#Nintendo: 3 Games You Can Play To Celebrate Satoru Iwata

Yesterday we reported the passing of Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. Iwata, 55, who passed away over the weekend, was known as the charming leader of one of the world’s leading gaming powerhouses and as someone who helped bring systems like the Wii, the DS and the Wii U into our lives and homes.

More than just management, Iwata started off as a game programmer. He started working at Nintendo’s HAL Laboratory in the 1980s and worked on games such as Ballon Fight and Earthbound, before developing the Kirby and Super Smash Bros. franchises. He became a Director of Nintendo in 2000 before becoming the company’s president in May 2002.

During his time as President, he pushed the development of the Nintendo DS and Wii consoles in 2006, helping the company to become financially successful among other game console manufacturers. Today, in honour of celebrating Satoru Iwata’s work and the joy he’s brought us all, we’ve selected three notable games that you can play as remembrance of his passion and work.

Though he isn’t actually listed in the credits, Ballon Fight was one of Iwata’s first projects. Developed in 1985, “Balloon Fight” is where players rush to collect balloons while dodging enemies and lightning. “Balloon Fight” is available via Virtual Console for Wii and Wii U.

Iwata continued with programming even after becoming president of HAL Laboratories in 1993. He stayed true to his roots even after becoming a corporate director of Nintendo in 2000. “Super Smash Bros. Melee” often abbreviated as “SSBM” or simply as “Melee” is a crossover fighting game released for the Nintendo GameCube shortly after its 2001 launch. It marks the second game in the “Super Smash Bro.” series, following the first game released for Nintendo 64 in 1999.

The game features characters from Nintendo video game franchises including “Mario”, “The Legend of Zelda”, “Star Fox” and “Pokémon”. Taking on a different approach, the gameplay system offers an unorthodox approach to the fighting game genre with a counter that measures damage with percentages, rather than the health bar as seen is most fighting games.

“SSBM” received universal acclaim from the media, as well as awards and acknowledgements from gaming publications. It achieved strong sales upon release, and is the GameCube’s best-selling game, with more than 7 million copies sold as of March 10, 2008.

Nintendo 64’s “Pokémon Stadium” 1998 release was meant to build on the Pokémon fever that was already taking over Japan and North America. The game was supposed to capitalise on the franchise’s signature battles by rendering them in impressive-for-the-time 3D graphics but unfortunately there were too few programmes at the Game Freak studio to really work on certain aspects of the game’s development.

According to an interview conducted between Iwata, Tsunekazu Ishihara and Shigeki Morimoto — who were working on the “Pokémon” franchise at the time — Iwata stepped in to help and spent a week studying the battle system from the original handheld Pokémon Red and Green games before transferring the battle system to “Pokémon Stadium”. From that interview:

Ishihara: I remember thinking that there just weren’t that many people out there who would be able to read the entire Game Boy source code, which was by no means written in a highly-refined programming language, and grasp how everything connected with everything else. So Iwata-san, you analysed the whole thing and reworked the code, decided on the way to localise Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, got the battle system running on N64… I was surprised that you managed all of that…

Iwata: Well at that time, I felt that for the whole team at Nintendo, the biggest priority was not to do anything that would adversely influence the development of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver. So I very naturally slotted in on the development side for Pokémon.

It goes without saying that Mr. Iwata brought joy to the lives of many and that he will definitely be missed.


#LegolandMY: Facebook Post About Drugged Child (Attempted Kidnapping) A Hoax

Earlier in January, a post about an attempted kidnapping at a Malaysian attraction located in Johor Bahru made rounds on Facebook. The post claimed that a 6-year-old child was drugged after he went missing at the theme park.

Though the post did not specify which theme park it was, Legoland Malaysia decided to debunk the rumour after receiving a number of calls from concerned visitors regarding the case.

According to the post published by a Singaporean user named Daniel Boey, a woman was queuing up for food when she “took her eyes off her 6-year-old son for a moment”. When she realised her son was missing, she immediately alerted the staff and they closed down the all exits in the area.

The staff then conducted a wide search and found the boy a few hours later, but the woman was shocked to find that her son’s appearance was altered.

What was horrifying is that her son has been shaved botak, changed his clothes and shoes, and was placed in a stroller being pushed out of the place. The kid was found to be in a drowsy state, believed to be given something to smell to knock him out.

The post, which had over 17,000 shares on Facebook, was later proven to be untrue as Mark Germyn, divisional director of Legoland Malaysia Resort’s executive office, told The Straits Times that it was just a hoax. He added that “no such incident had happened in any of the 6 Legolands in the world”.

As Legoland Malaysia is popular with Singaporean families who make up about a third of the visitorship, Germyn reassured the visitors by stating that the entire park was safe and under surveillance. Despite it spanning more than 307,500 sq m (the size of 5 football fields) and having thousands of visitors, there are surveillance cameras everywhere, as well as park rangers and plainclothes security officers patrolling.

We pride ourselves as being a safe and secure environment for our guests to be in… We take such matters extremely seriously. It’s very hard to control what gets shared on social media and this hoax has come up consistently and caused unnecessary concern for parents.

He added that a police booth has been set up near the entrance of the theme park. The Straits Times also said that police offers were seen patrolling when they visited the park last week.

Legoland said they have filed a report with the Malaysian police and reported the matter to Facebook when the post first surfaced in 2012. Inspector Wong Chee Hoong, officer in charge of Anjung Police Station in Johor, said, “The Facebook post is bogus and there have been no kidnapping cases or such reports in Legoland Malaysia Resort”.

Boey did not respond to The Straits Time’s request for comment on the story.

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Interview: “Sabalik Baju” Directors & Cast On The Struggles Women Face

“Sabalik Baju” is the latest film produced by Red Communications that explores the seduction, the destruction and the empowerment of social media for six women, in six different stories that are all in some ways interconnected, changing their lives for better or for worse . The film features a stellar and brilliant cast lineup led by Nadiya Nissa, Juliana Evans, Mira Filzah, Kaka Azraff, Sarancak and Elena Moujing, directed by four women directors that adds up to the uniqueness of the piece.

The first narrative “Hak Peribody”, written and directed by Junad Nor, tells the story of Dahlia (Nadiya Nisaa), a former writer who feels lost after the company she has worked closed down and she blames social media for the shift in live dependency on it. She then started an online business selling sexy lingerie inspired by an argument between a couple that she overheard one day. The next story revolves around Hannah (Elena Moujing) who finds herself involved in an online dating site, “Love Clicks”, where she falls in love with the anonymous User ID 721.

“Dalam Kain” tells the story of Sierra (Sarancak), a relationship coach who finds herself in a predicament when her own relationship is at stake. Both “Love Clicks” and “Dalam Kain” are written and directed by Sarah Lois. Written by Rafidah Abdullah and directed by Umie Salwana Omar, “Bukan Salah Ibu Mengandung” features the story of beauty blogger Myra (Juliana Evans) and her manager husband Irfan (Alif Satar) whose livelihood is threatened when she develops serious aversion to makeup during pregnancy.

The next story titled “Aset” narrates the story of Salina (Kaka Azraff) whose encounter with outspoken and gregarious Sally (Joanne Kim) changes her perspective about her body forever. The last story “Angkat Kaki” is about Aria (Mira Filzah) who put importance to her career more than the need to have a husband. She faces her over-protective, super conservative father who disagrees with her life choice as he thinks a woman should not work so hard in life and should find a husband that will provide for them. “Angkat Kaki” is a piece written and directed by Afiza Asram.

We recently had the opportunity to join the cast, writers and directors during “Sabalik Baju” charity film premiere where they spoke about the inspiration behind the film, the pre-production challenges and more. Check out the interview here:

1. What was the inspiration behind the film?

Sarah Lois: I think what we have done with the show has been really amazing and it is actually a collaboration. Even though we wrote each piece individually, we had many meetings as writers together to hear perspectives from everybody and share input to everyone’s stories. The story “Love Clicks” and “Dalam Kain” are still relevant today although it was done about almost a year from the time it started. One of the decisions that we made at the time was to make it exist in a time without Covid. I think because we wanted it to have longevity.

We know that this is something that everyone, different women at different stages of their life, will be able to relate to. You have the young adult in the story, you have the child, who enters a child marriage. We have an older person going through cancer, we have also someone who is married in a sticky situation with her husband. So, I think the film is very relatable to all kinds of women and yeah, at every different stages of their life. I think that one of the inspirations that I myself drew from were from people around me, my family, friends and my mom. My mom is a marriage and family counsellor, so, I think I took a lot of hints out of the stories that she shared to us at home. Just the idea of how sometimes the issue in a marriage is not always the man’s fault. I think it takes self-reflection to understand that.

Junad Nor: “Hak Peribody” was written during the first lockdown. So, Lina Tan (Red Comm Producer) approached us more than a year ago. During the first lockdown, as a homebody, it was my time to shine, you know, staying at home and such. So, Lina approached me and said ‘Hey, let’s do something for International Women’s Day’. So, before creating or writing something, I would always think about what makes me uncomfortable? Obviously, “Hak Peribody” touches about child marriage, that makes me very uncomfortable, also how adults talk to younger people on social media. So yeah, that’s how I wrote “Hak Peribody”.

Afiza Asram: During MCO, I applied for Red Comm’s writers workshop and I was selected among twelve people. So I suggested a script which I have written for a play and it was performed before. It’s a script for a theatre. I sent the story to Lina and we came up with ideas and it was an interesting process. So “Aset” is actually based on a true story, what women experience, being sexualised for their figure. I myself have experienced it, when we spoke to Kaka, she also experienced the same thing. For “Aset”, I really want it to be written by Rafidah because I wanted to see how “Aset” is written through another writer’s perspective. The original idea of “Aset” is for theatre and I am very happy to be able to direct “Aset” on screen. So, basically “Sabalik Baju” is a new thing and I didn’t expect what started as a story can expand into six varied interesting narratives.

Rafidah Abdullah: The stories were not my original idea. Like “Bukan Salah Ibu Mengandung” was Afiza’s idea along with “Aset”. I just developed the story into scripts. “Bukan Salah Ibu Mengandung” is quite a loose premise where Afiza said that her friend told her about an acquaintance who really cannot stand dressing up while being pregnant. And there is a belief in our culture that the behaviour is supposed to tell the gender of the baby whether it is a boy or a girl. I’m also not so sure about this but apparently that it is a Malay belief. When I researched about it, it turned out to be real. So I thought of it as something that is interesting to think about and tackle in this day and age.

We live in an age where we can just google everything. So, how do our old beliefs and how does our culture interact with the new technology? So, that’s one of the things that we wanted to explore and its impact on the lives of women. In a way, a lot of women, especially women with children, don’t have time to go out and socialise so social media is very important to them. And it so happens in this story, social media plays a big part as the character (Myra) is an influencer. You know, 15 years ago, you would not think that such a job existed. But it exists now and the livelihood of an influencer really depends on his/her followers. So how does it impact an influencer who has to make decisions according to her followers’ and clients’ demand? So it’s this kind of intersection, between technology and real life that we wanted to look at. And then, of course we brought it to life.

2. How do the writers and directors characterise each role to the cast based on the issue in the film?

Afiza Asram: For me, I think the most challenging piece for “Aset” was finding the actor that can portray Salina’s character and the story itself. So, basically, we took a while to find the person that suits the role. We have Joanne and Kaka (whose dynamics are) very interesting and cute. Because Joanne is very cheerful and funny, we paired her with Kaka who is a bit reserved. So, yeah “Aset” is a bit more challenging in terms of the role. For other stories, we just find the actors that can personify the role well. For example in “Angkat Kaki”, Mira Filzah embodies the character who finally stood up for herself against her super conservative father. I think all the cast really embodies their character well and they each have their own strength for each story.

Rafidah Abdullah: In “Aset”, I really want Joanne’s character Sally to be the kind of woman who can retaliate and speak up when being harassed by men. Because it is not something that a lot of women are able to do. When I wrote the script, I also spoke to my sister who had the same experience as the women in “Aset”, She would tell me about her experience when she was working in the office and how the men would speak vulgarly, comparing women’s breast with nasi lemak and the women just stay mute because that’s how women function in life. We just take it. And I want Joanne’s character to be someone who doesn’t just take it but speaks up when she needs to. The script for “Aset” is actually much longer than the film but a lot of things need to be edited out.

So, Kaka’s character Salina, the things that happened to her character is something that happens in a lot of companies in which the men have their own Telegram chat where they share photos of women, sexualising women, and this is what happened to my sister as well. I think it also came out in the news that there are all these Telegram groups where some men use it as a platform to do bad things. They share pictures of women without consent and so on and this is the kind of thing that I touched on for “Aset”. Kaka’s character was also a victim of this. It caused her a lot of stress and really made her depressed. This instance happens to a lot of women and I’m trying to portray its impact on someone. Not many women out there embody Sally’s outspoken personality. Many are more introverted. “Aset’s” characters are also trying to show that this is also how you can handle this kind of issue. (We show that women can be) more like Sally (Joanne).

Umie Omar: So for our choice of cast, we already had a few actors/actresses in mind for the roles. So we asked a few artists and I talked to Ju (Juliana Evans) because we wanted a mother to play the role of Myra so that it’s easier to delve into that pregnancy journey. So I reached out to Ju and told her about the story and she also shared her experience during pregnancy and motherhood. She did not experience something as terrible as Myra did during pregnancy but she does understand that feeling. So, we decided Juliana Evans is the perfect casting for Myra. So that’s done. Another thing is to find a very nice pairing for Ju, a husband. I don’t want to portray the husband as a jerk or anything but the character of the husband, Irfan, tries to understand his wife but finds it hard. Even in real life, it is hard for us to understand what pregnant women go through, all those emotions. So when we talked to Alif Satar, because Ju and Alif have worked together before, their chemistry really blooms in the film, it’s really nice on screen.

Sarah Lois: I was very adamant and really sure about who I wanted as the cast. I think for “Love Clicks”, representation is so important. At the end of the day, we ask ourselves, what is a Malaysian film? And I think we have to ask ourselves, what makes us Malaysian and I think our diversity makes us Malaysia. So I wanted to especially in my story to have a diverse cast. So, Elena as you know is from Sabah and she is a native Sabahan, while Jad Khidir is Malay Javanese. I wouldn’t say that I purposely type-cast them that way but I wanted them to be represented in this lineup of women because we are composed of so many types of people.

As for the story in “Dalam Kain”, I think when we think of social media influencers, the first thing that comes to our mind is a skinny girl, with light skin. That is the idea that I wanted to challenge because who’s to say that a big size girl cannot be an influencer or they cannot have an attractive husband. That was the idea that we want to challenge because all women deserve the kind of validity that they search for no matter their size and they shouldn’t be judged by that notion. When people first look at the images when we first started shooting “Sabalik Baju”, they kind of said things like, “It does not seem that Sarancak matches with Idris Khan”, ‘He’s too good for her,’ that kind of comments. I mean why can’t she have or be paired with a handsome husband, though, right? That was one of the main reasons why we went for that kind of cast. Yeah, I think that representation is everything to me.

3. For the cast, what drew you to this project? And what are the challenges in portraying your character?

Juliana Evans: It was such an amazing experience portraying Myra. I love everything about the film. I love how it’s so relatable to all women in all phases. Of course, especially now that I’m a mother I realised that I have been through all these phases in my life, as a woman. I think this is so important for women to watch something that is relatable to them, and maybe something that’s taboo to talk about. And to tell them, it’s okay, we all went through this. Just like during pregnancy, some women go through bad pregnancy, and some women go through very beautiful experiences. It really depends on the person but there really are women who go through (what Myra experienced).

We just want people to understand that it’s normal. I know that because I experienced it when I was pregnant. I don’t know why when something ticks me off, my reaction is multiplied by ten. After that I would be thinking, why am I like that? Maybe because I’m pregnant and it’s the imbalance hormone. I’m just very glad that this story, “Bukan Salah Ibu Mengandung” gets to portray that and it’s so relatable to so many women. And to add on about the pressure of social media to influencers, it is real and it’s what is happening right now. It’s really weird as well because we didn’t experience things like this ten years ago. This is something new but we have to keep up with it nonetheless even though we’re not used to it. These pressures of social media are both good and bad. Sometimes it goes too far. And we want to reflect that, why has it gone that far?

Sarancak: I think it was very challenging for me. Because the character Sierra is this vogue, very high fashion influencer, very on point in social media which is not me at all. I am this chatty, very all over the place, I don’t bother to opt for beautiful poses or dresses as long as it’s good enough. I’m very calm and composed on social media. So, the character just isn’t me. So when I need to play this character, and when the director, Sarah Lois, is a good friend of mine, the pressure is on. There are a few shots where I have to stalk on my ‘husband’ to see whether he’s really cheating on me, my ‘kepoh’ness came out during that scene. So, Sarah was like ‘No, you’re vogue okay? You’re an influencer’. That challenged me in a way that I cannot at all be my own self. And being with my friend as a crew and cast on set, with Sarah being my director and not my friend on set, that was tough of its own. But of course, I had fun and this is my first leading character as well so thank you Sarah for believing in me.

Elena Moujing: Honestly, I’m so speechless with this whole experience and opportunity. I’m definitely really happy and proud that I could be Sabahan for this character and Sarah Lois even made me go through the script to see which part that I could portray being Sabahan. I think that it was very nice that I could show that on camera because so far, from what I’ve seen, usually people in the Peninsula would be playing Sabahan characters. To be able to fully represent a Sabahan character on screen, it was very nice to see. For acting, this film is my first gig and it was a very fun experience. The experience was different in a way that we have table reading right, and then we go on set and we have to feed off the energy in the room. I have to think of my script, I have to feed off the energy of my other costars. I felt like I was multitasking, it wasn’t just performing or being in the character, it was a lot to think about. That just made me view acting in a whole different lens. It was a very eye opening experience.

Nadiya Nisaa: For “Hak Peribody”, I have known Junad since we first acted together in a series produced by Red Comm. So now we meet again in this film as an actress and director. It all comes back to the vision of “Hak Peribody” in which I remember during the first day of shoot, Junad showed me the script. And during the time, it was such a coincidence because at the time, I was actually exploring to venture into the lingerie business myself. I spoke to Junad about this. Because I’m venturing into online business, I could relate to Dahlia’s character and even more so that I have a sister who worked in a publishing company, so there’s a lot of relatable components there. So, this whole situation is familiar to me. When I spoke to Junad about the lingerie business being the in thing and hot selling item right now, she mentioned about the issue of child marriage and how we could bring it together into the storyline. So in a way I learnt a lot from this character, how when we sell items online, our customers might be someone really unexpected. So, that’s the story of “Hak Peribody”.

What was the most challenging part in producing the film?

Lina Tan: The issue of censorship is the challenging part because when we went for a meeting with FINAS, they said we need to censor a few terms in the film. But I’m so glad that we are able to present this film on Netflix as there is no censorship needed. They will take it completely uncensored. Sarah Lois did a good job presenting this film to the people in FINAS who gave us the first initial grant to produce the film. It is clear that the issue of women’s bodies is still a taboo.

Junad Nor: Because we shot the scene in “Hak Peribody” during the lockdown period last year, we had to stop shooting twice. But thankfully we have people on set to negotiate with the authorities. It was also a challenge to write a piece to shoot during a lockdown. So, that’s why the story is heavily based on social media. Because we could only fit minimal people on set.

What impact or message do you hope that the audience will achieve from “Sabalik Baju”?

Sarah Lois: I think the idea is to make people ask questions and I think it’s up to you to consider the relevance of social media, either it’s good or bad. It’s up to you to decide for it based on the stories that we’ve told you, do you think social media is bad? I think this movie has shown many sides of it and how it can be taken and used. We want you to think about the issues, do you take sides with the girls, or the men? What do you feel about it? We’re not here to say this is the message, believe us. We’re here to say this is what we observe as filmmakers and we would like you to dive into this conversation so that we can all learn together. To add on to why we didn’t cover certain topics, I think one of the main reasons was that we have to keep in mind that this was going to be a collection of stories.

We didn’t want to embark on taking a story that we could not get into the core of. We needed to work within a certain amount of time in the story to get the message across. That is why we decided to take on topics that were still very important but at the same time it could be told in a shorter amount of time. Definitely each of the stories has larger backstories to each of them, and had deeper things to discuss. In regard to this, we were very focused on social media as a platform and how it affects women, their idea of themselves as well as their relationship with other people. So, we also wanted to keep it really lighthearted beside the seriousness of every issue. So I hope that people will enjoy it nonetheless and we do believe that there are so much more in terms of women’s stories for us to explore and we hope to continue to tell these stories.

Rafidah Abdullah: I think now with a lot more streaming platforms, it is an opportunity for us to tell more of the kind of stories that we want to tell. More of the kind of stories that we should tell without necessarily having to worry about censorship or people’s perception about it. So, in that sense, I’m really excited about where our industry can go.

Watch the trailer of “Sabalik Baju” here:

On 16th September, Red Communication held a one-day-only charity screening of their recent feature film “Sabalik Baju” where 100% of the ticket proceeds is contributed to the Sisters in Islam (SIS) in supporting their work on upholding women’s right in Malaysia.

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Cinema Seats In Malaysia Covered In Mould Following 2-Month MCO

Uh oh, it looks like fashion items like leather bags and shoes aren’t the only ones turning mouldy. Cinema seats have also been affected by the closure as well.

Several social media pages uploaded a series of pictures showing the unsightly view of seats in a theatre being covered in whitish mould following the implementation of the movement control order (MCO).

The exact cinema outlet wasn’t disclosed but the location is believed to be from Ipoh, Perak. 2 people with face mask can be seen examining the mouldy seats; even the floor wasn’t spared. One would assume that the cinema had been abandoned for quite some time.

“Wherever it is, the place has a poor ventilation,” Eiqa Hisham commented. Another Facebook user named Yap Chwan Li added, “This is actually a good thing for places like cinema. Finally they can start a full-fledge cleaning up 10 years of disgusting filth and dusts, time to say goodbye to the cockroaches.”

Still keen on visiting the cinema after this? Movie-goers online have expressed concern over their health after seeing how badly this particular cinema had been affected.

So far GSC, TGV, Lotus Five Star Cinemas and MBO Cinemas have denied that the cinema seats in question belong to their outlets. Only mmCineplexes has chosen not to respond so far.


Holy Cow! Scalpers Are Reselling BLACKPINK’s Concert Tickets Up To RM7300!

The fever for the popular K-pop girl group is heating up as fans are snapping concert tickets like hot cakes. While some have managed to secure tickets, many others are frustrated at MacpiePro website system.

Ticket sales went live at 12pm today (Wednesday, 12th December). Fans either had the option of purchasing tickets online or buying it in person at any of these 7 locations previously announced.

To recap, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa, and Rosé will be performing Malawati Indoor Stadium, Shah Alam on 23rd February 2019 (Saturday). Tickets are priced at RM693 (BLINK Zone), RM673 (Red Zone), RM573 (Yellow Zone), RM483 (Purple Zone), and RM373 (Green Zone).

As expected, scalpers are at it again. A quick look at StubHub and Viagogo show that tickets are being resold at outrageous prices. For example, tickets for Red Zone (which cost RM 673) have already been bought even though they were resold for more than RM1000 each!

The most expansive zone – BLINK Zone – which only costs RM693 per ticket is being resold for more than RM3000 on StubHub Malaysia. If you think that’s insane, someone on Viagogo Malaysia is selling their BLINK Zone tickets for more than RM7000!

Judging from BLACKPINK’s popularity, we won’t be surprised if the girl group’s concert tickets for their Kuala Lumpur show sell out. It’s only a matter of time.

Viagogo Malaysia has issued a statement saying that it “provides a platform for third party sellers to sell tickets to event goers. Viagogo does not set ticket prices, sellers set their own prices, which may be above or below the original face value. Where demand is high and tickets are limited, prices increase.”


ScarJo Accidentally Spoiled “Endgame” A Month Ago But No One Noticed It!

“Avengers” star Scarlett Johansson had already spoiled the climax of “Avengers: Endgame” a month ago on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”, but apparently no one even noticed!

In early April, Johansson alongside her co-stars, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Rudd, and Chris Hemsworth  participated in Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show to promote the last entry of “Avengers” movie, and ScarJo had accidentally revealed something that she shouldn’t.

*Major spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk. You have been warned!

Kimmel told the cast that this could be the last gathering of Avengers on the show, to which Downey replied, “Well, the future is very uncertain.” ScarJo then leaned in and said “Don’t lie to him, we’re not ever…we’re never coming back.” She then laughed, passing the comment off as a joke.

But who knew, she was actually telling the truth. Cos if you’ve watched the movie, you’ll know that 2 members from the original Avengers have unfortunately died, and they are Black Widow and Iron Man.

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Black Widow sacrifices herself on the remote planet Vormir to unlock the Soul Stone, while Iron Man dies in the final face-off against Thanos.

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“Pretty Girl” Hitmaker Maggie Lindemann Makes Her Debut In Malaysia

Los Angeles-based American singer Maggie Lindemann wil be making her debut in Malaysia this month.

The 20-year-old singer-songwriter is best known for her debut single “Pretty Girl” which entered top 10 in Sweden, Belgium, and Norway.

Her most recent single, “Friends Go” was recently released in April 2019. The song is the soundtrack to the short film, “Death By Third Wheel”, directed by Van Alpert.

Lindemann will be performing at The Bee in Publika on 21st June 2019. After Malaysia, the Texas-born singer will also make a stop in Vietnam and Singapore.

see u soon asia ? tickets on sale June 11

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Tickets are priced at RM88 (Early Bird), RM118 (Advanced) and RM288 (VIP). There are very limited tickets on sale as the performance will be in conjunction to the soft launch at #TheNewBee.

Tickets can be purchased at AirAsia RedTix.


#Baywatch Reboot: Nina Dobrev, Alexandra Daddario & More Eyed For Female Lead

Earlier in August, it was reported that Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron have signed on to star in the big screen reboot of American drama series “Baywatch“.

Now, according to Deadline, Paramount Pictures is in search for the female lead of the reboot.

Deadline came up with a list of 7 actresses who may star in the film, including Alexandra Shipp (“X-Men: Apocalypse“), Nina Dobrev (“The Vampire Diaries“), Alexandra Daddario (“San Andrea“, “True Detective“, Ashley Benson (“Pretty Little Liars“), Denyse Tontz (“Big Time Rush”), Bianca Santos (“Ouija“), and Shelley Hennig (“Unfriended“).

The outlet also mentioned that it is possible for them to expand their search and these young actresses could be playing other roles in the film instead.

In case you didn’t follow the original series way back then, “Baywatch” was an American action drama show that starred David Hasselhoff (the one and only), which ran in its original title and format from 1989 – 1999.

Although it was cancelled after its first season on NBC, it survived after it was put through a setting change and large cast overhaul, and became hugely successful – especially internationally. The show led to a spin-off titled “Baywatch Nights” and a reunion movie, “Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding”.

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American film director, Seth Gordon who is known for “Horrible Bosses” and “Identity Thief” will be directing “Baywatch” based on a script written by Mark Swift and Damian Shannon.

It will begin filming in February 2016 and slated for release sometime in 2017.

What do you think of the “Baywatch” reboot? Which female hotties do you think will join the cast? Will David Hasslehoff make a special cameo?

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YB Khairy Jamaluddin Burns Instagram Product Promoter For Promoting “Fake Sh*t”

It’s true, YB Khairy Jamaluddin has quite the snarky streak on social media.

A couple of days ago, the Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister took to his personal Instagram to share a beautiful shot of Cat Bells fell in the Lake District, UK. While the post has since garnered more than 100 comments and over 22,000 likes in just 3 days, it also attracted some unwanted attention from an Instagram product promoter.

The promoter wrote, “Want to be taller? Come take a look at our Instagram”, adding their WhatsApp and WeChat contacts to the comment. The product (which comes in a range of tea sachets, softgel vitamins, calcium powder, spirulina capsules, so on and so forth) supposedly helps people gain from 2cm to 10cm in height in 10 days. The promoter also boldly claimed that it’s “100% effective”.

But Khairy would have none of it. He replied to the comment, writing, “Please don’t promote your fake sh*t on my Instagram. No product can make adults taller. It’s a con job and I am going to report you to Kementerian Kesihatan (the Health Ministry).” Khairy went on to add, “Plus you chose the wrong person lah. I’m 182cm tall. Almost 6ft.”


Hype’s Movie Review: #AntMan Is Aware Of Its Comedic Nature & Embraces It

Marvel‘s “Ant-Man” is ridiculous. There, we said it.

However, we can’t stop ourselves from loving it.

Not only did it share a similar premise to 1989’s “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids”, some people even think that this film may end up being as ridiculous as “Cicak Man”, a Malaysian comedy-superhero film that features almost 40% CGI footage. We cringed at that comparison too but sadly, that’s what I heard from people who weren’t aware of this Marvel character.

2014’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” was once deemed one of the “riskiest” projects at Marvel Studios, but it had one of the year’s biggest openings under James Gunn‘s belt. Its surprise success proved that unconventional superhero movies can still appeal to mainstream audiences, provided that it offered fun and some sort of escapism.

The movie is basically about a man who can shrink down to the size of an ant with exponentially growing power when he wears a suit invented by a scientific genius with a Ph.D in biochemistry. He’s not just any man though; he’s a skilled thief who tried to steal the suit from the inventor, but was offered to keep it instead, provided that he only uses it to uphold the law. With the help of the inventor and his daughter, he must save the world from the genius’ former apprentice who tries to crack the formula behind his shrinking suit and destroy the world.

The man in question is Scott Lang, a character portrayed by the ’90s heartthrob, Paul Rudd. A former systems engineer at VistaCorp, Scott was forced to turn to crime to support his family. Known as the modern-day Robin Hood, he was arrested for stealing nearly $4 million from his employer and funneling the money back to its customers. The film opens with a bang, as we see him getting into a one-on-one fight with a man in the jail. That is, of course, until we realise that it was just a friendly match as Scott was being released from the San Quentin prison after 3 years of a 5-year sentence.

The opening sequence helps set the tone for the film because what follows after is just a slew of ludicrously funny moments that did not seem out of place at all. Some people might feel a little sceptical about Paul Rudd playing a superhero, especially since the actor is best known for his comedy roles. However, he proves nay-sayers wrong with his groundbreaking performance that is so convincing and hilarious at the same time. Michael Peña also constantly steals every scene he’s in through his role as Scott’s friend Luis. David Dastmalchian and Tip “T.I.” Harris are also surprisingly decent in their supporting roles as Scott’s partners-in-crime.

One of the themes that I loved in the story was the father/daughter issues that are prevalent throughout the entire movie. Unlike any other Marvel superheroes, Scott is a good thief whose notoriety is motivated by his needs to reunite with his estranged young daughter, whom he calls “peanut”. Dr. Hank Pym (played by Michael Douglas) observes him and decides to orchestrate a scenario where Scott could break into his house to steal his money for child support, but ends up stealing his shrinking suit. This brings Scott into Pym’s world where he is given a second chance for redemption by helping Pym steal the Yellowjacket technology from Darren Cross (played by Corey Stoll), Pym’s former apprentice who kicked him out of his own company Pym Tech.

Hank could have given this heist job to his daughter, Hope van Dyne (played by Evangeline Lily), who works at Pym Tech for Cross. However, they have not been at good terms ever since Hank lost his wife, Janet. The feeling of rejection and the tragic loss Hope experienced only makes her feel more disappointed at her dad for letting Scott don the Ant-Man suit instead. They did resolve their issues towards the end of the film, but given Rudd’s comedic nature, those touching family moments are sort of “ruined” by some irrelevant yet hilarious one-liners.

Similar to “Guardians of the Galaxy”, this Peyton Reed-directed film features some of the most stunning visual components when Scott’s shrunken in size. There is a scene that is so trippy that it almost felt like I wasn’t watching a Marvel film. That particular scene also made me feel more excited about “Doctor Strange“, an upcoming Marvel superhero movie that is directed by Scott Derrickson.

Edgar Wright did not direct “Ant-Man”, but his visual comedy chops are apparent throughout the film. He is, after all, the man who proposed to bring “Ant-Man” to the big screen 12 years ago. The film is also largely based on a script he co-wrote with his writing partner Joe Cornish, with multiple rewrites by Rudd, Pena, and Adam McKay. When there’s a film about shrinking technologies, you can most certainly expect Wright to insert some sequences where random things shrunk down or enlarged in size.

Research was also done to perfectly illustrate Scott’s point of view when he’s shrunken in size to lead his armies of ants. Reed used both practical and CG techniques to create action sequences to adapt the ever-changing perspectives. The shift helped creates a really impressive movie-watching experience as it really feels like we were in the middle of the action too.

All in all, this movie is a pure superhero comedy gem that comes in a small package. While it’s not the best Marvel film to date, I must say that it is still definitely more enjoyable and funnier than this year’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron“. Speaking of “Avengers”, a number of Marvel characters that have appeared in the past Marvel films will also pop up in the movie. “Ant-Man” creator Stan Lee was, of course, featured in the movie for another hilarious cameo appearance. I was surprised to see American filmmaker-actress Anna Akana in the film too.

You better stay until the credits finish rolling as there’s a scene that may or may not tie into the upcoming “Captain America: Civil War“. Don’t say we didn’t share!

“Ant-Man” is currently slated for release on 16th July 2015.

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Avengers 2: Marvel Launched New Viral Sweepstakes #ShieldvsHydra

In Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, it takes a series of questions to decide which side you’re on: HYDRA or SHIELD?

In conjunction with the upcoming DVD release of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”, Marvel launched a new viral site, #ShieldvsHydra for fans to participate in their weekly sweepstakes. A master at teasing fans, Marvel’s new viral site is nothing short of surprises as they invite fans to sign up for it so that they can stand a chance to win a trip for 2 to the premiere of Joss Whedon’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” in Los Angeles next year!

Oh yes! You heard that right! You’ll be one of the first to watch the upcoming Avengers film!

But of course, it will take passion and determination to win it as participants will be given weekly missions before being assigned to 1 of the 2 top secret organisations in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. Through the weekly missions, participants must help recruit new members for either one of the organisations and find the hidden drives.

Prizes like autographed posters, a subscription to a Marvel comic book, and flash drives will be given to a SHIELD agent and a HYDRA agent each week as well. According to Disney, the winner will be announced “on or about” 22nd September after participants complete the 4th mission. Bloopers, audio commentary, deleted scenes, and making-of featurettes will be included in the Digital HD as well as 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack that will be released next month.

Unfortunately, we belong to the “HYDRA” side but we would definitely go for the Avengers if there was another option in this quiz! Give it a try and let us know which side are you on! Don’t forget to check out the latest updates on “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Captain America 3” as well!


#Tegan&Sara: Twin Sisters Reveal New Album Details & Artwork

After a week of dropping hints about their new album, Tegan and Sara officially announced their 8th studio LP and unveiled the album cover art.

Their new album, titled “Love You to Death”, is due out on 3rd June, while the first single is expected to arrive on 8th April. That is the same day fans are able to start pre-ordering the LP.

The Canadian sisters have not put out a new record since 2013’s big pop move, “Heartthrob”, a fun-infused nod to heartache that saw the duo venturing into pop territory. “Love You to Death” reunites the Quin twins with producer Greg Kurstin, who produced the majority of the songs on their last album and has previously worked with Adele, Sia, and Charli XCX.

Since the release of “Heartthrob”, the band’s highest charting album to date, Tegan and Sara have been able to enjoy mainstream success after sharing the stage with mega pop stars like Katy Perry and Taylor Swift.

“Our mainstream success created a vast valley between us and them [the fans]. As much as it might have made it seem like we were selling out, what we were really doing was stepping up and we were pushing our way in to a world that did not have anything representing us,” Tegan told Rolling Stone.

❤💀 #LY2D Follow along today and tomorrow at https://t.co/0FCZPqzR6j pic.twitter.com/0WtiHeJ4D2

— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) March 10, 2016

In recent years, Tegan and Sara also collaborated with comedy collective The Lonely Island on “Everything is Awesome” from “The Lego Movie”, which was nominated for an Oscar under the “Best Original Song” category.

Although the sisterly duo have been rather tight-lipped about the album’s music direction, we’re hoping (based on the artwork’s cool eye makeup) that there is going to be more synthpop cuts like “Closer”, “I Was a Fool”, and “Now I’m All Messed Up”.

New album #LoveYouToDeath is out June 3! New music Apr 8! Album cover reveal today at https://t.co/lp5dzsMv0E #LY2D pic.twitter.com/tXjWTKQLVV

— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) March 11, 2016

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(UPDATE) #Langkawi: Kedah Tells Developer To Repaint “Rooftop Crosses” To “Avoid Confusion”

Recently, a photo of a housing development in Langkawi has garnered quite a bit of attention as the air wells and fire breaks appear to resemble “rooftop crosses”.

It even got the attention of Datuk Tajul Urus Mat Zain, Kedah’s state executive councillor in charge of housing, who promptly ordered the property developer to “rectify” it, adding that he was viewing the situation “very seriously” and that the state would actively “monitor the problem”.

In case you missed the now viral picture, here’s what the rooftop crosses, a “sensitive issue of a religious nature” look like:

His response was, of course, met with comments from Malaysian netizens, who took to the interwebs to voice their opinions regarding the issue.

Muslims and non-Muslims alike found the news piece to be ridiculous, saying that there was no reason to behave with such extreme paranoia if one’s faith is strong. Some even went on to say that the knee-jerk reaction from Tajul Urus Mat Zain was uncalled for.

A followed-up report by MMO quoted DAP MP Lim Lip Eng as asking,“I have read on Facebook that people say KLIA also is shaped like a cross. Will we be demolishing it?” upon hearing news about the Langkawi homes.

Taj Urus Mat Zain later went on to say that the problem was not a big one and that although the authorities have not received any complaints, the matter must be resolved before it escalates into a religious row.

According to MMO, he has “advised” the developer to repaint the fire break wall to match the roof colour to “avoid further confusion”, adding that he “understands” that the internal air well was built to enhance light and air ventilation.

What do you guys think though? Was it even necessary to call this whole situation a “problem” to begin with? Should the property developer have done things differently, even? Let us know your thoughts!

According to a report by The Star Online, citing Kedah and Perlis Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) chairman Datuk Rick Cheng Wooi Seong, the developer has started rectification work on the houses. He confirmed that the repainting will take about 2 weeks to complete and also called on the public to not put pressure on the company with regards to the matter.

Sources: MMO, The Sun Daily, Malaysia Today, Yahoo Singapore, The Rojak Pot, FMT / Featured image from Pejuang Agama Bangsa Negara’s Facebook page.


#JPO: Savings Of Up To 90% At JPO In Conjunction With The Johor Mega Sales 2016

Johor Mega Sales 2016 makes a spectacular return on Friday, 3rd 2016 at Johor Premium Outlets (JPO).

In conjunction with the launch to be officiated by YAB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin, Menteri Besar of Johor, shoppers can enjoy additional savings between 10pm to 2am on Friday, 3rd June, during the Centre’s extended shopping hours.

Some of the exciting offerings between 10pm and 2am from leading luxury brands at JPO include:

Visitors to the Centre during Friday’s extended hours can make the most of their visit by enjoying complimentary coffee, tea, ice cream or yogurt from Baskin-Robbins, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, TCBY Frozen Yoghurt and Starbucks Coffee.

To commemorate the launch of Johor Mega Sales 2016, there will be a mini concert performance and a fireworks display.

Located strategically at the intersection of the North-South Expressway and Second Link Expressway, JPO is open daily from 10am to 10pm. It features various food and beverage options as well as a host of amenities including an Information Center, ATM machines, stroller rentals, and wheelchairs.

For more information, visit their website or Facebook page.

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#TheMagnificentSeven: Matt Bomer To Join Cast In Remake

After casting Jason Momoa and Lee Byung Hun for the remake of the 1960 classic American western film “The Magnificent Seven“, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM Studios) revealed that Matt Bomer will be joining the cast too.

Several A-listers have already signed on to the movie, such as Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ethan Hawke, and Wagner Moura. However, their roles in the movie were not revealed yet.

There is currently no official synopsis, but it is said that the remake will revolve around a group of gunslingers who are hired by a desperate woman (played by Haley Bennett) to protect her beloved town from rampaging bandits. It will take place in a mining town instead of a Mexican village like the original.

Bomer will be taking the role of the husband of a yet-to-be named woman. It is also revealed that his character will be a hero who will do whatever it takes to defend his town against the onslaught of the robbers and their leader.

The actor will be seen next in “Magic Mike XXL” with Channing Tatum and Joe Manganiello. The movie is scheduled to be released on 1st July.

The remake of “The Magnificent Seven” is based on a script by John Lee Hancock and Nic Pizzolatto, with Antoine Fuqua attached to direct.


Hype’s Exclusive: Talking About..Just About #Everything With An Honest Mistake

Like most Malaysian bands, their journey to becoming a festival staple and a household name was arduous, long, and hard. If we needed to chose just one word to describe An Honest Mistake as a band, it would be, “persistent”.

The band debuted back in 2008, during a time when the Malaysian live music scene was still booming. Venues like Laundry Bar at The Curve in Mutiara Damansara, for example, would constantly see a large headcount of music lovers storming the place for their monthly, if not weekly dosage of good ol’ homegrown tunes. Alas, all good things come to an end eventually and as the heat began to cool and the scene started to make way for the electronic dance music genre, we saw less and less of our local bands.

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This, in effect, motivated bands like An Honest Mistake to think faster, work harder, push forth, and evolve. They not only looked for opportunities but also created a few of their own (we’ll get into this later), went on countless tours including several trips to Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines for shows both small and large, and continued to put out music.

And now, fast forward to 2016/2017, the band kicked into high gear when they cinched a deal with major music label Universal Music Malaysia, all the while juggling gigs at major music festivals including Ho Hai Yan Gongliao Rock Festival in Taiwan (July 2016), Zandari Festa in Korea (September 2016), and Manila Threadfest in the Philippines (October 2016). A crowd pleaser through and through, they show no signs of stopping :)

We caught up with An Honest Mistake’s Darren Teh (lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist) and Leonard Chua (guitarist) as soon as they had time to catch their breaths.

Hi guys! It’s been a while. Congrats on being signed to Universal Music Malaysia and your new single.

Darren: Thank you! And yes, after a million years of hard work (laughs).

You guys go way back. How did you guys meet?

Darren: In 2008, I started a solo thing but later on I felt like I needed to start a band..

Leonard: We met through a forum, in a music thread. We just started talking and then Darren was like, “Oh, you’re from Seremban? My dad works in Seremban. When I come to Seremban, let’s meet up!” Then fast forward to one fine day on MSN Messenger, Darren was like, “I’ll send you some demos. This is my acoustic project. Hey do you wanna join me? Let’s make original music!” and I was like, “Okay, sounds good. Let’s do it!”

Darren: At first it was just for fun but it didn’t stay “just for fun” for too long because after that..it got serious really quick.

Leonard: Yeah like within a year we were going for gigs and competitions.

Darren: I think it was also because of my brother (singer-songwriter Kevin Teh aka Broken Scar)..I saw all of that and how he did it, so I just translated everything that he did into what I did.

How has An Honest Mistake evolved from the initial inception?

Darren: We’ve had a couple of people come and go, as how all bands are, with different commitments and things like that. For the longest time, the band has always been known as a band with a guy and a girl who sings. And it’s always good to have a girl in the band. Sheryl, who recorded all the albums with us, had to leave to the UK to study and when she left, she told us that she’s not coming back. But we were like, let’s just keep going.

You’ve performed at multiple events. Do you still get stage fright? What do you guys do before going on stage?

Leonard: We get into our “game face” (laughs). Darren, before he performs, he likes to walk around and just feel the vibe of the people and the place. I sit in a corner and visualise what’s about to happen. Most of the time I prefer not to talk. Tomas, hmm..will probably be busy hitting on girls? (laughs) Ian..he’ll find his way among all of us. He’ll just be hanging around, watching the show from backstage.

Darren: My routine before going on stage will be..drinking a lot of water. Not alcohol, because I don’t wanna bust my voice. Alcohol will destroy my voice.

Leonard: I’ll drink Red Bull just to give me that energy. Not alcohol because, you wanna perform consciously, you know? And connect with the crowd. And not like when your head is in some..outer space..

I agree. I think that you’d want to be as sober as possible to minimise the mistakes that you could potentially make..ah, pun totally intended!

Leonard: Ba-dum-ppsshh! (laughs) Oh, on New Year’s Eve, because everyone was in a celebratory mode so in the waiting room there was beer and stuff. Tomas was warning me, “Leonard, don’t screw up, don’t make any mistakes” but as it turns out, he was the one making mistakes all night! And before the end of the show, he fell down on stage.

Leonard: And that’s how he started his new year.

Which would you say has been your best gig to date?

Darren: Okay, so for example, we’ve done all the local gigs and the local festivals, and they’re great. Then we went to Singapore and we were like, “Wow!” because the way they functioned like the team on stage, the sound, the lights, it was next level.

Leonard: And then we went to the Philippines. Because the Philippines had that too plus the crowd was engaging and all.

Leonard: Taiwan was like everything combined in one! The professionalism of the crew, the stage, the production, the responsiveness of the crowd, the hospitality..I mean, for us, we were just a Malaysian band going over there to play, you know? They had all these big bands like Sodagreen and Mayday, and yet they treated us like how they treated them. It was..wow..

It’s great that An Honest Mistake received equal treatment or that you were treated like an international artiste.

Leonard: Yeah! Or maybe it’s just their professionalism across the board like across all bands. In Malaysia, organisers tend to be a bit more choosy like..they pay more attention to the bigger bands. Taiwan was really the best experience that we’ve ever had.

Darren: One of the things that I like to tell people about Taiwan is that, I mean apart from the crowd..we played to 30,000 people, and it was at the beach. When we there for soundcheck at 10am, people were already there queuing up. It was insane! We didn’t understand it. On top of that, we requested for certain equipment, and we got them. We saw the amps lying on the side on stage and we asked, “Have any other bands used these?” and the organisers were like, “No, we got them just for you.”

Leonard: We have never gotten that equipment that we needed here. Ever. 2-day festival, 60 bands, and they got those amps just for us.

That’s amazing! Now that you’ve have toured quite a bit, what would you say was the strangest/funniest thing that has ever happened on tour?

Leonard: At high school gigs..we always love those gigs because the crowd is always very passionate. And this was like 4 years ago when this high school girl came up to me and asked, “Can I have your jacket?”. So she took it and she started tagging me in her tweets.

Darren: It was a nice jacket and it was more like she pulled him off him lah! (laughs)

Leonard: After that her tweets were like, “Should I wrap myself to sleep in this jacket?” (laughs)

As a primarily English band promoting in Malaysia, what are some of the challenges you face?

Leonard: Market size, the lack of supporters, and the fact that we’re always competing with international artistes. You can be the #1 English band in Malaysia but you’d still only get a small segment, and there are only so many gigs or events that you get to tap into. But we’re very thankful that, over the years, due to the lack of rave/electronic dance music events, events are turning to live music. It has opened up a lot of opportunities for us in the last 2 years as compared to the last 6 years.

Ah, because previously electronic dance music events took precedent over live music events, right?

Leonard: That’s right. DJs, DJs, DJs. But for the first time they’re turning to live music so more musicians and bands are able to take the stage.

What do you wish the local audience knew about producing an album? (the cost, the work that goes behind it, etc.)

Darren: I think mainly, of course the money part..which I will get into later. Sometimes bands give up because they don’t see themselves going anywhere. You know, they play some gigs and it’s always to the same crowd, and then they get to know only the same people, and they basically go around in circles. For me, when we were starting out there were opportunities that we were riding on, because I am my brother’s brother. It really opened up a lot of doors for me. But that opened my eyes to the fact that..if I’m going to just hope that they will always give me gigs, that’s going to kill me because I’ll be the one going around in the circles. So I thought, “Okay, if there’s a lack of opportunities, I need to start creating them.” which is what I did. I started organising gigs so that I would, in turn, be able to give other people opportunities. The main struggle initially was getting gigs. When you play gigs, you get some money, right? From there, where does the money go to? We started a bank account and all the money that we got went into the band fund. And for many years, we got nothing out of our band fund! But the fund was used to make our merchandise, banners, posters, albums..we rolled the money from our 1st album to the 2nd album. It was only after making the 3rd album that we started to earn a bit of money. We set aside some to go into the band fund, and some..we used to pay the band members. But it was only many years, like 6 years after we started.

Oh, you really struggled for a long time. Also, I think that at the beginning, not only did you get very few gigs, they also didn’t pay a lot, right?

Leonard: They still don’t pay a lot! (laughs)

Darren: It’s also because we weren’t in a position where we can demand. At least now we get higher paying shows and we get opportunities to play at shows that matter. We get to work with various brands that are looking into local music and really supporting it. But now that we get higher paying shows, it means that we need to be good at money management too. When Leonard came into the picture, he helped set things in place where there’s more order in the band. That’s not to say that it wasn’t orderly, but it’s better managed now.

Since An Honest Mistake has been taking up opportunities wth so many brands recently, do you fear overdoing it or overselling yourself?

Leonard: So on this subject, Darren and I have conflicting opinions.

Darren: I don’t mind being everywhere. Everything is fuelled by passion when it comes to art, but you’d want to be able to make money from your passion. So now that we’re making money, I feel like, if the gigs are gonna pay us, if the brands are gonna pay us, let’s just be everywhere! It’s not just about money – we’re growing and we’re getting more reach. I think it’s fine. But..(looks at Leonard)

Leonard: I, on the other hand, I believe in..you know, we only have 24 hours in a day. If we’re not wise in using our time and resources into performing, not picking the right shows to play, if you’re constantly out there and everywhere, it doesn’t give people that longing to want to see us perform. But of course, from a business standpoint, yes you can generate income and as long as you have money, you can do whatever you want. So I guess it’s a balancing act of what to choose and what not to choose, and being out there and not being constantly out there.

You know what #lifegoals are, right? So what’s your ultimate #bandgoal?

Darren: My #bandgoal is..you know, I’m not even thinking about going to the US, the UK, or Australia. I mean, I’m not being racist but..those places are places where they could be like, “You’re a bunch of Asians playing white music and you weren’t even born here.” or whatever. I just feel that there’s so much that you can do here in Asia. When we played in India, it was a different vibe. When we played in Taiwan, they were like, “Wow! You’re Chinese but you’re singing in English. That’s so cool!” I’ve shared this with the band and the band has also agreed that..okay, we’ll just do Asia. And that’s my goal.

Thanks for chatting with us, you guys! Y’all are such gems. Go forth, the sky’s the limit ;) We’ll leave you now with An Honest Mistake’s latest single, “Everything”.

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Tiësto Surprises With “Club Life Vol. 4: New York City” Release

Tiësto‘s Club Life compilation series has become a staple in the dance music scene for consistent top quality dance music from around the world and the Dutch DJ/producer has now surprised fans with the release of the fourth instalment of the series, “Club Life, Vol. 4 – New York City”.

Featuring a great mix of unreleased Tiësto tracks, a couple of tunes emerging and already recognised talent from his own Musical Freedom Records, as well as his recent smash hits “Secrets” along KSHMR and Vassy, and “The Only Way It Up” with EDM protégé Martin Garrix, the New York City edition joins Las Vegas, Miami and Stockholm as one of the cities to be honoured by the “Club Life” series.

Having always been adamant about gaining valuable inspiration from all the places he has visited all over the world, Tiësto, has always spoken highly of the vast dance music culture and club scene in New York City. In regards to his decision to spotlight New York City for the 4th edition of “Club Life”, Tiësto said:

“This is a very special city for so many reasons and it’s true that whatever you desire is at your fingertips – great culture, fashion, food, and entertainment. New York City has been home to some of the biggest moments in dance music. From the days of Studio 54 and Paradise Garage to the Limelight, Tunnel and Twilo, and now with Marquee, Lavo, Pacha, Space and Provocateur,  New York City has always been at the centre of whatever’s happening in dance music. The current club scene is thriving and on any given night there’s a world class DJ in town. It’s hard not to be inspired by this great city and I’m happy to dedicate the latest instalment in my CLUBLIFE series to the place where the lights shine brightest.”

Comprising of 18 tracks, “Club Life Vol. 4: New York City” also includes tracks from Canadian duo Dzeko & Terros, MoTi and Bobby Puma as well as New York based producers Zaxx vs. Riggi & Piros.

Watch the the official announcement video for the album below:

“Club Life Vol. 4: New York City” full tracklist is as follows:

Stream “Club Life, Vol. 4 – New York City” below or choose your preferred listening platform here.

Tiësto can be stalked via these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


BTS Fans Are Cancelling Jason Derulo For This Reason

Jason Derulo has been trending all over Twitter this week – over an issue of song credit!

The singer received tons of backlash from K-pop fans (particularly ARMYs) for failing to give proper credit to the members of BTS (방탄소년단) after the remixed version of his hit song “Savage Love”, which features the globally famous K-pop group, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

seriously man ??? where's BTS ??? you're here on number one chart because of BTS , no hates but seriously you're here on top because of BTS , don't worry, now just watch your songs go down on the chart #JasonDeruloIsOverParty pic.twitter.com/TTQphnMK27

— molly⁷ ᵇʸ ʲᵏ 🍊 (@lilshooky_thang) October 19, 2020

Jason took to his TikTok to post a video of him and his friends celebrating the success of the song, with the original version of “Savage Love” playing in the background over the weekend. “It’s a celebration @#savagelove @hannastocking @ondreazlopez @charlyjordan @itstaylerholder @justmaiko @sommeray @jena @mrmovi3.”

Well, the singer failed to mention or tag BTS in the clip, much to the dismay of ARMYs. This sparked a major outcry among fans, who called the pop star out for discrediting the “DNA” jam-makers’ participation in the viral hit. Most of them took to Twitter and used the hashtag “#JasonDeruloIsOverParty” to vent out their frustration.

Check out a few Twitter reactions from enraged ARMYs below:

Armys right now:Mr. Jason Derulo,What do you get from using BTS and Army's for clout huh?? 😏🤢 pic.twitter.com/TLKCIyvOvz

— SeokChing✨ (@seok_ching132) October 19, 2020

Well, Jason Derulo watch Savage Love free fall.#JasonDeruloIsOverParty pic.twitter.com/OANP082MWr

I think this is enough to show who @BTS_twt are:45M in. 58M in 2months. Just two weeks.

— namu 🌱 (@yoursvantaemin) October 19, 2020

Jason Derulo literally admitted to using BTS. I been knew he was fake the first time he asked for 10M likes on his TikTok with BTS. Hopefully y'all can see it now. #JasonDeruloIsOverParty #JasonDeruloIsCancelled#BringDynamiteBackto#1 pic.twitter.com/YtEFFk1JUI

— ᴮᴱMy Hope🌏 (@MyJHope13) October 19, 2020

Following the massive backlash, the “In My Head” singer then reposted the clip on his Twitter account and tagged both producer Jawsh 685 and BTS in the post. Here’s what he said:

Wish @BTS_twt @jawsh_685 was here for the celebration! We did it! #1 on billboard chart! Savage Love pic.twitter.com/w6x2IFfLvw

— Jason Derulo (@jasonderulo) October 19, 2020

What do you think about the controversy involving Jason Derulo and the ARMYs? While you’re here, let’s all enjoy the remix version of “Savage Love” here:

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(UPDATE) #NationalSportsDay: #SCKLM2015 Reverts To Original Date

Following the National Sports Day (NSD) marathons fiasco about a week ago, the Malaysian Sports Ministry are now insisting that it was a joint agreement by the ministry themselves as well as the Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) organiser, Dirigo Events Sdn Bhd.

In case you missed it, on 13th July, the Ministry of Youth and Sports issued a press release to say that #SCKLM2015 has been turned into the flagship event of the NSD and be moved from its initial 4th October date to 10th October for this purpose.

The announcement caught both local and foreign participants off-guard and a public uproar, as participants angrily called on both the #SCKLM2015 organiser as well as the government to undo the decision. This was because the date change has made it difficult for the runners who compete in other runs on 10th October.

Note: Other running events that will also be happening on 10th October include the Reebok Spartan Race, Petzl Trail Night Run, and The Music Run.

A Facebook page dedicated to the petition titled, “Bring SCKLM Back To October 4: Stop Politicising Sporting Events” have been started up to protest the last-minute date change.

Singaporean sports enthusiast Jason Chuang told MMO that he spent about SGD300 (about RM835) for both flight tickets and accommodation in Kuala Lumpur, in preparation for the race. He was quoted by MMO as saying:

I don’t think they will do that, so I already asked for a refund and since my hotel has been booked, I might just change my plan and go for a holiday with my friends instead. I read the comments on all the sites set up to protest against the change, but there is no point complaining. I am just going to be smarter next time and not join this run anymore. I am a little fortunate as I am only in Singapore, but what about those who are coming from much further countries? We forgive, but we won’t forget.

Malaysian Minister of Youth and Sports Khairy Jamaluddin’s Facebook page have also been flooded with accusatory comments. After which, Khairy took to Twitter to say:

Thanks for all feedback re #SCKLM2015. We are looking into the issue with the organisers right now.

— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) July 15, 2015

Also, in a separate report by MMO, Khairy also revealed the ministry and organiser Dirigo Events Sdn Bhd were in talks to hold SCKLM together with the NSD much earlier but it did not take off.

There were some initial discussions but you know…may be a lack of communication. We – the ministry, Dirigo and title sponsors Standard Chartered – reached a joint decision to align the marathon with NSD. Runners are concerned and we take that seriously. Give us some time. We’re actively discussing with organisers to get the exact nature of their concerns.

As for plans to reimburse the runner who are affected by the date change, he said, “We’re not there yet. But it’s important we look into specifics like flight booking and hotels.”

How many of you are affected by the date change? Have you decided on which run you’d go for or will you be cancelling your plans altogether? Do you think that the Ministry of Youth and Sports should make the NSD a month-long event, staggering the runs over the course of a few weekends instead?

Let us know what you think in the comments box below.

Malaysian Minister of Youth and Sports Khairy Jamaluddin has just updated his Facebook page with an official statement to say that the upcoming #SCKLM2015 has been moved back to its original date, 4th October 2015.

Statement on the Standard Chartered KL Marathon.

I’ve read all your tweets, Facebook messages and emails regarding the date change of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2015. There are a few things I want to clear up.

The National Sports Day isn’t about achieving KPIs or hijacking events. There are noble intentions in what we were trying to do. We were trying to get as many Malaysians from different ethnicities, religions, age, location and walks of life out there as one to do as many sporting activities as possible on one day.

The power of sports to unite people can not be underestimated. When you’re running, cycling, lifting weights or playing football, they person next to you isn’t defined by what they look like, but rather what they’re able to achieve. Not in relation to you, but in relation to themselves. Sports has that power to show you what your limits are and then pushes you to exceed them.

Ten months ago, my ministry launched the Fit Malaysia initiative with this in mind. In that short time, we’ve seen great success in bringing people together. We’ve had tens of thousands of people who might ordinarily not exercise come out to join us in our fitness activities. We’ve had people who might ordinarily not mix around outside their ethnic boundaries come together as one. Everyone who’ve been at the events have been Malaysians.

The National Sports Day is the culmination of the Fit Malaysia movement — one day in a year where everyone gets off the couch, comes out, and does something, not for fitness or sports, but for themselves. To join organised runs like the Standard Chartered KL Marathon or the Spartan Race, dance at the Score FitMob, play football or badminton, or just get out there to your local neighbourhood park with your loved ones and do something.

The National Sports Day is not a political event with a political agenda, like how Teachers Day or Cancer Awareness Month are not. It was to be our step towards becoming a sporting nation and to make sports and fitness part of a Malaysian culture, identity and lifestyle. We are a sports-loving nation but we are nowhere near being a sporting nation.

That was the idea behind changing the date of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon. It was a joint decision between the ministry, Standard Chartered, Dirigo Events and DBKL, and for that I thank them for their commitment and support to this national agenda. Not only them, but all the other organisers and partners who’ve pledged to pull their weight to come together on that one day.

It was not to “hijack” their event to artificially boost participation for the inaugural National Sports Day or to achieve my KPI. We were looking for several iconic events all around Malaysia and we realised that there is a hunger for running events, evident from the spots that have been quickly sold out in these events.

I have personally been reading a lot of your comments about the marathon and have held many discussions with the organisers and other stakeholders. We have jointly come to the conclusion that the Standard Chartered KL Marathon will be reverted back to October 4, considering the many issues that have been raised.

On behalf of the ministry, Standard Chartered, Dirigo and DBKL, I apologise for the inconvenience caused by the earlier change in date and I hope that you all will still come forward to support the National Sports Day.

Sources: MMO (1), MMO (2), Khairy Jamaluddin’s Facebook page / Featured image from sportsconflict.

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IU Was A Victim Of Fraud

Singer IU revealed that she, too, had been a victim of fraud like her character Lee Soon Shin from “You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin“ . On 2nd May, IU made a guest appearance on variety talk show “Happy Together 3” along with other cast members Jo Jung Suk, Son Tae Young, Yoo In Na, and Jung Woo.

IU shared about being scammed by fake entertainment companies when she was trying to debut as a star. She said:

Before debuting, I was actually scammed on multiple accounts. Usually when a company asks you for money, they’re definitely trying to scam you out of your money. However, I was swindled by three companies before I realized what was happening. These companies can demand up to 3 million Won. If you do succumb to their high price, all they do is give you a few stints as an extra. I actually lost a great deal of money to these guys.

IU currently plays the role of Lee Soon Shin in “Lee Soon Shin is the Best,” as an aspiring actress who gets scammed by a con artist who claims to be the CEO of a famous entertainment company. Through a series of coincidental events, IU is given another opportunity to take a shot at being something extraordinary and finding her own dream.


Adam Levine Accidentally Makes His Maid Famous

Whoops! Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine just made his hired help accidentally famous! The artiste created a huge buzz among social media users in Indonesia (and later the entire universe) after a photo of him posing with an Indonesian woman circulated around the interwebs.

The woman in the picture is indeed someone he had hired as his house maid. Her name is Ani and she comes from Indonesia. In the photo, both Adam and Ani were posing in his kitchen. They stood side by side and wore similar shirts.

Of course, by nature of most of the Maroon 5’s lead singer’s fans being women, it created a ruckus. Some of his fans commented that they are willing to take up Ani’s position to help, uh, “clean up” Adam’s house. Some even went as far as saying that they are planning to interview Ani if/when she returns to Indonesia to ask her what it feels like to work with Adam Levine.

Ani, you best be practicing your signature because we’ve got a feeling they’re going to be asking for your autograph too!


Ustazah Argues Why Parents Should Discourage Kids From Attending Justin Bieber’s Concert In KL

Social media has been abuzz after it was revealed that Justin Bieber will be visiting our country for his “Justice World Tour” concert this coming October. The news was met with massive reactions from Beliebers. Understandably, many have been longing to attend their first ever physical live show in more than two years.

However, this news has apparently rubbed several people the wrong way. Among those who have openly expressed their objection against the upcoming concert include Ustazah Asma’ Harun. The Muslim preacher took to her Facebook to share her concern towards the Bieber Fever phenomenon among young Muslims in the country.

Ustazah Asma’ wrote on her Facebook, “When our country was struck with the pandemic, all social related activities were not allowed by the government. Just when I thought that all these immoral omens have died down, it was announced that Justin Bieber will be having his concert on 22nd October at Bukit Jalil (National) Stadium. The news was met with huge reactions from youngsters.”

“Tickets are sold from RM288 to RM2088, and they are willing to empty their savings. Not only that, there are those who are willing to do part-time jobs to buy the tix. I also came across a viral video showing a teenager asking for money from her mom so that she can attend the concert. Indeed, this phenomenon is worrying,” she added in her post.

In regard to this, Asma’ is urging parents to not allow their child to attend the concert. According to her, “Use the power and ability that are bestowed upon you (as parents) to save your family members from getting engaged in activities that are filled with vices. Else, you will be questioned by God during the hereafter for allowing your kids to get involved in immoral activities. Be stern with them when it’s necessary.”

Does she know that Justin Bieber’s concert tickets here have already been sold out?


#KlangValley: Places To See & Things To Do In 24 Hours (One-Day Itinerary)

Klang Valley is known to be a hub for a mix of urban activities and nature activities, which means that you’ll almost never run out of things to do or places to see.

Nevermind Klang Valley, if you looked at Kuala Lumpur alone, it holds endless possibilities should you choose to spend all day out in the city.

In fact, some of the most popular and iconic attractions in Klang Valley have, over the years, defined it as a tourist attraction, from the Petronas Twin Towers to the colossal Batu Caves, with offerings of offbeat places to eat as well as cheap local fare (Malaysia is, after all, ranked 6th for world’s best food), it truly is a fascinating place. So much so that it could render you spoilt for choice.

As such, we’ve decided to cover the popular as well as unconventional things to do in Klang Valley in 24 hours. If you’re a traveller with a short 24-hour layover, here’s your one-day itinerary:

Your full day out is about to begin and you really need to “start” your engine. What better way to do that than to take a hike – literally. Because Klang Valley is also home to pockets of green, it’s easy to find scenic hiking spots! Some of the most popular ones are such as the canopy walk at FRIM, Taman Rimba Kiara, Bukit Gasing, and Broga Hill.

Note: Go real early when the morning weather is at its coolest.

Great mornings are such promising beginnings to an awesome day, and a good breakfast always makes for a great morning! We know where to find delicious waffles and the best open sandwiches in town. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, grab a picnic basket, fill it with goodies, and pick one of these spots for a breakfast of a different kind.

Note: You need a car or a cab ride to get to the places we recommended!

Believe it or not, Penang and Ipoh aren’t the only places in Malaysia that have quickly become homes to some really amazing displays of street art. If you looked hard enough, you may come across murals or graffiti work in the city that are kinda just always there. But if you want to really get inspired and flood your Instagram with pictures, check out Art Site 7 in Shah Alam.

Note: Shah Alam is a huge township with a total area of 290.3 km2 and if you’re not familiar with the place, you could get lost.

“Hipster cafes” and visually-pleasing cafes have been mushrooming all over the place in the recent year or so. What we like about them is that most of them are standalone joints, which means that each one is unique and has its own identity. If you’re dying for a cuppa and perhaps a slice of yummylicious cake, we’ve picked out a few that may or may not strike your fancy. check ’em out here.

Note: Not all the cafes are located on the same street or in the same area.

Some of Kuala Lumpur’s “pride and joy” are located along the Bukit Bintang elevated pedestrian walkway. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur has a variety of offerings ranging from entertainment to shopping, to F&B as well as some self-pampering. Suria KLCC mall, on the other hand, has 6 levels of retail and restaurants, as well as an aquarium, art gallery, and an interactive science discovery center. These 2 places are definitely must-visits while you’re in the city.

Note: Pavilion and Suria KLCC have got the most expensive parking rates in Klang Valley.

After that, you must be starving! So perhaps it’s time to pig out on some local fare. Jalan Alor is known to house restaurants and restaurants, stalls and stalls of epicurean delights. Personally, we’re big longtime fans of Wong Ah Wah, located right at the end of the street. Their chicken wings and butter prawns are absolutely to die for. Wong Ah Wah is located here.

Note: Unless if you parked your car somewhere in Bukit Bintang and walked over, there’s limited available parking at Jalan Alor – especially during dinner time.

And when you’re done with dinner, it’s time for a few drinks. Oh, you know, just to get the party started. If you’re looking for somewhere less crowded and quieter than the average neighbourhood pub, we know just the places that you can go to – if you can find them ;) See if you’re sharp-eyed enough to spot these speakeasy bars, which might require you to push some walls or doors.

Note: Some of those bars are really not easy to find!

If you haven’t heard, Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic club has moved to its new venue at Jalan Tun Razak. At a staggering 106,000 sq ft, the newly built, 2-storey Zouk KL comprises 11 venues – of which 3 are new concepts – which occupy a total of 60,000 sq ft of built-in space. This is twice the entire size of the previous club complex at Jalan Ampang. And you need to go see it for yourself when it opens to public on 21st August!

Note: The roads leading out of Kuala Lumpur are famous for road blocks after hours. We most certainly do not condone drinking and driving.

No matter where you are in Malaysia, you’ll always be able to find food around the clock. Klang Valley is usually absolutely bustling even after midnight in terms of food courts and “mamak”s. And supper after clubbing is not unheard of! In fact, here are some popular post-clubbing-eat haunts and 24-hour cafes/eateries in Klang Valley. Go ahead and replenish with delectable food before heading back :)

Note: This would be a good way to sober up before heading home/back to the hotel.

To avoid having to hunt for parking or fork out an exorbitant amount of money for parking fees, grab a ride off GrabCar! With a one-minute response rate* at any time of the day, you wouldn’t even have to wait in line or wait in the middle of the night for transport. Plus, you get to ride in comfort and style ;)

This month, for the first time since their launch in May 2014, the service is lowering their price by taking 31% off their fares for all rides. Download the GrabCar app for Android, iOS, or BlackBerry for an affordable yet comfortable commuting experience!

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

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#SuicideSquad: Jared Leto Says That The Joker Is His Favourite Movie Work

Recently, singer-actor Jared Leto revealed that many scenes involving The Joker were cut out from “Suicide Squad” as David Ayer and John Gilroy thought that the scenes weren’t relevant to the film.

During the film’s press tour, the 30 Seconds to Mars singer sat down to talk to BBC Radio 1 and he opened up about his favourite scenes in the film that was cut out “quite a bit”.

Jared said that being Mr. J is his “favourite work he’s ever done in a movie”, claiming that the deleted scenes have enough material for a whole film.

“I think that I brought so much to the table in every scene that it was probably more about filtering all of the insanity, because I wanted to give a lot of options, and I think there’s probably enough footage in this film for a Joker movie,” he said.

He also mentioned that he tried to push Ayer for an R-rating during production, saying that “if a film was ever going to be rated R, it should be the one about the villains”.

When asked about his chemistry with Margot Robbie, he said, “It’s pretty easy to have chemistry with Margot Robbie, she was really great and patience, which you have to be when The Joker is around. She’s the perfect partner in crime”.

For fans who want to see those deleted scenes being brought to daylight, it was reported that the deleted scenes will be included in the Blu-ray ;)

If you haven’t watch the movie yet, here’s our spoiler-free review and some fun facts to prep you for it.

“Suicide Squad” was released in Malaysia on 4th August and is currently available at all major cinemas.

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


#Naruto: Michael Gracey To Helm Live-Action Adaptation Of Infamous Manga Series

“The Hunger Games” franchise is coming to an end, but that hasn’t stopped Lionsgate from adapting popular source materials into movies.

The studio recently turned its attention to “Naruto” as it is in negotiations to buy the film rights to the iconic Japanese manga series, written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto,

The manga series is based on a one-shot manga by Kishimoto that was published in the August 1997 issue of Akamaru Jump. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who dreams to become the Hokage, the village ninja who is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of all.

It was later adapted into a TV anime, which was produced by Studio Pierrot and Aniplex. It premiered across Japan on the terrestrial TV Tokyo and other TX Network stations on 3rd October 2002. The series, which lasted 220 episodes, spawned a sequel named “Naruto: Shippuden” and it has been airing since 15th February 2007. Studio Pierrot further developed 11 movies and several original video animations based on the manga series.

Titled “The Last: Naruto the Movie” (ザ・ラスト ‐ナルト・ザ・ムービー‐, Za Rasuto: Naruto za Mūbī), the 10th Naruto film was released on 6th Dec 2014 in Japan. It is the first entry in the Start of a New Era Project (新時代開幕プロジェクト Shinjidai Kaimaku Purojekuto) and the first film to be an official part of the canon Naruto storyline, set during the timeskip that occurs between the 2 last chapters of the manga series. The 11th movie titled “Boruto: Naruto the Movie” will be released in Japan on 7th August 2015.

For the live-action adaptation of “Naruto”, Lionsgate has signed former visual effects specialist Michael Gracey to helm it. Gracey is currently attached to direct several studio projects that are in development, including Universal’s adaptation of “Daughter of Smoke and Bone”, Elton John biopic “Rocketman” (starring Tom Hardy), and Fox’s P.T. Barnum biopic “The Greatest Showman on Earth”.

“Naruto” isn’t the only manga series to be adapted into a film as “進撃の巨人ごっこ” (translation: Shingeki no Kyojin/Attack on Titan) has been adapted into a film and is set to be fully released this year. “Ghost in the Shell” (攻殻機動隊 Kōkaku Kidōtai, literally “Mobile Armored Riot Police”), will also brought to the big screen by DreamWorks and Steven Spielberg.

It is unclear when the principal photography for this movie will begin, but Avi Arad and his son Ari Arad will produce it through Arad Productions. Erik Feig, Geoff Shaveitz and Kelly O’Malley will oversee the project for the studio.

What do you think of this? Will it live up to the fans’ expectations? Leave your thoughts in the comments box below!

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Yellow Claw, Diplo & LNY TNZ Tear It Up With “Techno”

It’s Friday and we’ve got just what you need to kick start you weekend. Diplo, Waka Flocka, and LNY TNZ get nasty on Yellow Claw’s Amsterdam Trap Music series. Their newest release “Techno” is the prefect mix of the dirty and crazy energy that stands for all the different styles each artists brings.

The track opens with an eerie melody followed by Waka Flocka Flame’s chanting rap before it takes a turn and hits some hardstyle elements. Right as the drop hits, “Techno” instantly throws in an intricate bass line that shakes up a very rough beat. Diplo recently released his remix of Lorde’s “Tennis Court” and with the release of “Techno”, it clearly proves that Diplo is probably one of the most ranged producers in game, working with pretty much everyone in the scene.

Listen to this track now and get ready to feel its bass!


Zedd & Selena Together In The Studio, & Also Outside?

Over the weekend, young DJ/producer Zedd indicated that he could be switching things up in his musical project by featuring a popular pop starlet. No, it ain’t Taylor Swift. Sorry to disappoint you.

Yup, according to Billboard, Selena Gomez is not only hard at work on the follow-up to her 2013 solo album, “Star Dance”, but she may also be cooking up some more scorching tunes with the help of the EDM genius.

According to Idolator, Gomez posted a photo of herself on Instagram on Thursday night (8th Jan) with the caption, “Studio flow tho @zedd” before quickly removing the image. Ravenous Selenators caught the post before it was deleted, however. Zedd later confirmed the Thursday night meet-up by posting a photo of the pop star – blowing a kiss to a bobblehead, no less! – on his own account.

@selenagomez likes Johnny from “The Room”… a lot!

Uma foto publicada por Zedd (@zedd) em Jan 8, 2015 at 6:11 PST

And that’s not all. We hear that not only is she going to debut a possible collab with Zedd, she might have also made her debut with potential new love interest.

Because apparently, the duo have been spending time outside of the studio as well and whether you like it or not, it looks like Selena Gomez may have a new boyfriend in Zedd as well. You see, on Sunday evening while heading to a Golden Globes after party, the 22-year-old ex-girlfriend of Justin Bieber was seen holding hands with Zedd as she chatted up Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux.

What, you don’t believe us? We have a picture as proof:

Needless to say, the “finding” has spurred mixed reactions from Zedd’s fans as well as Selena fans. Hmm, we wonder what the Biebs thinks of all of this.

Furthermore, it all gets very confusing because Zedd actually produced the Justin Bieber ft. Nicki Minaj hit song, “Beauty And A Beat”, in which Nicki raps the line:

In time, ink lines, bitches couldn’t get on my incline,
World tours, it’s mine, ten little letters, on a big sign,
Justin Bieber, you know Imma hit ’em with the ether,
Buns out, winner, but I gotta keep an eye out for Selena.

What about you? What do YOU think of #Zelena? Or #Sedd?


#TheDollEvolves: Mattel Introduces 3 New Barbie Body Types – Tall, Petite, & Curvy

For years, toymaker Mattel has been criticised for Barbie’s unrealistic body proportions, a virtually impossible standard of beauty for girls to try to meet. Not all women are or can be impossibly tall, thin, and busty, and women don’t come in only one shape.

On Thursday (28th January), Mattel announced that Barbie will now come in 3 new body types (tall, petite, curvy) and a variety of skin tones and hairstyles. Yes, Barbie will have normal curves and all!

And this is the first time Barbie will be available in body types beyond her original super skinny frame.

It’s great news, of course, as Mattel continues to try to make one of the world’s most popular dolls as realistic as possible to try to stay relevant. Last year, Mattel introduced 23 new dolls with different skin tones, hairstyles, outfits and flat feet, rather than the perpetually pointy ones meant to fit into sky-high heels.

The new toys allow “the product line to be a better reflection of what girls see in the world around them,” says spokeswoman Michelle Chidoni.

“We believe we have a responsibility to girls and parents to reflect a broader view of beauty,” said Evelyn Mazzocco, senior vice president and global general manager of Barbie, in a company statement.

It’s safe to say that Barbie’s latest changes are perhaps the most drastic ones that Mattel has ever made in the history of Barbie’s evolution.

This year’s dolls will be available in tall, petite and curvy body types. Online sales start Thursday on Barbie.com and dolls will start hitting stores 1st March. A total of 33 new dolls – all 4 body types, 7 skin tones, 22 eye colours, and 24 hairstyles – will rolled out by the end of the year.

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

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