Introverted Personality Types & Your Next Vacation Escapade

The Myer’s Briggs test has indeed revolutionised how we look at people. This personality test has wired people’s brains to determine every important aspect of their lives — career, romantic partners, colleagues and even, their hobbies! The impact of the Myer’s Briggs personality test is definitely profound and fascinating all at the same time. The accuracy of most aspects of the test results has made this test a popular tool for university admissions, job applications, the military and other organisations. This self-report inventory is designed to identify a person’s personality type, strengths and preferences and was developed by Isabel Myers and her mother Katherine Briggs based on their work with Carl Jung’s theory of personality types.

According to Carl Jung’s theory of personality types, there are four psychological functions — thinking and feeling (rational functions) as well as sensation and intuition (irrational function). Apart from that, Jung’s Theory distinguishes between two fundamental life attitudes, introversion and extraversion, further emphasising the fact that every person has a dominant life attitude and a primary function.

Since various personality types have different preference and needs, it is to no doubt that one’s vacation could be further determined using the Myer’s Briggs Indicator Test. This could be more complicated if you’re an introvert. When the world is noisy, an introvert would definitely need a calm and cosy place to rejuvenate. Therefore, we have compiled suggestions for your next vacation according to your introverted personality types!

Your Next Go-To Destination: Reading Retreat At A Homestay Or Secluded Airbnb

Naturally, INTJs love to learn and at work, they would most likely be hired for being efficient and organised. However, they would also need some time off from going all out to fulfil a certain task. This applies regardless of one’s location be it at work or home. Having to accomplish as much as possible has been the life goal of INTJs and finally, when it’s time to relax, all they’d need is some time alone, or probably loads of time alone. This might include dissociating one’s self from all modes of technology for a short period of time.

A great way to do this would be to go for a solo reading retreat at a homestay or in a secluded Airbnb. Popular options for homestays include, Rumah Kebun, Selangor, BESLA Homestay A’Famosa Resort, Melaka, Kuang Kampung Retreat, Selangor and Nanga Damai Homestay, Sarawak. Get your own set of snacks, with a pile of books and you’re good to go!

Your Next Go-To Destination: Virtual Book Clubs And Fandom Meet-Ups

One common thing that an INTP would crave to have is a mutual bond over any of their interests. Typical INTPs would want to discuss their favourite books, movies or video games with their co-workers or family. However, they might feel bummed due to the fact that it isn’t the same as discussing them with people of the same interests. It’s nice to have someone who gets your ideas, right?

Well, here’s what people like these could do for their upcoming vacation! It’s time to register for a virtual book club if you’re a bibliophile, a virtual convention depending on your interests or even a virtual gardening club! The possibilities are endless. This would be a great opportunity to make new friends from all around the globe, all while talking about your interests.

Your Next Go-To Destination: Nurture Yourself With Nature

With an ideal goal of wanting to have meaningful experiences, INFPs would generally, want to be taken away from their daily routine of doing mundane activities. Travelling is indeed at the top of their bucket list, however, they need their voyage to be personally meaningful and come closer to understanding the ideal within themselves. Basking in the wonders of nature would be a great choice for INFPs, as this would mean being far away from their everyday concerns.

Connecting with nature, such as going hiking or walking on a nature trail could be the ideal choice for INFPs. This could be done by themselves or with a companion that would understand the INFP personality type.  Examples of places to go in Malaysia would be, the Bukit Gasing Forest Park in Petaling, Broga Hill and Bishop Trail, Fraser Hill.

Your Next Go-To Destination: Visiting A Historical Site

Fellow ISTJs would always find satisfaction in visiting a historical site or getting to know a location that has historical significance. This is why places of such would have a great potential in becoming their vacation spots. Albeit having some sort of satisfaction in their predictable routines, ISTJs would most probably want to recharge their inner introverted side. Anything historical that is of huge significance to an ISTJ would interest them be it a religious site or a national heritage symbol.

If you’re planning to go in groups, just be sure to find a group that would understand your endless curiosity about learning more. You could travel to, the Malacca Sultanate Palace, the A’Famosa Fortress or the Sultan Abdul Samad Building to quench your learning desire.

Your Next Go-To Destination: A Family Reunion

In the midst of the pandemic, ISFJs would have experienced the toughest of times. As much as they love reflecting and remembering the familiar, they’d often get stuck in jobs or family situations where they are forced to be the helper — always trying to help immediate family members with interpersonal conflicts or trying to harmonis e relationships between stressed-out co-workers. These tender-hearted individuals would have a difficult time trying to get their family members to decide on a vacation destination.

Therefore, a simple vacation would be enough such as a good old, family reunion in a familiar destination such as in a family-favourite restaurant or a homestay. If you’re the type of person who’d prefer staying at home, use popular food delivery services such as FoodPanda and GrabFood to deliver delicious meals to your doorstep for you and your family to enjoy.

Your Next Go-To Destination: An Outdoor Adventure

ISTPs have a natural tendency to work on new projects and to fix things. They prefer hands-on work which precisely indicates, their love for the great outdoors. However, instead of going for walks, these people, prefer going on an outdoor adventure. Being natural thrill-seekers, they would want to refresh themselves by doing some physical activities that would excite them all day long.

Albeit their outgoing behaviour, ISTPs would definitely want to retreat into their introvert bubble especially, when there comes a need to socialise way too much for their comfort. It would be great if they could get some alone time without having to think about socialising with others. Examples of adventurous places to go to for ISTPs include, hiking at Gunung Tahan, Coral Flyer Zipline in Sabah and Tandem Paragliding in Selangor.

Your Next Go-To Destination: A Trip To The Beach

With a high tendency to avoid loud, busy groups of people, ISFPs seek one thing the most; peace! They are often bogged down with the daily stress of working extra hours, studying in uncomfortable situations or facing burnout. They love having Zoom calls however, they also get frustrated with laggy calls. Therefore, they love being caught up in their own version of peace.

A beach trip with close friends would be a perfect getaway especially, one that’s closer to home. It is essential to go there during the least busy hours to avoid feeling suffocated or stressed out. Some cool beaches in Malaysia would be, Batu Ferringhi, Coral Beach in Pangkor and Mabul Island Beach, Sabah.

Your Next Go-To Destination: A Creative Retreat

INFJs are typically very creative however, due to work calls, family issues and the ongoing issues on social media, they find themselves stuck in the midst of the issues aforementioned hence, being unable to feed their creative brains on a regular basis. As the empathetic one in the room, being the peacekeeper has always been the prime focus of our fellow INFJ counterparts — resulting in exhaustion. The only thing that an INFJ truly need is a creative retreat.

Book an Airbnb, log off all social media accounts, inform your loved ones that you’ll be unavailable for a few days and get started on that creative project that you’ve been delaying all this while! Be it writing a novel, making scented candles or getting your hands messy in an art project, the possibilities are endless for a creative retreat. You could also sign up for a few classes to enhance your creative talents and abilities. Locally, you could find workshops organised by Handmade Soap Malaysia, Clay Expression and Craft at No.7.

These suggestions would indeed ensure an enjoyable vacation for our fellow introverts out there. The key motive is to have fun regardless of the things you do and to always stay safe!

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Christina Talks Christmas In October

Earlier, we let you in on a little early Christmas vibe with “A Very Merry Perri Christmas”. And now, we’re going to slip a chat that we had with the singer-songwriter herself. Christina Perri talks about wrapping up her tour, her Christmas EP, and what Christmas means to her:

How was your tour? Did you wrap it up already?

“Yes, it has already finished well about few days ago and it was the most wonderful experience of my life. I mean I’ve been touring for 3 months straight but it was five separate tours in the last ten months and the final month is this month’s tour and seriously..the most incredible experience of my life.”

How did you find time between touring to work on “A Very Merry Perri Christmas”?

“(laughs) I have no idea! Apparently, we did it in July and I can’t remember and it was just long time ago. I think we were six days home and we decorated the recording studio like a winter wonderland and we did Christmas in July and everybody had Santa hats, Christmas lights, and Christmas trees. We even had Santas in toilets and we just made Christmas as early as possible. We recorded the EP in one week and went back to tour.”

“Christmas is not only my favourite holiday. It’s one of my favourite things in the whole world because it’s music, Christmas is a season, Christmas is everything. It’s just my favourite sound of the year so I feel like it’s very inevitable for me to make a Christmas album or EP at some point of my career. It’s something so special to me, it’s really the first music I ever remember singing to – it was at Christmas event so I really feel like it’s a dream come true for me. It was really easy to pick out my favourite and to be singing them for 25 years..I just feel like it was the perfect timing taking a break between album one and album two. It was good to have something new come out so overall it was a good idea and I am so proud of it.”

Did you choose the songs that you sang on the EP or were they chosen for you?

“I choose the songs – they are my favourite Christmas songs. It’s my top five favourites and then the sixth song..is an original called ‘There’s Something About December’. I wrote that song in LA with my big brother.”

Your Christmas songs sound self-reflective, is that the mood you are going for?

“Well, I guess I’ve never considered myself as a pop artist with regards to my music, my album, and my live shows. These are my favourite Christmas songs and they happen to be the emotional ones which I think, really, is exactly who I am all the time. All the songs in my career that I’ve written are very emotional so I think it makes sense.”

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What will be your typical Christmas Eve and Christmas day for you?

“A typical Christmas Eve for my family and I is..how we would gather for dinner. We would eat so much food on Christmas Eve and we would wake up the next morning and eat so much food again. It’s all about eating, laughing, and hanging out with the whole family. I have a very large family so I would probably meet 50 people on that day and open Christmas presents in the morning, and watch Christmas movies together with my family.”

“All I want this year for Christmas is my family. I have been gone for so long and I am travelling the whole world and I miss my mom, dad, brother, cousins, grandmother, and my uncle. I feel like a little kid in the ‘Home Alone’ movie. I just want my family for Christmas.”

Given that the new year is fast approaching, is there any new year resolution that you are determined to see through?

“New Year’s resolution, oh man. I’ve had conversations with the universe for the past two years and everything I’ve ever dreamt of for this past year has come true. I have yet to decide what I want to accomplish in the year 2013, other than the next album cycle for me. I think that the most important thing would be..doing this all over again but bigger and better. I would like to grow not only as a musician but as a person and to have an incredible chapter of my life. I am hoping for the best.”

We’ve got our fingers crossed for you too, Christina! Thanks for taking time to speak to us. Don’t forget to come back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!

Oh, and “A Very Merry Perri Christmas” to you too.

For more information, hit up her Facebook page or her Twitter account.

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#SherlockHolmes3: “Treasure Island” Writer James Coyne To Pen Script For Franchise

“Alas, my dear Watson, we will be back to the theatres!”

Though the initial script for the 3rd instalment of the “Sherlock Holmes” was written by Drew Pearce, who is best known for his work on “Iron Man 3” and “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation“, Warner Bros. Pictures has enlisted James Coyne to rewrite the script for Guy Ritchie’s franchise.

According to Deadline, James Coyne penned a fresh script last year for the re-adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic adventure novel, “Treasure Island”.

During the press tour for “Captain America: Civil War“, actor Robert Downey Jr. revealed that director Ritchie, Jude Law, and himself hoped that filming for the detective film can start this year.

“If we could shoot it on Skype, we could have the whole (movie) done in a week. When we’re making those Sherlock movies it is off the hook. So we’ll attempt to make one this year. It really is a big deal to go and do those movies. I’m tired all the time, but I’m so excited about it,” he told reporters.

That being said, we are not too sure if Downey Jr. can start filming this year as his plate is already full with his other commitments with Marvel Studios (“Spiderman: Homecoming” and “Avengers: Infinity Wars”). Also, Law and Ritchie are still trying to wrap up post-production on “King Arthur” that will be released next year.

It seems like the plan for “Sherlock Holmes 3” may still be laying dormant somewhere under the rug for longer that we expected. Hopefully they will be able to start filming this year so that the movie can be out say, 2018?

We will continue to update you on “Sherlock Holmes 3” as soon as more information becomes available :)


#Underworld: A Reboot Is Officially Underway

Just when we thought the “Underworld” franchise has finally ended, a reboot of the vampire-action film is currently in development!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lakeshore Entertainment’s Tom Rosenberg and Gary Lucchesi are slated to produce the “Underworld” reboot while Cory Goodman was hired to write the script for the film. It was also reported that the 5th film is currently titled, “Underworld: Next Generation”.

It came as no surprise to us that Cory Goodman will be penning the script as he is best known for his work in the 2011 film “Priest”, starring Paul Bettany. Similar to “Underworld”, that film is about a vampire warrior who is set to destroy the malicious vampires in the human world. Just recently, Goodman also penned the script for “The Last Witch Hunter”, starring Vin Diesel as the only witch hunter who will battle against the witches in modern day New York.

Since the plot for the “Underworld” reboot has not been confirmed yet, it is unclear if Kate Beckinsale will be returning to the film to play Selene the Vampire Death Dealer.

Set to be released in 2015, it was rumoured that India Eisley will reprise her role as Selene and Michael Corvin’s (Scott Speedman) hybrid daughter, Eve, in “Underworld: Next Generation”. After all, the title itself has already hinted that the film will be focusing on the new generation and there are certainly more stories to be told about Eve, who was previously introduced in the 2012 “Underworld: Awakening”.

With everything kept under wraps, what do you think of the “Underworld” reboot?


#DoctorStrange: Benedict Cumberbatch Is The Sorcerer Supreme

Benedict Cumberbatch will once again prove that he is a versatile actor as the “Sherlock” star will become the Sorcerer Supreme in Marvel’s “Doctor Strange“.

The actor, who recently announced his engagement, has officially joined Marvel’s Cinematic Universe through his role as Doctor Stephen Strange in Marvel’s upcoming film. He was one of the first names suggested to play the character, alongside Tom Hardy.

Despite his busy schedule, the actor managed to squeeze some time in to become a superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“Her” star Joaquin Phoenix originally emerged as the potential actor to portray the role as he is Marvel’s top choice to play the Sorcerer Supreme. However, the negotiations eventually fell apart and the casting was back to square one. “Matrix” actor Keanu Reeves and Jared Leto were also rumoured to take up the lead role but Deadline debunked all the rumours by reporting that Marvel was trying to lock down Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange.

“Deliver Us From Evil” director Scott Derrickson will direct “Doctor Strange” while Prometheus screenwriter Jon Spaihts will rewrite the script. Marvel has confirmed that the story will follow neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange, who discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions after a horrific car accident.

Thus, it is assumed that the film will be a doorway to the “mind-trippy” supernatural side of Marvel’s Universe, where the evil forces of the inter-dimensional demons Dormammu and Baron Mordo could be the potential villains for the film.

Regarding their decision to cast Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, Marvel’s President Kevin Feige said:

Stephen Strange’s story requires an actor capable of great depth and sincerity. In 2016, Benedict will show audiences what makes Doctor Strange such a unique and compelling character.

Benedict Cumberbatch recently starred in various films including critically-acclaimed “The Imitation Game” and Disney’s “Penguins of Madagascar“. He can seen next in “The Hobbit: The Army of the Five Armies“, “Black Mass”, Warner Bros’ “The Jungle Book“, and the 4th season of “Shelock“.

Marvel’s “Doctor Strange” feature film is currently in development as part of “Phase Three” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is slated for release on July 8, 2016 and the team is set to shoot the film in Shepperton, UK next May.

So, what do you think? Will Benedict Cumberbatch surprise us with his performance as Doctor Strange? Who else do you think should be featured in the film? Sound off in the comments box below!

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Hype’s Movie Review: Transformers: Age Of Extinction

Transformers: Age of Extinction achieves just exactly what it is set out to do — an action-packed film with a dull storyline. The latest and forth instalment of the Transformers film series is the longest of the lot at 165 minutes.

Transformers: Age of Extinction introduces us to our new human hero, Mark Wahlberg, who plays Cade Yeager, a struggling inventor who is also a single dad living in Paris, Texas with his 17-year-old daughter, Tessa (Nicola Peltz) — who I must say, makes for a worthy replacement for Megan Fox and Rosie Huntington-Whitely. Following the battle in Chicago in the previous film, Transformers: Dark of The Moon, it is now the future and the government is colluding with big business to capture all Transformers to gather information to build their Transformers that they can control.

In a nutshell, with the help from a new cast of human heroes, Prime summons the remaining Autobots for battle as they are set to meet their most fearsome challenge yet. Explosions here and there, bits of ash floating into the audience and various phallic symbols protruding out of the screen — the film is best watched in IMAX 3D.

Based on its title, Age of Extinction beats around the idea that mankind as well as planet Earth are about to be totally wiped clean, annihilated! Though the storyline is a little meh with its lousy one-liners, bits of humour and hard to follow action sequences, Transformers: Age of Extinction is in other words, a Michael Bay movie.

Set to be released in 2D, 3D and Imax 3D worldwide, the film opens in cinemas on June 26th (Thursday).

Sounds like something you’d definitely watch? Remember to catch it in the cinemas when it comes out! Meanwhile, check out some Transformers fun facts that you probably never knew about, until now.

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


What It Looks Like When Every #iPhone Ever Takes The Same Pic

Camera+ app-maker and photographer Lisa Bettany has taken it upon herself to track each new advancement in the iPhone camera technology in the past 7 years. As such, she has compiled a series of pictures with all 8 of Apple’s iPhone models thus far (except for the iPhone 5C) to show the difference 7 years have made in terms of camera hardware.

The pictures, all taken with the Camera+ app, were taken from the original iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, and the new iPhone 6 in a variety of situations to test the camera’s capabilities.

While the iPhone 6 showed improved lowlight capabilities over the 5S, Bettany found that the camera’s reproduction of skin tones while shooting portraits to be “slightly pixelated and blotchy-looking” and its rendering of sunset to be “much flatter” than efforts from iPhone predecessors.

That having said, the iPhone 6 camera is  faster to shoot and easier to focus and hence, the images taken with the iPhone 6 camera show greater detail and are significantly better – especially in lowlight (as seen in the picture above). Still a win!


#Sulli: Actress To Go Nude In Bed Scene With Kim Soo Hyun In “Real”

Former f(x) member Sulli is going all out in trying to break out of her “idol” image.

The actress will be going nude for a bed scene with Kim Soo Hyun in upcoming action film “Real”. The information was made public by an insider involved in the movie, who revealed that Sulli participated in the bed scene herself, without asking for a body double.

The insider explained that it was the first time that Sulli has tried out a bed scene, and while most actresses would be extremely cautious in exposing themselves, Sulli ended up revealing her bust.

However, that’s not to say that she did not use a body double completely, as in scenes involving full body exposure and provocative ones, the actress took a step back. She did managed to capture the attention of everyone on set, and her sincerity in trying out those scenes greatly surprised the producers.

“Exposing her top was already a challenge for her, and we’re just thankful that she portrayed the scene with amazing acting.”

“Real” is a story about a colourful city controlled by the underworld, where the life of a ruthless troubleshooter is changed after he meets a reportage reporter. It is directed by Lee Jung Sub and stars Kim Soo Hyun, Han Ji Eun, Lee Sung Min, Michael Kaufman, and more.

The movie is slated for cinematic release in the 2nd half of 2017 in South Korea and China.

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Resorts World Genting: Chow Down On These Valentine’s Day & CNY Food Promos

Looking forward to usher in wealth, luck, and good fortune during this Lunar New Year? Instead of settling for one of the usual Chinese restaurants in town, why not celebrate the reunion dinner at Resorts World Genting?

Aside from the chilling weather at 1800 metres high and endless entertainment value, you can also celebrate the auspicious Year of the Earth Dog with some heavenly selection of Chinese New Year dishes that warms the heart. All festive lunch and dinner menu will be available starting from 15th February (CNY eve) till 2nd March (Chap Goh Mei). Acclaimed dining outlets in Genting Highlands include Imperial Rama and Ming Ren.

Best known as a Chinese-Thai fusion restaurant, Imperial Rama has made a name for itself incorporating the best of authentic Chinese cuisine and traditional Thai flavours to enhanced the dishes. During this festive season, diners will get to “lou” the rich selection of Silver Fish Yee Sang with Mango (you can opt to switch it to salmon).

Prepared by Chef Ng Chin Kim, we were served (from left to right) Sea Cucumber stuffed with Seafood Paste and dried shrimps, “Zhenjiang”-style Iberico Pork, and Prosperity Bags stuffed with seafood paste. Although the Sea Cucumber may not look super appetising, we surprise at how good it tasted.

The Prosperity Bags dish (that’s the one with the fish pop up) was easily our favourite of the day. It comes with crab meat and crab roe with misuzu aburage and mixed with Hua Tiao (which is a type of wine that nicely balance the food taste).

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Ming Ren is claimed to specialise in lamb cuisine. Besides their lamb specials, visitors can also pamper themselves with the restaurant’s blend of Cantonese culinary dishes. We had the chance to try their Steamed Turbot (a Szechuan-style sea fish) that came with tofu and tomatoes decorated around the fish. Servings also include deep fried crispy prawns with mayonnaise, braised assorted vegetables with fatt choy, and Honey roasted Hong Kong style chicken wings.

If we had to pick a favourite, it’ll have to be the deep fried crispy prawns with mayonnaise. The magic ingredient are the slices of strawberries. Separately, they taste like typical prawns and strawberries. But when eaten together, that’s when you get the burst of complementary flavours.

The first and only Burger & Lobster outlet recently celebrated its first anniversary at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting. Since its debut, the popular hasn’t slowed down one bit as the queue is consistently long. Is it a surprise though?

To all the lovers who enjoy eating at Burger & Lobster, there’s a special promo coming up you can’t resist. For this Valentine’s Day only, Burger & Lobster is offering a romantic “Tower of Love” deal that comes with not just a set meal, but also a 1-night stay at the resort as well as a Sephora make over for the lovely lady.

For RM388 nett, the romantic “Tower of Love” package includes:


#TheVoiceUK: Malaysian-Born Jeffri Ramli Gets Superstar Judges A-Dancin’

Although he didn’t make it through to the next stage of The Voice UK, he certainly left an impression!

Jeffri Ramli first started out busking at Central Market at the tender age of 6, way back in the 80s. But he sure has come a long way since then.

In 2014, he was invited by the Malaysian High Commission to perform in front of the King and the Queen of Malaysia during their visit to London. Jeffri was presented to the Supreme Head of Malaysia, Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Al-Haj Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah and his Queen, Seri Paduka Baginda Permaisuri Agung Tuanku Haminah at the end of the event.

He has also appeared on the ITV’s X Factor 2014 (UK Series 11), won the Grand Prize for Best Singer at the KBS K-Pop World Festival 2014 (UK Final).

Now a civil and structural engineer based in Newcastle, 35-year-old Jeffri recently took his talent to the stage at popular reality TV singing competition, The Voice UK.

He performed at the Blind Audition on 20th February 2016 (Saturday) in front of celebrity judges Will.I.Am, Paloma Faith, Boy George, and Ricky Wilson. Although the superstar judges didn’t turn their chairs around for Jeffri, he still managed to get them on their feet as he taught them the traditional Indonesian line dance, “Poco Poco”.

On what made him decide to join The Voice UK, Jeffri told NST Online, “I was performing at an open mic event when I was told that a couple of talent scouts wanted to see me. I went to an audition last year.”

Watch his The Voice UK performance below, and make sure you watch it till the very end:

Jeffri not only sings in English but also in 5 other different languages such as Malay, Indonesian, German, Korean, and Spanish. He also runs a weekly community radio show, the Jeffri Ramli Show in Newcastle.

Sources: Chronicle Live, NST Online, Jeffri Ramli’s website / Featured image from Chronicle Live.

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TOPMAN Pres. Spector Live in Malaysia!

Remember that one time we got some love from Spector? And remember when we said that we’re hoping to catch them live in Malaysia sometime soon? Well, see, the thing is, we lied. We already knew that they were coming.

Come 6th October 2012 (Saturday), our awesome friends Universal Music Malaysia and TOPMAN will be joining forces to bring you “Spector – Live in Malaysia”

Spector is, as you would’ve already guessed, all set to bring their indie-chic style and signature tunes to town. The show, of course, will follow the success of their singles, “Chevy Thunder” (we love!), “Celestine”, “Never Fade Away”, and their #1 debut album, “Enjoy It While It Lasts”!:

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The night will also see our very own Malaysian boys, Twilight Action Girl (TAG) taking the stage as the opening act. Ah, but the question is, are you going or are you going?

(Sorry! We’re sneaky. We leave you no choice!)

Ticketing: Redeem a pair of tickets with every purchase of RM200 and above in a single receipt exclusively at TOPMAN Mid Valley Megamall and Suria KLCC.

* Exclusive for Fashion Fast Forward members.

* Open to attendees – 18 years and above only.

For more information, visit Universal Music Malaysia’s Facebook page.


Spend & Win A Holiday Trip To Manila, Philippines With Watsons Malaysia!

With borders around the world reopening and travel restrictions are more relaxed, everyone is excited to be able to pack their bags again for a holiday. One problem you might face is that, after 2 years of lockdown, you’re too excited to travel again, you have no idea just where to go.

Don’t worry cause Watsons got you covered as they’re now giving everyone the opportunity to travel to Manila, Philippines! Always wanted to experience the culture, the sight, the music and most importantly, the food? Now’s your chance but there’s a catch:

In collaboration with Tourism Promotion Board Philippines in Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines, Watsons Malaysia just launched their new campaign, “Watsons Brand Spend & Win Contest in Manila, Philippines”! The two-month long campaign aims to reward Watsons members with a package tour holiday to the Philippines so they can experience all Manila has to offer.

“After being on lockdown for two years, we are excited to collaborate with Tourism Promotion Board Philippines and Malaysia Airlines to reward our members with this amazing trip to the beautiful country of the Philippines,” said Caryn Loh, Managing Director of Watsons Malaysia.

This contest is open to all Watsons members nationwide and for your information, this is the second time Watsons Malaysia partnered with Tourism Promotions Board Philippines. 40 lucky Watsons members will be rewarded with the four days three nights holiday package trip to Manila when they spend a minimum of RM50 at Watsons stores and online from 30th June – 3rd August.

If you’re one of the lucky 40 winners for the trip then you’re also going to need some good quality products to bring along with you for the trip. Luckily, Watsons also got you covered for this one as they recently launched their Lavender series, the new addition to their Naturals by Watsons range.

With prices ranging from RM12.90 to RM27.90, the new series offers four bath and body care product lines, including shower gel, body scrub, body lotion, and hand cream. Lavender, the main component, is regarded as the flower of peace and is said to induce relaxation.

In partnership with Zoo Negara, Watsons adopted Jessy, the Tapir and Milky Stork for 1 more year and if you purchase any product from the Lavender series, RM1 will be donated to the welfare of the two animals.

So what are you waiting for? Buy the newly released products and stand a chance to win a holiday trip to the Philippines! All the best!

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CONTEST: Step Up Revolution Movie Screening

Did you know? The fourth installment of the fist-pumping, head-bobbing Step Up movie franchise is coming to our cinemas and we’ve got first dibs!

The movie will only be released on the 3rd August 2012 (Friday) but guess what? Thanks to our friends at Nusantara Edaran Filem, we’re giving away 35 PAIRS of exclusive screening passes! We say exclusive because you (yes, YOU) could stand a chance to catch the high energy flick with us before the rest of the world does.

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Since “Step Up Revolution” is so big on mobs, here’s what you gotta do to join in the movie fun and score screening tickets from us:

The posts with most “likes” and shares will win ONE PAIR of tickets each to our exclusive screening of Step Up Revolution.

Contest is open to those residing in Selangor only and it ends on the 25th of July 2012 (Wednesday). Go on, share it!

UPDATE: Just in case we don’t see your shares, e-mail us the link after you’ve shared it on your Facebook account. Better be safe than sorry, right? Send ’em in to submit@hype.my and hopefully, we’ll see you at the screening!

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


Fun Facts: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At How #MTVEMA Was Put Together

You’ve heard what will be taking place on stage, now read what goes on behind it! An MTV insider has revealed a tantalising treat of need to know backstage facts about the 2014 MTV EMA – revealing the real truth about what goes on behind the scenes to create and produce one of the biggest global music events of  the year that celebrates the hottest artistes from around the world.

And last but not least, the world of digital:

For more pictures from the awards, check out the gallery below:

Miss the 2014 MTV EMA? Fret not! The show will repeat on the following times:

And don’t forget, we’re still running the MTV EMA exclusive limited edition merchandise giveaway here! But you gotta watch and win ;)

For more information, hit up the MTV EMA website.


#Grab: Enjoy Up To RM50 Worth Of Rides From Today Till 4th November

The competition is on between ride-hailing apps!

This morning (Tuesday, 25th October), Grab announced that all Grab users will get to enjoy RM5 off 10 flash rides starting today. That’s up to RM50 worth of rides y’all!

The latest Grab promotion is valid for the next 2 weeks and is only available during peaks hours on weekdays (from Monday to Friday) between 6am – 10am and 5pm – 8pm. Each user is only allowed to utilise 10 promo rides worth of RM5 discount each.

Wanna know how to grab yourself a discounted ride?

However, do keep in mind that Grab is only giving out 10,000 promo redemptions per day. Upon reaching the maximum redemption on the day, a pop up message will appear in the app.

The “RM5 off x 10 Flash Rides” promo will end on 4th November (Friday).

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

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Valentine’s Day 2020: 10 Ways To Spoil Your Sweet Valentine

Have you been picking up on your lover’s hints? If not, hear the message loud and clear: this year’s Valentine’s Day falls on 14th February.

Sure chocolates and flowers are safe bets, but maybe it’s time step up your Cupid game and think of some romantic (and sexy) ideas to impress “the one”.

If you’re the Netflix and Chill couple that prefers keeping things casual, then a trip to the beach would be ideal. Take a romantic walk by the beach and enjoy the calming sunset while sipping on a glass of champagne. It also helps that there are no distractions.

If you fancy a fine dining experience, The Olive will be rolling out a 4-course set menu for all you lovebirds out there. The menu includes a main course of either lamb loin or
roulade of chicken. In between that are a colourful presentation of appetiser (that consists of 15 tiny food items) and a sweet dessert (consisting of buttermilk pannacotta, boba pearls, lychee, raspberry, and rose consommé).

To taste some of the finest cured meat, La Fiesta offers an authentic Spanish menu that feature classic Spanish sharing platter that includes ribs, corn, patatas bravas (potatoes) and more. It’s a good option as the portion is just nice to enjoy with 2 complimentary glasses of house wine (choose between red wine Hermanos Lurton Tempranillo or white wine the Verdejo. End the evening with a plate of crispy churros – dusted with cinnamon and coated with chocolate.

Burger and Lobster once again returns with their Valentine’s Tower of Love promo. The set comes with 1 original lobster (with your choice of cooking method), a Mayfair burger, a Seven Samurai roll, plus fries and salad. The promo also includes 2 glasses of non-alcoholic drinks.

If British style high tea is your thing, Park Avenue Lounge offers a stylish place to unwind and enjoy a high-tea set. There is plenty of sweet and savoury combinations to satisfy both of your appetite. Regardless how many times we visit this lounge, we never grow tired of their chocolate pralines. The set also comes with heart shape pastries (egg and truffle mayonnaise + chicken and cranberry puff pastries).

On Valentine’s Day, Ronan Keating will also be performing at the Arena of Stars. Titled “Love at 6118 – A Valentine’s Special with Ronan Keating”, you can bet that the Boyzone frontman will be serenading music lovers with the famous romantic hits.

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— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) February 14, 2019

Remember when Kanye West surprised Kim Kardashian last year with a special appearance of Kenny G as a Valentine’s Day gift? Following Ronan’s performance on Friday (14th February), the Grammy-winning saxophonist legend will be taking center stage in the Arena of Stars on Sunday (16th February).

From 13th – 15th February, TwoSpicy Entertainment is having a special Valentine’s package for Dinner In The Sky as well as Plane In The City Malaysia. The 1-hour Dinner In The Sky session will be filled with love songs and live performance while you and your partner enjoy your meals. Those who opt for Plane In The City will get to experience the aircraft’s Wing Walk and cockpit atmosphere.

Elizabeth Arden is no stranger to all you beauty gurus out there. The brand has arguably shaped the modern cosmetics industry to what it is today. In celebration of its 110th year since its establishment, Elizabeth Arden has partnered up with Malaysia’s no.1 e-commerce
platform, Shopee. Shoppers now have easy access to the award-winning Eight Hour product range.

Elizabeth Arden products on Shopee here.

Love is the gift that keeps on giving, but baby-making is a big no-no then why not explore some new ways of having safe sex with your special person? ONE Condoms and P’sang allow to express your love (or lust) and spice things up this Valentine’s Day with their quality condoms to bring out all sorts of stimulating sensations during your lovemaking session(s).

Care Latex is also encouraging couples to enhance sexual pleasure with safe sex. Hence, the launch of Triple Your Valentine Pleasure (sold at 7-Eleven) – a box that contains 3 types of premium quality lubricated condoms:

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#Baywatch: Priyanka Chopra Confirmed To Join Cast As A Mean Girl

It’s official: Gorgeous Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra will play a villainous role in the upcoming “Baywatch” reboot flick.

Rumours of her being eyed to star in the movie first surfaced last month. At that time, Paramount wasn’t sure if she would be able to take on the role due to scheduling conflicts with “Quantico” and the film’s production. But it all worked out just fine in the end :)

The Rock posted up the official announcement on his Instagram account, calling his new co-star “the biggest star out of India and one of the biggest stars in the world”, before welcoming Priyanka to the cast.

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Oh, we have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that the former Miss World will be able to rock that sexy swimsuit when the time comes.

Priyanka later chimed in with her own announcement via her Twitter account:

And it's time to tell u all officially!! #Baywatch it is @therock ! Being Bad is what I do… https://t.co/v8u0TtXUNK

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 16, 2016

The original “Baywatch” TV series premiered on NBC from 1989 to 1999. It starred David Hasselhoff (the one and only), Parker Stevenson, Shawn Weatherly, Billy Warlock, Erika Eleniak, Peter Phelps, Brandon Call, and Holly Gagnier.

Although it was cancelled after its first season, it survived a setting change and large cast overhaul and became hugely successful – especially internationally. The American action drama show also led to a spin-off, “Baywatch Nights”, and a reunion movie, “Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding”.

Word has it that the “Baywatch” reboot film will centre on a by-the-book and very serious lifeguard (played by The Rock) who is forced to team up with a young rule-flouting hothead (played by Zac Efron) in order to save their beach from environmental destruction at the hands of an oil tycoon. The exact plot details about the reboot remain scarce, but sources close to the project said that Paramount is taking a comedic route with the movie.

The “Quantico” star will join Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Kelly Rohrbach.

Filming for the “Baywatch” reboot will begin this month as the movie is slated for release sometime in 2017.

Sources: PEOPLE, NZ Herald / Featured image from PEOPLE.


5 Biggest Takeaways From OPPO INNO DAY 2021

OPPO INNO DAY 2021 was the pinnacle event for technological advancements in the smartphone and smart products realm, with OPPO unveiling its lineup of smart products that will be entering the market in selected regions. Here are 5 of the biggest takeaways from OPPO’s third OPPO INNO DAY.

1. Virtual and interactive experiences are all the rage and is here to stay

Consumers have been receptive towards virtual experiences especially during this pandemic age and it will certainly be a trend moving forward into the foreseeable future for virtual events.

OPPO INNO DAY 2021 was launched via a unique medium, allowing OPPO fans worldwide the opportunity to dress up in their very own avatars and enter into a new virtual where they were able to interact with other OPPO users as well as the latest in OPPO innovations.

The event, dubbed as OPPO INNO WORLD serves as a virtual stage where avatars gather in virtual exhibition halls and hunted for hidden Easter eggs, much like a video game with its respective missions.

2. What matters is the inside (of your smartphone) and MariSilicon X achieves this seamlessly

Your device’s hardware extends beyond its specifications and features. True smartphone afficionados understand the importance of the neuro processing unit (NPU) which powers the smartphone and OPPO has ensured that alongside producing smartphones with the latest features to complement users’ digital lifestyle, has also placed importance in developing a chipset dedicated to processing the most vibrant pictures taken by an OPPO smartphone. Named the MariSilicon X, the chipset uses cutting-edge 6nm process technology power and delivers 18 Trillion Operations Per Second (TOPS) of processing speeds while consuming just 11.6 TOPS per watt to achieve 20 times improvement in 4K AI processing.

Photography is a huge aspect of smartphone usage and the MariSilicon X helps to power photography and enable it go the extra mile thanks to the large computing power and high data throughput which allows users to preserve the details in their images.

3. Augmented and extended reality is the future and OPPO is pushing AR boundaries

OPPO continues to explore the realm of augmented reality and understands the boundless potentials that it can offer in bettering the lives of users everywhere, even in critical fields such as healthcare.

Impressive technology is no longer the only prerequisite for higher adopting of the innovation – function is equally as important and perhaps even more so.

With this, OPPO has married both function and beauty with the OPPO Air Glass which touts an exterior that is sleek yet as light as a feather. OPPO Air Glass is designed to assist users in a variety of different situations and scenarios, providing timely notifications for the weather, calendar and health and fitness apps, even providing live translations as another person is speaking.

4. Foldable phones are making a huge comeback!

Back in the day, foldable phones were all the rage. Commonly known as clam shells phones, they are now returning to the lives of smartphone users with even more functionalities and features than ever before. This time around, technology has advanced unbelievably that the screen itself can be folded.

Take for instance the OPPO Find N which incorporates an industry-first approach of using a landscape inner display for a smartphone. Intuitive is the word that comes to mind when users put the OPPO Find N to the test as it allows seamless unfolding into a landscape mode and thanks to an industry-leading hinge, there are minimal creases in the display. The OPPO self-designed Serene Display also allows for a more durable and reliable display with UTG + 12-layer screen design.

Performance-wise, the OPPO Find N comes with a Snapdragon 888 processor, which improves CPU performance by 25% and GPU rendering speed by 35%, when compared with Snapdragon 870. All this makes the rollable phone concept not just a trendsetting innovation but one which is also functional.

5. OPPO is touching on R&D in the AR space with CybeReal

One thing which has enabled OPPO to unveil one powerful innovation after the next is its investment in the R&D process. OPPO has established its 5G Innovation Lab in India last year and recently unveiled its 5G Communication Lab in Shenzhen. These dedicated laboratories mark the firm steps OPPO is taking towards making more innovative use cases a reality. In the same vein, OPPO has unveiled a compelling AR experience through the AR application, CybeReal, which is powered by real-time, spatial computing technology. At the forefront, these innovations establish OPPO’s continuous effort towards R&D in the innovation sector and enables AR use cases to promote efficiency in the daily lives of its users.

As OPPO continues to push the boundaries of technology, the theme of OPPO INNO DAY 2021 sums up the event nicely. This year’s theme of “Reimaging the Future” reminds users that in light of the unprecedented season we are in, we can reimage ourselves with OPPO’s technological advancements to enter the new year on a positive note and forge an ideal, reimaged future for ourselves.

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Contest: Win Tickets To 4 Attractions In Resorts World Genting

School holidays are just a few days away and if there aren’t any concrete plans yet, perhaps you should consider heading up to Resorts World Genting for a fun-filled day.

Escape reality and enter fantasy by teleporting into whole new kingdoms and brave new worlds through the Skytropolis, SkyVR and The VOID.

Begin with the new Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, a physical representation of a magical illusion. Spanning 400,000 square feet and connecting the sparkling SkyAvenue complex with the massive First World Plaza, Skytropolis pays homage to the dramatic amusement parks that ruled entertainment in the 19th century.

With almost 20 rides already installed, Skytropolis offers something for everyone. From kid-friendly playgrounds to fun-for-the-whole-family experiences and adrenaline pumping thrill-seeking rides, one can soar to great heights and spin around like they just don’t care.

For something a little less physical, the BigTop Video Games Park in First World Plaza offers arcade games like Pac-man Battle Royale and Danz-Base for whole families to enjoy in a bright circus-themed environment.

Ready to go further? SkyVR is the answer. Opened in November 2019 as a portal to a whole suite of virtual reality experiences, SkyVR is incredible and immersive. With 5 experiences on offer – ranging from family-friendly exploration and intrepid adventuring to intergalactic quests – each one of SkyVR’s escapades is a whole new world unto its own.

Start gently with the XD Theatre, a multi-sensory simulator ride that seats up to 32 guests and transports them on a virtual roller-coaster ride into pirate lairs and sunken empires. Soar up high in the sky like a majestic eagle in SkyGlider or step into the VirtuGlobe simulacrum, a free-moving VR environment that is incredible and immersive. Level up by trying the Robocoaster, a rollicky ride through an undiscovered robotic realm, and finish off with Vortex, a state-of-the-art motion platform where your job is to defend the universe from evil forces with nothing by a VR laser gun and your friends beside you.

Explore the furthest reaches of the imagination through The VOID, the pinnacle of hyper-reality. A combination of cutting-edge VR technology, realistic haptic feedback and comprehensive physical effects, The VOID is the closest thing humanity has come to the Matrix – creating a virtual world so convincing and elaborate, it is indistinguishable from the real thing.

As the first place in Asia that The VOID is available, Resorts World Genting has a stellar line-up of blockbuster franchises to transport you to a new dimension, where you don’t just play the main character; you are the main character. Defend the Earth as a member of the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in “Avengers: Damage Control”, wield a lightsaber in “Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire”, stun the supernatural in “Ghostbusters: Dimension” and jump into the world of pixels in “Ralph Breaks VR”.

Last but not least, there’s the Infinity Room located at SkyAvenue’s Adventureland. Spanning up to 9,900 square feet with 5 visually unique rooms for you to explore. The only way for you to find out more is if you come for a visit.

Thanks to our friends from Resorts World Genting, we’re looking for 2 lucky winners from Hype’s readers. Each winner will receive two tickets for the following:


Landslides In KL Buries Cars

Last night, several Twitter users in Malaysia flagged Twitterville when they reported a landslide in front of the Dang Wangi LRT station near Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur. Motorists said that a number of cars had been buried by the landslide, but no casualties have been reported.

Another report soon followed not long after that stating that another landslide had buried nine cars at a car park along Jalan Ampang, near the Jalan Dang Wangi intersection. Again, no casualties or injuries occurred as the cars were parked.

Reports did indicate, however, that the area is still unstable as soil movement can still be seen.

Fire and Rescue Department personnel have since closed off parts of Jalan Ampang to traffic.


Contest: Win Movie Tickets To Watch Dark Comedy “Cocaine Bear”

What happens when a wild bear gets high on cocaine? Many thought it was a joke when the trailer for “Cocaine Bear” dropped online, but it’s actually based on a true story that took place back in 1985. Two things came to mind: How much of it is real? Also, what the f**k?!

In a smuggling operation gone wrong, several packages of cocaine get airdropped into a Georgia forest. A black bear stumbles upon it, becomes addicted, then goes on a killing rampage, wrecking havoc on the local residence. Thankfully, the actual version is less gruesome. A 175-pound male bear named Pablo Eskobear had several grams of cocaine in his bloodstream when he was discovered dead in the forest.

Directed by Elizabeth Banks, the 49-year-old told Entertainment Weekly what drew her to this project. “I knew when I read the script that I had the ability to make something truly unique,” she told the publication. “I felt a lot of sympathy for the bear. Like, wow, this bear — which, in real life, ended up dead after eating all this coke — ended up being sort of collateral damage in this War on Drugs. And I just thought, Well, then this movie can be a revenge story for the bear. And it just gave me a point of view and a purpose for making it. Like, there’s a real message here: We should not f**k with nature, nature will win.”

To quote The Atlantic, “animal attacks are as thrilling as they are terrifying—more likely, they’re thrilling because they’re terrifying. That’s largely because they awaken the ancient fear of predators that can devour us.” Although “Cocaine Bear” has its fair share of theatrics, Elizabeth Banks wanted the film to be grounded in reality. “We looked at a lot of bear attack photos and wounds, people who had been attacked, marred, killed, some dark stuff. [It was] a dark journey that we went on to sort of get to like, Okay, so if that’s the baseline, then how do we make it a little more fun?” she added.

We have 20 pairs of movie tickets to give away. Details of the screening are as per below:

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Hong Kong Actor Tony Leung Slammed Over His Role In “Shang-Chi”

Famous Hong Kong star Tony Leung Chiu-wai (not to be confused with another Hong Kong actor, Tony Leung Ka-fai) will be making his Hollywood debut in Marvel’s upcoming superhero movie “Shang-Chi”, Marvel’s first Asian superhero movie.

The award-winning 57-year-old actor who is one of Hong Kong’s cinema giants will be the first Hong Kong actor to star in a Marvel movie where he will be taking on the role of the movie’s main villain called The Mandarin.

While many of his fans are happy for him, not everyone is amused by the news. On Weibo, Chinese netizens are criticising Leung for accepting the antagonist role who is said to be inspired by the controversial character Fu Manchu.

To give a little bit more context on the character, Fu Manchu is a villain character created in 1912 who has become an archetype of the evil criminal genius and mad scientist. The character made his debut in Marvel comics in 1973 and is widely seen as a racist take on the Chinese by Westerners.

In the comics, Shang-Chi is actually the son of Fu Manchu, but the character is completely omitted from the movie, due to the licensing issues and racist stereotypes surrounding the character.

Netizens expressed their disappointment over Leung’s decision to take on the role, claiming that the actor has been blinded by money. Other netizens have also raised issues regarding the character’s name.

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“Naming the villain the Mandarin, a direct translation of our Chinese language, is definitely an insult to China. I’m not going to wait until Marvel names a villain as China to boycott. I will start with boycotting Shang-Chi,” one user wrote  on Weibo.

Leung did not respond to any of the backlash, but his wife Carina Lau, a fellow Hong Kong cinema giant, shows her support for her husband’s new role on social media.

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Directed by Hawaii-born director Destin Daniel Cretton, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” will feature Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu in the titular role as well as “Crazy Rich Asians” star Awkwafina.

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StART Something, Make A Change

StART Society’s (an academy dedicated to serve the underprivileged children community)  annual charity concert which features performances by the foundation’s children and celebrity friends will be back this year from 5th to 6th July (Thursday and Friday) and will be held at the MBPJ Civic Hall.

As a  a non-profit organization that provides underprivileged children with free lessons in music, arts, dance and drama, the society’s long-term and continuous tutelage of the arts among underprivileged children will be translated into two nights of music, song, drama and dance. Among the guest celebrities slated to also hype up “The Change” concert next month are:

StART’s celebrity ambassadors Asha Gill, Emily Lim, and Liang will also be present at the event to lend support to the children.

“Our role in StART is to provide underprivileged children with equal opportunities to learn and experience the arts. The very core of this society is to help unearth these talents and to nurture them further”, Joshua Lee (Programme Director of StART Society) said.

“After months of training and learning, ‘The Change’ concert is the perfect platform for the children to showcase their talents and to demonstrate what they have learned. It has been amazing to see how some of these children have evolved over the past few months. I urge everyone to spare some time to come support these children and to be mesmerized by their performances”, he added.

StART Society will also be hosting an art exhibition called, “UOB-StART”  in collaboration with United Overseas Bank (UOB) prior to the upcoming concert. The exhibition which will be held from 16th June to 3rd July at Citta Mall in Ara Damansara, will showcase a range of some of the best works by the children of StART.

“The Change” concert is open to public and tickets are going for only RM50. All funds collected from the concert will be channeled to funding the society’s programmes.

To purchase tickets, go here or call 03 – 79576088. For more information, visit StART Society’s website.

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Sonic The Hedgehog: New Redesign Movie Character Images Leak

Earlier this year, “Sonic the Hedgehog” live-action movie was met with major backlash for its poor design.

Director Jeff Fowler later released a statement saying, “The message is loud and clear… you aren’t happy with the design and you want changes. It’s going to happen. Everyone at Paramount and Sega are fully committed to making this character the BEST he can be.”

Long time fans hated that the studio used human elements to depict the iconic game character. Thanks to a Twitter user, we now have a better look at what Paramount Pictures have been cooking up ever since they went into hiding.

2 new promotional photos have apparently leaked, revealing a new, improved look of our blue, furry friend. Instead of a humanoid figure, the redesigned Sonic is closer to the cartoon look – with white gloves and footwear.

— afropro (@BestInTheGalaxy) October 14, 2019

Although these images look legit, fan designs are pretty impressive these days. We’ll know for sure if these redesigns are legit when the new trailer drops.

“Sonic the Hedgehog” is slated for release on 14th February 2020. The film stars Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Adam Pally, Neal McDonough, and Natasha Rothwell.


Melissa Indot & The Misfits Live At The Venue

Guess what? Malaysian pop star Melissa Indot is reuniting with her band, “The Misfits” for not one, but two nights of live music this weekend. Yes, two nights.

Expect to hear her trademark pop tunes and awesome melodies in her heart-warming, soul-stirring vocals. We know the one – we’ve heard her at NBT previously. And where better to showcase Melissa’s and her band’s talents than the latest live music spot in Pavilion KL?

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So music lovers and fans, take note! You’re going to be in for a treat as she takes you through a journey of music this weekend at The Venue. We’re talking grooves and original hits. All set to make you swoon.

Date: 10th & 11th August 2012 (Friday & Saturday)
 Venue: The Venue, Level 4, Pavilion KL, Jalan Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur
Time: 9:30pm

And yes, again, two nights. No excuses for missing Melissa Indot & The Misfits shall be tolerated.

For more information, hit up Melissa Indot’s Facebook page. Don’t forget to “LIKE” her page!


Passersby Spot McD Bangsar Employee Strutting His Moves To Allure Customers

Dancing has been around for a very long time and it is considered a form of non-verbal communication in expressing oneself.

Well, one McDonald’s employee decided to put on his dancing shoes while promoting the drive-in at McD Bangsar.

Recently, a video of an employee strutting his moves while holding up a drive-in sign went viral through a Facebook post. Despite everyone being bummed out from a not-so amazing year, it didn’t stop him from putting a smile on people’s face.

The employee was spotted dancing by the roadside, which he treated like a dance floor, while entertaining his colleagues and passersby that looked on. At one point, the employee even shook his booty while gyrating around a traffic light pole.

That’s a guarantee to draw attention by doing something unexpected!

The video has since garnered over 5,000 shares on Facebook and netizens definitely find it entertaining. Interestingly enough, other users have also spotted the audacious employee while passing by McD Bangsar and took to their own social media to share the joyous moment.

Good job @McDMalaysia @ McD Bangsar Baru 😂 bukan kaleng2 promo arini pic.twitter.com/Ml5EVgYZLO

— juliaothman✨ (@Julia_Othman) November 21, 2020

Who says you can’t have a little fun during these tough times? We hope that the McD employee continues to unleash his awesomeness to others.

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Lee Hi’s First Album, “First Love” Deets Released!

Finally! After what seemed like forever, more concrete details for Golden Disk Award-winning “baby K-Pop idol” Lee Hi‘s long-awaited album has been released. Less than a week ago, a sneak preview of Lee Hi’s “Turn It Up” was released online. A week before that, a series of teaser images were released via their official YG-Life blog.

The complete information which was released just yesterday states that Lee Hi’s first album will be titled, “First Love” and that it will consist of a total of 10 tracks, to be released in two parts. Part one of “First Love” is slated to be released online on 7th March 2013 (that’s only three days away!), ahead of her comeback stage on 10th March 2013 on “K-Pop Star 2”.

Part two, which contains the remaining five songs from “First Love” plus another title track, “Rose”, will be released in its physical form. “First Love” is result of hard work by not only the young and talented rookie star but also an army of YG Entertainment’s producers such as Teddy, Choice 37, Tablo, Lydia Paek, and more.

1) Turn It Up
2) Special (ft. Jennie Kim of YG New Artist)
3) It’s Over (Title Track)
4) One-sided love
5) Dream

6) Rose (Title Track)
7) Stupid
8) Because
9) I’m Weird
10) 1,2,3,4

Lee Hi’s intro song, “Turn It Up” is as follows:

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Another thing to note is that Lee Hi’s “Special” will feature Jennie Kim, a YG Entertainment trainee  that has yet to debut. You may remember her from her appearance in BIGBANG leader G-Dragon’s “That XX”, off his solo album, “One of a Kind”. In the track list, it states, “Jennie Kim of YG New Artist” instead of “Jennie Kim of YG New Girl Group”. Which has left us wondering if she is in fact going to debut as a solo or in a girl group.

Interesting. Can 21st March 2013 come any sooner?

The official music video for Lee Hi’s “It’s Over” has been released! Watch:

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You may also preview the rest of the songs from part one of the release here.


When Jesse Johnson Killed Abraham Lincoln

Previously, Billy Campbell spilled the details on being Abraham Lincoln in “Killing Lincoln” and shared with us how it changed his life. Now, let’s hear all about Jesse Johnson’s experience in playing the role of Abraham Lincoln’s killer, John Wilkes Booth. Jesse’s character was one that would not only change the history of America forever, it also changed the way he saw John Wilkes Booth’s intentions. Did Jesse come out of the film with a far more enlightened view of the murder of the 16th President of the United States? We’ll let him take the reins on this one:

What was it about John Wilkes Booth that drew you to the role?

“This character is its own history lesson. While I was in Europe working on another project, I picked up some books on John Wilkes Booth and started doing my research. I was immediately fascinated by the richness and complexity of the character as a man. The prevailing image that has been propagated about Booth is one of a demonic, moustache-twirling villain, and understandably so. But upon further investigation you find that he’s a rich and complex human being.”

Any hesitations on playing such a reviled, historic villain?

“Quite the contrary, I leapt at the opportunity. Playing villains can often be the most rewarding experience as an actor because you get to examine deep dark places of yourself that might otherwise remain unexplored. Booth is a particularly rewarding villain to play because there is so little of his personal life and stage career that is known by the general public. Being able to lace all of the action that takes place in the film with his potent history and to ignite the context of the story with his theatrical upbringing and magnanimous demeanour could very well shine a brighter light on a mysterious and misunderstood pivotal figure of history.”

What did you learn about Booth’s craft as an actor?

“Booth came from a family of actors. In 1800s theatre, everything was huge and elevated. It was all about grand gestures, and his entire world is based around drama. His father was also an actor, and he brought his children up reciting Shakespeare. Coincidentally, Booth’s father’s notable roles were some of the same ones that would make Booth himself famous: Richard III, Hamlet and King Lear. What defined Booth; however, was that he was spontaneous, unpredictable and oftentimes dangerous on stage. He was all about being in the moment. In most of the material about him, Booth is written off as a two-bit hack actor. But in a lot of the research I did, he was a matinee idol. He was incredibly charming, magnanimous and had the ability to hold a room in the palm of his hand. The public was in love with him. He had starring engagements all over the country, even up to the few months before the assassination of Lincoln.”

Describe what it was like to be an actor playing an actor. Did you feel any similarities?

“It comes down to being able to relate to Booth and make everything more personal. Every career is fraught with frustrations; I just happen to know the particulars of acting extremely well, so I approached Booth’s career in the same way I do mine. Most actors really thrive on recognition and notoriety, and Booth was so fixated on leaving his mark in this world (something far more achievable with film and television these days as opposed to the theatre in those days) that once the curtain drops and the lights go out, all you are is a performer in the audience’s memory and maybe a visage in a newspaper article. I truly believe he wanted to do something that would ink him in the pages of history forever. And I certainly don’t mean to belittle his political cause, because I maintain that he TRULY BELIEVED in his actions and what he was doing, it just happened to coincide with this insatiable lust for fame.”

You come from a well-known cadre of actors in the family. How has that helped or curtailed your career at this point?

“It only helped, although I don’t really think it helps as much as some people might think it does. Like all businesses and careers, a lot of things boil down to relationships. However, well-established people tend to have relationship levels that are not necessarily beneficial to your cause starting out.  Everyone works their way up from ground zero in this business. Some faster than others, and some reach higher heights than others, but at the end of the day, a relationship might get you in the room, but unless you have the chops to knock their socks off, I don’t think anyone gives a s*** who you’re related to. And I like that.”

How was it to film in the Richmond, Virginia, area, where many of these events actually happened?

“Being there fuelled my imagination so much. It would have been an incredibly different project if we were shooting it in Vancouver, Toronto or even Los Angeles. You just wouldn’t have the same feeling. As soon as I got to Richmond, I dyed my hair dark and had grown a moustache and stepped out into the streets. It felt as if I actually became Booth.”

What do you hope people take away from your portrayal of Booth?

“I want people to learn and to be informed about this man that committed this crime. I remember personally being fascinated by this event in history class and specifically remember asking, “So… why’d he do it?” and not being given a satisfactory answer. People will just have a much more well-rounded understanding about why Booth did such a thing and what his life circumstance provided that motivated this heinous act of murder.”

For more information on “Killing Lincoln”, visit their website.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Sia – Big Girls Cry

“Big girls cry when their hearts are breaking”

The third part of Sia’s video trilogy with “Dance Moms” star Maddie Ziegler has arrived and – much like her controversial video for “Elastic Heart,” which also starred actor Shia LaBeouf and drew criticism for its provocative content − it’s a strong, powerful and visually striking.

The difference this time round is that Maddie performs alone, straight to camera with only her face and shoulders in view for the most part of the clip, which features a black backdrop.

At one point, the 12-year-old dancer’s body is lifted into the air by another pair of hands and video takes on a troubling air as it shows Maddie’s legs deliriously struggle to break free. Fortunately, she does break free and falls to the ground where she resumes her distinctively animalistic and deranged routine.

The video for “Big Girls Cry” was directed by Sia and Daniel Askill, who also worked together on the video for “Elastic Heart” and the Grammy-nominated video for “Chandelier“.

“Big Girls Cry” makes for the latest single off Sia’s 2014 album “1000 Forms of Fear”. Watch the video below:

For more on Sia, stalk her via these platforms: Website, Facebook and Twitter.


#F1: SHINee Added To The Bill Of Sepang’s Post-Race Concert Performers

Sepang International Circuit (SIC) today added to the Formula 1 K-Pop extravaganza when they announced that popular South Korean male pop group SHINee will be joining SNSD Girls’ Generation as joint headline acts at the post-race concert for the 2015 Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix on 29th March 2015.

Gates will open at 5pm after the F1 race, to allow all ticket holders to head to the Helipad at the Sepang Circuit, where the concert will be held.

In a specially customised performance, the K-Pop idol groups will perform in rotation for 2 hours, from 6pm to 8pm accompanied by Korean DJ Hitchhiker which will elevate the performance, after which the concert will end by 8:30pm. SHINee and SNSD Girls’ Generation will be joined by popular local artistes as the opening act.

Upon the announcement, Sepang International Circuit CEO Dato’ Razlan Razali said:

We are excited to offer this Kpop extravaganza this year, knowing that there is a significant fan base among Malaysians from all walks of life. This is also in line with our F1 theme “Experience F1 Like Never Before” and our family-oriented focus this year. Kpop appeals to young and old alike, and will also attract a new audience to come to the Sepang International Circuit to experience the adrenaline-laden atmosphere of Race Day. The rotating performance by the two groups is indeed something new we are offering, and we hope it will make this day even more memorable for all spectators.

SHINee, a 5-member group formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, is considered one of the best live performance acts in South Korea with good vocal performances and complex choreography. The members – Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho, and Taemin – have won several awards together, including emerging #1 in the Mnet M Countdown in 2013 and #1 in the KBS Music Bank Chart in 2013.

While they are known for their fashion sense trailblazing the “SHINee Trend”, the members have also made news for more serious activities, such as taking part in the Help African Children project co-organised by the Korean Red Cross Society and the Korean UNICEF committee, and becoming honorary ambassadors for Seoul’s Gangnam district to promote tourism.

This year, the Sepang International Circuit has gone all out to offer family and child-friendly activities for a weekend that will appeal to all ages. For members of the public staying on for the concert, they can cool down and relax after the heat of the race at the F&B zone at the concert.

“Since we announced our new headline act recently, there have been many enquiries on ticket purchase, and some members of the public have expressed surprise at the value offered, whereby just one tickets gets them a world-class race and an international concert. For even better value, members of the public in the Klang Valley should not miss catching our SIC Zoomers this weekend – as they will be visiting selected locations to promote the F1 race. Tickets are available for as low as 50% off from the SIC Zoomers team, so be sure to check their schedule on our Facebook page,” added Dato’ Razlan.

Tickets purchased for the Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix allow ticketholders entrance to the after-race concert plus the F1 Carnival and other selected activities at no extra cost, besides also rewarding them with One Ticket Unlimited benefits, including discounts and promotions from various retail outlets and brands in Kuala Lumpur.

Ticket prices begin from RM80 – with tickets ranging from RM340 to RM1,770 for seats in the Main Grandstand, RM440 for the Tower, RM280 to RM660 for Grandstands F and K1, and RM80 to RM160 for Hillstand tickets.

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Contest: Win Premiere Passes To Watch Jennifer Lopez’s Hustlers

UPDATE: “Hustlers” has been banned in Malaysia. More details here.

Inspired by Jessica Pressler’s “The Hustlers at Scores” article for New York Magazine, “Hustlers” is described as a true-life Robin Hood tale about a group of former strip club employees during the 2008 financial crisis.

It stars an impressive ensemble cast of women featuring Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Lizzo, Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Oscar winner Mercedes Ruehl, Julia Stiles, and more.

Wu plays Destiny, a young woman who resorts to stripping to care for her granny. Lopez’s Ramona is a strong-willed veteran dancer who partners with Destiny in forming a plan to drug and scam wealthy Wall Street clients.

Rising star Lizzo and rapper Cardi (who was a former stripper in real life) portray Ramona’s strip club colleagues Liz and Diamond, respectively. There’s also supporting actresses Keke Palmer (Mercedes) and Lili Reinhart (Annabelle) are taken under Ramona’s wing.

“I felt a kinship to everyone, and I also felt a responsibility to the characters and sex workers, and wanted to portray something that felt authentic,” director Lorene Scafaria told Entertainment Weekly.

“When you’re in New York and your clients work on Wall Street, when they were riding high, it was like money was falling from the sky, and then it stopped. Some people might watch the movie and feel that they did what they needed to do to survive,” she continued. “Everybody’s hustling in one way or another.”

Thanks to our friends from TGV, we’ve got 20 pairs of “Hustlers” movie tickets to give away. So who’s up for a movie date with Hype? Details of the screening are as below:

“Hustlers” will debut in local cinemas on 19th September 2019.


Hype’s Movie Review: #FantasticFour Has A Decent Plot, But The Ending Feels Rushed

The “Fantastic Four” reboot has been plagued with negative press even before its official release and many fans seemed to think that 20th Century Fox has already ruined the potentially awesome franchise. However, if there’s one thing that I’ve learnt from watching this movie, it’s that people will always have conflicting opinions about movies and mine was pretty positive.

If you’re a longtime comic book fan, there are some things that you should probably know about the reboot. First of all, this is a reboot that is based on “Ultimate Fantastic Four”, a modernised re-imagining of Marvel‘s long-running Fantastic Four comic book franchise. So, don’t expect to see the same team that you have come to know from the previous “Fantastic Four” films. The new team is much younger and the origin of their powers is obviously different.

Second of all, director Josh Trank didn’t completely abandon the source material. The origins of the characters are, after all, based on their origins in the “Ultimate Fantastic Four” comic series. Let us start with the opening sequence.

The film opens with a young Reed Richards displaying remarkable intelligence ahead of his peers as he devoted himself to creating a teleportation device that could transmit matter from another dimension. He became friends with Ben Grimm, who showed interest in his project and helped him to build the device. Fast forward to a few years later, we are introduced to the grown-up versions of Reed (played by Miles Teller) and Ben (played by Jamie Bell) displaying the final product of Reed’s project at their school’s science fair.

Their project caught the attention of Dr. Franklin Storm (played by Reg E. Cathey), who witnessed the whole teleportation with his adopted daughter Susan Storm (played by Kate Mara) at the science fair.

Yes, you will see some minor changes here and there, but they didn’t really affect the film’s continuity. One thing I liked about the movie was the way they showed Reed and Ben meeting for the first time, which is similar to the comic series.

Another thing comic book fans should know about the reboot is that you won’t actually get to see the characters possessing their special abilities until the 2nd half of the film, where Reed and the team gets affected by the energy source that came from the alternate universe.

That happened after Reed was brought into the Baxter Building to work on the teleportation device with Susan, her rebellious brother Johnny Storm (played by Michael B. Jordan), as well as genius computer programmer Victor Van Doom (played by Toby Kebbell). We know what you’re thinking, but no, the building is not the Fantastic Four headquarters. Just like how it was shown in the “Ultimate Fantastic Four” comic series, the building is where gifted children use their intelligence to build something for the US government.

Also, the Storm family’s relationship with Victor go back a long way, as Victor was previously thrown in jail due to some issues with Sue and Johnny’s father. Despite their past issues, Victor agreed to team up with Reed and Susan to build the teleportation device that he has been working on for a long time. Johnny was slightly problematic in the beginning, but he later agreed to work on the project with them as well.

Their technology caught the attention of Dr. Allen (played by Tim Blake Nelson) and the US government as the team successfully teleported biological matters to the alternate dimension which was known as the Planet Zero. However, the team wanted to be the first group of people make the leap instead, just like how Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon.

While Sue wasn’t around, Reed invited his best and “only friend” Ben to join him, Johnny, and Victor to be the first human beings to enter the alternate dimension. Of course, things won’t go as smoothly as expected as the experiment went awry and they ended up being transported back to their own dimension without Victor, who was last seen falling into a pool of lava-liked energy source in the Planet Zero.

The malfunctioned teleportation device did not only affect the team, but also affected Sue, who tried to save them by bringing them back to the testing site. As you can already imagine, the experiment altered their physical form drastically as Reed earned the power to stretch his body parts to incredible lengths while Susan can make herself invisible and project force fields. Her brother Johnny was engulfed in flames, but was given the power to fly and shoot fiery projectiles. Ben, however, became a super strong stone giant who is nigh-invulnerable to physical damage and physiologically stressful conditions.

The later part of the film showed how they coped with their new powers individually before working together to save Earth from Victor, who went rogue and called himself “Doom” after being abandoned in the Planet Zero.

The reasons why they didn’t don the iconic blue jumpsuits?

Well, that’s because this film focuses on each character’s origin before earning their special abilities. The action sequences are built in the later part of the film, with the team fighting against Doctor Doom who tried to destroy the Earth. It was also explained in the film (as well as the “Ultimate Fantastic Four” comic series) why most of Doom’s body parts were transformed into metal and his internal organs were converted into a toxic substance. But surely they could’ve brought us more action scenes because why end the film at 100 minutes?

Also, the CGI work wasn’t painfully horrid and while it’s a gritty take on the original film, a few jokes were thrown into the reboot as well. The cast members may not be showing their best performances, but well, at least they tried their best to perform well for their respective roles. I must admit that the film ended quite abruptly, especially during the awkward ending scene where they tried to think of a good name for the team.

Personally, I think this reboot is so much better than the previous “Fantastic Four” films because it embraced a dark and grounded tone. The movie is definitely not disastrous as it gave us the team’s back story and explained what it is all about. It simply left the door open for some potential spin-off movies and sequels. For what it’s worth, it may just surpass your expectations. You should definitely check it out yourself.

“Fantastic Four” is set to be released on 6th August 2015 in Malaysia.

For more information, visit the movie’s official website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Rock CNY In Traditional Chinese Attire From These 5 Bussin’ Brands!

Many of us tend to do things at the very last minute, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Life sometimes takes the wheel and before you know it, it’s almost Chinese New Year. While some are already well-prepared to celebrate the auspicious occasion, others are still scrambling to find what to wear for CNY. If you’re one of the latter and are still having a tough time looking for outfits, we gotchu!

Here are 5 brands offering traditional Chinese outfits that’ll help you slay this Lunar New Year:

Luna By Dreamscaped is the perfect qipao collection to amaze your family and leave a lasting impression. It’s creations are classy, timeless, and refined, elevating your lewk to new heights. The line represents the essence of all aspects of Chinese culture, with elaborate and traditional designs. Not only that, but the range is size inclusive, so our plus-size ladies will have no trouble deciding which outfit to bring home.

If your style these days is geared towards minimalism, ONES. offers designs that are simple, yet stunning, with a beautiful range of colours and cuts. A brand known for sophisticated silhouettes and out-of-the-box creations, ONES.’s CNY collection is modern, while also relying on the traditional qipao aesthetic. The ONES. line is softer and lighter than others, making it ideal for letting your inner femininity shine during Lunar New Year.

One aspect of fashion we’re sure everyone probably agrees on is never sacrificing comfort for style, regardless of occasion. If you share the same sentiment, then Malaysia Cheongsam should be right up your alley. This collection is unlike any other, presenting styles you’ve never seen in any market. It’s comfortable, light, and ultra-stylish with a modern twist. The ideal ensemble for being the star of your yearly Chinese New Year dinner.

For our plus-sized peeps, finding clothes can be a bit difficult – especially traditional outfits. However, Ms. Read has never let us down, providing clothes for all sizes to make customers feel beautiful, especially on special occasions like CNY. The brand has released a stunning CNY collection, featuring dresses and two-pieces in reds and whites. Ms. Read offers many modern designs that fit everyone’s personality and style, while still adhering to fashion traditions.

Local designer Cynthia Tang has released a CNY collection featuring unique cheongsam and samfu for her loyal clientele. Cynthia’s collection is simple, stylish, beautiful, and timeless; and packed with classic designs for modern men and women. The perfect apparel for celebratory events.

Look good and feel great this Lunar New Year, folks!


Hype’s Must Watch: The Final Girls

A new horror comedy is making its way to the big screen soon and we think that it’s going to be awesome. Or at least according to what we’ve seen from its trailer so far.

With the onslaught of jump scares-filled horror movies and slasher films in Hollywood, “The Final Girls” is set to bring a breath of fresh air with its interesting yet hilarious story.

Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson, the movie stars Taissa Farmiga, who is best known for starring in Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story” TV series, as a teenager named Max Cartwright. Farmiga stars alongside Malin Akerman, Alexander Ludwig, Nina Dobrev, Alia Shawkat, Thomas Middleditch, Adam DeVine, Angela Trimbur, Chloe Bridges, and Tory N. Thompson.

The plot mainly centres on Max, who is mysteriously transported with her high school friends into a 1980s horror film that starred her late mother Amanda (played by Malin Åkerman), a celebrated scream queen.

Trapped inside the movie, Max finds herself reuniting with her mom, whom she lost in real life. Together with her friends, they must fend off the camp counselors’ raging hormones and battle a deranged machete-wielding killer while finding a way to escape the movie and make it back home. However, with the body count rising in scene after iconic scene, who will be the final girls left standing and live to escape this film?

Based on a screenplay written by M.A. Fortin and Joshua John Miller, the movie is produced by Stage 6 Films and Vertical Entertainment.

“The Final Girls” is slated for release in theatres, on demand, and digital HD on 9th October 2015.

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

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Hype’s Throwback Thursday [Movie]: Toy Story (1995)

Have you ever watched a movie when you were little only to grow up and watch the sequels later to realise that the movies are timed perfectly according to your life? If you were born in the 90s, you would understand where I am coming from when I say that about Toy Story. I remember first watching Toy Story when I was only four years old, then watching Toy Story 2 when I was fifteen and watching Andy, all grown up and heading off to college in Toy Story 3 when I was nineteen. Toy Story was a very big part of my childhood, my growing up so for this week’s #ThrowbackThursday, we are watching Toy Story!

Directed by John Lassester, Toy Story is a 1995 computer-animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. Released by Walt Disney Pictures, Toy Story was the first feature-length computer animated film and was also the first film produced by Pixar. The film followed around a group of toys who pretended to be lifeless whenever humans are present, and fixated on the relationship between Woody, a pull-string cowboy doll and Buzz Lightyear, an astronaut action figure.

Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn and Jim Varney, Toy Story was the top-grossing film of its opening weekend as it went on to earn over $361 million worldwide. Currently dubbed as one of the best animated films ever made, Toy Story was inducted into the National Film Registry for being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant in 2005, its first year of eligibility.

Toy Story went on to have two sequels – Toy Story 2 in 1991 and Toy Story 3 in 2010.

Toy Story is perfect movie that will get any 90s kid reliving their childhood so I suggest you kick back on your couch tonight and re-watch this beautiful film.

Hype’s Throwback Thursday [Movie]: Finding Nemo (2003)

Hype’s Throwback Thursday [Movie]: A Christmas Carol (2009)


(UPDATE) #AHFODTour: Extra Tickets May Be Released; “M’sia Wants Coldplay” Petition Goes Viral

Couldn’t get your hands on a “A Head Full Of Dreams Tour” ticket? Fret not, because Coldplay has heard your frustrations. As Straits Times reported, the British band are well aware of scalpers trying to profit from the resale of tickets to their upcoming concert in Singapore.

Though Live Nation Lushington has taken (unspecified) steps to void some of the tickets re-sold online at inflated prices (up to RM24k, mind you), they are also planning to release additional tickets once they finalise layout and logistic issues on Thursday (24th November). The quantity of the extra ticket has yet to be confirmed.

Tickets, ranging from SGD78 (RM240) to SGD298 (RM914), to the concert were sold in 3 batches – 17th November (Citibank cardholders); 20th November (Live Nation Lushington’s mailing list subscribers); and 21st November (public). It is estimated that about 40,000 tickets have been sold so far.

The organiser also added that Coldplay had requested that the organiser keep the ticket prices low. “Our ticket prices were originally a little bit higher and they said no, move that price. They (Coldplay) really care,” said Live Nation Lushington managing director.

Meanwhile in Malaysia, the Chris Martin-fronted band’s Malaysian Facebook fan page, Coldplay Malaysia, have created a petition, titled “Malaysia Wants Coldplay”, in hopes that local organisers would consider bringing Coldplay into the country. So far, the petition has gathered over 2,200 signatures.

We’re not sure if the petition will work but A for effort, right? :) To sign, click here.

Coldplay will be performing on 1st April at the National Stadium, Singapore.

Due to an overwhelming response for the Coldplay “A Head Full Of Dreams” tour in Singapore, Live Nation Lushington has announced an additional date (31st March 2017) for the show. On top of that, additional CAT 5 (Standing Pen A) & CAT 6 (Standing Pen B) tickets will also be released for the first show on 1st April 2017.

Tickets for both shows will go on sale to public via all SportsHubTix channels* tomorrow 25th November (Friday) at 10am (SG time). There will be a limit of 4 tickets across all categories per transaction.

Sources: Straits Times, Coldplay Malaysia’s Facebook page, The Hive.

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MCO Violators Can Be Compounded Up To RM10K Starting 11th March

Heads up, peeps! Starting 11th March, you could be fined up to RM10,000 if you’re guilty of flouting the Movement Control Order (MCO).

As stated in the Attorney General Chamber’s official portal, the matter has been gazetted under the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021.

Furthermore, it also states that companies or corporations that violate the SOPs could be compounded up to RM50,000. According to The Edge, the government had gazetted the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021, which was implemented as a proactive measure to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia.

Previously, under Regulation 3 (1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures in Local Infected Areas) Regulations 2020, those who failed to comply with the MCO SOPs could be sentenced to maximum penalty of 6 months imprisonment, RM1,000 fine, or both.

Among the offences include not wearing a face mask, failing to comply with physical distancing measures, failing to provide equipment to record customer’s details, crossing districts/states without permission, among others.

As expected, the recently-announced amendment was met with dividing remarks left by netizens, who took to social media to express their thoughts. Many felt that this new rule is absurd.

“The problem is, a lot of people get fined for unclear SOPs and police officers simply issuing out fines. Now with the increase of fine, ya, this is not gonna end well. Gonna open up another can of worms,” a netizen wrote.

Check out some of the comments that we found online below:

For those interested, check out the full copy of the Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 here.


#StudioGhibli: Hayao Miyazaki Is Un-Retiring To Work On One Final Film

Order has been restored. Studio Ghibli co-founder and director Hayao Miyazaki has announced that he is coming out of retirement to direct one final film.

The celebrated filmmaker has made many attempts over the years to retire, but perhaps it’s hard to keep someone from doing what they really love.

Over the weekend, Miyazaki announced during NHK’s “Owaranai Hito Miyazaki Hayao or Hayao Miyazaki – The Man Who Isn’t Finished” television special that he wants to come out of retirement for one final project.

Said to be his first and last attempt at CG animation, the project is titled, “Boro the Caterpillar” (Kemushi no Boro), which was intended to be a short to be shown at Tokyo’s Studio Ghibli museum. He described it as “a story of a tiny, hairy caterpillar, so tiny that it may be easily squished between your fingers”. However, unsatisfied with the limitations of a short, Miyazaki now wants to turn it into a feature-length film.

The project is a collaboration with longtime producer and current head of Studio Ghibli, Toshio Suzuki. Suzuki joked that Miyazaki will be “drawing storyboards until he dies” but also confessed that Miyazaki was struggling to adapt to the techniques of CG animation after a lifetime of hand-drawn films. Miyazaki said that “Boro the Caterpillar” could take him up to 5 years to produce, making the animator 80 years old once it’s released. But, if he sticks to his ideal timetable, it would be finished before the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, which would be perfect timing.

Meanwhile, Miyazaki will continue making CG shorts for the Ghibli Museum and “Kemushi no Boro” (the short) should be finished in a year.

Sources: DAZED, The Independent, Gizmodo / Featured image: artnet.

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Taylor Wins Us Over With “RED”

By now, everyone’s already fixed on the perception that most of Taylor Swift’s songs are based on her real-life stories of heartbreaks and failed relationships. Amidst all the rumours of which guy she had just broken up with or who she’s currently dating, we couldn’t help but gravitate towards her new album, “RED”, when we heard that it was released.

We were surprised. Thoroughly surprised.

For starters, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” has become our personal favourite. And no, not because of its “bubble gum pop” vibe – but because it doesn’t sound like something Taylor would sing. No, wait, it doesn’t even sound like Taylor:

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Yup. Angsty. Strong beats. Tell us that it doesn’t remind you of a certain “punk princess” from years ago. You know it! Being accompanied with a cute music video also earned major brownie points with us, of course. We’re suckers for music videos – good ones, at that.

Then, she decides to go deep with “Begin Again”. Deep and back to her country roots. If she was being honest with her emotions while writing this song, well, somebody please give her a hug and tell her that it’s okay to fall in love again:

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And just so you have a rough idea on why we think she needs a hug, the lyrics for “Begin Again” are as follows:

Had as many James Taylor records as you,

I think it’s strange that you think I’m funny cause,

Now, let’s talk about “I Knew You Were Trouble”. When we first heard it on the radio, we honestly thought that it was a new collaboration between a dubstep producer and a random vocalist. So imagine our surprise when we found out that it was Taylor’s! The thing with a dubstep element is, if not done properly, the entire song would go awry.

But it sounds like a chockfull of fun when implemented into this song:

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Expect to hear this in a club near you sometime soon. With a total of 16 songs, it’ll take you awhile to sieve through Taylor Swift’s “RED”. Be prepared to put a few of those songs on repeat though – they can get addictive

“RED” is now available at a music store near you.

For more information, visit Taylor Swift’s Facebook page. You may also stalk her via her Twitter account!

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