic.twitter.com/C9U5NOtGap

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 3, 2014

Neil Patrick Harris, who won a best actor Tony Award this year in Broadway musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” most recently co-starred in dark thriller and early Oscar contender “Gone Girl”. He helped break the announcement on Twitter with a video post showing him cheekily running down a “bucket list” of accomplishments before circling “Host the Oscars”.

Upon the announcement, he said in a statement:

I grew up watching the Oscars and was always in such awe of some of the greats who hosted the show. To be asked to follow in the footsteps of Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, Ellen DeGeneres, and everyone else who had the great fortune of hosting is a bucket list dream come true.

Show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will run the live ceremony for the third consecutive time in 2015. The Broadway producers are known for delivering lively musical and dance numbers, which Neil has also done in his other hosting gigs. “To work with him on the Oscars is the perfect storm, all of his resources and talent coming together on a global stage,” Zadan and Meron said in a statement.

We’re glad to help our new #Oscars host @ActuallyNPH cross another thing off his bucket list. https://t.co/pSvnwRveKX

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) October 15, 2014

In recent years, the Oscars organisers have sought to draw a younger audience to the prestigious black tie gala show, to mixed results.

In 2011, young, attractive actors Anne Hathaway and James Franco were panned for their co-hosting efforts and lack of chemistry, drawing one of the least-watched Oscars in a decade, while “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane in 2013 delivered a bigger audience but was criticised for his raunchy humour. The Oscars have also faced pressure from January’s Golden Globe Awards, which has seen a viewership surge after it turned hosting duties over to popular comics Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

That having said, we can’t wait to watch Neil Patrick Harris do his thang come 22nd February 2015!


Petrol Prices Up In July, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged

The price of petrol will go up by 20 sen per litre effective in the month of July.

RON95 petrol will increase by 10 sen per litre while RON97 petrol will increase by 20 sen per litre. Petron Petrol Dealers Association’s president Datuk Alang Zari Isha also stated that the prices include the Goods and Service Tax (GST).

RON95 petrol is now priced at RM2.15 per litre while RON97 petrol is priced at RM2.55 per litre.

The price of diesel remains unaltered as it will still be priced at RM2.05 per litre. According to the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives, and Consumerism Ministry, the government decided to reduce the current fuel subsidy by 20sen in keeping with its subsidy rationalisation plan. Azlan Zani alo stated, “We have received word of an increase effective midnight”.

We do not know if there will be a rush to the petrol station due to the fasting month, otherwise drivers will surely be rushing to the petrol station.

Meanwhile, Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek stated that they will no longer make monthly announcements regarding the fuel price. He said, “We have decided to stop the practice of announcing the prices on the last day of the month. From now, motorists will only know the prices at midnight“.

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#Slenderman: “The Losers” Director Sylvain White To Helm Feature Film

Are you guys ready for a Slenderman feature film?

It was reported that “Stomp The Yard” director Sylvain White is set to helm the upcoming horror flick, with a script penned by David Birke (of Paul Verhoeven’s “Elle” fame).

Just in case you didn’t know, Slenderman (aka Slender Man) is a fictional Creepypasta Internet meme that was created by Something Awful forums user, Eric Knudsen (aka Victor Surge) back in 2009 as part of a Photoshop contest. The supernatural icon is described as a thin, unusually tall, faceless man who wears a black suit.

Stories of the Slenderman commonly involves him stalking, abducting, or traumatising people, particularly children. The Creepypasta character extends a wide range of spin-offs including artworks, games, and several low budget films.

In 2014, a pair of 12-year-old American girls lured a friend into the woods and stabbed her 19 times. The girls reportedly claimed that they wished to commit a murder as a first step to “appease” Slenderman.

The forthcoming film will be produced by Mythology Entertainment’s Bradley Fischer, James Vanderbilt, and William Sherak alongside Madhouse’s Robyn Meisinger and No Dream’s Sarah Snow. Production is expected to begin this spring.

A HBO true crime documentary, titled “Beware the Slenderman”, will premiere on 23rd January.

Sources: Coming Soon, Deadline, Wikipedia.


#MH370: Malaysia Airlines Missing Flight Lost With No Survivors

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 “ended” in the southern Indian Ocean, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says.

Prime Minister said searches used a new form of data analysis — never used before in a search for a missing plane to determine that the plan was lost in a remote area of the Indian Ocean west of Perth, Australia.

“It is therefore with deep sadness and regret that I must inform you that according to this new data that the flight of MH370 ended in the Indian Ocean,” Razak said.

It is also reported that Malaysian Airlines issued a text message to the families deeply regretting that MH370 has been lost and none of the the 239 passengers and crew onboard survived.

Malaysia Airlines deeply regrets that we have to assume beyond any reasonable doubt that MH370 has been lost and that none of those on board survived. As you will hear in the next hour from Malaysia’s Prime Minister, we must now accept all evidence suggests the plane went down in the Southern Indian Ocean.

Another news conference is set to be held tomorrow.

We will continue updating as soon as more information is provided

Our deepest condolences and prayers goes out to the families of the people onboard flight MH370.

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Hype’s Now Playing: One Direction — Story Of My Life

The English-Irish  pop boy band consisting of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson have released their latest music video just a couples of hours back that will drive Directioners to an even higher obsession over the boys.

No surprise that there is no limit to the amount of information One Direction fans will collect about their favourite boys, fans are really going to love this super personal music video for Story of My Life.

The video features the five boys developing childhood pictures in a dark room before those photos come to life. These photos, complete with the real family members of the boy band sees Zayn’s sister put her hair in pigtails to re-make a photo of the two of them as kids. However, the most touching moment of the video has to be the picture of Louis with his grandparents and great-grandparents that eventually sees the great-grandparents fade away as the picture enters the present.

Your inside to the lives of the boys is right here:


The Olympics 2012 Has Found Its Muse

Muse (Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard, and Chris Wolstenholme) are “proud parents” of their latest achievement. Why? Well, they now have “The London 2012 Olympic Games” to add to their bursting resumes. Yes! Muse have had their brand new song “Survival” adopted as the official song of the London 2012 Olympic Games!

“Survival” will be played throughout sports sessions in all London 2012 venues during the entire Games – when athletes enter the stadium, the lead up to the medal ceremonies, and it was said that the track can also be used by international broadcasters. The group appeared at the official London 2012 press conference, launching the “Rock The Games” music programme, which “Survival” is spearheading.

Wow. As if winning numerous awards (MTV Europe Music Awards x 5, Q Awards x 5, NME Awards x 8, Brit Awards x 2, Kerrang awards x 4) and chalking up not one, not two, but three Grammy nominations in their career as Muse’s lifespan! Right?

Upon the official announcement of “Survival”, Matt Bellamy (lead vocalist of the band) said, “It’s a huge homour to have the track chosen as such a major part of the London 2012 Olympic Games. I wrote it with the Games in mind as it expresses a sense of conviction and determination to win”.

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The track was played for the first time on 27th June 2012 (Wednesday) and is available for download on iTunes. Good job, guys!

For more information on the band, hit up their official website.


(Video) Donnie Yen To Hold Meet & Greet At These 3 Shopping Malls In KL

Wanna meet the legendary Donnie Yen (甄子丹) in person? Mark your calendars peeps, cause the Hong Kong actor will be in town to hold not 1, not 2, but 3 Meet and Greets with fans in the Klang Valley.

Brought to you by Lotus Five Star and Infinity Entertainment, the 59-year-old star is returning to our local shores to promote his new epic action film titled “Sakra” (天龍八部之喬峯傳), which is directed and produce by him as well.

Adapted from the wuxia novel “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils” (written by Jin Yong), there’s no doubt that that “Sakra” is a passion project close to his heart. In his own words, Donnie Yen even declared, “Can’t wait to show you my new Wuxia adventure, ‘Sakra’! The action sequences will blow your mind!”

Before the premiere of “Sakra” in Malaysia on 16th January, you can catch Donnie Yen in person at the following local shopping centres for the Meet & Greet:


#GrabHitch: Free Rides Throughout The Day In The Klang Valley!

Tired of taking public transport yet too lazy to drive? Need to go somewhere nearby but don’t want to sweat in this crazy hot Malaysian weather? ‘Fret not, Grab has the solution.

GrabHitch, Grab’s social carpooling movement, will be offering free rides for users the whole day tomorrow (Friday, 28th July) within the Klang Valley! And by whole day, we mean WHOLE DAY, which starts from midnight and ends at 11:59pm.

Wanna know how to grab (pun intended!) yourself a free ride? Just follow these simple steps:

However, as they are everyday commuters like you and me, don’t be shy to take the front seat and strike up conversation with them! Treat them as a friend and always be grateful, as they most probably went out of their way to pick you up so that you can save time on yours :)

Take note that each passenger is only limited to 2 free rides, and the rides are only valid up to RM30. Any additional fare beyond that will be borne by the passenger. Also, remember to book in advance, either the night before or a few hours earlier, as Grab is expecting insane demand for the free rides.

GrabHitch is Grab’s affordable option for daily commute that aims to help reduce congestion and pollution. The company also hopes that their initiative would help Malaysians make new friends along the way.

For more info, visit Grab’s official website and Facebook page.

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#Travel: Go For A Quick Getaway At These Private-Island Resorts In Malaysia

Who hasn’t dreamt of having a private island honeymoon? Or fantasised about living the ultra-luxe life at a private-island resort? Just because the super wealthy can afford to own private islands, it doesn’t mean that you can’t claim your own little piece of heaven by renting the beautiful vacation spot for yourself.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to fly out of the country for this luxurious and exclusive experience, we’ve found plenty of beautiful private islands on our own turf. Whether you’re looking for an unspoiled retreat or planning a wedding ceremony, satisfy your wanderlust by staying at these charming private-island resorts in Malaysia:

If you are looking for an incredibly romantic and secluded isle, look no further than Rebak Marina Resort. It is an ideal holiday spot for those who are planning to stay away from the hustle and bustle of city life with their special one as it is the only resort on the private 390-acre island.

The exclusive Rebak Marina Resort is just a short boat ride away from Langkawi Island. It is part of the Taj Hotels, Resorts, and Palaces international hotel chain, where rooms are built in a 2-storey timber chalet style with large windows overlooking the sea.

The island is blessed with tropical climate, stunning rock formations, and a beautiful lush forest that goes back a 100 million years. The property also has its own lagoon-shaped marina that overlooks the Straits of Malacca and borders the Andaman Sea, which is teeming with many different marine life and is ideal for water sports.

The Bunga Raya Island Resort is a beautiful secluded hideaway located on a coral reef island off the coast of Borneo. It is named after Bunga Raya (translation: Hibiscus flower), the national flower of Malaysia.

All 48 private timbered villas reflect the simplicity of the Borneo architectural style, showing the distinctive lines and aesthetics of the traditional Bornean architecture.  They are just steps away from the beach as the resort is framed by a pristine white beach on one side and a lush virgin jungle on the other.

If what you want is utter seclusion with a touch of Bornean hospitality, then this is definitely a place to be. For more information, visit their official website here.

Batu Batu Resort sits atop Pulau (Babi) Tengah, a privately-owned island in the protected Johor Marine Park. It is a 30-minute boat ride away from Mersing.

The island was previously known for being a Vietnamese refugee transit camp, which was subsequently closed in the early 80s. It was also the first location for the making of “Expedition Robinson”, a Swedish reality television program in which contestants are put into survival situations.

Being the only resort on the island, couples can bond over some sea activities or simply lay side by side on the powder white sand away from the crowd. Alternatively, guests can also rent a kayak to canoe around the island, jumping off to snorkel in one of the reefs.

Pangkor Laut Resort is about the closest thing to heaven on earth.

Located 3 miles off the West Coast of Malaysia, this secluded island resort gives its privileged guests a deep sense of serenity. The island is split into beach and spa villas which stand elegantly on stilts above gentle ocean, and each one features an outdoor balcony with day beds where you can watch the sunset with a drink.

Comfort, warmth, and contemporary elegance are woven together to create a peaceful environment, which guarantees unforgettable beautiful memories. For more information, visit their official website here.

There’s nothing much you can do at Alang’s Rawa, but that’s exactly the point.

Owned by the Johor Sultanate, Rawa Island is located 16km off the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia. The best time to visit this island is between February to March as the resort would be closed from November until the end of January due to the monsoon season.

Upon arriving at the resort, you’ll be warmly greeted by Daisy, an adorable beagle that also acts as the mascot of the resort. Due to the bad Internet connectivity, it’s probably the best way to get you off the real world. Instead, keep yourself busy with the plethora of activities on the island including snorkelling, fishing, kayaking, and climbing to the top of the hill to catch the sunset/sunrise.

Imagine unwinding at a luxury resort surrounded by lush rainforest, who wouldn’t love it?

Japamala Resort sits atop a peaceful oasis with pristine nature on the tiny and remote Tioman Island. The jungle and beach resort preserves the elegance of nature that inspires the concept of their “rustic-luxe” design. It balances comfort and convenience with its fully-equipped facilities including private plunge pools, wooden sun decks, air-conditioned bedrooms, and WiFi access.

The resort is not completely isolated from the outside world, but it’ll offer you one of the best vacation experiences of your life.

Mañana Borneo Resort is a far cry from luxury, but you will find yourself feeling at peace on this island because it is so hidden that you’d feel completely isolated from the outside world. Even the locals would have trouble looking for the hidden paradise.

The island itself is the antidote to mass tourism as it is located away from the crowd at the marine park of Kota Kinabalu. It will take slightly over an hour for guests to get to the island from the north of Kota Kinabalu. The most basic accommodation you can find on the island is the Mañana Borneo Resort, a resort managed by the people from Bigfin Divers, a certified PADI diving school that offers PADI programmes for avid divers.

Guests can enjoy stunning views of the island from almost every vantage point and go barefoot on the sandy beach for a grounding experience. Go ahead and have a laid-back good time by sleeping in the beachfront hut while listening to the tranquil and soothing sound of the ocean waves

For more information, visit the official website here.

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Hype’s Movie Review: #MadMaxFuryRoad Is 2 Hours Of Pure Action Madness

Director George Miller is still the same old genius behind the “Mad Max” film franchise, as his latest film “Mad Max: Fury Road” remains a radically visionary work. Contrary to popular belief, this movie, which is the 4th installment of the franchise, is neither a “remake” nor a “prequel”. It is however, a sequel that helped relaunch the post-apocalyptic world first envisioned by Miller, with English actor Tom Hardy taking up the lead role previously played by Mel Gibson.

Since the story takes place 30 years after the events of 1985’s “Thunderdome”, moviegoers may have trouble understanding the opening scene of “Fury Road”. Hardy is introduced as Gibson’s character “Mad” Max Rockatansky, a former cop who wanders alone in a deserted wasteland after his family was murdered by a mohawked gang.

In a world where humanity is broken, Max himself is in a way, broken too. Even though he has stronger survival instincts than everyone else who have gone mad fighting for the necessities of life, his traumatic past indicates that there is still a hint of madness in him. The flashes of phantoms from his past also caused him to be captured by a troupe of zombie-like road warriors, known as the “War Boys”. These pale-looking road warriors work for Immortan Joe (played by Hugh Keays-Byrne, the villain Toecutter in the original “Mad Max”), an evil platinum-haired tyrant who talks through his menancing-looking oxygen tube.

Women are being locked up in Joe’s citadel to breed his devoted ghoulish followers and feed the elite with mother’s milk while men like Max are being used for blood transfusion by the “War Boys”. While all these are being introduced, Imperator Furiosa (played by Charlize Theron), who is Joe’s lieutenant with a mechanical arm, is being sent off to retrieve the latest shipment of gasoline from the Gasoline City.

Fuel was what caused the mayhem to ensue in the original movies. However, the brutal warfare begins in “Fury Road” because Furiosa attempts to escape with a heavily armoured tanker dubbed the War Rig and his beautiful wives aka the “Five Wives” (played by Zoe Kravitz, Riley Keough, Abbey Lee, Courtney Eaton, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley). What happens next is a series of intense high-speed car chases on the road, as Joe unleashes his army of War Boys to capture Furiosa and bring his wives back.

In a world where a permanent state of crisis exists, the line between men and women is obviously blurred.

Max may be the pivotal character of the movie, but he emerges as someone who is merely being caught up in the high-octane warfare as one of the War Boys, “Nux” (played by Nicholas Hoult), used him as a mobile blood bank. He refuses to be involved but in order to survive, he is forced to team up with Furiosa and the Five Wives while remaining an enigmatic figure.

Though women are enslaved as breeding and milking chattels, Furiosa and the wives came off as a band of strong-willed women who hold high hopes to escape to a legendary world of greenery. In the movie, Theron definitely delivered a fantastic performance as a heroine who can fight just as good, if not better than Max. It reminded me of how incredible she was in 2003’s “Monster”.

That’s not to say that Hardy isn’t a great actor because he is surprisingly fitting for the role. Many cast doubts on the movie when Hardy was announced to be the new Max, but the actor proved them wrong by channeling a certain kind of raw energy.

He doesn’t talk a lot in the movie, but neither do the rest of the cast. “Fury Road” is, after all, a movie that focuses on the death-defying car stunts and the dust-caked showdown. His role is often overshadowed by Theron’s Furiosa, but there were definitely some vital moments for him to shine.

All thanks to his strong survival instincts, his tentative alliance with Furiosa deepens whenever Immortan Joe and his gang of bleach-skinned followers get close to them.

For a film that spent around 25 years in development hell, “Mad Max: Fury Road” outdone itself by providing us with 2 hours long of pure action and madness. Some may describe it as “Furious 7” in the post-apocalyptic future, but Miller’s movie features more stunning visuals and mind-boggling action scenes.

The plot is very thin, but at least it doesn’t succumb to the temptation of becoming a movie overloaded with sub-plots. From a heavy-metal band that served as the war music for Joe to the sweet romance that blossoms between Nux and one of Joe’s wives, Miller was smart to keep them very brief but memorable.

“Fury Road” is unafraid to bring a great deal of messages and fun throughout the movie.

Written and directed by Miller, “Mad Max: Fury Road” is scheduled for release on 13th May 2015.

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

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The Discovery Of A New Galaxy

It was just merely hours ago that a whole new galaxy was discovered. International experts have been sent to London to witness the official unveiling and members of the media were sent into a frenzy. And it appears, that this new galaxy is made entirely out of..ice cream sandwiches.

Said to be Samsung’s crème de la crème, the Galaxy S III is made ready to battle most of its main Android rivals, mainly the HTC One X which was launched in Malaysia just a month ago.

Should the makers HTC One X start shaking in their little space boots at the blazing news of this new galaxy?

Let’s see now: The Samsung Galaxy S III is supported by a powerful 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Cortex-A9 quad-core chip (No lag? Yes please!) and has a 4.8” HD Super AMOLED display. As compared to the now distant Samsung Galaxy S II’s 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus display. As hinted, it runs on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS.

It also supports full-speed video (HD 30 frame per second video + 1080p video recording and playback), a 1.9MP forward-facing camera which shoots 720p video, and an 8MP camera at the back. But really, we hear that it’s the camera’s functions that have made angels sing during the official unveiling in Earl’s Court, London today.

The Samsung Galaxy S III’s camera supports a burst shot/best photo mode whereby it’ll automatically take 20 shots and then recommend the best photo. It also has “Face Zoom”, allowing you to tap a face and zoom in. Top notch focus!

It allows users to take photos while filming so nobody misses a shot or have to find themselves scrambling to take lousy screenshots from video footages. Ace!

On top of that, there’s also a barrage of other notable updates such as some new Samsung TouchWiz fixes such as:

Doesn’t it feel like this is the “Autobot” of all smartphones for now? The world is not ready for this galaxy. Oh, and we also want to mention that it comes in “Pebble Blue” and “Marble White“. But you already knew that.

More details to come (other highlighted features, price, data plans) when we get them!

For more information, visit their official website.


(UPDATE) #LiveYourMusic: Alan Walker To Perform In Penang, JB, & KL This December

EDM boy genius Alan Walker is coming to Malaysia!

In conjunction with Heineken “Live Your Music” campaign, the 19-year-old Norwegian DJ will be holding “Walker Tour: Asia” at Penang, Johor Bahru, and Kuala Lumpur on 14th, 15th, and 16th December respectively.

Alan Olav Walker, who had no musical background, taught himself by browsing YouTube videos based on music production. He started making music on his laptop in 2012 and his songs quickly caught the attention of record labels.

His debut single “Faded” (2015) featuring Iselin Solheim, which gained gold in NVPI (The Dutch Association of Producers and Importers of image) and RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), received platinum certification in over 10 different countries. The music video for his 2016 single, “Sing Me To Sleep”, has over 123 million views on YouTube.

Heineken “Live Your Music” is a new experiential music platform built on the collective passion for experiencing music. It is a global movement born out of different music styles but with a shared love for music itself. The campaign puts music fans on centre stage, bringing their stories to life, sharing their experiences, and ideas with other music fans while elevating their musical experiences.

Ticketing details and venue has yet to be released, but we’ll update this post as soon as we get ’em. So stay tuned :)

More details regarding Alan Walker’s Malaysian debut have been released. Get ready ;)

*Admission fees are subject to the venue’s cover charges.

For more information, visit Heineken’s Facebook page or hit up Alan Walker’s website and Facebook page.

Sources: Alan Walker’s Facebook page, Heineken Malaysia.

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7 Tips For Saving Money On A Budget Vacay

Now that tourism is back, and everyone seems to be busy booking flights for their next big travel escapade, it can be hard to not feel a bit of FOMO (fear of missing out). While travelling does cost money, it doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune. Don’t let money get in the way of your travel plans, since there are many ways you can travel from one country to another on a tight budget. If you worked hard to save for your vacation, there is no reason to go over budget and make life more stressful when you come back!

So here are 7 tips that will help you save a bunch if you’re travelling on a tight budget:

Carry A Debit Card Or A Travel Credit Card

The best way to keep track of how much money you’re spending is to use a debit card or a prepaid visa card. By doing so, you can avoid going over budget since there is a limited amount of money in your bank. Besides, it also makes travelling much easier since you don’t have to carry a bunch of cash with you while you’re travelling. If you need cash, you can just use the ATM to withdraw money – just watch out for the expensive ATM and exchange costs.

While debit cards are great for those who don’t wanna go over budget, it’s always a good idea to carry around a credit card just in case of emergencies. Travel credit cards can help you get rewards while you’re on vacation, and they come with perks like free travel insurance and discounts. Look for a card that suits your vacation needs, such as getting discounts on airfare or getting points when you spend on shopping or entertainment.

This one’s pretty self-explanatory. The travel industry usually hikes up prices during public and school holidays since most people travel during those periods. So instead, do some research on the best time to visit your intended destination, and then travel just before or right after those dates. While the sun might not shine as brightly, this is when hotels and airlines lower their prices to attract customers. Not to mention, your travel destination would be less busy and much less crowded!

Nabbing a flight six months or longer in advance means lower prices. Plus, last minute deals are a godsend if you’re travelling on a budget. Airlines would usually release their flight seats up to a year in advance, so the closer you get to your departure date, the more the prices increase, especially in the last month.

Book your flight midweek, since travel prices are lower as a premium is added to weekend flights and you’ll breeze through shorter queues at airport check-ins. So try to fly between Tuesday to Thursday if possible. It’s okay to save your money on cheaper seats, especially if it’s just a short flight. Low-budget airlines usually have a lot of cheap deals too, so make sure to look out for those. As for luggage, always try to pack light, since you can save some money on hold luggage.

If you’re travelling to a city, make sure to make use of their public transport! Try to avoid taxis and e-hailing systems, since they are BY FAR the most expensive form of transport (as we all should know by now). Learning the routes and pricing systems of the light rail, underground and bus stations can save you tons of time and money compared to renting a car (not including gas money and parking).

You can also opt to walk everywhere, since it literally costs nothing; or you can rent a bike, which is still 10 times cheaper than e-hailing taxis nowadays (no tea no shade). Plus, it’s an easy way to keep fit during your travels, which is a big plus in our books.

We know some of you foodies out there are probably looking forward to savouring all the local delicacies while you’re on vacation. But eating out a lot can add up quickly and take away from your budget during your trip. So it’s totally fine to cook some simple meals or go for some cheaper options, like getting food from the local supermarket. Most hostels and homestays would often let you have access to a kitchen, so make sure to utilise them!

While it’s tempting to splurge on food, you can get a lot more out of fun experiences, and take lots of pictures and videos, which all last way longer than a meal. To make the most out of your trip, you can try to do one or two paid activities per day, and going for free activities for the rest of the day. This will make sure you’re having fun while also sticking to your budget. Look for free things to do or free places to go wherever you’re heading, like local museums and parks.

When you travel to tourist hotspots, there is bound to be a bunch of tourist traps that would make you spend more than you actually need to. Instead, research less-well known spots and hidden gems you can visit on your own. And if you’re looking for local restaurants, avoid those on the main strip and try to look for something more low-key instead. The food will probably taste better and cheaper.


Tiger Beer Announced As The Official Beer Sponsor For Upfront Arena

‘Cause I feel, I feel alive, I feel, I feel alive’ – Foals

A distinct rise in appreciation of the live music scene over the recent years in Malaysia has been attracting more and more international acts to our shores. Taking notice on this rise, Tiger Beer is proud to announce that it is the official beer sponsor of the next stage of the Upfront platform: Upfront Arena, an extension of The Bee’s upfront series.

Upfront Arena is set to bring some of the hottest international indie acts to Kuala Lumpur, ensuring music fans with a chance to catch their favourite artists in action, while retaining the signature intimate feel that Upfront gigs are known for.

Kicking off this exciting series is none other than UK Band, Foals! NME award-winning india act known for their hit songs Spanish Sahara and Inhaler, the Oxford quintet is set to rock KL Live on March 4th, 2014.

Tai See Wai, Marketing Manager for Tiger Beer shares, “Through our partnership with Upfront, we’ve brought some great live acts to Malaysia over the past few years. We’re really excited to continue this collaboration and take it to the next level with Upfront Arena, and with more incredible artists lined up for the future, we’re sure music fans will feel the same.”

Stand a chance to win tickets to see Foals at KL Live on 4th March, 2014 by following Tiger Beer’s Instagram and post your most creative pose with Tiger Beer and the hashtag #tigermusic.

Venue : KL Live, Life Center, 20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tickets : RM157 (Pre-sale), RM187 (Regular)

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at all Ticketpro outlets and also online via Ticketpro’s website.

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Hot Chelle Rae Live Showcase In Malaysia!

Hot Chelle Rae (pronounced “Hot Shell Ray”), a four-piece pop/rock band based in Nashville (United States), will be heading to Kuala Lumpur on 3rd November 2012 (Saturday) for a live showcase at Stage KL.

Hot Chelle Rae an exciting young pop/rock band which consists of lead singer/guitarist Ryan Follese, lead guitarist Nash Overstreet, bassist Ian Keaggy, and drummer Jamie Follese, won an American Music Award for “Favourite New Artist” in 2011.

This is the first time the band will be performing in Malaysia and it will be a great opportunity for all their Malaysian fans to catch them live here! The showcase will be part of their promotional tour for their album, “Whatever” which has been released here on the 28th of November 2011.

Their first two singles, “Tonight Tonight” and “I Like It Like That” from the became an instant hit across Malaysia’s local English radio stations. The current third single “Honestly” is already picking up across all the local radio stations too:

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Be the first 100 in line to purchase Hot Chelle Rae’s “Whatever” album at the showcase venue to be entitled to get a pair of showcase passes and also to be in the priority line during the autograph session after the showcase.

Venue: STAGE Club, Avenue K, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

For more information, hit up Sony Music Malaysia’s Facebook page.


Disney+ Hotstar: Cozy Up This Father’s Day With These 5 Shows

Planning the perfect at-home celebration for Father’s Day this year? Let Dad take it easy and kick back by indulging in feel-good movies and series featuring some of the best fathers and father-figures, available exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

Whether you’re in the mood for animated films, heroic deeds or timeless classics, settle in with snacks and reserve the best spot in the living room for some quality time with dad and the family with this Father’s Day Stay-In watch list.

Enter the beautiful and immersive land of Kumandra as Disney’s first Southeast Asian heroine goes on a quest to find the last dragon to save the world – and her father. With its themes about loyalty, family and sacrifice, this is a heartwarming, funny and charming film for all ages.

The father-son bond in Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” is an unforgettable one, weaving an entertaining and sweet story about parenting, letting your kids grow up, and the unconditional love parents have for their children.

For Star Wars-loving dads, now’s the perfect time to marathon the entire first two seasons of “The Mandalorian”. Follow the travails of The Mandalorian and The Child as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire.

One for the sports enthusiasts, “Big Shot” stars John Stamos as a basketball coach forced to redeem his reputation by taking a job at an all-girls high school. Heartfelt and engaging, the series takes viewers on a journey of overcoming obstacles that’s perfect for the whole family.

If dad’s the kind to enjoy some high-stakes action, then check out Malaysian hit film “J2: J Retribusi”! Starring Zul Ariffin as the lead character Jay Zulkarnain. This thriller offers an entertaining adventure as he races against time to save his boss and daughter in a hostage situation.

Stream your favourite shows and more on Disney+ Hotstar, with over 800 films and 18,000 episodes available for RM54.90 for three months at DisneyPlusHotstar.my or via the Disney+ Hotstar app on Android and iOS devices. Astro subscribers are also able to enjoy special packages available with Astro.

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Live Like A Wizard At #HarryPotter Themed Hotel In London!

Once a potterhead, always a potterhead. Harry Potter‘s fans, time to make your way to London soon because you can now stay at the Hogwarts-inspired chambers at the 163-year-old Georgian House hotel near Victoria Station!

No, unfortunately, there is no “Chamber of Secrets” in the hotel but what they do have is the chamber-inspired rooms with stylish furnitures and the wizards’ must-have items such as spell books, cauldrons, trunks, and bottles of potions.

Is this a new hotel made specifically for Harry Potter’s fans? Definitely not. As we’ve already mentioned, the Georgian House hotel is a 163-year-old property near Victoria Station, a station where some tour buses would pick up visitors to go to the Harry Potter studio.

Thus, Serena von der Heyde, partner at The Georgian House told The Independent, “The fact the bus left from Victoria station meant they were in the perfect location for attracting tourists who had come to see the studio.”

The Georgian House Hotel places great emphasis on welcoming families and I really wanted to create something fun for young visitors. When guests arrive we light candles and play music as they enter the Wizard Chambers – it’s a great way to give families a unique stay.

As the hotel emphasises on providing a truly authentic Hogwarts experience, the rooms now also come with a full Harry Potter package (with extra charges), where visitors can get a walking tour of the popular film locations in central London and a trip to the Warner Bros Studio for “The Making of Harry Potter” Tour.

The room prices are considered reasonable as they start at £249 (around RM1,300) a night for a small Wizard Chambers for 3 people. The larger Wizard Chamber can accommodate 5 people in the room and it is priced at £363 (around RM1,900) a night. Without the Harry Potter package, the room rates cost £209 (around RM1,100) a night for two.

Want to know what they have in the rooms? Check out the gallery below:

Oh, we so wanna go to London now! But first, we ‘re gonna make a trip to US and visit Diagon Alley, the Harry Potter-themed park!


#StarTrek3: Justin Lin On Board To Direct Next Film

Ever since J.J Abrams left the “Star Trek” franchise for the revival of the “Star Wars” franchise, the third “Star Trek” film has been looking for a greater force to go against its old enemy.

But it seems like Paramount has finally found a top-ranked director to helm the project as “Fast and Furious” franchise helmer Justin Lin is on board to direct the upcoming “Star Trek 3“.

The reboot of the “Star Trek” film series were previously directed by J.J Abrams and co-written by Roberto Orci. It was previously reported that Roberto Orci will be assisted by 2 new writers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay to direct the final instalment of the “Star Trek” trilogy. However, Orci left the director’s chair and has decided to remain as the producer of the film.

Several top-ranked filmmakers were then rumoured to be direct the film, including Edgar Wright (“Scott Pilgrim vs the World”), Rupert Wyatt (“Rise of the Planet of the Apes”), Morten Tyldum (“The Imitation Game”), Daniel Espinosa (“Safe House”), Justin Lin (“Fast & Furious”), and Duncan Jones (“Source Code”).

Out of all the top-ranked filmmakers, Justin Lin was chosen to direct “Star Trek 3” after a film he was supposed to direct, which is the sequel to “The Bourne Legacy” spinoff got postponed. It is unclear whether the plot for “Star Trek 3” will be changed as Roberto Orci earlier stated that film will go back to TV roots, where the young U.S.S. Enterprise crew will go on a 5-year mission in space.

Scheduled for release on July 8, 2016, “Star Trek 3” stars Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Anton Yelchin, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, and John Cho. Deadline is also reporting that Justin Lin is offered to direct the last “Fast & Furious” film but nothing has been confirmed yet. He is set to direct the 5th instalment of the “Bourne” film series and the first 2 episode of “True Detective” Season 2.


#Perodua: Automotive Manufacturer To Offer Help For Cars Hit By Flash Floods In Klang Valley

Due to La Nina, the Klang Valley experienced some serious flash floods last week, damaging many vehicles that were trapped on the roads.

Local automotive manufacturer, Perodua, announced via an official statement today (Monday, 16th May) that they will be providing assistance like towing services, discounts on selected car parts, and free inspections to determine the amount of damage done to affected vehicles.

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“Our customers matter most to us and these value added services are provided to help relieve some of the burden our customers have to deal with during this disaster,” said Perodua President & CEO, Datuk Dr. Aminar Rashid Salleh in the press statement.

Besides that, he also added that Perodua customers can claim towing service up to a maximum of RM100 to the nearest Perodua service outlets while a 20% discount will be given to certain auto parts including electronic items, carpet, vehicle seats, door trims, and engine overhaul gaskets.

Perodua’s customers whose vehicles suffered flood related damages recently are encouraged to call the car maker’s toll free customer care line at 1-800-88-6600 for assistance.

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#2PM: K-Pop Idol Boy Group Member Chansung Threatens To Sue Rumour-Mongers

Last month, 2PM’s agency JYP Entertainment sued those who were spreading malicious lies about another of its members, Jun.K. Apparently, netizens were leaving derogatory comments about Jun.K’s deceased father.

At the time, JYP said, “For many years, there have been online users who routinely attack 2PM, denigrating their appearance, making disparaging sexual remarks and defaming members of their family. We decided in May … to file for legal action for defamation and abuse.”

On Friday (3rd July), 2PM member Chansung (황찬성) responded fiercely to those spreading malicious rumours about him online, and threatened to take legal action. According to soompi, he posted on Twitter:

There are still people who are spreading rumors. I’m confused, should I just pity them and move on, or teach them a lesson. It’s okay if you say bad things about me because you hate me. But it makes me angry when people create rumors about me, based on nothing. They seem to believe that’s true, but I think we’ll find out if it’s true or not after you’ve been sued. I’m only going to let it slip a couple of more times. After that, I’m gonna get all my evidence and sue.

“The more kindness I show, the more they take me for (an idiot),” he added.

However, the specific content of the alleged “malicious rumours” have not been verified.

2PM member Taecyeon also reiterated JYP’s official stance on Twitter, saying, “JYP does not tolerate those who spread lies or malicious comments about its contracted artistes.”

Hmm, we wonder what the rumours are about though! We’ll update this post with more information as soon as we have ’em.

Sources: AsiaOne, soompi / Featured image from here.


Hype’s Exclusive: EDM’s #TwinGoals Being NERVO, Music, & Future Plans

Gorgeous Australian twin sensation Miriam (Mim) and Olivia (Liv), otherwise collectively known as NERVO, rocked up to our shores recently for a gig at Fuze Club in Kuala Lumpur.

Known for being both talented and dynamic, the girls were here as part of their schedule, which allows them to globetrot and unite dance music fans under one roof with their high energy music. Their passion for their work is undeniable as they truly embody “if you love what you do, you’ll work a day in your life” – and it shows!

We caught up them the day after their Fuze Club KL gig and here’s what went down ;)

Welcome back to Kuala Lumpur, Liv and Mim! The last time you were here, you played at a festival. What was your best memory of Malaysia?

Well actually..our gig at Fuze Club KL, again, was a good reminder of the people here. The people here are just lovely! We had proper fans last night, complete with fan signs and all. We had a girl who flew in from Taiwan. We’re surprised with how many fans we have here and some of them were requesting records of ours that we released 3 years ago. There must be a scene here! Dance music must be very alive.

You’ve both been DJing officially for about 6 years now. How has the journey been for you and what has surprised you most about the EDM community?

How much it has changed in the last 6 years! And how many sub genres have been created. EDM is a creative genre in that way that it’s like..somebody will do something different and then they’ll create a whole new sub genre for that sound i.e. future bass. It’s very exciting for the business because it doesn’t have to be same all the time. And it makes us keep evolving, which is fun. We don’t have to keep making the same records. Our DJ sets also change like how fashion changes.

Do you think that being such formidable female icons in the dance music industry makes you a little intimidating to the average guy?

We don’t think so. We’re not intimidating, are we? (laughs) We’re approachable! We work hard, we love our jobs, and a small part of our job happens to be in the limelight. But a lot of it is us working in the studio like, 10 hours a day.

What’s the biggest job hazard for NERVO, being siblings..twins even, and having to work together as a DJ/producer duo?

Lack of sleep. We never have enough time to fit everything in and sleep. And also because we’re so international like, time-wise. Our team at the moment is in the US and in England, and we’re in Asia. So we really have to communicate with people at really random hours of the day. And every day, we speak to our team. A lot of it is communicated via WhatsApp, Skype, etc.

A lot of DJs in the world just DJ and not produce, unlike NERVO, because you guys work on records for some of the world’s top pop names. How do you never run of out creative juice?

We would love to be in the studio more. We used to be in the studio 7 days a week! We love the studio. But we’ve got so much work. It’s really nice to gig but the key is creative balance. If we could, the ideal scenario for us would be..work in the studio 4 days a week but 4 proper days like 10am till 7pm. With energy. But when we deal with jetlag..sometimes we get back on a Sunday night completely exhausted and Monday is a little bit of a washing day like just doing our laundry. We also love the routine that we have in the studio. When we’re on tour, there’s no routine – we sleep at weird hours and when we can, we eat at weird hours. But the studio is more..normal sleeping pattern and normal eating pattern.

And on that note, are there any artistes that you haven’t had the chance to work with yet that you want to someday do something with?

So many! Imogen Heap is one. Lauryn Hill. Eminem! will.i.am. Any artistes, actually. They don’t need to be famous yet, they just have to have something to say.

Which artiste or DJ/producer still leaves you absolutely gobsmacked until today? For example, someone that you’re a hardcore fan girl of.

You know, Mim has only been starstruck once in her life. And that’s by a producer. We’ve met so many pop stars and we’ve never been starstruck. The only person who has left Mim starstruck is Max Martin – the Swedish producer who has worked on every single big pop record. Mim froze! For Liv, deadmau5. He’s incredible. He just doesn’t give a f*ck in the best way possible because he’s so musically-driven. In the same way that Eric Prydz doesn’t because they’re just so dedicated to their craft.

Has there been any crazy fan moments throughout your entire career so far? What has been some of the craziest?

Oh we always have crazy fan moments. But good crazy fan moments. We just had a crazy fan come up to us at the shopping mall earlier and he started crying – but good cry, and good tears, we think. We thought that was cute. We also got followed back to the hotel room before..which wasn’t cool. Mim once had a guy hanging outside her hotel room. He was waiting outside Mim’s room for 3 hours. He didn’t actually say anything but it was weird. We had to call security.

2016 is coming to an end! Looking back, what has been some of the greatest moment for you this year?

Ooh. So many good moments. It has been a very, very big year for us. We feel like we’ve built NERVO Nation a lot. We used to do about 4/5 gigs a year for NERVO Nation but now we’re playing about 9, and that’s all around the world. So that’s a lot of work. We also launched our record label so that’s a lot of work as well. It has been really interesting and we’ve learnt a lot from that.

And what can we expect from NERVO for the coming year?

Well, we’ve released an album and now we’re not sure if we should do another album or do singles, and then think about packaging them into an album for later on. People put too much stress on the whole album thing when the reality is, nobody listens to the whole album. We’ll see ;)

Special thanks to our friends from Fuze Club Kuala Lumpur for making this interview happen :)

We’ll leave you now with their latest release, “Alone” featuring Askery and Brielle Von Hugel. Enjoy:

For more information, hit up NERVO’s website or Facebook page. The girls are also on Twitter and Instagram so stalk them!

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Japanese Pop Queen Namie Amuro Officially Retires From Music

Famous Japanese pop star Namie Amuro shocked the world last year when she announced the date of her retirement, and she delivered it.

“September 16 marked the 25th year since my debut. I could not have gone 25 years without your support, for which I am eternally grateful. Thank you!”

The pop queen which is known as the Japanese equivalent to leading Western artists, such as Janet Jackson and Madonna had delivered her final concert last weekend on her home island of Okinawa, Japan.

The 40-year-old singer who will be turning 41 this coming Thursday, performed for the last time on Saturday, 16th September where she was joined by various special guests including Ken Hirai, Jolin Tsai, Yamashita Tomohisa, MONGOL800, DOUBLE, and BEGIN.

On the same day, the pop diva joined 15,000 fans as they put out a firework show in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, to salute the singer’s official retirement.

The “Baby Don’t Cry” singer officially updated her website on Sunday, 17th September with the message “To my fans”, thanking them once again for their support throughout her 25 years of music career.

Amuro sang an eight-song set that included “Hope.” Among the numbers, Amuro sang four duets: “Grotesque” with Ken Hirai; “Unusual” with Tomohisa Yamashita; “I’m Not Yours” with Jolin Tsai; and “Black Diamond” with DOUBLE.


(UPDATE) #UnfinishedBusiness: An Evening With Nathan Sykes

Have you missed The Wanted? If you have, then we’ve got a pleasant surprise for you.

The English boy band’s youngest member, Nathan Sykes, will be returning to Malaysia next month as part of his Southeast Asian tour to perform live. Mark your calendars peeps, the dates are 19th and 20th June.

Before there was One Direction, The Wanted was already conquering the music charts with a string of number ones and sold-out tours. However, the British-Irish boy band decided to take a hiatus on 2014 to pursue their individual endeavours. This allowed Sykes to craved his solo career when his debut album, “Unfinished Business”, was released last year.

When asked about his life as a solo artist, the 24-year-old singer told Spin or Bin Music, “I think the best part is that I get to travel the world doing what I love every single day and I have developed into an artist that writes all their own music so I get to tell my own story to so many people. The hardest part is definitely dealing with jet lag as I love my bed!”

Whether it was intentional or unintentional for the young pop star to shed his boy band image, fans got to see a new side to him when he previously released a sexual “Give It Up” music video. Fans can also expect him to perform other popular hits such as “Kiss Me Quick”, “Over and Over Again”, “Famous”, and “There’s Only One of You”.

Brought to you by One Music and Universal Music Malaysia, the details to “Nathan Sykes Live in Kuala Lumpur” are as follows:

You can now purchase your tickets at Peatix here.

Check out Universal Music Malaysia’s Facebook page on how you can score passes to watch him live.


#WhatWeDoInTheShadows: Co-Director Confirms A Sequel Is In The Works

Vladislav and his vampire gang from “What We Do In The Shadows” will be featured in another documentary again!

Jemaine Clement, who co-wrote and co-directed the New Zealand mockumentary horror comedy film, recently confirmed to Stuff.co.nz that a sequel is currently in the planning stages.

“What We Do In The Shadows” premiered at last year’s Sundance Film Festival before it was released in a limited release on selected theatres earlier this year. It starred Clement himself as the 862-year-old vampire, Vladislav.

In the film, Vlad shares a flat in Wellington, New Zealand with a group of vampires namely Viago (379 years old, played by Taika Waititi), Deacon (183 years old, played by Jonathan Brugh), and Petyr (8,000 years old, played by Ben Fransham).

However, due to their constant thirst for blood and fear of sunlight, they have troubles trying to cope with the complexities of the modern life and make new friends. As a result, they’ve lost touch with the current social scene, especially when the club bouncers won’t invite them in the hip establishments.

The film received very positive reviews from critics, with American digital TV network Fearnet calling it “a great vampire comedy”. It gained generally favourable reviews from UK newspapers as well, with The Guardian’s film critic Peter Bradshaw calling it “the best comedy of the year” and The Telegraph’s Tim Robey describing it as “desperately funny”.

With its surprise success, Clement confirmed that a sequel is in the works and it will focus on Anton, a polite werewolf leader played by Rhys Darby. If you’ve seen the film, you might remember him as the guy who reminds his followers that they’re “werewolves, not swearwolves”.

Clement also mentioned in a separate interview with the AV Club that the movie will have a spin-off TV series too. He said that he and Waititi (who also co-wrote and co-directed “What We Do In The Shadows” are pitching a show about the 2 cops (played by Karen O’Leary and Mike Minogue) as seen in the movie.

However, he also added, “We’ve already been told before we even handed it in that there’s no money for comedy.”

Clement can currently be seen in indie comedy “People Places Things” and he will be heard next year in Steven Spielberg’s “The BFG”.

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Captain Marvel: 8 Fun Facts About The Heroes, New Villains & Returning Characters

After 11 years, Marvel Studios is finally giving fans a superhero flick centring on a female superhero. Enters Captain Marvel.

“Captain Marvel” is essentially a prequel to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, it’s also a crucial piece to the highly-anticipated “Avengers: Endgame” as Captain Marvel is expected to play a crucial role in taking down Thanos. Here are several fun facts fans can expect to see:

“We’ve always had powerful female characters in our movies. We’ve had powerful female heroes in our movies, but having Captain Marvel as the title character for the first time feels like it’s overdue. And feels like something that we are excited and can’t wait to deliver onto the world.”

President of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige have stated that Captain Marvel is the most powerful character that the studio has ever introduced. The president even disclosed the studio’s hope of making her the forefront of Marvel’s future. Rumor has it that she is the only force capable of undoing Thano’s damage in Infinity War.

So, what exactly is Captain Marvel really capable of?

In the comics, Captain Marvel demonstrated abilities like superhuman strength and durability, immunity to toxins and poisons, regeneration, manipulation of solar energy, and flight. As for her gift of flight, not only is she capable of flying in the realms of earth, she is also capable of flying to outer space.

In addition, Captain Marvel has cosmic awareness which means she is capable of knowing her opponent’s move in a combat. However, the thing that puts her in a great advantage over the other Avengers is her ability to travel through time.

Captain Marvel ain’t got time to swoon over some guy. In the movie, she’s got a different kind of love and that’s her female friendship with best friend Maria Rambeau (played by Lashana Lynch).

“What (Carol and Maria have) gone through together — going through military training, being the only women and then using each other to lean on each other through that type of support — and that recognition of their experience is really special,” Brie Larson was quoted as saying.

“This is the great love, this is the love lost, this is the love found again. This is the reason to continue fighting and to go the ends of the earth for the person, the thing that you love. (For Carol), it’s her best friend and her best friend’s daughter. Which to me, that’s so natural. I went and saw the movie with some people and it was like an hour later and they were like ‘Oh, Maria’s the love!’ and I was like ‘Yeah!’” she added.

The next exciting thing about this movie is the new characters. It was evident from the trailers that there will be new supporting characters and villains. For example, in the trailer, Captain Marvel attacked an elderly women in a public commute. That was actually a Skrull.

For the upcoming superhero flick, Skrulls will act as the main villain. They are basically shape shifters who are capable of imitating any physical appearance of humans, aliens and even objects.

Some skrulls have also shown the ability to imitate powers. Following the comics, readers were introduced to Warskrulls who battled superheroes like the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. During one of their battles, Kl’rt, named the Super-Skrull imitated the abilities of the Fantastic Four, which eventually led to their victory.

Sadly, these following creatures don’t live by Uncle Ben (from Spiderman)’s life motto that is “with great power comes great responsibility”. This is because they intend to rule Earth. Thankfully, the team, Starforce, will do anything to prevent this from happening.

According to the comics, Starforce is an elite team that consists of the best genetically modified warriors. The team exist to serve the Supreme Intelligence who runs the Kree empire. Unfortunately, they were used by the Supreme to kickstart a galactic war with their rival, the Shi’ar empire.

The supreme being initiated the war for the fear of the survival of its species. It believed that Kree had stopped evolving and was reaching its extinction. Sadly, the Shi’ar empire won the battle, dropping a genetic bomb on the homeworld of Kree. As a result, it killed millions and forced survivors of the battle to adapt to new circumstances. The Starforce unit was involuntary recruited into the Shi’ar military.

Nevertheless, despite the tragic ending it would be cool to see Starforce come alive on screen. In “Captain Marvel”, the unit that is made up of Yon-Rogg, Minn-Erva, Att-Lass, and Korath.

“Infinity War” ended with a cliffhanger, leaving fans devastated. However, according to a fan theory, it was meant to act as a welcoming party to invite Captain America into the franchise. If you can remember, Nick Fury paged for help right before he and half of the universe turned to dust in the ending of “Infinity War”.

“At the end of “Captain Marvel”, Nick Fury and Captain Marvel will be talking, then suddenly someone will call out to them. They’ll turn around and see Dr Strange. He’ll explain to them what’s happening with Thanos in the future and explain that they’ll need Captain Marvel’s help in order to defeat him. Dr Strange will then close his eyes and you’ll hear Stark calling out to him. When he opens them he’ll be back on Titan right after he supposedly viewed all possible outcomes.”

This would explain how Nick fury knew how to contact Captain Marvel in “Infinity War”.

Even though, it was revealed that the upcoming superhero flick is not an origin movie, fans can look forward to seeing new sides to existing characters.

For instance, fans will get to witness a different side to Nick Fury. Unlike his previous persona, Nick Fury is younger and way more optimistic. Maybe it has something to do with age, ehh? (We kid.) He is even seen having both of his eyes. This is a big deal because if you remember his past looks, Nick Fury is usually bald and often dressed in black with an eye-patch.

Why the drastic change? Well, according to actor Samuel Jackson, the upcoming story will spill the tea on his family life, past experience in the military and how exactly he lost his eye. His meeting with Carol Danvers will also open him up to the world of superheroes.

Alongside with Nick, the show will also reveal past stories of S.H.I.E.L.D agent Phil Coulson and villain Ronan. As many fans are aware, Phil Coulson was killed by Loki in The Avengers. Nevertheless, fans will get to witness the agent’s younger times with the spy agency and his experience meeting his future mentor.

As for villain Ronan, the show will focus on his younger self when he was a high-ranking and influential member of the Kree Society. With all this revelation, fans can get a clearer picture about the aforementioned characters and comprehend why they turned out the way they did.

Before Korath took sides with Ronan the Accuser in Guardians of the Galaxy, he was working alongside with Captain Marvel and the Starforce team. Perhaps we’ll get to see how he ended up switching sides.

There is a reason why directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck decided to change Carol’s pet cat name Chewie to Goose. It was too similar to Han Solo’s best friend in “Star Wars”, Chewbacca. “You know, when we were kids, Star Wars felt like it was something from the 70s and 80s, and I think that was the spirit of Chewie from the comics but we felt like we wanted to sort of just slide away from that slightly,” Fleck told Collider.

In the comics, Carol assumes that her pet is just a normal cat when it is actually a member of the Flerken (an alien species that look like the cats on earth, and who lay eggs to give birth to their offspring). It was Guardians of the Galaxy’s Rocket Raccoon who discovered the cat’s origins.

As per any other MCU film, the mid-credits scene is usually serious and provides hints of what the next Marvel film might be about. The end-credits tends to be a funny clip to draw laughter.

“Captain Marvel” debuts in cinemas this week.

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Fun Facts: 8 Out-Of-This-World Things To Know About #StarTrekBeyond

Patrick Stewarts’ Captain Jean-Luc Picard once said, “What we leave behind is not as important as how we lived”.

Created by Gene Roddenberry, “Star Trek” began in 1966 as a weekly TV show but it was cancelled after 3 seasons in 1969 because of poor ratings. Fortunately, reruns of the intergalactic adventure series proved its worth during the 1970s. The franchise extends a wide range of spin-offs including video games, novels, animated series, comics, and feature films.

Helmed by Justin Lin (who also directed the final 4 films in the “Fast & Furious” franchise) and produced by J.J. Abrams, “Star Trek Beyond” centres around the Enterprise’s famous “5-year mission” to explore the furthest reaches of uncharted space. Halfway into their mission, the crew is attacked by a seemingly unstoppable wave of unknown aliens, forcing them to abandon ship. Stranded on an unknown planet and with no apparent means of rescue, the crew find themselves in conflict with a new and mysterious enemy.

So, before you celebrate the epic franchise’s 50th anniversary and the film’s premiere later this month, here’s what else you need to know about “Star Trek Beyond” :)

1. 50 years ago, Gene Roddenberry modelled “Star Trek” on Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels”

When Gene Roddenberry drafted the proposal for the science fiction TV series, now referred to as “The Original Series”, in 1964, he publicly marketed it as “Western (cowboys) in outer space”. But in actuality, he modelled it on Jonathan Swift’s best-selling classic, titled “Gulliver’s Travels”, intending each episode to act on 2 different levels: A suspenseful adventure story and a morality tale. It’s no wonder that most of his heroes have high altruistic values (selflessness).

2. “Star Trek Beyond” is Anton Yelchin’s Pavel Chekov final “Star Trek” film after his death

On 19th June, Anton Yelchin was killed outside his Studio City home in Los Angeles when his Jeep slid backwards and pinned him against a brick pillar and a security fence. Upon the news of his death, tributes and heartbreaking messages poured in on social media from fans, with many wondering if he was filming a new “Star Trek” film when he died. But this speculation was quickly denied as Paramount has yet to announce a 4th movie. Though “Star Trek Beyond” is Yelchin’s final “Star Trek” film, fans can see still him in several upcoming movies including “Rosemary”, “We Don’t Belong Here”, “Porto”, and “Thoroughbred”.

3. 50 different alien races will be introduced to celebrate the franchise’s 50th anniversary

In conjunction with the franchise’s 50th anniversary, Paramount Pictures confirmed that the film will feature 50 different alien races! The studios first announced the news on the film’s official Twitter account and makeup designer Joel Harlow told Gizmodo that aside from the Vulcans, every other alien species is brand new. “The nature of the story allowed us to bring into play alien races we haven’t seen before,” he said. This means that we won’t be seeing any familiar extraterrestrial faces like Jem’Hadar or Bajorans in this “Star Trek” movie.

4. John Cho’s Hikaru Sulu will be the franchise’s first LGBT character

As a tribute to LGBT actor and activist George Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu in “The Original Series”, John Cho’s character will be the first LGBT character to be introduced in the “Star Trek” universe. Vanity Fair recently reported that in the upcoming film, Sulu will be revealed as an openly gay man raising a daughter with his yet-to-be identified partner/husband. While Takei expressed his disappointed over the news, Cho is extremely delighted with the decision. “I liked the approach, which was not to make a big thing out of it, which is where I hope we are going as a species, to not politicise one’s personal orientation,” he said.

5. Rihanna’s latest single, “Sledgehammer”, was featured in the film’s 3rd and final trailer

Bad girl RiRi is a self-professed Trekkie and her Trekkie dreams come true when she was given the opportunity to sing the theme song for “Star Trek Beyond”! Written by Aussie singer-songwriter Sia, “Sledgehammer” was featured in the film’s 3rd and final trailer and her music video became the 1st music video to be entirely shot using IMAX cameras. In regards to her love for the science fiction franchise, she said, “You always felt emotionally connected to the characters and whatever they were going through. This is something that’s been a part of me since my childhood and it’s never left me so it wasn’t like just doing a song for any random film. I love Star Trek. It was automatic”.

6. J.J. Abrams declined to direct the film because of his obligations for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”

Prior to the production of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015),  J.J. Abrams (real name Jeffrey Jacob Abrams) directed 2 “Star Trek” reboot films: “Star Trek” (2009) and “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013). Though the Emmy award-winning director was recruited by Paramount Pictures to helm the 3rd film, he declined the offer because of his directorial obligations on “Star Wars”. Well, it’s no big secret that Abrams has never really been a devoted Trekkie. “I was never a ‘Star Trek’ fan. The only reason why I was intrigued was, I thought, this was a way to find a way to love it the way my friends loved it,” he said. But he stayed on as producer nonetheless.

7. All 3 villains in the reboot have been played by a Marvel hero

All 3 “main villains” in the rebooted series have been played by an actor who has also portrayed a Marvel superhero on film. Eric Bana, who played Nero from the first film, previously played Dr. Bruce Banner in “Hulk”; “Sherlock” actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who played Khan Noonien Singh in the 2nd film, will be portraying Dr. Stephen Strange in the upcoming “Doctor Strange”; and Idris Elba, who will be playing the villainous alien Krall, portrayed Heimdall in the “Thor” series.

8. Idris Elba is the 3rd “Thor” actor to remain in the franchise’s reboot

Did you know that Idris Elba is the 3rd actor from Marvel’s “Thor” series to play a “Star Trek” character in the reboot? Chris Hemsworth aka “Thor” played George Kirk in the first film while Joseph Gatt aka “Frost Giant Grundroth” plays the Humanoid Starfleet Science Officer 0718 on the bridge in the 2nd film.

Watch the latest trailer for the film below:

Slated for release on 21st July 2016, “Star Trek Beyond” stars Chris Pine as Captain Kirk; Zoe Saldana as Nyota Uhura; Zachary Quinto as Spock; Idris Elba as Krall; Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov; John Cho as Hikaru Sulu; and Karl Urban as Leonard McCoy.

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

Sources: Romper, Useless Daily, Screen Rant, Gizmodo, Vanity Fair, Wikipedia, Movie Web / Featured image: Coming Soon.

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#USS: Battlestar Galactica Ride Technical Error Leaves Riders Stuck In Mid-Air

The “Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon” ride at Universal Studios Singapore, the world’s tallest duelling rollercoaster, suffered a technical error yesterday (Wednesday, 6th April) afternoon, leaving some parkgoers stuck in mid-air.

According to TODAY, citing Resorts World Sentosa, the incident happened at about 4pm. “Standard operating procedures were followed to evacuate riders safely from the lower section of the ride. The safety of our guests is our top priority and a thorough routine safety check was completed before we resumed the ride at 5.08pm,” a spokesperson said.

The spokesperson did not how many riders were stuck on the rollercoaster or how long it took to evacuate the riders, but Straits Times quoted a visitor, who only wanted to be known as Mira, as saying that the entire ordeal lasted for about 20 minutes.

“I was really scared as I myself had been on the ride twice earlier in the day. Now, after seeing this incident, I won’t ever go on it again,” Mira said.

The “Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon” ride provides 2 different coaster experiences with the on-going “battle” between the Humans and Cylons. Launched at high speeds with loops and inversion, the ride received rave reviews from coaster fans.

However, despite being one of Universal Studios Singapore’s top attractions, it was closed for 11 months due to a technical problem in the design of the ride vehicles. The coaster went through extensive ride testing cycles to ensure that the newly reinforced cars are safe to operate. The ride was then opened officially on 21st Feb 2011 before being closed again in 2013.

Then, in May 2015, “Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon” resumed operations, featuring new 2-seater cars instead of the previous 4-seater ones. The 2-seater cars promised “a more intimate and personal ride experience”.

Sources: Straits Times, CNA, TODAY / Featured image via Straits Times.