Hype’s Movie Review: Be Prepared For The Ride Of Your Life In #JurassicWorld

After spending such a long time in development hell, the question is, “Was Jurassic World worth the wait and the hype?”

Warning: Might contain some spoilers. Proceed only if you’re ready to read this review.

Firstly, if you were crossing your fingers and hoping to see a lot of the original “Jurassic Park” cast members in this installment of the film, you’re going to be sorely disappointed because only the only character from the original film that was featured in “Jurassic World” is BD Wong, who reprises his performance as geneticist Dr. Henry Wu.

But perhaps this is a good, solid telling sign that creator Steven Spielberg has big plans for the future of the “Jurassic Park” series. After all, it did spend more than a decade in the “storage” – it has been 14 years since the last installment of the series! So you can be sure that Spielberg wanted real bad for this to open with a bang.

Ignoring events from “The Lost World” and “Jurassic Park III”, “Jurassic World” served as a direct sequel to the original, allowing the filmmakers significant breathing room and a great opportunity to inject new life into the franchise. But with so much love and treasured childhood memories for the first movie, expectations are sky-high.

Since the previous “Jurassic Park” movies were all about dinosaurs coming back to life (which has been done to death, no pun intended), this time around, the park at the iconic Isla Nublar opens with new rides and living dinosaurs that visitors can really get up close and personal with. So up close and personal, children could ride the Triceratops, be allowed into a dino petting zoo, and watch the gigantic Mososaurus leap from an aquatic amphitheatre to eat a shark every day.

Yet, the park owners deemed it not impressive enough. Unsurprisingly.

In a bid to make the new “Jurassic World” that much more appealing, they included the introduction of a new hybrid super dinosaur named “Indominus Rex”. What is this new breed of dinosaur, you ask? The intelligent “Indominus Rex” was created with a cocktail of DNAs taken from various species and grown in captivity, making it the ultimate but terrifying attraction when unveiled. So intelligent, she knew exactly how to trick scientists.

And as luck would have it, she would break free and all hell will break loose.

On the existing “Jurassic World” cast, however, Chris Pratt plays animal behaviour expert who can train Velociraptors, Owen, while Bryce Dallas Howard takes on the female lead and plays top-level executive, Claire. In the first 30 minutes of “Jurassic World”, it was revealed that the duo went on one unsuccessful date previously. Hence, there was supposed to be some sexual tension in the air whenever the camera was on them.

While they both successfully played their individual roles spot on, unfortunately, I couldn’t see/feel the supposed “blossoming of a love story”. In any case, they both race to evacuate some 20,000 park visitors before they became Indominus Rex’s food.

And, uhm, I’m not going to tell you what happened next because that’s up to you to find out when you watch the film!

What did I love most about the movie? Although “Jurassic World” tried really hard to separate itself from its predecessors, it still paid homage to the original “Jurassic Park” film by including a scene where they brought back an abandoned location. I also loved the Gyrosphere, one of the funkiest features in the new park. When I say “love”, I mean that I’m easily its biggest fan.

As seen in the picture above, in essence, the Gyrosphere is a high-tech hamster ball that allows visitors to get up close to the dinosaurs without risking their lives to become dino food. Gotta admit though that it did make me wish that it was real!

Also, somewhere along the film, you’d see that the Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) still reigns as the champion of the “Jurassic Park” series. You’ll need to be prepared for the ride of your life!

“Jurassic World” opens in cinemas nationwide on 11th June.

Don’t forget to check out some little known facts about the film to best prepare you for it ;)

For more information, visit the movie’s official (super cool) website or Facebook page.

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#Malacca: Salesman With Fake Guns Caught Pretending To Be High-Ranking Naval Officer

A man in full Royal Malaysian Navy uniform was involved in a high-speed car chase early Wednesday (1st June) morning with an assemblage of weapons in his white van; only that he wasn’t a navy man, and the weapons were all fake.

The man, identified as a 41-year-old salesman from Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, was speeding along the expressway in Malacca when police spotted him. He was then flagged down, but refused to stop, ensuing in a 2km high-speed chase before he finally gave up.

The salesman was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru.

He identified himself as a high-ranking Naval officer and even showed his authority card, but police did not believe him. Extra reinforcements from Alor Gajah were called in as they found a cache of weapons, including machine guns, shotguns, a grenade launcher, and a whole lot of ammunition, in the vehicle.

The weapons were found to be imitation goods from Hong Kong. After interrogation, the salesman admitted that he got the items and identification card from a store in Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur.

Malacca police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Ramli Din reassured the public that they would run a check at the store to ensure that any syndicates dealing with military and police uniforms would be eradicated.

The full list of weapons are as follows:

In 2012, the same man was charged and jailed for 6 months for illegally trespassing the Terendak Camp in Masjid Tanah by posing as a military personnel. He had wanted to impress his friend by accessing the camp with his fake authority card.

They did manage to enter, but were stopped before they could enter the firing range some 600 metres from the entrance. An array of counterfeit military equipment, including forged security passes from the Foreign Minister and The Prime Minister’s Department, were found in their car boot.

It seems like an unfulfilled ambition to join the armed forces led to his obsession of pretending to be a military man. The unnamed salesman’s wife and in-laws were also under the illusion that he was a high-ranking naval officer until his arrest in 2012.

Several years ago, the man applied to join the armed forces, but his application was denied. However, that didn’t stop him from toting fake arms since he was 25 years old.


#Toll: NPE To Implement Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System Beginning 13th Jan

Having just announced a new toll structure back in October 2015, the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) is throwing yet another major announcement into the mix. Don’t worry, it’s not another toll hike – at least not yet.

The 19.6km-long highway, which connects Bangsar to Sunway, will implement the electronic toll collection (ETC) system in about a week.

This is part of an initiative to facilitate faster transactions at 3 toll plazas on the NPE – the Pantai Dalam, PJS 5, and PJS 2 Toll Plaza. It is also in line with what was implemented for several other major highways and toll plazas back in September 2015.

As such, all toll transactions on the NPE will be conducted electronically via Touch ‘n Go cards or SmartTAGs starting 13th January 2016. Like the other toll plazas, top up service is available at the NPE toll booths. Motorists can also top up their MyKad which have the Touch ’n Go features.

For more information, call the NPE infoline at 1-300-88-1010 or visit its website.

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24 “Crash Landing On You” Film Locations You Can Visit In Real Life

Every week many of us tune in to watch our favourite star-crossed lovers in “Crash Landing On You” (사랑의 불시착).

Having said that, it’s undeniable that the scenic shooting locations took our breaths away too. So if you’re having post drama withdrawal symptoms, here is a list of the many attractions to relive those romantic scenes:

Crash landing on You had me wanting to go to Switzerland ♥ #CrashLandingOnYouFinale pic.twitter.com/MDLz2AVaal

If you haven’t had the chance to visit these stunning places, there’s no better time than the present moment to plan your upcoming trips. Switzerland is currently at the top of our vacation list ;)


Exclusive: Local Celebs Share Some Fun Facts About Their New Hari Raya Songs

What better way to balik kampung this Hari Raya than to listen to some awesome tunes while you’re on the road? Every year, we look forward to our Malaysian singers delivering some cheerful or emotional Raya songs to get us in the Raya mood. And deliver those songs, they did.

Here are some of the newly-released songs by our talented local artist to get you in the Hari Raya spirit:

1. Iskandar PB, Iss Arffan, Dzivy, Syaz Wani, NaKie, Ekmal – Gembira Raya

Let’s kick off this list with a Raya song that features many new young talents! According to the soon-to-debut girl group Dzivy, the inspiration behind the song is the importance of family. The members told us, “Sometimes, we have problems with our family members and loved ones so we hope that this song can fix and strengthen that bond with our family and friends.”

P. Radhi, the man who is known for his P. Ramlee covers is out with a new Raya song. According to the singer, the song is about remembering the true meaning of Hari Raya and celebrating the festivity to your heart’s content. “Eid is a day of victory and a day of greatness for Muslims who successfully survived the challenges of Ramadan. Despite our hardships, we shouldn’t be sad on this special day. We have to celebrate Eid happily,” he shared.

3. Wany Hasrita, Muna Shahirah & Wani Syaz – Wira Raya

What’s better than 1 amazing vocalist? 3 amazing vocalists! Wany Hasrita, Muna Shahirah, and Wani Syaz team up to serve us vocals and visuals with their new single “Wira Raya”. To hard to resist getting up and dancing with your loved ones during the special occasion .

Leave it to Elizabeth Tan to remind us of the joy of waking up on the first day of Raya! “The song is about the thrill and environment of the morning of Raya. We incorporated everything people love about the festivity in the music video such as ‘duit raya’, ‘baju raya’, and more,” she said.

Aina Abdul never fails to amaze us with her vocals and unique outfits. Back with her new song “Berkunjung Di Hari Raya”, the songstress combines both old school and new school in the music video as she walks us through time to showcase all the Hari Raya celebrations throughout the eras.

6. Iman Troye, Dalia Farhana, Fimie Don & LAYKA – Ria Raya

The best thing about Raya is that you don’t have to spend it alone. This collab between 4 talented local artists proves that Hari Raya is better when celebrating it together with friends and family. The music video also reminded us how much we miss the kampung atmosphere.

It’s been arduous few months for Diana Danielle but that doesn’t mean she’ll be spending the festivities pondering the past. The singer-actress gives us a new Raya track in a totally different genre than what most people are used to. The music video of the groovy-funky “Senandung Raya” not only reminds us about the Raya atmosphere but also the beauty of our multicultural country.

8. Dato’ Jamal Abdillah – Rindu Di Hari Lebaran

Dato Jamal Abdillah still got it. The veteran singer blessed our ears once again with his new Raya song “Rindu Di Hari Lebaran”. Unlike the other songs on this list, “Rindu Di Hari Lebaran” is probably one of the few ones that feature classical instruments that you’d normally hear in a classic Raya song; very fitting for a legend like Jamal himself.

9. Usop, Apek Tajudin, Iqmal Romi & Luqman Faiz – Raya Menjelma

Presenting to you, an all-male singers collaboration this festive season. “Raya Menjelma” took us back in time with its classic-rock vibes where the lyrics talk about celebrating the festivities together with loved ones. As if the song isn’t enjoyable enough, the 4 artists gave fans a music video that also doubles as a short film.

Featuring the only Raya remix on this list. Veteran singer Faizal Tahir decided to release a Hari Raya version of his song “Santai”, which was first released back in September last year! The “Santai Raya” remix is, of course, just as catchy as the original and incorporated a more traditional Raya instrumental.

Those who have had experiences in a chaotic balik kampung journey can definitely relate to the music video.

11. Andi Bernadee & Ryan Bakery – Raya Last Minit

Who can forget the chaos of last year’s Hari Raya? All the last-minute preparations after announcements were made the night before the celebrations had us all overwhelmed and exhausted. If you’re feeling the deja vu again, at least now there’s a song to jam to.

According to Ryan, “Raya Last Minit” is exactly what the title suggested. “We’re sure many people can relate to the song as we’ve all been there when it comes to last-minute preparations,” he said.

12. Tajul, Wany Hasrita, Afieq Shazwan, Muna Shahirah, Tuah Adzmi & Wani Syaz – Terpaling Di Hari Raya

Ending this list with a song that’s giving us classic Raya vibes: 3 male artists and 3 female artists join forces and they totally lived up to the song’s title “Terpaling Hari Raya” by reminding us of the joy of celebrating Hari Raya. We don’t know about you but this song will definitely keep us in the Raya spirit for the rest of the month.

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BBMAs: Top 10 BTS Highlights From The 2019 Billboard Music Awards

ARMYs all over the world have plenty to celebrate. That’s cause BTS (방탄소년단) just made history at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.

From the time the popular K-pop boyband arrived at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to the actual star-studded event itself, we list down all the highlights that happened today (Thursday, 2nd May).

Super dapper! V, Suga, Jin, Jungkook, RM, Jimin and J-Hope were all decked out in Alexander McQueen.

Sirius XM’s Sway Calloway gave the top social artist trophy to BTS at the red carpet. This marks their 3rd consecutive win for this award. “This means so much for us,” RM raved. “We’ll do our best today. That’s all we can do.”

This award was determined by votes from fans via Billboard’s website and Twitter. Other nominees include GOT7, EXO, Ariana Grande, and Louis Tomlinson.

Truly can't handle the cuteness of @halsey giving @BTS_twt friendship bracelets that match their new album cover 😭💜#BTSOnE #BTSARMY #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/uEEzJpanWt

Ahead of the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, Halsey gave the boys pink bracelets with the Korean word for “friendship” (우정, pronounced oo-jung) on it. Aw…

"Strawberry farmer" "Tennis Player"– @BTS_twt told us these are the careers they'd have if they hadn't made it big in their worldwide beloved band! #BBMAs @BTS_twt #BTS #BTSArmy #BTSBBMAs2019 pic.twitter.com/89hZTYcowp

— Access Hollywood (@accesshollywood) May 1, 2019

“Strawberry farmer”, “Tennis Player”, and “Business” were some of the options thrown out.

To quote a fan, “Would it be an award show without Jungkook eating his snacks?”

Jimin sure knows how to steal the spotlight doesn’t he? We wouldn’t be surprise to see more ARMYs colouring their hair pink as a tribute to their bias.

©becauseofV95#방탄소년단 #뷔 #태형 #BTS #V #TAEHYUNG @BTS_twt #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/d3RjjM9EIU

— taehyung pics (@taehyvngpics) May 2, 2019

IT'S TRUE! Our #BBMAs Top Duo/Group is @BTS_twt. pic.twitter.com/fu0DYiaSCY

— Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) May 2, 2019

As this was their first time being nominated in the group category, BTS became the first Korean act to win the Top Duo/Group award from the Billboard Music Awards. They beat out Dan + Shay, Imagine Dragons, Maroon 5, and Panic! At the Disco.

Leader RM said, “Thank you, ARMY! Thank you, Billboard Music Awards. I still can’t believe that we’re here on this stage with so many great artists. This was only possible because of the little things we share together, the BTS and ARMY power. We’re still the same boys from six years ago. We still have the same dreams, we still have the same fears, we will have the same thoughts. Let’s keep dreaming the best dreams together. Thank you, I love you all.”

There is no doubt that “Boy With Luv” received one of the loudest receptions from screaming audience. The single peaked no.8 on the Hot 100, marking their highest ranking so far.

We met @iamcardib @OffsetYRN & @Madonna !!!!! pic.twitter.com/KR4clEq7eu

And we met @Drake !!!!!! pic.twitter.com/dpGxas4QK1

We met @torikelly @iambeckyg @ciara pic.twitter.com/j7jXeTHc4A

#BTS and Terry Crews made our day. #BBMAs pic.twitter.com/Y8e6bcXlZD

BTS was pop royalty as many pop singers took the opportunity to greet them for a photo session. They include Ciara (and her adorable son), Becky G, Tori Kelly, Drake, Terry Crews, Cardi B, Offset, and Madonna, and likely more to come!

2019 Billboard Music Awards airs on Thursday (2nd May), 8am on Blue Ant Entertainment (Unifi TV Ch 473) with an encore at 6:45pm. Other encore airing time are on: Friday, 3rd May – 10:35pm; Saturday, 4th May – 8:50pm; and Sunday, 5th May – 1:30pm.

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8 Things We Know About Liu Yifei, The Actress Playing Mulan

It’s been almost 2 decades since fans fell in love with Disney’s Asian princess animation “Mulan”. After a series of whitewashing controversies, the upcoming live action remake has finally found its lead actress in Liu Yifei (刘亦菲).

Liu Yifei, also known as Crystal Liu, will be playing Hua Mulan, a legendary female warrior who disguises herself as a man to take her father’s place in order to enlist herself in the army to fight against the Huns.

Since many of you may not know much about the Chinese star, allow us to introduce her with these following fun facts:

1. Nicknamed “Fairy Sister” for her sweet and innocent persona, Liu Yifei was born in Wuhan, the Hubei province of China.

2. The 30-year-old actress beat out 1000 other candidates across 5 continents for the role.

3. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress playing Mulan requires more than just star quality. She also needs to speak English and possess skills in martial arts as well as sword fighting.

4. She spent her childhood in Queens, New York, Liu Yifei is no stranger to acting in English and have previously worked alongside several Hollywood stars.

5. Her resume includes 2008’s “The Forbidden Kingdom” (with Jackie Chan and Jet Li), 2014’s “Outcast” (opposite Nicolas Cage and Hayden Christensen), and Danish auteur Bille August’s period romance “The Chinese Widow” (alongside Emile Hirsch).

6. She was previously in a relationship with Song Seung Heon (송승헌) after starring in the popular Korean romance drama “The Third Way of Love”.

7. Being a glamour chick, the dark-haired beauty has also served as a brand ambassador for Dior, Tissot, Garnier, and Pantene.

8. When it comes to singing, Liu Yifei already has some pipes. The star was signed to Sony Music in Japan and has released several albums.

Directed by Niki Caro, Disney’s live-action adaption “Mulan” is expected to hit theatres in 2019.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, E! News, Daily Mail / Featured image: Getty Images.


PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort’s Ready To Open Its Doors & We’re SO THERE!

If you’re searching for some of Asia’s lesser-known natural treasures, then consider a vacation to Langkawi. A group of 99 islands, Langkawi is a popular international travel destination – and beloved by the locals – thanks to its gorgeous highlands covered in dense, green foliage; untouched beaches; and pure, blue ocean.

Langkawi is also awash in some of the world’s top resorts and hotels – and a new property is now joining their ranks.

Nestled on the pristine Pantai Tengah beach, the PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort is an idyllic seaside haven where balance, simplicity and joy come to life, offering the ultimate beach holiday. Opening its doors on 15th February, 2023, the 301-room beachfront resort is set to welcome its guests with open arms – and a treasure-trove of attractions.

Poised to be a leading resort of choice in The Isle of Legends, PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort offers a collection of six types of rooms, eight types of suites, and seven spacious and exclusive villas with unique facilities and amenities.

Guests will be met with first-class hospitality at CASSIA, an all-day dining venue that showcases culinary theatrical local and international cuisines. The scenic main island, rich with a mysterious charm, is also conveniently positioned within close proximity of local attractions such as Underwater World, Langkawi Sky Bridge, Langkawi Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise, and many more.

LANCAVA best meets the needs of guests who prefer to unwind over a delicious meal with an extraordinary view. The vibrant, modern restaurant and wine bar specializes in oceanic, coastal food with Southeast Asian influences, and embraces the farm-to-table philosophy by having an on-site garden to grow fresh herbs and aromatics.

Guests who prefer a laid-back tropical atmosphere can head over to the Ocean View Lounge, which has sweeping ocean views. The popular beach lounge offers daily happy hours, themed events like Fiery Friday and Sunday Funday, as well as a variety of activities at the beach and pool, such as DJ and live band entertainment.

A post shared by PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort (@parkroyallangkawiresort)

For those craving to rejuvenate their senses, there is SUASANA Spa, which serves as a sanctuary to the body, mind, and spirit. Guests can pamper themselves with traditional Malaysian-inspired relaxation rituals that include a specially-curated range of bespoke and holistic therapies, such as – body massages, calming facials, renewing body scrubs, heavenly spa treatments, and a range of beauty treatments.

Only a short drive from the Langkawi International Airport, PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort is a perfect seaside hotspot for all occasions, be it a luxurious seaside escape, a romantic getaway, an amplification of work and play, or even a casual family getaway. The resort also has eight versatile venues set aside for MICE events and functions.

From now until 28 February 2023, PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort is having a pre-opening offer for all guests who wish to experience waking up to the breathtaking view of Pantai Tengah. Guests who book within the promotional period will be entitled to:

Complimentary signature mocktail or cocktail for 2 persons from specially curated beverage menu at Ocean View Lounge

20% discount on any a-la-carte treatment at SUASANA Spa

Complimentary access to Jungle Camp Kids Club

Pan Pacific DISCOVERY members also get additional 10% off BAR, guaranteed late check out at 3pm, complimentary welcome gifts, and many more

For more information, visit their website or follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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Neighbours’ Quarrel Over Underwear Ends With KFC Treat From Owner

The issue of residents disposing their garbage from upstairs is no stranger for those living in high-rise residential buildings, such as condos and apartments.

Recently, a tenant named Van J Edward shared an interesting story on his Facebook, detailing a “drama” involving two neighbours at his apartment unit over a discarded underwear.

The argument sparked when a resident sent a note, along with a discarded boxer briefs, to the neighbour who lives upstairs. The note reads, “Hi (tenant’s name), we ask for your kind consideration to stop dumping your garbage at us. Our house is not a garbage dump, so please be more civilised and be respectful towards others. We believe you have your own bin to dump your rubbish in.”

Seemingly puzzled by the “package” and also the note received, the neighbour then replied by clarifying that the dumped undies was not his, as claimed by the sender. He also stressed that the underwear, which was left in his mailbox, wasn’t from his unit. “Hopefully  you can investigate first on where this ‘trash’ came from, instead of directly blaming our unit. Thank you,” he wrote on his social media account.

After learning about the whole situation, another occupant of the apartment came forth to apologise over the misunderstanding. It was revealed that the said underwear actually belongs to him!

He left a note on the tenant’s mailbox, explaining that he dried his Uniqlo briefs during the day before it accidentally “flew to another unit” due to the strong wind. He ended his note by offering the two neighbours free KFC dinner on him, much to the amusement of many netizens.

Moral of the story: Everything can be solved with (read: FREE) KFC meals!


YG Entertainment Confirms BLACKPINK’s Comeback In June

BLACKPINK (블랙핑크) fans rejoice! The K-pop girl group is set to release their new music soon!

Earlier today (Monday, 4th May), STARNEWS reported that the girl group has completed recording for their new album. Not only that, the press further claimed that they are set to film their music video this month. As stated in the report, the comeback is expected to be in early or mid-June.

“BLACKPINK is scheduled to make a comeback in June. We will officially share the news with fans once the exact date is finalised. Thank you,” entertainment agency responded via their official statement, confirming the reports.

BLINKs (as fans are lovingly called) took to Twitter to celebrate the exciting news, along with the hashtag “BLACKPINKISCOMING”. For those who don’t know, this upcoming comeback will mark the girls’ return in over a year since their last hit “Kill This Love” dropped in April 2019.

Meanwhile, one of its members, Jennie recently gained attention after she uploaded 59 selfies in a span of 15 minutes on her Instagram over the weekend! The “Solo” songbird posted a series of pictures showing 9 different ways to style her Gentle Monster-branded shades.

Fans all over the world took to Twitter, raving over Jennie’s breathtaking beauty as well as her effortless fashion sense. It’s no surprised that the 24-year-old starlet became one of the trending topics worldwide. Additionally, almost all of her posts have gained over 4 million likes on Instagram!

We’re beyond thrilled that these girls are making their long-overdue comeback in the K-pop scene.

Good news K-pop fans! Apparently Shopee Taiwan had accidentally leaked some details about BLACKPINK’s upcoming comeback album.

The screenshot below stated that BLACKPINK will drop their comeback music video on 12th June and will release a FULL ALBUM the next day. In this case, a few BLINKs noted that “it’s not weird” for the girls to do that since they had done the same for last year’s “Kill This Love” before this.

For now, it’s rather unclear whether if this information is legit or not since the girls’ home label YG Entertainment have not confirm anything about the unexpected spoiler.

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#BadMomsXmas: “Bad Moms” Sequel Has Found Its Bad Grandmoms

If you enjoyed watching Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn’s “Bad Moms”, then you’ll definitely need to see how they celebrate Christmas with their mothers!

On Tuesday (2nd May), PEOPLE confirmed that actresses Susan Sarandon, Cheryl Hines, and Christine Baranski (of “The Big Bang Theory” fame) will play the mothers of Carla (played by Hahn), Kiki (played by Bell), and Amy (played by Kunis) respectively.

The synopsis for the upcoming sequel, titled “A Bad Moms Christmas”, is as follows:

“‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ sees our 3 under-appreciated and over-burdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. And if creating a more perfect holidays for their families wasn’t hard enough, they have to do all of that while hosting and entertaining their own mothers. By the end of the journey, our moms will redefine how to make the holidays special for all and discover a closer relationship with their mothers.”

It also stars returning cast members Jay Hernandez, David Walton, and Wanda Sykes, alongside newcomers Peter Gallagher and Justin Hartley (of “This Is Us” fame).

It was also reported that “The Hangover” writer duo Jon Lucas and Scott Moore will return to co-write and co-direct “A Bad Moms Christmas”. In speaking about the sequel, STX Chairman Adam Fogelson said:

“Jon and Scott’s hilarious premise for ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’ will not only let fans continue their laugh out loud love affair with Mila, Kristen, and Kathryn’s relatable antics, but adding Peter, Justin, Cheryl, Christine, and Susan, and the holidays to the equation is more than we could have hoped for as we continue this important franchise for STX Entertainment.”

“A Bad Moms Christmas” is slated for release on 3rd November 2017.

For more info, hit up the film’s Facebook page.


Contest: Win Exclusive Disney/Pixar’s Incredibles 2 Merchandise

Suit up. The Incredibles are set to make their long-awaited return to the big screen when  Disney/Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” opens in cinemas this June.

The Parr family and Frozone won’t be the only superheroes in Disney/Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” though. Like many superhero blockbusters this year, the sequel will expand its own universe by introducing more superheroes. The more, the merrier right? So how about we throw in some kickass goodies to amp up the excitement?

The synopsis to Disney/Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” is as follows:

“Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back in Disney/Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” – but this time Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is in the spotlight, leaving Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell) and Dash (voice of Huck Milner) to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. It’s a tough transistion for everyone, made tougher by the fact that the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers. When a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot, the family and Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) must find a way to work together again—which is easier said than done, even when they’re all Incredible.”

Directed by Brad Bird (“Iron Giant,” “The Incredibles”) and produced by John Walker (“The Incredibles”) and Nicole Grindle (“Sanjay’s Super Team” short, “Toy Story 3” associate producer), Disney/Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” busts into cinemas on 14th June 2018.

*Do note that the merchandise will be given out randomly and are subject to availability.

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

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Wild Boar Disrupts Mall-Goers By Roaming Inside Putrajaya Mall

A fine Sunday (6th December) afternoon at the Alamanda Shopping Complex turned sour after a wild boar was seen straying inside the mall.

The boar managed to induce a small chaos amongst mall-goers when they saw the stray animal roaming inside the Al Ikhsan sports shop.

A few passersby managed to capture the incident on video and uploaded it on their own social media. The video was then shared by Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS Facebook page in a post which has garnered over 60,000 views at the time of writing.

It is reported that a call to Putrajaya Fire and Rescue Station was made at around 12:40pm. Putrajaya Fire and Rescue Station chief Shaari Abdullah said that two fire engines carrying eight personnel responded to the call and successfully shooed the animal away.

The chief said, “The animal then headed towards the ‘Presint 16’ rugby field and the case was handed over to the Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) Wildlife Division for further action.” The incident didn’t only cause chaos at the shopping complex in Putrajaya, but also on social media with netizens sharing several video clips and photos, which has since gone viral.

Allahu ada babi betul dlm al ikhsan Alamanda @Twt_PutrajayaWP pic.twitter.com/fk2CJwF4ui

— Chomusuke (@ZackAvaricious) December 6, 2020

WEH TERKEJUT BODO TENGAH JALAN KAT ALIKHSAN ALAMANDA TIBA TIBA ADA BABIIII !!!😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/kjGq0AnEro

Al Ikhsan Alamanda ada buat sales gila babi pic.twitter.com/IXsvhooyQa

What would you do if you encountered a wild boar in person?

Sources: FMT, Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS Facebook Page.


#Disney: Guy Ritchie Set To Direct Live-Action “Aladdin” Remake

Following the recent announcement of the official released date for the live-action adaptation of “Mulan“, another one of Disney’s live-action remake is moving forward.

That’s right kids, Aladdin is about to enter a whole new world. And guess what? Disney has landed on a new director in Guy Ritchie, who is best known for directing the Robert Downey Jr.-headlined “Sherlock Holmes” movies.

Disney’s animated Aladdin is a 1992 American animated musical fantasy film based on Arabic folk tale “One Thousand and One Nights”. As aforementioned, the story mainly centres on Aladdin, a street urchin who finds a magic lamp that unleashes Genie, a blue-skinned spirit who grants him 3 wishes.

The original 1992 animation grossed US$217.4 million in the States alone and US$504.1 million worldwide, making it the highest grossing film that year. The film also won 2 Oscars including best song for “A Whole New World”. It’s still unclear how the studio will portray the Genie, who was so memorably voiced by the late great Robin Williams.

No released date for the “Aladdin” remake has been set yet, but Ritchie will be assisted by John August, who has written the script, with Dan Lin producing through his Lin Pictures company.

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Here Are What Some Airlines Have To Offer Amidst Flight Disruptions

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on many industries but it’s clear that the aviation and tourism industry has been hit quite hard by all this. With lay offs and pay cuts plaguing employees of the aviation and tourism industry, we can only hope for them to bounce back after all this.

On top of all this, they’re going to have to deal with customers who have had their trips cut short due to this. As such, many have demanded refunds for flights that were supposed to take place before measures were implemented during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Here are what some airline companies have to offer for flight disruptions amidst the Covid-19 outbreak.

AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes took to Instagram to address this recently. To read the full statement, click here.

To summarize, Fernandes revealed that employees would be receiving a 15 % to 75% pay cut depending on the staff seniority. He also urged customers to accept store credit for replacement flights instead of refunds. He highlighted how 80% of customers have accepted their credit offer.

With the credit offer proposed by Air Asia, customers would be:

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They will be accepting requests for refunds on a case by case basis. However, it would take a long process of 12 to 16 weeks due to the overwhelming amount of responses.

It’s quite obvious that Air Asia is having a hard time and Fernandes is basically begging customers to show them some mercy. However, this may not really bode well with many customers especially when it’s clear that their own financial status may not be as stable as it was before.

Singapore based Low-Cost Airline Scoot on the other hand is offering refunds for flights booked before most flights were suspended due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

For all customers with bookings made on or before 15th March 2020 travelling on flights scheduled to depart between 23rd January 2020 and 31st May 2020 but were unable to travel. Scoot is offering:

You will receive an email with instruction on how to process your refund in the coming week if your bookings fall within the above dates. This would definitely alleviate Scoot customers who are given two good options to choose from.

It seems like Malindo Air’s method of addressing customer requests for refunds are through vouchers and free change. Flights for tickets issued on or before 17th March 2020 for travel between 17th march 2020 (10 February for flights from and to China and Hong Kong) and 31st March 2020 will be provided a one-time free change (with fare differences applied) to travel.

Redemption of voucher must be completed within 6 months of the issued date. Period of travel permitted is up to 11 months ahead of redemption date. Notice of cancellation must be provided 72 hours before scheduled flight departure. Travel to and from Malaysia and/or Australia differ slightly as its travel voucher is valid up to 6 months for travel up to one year from the date the voucher is issued.

Source: Malindo Air , Lowyat.net , Tony Fernandes (Instagram) , Scoot , Scoot (Twitter)


Hype’s Movie Review: The Griswolds’ Go On A Family “Vacation” Like No Other

The Griswolds’ shows us that a lot can go wrong on a vacation.

The next generation of Griswolds is at it again. Brought to viewers by New Line Cinema, “Vacation” starring Ed Helms (of “Hangover” fame) and Christina Applegate (of “Anchorman” fame), takes the family on the road for yet another adventure. To be fair, given the history of comedy reboots and sequels in general, it’s best to go into the cinema with low or no expectations and that’s exactly what we did for the latest incarnation of “Vacation”.

The film sees Rusty Griswold (played by Ed Helms of “The Hangover” fame), wanting to recreate what his father, Clark (played by Chevy Chase, who makes a late cameo in the film), did so many years ago. Playing the role of a pushover, way-too-nice pilot for a regional airline called EconoAir, Rusty is in a rut with his family. His miserably bored yet ever-so-patient wife, Debbie (played by Christina Applegate of “Anchorman” fame), is frustrated at never going anywhere special, like Paris, while his youngest son Kevin (played by Steele Stebbins), is a little sociopath who curses like a sailor and enjoy bullying his older son, James (played by Skyler Gisondo of “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” fame), a sensitive soul who keeps way too many journals, writes poetry, and plays the guitar.

Hoping to bond with his family, Rusty rents a special van for the cross-country trip to the Wally World themepark so they can go on the Velociraptor ride together. Along the way, they face one unfortunate event after another. From stopping by Debbie’s college, where she tries to relive her sorority days to being taunted by a truck driver, to finding themselves soaking in hot springs filled with human faeces, the film is jam packed with disgusting, unnecessary, and idiotic scenes that somehow just smoothens out one another.

One of the film’s highlight is probably the visit to Rusty’s sister Audrey’s (played by Leslie Mann of “The Other Woman” fame) home. There, she and her hilarious yet gorgeous cowboy-weatherman husband Stoned Crandall (played by Chris Hemsworth) find ways to (un)subtly poke fun at Rusty and his career achievements. It was exceptionally hilarious when Crandall couldn’t help but to flaunt his junk in front of an obviously impressed Debbie (honestly, we were impressed too).

Another highlight was Rusty and Debbie trying to get frisky throughout the trip to recreate the spark in their marriage. The Griswolds’ eventually end up making their way to Wally World and on the Velociraptor ride but that doesn’t happen until after they get involved in a fight with another family.

Featuring cameos by Beverly D’Angelo, Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key and Regina Hall, “Vacation” turned out to be quite an enjoyable movie.

Sure it nothing new and it was rather crude with the excessive and unnecessary cursing, “Vacation” is the kind of movie that will have you laughing your butt off.

Vacation will hit cinemas near you on 27th August. Till then, check out the trailer here:

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

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Ohrwurm Presents Phil Weeks Live At Nagaba

House music’s finest, Phil Weeks, makes his way to Kuala Lumpur!

House music purist, Phil Weeks’ is known for delivering raw beats influenced in equal measure by classic Chicago house and nu-school French flair, underpinned with a hip-hop attitude. His long running Robsoul Recordings also defines him as one of the most skilled label heads in underground house music.

Throughout his career, Phil has released more than 250 tracks and remixes since his debut in 2000. Working with labels including 2020 Vision, Music For Freaks, Brique Rouge, Detour, and Adult Only, Phil’s work can also be found in the collaborations Fries & Bridges (with Hector Moralez) and PS Project/Bubba Beats & Kid Piston (with DJ Sneak).

Consequently Robsoul is now one of the world’s most renowned and respected house music labels featuring some of the world’s best like Derrick Carter, DJ Sneak, Mark Farina, No Assembly Firm, M.in, DJ W!ld and Chris Carrier.

Ohrwurm is proud to announce that Phil Weeks is their next international guest. Set to give KLites a night of house music’s finest, event details are as follows:

Venue : Nagaba, 31 Jalan Mesui, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

Admission : RM50 (Incl 1 Drink) before 12am / RM60 (inc 1 drink) after 12am


#YoungAndDangerous: Cast To Reunite At “2016 Brotherhood Of Men Live In Malaysia” Concert

18 years after the first “Young And Dangerous” (古惑仔之人在江湖) film, the main cast – Ekin Cheng (鄭伊健), Michael Tse (謝天華), Chin Ka Lok (錢嘉樂), Jordan Chan (陳小春), and Jerry Lamb (林曉峰) – are reuniting for a joint concert that will bring concert-goers back to the iconic film series and showcase the men’s musical talents.

“Young and Dangerous” is a 1996 Hong Kong crime film about a group of triad members, detailing their adventures and dangers in a Hong Kong Triad society.

Based on a popular comic book series named “Teddy Boy”, the film was immensely popular in Hong Kong and spun a long list of sequels and spin-offs. Its main actors and actresses have also become major stars in their own right.

“2016 Brotherhood Of Men Live In Malaysia” will feature music from the original film series as well as the individual artistes’ biggest hits. The star-studded concert promises an unforgettable journey with Chan Ho Nam and his gang after packing out US, China, and Hong Kong concert arenas.

The concert production is said to cost more than RM1 million and will feature spectacular visuals. You might want to be there ;)

Tickets will go on sale from 30th April 2016 onwards via TicketCharge or Resorts World Genting.

Alternatively, fans can also purchase tickets from Speedy, Rock Corner, Victoria Music, The Mines, Neway Karaoke, or call the TicketCharge or Resorts World Genting hotline at 03-92228811 / 03-27181118.

“2016 Brotherhood Of Men Live In Malaysia” is brought to you by IME Productions.

For more information, hit up IME Productions’ Facebook page.

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MySejahtera: New Update For Vaccination Cert & 3rd Dose

We’re definitely on the road to reaching herd immunity! Just two days ago, it was announced that 38% of our population have been fully vaccinated with 81.3% of the Klang Valley having received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine. Now, as the vaccination rate shows an upward trend, it is extremely crucial for the government to upgrade the system that identifies the vaccination status of Malaysians in the midst of opening up dine-in services to fully vaccinated individuals. In this case, it’s the MySejahtera application.

Recently, the government has released a mobile application designed to verify the authenticity of digital health certificates. Of course, this is a necessary tool with the emergence of fake digital certificates being sold online!

This application, called, Vaccine Certificate Verifier, was released a few days before the rollout of a new update for MySejahtera — largely impacting the digital vaccination certificate. However, this update is only available for iOS and Huawei devices as of now.

In the previous MySejahtera version, the QR code can be scanned by any generic QR reader and would lead you to a version of the digital vaccination certificate that is hosted on the Ministry of Health’s website.

In the recent version, however, you would need to have the Vaccine Certificate Verifier Application installed to process the new QR format. Albeit this, the QR code could still be read by a generic QR reader!

Since this update has been relatively new, it would mean that there would be a few technical glitches. One of it has been pointed out by a Twitter user, @bytebot who stated that there is a QR code for dose 3 of the vaccine. The only issue with that was the fact that instead of stipulating Dose 3 of 3, the application showed Dose 3 of 2! The redesign indeed looks cool, though.

How cool is this, dose 3 of 2 @my_sejahtera

Also, nice new redesign of the vaccine certificate pic.twitter.com/ffU2SehLjb

— Colin Charles (@bytebot) August 22, 2021

Nevertheless, for Android devices, this update might appear a tad bit late but let’s just wait for it, patiently. It’s great knowing that these updates are being administered to prevent the circulation of fake digital certificates from being sold.


Kate’s Bikini Baby Bump Photos Taken

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and family have been away on “babymoon” on the Caribbean island of Mustique. The royalties are currently £19,000 a week villa while she recovers from the severe morning sickness which blighted the earlier days of her pregnancy and saw her briefly hospitalized.

However, itt seems that every time they go away got a holiday, they can’t really throw caution into the wind.

News outlets are reporting that The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has been snapped nothing but a bikini and sporting her baby bump whilst strolling through the surf.

According to the Sunday People, the pictures are likely to spark a bidding war all around the world as every news/media outlet have been vying for pictures of the royal pregnancy since it was first announced. Rumour has it that Kate’s pictures could fetch up to £250,000!

This is, of course, coming as a sore reminder of the scandal which erupted last year when topless pictures of the Duchess were published. Back then, Kate and William were also on a holiday at Chateau d’Autet when shots of Kate sunbathing topless were sneakily taken.

But the good thing is that in light of British privacy laws, the “new” pictures of pregnant Kate are unlikely to be published in the UK. Great! We, too, hope that they would cut the royalties some slack.

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5 Enemies Besides Kingpin Who Could Appear In Disney’s Daredevil: Born Again Series

Cry Hallelujah, folks! The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen will be making a return with a brand new Disney+ series. It’s been almost half a decade since Disney’s Marvel made the fateful decision to pull the plug on their gritty, adult-orientated series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to consolidate all their streaming properties under one platform. Shows like “Jessica Jones”, “Luke Cage”, “The Punisher” and of course “Daredevil” met their untimely end without as much as a proper send-off. This year, however, at Disney’s D23 Expo, fans rejoiced as the Daredevil actor Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio, who plays Kingpin, came on stage to announce the upcoming series.

With the two main characters reprising their roles in “Daredevil: Born Again”, and the rest of the original cast presumably coming back as well, we’re left with some very interesting questions: Will the series be picking where the third season of the Netflix series left off? Besides Kingpin making a return, could we see some old enemies making their way to Hell’s Kitchen? Perhaps some new ones as well? Well, let’s take a leap and find out!

At the end of the third and final season of Netflix’s “Daredevil”, we see Kingpin violently paralyse an insane Benjamin Poindexter after the assassin realises that it was Fisk himself who took his lady love from him. That was the moment that broke Poindexter’s mind, and he sought to bring down both Kingpin and the Daredevil. At the end of the season though, we see Poindexter being operated on by a mysterious surgeon named Doctor Kenji Oyama, who gives the assassin a whole metal spine made out of Cognium. The series then ends with a close-up of an awakened Poindexter’s eye…with his pupil looking an awful lot like a bull’s eye.

Okay, so it’s pretty obvious that if given the chance the fourth season of the Netflix series would have followed Poindexter becoming the MCU’s version of Bullseye. This is huge by the way! Next to Kingpin, Bullseye is easily Daredevil’s greatest nemesis. A raging, sadistic psychopath who stops at nothing to ruin his life. In the comics, the man has killed both Elektra and Karen Page, two of Daredevil’s lovers. We know actor Charlie Cox described the upcoming series as “a whole new thing” but it would be a cardinal sin for Disney not to have him not appear in “Daredevil: Born Again”! We’re still keeping our eye out for whether actor Wilson Bethel might join the cast.

One of the pawns that Kingpin used in his game to take down Hawkeye, or rather the deadly assassin Ronin, was the crime syndicate known as the Tracksuit Mafia. The organisation has ties all over the city of New York. At the end of the first season of “Hawkeye”, most of its leadership has been seemingly taken out or has defected, leaving only one man left to take charge: the Kingpin. It makes perfect sense that the remaining members of the Tracksuit Mafia would rally behind the criminal seeing that he’s still very much alive in spite of Maya Lopez’s attempt on his life.

If Kingpin is going to face off against the likes of Daredevil and his allies, he’s going to need muscle and the Tracksuit Mafia has plenty to spare. We certainly know some version of the crime syndicate still exists seeing that one of its members, with the handle @TrkSuit22, replies to Jennifer Walter’s live stream in an episode of “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”. Let’s face it, this isn’t the last we’ve seen of them, bro!

Based on the title of the series, it seems that the show will be somewhat inspired by the plot of Frank Miller’s iconic story arc entitled “Born Again”. The plot of his comic run sees Kingpin acquiring the aid of super-soldier Francis “Frank” Simpson, also known as Nuke. Nuke was a Vietnam veteran before joining an experimental program that turned him into a literal killing machine. This vicious killer’s body has been augmented with artificial skin and cybernetic enhancements. He also uses combat-enhancing drugs to grant him an edge in combat. The drugs along with his war trauma have made Nuke a highly dangerous and unstable man. Just the kind of psychopath Fisk needs to take out his mortal enemy.

Technically, a version of Nuke has appeared in the MCU in the form of a United States Army veteran named William “Will” Simpson” who appears in Netflix’s “Jessica Jones” series. Interestingly enough, Will also uses combat-enhancing drugs to grant temporary super-abilities. Nuke does play a major role in the “Born Again” comics. Therefore, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to believe that Nuke would make an appearance in the Disney+ series. Either in the form of Wil Traval’s Will Simpson or as a whole other version entirely.

Few characters in the MCU would we ever call scary. When it comes to Frank Castle, more commonly whispered in fear as the Punisher, he is absolutely one to look out for. We know that at the end of the second season of Netflix’s “Daredevil”, the two of them had made up and even become allies. That being said, with Fisk now back in the picture, Castle could prove to be a thorn in Matt Murdock’s side again. The man will stop at nothing to bring the pain to evildoers everywhere and will cross any line to do so. Something that Murdock is definitely not a fan of.

Recently, there’s been rumours that Krysten Ritter’s appearance in “Daredevil: Born Again” would be replaced with Jon Bernthal’s Punisher. If the grim reaper of the criminal underworld is making a comeback in the MCU, there’s bound to be some friction between Punisher and Daredevil. If he does appear, he probably won’t try to murder our horned hero, but he certainly isn’t going to play nice either.

Rounding this list off is none other than the sinister, supernatural ninja clan known as the Hand. A group of ancient immortals who seek to control New York from the shadows. A demonic organisation in which Murdock has fought relentlessly to keep his city safe. The last we saw them, their leaders were buried alive under a collapsed building, along with the dragon bones that gave them their immortality. Then again…the members of the Hand are known to cheat death. With all this ninja action happening in the “Hawkeye” series, could we possibly see the return of the Hand in the MCU?

Well, Fisk did work rather closely with the Hand after the Battle of New York. He even helped them in their plan to bring about an apocalypse with the use of the Black Sky. With Fisk running low on allies, with only the Tracksuit Mafia on his side, he could very well call upon an alliance with the Hand. One that would serve a common goal: to kill the Daredevil.

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#IntoTheWater: “The Girl On The Train” Author Paula Hawkins To Publish New Novel

Calling out to all “The Girl on the Train” fans! Author Paula Hawkins will be releasing a new novel in summer 2017 :)

Titled ” Into the Water”, Hawkins’ next suspense masterpiece tells a story of murder in an English riverside town, family secrets, and “the slipperiness of truth”. Doesn’t it sound intriguing already?

“When a single mother and a teenage girl each turn up dead at the bottom of the river, just weeks apart, the ensuing investigation dredges up a complicated history.”

“Into the Water” will be Hawkins’ first novel since “The Girl on the Train” (2015), which sold more than 18 million copies worldwide. The book was recently adapted into a feature film starring Emily Blunt as the titular character, Rachel Watson.

In a statement, the 44-year-old writer, who is a former financial journalist, said, “This story has been brewing for a good while. For me there is something irresistible about the stories we tell ourselves, the way voices and truths can be hidden consciously or unconsciously, memories can be washed away and whole histories submerged.”

Her American editor, Sarah McGrath, also added that the upcoming thriller novel will delve deep into the deceitfulness of memory and all the dangerous ways that the past can affect the present and future.

“Into the Water” is slated for release on 2nd May 2017.

Sources: USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, The Bookseller.

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Malaysian Kicked Out Of Rented Room In Subang For Being Indian

A Malaysian man named Diivek Supiah took to his Facebook account this week to share an infuriating experience he encountered during his stay at a residence in Subang.

He claimed in the post that he was chased out of his rented unit after the owner found out that he was an Indian, just one day after moving into the place.

According to Diivek, he had booked a room at The Grand Subang SS13 and moved in on 1st August. He even paid all his deposits, rental fees and even finished arranging his furnitures. However, the owner gave him a one-day notice to move out of the room, upon discovering that Diivek is not a Chinese!

Diivek received a text from the owner that reads, “Hi, good morning. We’re very sorry to inform you, (but) after discussing with my family members and partner, we only prefer Chinese tenants to stay in our unit! So, please clear the master room by today and I will go to my unit and visit you by tomorrow at about 11am and try to settle all our problem.”

“First of all, yes I am an Indian. I was born and bred in Malaysia. You should have mentioned earlier that you only prefer Chinese tenants, then I would have not even booked or recommend anyone to rent your unit. By just giving a one-day notice, you expect me to move out? Do you think I am so free to move here and there. This clearly shows that you are a very racist person,” the Facebook user added.

Despite feeling shocked and enraged, he assured everyone that he doesn’t blame the management team as they made their best effort in fighting the case in support of him. “However, this came directly from the owner himself who insisted for me to move out immediately!” Diivek continued in the post.

Diivek concluded by urging Malaysians to stop having this sort mentality. To quote the man himself, “All races deserve equality and respect.”


Fun Facts: How #TheGoodDinosaur Stomped Its Way To The Big Screen

Most Disney–Pixar films start with a simple “What if?” premise and it’s proven throughout Pixar’s history that the premise is working well on us.

From “Toy Story” to “Monster Inc” to “Finding Nemo“, Pixar movies never fails to capture our hearts and reduce us to a puddle of tears.

Pixar operates on debuting one original film a year, but for the first time in history, they scheduled 2 movies to be released this year.

The first one was “Inside Out“, a film that takes place in a young girl’s head with each emotion operating in the “headquarters” of her mind. As for the 2nd film, Pixar will take you on an epic yet emotional journey into the world of dinosaurs through the eyes of Arlo, a young apatosaurus who makes an unlikely human friend.

Unsurprisingly, this movie also starts with the “What if?” premise:

What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct?

Titled “The Good Dinosaur”, this Pixar movie centres on Arlo, a young and lost Apatosaurus who travels through a harsh and mysterious landscape with his unlikely human friend Spot. While finding his way home, Arlo learns to confront his fears, discovering what he is truly capable of.

Having seen its trailer, it’s safe to assume that this movie will keep the emotions in the “headquarters” of your mind busy throughout its running time. But first, let’s explore some fun facts about the animated feature film, starting with some behind-the-scenes facts ;)

(WARNING: Might contain some spoilers so read at your own risk)

1. “The Good Dinosaur” is helmed by Peter Sohn, the first lead Asian director at Pixar

Director Peter Sohn is a Pixar veteran. He has worked in the art, story, and animation departments of the studio for Pixar classics such as “Toy Story 3”, “Finding Nemo”, “The Incredibles”, and “WALL-E”. He also voiced the characters of Emile from Academy Award-winning “Ratatouille” and Scott “Squishy” Squibbles from “Monsters University”.

Remember “Partly Cloudy”? That adorable animated short that was played before the screening of “Up”?

The short film actually marked Sohn’s directorial debut.

As for “The Good Dinosaur”, it marks Sohn’s feature debut as a director. In the film, he is also voicing a character called the Pet Collector and acting in certain scenes as a T-Rex.

2. Another amazing Pixar short is attached to the film!

Similar to many other Pixar films, there’s an amazing Pixar short attached to “The Good Dinosaur”.

Titled “Sanjay’s Super Team”, the short is a directorial debut from Sanjay Petal. It is the first Pixar toon to be helmed by a director of Indian descent and the first Pixar film to centre around Hindu deities. It is a semi-autographical short as Petal uses his own experience to tell the story of a young, first-generation Indian-American boy whose love for Western pop culture comes into conflict with his father’s traditions.

Sanjay is absorbed in the world of cartoons and comics, while his father tries to draw him into the traditions of his Hindu practice. Tedium and reluctance quickly turn into an awe-inspiring adventure as the boy embarks on a journey he never imagined, returning with a new perspective that they can both embrace.

3.  Original voice cast completely replaced due to creative crisis

“The Good Dinosaur” was originally developed by “Up” co-director Bob Peterson, but it was later announced that he was removed from the movie.

At the time, Lucas Neff, Bill Hader, Neil Patrick Harris, Judy Greer, John Lithgow, and Frances McDormand remained as the voice cast. Peter Sohn, who was co-directing the film, was subsequently upgraded to director.

The studio was initially revamping its story only, but they later had to revamp almost its entire voice cast as the story has changed drastically. 13-year-old Raymond Ochoa replaced Lucas Neff as Arlo. Jeffrey Wright stepped in to voice Arlo’s father aka Poppa while Frances McDormand, the only remaining original cast member, voiced Arlo’s mother.

Anna Paquin is voicing a T-Rex named Ramsey while Sam Elliott and AJ Buckley are voicing 2 T-Rexes named Butch and Nash respectively. A pterodactyl named Thunderclap will be voiced by Steve Zahn. As for Arlo’s adopted human pet/friend Spot, he is voiced by Jack Bright.

4. The filmmakers & effects team created the river sequences based on their rafting trips

The filmmakers went rafting down the Snake River during their research trip in Wyoming. The experience provided first-hand reference for creating the river sequences in the film. Along the way, a GoPro camera they used to capture reference footage was dislodged and lost in the river. The filmmakers were amazed that their guide was able to “read” the river and locate the fallen GoPro camera.

To experience the kind of rapids Arlo encounters, the effects team took a separate rafting trip down the American River. According to effects supervisor Jon Reisch, they “got swept underneath the current and ended up getting kicked out downstream”. They were able to create the river sequences after “having that shared, visceral experience of how powerful the water felt”.

5. The T-Rexes were inspired by a real-life family called the McKay family

Believe it or not, the T-rexes in “The Good Dinosaur” were inspired by a real-life family called the McKay family.

Joe and Joyce McKay are a pair of married couple who lead busy lives running their ranch just outside Juntura with their 6 children, Gabriel, Claire, Luke, Anna Rose, JoAnn, and Martin. The family was introduced to the filmmakers by production manager Ann Brilz because she knows that the family embodies the lifestyle that they wanted to experience – a life in the kind of vast open spaces that Arlo calls home.

Joe’s relationship with his children is reflected in T-Rex Butch’s straightforward, just-do-it interactions with his children Nash and Ramsey. The campfire scene features the ranchers’ storytelling style too. However, Sohn said that it was the overall experience of spending time with this family in this place that had the biggest impact on the film.

6. The animators brought Arlo to life through their observations on elephants

At 18 feet tall and 25 feet long, Arlo is still a sizable creature.

To get sense of scale and weight to animate Arlo, animator Rob Thompson said they went to a zoo to observe the elephants. Another animator Kevin O’Hara explained that it took an animator an entire day to do a walk cycle that could be used for Arlo.

7. The filmmakers referenced both human boys and animals to create Spot

The filmmakers looked at both human boys and animals to achieve the right look for Spot.

According to supervising animator MikeVenturini, they “referenced lots of animals” including “dogs, raccoons, cats and squirrels”.

We wanted him to move in a way that’s familiar to the audience, but not too literal and not too human. His expressions are more like an animal’s—simple in design, not as complex as a human’s. He’s often wide-eyed. We had fun with Spot.

Pairing Spot with Arlo proved difficult. Director of photography-camera Mahyar Abousaeedi said it was hard to frame Arlo and all of the dinosaurs “due to their size”. Spot further complicated their camera strategy when the tiny human being appeared in the same shot as the gigantic dinosaurs.

“Composing Spot small in frame for most of the movie made for a more powerful connection when the pair begins to bond and we pushed into Spot for a close-up,” he added.

“The Good Dinosaur” will only be released next week, but Reddit user named lannisterdwarf managed to spot one of Pixar’s Easter eggs in the film.

In Pixar’s “Inside Out”, one of Riley’s memories shows her taking a photo with her father next to a giant dinosaur statue on the side of the road. If you didn’t notice, the dinosaur looks oddly similar to the Styracosaurus that will be voiced by Sohn in the movie.

Could this Easter Egg be one of the reasons why they had to change the story so drastically? Only Pixar knows.

We’ll leave you now with the official trailer of “The Good Dinosaur”. Enjoy:

“The Good Dinosaur” is slated to hit theatres on 26th November 2015.

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

Sources: MTV, Cineworld, Hispana Global, Sitch Kingdom, /FILM, Cinema Blend, Variety.

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#ZoukKL: Musical Genius Sander van Doorn To Electrify Kuala Lumpur This November

From dishing out from tech-house and progressive house during the mid-2000s to more vocal-driven electro-house and EDM throughout the 2010s, 37-year-old Dutch DJ/producer Sander van Doorn has just about done it all.

Thought to be a technical and musical genius by many, he is without a doubt one of the world’s most essential, influential and popular DJ/producers in the dance music industry today.

Sander has become synonymous with excellence – both production wise and in front of the thousands he plays to, nightly. He is truly one of the strongholds in dance music. A generation defining artiste, that reshapes our perception of what dance music can be and he does it all with that electrifying Sander van Doorn-smile.

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


Record Label To Release Avicii’s Latest Unreleased Album?

Avicii, whose real name is Tim Bergling, died 2 days ago. Beloved by many, fans and people from the music industry have been mourning and paying tribute to him.

Geffen Records president Neil Jacobson said that Avicii has been hard at work on his next album. He even recalled talking to the Swedish DJ and producer only 2 days before his passing. So what will happen to Avicii’s new music?

“We were working on it and it was his best music in years, honestly. And I know because I (A&R’d) all of his albums. He was so inspired. He was so psyched. We had done a month of grinder sessions. We had to actually put end times on the sessions because Tim would just work for 16 hours straight, which was his nature. You had to pull him out. Like, ‘Tim, come on. Go to bed. Get some rest.’ … It’s just a tragedy. We have this incredible, magical music,” Jacobson told Variety.

Although Jacobson confirmed that there are “a few” features on the unreleased album, he didn’t name any singers. “Tim had a list of people he was hoping we could reach out to for this album. That was actually the last communication I had from him two days ago, and that’s haunting,” he added.

When asked whether the new Avicii album will be released posthumously, Jacobson replied, “I have no idea“. He continued, “I’m going to sit down and talk to the family once everybody has a chance to take a breath. I’ve never actually had this happen with an artist I’ve worked with before and this closely. So, I don’t know. We’ll try to get some advice from the family and everybody’s going to put their heads together and try and do what we think Tim would want us to do.”

There’s no doubt that listening to Avicii’s new music – should it be released to public – will be bittersweet.


Of Puns & Wordplay

In a world oh so serious where making puns and crafting silly jokes will get you into jail, one man, TL,  who is born sarcastically humorous is destined to change the cause of the world. He faces many difficulties in life due to the clash between his lust for sense of humour and the literal (seriously) world that he lives in.

One day, he was reminded of a long forgotten ancient relic, the Pun-dora’s box, which, according to the myth would bring anarchy to this otherwise boring world. “Corporal PUNishment” sees TL embarking on an epic adventure with his companions, overcoming the odds that inevitably stand in their way.

But, what awaits them inside the Pun-dora’s box? Could it be the long forgotten sense of humour? Or could it be a global PUNdemic that will change the(ir) world forever? They don’t know either. They haven’t written that part of the script yet.

Incorporating a strong element of ensemble work, Corporal PUNishment is the farcical response to the sometimes monotonous world that we find ourselves in and attempts to remind us not to take our natural sense of humour for granted.

Directed by Freddy Tan and presented by the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), this is one kick ass show where you won’t get your ass kicked. Maybe just end up laughing yourselves into stitches.

Online ticket purchases can be made here. All prices inclusive of RM3 handling fee. You may also make a walk-in purchase at KLPAC or The Actors Studio at Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur.

For more information, visit Corporal PUNishment’s Facebook page or call  +603-4097 9000.

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E!’s “Live From The Red Carpet” Is Back For 2012 Emmys

The votes are in. They’ve all been tabulated. And it’s almost time to announce the winners for the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards!

With the gala event just days away, E! is preparing to bring television’s most glamorous right into the comfort of your own home. “Live From The Red Carpet”, E!’s signature, unparalleled, red carpet coverage will be helmed by Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic on 24th September 2012 (Monday).

E! will capture every fascinating Hollywood moment via one-on-one interviews as television’s A-list parade into the 2012 Primetime Emmy® Awards at the famed Nokia Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.

This year, “Live From the Red Carpet” will air in more than 160 countries around the world. Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic will be stationed at points on the Red Carpet as the “must stop” spots for all of the attending celebrities, while Ross Mathews and Kelly Osbourne will deliver the evening’s highlights and dish on the night’s fashions from E!’s exclusive Skybox, high above the Red Carpet.

After the stars interview with E!, they will head over the “Glam Cam 360” where their Red Carpet look will be showcased by the world famous camera. This is a state-of-the-art Matrix-style camera that displays each couture outfit in a full 360 degree rotation. With more than 20 cameras on site, only E! delivers an all-encompassing pass to this iconic evening!

Catch E!’s “Live From The Red Carpet” on 24th September 2012 (Monday) at 7am or repeat at 10pm, only on Astro Channel 712.


(UPDATE) #FSOG: The First Trailer Will Make You Blush

The moment that you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. And it started with a sneak peek from the most unlikely source.

Last week, superstar singer Queen Bey aka Beyonce posted a 15-second clip of the much awaited movie adaptation of the famed “mommy porn” erotic novels, “Fifty Shades of Grey” on her Instagram account. The short video, hashtagged, “#fiftyshades”, garnered hundreds of thousands of likes and comments within minutes! It also hinted to her 14.17 million fans that she’s included in the film’s OST.

Recognise the slow and sexy rendition? It’s Beyonce’s “Crazy In Love”!

As we would expect from teasers, nobody actually gets to see much except snippets of Christian Grey (played by Jamie Dornan) looking out of a window and a woman’s dress being lifted. Still, it was enough to get hearts racing. Christian Grey would be proud.

And while we’re on that topic, “Fifty Shades of Grey” author E.L. James, who had a peek at the first FSoG movie trailer before anyone else did (but of course), piqued everyone’s interest a little bit more when she tweeted the following:

Hold on to your hats folks. You’ll get your first look at the FSoG movie trailer on July 24. I’ve had a sneak peek and WOW! #WeAimToPlease

Hold on to your seats because it’s dangerously sexy!:

The “Fifty Shades of Grey” cast boasts  Christian Grey as Jamie Dornan, while Anastasia Steele is played by Dakota Johnson. The movie also stars Victor Rasuk as Jose, Eloise Mumford as Kate, Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey and Luke Grimes as Elliot Grey. Sam Taylor-Johnson is director, and James is one of the executive producers.

The movie is set for a Valentine’s Day release next year and it’s gonna get even sexy..er!

The “Fifty Shades of Grey” official Twitter account teased a new photo of Anastasia Steele aka Dakota Johnson sitting pensively with a pencil on her lower lip. A pencil, that has “Grey” written on it.

Happy Birthday, Anastasia. #FiftyShades pic.twitter.com/CDmn5WOwBp

— Fifty Shades of Grey (@FiftyShades) September 10, 2014

It’s just a pencil, you guys. It’s just a pencil. Oh what a tease.

The official trailer for “Fifty Shades of Grey” is out. So hot and sexy, it’s burning our screens (and our eyes) right about now. But we need to, want to, watch it over and over again.

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

“Fifty Shades of Grey” film is also on Twitter so follow them for more timely updates!

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SuperM: Get To Know The 7 Members Of This Mega K-pop Group Before Their Debut

SM Entertainment’s “Avengers-styled” boy group SuperM is gearing up for their official debut.

The good news was made official by SM Entertainment, home label to the members of the boy group. In their latest update on Instagram, it was revealed that SuperM’s upcoming debut album will be released worldwide on 4th October 2019.

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The group has been generating buzz among K-pop fans even way before the official announcement was made. It has been reported by several news outlet that the boys will be focusing their promotions on United States as well as South Korea, targeting both Western and Asian market simultaneously.

Regarding the group name, SM Entertainment explained that the term “Super” refers to the collaborative synergy of their talented members, while the letter “M” in the group name stands for “Matrix” or “Master”. It can also be pointed out that the group name naturally represents the name for their agency, through the spellings of their initial letters.

In addition to that, the formation of this group was also notable for its inclusion of members of mega-groups including EXO, SHINee and also NCT. For those who are curious, here are the 7 members of the upcoming boy band:

In addition to that, it was revealed that their 1st mini album will come in 8 different versions, with exclusive merchandise up for grabs. Fans who are interested can click here for more info.

Do you have any other fun facts about the members of SuperM? Hit us up in the comment section ?


#Vape: Health Ministry To Confiscate Products With Nicotine Content

Whether or not vaping is safe or healthy, the debate is never-ending. Doctors, professionals, as well as “vapers” have been locked in arguing the pros and cons for years on end now.

Though most people would agree that vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, the Health Ministry in Malaysia announced today that they will start confiscating products with nicotine content soon.

According to The Star Online, Health Minister Datuk Seri S Subramaniam told reporters that the Ministry is instructed to take action against those who are involved in selling products with nicotine content such as electronic cigarettes or vaping devices.

At a press conference on healthy eating during Deepavali, he said:

We will start operations soon. We will definitely move and move hard.

“I have stated in Bangi very clearly that the human body was not made by God for inhaling fumes which were made from other things,” he added.

As nicotine is categorised as a Group C poison under the Poisons Act 1952 (revision 1989) and Food Act 1983, Dr. Subramaniam said that the Ministry is empowered to confiscate products with nicotine content.

In fact, those who are manufacturing, distributing, and selling it need to be licensed too.

News of a ban on vaping surfaced last week when Dr. Subramaniam revealed that vaping will be banned once they have settled the legalities. This was followed by an incident where a man’s vape battery suddenly burst into flames on board the Malindo Air flight OD1003.

However, Malaysia’s Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob later confirmed that the Cabinet had decided against imposing a ban on electronic cigarettes/vape or vaping. Deputy Health Minister also confirmed that there were no plans to ban or regulate vaping at the moment.

While many vapers argued that vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes, doctors have repeatedly reiterated that the vape juice (e-juice) “could be unhealthy”. It is still a little tricky to prove scientifically its health consequences as the vape culture hasn’t been around for long.

But, what do you think of the Ministry’s action? Do you think that the Health Ministry should confisticate vaping devices? Will it kill the vaping trend? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

Sources: The Star Online, The Malay Mail Online.

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(UPDATE) Hype’s Now Playing: Lana Del Rey – Music To Watch Boys To

While Flight Facilities’ “Crave You” is pretty much a song that most girls can relate to, Lana Del Rey takes things up a notch with “Music To Watch Boys To”, a song off her 4th album “Honeymoon”.

The “Brooklyn baby” singer first unveiled the song on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 radio show last Wednesday (9th September).

“Music To Watch Boys To” finds Del Rey resorting to a more hypnotic sound as it is less poppy than the previously released “High By The Beach“. It is nonetheless a radio-friendly track and according to Del Rey herself, it is one of her “favourites” on the album.

The song, which reunited Del Rey with her “Summertime Sadness” co-writer Rick Boyles , was originally her choice for her album’s first single. However, her label opted for “High By the Beach” instead. It joins the previously released “Terrence Loves You” and the strings-laden title track.

Back in January, Del Rey disclosed some details regarding ‘Music To Watch Boys To” while she was talking about her Golden Globes-nominated “Big Eyes” title track with the Los Angeles Times.

I can see it and I can hear it. I’m working on a new record now, and I have this one song, “Music to Watch Boys To”. The title lends itself to a visual of shadows of men passing by, this girl’s eyes, her face. I can definitely see things.

Del Rey’s new album is a 14-track album, which will consist of a cover of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” (Nina Simone’s version).

After blowing up a paparazzi helicopter with a grenade launcher in the “High By The Beach” music video, Lana Del Rey does what most ladies like to do – watch boys.

The official music video for “Music To Watch Boys To” is finally here and it shows Lana lounging beside a gramophone while admiring the boys of the title playing basketball from afar. It is slightly Sofia Coppola–inspired too, as she can be seen twirling around underwater with few of her friends.

“Music to Watch Boys To” is now available for purchase on Apple’s iTunes. Her new LP, “Honeymoon”, is officially released on 18th September.

For more information, visit her official website and Facebook page.


Concert Review: “FAZTIVAL FAZURA 2022” Earns 2 Entries In The Malaysia Book Of Records

Last night (Sunday, 11th September), the “FAZTIVAL FAZURA 2022” concert was held at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. The announcement was made earlier in August by popular celebrity-turn-business mogul, Nur Fazura, who highlighted that the event aims at celebrating the people who have witnessed her rollercoaster ride throughout her stint in the industry.

Although the concert itself started at 8:30pm, fans of the well-beloved celeb-turned-businesswoman gathered as early as 4pm in order to secure a good spot for witnessing their favourite artistes performing live on the stage. Interestingly, those who purchased the concert tickets also received the exclusive glow-in-the-dark scarf by Fazura’s hijab brand, Tudung Fazura, which they wore while enjoying the performances.

The event kicked off with Dato’ M. Nasir performing “Suatu Masa” – a touching tribute to Fazura’s dad, the late Sharifuddin Adnan. Despite being the opening act, the local music “sifu” was to get the crowd going with his seasoned performance experience on the stage. He followed up by performing the catchy tune “Tanya Sama Itu Hud Hud”. Nasir then closed his segment by performing his signature song “Mentera Semerah Padi”. Fans were also treated with a special silat performance by Fattah Amin.

Up next was young singer-songwriter Amir Masdi. He wowed the crowd with his popular numbers namely “Asmara”, “Esok” and “Kau Sakiti”. The next artiste to perform was none other than the Queen of Rock herself Ella. She opened her slot with her flawless renditions of her signature slow rock jams, “Dua Insan Bercinta”, and also a medley of “Sembilu” and “Retak”. She then took it up a notch with her popular rock number, “Kesal”.

Following Ella, Ippo Hafiz was next to be invited to the stage. He delivered a medley of his signature hits such as “Seadanya Aku” and also “Rahsia”. The crowd even sang along to his biggest hit to date, “Kekal Bahagia”. Following Ippo, the next artiste to perform was Zizi Kirana. She appeared on stage alongside Fakhrul, a member of the nasheed group UNIC, and sang their collab song “Purnama”.

After sending the crowd into frenzy with energetic performances of her rap jams “Pijak and “Eh”, Zizi then called upon Ruffedge on stage. As one of the most anticipated performers during the night, the 5-member boy group heated up the stage with their catchy performances of “Tipah Tertipu”, “Bila Rindu” and “Khayalan”.

Malaysian rocker Dato’ Awie was met with loud cheer from the crowd when he appeared. He kicked off his segment with a bang with an emotional rendition of the song “Layang-Layang Terputus Talinya”. The crowd later took a stroll down memory lane with Awie’s performance of “Dipenjara Janji”. There were several sing-along moments as local music fans happily belted out to each and every word of the song!

The “FAZTIVAL FAZURA 2022” event was no doubt a historic one for both Fazura and her fans. During the concert, it was announced that the event had successfully garnered two entries in the Malaysia Book of Records! The event breaks the record as “The Largest Tudung Fazura Gathering In An Event”. At the same time, “FAZTIVAL FAZURA” also breaks the record as “The Largest ‘Tudung Bawal’ ever produced in the country, which was displayed outside the venue entrance.

The concert then continued with the performance of Mulan Jameela. Clad in an all-red outfit, the Indonesian songstress set the stage on fire with her performance of the song “Makhluk Tuhan Paling Seksi”. She then took the stage with her own rendition of Dato’ Sheila Majid’s evergreen song, “Sinaran”, before ending her segment with a bang singing a famous pop rock number “Wonder Woman”.

Of course, “FAZTIVAL FAZURA 2022” wouldn’t be complete without the performance from the lovely Fazura herself. The Pahang-born star appeared on the centre stage, looking oh-so-stunning in a fuchsia-coloured ball gown and hijab. She performed a special medley of her songs, namely “Sayangi Dirimu”, “Bisa Apa” and also “Hancur Aku”.

Dewa 19 frontman Ahmad Dhani also appeared on stage for a special duet stage with Fazura for the song “Jika Cinta Allah”. Hot from his two-night concert here in Malaysia, Ahmad Dhani, together with his musical ensemble Ahmad Band, ended the show with a series of energetic performances of his hit songs such as “Od”, “Distorsi”, “Aku Cinta Kau & Dia” and “Madu Tiga”.

With that, we would like to congratulate Fazura and the rest of the team on the success of “FAZTIVAL FATZURA 2022”!

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Everything To Know About Bunkface’s 1st English Single In 6 Years, “Shiver”

One of the top bands in Malaysia is undeniably pop punk trio Bunkface, who has been in the scene for more than 10 years. One of their earliest known singles was actually an English song called “Silly Lilly”, which was the #1 hit song on Hitz.fm’s Malaysian Top Ten for 8 weeks  in a row and also #1 for Fly.fm’s Campur Chart for 10 consecutive weeks.

Apart from “Silly Lilly”, Bunkface also has other top English hits including “Bunk Anthem”, “Prom Queen”, “Soldier”, “Through My Window” and more. Though the band’s debut EP was fully in English, they began to break into the Malay-speaking market with their 1st album in 2010, which featured both English and Malay tracks. Some of their iconic Malay tracks include “Situasi”, “Revolusi” and “Dunia”.

Their last mixed language album was in 2012 which means that it has been at least 6 years since Bunkface release an English tune. Fast forward to today, the trio of friends have finally decided to introduce their 1st ever English single since 2012 titled “Shiver” which will be included in their latest upcoming album, “Pop”.

After having a friendly sesh with Bunkface earlier this week, we have gotten all the details you need to know  about the band’s latest single, album and also upcoming activities!

According to Sam, lead singer of Bunkface, “Shiver” has been around for 4 years but they never found the right opportunity to release it to the market. Because their last album “Malam Ini Kita Punya” had been doing so well, the band was focusing on promoting the songs in that album as well as celebrating their 10 years anniversary. Bunkface also aims to break into the international markets with their upcoming album.

The song is a big step for Bunkface as it has a different style compared to their usual genre which is either pop punk or punk rock. But with “Shiver”, Bunkface wish to show a different side of them and prove that they’re capable of handling different genres.

“It’s not as if we’re changing our style, but more like experimenting. It’s not fair for us to just stick to one type of music. We believe that music genre doesn’t exist anymore because everything has been mixed up already. That’s why we think that we need to mix up our music as well because that’s what the world is becoming now,” Sam said.

Bunkface’s debut album “Phobia Phoney” was released in 2010, and the album is what catapulted the band into the mainstream media and also international market. Made up of 6 English songs and 4 Malay songs, the album features some of Bunkface best hits like “Situasi”, “Revolusi”, “Prom Queen”,”Ekstravaganza”, and more.

“We want to go back to when we first started since our first single is an English song and our first album was a mixed of English and Malay songs, so we want to return to our roots and reintroduce ourselves to the audience. We never thought that our album would sell back then. We just did what we want and surprise people. So we want to do that again with this album,” Youk commented.

Staying true to the album’s title, the songs in the album will be a mixture of pop and a different genre. “From before we have always identify ourselves as a pop punk band, so we are mixing the pop music with a different genre to bring in something new and fresh, and we hope that Malaysia is ready for it,” said Sam.

For example, the band’s latest hit “Shiver” is a mixture of pop and EDM, their previous single “Apa Pun Tak Boleh” featuring Datuk Jeffrydin and Caprice is a blend of pop and 80s tune, while “Kembali” has a modern pop rock style.

Youk: “We want to stay relevant in today’s society and be up to date to today’s trend. We don’t want to stay in our comfort zone and maintain the style we have from our glory days. We want the youngsters today to be able to relate to us so we want to know what is their taste and interest so that we can blend it with what we have.”

Sam: “We don’t want to be seen as a legend. We want to compete with the musicians and artists from today’s generation such as Ismail Izzani and every other new artists. We want to stay active in the music industry.”

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As noted by Sam, all of the band’s previous songs and albums were self-produced, except for “Pop”. For this album, the band hired Izzy Musa, who has previously worked with music giants like Yuna, Nastia, Estranged, Bil Musa, and Pastel Lite, to name a few.

“Izzy Musa is a great music producer who brings in something fresh and different to our music. Since we’re experimenting with this album, there’s no rule. So whatever idea that me and the boys have, we will share it out. We just do whatever that we want,” Sam added.

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“Pop” will be Bunkface’s 4th album which is set to be released early next year. Similar to their 1st album, “Pop” will feature 4 Malay and 4 English tracks. The songs that have been released so far include “Kembali”, “Apa Pun Tak Boleh”, and “Shiver”. Sam revealed that the album will also have another English song titled “A Dance With Me” featuring Shila Amzah.

“This is a changing phase for Bunkface,” Paan said. Youk added, “No one force us to change our music style. We do it because we want to. We want to be relevant.” Sam also added, “People will either love it or hate it. But we’re hoping for the best.”

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8 Show/Movie Dads To Cuci Mata With This Father’s Day

Father’s Day is this weekend and what better way to cuci mata (pay homage) to our favourite show/movie dads that stole our screens and won our hearts than with a write-up of the hottest dads. From Omar Sy to Song Joong-ki, we’ve got every dad imaginable covered in this list.

And if you have forgotten to get your old man a present, we’ve prepared a placeholder and a write-up just for you to flatter your dad. You’re welcome, fam.

Charismatic paired with classic good looks. Plus, he’ll teach you to acquire diamonds in the most cost-effective way possible. Can’t get enough of Omar Sy? Catch him on “Lupin” Part 2 now!

Who needs surgery when the surgeon could heal your wounds and mend your heart with a smile? Get ready to fall under his spell as “Hospital Playlist” Season 2 premieres on 17th June at 10pm MYT with new episodes every Thursday.

Gets you out of detention classes with his jawline.

Would literally go to the ends of the Earth to find you while keeping his good looks intact.

Jamie Foxx in “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!”

He may be the boss of BAY Cosmetics, but he would do better as our foxxy bae.

He can’t guarantee you a spot in heaven, but you know he will try his best. Kind eyes don’t lie.

John Corbett in “To All The Boys” trilogy

Successful single dad raising three pre-teen / teenage girls and is in tune with his feelings. Where do we sign up?

If we could alter our realities, staring at Ji Sung’s face for just 5 seconds would be at the top of our list.

(Insert your dad’s name) from (insert city)

We saved the best for last and that’s you, dad! You’re the best looking one in our books and no one comes near when it comes to your DIY skills and the endless dad jokes. Happy Father’s Day!


Vanellope Meets Disney Princesses In Wreck-It Ralph 2 Trailer

Vanellope von Schweetz has declared herself as the new Disney Princess in town.

In the newly-released trailer for “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2”, Ralph and pal Vanellope venture into the world wide web. After consulting an over-enthusiastic search engine, the duo are whisked away to Oh My Disney.

To her surprise, Vanellope finds herself in the company of Disney’s famed cartoon princesses. Cinderella immediately goes gangsta by smashing her glass slipper and threatening Vanellope with it. Tension ensues as the royals demand to know her princess power.

Vanellope doesn’t have Rapunzel’s magic hair or Elsa’s magic hands. As it turns out though, she does have something in common with most of the ladies and is deemed a true princess. In addition to the princesses, the trailer also features nods to the Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar universes.

Take a look at the new poster and trailer below:

A new trailer for #RalphBreaksTheInternet will wreck your feeds tomorrow. 👊💥 pic.twitter.com/XuXTPK7sXF

— Ralph Breaks the Internet (@wreckitralph) June 3, 2018

“Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2” opens in Malaysian cinemas 22nd November 2018.

Sources: Cnet, Junkee/ Featured image: Disney.

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