5 New Indoor Attractions At SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting

Don’t know what to do during the upcoming school holidays? Not only will you appreciate the chilly weather at Resorts World Genting during this humidity, but there is a galore of exciting activities and new attractions to explore!

Located at Level 4 of SkyAvenue Mall, we were recently introduced to a variety of dinosaurs, scary zombies, interesting oddities, and many other thrills to keep us entertained. At Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Adventureland, visitors can now check out Jurassic Research Centre, Zombie Outbreak, the Alive Museum, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, as well as PlayTime! Video Games Park.

Beware of the zombie attack when you enter the Zombie Outbreak! Those who seek shelter in an abandoned house will find themselves in a new terror at every turn. The venue is designed as a maze to keep you – the survivors – on edge. The undead have your scent and they have a ravenous desire for your human flesh.

P/s: It’s less scary when you’re surrounded by friends cause you’ll get to laugh at them being spooked out first. If you are the scary-cat type, perhaps it’s best we turn your attention to the other options available.

If you or your love ones have a fascination with dinosaurs, Jurassic Research Centre is a must-visit. Here, visitors can step back 65 millions ago, into the land before time when the prehistoric creatures ruled the world. See if you can identify the various species of dinosaurs spread at the location such as the Brachiosaurus, the Triceratops or even the sabre-toothed tiger. You’ll also come across a gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex before you enter the fossil laboratory filled with detailed inscriptions of dinosaur fossils.

In the Instagram post below, we’ve also included a 4D experience of witnessing velociraptors wrecking havoc in a discovery lab:

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Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium was a personal favourite for yours truly for many reasons. Not only does this area houses some of the wackiest and weirdest items we’ve seen, it has a little bit of everything to draw “oooo…” and “aaaa…” from everyone. With over 400 exhibits to marvel at, there are: Artefacts of lost worlds, a Vampire Woman, Mike the Headless Chicken, lucky charms, Ho Tei: The Good Luck Buddha, and many more…

Alive Museum is easily one of the most Instagram-worthy spots at the indoor theme park. Commissioned by artists from South Korea, this attraction has wonderful 3D images as well as 4D trick art that will engage families and friends with optical illusion art. Those who love everything Korean or Hallyu will be delighted to find famous celebrity figures such as Lee Kwang Soo, Gong Yoo, and Song Joong Ki.

In addition to the aforementioned, there is also another attraction dedicated specially for arcade lovers. Take part in the Spacetime Squad Virtual Reality game where players are required to defeat a horde of flying evil robot destroyers. Other cutting edge games include the highly competitive PacMan Battle Royale (a game about “eating” opponents), Star Wars Battle Pod, Jurassic Park, and Storm Racer G.

Once you’ve explored the indoor theme park at level 4, you can also take a short walk to level 2 of First World Plaza and visit Snow World. Said to be the biggest winter wonderland in Malaysia, this enchanting wintry wonderland beckons visitors to take part in a fun snowball fight and slide down a slope on a toboggan. There are more photo opportunities at the top section where you can snap pictures with various 3D trick arts.

For more information, call +603 6101 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com.


Bruno Mars’ KL Concert Will Proceed As Planned On 9th May

Bruno Mars fans can breathe a sigh of relief.

The Grammy winner’s “24K Magic World Tour”, which is set to take place on the same day as Malaysia’s 14th general election (GE14), will go on as usual. This is certainly reassuring considering many concert-goers feared that the concert might be postponed, or worst – cancelled.

The concert organiser PR Worldwide released a statement today (Wednesday, 11th April), saying, “To all Bruno Mars Live in Kuala Lumpur ticket holders, the show is currently scheduled as planned. For event updates, stay tuned to www.prworldwidelive.com“.

Netizens have voiced out that concertgoers can still vote and attend the Mars’ concert on the same day as the music event is held at night. As you may know, Bruno Mars’ 90-minute concert is scheduled to take place at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on 9th May (Wednesday) at 8:30pm.

Back in 2013, Italian opera singer-songwriter Andrea Bocelli was scheduled to perform on the same day as polling day. The event at Putra Indoor Stadium went on without a hiccup. Hopefully the same can be said for Mars’ upcoming Malaysian tour.

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He Raped & He Escaped Because He’s An Athlete

Last year, national bowling rep Noor Afizal Azizan pleaded guilty to raping a girl at a hotel in Ayer Keroh, Malacca between 12:30am and 5am on 5th June 2009. At the time of incident, he was 18 years old. The girl he raped was only 13 years old. A minor.

But several factors with regards to the incident was taken into consideration, including that there was a consensual sexual relationship between him and the girls, and the public prosecutor managed appeal to the High Court on 20th September 2011 and obtained a five-year jail term.

As it is, a five-year term is already a whole lot less than what some rapists are punished with. Because under the Malaysian law, a man who is said to commit rape can be punished for a term which may extend to 20 years, and shall also be liable to whipping. (References: Sections 375 and 376 of the Penal Code)

However The Court of Appeal yesterday allowed Noor Afizal’s appeal against the High Court decision to sentence him to five years jail. A three-man panel led by Tan Sri Raus Sharif (Court of Appeal president) substituted the jail term with an order which bound him over for good behaviour for five years. If Noor Afizal breached the order, his bailor would have to pay RM25,000.

Why? Because Raus agreed with counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik (who represented Noor Afizal) that public interest would not be served if his client was given a custodial sentence when he had a bright future. (Source)

The decision has caused uproar amongst Malaysians, who all disagree with the notion that Noor Afizal is allowed to escape jail term and to walk away (almost) scot-free. As a matter of fact, their cries of disgust and words of retaliation were taken straight to Twitter, under the “BrightFutureRapeOK” hash tag:

Do they not understand the implications this would have on Malaysians? Are they so dense that they’re not aware of what this could do to the morale of the women in our country?

More importantly, is it okay to let a man get away with such a heinous crime just because he’s a Malaysian athlete?


#Tumblr: Indonesia Bans Popular Microblogging Site Over Porn & LGBT Content

The Indonesia government has announced a plan to block microblogging and social networking site Tumblr. Why? Because it hosts “explicit content such as pornography as well as material referencing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) relationships”.

Based in New York City, Tumblr was founded by David Karp in 2007 before being bought by Yahoo for USD1.1bil in 2013. Avid users of Tumblr would know that the site does not only “host adult content”, but it also has a Q&A feature (ala Reddit) as well as a real-time messaging feature, and is a home to about a million and one GIFs.

Tumblr has been quite a hit with the young, hipster audience because of its diverse and unique content.

Taylor Swift is quite a big fan of Tumblr too as it allows her to share important events in her life with her fans (Swifties). She has even tracked down a fan before via Tumblr and later gave her a surprise at the 57th GRAMMY Awards.

Indonesia’s Information Ministry has since sent a statement to Tumblr, saying the website would be blocked in Indonesia until it agreed to remove explicit content. But according to BBC, Indonesia’s Information Ministry e-business director Azhar Hasyim made the decision without consulting Tumblr. “We must ban the site first, and tell them later,” he was quoted as saying.

“If they agree to adjust to our needs, then the site will be reopened in Indonesia, but in the meantime we will block it because of the vulgar content that must be prevented from being shared,” Azhar told The Jakarta Post.

The decision to block Tumblr was made during a meeting on Tuesday (16th February), where a panel overseeing negative internet content, focusing on pornography, found that 477 sites, including Tumblr, contained pornographic videos featuring heterosexual relationships as well as LGBT couples.

Tumblr has yet to make any official statement regarding the issue.

This latest ban follows the latest crackdown on gay rights in Indonesia. Earler this month, Indonesia ordered messaging apps to remove “gay” emoji and stickers from their apps or face a ban in the country.

Popular instant messaging app Line was the first to face a backlash for having stickers with “homosexual themes”. Line has since removed all LGBT-related stickers from its local store after complaints from Indonesian users. The company also posted up an official statement on its Facebook page to apologise for making its users “uncomfortable” and promised to ensure that it will not happen again.

Prior to that, the largest telecom in Indonesia, the state-owned PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk., known as Telkom, started blocking Netflix in the country. One of the objections was that Netflix’s content may be too violent or “adult” (Netflix has LBGT content) to meet the country’s censorship standards.

Technically, homosexuality isn’t illegal in Indonesia (outside of the Aceh province), but it’s still a taboo subject in the socially conservative Muslim-majority country.

In October last year, the Aceh province in Indonesia enforced strict laws against homosexuality that punishes gay sex by public caning (100 strokes of the cane) and subjects even non-Muslims and foreigners to the region’s strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law.

Sources: The Jakarta Post, engadget, BBC.

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#SuJu: Super Junior’s Ryeowook Is Up Next For A Solo Debut

Ooh, ELFs sure have been waiting long enough for this one. Following the footsteps of his fellow Super Junior colleague Kyuhyun, Ryeowook (김려욱) is also slated to release a solo album!

Prior to debuting with SM Entertainment’s idol boy group, Ryeowook took part in the CMB Youth ChinChin Festival in 2004 where he impressed judges with his singing talent. He then signed a contract with SM Entertainment and trained in areas of singing, dancing, and acting.

The idol placed particular efforts in his vocal training and music composition.

Aside from singing, Ryeowook plays the piano, and is known to play accompaniment for his fellow members during their solo stages at their concerts. He’s also a radio host on KBS 2FM’s “Super Junior Kiss the Radio”. Hence, it was only a matter of time before he too was given an opportunity to shine as a solo artiste :)

According to akp, SM Entertainment’s rep told Newsen, “It’s true that Ryeowook is preparing his solo album. We will reveal the details as soon as they are decided.”

That’s all the details we have for now but keep checking back with us for more updates!


ZoukOut 2012: The Lowdown

This year’s edition, come experience the most power-packed line-up to ever hit ZoukOut! Running the gamut from electro, trance, house, techno to mambo, hip hop and pop, join the thousands of other like-minded partygoers as we collectively create a musical mélange of never-before-seen proportions.

For the first time ever, access the hidden corridors of your mind and around the beach over TWO unforgettable nights on 7th and 8th December at Siloso Beach, Sentosa Island from 9pm – 4am and 8pm – 8am respectively, on top of one pre-party.

The line-up for these days? Phenomenal!:

Pre-ZoukOut Party (6th December) at Zouk Club Singapore

ZoukOut Day 1 (7th December) at Siloso Beach

ZoukOut Day 2 (8th December) at Siloso Beach

Celebrating 12 magical years of music, dance and art in the great sandy outdoors, ZoukOut 2012 promises to satiate your inner hunger for a festival experience unlike any other whether it’s the phenomenal line-up or the jaw-dropping surprises that behold you in their gaze at every corner to lead you into uplifting raptures.

Just what will you spy with your little eyes? Something beginning with ZoukOut 2012!

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Happy Hour Tickets: $78 (entry to venue before 10pm only)

Happy Hour Tickets: $88 (entry to venue before 10pm only)

ZoukOut Two-Day Package (7 & 8 December)

Tickets available from 19 October from their website, the Zouk ticketing booth and through the  SISTIC website, SISTIC Hotline: (65) 6348 5555, and SISTIC Authorized Agents  islandwide.

For more information, visit ZoukOut Singapore’s Facebook page. Don’t forget to follow them on Twitter for more timely updates!

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#SuperJunior: Kyuhyun To Make A Comeback With 2nd Solo Album

Watch out, ELFs (as Super Junior fans are lovingly called).

Not only will you see Super Junior‘s Kyuhyun acting in an upcoming web drama, you will also be hearing more new songs from him as he will make a comeback soon.

According to Soompi, citing several music industry insiders, Kyuhyun is currently working hard on his 2nd solo album as he plans to make a fall comeback.

This will mark his first solo comeback since the release of his solo mini album, “At Gwanghwamun“, in November 2014. The music style for his new album is unclear at the moment, but expect to hear some songs that will showcase his incredibly soothing voice.

Kyuhyun’s talent agency SM Entertainment confirmed the rumour with Korean media outlet TV Daily.

He is preparing a solo album. But the exact schedule has yet to be confirmed.

Kyuhyun is celebrating Super Junior’s 10th anniversary with his group this year. The group is reportedly going to make a comeback with the 2nd part of their 10th anniversary special album.

They will presumably release the album before Donghae, Eunhyuk, and Siwon enlist in the army in October or November.


#DwayneJohnson: The Rock Registered To Run For US Presidency In 2020

Watch out Donald Trump, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson could be in the running for president of the United States.

A campaign organisation named “Run the Rock 2020”, managed by Kenton Tilford from West Virginia, has officially filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to get the hunky actor to run for presidency in 2020.

Although Tilford has clarified that he is not affiliated with The Rock himself, the A-lister recently appeared on Saturday Night Live where he joked about running for office with Tom Hanks as his Vice President. Some of you may recall him standing behind a podium marked “The Rock Johnson 2020” during the SNL segment.

Jokes aside, Johnson has previously expressed his interest in politics. “I think that it’s a real possibility. A year ago, it started coming up more and more. There was a real sense of earnestness, which made me go home and think, ‘Let me really rethink my answer and make sure I am giving an answer that is truthful and also respectful,’” he was quoted as saying.

In GQ’s recent article titled, “Dwayne Johnson for President!“, Johnson was asked about his thoughts on President Trump. “Personally, I feel that if I were president, poise would be important. Leadership would be important. (If I didn’t agree with someone) on something, I wouldn’t shut them out. I would actually include them. The first thing we’d do is we’d come and sit down and we’d talk about it. It’s hard to categorise right now how I think he’s doing, other than to tell you how I would operate, what I would like to see,” he replied.

During his interview with Jimmy Fallon, the 45-year-old actor shared that he was overwhelmed by the positive response after GQ’s article came out. “I think it’s because, you know, a lot of people want to see a different leadership today. I’m sorry, not different, but better leadership today, right? A better leadership,” he said.

“And I also think think over the years I’ve become a guy that a lot of people kind of relate to: get up early in the morning at a ridiculous hour, go to work and spend time with the troops, take care of my family. I love taking care of people. And I think that kind of thing really resonates with people, especially today,” Johnson continued before adding, “3 and a half years is a long way away. So we’ll see.”

If The Rock is indeed running for president, the 2020 US election is going to be very interesting.

Sources: USA Today, Daily Mail, Next Shark/ Featured image: Getty.

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Oscars 2019: Watch All The Amazing Performances From Lady Gaga & More

Hollywood’s biggest night was capped off with the star-studded show. Despite not having no host (only the 2nd time in decades), the Oscars went on as usual.

The 91st Academy Awards relied heavily on musical performances as opposed to witty dialogue. The award show started with a bang (when opener Adam Lambert performed alongside Queen) and it continued on with many stunning performances.

The former American Idol finalist joined the surviving members from legendary group Queen to performed some of the band’s greatest hits — including “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions”. A photo of the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was featured in the background.

Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper also serenaded the crowd with their passionate performance of “Shallow” from “A Star Is Born”. Shot entirely from upstage, the pair’s rendition hit us right in the feels.

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson also took to the Oscar stage to perform another Best Song nominee “I’ll Fight” from documentary “RBG”. The singer, who is known to be a powerhouse vocalist, didn’t quite deliver this time around.

Her usual flawless sounded flat at times, leading netizens online to speculate whether she was down with a cold. There are also others who suggested that it could be down to technical difficulties as this type of occurrence has happened in the past.

As expected, Gaga’s “Shallow” took home the Oscar for Best Song.


2PM To Kick Off World Tour 2014

K-Pop idol boy group 2PM’s management agency, JYP Entertainment, announced on Monday (11th August) that the group will be embarking on a worldwide concert tour!

2PM is made up of Jun. K, Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho, and Chansung, and they’ll be releasing their newest album next month so fans can expect to see performances of their new songs. The 2PM World Tour will kick off with 2 shows in Seoul on 3rd October as well as 4th October. They will go on to perform in countries like the US, China, Thailand (Nickhun’s homeland!), Indonesia, and more after their Seoul gigs.

So far, there has been no news of whether they will be coming to Malaysia or not. But we’ll keep you posted!

The group is best known for their songs like “Heartbeat”, “Without U”, and “Hands Up”:


Penny Tai’s On The Way Home

Picture (no pun intended) this, you’re at an event, you’ve just snapped a picture with a popular celebrity, and you want it up online as soon as possible. Because once in awhile, we would like to show off. Right?

And what better way to do that than with a handy, Wi-Fi enabled compact camera?

Canon Malaysia just unveiled the new range of IXUS cameras:

All the above are equipped with exciting new innovations, Wi-Fi, and photo-sharing capabilities. And who better to officiate the unveiling of these nifty gadgets other than Canon ambassador and ardent Canon fan herself, Penny Tai?

Finally, Penny Tai is back in her home country in conjunction with her “On the Way Home” Malaysia Album Tour 2012. This is Penny’s 10th solo album (wow!) and she reportedly wrote and composed all twelve songs in the album while she was on vacation in the United States a few months ago:

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With regards to coming home, she said, “I’m currently busy preparing for my Australia concert tour which is scheduled for April but I insisted on coming home for this promotional tour!“. Aww! We have to say, that we’re glad our very own Malaysian sweetheart is back home too!

Penny’s promotional tour will include three live mini concerts (in co-operation with D-Power band) at these locations:

And if you really want your copy of “On The Way Home” signed, there will be four autograph sessions at:

For more information, visit Penny Tai’s Facebook page.

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(UPDATE) #LanewaySG: Lineup Announced For Laneway Fest 2015

This 2015, Laneway Festival will return to its iconic locations including Singapore, New Zealand and five Australian cities. Known for its creative collaborations – food markets, local art and more as well as spectacular lineup, Laneway Festival 2014 in Singapore featured Chvrches, Daughter, Frightened Rabbit, Haim, Jagwar Mar and more.

Now, back for its 5th year in Singapore, Laneway Festival is set to return to the spacious pastures of The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay. Slated to happen on January 24th (Saturday) in Singapore, the full festival line-up for all three countries has just been announced today.

St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival in Singapore 2015 will see performances by the following acts:

Ticketing info as well as tickets are available via eventCliQue or Sistic.

The full dates and venues for Laneway Festival 2015 as are as follows:

We leave you now with one of our favourite all-time songs from Lykke Li, “A Little Bit”:

The schedule for this year’s Laneway Fest in Singapore has been released! Plan your festival well and try not to miss out on any of these acts if you can help it, peeps:

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


#GotGVol2: Concept Art Revealed; First Look At New Character, Mantis

Production for the sequel to 2014’s “Guardian of the Galaxy”, simply titled, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2“, is well underway so you know what that means – excitement is certainly brewing!

In February this year, it was announced that principal photography for the Marvel film had begun at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

Along with the announcement, the studio also confirmed that the movie will see a returning cast of Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, and Glenn Close, as well as introduce new cast members such as Canadian actress Pom Klementeiff (of “Oldboy” fame”), Elizabeth Debicki (of “The Great Gatsby” game), Chris Sullivan (of “The Knick” fame), and legendary American actor Kurt Russell, just to name a few.

And now, we’re finally getting a sneak peek at “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” via the first new concept art!

First revealed by EW, the poster features “Guardians of the Galaxy” favourites Drax, Groot, Yondu, Star-Lord, Rocket, Nebula, and Gamora. Additionally, it includes Mantis (played by Pom Klementeiff), the newest addition to the “Guardians of the Galaxy” squad.

It’s also important to note that Groot is in there in his “baby” form, so fans can expect a very different version of Groot from the original 2014 film.

In fact, in speaking about baby Groot, executive producer Jonathan Schwartz told EW, “He doesn’t have the wisdom and experience of that Groot. He’s a younger Groot and a more rambunctious Groot. The question is, is he the same Groot, just smaller? Or is he a different Groot that’s sprung up from the seed of the first Groot?”

We know we’re not the only ones excited to find out what else in store for us! To quote director James Gunn, stay tuned for San Diego Comic-Con announcements next week!

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is slated to hit US theatres on 5th May 2017.

For more information, hit up the movie’s Facebook page.

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Experience A French Culinary Excursion With Kronenbourg 1664

Ignite your palate at a delicious Food Marchè.

Just in case it may have slipped your minds, Kronenbourg 1664 launched its “Taste The French Way of Life” campaign in August at Stratosphere @ The Roof. Championing work-life balance, the campaign has seen a series of fun-filled activities including a movie preview, a night of comedy and a night of dart-playing. Continuing with its fun and exciting activities, Kronenbourg 1664’s next event features a Friday night echoing a buzzing market-like ambience on October 7th, as its Food Marchè life to Eau De Vie in Nexus, Bangsar South.

After a night of laughter with Kronenbourg 1664’s Comedy Night at Tom, Dick & Harry’s in Oasis Square, the brand is now bringing hardworking Malaysians on a culinary excursion to enjoy decadent foods the way the French do − in a relaxed, enjoyable manner where Malaysians can take their own sweet time savouring the cuisines.

At the Food Marchè, which simply means food market, urbanites can expect deliciously crafted eatables brimming with French quirkiness. From a fresh array of oysters to salmon mousse, wasabi shrimp, and a selection of cheese, attendees are guaranteed to leave with a full stomach.

Apart from a scrumptious array of delectable foods, at this upcoming event, urbanites will also be able to relieve their stresses by hitting it all away on the notorious Kronenbourg 1664’s Hammer Machine. As rewards for urbanites after bracing through a long work-week, Kronenbourg 1664 presents its Wheel of Fortune where various gifts could be won and have their quality moments immortalised by having it hand-drawn by Kronenbourg 1664’s caricature artist. All these activities will be accompanied by the tunes of talented local musicians, making it a night for everyone.

“Time is something all hardworking Malaysians are trying to chase. There never seems to be enough time to spend with family, friends or even just to have time for yourself. Kronenbourg 1664 wants to bring you a night where you can not only spend time with your loved ones by enjoying delicious foods together but also a night where you can take a few minutes for yourself to just release the stresses of the long work-week. This French culinary journey is perfect for urbanites as we all know that Malaysians love a good meal. It is Kronenbourg 1664’s way of helping hardworking Malaysian’s achieve work-life balance,” said Kenny Lim Marketing Manager (Premium Brands) of Carlsberg Malaysia.

This night of festivities can be enjoyed by choosing one of two packages:

However, the first 50 people to arrive will receive a complimentary bottle of Kronenbourg 1664 and 1 voucher booklet worth RM20. The voucher booklets are essential as each enticing dish goes for as low as RM2 except for the special selection of oysters, cheeses and Eau De Vie’s signature roast beef with horseradish.

Once again, event to the Food Marchè are as follows:

Venue: Eau De Vie @ Nexus, Bangsar South

For more information on Kronenbourg 1664, please visit its Facebook page.


CONTEST: 50 Pairs Of Premiere Passes Up For Grabs!

You might have already heard the news by now that yes, Ted will be released in Malaysia after all! And thanks to our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia (they are awesome!), we have 50 PAIRS of premiere screening passes to give out to 50 of our lucky readers and followers.

Yup. That’s right. Ted will be coming to a cinema near you on 18th October 2012 (Thursday) but the premiere screening will happen two days before the release!

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Here’s what you gotta do to stand a chance at winning the exclusive screening passes:

And then, you wait. Fingers and toes crossed now!

1. Please state your full name, IC number, e-mail address and contact number in your contest entry.

2. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page and a winners list post.

3. Contest is open to those residing in Selangor only.

4. Prizes are strictly nontransferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of prizes for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

5. Submissions close on the 12th October 2012 (Friday).

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

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Seeing The World Through Johnny McGeorge’s Eyes

Kuala Lumpur’s “favourite pervert” aka one of our city’s and our time’s most popular photographer just launched a Bedroom Party Series with Bedroom Pavilion KL last night. And lucky us, we managed to yank (kidding, we don’t yank) him away for awhile for an exclusive interview.

You ready to tap into the mind of Johnny McGeorge, the eye and mind and creative juice behind “Girls. And Money.“?

Hi Johnny. Tell us a little bit about your portfolio & what got you started with this style of photography.

“My messy portfolio…spans everything from top-down computer game concepts, magazine templates and brand strategies, to social media campaigns, editorial work, corporate copywriting, identity design, infographics, and of course this whole photography malarkey. My whole life I could never decide on anything so in the end I decided to try everything.”

“This style of photography came about as it was something that fit my technical understanding of the medium and also complemented my eye for catching a special moment. Timing is everything in my photography work. Well, that and composition. Not much else.”

We understand that the process might not be easy so how do you pick & choose your subjects? What do you look for?

“Initially I chose characters with unique faces. Not your typical commercial face and specifically non-models. I see the inherent beauty in every woman and wanted to portray that as an antithesis to the preconceived notion of beauty that most people subscribe to in the fashion or beauty industries. So my models must have attitude and personality first and foremost – because the beauty is already in them, it’s just up to us both to make them shine.”

On a flipside, tell us what you don’t look for in your subjects. As in, what are the straight up big “no no”s.

“Anybody who has really contrived ideas of what they want or what they think is beautiful. Usually it’s too obvious and becomes cliché.  So I look for the alternative beauty that people aren’t expecting. Anyone who approaches me and says I want it to look like Victoria Beckham or some supermodel is precisely what i want to avoid.”

To date, which of the personalities were the most fun to work with & why?

“Awww..difficult question as each girl has their own unique attributes. Everybody I work with is fun in their own right. There’s no prescribed method to how I work other than go with the flow and follow your instincts – so the fun comes through what both myself and model put into the situation. Cop out.”

You’ve released quite a number of photosets on your official Facebook page. What else can we expect from you in the near future?

“Expect the unexpected really. I try not to think too much about what’s gonna happen because you never know which way the wind blows. I’m an instinctive creature and I’m inspired by the unknown. If the feeling is right, I’ll follow my heart with any endeavor.”

What can we expect to see from “Girls. And Money. x Bedroom”?

“I try not to expect too much from anything. Expectations only lead to disappointment. If anything, I’m hoping people just come to network and enjoy themselves.  my core belief is that I’m a connector of people. I like to collaborate and showcase new talent. So for this engagement I’d like to bring together my own network and see how they can connect with each other to create new and interesting things. Specifically in Malaysia where creative niches exist independently of each other and small cliques never really mix.”

“I hope to somehow break those boundaries and meld creative circles from all disciplines in a way they wouldn’t have previously thought of. I just want everyone to come together and see that collaboration and collusion is the new ‘syok sendiri’!”

For more information, hit up Girls. And Money. on Facebook!

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#Batman: The Piano Guys Pull Off Evolution Tribute Beautifully

It looks like we weren’t the only ones who were excited about “Gotham” or Batman’s 75th Anniversary or the upcoming “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice“. Recently, The Piano Guys released a music video that celebrates nearly 50 years of Batman!

The group, composed of a pianist, cellist, a videographer, and a music producer revealed their new composition, “Batman Evolution”, which travels through the classic 60s TV show, Tim Burton’s 1989 take on the Dark Knight, and Christopher Nolan’s most recent trilogy. Upon the release of the music video, they stated the following on the website:

Holy hemiola, Batman! 50 years of music and film all rolled together in front of the cars that have become icons of super hero history. This is one of those projects we’ve wanted to do from the very beginning of The Piano Guys. We love super heroes, the dramatic music that has brought them to life, and the vivid films that have made them legends. We used piano, cello, handheld cameras, a radio controlled helicopter, and some scrappy special effect techniques in the most creative ways possible to emulate the three epic eras of one of the greatest super heroes ever created: BATMAN!

As we conceptualized this music video, we wanted to take you on a ride through time – first through the 60’s when the wildly popular TV show dominated the networks – the campy, melodramatic colors, gadgets, and the classic comic book components. To capture the character we actually built a super spiffy set to look like the good ol’ days of “atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed.” We used a 4:3 aspect ratio and retro color grading. We wrote the music so it was as groovy as possible – to push it over the top we added a 60’s beach bass part in the left hand of the piano. The piano used in this scene is a brushed aluminum/cherry wood Yamaha Neo with a clear plexiglass lid (there are only a handful in the world) and we painted “Jackie” (one of Steve’s stunt cellos) to match it. Of course, would this all be complete without a sleek, stylishly finned road ready replica of the 60’s Batmobile? This car would come all the way from Niagara Falls from Jett Yaskow.

Next, 1989 Tim Burton’s Batman movie (starring Michael Keaton) called for lots of brass sounds to pay tribute to Danny Elfman’s soundtrack (accomplished via layered tracks of steel and carbon fiber cellos played with a special technique – at times using paper underneath the strings), frilly woodwind-like riffs on piano and march-like percussion. For this section of the video we used a 16:9 aspect ratio and a heavy film grain added in postproduction. We filmed in a 100 yr-old, dark, abandoned warehouse that actually houses several hundred bats! The piano used is a 9 ft. concert grand – one of the most sought-after concert hall performance pianos in the world and certainly big enough to make even Tim Burton happy. The “batcello” was hand built by Gail Flynn – complete with a bat bridge, a cityscape stained glass front, a Batman scroll and even hand carved bat-shaped pegs. It was an indescribable feeling playing Elfman’s music on these instruments in front of a perfect replica of one of the most ominous automobiles ever built – the 1989 Batmobile!

Finally we pay homage to the most recent Batman series – the Dark Knight Trilogy (Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale). Hans Zimmer’s music is the stuff of legend. We worked tirelessly to recreate his epic style of composition and full symphonic sound with piano and cello – writing fast, accented ostinatos and soaring brass-like melody lines. We mimicked the movie’s muted color grading and utilized anamorphic widescreen (2:34:1), snow candles (the same used in the last scene of the Dark Knight Rises), and drone flyby shots to emphasize the drama of the series – all in front of a replica of the unbelievably buff Tumbler! (Built by one of the coolest guys in the world: Dave Dickson – it took him three and a half years!) The piano Jon is playing is the same white piano we used in “Let it Go / Vivaldi’s Winter, but wrapped in carbon fiber for this scene. Steve is using a cello built of carbon fiber by Richard Stürzer (Ricci Carbon Instruments KG).

In the end we combined as many elements as we could – musically, visually, and thematically. There are moments in our lives that we all feel something. Something that says in a whisper deep within us that life is more than super heroes and villains, legendary cars, more than movie theaters and concert halls. Even though we were simply recreating all of these components on the top of a building over looking the city in the middle of the night, we had one of those moments.

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The result? Not just some impressive piano and cello work (the 2 instruments alone were used to make every sound in the composition), but a music video that displays some incredible attention to detail. Each of the 3 eras gets its own location, Batmobile, and visual style to go along with the shifts in music.

Pay close attention to the aspect ratio: even it is tailored to each era. Watch:

We know, we know, you laugh not because it’s funny but because it’s familiar and amazing! We did the same too.

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Batman v Superman: Trailer Reportedly Attached To “Mad Max: Fury Road”

The truth is, we are all eagerly anticipating for Warner Bros. and director Zack Snyder to release the first main trailer of their upcoming DC Comics film, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. However, all we received so far are just rumours and speculations.

Back in October 2014, it was rumoured that the studio is set to release the first teaser trailer during the screening of “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies“. The rumour, which originated from “Batman-On-Film”, was then proven to be false because no trailer or footage of the film was shown.

In January this year, Latino Review’s writer Umberto Gonzalez broke the news that the teaser trailer is reportedly going to arrive with “Jupiter Ascending” in February. A movie website called “The Projection List” also confirmed the report by listing out “the entire cinematic release schedule”, including the official and projected dates for all theatrical, home, and trailer releases”.

Having wrapped its filming last December, the trailer was said to be the same video that was shown at the Warner Bros panel during the San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Unfortunately, the report was once again proven to be false.

At this point, we remain sceptical over the reports about the trailer because there were too many rumours floating around the Internet.

But after getting our first look at “Game of Thrones” star Jason Momoa as Aquaman and Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, we are starting to believe that a trailer should be released very soon. We are confident enough to say that because Variety was told by various sources that it will be attached to “Mad Max: Fury Road” on 15th May.

The news was first reported by Collider. According to the site, the studio did not know for sure if the trailer should be released when “Avengers: Age of Ultron” opens in late April or late May.

Most fans think that it should be out by now, but the marketing for the movie is much trickier than expected. The studio wants everyone to talk about “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, thus Collider stated that the trailer “could end up getting released before Marvel’s upcoming “Avengers” film.”

Warner Bros. has yet to comment on the news confirmed by both Variety and Collider.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” marks the beginning of the DC Cinematic Universe after Warner Bros. revealed that there are 10 DC films currently in development.

The Zack Snyder-directed action adventure film is starring Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, and Scoot McNairy.

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#Oscars2016: Leonardo DiCaprio Finally Wins His First Oscar For “The Revenant”

8,054 days since his first nomination, Leonardo DiCaprio finally has his coveted gold trophy.

The 41-year-old actor, who had previously received 4 Oscar nominations (5 if you include his nomination as producer), took home the Academy Award for his role as real-life 19th-century fur trapper Hugh Glass, who’s mauled by a bear and left for dead in “The Revenant”.

The long-awaited win was surely a surreal moment for DiCaprio, who received a rousing standing ovation from the crowd as he made his way onstage to received his “Best Actor” win. Leonardo took advantage of his acceptance speech to touch on climate change and was able to speak longer than his allotted time of 45 seconds when the producers failed to play the usual wrap-it-up music.

Taking to the stage, he said, “Thank you all so very much. Thank you to the Academy. Thank to all of you in this room. I have to congratulate the other nominees. The Revenant was the product of an unbelievable cast and crew.

“First off to my brother in this endeavor, Mr. Tom Hardy. Tom, your fierce talent onscreen can only be surpassed by your friendship offscreen. To Mr. Alejandro Inarritu, as the history of cinema unfolds, you have forged your way into history these past two years. What an unbelievable talent you are,” the actor added.

He then expressed gratitude to his team and people who were there “from the very onset” of his career, and his parents. He concluded his speech with a climate-change plea by saying that making “The Revenant” was essentially “about man’s relationship to the natural world…Climate change is real. It is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat affecting our entire species and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating.”

“I thank you all for this amazing award tonight. Let us not take this planet for granted. I do not take this award for granted,” DiCaprio added, receiving another ovation.

Fox’s campaign for “The Revenant” placed heavy emphasis on how much DiCaprio endured for his craft – all crawling around in the dirt, chewing on raw bison liver, and braving sub-zero temperatures. He won over 4 other actors whose films, at least, featured plenty of indoor shooting: Bryan Cranston for “Trumbo”, Matt Damon for “The Martian”, Michael Fassbender for “Steve Jobs”, and last year’s winner Eddie Redmayne for “The Danish Girl”.

Like many others out there, we are super stoked for DiCaprio’s Oscar win not because it has been long overdue (well maybe a little, it’s been 22 years since his first nomination), but because his performance in “The Revenant” was undeniably brilliant.

To find out who won what at the 88th Annual Academy Awards, head on over here.

For more updates, follow the Oscars’ Twitter account or visit its official website.


CONTEST: “Bullet to the Head” Merch Up For Grabs!

One day ahead of the movie release, we thought we’d do a little contest! Thanks to our friends from NEF, we’ve got official “Bullet to the Head” merchandise to giveaway to THREE lucky readers.

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Here’s what you gotta do to stand a chance at winning ’em:


Zepp Kuala Lumpur Will Officially Open In Bukit Bintang City Centre

To hold a great event, you need a great place— one that can cater to your every need. It isn’t easy to find such places in Malaysia, but look no further. Zepp Hall Network Inc., Japan’s national concert hall network, is coming to Kuala Lumpur!

This will be their 11th event hall and, currently, the only one in Malaysia. Part of the Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC) development, Zepp Kuala Lumpur will be keeping in time to the beat of the city by sticking close to its heart; the city centre.

Zepp initially started off as a venue for budding artists. However, they have expanded over the years to include other events such as weddings, conferences, and fashion shows. Unlike the usual event halls however, this is made for mid-sized events.

The hall in KL will cover 6,500 square metres and has a capacity size of 2,500 people. Built on the former Pudu jail site, this event hall will act as BBCC’s entertainment hub anchor. The hall is fully decked out, both in terms of seating and facilities. In addition to boasting eight VIP boxes with private lounges and seating areas, Zepp Kuala Lumpur will also feature high quality pre-installed lighting and audio equipment for your use.

This isn’t just to make it look and sound grand. As Vice President of Hall Operation division, Zepp Hall Network Inc. Shinichiro Honda stated, “By ensuring our KL event space meets the highest standards of our hall networks in Japan, we are confident that we can ultimately contribute and help Malaysia’s entertainment and events industry to continue growing to new heights.”

The Zepp Kuala Lumpur’s hall is also easily accessible and convenient. After all BBCC has made sure to include a strata office, five-star hotel, luxury serviced residences, lifestyle mall, grand bazaar as well as food and beverage establishments in their development.

President of Zepp Hall Network Inc., Akira Uehara hopes this all-new event hall will act as a “cultural exchange centre between Malaysia and Japan.” However, please stay patient. Zepp Kuala Lumpur will only officially launch in the second quarter of 2022.

If you are curious and want to stay up to date on matters, check out their Facebook page.

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5 Reasons Why Netflix’s “The Sound Of Magic” Will Be Your Next K-Drama Obsession

Looks like Warner Bros and Disney aren’t the only ones that get to play with magic this year. Recently, Netflix has been killing with the K-drama releases. From big-budget science fiction series like “The Silent Sea” to gritty, crime thrillers like “Juvenile Justice” and “My Name”. The K-Drama genre has certainly spread its wings for the past decade. That being said, nothing quite beats a good old-fashioned K-drama romance, the kind that just sweeps us off our feet and has us bawling our eyes out. If you’re pining for one those, then we think we’ve found just the series you’re looking for this year. Enter “The Sound of Magic”. A K-Drama series that follows the adventures of a young high school girl who has an encounter with a strange magician who forever changes her life.

Yes, yes we know the whole high-school teen being whisked away by a handsome otherworldly being is an utter cliche at this point. Trust us, though, when we say that “The Sound of Magic” (안나라수마나라) is going to be your next big binge and here’s why!

Fans of the series ” Lovestruck in the City” will no doubt recognise Chang-wook from his role as the sweet, puppy-dog architect Park Jae-won. Here, we get to see a different side of Chang-wook, playing the role of a magical Edward Cullen like character who beckons the young high school girl into a world full of mystery and romance. Part of the fun of “The Sound of Magic” is learning about the Magician Lee Eul’s past. How did he get his powers? Why does he wish to stay young forever? More importantly, what does he want with the young Yoon Ah-yi? He seems to be connected to the abandoned theme park, Magic Land. Perhaps there is a tragic past that ties his amazing abilities to the park and Ah-yi.

Choi Sung-eun, from “Beyond Evil”, plays the down-on-her-luck highschooler Ah-yi, who has to deal with the pressures of her studies while finding a way to support herself and her sister. On top of that, her father abandoned her family as well. It’s a modern day fairy-tale about a young girl carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. Longing to finally be financially independent. And while her new mysterious friend isn’t exactly an accountant or financial advisor, he’s certainly got some tricks up his sleeves. Recently, we’ve noticed K-Dramas addressing more grounded issues of poverty and wealth inequality in South Korea. It’s nice to see that even in a show about magic, our heroin still has bills to pay!

The answer: people we don’t want to know. From Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” to “Aladdin”, everyone loves a catchy number from time to time to break up the drama. Which is exactly what we’re getting here in “The Sound of Magic”. The soundtrack here isn’t some pop-song playlist or stock instrumentals. The score and music in the show are composed by Park Sung-Il and recorded by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. That’s right, you’re getting the full Disney princess experience here. The way the score sweetly hums before it comes roaring in full blast is a thing of beauty. A perfect match for the show’s fantastical theme.

Some of our favourites include the bubbly “The Magic in Me” and the melancholic ” Don’t Make Me Dream”. Oh, and there’s the breath-taking duet, “Annarasumanara”! Sung by none other than our two leads Ji Chang-wook and Choi Sung-eun. If Chang-wook’s singing voice is as buttery and smooth as his speaking one, then we’re in for a ride. Get ready for the song “Annarasumanara” to be on your playlist for a while.

Much like a magic trick, life is rarely as simple as it seems. For young Ah-yi, she’s going to have to make a tough choice between the two men in life. On one hand, there’s the dashing magician who can whisk her away on an adventure away from her mundane responsibilities and day-to-day troubles. On the other is the nerdy, but still very handsome, Na Il-Deung. A classmate whose been something of a rival to Ah-yi as they both compete to gain the top position in class. Along the way though, the both of them start developing feelings for each other. Will Ah-yi go for the safe and secured Il-Deung? Or will her heart embrace the magic of Lee Eul? Guess we’ll have to stay tune to find out. It’s a classic steamy love triangle and we’re loving it!

Beyond romance, music and drama, “The Sound of Magic” sees Chang-wook embracing his inner performer as his character dazzles Ah-yi, and us, with some impressive magic tricks. From sleight of hand to duplication to disappearing acts. What sets him apart from the other so-called magicians as seen “Now You See Me” is that Lee Eul possesses actually magical powers, which explains how he can manipulate the park into doing his will. The special effects department went all out in trying to paint Magic Land as this timeless beacon of child-like wonder. Don’t expect to see “Game of Thrones” level of sorcery here though. The magic here is meant to whisk away to K-Drama Neverland…not Westeros. If you’re anything like us, then you’re dying to know the source of Lee Eul’s abilities.

So are you excited about Netflix’s “The Sound of Magic”? Have you caught with the latest episodes of “Lovestruck in the City”? You can now catch it out on Netflix today and be sure to check out some our favourite K-Drama couples this year!


(UPDATE) #MWC2017: The Iconic Nokia 3310 Is Back With A Twist

During this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), HMD Global announced the return of the legendary Nokia 3310!

The new Nokia 3310 runs on the Series 30+ software, boasting a 2.4-inch QVGA display, a 2-megapixel camera, an internal memory of 16MB, and even a microSD slot. Unlike its older, brick-like counterpart, the latest feature phone is smaller, thinner, lighter, and more colourful. Did we mention that the new phone comes with the modern version of the classic game, “Snake”?

Besides that, users are also able to do basic web surfing (it relies on 2.5G connectivity, slower than 3G or 4G) and its battery life is amazing. The standby time on the new phone is 31 days, with a maximum talk time of 22.1 hours.

“It’s almost like a digital detox or a holiday phone. If you want to switch off to an extent but you still need to have a (mobile) lifeline, it’s a brilliant solution,” HMD’s chief executive Arto Nummela told the BBC.

According to Lowyat.NET, the modern Nokia 3310 is set to release in Q2 this year. It will be priced at €49 (approx. RM230).

What do you think of the new phone? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!

According to Lowyat.NET, the refreshed version of the iconic Nokia 3310 will arrive on our shores and be made available from the 1st week of June onwards. As expected, the 2017 Nokia 3310 is priced at RM239 a pop.

Sources: The Verge, Lowyat.NET (1), BBC, Lowyat.NET (2) / Featured image: Lowyat.NET.

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Sanrio Hello Kitty Town: Reliving Childhood Dreams

Last year, we couldn’t stop raving about this one attraction located at Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park so imagine our excitement when we were invited for an exclusive tour of the place.

Sanrio Hello Kitty Town in Malaysia is the first Sanrio Hello Kitty Town theme park outside of Japan. The theme park consists of various walk-through attractions, interactive activities, and rides which follow the Hello Kitty theme. If you think that it’s catered for only kids, well, think again. To some of us, it’s a childhood dream come true!

At Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, families with young children and adults who are kids at heart can experience its many charms such as its “Friendship Land” with its playground and have photo opportunities with Hello Kitty and friends. Children can also enjoy tea cup rides, as well as unforgettable birthday celebrations in one of the Sanrio-themed party rooms at the Strawberry and Apple Party Rooms.

Other key attractions at Sanrio Hello Kitty Town include “Black Wonder”, an interactive experience for both children and adults which utilizes technology such as sensors and computers to enhance the experience and devices for visitors to interact.

Also, visitors can create their very own Sanrio branded jewelry at the “Wishful Studio” while getting their nails done and being dolled up as the popular Sanrio characters.

Hungry? Thirsty? Then look forward to delectable Hello Kitty themed drinks and pastries from the “Red Bow Café” or the Cinnamoroll Café!

Oh, and we must add that our favourite part of Sanrio Hello Kitty Town was Hello Kitty’s house! It has a total of six sections:

Or, you know what? We let our exclusive video sneak peek of Sanrio Hello Kitty Town do the talking/showing:

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So, you wanna go? Ticketing details are as follows:

The Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is open from 10am to 6pm (Monday to Sunday). Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park will be closed every Tuesday except for Malaysian and Singaporean public holidays/school holidays. To purchase tickets, click!

Note: Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park is a four-level building, located strategically in Nusajaya Johor, 20 minutes’ drive from the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link, 25 minutes away from the Senai International Airport or 10 minutes away from LEGOLAND® Malaysia.

Click to view our gallery of pictures from our trip to Sanrio Hello Kitty Town!

For further information, visit their website.


“So Long & Goodnight”, My Chemical Romance

Founded in New Jersey in 2001, US alternative rock band My Chemical Romance comprised of members Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Mikey Way, and Frank Iero. They were best-known for their UK #1 single, “Welcome To The Black Parade”, which shot them to ultimate rocker fame and topped the charts in 2006.

However, after 12 years of being together, the My Chemical Romance boys have decided to go their separate ways. In an official announcement posted on their website, they said:

Being in this band for the past 12 years has been a true blessing. We’ve gotten to go places we never knew we would. We’ve been able to see and experience things we never imagined possible. We’ve shared the stage with people we admire, people we look up to, and best of all, our friends. And now, like all great things, it has come time for it to end. Thanks for all of your support, and for being part of the adventure.

Aww. Well, time to head out and buy all of their studio albums (there are four in total) because soon they’ll be collector’s items. Especially the platinum-selling “Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge” and “The Black Parade”. Just saying. We leave you now with one of our favourite songs from the band:

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#ATributeToPrince: Performance In Memory Of Legend To Be Held At The Bee Publika

When we got wind that singer-songwriter Prince passed away, it was a shock to all of us. It’s still surreal to some, as the multi-talented artiste was only 57 years old.

Keeping him in mind, The Bee Publika is presenting a tribute performance to the legend. Simply titled “A Tribute to Prince”, the event will be held on 25th June (Saturday) from 9.30pm until 12am.

The event will see sessionists Sharon Chong and Hiran Benton on the keyboard, Dave Kitzkiniki on the guitar, Omar Ibrahim on the drums, and Timothy Tang on the bass guitar, performing the best hits from the prince of pop. Evie Feroza, Jude Macson, and Daryll D, the trio known as the Rainbow Children, will take on the vocals.

There is no entrance fee for “A Tribute to Prince”, but The Bee is an eatery after all, so it’s advised for patrons to at least order a drink while enjoying the music.

The Bee is much more than just food and drinks, as it prides itself as Kuala Lumpur’s go-to for international live music and a vibrant showcase of talents from across the region.

Interested in attending “A Tribute to Prince”? You can RSVP to the event here or call The Bee Publika at 03-62018577.

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


First Official Kurt Cobain Documentary To Air On HBO In 2015

HBO will be the home of director Brett Morgen’s long-gestating documentary on Kurt Cobain.

Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, which Morgen has been working on since 2007, will make its debut on HBO in 2015 in addition to receiving an international release. Co-produced by HBO Documentary Films and Universal Pictures International Entertainment Content Group, this will be the first documentary to be made with the cooperation of Cobain’s family.

The film will not only feature dozens of Nirvana songs and performances as well as unreleased Cobain originals, it will also include never-before-seen home movies, recordings, artwork and photography, plus materials from his personal archives, family archives and songbooks. The late rocker’s daughter with Courtney Love, Frances Bean Cobain, will also serve as the film’s executive producer with Larry Mestel and David Byrnes.

In a statement, Morgen said, “I started work on this project eight years ago. Like most people, when I started, I figured there would be limited amounts of fresh material to unearth. However, once I stepped into Kurt’s archive, I discovered over 200 hours of unreleased music and audio, a vast array of art projects (oil paintings, sculptures), countless hours of never-before-seen home movies, and over 4,000 pages of writings that together help paint an intimate portrait of an artist who rarely revealed himself to the media.”

Kurt Cobain committed suicide 20 years ago at the age of 27.

Whilst we wait for the documentary, here’s one of our favourite by Nirvana – “All Apologies” the Unplugged version.


Fun Facts: Get To Know Thanos’ Children In “Avengers: Infinity War”

Ever since Thanos made his first debut appearance in 2012’s  “The Avengers”, he has remained a constant but vague presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But all that is about to change soon.

In “Avengers: Infinity War” the Mad Titan will finally have the spotlight all to himself. He has his eyes on Earth and is determined on fully assembling the Infinity Gauntlet. However, he’ll be aided by a group of super-powered cronies.

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During the recent D23 expo, it was confirmed that the Children of Thanos – a group fiercely loyal and devoted to the Mad Titan also known as The Black Order – will be aiding their evil master in gathering the Infinity Stones (or Infinity Gems).

You’re probably wondering, aren’t Nebula and Gamora from “Guardians Of The Galaxy” his only adopted “children”? Just like their comic counterpart, the Children of Thanos refers to the villain’s formidable generals. They will play a key role in Thanos’ multi-pronged attack on Earth’s defences.

The Black Order consists of Corvus Glaive, Proxima Midnight, The Ebony Maw, and Black Dwarf (possibly renamed Cull Obsidian). Created by Jonathan Hickman, Jerome Opeña, and Jim Cheung, The Black Order didn’t come to play in the Marvel comics until 2013.

For fans who have been following the comics, you might remember when The Black Order – specially Black Dwarf – invaded Black Panther‘s country Wakanda in search of one of the Infinity Stones on Earth. We may actually see this play out in next year’s “Black Panther” and subsequently “Infinity War”.

Let’s get to know the Children of Thanos in detail here:

As the first member of the Black Order and Thanos’ right-hand man, Corvus Glaive betrayed his own people and sold his soul to the Mad Titan in pursuit of power. Known for his mind for manipulation and shrewd battle tactics, Thanos’ loyal top general uses his skills to command armies to overthrow and destroy worlds.

He wields an otherworldly double-bladed spear that is able to slice through literally anything (think of it as an upgraded version of a lightsaber). More importantly, his weapon also holds his essence – which makes him immortal. As long as the spear is in his possession, Corvus can regenerate himself.

Besides being married to Corvus Glaive, Proxima Midnight is also arguably the most formidable of the Black Order troops. Known for her fighting skills, leadership, intelligence, agility, and endurance rivalling, Proxima is a master at hand-to-hand combat. And we haven’t even gotten to her unique weapon.

Proxima possesses a super powered lance that holds within it all the power of a star. When thrown, it can transform into a deadly light tracers that never misses its targets. The light beams are also powerful enough to hold someone as strong as the Incredible Hulk.

Just looking at his sheer size alone, Black Dwarf is clearly the group’s tank. When it comes to war, Thanos will need a warrior that is strong, fearless, and brutal to be his heavy hitter. Who better than Black Dwarf right? Commonly compared to Hulk on a physical level, Black Dwarf has an impenetrable skin. He is also the brother of Corvus Glaive.

Terry Notary, who is best known for his CGI creation for “Kong: Skull Island”, “Planet of the Apes”, and “The Hobbit” trilogy, is reportedly bringing Black Dwarf to live on the big screen.

While the first 3 members of the Black Order look physically intimidating with their brute force and sharp weaponry, Ebony Maw is more comfortable behind the scenes. But don’t be fooled by his looks, this villain with a deceitful, twisted posture is a master at mind tricks and manipulation.

Blessed with a genius level intellect with persuasive powers, Ebony is able to talk anyone into biding his wishes. He can also corrupt and control the minds of others, even one as powerful as Doctor Strange. This makes him the most unpredictable and perhaps the most dangerous member of the bunch. You never know if he’s truly serving Thanos or working to better position himself.

Too bad for Marvel fans, Supergiant wasn’t included in Marvel’s statues reveal during the D23 expo. This means that she’s probably been excluded from “Avengers: Infinity War”. Still, here’s a brief summary of Thanos’ other “child”.

Did you ever questioned why does Thanos seem to know everything? That’s because he has the psychotic Supergiant by his side. As a telepathic parasite, Supergiant feeds on intellectual’s intelligence, thoughts, and memories like a vampire. She then shares the information with the Mad Titan via a mental link. Similar to Ebony, she can also manipulate people’s minds. Perhaps that is the reason they decided to axed her.

Major reveal alert! The children of Thanos, with Thanos himself, Josh Brolin! 😵 #InfinityWar #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/39kxKUcAj9

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 15, 2017

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— ComingSoon.net (@comingsoonnet) July 16, 2017

Josh Brolin has also assured fans that his character Thanos will be an emotional and 3-dimensional villain. It’s interesting to note that “Avengers: Infinity War” will mark the first time in MCU where the big bad will receive as much screen time as the superheroes. Considering his motivation for gathering the Infinity Stones, Thanos has the potential to be one of the most exciting villains we’ve seen from the comic book genre.

To find out more about the plot details of “Avengers: Infinity War”, go here.

Sources: IGN, Screen Rant (1)(2), Nerd Core Movement, Uproxx.

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GIVEAWAY: 160 Pairs Of “Oblivion” Passes!

In line with the launch of Total Film Malaysia, the magazine is celebrating the occasion by giving away FREE passes to a special screening of sci-fi thriller, “Oblivion”, exclusively by RHB Bank.

“Oblivion” is, yes, the film that stars Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman, amongst others, directed by Joseph Kosinski (Tron). The film centers on the story of a former-Marine Commander, Jack Harper (played by Tom Cruise), who was sent by a court martial to a distant planet. Jack Harper is then required to destroy the remains of an alien race. His mission is nearly complete when suddenly, the arrival of an unexpected traveler causes him to question what he knows about the planet, his mission, and himself.

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Tempting? Want to catch the movie before anyone else does? Great! Because they’ve got a whopping total of 160 PAIRS of “Oblivion” passes to giveaway. Deets of the screening are as follows:

To stand a chance at winning your exclusive passes, hit up their website.

For more information on the movie, click!


David Choi, Forever And Ever

“Now how amazing is it that music can determine the way you feel. It controls you. It changes your mood which can affect your entire day. A song can change your life. A song can bring back a memory you forgot about. It can do all those things listed up there. Songs trigger emotions. That’s power. Almost manipulative.”

We touched a little bit on the Korean American YouTube musician and video producer merely a week when he did an amazing cover of Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up”. On YouTube, he’s famously known for uploading videos of covers of popular songs and also some of his own originals – which eventually also became popular.

So popular that David Choi has over 957,137 subscribers, 106,910,987 total video views, and more than 13 million channel views. As of November 2011 he is YouTube’s 15th most subscribed musician and 62nd most subscribed user.

On his second YouTube channel, David Choi Talks, which he utilizes to take his fans behind the scenes and into his life, he has 51,469 subscribers and 3,433,115 total video views!

During his tours in 2011, he announced that some of the songs he was performing then will be included in his new album.

Since then, his fans have been waiting with bated breaths for the official announcement. Huge and endearing exhales were heard all over the world when “Missing Piece“, the first music video from his latest album “Forever and Ever“, was released:

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Of course, he’s not only known for his musical talents (that boy can sing, play the guitar, banjo, piano, violin, ukulele, and mandolin).

David Choi also has his funny sides, evidently, from his collaborations with Wong Fu Productions (who were responsible for his “Won’t Even Start“, “That Girl“, and “By My Side” music videos). He also made a little Valentine’s Day sketch with the help of some friends this year:

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And now, all you fans will finally be able to catch him live in Malaysia come 20th of May 2012 (Sunday). Yes, the rumours were true all along!

As part of his “Forever and Ever Asia Pacific Tour“, David Choi will be making a quick stopover in Kuala Lumpur to wow you and take your breaths away with his musical talents.

Venue: Bentley Music Auditorium, Mutiara Damansara

Ticketing: RM89 (10% student discount applicable) & RM169 (VIP with Meet & Greet)

Tickets will be made available at Rock Corner outlets. Alternatively, you can also purchase your tickets online here.

For more information, visit David Choi’s website, Facebook page, YouTube channel, or Soulmannalive’s website.

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Interview: New Hope Club Plans To Release More New Music

New Hope Club released their self-titled debut album, in February 2020, amidst the pandemic. This group, which consists of Reece Bibby, Blake Richardson and George Smith have been keeping busy by churning out new music and touring. As a result, their album peaked at number 5 on the UK Album Charts — a great feat for this British pop trio.

Well, we recently had an opportunity to talk to this iconic trio on their self-titled album, going on tours after the pandemic, collaborations with Ed Sheeran and Lorde and more! Check out our short chat below:

How does it feel to be back in action and onstage again, meeting real crowds, long after the pandemic?

Reece: It’s amazing to be back. We waited a really long time to go back on tour and I’m pretty sure we thought about it every day. To be back in a room of fans and to be able to hear them see them in person again was just amazing. It was good that after 2 years people were still waiting to come see our show and listen to our music. We got a Top 5 album in the UK and never got to tour it. This was a chance to tour the album and it felt really cool. To see our crew working behind the scenes and making the tour happen, it feels really good because it seems as though things are getting back to normal.

For your self-titled album, each of y’all had your own edition of the songs. How did that come about and what inspired that?

Blake: Our friends from The Vamps, they did something quite similar. We just thought it was a really nice way to be able to give a little bit more music to the album as obviously, the album has some songs both old and new songs so we realized that it would be a great way to add a few more songs to the fans. There was only a limited amount of songs as such so, there were no competition involved to know which edition was liked the most.

What’s your intention or message behind the song, “Give Me Time”?

Blake: “Give Me Time” was a song we wrote after we did a lot of touring on our own. It’s one of those songs that could be taken in many ways depending on how you’re listening to it. For us, it described being far away from our family and loved ones and our relationship with them, with everything being long-distanced. The style of the song was very soft and reflected a mid-90’s tune. That was something that we really wanted to achieve.

Talking about collaborations, last year you guys your dream collaborators were BTS and Paul McCartney. Do the names remain the same for the time being or are there any new artists that you’d like to collaborate with?

George: We’d still collaborate with those guys and it would be cool to see what kind of songs will get with those people. We’d also like to write with a lot of people and we’ve also realized that Ed Sheeran’s and Lorde’s albums were really cool and interesting. We’re open to collaborating with a lot of people. It’s just interesting to know how they create music and to work together with them to create the best song possible.

This album was released about a year ago. Assuming that you have recorded a few more songs since, what are your plans?

Blake: Since the pandemic, we’ve always been writing songs and new music. We performed two new songs on the tour. It was cool to know the fans’ reaction to those songs. We’re just waiting for the right moment to release our upcoming songs and hopefully, our fans would feel the same way.

Do you have any plans to get closer to your Asian fans?

George: Obviously, we would want to get back in doing a worldwide tour as soon as possible. The only issue right now is the restrictions that’s making it really difficult to do stuff like that. We’ve been doing livestream shows and that gives us a chance to figure out how we play live music. That’s a cool way to experiment.

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Do you have any messages for your Asian fans, especially Malaysia?

Blake: Obviously, a huge thank you for sticking by us. It’s been a long time since we’ve been there. We are so grateful that they continue to surprise us online with their support. We’re dying to get back out there as soon as we can and we’re doing everything to do so.

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Gang Leader Tried White Chicks Disguise To Escape Prison But Found Dead

If you think that disguises used in Hollywood films such as “White Chicks” and “Mission Impossible” doesn’t apply in the real world – think again.

This week, a gang leader named Clauvino da Silva attempted a dodgy prison break by dressing up as his 19-year-old daughter, Ana Gabriele. He was later found dead in his cell in Rio de Janeiro.

The 42-year-old Brazilian was sentenced to decades in prison for drug trafficking. This past weekend, guards on duty became suspicious when they noticed an unusual woman leaving the prison. They pulled her aside and realise “she” was in fact Clauvino, the same criminal who had been slapped with a sentence of 73 years and 10 months.

Prison authorities revealed Clauvino had told his daughter Ana to visit him. His plan was to disguise as her and then leave her in his place. It could have worked but the criminal was acting too dubious and nervous.

A 1-minute video of Clauvino in his “White Chicks” disguise made its way online. Check it out:

White Chicks inspiration? This criminal tried to disguise himself as his daughter but was caught before escaping prison. Full story at hype.my.

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The criminal had dressed up as a woman with long hair. He had somehow gotten hold of a female silicon mask, a long dark-haired wig, tight jeans together with a pink t-shirt. The gangster, known by his alias “Baixinh” (which means Shorty), is reportedly part of the leadership in one of the most powerful criminal groups in Brazil.

This wasn’t his first attempt though. He and approximately 30 other prisoners tried to escape in 2013 using a sewer system but were recaptured. Unfortunately, Clauvino was found dead after his failed attempt. Word on the street has it that he hanged himself but investigation is still being carried out.

We’re getting flashbacks of “White Chicks” all over again.


#PitchPerfect3: Rebel Wilson (Fat Amy) Confirms 3rd “Pitch Perfect” Movie

“Pitch Perfect 2” arrives next month, and the story of a cappella, friendship, and slapstick won’t end there. Rebel Wilson confirmed to LA Times reporter Amy Kaufman that a third Pitch Perfect installment is in the works, and that Wilson will once again star.

News: Rebel Wilson just told me there will be a 3rd @PitchPerfect and she recently signed on to be in it! (She doesn't know abt Kendrick.)

— Amy Kaufman (@AmyKinLA) April 11, 2015

“Pitch Perfect” is a 2012 American musical comedy film directed by Jason Moore. Featuring an ensemble cast, including Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Hana Mae Lee, Adam DeVine, with John Michael Higgins, and Elizabeth Banks, the plot follows a college women’s a cappella group, The Barden Bellas, as they compete against another a cappella group from their college to win Nationals.

The film is loosely adapted from Mickey Rapkin’s non-fiction book, titled “Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory”, and it was released in September 2012.

“Pitch Perfect 2”, on the other hand, will centre on a story where The Barden Bellas return and are determined to enter a worldwide competition that an American group has never won in order to regain their status and right to perform. After an exposure mishap with Fat Amy and the president, the Bellas are more determined than ever to prove that a ragtag bunch of American girls can “run the world”.

There’s no word yet if Anna Kendrick will join the “Pitch Perfect 3” production, but she seems like a pretty integral part of the whole thing. How can you possibly have an a cappella battle without all the members of the a cappella group?

Meanwhile, catch “Pitch Perfect 2” when it comes out in a cinema near you on 14th May.

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

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Dr. Lee Boon Chye Responds To Reports Of Nora Quoirin’s Second Post-Mortem

Deputy Health Minister, Dr. Lee Boon Chye recently commented on an international news portal report that the parents of Nora Anne may request for a second post-mortem on their daughter’s body.

According to a news report by Daily Mirror, the Irish teen’s parents are in the process of discussing the matter to ensure that pathologists will not miss out any evidence related to their daughter’s death. It is said that the post-mortem will be conducted in either Britain or France.

Dr. Lee responded to the report by saying, “It’s all up to them. If they prefer to conduct a second post-mortem, it’s their right to do so. All I know is that they have already claimed the body and took their child, and they will decide on any further investigations.”

Additionally, he also affirmed his trust towards the local pathology team, “We are confident in the professionalism of our pathologists. Our confidence is not shaken,” he told reporters after visiting the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple yesterday (Sunday, 18th August).

The first post-mortem was conducted on 14th August by Kuala Lumpur Hospital pathologist Dr Siew Sheue Feng and Dr Hanif Mohammad of Tuanku Jaafar Hospital (THJ). It was revealed before that Nora had died of gastrointestinal bleeding after having gone without food for a long time as well as prolonged stress, as reported by BERNAMA.


World’s First Monopoly Hotel To Open In Kuala Lumpur In 2019

Raise your hands if you grew up playing the super entertaining Monopoly board game. Guess what folks? Malaysians will soon be able to relive the fun times as the world’s first Monopoly hotel is scheduled to open in Bukit Bintang next year.

Called the Monopoly Mansion by Sirocco, the Monopoly-themed hotel will house 255 luxury guests rooms, a rooftop pool and sky lounge, a sky ballroom, meeting lounges, as well as a spa. The five-star boutique hotel will be situated at the M101 Bukit Bintang development owned by M101 Holdings Sdn Bhd.

According to local reports, Monopoly Mansion will feature “1920s Art Deco design and architecture for its thematic facilities, bar and restaurant”. The intention is to harken back to Monopoly’s origins by injecting a rather Gatsby-like feel.

“Nowadays, choosing a hotel it is not only about a good night’s sleep. Millennials are looking for a memorable experience influenced by ambience, architecture, panoramic views or objects. Other generations too are placing increasing value on distant experiences and actively seeking them when travelling,” said Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz.

Nazri added, “Hotels such as the Monopoly Mansion which offers thematic amenities and not to mention its strategic location would encourage visitors to Malaysia to not only lengthen their stay, but to return to visit us again.”

M101 chief executive officer Datuk Seth Yap also shared that the partnership between M101 and Hasbro (an American multinational toymaker company that owns the board game license) is to promote Malaysian through property tourism.

“Working with Monopoly is not a brand tagging exercise but a brand experience. To live and feel the brand. As Hasbro is committed to creating the ‘World’s Best Play Experience’, so do we believe in creating endearing values when it comes to real estate through the property tourism platform,” he was quoted as saying.

M101 previously announced its plans to launch the world’s first Ferris Wheel Skyscraper as well as collaborate with brands like Planet Hollywood and Studio F.A Porsche. The M101 Skywheel project is targeted to complete by 2020.


#Malaysia: Netizens Laud Policeman’s Act Of Kindness Towards Immigrant Boy

A video detailing a policeman’s random act of kindness towards an immigrant boy has gone viral on social media. The policeman, who was off duty at the time, is known as 20-year-old Mohd Shafiq Harun and the video was recorded by his girlfriend, Qkhazatul Ayuni Abdul Razak.

The clip went viral after it was picked up by Raja Mohd Shahrim, gaining more than 2 million views and over 40,000 shares.

On Monday (14th November) night, Shafiq parked his car at a a petrol station in Bandar Baru Ampang. When he got down his car, he noticed an immigrant boy picking out tin cans from the garbage bin behind his car. The video shows Shafiq, who wasn’t aware that he was being videoed, walking towards the boy, handing him a bag of food and drinks.

In speaking with Harian Metro, he sadi, “He doesn’t understand Bahasa Malaysia, but I told him to wait for before I went into the store to buy some bread, biscuit, and drinks for him,” before adding, “My dad told him that to live a happy life, we have to spend money and not collect it. It meant that we have to always help the less fortunate”.

Many netizens who watched the video lauded Shafiq, leaving encouraging words and praises on Facebook. One user known as Faiz wrote, “Sincerity is the most important thing, bro. May god bless you. Good luck in life”.

Thank you for inspiring us to be kind and sincere, Shafiq. You are a hero :)

In the wise words of Franklin D. Roosevelt, “Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fibre of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough”.

Sources: Harian Metro, NST, Raja Mohd Shahrim’s Facebook.

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#FindingDory: Did Disney Pixar Just Feature Their First Lesbian Couple?

Disney released the latest trailer for Pixar’s “Finding Dory” over the weekend and the internet is freaking out!

Apparently, many people believed that the production company featured their very first onscreen queer couple. Fans claimed that the 2 human female characters, who appeared briefly in the trailer, are a “lesbian couple”.

In the trailer, the 2 female characters in question, one wearing a dress while the other has short boyish hair, were returning a slippy cup to a toddler but were shocked to see Hank the Octopus in the baby stroller instead.

Disney hasn’t made any comments regarding the “lesbian couple” but that didn’t stop the LGBT community and Twitter users from showing their excitement:

omg finally, Pixar put a lesbian couple in #FindingDory this is the time to celebrate 🎉 pic.twitter.com/uPiV1nFp7A

IM SO HAPLY THEY'RE PUTTING A LESBIAN COUPLE IN FINDING DORY!!!❤❤❤THIS IS SO AWESOME!!! I approve of this, Disney, I approve

— EdGy_MeSs (@takingovertyjo) May 27, 2016

Some social media users speculated that Ellen DeGeneres, who voices the forgetful Dory, had something to do with the queer addition because she’s lesbian. The popular talk show host came out in 1997 and she has been married to actress Portia De Rossi since 2008. As one of the first few publicly gay Hollywood celebrities, she is highly influential among the LGBT community.

The trending topic came after Disney fans urged filmmakers to make queen Elsa from “Frozen” lesbian with the hashtag campaign, #GiveElsaAGirlfriend.

“Finding Dory” is the animated sequel to “Finding Nemo” (2003) and it takes place 6 months after the events of the first movie. The film centres on Dory’s (played by Ellen DeGeneres) journey to reunite with her mother (played by Diane Keaton) and father (played by Eugene Levy).

Slated for release on 17th June, the movie also stars Ed O’Neill as Hank the octopus, Kaitlin Olson as Bailey the whale, Hayden Rolence as Nemo, and Albert Brooks as Marlin.

Watch the latest trailer for the sequel below and don’t forget to look out for the “lesbian couple”:

What do you think about LGBT couples appearing in Disney’s movies? Let us know in the comments below!

Sources: BuzzFeed, NY Daily News, USA Today.


(UPDATE) #ITSTHESHIP2015: Teasers Indicate A 2015 Instalment Is Happening

It has been barely half a year since we got on and got off Asia’s largest festival at sea aka the big cruise ship party, organised by our friends from Livescape Asia. Truth be told, some of us are still suffering from “It’s The Ship” withdrawal symptoms, wishing we could go back to the good times not so long ago.

Admit it. For those of you who were at the cruise, you’re still showing off your album of pictures to your friends who weren’t there, trying you darndest to convince them to go. And we know that you too would like to know if there’s going to be another cruise party this year.

We just stalked checked out the official “It’s The Ship” Facebook page and we happened to have stumbled upon this:

Yeah, peeps! As seen in the post above, it looks like while you were trying to overcome your dreadful “It’s The Ship” withdrawal symptoms, Livescape Asia has been getting busy with putting together an “It’s The Ship 2”. We know this because, well, the hashtag indicates that it’s definitely happening, no?

Note: If you weren’t there last year, you’ve clearly missed out! Here are 10 reasons why you should go this year ;)

No further information has been released yet but if you asked us, we’d say you better be keeping a lookout for more #ITSTHESHIP2015 teasers to come. Alternatively, you could keep checking back with us as we’ll update this post/our site with more details as soon as we have ’em.

And if we haven’t said it enough, it’s not just a party, it’s the ship, yo!

Meanwhile, don’t forget to check out the interviews that we had with some of the artistes/acts who were onboard the inaugural “It’s The Ship” cruise festival:

Something’s brewing and it’s brewing fast. Another “It’s The Ship 2015” teaser was just released today via the official It’s The Ship Instagram account.

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Lee Zii Jia, Qiu Wen & More Are Recording CNY Songs For A CNY Album

We know Christmas is right around the corner, but some are already prepping for Chinese New Year. One of them is Astro, who’s already gearing up to usher in the new year.

Yesterday (15th December), Astro announced their CNY campaign at Sunway Velocity Mall. In addition to announcing their theme for the year of the tiger, Astro also introduced the artists and celebrities who would be participating in the recording of their Lunar New Year album.

It’s been an exhausting year of trying to readjust to the post-pandemic lifestyle. In light of that, Astro wants to encourage Malaysians to continue moving forward valiantly. Their tag line this year is “Ü 虎加把劲 • 家家万事兴” which means “pushing forward with courage, positive energy and spirit as prosperity and opportunity will be in abundance as long as we keep pushing forward“.

This will be their 15th year in creating a Lunar New Year album. The 2022 album consists of six songs sung by local artists and celebrities. While there are some familiar faces, for some of them, this will be their first Astro Lunar New Year album! For instance, MyFM radio host 大头Aki, YouTuber and influencer Qiu Wen (秋雯) and more.

Surprisingly, a few members of the Malaysian badminton team will also be lending their voices. Among them are singles player Lee Zii Jia (李梓嘉) and the men’s doubles pair, Soh Wooi Yik (苏伟译) and Aaron Chia (谢定峰). They will be in the music video for “100% Moving (百分百动起来)”. The trio were apparently chosen to help bring out the feeling of motivation through the song. According to the producer, the trio are not only training their voices, but their moves as well.

Well, Astro’s New Year album is certainly shaping up to be quite an event. It’s something to look forward to, once Christmas has passed, at least. In the meantime, we’ll look forward to seeing our local artists, celebs and sport heroes perform for Chinese New Year!

Sources: Xuan (1)(2), Instagram, Facebook


Hype Picks: Best Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week (5th – 11th December)

‘Tis the season to do all things jolly! This week’s Hype Picks brings you a ton of Christmas-themed activities to do. Check out some of the many Christmas bazaars and get started on your holiday shopping, or go classy with a Christmas orchestra instead. There are so many things to do!

Bring in the holiday cheers with this week’s events. Scroll down to see some of the things you can spread the holiday cheers with.

1. Christmas with Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO)

Celebrate Christmas this year with Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra! Spread the Christmas cheer with amazing holiday programs and onstage festivities, from lush symphonic renditions of popular carols to nostalgic winter favourites, it’ll definitely be a jolly night to remember. Ticket pricing starts from RM189. Purchase the tickets online here now.

Location: Pentas 1, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

The eagerly anticipated Christmas Extravaganza concert by klpac is the best way to spend the holiday season! With traditional Christmas songs and some more modern songs, this heartwarming performance will transport you to the magic of the season. Sing along to classic Christmas songs like Santa Is Comin’ to Town, Jingle Bell Rocks, Deck the Halls, Silent Night, Joy to the World, and many more!

More than 150 performers from the klpac Orchestra (conducted by Lee Kok Leong), klpac Symphonic Band (conducted by Cheryl Mah), klpac String Orchestra (conducted by Andrea Sim), and the Young Choral Academy (chorus master Mak Chi Hoe) will take part in this enormous production. Buy tickets here now!

This Christmas, stop by Glo Damansara Mall for a fantastic Christmas Bazaar featuring homemade bespoke items! Come support our talented women entrepreneurs and enjoy a two-day fun-filled Bazaar with a ton of activities including meeting the one-and-only Santa Claus, playing games, and making cheers and Christmas wishes.

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Date: 1st December 2022 – 2nd January 2023

BIZARRE XMAS is back! A whole month of exciting activities to do including Bizarre Christmas pop-ups, basketball tournaments, Christmas workshops, Christmas performances, charity baking workshops, and even Christmas gift giveaways! Don’t miss out and get there now.

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Location: Ground Floor, Centrepoint Bandar Utama

Come and join I Love Bazaar for a magical shopping experience this festive season at Centrepoint Bandar Utama! Discover unique and thoughtful gifts while supporting our local brands this Christmas. Some of the things they have on offer include Christmas cookies, kitchen utensils, premium knitwear, jewellery, and much much more! Mark your calendars and we’ll see you there!

Location: Aurum Theater, 4th Floor of the Gardens Mall

At this festive Christmas Market held at Aurum Theater in The Gardens Mall, there is an absolutely delightful curation of local vendors for all your gifting needs! Don’t miss out on the chance to tick some names off your holiday gift lists and pick out some treats for yourselves. From beautifully handcrafted accessories to natural beauty products, exquisite home decor, souvenirs, and scrumptious, festive eats, you’ll be amazed at the many wonderful goodies our specially handpicked community vendors have to offer.

7. Nordic Lights Illuminate Parkcity Year-End Light Festival

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Location: The Waterfront and Central Park, Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur

In conjunction with the upcoming Christmas and Year-End celebrations, Desa ParkCity invites all visitors to check out their Year-End Light Festival that is sure to make you amazed. The festival features a dazzling array of art installations and illumination displays that shouldn’t be missed!

This year’s theme is “Nordic Lights,” which celebrates the understated yet elegant Nordic lighting aesthetic. There are seven different light shows along the path to provide visitors with a beautiful, illuminated stroll from The Waterfront to Central Park.

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Come check out the amazing, magical activities Aquaria has in store for you at the “Winter Wondersea” – an Aquaria KLCC Christmas special, where festive fun is sure to be brewing! Visitors can take advantage of a spectacular gift-giving surprise from Aquaria KLCC’s resident Santa Claus and a indulge in a mesmerising snowfall surprise! In partnership with Make-A-Wish Malaysia, a portion of the campaign’s earnings will be used to fulfill wishes for those in need.

Qalbox, the Muslim Friendly Streaming Service officially launches in Malaysia! Qalbox is unique because it highlights Muslim identities and cultures through a broad collection of content and titles that are specifically geared toward Muslims. It is also developing a new platform for authors and creators to express their own genuine tales.

The Qalbox streaming service offers a vast library of content that highlights Muslim identities and cultures around the world. It aims to provide the Muslim community globally with a thorough and carefully curated range of genres, displaying the various representations and subtleties of Muslims around the world, from the Americas and Europe to the Middle East and Asia.

The T1/05 White-T and T2/06 T-Works by SEVENFRIDAY is finally here! Both watches, which are a part of the T-Series, exemplify SEVENFRIDAY’s bold and daring concept to push boundaries and stand out from the crowd.

Both watches are eye-catching timepieces that have their own unique differences. The T1/05 White-T has a distinctive four-layer dial with a complex skeletonized movement visible behind a flash-treated sun lens. Whereas the T2/06 T-Works watch has a K1 toughened mineral glass and water resistance up to 3 ATM with a 40-hour power reserve!

Additionally, with a built-in NFC chip, the T1/05 White-T and T2/06 T-Works can both authenticate and link to the SEVENFRIDAY app on Android and iOS. Get the watches in Red Army Watches boutiques in Pavilion KL and One Utama.

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If you’re looking for a safe body wash that can clean you up as well as protect you from germs, look no more! Follow Me Malaysia has the solution. You can now enjoy the benefits of Tea Tree with the new Follow Me Anti-Bacterial range. Not only does it clean and hydrate, but it also kills bacteria, smells incredibly good, uses safe ingredients, and most importantly, is safe for children!

Make the Follow Me Anti-Bacterial Body Wash the body wash for you.

Mellow Jellow is thrilled to inject new life and a ray of sunshine into your self-care routines. Inspired by the lively tropical ambiance of Southern California, Mellow Jellow presents the new Chamomile Rosemary Hydrating Mask and the Jellie Bestie Marshmellow Candle! With these two new products, a healthy skin journey can be as enjoyable as eating Jello and chewing marshmallows while on a summer vacation by the sea!

In anticipation of the year-end holidays, Uniqlo’s new store at Tropicana Gardens Mall in Petaling Jaya has now opened its doors for the public. It is the final of four new Uniqlo stores to open and the 53rd store location in Malaysia. What a milestone!

Customers can expect a number of exclusive treats and limited offers from 9th to 11th December including; daily treats for the first 200 customers, gift with purchases, freshly brewed coffee redemption, free gift-wrapping services and special opening offers on selected items. Get to Uniqlo Tropicana Gardens Mall now!

Olay has released the new Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Moisturiser from the Vitamin C collection. With powerful ingredients like Niacinamide and Vitamin C, it’s sure to bring out your inner glow the moment you put it on! The new moisturiser is tested to reduce dark spots by a whopping 30% in just three weeks. Imagine what your skin would look like after a few more weeks?

Complete your skincare routine with the Olay Luminous Niacinamide + Vitamin C Serum for better results! Concentrated formula with 99% Pure Niacinamide & Vitamin C for a visibly more even tone and texture in 28 days. The new range is only exclusively available at Watsons in-store and online here.

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.

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