Air Selangor: You Can Now Opt For E-Billing Via Whatsapp

Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (formerly known as SYABAS) has been urging utility users to switch from paper bills to e-billing since last year.

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, customers can now opt to receive their monthly bill through Whatsapp. It’s not only fast and easy, you can now settle your water bills seamlessly online.

The Whatsapp e-billing service is only available to those living in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya for the time being. Users are adviced to make sure that mobile number is accurate and is able to receive texts on the app.

To begin, you are required to register or update your personal information on the Air Selangor’s website here. Besides Whatsapp, you can also access the e-billing service via email or its app on both Android and iOS devices.

In case you didn’t know, if your household income is below RM4000, you may register to enjoy the free water scheme.

For more information on this new feature, you can either reach out to them via Whatsapp (019-2800919, 019-2816793), official socials, or website.


#fx: A Comeback Slated For October 2015

Korean entertainment powerhouse SM Entertainment is not done promoting its girl groups yet, despite having recently let Red Velvet make a comeback with a new album titled “The Red”.

f(x), one of SM’s top idol girl groups, is currently gearing up for their impending comeback next month (October).

According to Soompi, citing a music industry source, members of f(x) are currently finalising details of their comeback schedule. They will now promote as a 4-member group because Sulli decided to leave the group to pursue her acting career.

It would mark their 4th album as a group, but their 1st album that does not feature Sulli. The group’s comeback will mark the end of SM Entertainment’s plans for its girl groups to make their comebacks with new albums consecutively.

The last album that f(x) released was “Red Light“, their 3rd album, in July 2014. We have no idea what their 4th album will be named and how many songs will be included in it, but just like their fans, we are excited to find out what they might have in store.

As they are known for their energetic electronic and psychedelic music, we do wonder if they will have a different approach to their new album. Besides, it’ll be exciting to see what kind of comeback concept they will pull off for their 4th album too.

So, what do you think their comeback concept will look like? Do you think their new album will consist of their self-written or self-composed tracks? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Fire Breaks Out At Japan’s Iconic Tsukiji Fish Market

A fire broke out just outside Tokyo’s sprawling wholesale Tsukiji fish market (築地市場), with flames and thick grey smoke billowing out of old wooden buildings.

Located in Tsukiji in central Tokyo, between the Sumida River and the upmarket Ginza shopping district, the 80-year-old Tsukiji fish market is the largest in the world and a top tourist attraction. In fact, it appears in every guidebook about Tokyo and is usually on most tourists’ itineraries. Aside from being known for its daily tuna auctions before the sun rises on most mornings, the market also supplies many of Tokyo’s top sushi restaurants.

Dozens of firefighters battled the blaze, which broke out in the outer region of the market, close to the surrounding area’s narrow streets.

According to NHK, Japan’s national public broadcasting organization, the fire burned around 200 square metres (2,150 square feet) of the area. A total of 43 fire engines were deployed to extinguish the fire.

The area surrounding the Tsukiji fish market is home to many sushi restaurants and shops, some of which have been evacuated. Reports confirmed that the market’s interior, where the tuna auctions take place, was undamaged. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

Sources: BBC, CNA / Featured image: CNA.


42 Films To Compete At The 30th Malaysian Film Festival

The highly celebrated Malaysian Film Festival returns this year on 30th March 2019 for its 30th edition.

The award ceremony which is Malaysia’s equivalent of the Oscars will see 42 local films competing in 24 categories at the Plenary Hall of Putrajaya International Convention Center (PICC).

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“From the 42 films, 25 of them are Malay-language movies, 8 Chinese, 7 Tamil and 2 Cantonese,” Festival Director Abdul Khalid Maulod told at a press conference on FFM 30 as quoted by Bernama.

With the theme “Inspirasi Sinemaku” (My Cinematic Inspiration), 27 awards will be given out including 3 special awards; Box Office Film, Behind The Scenes Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.

The nominees for each category will be announced next week. Some of the films competing include box office hits like “Paskal”, “Munafik 2”, “Hantu Kak Limah”, “Pulang”, “One Two Jaga”, and more.

Comedian Nabil Ahmad will be the host of the night together with veteran singer Adibah Noor. The award presenters for the event include Pekin Ibrahim, Liyana Jasmay, Izzue Islam, Dato’ Afdlin Shauki, Faizal Hussein, Zul Ariffin, Maya Karin, Fazura, and more.


New Covid-19 Cases From Mid Valley, Aeon Big & Menara Bangkok Bank

With new Covid-19 cases still popping up, the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) In Klang Valley has been extended for another 2 weeks.

As of 27th October, there were new cases reported from Mid Valley Megamall, Aeon Big & Menara Bangkok Bank.

Machines Service Centre at Northpoint Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur has recently confirmed that one of their employees tested positive for Covid-19. Machines announced it on their Facebook page, stating that the staff’s result came in yesterday (26th October) after getting tested on last Friday.

“The employee has not been at work since clocking out on 16 October 2020. Following close contact with another Covid positive case outside of work, the employee was summoned to KKM for testing on 23 October 2020 and received her test result today,” it stated in the post.

Machines also added that they are working closely with the Health Ministry to identify close contacts for testing and quarantine. Machines Service Centre is not to be confused with the Machines outlet inside the mall that reported a positive case back on 12th October.

Two employees based at Aeon Big Bukit Rimau Shopping Centre and Inanam Taipan in Kota Kinabalu are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital after testing positive for Covid-19. The management of AEON Credit Service (M) Berhad confirmed the cases yesterday (27th October) on their Facebook Page.

“These cases were detected after the company conducted swab test across all our frontline employees in our effort to be vigilant in handling the spread of Covid-19 in our community,” the announcement stated. The management also added that other employees who had close contact with the infected individuals have been instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days.

According to MalaysiaKini, a number of employees that worked at Menara Bangkok Bank at Jalan Ampang has tested positive for the coronavirus. The bank released a statement indicating that deep cleansing and sanitisation works are being conducted at affected floors of the building.

Beside the ones mentioned, MalaysiaKini has also confirmed that these places also reported Covid-19 cases (reported 26th October):

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Dillon Francis Confirms Upcoming Projects With Madeon, Galantis & Chromeo

Fresh off his “Friends Rule Tour”, Dillon Francis has recently revealed some exciting additions to his catalog in the new future. The Mad Decent/Columbia superstar DJ/producer never seems to have a dull schedule, with constant touring schedule and what seems like a massive to-do list of upcoming projects still in the works.

Dillon took to his social media to give fans a little sneak peek on what they can expect in the near future, and we must, it’s pretty extensive! It’s well known that Dillon is working on a moombahton EP, so it’s to no surprise that this project appears at the top of the list.

As you can see further down his to-do list, Dillon reveals some super intriguing partnerships that most producers would keep as top notch secrets. Apart from working on remixes for Madeon and Zomboy, Dillon also reveals an upcoming original with Kygo.

Check out Dillon’s to-do list below and if the items on it don’t get you excited, we don’t know what else will.

A photo posted by Dillon Francis (@dillonfrancis) on Feb 2, 2015 at 6:53pm PST

As of now, there are no details as to when we can expect to see the release of everything on Dillon’s to-do list but everyone knows that Dillon is one of the hardest workers in the industry, so if he wants to finish this list, you know he will get it done.

In the mean time, here’s “When We Were Young” by Dillon Francis.

Stay updated with Dillon Francis by stalking him on these platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


#PowerRangers: Naomi Scott To Play Pink Ranger In Reboot

It’s good to know in this ever-changing world, there are some people out there who are still trying to keep the “Power Rangers” franchise alive.

Lionsgate Entertainment and “Power Rangers” creator Haim Saban will reboot the iconic franchise, but not without letting us fall head-over-heels in love with Pink Ranger again.

Just 2 days after Amy Jo Johnson aka the original Pink Ranger actress celebrated her birthday, the film announced on its official Twitter and Instagram accounts that “The Martian” star Naomi Scott will play Kimberly Hart/Pink Ranger in the “Power Ranger” reboot.

This marks the film’s first official cast announcement and it offered us a glimpse at its new lighting bolt logo.

BIG #PowerRangers movie news – @naomiscott is playing the Pink Ranger! Follow @PowerRangersMovie on Instagram! pic.twitter.com/UpO3cXO2pr

— POWER⚡RANGERS (@PowerRangers) October 7, 2015

Scott began her acting career through Disney Channel’s TV Movie “Lemonade Mouth”. She is best known for co-starring as Maddy Shannon in Steven Spielberg‘s short-lived sci-fi series “Terra Nova”.

After appearing in Ridley Scott’s “The Martian”, the English actress will be seen next in “The 33”, an upcoming movie based on the true story of 33 Chilean miners who survived 69 days trapped underground.

Scott, of course, has got some pretty big shoes to fill because some longtime fans were actually hoping that someone with more acting experience to play Pink Ranger. However, the studio has instead threw a newcomer into the ring.

The reboot will be based on “The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”, a popular 90s TV series that was first aired on Fox Kid and inspired a big screen adaptation, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie”, in 1995.

It will re-imagine the origins of the Power Rangers, a group of high school kids with unusual super powers who must unite and learn to harness their abilities in order to save the world.

“Project Almanac” director Dean Israelite, who was a fan of the TV series, is on board to helm the project. During an interview with IGN, he said that the movie will take on a “playful but still mature” mood, indicating that the reboot may be targeted at older audience, and not children.

Zack Stentz and Ashley Milley, who worked together on “Thor” and “X-Men: First Class“, will be writing the script for the reboot. Allison Shearmur, who oversaw “The Hunger Games” film franchise, will produce it alongside Saban and Brian Casentini.

The film was originally slated for release on 22nd July 2016, but Lionsgate has pushed back its release to 13th January 2017.

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Enjoy Happy Hour The Easy Way With Drinkies’ Star Bar!

Drinkies, Malaysia’s most popular drinks app which brings people together by providing them with their favourite products, services, and experiences, both online and offline, at any time. Star Bar, the app’s newest feature, is dedicated to improving drinkers’ experiences by offering appealing promos, free gifts, and more.

Consumers can purchase vouchers from Star Bar and redeem them at any Star Bar outlet of their choice for their favourite Heineken Malaysia Berhad (HEINEKEN Malaysia) beverages, such as Tiger Beer, Tiger Crystal, Guinness, Heineken, and Edelweiss. The best thing is that customers may not only take advantage of fantastic Happy Hour beer prices all day, but they can also earn coins to redeem for even more drinks and special goods.

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To access the Star Bar function, users must first download or update the Drinkies app from the Google Play Store or the iOS App Store. Drinkies offers the first beer on the house to individuals who try out the new function, which they may redeem at any participating Star Bar location in the Klang Valley.

Users will be able to see a ‘Bar Locator’ of participating outlets, ‘My Wallet’, ‘Shop’, ‘Daily Check-in,’ and the newest discounts within the Star Bar feature. The most recent transactions will include the costs of beer sets  as well as the quantity of coins required to redeem them. When it comes to coins, the more vouchers customers buy, the more coins are added to their account wallet, allowing them to eventually redeem free beer sets or exclusive merchandise.

The app’s list of participating outlets will be updated on a regular basis, providing users with a wide range of HEINEKEN Malaysia outlets from which to enjoy their favourite beers with friends and family.

“Drinkies has been the go-to platform for consumers who want their drinks delivered to their doorsteps, or even to tap fresh beers from the comfort of their homes. As things have opened up again, we wanted to offer something special for consumers who wish to hang out with mates at their favourite spots that offer HEINEKEN Malaysia brews. Through Star Bar, we have introduced enticing promotions, discount vouchers and exclusive merchandise for our loyal drinkers. We are also thrilled to expand into our network of outlets for consumers across the nation to enjoy our brews – stay tuned for more exciting updates,” said Janina Vriesekoop, Digital and Technology Director at HEINEKEN Malaysia.

Drinkies, Star Bar, and all affiliated events are solely open to non-Muslims who are 21 years old or older. HEINEKEN Malaysia promotes responsible drinking and encourages people not to drink and drive.


#ProbablyTheBest: Earn RM10,000 In 2 Days Via Carlsberg Malaysia

Who has not fantasized about that dream job? The type where you are out of the office, enjoying an ice-cold brew with your mates?

To all beer lovers, your dream job is finally here!

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Are you ready to take your affinity of Carlsberg and impeccable taste buds to the next level? Carlsberg is hiring two beer tasters with an attractive remuneration package of RM10,000 each for only two days of work, 4 hours each!

Well, it only gets better because the 2 successful Carlsberg candidates do not need to possess any experience or educational background relevant to the beer industry. All he or she needs is a burning passion and 100% love for Carlsberg brew and to be available for 2 days, undertaking the role of a Carlsberg ambassador.

Carlsberg figured, what could be more enticing than to get paid to enjoy probably the best beer in the world, hang out with friends, and simply have fun? Worry about your transportation to and fro, especially after a beer? We have that covered too. Carlsberg has hired a personal chauffeur to ensure you enjoy the brews responsibly!

This is a valid recruitment advertisement which is part of the brand’s “If Carlsberg Did…” campaign launched in June this year. The recruitment ad is an extension of the latest video of “If Carlsberg Did Meeting Rooms…” which offers a refreshing take on a typical man on his way to a meeting. To the sheer delight of audiences, the man walks into an unconventional setting where the meeting was conducted in a swimming pool.

Carlsberg Malaysia’s Marketing Director Juliet Yap explained, “To bring to life the essence of our brand promise where we strive to deliver the best to our consumers, we aim to create probably the best work experience for our consumers by offering probably the best job in the world. Being a beer taster with cool responsibilities for 2 days is definitely an invaluable experience a beer lover would have ever dreamt of, and is also our unique way of rewarding of loyal consumers.”

Amplifying on the brand’s trademark humour and imagination, Carlsberg will not be following the typical hiring policy but expects candidates to step out of their comfort zone in an unconventional hiring route.

This dream job is only open to non-Muslim Malaysians aged 18 and above. You can apply for it here from today until 7th September 2015.

For more information, visit Carlsberg Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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Jean Paul Gaultier For Diet Coke

It was just announced that Jean Paul Gaultier has been appointed the role of Creative Director at Diet Coke along with the launch of Diet Coke’s “The Serial Designer” series. Yes, you’ve guessed it – the short films will feature none other than Gaultier himself, as you’ve never seen him before.

We’re not sure how stereotyping Diet Coke and women are “feminine” is going to do the product any good. And we’re not sure if we want to think this is super creepy the way world-famous Jean Paul Gaultier  (otherwise more affectionately known as “JPG”) has done it. But hey, to each is or her own, right?

Watch the way creepy interesting Diet Coke “The Serial Designer” short films here:

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For more information, visit Diet Coke’s YouTube channel.


#Velfie: When Selfies Aren’t Enough, Take A Video Selfie!

“2014 was about selfies … 2015 is for #velfies!”

The term “selfie” was so overused and practised that Oxford Dictionaries announced selfie as their international “Word of the Year” 2013. It was such a popular social media trend that it even spawn accompanying tools such as beautifying/editing apps and the selfie stick. But alas, perhaps its time has come.

Move over selfie, the world is embracing the #velfie aka “video selfie”, with movie stars, idols, artistes, sporting heroes, and even politicians taking and posting videos of themselves online using new mobile apps.

Velfie is a smartphone app similar to Dubsmash where users mime songs or quotes to pre-recorded audio before posting the clips on social networks. Rammohan Sundaram, co-founder of India’s Velfie, which was launched in April, said videos were a more entertaining way for stars to engage with their audiences.

He said its pause-and-play feature and the fact many of the videos are accompanied by subtitles differentiates it from Dubsmash.

The Velfie app, which is free and limits videos to 10 seconds, has been downloaded 200,000 times and is used in around 140 countries.

German-developed Dubsmash, on the other hand, is a mobile app to create short selfie videos dubbed with famous sounds. Its users aka “Dubsmashers” can video-record their dubs and then share it with their friends via other social media platforms. It became a global, viral phenomenon since its launch in November and has been downloaded more than 50 million times across 192 countries.

Needless to say, Dubsmash (whether you like it or not) is one of the fastest growing mobile applications worldwide. The best part of it all is that Dubsmash is a free app that’s available for both Android and iOS!

Other apps which you could also download and use to create velfies are such as LINE’s B612 (free app) and Frankly.me, just to name a few. For now ;)

The global (velfie) craze is sweeping the Indian film industry, with stars entertaining loyal fans with dubbed videos which are uploaded to popular sharing platforms Facebook and Instagram. Actors Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh, and actresses Sonakshi Sinha and Richa Chadda are just some of the Bollywood stars to have embraced it, lip-synching everything from Hindi film dialogue to lyrics from Western songs.

In Korea, the craze has taken over the social media platforms of some of your favourite K-Pop idols, including the girls from SNSD Girls’ Generation. You may or may not have seen Tiffany posting up Dubsmash videos and cute video selfies of herself as well as her members in the recent times, leaving SONEs begging for more ;)

Think you can do better? Download any of the video selfie apps above (Velfie, B612, Dubsmash, Frankly.me) and give it a shot!

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It’s Over For Chris Brown & Rihanna, Again

Chris Brown sparked speculation that he was no longer together with Rihanna after he unfollowed her on Twitter last week and was seen celebrating his 24th birthday with his ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran over the weekend. Rihanna, too, further fueled the rumours when she told the audience at one of her shows that she finds love confusing – which was odd considering how she previously told the world that she had big future plans with Chris.

But their split has been confirmed by none other than Chris Brown himself.

The singer implied that they have decided to split in an interview with Australia’s Kyle and Jackie O radio show:

Imma do it solo. I mean, at the end of the day, shawty doing her own thang, she on the road. It’s always gonna be love. I’m a grown man, just gotta fast forward.

I’ll just put it like this, one thing I always want to do is never disrespect nobody or put nobody down. The way I look at it is that I am always gonna love that person and people have different wants and needs.

At the end of the day, she’s a young girl. I can’t really be focused on wifing someone that young. And I’m young too so I can’t focus on that right now. I gotta step forward and be a man and be the best Chris Brown I can be instead of worrying about whoever else is gonna be on my side pocket.

Well, that didn’t last long. So much for proving yourself once again. Whatever floats your boat, Chris, whatever floats your boat.


#Motion: Calvin Harris Reveals Superstar Collabs For Upcoming Album

What, you thought that Calvin Harris would “quit” while he’s “ahead“? Not quite. Just when you think that he has decided to go silent for awhile, he takes his success one step further by announcing the major artistes that he’ll be collaborating with for his upcoming album.

Last month, we wrote that the DJ/producer has set a date for the release of his upcoming album, “Motion”. Well, now, he’s dishing out more surprises for his clearly insatiable fans! His tracks, “Summer” and “Blame” have already proven to be chart-topping hits. So how, one would ask, is Calvin Harris planning to top that?

In a string of individual tweets, he built the excitement announcing some of the highest profile artistes in the industry today, as well as some massive surprises. It seems that he has roped in Ummet Ozcan and R3hab for some Dutch-heavy production, as well as Firebeatz. Not surprisingly, “Motion” will feature a vocal collaboration with Ellie Goulding, someone whom he has worked with previously for “I Need Your Love”.

After which, he ended the burst of tweets with a picture of the “Motion” tracklist:

The Motion track list is here! http://t.co/ogi8vx7Oeo pic.twitter.com/hPgBDRKi1k

— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) October 6, 2014

Also, as seen in the tweet above, in addition to Ellie Goulding on vocals, he has teamed up with Tinashe, bands Haim and All About She, as well as Adam and Theo Hurts. The biggest surprises, however, has to be superstar singer Gwen Stefani and rapper Big Sean!

It has been a long time since Stefani has teamed up with an artiste as high profile as Harris, and Big Sean indicates a hip-hop element that he has not experimented with before. Oh yes, and Calvin himself will also provide the vocals on a few of his tracks on Motion. He said so himself:

Calvin Harris’ new album, “Motion”, will be released in November. You might or might not want to pre-order it via iTunes here ;)

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Nobu KL: 10 New Features At The New Restaurant In Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur

Nobu Kuala Lumpur is finally back with a BANG! After months of anticipation following its closure at Menara 3 Petronas, diners can now find the swanky new restaurant at Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur.

The fresh interior design of Nobu KL comes with exciting features that promises to elevate guests’ experience like never before with a more accessible location, private dining rooms, state-of-the-art kitchen and an all-new Sake Room.

“We’re elated to finally open our doors and welcome both new and loyal guests to our brand-new restaurant at Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur. Guests will find that we’ve placed a lot of emphasis on the experiential aspect of the restaurant. Special thanks to our owners for making our new restaurant a reality. Now being situated in a lifestyle hub it’s allowed us to introduce new conveniences while being fully children friendly,” General Manager of Nobu Kuala Lumpur, Gopi Kanala stated.

The 10 new features at Nobu Kuala Lumpur, Four Seasons Place are:

1. Sake Room that can accommodate groups of up to 12 pax. Both an educational and enjoyable experience as guests will learn about the different sakes on offer at Nobu and which dishes they should be paired with. These sakes are sourced from Hokusetsu, Japan that are made exclusively for Nobu Group.

2. Nobu Kuala Lumpur will be reintroducing their tableside experience for special promotions that was introduced first in 2020. This will see certain dishes prepared by the chefs right at the guests’ table.

3. There are three Private Dining Rooms that are separated by partition allowing it to be transformed into one room that can host up to 60 pax. The smaller rooms can accommodate smaller groups for both private and corporate events.

4. Equipped with a DJ console for live music on the weekends, this will be in full effect after the pandemic.

5. Stunning views of the KLCC Park along with the iconic water fountain that lights up at night.

6. State-of-the-art kitchen with a specially designed advanced kitchen exhaust that’s a first in Malaysia.

7. Island kitchen that allows for better communication amongst the kitchen team and interaction with guests.

8. Guests can opt for either the valet service at the lobby or car parking directly below.

9. Now children friendly throughout the week catering to families.

10. There are Prayer Rooms for Muslim guests located on both Level 4A and Level 2.

In addition to the new launch, Nobu Kuala Lumpur will also be serving a list of new dishes such as the Pan Seared Scallops with Yuzu Truffle Sauce, New Zealand Lamb Chop with Rosemary Miso and the delectable Fresh Water Prawn with Anticucho Hazelnut Sauce.

The details to the Nobu KL outlet are as follows:

Restaurant Built Up Area: 8,636sqft
Sake Room: 12 Pax
Total Private Dining Room Capacity: 60 Pax
Total Restaurant Capacity: 208 – 215pax

(From 15th March onwards)
Dinner: Mon-Sun: 6:00pm-10:30pm

(From 29th March onwards)
Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:45am-2:30pm
High Tea: Sat-Sun: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Dinner: Mon-Sun: 6:00pm-10:30pm

For the latest news, visit the official website here.

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10 Upcoming Movies Based On Real Life That Are Coming Out In 2020

From giant robots to aliens invading earth, Hollywood have certainly captured the vast imagination on the big screen. However, no matter how spectacular the movie is, it’s always the more human moments that allow us to connect to the characters.

No other characters can be more human than, actual humans right? So we have compiled a list of upcoming movies that are inspired by real life people and events. From romantic musicians to everyday warriors, here are 10 upcoming films that are based on real world events.

“Based on Camp’s memoir of the same title, it focuses on Camp’s romance with his first wife, Melissa, whom he married in October 2000 despite knowing she was dying. The couple were informed after their honeymoon that Melissa’s cancer had spread. She died in February 2001, four-and-a-half months after they married. It dramatises Camp’s teenage years, his rise as a well-known singer, and meeting his second wife, Adrienne.”

“Based on the infamous 1969 trial of seven men charged by the federal government with conspiracy and inciting to riot at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois.”

“The film tells the true story of Jan Vokes (Academy Award nominee Toni Colette), a Welsh cleaner and bartender, who decides to breed and rear a race horse. She persuades her neighbours and friends to contribute financially to the scheme. The group’s unlikely investment plan pays off as the horse rises through the ranks and puts them in a race for the national championship.”

“Based on the memoir of Bryan Stevenson, the movie follows the attorney during the early days of his career. Following his graduation from Harvard, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned. One of his earliest cases is that of Walter McMillian. In 1987, the African-American pulpwood worker is sentenced to die for the murder of an 18-year-old girl. In the years that follow, Bryan continues fighting for Walter, and others like the man, even as Bryan faces overt racism and becomes entangled in various legal and political maneuverings.”

“From birth to infancy, from adolescence to adulthood, the good-hearted David Copperfield is surrounded by kindness, wickedness, poverty and wealth, as he meets an array of remarkable characters in Victorian England. As David sets out to be a writer, in his quest for family, friendship, romance and status, the story of his life is the most seductive tale of all.”

“When a museum celebrating the Ku Klux Klan opens in a small South Carolina town, the idealistic Reverend Kennedy (Forest Whitaker) resolves to do everything in his power to prevent long-simmering racial tensions from boiling over. But the members of Kennedy’s congregation are shocked to discover that his plan includes sheltering Mike Burden (Garrett Hedlund), a Klansman whose relationships with both a single-mother (Andrea Riseborough) and a high-school friend (Usher Raymond) force him to re-examine his long-held beliefs. After Kennedy helps Mike leave behind his violent past, the Baptist preacher finds himself on a collision course with manipulative KKK leader Tom Griffin (Tom Wilkinson). In the face of grave threats to himself and his family, the resolute Kennedy bravely pursues a path toward peace, setting aside his own misgivings in the hopes of healing his wounded community.”

“A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter’s birth. Based on true a story and memoir about Matt Logelin.”

“Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international super-stardom, “Respect” is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice.”

“Despite having no tennis background, Richard Williams overcomes tremendous hardship, skepticism and his own troubled past to raise two of tennis’ greatest players, Serena and Venus Williams.”

“The true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger (Jeremy Irvine), a U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen (also known as a PJ) who personally saved over sixty men. During a rescue mission on April 11, 1966, he was offered the chance to escape on the last helicopter out of a combat zone heavily under fire, but he stayed behind to save and defend the lives of soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, before making the ultimate sacrifice in one of the bloodiest battles of the war.”


YES Amazing Concert from YTL Communications presents Maroon 5

Earlier today, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd announced that “YES”, the fastest 4G mobile internet with voice is proud to present Maroon 5 LIVE on the 20th September 2012 (Thursday) at Shah Alam Stadium. Now you know that we announced Maroon 5’s return to Malaysia about a month ago, but with this sponsorship, greater things are to come!

Why? Because YES is now connecting Malaysians to Adam Levine their favourite pop rock band!

They’ll be rewarding qualified new and existing subscribers with Maroon 5 concert tickets in the YES Zone (a special zone in front of the stage created specially for die-hard fans). To find out how you can be eligible for FREE tickets from 13th July 2012 onwards, hit up their website. Of course, that’s not all- YES will also be running contests throughout the promotion period on its Facebook page.

And just in case you’re wondering what you’re in for, well, according to Para R. (Managing Director of PR Worldwide Sdn Bhd), Maroon 5 will be performing for a whole 90 minutes at the concert. Yup. Ninety! That more than an hour of Maroon 5’s chart-topping and multiple award winning hits.

“It’s just exhilarating to be able to promote Maroon 5 for the second time after their debut sold-out concert in April last year. And we are fortunate to find a partner in YES who are just as hip and trendy as Maroon 5. We promise that you will be dancing, tapping your feet, singing along, and having the time of your life at the concert”, he added.

Also present at the press conference is Jacob Yeoh (Deputy CEO of YTL Communications Sdn Bhd) who said, “I have always believed that music connects people to each other, and this is exactly what YES does best; bringing people, young and old, together closer and faster through the power of 4G Internet. Do not miss this chance to let Maroon 5 rock your socks off!”

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Hype’s Now Playing: Gary (개리) – Get Some Air (Ft. MIWOO)

Leessang rapper Kang Gary, otherwise just simply known as Gary, has finally made his comeback!

Last week, he released the full track list for his first full-length solo album, “2002”, as well as the teaser video for one of the title tracks off the album. Titled, “Get Some Air” (바람이나 좀 쐐), the track features the beautiful vocals of Leessang Company’s first female soloist MIWOO.

The mysterious, monochromatic teaser video left fans guessing as it didn’t reveal much about the song. But what we do know is that “Get Some Air” is a sentimental track that was composed by up-and-coming composer team Groovy Room, with Gary contributing to the melody.

Gary’s comeback album, “2002”, features an array of well-known artistes such as Koonta, Jay Park, Leessang Company’s latest debuted solo artist MIWOO, Don Mills, Double K, Park Myeong Ho, John Park, Jung In, Brown Eyed Soul’s Youngjoon, DJ Pumkin, and Deepflow.

“2002” drops today (Monday, 21st September).


The Man Behind “Hey Baby” Meme Dies At 51; Actually A Famed Comic Book Artist

We believe that the internet community have been familiar with this man’s face who became a worldwide phenomenon thanks to his “Hey Baby” meme.

However, to everyone’s surprise, it was reported that the man, Gerry Alanguilan, has sadly passed away on Friday (20th December) due to an unspecified illness.

According to Newsrama, the unfortunate news was announced by Alanguilan’s wife Ilyn on her Facebook, which was recently made public.

Many didn’t know about this, but he was actually a comic book artist who had worked for “Wetworks”, “X-men”, “Superman: Birthright”, and “Wolverine”, among others. He also worked as an inker for the aforementioned publications.

Saddened to learn of the passing of Gerry Alanguilan. Another wonderful person taken from us too soon. An amazingly talented writer and inker, mentor to younger artists, and advocate for global comics, the comics world and Filipino art community lost a friend and hero today.

— C.B. Cebulski (@CBCebulski) December 20, 2019

Even Marvel’s editor-in-chief, C.B. Cebulski took to his Twitter account to pay his condolences. He desribed Alanguilan as an “amazingly talented” writer and inker. Cebulski further added that the Filipino arts community has lost a great friend and hero.

Additionally, Alanguilan was notable for his other works including “Johnny Balbona”, “Humanis Rex!”, “ELMER”, “Timawa” and “Where Bold Star Goes To Die”. Indeed, this fellow was more than just a meme.

Alanguilan’s artistic skills in drawing will always be missed. R.I.P. ?


12 Of The Most Twisted & Gory Movies Of All Time

There’s just something about gore, something so twisted, so sick and yet so interesting (if done right) despite all the blood and horror. Something that sparks one’s curiosity and makes one wonder, “What in God’s name what this director thinking when he directed this movie?” or “How sick that this director or scriptwriter have to be to come up with something like this?”

At the same, it also makes the same person wonder how sick he/she has to be watching these kind of films, to enjoy this kind of films – at least that’s how it works for us. If you’re like us and if you prefer your scary movies movies brutally violent instead of bloodless, here are 15 of the most twisted and gory films, presented in non-chronological order.

P/S: Major gore ahead, proceed at your own risk. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Directed by Srđan Spasojević, A Serbian Film revolves around Milos, a retired porn star who is struggling to make ends meet as he leads a normal life with his wife Maria and six-year-old son Petar. A random and sudden call from his former colleague Layla changes everything as she introduces Milos to Vukmir, a mysterious, menacing and politically powerful figure in the pornographic business. Well aware of Milos’ financial problems, Vukmir offers Milos a leading role in his production which will provide financial support to Milos and his family for the rest of their lives.

The only catch was, Milos had to sign a contract insisting on his absolute unawareness of a script they will shoot. From there, Milos is drawn into a maelstrom of unbelievable cruelty and mayhem as part of making a pedophilia and necrophilia-themed snuff film.

Without wanting to risk ruining your Martyrs experience, we shall not reveal too much about the movie. Because honestly, the less you know, the better. All you really need to know and about this movie directed by Pascal Laugier is that it is another entry into the new French extremism gore genre, which pretty much means that it pushes the limits of on-screen violence and will pretty much make you squirm in your seat.

3. Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)

Immensely traumatising, Salò, or the 12o Days of Sodom, a raw tale of sadistic immorality and sexual perversion, the movie makes for one the most controversial and scandalous films ever made. A honest adaption of Marquis De Sade’s classic novel of the same name, but relocated to Fascist-ruled Italy, the movie is an unflinching, violent portrayal of sexual cruelty which can be a little to hard and disturbing to watch.

Then again, insightful artworks are often disturbing, no?

An anthropologist heads a rescue party into the South American jungle to search for a missing film team that was making a documentary on cannibal tribes but can only return with their footage – a footage that reveals their crueler intentions. Director Ruggero Deodato served up a plate of offensiveness and unpleasantness with this disturbing film that features some unbelievable realistic sequences which got this movie listed as a snuff film.

Unlike the despicable 2010 remark, the original 1978 movie, I Spit On Your Grave is about a woman who is out for revenge. These three words: “Rape”, “Murder”, and “Revenge” is, in short, the summary for this film. I Spit On Your Grave, makes this list because the rape scene was excruciating and pure vile which made the revenge scenes all the more satisfying.

Now, if you’ve watched sequels and remakes of this movie but not the original, then you really have no idea what you’re missing out on. Honestly speaking, Leatherface has to be the creepiest slasher villains of all time, like, Jason Voorhees ain’t got nothing on Leatherface. Tobe Hooper’s 1974 original cannibalistic clan at the centre of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre viciously butcher their victims and it’s exultantly bloody and meticulously bizarre.

Starring Jeremy Irons, Dead Ringers is about a pair of twin gynaecologists who take full advantage of the fact that nobody can tell them apart. Of course, all is well until their relationship begin to go bad over a woman. The brothers lose their sh*t completely as things take a spin for the worse.

This movie brings back nightmares. Ugh. So sick and twisted, The Human Centipede is about a mad scientist who kidnaps and mutilates a trio of tourists in order to reassemble into a human centipede, created by stitching their mouths to each others’ rectums. Really more disgusting than it is gory, we urge to you to think twice before watching the second sequence, The Human Centipede 2.

Seriously, you wouldn’t want to make the mistake our writer, Bryna, did.

Trouble Every Day – French erotic cannibal horror. That’s pretty much all you need to know about the movie before you decide to watch it. Also, the incredibly intense and spectacularly realistic performance by Béatrice Dalle and Vincent Gallo will make you not want to eat for a while.

Serial killer Jigsaw once again forces his carefully chosen victims to injure and mutilate themselves in order to survive. Though, the Saw films became increasingly complicated and lost a little of its relevance in the process, Saw IV is perhaps the best. Definitely, our favourite. Especially the last scene with the ice block trap.

Okay, now we don’t think there’s ever been a better remake of a horror and gore movie as good as this one. Directed by Alexandre Aja, this 2006 remake of Wes Cravern’s classic sticks to the original material pretty closely – a family on a road trip gets lost in the desert and are attacked by bloodthirsty cannibalistic creatures. Proving that gore can be art, Aja’s sequences are simply beautiful.

Given that you can stomach them, of course.

Directed by Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo, Inside is about a pregnant woman named Sarah who is tormented by a merciless assailant who wants to cut out her unborn child. Brutal from start to finish, the movie depicts a violent game of cat-and-mouse between two women.

Now if you’re planning to watch any of these movies, we suggest you don’t do it alone. The above list really isn’t for the faint hearted. Enjoy! ;)

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Girlfriend Fearlessly Walks Into Flames To Save BF; Harsh Messages Mock The Dead

On 13th February, Raybe Oh Siew Hui was badly burnt after attempting to save her boyfriend and friends from a burning BMW.

Jonathan Long, the driver of the BMW, and his friends were taking a joyride in Long’s newly bought, second-hand car. According to the residents, the white BMW circled the area a few times before losing control and crashing into a shophouse and bursting into flames.

Recently, new footage of the crash was released. The footage was obtained from a nearby CCTV and shows the speeding BMW losing control before crashing into a shophouse. After about 15 seconds, the car went up in flames. 20 seconds later, another car pulled up and a man in a black shirt got out. He and Raybe Oh, who came running in on screen, hurried to help those still trapped in the burning car.

The man, upon seeing the car in flames, ran to the shops. Oh however, did not hesitate to walk into the flames. According to a friend, her intention was to try to open the car door and hopefully save those inside. Another girl appeared on screen, seemingly unsure about what do do. She finally headed towards another shophouse area. Meanwhile, Oh could be seen walking away from the crash in the background, her entire body on fire.

The man helped Oh put out the fire on her but left her to deal with the remaining flames by herself when a passerby showed up to help. Eventually, their friends gathered and someone helped Oh put out the fire fully. The friends were clearly distraught by the accident.

Netizens had plenty to comment. Many were of the opinion that those in the car should not have been speeding in the first place. Some stated they were drunk, hence the speeding. Most comments were just grateful no one else got hurt in the accident.

A lot of netizens were horrified that no one had bothered to help Oh put out the flames fully, claiming that was why she endured 80% of her body being burnt. A few mocked the friends for not helping more. One comment in particular scolded the friends, saying they should have “helped the one that is still alive” instead of becoming hysterical “for the five whom are definitely presumably dead in the car already”.

Huimin, who was friends with one of the deceased, revealed that she and other friends were receiving malicious messages about the accident. Apparently, some comments bluntly claimed the accident was “self-inflicted” and “deserved”. Huimin stated that they have already lost their friends, and the harsh messages were only inflicting more pain on the families and friends of the five deceased.

We continue to pray for Raybe Oh and the families of those involved in the accident. May they be able to grieve for those they lost in peace.

Sources: China Press, Mothership, YouTube, Facebook


Hype’s Movie Review: #Krampus Is A Nightmarish Christmas Treat

Having previously helmed Halloween-themed horror film “Trick ‘r Treat”, director Michael Dougherty is clearly aiming to frighten people again by bringing an ancient Christmas spirit called Krampus to the big screen.

“Krampus” is both a blessing and a curse. It was obvious that Dougherty was craving for a change as the horror comedy is a breath of fresh air in the world of scary movies. Its spooky spin on Christmas is something that we haven’t seen in a long time since the 2012 horror film, “Silent Night”.

The horror comedy opens with a rather amusing slo-mo sequence that is set against Bing Crosby’s “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”. It is a well-crafted opening sequence that depicts a hell on Earth as a sea of frenzied shoppers are shown pummeling each other in a Black Friday retail store.

Amidst the chaos, we are introduced to a standard dysfunctional family spearheaded by workaholic husband/father Tom (played by Adam Scott).

Though the family is about to celebrate Christmas with their relatives, none of them except Max (played by Emjay Anthony), the youngest son of the family, seem too excited about it.

Max’s mom, Sarah (played by Toni Collette), is especially not happy about her husband as he is busy with work as usual. His sister Beth (played by Stefania LaVie Owen) is constantly keeping her eyes glued to her iPhone and like any typical teenager, she could not care less about Christmas. And then there’s Uncle Howard (played by David Koechner), the gun-crazed husband of Sarah’s sister Linda (played by Allison Tolman). The pair brings them even more chaos as they visit Max’s family with their bratty children (played by Lola Owen, Queenie Samuel, and Maverick Flack) and the obnoxious Aunt Dorothy (played by Conchata Ferrell).

Despite all that, Max still believes wholeheartedly in Santa Claus because he wants Christmas to be like it used to be. But of course, things don’t always go as planned.

When the fractured family clashes during the Christmas dinner, Max is convinced that his Christmas is officially ruined. In the heat of the moment, he decides to rip up his handwritten letter to Santa and toss it away. Little does he know, his action unleashes a series of terrifying events.

First, a freak blizzard leaves Max and his family completely isolated in their home without heat and electricity. Instead of getting stuck in the house with them, Beth decides to brave the horrible weather to visit her boyfriend. However, she never returns and it turns out that Beth’s disappearance is only the beginning of the family’s nightmare. Unbeknownst to the family, a greater threat is lurking outside their house and there’s no way for them to escape it.

As described by Max’s grandmother Omi (played by Krista Stadler), Krampus aka “the shadow of St. Nicholas” is out to get them.

For those who are unfamiliar with this European folklore, Krampus is known as the evil and twisted counterpart of Santa Claus.

The horned figure is every non-believer’s living nightmare, as he would punish him/her in the worst ways possible. Though the mythic figure remains largely unseen until the 3rd quarter of the film, Dougherty made sure that his appearance is worth the wait by emphasising on its dark, playful side.

Despite its PG-13 rating, the film did not shy away from showing us some immensely disturbing and violent sequences. From gingerbread men to the Christmas tree angel, a plethora of holiday icons are being turned into sinister underlings for Krampus. Demonic elves are featured in it as well, but only for a few fleeting seconds.

Kudos to Dougherty as he chose to use mostly practical effects and puppets for his movie. You can tell that the cast’s reactions towards most of the Krampus minions are legit because they were looking at the same “monsters” as we did, not some glossy CG creations. It’s the kind of sheer terror that we absolutely enjoyed from watching this film.

Speaking of the CG creations, there’s one particular sequence in the movie that I was pleasantly shocked to see. I won’t tell you in details, but I felt that it fit into the film perfectly, especially since the story was told from Omi’s perspective. The prominent cast members including Scott, Collette, Tolman, and Koechner, truly excelled at portraying their respective roles as they gave us some honest and deeply genuine performances.

“Krampus” is not the best Christmas horror-comedy film, but it certainly has the potential of becoming a cult favourite. Similar to Joe Dante’s cult classic “Gremlins”, the film is both horrifying and hilarious at the same time.

The movie didn’t exactly frighten me into thinking that Krampus is real, I must admit there were a few suspenseful scenes that actually freaked me out.

“Krampus” is out in cinemas nationwide. Go watch it! :)

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

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Syed Saddiq Shows Off His Dancing Skills In Namewee’s New “Katak” Music Video

Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Namewee (黄明志) has released a new song! “Katak,” as his latest single, a collaboration with 5Forty2 and The Real Masta Clan. This is their fifth collaboration, following the previous one, titled “Happy Family.”

The satirical song takes a jab at politicians in Malaysia, another daring move from the songwriter himself. A noticeable distinction in the single’s music video is also pinpointed with a special guest star, none other than politician and a Member of Parliament for Muar; Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.

The 39-year-old’s decision to feature the youngest MP in his music video was because of the attraction factor Syed Saddiq has upon women. “It is clear that Syed Saddiq is the most handsome Malaysian man with the most fans on social media. My channel needs to provide benefits to women too, not only giving pleasure to just men,” he explained. Plus, audiences are also treated to Syed Saddiq’s dance moves.

With the release of “Katak”, it also marks the Taiwan-based composer’s fifth collaboration with 5Forty2 and The Real Masta Clan. Their previous work, “Happy Family”, served as the theme song for the film “BABI” (你是豬). It was nominated for the Best Original Film Song at the 57th Golden Horse Awards.

“We would gather whenever there’s a project that requires the participation of all the main ethnicities in Malaysia. That is why we even created a WhatsApp group called ‘Happy Family’,” the 39-year-old disclosed. The experience of filming throughout the streets and tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur made it meaningful, intending to promote Malaysia’s community and surroundings in general.

Namewee – real name Wee Meng Chee (黄明志) – also released a single back in May, accompanied by an official music video titled “Be Like Him” (像他一样). Don’t forget to watch “Katak’s” official music video down below!

Anis Sharina contributed to this article.


Hype’s Now Playing: Justin Bieber – I’ll Show You

In the recent months, Justin Bieber has explored a danceable, upbeat vibe with “What Do You Mean” and “Sorry”, his first 2 singles from the upcoming 4th LP titled “Purpose”.

Now, the singer continued to bring the upbeat vibes through his new track, “I’ll Show You”.

“I’ll Show You” is one of the 3 “Purpose” tracks produced by EDM titan Skrillex. The new track is a weighty introspective electro-R&B jam.

Don’t forget that I’m human / don’t forget that I’m real / Act like you know me / but you never will

Directed by Rory Kramer,  the video also features Bieber gazing at nature from the edge of a cliff, roaming through lush mountainsides, and skateboarding on top of an airplane that is broken down.

“Purpose”, Bieber’s first album since 2012’s “Believe”, has featured a wide amount of high-profile collaborators including Diplo, Halsey, Travis Scott, Skrillex, and Ariana Grande. The album is set to be released on 13th November 2015.

The full track list of Bieber’s new album is as follows:

1. “Mark My Words”
 2. “I’ll Show You”
 3. “What Do You Mean?”
 4. “Sorry”
 5. “Love Yourself”
 6. “Company”
 7. “No Pressure” featuring Big Sean
 8. “No Sense” featuring Travi$ Scott
 9. “The Feeling” featuring Halsey
 10. “Life Is Worth Living”
 11. “Where Are Ü Now” featuring Jack Ü
 12. “Children”
 13. “Purpose”
 14. “Been You”
 15. “Get Used To Me”
 16. “We Are” featuring Nas
 17. “Trust”
 18. “All In It”
 19. “What Do You Mean” (Remix)

Listen to “I’ll Show You and watch its music video below:

What are your thoughts on the song and the music video? We’re pretty sure you’d enjoy it :)

Sources: Rolling Stone, The Malay Mail Online.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Eminem – Forgot About Dre (Chris Pratt Version)

We’re guessing that Chris Pratt automatically became the coolest kid in town ever since “Guardians of the Galaxy” was released.

First things first, see, “Guardians of the Galaxy” dominated last weekend’s box-office, surpassing expectations with an impressive $94 million debut and the biggest August opening to date. On top of that, as his character Peter Quill, Chris is a smooth-talking somewhat borderline annoyingly boastful, playboy-ish adventurer who has got enough swag to feed a family of 5 i.e. the 5 extraterrestrial misfits in “Guardians of the Galaxy”.

You’d think that Chris’ “coolness” would come to an end there. Nope.

On 4th August, he stopped by Shade45 to hang out with DJ Whoo Kid on The Whoolywood Shuffle. He was asked if he liked the “white people dance shit”, to which he responded with an equally hilarious reply and, get this, a rap “performance”. And from not just any rap song – Eminem’s “Forgot About Dre”, word for word:

The above video was then synced up with the original backing track by treytech. Watch, repeatedly, if you must:

To be honest, the end result is something that we’d pay big money to watch Chris do. Perhaps in real life or in “Guardians of the Galaxy 2”, slated to be released in 2017. Fans are allowed to dream, right?

Meanwhile, you know who else we think is cool? Vin Diesel. As Groot. Enough said.

“Guardians of the Galaxy” is out now in a cinema near you. Purchase your tickets to watch it via GSC or TGV.

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


The Dark Knight Rises, & Returns

Every time we think of Christopher Nolan, we think, “Brilliant!”. Four years ago, he directed “The Dark Knight” – it blew our minds. And until today, the movie still withstands the test of time. Admit it – if you could, you’d watch it over and over again too. If not for Christopher Nolan’s wonderful work then perhaps for the late Heath Ledger‘s best ever acting role.

Yet, it’s only right to credit Christopher Nolan for the A-list cast.

Come 19th July 2012, although it was reported that he was initially hesitant about returning to the series for a second time, Mr. Nolan will have yet another notable film to add into his curriculum vitae.

The movie takes place eight years after Batman (played by Christian Bale) took the fall for Two Face’s crimes. Two Face aka District Attorney, Harvey Dent, had his reputation protected and his crimes hidden because Batman (like a true hero) assumed all responsibility for him. But in the interest of being a true hero, he is then subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department.

Finally, Batman returns to Gotham, where a new terrorist leader, Bane (played by Tom Hardy) is busy overwhelming Gotham’s finest. His return also sees to an introduction to the mysterious but beautiful Selina Kyle aka Catwoman (played by Anne Hathaway).

Could it be? An enemy and a new love interest all at once? Or are they both villians?:

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As The Dark Knight, he is to resurface to stop Bane’s plans to destroy the city. But how is he to do that when the city has branded him an enemy?

When asked about “The Dark Knight Rises”, Anne Hathaway said, “I mean, honestly, like, wait till you see this movie. Christopher Nolan is doing insane things in it. And it’s gonna be marvelous and it’s gonna be way beyond what anyone imagines that it could be.”

We’ve also heard other interesting things such as the movie being filmed in various locations, from one end of the globe to the other such as India, London, Notthingham, Glasgow, Los Angeles, New York, New Jersery, and Pittsburgh. You could say it travelled far and wide.

Also, in several instances, the production of “The Dark Knight Rises” did take a toll on the budget when accidents occurred, though no deaths were recorded and no one was injured.

Perhaps the funniest and most “Ouch!”-worthy accident reported was when Anne Hathaway’s stunt double crashed into an IMAX camera while filming a sequence that required her to ride a “Batpod” down a flight of stairs during a riot. No injuries, but the camera was destroyed.

We take it most of you will be looking out for that scene then when “The Dark Knight Rises” is released in our cinemas nationwide on the 19th of July 2012.

For more information, visit the movie’s official website and of course, remember to LIKE their Facebook page!

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#BeautyAndTheBeast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Says Movie Is “Everything You’ll Expect & More”

The debut trailer for the live-action adaptation of Disney‘s animated classic “Beauty and the Beast” was released on 23rd May and it was viewed over 91.8 million in the first 24 hours, making it the most-viewed trailer in its first day of release.

As expectations for the film are extremely high, the upcoming movie has a lot to live up to. But fret not, because actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who plays Plumette aka Lumiere’s feather duster girlfriend, claimed that the movie is “everything you’ll expect and more”!

During an interview with E! News, the actress said, “It’s got all the magic and the romance of the original but it’s also very funny. A lot of my character is animated so I was only on set a couple of days. But, they were magical days.”

The 33-year-old star, who will be singing and dancing to one of the original songs from the film, described Luke Evans’ Gaston and Josh Gad’s Le Fou to be “just so hilarious”.

Also talking to E! News, Luke has nothing but praise for the musical film. “They’re going to be over the moon. It’s a real treat. It’ll be a wonderful thing for the people who remember the animation and for the young ones who’ve never seen the animation, to see this live-action portrayal,” said the actor.

It was reported that the upcoming film will retain the same story as well as the original music from its 1991 animated counterpart, with the addition of several new songs in a bid to update the music scores.

“Beauty and the Beast” tells the tale of Belle, a bright, beautiful, and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous appearance and realise the kind heart and soul of the true Prince within.

Directed by Bill Condon (from “Dreamgirls” and “Twilight”), the film star-studded cast includes Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as Beast/Prince; Ewan McGregor as Lumiere the candelabra; Ian McKellen as Cogsworth the mantel clock; Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts the teapot; and Kevin Kline as Belle’s father.

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is slated for release on 17th March 2017.


LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Set To Open At Legoland® Malaysia

OMG OMG OMG! Star Wars and Lego? YES, PLEASE!

The Force will be making its way to Legoland® Malaysia Resort this September as a brand new LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display in conjunction with the Resort’s second anniversary. Featuring 2,000 LEGO models based on the popular film series that have been recreated on a scale of 1:20 using more than 1.5 million bricks, LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland, a fully air-conditioned indoor attraction, is the first standalone complex of its kind in Asia.

Housed in a uniquely shaped standalone octagon building, the LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland features a recreation of seven of the most famous scenes — six from Star Wars™ films and one from the hit animated series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars™.

The model display will allow guests to experience a specially crafted design pre-screening area for a LEGO Star Wars™ movie, followed by a chronological walk through the Star Wars timeline featuring the planets Christophsis, Endor, Geonosis, Hoth, Kashyyyk, Mustafar, Naboo, and Tatooine before having a special photo opportunity at the Hall of Fame starring main characters Chewbacca, C-3PO, Darth Maul, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, R2-D2, Yoda and much more.

The LEGO models are presented on raised platforms and stand 85cm high. There will also be life-sized LEGO models of C-3PO, Darth Vader and R2-D2 built with more than 80,000 LEGO bricks to greet fans and visitors as they make their way into the model display.

Apart from the Lego models, the display will also feature  authentic Star Wars™ sounds, actions and lighting effects to create a realistic and enjoyable experience for the whole family. All the models for this project were built in various locations around the world including Malaysia, Germany and the Czech Republic.

The whole month of September will see various LEGO Star Wars™ activities lined up to commemorate the anniversary celebrations. These activities include free entry for children dressed as their favourite Star Wars™ characters and the promotion will take place from 6th – 30th September 2014.

Pass holders will also enjoy a special preview period from 1st – 5th September before the attraction is opened to public. For more information on how you can be part of this exciting display, visit Legoland‘s social sites: Twitter & Instagram.

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8 Insane Details Found In “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness” Teaser

True believers who stayed till the end of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” were treated to a teaser to Marvel Studio’s next big film: “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”. The film seems to be picking up right after the end of “No Way Home” with the not-Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange dealing with the ramifications of his spell.

One that exposed their universe to the wider threats of the multiverse. Now that the teaser has gone public, let’s break down all the exciting and insane details we found in Strange’s horrifying trek through the multiverse. Also, spoilers for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” ahead. You have been warned.

That’s right, Doctor Strange will indeed be contending with a darker and more sinister version of himself. While some fans will be quick to point to this version to be the same demonic variant found in Disney’s “What If…?” series, we’d beg to differ on this matter. At the end of the first season, we saw him fight alongside the Guardians of the Multiverse against Ultron before agreeing to help the Watcher look after a pocket universe. Safe to say, he’s on the side of good. This is most likely another evil variant of Doctor Strange or…someone pretending to be one (*cough* Mephisto). Either way, it looks like we’ll be seeing double of the doctor in “Multiverse of Madness”.

In spite of its lacklustre appearance, this giant squid could very well be the one creature that destroys the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as we know and love. It looks an awful lot like Shuma-Gorath, who is part of a race of disgusting, all-powerful gods known as the Great Old Ones. Fans of Lovecraftian horror will no doubt recognize this reference to the cosmic horror writer’s own version of the gods. These are beings capable of corrupting entire universes and killing the very concept of death. YES, they can literally trap people in an endless cycle of agonizing life as they enslave them to conquer other universes.  These guys make Thanos look cute in comparison. There’s a strong chance that the evil Strange we see in the teaser is a servant of Shuma-Gorath and the Great Old Ones. A version of the Sorcerer Supreme driven mad by them.

At the end of the first season of “WandaVision”, we saw that the Scarlet Witch’s full magical abilities had been unlocked with her possessing the Darkhold, an ancient book of spells that could be used to access different dimensions. Some of them include the Dark Dimension. The last time we saw her, she had isolated herself in a cabin in the middle of the Sokovian wilderness, learning the secrets of the Darkhold. In the teaser, we see Doctor Strange recruiting Wanda to help him on his quest in the multiverse. Her mastery of the Darkhold would be a valuable asset to Strange as he traverses between dimensions and different universes.

The question is: Will she lose her mind and attempt to recreate reality again? Only time will tell.

We also get out first look at America Chavez played by Xochitl Gomez in the teaser. Fans of Netflix’s “The Baby-Sitters Club” will no doubt recognize Gomez as the actress who plays Dawn in the series. For MCU fans, though, she could very well be the face of a new Avengers team! American Chavez in the comics is also known as Miss America and she leads a sub-faction of the Avengers known as the Young Avengers. Her presence in the teaser with her sporting her signature star symbol at the back of her coat could be a signal that we could be seeing a new generation of heroes taking up the Avengers mantle.

Fun fact, Kate Bishop is also part of the Young Avengers team in the comics. With Stark and Rogers gone, it’s time for the Young Avengers to assemble!

In a post-credits scene at the end of 2016’s “Doctor Strange”, we see the former pupil of the Ancient One, Karl Mordo, hunting sorcerers. He has rejected the chaos of magic and now seeks to bring those who abuse its power to justice. In the film, we saw him lose his faith in the Ancient One due to the part she played in Dormammu’s invasion of his world. We imagine he has similar qualms with Doctor Strange, now that he’s trying to travel across the multiverse. In the teaser, we hear Chiwetel Ejiofor’s Mordo tell Strange “I’m sorry, Stephen. I hope you understand. The greatest threat to our universe is you.” Mordo is most likely going to be a secondary antagonist in “Multiverse of Madness”, trying to stop Strange from further tampering with the multiverse. Whether he’ll remain an enemy or turn ally by the end is still up for debate.

In a shot of the teaser, we see America Chavez and a red-haired Christine Palmer accompaying Doctor Strange as he peers through a doorway to another world. Palmer and Strange have history seeing that the both of them used to be lovers in the past. In 2016’s “Doctor Strange”, we did see some sparks fly between them. Could they be getting back together?

Well, in the teaser, we see Palmer waking down the aisle with Strange looking at her from the side. So yeah, she’s probably not marrying him anytime soon. That being said, perhaps a little multiversal adventure could rekindle some magic between the two of them. Then again, the Palmer we see here could be a different version of the character. Regardless, we’re rooting for Strange to find love at the end of this whole mess.

In Disney’s “What If…?” series, there is a realm between worlds that allows the Watcher to observe and enter every reality. An inter-dimensional space known as the Nexus of All Realities. In the teaser, we see Strange, America Chavez and Christine Palmer open a door to a realm full of floating ruins and at the centre is a glowing light source amidst stain glass windows. The aesthetics of the glassed panels could be hinting at the possibility of Doctor Strange entering into the Nexus. We saw in “What If…?” that the Nexus had an interior surrounded by glass-like cosmic material. Fingers crossed, we might get a chance to see our Doctor Strange interact with a live-action version of the Watcher.

In an episode of Disney’s “What If…?” entitled “What If… Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?”, we see a version of Doctor Strange bring about the collapse of his universe. All of reality around him begins melting away into black ink. This seems to look an awful lot like what’s happening in the teaser for “Multiverse of Madness”. Doctor Strange might have returned all the villains back to their original universes and erased everyone’s memory but was it enough to stop the cosmic damage caused to his universe? We also hear Mordo’s voice-over telling Strange that his “desecration of reality will not go unpunished”. Mordo is most likely talking about Strange’s spell from “No Way Home” which began altering the reality of the main MCU.

Could this be the death and rebirth of the MCU as we know it? What other hidden horrors are waiting for Doctor Strange out there? We’ll just have to wait till May 2022 to find out!


“Ho Ho Ho”, With Glee The Christmas Album!

From the iconic “Don’t Stop Believin’” to the pop phenomenon “Teenage Dream” to the widely praised mash-up of Adele’s “Rumour Has It” and “Someone Like You,” Glee has sold more than 49 million songs and over 12 million albums worldwide.

The even better news is, ‘tis the season to be jolly as the Glee cast releases “Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol. 3”, available 11th December (Tuesday). The album features timeless holiday classics, including “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “White Christmas,” and “Jingle Bell Rock”.

“Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol. 3” will also showcase four songs recorded exclusively for the release including “Joy To The World” and “Silent Night”. The full track listing is as follows:

For more information, visit Glee’s Facebook page.

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London Has A Giant Semi-nude Jeff Goldblum Statue, Because Why Not?

Jeff Goldblum has somehow received a rather sexy Jurassic-sized tribute from “Jurassic Park”.

In celebration of “Jurassic Park’s” 25th birthday, a 25-foot statue of the actor as his most iconic role Dr. Ian Malcom has been installed by Tower Bridge.

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Situated in Potters Fields, London, the massive statue is seen striking his most famous pose from the hit film where he is lying on his side with his shirt unbutton. It is also the very scene that turns Goldblum into a sex symbol.

“This monstrously large Jeff Goldblum is how I like to imagine the man himself in his true form, or how he would have appeared in the age of megafauna.” said Helen McClory, author of the Goldblum-themed flash fiction collection “The Goldblum Variations,” to CNN Travel.


Coachella 2012: Celebs Spotted On Weekend 2

We hope you’ve been following Coachella 2012 closely this year because we sure have. Their official YouTube channel have gotten us wishing so bad that we had teleportation skills. If only!

If you haven’t been keeping up, well, this year’s event was the biggest yet. Goldenvoice (the brains behind Coachella) decided to hold Coachella 2012 over two seperate weekends (the 13th of April to the 15th of April weekend and the 20th of April to the 22nd of April weekend) due to overwhelming demands.

The fact that so many of our favourite acts and celebrities were spotted over the two weekends didn’t help our case.

Wouldn’t you have liked to party with them too?

For more information, visit Coachella’s website.


11 Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Disney Movies

Disney is a juggernaut of a company with both a rich and questionable history. From groundbreaking films to racist ones, the company has given us a lot to talk about and they still do.

By just taking a peek behind the curtain, their products have some interesting stories behind them, some of which you may not have known of. Here are 11 things you probably didn’t know about some of your favourite Disney movies.

“The Rescuers” is a pretty fun film but Disney freaked out and recalled about 3.4 million copies of its home video released in 1999. Why? Well, because of a little nudity. Nudity? In a Disney film?

During the scene where Miss Bianca and Bernard fly on Orville’s back through New York City, there is a brief image of a topless woman in the background. It’s brief, taking up two frames and it’s almost unnoticeable unless you pause it in the right moment. We still don’t know who placed it there but… it’s kinda funny in hindsight.

Times have changed and people are learning that it’s not okay to be creepy. Elsa from “Frozen” is apparently the only Disney Princess who isn’t a teenager being 21 years old (in the first film).

It is common knowledge that Disney Princesses are mostly teenagers with Snow White apparently being 14. What makes that weird is that her on-screen prince, Prince Florian is apparently in his late 20s to early 30s. Yeah, the 1930s were a disturbing time.

“Frozen” may very well be one of the most popular animated films of the 2010s and the hit song “Let It Go” may just be one of the most annoying song of the 2010s. It looks like there was a possibility that that song would never have reached our ears as Elsa was initially meant to be the villain in the film.

Producer Peter Del Vecho previously revealed to EW that Anna and Elsa were initially not even sisters. He said,“They weren’t even royal. So Anna was not a princess. Elsa was a self-proclaimed Snow Queen, but she was a villain and pure evil — much more like the Hans Christian Andersen tale“. Further adding that they were to be an epic battle in the end with Elsa creating her own army.

Who knows what the film would have been if they went that route. Maybe there would have been an evil version of “Let It Go” or maybe there wouldn’t but it would have been a crying shame if we didn’t get to witness John Travolta presenting “Adele Dazeem” at the 2014 Oscars.

“Hercules” is a pretty great film and the muses play a big part in making it so. Those ladies were fire and Lillias White, Vanéese Y. Thomas, Roz Ryan, LaChanze, and Cheryl Freeman took on the roles beautifully, providing us with some banger hits but it looks like it could have gone down differently.

The muses were apparently supposed to be voiced by the Spice Girls as they were actually approached to do so. They girl group were at the peak of their popularity then so it’s no surprise, but who knows how the film would have been with them voicing the characters. Not as good, probably.

It seems like everyone wanted to be Princess Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog”. Big names like Alicia Keys, Tyra Banks and Jennifer Hudson were among the list of names that were considered for the voice of Tiana with Keys herself directly contacting the studio about it.

In the end, it went to Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and it’s safe to say that it was perfect.

Flynn Rider is a good-looking dude and it’s clear why. “Tangled” directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard organized “hot man meetings” in order to make Flynn Rider the stud he is in the final product.

By pinning up pictures of Hollywood’s hottest men, they decided on the most attractive qualities Flynn should have and well, the end product speaks for itself.

“The Lion King” is heralded as one of the greatest animated films of all time. There are a number of things to praise with Scar’s portrayal being one of the highlights. However, Scar was imagined quite differently in the early stages of the film.

The plot of “The Lion King” was initially meant to revolve around the rivalry between lions and baboons with Scar heading the baboons. Now, that just sounds stupid. It’s a good thing they rewrote that to Scar being a lion and eventually to it being a more familial struggle.

As mentioned earlier, “The Lion King” is considered one of the best in animation and it’s clear that many people love the film. However, it looks hyena researchers were not among them thanks to the portrayal of Scar’s backup hyena band, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed.

Well, not every hyena researcher but one guy was pretty upset about it and listed boycotting the film, believing that it “set back hyena conservation efforts”.

It’s clear that we have some very chatty Disney characters of late but back then, it wasn’t as common. Hell, Aurora from “Sleeping Beauty” only had 18 lines despite being the main character.

She apparently has the second lowest amount of lines in any Disney film. The only character who got her beat is Dumbo and that baby elephant says nothing in the whole film.

Now that we’re on “Beauty and the Beast”, let’s talk about one of the biggest jerks in Disney: Gaston. This guy is just a cocky tool-bag and that’s putting it lightly. Apparently, he was meant to be a more a terrifying cocky tool bag as well.

In the final fight scene with Beast, you can hear him yell, “Belle is mine!“. This line was actually supposed to be “Time to die!”. It was a last minute change so the animation still mouths the original line. So, the next time you watch that fight scene, just mutter “Time to die!” when the time is right and observe how it matches the animated lips.

Dubbed films can be pretty weird unless you have someone like Jackie Chan as the voice actor cause that sounds like fun. The 1991 classic “Beauty and the Beast” is not only the first animated film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, it also had the voice acting of Jackie Chan… in the Chinese version.

Jackie Chan, who is also a classically trained opera singer, voices Beast in the Chinese version of the film. And yes, he sings too. Check it out below:

Well, there we have it! Some things you probably didn’t know about some of your favourite Disney movies. All in all, hopefully none of this altered your perception of these Disney films.

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Pitch Perfect: Not Another Glee Movie

Not that we’re dissing, but this movie is going to put Glee in its place – if not put Glee to shame.

Instead of the classic musical-type high school/college drama chick flick, Pitch Perfect is brimming with real talent and enough energy to want you to get up and applaud for the cast. And also, for Anna Kendrick, who plays Beca. Beca is, unlike the original chirpy-voiced girly girls, the Barden Bellas, the walking example of an outcast.

She’s not outrightly rebellious per se, just different. She’s the girl who can sing but doesn’t want to, who is in college but dreams of moving to Los Angeles to produce electronic dance music instead, who is adored but shuts everyone out. You get the idea.

And then she meets the Barden Bellas, the college a capella group who’s led by the seemingly tasteless and overly uptight Aubrey (played by Anna Camp). Enter, the main cliché of the entire plot.

Aubrey is obsessed with winning, adamant on playing by old school rules for a new age competition, and hard to break. Oh, and she also openly bans any of “her girls” from dating the ultimate nemesis – the all-boy a capella group, the Treblemakers. Also known as their toughest competitor.

Of course, who but Beca should be playing vocal footsie with one of the Treblemakers, Jesse (played by Skylar Astin)?

Like you can imagine, all’s well ends well. Beca “discovers” herself, Aubrey warms up to new ideas, and the Barden Bellas redeem themselves with epic performances. Look out for the Bellas’ covers of Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Blackstreet, Bruno Mars, David Guetta, Jessie J, and Kelly Clarkson, just to name a few. And the mashups. Who can’t forget the mashups?

If you’re still not convinced, check out this interview clip:

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Worth pulling out your money to purchase that Pitch Perfect movie ticket? We say yes! Pitch Perfect will be released in a cinema near you on 15th November 2012.

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


Production Company For WKND FEST Concert Sued For Breach Of Contract

After almost a year of indefinite postponement, it was revealed that the production company for the “WNKD FEST Vol. 1: K-pop Edition” concert has been sued by event organiser, The Livescape Group.

The event company proceeded with the lawsuit and eventually won a court case for breach of contract against the K-pop event’s production company, World Wonder Fest Sdn Bhd. The proceeding was made at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.

World Wonder Fest announced back in 19th August 2019 that the concert would no longer be taking place as originally scheduled. In a statement provided to the press, they claimed they were “bullied by a business partner” and “pinned their incompetence on a poor working relationship between the business partners who helped in the event“. Additionally, they stated that they were also “ill-advised, instructed, and bullied into making decisions” while falsely claiming negligence on their business partner’s end.

In addressing the news, Livescape CEO Iqbal Ameer told NST, “We have always strived to bring world class artistes to Malaysia. This situation has dampened our reputation. We’re thankful to the authorities for hearing our voices. I hope this decision will encourage others to speak up for their rights.”

Meanwhile, non-governmental organisation (NGO) Arts, Live Festival and Events Association (ALIFE) president Rizal Kamal assured everyone that they were closely monitoring the situation.

He told the news outlet, “Fly-by-night promoters ruin the image of our industry. I find the modus operandi of intentionally creating and cancelling events unethical and criminal. Suppliers, artistes and ticket purchasers should check with ALIFE to verify a producer’s legibility before engaging with them.”

For those curious, “WKND FEST Volume 1” concert was supposed to take place on 30th August. Some of the K-pop acts that were scheduled in the lineup included Tiffany Young, iKON, Mamamoo, and (G)I-DLE.

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Director Tim Burton Is Coming To KL To Deliver A Master Class!

Fancy being in the presence of a living filmmaking legend? Well, you’re in luck! Malaysians now have the rare opportunity to take a deep dive into the thoughts and personal archive of one of cinema’s most valued and legendary filmmakers – Tim Burton – at the exclusive, one-day-only “Tim Burton’s Master Class”, with special guest moderator, Dato’ Kamil Othman, Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS).

The master class is part of “The World of Tim Burton”, a sprawling showcase set to debut on 21st March 2023 at the pop-up museum and exhibition venue, Toybox Projects, at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. The first day of the showcase, which will run until 30th July 2023, will be graced by the master himself, Tim Burton, celebrated for films such as Alice in Wonderland, Edward Scissorhands, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Beetlejuice, Netflix’s Wednesday, and many more.

The world-renowned filmmaker will tell his story on the art of films, his unique creative processes, and the road to becoming a prominent household name in the entertainment and film industry.

Tim Burton, along with Dato’ Kamil Othman, will aim to inspire current and aspiring local filmmakers, creatives, young adults, and students of the film and arts industry with their unique insights, creative input, film tips, and tricks, to drive individuals to achieve their aspirations and develop quality films and artworks.

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The World of Tim Burton and Tim Burton’s Master Class are Toybox Projects’ initiatives, designed to contribute to the Malaysian entertainment industry. Fans, film enthusiasts, and visitors should take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from the one-and-only Tim Burton!

Part of “The World of Tim Burton” Exhibition

Exhibition Hall 3, Level 5, Pink Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil

Tickets: Adults RM338; Students RM238 (Students are required to present or key-in a valid Student ID to redeem a special student price).

Each attendee will receive an exclusive digital certificate after the master class; as well as a 10% ticket discount for The World of Tim Burton.

Additionally, there will be a book signing session limited to 100 VIP ticket holders, together with exclusive “The Art of Tim Burton” books and merchandise, multiple entry season passes, and the opportunity to meet Tim Burton himself!

For more on The World of Tim Burton, visit Toybox Project’s website


#PowerRangers: Green, Black, Blue, & Yellow Power Rangers To Join Funko POP!

Need more Funko POP! Vinyl figures in your life?

Wait no more, because Funko has decided to release some “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” figures, in line with the upcoming live-action reboot. The new members who will be added to the current line-up are the Green, Black, Blue, and Yellow Rangers.

Funko revealed the additional members in a fun statement:

The original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are ready for battle!

Between the Green Ranger’s martial art skills, Black Ranger’s strength, Yellow Ranger’s quick wit, and Blue Ranger’s intelligence, there’s nothing they can’t overcome!

These rangers are not the only ones who got featured by Funko.

The Red, White, and Pink Rangers figures were also presented, but they were “vaulted”, meaning that only 1 batch of the figurines will be sold to the public, thus making them limited. A 2nd or 3rd batch might be re-released to retailers, but so far, Funko hasn’t released any details.

The Funko POP! Vinyl figures of the Green, Black, Blue, and Yellow Rangers will be released worldwide on August 2016, so prepare your cash in order to get your hands on ’em!

The “Power Rangers” reboot is expected to hit cinemas on 24th March 2017.

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#IKilledThePromQueen: Australian Metalcore Band Freed From Detention In Malaysia

Australian metalcore band I Killed The Prom Queen was released from the Malaysian Immigration Department headquarters lockup in under 48 hours after they were arrested on Saturday (14th November).

According to The Malay Mail Online, citing an Immigration Department source, the band performed without a valid professional visit pass, even though the organisers were instructed by the department to obtain one.

We received complaints from the Central Agency for Application of Filming and Performance by Foreign Artiste (Puspal) under the Communications and Multimedia Ministry, so we informed the organisers to apply for the necessary permit required by the ministry but they did not comply.

He added that the Australian metalcore band boarded a plane ticket for Australia last night.

For those who are not in the know, I Killed The Prom Queen is a 5-member metalcore band from Adelaide, Australia.

Formed in 2000, the band was featured prominently on the Australian live music scene and toured the US, Japan and parts of Europe several times. However, following vocalist Ed Butcher’s departure from the band, I Killed The Prom Queen broke up due to their inability to find a new vocalist. In May 2011, the Adelaide-based band reformed for the “Destroy Music Tour” with new vocalist Jamie Hope and spent the next 2 years working on a 3rd studio album, which was released in early 2014.

Yesterday, band guitarist Jona Weinhofen posted a tweet saying “freedom” on his Twitter account. This was followed by another tweet: “Sorry Malaysia but after this horrible experience I don’t think we will return in a hurry”.

Weinhofen mentioned that the members were not treated well while they were being detained even after being told that it’s their promoter’s fault.

Nevertheless, the band did receive an apology from the immigration department’s general director, Mustafa Ibrahim.


#Vape: Malacca To Ban Sale & Use Of Vape

The Malacca government has decided to ban the sale and use of vape or electronic cigarettes in the state in keeping with the edict of the national fatwa council.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron said the effective date of the prohibition would be announced soon.

“The state government has to obtain the views of the vape traders in the state before deciding on the date of enforcement of the ban,” he told reporters after a visit to Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Udang on the first of the new school year Monday.

To date, the Historical City of Malacca Council had issued more than 20 business licences to traders for the sale of vape. Idris said the state government would assist vape traders to switch to another business in view of the ban.

Malacca’s not the only Malaysian state to ban vape/vaping. Johor was the first to announce a ban on all sale of vape products including its equipment and liquids. After which, Kelantan, Terengganu, Penang, Kedah followed suit.

Whether or not the Malaysian Health Ministry will ultimately ban vape/vaping altogether and make it effective country-wide remains to be seen.

Sources: Bernama via The Star Online, MMO.

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Take Note! Samsung Dolls Up Old Masjid Jamek

A centrally located train terminal is not a typical location to display artful pieces, illustrations, sketches and doodles created from a digital mobile device, but that is exactly what Samsung has done to Kuala Lumpur’s main LRT station located where the city had its beginnings.

The Masjid Jamek LRT station has been selected by the global digital media and convergence technologies leader as its first “art gallery” to display whimsical, fanciful and delightful digital art pieces created on its first hybrid smartphone, Samsung GALAXY Note.

More than 140 panels that make up 29 art pieces are on display on the station’s exterior and interior facades, meandering its corridors and escalators.

Some 1.4 million KL commuters and tourists are using the Ampang and Kelana Jaya lines monthly via Masjid Jamek LRT station and they will be able to view these pieces that demonstrate the power and versatility of the Samsung GALAXY Note.

“Gallery Note at Masjid Jamek is a celebration of visual expression and our modest effort to add to the unique scenery of Kuala Lumpur. As a leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, we are committed to innovating and producing devices that provide a rich user experience”, said Kwon Jae Hoon, Managing Director of Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn. Bhd.

“Samsung GALAXY Note is a smartphone that will delight both serious and casual smartphone users. It has the capability to deliver simple drawings or more complicated diagrams. We hope that this gallery of illustrations will inspire the artist in everyone to experience the power of Samsung GALAXY Note and create doodles of their own.”

Additionally, QR codes enhance the interactive experience. The QR code for the art piece named ‘Distance in Steps’ may link users to maps of the landmark through Google Maps, or a website about the landmark and its significance. Each art piece is connected to different links, ensuring commuters have something different to experience each time they pass their favourite art piece.

For more information on the Samsung GALAXY Note, head on over to their website.


Hype’s Now Playing: Kid Ink Feat. Chris Brown — Show Me (Explicit)

Chris Brown is still releasing his music despite being checked in rehab for anger management. Kid Ink’s latest single and video Show Me which features Chris Brown premiered yesterday and it features Kid and Chris partying it up with tons of chicas!

Directed by Chris Brown himself, the video sees him and Kid Ink having a great time partying it up at a house party. Shot in Los Angeles, Show Me brings the ultimate house party scene to life together with the free-spirited vibe of the song. Produced by Chris Brown’s longtime collaborators Riveting Entertainment, the video features tons of eye-candy, fresh performance shots and professional skaters Terry Kennedy, Nyjah Houston and Stevie Williams.

Go behind the scenes with Chris Brown and Kid Ink on the set of Show Me here!