#Proton: Car Manufacturer Introduces Mobile App For Customers’ Convenience

Wanna schedule a test drive session or service appointment with Proton?

It just got easier, as Proton Holdings Berhad has just launched their new mobile application, MyProton, which enables you to schedule a service appointment, test drive session, access a loan calculator, and more.

Aside from the aforementioned functions, the app, which was introduced yesterday (Monday, 8th August), also allows users to contact the brand’s mobile assist call centre for vehicle-related assistance, gives updates on current promotions and events, and provides information on all of Proton’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube). In short, it is a one-stop station for anyone interested in buying a Proton car or is already an owner of one.

Proton CEO Datuk Ahmad Fuaad explained that the move was to “reach and update as well as to service” their customers better in this age and day, where everyone is living in a highly connected environment. He also said that in upcoming updates for the app, customers will be able to look forward to several more functions, such as the ability to check their car booking statuses, car service histories, and reminders for their next car services.

For Android users, you can download the app here while iOS users can find the app here.

To keep yourself up-to-date with news about Proton, visit their website and Facebook page.

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#NCT: New Group Show-Off Their Talents In “The 7th Sense” & “Without You”

One of the sub-unit for SM Entertainment’s newest and largest male group, NCT U, made their debut over the weekend with 2 different tracks – “The 7th Sense” and “Without You”.

To ensure that their debut will be a hit, SM teased fans with many promotional images and videos since last week. So far, the entertainment agency has introduced NCT’s first 6 members to the public.

The group consist of Mark, Tae Yong, Ten, Jae Hyun, Do Young, and Taeil (from left to right), all aged between 17 to 22. Mark and Ten are the group unit’s non-Korean members, whereby Mark is Canadian while Ten is Thai.

“The 7th Sense” (일곱 번째 감각) is a typical slow burn hip hop and rap track song has a psychedelic element to it and it feels like something Drake would produce. The aim of the music video is to showcase the group member’s (excluding Taeil) killer choreography skills and visually, it is a trippy video with illusionary lighting effects and glass boxes.

On the other hand, their 2nd track, “Without You”, is very vocal oriented.

It is a contemporary rock ballad that boast the talents of Taeil, Jae Hyun, and Do Young. The music video is made in a way that shows the members’ emotions about the girl they cannot live without.

NCT U made their live debut on stage at the “16th Top Chinese Music Award” last Saturday (9th April), performing both songs in Chinese, making them the 1st K-Pop group to make their debut in a Chinese award ceremony.

NCT, “Neo Culture Technology”, is a new project by SM Entertainment and different units will debut based in different countries around the world.

What do you think of NCT U’s new releases? Do you think that they will live up to the hype or are they just another typical K-Pop idol male group? Let us know in the comment box below! :)


MAMAMOO Malaysian Concert Tickets & Seating Plan Revealed

Malaysia MooMoos get ready to wave your Moobong on 11th February! After confirming their concert in Malaysia last month, we finally have more details about MAMAMOO (마마무)’s show, which will take place in 2.5 months’ time.

The K-pop girl group – Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa – previously performed at K-Wave 2 Music Festival back in January 2018. That being said, the “My Con” world tour will mark MAMAMOO’s first-ever concert in Malaysia.

Since their debut in 2014, these K-pop goddesses have been consistent in their output of top singles, including “Um Oh Ah Yeh” (2015), “You’re the best” (2016), “Décalcomanie” (2016), “Yes I am” (2017), “Starry Night” (2018), “Egotistic” (2018), “Wind Flower” (2018),”Gogobebe” (2019), “Hip” (2019) and “Aya” (2020).

This year, MAMAMOO released its 12th EP “Mic On” with the lead track “Illella.” It came one after the release of its seventh anniversary album “I Say Mamamoo: The Best.” This latest released album topped and entered several charts in various countries worldwide. To recap, here’s a rundown of the concert details of MAMAMOO Live in Malaysia:


Dennis Lau Charms Our Socks Off!

Violinist, entrepreneur, performer, artiste, actor, this dude has got it all. Much more so when he released his single, “Gotcha Style” recently. Beyond impressed, we knew we had to speak to him. So last week, he dropped by for a quick lunch with us and told us all about his latest projects, as well as what’s in the pipeline.

We hear that he might have a new single with a certain gorgeous Miss Malaysia coming up! But what say we let Dennis tell you all about it:

Hi Dennis! Great to be speaking to you. Tell us about “Gotcha Style”. How did the idea come about?

“There are a lot of elements that contribute to Gotcha Style. First and foremost, in everything that you do be it writing, designing, making music, or playing the violin, you’re bound to have your own style. And there’s always someone who’s bound to criticize your style. Gotcha Style is to remind people that you shouldn’t be afraid to have or show your own style.”

We noticed the awesome wardrobe selection in the music video and we hear that Malaysian designer, Bernard Chandran was the man behind it all. Tell us a little bit more about that.

“Good outfits for a music video is a must! I thought Bernard Chandran was the best person to go to for this. I wrote the entire production with him in mind! I was there when he launched Area 27 and it was amazing. I thought it’d be great to combine Bernard’s Area 27 brand with my music video.”

Okay, and here’s what we think most people would want to know – did you get to keep the clothes?

“Yes but only my outfit. He made everything from scratch for me and my dancers though. He’s a super busy guy so to get hold of him and to get him to get everything done in such a short time frame, it wasn’t easy. He created a total of 12 outfits in three weeks! But I gave him references such as my music and mood boards to work with.”

Now that you’ve gotten “Gotcha Style” out of the way, what’s the next big thing for you?

“I just did Hantu Gangster but I’m currently looking at other movie offers. Also, I’m planning my next single with Soo Wincci, Miss World Malaysia 2008. She’s a really hardworking girl and I really admire her. It’d be great to work on a song with her.”

Did you think that you would come to this point today, you know, acting in blockbuster Malaysians movies, releasing a single, or working with Bernard Chandran?

“Definitely not. I’ve never set goals for myself like, five-year goals or 10-year goals. I tend to set yearly goals for myself like, for this year, I told myself that I’ll release a music video and I did. My next goal is to release a Chinese single.”

We caught your performance at the Charles & Keith Summer 2012 launch not too long ago. Now, here’s the question though, is that still your primary focus?

“Performing is still my main asset, so to say. But as a whole, I’d prefer to be a creator in all the art/craft forms that I do. I want to diversify as much as I can.”

What’s your fondest memory of being an artiste, say, an exceptional fan or fan moments that you’ve encountered?

“I work with Yuri and Jimmy closely so..there was this particular someone from the US who sent each one of us presents. Jimmy got a saxophone pendant, Yuri got a replica of a guitar, and I got some ties from my shows. She initially contacted me on Facebook and now we’ve become friends. She would text me off and on again, it’s very encouraging.”

Now, we know that there are probably a lot of artistes that more often than not find themselves having to deal with this. How do you deal with haters?

“In whatever that you do, there will always be people who are simply out there to put you down. But you just gotta keep believing in yourself. Also, you need to ensure that the quality of whatever you put out is topnotch.  When haters get you down, just remember that it’s a blessing that there are people who have been with you from the very beginning.”

What are your thoughts of the common misconception that the Malaysian industry is weak and that it’s not a suitable career path?

“I honestly think that Malaysia is still a very good platform to explore because we’re more laidback and musicians/artistes are given leeway to express whatever they want to via their music. The reality is that our market is very small. You just really need to focus on how you want to make a living in the Malaysian music industry. Figure out if you want to do it via shows, or by getting involved with the Malay market, or if you should venture into the mass market.”

So, what would you change about the music industry if you had the power to do so?

“I wish there was more guidance in the music industry. Such as a proper record label who wouldn’t exploit artistes or provide training to the artistes under their label. The industry lacks that right now and a little bit of that can make a huge difference.”

For more information, visit his website or follow him via his Twitter account for updates.

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The Kenny Rogers ROASTERS RHW 2013 Kicks Off!

The time has finally arrived! Four contenders will “roast” head-to-head with celebrities Megan Tan, Azura Zainal, Amran Ismail, and Christopher Lay in the ROASTERS Health Watch 2013 (RHW 2013)!

The eight-week health challenge which requires participants to challenge themselves towards a better lifestyle through a diet and exercise routine specially customized for the contestants. This year, RHW 2013 will sport a brand new theme – “Celebs VS Fans” – where fans will compete with their favourite celebrities in a showdown of their commitment to health.

Kenny Rogers ROASTERS will provide participants with meals at least three times a week. A consultant dietician will tailor-make a diet program based on each participant’s fitness level and requirements. The diet will consist of a set of practical food intake recommendations for an average Malaysian while incorporating KRR meals into the plan.

This year, participants stand a chance to win great prizes from Kenny Rogers ROASTERS, Sports Toto Fitness Centre, Brooks, and Takasima worth more than RM31,000 in total!

For more information on Kenny Rogers ROASTERS, visit their website or their Facebook page.


WINNERS: Resident Evil Retribution Movie Screening

The time is now! We’ve sorted out all the submissions from the chunk of e-mails that we’ve received over the past few days and we finally have our winners. Sadly, we only had 10 pairs to giveaway – we wish there were more for all of you because we know you guys worked really hard to snag the “Resident Evil: Retribution” premiere passes from our friends at TGV Cinemas. Shucks.

However, the good news is, some of you will be catching the film with us and Li Bingbing, who will be walking the red carpet at the premiere on the 7th September 2012 (Friday). So here we go!

Congratulations, troopers! Are you excited? You’ll be catching “Resident Evil: Retribution” at TGV Club, TGV Cinemas Sunway Pyramid with us!

Venue: TGV Club, TGV Cinemas Sunway Pyramid

Kindly collect your “Resident Evil: Retribution” premiere passes from us at Starbucks, Sunway Pyramid (New Wing) from 5:30pm onwards. Remember, tickets are strictly non-transferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of tickets for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

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


We Love Asia Presents The Circus Featuring Afrojack & Cosmic Gate!

Ravers rejoice!  For the time ever, The Circus is happening in Malaysia! The Circus, the official after race concert to the ENI FIM Superbike World Championship 2014 and you will be treated to a showcase of contemporary acrobatics acts while dancing to music from world renowned DJs including Afrojack, Apster, Cosmic Gate (official), and D-Wayne. Apart from these international acts, local heroes DJ MasterK, DJ Ken and Leng Yein will also be hitting the decks to entertain you ravers!

Brought to you by We Love Asia, The Circus is happening on June 8th, 2014 from 5.00pm onwards at Helipad, Sepang International Circuit, tickets to The Circus are now up for sale!

Tickets are available for sale online and at Rock Corner outlets in The Gardens, Mid Valley, KLCC, Mid Valley, The Curve, Subang Parade, One Utama and Bangsar Village. For more information, visit We Love Asia’s Facebook page.

Here’s Wrecking Ball (Afrojack Remix) to get you pumped up for The Circus!

It was announced late last night that The Circus has been cancelled. The organisers cited that the reason for the unfortunate cancellation is largely due to drug abuse, which led to another festival that was shut down earlier this year.

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Contest: “#Insidious: Chapter 3” Premiere Screening + Goodies Up For Grabs!

Ready for more unexpected plot twists and endless jump-scares? We know you are, especially when the 3rd instalment of the”Insidious” franchise hit the cinemas.

“Insidious: Chapter 3” is a highly anticipated horror movie for many reasons. The first “Insidious” film was a surprise success for director James Wan (of “The Conjuring” and “Furious 7″ fame) as it grossed a total of $97,009,150 worldwide. It was turned into a franchise when its sequel made double the box office of the 1st film. Though the franchise is known for its main stars Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne, they did not return to the 3rd film as it no longer revolves around the Lambert family from the first 2 chapters.

Directed by Leigh Whannell, “Insidious: Chapter 3” is a prequel that centres on gifted psychic Elise Rainier, who travel into a realm called “The Further” for the first time in order to save a teenager’s life, while also battling demons of her own. The origin of the evil is expected to be told in the film as it will be revealing more mysteries behind the realm.

Dermot Mulroney, who is best known for his role in 1986’s “Young Guns”, is set to lead the film alongside former Disney star Stefanie Scott. Lin Shaye will return to the franchise as Elise while both Angus Sampson and the director himself will reprise their roles as ghost hunters Tucker and Specs.

The film is written by Whannell from a story he hatched with producer James Wan. Jason Blum of Blumhouse is producing the film alongside returning producers Oren Pali and Wan. Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Steven Schneider, Charles Layton, and Xavier Marchand serve as the film’s executive producers.

Now, all thanks to our friends from Sony Pictures Malaysia, we’re giving some limited edition merchandise and some “Insidious: Chapter 3″ premiere screening passes to our lucky readers.

Deets of the premiere screening and merchandise are as follows:

The official merchandise are as follows:

To win the passes and merchandise, all you gotta do is tell us:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my. Each winner walks away with 4 tickets per person. As the merchandise are very limited, they 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 ;)

“Insidious: Chapter 3” is slated for release in Malaysian cinemas worldwide on 4th June 2015.

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


Gurney Paragon Mall Penang To Fully Open In July

Not enough shopping malls in Penang? Have to drive all the way to Kuala Lumpur for all your favourite brands? Soon, Penangites will have more options. And when we say soon, we mean July.

The RM500 million Gurney Paragon Mall in Penang will fully open come July 2013 and it will house at least 270 to 280 retail outlets. As a matter of fact, according to Hunza Properties Bhd’s Group executive chairman Datuk Khor Teng Tong, 75% to 80% of the mall’s total lettable area had already been leased out!

Retail bands names from the Valiram Group such as Michael Kors, Swiss Watch Gallery, Victoria’s Scret, Tumi, Godiva, Charles & Keith, and Pedro will be taking up some space at the mall. Padini and Debenhams, too, have taken up some lots in the mall. Padini alone will take up 50,000 sq. ft. with its Gurney Paragon Mall outlet being the biggest store in not only Penang, but also in the country.

Other retailers/companies which were added to the list of Gurney Paragon Mall tenants are such as Ben’s, Lunarich Pizza & Pasta (we don’t even have that in Kuala Lumpur, do we?), Angus House Japanese Charcoal Steak, JK Plastic Surgery Consultation Centre, My Dream Wedding, and Dragon-I Signature.

Alright. We’re officially jeaolus of Penangites right now.

For more information, visit their website.

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#GhostbustersReboot: Who You Gonna Call? Character Names Fully Revealed

No one is more excited about the “Ghostbusters” reboot than director Paul Feig.

Feig, who is reuniting with “Bridesmaids” stars Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig through this reboot, has been dropping a slew of behind-the-scenes photos on his official Twitter account. The filming is currently underway in New York City and some curious fans couldn’t help but wonder who exactly they’re gonna call if they were to ask the new team of ghostbusters to exterminate evil spirits.

Well, wonder no more. The ladies’ characters names have finally been revealed!

Okay, here you go. Erin Gilbert, Jillian Holtzmann, Abby Yates and Patty Tolan. Now you know even more. https://t.co/MsQVo5iStI

Feig tweeted the names after being asked to reveal the characters by a Ghostbusters fan account.

Though he didn’t reveal which character each actress is going to portray, fans have been able to identify their names through some set photos that had glimpses of the nametags on their new uniforms.

Since this is a reboot, these characters won’t have the exact same traits as the original “Ghosbusters” team namely Peter Venkman (played by Bill Murray), Ray Stantz (played by Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spenger (played by Harold Ramis), and Winston Zeddemore (played by Ernie Hudson).

In other news, “Thor” star Chris Hemsworth joined the cast as a receptionist called Kevin while Neil Casey will play the main antagonist. Andy Garcia will play the Mayor of New York City while Matt Walsh and Michael K. Williams are also joining the film to play “Rourke” and “Hawkins” respectively. Murray, Aykroyd, and New York City’s NY1 news anchor Pat Kiernan are rumoured to be making cameo appearances as well.

The reboot is based on a script written by Feig and Katie Dippold and the film is scheduled for release on 22nd July 2016.

What do you think about these Ghostbusters names? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.


Hotels At Resorts World Genting Are Reportedly Temporarily Closed

The number of people who have gotten vaccinated are steadily rising. It’s no surprise that many feel more comfortable leaving the house for longer periods of time. This includes going on holiday to nearby places.

One such place is Genting Highlands which has been a favourite attraction to visit during the holidays. However, sources have revealed that the hotels under Resorts World Genting are closed until 6th September this year.

After the ups-and-downs during the year, the hotels announced that customers could start booking rooms early August. Some took advantage of the offer to relax away from the house for a while. However, these customers recently received some shocking information.

According to the customers, the hotels will not be open to the public until 6th September. This was evident as all rooms reserved from 24th August to 6th September were either cancelled or refunded. Some say this is due to the movement control order (MCO).

Resorts World Genting has not made on official announcement at the time of writing. But it is likely that the hotels will only resume normal operations after 6th September. If you’re hoping for a get-away to Genting, presumably plan for later this year!


Andy Lau Coming To Malaysia For Concert This September?

One of the Four Heavenly Kings, Andy Lau (刘德华) has revealed that he will be coming to Malaysia in September for a concert.

The 57-year-old announced the news at OSIM4 launch event in Shanghai, saying, “In September, I will come to Malaysia and Singapore for concerts.”

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Lau also clarified that he is not able to reveal more details, but firmly assured that he will definitely come to Malaysia. “If I say so, then that’s what it is!”

Last year, during his 20th year anniversary concert, Lau had to cancel 7 tours due to his flu. So this year and next year, he decided to compensate for the locations he had cancelled.

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Let’s all stay tuned until the Heavenly King reveal more updates to us!

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1 Utama Goes Cashless With 1PAY E-wallet & ONESHOP Online Platform

1 Utama Shopping Centre becomes the first mall in Malaysia to go cashless thanks to its very own digital 1PAY E-wallet as well as online shopping website ONESHOP.com.my.

The objective of digital E-wallet and E-Commerce platform is to offer shoppers the convenience of cashless shopping. The 1PAY E-wallet is basically an extension of the existing ONECARD Privileges+ that supports shopping and parking facilities in 1 Utama.

Since it rolled out in March 2019, 30% (225 outlets) of 1 Utama’s retailers have signed up for 1PAY. The mall hopes to achieve 80% to 90% participation by December 2020.

To promote the launch, 1 Utama is currently hosting a large scale Launch Roadshow to educate the public on 1PAY and ONESHOP from now till 16th September 2019. There will be attractive activities and promotions at the concourse LG Oval and Highstreet.

For more info, visit their Facebook page.


Is This Man Wearing An Armour? Nope, He’s Just Smuggling iPhones Into China

And the world just gets weirder and weirder, day by day.

According to SINA, a man was arrested at the entry point of Futian Port for attempting to enter China with 94 iPhones (iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models) strapped to/around his body. He is said to have been wearing a sweatshirt and black trousers while trying to get past the immigration at the Chinese border when he was stopped.

According to the customs officials, the man looked unsuspicious at first because he has very simply baggage him consisting of just two plastic shopping bags. However, he seemed to have been walking weird e.g. posture, joint stiffness, muscle tensions. Then, when they let him through the metal detector gate, the alarm went off, naturally.

Upon “investigation”, they found that he has strapped rings of iPhones around his thighs, torso, salves, and crotch, using a combination of plastic bags and masking tape.

What, you don’t believe us? See the pictures for yourselves:

In the past few months, Chinese authorities have seized thousands of iPhones flowing into the country – often stolen and therefore easier to resell across the border. Because of that, the customs, especially, have been trying to clamp down as much as possible on cases like these. As such, the customs staff also ran immigrations records check on the said man, which revealed that he was in Hong Kong prior to the incident and have had multiple violations of having his “belongings” seized by the customs.

Gosh, we know, right? Needless to say, the phones have since been seized and are currently being held by customs officials.


Chris Kelly Of “Kris Kross” Rap Duo, Dead

Chris Kelly, one-half of the 1990s rap duo Kris Kross, died Wednesday at an Atlanta hospital after being found unresponsive at his home, the Fulton County medical examiner’s office told CNN. Authorities are unsure of Kelly’s cause of death and that an autopsy has yet to be performed.

Chris Kelly, together with Chris Smith, shot to stardom in 1992 with the hit “Jump”, which spent eight weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. The two also were known for wearing their clothes backwards during performances.

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Kelly and Smith were 13-year-olds when they were discovered in 1991 at an Atlanta mall by Jermaine Dupri, according to Billboard.com.

The Fulton County Police told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) that Chris Kelly’s death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose. An autopsy will be performed Thursday morning.

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#JolinTsai: Queen Of Mandopop To Hold “PLAY” World Tour Concert In KL This July!

With the worldwide success of her 13th studio album “PLAY” (我呸), the Taiwanese pop star started her 4th world tour concert last May in Taipei, Taiwan and her final stop will be held in at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on 16th July. This will also mark the songstress’ 5th visit to Malaysia since 2012.

The 35-year-old Mandopop singer’s latest album was released in 2014 by Warner Music Taiwan and with 75,000 copies sold locally, it was the best-selling female album of the year. The critically-acclaimed music video for the title track “PLAY” has garnered over 19 million views on YouTube, making it the most-viewed music video of Taiwan that year.

“PLAY” consists of 10 songs including hit singles like “The Third Person and I” (第三人稱) and “We’re All Different, Yet the Same” (不一樣又怎樣).

Watch Jolin’s colourful “PLAY” music video below:

For her “PLAY” world tour concert, Jolin has assembled a team of internationally renowned talents to collaborate for the first time. Apart from inviting Hollywood talents and 12 dancers from all over the world, she has also enlisted Hong Kong’s prominent stage dresser and other top costume designers.

Details for the Malaysian stop of Jolin Tsai’s “PLAY” World Tour concert are as follows:

Stay tuned to Hype for more information!

Sources: Jolin Tsai Malaysia Fan Forum Facebook page, China Press.


#AndyLau: Hong Kong Star Defends Luhan’s Acting In “The Great Wall”

Helmed by prominent Chinese director Zhang Yimou (張藝謀), “The Great Wall” features an all-star ensemble cast including former EXO member Luhan (鹿晗).

Though many fans were delighted to see Luhan on the big screen, a number of reports criticised his performance in the highly anticipated film. In response to those reports, Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau (劉德華) defended his co-star, praising the 26-year-old actor for his professionalism and positive attitude.

“Yesterday, I asked a few media to speak up if they think that he’s not good enough, but nobody was willing to clarify (on what was written). Don’t worry, I’ve already scolded them on your (Luhan’s) behalf yesterday!” the 55-year-old actor told Luhan at a recent press conference.

He added that he was also heavily criticised back in the day, but those criticisms helped him become a better actor. “It’s a good thing you guys (media and critics) appeared, because I started to learn how to act as a result of that,” Lau said jokingly.

“The Great Wall” is a monster action film that takes place about 1,000 years ago. The film also stars Willem Dafoe, Pedro Pascal, Mackenzie Foy, as well as Chinese actor Eddie Peng (彭于晏). The film is also Zhang Yimou’s first English project.

The film is scheduled to be released on 17th February 2017 in the US.

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


Cartoons: 13 Animated Films That Are Coming Out In 2019

If you thought 2018 was exciting thanks to “Incredibles 2”, “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2”, and “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse”, 2019 is going to be a bigger year for animated features.

In this calendar year, we’ve got plenty of sequels and fan-favourites that will surely bring on the nostalgia and put some heartstrings. Since we’re never too old for animated films, prepare to dive into this list of feature-length animated releases for 2019.

“As Hiccup fulfils his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.”

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“Based upon the graphic novel (“Manga”) series “Gunnm” by Yukito Kishiro – From visionary filmmakers James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez, comes ‘Alita: Battle Angel’, an epic adventure of hope and empowerment. When Alita awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido, a compassionate doctor who realises that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past.

“As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious history while her street-smart new friend Hugo offers instead to help trigger her memories. But it is only when the deadly and corrupt forces that run the city come after Alita that she discovers a clue to her past – she has unique fighting abilities that those in power will stop at nothing to control. If she can stay out of their grasp, she could be the key to saving her friends, her family and the world she’s grown to love.”

“5 years have passed since the events of Taco Tuesday. Duplo invaders from outer space have turned Bricksburg into a post-apocalyptic wasteland but Emmet still pretends that everything is awesome. However, when his friends, including Wyldstyle, get kidnapped by a new invader called Sweet Mayhem, Emmet must embark on a mission into space to rescue them.”

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“Wonder Park tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive. One magical day, June is running through the woods to find her way home where she discovers an old roller-coaster car and climbs inside. She suddenly finds herself in Wonderland, an amusement park she had created in her mind and put aside. All of her rides and characters are brought to life but are falling into disarray without her. Now, with the help of her fun and loveable park characters, June will have to put the wonder back in Wonderland before it is lost forever.”

“A young man joins forces with Detective Pikachu to unravel the mystery behind his father’s disappearance. Chasing clues through the streets of Ryme City, the dynamic duo soon discover a devious plot that poses a threat to the Pokémon universe.”

“When an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organisation can capture her.”

The sequel continues the story of Max and his pet friends, following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day. Snowball, the reformed former gang leader of “The Flushed Pets”, has now turned his life around after becoming domesticated by a cheery little girl named Molly. Get ready for more goofy pet antics y’all!

“Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called Forky to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.”

“‘Spies in Disguise’ is a buddy comedy set in the high octane globe-trotting world of international espionage. Will Smith (\voices Lance Sterling, the world’s most awesome spy. Cool, charming and super-skilled, saving the world is his occupation. And nobody does it better.

“Almost the exact opposite of Lance is Walter, voiced by Tom Holland. Walter is a great mind but perhaps not a great socialiser. What he lacks in social skills though, he makes up for in smarts and invention: Walter is the scientific genius who invents the gadgets Lance uses on his missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way. And if this odd couple can’t learn to work as a team, the whole world is in peril.”

Not much has been revealed about the sequel since its announcement. While the plot is still kept under wraps, it’s likely that the pig army will seeking their revenge after the events of the first film.

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“Based on the famous New Yorker creations of Charles Addams, this animated action-comedy will follow the Addams family whose lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration, Addams-style.”

“The hybrid CG-animated/live-action feature is based on the acclaimed ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ video game series. The film will look to capture Sonic’s irreverent tone and spirit, reuniting him with some of the most revered and infamous characters of the franchise, including the evil Dr. Eggman. Playful, mischievous, and quick on his feet in more ways than one, the world’s fastest hedgehog is known for his ability to move at supersonic speed to protect his friends from their enemies.”

Co-director Chris Buck has revealed that the sequel will continue to delve into Anna, Kristoff and Olaf, but it seems that the biggest evolution is reserved for Elsa. “(In ‘Frozen’) she had such a dramatic journey, and at the end she’s just starting to feel like she can open up and have some fun again,” he told Fandango. There are also rumours claiming that Anna and Elsa aren’t really biological sisters. Time will tell if that’s true.

Out of the 13 animated movies above, which ones are you most excited for?

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Hype’s Movie Review: Horrible Bosses 2 Falls Flat On Its Arse

I went into “Horrible Bosses 2” with a positive mindset. I had after all watched the first “Horrible Bosses” when it was released in 2011 and I enjoyed it, plus the trailer for “Horrible Bosses 2” was rather promising so I figured, why not right? Anyway, fast-forward to about 3 years and here I was, ready for yet another misadventure with Nick (Jason Bateman), Kurt (Jason Sudeikis), and Dale (Charlie Day).

If you watched the first “Horrible Bosses”, you’d remember Nick, Kurt and Dale – the 3 regular Joes who haplessly tried to murder their bosses in the first movie, they now return as hopeful entrepreneurs, as their own bosses.

Having come up with their own product “Shower Buddy”, the trio launch a startup business that unfortunately goes sour when bigwig investor Bert Hanson (Christopher Waltz) scams them, leaving them half a million dollars in debt. Outplayed, frustrated, and desperate − and with no legal recourse − Nick, Kurt, and Dale come up with a misguided scheme to kidnap the investor’s adult son, Rex (Chris Pine) and to demand for a ransom.

But of course, things take an unexpected turn (no surprise there, ey?) when Rex wants to give the guys a hand with their plan and swindle his dad out of $5 million, which honestly was loose change to Bert. From there, wackiness ensues − and so on and so forth. From cheesy lame jokes, to Jennifer Anniston’s crazy sex addiction, to the guys messing up their plan(s), the setup of “Horrible Bosses 2” is simple and straightforward as it borrows a lot of the same beats from the first movie.

The script, is probably the lousiest and weakest aspect of the movie for it was nothing but predictable − same sh*t, different day, you know what I mean? In terms of comedy, the gags range from somewhat funny to downright vulgar and offensive. I mean, the movie features several mean-spirited racist and sexist jokes that honestly, just failed to work.

I won’t deny that there were some funny moments, but really, the whole movie felt flat. Also, you’ll probably notice that there weren’t really any “horrible bosses” in the sequel − unless you count Nick, Kurt, and Dale, whose collective morality has worsened since 3 years ago. Former bosses Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Anniston do return the role, with Spacey taking on a supporting role, but even that didn’t count for much.

Same goes for Jamie Foxx who returns as Motherf*cker Jones. Sure, he adds a little more laughter to the film, just like how he did in the first movie and well, that was about it. Personally, “Horrible Bosses 2” for me goes in the same category as the “Hangover” trilogy and “The Expendables” trilogy − nothing new, same thing all over again.

Some of you might enjoy it, some of you might not. I suggest you go into the cinema with an open mind and not expect too much from it. “Horrible Bosses 2” premieres in cinemas on November 27th (Thursday).

For more information, visit the movie’s website.


Hype’s Now Playing: Drake — Draft Day

The “Hold On, We’re Going Home” rapper appears to have a crush on Oscar winning actress Jennifer Lawrence! Drake who recently released his latest single “Draft Day” gave a shout-out to the actress on the track.

“On some Hunger Games s–t, I would die for my district/Jennifer Lawrence you could really get it/ I mean, for real girl, you know I had to do it for ya,” he says on the song.

But, Lawrence was not the only famous face that the Toronto rapper calls out during the track.

“Draft Day”, which samples Lauryn Hill’s 1998 hit “Doo Wop (That Thing),” is filled with disses at other artists like Jay Z and Chance the Rapper.

Earlier this year, Drake dissed Bey’s hubby in an interview with Rolling Stone, saying, “It’s like Hov can’t drop a bar these days without at least four art references. I would love to collect [art] at some point, but I think the whole rap/art world thing is getting kind of corny.”

A month later, Jay fired back on his single “We Made It” where he rapped, “Sorry Mrs. Drizzy for so much art talk/Silly me rapping about s**t that I really bought.”

But Drake didn’t let Jay have the final word…

“I heard they talking crazy, I was out of town/ You know they love to pop all that s–t when I’m not around/ But when I’m here, psst, not a sound/ That’ll make me snap, jot it down, get in the booth and lay a body down,” he says on “Draft Day.”

Oh snap! How will Jay react? We can’t wait to find out!

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(UPDATE) Concept Art Posters For “Ant-Man” & “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Unveiled

Marvel Studios have already kept themselves busy with several movie productions after the announcement of some films’ release dates. Just last week, we’ve already had our first look at the superheroes from the set of “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, with the addition of new characters, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch.

But what we haven’t seen are these new concept art posters of Marvel’s upcoming movies, “Ant-Man” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” that were released during the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con!

Ant-Man might be the tiniest superhero in the Marvel universe but the concept art poster shows that the character is still dominant in the microscopic world too.

The poster (illustrated by Andy Park) offers a first look at the cast of the film, Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas, who will be playing Scott Lang and Hank Pym respectively.

For those who are unfamiliar with the story of Ant-Man, Scott Lang is a thief who stole the shrinking suit from the scientist Dr Hank Pym aka the original Ant-Man. The scientist was also the culprit behind the invention of Marvel’s villain Ultron but the creator has been changed to Tony Stark instead for the Marvel cinematic universe.

The film is expected to be released on 17th July next year with its newly appointed director, Peyton Reed. The script will be rewritten by writer-director Adam Mckay as well after director Edgar Wright and writer Joe Cornish left the project due to creative differences with the studio.

Meanwhile, 8 new concept art posters for “Avengers: Age of Ultron” have been released during the comic convention as well, featuring artworks from various artists including Ryan Meinerding and Andy Park. The posters feature Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, all the other superheroes battling against an army of Ultrons.

Yes, you heard that right. An army of the Ultrons!

We hear that when all the concept art posters are revealed, it will combine to make one big giant poster. Woot!

With such a huge amount of Ultrons in the film, can we expect the Hulk to defeat them all instead?

The sequel for “The Avengers” will be released on 1st May next year, followed by “Ant-Man” two months later. The studio is likely to release more updates about their upcoming movies so for now, we’ll just have wait to find out what other superhero films will be released soon!


(UPDATE) Hype’s Now Playing: Yuna Ft. Usher – Crush

A couple of days ago, Yuna revealed the details of her new album, “Chapters”. Along with the announcement, the Malaysian singer-songwriter also released her first single off the album, a hip hop and indie soul collaboration with living legend DJ Premier titled, “Places to Go”.

But perhaps our homegrown darling saved the best for last because just a couple of hours ago, Yuna released “Crush”, a song that has effectively made us fall head over heels in love with her all over again.

Oh, and we mustn’t forget to mention that the sultry duet features the smooth vocals of American R&B artiste, Usher ;)

On working with Usher, Yuna previously told Hitz FM, “I met up with (Usher) about a year ago and we did not talk about any collaborations.”

“When I was recording my new album, I had this one song and I had an idea. We sent it over to him and we didn’t hear anything back for like 2 months. And then I got an e-mail from him and it was a recorded song of him on the song already, all mixed, all done,” she added.

We’ve just heard it and we gotta say that it’s hard to not love their angelic vocals over soft, minimalist instrumental track. If you’re a fan of R&B, you will probably have this on repeat for a while, reckon. At least to tide you over until “Chapters” is finally released ;)

“I feel a little rush,” she sings. “I think I’ve got a little old crush on you/ I hope it’s not too much.” But she needn’t worry, Usher is ready to to please, “I know you’ve been down,” he replies. “I won’t let you down.”

Check out the official music video for Yuna’s “Crush” with Usher that was gracefully filmed in black-and-white below:

The singer-songwriter shared an Instagram post thanking everyone that was involved in making “Crush” a success.

“Special thanks to Usher, the talented director Daniel Carberry, my management Indie Pop, my friends who came to help me out, the production crew, my makeup artist Gabbi Pascua, the stylists, the lovely extras (if you’re reading this say HEYYY). I really appreciate you guys helping me in making this possible. ‘Crush’ was written by me, produced by Brian & Mac of Fisticuff…It was just a song we all jammed to on a lazy afternoon, and now it has come to life with the help of you awesome people…Music video is now out on Vevo,” wrote the star.

Yuna’s “Chapters” will mark her 3rd full-length international studio release. The album will be released on 20th May.

For more information, visit Yuna’s website, Facebook page, and Instagram.

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Full List Of Maybank Services That Won’t Be Available On 3rd & 4th April

The largest local banking chain recently announced that several of its services will be unavailable tomorrow (Saturday, 3rd April) and Sunday (4th April) at different times.

In a statement posted on Maybank2u’s official website earlier on 1st April (Thursday), Maybank users are also advised to carry out their transactions beforehand in order to minimise any inconvenience during the service interruption. “We apologise for any inconvenience caused. For more information, please write to us at mgcc@maybank.com,” they stated.

Here’s the detailed list of services that will be unavailable for the next 2 days:

1. 12:00am – 3:00am (Saturday, 3rd April 2021)

2. 11:30pm to 11:59pm (Saturday, 3rd April 2021)

3. 7am (3rd April 2021) to 8pm (4th April 2021)

Feel free to check out Maybank2’s official social media sites (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) for more info and updates on the service disruption.


(UPDATE) Who’s Next: YG Entertainment Drops New Poster For 11.11.2014

Look who’s trying to get themselves busy with the South Korean music scene again? Following Epik High‘s comeback on 21st Oct, YG Entertainment has now dropped another teaser image for their “Who’s Next” series for 11th November 2014.

The “Who’s Next” series first started in 2013, where they teased fans about their artistes’ comebacks or debuts. The first artiste that was revealed in the “Who’s Next” series is 2NE1‘s CL who made her solo debut, “The Baddest Female“. The “Who’s Next” series was then followed by other YG artistes’ comeback including Akdong Musician, Epik High, and BIGBANG‘s Taeyang.

With speculations revolving around the grand debut of YG’s new girl group, the new teaser image suggests that the new artiste that YG is going to reveal could be them after all!

But! We could be wrong. YG is known for giving unexpected surprises to the fans of YG artistes, especially with their “Who’s Next” series. Other fans of YG artistes are also hoping to see the return of K-Pop idol boy group, BIGBANG or YG’s baby idol, Lee Hi. There are endless possibilities about who they are going to reveal next since it was recently reported that the former “Superstar K2″ contestant, Kim Eun Bi has already left the agency due to health issues.

It was only confirmed that Kim Ji Soo and Jennie Kim will be the members of YG’s new girl group.

What do you think of the new YG’s “Who’s Next” poster? Are they referring to the debut of the YG’s new girl group or the new release of their global clothing line?

YG Entertainment has dropped yet another teaser earlier today. The date remains the same except, it appears that they’re dropping some sort of clue. In case you missed it, here:

What do you think “1+1” means? Is it a duo’s release? Could it be someone that’s totally new on the agency’s portfolio of artistes? Who are you hoping that it’ll be?


Xmas 2018: 5 New Christmas Albums To Jam To This Holiday Season

2017 gave us quite a number of killer Christmas albums – Kelly Clarkson, Sia, 98 Degrees, and Hanson just to name a few.

This year’s list is just as exciting! It’s only November, but some of our favourite pop stars have already rolled out their new Christmas records. As most people would agree, it’s never too early to welcome the most wonderful time of the year!

Jessie J has released her first-ever holiday album, “This Christmas Day”. She puts her own festive spin with a jazzy touch on a mix of classics with some help from well-known friends. They include legendary producer David Foster (“Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”, “Silent Night”), Boyz II Men for “Winter Wonderland”, and Babyface on the title track (which is also the only original song on the album).

“A very close friend of mine lost her brother and watching someone I love go through such heavy grief everyday was so hard. I wanted to write something that could just bring a little comfort. On Christmas Day we celebrate yes, but she and millions of other people around the world will also reflect and remember loved ones they so wish were here still. It’s a day where family and friends unite in love. This is the meaning behind that song, and why I called the album ‘This Christmas Day’,” the pop star said.

Once you’re an EGOT winner like John Legend, you’re allowed to be as extra as you like. For his aptly titled, “A Legendary Christmas”, the singer’s Christmas album features Esperanza Spalding (the jazzy “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”) and Stevie Wonder (who breaks out his signature harmonica on “What Christmas Means to Me”). Legend also wrote some original songs for the record, including the excellent “Bring Me Love”.

Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of 5 talented vocalists coming together and harmonising some holiday favourites. “Christmas Is Here!” marks the a capella group’s 4th seasonal record and it features 12 tracks including “The Nightmare Before Christmas” classic remake of “Making Christmas” and their new single “Sweater Weather”. Music lovers will get to sing along to Kirstin Maldonado, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee, but Pentatonix has also brought in “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson and Maren Morris!

Speaking of “American Idol”, the cute kid who almost won the reality singing competition – David Archuleta – is also back with his 2nd Christmas set. “When we finished my first Christmas album (2009’s “Christmas from the Heart”), we were already talking about recording another one. There’s always a place for it because there are so many great Christmas songs,” he told Billboard.

Taking inspiration from Michael Bublé and Nat King Cole, Archuleta started recording “Winter in the Air” in January. The new 12-track album has originals such as “Winter in the Air”, “He is Born”, and the first single “Christmas Every Day”, together with classic holiday tunes. “Music usually comes out of me at a slow tempo but I wanted an uptempo song,” the singer wrote, adding that “Christmas Every Day” also features fellow “American Idol” alum, Melinda Doolittle.

A self-described “Christmas-obsessed human”, Ingrid Michaelson has already started her gift wrapping and she’s taking her Christmas craze to a whole new level with her holiday album, “Songs for the Season”. The singer-songwriter released “Looks Like a Cold, Cold Winter” as the first single because it’s a not-creepy, not-predatory version of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”.

“Happy, Happy Christmas”, an original, is actually inspired by her mother’s death, who passed away in 2014. Michaelson acknowledges that it “is very ironic, because it’s not happy at all. But it is if you really listen to it. The strings in the background are so beautiful — they just destroy me“.

#YouMakeItFeelLikeChristmas Deluxe Edition is coming to town October 26th including 5 new songs!! #neverhurtstohavealittleearlychristmasspirit #christmasinoctober 🎅🏻❄🎄 pic.twitter.com/VYv0vVywn6

— Gwen Stefani (@gwenstefani) September 27, 2018

Gwen Stefani rereleased the adorable “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” with 5 new tracks. There are 3 covers – “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”, “Winter Wonderland”, “Feliz Navidad” – as well as 2 original Christmas tunes: “Cheer for the Elves” and “Secret Santa”.

It's here!! The Deluxe Edition of #WarmerInTheWinter with FIVE new songs is officially available everywhere! https://t.co/SvFp8kKJOZ pic.twitter.com/2gcu1bK2u5

— Lindsey Stirling (@LindseyStirling) October 19, 2018

Similar to Stefani, Lindsey Stirling has also rereleased her Christmas record with 5 new tunes. They include “Santa Baby”, “I Wonder as I Wander”, “Hallelujah”, “Main Title from Home Alone (Somewhere In My Memory)”, and “We Three Gentleman”, which is a medley of “We Three Kings”, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, and “Carol of the Bells”. Those who purchase via Target will also get 2 additional new tracks: “Mary Did You Know” and “Home for the Holidays”.

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#QZ8501: Search Enters Day 3 + AirAsia Bhd Group CEO Tony Fernandes’ Twitter Updates

Today, we enter day 3 of the missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 SAL/SAR efforts. The mission in Surabaya resumed today at 6am LT (GMT+7).

Currently, the search and rescue operations are being conducted under the guidance of National Search and Rescue Agency Republic of Indonesia (BASARNAS). Several countries have since either offered assistance or jumped right in to help in whatever ways possible such as Singapore, the United States, Malaysia, China, and Australia. About 30 ships and 15 aircraft have been mobilised for a multi-national search.

Yesterday, there were reports that an Australian search plane had found objects in water 700 miles off the last known location of QZ8501. It was later confirmed by Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla that the object was not from QZ8501.

CNA reports that the weather at the Belitung Island search zone is cloudy, with waves approximately 1m to 2m high. Chief Commander of the Manggar Navy Base Purwanto says that it will probably rain, but the search for the missing jet will still continue, except in extreme conditions. As 9:12am this morning, it was confirmed that Indonesia will widen air search for the missing plane from 5 areas to a more detailed 13-area search zone today:

Meanwhile, AirAsia Bhd Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes continues to update us on the situation in Surabaya, where he has chosen to be stationed currently, to be with the Indonesia AirAsia team as well as the next of kin of the missing plane’s passengers and crew members. In fact, in the past 24 hours or so, he has travelled from Kuala Lumpur to Surabaya, from Surabaya to Jakarta (average flight time 1h 15min) to communicate with the SAR team, then from Jakarta back to Surabaya again to be with the families.

He hasn’t stopped tweeting since the news of the missing QZ8501 plane first broke:

In Jakarta this morning to communicate with Search and Rescue. All assets now in region. Going back to Surabaya now to be with families.

Keeping positive and staying strong. My heart bleeds for all the relatives of my crew and our passangers. Nothing is more important to us. — Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) December 29, 2014

My Allstars in Surabaya and red house in Jakarta have been amazing. Its at times like this you see the true quality of humans.

The staff in Indonesia have been brave, strong, committed and doing 150 percent for all our guests. My pride for them is enormous. — Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) December 29, 2014

The warmth and support from the people of Indonesia has been incredible. Everywhere I go. Nothing but pure support.

Been one of my toughest days. Spent a large part of day meeting families of passangers. Doing whatever we can. — Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) December 29, 2014

I also met the families of my crew and pilots. Not been able to see 3 families. Engineer, fo and one crew.

The relatives of my crew were inspirational and so moving. Their support and love for Airasia was unbelievable. Gave me huge strength. — Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) December 29, 2014

For those who are seeking information about relatives or friends who may have been on board AirAsia’s Flight QZ8501, AirAsia has set established an Emergency Call Centre. The number is+622129270811 or 031-8690855 or 031-2986790 (Surabaya).

AirAsia’s Facebook page also offers timely updates on the SAR/SAL operations. Go here.

Some media outlets (both regional and international) have been reporting AirAsia’s CEO to be Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. That is inaccurate. To clear the confusion, AirAsia’s CEO is Aireen Omar, not Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is AirAsia Bhd’s Group CEO.

AirAsia Group operates scheduled domestic and international flights to 100 destinations spanning 22 countries. Its affiliate airlines are:

Our thought and prayers are with the families, friends, and loved one of all of those who were on board QZ8501, as well as those who are affected by this.

Also, kudos to the hardworking SAR/SAL teams involved in the search. Stay strong!

More to come as and when we get updates.

Sources: AirAsia Wikipedia, CNA, AirAsia’s Facebook page.

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Indonesia: “Singapore & Malaysia Are To Blame For Haze Too”

The illegal clearing of forests by burning is a recurrent problem in Indonesia, particularly during the annual dry season that stretches from around June to September. This year, the haze came from forest and peat land fires in Bengkalis and Rokan Hilir Regencies.

The Bengkalis Disaster Mitigation Agency has said nearly 600 hectares of oil palm plantation and rubber plantation areas in three areas (Sepahat, Tanjung Leban, Bukit Kerikil) are currently burning. Firefighters from a number of plantation companies, including local residents, are making efforts to extinguish the fires. However, they are facing difficulties in controlling it because of water shortages and strong winds.

At least 138 hot spots are currently being monitored in Jambi, Riau, and South Sumatra – that is significantly up compared to less than 100 spots the week before.

However, an Indonesian official said Singapore and Malaysia share some of blame for the haze that has raised air pollution to “unhealthy” levels. The accusation was levelled at Singapore and Malaysian palm oil companies which he said also use the “slash and burn” method of clearing land.

Hadi Daryanto, who is the secretary-general of Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry, has been quoted in a newspaper as saying that the “slash and burn” technique being used is the cheapest land clearing method but it is not only used by local farmers.

He said that employees of palm oil investors, including those from Singapore and Malaysian companies, also use this method. Thus, he is asking also the Singapore and Malaysian companies to pay more attention to what is being done on the ground – their farmers using this illegal “slash and burn” technique.


#ANightmareOnElmStreet: Freddy Krueger Will Return & Haunt Us Again In Remake

As long as you’re still alive, prolific child murderer Freddy Krueger and the Dream Demon from “A Nightmare on Elm Street” will always return to haunt you in your dreams.

And clearly, Freddy is not done with his killing spree yet as Warner Bros./New Line Cinema is reportedly remaking the Wes Craven classic for the 2nd time. The remake also comes just 5 years after being resurrected.

While the idea of having another remake sounds uninteresting, Tracking Board reported that David Leslie Johnson is on board to pen the script.

This is particularly exciting as Johnson was the scribe for 2012’s “Wrath of the Titans” and the 2009 psychological thriller film, “Orphan”. Earlier this week, it was also announced that the former “Walking Dead” writer will be writing Warner Bros’ adaptation of “Dungeons and Dragons”. As if those weren’t enough to get fans excited, he is currently penning James Wan‘s “The Conjuring: The Enfield Poltergeist” and Disney’s horror “Something Wicked This Way Comes”.

Johnson’s impressive resume has clearly caught the attention of the studio’s executives.

New Line Cinema has also perhaps learnt their lesson from their 2010 reboot as Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes was not listed as producer for this upcoming project.

Directed by Samuel Bayer, the Platinum Dunes-produced film grossed over USD115 million worldwide. However, it was met with primarily negative reviews from film critics and audiences. Jackie Earl Haley’s portrayal of Freddy Krueger could not top his predecessor Robert Englund as the latter’s performance as the razor-sharp claw and fedora hat murderer over a total of 8 films remains iconic in horror movie history. Haley simply failed to connect to audiences in the same way as Englund.

Further details regarding the remake are being kept under wraps, but Toby Emmerich, Walter Hamada, and Dave Neustadter will oversee it for New Line.

What do you think of this piece of news? Would you like to see the reboot? Who do you think should join the cast? Let us know in the comments section below.

Source: Tracking Board via Bloody Disgusting / Image source: Blastr.

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Concert Review: New Songs, New Sounds & New Members From Postmodern Jukebox

It’s been 7 years since Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox became a worldwide sensation. To date, the ensemble’s regular online YouTube videos have garnered over 1 billion views collectively (and counting).

The last time yours truly saw them live was back in 2015. Since then, Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) has made some slight adjustments to their tour arrangement. Kicking off their Asia tour in Kuala Lumpur, the music group introduced a list of new songs as well as new members to fans.

Despite the long weekend in conjunction with Malaysia Day, many turned up at KL Live to welcome Postmodern Jukebox back to the concert venue. Some even came decked out in vintage outfits! The objective was really simply: to let loose and have a darn good time with today’s chart-topping hits.

The formula is still the same – PMJ’s signature style of contemporary pop songs with sounds from a different era. The first half of the concert was centred around the individual vocalists from the talented troupe. It had a healthy balance of PMJ fan favourites and freshmen.

They were sexpot Ariana Savalas, handsome crooner Von Smith, “American Idol” semifinalist Brielle Von Hugel, pop singer Mario Jose, and Olivia Kuper Harris (the winner of #PMJSearch2017). They were backed by a live band of 2 entertaining trumpet players, a drummer, bass player and a pianist.

While we were already familiar with Ariana and Von, it was a nice surprise to be introduced to Brielle’s soulful grit. She reminded us of Haley Reinhart. Some may recognise Mario from his YouTube collaborations with Pentatotix’s Scott Hoying and Kurt Hugo Schneider. Olivia, on the other hand, proved that she can hang with the seasoned performers.

Ariana played the role of MC and femme fatale. She kicked off the show with a Vintage-Gatsby delivery of “Bad Romance”. Even with the absence of Scott Bradlee himself, PMJ is a machine that never fails to deliver thanks to the “cast members” to pluck for at any given tour. Mario interacted well with the crowd when he came out to perform his rendition of “I’m Not The Only One”.

PMJ’s new artist search Olivia nailed her debut with an interesting cover of “Last Friday Night”. The doe-eyed singer from Texas showed why she was chosen out of thousands of applicants. Audiences were also treated to her audition performance of “Sunday Morning”. Due to the singer’s different styles, no 2 acts were alike.

Hunky performer Von drew some of the loudest screams that night when he brought the killer pipes and full tank of energy for “Cry Me A River” and “All Star”. It’s hard to pick a favourite because everyone delivered. It’s a smart strategy to have 1 performer singing 1 song before passing the baton to the next right after. This not only enhanced the show’s delivery flow but also captured the crowd’s attention.

Having said that, Brielle might have been a personal favourite. The young vocalist stood out with a soulful voice on the stunning doo-wop infused rendition “Hey Ya” and “Same Old Love”. Even during duets and group performances, we couldn’t take our eyes off her. Sadly, the same can’t be said when the singers (minus Ariana) came out to perform Radiohead’s “Creep”. It lacked the magic previously brought by Haley Reinhart and Maiya Sykes.

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In true PMJ fashion, the ladies delivered a cheeky rendition of “All About The Bass” before the entire ensemble returned on stage for an encore of “Shake It Off”. As the entertainers sang, dance, and waive their arms, those in attendance followed suit. What a night!

Postmodern Jukebox’s Asia Tour “Live in Kuala Lumpur” Setlist:


#TheCrow Reboot: Luke Evans Officially Departs; Casting Back To Square One

The reboot of the cult movie “The Crow” is finally happening, but Relativity is struggling to lock down the lead actor. The reboot previously had Bradley Cooper and Tom Hiddleston attached to star but it was later announced that Luke Evans will play the leading role.

Having seen Luke Evans‘ brilliant performance in “Dracula Untold“, there is no doubt that he can easily pull off a dark, disturbed character. However, his publicists confirmed to TheWrap that he is officially saying goodbye to the reboot too.

Evans’ publicists told TheWrap that the Welsh actor is no longer involved in the project as he decided to pursue other projects instead. His departure was expected as the production was delayed with no start date. Although his name was still listed on IMDb for his role as Eric for the reboot of “The Crow”, the actor previously hinted his departure when he was asked whether “The Crow” was still progressing.

It’s not, no. No at the minute… ‘The Crow’ is not, not for me, I think it’s a little… I mean I’m sure it’s going to go ahead at some point, but I have other projects that are greenlit and ready to go and projects that I’m very interested in and you know, I can’t wait much longer! [laughs]

Luke Evans was set to star in the film when F. Javier Gutierrez was attached to helm the project.

Starring the late Brandon Lee, “The Crow” is a 1994 American fantasy action film directed by Alex Provas. David J. Schow and John Shirley wrote the screenplay based on James O’Barr’s 1989 comic book of the same name and the plot centres on Eric Draven, a poetic rock musician who is revived from the dead to avenge his murder and death of his fiancée. The film was said to be one of the cursed Hollywood movies as the lead actor, Brandon Lee, was killed on set due to an accidental shooting. The film marked Brandon’s final film appearance and has since attained a strong cult following.

Since Gutierrez exited the project to direct “Rings” for Paramount, director Corin Hardy has come on board to direct the film now. Both Relativity and Hardy are keen on locking down a new actor for “The Crow” reboot after Hardy debuts his film “The Hollow” at the Sundance Film Festival. James O’Barr, the original creator of “The Crow” is attached to project on a consultancy basis.

Luke Evans will be seen next in Ben Wheatley’s “High Rise” and an upcoming short film “Fast & Furious: Supercharged”. Now that Luke Evans has exited the project, who do you think should play the lead role? Share your dream casting in the comments box below :)

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Hype’s Now Playing: Fall Out Boy – Uma Thurman

Working for Fall Out Boy sure seems like fun!

American rockers Fall Out Boy have dropped the music video for their latest single “Uma Thurman” and it’s a ball of fun! Directed by Scantron Films and Mel Soria, the video provides a glimpse into what being the band’s assistant for the day would be like.

The video follows contest-winner Sarah as she immerses into Fall Out Boy’s world which includes her playing a wicked game of paintball with Pete, going for karaoke rehearsals with Patrick, taking Joe’s zebra for a trot and breaking a swear doing CrossFit with Andy.

Sarah is also seen riding a mechanical bull with Pete before she carries out one final mission – to send an important message from the band to the Alabama Supreme Court and all those who would stand in the way of equal rights. The message was sent via Sarah destroying a pickup truck that has “Article 1 Section 36.03” on it hinting at the Alabama’s Supreme Court’s ruling that prohibited lower-court judges in the state from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

The video for “Uma Thurman” also includes special appearances from Big Sean, Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco, Action Bronson, Big Data and DCD2 artiste, MAX. “Uma Thurman” makes for the band’s latest single from their album “American Beauty/American Psycho,” which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 upon its release on January 20th, 2015.

Watch the video for “Uma Thurman” below:

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5 Malaysian Royal Family Members You Might Have A Crush On

These days, the nation has taken their full interest with the life and happenings of our Agong, Sultan Abdullah of Pahang and the rest of his family members.

Last August, a majestic dinner ceremony was held in the Royal Palace to celebrate the Agong’s election as the new Ruler for our country. The event was attended by many guests including fellow members of the Royalty, our Prime Minister and also Deputy Prime Minister.

During the occasion, there were few members of the Royalty that managed to caught nationwide fans’ impressions. Curious on who? We’ve compiled 5 of these appealing faces of the Royalty members that you might have developed a crush for.

For those who might not know, Tengku Fahd Mu’adzam Shah is the younger brother of our 16th Agong. He has been catching people’s attention with his effortlessly perfect facial feature, that would make the rakyat to fall head over heels over him.

Tengku Amir Nasser is the adopted prince of Sultan Abdullah and the Queen. He is also the youngest child of the late Tengku Arif Bendahara Pahang Tengku Ibrahim. He is now married to YM Puteri Suraiya Afzan, daughter of YAM Tengku Seri Puteri Lela Manja Pahang Tengku Dato Hajah Nong Fatimah Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.

Tengku Ahmad Ismail is the son of the King, Sultan Abdullah of Pahang and the Queen, Tunku Azizah Maimunah Iskandariah. Additionally, Tengku Ahmad Ismail is the twin brother of the 4th daughter of the family,Tengku Puteri Afzan Aminah Hafizatullah Al-Sultan Abdullah.

Fun fact: He’s into kickboxing sports. Pretty cool, huh?

Cik Puan Sofie is the wife of Tengku Faiz Petra Ibni Sultan Ismail Petra of Kelantan. Tengku Faiz Petra tied the knot with the Swedish beauty on 19th April 2019 in a ceremony held at the Balai Besar palace in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

Datuk Dennis Muhammad Abdullah is the husband of YAM Tunku Tun Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah binti Sultan Ibrahim. They got married on 14th August, 2017. The Dutch-born man caught attention wearing a mess kit during the royal occasion, apart from his handsome visuals.

Do you have anymore to add in the list? Hit us up in the comment section below.

Images courtesy of House of Pahang Facebook page.

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Wanna One To Officially Disband On 31st December 2018

K-pop boy band Wanna One is set to disband by the end of this year. The group’s agency Swing Entertainment has confirmed the news in a statement.

“December 31, 2018 is the date that Wanna One’s contract is scheduled to end. During the period after the contract expires, we will wrap up Wanna One’s official activities such as award ceremonies as previously planned and end with the January concert,” read the official statement.

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— Bibi (@incessantbeat) December 17, 2018

“We want to thank the 11 members of Wanna One, who have showed everyone the best of themselves for the past year and a half, from August 2017 to now.”

“We also sincerely thank the fans domestic and worldwide who have loved Wanna One and ask for your support and congratulations for the members as they wrap up their promotions and begin their new journeys,” said the statement as obtained by Soompi.

Shortly after confirming their disbandment, Wanna One has dropped the teaser poster for their farewell concert, “Therefore” which is scheduled for 4 days straight from January 24-27 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

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Throughout January 2019, Wanna One will be attending various year-end ceremonies as a full group, before their final concerts.


(UPDATE) #McDonalds: Glass Found In Ice Blended Drink; Fast Food Company Releases Statement

A McDonald’s customer has claimed that shards of glass were found in his sister’s chocolate ice blended drink, which caused her trachea to bleed.

The incident, which reportedly happened on Monday (12th September) night, took place at the Pengkalan Station 18 outlet in Ipoh.

The customer, who goes by the name of Syamil on Twitter, tweeted about the incident the next day (Tuesday, 13th September) and it went viral on the interwebs.

He claimed that the pieces of glass originated from the glass cover of the blender, and his sister, unfortunately, swallowed small pieces of it. Syamil explained that because of the dark colour of the drink, they did not notice the fragment of glasses. It was only after the victim finished the drink did the pain gradually set in.

He has also made a police report regarding the incident.

McDonald’s has also released a statement explaining that they are investigating the matter, and their customers’ safety and well-being are the company’s utmost priority.

“Regarding the “ice blended” incident that has been circulating on social media, we at McDonald’s are trying our best to contact the related parties for more information. McDonald’s is also currently investigating the accusation and will take the appropriate actions. Of course, the safety and well-being of our customers are our priority and we hope that the public will be considerate while we investigate. Thank you to everyone for your support and care.”

McDonald’s has admitted that the incident was a result of their staff member’s mistake.

In a statement dated 17th September (Saturday), the fast food chain revealed that the foreign object found in the drink was not glass shards as previously believed, but was hard plastic material from a McCafe blender lid.

They also indicated that staff members from the aforementioned outlet brought the customer to the hospital immediately for medical attention.

“We have been made to understand that the customer is currently recovering and we are in communication with the customer through her family to monitor her progress. We wish to reiterate that the safety and well-being of our customers are our top priority. We also wish to assure our customers that we do not compromise on our values and will continue to reinforce all standard operating procedures in our restaurants.”

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

Sources: McDonalds (1) (2), Syamil’s Twitter.

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What To Look Out For When Buying A Diamond At HABIB Jewels

They say diamonds are a girl’s bestfriend and for over 60 years, HABIB has always been driven by a simple vision: to offer Malaysians uniquely different and exclusive world-class jewellery at honest and fair prices.

HABIB has recently launched the latest instalment of Diamond Fest, which will run from 1st March to 31st March and will be held at all of its locations. The Diamond Fest is HABIB’S annual tribute by the homegrown jeweller for the diamonds and has become the signature campaign.

Since the fest is a celebration of diamonds, diamond lovers are in for a treat as a comprehensive diamond collection has been prepared by the jeweller. For this year, Diamond Fest 2022 will feature a diversity of gorgeous jewellery creations in white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold, all of which will be sure to wow shoppers across the country.

The premiere jeweller has put together exciting lines of collections for this Diamond Fest which include the H Collection, DWA collection, Adore, Polaris collection and many more as well as a newly added international brand, Korloff fine diamond jewellery from Paris.

Dato’ Sri Meer Habib unveiled the collections at the event along with other models including the brand ambassador herself, Sanjna Suri. This year’s Diamond Fest will culminate with a four-day Diamond Fest Grand Finale from 31st March to 3rd April at all showrooms to mark the diamond birth.

The H collection boasts chain link diamond bracelets with interesting play of the alphabet H. This piece is made with multiple lines, similarly an imitation of the alphabet ‘H’ when connected together. This chain link bracelet will beautifully sit on the wearer’s wrist without looking bulky and over the top. Simple yet personal.

DWA (pronounced dua) is a range of double row minimalist diamond rings that look like two rings stacked together. Offering trendy and modern designs at accessible price points, the collection appeals to fashion-forward young adults on the hunt for their entry, investment pieces.

Each piece under the Adore collection has a larger central diamond that is set lower than the surrounding diamonds, to anchor it in place.

Named after the brightest star, the North Star, Polaris channels a large solitaire round cut diamond, the poignant pieces here feature a sizeable central diamond surrounded by smaller brilliant cut diamonds, all sturdily held in place by shared prongs.

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This year, the homegrown jeweller is also hoping to provide customers a full insight into diamond knowledge that is in line with its theme – Edutainment. Diamonds are essentially valued based on the 4Cs; Colour, Cut, Clarity and Carat. Not sure what to look out for? Here’s a better understanding on a diamond’s value and worth:

1. Colour – A diamond’s colour grading refers to the absence or presence of colour. It is graded from D to Z, D being completely colourless to Z being lightly tinted that is easy to see by eye.

2. Cut – The cut refers to the overall measurement and light performance of the diamond. A Triple Excellent cut is recommended for better light return.

3. Clarity – The clarity refers to the absence or presence of inclusions inside the diamond. Inclusions do not necessary make a diamond less desirable – think of it as your own unique blueprint. No two diamonds share the same inclusion pattern.

4. Carat – the weight of the diamond where 1 carat equals to 0.2 grams.

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Hopefully you’ve learned something new about diamonds today ;)

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#Zedd: A Prison Pop-Up Party For “True Colors”? Sure, Why Not!

There’s nothing that Zedd can’t do or rather, there’s nothing that Zedd wouldn’t do, especially when it comes to his music.

Nevermind that during the process of working on his sophomore album, “True Colors”, his appearances with pop star Selena Gomez both inside as well as outside of the studio spurred rumours about them dating, the young DJ/producer just levelled up in terms of fashioning an out-of-this-world promotional campaign.

And by that, we mean really out-of-this-world.

By now, you would’ve already caught wind about the Grammy-winning artiste’s surprise pop-up parties across the US, starting with a cave party in conjunction with SWSX in Austin, Texas. Zedd (real name Anton Zaslavski) sent his fans on a wild goose chase aka “Zeddventure” to score special invites to the party, where he would later premiere “Addicted To A Memory” following an intimate meet and greet. If that wasn’t crazy enough, get this – he recently surprised fans once again with a gig at Alcatraz.

Oh, you know the one, San Francisco’s infamous prison island turned National Park.

Note: Often referred to as “The Rock”, the small Alcatraz island was developed with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, a military prison (1868), and a federal prison from 1933 until 1963.

Other than bringing 50 fans to the island, Zedd’s little “daring” pop-up party also included specially invited guests like world-famous skating pro Tony Hawk and his son, Spencer Hawk. The private “True Colors” bash saw the “Clarity” hitmaker (sans prison jumpsuit, of course) mingling with fans as well as sharing his music, particularly “Transmission”, which is his first track to feature a rap.

But more importantly, all of that took place in what used to be a prison. Does that not blow your mind?

With still over a month to go until the release (“True Colors” is slated to be released on 19th May), we can expect far more extravagant events as the release date draws ever closer. Zedd is really taking the fan experience to the next level and we cannot wait to see the impact that his new album will make!

For more information, visit Zedd’s “True Colors” microsite.


Vettel Wins The Most Awkward Malaysian GP Ever

Whoa, so, who caught the Malaysian Grand Prix aka F1 race in Malaysia yesterday? If you missed it, then you just missed the most awkward F1 race in the history of F1 races in Malaysia – ever. World champion Sebastian Vettel came in first with his Australian Red Bull teammate, Mark Webber coming in a close second while former world title-holder and now Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton bagged third.

Vettel took on Webber as they raced neck and neck despite being told by their boss, Christian Horner over the team radio, “This is silly Seb, come on”. They were told to hold their positions until the end of the race. But the German driver refused to follow orders from the Red Bull pit wall to remain behind Webber. So what does he do?

He barks back at the radio, “Mark is too slow, get him out of the way!”, throws caution to the wind, nearly plants a kiss on his team mate’s car a few times, drove dangerously close to the barriers, and finally overtook Webber in a swift move.

Afterwards, Webber didn’t quite manage to hide his anger at his Red Bull team mate. He took the time to gesture as Vettel with his middle finger after Vettel overtook him. Needless to say, the awkward race let to an awkward podium.

“The team told me the race was over and we turned the engines down. Seb made his own decision and he’ll be protected as usual”, Webber said during the podium interviews. Vettel, on the other hand, offered a profuse apology to his Red Bull team mate in the team garage.

I cannot say much more than I did a mistake, I’m not proud I did it. If I had the chance to do it again I would do it differently. When I came back I saw the team’s reaction and I had a short word with Mark, it hit me quite hard that, language, I f***ed up.

We should have stayed in the positions that we were in.  I didn’t ignore it on purpose but I messed up in that situation and obviously took the lead from Mark. I can see now that he’s upset. I want to be honest at least and stick to the truth. I know that doesn’t help his feelings right now.

Meanwhile, Christian Horner said the matter would be dealt with internally:

As far as the drivers are concerned, we let them race up to that last pit stop and then from a team’s perspective, with the issues we’ve had this weekend, we wanted to control the race and manage the tyres to the end of the race.

But at that point the drivers’ interest became bigger than the team’s and they took it into their own hands to start racing each other, which was obviously uncomfortable for us. But they are race drivers.

We’ll sit down with them and discuss it as a team. They’ve raced each other hard before. They are very competitive. They are both race car drivers. It’s difficult.

You are still part of a team and at the end of the day everybody has to do their bit within the team and it’s difficult to watch. And the risk in a situation like that is that you give up 43 points.

In other awkward news, is anyone else still laughing at the epic moment of hilarity when Mercedes’ Hamilton briefly pitted in the wrong pit box?

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Sources: The F1 Times, The Star, The Guardian, NST.

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#JusticeLeague To Feature 2 Green Lanterns & 2 Post Credit Scenes?

As we draw closer to the premiere date of the highly-anticipated “Justice League”, more juicy details are starting to unfold.

When Joss Whedon took over directing duties from Zack Snyder, it appears that the director and Warner Bros. are gearing up for the full expansion of the DC cinematic universe by re-introducing us to the emerald crusaders. Word on the street also has it that “Justice League” may have 2 post credits scenes.

Last year, The Wrap‘s Umberto Gonzalez revealed that the Green Lantern would be in “Justice League” in some form. Having said that, the latest update (via Gonzales’ recent Periscope session) reveals that not 1 but 2 members from the “Green Lantern Corps” will be appearing in the movie. Popular characters Hal Jordan and John Stewart come to mind.

Gonzalez claims that the source comes from an insider who has read Whedon’s script. There’s no indication on how big their roles will be in “Justice League”, or if they will have any lines. In the trailer, the villainous Steppenwolf already mentioned that there are “No Lanterns” on Earth. That short tease may be a possible introduction to the future of DCEU.

Who knows, the Green Lanterns could end up appearing in a bonus scene…

Unlike Marvel, DC is not known for including after credits scenes. “Suicide Squad” is the only DC film so far to utilise a mid-credits scene. However, Screen Rant reported that “Justice League” may be featuring 2 bonus scenes. In addition to the Green Lanterns, Gonzalez speculates that post credit scenes could include the first “Aquaman” trailer.

“Justice League” will debut in theatres on 17th November 2017.

Source: Screen Rant (1)(2)/ Featured image: Instagram.


Have A Very Merry Christmas With Ice Cream!

Häagen-Dazs makes this Christmas a very special one as the brand introduces this season’s collection of delectable Christmas Creations. This season, the brand introduces two new limited edition flavours: the Häagen-Dazs Caramel Cone Explosions which will pretty much just explode in a bundle of flavours in your mouth. Sweet caramel ice cream with crunchy caramelised almond pieces and chocolate coated waffle cone pieces, the Caramel Cone Explosions is perfect for an adventurous sweet tooth.

The other flavour introduced this season is the Häagen-Dazs Pralines and Cream, a vanilla ice cream infused with caramelised pecan nuts and caramel swirls that will have you wanting more. Throughly embracing the spirit of Christmas, these two flavours are prefect for the season as they represent everything Christmasy — sweet, delicious and joyful indulgence. Apart from these two flavours, Häagen-Dazs Christmas collection also includes four dine-in creations, two  takeaway creations and two Christmas cake creations.

Adding more joy to the season, Häagen-Dazs is launching the Unwrap Pure Captivation Tour that will kick off on November 30th, 2013 and December 1st, 2013 and will run for four weekends from 12.0pm to 6.00pm. The first leg of the tour will take place at Häagen-Dazs Lot 10, followed by Bangsar Village and One Utama before moving to the final stop at Sunway Pyramid.

Customers who purchase any Häagen-Dazs Christmas Creations will get to participate in a Häagen-Dazs Christmas Dip and stand a chance to win either a Häagen-Dazs makeover, Häagen-Dazs vouchers, Häagen-Dazs hand pampering sessions by L’Occitane and Melvita, limited edition Häagen-Dazs bracelets by Bowerhause worth RM120.00 and RM200.00 respectively or a CH Sublime perfume by Carolina Herrera worth RM390.00.

This Christmas, bring home a complimentary Häagen-Dazs bear when you spend RM 80 and above with at least purchase of Häagen-Dazs Caramel Cone Explosion pint or any Christmas Creations at all Häagen-Dazs Cafés


#GrabChat: Grab Introduces Instant Messaging Function

Grab has introduced a function for in-app communication, named as “Grab Chat”, and it is touted as the first instant messaging function in any ride-hailing app.

The function will be rolled out in phases, and Grab claims that it will “help drivers and passengers find each other faster”.

It will be free, so users and drivers won’t have to worry about being charged for SMSes and calls. Drivers will be able to send templated messages to passengers such as “I’m 2 minutes away“, and customers will be able to choose messages like “Are you nearby?” Users will also be able to communicate with drivers in order to easily identify each other, so both parties will be on their way in no time.

Just ensure that your app has already been updated to the latest version (v4.6.6), if not, download it here. After booking your ride, you’ll be able to see a chat icon in the “Driver on the way” screen. That means that you’ll be able to send a friendly message to your driver!

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

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MK Responds To K-Clique’s Disbandment Allegations

K-Clique has been enjoying massive popularity ever since their viral hit single “Mimpi” hit the airwaves last year. As of late, some of the members have been busy with their solo activities. Since then, a lot of fans have been wondering- what’s next for the boy group?

There has been rumours that the Sabah-based talented troupe will be going their separate ways, after a year together as a team. Refusing to stay silent, one of the most popular members of the all-male group, MK has step in to clear the air.

“The news about our disbandment is not true at all! It’s quite impossible for us to part our ways since have known each other for quite a long time. Despite the rumours, we are sticking together as a team, despite ongoing struggles and misfortune happening,” he told mStar.

“Maybe people assumed we had split because we were collaborating with other artistes. Let me clarify the situation, members of K-Clique are free to work with any singers as they wish,” MK (real name Muhammad Hairi Amin) added in the chat.

The Tawau-born entertainer concluded by assuring that he’s been taking things positively when it comes to everyone’s dividing views on the “Sah Tu Satu” jam makers. “I never take things to heart when it comes to netizens voicing their opinions. The most important thing is that K-Clique will never ever split,” said the 28-year-old singer-songwriter.

Besides MK, the 8-member hip-hop ensemble consists of Noki, Tuju, Somean, KDeaf, FareedPF, Gnello and NastyNas.


Casio Malaysia To Debut New G-Shock x One Piece Collection

Good news manga fans, Casio Malaysia and G-Shock recently confirmed that the exclusive One Piece watch collection will be made available here and across Asia.

No official image or teasers have been released yet. Well, except for black-and-white poster of the iconic One Piece logo.

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One Piece, which is arguably the best selling manga of all time, follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates crew in their search of the titular treasure. The franchise has since spawned an anime series, films, video games and more.

Last year, Skechers even launched a sneaker collection inspired by the characters from “The Battle of Marineford”. If you attended the launch in Pavilion KL, then you probably also took part in the interactive One Piece Experiential Maze as well.

This isn’t the first time G-Shock and One Piece’s first collaboration though. The 2 brands previously joined forces in 2013. Rumour has it that there might even be a Dragon-Ball collection in the works.

Here are some of the previous G-Shock x One Piece watches:

Check back for updates from their official store here.


#Taiwan: Country Bans Consumption Of Cat & Dog Meat, First Asian Country To Do So

Taiwan’s parliament approved a bill banning the slaughter of cats and dogs for human consumption, becoming the first Asian country to do so.

According to The China Post, people who sell, purchase, eat, or possess the carcasses of dogs or cats, or any food products made with their carcasses or organs are subject to a fine between NT$50,000 (approx. RM7,200) and NT$250,000 (approximately RM36,100). Moreover, violators of the new Animal Protection Act amendments will be banned from registering any pets and from applying to adopt a pet.

Taiwanese lawmakers also strengthen the penalty for killing or intentionally injuring animals. Besides raising the maximum punishment, the violator’s name, photograph, and offence will also be made public. On the other hand, repeat offenders will face a prison sentence of 1 to 5 years. AsiaOne also added that it is illegal to “walk” pets/animals by leashing it to a motor vehicle.

On Tuesday (11th April), Kuomintang (The People’s Party) Legislator Wang Yu Min said that while some localities already had measures banning dog and cat meat consumption, national legislation was still needed.

Although the amendments have yet to be signed off on by the Cabinet and the Presidential Office, it could take effect as early as the end of April.

What do you think about Taiwan’s new bill? Do you think Malaysia needs to have stricter animal protection laws as well? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!

Sources: AsiaOne, Next Shark, The China Post.

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Shopee Apologises After Delivery Guy Throws Items Into Customer’s Home

On the 19th of August, a Shopee delivery personnel was caught on CCTV camera throwing packages into a customer’s home.

The customer who had ordered three packages from the online e-commerce platform posted a video on Facebook showing how the packages were being thrown into his porch by a delivery personnel wearing a Shopee t-shirt.

The customer claimed that he did not even receive any calls prior to the delivery being completed and had been wondering why his items were always damaged.

The video was captioned as “Shopee express delivery … Memang express… No wonder my purchases recently always damaged. Never bother to call me before throwing my stuff inside. Wtf!”

Following this public complaint by the customer, Shopee’s Regional Managing Director, Ian Ho, claimed that he has apologised to the customer and issued a statement on the matter:

“Shopee immediately reached out to the customer and delivery personnel when the video was first posted on Facebook to conduct a thorough investigation on what transpired.

While the delivery personnel involved already offered a personal apology to the customer, his behaviour went against what Shopee expects of our employees and the quality of service we commit to uphold. Upon completion of the internal inquiry, Shopee has found that there was no excuse for the misbehaviour and will thus be taking stringent actions against the employee.

At this juncture, we thank the customer for alerting us on the matter. Should other customers encounter unsatisfactory service, we encourage them to reach out to us at help@support.shopee.com.my or call 03 2777 9222 (Monday to Sunday – 9.00am to 6.00pm, including Public Holidays).”

It seems that Shopee’s delivery personnel wanted to incorporate some fast and furious delivery tactics to his services. However, since customers pay hard-earned money for these items, it goes without saying that these items should be received in pristine condition.


Contest: Win “The Expendables 3” Goodies

The brawny men of “The Expendables” is back for the third instalment of the film!

Barney, Christmas and the rest of the team comes face-to-face with Conrad Stonebanks, who years ago co-founded The Expendables with Barney. Stonebanks subsequently became a ruthless arms trader and someone who Barney was forced to kill… or so he thought. Stonebanks, who eluded death once before, now is making it his mission to end The Expendables — but Barney has other plans. Barney decides that he has to fight old blood with new blood, and brings in a new era of Expendables team members, recruiting individuals who are younger, faster and more tech-savvy. The latest mission becomes a clash of classic old-school style versus high-tech expertise in the Expendables’ most personal battle yet.

In conjunction with the release of “The Expendables 3” and thanks to our friends from NEF, we’ve got a bunch of goodies to giveaway.

Here’s what you got to do to win ’em! Answer the following questions:

E-mail your answers to submit@hype.my and if you’re the winner, we’ll contact you via e-mail after the submissions have closed.

“The Expendables 3” will be released in a cinema near you on 14th August!

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

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#TadikaChungHwaLikas: This Kindergarten In Sabah Looks Like A Uni + Google Campus

It’s no joke – kids these days are so lucky.

A kindergaten in Sabah, East Malaysia took to their Facebook page to share pictures of their campus and it looks nothing like what you would expect from a Malaysian kindergarten.

Although the album was uploaded a few weeks ago, it only started going viral recently. As at time of writing, Tadika Chung Hwa Likas’ album has been shared over 800 times – and counting.

It looks like impeccable standards were set when it came to deciding on the overall exterior and interior of the preschool. The environment looks exciting and almost magical, as it seems to have drawn inspiration from theme parks, university campuses, and Google’s global headquarters in Mountain View, California. An epic combo, if you asked us.

The kindergarten spared no expense in ensuring that even the corridors are pleasing to the eye and inviting. Just look at those rainbow-coloured pinwheels! It helps that the school building is well maintained, and you would never guess at first glance that Tadika Chung Hwa Likas is not a new school. In fact, the kindergarten was established more than 70 years ago.

Amongst the scores of netizens who have shared the album, some expressed sheer delight over the pictures, dishing out praises like, “My old school is so beautiful now!” and “Damn, I want to enroll myself back there.” And let’s get real. Who wouldn’t? :D

*Pictures courtesy of Tadika Chung Hwa Likas’ Facebook page

Tadika Chung Hwa Likas comes equipped with a few playgrounds (both indoor and outdoor), a cute kiddy gym, a colourful computer room, a spick and span kitchen, and a whole lot more. How inspiring! We’re pretty sure that parents are already making a beeline for the kindergarten to register their kids. We don’t know about you but we want to go back to school, already! This school, specifically.

Interested? Here are the fee details for Tadika Chung Hwa Likas’ 2018 intake:

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