Hype’s Exclusive: Getting Into The Rhythm With Redondo

Redondo is ready to conquer the clubbing world with their fresh and funky deep and tech-house sounds. Despite being young, these guys have been gathering experience in the industry for over 4 years, releasing music on the best record labels out there during these early career years.

The Redondo duo, comprising of Freek Geuze and Johan Jacobse, have been on an ongoing mission to conquer the clubbing world with their fresh and funky tech-house sounds, and hot house bangers. Their quest for world domination has been a growing success with continuous gigs booked across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

Their name Redondo was chosen to complement their bodacious blend of deep, tech and house sounds that have become a firm favourite with fans worldwide.

When the lads aren’t busy gracing the decks of some of the best festivals, parties and clubs around the world, they make full use of their time releasing hot tunes on some the best record labels out there from day one of their inception. Just in the last few months, Redondo have been on a roll with their music releases. Their recent release, “Every Single Piece”, another stellar collaboration with Bolier, features the vocals of She Keeps Bees.

Laced with fetching guitar chords and dreamy vocals, the duo’s latest collaboration showcases their ability to cater to the masses and the avid music fan.

Redondo stand for just about everything in between house and techno but most of all, they stand for giving their audience nothing but the best. Their distinctive beats have gained huge support from a wide scope of top jocks in the likes of Mark Knight, Roger Sanchez and Fedde Le Grand to Laurent Garnier, Richie Hawtin, and Dubfire.

It’s safe to say that the lads are more than ready to take things to the next level. Now, it’s time for their star to shine in Kuala Lumpur amongst some of our local heroes. But before that, we had the opportunity to interview the Redondo boys real quick prior to their “ADSC Grooves with Redondo” show at Nagaba this week.

Musically, you had trance in your roots but now Redondo is putting out a lot of tech house. What inspired that shift?

We play house music in local clubs, but in the studio we basically produce anything we want. So if you look back into our personal discography, you can see a lot of trance stuff back in the days, like 15 years ago. We wanted to make music we played so we could combine our DJ and producer persona. We always liked stuff from guys like StoneBridge, Junior Jack and a lot of other house music that come from back in the day. We tried to make music in that kind of sounds, and we shifted to more progressive stuff, not like progressive like today, but more like what Sasha was playing in the early 2000’s, and then in 2009, we heard Joris Voorn playing some very cool and groovy house disco-ish stuff at Amsterdam Dance Event. We thought it was time for a new project, and the project was Redondo! We picked that name because it was easy to pronounce in the English language and Spanish language. And now we are here.

Is this the dance music genre that you’re most comfortable with, in the sense that this is something that you’d be sticking to for a long time to come, or are you still experimenting?

I think in 2009, we said to each other, “Yeah this is it!” This is exactly what we want, and it is a broad genre. If you play an early set, you can play groovier sounds and it’s the same if we closed the night. It’s like our set last week in Holland, we played at a festival where the people are more techno-minded. We can close with groovier tech house and even some techno records. You can fit everything as long as it is between 120 and 125 bpm, you can do very interesting things with many genres, as long as it is groovy house beats, we are good!

Having experienced working on music from different ends of the dance music spectrum, what would you say are some of the biggest differences between trance fans and house/tech house fans?

I think the difference is the need for melodies. For trance, there is a big need for epicness and melodies. It is more based on classical music with a big breakdown and emotional aspects in it, and in house music it’s more about the groove and the good vibes. For example if you make a pop or trance record, we start it with a melody or anthem, but when we make house music we start with a groove, about eight seconds of groove and we will add other elements to it. When it is completely the way we want it. We will start to put it into shape and finish the recording.

Aside from listening to the genre/type of music that you have to work on, what are some of the other genres that you listen to? Do you have any guilty listening pleasures?

I sometimes really love indie-pop, happy music like French artiste, Petite Meller’s track, “Baby Love”. The track is just perfect; I’m actually making a bootleg of it currently. It’s just something you wouldn’t expect from one of our sets, but when music has a good vibe or happy vibe, it’s just good music to me. It doesn’t matter that we are DJ’s in a specific genre or something, it’s just good music! Or like when Pharrell made “Happy“, before it went big, I loved that track already and was wondering why it wasn’t on the American Charts, and it later on became huge! Holland was one of the countries that had the track at the top of the charts and also on constant replay through the radio stations. And that’s an example of a track that you can’t really hate on. It’s cool and positive, and that’s the most important thing in music.

You’ve recently released a track with Bolier under Spinnin’ Deep. What else is in the pipeline for Rendondo for the rest of 2015? Another EP or an album, maybe?

No album yet, maybe for the future! We will be doing a few new tracks on Spinnin’ Records, but we’re checking on which one to do first. The follow up with Bolier is almost ready, and we have a solo track as well but we are still clearing some samples and replaying some samples from old records, and we have some remixes coming up too, one of it is a cover “Finally” by Kings of Tomorrow. We made a deep and mysterious remix of that tune. Looking forward to get that one out! We are also focusing on a more tech-house piece, with three big groove on it, not like every single piece is more of an anthem, with a chorus, guitar and a singer. We play many uplifting tech house tracks as we want to release one of those beats again as well, so not sure if that will be on Spinnin’ but maybe on our own label called Witty Tunes, so maybe that will be on our own imprint.

Thank you to our friends from After Dark Social Club (ADSC) for arranging this interview for us ;)

Don’t forget to check Redondo out at Nagaba on 15th May (Friday)! Deets are as follows:

We’ll leave you now with one of Redondo’s latest releases, “Every Single Piece” featuring Leon Bolier and She Keeps Bees:

Don’t forget to grab your copy on Beatport!

For more information on Redondo, hit up their Facebook page.

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Mandapop Star Penny Tai Returns For A Concert In Malaysia After 5 Years

Malaysian Mandapop singer-songwriter Penny Tai will be returning to her homegrown country this August for her “Thief” Asia Tour Live In Malaysia 2018.

Set to take place at Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur on 11th August 2018, the concert marks the singer’s first solo concert in Malaysia after five years, which is held in support of Tai’s latest studio album, “Thief” (賊).

The 40-year-old Taiwan-based singer began her music career at the tender age of 17 when she participated in Kuala Lumpur’s Halo Songwriting Contest, a platform which also launched the career of another famous Malaysian Mandapop singer, Fish Leong.

Tai is most known for the single “The Love You Want” (你要的愛), the ending theme for the internationally famous 2001’s Taiwanese drama “Meteor Garden” (流星花園), which was recently rebooted for 2018.

To date, Tai has released 12 studio albums, including 1 live album.

The singer is also the lead singer of indie pop rock band, Buddha Jump, which she formed in 2011 as a side project. The band won the Golden Melody Award for Best Musical Group in 2015.

Check out the deets for Penny Tai’s “Thief” Asia Tour Live In Malaysia 2018

Ticket launch will take place at the concourse of Sungei Wang Plaza this Sunday (27th May) between 12pm to 6pm. Guess what? The pop star herself will be at the event at 3:30pm to greet fans.

Tickets purchased at the launch come with exclusive “Thief” folders. Fans who purchased VVIP ticket are entitled to a set of 3 folders, while fans who purchased other ticket categories will get to select 1 (one) folder in black or white, while stocks last. First 300 ticket purchasers will receive a Bio-Essence trial kit worth RM32.90.


Friday The 13th Video Game Goes Belly Up; Developer Offers Gamers A Generous Parting Gift

The 70s and 80s were the decade of slasher films. From the morbidly realistic Texas Chainsaw Massacre, to the supernatural A Nightmare on Elm Street – there was a murderous psycho for everyone. Although only some of the evil characters from that era survived the test of time (with their pride intact, for the most part), one machete-wielding brute was able to transcend the medium of film altogether.

Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise is perhaps the first character that comes to mind when discussing the slasher genre. However, recently, Jason has also become the main star of his own game, which is beloved by both gamers and horror fans alike. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, as the developers of the game, IllFonic, told players online that their creation will go offline permanently at the end of the year due to rights issues.

— Friday The 13th Game (@Friday13thGame) June 8, 2023

To the uninitiated, Friday the 13th: The Game is an asymmetrical multiplayer game where two or more factions have different objectives and gameplay mechanics. Here, you have a chance to play as Jason himself, or as the campers trying to flee him. Though games such as Dead by Daylight and Evil Dead are far more polished and less buggy, Friday the 13th: The Game is still widely loved by its player base.

Unfortunately, the players were not enough to save it, as IllFonic announced that, due to issues with the game’s licensing agreement, they were forced to close down and will be pulled from all marketplaces on 31st December, 2023. Afterwards, all the game servers will be terminated sometime in the following year, but the developers stated that the game will continue to function through at least 31st December, 2024. Normally, this wouldn’t be a problem, but smaller companies like IllFonic cannot pay for the renewal of the iconic character’s license, despite the large size of their player base, resulting in the game’s untimely demise.

To help reduce the dependence on database servers, the following changes will be made for all players on Thursday, July 6th. pic.twitter.com/pd9pt36kdy

— Friday The 13th Game (@Friday13thGame) July 3, 2023

However, in light of this news, IllFonic has decided to make the last few days of the game memorable by posting a public message on their Twitter page, announcing that all unlockable perks will be free for all players, excluding those that need to be purchased in DLCs. Thanks to this generosity, players may finally enjoy the game’s last moments before it takes its final bow.

Unfortunately, no specific dates were given for when the servers for the game would officially shut down. Friday the 13th: The Game will be on permanent discount, for only RM13.99, alongside its numerous DLCs for you to try out, and it will still be playable until 31st December, 2024. If your game has been sitting somewhere in your library, it may be time to fire it up one last time before saying goodbye.

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#TransformersLive: China To Get A “Transformers” Live Entertainment Attraction

2017 will see “Transformers” fans “rolling out” and buying the next available flight to China because a major robotastic entertainment attraction is headed that way!

According to Variety, DMG Live, the new live entertainment arm of DMG Entertainment has inked a deal with Hasbro for the rights to open “Transformers Live” in China next year. Michael Cohl’s S2BN Entertainment, the live entertainment company behind the Broadway show “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark”, will help develop the attraction.

Michael Cohl describes “Transformers Live” as a cross between an action-adventure spectacle, a theme park attraction, and a theatrical show. “Fans will experience intense action, beautiful visual moments, an emotionally engaging story, lots of humour and rousing music,” he explained.

Poised to be the world’s first large-scale live entertainment attraction, “Transformers Live” is a custom-built theatre that can seat 4,500 and will host a live show combining shape-shifting robots, aerial stunts, and large-scale special effects.

Globally, the “Transformers” movies have earned some USD3.8 billion globally for Paramount. In China, where Michael Bay’s “Transformers: Age of Extinction” was partly filmed, the said movie became China’s top-grossing film ever, clocking up USD318 million at the Chinese box office.

As it stands, China is currently home to some 300 theme parks but “Transformers Live” will be the 2nd major location-based attraction to open in mainland China after Shanghai Disneyland, which is slated to open in June this year.

“Transformers Live” is expected to be located somewhere in Beijing.

Anyone up for an exciting robotic adventure with Optimus Prime and his band of Autobots? :)


#CVNT5: Gareth Emergy & Ashley Wallbridge Release Greatest EDM Troll Ever

We’ve never seen Gareth Emery look more ridiculous and we love it.

The “Concrete Angel” DJ/producer teamed up with fellow English artiste Ashley Wallbridge to release a surprise “side project”, a brand called CVNT5 (pronounced as, yes you guessed it, “cunts”).

The self-titled debut track is pretty impressive – it’s a catchy progressive house beat that’s bound to get you hooked. The music video, on the other hand, well that’s another story.

To start with, it’s both Gareth and Ashley have quite a wardrobe to flash, complete with over-the-top accessories and much too loud coordinations. It’s also very obvious that they’re poking fun at EDM and the new age dance music artistes, such as the (current) world #1 DJs. A huge giveaway is this tweet itself.

The “CVNT5” music video tells a story about 2 dudes (played by Gareth and Ashley) who are aspiring DJs/producers but hire a ghost producer to do all their “dirty work” while they ride the waves of fame and crazy fandom.

We get to “witness” firsthand CVNT5’s journey to stardom, complete with a montage of magazine covers, event banners, festival posters, Instagram posts, rapidly increasing followers, and screaming fans, while a producer works behind the scenes on their music.

While CVNT5 is fiction (made a little bit more real with a website and even “official” merchandise), ghost producing is a current and known issue. It’s something that DJs/producers with real talent and dedication struggle with as there’s nothing that they can do about others (read: new age dance music artistes) taking shortcuts via ghost producers.

A for effort, Gaz. This definitely brought tears to our eyes – from laughter:

“CVNT5” is also included in Gareth’s comeback album, “100 Reasons To Live”. Check out the full tracklist here.

For more *cough* information *cough* on CVNT5, hit up their Facebook page.

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CONTEST: Exclusive “The Last Stand” Merch

Awesome news ahead! Our friends from NEF are rewarding moviegoers with some exclusive, not-for-sale goodies. You’ve seen the movie (and so have we!), now here’s your chance to take home some exclusive “The Last Stand” movie merchandise! We’re talking, a bundle of “The Last Stand” goodness each for THREE lucky winners.

3x Limited Edition The Last Stand Female T-shirt

3x Limited Edition The Last Stand Male T-shirt

3x Limited Edition The Last Stand Travel Bag

3x Limited Edition The Last Stand Travel Adaptor

Want ’em? Here’s what you gotta do to win ’em.


Taylor Swift’s New Song Has Arrived & Fans Think It’s A Kimye Diss Track

Taylor Swift is back with a new track and we can’t stop screaming!

Just moments ago, the 27-year-old songstress has dropped the lyric video for “Look What You Made Me Do” on her YouTube channel. After listening to the track, many Swifties are speculating that it’s a Kimye (Kim Kardashian and Kanye West) diss track.

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Tay Tay is slamming all her haters with this catchy pop song. The lyrics of “Look What You Made Me Do” is really aggressive and it makes “Bad Blood” sound like child’s play.

“But I got smarter, I got harder in the nick of time, Honey, I rose up from the dead, I do it all the time, I’ve got a list of names and yours is in red, underlined, I check it once, then I check it twice, oh!” she sings in the pre-chorus.

“I’m sorry the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, ’cause she’s dead,” she can be heard saying in the form of a voicemail message.

Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, titled “Reputation”, will be out on 10th November and it’s available for pre-order here.


Jessica Simpson Is Pregnant Again

After weeks of denial and hiding a suspicious looking bump with baggy clothing, singer Jessica Simpson has confirmed a piece of beautiful news. Because, oh you know, as they would say, “You can run, but you can’t hide!”

On Christmas morning, she posted a photo on Twitter showcasing her little princess, Maxwell Drew, playing in a sand pit with the words, “Big Sis” scrawled across it. That only means one thing; Jessica Simpson is preggers with her second child!:

As a matter of fact, Jessica actually broke the news that she was pregnant again in a commercial that she shot back in November. But at the time of her Twitter announcement, the commercial was not airing yet.

Released on Boxing Day (26thDecember 2012), her latest ad for “Weight Watchers” sees the singer boasting that she dropped 50 pounds through the weight loss program, before she dropped the bombshell. In the video, she says, “Being healthy has become a part of who I am, which is great timing because I’m having another baby!”:

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That’s a clever endorsement. Nevertheless, congratulations Jessica on the baby news!

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(UPDATE) #UMF: Singapore Is The Latest Addition To Ultra Worldwide’s Expansion

The dance music festival titan, which is currently going on in Miami, announced that it will be making its way to Singapore this 2015. Unfortunately, no other information has been announced nor released.

Ultra recently announced that it will be making its way to Bali this September and has now added Singapore into its Asia 2015 expansion. Currently buzzing on social media, fans who are at Ultra Miami has shared the news with us:

A video posted by John Kamber (@johnkamber) on Mar 29, 2015 at 6:58pm PDT

Ultra Asia 2015 currently includes Korea, Thailand, Macau, Japan, and Bali.

Stay tuned as we will continue to update this post when we obtain more information about Ultra Singapore.

Fresh off the “Road to Ultra” Philippines announcement just a little earlier today, UMF has now confirmed that Singapore will play host to “Road to Ultra” Singapore during the Formula One race weekend. According to The Straits Times, the event will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands on 19th September (Saturday), during the Formula One race weekend and line-up will be revealed in about a week’s time.

Tickets, which are priced from $118, will on sale from 7th July here. Who’s excited, who’s going? :D

Till then, check out the official aftermovie for Ultra Europe 2014 below:

Finally, the headliners for the UMF Singapore have been announced!

Skrillex, Alesso, and Nicky Romero will make their way to Singapore with the support provided by Skrillex’s protégé, Mija.

UMF Singapore is already shaping up to be a massive show. Tickets are available for purchase at their official website now.

Who else you would really like to see at UMF Singapore? Let us know by sounding off in the comments box below

For more information, vist Ultra Music Festival on Facebook, Twitter, or its official website.


Interview: Greyson Chance On His Battle With Anorexia, Teddy Geiger, New Album

Greyson Chance is an artist who understands both love and pain. And that’s exactly what is undeniably pure and beautiful about this artist; Not only does he understand these innately intimate emotions, but he has the talent to combine the two to create music that touches your deepest core.

The young star’s recent release “Bad To Myself” addresses his most personal struggles yet. After two long years of fighting anorexia, we sense a form of rejuvenation from this young singer who is fighting back through his music that is brighter, bolder and more beautiful than ever.

While exclusively speaking with Hype through email, Greyson Chance talks Covid-19, his battle against anorexia, an unforgettable night working with Teddy Geiger and, what we can expect from him next.

Check out our conversation with him here:

1. How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected you positively and negatively, personally?

Like everyone across the world, it has completely changed my day-to-day life. Last year I played 108 shows across the world; this year I have not been on stage at all, and that’s been an incredibly difficult transition. That being said, the silver-lining of the pandemic has been the time that it has allowed me to be more connected with my family, either in-person or virtually. I think this whole situation has reminded many the importance of their loved ones.

2. “Bad To Myself” is a deeply personal song. And many fans (including ourselves) feel encouraged that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. What was your pivotal moment in overcoming that dark period?

The thing that got me through that dark time was truly the music, it was ‘portraits’. I am not sure of where I would be without the process of writing that album. Those songs showed me my own worth and I knew that I owed them to the fans, who have stuck by me for such a long period. There’s a lyric in ‘seasons nineteen’ that says, ‘That night off of I-44, thought that it was the end’. That’s not an analogy, that line came straight from a journal entry.

3. Why do you think it is that artists sometimes tend to struggle when on tour? What exactly happens to adversely affect one’s mental and physical wellbeing?

It’s mainly the isolation, I think. Even though I feel such an energy and connection between my fans and I, at the end of the night, after the show, it is just me in the hotel room; and that can be a tough pill to swallow sometimes. After last year, however, I am more determined than ever to be healthy on the road once the pandemic is over. I don’t want to relive any part of last year.

4. When it comes to your struggle with anorexia, one thing that has been highlighted, is that this issue does not only affect women, but also men. How can we overcome this stigma?

It starts by having the conversation, even by you asking this question, that is progress. People have to understand that eating disorders do not discriminate. I hope that by sharing my story, I have made at least one small crack within the stigma and the way people think about eating disorders.

5. You wrote “Bad To Myself” with Teddy Geiger last August. Can you talk about your special bond with Teddy and what makes it easy to collaborate together?

I was really nervous to work with Teddy at first. She is such an industry powerhouse, and I was worried that I was not going to be at the level needed to work with her. It wasn’t until we met and started writing music together that I realised I truly needed her during this period of my career. She’s taught me a lot about what it means to be honest in my songwriting, and how to truly enjoy what I get to do everyday with my life.

With ‘Bad To Myself’, I remember telling her that I didn’t feel confident enough to have a song like it. She looked at me and told me that I was good enough and that I had to keep on going, keep writing, and keep staying persistent. I will never forget that night.

6. Your music style seems to have gradually changed with time. What type of artist would you classify yourself as currently?

I try to be inherently honest with my work, and I hope that shows. But to be completely honest, I really don’t spend any time working or releasing on anything that I am not utmost passionate about; that was the biggest mistake of my career in the past. I want to keep on making art that feels authentic to me, and excites me. And I hope the fans stay by my side throughout the process.

7. We heard that you’re planning to release your album either later this year or early next year. How many songs do you have so far? What can fans expect? Tease us a little ;)

They can expect a story of the rise and downfall of a champion. And a second chapter to ‘portraits’.

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And there you have it, a quick look at what Greyson Chance has been up to and what he plans to do in the months to come. As the man said it himself we can experience “the rise and downfall of a champion” with the release of his latest album, so do make sure you give yourself the privilege of listening to his powerful and passionate music.

Excited for the singer’s upcoming 2021 Asia tour? Stay tuned to IMC Live Global for the latest updates on Facebook and Instagram.

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The Rock Fights A Flying Wolf In This New RAMPAGE Trailer

“Rampage” starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson could potentially be the best video game movie of all time. The movie looks completely ridiculous and cheesy, but also a whole lot of fun!

This might be considered spoilers to some, but of course, towards the end of the trailer, we see The Rock team up with his ape friend George to take down a bunch of monster animals. It’s completely BANANAS!

This trailer also gives us more of the stellar supporting cast such as Naomi Harris and Negan himself, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, as well as Malin Akerman and Joe Manganiello.

“Rampage” is directed by Brad Peyton (“San Andreas”) and will hit big screens on April 20.

Check out the official synopsis of “Rampage”:

Primatologist Davis Okoye (Johnson), a man who keeps people at a distance, shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue genetic experiment gone awry transforms this gentle ape into a raging monster. To make matters worse, it’s soon discovered there are other similarly altered alpha predators. As these newly created monsters tear across North America, destroying everything in their path, Okoye teams with a discredited genetic engineer to secure an antidote, fighting his way through an ever-changing battlefield, not only to halt a global catastrophe but to save the fearsome creature that was once his friend.


Daniel Wu & Daniel Dae Kim Offer Reward For Information On Hate Crime

As Malaysians, living overseas can seem like a dream come true. But we seem to forget that life isn’t always a bed of roses, even for people overseas.

Daniel Wu (吳彥祖) and Daniel Dae Kim (김대현) are offering US$25,000 as a reward for information about an individual who assaulted an elderly man in broad daylight. The 91-year-old Asian man had been walking in Oakland’s Chinatown on 31st January when someone shoved him to the ground.

A post shared by Daniel Wu 吴 彦 祖 (@thatdanielwu)

According to Kim, the individual and his associates had also assaulted two other seniors in Oakland. “The number of hate crimes against Asian Americans continues to skyrocket, despite our repeated pleas for help,” he stated. “The crimes are too often ignored and even excused. Remember #VincentChin. Remember #VinchaRatanapakdee.”

“We must do more to help the literally thousands of Americans who have suffered at the hands of this absolutely senseless violence.” Wu added in his own post. “We must take a stand and say, ‘no more’. Please help us bring this criminal to justice.” This isn’t the first time Wu has stepped in to plea with the public. Previously, the “Tomb Raider” star offered US$15,000 for information about another assault on a 90-year-old woman. Thankfully, the two teenagers responsible were arrested later.

In addition to the video, both stars also posted a picture of the assailant’s front and back. But the stars aren’t the only ones concerned. According to Carl Chan, president of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, Oakland’s Metropolitan Bank has stepped in to raise the reward to US$30,000. The Oakland Police Department will be increasing patrols in the area and encourage other victims to report to them.

The Oakland Police Department say that they have identified a suspect that has been in custody on unrelated charges since the 1st. However, they continue to encourage their community members to “remain vigilant at all times”.

Wu stated in other post that Chinatown seniors are “afraid to go outside” but there are efforts being made to help escort them around the town. “This is a resilient community and there are many efforts to help which I’m looking forward to reporting on soon,” he added.

Sources: China Press, Vulture, YourCentralValley.com, Instagram


Fun Facts: 5 Reasons Why You Should Watch “The Dark Tower”

“There’s another world out there, I know there is.”

Unless if you’ve been living under a rock or anywhere where there’s no Internet connection, then you must’ve at least heard that Stephen King’s “The Dark Tower” book series is getting a film treatment. In fact, we are only a couple of weeks away from the film’s release!

Directed and co-written by Nikolaj Arcel (of “A Royal Affair” fame), the premise of the movie is as follows:

“Jake Chambers is an 11-year-old adventure seeker who discovers clues about another dimension called Mid-World. Upon following the mystery, he is spirited away to Mid-World where he encounters a Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, who is on a quest to reach the ‘Dark Tower’ that resides in End-World and reach the nexus point between time and space that he hopes will save all existence from extinction by Hell. But with various monsters and a vicious sorcerer named Walter o’Dim, the Man in Black hot on their trail, the unlikely duo find that their quest may be difficult to complete.”

Not convinced that you should watch the movie?

Here are some fun facts about “The Dark Tower”:

1. It’s a multiverse: Unlike other fictional worlds, “The Dark Tower” features a sprawling gothic multiverse, which means that there’s a whole slew of alternate universes. So many worlds upon worlds upon worlds, it will make your head spin. Also, in “The Dark Tower”, there are ways to travel from one universe to another by the use of magic and science!

2. It took them a while: The project has been ongoing since 2007 (that’s 10 years!) with periodic reports and official announcements. To date, the proposed film adaptation has gone through 3 major phases of planning: J. J. Abrams from 2007 to 2009, Ron Howard from 2010 to 2015, and then Nikolaj Arcel with Ron Howard remaining in a producing role.

3. Matthew McConaughey plays a villain: Surprise, surprise. Matthew McConaughey is creepy baddie Walter o’Dim aka Walter Padick aka The Man in Black. If you’ve been following Matthew’s work for long enough, you’d know that it’s a role that the 47-year-old actor has not often taken on in his career. A villainous Matthew McConaughey for a change? Yes please.

4. Idris Elba vs. Matthew McConaughey: Where there’s an antagonist, there’s bound to be a protagonist. “The Dark Tower” will pit Matthew McConaughey’s The Man in Black, who is bent on destroying the “Dark Tower”, against Idris Elba‘s Roland Deschain/The Gunslinger, who is sworn to protect the “Dark Tower”.

5. It’s only the beginning: “The Dark Tower” will actually be a sort of sequel to the book series in a way, but it borrows heavily the first book, “The Gunslinger” (the first novel of the series). Essentially, this means that it leaves room for a lot more stories to tell in the future movies! Although no follow-up movies have been announced as of yet, this could be the start of an epic movie series.

“The Dark Tower” will be released in cinemas nationwide on 3rd August 2017.

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

Sources: Screen Rant, The Dark Tower Wiki, TIME, Collider.

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f(x) + “Pitch Perfect” Star, Anna Kendrick!

If you love f(x) and you love Anna Kendrick (oh my goodness her “cup” song in “Pitch Perfect“!), then you’re going to love this next piece of news. It seems that f(x) has taken Anna under their wing while they were in the US recently. See, the thing is, the K-Pop idol girl group became representatives of K-Pop artistes at the recent “SXSW” in Texas. And boy did that open doors for the girls or what.

They also took time to appear on “Funny Or Die”, the top destination for comedy on the web and a site highly popular for their spoof videos, with none other than America’s sweetheart, Anna.

If you’ve followed “Funny Or Die” closely in the past, you’d know that they’re not strangers to featuring some of Hollywood’s biggest artistes in hilarious stints namely Charlize Theron, Justin Bieber, Natalie Portman, and Bradley Cooper.

And now K-Pop officially joins the league of celebrities inducted into its popular archive of funnies! Check out the video below:

Excuse us while we replay it over and over and over.


#SourceCode: Sequel In The Works; Original Cast Might Not Return

Ask any movie buffs about “Source Code” and most of them would most probably tell you how epic it was, instead of explaining the actual definition of source code. In fact, they will probably tell you how this film was beautifully presented by director Duncan Jones, who is also David Bowie’s son.

The 2011 time travel thriller film was a critically acclaimed film directed by Duncan Jones after he made his directorial debut through 2009’s “Moon”. The film tells the story of a soldier, Colter Stevens (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) who becomes involved with an experimental government program to find the bomber of a commuter train. However, the mission only lasted for 8 minutes and he hasdless than 6 hours to prevent the next bombing.

So, what happened at the end of “Source Code”? Well, you’ll need to watch twice or get your mind blown away by fans’ interpretations.

As various parallel universes were created in “Source Code”, Variety is now reporting that a sequel of the film is currently in the works, with Anna Foerster attached to direct. The sequel will be Foerster’s feature directorial debut, based on a screenplay written by “Source Code” screenwriter Ben Ripley. Foerster previously served as director of photography or second unit director for Gordon-produced films including “White House Down”, “10,000 B.C.”, “Independence Day”, and “The Day After Tomorrow”. Her credits also include “Criminal Minds”, “Army Wives”, and “Outlander”.

Although Duncan Jones will not return to produce nor direct the film, he is currently attached to direct the film adaptation of video game series, “Warcraft.” Jake Gyllenhaal, Vera Farmiga, Michelle Monaghan and other original cast members might not return to the film as no distributor or actor is attached to the sequel.

No further details were given about the sequel but it is definitely a highly-anticipated sequel and set to be the next film that will blow viewers’ minds.

What do you think, though? Do you think it’s necessary to have a sequel for the film? Who would you like to see in the film if the original cast members are not returning? Share your thoughts in the comments box below!


Rise Of The Guardians

Voiced by all-star cast Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher, and Jude Law, this upcoming film is all set to be as epic as it can get – except, it’s an animated film.

Yup! “Rise of the Guardians”, the American 3D computer-animated fantasy-adventure film (based on William Joyce’s “The Guardians of Childhood” book series and “The Man in the Moon” short film by Joyce and Reel FX) will change the way you view your childhood heroes.

We’re talking, characters you fondly remember hearing about while growing up such as the Easter Bunny (voiced by Hugh Jackman), the Tooth Fairy (voiced by Isla Fisher), and even Santa Claus (voiced by Alec Baldwin) himself!

The story unfolds with evil spirit Pitch the Nightmare King (voiced by Jude Law) launches an assault on Earth and the Immortal Guardians find themselves having to them up to protect the innocence of children all around the world. Before Pitch engulfs the world in darkness.

Out of the lot of children, they enlist one to be on their team – Jack Frost (voiced by Chris Pine). Jack is a carefree boy who has no responsibilities in the world aside from bringing winter wherever he goes.

So how is a boy who’s in charge of frost and snow going to protect the children of the world?:

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Find out when “Rise of the Guardians” is released in a cinema near you come 21st November 2012 (Wednesday). For more information, visit the movie’s official website.

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Nurse Kills Herself Due To Royal Hoax Shame

An early-morning prank call in which two Australian DJs, Mel Greig and Michael Christian, posed as the Queen and Prince of Wales might be the last hoax that they would ever conduct.

When the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton was admitted to London’s King Edward VII’s Hospital, nurse Jacintha Saldanha was on duty. She took the hoax call from the two DJs, who made her believe that she was receiving a call from the Queen and were obviously trying to fool her into revealing juicy details.

Thus, she released private information about the Duchess’ condition without giving a second thought:

Mel Greig: “Oh hello there, could I please speak to Kate please, my granddaughter?”

Michael Christian: “Are they putting us through?”

Michael Christian: “If this has worked, it’s the easiest prank call we’ve ever made. Your accent sucked by the way, I just wanted you to know.”

Mel Grieg: “I’m not used to playing old 80-year-olds.”

Mel Grieg: “Kate my darling, are you there?”

Nurse: “Good morning, ma’am, this is the nurse speaking. How may I help you?”

Mel Grieg: “Hello, I’m just after my granddaughter Kate. I wanted to see how her little tummy bug is going.”

Nurse: “She’s sleeping at the moment. And she had an uneventful night. And sleep is good for her. As we speak, she’s been getting some fluids to rehydrate her. She was quite dehydrated when she came in. But she’s stable at the moment.”

Mel Grieg: “Okay, I’ll just feed my little corgis then.”

Michael Christian: “Lovely. But they’re all okay, everything’s alright?”

Nurse: “Yes, she’s quite stable at the moment. She hasn’t had any retching with me, since I’ve been on duty. And she’s been sleeping on and off.”

Nurse: “And I think it’s difficult sleeping in a strange bed as well.”

Michael Christian: “Yes, of course! It’s hardly the palace, is it?”

Mel Greig: “Oh, it’s nothing like the palace, is it, Charles?”

While it was all fun and laughs for Mel and Michael, who did it all as a part of their radio show, little did they know that nurse Jacintha would have taken the hoax with such burden and shame. As a matter of fact, 48 hours after the broadcast of the prank call, the mother-of-two Jacintha was found dead near the hospital.

Jacintha’s husband, Ben Barboza, took to Facebook to share his pain over his wife’s sudden death. He said, “I am devastated with the tragic loss of my beloved wife Jacintha in tragic circumstances. She will be laid to rest in Shirva, India.”

Following Jacintha’s apparently suicide, Prince William issued a statement after hearing the news which read:

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jacintha Saldanha. Their royal highnesses were looked after so wonderfully well at all times by everybody at King Edward VII Hospital, and their thoughts and prayers are with Jacintha Saldanha’s family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.

On Saturday, the radio station behind Mel and Michael’s show, 2DayFM announced that the duo was being yanked off their air indefinitely. The station said that they will not return to their radio show until further notice out of respect for what can only be described as tragedy. 2DayFM has also issued a ban on all prank calls while it reportedly reviews its policies on such stunts.

To add on to the dramatic end of Jacintha’s death, news are now reporting that she had apparently left a suicide note for her family (her husband and her two teenage children) before taking her own life. The content of the note, however, have not been revealed.

Her family is currently still seeking answers despite the note, over her death.

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#GrumpyCat: Aubrey Plaza To Voice Grumpy Cat In Lifetime’s Movie

Sorry, Ron Swanson. You may look like the Grumpy Cat with that moustache, but April Ludgate hates people more and the cat thinks so too.

Parks and Recreation star Aubrey Plaza has been chosen to voice the Internet icon in Lifetime’s upcoming Christmas film “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever”. Grumpy Cat aka “Tardar Sauce” became a Internet celebrity due to her grumpy facial expression. With over 6 million likes on her Facebook, the cat now even has 2 books in print and merchandising deals which includes being the official “spokescat” of Friskies.

In the “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever”, the cat stars as a pet store feline who spent her entire lifetime in a pet store owned by Marcus Crabtree (played by David Lewis). Due to her grumpy look, the cat was never chosen for adoption until a 12-year-old girl named Chrystal (played by Megan Charpentier) came into her life. Chrystal realised that she’s the only one who can hear Grumpy Cat talks and decided to go on an adventure to help the cat on discovering the true meaning of Christmas.

Previously, it was rumoured that Jane Lynch from the musical comedy-drama TV series “Glee” may be voicing the cat but the rumour fizzled out. Soon after, it was revealed that Aubrey Plaza was the best cast to voice the Grumpy Cat due to her deadpan-style comedy.

The actress rose to fame through her role as the apathetic, grumpy April Ludgate on Amy Poehler’s “Parks and Recreation”. Just like Grumpy Cat, April Ludgate is extremely uninterested in everything else and often throws sarcastic and mean insults at people:

Screenwriter Tim Hill (Garfield 2) has been chosen to pen the script while Jeff Morris (The Yank) will be directing the TV movie. “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever” is set to premiere on Lifetime on 29th November.


Concert Organiser MacpiePro Plans To Bring BTS To Malaysia

After the success of BLACKPINK’s concert in Malaysia, the organiser of said concert MacpiePro has expressed their intention of bringing over another huge K-pop group to Malaysia, BTS.

CEO of MacpiePro, Ang Chee Ciang told Astro Awani that the company is currently in the early planning process of bringing the international K-pop group to Malaysia. So for now, nothing is set in stone yet.

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“MacpiePro is hoping to bring BTS to Malaysia to meet their fans here, but nothing is confirmed yet for now. Before making any arrangement, we need to plan out first,” he said.

“MacpiePro is also currently in the midst of discussing with other well-known artist management companies in Korea. If all goes well, we hope to be able to host their concert in Malaysia so that fans can enjoy a great show,” he added.

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After BLACPINK, the company’s next project would be GFRIEND’s Asia Tour and K-Wave 4 Music Festival, which will both take place this year.

The CEO also said that MacpiePro plans to hold 20 concerts in Malaysia for 2019. Apart from K-pop shows, they will also give focus to M-pop, international artists and local talents.


#ShapeYourCity: Heineken Malaysia Announces Kuala Lumpur Edition

Heineken’s latest global campaign Shape Your City was off to an exciting start last weekend on 30th July at Penang’s Hin Bus Depot. Shape Your City is a call to inspire city dwellers to express their creativity and motivate them to shape the city that they call home.

Demonstrating that simple actions can transform our urban landscape, Heineken has invited a handful of Malaysian design shapers to collaborate and create spaces that are designed to disrupt our social habits.

Using the idea of the bar as a central collective hub, their challenge is to create an environment that inspires conversations and forges new connections amongst Heineken’s consumers.

The debut Shape Your City pop-up bar at Hin Bus Depot saw industrial inventors Biji Biji Initiative and visual artist TheManCalledUncle team up with Penang-ite creatives to bring a decommissioned barn structure and car park area to life with bright and symphonic functional installations.

The 500-strong crowd came together around a multi-area concept built to showcase an exclusive mix of functional art and social recreational space purpose-built to break down barriers and promote social interaction.

Amongst the installations premiered at the Shape Your City pop-up bar last weekend were Koleidoscape by TheManCalledUncle aka Callen Tham and the Synth City Table by the Biji Biji Initiative. The high-octane night was fuelled further by eclectic beats by Malaysia’s leading DJ duo, Goldfish and Blink, supported by JHIN and Axel Groove.

Heineken’s next Shape Your City pop-up bar will take place on 26th August 2016 at Plaza Batai, Damansara Heights. The Koleidoscape and Synth City Table will be joined by more innovative and engaging installations. The night will also feature music served by the likes of LapSap, Goldfish, HULKAS and WH. Public are invited to visit the Shape Your City pop-up bar to participate and be inspired to take action in their environments.

To accompany the Shape Your City campaign, Heineken, the world’s no. 1 international premium beer, released a specially-designed, limited edition Cities series of Heineken bottles and cans nationwide from mid-July onwards.

Featuring the pulse of the city as the core of its design, each bottle represents one of 6 global cities – Amsterdam, Rio de Janeiro, Seoul, Madrid, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur – while the cans feature 3 global cities – Amsterdam, Rio de Janeiro, and Kuala Lumpur.

Stay tuned for announcements of more unexpected and innovative Heineken Shape Your City transformation projects online. To see how small actions can Shape Your City, check out Heineken’s global campaign commercial “The Canvas” and watch as the man of the world shapes the city around him.

For more information, hit up Heineken on Instagram, Facebook, on visit their website.

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Malaysians Need To Work 29.2 Days To Afford Apple’s Latest iPhone 14 Pro

iPhone 13? Pfft, that’s already old news now that the brand new iPhone 14 series and other smart devices are set to hit the market very soon. As aforementioned in yesterday’s announcement from the global Apple Event 2022 livestream, the iPhone 14 series ranges from RM 4,199 – RM 8,299.

So how many days does one need to work in order to afford the latest iPhone? E-commerce site Picodi.com has created a new 2022 version of the ‘iPhone Index’ report to answer that question.

According to Picodi’s graph, an average Malaysian will have to work 29.2 days in order to afford the iPhone 14 Pro in its base version (128 GB), which costs RM 5,299. This is based on the latest Numbeo data, where it calculates that the average wage in Malaysia is RM3,810. Compared to last year, the average working days was 30.3 days (which is 1.1 days less).

This is what iPhone Index looked like in Malaysia in the last 5 years:

Comparatively, our friends in Singapore have to work 7.6 days to afford the cheapest iPhone 14 Pro. The Swiss will be able to afford the latest iPhone 14 the fastest, with only 4.4 working days. On the other hand, those in Turkey will take longest at 146.7 working days.


Choose The Right Luggage To Suit All Your Needs With TUMI

Let’s face it; as enjoyable as it all is to satisfy your wanderlust – travelling can be stressful! However, we only want to make your adventures as hassle-free as possible and believe it or not, it starts with your luggage. Most people don’t realise it, but a definite way to improve your travel experience is by using the best travel luggage that can satisfy all your needs.

However, we also understand that choosing the ‘perfect’ luggage can be a challenge. There are so many factors to take into consideration; will it fit all your clothes? Will it become difficult to manoeuvre after packing? Will it be sturdy enough to protect your belongings?

Well, to answer your questions – just use TUMI!

Founded in 1975, TUMI takes its name from a Peruvian icon known to its founder from his Peace Corps days in South America. Their superior quality and high performance products have made TUMI the leading International, lifestyle and accessories brand that travellers depend on consistently. TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel and performance luxury essentials to ensure you a carefree journey, providing not only luggage but other travel needs such as toiletry pouches, accessories, and so much more.

Their elevated performance, functionality , durability and resiliency is in the DNA of everything they produce – creating products that are sustainable and feature exclusive materials, as well as offering travel solutions for today and the future. They develop products that employ the most innovative and cutting-edge components to provide solutions that prevent problems from occurring.

TUMI offers a wide range of luggage collections to accommodate any and every traveller! All their backpacks also have an Add-A-Bag hook that holds an excess of 200 pounds and allows you to stack bags on your wheeled luggage. to accommodate any and every traveller. Here’s a few options for your next trip:

As stylish and lightweight as ever (perfect for frequent travellers), each expandable piece in the polycarbonate assortment is masterfully wrapped in a special film purposefully employed to reflect light as the bag moves. This expandable carry-on features a contemporary shape with fluid, angled contours.

It is lightweight and flexible, yet sturdy, thanks to its recyclable polycarbonate shell. The combination of its small size and smooth, silent wheels makes it easy to manoeuvre and excellent for both international and domestic travel.

PROTX2® technology protects what makes your experience perfect. The lining of this item has been treated with a unique anti-microbial coating to aid in the prevention of the growth of bacteria, mildew, and mould that can create fabric stink on its surface.

This iconic collection also features a recycled polycarbonate shell, making this a sustainable choice!

The 19 Degree Aluminum collection conveys the long-standing notion that travel is not just a utilitarian experience; it emotionally connects travellers to their own unique journeys.It also features strategically sculpted angles set against meticulously crafted, superior aircraft-grade aluminium. Make a statement with their super-durable, modern aluminium baggage line with flowing, finely shaped angles.

Bonus! This only carry-on size with the extension features hardside luggage pieces is great for extended work or pleasure journeys, as well as when two people travel together. Perfect for personal items, each bag is intended to celebrate your journey– from hardside cases and backpacks to crossbodies and wallets.

These extendable, hardside travel pieces will keep your valuable stuff safe. Tegris®, an extremely durable yet lightweight material utilised in lifesaving armour, Nascar race vehicles, and protective NFL gear, is used in every design.

The long-lasting durability and use of recycled materials make this a sustainable option for extended trips/long haul flights and packing for a plus one or more. Its elegant design is as long-lasting as it’s built. However, that does not mean that its durability is compromised – with their excellent material innovation, you get durability and sustainability whilst still being lightweight and large.

So, if you’re a heavy packer or traveller, this is DEFINITELY your go-to luggage selection.

Made from TUMI’s proprietary, ultra-durable FXT® ballistic nylon, these renowned business and travel pieces combine innovative design, exceptional performance, and best-in-class practicality – making them ideal for short and long-haul flights. This is one of TUMI’s well-known signature softside luggage selection, which is a MUST-HAVE for professional and business travellers.

For an extra fee, TUMI offers the TUMI accents kit, which allows you to personalise your baggage of choice to your own taste. Adding on, all TUMI luggage incorporates a Monogram patch to personalise your bags with initials, making it easy to identify your bags at the conveyor belt.

Travel in style and ease with TUMI as they provide you with exceptional quality and unparalleled durability. Get the perfect luggage to suit your all needs now, by visiting their website.

In a similar vein, be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram to always stay up-to-date with any announcements they may have. Happy travelling!

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November Turbulence With Laidback Luke!

There is no denying that Dutch turbine Laidback Luke has truly established a name for himself. His dynamic fusion of hyper-drive-house-step & ghetto-jack-trance-bass is the sound of now and has been for the past decade – and there is no sign of it slowing down!

The Dutch heavy weight house master is loved all over the globe; his “Super You&Me” events sell out wherever it goes to and they ranked him 20th place on by-all-means-wanted TOP 100 DJ lists.

2012, especially, has an eventful year for Laidback Luke. Having performed at the most popular dance/electro festivals such as EDC, Electric Zoo, Ultra, Tomorrowland, and Creamfields, he is ready to destroy international dance floors with new party anthems.

His massive production, “1234”, with Chuckie and Martin Solveig on vocals, has all the chances to blow up charts and dance grounds in no time! This tune comes with a quirky video which was viewed more than 50,000 times in the first 24 hours:

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Next to his busy schedule Luke still finds time to give the next generation of music makers a leg-up through his forum on his website. He’s got over 260,000 followers on Twitter, receives 12GB+ of promos every week, and boards more than 160 flights a year – without breaking a sweat.

Sure his name is Laidback, however when the music’s blasted through speakers he is anything but relaxed!

So what more can the new decade bring for our revolutionary rebel? Well, with the crazy energy that he conveys and the martial arts that he practices, rest assured it will be out of this world. Yes, our fresh-faced superhero has good ‘kung fu’, always keeping an ear to the ground while his creativity rockets skyward.

Ticket Entry: RM50 Ladies / RM60 Men (inc 1 drink)

Reservations*: Please call 03-2171 2075 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

For more information, hit up Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s Facebook page.


From Huda Beauty To Sacoor Blue: This Week’s Beauty & Fashion Drops You Gotta Cop!

Can you believe we’re already halfway-through 2023? Now that the summer fashion season is upon us (technically speaking, it never left), it’s about time we give ourselves a vibrant new makeover to go along with this summer SZN. From Huda Beauty to Sacoor Blue, here are the latest beauty and fashion drops you should check out:

It is said that the best things come in threes. Huda Beauty’s new Nude Obsessions Palette includes 3 universal mini eyeshadow palettes. Compact, stylish, and with 9 seductive variations from each palette, your eyes will be the talk of the town. Each palette contains an incredible shade range designed to suit every skin tone and eye colour, including buttery mattes, super-shimmery shadows, and complementary metallic shades, all with smooth and blendable textures.

Available in 3 Nude colour themes – Nude Light, Nude Medium, and Nude Rich Obsessions – define your Nude and become obsessed with the colour payout that brings out those browns, hazels, and blues.

The Huda Beauty Nude Obsessions Palettes promotion is available at Sephora stores nationwide. Receive a Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Lipstick deluxe sample when you spend RM200 in-store from now until 21st June 2023. *T&Cs apply

This summer, Fenty Beauty is embracing the sunset effect – a lit-from-within glow, hint of glisten, a cute lip, and a carefree attitude – they’ve unveiled their limited-edition Summatime collection. The Fenty Beauty Summatime Collection features a bold orange to pink ombre design that’s sure to make magic this summer, including products such as the Match Stix Color-Adaptive Cheek + Lipstick, the Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain in Gem and I and Fuchsia Wife, the Fenty Icon the Case: Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick Summatime Edition, their NEW Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper in Glass Slipper, and Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer in the shade Riri.

The new Gloss Bomb Heat Universal Lip Luminizer + Plumper in Glass Slipper is the ultimate clear, shiny shade that delivers a coat of clear brilliance, plus the cult-favorite titillating and warming sensation that leaves your lips feeling smooth and looking fuller.

The latest addition to their Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer lineup, Riri, is a shimmering mauve nude shade. Originally launched as part of the limited-edition Fenty Beauty “Game Day Essentials” Collection in partnership with the NFL, Riri is now back for good as part of the core Gloss Bomb shade range.

Fenty Beauty Summatime Collection is available now for a limited time at sephora.my and available at selected in-store Sephora Malaysia (Fahrenheit 88, Sunway Pyramid, Mid Valley, 1 Utama) starting June 1, 2023.

Beauty brand SHISEIDO recently joined forces with Lazada to debut the first omni-channel campaign where consumers can check out a multi-sensorial experience at SHISEIDO’S physical stores and pop-ups in the country. In addition to the co-branded packaging, personalized skincare consultations and facial services are also available at these outlets.

Featuring the highly anticipated Perfect Power trio set – Eudermine Activating Essence, Ultimune Serum, and Essential Energy Moisturizer – the 3-step skincare regimen can help you achieve 10x skincare efficacy, while providing 10x the power to achieve healthy and vibrant skin in 3 weeks when used together.

The Perfect Power trio set and super value bundle offers are now available on LazMall. To provide consumers with an immersive brand experience, online consumers may also redeem free Power Trio sample kits with no minimum spend via LazMall’s new Try and Buy feature under the Lazada app. More info here.

Just in time for the release of Disney’s latest remake of the classic film, ‘The Little Mermaid’, Pandora has partnered with Disney for yet another collection: the new Disney The Little Mermaid collection, Journey Beyond the Sea. The line features 7 designs that bring to life the new perspectives of the reimagined classic, championing female empowerment and independence.

Each piece features Pandora’s signature craftsmanship in solid sterling silver or with 14K gold plating, featuring colourful design details that bring each character to life. Charms from the collection can be stacked and styled with Pandora Moments Studded and Snake Chains. Highlights include: the Ariel dangle, crafted in sterling silver with an iridescent mermaid’s tail; Sebastian and Ursula dangles in sterling silver – representing the film’s favourite sidekick and infamous villainess, each crafted with lacquered man-made pearls; and a textured Sea-shell Charm that shines with 14K gold plating.

Timberland and icebreaker have joined forces for the first time to present a capsule designed for the present, with the future in mind in the new Timberland® x icebreaker collection! Born on different sides of the earth, the two brands are united by a commitment to craftsmanship, nature, and reducing impact to the environment. Embracing icebreaker’s  ‘Move to natural’ mindset and Timberland’s work and outdoor heritage, the collection aims to bridge the gap between the urban and natural environments with pieces designed to take you from the city to the outdoors, and back again.

In this collection, you will find icebreaker’s iconic merino wool featured in all apparel styles, with a nod to Timberland’s rugged heritage and bold designs by blending durable fibers like cotton and linen. The colorways Wheat Boot, Vibrant Earth, Sand, Chalk, and Onyx/Black pay homage to the brands’ respective iconic tones across both the apparel and footwear.

The apparel combines the energy of the city with an outdoor-inspired, adventure-ready design, consisting of a tee, jacket, chino shorts, polo for men, and a tank top for women. In footwear, the Timberland® x icebreaker Trailquest Low Waterproof Sneakers are fully waterproof with uppers made using both Premium Leather and ReBOTL™ fabric – a material containing at least 50% recycled plastic. The GreenStride® comfort sole is made from 75% renewable bio-based EVA, while the quarter panel features icebreaker’s signature merino wool.

The Timberland® x icebreaker collection is now available at Timberland Pavilion (Lot 5.08.01) and Sunway Pyramid (Lot G1.28).

A brand with sustainable living at its heart, Sacoor Blue has unveiled its latest Summer 2023 Collection! The collection showcases a vibrant array of stylish pieces revealed across three distinctive phases; ‘Country Club’, ‘The Art Resort’ and ‘Joyful Summer’ to deliver a message of conscious living through self-expression, empowerment and reconnecting with nature.

Country club embraces the preppy aesthetic, showcasing sport-inspired looks designed for comfort during outdoor activities. Crafted from high-quality linen and soft cotton materials, the range of Men’s Slim-Fit Suits and polo shirts balances sophistication with leisure for a polished look. Womenswear consists of comfy sweaters such as the Women’s Printed Sweatshirt and timeless t-shirts that can be dressed up or down for any occasion.

Items under ‘The Art Resort’ draws inspiration from ’90s fashion, offering a laid-back yet trendy vibe. Menswear pieces consist of collared shirts and trousers that come in various colours to reflect your mood, making them ideal for daytime adventures and evening soirées.

The collection rounds out with ‘Joyful Summer’, an ode to sunshine and good vibes. Standouts from this theme include the Women’s Sleeveless T-Shirts in endless options of vibrant and neutral colours perfect for beach getaways and poolside hang outs.

The Sacoor Blue Summer Collection ensures you look effortlessly stylish for every occasion. Learn more about Sacoor Blue on its official website here.

In conjunction with the first anniversary of the Ice-Watch gallery in Sabah, the brand has launched its latest summer collection – ICE Clear Sunset. With its fruity and sunny shades which adorn the dial, together with a clear, or even translucent strap, as well as Day-Date features, this new collection is the perfect blend of style and functionality.

Each watch in the collection is crafted using the highest quality materials to ensure durability and longevity. The watches feature scratch resistant properties, making them the perfect accessory for a summer’s day.

But the ICE Clear Sunset is more than just a pretty face. It features a high-quality Miyota Quartz Movement that keeps accurate time and is water-resistant up to 100 meters. It also features a totally transparent strap that is comfortable to wear along with a butterfly clasp that offers a secure fit and a seamless look on the wrist.

The collection retails for RM529 each and is available now at all Time Zone and Ice-Watch galleries.

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Eternity: Ong Seong-wu’s KL Fan Meeting Tickets & Seating Plan Unveiled

Are you ready to welcome Ong Seong-wu (옹성우) back, Wannables?

After announcing his first fan meeting tour for 2019 last month, we finally have ticket prices, fan benefits, and seating plan for Ong Seong-wu’s Kuala Lumpur show.

In case you didn’t know, the former Wanna One member was last seen in Malaysia back in April 2018 alongside fellow Wanna One’s member Ha Soong-wun and SHINHWA member Yoon Shi-yoon. The trio came to Malaysia to film SBS’ “Law of the Jungle” in Sabah.

“This is the first ever fan meeting tour in Asia organized by Bangkok based Hatchery for the very popular 23-year-old South Korean singer-cum-actor’s maiden tour called “Eternity”. Hatchery clinched the 3 city Asian tour that includes Singapore are expecting great response from Wannables and Ong’s super fans in Malaysia after having sold out its Bangkok show in just minutes after going on sale.”

Find out more about the fan benefits and seating plan here:

To recap, the details to Ong Seong-wu’s fan-meeting tour in Kuala Lumpur are:

Tickets will go on sale via https://airasiaredtix.com/ on 16th February 2019 from 10am onwards.


7 Quintessential Tips To Know Before Visiting Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park

By now, you would have probably heard the good news that Southeast Asia’s most anticipated theme park – Genting SkyWorlds has opened its gates for its soft opening on 8th February 2022. The theme park is currently offering 20% discount from its published rates for bookings until 31st March 2022.

During this soft opening period, some attractions, rides, and offerings will be operating on a limited-basis, while some remain unavailable to guests as they are still in the final commissioning process. To help everyone get the most of their visit, here are seven quintessential tips to maximise your adventure at Genting SkyWorlds.

1. Book your tickets in advance for guaranteed entry

Park capacity for Genting SkyWorlds during the soft opening period will be limited. As such, guests should plan their trip ahead and secure tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Guests can conveniently book their tickets online via the official website at www.gentingskyworlds.com or via Genting SkyWorlds’ Mobile App (downloadable via Google Play, Apple App Store and Huawei AppGallery*).

*The App will only be available on the Huawei App Gallery in April 2022

2. Download the Genting SkyWorlds Mobile App

The Genting SkyWorlds Mobile App is an absolute essential for your visit to the theme park. With real time information, the app enables guests to navigate and experience the park effectively. You can also check wait times for rides, attractions, and shows, as well as receive promotional offers and vouchers. On top of that, guests can also discover dining, shopping, skill games, photo services, and locate amenities at the touch of the screen.

The app also integrates with the Virtual Queue (VQ) – our attraction reservation and Itinerary Planning service. This feature allows guests to make reservations for selected attractions and experiences prior to and during their visit to Genting SkyWorlds. The VQ experience also allows guests to:

Once you have your tickets and the mobile app downloaded, it’s time to plan your trip. To maximise your time at Genting SkyWorlds, utilise the app to familiarise yourself with the park and identify your preferred rides and attractions.

As they say, getting there is half the fun. There are numerous ways to get to Genting SkyWorlds. For those coming from the Klang Valley, the quickest way is perhaps by car. You may park your car at SkyAvenue and follow the wayfinding to the theme park. Other convenient ways of getting to the resort include bus, e-hailing rides or take the Awana SkyWay cable car from Genting Highlands Premium Outlets. Enjoy an amazing bird’s-eye view of the theme park from the cable car ride, an experience not to be missed!

For the best experience at Genting SkyWorlds, guests should wear comfortable clothes and covered shoes. It is advisable to bring a jacket or cardigan as the weather in Genting Highlands can get chilly. A spare change of clothes may be necessary, as some rides may get guests wet! Locker facilities are conveniently available for rent for guests to securely store their personal belongings.

Please note that outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the theme park. However, Genting SkyWorlds does offer an amazing selection of food and beverage outlets to cater to a variety of taste buds, dietary needs, and budgets.

Genting SkyWorlds is a cashless theme park, hence, do prepare your Genting e-Wallet to make any purchases. All you need to do is set up your e-Wallet through Resorts World Genting’s mobile app or get your GeMCard to make purchases in Genting SkyWorlds. E-Wallet kiosks are available in-park for new purchases, reload and/or refund. Genting SkyWorlds also supports other contactless payment methods such as,

Genting SkyWorlds places the health, safety, and security of its guests above all else. The theme park is open to fully vaccinated guests. Non-vaccinated guests who are 12 years old and below and from the same household are allowed to enter the theme park accompanied by fully vaccinated guests. To ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience, it is essential that guests adhere to all rules, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) such as wearing a face mask at all times, MySejahtera QR scanning for contact tracing, using contactless or cashless payment as well as practicing physical distancing.

7. Above all, be prepared to embark on a fun-filled adventure!

We have saved the best for last! This is perhaps the most important and the easiest tip to follow. Built across 26 acres at an elevation of 6,000 feet above sea level, Genting SkyWorlds takes guests above the clouds and beyond their imagination with nine movie and adventure-inspired ‘worlds’. Even during the soft opening period, there is still plenty to experience and with the unique cool climate, what better way to escape reality!

Begin your adventure at www.gentingskyworlds.com and let the excitement begin!

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#NeonLights2016: Yuna To Perform At Singapore’s Music & Art Festival

Yuna fans, this might be your last chance to catch her regional show this year :)

The Malaysian singer-songwriter will be headlining one of Singapore’s largest art and music festivals, Neon Lights, at Fort Canning National Park on 27th November.

Best known for her unique organic blend of contemporary music and soulful R&B sounds, the Kedah-born pop singer-songwriter is currently preparing for her US tour in October. She recently collaborated with local rapper SonaOne for her latest Malay single, “Pulang”.

According to the festival’s director Declan Forde, Yuna is the perfect addition to Neon Lights as it celebrates and showcases international and “homegrown Asian” acts.

“She’s a fascinating mix of dual identities and themes — born in Malaysia, based in Los Angeles; a singer-songwriter of light contemporary pop with some heavy R&B undertones. It’s all going to make for a very interesting set when she performs and we’re really excited to see what she brings,” he said in a statement.

Neon Lights will be held over 2 days, spanning across 6 stages. Besides the “Crush” singer, the event will also feature other critically-acclaimed acts such as Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Ros, Swedish alternate folk singer Jose Gonzalez, funk mastermind George Clinton, and British indie band Foals.

Though full details in the line-up has yet to be annnounced, it is said that the sophomore edition of Neon Lights will consist of 50 musicians including Singapore’s very own Gentle Bones, Cashew Chemists, and Linying.

Details for the festival are as follows:

Festival tickets are already on sale via Neon Light’s official website and Apactix’s website.

For more information, visit Neon Lights’ Facebook page.

Sources: The Hive Asia, Neon Lights’ Facebook page.


#MissionImpossible5: New Trailer Gives A Glimpse Of The Syndicate

The new “Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation” trailer has just been released, and it features more epic dialogues, more flashy gadgets, and of course, more awesome action moves. The trailer also gives fans a better understanding of what “the Syndicate” is by showing how ruthless they can be.

“Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation” will see the return of Tom Cruise as the famed spy Ethan Hunt, together with his team that is made up of William Brandt (played by Jeremy Renner), Benji Dunn (played by Simon Pegg), Ilsa Faust (played by Rebecca Ferguson), and Luther Stickell (played by Ving Rhames). Additional cast includes Sean Harris, America Olivio, Alec Baldwin, Simon McBurney, and Zhang Jingchu.

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate – an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.

Paramount Pictures pushed up its release date to avoid competition with the James Bond movie “Spectre” (November release) and the new Star Wars film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (December release).

The feature is directed and written by Christopher McQuarrie, who previously worked with Tom Cruise in “Jack Reacher“. The movie is a joint collaboration between Skydance Productions and Bad Robot Productions, with J. J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, and Cruise himself overseeing the project.

The upcoming espionage film is currently slated for released on 31st July 2015.

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

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Giveaway: What 2020 Has In Store For Your Love Life Based On Your Zodiac Forecast

The best things in life are FREE, yet L-O-V-E remains one of the greatest mysteries of all time.

Don’t worry though! For both singletons and couples, we at Hype has got you covered this coming Valentine’s Day as we got Malaysian Astrologer and Tarot Queen, Sarah May Low, to help guide you in finding your #SoulMate in 2020 or to simply reignite the flames of passion with your significant other.

Singles – Be a master of the Law of Attraction. You attract romantic love by enjoying the moment fully. When you’re feeling confident, you’ll exude positivity and that is what makes your soul mate drawn to you.

Couples – Make fair decisions. You and your partner may have concerns about a situation or someone’s opinion, but be assured that there’s nothing to worry about! Stand your ground and the universe will help you heal. Take time to review all the details thoroughly. Forgiveness will bring peace to everyone involved.

Singles – It’s Coming Very Soon. There’s a difference between what you WANT versus what you NEED. Write your dream partner list and clearly decide that what you want is also what you need so that it comes to you now.

Couples – Organization and control. You and your partner’s plans are on target, and everything will flow more smoothly if together, you both add a little organization and discipline to your methods. The key to success is to allow your creativity to be gently guided by logic. Be open to asking for help from each other, an expert or even seek out a possible mentor.

Singles – You’ll never know what goes on in a Gemini’s mind. They tend to put on a façade that everything is okay and they don’t care about all the drama that is around them. Deep down, they are hopeless romantics who are always dreaming about their wedding. In the very near future, you’ll encounter a person and situation that involves marriage.

Couples – The biggest lesson in Life and Love is the lesson of Letting go. Releasing the past can seem like a challenge, but it can also be liberating. The universe will help you let go so that you can fly higher than ever before. Endings always herald new beginnings. Choose to allow this situation to lead you and your partner to a more joyful life. Change your life by changing your thoughts!

Singles – Chemistry is when you touch someone’s mind and set their body on fire! Someone will be walking into your life in the next couple of months and undeniably – there would be a strong magnetic attraction.

Couples – Nostalgia and Memories can fill your heart with many emotions. It’s important to remember your past accurately, without seeing it as better or worse than it was. Remember the time when you fell in love with your partner and remember why you fell in love with your partner. Children would be an important issue, or you may need to reconnect with your own inner child.

Singles – Put down your walls as it is safe for you to love. Once we’ve been hurt, it’s natural for us to not want to trust again. But a big part of love is vulnerability, you can only learn to love when you allow yourself to be vulnerable. Open your heart to give and receive the highest energy of all.

Couples – Together, choose freedom. Sometimes you and your partner may feel as though your paths are blocked, but often that’s just an illusion. Both of you could free yourselves from the obstacles that you both are so focused on by choosing a different path. Turn both your thoughts away from negativity, and instead envision endless other possibilities you both might act upon.

Singles – Many Virgos are practical and try to have practical explanations for their own romantic feelings. Love, however, is mysterious and there will never be a practical explanation for the things we feel – we just feel. Understand that Your feelings are real and worth exploring.

Couples – This is the time to follow your heart and feel the fullness of your emotions. You may feel so compelled to nurture your partners and others that you forget to care for yourself. Flashes of intuition provide you with incredible insights. You and your partner are kind, tenderhearted, loving and trustworthy but learn to be all those towards yourself too.

Singles – As cliché as it may sound, this year is your “True Love” year – you’ll be your own true love and you’ll find the true love that matches up to your vibration. This is the romance of a lifetime.

Couples – A happy change will be happening. The universe has heard you and your partner’s prayer and has banded together to create real and joyful changes in both your lives. Events begin to move forward, and great progress will now be possible. You may need to make some rapid decisions due to the suddenness of activity. Be confident, and trust the guidance you’ll receive.

Singles – Scorpios never accepts what they see on a surface level. They want what raw, real and deep. To them, a Soul mate means when two souls entwine and become one. You may be analyzing a person right now and thinking is this the one? Yes, this is your soul mate.

Couples – A relationship is not a competition. It’s a win-win situation. There’s strength in diversity. By blending the ideas of your partner with your own, you can often come up with a solution that’s magnificent! Start by focusing on the aspects that everyone agrees upon, and then open your mind to compromise and work together. Stay balanced and seek out a moderate approach.

Singles – Sagittarius is the expert Flirts of the zodiac. As these fire signs get bored easily, most of the time it’s innocent and just a mental game for them. The thing about games is that you need players, Extend your lighthearted energy to others.

Couples – Forgiveness is an important part of healing. Forgive yourself, your partner and those around you for any mistakes of the past so that everyone can move forward. Grieving is a normal part of life. Ask those you love to help you move through the process quickly so that you can get back on the path to joy.

Singles – It may be Valentine’s month but for the business-minded Capricorn, it’s
all about finances and career and maybe even making money from romantic lovebirds through their business ventures. Financial issues are a factor in your love life right now as to you, love means providing material stability for yourself, partner and future family.

Couples – Lots of Intuition and Insight happening in your relationship right now. Your intuitive abilities are very accurate right now, so you can trust your guidance to lead you in the right direction. You and your partner should follow both of your own insights over the advice of others, and don’t allow fear or worry to guide your way. It may be best to keep your secrets to yourself for now.

Singles – Aquarius is known to be aloof and emotionless but when in close and intimate relationships, they tend to sacrifice and give their all to their partners and expect reciprocity – many Aquarians won’t admit it, but they have low-key codependency issues. Aquarians rely on their partner’s validation for them to feel alright and this “addiction” is affecting your romantic life. Don’t “act” selfish, learn to actually be selfish of your love, time and effort as not everybody deserves it.

Couples – Be open to success. Look at all the wonderful things you and your partner can do when you both listen to the universe guidance! Together, you both have balanced out so many different priorities and have come out winners. There will be a lot of recognition and praise headed your way, but don’t be shy. Allow others to shower you and your partner with gratitude you both deserve.

Birth Dates – 18th February – 20th March

Singles – Pisceans are often guilty of falling in love with the wrong people and these two words “Unrequited Love” have probably been the keywords for your life the past few months. There’s not enough chemistry or attraction to keep this relationship going. But if you self-reflect and look closely around you, there’s someone who has been patiently waiting for you all these while!

Couples – Creativity and abundance is the main theme in your relationship this Valentine’s. You both are being called to action! As a couple, you both are ready to accomplish big things and fully come into the fullness of who you are in this relationship. It’s time for great creativity, giving birth to beloved projects, or becoming parents. Follow your passions so that abundance and prosperity manifest in this partnership.

Sarah May Low has agreed to give a full Astrology Birth Chart Reading to 2 lucky readers from Hype. Each Astrology Birth Chart Reading (worth RM300) comes with a 3-5 page full report where winners can download, print out and study what one’s particular sign details.

Want to be one of the 2 lucky winners? Follows these simple steps:

1. Like Hype Malaysia’s Facebook, follow us on Instagram @hypemy and Twitter @HypeMY.
2. Follow Sarah May Low Tarot Academy’s Instagram @sarahmaylowtarotacademy and Facebook @sarahmaylowtarotacademy.
3. Share this post on your Facebook and Twitter.
4. Nominate yourself or Tag 1 (One) friend who you think deserves a Reading and complete this caption: “The BEST things in life are…” (no word limit).
5. Include the hashtags #HypeMYxSarahMayLowTarotAcademy, and make sure that your post privacy is set to public.
6. Private Message us the link to your post on Facebook after you’re done. Include your Twitter and Instagram handles for us to verify.
7. Readings for winners will be conducted online. Winners will be contacted privately via Facebook by mid February 2020.
8. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you from getting disqualified.

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Contest: Win #TerminatorGenisys Premiere Screening Passes

The future has been reset and we are ready to travel back into the past for the latest instalment of the “Terminator” franchise.

No prizes for guessing who will be making a comeback in the new “Terminator” film, of course ;)

The rebooted “Terminator” franchise will once again introduce its iconic characters including Sarah Connor, John Connor, and Kyle Reese. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to reprise his iconic role as T-800, but won’t be playing a villainous role, this time around.

Titled “Terminator Genisys”, the film will introduce a post-apocalyptic world that is set in 2029. The Resistance, which is led by John Connor (played by Jason Clarke), is on the verge of winning a war against SkyNet. However, when he’s told that the rival has a new plan that will change the warfare forever, Connor’s 2nd commander Kyle Reese (played by Jai Courtney) volunteers to travel into the past to prevent the Terminator from killing John’s mother, Sarah Connor (played by Emilia Clarke).

However, the past isn’t quite the same when he gets there. Sarah is no longer getting threatened by the young T-800 because it has already been destroyed by the older version of T-800, who becomes Sarah Connor’s bodyguard in the divergent timeline. Another Terminator, T-1000 (played by Lee Byung-hun), was originally programmed to kill John Connor’s younger self in 1991’s “Terminator 2: Judgement Day”. However, he has now been programmed to kill Sarah and Kyle instead.

Directed by “Thor: The Dark World” helmer Alan Taylor, “Terminator Genisys” is the first in a planned trilogy based on a screenplay written by Laeta Kalogridis and Patrick Lussier. The film also stars J.K. Simmons, Dayo Okeniyi, Courtney B. Vance, and “Doctor Who” actor Matthew Smith.

Now that the terminators are back, we will be giving away giving us tonnes of exclusive premiere screening passes to our lucky readers thanks to our friends at United International Pictures Malaysia.

Deets of the premiere screening are as follows:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my. Each winner walks away with 4 tickets per person. There are limited tickets and this will be based on a first-come-first-served basis.

That’s right. Start sending in those e-mails now before it’s too late 😉

“Terminator Genysis″ is slated for release on 2nd July 2015 while its subsequent sequels will be released on 19th May 2017 and 29th June 2018 respectively.

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


Fifth Harmony To Hold #PSA Tour In Malaysia & Singapore In 2018?

Calling all Harmonizers, are y’all hoping to see Fifth Harmony perform live again?

Rumour has it that the 4 remaining members – Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane Hansen, together with Lauren Jauregui – may be returning to Southeast Asia for their “PSA Tour”. It appears that Malaysia and Singapore are among the countries included in Fifth Harmony’s pitstops.

The image (pictured above) recently surfaced on the internet. Besides the aforementioned countries, the list of places also include Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, and Philippines. There has yet to be an official confirmation by concert promoters, so it’s best to take this news with a grain of salt for now.

If you remember, the quartet was previously in Malaysia for their  “7/27 Tour” where they performed at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon. So far, concert website – VIP Nation – has only listed Australia in the group’s “2018 PSA Tour”. Next March, Aussie fans will get to see Fifth Harmony live in Melbourne (Victoria), Sydney (New South Wales), and Brisbane (Queensland).

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Fun Facts: 8 Fascinating Things About “Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children” That May Surprise You

Would you like to hear of a peculiar tale? A tale of gifted people – both odd and unique.

“Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children” tells the tale of a 16-year-old teenage boy named Jacob Portman, who decides to embark on an overseas journey to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers an abandoned orphanage, and learn the truth behind his grandfather’s mysterious death and past life.

“From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.

But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers…and their powerful enemies. Ultimately, Jake discovers that only his own special “peculiarity” can save his new friends.”

Besides the display of intriguing magical powers and monsters in this part-fantasy, part-nightmare world, there’s plenty to be stoked about “Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children”. To prep you up, we’ve managed to dig up some fascinating fun facts about the upcoming fantasy-adventure film.

1. Tim Burton was inspired by the book’s peculiar images

“Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children” is based on American author Ransom Riggs’ debut novel of the same name. The New York Times bestseller book was largely inspired by the otherworldly vintage photographs the author collected at various flea markets.

Likewise, Burton too, found inspiration in those spooky pictures. “I collect photographs, and there’s something about seeing these photographs with mystery and power and creepiness and an emotional thing, and you don’t know everything about it. So, you kind of use your mind to make up your own stories from these images,” the 58-year-old director explained.

“Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children” is the first in a trilogy. The sequel, “Hollow City”, which sees Jacob and his friends fleeing to London, was released on 2014, while the 3rd instalment, “Library of Souls”, was released last year.

2. Miss Peregrine is like a “scary Mary Poppins”

Eva Green plays the title character whom director Burton describes as “a scary Mary Poppins” that has the same kind of strength and humour. Miss Peregrine is a shape-shifter known as an ymbryne who not only has the ability to turn into a bird but also create and maintain a time loop.

“Miss Peregrine’s costume was something I wanted to relate to a bird without being too literal. I used a Victorian silhouette with a little ’30s twist. I wanted to feel like she could launch at any moment. So the skirt has areas that flow, and the shoulders sort of have a wing shape at the top,” shared costume designer Colleen Atwood.

3. Meet the Peculiar Children & their unusual abilities

Miss Peregrine protects her charges (called peculiars) from monsters known as hollows. Among these peculiars are Olive, who can shoot fire from her fingertips; unbelievably strong Bronwyn; invisible boy Millard; the telepathic twins, who always wear masks and never speak; and high-flying Emma.

In the story, Jake eventually falls in love with Emma, who, in her previous life, also had a special bond with Jake’s grandfather, Abraham Portman. Actors Asa Butterfield and Ella Purnell, who play the onscreen lovers, bonded on set over the fact that they had to cram exams between shoots.

“One of the most challenging parts of this entire shoot is that I was in the middle of taking my exams. Ella’s in the same boat as me. So, we’d come off a scene and then be doing maths or writing an essay. And that’s such a weird kind of transition. Education’s important, as my mum tells me. But it all turned out good in the end, and I passed,” recalled Butterfield.

5. Emma & Olive’s powers are being switched for the film

If you have already read the book, you’d know that Emma’s special ability is fire control. However, in the film version, she possess the ability of weightlessness – she floats, and has to rely on weighted shoes to keep her securely on the ground.

“My character can manipulate air basically — in the book it’s fire, but in the film it’s air — so she does that in all these creative ways. She can breathe underwater, help other people breath underwater, she can create a tornado with her breath. The main thing is that she flies, so I spent so long in a harness and wires up in the air,” the Brit actress told WWD.

You can see her superpower in action in the image above as Jake is seen dragging Emma along by a rope while on a beach.

6. Author defends movie changes made by Tim Burton

It’s essential to note that books and movies are separate entities. Thus, adaptations will always have some differences. In the words of Kimmy West, “the book will always be here for us to enjoy, and the film will be Tim Burton’s interpretation of the universe Ransom Riggs created!”

The author also took to Twitter to voice his support for Burton and also assured fans that everything is going to be better than okay.

So! Eagle-eyed fans are noticing that Tim changed some things in the film. While the book and film won't be identical (& they rarely are)…

— Ransom Riggs (@ransomriggs) March 4, 2016

… I totally trust Tim's vision. There's no filmmaker in the world better suited to adapt this book. All will be well!

@ransomriggs pls tell me the reason they've aged Olive & swapped Emma & Olive's powers isn't to make a love triangle situation with Jacob

— Comicbuchverkäufer  (@Mathilde_Tobin) March 5, 2016

It's not. That would be weird. https://t.co/m6YjG0OyTB

— Ransom Riggs (@ransomriggs) March 5, 2016

In the film, Samuel L. Jackson plays Barron, the white-haired leader of a villainous clan seeking to get rid of the peculiars under Miss Peregrine’s care. The villain believes that by killing the uniquely gifted, he will, in return, gain immortality. Jackson previously joked that the prosthetics were “difficult things to grow … But when Tim asks you, you do it. You just focus.”

8. Florence + The Machine & Tim Burton collaborated on new song

Burton got some help from Florence + the Machine on his latest film. Taken from the soundtrack of “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is a song titled “Wish That You Were Here”, which perfectly matches the movie’s theme.

In a statement, Florence Welch said, “It’s nice that to be peculiar is sort of celebrated in this film — a celebration of your individuality and your peculiarities as your biggest strengths. I was probably called peculiar quite a lot at school. I think my biggest strength came when I stopped trying to fit in.”

She added that the song is “about the idea that love is a journey and a risk. You kind of feel like if you could sing a song into the wind, maybe the wind could take it to them in a way that you can’t with a text or a call. You just want to send your love in a different way, in a way to somehow reach the unreachable.”

“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is slated to be released on 29th September 2016.

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

Sources: IMDb, Entertainment Weekly, Movie Fone, Page To Premiere.

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#GhostbustersReboot: It’s Official, The Film Is A Go, With A Twist!

In August, it was rumoured that Sony was considering Paul Feig (of “Bridesmaids” fame) to direct the new Ghostbusters movie and that the film will be a “reboot focusing on female Ghostbusters”. At that time, nothing could be set in stone but Paul Feig was said to be Sony’s first choice for the job.

And now, we hear that the all-female “Ghostbusters” reboot is officially a go!

THR first reported the news, which Paul Feig confirmed in a tweet.

The director announced that he’ll team up with “The Heat” writer Katie Dippold to make the film, which has been the talk of the town for months:

It’s official. I’m making a new Ghostbusters & writing it with @katiedippold & yes, it will star hilarious women. That’s who I’m gonna call.

As previously mentioned, Feig was Sony’s front-runner for the directing gig after Ivan Reitman exited the project in March.

In September, Reitman told HuffPost Live that Feig was “perfect” for the job:

There were always going to be women involved in the next iteration of ‘Ghostbusters.’ Paul seems to be the perfect director to sort of bring that about.

An all-female “Ghostbusters” movie? Talk about a highly unexpected twist! The reboot is slated to to kick off production in 2015.


#ZikaVirus: Malaysia’s 8th Zika Case Found In 67-Year-Old Man From PJ

Uh oh, it’s been confirmed that a senior citizen from Petaling Jaya has been infected with Zika virus. His diagnosis is Malaysia’s 8th official recorded Zika case.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah told The Star that the Zika infection report was detected through the Zika virus surveillance system.

The 67-year-old man first sought treatment at Tangling Clinic on 30th November after he was down with fever, nausea, and diarrhoea for 2 days. The man returned to the clinic again on 1st December with joint and muscle pain.

After a dengue test report came back negative, the senior citizen’s blood samples were sent to the National Public Health Laboratory (MKAK) in Hospital Sungai Buloh for other flavivirus tests and screening protocol.

A week later, MKAK and the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) confirmed that the man’s blood samples and urine samples tested positive for Zika. According Dr Noor Hisham, the patient’s family members have undergone checks, with blood and urine samples taken to see if they have symptoms of Zika.

In case you need a reminder, here’s a handy guide of symptoms, risks, and prevention tips to keep you and your family safe.