Marvel’s #DoctorStrange: Rumoured Cast, Release, Plot + More!

Want to know what Marvel Studios might have in store for the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Fret not! We’ve got you covered!

As you might already know, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that the “Doctor Strange” feature film is currently in development as part of “Phase Three” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Rumours about the film cast, plot direction, and even the film’s release date have been floating around the Internet recently but nothing was confirmed yet.

To keep you in loop, here are some of the things we know about the film so far:

Earlier reports have stated that several directors, including Mark Andrews, Jonathan Levine, Nikolaj Arcel, and Dean Israelite, were taken into consideration to direct the film. However, Feige stated that the article about the alleged directors was falsely reported even though Marvel was considering prospective candidates. The director candidates list was later shortened to Mark Andrews, Jonathan Levine, and Scott Derrickson.

In June 2014, “Sinister” director Scott Derickson was reportedly chosen to direct “Doctor Strange”. The report corresponds with Feige’s interview with Empire Online in April 2014, in which Feige stated that the film will be introducing the supernatural side of the Marvel Universe. By supernatural side, most of us can only assume that Scott Derrickson will be the one to helm the project as he is best known for producing horror films such as “Sinister”, “Deliver Us From Evil”, and “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”.

One of the possible directions for the “Doctor Strange” film is by introducing Doctor Stephen Strange’s origins before he becomes, “The Sorcerer Supreme”. Since the plot hasn’t been officially announced, we’d advise everyone to take this with a grain of salt.

Rumour has it that the feature film will not be introducing Doctor Stephen Vincent Strange and it will begin in medias res where Doctor Strange is already established as “The Sorcerer Supreme”. Devin Faraci from BadAssDigest revealed that Marvel’s new “thing” is to not have origin stories and that the screenwriter Jon Spaiths is working on a new script for the film. Sounds plausible? Maybe.

The only thing we know is that the film would be a doorway to the “mind-trippy” supernatural side of Marvel’s Universe, where the evil forces of the inter-dimensional demon Dormammu and Baron Mordo could be the potential villains for the film.

At first, the screenwriting duo Jonathan Robert Aibel and Glenn Todd Berger were on board to pen the script for “Doctor Strange”. The talented tuo is best known for their work in “Kung Fu Panda” and its sequel. However, it was later confirmed that Marvel has hired screenwriter Jon Spaihts to rewrite the script of “Doctor Strange”. Previously, Jon Spaiths penned the script for Martin Scorsese’s sci-fi thriller film, “Prometheus”.

Although the film has been kept tightly under wraps, earlier speculations suggested that Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumbetbarch were being considered for the titular role of the film. However, there is no way that both actors will be joining the project as they are exceedingly busy. American Hustle star Jack Huston and Mad Men star Jon Hamm were previously rumoured to be taking the lead role but all the rumours have been debunked by the actors themselves.

In case you were wondering, Joaquin Phoenix’s iconic portrayal of Commodus in the 2000 historical epic film Gladiator has earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as well as nominations for the Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild, Satellite Award, and BAFTA Award.

Amidst the rumours surrounding the cast for “Doctor Strange”, Joaquin Phoneix emerged as the possible actor to play Doctor Strange as various news sites have reported that the actor is in final talks for the role. The actor was even spotted buying Doctor Strange comics in New England when he was shooting for Woody Allen’s new untitled film.

Plus, Marvel was close to announcing the film’s release date during SDCC 2014 but inevitably failed to do so as they weren’t able to lock down Phoenix as Strange. The current status of “Doctor Strange” indicated that the actor is taking the film role with a lot of consideration before he signs on a long-term deal with Marvel.

While we patiently await the official casting announcement, it was reported that the filming will start in Spring 2015. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed the news with Total Film at Barcelona’s CineEurope:

(W)e think we’ll be casting probably in the next month or two. and announcing an actor, and then we get into production in the spring of next year.

As the film will be part of the “Phase Three” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is expected for release on 8th July 2016.

(Source: 1, 2, 3, 4 / Featured image via Marvel)

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Swiss-Garden International Shuts Down Hotels In KL, Kedah & Perak

Following the closure of Four Points by Sheraton in Sandakan, Swiss-Garden International (SGI) Group is also forced to take similar action.

Group Managing Director Ong Ju Yan issued a memorandum announcing the closure of 3 hotels around Malaysia and also updates on remaining properties moving forward.

As mentioned in the image below, the 3 hotels that have already down are:

Even with the government’s wage subsidy initiative and temporary pay cuts for higher ranking employees, the company has continued to bleed financially. With little to zero income since the movement control order (MCO) started on 18th March, SGI is attempting to salvage with what’s left.

In the statement, it is understood that Swiss-Garden Resort Damai Laut has been sold to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. In the meantime, Swiss-Inn Johor Bahru will remain as a quarantine hotel but will be converted into Holiday Inn Express in the coming months.


#GSC: Advance Tickets For “Captain America: Civil War” On Sale Now!

Be one of the first to catch the most anticipated movie, Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” in Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) as the advance ticket sales have kicked off!

Tickets are available at GSC ticketing counters nationwide, GSC’s website or via GSC’s mobile app (iOS, Android, Windows Phone).

To celebrate the movie release, GSC is offering movie fans the opportunity to own exclusive “Captain America: Civil War” merchandise.

Early birds have the opportunity to get exclusive “Captain America: Civil War” T-Shirts which come in 2 breathtaking designs. Between 1st – 20th April, customers that purchase the “Captain America: Civil War” e-Combo will get one large popcorn, 2 regular soft drinks and 2 T-shirts of different designs, while stocks last. The e-Combo can be redeemed with the movie release from 28th April onwards.

Movie fans who did not catch the online offer can also get a “Captain America: Civil War” T-Shirt when they purchase the “Captain America: Civil War” Combo set which goes on sale from 21st April – 5th May, while stocks last. The set also comes with 2 regular soft drinks and 1 large popcorn. Moviegoers have a choice of either design.

That’s not all! From 14th – 27th April, customers will bring home an exclusive “Captain America: Civil War” poster featuring Captain America when they purchase 2 “Captain America: Civil War” tickets. From 28th April to 11th May, they will get a poster featuring Iron Man.

As stocks are limited, customers are encouraged to book as early as possible.

Besides the normal digital 2D format, Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” will also be available in Dolby Atmos, 3D and D-BOX format (you can find “3D Atmos D-BOX” all-in-one-hall in GSC 1 Utama, GSC Pavilion KL, GSC IOI City Mall and GSC Gurney Plaza, Penang). Customers can check out the show time and locations from GSC’s website or mobile app.

For movie details, log on to GSC’s website or Facebook page.


“Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” Review – Evan Peters’ Most Chilling Performance As A Real-Life Cannibal Serial Killer

Birthed from the demented minds of Ryan Murphy, the man behind series like “American Horror Story” and “American Crime Story”, and the creator of the Netflix psychological thriller “Ratched” and “Glee” comes a story of violence and desire. The story of one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. This is the story of the Milwaukee Cannibal, Jeffrey Dahmer.

Now, the last on-screen portrayal of Dahmer was in 2017’s film “My Friend Dahmer” based on a graphic novel by John “Derf” Backderf, who knew Dahmer personally as a friend. It was a heartbreaking, hilarious and surreal peek into his teenage life and how it would eventually lead him down a very, very dark path. A praise-worthy biopic for sure but one that was more concerned with Dahmer’s origins and his relationship with Derf, which means it never exactly delved into the many atrocities he did.

This is where “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer” comes in. The full Netflix treatment of Dahmer’s killing spree through the perspectives of his victims, all brought to life by a talented cast of actors. The question is: will the series do justice to gruesome reality? Let’s find out!

The plot of the series mainly follows the story of Dahmer’s various victims and they were caught in his web before ending up in his refrigerator. It also follows the story of Dahmer’s neighbour in his apartments named Glenda who slowly begins to uncover the mystery surrounding the young man. She sees people come in…but they never leave. Similarly to another show by Murphy, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story”, this series starts near the end of Dahmer’s career as a serial killer before working its work back to the details of what led him down this road.

Interestingly enough, just like the story of Andrew Cunanan, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” also explores the failures of the justice system in identifying Dahmer throughout his many active years of hunting young men. The fact that most of the victims were homosexual men also played a role in their reluctance to look into these cases. Subjects of systemic racism and sexual discrimination are heavily present throughout the series. It’s an angle of the Dahmer story that we haven’t seen before, one that addresses how his white privilege allowed him to mostly slip under the radar. More disturbingly, we see how the backdrop of racism in America enabled him to target gay men of colour.

While Murphy and Brennan’s commitment to telling the stories of sexual and racial minorities at the hands of Dahmer comes from a good place, it is not without issue. Namely that it feels like it overextends in its scope. When the series focuses on Glenda’s struggle and Dahmer’s victims, it is at its most emotionally engaging and thrilling. Episodes like “Cassandra” had our hair standing on the back of our necks as we see Glenda having to confront Dahmer in the most uncomfortable way possible. Then there are ones like “Lionel” in which we follow the lives of Lionel and Joyce Dahmer trying to make peace with the actions of their son.

Look, we get that the case of Jeffrey Dahmer is a macabre and horrifying one but to place him as a lightning rod of controversy to critique intersectional societal woes is asking too much from the source material. That being said, the series’ exploration into Dahmer’s born-again Christian faith post-arrest and his newfound ego in the face of the public limelight. It avoids romanticising the character while still doing justice to his humanity and vanity as well. Aspects that are too often buried under the shock and awe of his crimes.

The series is split up into ten episodes with each one running for about 50-minutes. Overall, while some of the subplots border on tangential, if not indulgent, “Monster: The Dahmer Story” does make full use of its runtime. The pacing does at times dip into monotony but it’s quickly brought back up thanks to some great performances.

American Horror Story veteran and Quicksilver actor, Evan Peters does a phenomenal job in his portrayal of the glass-eyed serial killer. Peters’ portrayal of Dahmer isn’t a toned down, romanticised version of the character that fits with the actor’s good looks and charisma. Oh no, Peters fully dedicates himself to inhabiting the twisted, demented world mind of his real-life counterpart. He nails Dahmer’s low voice and awkward demeanour while also injecting a cold, unsettling menace to the man absent from the more sympathetic portrait of the man in “My Friend Dahmer”. For the gaps in between the horrors unseen but heard, Peters doesn’t shy away from showing us the killer’s perverse pleasure and bloodlust after each kill. Murphy and Brennan’s visceral, if not slightly unnerving, direction for the character deserves praise!

Niecy Nash plays a fantastic foil to Peter’s Dahmer. As she begins to slowly piece together the horrors occurring within the Oxford Apartments, she perfectly captures the creeping dread and horror we’d feel in that situation. She doesn’t start as some cliched brave crusader snooping about for cannibal necrophiliacs. Nash brings a quiet dignity that hides a stony, maternal resolve to bring Dahmer to justice. The series does a great job of playing on the conflict between her fear of Dahmer and her disillusionment with the police against her righteous sense of duty.  Seeing her journey to justice is altogether riveting, heart-breaking and ultimately cathartic!

Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” leaves no stone unturned in their dramatic telling of one of America’s most infamous serial killers. This is in no small part due to the legendary performance by Evan Peters, whose role as the titular Jeffrey Dahmer eclipses some of the weaker elements of the series. An absolute must-see for true-crime lovers and thrill seekers! We’re sincerely hoping that Murphy and Brennan will consider making “Monster” into an anthology series. They should totally do the satanic Son of Sam or the UK’s most prolific paedophile, Jimmy Savile.

If you’ve been fascinated with the series, this roundtable between the cast is not to be missed:

You can now catch “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” on Netflix today!

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Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" leaves no stone unturned in their dramatic telling of one of America's most infamous serial killers. This is in no small part due to the legendary performance by Evan Peters, whose role as the titular Jeffrey Dahmer eclipses some of the weaker elements of the series. An absolute must-see for true-crime lovers and thrill seekers!


66-Year-Old Man Discovers That He’s A Woman

After visiting the doctor with a swollen abdomen, a 66-year-old who lived his whole life as a man was given a surprising diagnosis — he was a woman. Doctors realised the patient was female after they found the swelling came from a large cyst on an ovary, the Hong Kong Medical Journal reported.

The condition was the result of two rare genetic disorders. One was Turner Syndrome, which affects girls and women and results from a problem with the chromosomes, with characteristics including infertility and short stature. In addition, the patient also suffered congenital adrenal hyperplasia, increasing male hormones and making the patient, who had a beard and male organs, appear like a man.

“Were it not due to the huge ovarian cyst, his intriguing medical condition might never have been exposed”, seven doctors from two of the city’s hospitals wrote in the study published Monday.

The 1.37 meters (4.5 feet) tall patient, who grew up as an orphan, was found to have no testes, a history of urinary leakage since childhood, and stopped growing after puberty at the age of 10. The doctors said there have been only six cases where both genetic disorders have been reported in medical literature. Turner Syndrome on its own affects only one in 2,500 to 3,000 females.

The Vietnam-born Chinese patient decided to continue “perceiving himself as having a male gender with the possible need of testosterone replacement”, according to the journal.

Most men have a X and a Y chromosome and most women have a pair of X chromosomes. But people with Turner Syndrome tend to have only one X chromosome or are missing part of their second X chromosome.


Hype’s Movie Review: 5 Reasons Why We Enjoyed “Another Round”

What is the most famous phrase you hear when you’re on a night out with your friends in your local bar and you’re not ready to go home just yet? “Another round!” What’s even better to add to the phrase, is “on me“.

Well, if that’s your favourite phrase to hear, then maybe you would want to have a go at this upcoming film that will be shown in cinemas this week — “Another Round (Druk)”, starring the actor who played the infamous Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Mads Mikkelsen.

“Another Round” is a Danish dark comedy that revolves around Martin (Mikkelsen) and his three friends, whom all worked as teachers in the same high school. Martin’s a history teacher, Nikolaj’s a psychology teacher, Tommy’s a physical education teacher, while Peter teaches music. They all seem to struggle with midlife crisis, but found the solution in alcohol and a Norwegian psychiatrist, Finn Skårderud’s theory of how humans are born with 0.05% low alcohol blood levels.

The film might seem slightly heavy at the start but it will definitely take you on an emotional rollercoaster. You will laugh, you will cry, and you will feel the sorrow together with the bunch. Here are the reasons why we liked this film, and why we think you should grab the tickets while you can to watch it:

One of the main reasons that we like this film is because it opens you up to a whole new perspective. Of course, we are well-informed on how alcohol is bad for your health (well, not all..some are actually good for your heart), and leads you to bad decisions at the end of the day. But with Skårderud’s theory, and these characters trying to test it out on themselves, we know there’s another side to it.

We get to see with just the right amount, (of course, as long as you know your limits) it can significantly change your life. Martin is more confident in teaching his students, approaches his teaching methods in a different way; Peter is more creative, his senses are heightened; while Tommy is more active and aware in coaching his football team.

Since this film revolves around the school settings and although the main characters aren’t youngsters, the film will somehow invoke a nostalgic feeling in you. Especially during the night out scenes with the characters; be it during the intro or when the plot starts thickening. It will in a way remind you of the life pre-COVID, where you could go to bars and be surrounded by crowds without a single worry of virus transmission. But, that’s all in the past (more like, a couple of years ago) and all that we can do now is reminisce. Because we have got a new norm ahead of us to live with!

Another aspect that invokes nostalgia is the colour palette used in the film. We have to admit that the cinematography skills might not be out of this world or something, but, we are absolutely in love with the palette used! It has this soft warm tinge throughout the film that invokes nostalgia, despite how the tone might be slightly altered depending on the mood of the scenes.

You know how most films often end with the cliché happy ending and all that jazz? Yeah, this one kind of does too. But it’s in a sense that, despite all the bad things and hardships you’re going through, everything will fall into place. Just like real life is.

The plot touches all kind of issues that you go through once you’ve hit middle age; divorce, your friends dying, battling addiction, mental illness, etc. It’s the sense of “realness” that adds more to the beauty of this film. It doesn’t lie nor sugarcoat about how depressing middle life crisis is. You’ll get to see how Martin loses interest in everything, even the thing that he is most passionate about and ends up rotting his life away as a teacher who barely teaches anything. You’ll see how his marriage slowly crumbles, and how Nikolaj’s household is a mess while he struggles with his young  children, barely getting any sleep. You’ll witness the pain of losing a long time pain to addiction and mental illness.

In a way, it reminds you of how you are not going through all these issues by yourself, but it also shows how everything will get better and fall into place. They all get to see their students graduate, Martin slowly reconciles with his wife, and Nikolaj’s household condition slowly improves.

The tiny fun facts inserted subtly somewhere in the scripts are also the reason that entertained us in the film! Since Martin is a history teacher, audiences will also get the chance to learn a little bit of history here and there. Like how Churchill was an alcoholic too, and how Hitler was actually a decent individual (of course, if you turn a blind eye to the things he did as a dictator).

Another subtle aspect of the film that might seem effortless or insignificant, would be the drunk scenes. Let us give you in on a fun fact, the actors did not drink nor even sip alcohol during the shoot. How did they manage to look absolutely wasted, then? (Of course, other than the fact that they are spectacular actors and well, they’re European.) They actually have this “booze boot camp” as described by Mikkelsen, which involves Danish police reports of drunkards and rubbing Schnapps all over the actors’ faces.

Last but also most loved aspect, would be how impactful the little things the main characters did that fill up the stories of the side characters that seem insignificant. It’s how Tommy who felt useless but made one of the biggest impact in the film to one of the children in his football team, Specs, by just encouraging others to include him and pass the ball to him in one of the matches for the young lad to make the winning kick.

It’s how he felt so insignificant and small, but he’s the most important person in his dog, Laban’s life. He has also concomitantly helped fixed Martin and Anika’s marriage, with just a simple phrase of, “It has always been the two of you, Martin and Anika“. He has made a big impact on the people around him with his small act of kindness without even realising it.

Honestly, we could go on and on all day long telling you about why we are in love with this film, but that would just spoil the whole film for you, won’t it? So, you might as well go to the nearest cinema, and join the bunch in their rollercoaster of experimenting with blood alcohol levels. Who knows, you might even notice more things to fall in love with from the movie (other than Mads Mikkelsen himself, of course)!

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#JasonChen: YouTube Sensation To Return To KL For A One-Night-Only Gig

“Music never sleeps” – the saying holds true to Jason Chen, a Taiwanese-American pop singer who hasn’t stopped developing his passion for music.

With a musical background in violin, Chen began singing at the tender young age of 17. During his 2nd year of college, his dorm mates encouraged him to upload videos of himself singing on YouTube, where he gained a sizable following. Little did he know, the videos are the ones that would change his life.

Chen is notable for his acoustic covers of popular hit singles like “Grenade”, “Tong Hua”, and “Set Fire to the Rain”. However, he is best known for “Best Friend”, a self-composed hit single from his first album “Gravity”. He then relesed a few more singles and 4 full albums, one of which is entirely in Mandarin.

Through the ever-growing YouTube community, he evolved from performing covers to producing and performing original music. He even built his own studio and created a merchandise line for his brand “Music Never Sleeps”. It’s not surprising that he has already garnered over 1 million subscribers and over 200 million video views on his official YouTube channel.

Chen is no stranger to Malaysians, as he has previously performed in KL and most recently in Kuching, Sarawak. On the last Sunday of this month, the YouTube sensation is set to mesmerise his Malaysian fans again with his dulcet vocals.

Tickets for the concert goes on sale right now with the Early Bird price of RM168.

Fans can log on to the Ticketpro’s website to purchase their tickets online.

For more information about Jason Chen, visit his official website or follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Ombre Under Eye Make Up Is Now A Thing On TikTok & We’re Here For It!

After mascara was abandoned in favour of Vaseline, and the craze on the “W blush” died down, TikTok was quick to come up with a new beauty trend – and believe us when we tell you that it’s worth the hype!

The under eye area is just the hardest spot to cover. Even if you have a great concealer that brightens dark circles, or simply makes you look like you got a great night’s sleep, sometimes, it isn’t convincing. So we were stoked when we recently came across this trend on TikTok! Now, all we need is one more item to elevate our eye make up game – blush!

This pink concealer/ pink blush hack? I’m not sure 😭😭 #mixingblushandconcealer #pinkconcealer #pinkpowder #blusher #concealerhack

That’s right! We’re all so fixed on having blush only on our cheeks and nose, but guess what? You can now use it as part of your eye make up, including on the under eye area. We’ve got the deets on how you can nail this ombre under eye make up – and it’s easy-peasy to do!

love this undereye technique #makeup #undereyeconcealer #makeuphack #makeuptips #makeuproutine

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The first is by getting your hands on different shades of concealer and blush. Of course, the best way to carry this out is by opting for liquid blush. This makes the blending easy and brings about a stunning effect.

Start by applying a single dot of your lightest/brightest concealer to each side of the inner corners of your eyes. Then, go for concealers that are a little bit darker for the following two dots. For the third dot, go for a even darker shade – or you could just use your foundation. Lastly, pick up two separate liquid blush colours from the same colour family, placing the darker shade at the very end of the ombre lineup. Now, blend away!

Would you try this Ombre undereyes trend! 😱I wasn’t mad at the end result😍 IB : @Klaudia #makeup #undereyeconcealer #makeuphack #makeuptips #makeuproutine

The next step is optional, but it’ll definitely help elevate your look. Klaudia, the trend’s originator, would settle the region with a translucent powder over the concealers, and add a blush-toned powder towards the outer corners of the eyes, where the liquid blush was applied. The result? A brightened under eye look that is delicately diffused and lasts.

Reply to @thekimmys lemme’ explain 🥰 #undereyeblush

The second way to do this is by using just one blush shade.

When makeup artist Spencer released an eight-second video criticizing the concealer-blush fad, the frenzy was born. According to him, you’re missing out if you don’t blend your blush all the way up to your under eye region.

For this method, start with some blush in your inner eye and top it up with your concealer. You can apply directly, or blend some blush and concealer on your hand and then apply it. And that’s it – just blend away! You can choose to add more than one shade of blush from the same family, but this method is for times where you’re in a hurry. Once you’re done, continue your normal makeup routine and add some blush to your cheeks if you still need more pigmentation.

And there you have it. A simple under eye look that goes a long way. Actually, we think it’s an absolutely clever idea and you don’t even need that much colour on your face. But if you’re really in the mood for a burst of colour, you could always use the same technique, but with different blush shades.

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#ChanHonMeng: Michelin-Starred Soya Sauce Chicken’s Recipe Costs RM6.1 Million

It was previously reported that Ipoh-born hawker Chan Hon Meng gained a Michelin star for his Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Noodle hawker stall in Chinatown, Singapore, making it the first hawker stall to receive the prestigious award.

In talks with Singapore Chinese-language newspaper Shin Min Daily News (新明日报), the 51-year-old cook revealed that he is asking for at least SGD2 million (approximately RM 6.1 million) as a “guaranteed cooperation fee” for his famed chicken recipe and that he has been in talks with 5 companies to expand his business.

When asked about why he thinks his chicken recipe is worth so much, he answered, “Even before the Michelin star, my stall is already popular. Now, my business has become more than three times better, with about 160 chickens sold daily”. He also mentioned that he referenced Kay Lee Roast Meat Joint in Upper Paya Lebar Road’s SGD4 million (approximately RM 12.2 million) deal with Aztech Group, an electronic company, in 2014.

Since receiving the award in July, he estimated that about 90 per cent of his customers now are tourists.

“If so many people from all over the world are visiting my stall, I think my food can be well received in other countries too. It has always been a dream to expand my business overseas and pass it to the next generation,” he said.

According to The Straits Times, Chan stated that he is seriously considering the offer of an international food company, which met most of his criteria. He also added that he is considering the offer because he does not know how long he can continue running the stall at Chinatown Food Complex as he is growing older.

We haven’t tried the chicken rice yet (it’s definitely in our must-eat list), so we don’t know if the recipe is worth the price. But one thing is for sure: Chan’s hard work has paid off :)


#SuicideSquad: Jared Leto (Finally) Cuts Off His Long Hair For “The Joker” Look

So long, long-haired Leto and hello, The Joker!

It’s a heartbreaking day for those who are fond of Jared Leto‘s glorious long hair as the Thirty Seconds to Mars’ frontman finally cut off his hair for his role in David Ayer’s upcoming DC Comics film “Suicide Squad“. Leto debuted his new look through David Ayer’s Twitter account, as the director earlier promised to offer his fans a bigger, better surprise with the following tweet:

— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) March 2, 2015

Produced by Charles Roven and Richard Suckle, “Suicide Squad” is executive produced by Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson, and Geoff Johns. The film is based on the original DC Comic of the same name, where a group of supervillains find themselves going on a most unlikely mission for a shot at redemption. However, the mission will probably kill them all.

“Fury” director David Ayer is set to direct the film, based on Justin Marks’ screenplay.

Since the production is set to begin in April, it came as no surprise to us that the director has already started to tease fans about the film. It is currently being fast-tracked at the studio so that the film will be ready to make its debut in 2016.

After Ayer teased a big revelation, Leto chimed in and teased his new look with the following tweet:

TICK TOCK . . . pic.twitter.com/jU5DDwI7Xs

If this tweet is an indication of something new, then make no doubt about it: We are finally getting our first look at Jared Leto as The Joker.

The anticipation was made in the past 24 hours because Leto is set to be the first person to play the character in a film since the late Heath Ledger in 2008′s “The Dark Knight.”. Some of us let out a sigh of relief because his new look would be a good riddance of his shaggy long hair and beard too. It’s easy to imagine how he’d look like in his short hair though. Long before Leto decided to grow his hair and beard, he had gone through a dynamic hair evolution that ranged from questionable to memorable to swooning.

But when David Ayer posted the following the image, the immense pain we felt for Leto was rather huge because we knew exactly how it feels to have your hair cut in just a snap:

Should we? #SuicideSquad pic.twitter.com/Z0WlvtpDtH

During an interview with Billboard, Leto talked about his diet in preparation for the role. “Do you mind if I eat a little?” Jared Leto asked before diving into his vegans. “I’m trying to gain a lot of weight. It means I have to eat every couple of hours – and I’m terrible at eating a lot.”

When the interviewer asked Leto why he agreed to take the role, he referred to the character as a “nearly Shakespearean character” and a “beautiful disaster”.

His diet has led to some speculations that Ayer’s version of The Joker might be noticeably more muscular, taking design cues from Frank Miller’s “All-Star Batman and Robin” title.

So, when Ayer was asked to describe Jared Leto’s role in one word, he said it’d be “majestic“. How majestic is it going to be? We don’t know. However, our first look at Leto as the Joker has finally been revealed.

Check out Leto’s clean-shaven look in the tweet below:

This picture is still a tease for us because Ayer tweeted the picture in black and white. Why did Leto cover his right eye, anyway? Was he trying to hide something from us? Plus, we still have no idea whether his hair has been coloured green for his portrayal on the Clown Prince of Crime. Hopefully, Ayer and the cast will continue to provide updates from the film set, especially when they don their respective costumes.

Slated for release on 5th August 2016, “Suicide Squad” stars Will Smith as Deadshot, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flagg, and Cara Delevigne as Enchantress. Before flexing their criminal muscles in the movie, Smith and Robbie teamed up as a pair of con-artists in Glenn Ficarra and John Requa’s “Focus“.

What do you think of Leto’s new look? What do you think he will look like? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

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Michael Bublé Wishes You A “White Christmas”

Michael Bublé will be releasing a new holiday single,”White Christmas” which includes a special guest performance by Bing Crosby and will be available worldwide on 10th & 11th December on iTunes!

The Canadian star who has long idolized Crosby joined up with the late crooner for a very special performance courtesy of computer magic on his upcoming NBC TV Special “Michael Buble’ – Home for the Holidays” which is scheduled to air on NBC on December 10th at 10:00 pm following “The Voice”.

“I have worshipped Bing Crosby since I was 6 years old.  My family plays Bing’s ‘White Christmas” all year around.  It’s really an honor to sing this beautiful song with him”, commented Buble’.

Here’s a little sneak preview, courtesy of Michael’s YouTube channel:

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The Irving Berlin classic “White Christmas” was originally performed by Bing Crosby on his Kraft Music Hall radio program on Christmas Day, 1941. It was officially recorded for Decca Records in May 1942 and re-recorded in 1947. Soon the recording reached iconic status and went on to become the best-selling record of all time.

Michael Buble’ recorded the song last year as part of his extraordinarily successful Christmas album which was the second best-selling album of 2012 (following Adele).

For more information, visit his Facebook page.


Matchbox Twenty Heads “North” After A Decade!

Atlantic recording group Matchbox Twenty has announced the release of their hugely-anticipated new album scheduled to arrive everywhere on the 4th September 2012.

“NORTH” marks Matchbox Twenty’s fourth full-length studio recording and first all-new album in a decade.

When asked, Matchbox Twenty’s Paul Doucette said, “The title refers to us finding our way. We went into this record with a lot of material. Many different songs that could have taken us in many different directions.  It sort of overwhelmed us for a bit. But, at a certain point, we figured it out. We figured out where North was.”

The upcoming album sees Matchbox Twenty driving their pop-rock sound further forward; magnifying the indelible melodies, crafty lyricism, and glorious hooks that have always defined their multi-platinum body of work. The band – Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Kyle Cook and Brian Yale, lived together last Summer in a house in Nashville where they all collaborated on the new material before once again joining forces with the Grammy Award-winning producer Matt Serletic at his Emblem Studios in Calabasas, California.

The result of their labors? It stands among Matchbox Twenty’s finest, with songs like “Overjoyed” and “Put Your Hands Up” marked by the band’s instantly identifiable sonic approach and unadulterated high spirits. Following the announcement of the release, it was also confirmed that the new album’s electrifying first single, “She’s So Mean” is slated to be unveiled in June.

Well, obviously, they’ve still got it. And we can’t wait to hear it!

For more information, visit Matchbox Twenty’s official website.


(UPDATE) 2016 K-Pop New Year Concert Featuring HIGH4, B.I.G, & HALO

Proudly presented by Umobile, New Pro-Star is set to kick off 2016 with a K-Pop concert in Malaysia. This would also mark the first K-Pop joint concert in Malaysia with a line-up of 3 K-Pop idol boy groups, making it the most exciting and entertaining event to usher in the beginning of 2016.

Combining 3 most talented K-Pop idol boy groups among numerous debuting K-pop rookies, namely HIGH4, B.I.G, and HALO, New Pro Star aims to bring the K-Pop madness to a whole new level.

The concert is slated to happen on 2nd Jan 2016, 7pm at HGH Convention Center. Tickets will go on sale starting 22nd November 12pm to 6pm at Berjaya Times Square’s main entrance.

For those who purchase their ticket on the ticket launching day, they’ll not only get the best seats in the house but also enjoy a 10% special discount off the ticket ticket (excluding VVIP ). Free limited edition posters will be given out on that day as well.

The organiser will also be choosing 100 lucky winners from VIP and KP1 ticket holders to give out 100 exclusive rehearsal passes as well as 9 lucky winners to give out limited edition albums which fans can bring along to get signed during the autograph signing event next day!

**Malaysia KPOP Music Club (MKMC) members get to enjoy a 15% special discount (except VVIP)

For more information, visit the organiser’s Facebook page.

New Pro-Star recently took to its official Facebook page to announce that its upcming K-Pop New Year concert has been cancelled.

In a short statement, the organiser wrote:

With deep regrets that we have to announce the cancellation of KPOP New Year Concert 2016.

This is due to unforeseen circumstances that have occurred internationally and locally which we feel it is inappropriate to continue with this event. Thank you all who have supported us .

As a sign of apology, the organiser has also changed its profile picture to a photo of apple as the words for “an apology/apologies” and “an apple/apples” are the same in Korean.

It is unclear whether ticket holders will be refunded, but stay tuned to our site for more updates.

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Amber Heard Caught Snogging Mystery Man While Filming #Aquaman

Never mind that Amber Heard had recently split with billionaire businessman Elon Musk, the ex-wife of Johnny Depp was seen making out with a new mystery man.

The 31-year-old actress and the muscular shirtless man were kissing passionately in a waterfront mansion in Gold Coast, Australia. This news comes courtesy of Page Six, who obtained a steamy footage of the pair recently.

“Amber Heard was snogging her bf in broad daylight, they were really going at it,” a source told Page Six about the passionate pair. According to the publication, the video was shot from a real estate open house balcony at a Queensland suburb. There’s no doubt that potential buyers were able to get an eyeful of Heard and her new love interest.

In case you didn’t know, the beautiful actress is currently down under filming “Aquaman” with actor Jason Momoa. In the DC movie, she plays Aquaman’s flame-haired lover, the Atlantean queen Mera. It’s been reported that the cast and crew for “Aquaman” are scheduled to wrap up filming soon.

For those interested, you can head on over to Page Six to watch Heard and hunky man making out.

Sources: Page Six, The Courier Mail/ Featured image: Elle.


#OurThirdLife: That “Girl Speaks Fluent American” Video Was Totally Satirical

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you’ve seen this Facebook video that came with the caption: “Don’t make fun of her. She speaks fluent American.”

The video was uploaded by a Facebook user named “Elihudi Justin Urassa” on 8th September 2015.

It features an unknown American girl talking about the “language barrier” she had with an English dude she met on AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). She stated that she was talking to him about a video game that she wanted because she was hoping that he would buy it to her.

When she asked how much was it, he said that it costs 15 pounds. “The thing I’m wondering is, why does it weigh so much?” she asked.

Does it have to do with where England is located? So like, if you know the solar system, America’s in the middle, and England is the closest to the sun I think. So maybe there’s a possibility that there’s a difference in gravity or something?

Her statement immediately drew attention from those who watched the video and in less than 48 hours, the video went viral.

The video first started trending on Reddit’s /r/videos before it was shared across other social media platforms.

According to Daily Dot, it was uploaded to YouTube by someone named Sean Welsh, who apparently stole the original video from a young comedian before passing it off as genuine on Reddit. He retitled the video from “England is Confusing” to “Girl speaks fluent American”, hoping to put American teenagers in a negative light.

But of course, the original video was meant to be satirical and the girl in the video namely Pupinia Stewart was definitely just trolling.

She is a member of “Our Third Life” and together with Schmitty Winkelson, they created a YouTube channel consisting of a bunch of satirical videos where they talk about random things like how Pupinia’s in love with Donald Trump (and how he’s a bad boyfriend as well) and how you can fix your iPhone. She also “ranted” about how people are hating on her hero Justin Bieber.

Judging by the things they posted on the YouTube channel, most people would know that they are just some trolls with a weird sense of humour. We’ve got to give props to Pupinia for convincing us that what she said in all those videos were for real though.

Oh, for your information, that viral video sort of has a sequel:

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#CaptainMarvel: What Brie Larson Looks Like As Marvel’s Female Superhero

What’s the next step after winning an Academy Award? Take on a superhero role, of course. At least 2 other female Oscar winners have done so: Jennifer Lawrence with Mystique, and Alicia Vikander who is set to play Lara Croft in the “Tomb Raider” reboot.

According to the latest Marvel news, Brie Larson is currently the frontrunner to play one of Marvel’s most popular female superheroes – Carol Danvers a.k.a. Ms. Marvel a.k.a. Captain Marvel.

Although nothing is set in stone yet, sources have informed Variety that Larson is the studio’s first choice for the title role, and the Oscar winner is leaning towards playing the part. It is expected that Captain Marvel will make her debut appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe way before she leads her stand-alone movie.

Last month, “Avengers: Infinity War” directors Joe and Anthony Russo let slip that Captain Marvel will be featured in “Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1” (to be re-titled) in 2018, 10 months before her own movie hits theatres in 2019. While we wait for Marvel to reveal more details on this subject, several fan artworks have surfaced online, giving us an idea of what the actress might look like in a modern Captain Marvel field outfit.

Rob Keyes notes that “Captain Marvel” will be the first entry in a new sub-franchise that tells the tale of an Earthly character who becomes a cosmic one. The female superhero first appeared in 1968’s “Marvel Super-Heroes #13” where she was a security chief in the United States Air Force.

After being exposed to Kree alien technology from an explosion, Carol Danvers was able to gain a set of powers (including super strength, energy project and the ability to fly into space) after her DNA was infused with a Kree alien.

It’ll definitely be interesting to see how she evolves into the super-powered Avenger we know and love from the comics.

Despite winning the Best Actress award for her role in “Room”, the 26-year-old beauty is still relatively an unknown quantity, which makes Larson the perfect candidate to don the superhero spandex.

Written by Meg LeFauve and Nicole Perlman, “Captain Marvel” is expected to be released on 8th March 2019.

Sources: Movie Web (1) (2), Screen Rant.


#MH370: One Ship Left In Underwater Search As Chinese Vessel Withdraws

More than 2 years after the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing carrying 239 passengers and crew, the official search for the jet goes on.

However, according to a new report, efforts into looking for the missing MH370 in the Indian Ocean has been reduced to one ship.

Chinese ship Dong Hai Jiu 101, which was hunting for debris with a remotely operated vehicle – a device tethered to a ship by a cable – departed on Saturday. According to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), it had finished searching the 120,000 square-kilometre expanse last weekend and headed back to he southwest Australian port of Fremantle to drop off equipment before returning to its home port of Shanghai.

AFP cited Australian authorities as saying that Dutch survey ship Fugro Equator, 1 of 4 vessels involved in the search, remains in the 120,000 square-kilometre (46,000-square-mile) zone where investigators believe the Malaysian Airlines jet went down. The Fugro Equator uses a highly manoeuvrable drone known as an autonomous underwater vehicle to get sonar images of difficult terrain. Its mission is expected to wrap up by February 2017.

Meanwhile, relatives of the missing MH370 passengers are headed to Madagascar on Saturday in hopes of finding seaborne plane debris. AFP wrote that 4 Malaysians and 2 Chinese nationals left from Kuala Lumpur and will be joined in Madagascar by other MH370 next-of-kin travelling from France.

Since last year, pieces of wreckage believed have come from the missing plane have been discovered, although not all pieces could be completely verified. The first piece of debris – a 2-metre wing part known as a flaperon – washed up on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion in July 2015.

MH370’s disappearance remains one of the world’s biggest aviation mysteries. It is believed to have crashed in the Indian Ocean off Australia’s west coast but so far, the extensive deep-sea hunt has yet to find anything.

Sources: AFP via CNA, news24, AFP via NST, Australian Transport Safety Bureau / Featured image: The Gospel Herald.

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Fun Facts: Feeling Alive With Empire Of The Sun

“Loving every minute cause you make me feel so alive!”

(Featured image via Empire of the Sun on Facebook)

Australian electronic music duo from Sydney, Empire of the Sun consists of longtime collaborators Luke Steele of alternative rock act The Sleepy Jackson, and Nick Littlemore of electronic dance outfit Pnau. Formed in 2008, the duo hit international success and fame with their award-winning 2008 debut album Walking on a Dream. Certified double platinum in Australia and gold in United States, the album features a number of internationally charting singles including “Walking on a Dream” which peaked at number 10 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart

Empire of the Sun released their second album Ice on the Dune which features lead single “Alive” in 2013. Currently signed to EMI Australia and Virgin UK, Empire of the Sun will be performing at Good Vibes Festival this August 23rd (Saturday).

Slated to perform on the Red Stage from 9.00pm to 10.00pm at Good Vibes Festival, here are some facts to help you familiarise yourself with this psychedelic duo.

Don’t forget to catch Empire of the Sun live at Good Vibes Festival tomorrow, August 23rd (Saturday). For more information on Good Vibes Festival, check out it’s Facebook page.

Today, we leave you with one of favs “Alive” by Empire of the Sun. Enjoy!


Contest: Win Movie Tickets To Watch Killer Doll Film “M3GAN”

If you’re familiar with haunted dolls like Chucky or Annabelle – we now have an advanced version and she’s wayyyyy scarier! From the most prolific minds in horror – James Wan, the filmmaker behind the “Saw”, “Insidious” and “The Conjuring” franchises, and Blumhouse, who has produced Halloween films like “The Black Phone” and “The Invisible Man” – comes a fresh new face in terror.

M3GAN (Model 3 Generative Android) is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma, M3GAN can listen and watch and learn as she becomes friend and teacher, playmate and protector, for the child she is bonded to.

Child actress Violet McGraw (who plays Cady) spent the most screen time with M3GAN and loved every minute of it. “It was really fun because I had a scary, terrifying doll that was my best friend and it was a really cool experience hanging out with M3GAN to see how they did her,” the 11-year-old star told The Hollywood Reporter. “They made an actual robot and had a puppeteer team that would make her eyes blink and move her arms and mouth.”

“It’s nice to have a friend”…until they start killing your other friends. Now if you don’t mind starting the new year with a bit of a scare, we have 20 pairs of movie tickets to give away. Details of the screening are as per below:


Contest: Win Official #TMNT Merchandise

Thanks to our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia, we’ve got some limited edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) goodies to giveaway!

How’d you like a TMNT-branded pizza cutter? Or what say we let you take home a TMNT-branded punching bag? The TMNT-branded headphones are looking awesome too, don’t you think?

Here’s what you gotta do to win ’em! Read this post and this post carefully then answer the following questions:

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

Remember, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” is slated for a 7th August release. That’s tomorrow!

For more information, visit their official website or Facebook page.

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#BIGBANG: YG Entertainment CEO Confirms Comeback Album Release In April 2015

Recently, BIGBANG members dropped hints that 2015 is set to be a big year for the idol boy group because a comeback is in the pipeline! When G-Dragon insinuated that they were currently working on their album as well as planning a world tour and when Taeyang said that the comeback would happen when everyone least expected it, media outlets began speculating that the group would come out sometime during the summer.

Well, that was until YG Entertainment announced that BIGBANG’s comeback may actually be sooner than expected!

On 10th Feb, a YG Entertainment rep disclosed to Star News:

The BIGBANG members have already held onto the strings and strands of the new album and as of the beginning of February, every single member has been coming out to the studios almost every day to work on the production of the songs.

Although the members have been busy with their own overseas schedules, they have all been very focused on working together for the album. Since there are some tracks that have already been finished in the past, the status of this new album has been nearing completion at very rapid pace. The possibility of making a comeback sooner than expected has been growing.

It was also revealed that BIGBANG’s comeback was most likely to be released sometime during the summer of 2015.

However, YG Entertainment’s representative explained that due to smooth preparations and productions, the songs are resulting in very high quality tracks and the album will most likely be released before the summer even hits.

“Even at YG Entertainment, we are currently taking BIGBANG’s comeback as the number one priority. We think this way because we know how long their fans have been waiting for them to come out,” the representative stated, emphasising that this will be the group’s first comeback as a whole in years.

On top of that, an exclusive report by Ilgan Sports quoted YG Entertainment’s CEO Yang Hyun Suk, who said that YG’s first batter of 2015 will be BIGBANG and that they plan to release a new album in April.

iKON and WINNER are working on things, as well, but our first batter this year is BIGBANG. It’s burdensome to say so, but I listened to BIGBANG’s new song, which the members worked on yesterday. I liked it more than any other BIGBANG song up to this point.

My heart was fluttering when I listened to their new song. I was in such a good mood listening to BIGBANG music for the first time in a long time.

BIGBANG’s endurance and music-related ideas from ten years (of their career) have now ripened to their best state to become an album that emits light. I thought with certainty, ‘This is why they’re BIGBANG; this is why they’re YG’s eldest.” Not only is their title good but also all the other songs.

It’s a product that fans really looked forward to and awaited. Of course, I likewise had big expectations. I’m satisfied because the results are good. I even want to compliment and respect BIGBANG as artistes.

Their younger brothers, WINNER and iKON, are, as expected, working diligently right now. BIGBANG’s new album is really good, so they’re probably going to cut off the start to a huge success in a good mood. There are high expectations.

The question is, are you excited for BIGBANG’s first album in 3 whole years since the release of “Still Alive” in 2012? ;)

Thought so. Mark your calendars, peeps. April 2015 :D

Meanwhile, Taeyang was in Malaysia recently as part of his “RISE” world tour. ICYMI, check out our coverage of the concert here!

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5 Telco Companies Fined RM750,000 For Registering New SIM Cards Without Verification

Five telco companies have been fined RM750,000 in total after failing to register new prepaid SIM cards with required ID verification.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) gave out a total of 15 compounds to the companies on 4th December (Friday).

According to a local portal, MCMC took action by referring to the audit performed in Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan between August and October last year. It is reported that MCMC has issued a total of 70 compounds this year, which totals to RM3.45mil.

Between all the companies which were slapped with fines, Digi received the most compounds, totaling five (5), which amounts to RM250,000. The list goes down with Maxis receiving four (4) compounds worth RM200,000 and U Mobile with three (3) compounds valued at RM150,000. The other two companies are Tune Talk (2 compounds) and YTL (1 compound), which were fined RM100,000 and RM50,000 respectively.

As per MCMC, the telco companies have violated Section 127 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 which prohibits the registration of new prepaid SIM cards without verification. A proper verification is needed in order to prevent and counter prepaid services which are misused for illegal activities.

Previously, Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said that as of October, a total of 1,377,862 prepaid lines were detected to have dubious registration details.


So You Wanna Be A “Star At #Thirst2012”?

Ever wished you could watch Avicii rocking up a crowd from backstage? “Star at #Thirst2012” offers you a once in a lifetime experience to watch Avicii from your own VIP viewing platform backstage.

One winner will receive TWO (2) VIP invites to #Thirst2012 AND the opportunity to witness the magic of Avicii from backstage on your very own viewing platform during his set at #Thirst2012. It doesn’t stop there. You will also get a private backstage tour and this whole incredible experience will last about an hour.

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To win, send a video, a photo or send a poem. Send Heineken anything that will convince them that you are the “Star at #Thirst2012”:

Get the ultimate festival experience at #Thirst2012! Brought to you only by Heineken; an experience that only you and a friend will take away from #Thirst2012.

For more information, visit Heineken’s Facebook page.


Jeremy Renner To Quit “Hawkeye” Role?

Jeremy Renner aka Hawkeye is suspected of having displeased Marvel with his previous negative comments about his role in 2012’s Avengers. The actor last year said that his role was “limited” and without “emotional content” for most of the film due to being manipulated by Loki:

For 90 percent of the movie, I’m not the character I signed on to play. It’s kind of a vacancy. He’s not even a bad guy, because there’s not really a consciousness to him. To take away who that character is and just have him be this robot, essentially, and have him be this minion for evil that Loki uses, I was limited, you know what I mean? I was a terminator in a way. Fun stunts. But is there any sort of emotional content or thought process? No.

The source has said that there is a small chance that Renner could return on 2015’s “The Avengers 2” but is more likely to be recast.

Marvel is yet to comment on the future of the character in its films.

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#SouthKorea: Armed Woman Arrested For Trespassing YG Entertainment Building

Whoa, talk about taking “intruding” to a whole new level.

According to TV Report via akp, a woman has been arrested for breaking and entering into YG Entertainment just today (Friday, 17th June).

The woman, said to be in her early 30s, trespassed the YG Entertainment building located near the Hongdae area in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Armed with a knife, she reportedly roamed the building and even threatened the YG Entertainment employees. No one was severely hurt in the incident but she did manage to rip the clothes of several employees during a brawl.

The woman was later arrested by the South Korean police, who revealed that they cannot disclose her intentions for trespassing YG’s headquarters. In a statement, the police said, “We cannot share details regarding the reason behind the woman’s actions. We took care through legal proceedings.”

It is not known if the woman was a K-Pop/K-entertainment fan, or how she managed to get past security and into the building. But we’re glad that nobody was harmed.

YG Entertainment is home to some of the most popular K-Pop idol groups and artistes such as BIGBANG, 2NE1, Psy, WINNER, iKON, Lee Hi, Akdong Musician, Epik High, and more. The entertainment powerhouse is due to debut their long-awaited girl group, codenamed “Pink Punk”, in the coming weeks.

Source: akp / Featured image: es-cation.


#WINNER: YG’s CEO Teases Boy Group’s Comeback On Instagram

Inner Circle (as fans of WINNER are lovingly known) recently freaked out over a new photo that YG Entertainment‘s CEO Yang Hyun Suk posted on his official Instagram account.

On 19th September (Saturday), Hyun Suk posted a photo hinting at the triumphant return of its idol boy group WINNER.

The photo came with the caption: “#WINNER #missthem? #innercircle“.

If the phrase “miss them” is any indication, it could mean that the idol boy group are currently gearing up for their long-awaited comeback. This couldn’t come at a more perfect time as their label mate iKON, who recently released their debut single “My Type” (취향저격), will also drop their official debut album, “WELCOME BACK” on 2nd November.

Together, both boy groups will invade the South Korean entertainment scene with their respective music styles.

According to Korean media outlet My Daily, citing an industry insider, WINNER will be making their long-awaited comeback with a new album towards the end of this year. We’re not sure when is that, we sure hope that it will be happening next month or sooner!

Are you excited for iKON’s debut and WINNER’s comeback? What do you think their comeback concepts would look like? Sound off in the comments box below.

For more information, visit YG Entertainment’s Facebook page or WINNER’s Facebook page.


#Vape: Kelantan May Reverse Ban On The Sale Of Vape Or E-Cigarette Products

Calm down, vapers in Kelantan. We hear that the PAS-led Kelantan government may not be banning the sale on vape or e-cigarettes after all.

According to a report by The Malay Mail Online, a state official said that the state may reverse its complete ban on the sale of vape or e-cigarette products if the Health Ministry issues guidelines for the vape industry.

Kelantan Local Government, Housing, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Datuk Ab Fattah Mahmood said that the state made the decision to implement the ban after they were told that related departments and agencies “did not have the jurisdiction to regulate the growing vape industry”.

When contacted by The Malay Mail Online, Fattah said:

There isn’t any department that is able to oversee vaping at the moment, so we decided to take preventive measures. If, in the future, there is a proper method, safety measures and laws, we will revise the decision.

He also said that the state will drop the ban on vape that will begin next month if there’s guidelines from the Health Ministry. He further noted that since clampdown on several vape outlets, the ministry once said that only licensed pharmacists are allowed to sell vape liquids containing nicotines

According to Fattah, the local authorities were aware that a total of 69 licensed premise are selling vape-related products. However, the Kelantan branch of the Malay Vape Traders Association (PPVM) has reportedly told The Malay Mail Online that there were 350 vape stores in the state.

The state official revealed since the was absence of classification specific to the vape industry, a total of  69 outlets were currently registered under various categories, including multipurpose businesses and electronic product businesses.

In the meantime, no action will be taken. We have only given our notice to clear their premises or stores of vaping products by 1st January. Starting then only, if they continue to sell these products we will issue compounds.

“Each compound is up to a maximum of RM500,” he added.

News of a ban on vaping first surfaced earlier in November after Health Minister Datuk Seri S. Subramaniam revealed that vaping will be banned once they have settled the legalities. The ministry then announced that they were looking to implement an excise tax on e-cigarettes and vapes instead.

Though Malaysia’s Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the Cabinet had decided against imposing a ban on electronic cigarettes/vape or vaping, raids on vape outlets were conducted nationwide. Vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes, is officially banned in all government schools and public universities as well. A vape trader was recently charged under the Poisons Act 1952 in Kota Baru as well. The case is believed to be the first case against vaping.

After Johor announced that all sale of vape products including its equipment and liquids will be officially banned starting next year, Kelantan became the 2nd state to ban vape stores from next year onwards. Selangor followed suits as the state is considering a ban on the sale of vape as well.

What do you think of the ban on vaping? Do you think that it should be banned? Share your thoughts in the comment box below.

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Yuna Warns Malaysians Of Creative LHDN Scam Call

International superstar Yuna has had a few run-ins with scammers before. With another poor soul fallen prey to a scam, the Malaysian songbird has taken to Twitter to signal boost it.

Twitter user Trina was recently scammed of 15K. She posted the story on her social media to warn others. Buckle your seat belts; this scam is an elaborate one.

Trina received a phone call from a person claiming to be from the Inland Revenue Board Of Malaysia (LHDN) stating that she had unpaid taxes. When investigating further, an operator said her IC number was tied to a company with RM38,600.90 outstanding unpaid taxes.

Upon denying the claim, the operator suggested lodging a police report in the same area the company was created; Kuantan, Pahang. When lodging the police report over the phone, she was told there was an arrest warrant out for her IC number.

The “police” were quick to accuse her of being an accomplice and gave her two choices; either be remanded or work with them. She chose the latter and agreed to give away her bank details. The “police” also warned her not to talk about the matter until it was resolved.

Understandably worried, Trina contacted a criminal lawyer to check whether she had said anything incriminating during the call. The lawyer told her it was a scam. When she checked her bank accounts, RM15,500 was lost.

“Looking back, they used a lot of psychological tactics…” Trina wrote. The scammers used kindness to bait her into thinking they could be trusted before switching to aggressive accusations. Then, they offered to help her, knowing she would take the offer after the scare tactic.

Yuna had a few suggestions to avoid such scams ever again. One was delaying the call and offering to call back. Another was stating that you have someone working there who can check if the call is legitimate. She also stated that government officials will send an official letter if it is a pressing matter.

Please spread the word! Scammers out here getting creative! https://t.co/81B6ES0yjI

or say something like 'My father works there too, can i get your full name and your department? i have to check if you're legit.' They'll hang up. (Yes, we've gotten scam calls like this a few times.)

We hope Trina’s case will be resolved quickly and we thank Yuna for making sure more people know what to do if it is a scam. Be aware!


K-Pop Dream Concert Live In Malaysia

Prepare yourself this May for an extravagant K-Pop fiesta when South korea’s top performing groups converge together to perform live up at Resorts World Genting. Immerse yourself with the revolutionary Korean pop group as they are all set to engulf you with their popular hits that helped create the South Korean cultural wave overseas.

SISTAR is a girl group performing for the first time in Malaysia. Headed by Hyolyn, Bora, Soyou, and Dasom, they are more popularly known as PSY Girls performing the Gangnam style. They are also well known for their sexy concepts.

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Brown Eyed Girls which are often known just as B.E.G., are headed by JeA, Miryo, Gain, and Narsha. Their song “Abracadabra” and “Cocky Dance” sealed their status as among the top Korean group performers. Gain also appeared as the main female lead partner alongside PSY in his latest offering, “Gentleman Dance” while B.E.G. are the originator for this music video.

4Minute is a five-member South Korean girl group consisting of Heo Ga-Yoon, Nam Ji-Hyun, Jeon Ji-Yoon, Kim Hyun-A, Kwon So-Hyun. The group received the Bonsang Award at the 20th Seoul Music Awards, and the “Kpop New Artist Award” at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards with their Hit songs “Creating Love”, “Huh” and “I, My, Me, Mine”. Hyun-A was also the main female lead with PSY for his famous Gangnam Style music video.

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Born To Beat or BTOB, is the new rising star of K-Pop consisting of Seo Eunkwang, Lee Min Hyuk, Lee Changsub, Lim Hyunsik, Peniel D. Shin/Shin Dong-geun, Jung Ilhoon, and Yook Sungjae. Their hits include “I Only Know Love”, “Insane” and “Father”.

G.NA who is currently the No. 1 singer in Korea and also sang the OST for the Drama “Best Love”, released her digital duet song “Things I Want to Do When I Have a Lover” together with Rain on 2010, solidifying her debut into the Korean music industry. Her debut album ‘Draw G’s First Breath’ was one of the most-anticipated female solo acts and have received praise. G.NA’s “Black & White” comeback album took first place in digital sales and with this hit song she was the #1 best seller for the month of February, 2011.

Date: 23 & 24 May 2013 (Thursday & Friday)

Venus: Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands Malaysia

Artiste Lineup : SISTAR, 4Minute, BTOB , G.NA , Brown Eyed Girls

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Hype’s Now Playing: Red Velvet – 7월 7일 (One Of These Nights)

Late last year, SM Entertainment’s K-Pop idol girl group Red Velvet (레드벨벳) achieved mainstream success once again with the release of their first full-length studio album, “The Red”. You may remember the heavily promoted energetic and upbeat hit song off the album, “Dumb Dumb“.

Prior to the release of “The Red”, Red Velvet’s “Ice Cream Cake” (which introduced 5th member Yeri) and “Happiness” also embodied everything that was bright, bold, and cheerful. Now, if that was the focus of Red Velvet of the “yesteryear”, then “The Velvet” is the complete opposite!

As seen in the comeback teasers, they girls are pursuing a “softer” concept this time around. And the first music video release off “The Velvet” proved that to be true.

Titled, “7월 7일” (One Of These Nights), the song is a ballad that starts off with piano and strings, and focuses greatly on the girls’ soft vocals. It’s reminiscent of 2015’s “Automatic“, a smooth and chill out R&B track.

As for the visuals that accompany the song, fans have deduced that the girls are embracing classic Disney princesses seen from different scenes via leader Irene (as Snow White) who’s looks into a mirror on the wall, powerhouse vocalist Wendy (as Ariel aka The Little Mermaid) with her red hair and fishtail dress, and Yeri (as Aurora aka Sleeping Beauty) when she’s passed out in a boat with a long, pink gown.

It’s not a bad assumption at all, if you asked us. And it’s nice to see Red Velvet embrace a much more mature side so quickly, like they’re ready to advance to the next level of their musical careers.

Red Velvet’s “The Velvet” is out today (Thursday, 17th March). Listen to the entire album on Spotify here.

For more information, visit Red Velvet’s Facebook page.


#EXO: Tao Arrives In US To Receive Treatment & Study Abroad

While we await SM Entertainment‘s official statement regarding Tao’s current status in EXO, various Chinese media outlets reported that Tao already left Beijing to the US. He was spotted at an airport in Beijing before boarding a plane to Los Angeles, California.

They further reported that he has gone overseas to “study abroad and receive treatment” for his injuries.

Various reports stated that a number of excited fans, who found out about Tao’s whereabouts, were spotted at the LAX airport and greeted him with much enthusiasm. Fans further revealed that his mother was with him throughout the trip to California.

This came on heels of the recent report regarding a mysterious message he left on Instagram and Weibo. A few days ago, the singer changed his location and background photo on Weibo. He also removed the word “EXO” from his Instagram profile name and it now showed “Z.TAO-黄子韬” instead of “EXO-TAO黄子韬”.

The cryptic changes on his personal SNS accounts fueled rumours that he is no longer part of EXO, especially since SM Entertainment did not release any official statement regarding his sudden departure to California. Not to mention, ever since the departure rumour surfaced online, Tao has only made one official public appearance for a birthday party hosted by fans in China.

No details regarding his treatment or even his studies were revealed, as Tao himself has yet to address the matter.

Tao with his mom @ LAX airport pic.twitter.com/TOpRp9VT0x

— Aℓℓ About #EXO (@kyungsoo_stan) May 8, 2015

[PREVIEW] 150507 get well soon, Tao! Take your time :) | LAX Airport (cr: HZTAOMAY) -TAS pic.twitter.com/3vbr9TVHbE

— ADORE X ONLY (@ADOREXONLY) May 8, 2015

[HQ] 150507 #TAO @ LAX Airport cr: happytao http://t.co/UEXIhY9wQh http://t.co/23pSnpq1Ki http://t.co/QGdtT6Pdsj pic.twitter.com/4kTL1ihBOq

— #1ΞX0 #엑소10주년 #엑소영원히사랑하자 ❤🌌 (@SH2jKIMs2o8) May 8, 2015

So, do you think Tao has officially left EXO? If not, why did he decide to leave for the US? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

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#SoundsApp: Joy To The Social Media World! You Can Finally Share Music On Instagram

What if you could share your favourite #nowplaying tracks without going through the trouble of editing it on your PC before loading it into your smartphone before posting it up on your Instagram? It’d be pretty freaking awesome, that’s what!

And now, there’s an app that will allow you to do just that minus all the tedious steps.

A French startup took notice of the “sharing music on Instagram” situation and promptly made an app named, “Sounds”. The powerful platform, which is available for both iOS and Android, lets users discover music and share it to various social networks such as Instagram, Snapchat, Tinder, and more.

“Sounds” piggybacks off Instagram’s “videos” feature, which it uses to convert music into small video clips. According to CEO Rhai Goburdhun:

Unlike other apps, we only use the cover art when you share a song. That’s why our users share a lot more often. We don’t use music as a way to showcase user-generated content.

While “Sounds” also works with other social networks, Instagram is by far the most popular network among users. Every time you share a song on Instagram, there is a watermark in the bottom right corner telling you that this short sample was made using “Sounds”.

It’s still a very young app and we’re not sure how this works for or against piracy, but there are big plans in the pipeline for “Sounds”.

As of now, there are 3,000 artistes and labels using the app. Partners include Ed Banger Records, The Bowery Ballroom, and Bromance Records.

The company is also currently talking with major music labels (Sony, Warner, Universal) to sign direct licensing deals and stop relying on the SoundCloud API.

We had way too much fun playing with the app. Here’s a taste of “Sounds”:

A post shared by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy)

Like it? Download it for iOS here or Android here and play with it!

For more information, visit its website.


A Malaysian Label Exec Once Told Yuna: “No One Will Listen To Your English Music”

Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna is living proof that local talents can achieve their dreams abroad. Although the journey has not been easy for her, the dedication, patience, and perseverance have helped her become a well-known singer worldwide.

Speaking of journey, have you ever wondered what it must’ve been like for her when she first started out in her career in Kuala Lumpur? A young girl with big dreams surely knows what she wants and what is needed in order for her to progress in her music career. The musician is spilling some tea about how this KL label executive probably regretted their decision.

Users of music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music are currently churning out the platforms’ most streamed songs and artists of the year. One tap away and you’d know just how much people have listened to a specific artist. Our girl Yuna recently shared on her IG story that she’s achieved over 70 million plays on Apple Music in the US!

To further flex her milestone (as she should), the singer also captioned her story with a past incident with a Malaysian label executive when she was 21 years old. According to the 36-year-old, she’d only agree to sign with the unnamed label if they promise to push her English songs internationally to which they replied, “No one will listen to your English music, why would they listen to an English song made by an artist from Malaysia?”.

Looks like the jokes on them as Yuna has become a global artist thanks to both her Malay and English songs. The IG story was reposted on Twitter where many netizens showed support for the “Castaway” songstress and thanked her for being an inspiration to aspiring musicians in Malaysia.

Yuna replied to one tweet by a netizen who thanked her for her contribution to music and proving that art by Malaysians can be appreciated internationally. “🙏🏽✨ I hope young Malaysian artists keep fighting for their art and creative freedom despite what they are pressured to do. To be fair I now meet more label execs who are doing things differently and giving their artists the right support❤,” she tweeted.

Congratulations to Yuna for all her achievements and milestones and may her career reach greater heights in the future!

Sources: Beautifulnara, Twitter, Instagram

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(UPDATE) #Johor: SISTAR, T-ARA, & More To Perform For Sultan’s Coronation Celebrations

The coronation of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar as the state’s 5th Sultan in the history of Modern Johor is set to be held at Istana Besar Johor on 23rd March, which has been declared a public holiday in Johor. In conjunction with the coronation ceremony, a series of programmes such as concerts and musical theatres will be staged from 23rd March – 30th March in the Johor district.

According to BERNAMA, the week-long celebration of Johor Sultan’s coronation consists of a decorated boat parade, a cultural performance, firework shows, sports carnival, tea parties in the city, and so on. Though the celebration will officially begin on 23rd March, Head of the Johor Royal Council Datuk Abdul Rahim Ramli said “at least 9 different but related events” will be held from 16th March onwards and “the celebration is expected to go on for 3 months”.

Abdul Rahim said this year’s coronation ceremony would be as special as the previous ceremony that was held 55 years ago (10th February 1960). He added that the combination of Islamic, Malay and Western culture and rituals would be exclusive and based on previous coronation rituals to preserve and enrich the Johor royal traditions. Commemorative stamps in denominations of 60 sen, 80 sen and RM1 and first day covers will be on sale at the post offices from 23rd March while commemorative gold medallions will be available from Bank Negara from the same date.

Johor Heritage Foundation (YWJ) director, Mohamad Radif Kosnin announced that the celebration would kick off with a cultural performance at the Johor Baharu City Square on 23rd March from 8:30pm to 10.:30pm. Artistes from YWJ, Soka Gakkai Malaysia, Temple of Fine Arts, and Johor-born artistes are expected to perform for the show that focuses on the culture of various races in the state. The celebration is followed by a pop and jazz music performance on 24th March and the “60s Rhythm Night” on 25th March.

In collaboration with Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd (IWH), State Tourism, Trade and Consumerism Committee chairman Datuk Tee Siew Kiong said the Johor Tourism Department will organise a 4-day open-air concerts at Danga Bay beginning 26th March. Tee said that 50,000 people are expected to attend the music festival that would feature both international and local artistes including Taboo of Black Eyed Peas, SISTAR, T-Ara, Fuying & Sam, Rossa, Sheila Majid, Jacklyn Victor, Shila Amzah, Penny Tai, Alley Cats, and many more.

The festival will be held for 4 consecutive nights from 26th to 29th March beginning at 8:30 pm. Chinese newspaper Kwongwah stated that SISTAR is expected to perform on 26th March alongside Rossa. T-Ara will perform on 29th March alongside Shila Amzah and BEP’s Taboo. The members of the public need not to worry about the parking problem as Tee said that the organisers have provided enough parking space along the waterfront.

No further details about the coronation ceremony were announced yet, but members of the public are invited to attend all the events. Stay tuned to our site for more event updates.

We hate to break this to you, but several international artistes will not be performing at the royal concert co-organised by the Johor Tourism Department and the Iskandar Waterfront Holdings Sdn Bhd.

According to the New Straits Times, The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has ordered BEP’s Taboo, SISTAR, and Fuying & Sam to be dropped from performing for his coronation ceremony celebrations. Johor religious council executive committee chairman Abdul Mutalib Abdul Rahman confirmed to NST that Sultan Ibrahim made his decision after taking into consideration of the public’s sensitivities with regards to the coronation ceremony.

It is unclear whether T-Ara is still included in the performers lineup, but Indonesian singer Datuk Rossa is currently the only international artiste to perform at the royal concert. She is slated to perform on 26th March alongside other local musicians including Sheila Majid, Jacklyn Victor, Penny Tai, and Shila Amzah.

Although earlier reports have indicated that Sultan Iskandar has requested several artistes to be dropped from the 4-day music festival, The Rakyat Post confirmed that they are still coming to Johor to perform at the Iskandar Waterfront Carnival.

More than 50,000 people are expected to show up at Danga Bay every night from Thursday (26th March) for the 4-day free concerts, which are held in conjuction with the coronation of the Sultan of Johor.

SISTAR is reportedly in Malaysia right now for the rehearsals of the concert tonight.

Sistar rehearsal @ Danga bay pic.twitter.com/lbzFjKwu38

— Three Angles (@Threeanglespro) March 26, 2015

For more information, visit Iskandar Waterfront’s official website.

(Source: BERNAMA (1) (2),  NST, Kwongwah, via Hallyu Malaysia)

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Mediaraya Plans To Demolish Asia Cafe In SS15

According to The Edge Property, Mediaraya is planning to demolish Asia Cafe in SS15, Subang Jaya to develop a new SoHo (Small-office Home-office) project that will be launched by end-2017.

In case you didn’t know, Mediaraya is the property division of F&B operator Cinta Subang Development Sdn Bhd. Moreover, the yet-to-be-named SoHo development will be made up of 483 units.

Mediaraya property development general manager Mark Choo said that the company decided to demolish Asia Cafe after much consideration.

“Asia Cafe was set up in 2003 and the building is a bit weathered. Initially, we planned to retrofit it, but after considering the changing trend and the warm weather, we felt that it is best to redevelop it to fit the market segment… plus air conditioning,” Choo explained.

Choo did not state Asia Cafe’s exact closing date, but according to The Hyped Geek, a couple of Asia Cafe stall operators said that the iconic hangout spot will cease operations at the end of October.

Many netizens were shocked by the news. One Lowyat forum user commented, “Asia Cafe got a lot of good memories. Last time when study in Sunway, guys always bring girls go there dating.”

What is your favourite Asia Cafe memory? Feel free to leave us a comment in the comments box below!

Sources: The Hyped Geek, Lowyat Forum, The Edge Property / Featured image: Pass Me The Dim Sum.


#PixelsMovie: Adam Sandler’s Video Game Movie Gets New Over-The-Top Trailer

Sony Pictures on Tuesday released a new trailer for Adam Sandler’s video game movie, “Pixels“, and it’s just as over-the-top as the first one.

Pixels, based on a popular short film, was previously expected to hit theatres in May, but is now due on 24th July. Chris Columbus (of “Harry Potter” and “Home Alone” fame) is directing the movie.

The movie centres on intergalactic aliens that misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them and as a result, they attack Earth, using the games as models for their various assaults.

President Will Cooper (played by Kevin James) has to call on his childhood best friend, 80s video game champion Sam Brenner (played by Adam Sandler), now a home theatre installer, to lead a team of old-school arcaders (played by Peter Dinklage and Josh Gad respectively) to defeat the aliens and save the planet. Michelle Monaghan plays the team’s unique weapons specialist.

For more information, visit Sony Pictures Malaysia’s Facebook page.


Uptown PJ’s “Uncle Pokémon” Passed Away At 68

David Christopher, also known as “Uncle Pokémon” has breathed his last on 4th October 2020 (Sunday), at the age of 68.

He was well-known by the community for selling Pokémon plushies outside of the HSBC Bank in Uptown Damansara.

According to a local portal, he had a terrible lung infection which caused his lungs and kidney to fail, rendering him unresponsive. He and his family had known of the infection before, but thought it had cleared on its own as the doctor said it wasn’t serious.

The sad news was shared in the Lowyat Forums under a post titled “RIP Uncle Pokémon”. Quotes were included in the post explaining the situation, “Uncle passed away due to lung infection complications, He fell down the stairs while selling soft toys back in December, couldn’t walk after that. His health slowly worsened to how it is now.”

Just for information, David was diagnosed with leukemia 5 years ago but had been cancer-free since 2017. It was also around that time when his Pokémon plushie business started booming following the Pokémon Go’s hype.

Since most people have heard of “Uncle Pokémon”, netizens from all over social media are emotionally affected by the heartbreaking news. Below are some Twitter users sharing their condolences and warm prayers.

I’m sad now. Rest in peace uncle. You are and always will be the very best like no one ever was. pic.twitter.com/QGPB0mcpLZ

RIP Uncle Pokemon.https://t.co/WDRkHeGviC pic.twitter.com/P1MtP1O7a9

— The Awkward M'sian Queer Blink 🏳🌈🇲🇾 (@shazalomaniac) October 5, 2020

It's gonna rain today pic.twitter.com/J7mIurbsye

David’s son, Rafael Fika Phillips, shared some information about his father’s funeral on Facebook. For those interested, read Rafael’s description below.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Uncle David and his family. May he rest in peace.

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#GalaxyNote7: Airlines Around The World Slap Ban On #Note7 From All Flights

Following the news of Samsung permanently discontinuing the glitchy Samsung Galaxy Note 7, airline companies are now banning the smartphone from flights.

On Friday (14th October 2016), US transport authorities issued an emergency order banning the phones, adding that anyone attempting to travel with the recalled handsets may face fines and have the devices confiscated.

The move affected not only US-based airline companies but also carriers flying to the US. Shortly after, carriers in Australia, Europe, and Asia followed suit, including Air Berlin, Dragonair, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Jetstar, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, and more. Jetstar said in a statement, “The ban applies to devices being carried onto the aircraft, in carry-on baggage as well as check-in luggage.” while Virgin Australia took it to the next level by advising passenger not to bring the Galaxy Note 7 to airports.

Philippines-based Cebu Pacific is planning a total ban from tomorrow (Tuesday, 18th October) onwards, warning that those who attempt to pack the smartphone in checked baggage or send it via cargo may be liable for criminal charges.

Closer to home, Singapore Airlines announced that the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone has been prohibited from being brought on board all their flights in person, in carry-on or check-in baggage. “The smartphone also cannot be shipped as air cargo. Anyone found in possession of the device will be denied boarding,” the airline added.

AirAsia, too, released an official statement to say that they will no longer allow the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on any of their flights effective today (Monday, 17th October), citing safety concerns.

According to USA Today, Samsung has received 96 US reports of batteries in the devices overheating, including 23 new reports since the 15th September recall, according to the commission. Samsung’s global recall of 2.5 million Note 7s could end up costing as much as USD17 billion, according to analysts.

Meanwhile, Malaysian Samsung Galaxy Note 7 pre-order owners have the option of refund or exchange to the Samsung Galaxy S7edge provided that they return their current Samsung Galaxy Note 7 accordingly. For further inquiries, contact Samsung Malaysia’s Careline at 1-800-88-7799.

Sources: USA Today, Singapore Airlines, AirAsia, Cebu Pacific Air.


Contest: #Hercules (3D) Premiere Screening

Everyone knows the legend of Hercules and his twelve labors. Our story begins after the labors, and after the legend… Haunted by a sin from his past, Hercules has become a mercenary. Along with five faithful companions, he travels ancient Greece selling his services for gold and using his legendary reputation to intimidate enemies. But when the benevolent ruler of Thrace and his daughter seek Hercules’ help to defeat a savage and terrifying warlord, Hercules finds that in order for good to triumph and justice to prevail… he must again become the hero he once was… he must embrace his own myth… he must be Hercules.

Thanks to our awesome friends from United International Pictures Malaysia, we’re giving away 65 pairs of passes for the exclusive screening of Hercules in 3D! That’s a pair of passes per winner.

Time: 9pm (Ticket redemption from 8pm onwards)

All you need to do to win ’em is to like our Facebook page and keep a look out for the Hercules-related artworks that we’ll be posting up throughout the week and tag the friend that you’d like to bring with you to the movie screening. Hint: There will be a total of 3 Hercules-related artworks.

There are limited tickets and this will be based on a first-come-first-serve basis so gear up and be prepared to get tagging!

Meanwhile, check out this post where Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reveals his “Herculean diet” and extreme workout in preparation for his role in the movie. Cray cray!

For more information about Hercules, visit their official website.

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Dee Oh Double Gee Grew A Mane

A rare few may know him as Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. while others know him for being a calm and collected “bad ass” hip hop artiste, also one of Dr. Dre’s most notable protégés. Yes, that’s the one. He who goes by the moniker “Snoop Dogg”.

In recent times, Calvin aka Snoop announced that he has officially dropped the “Dogg act” and upgraded his name. This was all due to his apparent spiritual and artistic rebirth during his stay in Jamaica, where he was given the name by Rastafarian priests.

(Who knew that there was such a thing – Rastafarian priests?)

“I didn’t know that until I went to the temple, where the High Priest asked me what my name was, and I said, ‘Snoop Dogg.’ And he looked me in my eyes and said, ‘No more. You are the light; you are the lion.’ From that moment on, it’s like I had started to understand why I was there”, he said of his “reincarnation” at a news conference in New York.

Snoop, who is currently working on his fifth album, “Reincarnated” (which is strictly a reggae project) added, “I have always said I was Bob Marley reincarnated. I feel I have always been a Rastafari. I just didn’t have my third eye open, but it’s wide open right now.”

And what is this mysterious name he speaks of you ask? Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, meet the all-new “Snoop Lion”:

What? Don’t laugh. It’s true! Now, where are the memes?


#Disney: A Prince Charming Live-Action Movie Is In The Works

One sure sign that Disney Studios is aggressively pushing its limits – A live-action feature film that centres on Prince Charming is reportedly in the works.

It seems like Disney is trying to milk as much money as they can from their iconic animated film franchise as The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the studio has plans to develop a live-action feature focusing on the handsome prince.

According to THR, Disney already picked up a script written by Matt Fogel. However, it is unclear whether the studio will feature the prince from their animated classics such as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, “Sleeping Beauty”, or “Cinderella“. David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman of Mandeville Films/TV will produce alongside Tripp Vinson and Mandeville’s Alex Young.

Earlier this year, the studio enjoyed tremendous success with director Kenneth Baranagh’s live-action version of “Cinderella”. In the movie, Cinderella was portrayed by Lily James while the Prince Charming role was portrayed by “Game of Thrones” actor Richard Madden. With its box office success, the idea of developing a movie based on Prince Charming and his life came to light.

Disney has kept mum about the details, but the script is described as a” revisionist take on the fairy tales.

Following the success of last year’s “Maleficent” or this year’s “Cinderella“, a number of Disney’s other animated classics will also be adapted into movies. The animated classics that will be made into live-action versions include:

The film does not have a release date yet, but what do you think of this? Which sequence would you like to see from the original film? Heck, which Prince Charming would you like Disney to feature? Feel free to discuss that in the comments box below!

Source: THR / Image source: hercampus.com


JYP Entertainment’s First Chinese Boy Band To Debut In September

JYP Entertainment has announced that it will be introducing its first Chinese boy band which consists of members between 11 to 14 years old.

Known as Boy Story, the boy band is formed from a collaboration between JYP China and Tencent Music Entertainment, and the agency aimed to have the group debut in September.

A post shared by BOY STORY (@official_boystory)

There are six members in the group; Han Yu (14), Zi Hao (13), Ze Yu (13), Xin Long (13), Ming Rui (12), and Shu Yang (11), and they have already released three pre-debut singles including “How Old R U”, “Can’t Stop”, and “Jump Up”.

The last pre-debut single “Handz Up” is slated for a release on 12th June.

“Boy Story, which has been training for about two years, aims to become a ‘real’ idol that stands out from other Chinese idols. It has already shown its abilities and the group’s color through the pre-debut singles, and we expect the act to receive a more positive reaction from Chinese fans. We are also planning a large scale showcase tour to herald its start,” JYP China said in a statement.

JYP Entertainment is one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea, which produced plenty of famous K-pop idols including Park Ji-yoon, Rain, Jay Park, Wonder Girls, 2AM, 2PM, Miss A, Suzy, Got7 and more.

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#Cheras: Doctor Accidentally Cuts Off Boy’s Penis Head During Circumcision

A routine circumcision for a 10-year-old boy turned ugly when the doctor cut off the head (glans) of his penis by mistake.

According to The Star, the incident happened last Tuesday (20th December) night at a clinic in Taman Cheras Utama. The procedure was performed using a laser scalpel.

Though the boy was first rushed to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital (HUKM), the doctors there then referred him to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) for surgery to reattach the head of his penis. The boy’s father filed a police report at HKL.

It was reported that the doctor who performed the circumcision has 21 years of experience and is a graduate from the University of Karachi in Pakistan. Beside that, the clinic, which has been operating for 15 years, is not registered under the Health Ministry.

The said doctor has since lodged a report and had admitted that an accident had happened during the laser-based procedure. When contacted, Kajang OCPD Asst Comm Othman Nanyan confirmed that the incident had indeed taken place.


#SQ368: Singapore Airlines Plane Catches Fire; No Casualties Or Injuries Reported

Singapore Airlines flight SQ368, heading to Milan from Singapore, caught fire early this morning (Monday, 27th June) at 6:50am. The aircraft’s right engine went up in flames after the plane made an emergency landing in Changi Airport.

Fortunately, the fire was put out by the airport emergency services and no casualties or injuries amongst the 222 passengers and 19 crew members were reported. Those on board the flight disembarked without any incident and will be redirected to a later flight heading to Milan.

The Boeing 777-300ER departed at 2:05am from Changi Airport, but was forced to make a turn back as it encountered an engine oil warning message. Lee Bee Yee, a passenger of the flight, explained that the plane reeked of fuel and was “leaking oil on the right side”.

In a statement to Channel NewsAsia, she further explained:

The captain said that they cannot turn on that side of the engine or else the plane will be vibrating. And they can’t fly like this to Milan… That’s why they turned back.

The plane reached Changi Airport without any untoward incidents but once it touched down, a spark ignited and the right wing of the plane burst into flames. Passengers were ready to run for their lives, but were advised by an announcement to “stay calm and stay in (their) seats”.

Lee described the next 5 minutes as “heart-wrenching”, as the passengers had to wait for fire engines and fire fighters to put out the fire. Jets of foam and water were directed at the source of fire until it was put out.

Passengers were then given the choice of deferring their flight or to take an alternative flight. Those who chose not to continue their flight will be offered a hotel stay while Singapore Airlines will reimburse the taxi fares to those who are residing in Singapore.

We were glad that all passengers escaped unhurt and kudos to Singapore Airlines for their efficient and commendable actions!

Sources: Channel NewsAsia, premiummall.sg, Singapore Air.