#CLC: Thai Member Sorn’s CUBE Entertainment Training Sessions Revealed

CUBE Entertainment has many subtle ways of surprising their loyal fans and keeping their followers in check. Home to idol groups like B2ST and 4Minute, the agency announced in December last year that K-Pop lovers will have more to look forward to in 2015 – and they weren’t just saying it. For starters, 4Minute recently made their comeback, a move that looked and sounded promising because they promoted it as a “revamp”, so to say. The release of “Cold Rain” certainly set the mood for more amazing things to come from the girls.

Cashing in on what is said to be an upcoming big year for K-Pop, CUBE Entertainment is also set to finally debut a multinational girl group soon. The company also revealed the first member of the group, Sorn.

Sorn was a winner of “tvN K-Pop Star Hunt S2”  and we even managed to snag an exclusive interview with her 2 years ago, prior to her idol training. At that time, Sorn (real name: Chonnasorn Sajakul ชลนสร สัจจกุล) was only 16 years old but her dream to become a superstar came true after being crowned winner of the reality talent show. As a winner, she was automatically signed to become a trainee under CUBE Entertainment.

It has been a long time since we last saw her and we’re pretty sure that people who followed her journey from the “tvN K-Pop Star Hunt” show have been left wondering if she even made it that far, or if she had to battle differences and come face-to-face with struggles during her training because she was a foreign idol-to-be of Thai roots.

Well, wonder no more, because in a rare “Arirang Special” video, Sorn’s training sessions have been revealed.

As you would expect, in many ways, Sorn has to work twice as hard as compared to her CLC members because Korean isn’t her first language. The video shows how she gets through her daily training sessions comprising of singing classes, dancing classes, and language classes (just to name a few), with great emphasis on her perfecting her command in the Korean language. It also gives us insight on CUBE Entertainment’s training programme, with quotes from the agency’s Director of New Talent Training, Mr. Kim Hyung-Kyu.

CLC is slated to debut in the first half of 2015. Meet the rest of the multinational idol girl group here.

For more information, visit Sorn’s official Facebook page or CLC’s Facebook page.

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Kate Beckinsale Refuses To Work With Ryan Reynolds & Here’s Why

Kate Beckinsale has revealed why she refuse to work with Ryan Reynolds during a recent interview she did with Jimmy Fallon.

The host of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” invited the 46-year-old actress to the show to thank her for launching his career when she rocked a short hair cut back in the day.

During their chit-chat, the British actress confessed that she sometimes think that she looks like the Canadian Star. She told Fallon “Like, when sometimes, I see a bus going by with a poster on it I think, ‘Damn, I look hot. Oh, wait, that’s not me. Also, I’ve never done that movie.'”

Though, the talk show host did not see the resemblance, the “Underworld” star was adamant about her resemblance to the “Deadpool” star. “I’ve wrestled with how, obviously, he’s not even like a sort of slightly-girly-boy-bander type, He’s like a big Canadian man and I really see myself in him,” she added.

“I can’t be in the same room as him,” she joked. “Because one of us, I think, would explode, or something would happen.”

She then added “But I have had boyfriends in the same room with him while I was not there and they felt really compromised, like way too intimate,” which prompt Fallon to ask “Like they were attracted to Ryan?”

“No, they just feel like they know things about him, about his undercarriage, that they shouldn’t,” she jest.

The “Pearl Harbour” actress was on the show to promote her upcoming film “Farming” which is out right now in the United Kingdom, but won’t be release in Malaysia unfortunately.


#Seremban: Burst Pipe Causes Water Disruption In Seremban & Seremban 2

Expect a water disruption due to the 48-inch burst pipe that occurred at Kereta Tanah Melayu (KTM) Seremban yesterday afternoon (Monday, 30th May 2016).

As a result, a minimum of 26 areas in Seremban and Seremban 2 have already experienced water disruption. The New Straits Times reported that Seremban residents will continue to have to no running water until 9pm today (Tuesday, 31st May 2016).

Some of the affected areas are as follows:

Other affected areas are Industri Galla, Taman Sri Pulasan, Taman Bukit Galena, Taman Bukit Kristal dan Bukit Kelisa, Taman Duyong, Bukit Merbok, Taman Belimbing dan Belimbing Height, Bukit Kaya, Labu Utama, Labu Jaya, Bukit Labu, Sri Labu, Jasper Jaya, Seruling, Harmonium Indah, Mutiara Galla, and Oakland.

Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan (Sains) said in a statement that repair works are expected to take longer than usual as it involves a railway but they’re hoping to complete it by the given timeline.

“Water supply will be restored in stages after the scheduled time and some areas will have a longer recovery time,” Sains stated.

For more information, contact Sains via the toll-free line at 1-800-88-6982.


Hype’s Now Playing: Flosstradamus, GTA & Lil Jon – Prison Riot

The weekend’s here and it’s time to get turnt up!

Chicago-based duo Flasstradamus, is no stranger to driving crowds into utter frenzy. With a massive following from their loyal #HDYNATION fan-base, a unique and high-octane take on trap has propelled the duo to Trap royalty.

That being said, their latest release “Prison Riot” perfectly embodies this “turnt up” lifestyle.

Taken off their most recent EP, Soundclash, the song features vocals from crunk lord Lil Jon, and floods speakers with robust synths and fierce basslines. Accompanied by a video that takes you through a journey from Ted Talks to Fight Club, it sees a fictional Dennis Falcon teaching a seminar called “Learn To Stop Being Terrible”. His speech is layered with Lil Jon’s crunk vocals, and encourages the seemingly depressed and lifeless crowd to “act like a motherf**kin’ prison riot”.

The scene quickly escalates the utter chaos, as the track’s earth-shattering drop sends the motionless crowd into a complete frenzy. A warning sign tattoo makes an appearance towards the end of the video, marking the final stamp on this Flosstradamus creation.

The full Soundclash EP can be purchased here. For more on Flosstradamus, stalk them via these platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Michael Bublé Live In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2015

The last time Michael Bublé was here, it was for the Malaysian leg of his Crazy Love Tour live. And now, almost 4 years since the Canadian jazz crooner last set foot in our country, we hear that he’s coming back for yet another breathtaking concert!

Dainty Group International announced that Michael Bublé will be bringing his global tour to Asia in January and February 2015. For one-night only, the 4-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, responsible for hits such as the sexy “Sway” and the upbeat “Haven’t Met You Yet” will be returning to Malaysia to sweep all you fangirls off your feet.

Who wouldn’t swoon at a live performance of “Haven’t Met You Yet” anyway, right?:

Sure, it won’t be his first time here but you can bet that this time, he’ll be back armed with more songs, bigger and better than ever!

I just love getting in front of people. It’s so important to be in touch with your audience. They’ve paid their money, I want them to be entertained. If they want to cry or laugh or dance or sing or yell, they can do whatever they want.

I can’t wait to tour Asia in January and February next year. I look forward to seeing my friends and making new ones. Thank you for supporting my music. I have so much love for my fans. See you soon!

Oh my gosh we’re super excited that he’s coming back too!

Michael Bublé’s tour will include the following stops:

Are you ready for the details? Because you sure as heck have waited long enough! As confirmed by Star Planet, Michael Bublé’s concert details are as follows:

Venue: Putra Indoor Stadium, Bukit Jalil

For more updates, visit Dainty Group International’s website or Michael Bublé’s website.


Celebrate The World’s Most Beautiful Game With D’Football Festival 2014

The World Cup 2014 has definitely been a thrilling one. Football giants including last World Cup champions have fallen out while the underdogs are delivering nail biting drama and action. As the World Cup draws closer to its finals, Trad3mark presents D’Football Festival, a football viewing party for fans at One Utama’s Central Park Avenue.

Happening this July 13th (Sunday) from 6.00pm onwards, fans can look forward to 12 hours of celebration with their loved ones leading up to the highly anticipated final game in Brazil. The 12-hour festival will include a lineup of activities that are guaranteed to keep all football enthusiasts excited for the kickoff. Apart from that, attendees will also be treated with scrumptious culinary choices.

Festival organizer, Mr. Chan Shijin, Managing Director of Trad3mark says, “This is one of those times where the whole world comes together in support of the beautiful game that is football, cheering on their favourite teams in the company of friends and other football enthusiasts. With D’Football Festival, our goal is to bring everyone together in one place to enjoy the great game while enjoying a host of other great activities with their fellow supporters. There’s no better atmosphere than thousands of fans coming together to cheer on their favourite teams and if you add a huge screen, a long list of food choices and fun activities to that equation, you get a unique football viewing experience.”

Robo-keeper will be making its debut in South East Asia during the festival and fans can take it on! Proving that even the world’s best footballers has failed to score against it, fans that take on the challenge and actually manages to score pass Robo-keeper will walk away with a fantastic prize. A lucky fan who guesses the correct or closest number of footballs packed into a Mini Cooper Countryman will also walk away with the car.

Now that’s not all of course. Hosted by Jun Yong and Hunny Madu, D’Football Festival also presents non-stop performances by DJ Patricia K, DJ Nick Haydez, and Indiego & Co. as well as performances from local artists, Darren Ashley, Paperplane Pursuit, OJ Law, Hunny Madu and Kayda as well as the Kartel boys, Joe Flizzow, Sonaone and Altimet, followed by headlining sets from Australian electropop band Van She. A fire showcase from talented and passionate fire artists Psycusix and a Brazilian showcase will also be set to entertain festival goers.

Admission: Free. *All festival goers must be 18 years or older.

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Marvel & adidas Collaborate For “Heroes Among Us” Sneakers

Marvel Comics and adidas Basketball are joining forces to release a new line of basketball sneaker collection for its “Heroes Among Us” campaign.

In conjunction with the release of “Avengers: End Game”, the Marvel x adidas Basketball collection introduces 5 special shoes, inspired by some of our favourite superheroes as well as 5 basketball stars.

The campaign sees NBA and WNBA athletes James Harden, Damian Lillard, John Wall, Candace Parker and Tracy McGrady channelling iconic Marvel characters Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Captain Marvel and Nick Fury, respectively.

The Marvel x adidas Basketball “Heroes Among Us”collection consists of:-

The new adidas x Marvel “Heroes Among Us” footwear collection will be available from 24th April 2019 at adidas Sports Performance KLCC and adidas Sports Performance Pavilion as well as on www.adidas.com.my.

However, only 3 designs will be available in Malaysia, and they are:-


Late HK Singer Anita Mui’s Brother Spotted During “Anwar” Biopic Press Conference In KL

Ever since it was announced that they were making an autobiographical movie about Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the people of Malaysia have been looking forward to see the story of the politician’s past. Titled “Anwar, The Untold Story”, the highly-anticipated biopic will hit local cinemas in May later this year.

The official press conference for the movie was held yesterday (Wednesday, 1st March) at W Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Some of the cast and crew who were involved in the movie attended the press conference but no one expected this familiar face to make an appearance as well.

It was obviously no surprise that the lead actor Farid Kamil (as Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) and Hasnul Rahmat (as Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad) showed up during the press conference for “Anwar, The Untold Story” movie but to everyone’s surprise, late Hong Kong singer Anita Mui‘s brother, Mui Kai Ming also attended the event.

According to ChinaPress, the public figure was seen seated at the press conference with his wife Malaysian wife, Joey, and their 14-year-old son, Richard. Local reporters approached the infamous celeb to ask why he was there to which he answered that he was invited to attend the press conference by an acquaintance.

The 71-year-old reportedly told the Malaysian media that he often visits the country and that he will be staying here for a month with his family. The late singer’s brother also shared that he has plans to get his teenage son to enter the entertainment industry but not in the near future as Richard is currently prioritising school. It was not mentioned if the son wanted to be an actor or a singer like his late aunt.

According to the Chinese news outlet, the family seemed to have enjoyed themselves, being in each other’s company during the event. For your information, it was previously reported last year that Mui Kai Ming allegedly lied to the media about his son having cancer. Prior to that, the controversial celeb’s mother announced that she had severed ties with him over money dispute.


Interview: ATB & Topic On Creating Magic With A7S & Embracing Music Streaming

Dance music legend ATB, recently released the new single “Your Love (9pm)” alongside two musical talents, Topic, and A7S. This smash hit is a modernised version of ATB’s debut hit classic “9pm (Till I Come)” back in 1998.

It’s been just 5 weeks and the song has already garnered a lot of attention from music lovers, especially dance music fans. Remakes with some modifications and alterations can not only pull in newer and younger fans but also bring back the nostalgia for the 90s kids.

ATB is a DJ, producer, and songwriter famously known across the world as Andre Tanneberger. The German musical artist already has 2 decades’ worth of success in the international music scene and is still thriving.

It all started when his debut single “9pm (Till I Come)” in the 1990s became a huge hit, ranking high in the UK charts and won global appeal in many countries, which lead to ATB rising to stardom. He went on creating hits such as “Don’t Stop”, “Let U Go”, “You’re Not Alone”, “I Don’t Wanna Stop”, and many more. In addition, ATB has won numerous gold and platinum awards and is one of the few German musicians from the country’s club scene to become well-known worldwide.

Collaborating with ATB is the German and Croatian musician Topic, who began his career producing songs for numerous artists. He released his first single “Light It Up” at the end of 2014 on his YouTube channel, which garnered over a million views, and charted almost immediately. That basically kick-started his journey as a successful musician.

Topic’s first album “Miles” not only made it to the German charts but also entered the Austrian charts. Not only that, the German slash Croatian musician’s sophomore single “Home” made its way to platinum status in Germany as well as double platinum in Australia. Topic has also collaborated with other artists such as Dutch artist Jake Reese and Ally Brooke of the famous girl group Fifth Harmony.

1. What led to the decision in creating the remake for ‘Your Love (9pm)’ with A7S? Was there any significance in doing so?

ATB: Oh yes, doing the track after 22 or 23 years was not an easy decision because I know that a lot of people are like, don’t touch the anthem, leave it like it is. And I thought about this, the same you know, over a long time but right now I noticed that the melody is still so strong that I thought we have to bring this melody into 2021.

So we had the pandemic, and during the lockdowns, I was sitting in a studio and I thought, now it’s the time for it but I wanted to have the right guy to work on it because if I would have done it alone, it would never sound like it is right now because after listening to this track millions of times, it’s hard to be really creative on it so I needed the right partner for the trick.

Last year I listened to a lot of Topic’s stuff and I immediately noticed that he’s the right guy to work with for “9pm”. The tricky part was figuring how to get in contact with him. Coincidently, I worked with a video guy for a show I did in a planetarium, and I remember that he told us that a friend of him is Toby. I just had in mind, “Okay, we call him, and maybe he can get us in contact to shorten it up”. He gave us the telephone number. I called Topic, and he was like, “Oh yeah that’s a nice idea, let’s meet” and so it was really fast. After two days, we talked about it on the phone, we then went to the studio and started working, so it was amazing. Now, the result in the end is great, because Toby is not a fan of cover versions as well and so we had the same mindset that we have to do the song from scratch. We decided to redo the song and that’s the reason we have a new name as well.

2. ATB, you have passed down many requests for collaborations, remakes, and cover versions for your debut song. So what made you choose Topic and A75 to form a collaboration for the remake? How are they different from the requests you’ve turned down?

ATB: You know it’s the sound. First of all, I’m a DJ and a producer, and of course when I’m doing tracks, I always have the ID before in my head and I just have to rework it out of my head. When I listened to Topic and A7S’ sound, I already could build it in my head how it sounds with the guitar sound and A7S’ voice and Topic’s elements. I already had it in my head and so, it sounded good even before we started working on it. The result in the end was exactly how I wanted it, so it was amazing working with these two guys.

3. Topic, I heard you were a huge fan of “9pm (Till I Come)” ever since you were little. What was it like collaborating with ATB on the remake of the song?

Topic: Yeah, I really grew up with this song and in general it was probably my first introduction to dance music, like when I was six-seven years old. And, to be honest, my first reaction was that I don’t want to do covers and I don’t want to take old songs like how many people are doing it right now. They’d just take a song from the 90s and remake a different production and release it. But, Andre also didn’t want to do just a cover and so we just did a sample and I’m also really happy that we created something new. The collaboration was very fun and it was also very intuitive, I would say. Like we just met a few times in the studio and I think it felt like almost every step we did, we were on the same page and we had the same vibe, and we were really happy it all worked out.

4. Were there any challenges in recreating the song?

Topic: No, not really. Usually, I would say when you are making a song you always have problems, like sometimes you don’t know what are the perfect arrangements, what are the perfect sounds, and sometimes you’re stuck in the mixing process. With this track, it helped that we never changed the arrangement. Usually, we’d play around with an arrangement for weeks and sometimes end up changing so much stuff. We never did any of that. It was very quick.

ATB: Yeah. It was fun you know. I had a lot of collaborations in the past as well but as Toby said, it was crazy. We were just sitting there and we just produced it and there was never a situation where we said, “Oh, I don’t like this” and we never hung. Everything worked out and that’s the reason why it was really fast. And I think that’s why the result, in the end, was really fast and it was really good work. Maybe we will do some more in the future.

6. Do you guys have any plans on recreating any more music in the future?

ATB: Let’s see, we don’t have any plans but, in the music scene, it’s good to not plan. But who knows what would happen in the future.

7. In “Your Love (9pm)”, there are clearly some added words to this song compared to “9pm (Till I Come)”. How was the writing process? What meaning can be conveyed from the song itself?

Topic: So for the writing process we hooked up with A7S. He is like my closest collaboration partner in terms of songwriting, and we were working together now for several years and  got really close. When Andre and I started the instrumental, we thought it’ll be best to send the instrumental to him, so he can just freestyle some of his melodies. Then we just joined on another on zoom call with him and started writing. He recorded his stuff in Sweden and sent it to us after he was done.

7. What do you enjoy most about working with A75? What’s unique about his artistry?

Topic: I really love it. He’s very versatile. He’s not very monotone. He’s always open for new vibes and all of his stuff are very unique and high quality. That’s what I really like.

ATB: His voice is really fitting to the whole thing. That’s what I think. When you listen to the song, it’s like his voice and the guitar sound and the whole production is really cohesive. You feel like it’s not just a voice being put into a song. There are a lot of songs out there where somebody’s just singing on it. With our track, it’s all glued together and his voice blends well with guitar sound and the production. It’s a 100% perfect fit.

8. Because of the current Covid-19 pandemic, what were your biggest challenge to overcome?

ATB: The big challenge during the pandemic is missing so many people; not just professionals or people you’re traveling with. Right now we are in lockdown in Germany. That means you can’t meet your friends, the shops are closed so you can’t even go into restaurants. I miss that so much. It’s physically and psychologically hard. So I hope that we will get rid of this very soon. My hopes are really high but it will probably take a couple of months before things improved, to be honest.

ATB: We can leave our house, but you’re not allowed to meet other people or have parties or whatever. You can go out and walk around, do sports and things like that but you can’t meet other people. But as humans, we long for human contact.

10. If you could change one thing about the music industry, what would it be?

A7S: If you would have asked me this question some time ago, I was not liking streaming platforms like Spotify. But right now, I think it’s necessary in this music business. I don’t want to change it anymore because when I release music now, way more people can listen to your stuff compared to before when you just had the CDs and the physical collection.

So I think it’s a really good time right now and I don’t want to change the music business because everything is good as it is now. A couple of years back, there were a lot of pirate music with MP3 but right now, I think the music scene or business has found the right channels to present music to the whole world. That’s a good thing. Through Spotify, Apple Music, and all these outlets.

ATB: Yeah, it’s good for young and creative people. You can bring out your music so easily these days. On the other hand, there are so many people doing music, so it’s hard to find the good stuff. But you have the opportunity to put it out on YouTube whenever you want it. It’s so easy. Of course, you have to produce really good stuff to get attention from the world.

12. How do you think live concerts would be like in the near future?

Topic: I think there will be a big hype when it’s over. Maybe for the first week or two weeks, people will be a little bit scared, but I think it’s gonna be back to normal fast and it feels like so many people are waiting to go to clubs or festivals again. I think 2022 will be really crazy.

13. Would you guys love to come to Malaysia one day if you had the chance to?

Topic: Of course I would really love to go to Malaysia. I’ve never been to Malaysia actually, and I heard great stories of friends who visited.

ATB: I’ve been a couple of times in Malaysia. I remember playing at the Formula One a few times. So yeah, it’s a beautiful country and I hope to be back very soon.

ATB, Topic, and A7S’s collaborated single “Your Love (9pm)” came out on 15th January on ATB’s YouTube channel. The song is a remake of ATB’s smash-hit debut single 9pm (Till I Come)”. You can listen to both here:

A big shoutout to Universal Music Malaysia for giving us the chance to have a conversation with these amazing and talented musical artists virtually.

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#Badminton: Goh V Shem – Tan Wee Kiong Wins World Superseries Finals In Dubai

2016 is coming to an end and Malaysian men’s doubles badminton team, Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong, ended their year perfectly with a new title – World Superseries Finals champions.

On Sunday (18th December), the world number 1 duo won against Japanese pair Takeshi Kamura – Keigo Sonoda in straight sets of 21-14, 21-19 in a 40-minute match, which was held at Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai.

Goh said, “I have to thank the crowd here for their support and also to all the Malaysian fans for believing in us.”

“This year has been an amazing one for V Shem and I. We have achieved a lot. The Japanese duo was not easy as they were also in good form. They could have caught us with their fast paced game. Luckily for us, we managed to slow them down and won the match,” added Tan.

The pair received USD84,000 (approximately RM376,000) in prize money for their win. It was also reported that they will begin their 2017 season with the Malaysia Masters GP Gold in Sibu in January.

Goh V Shem – Tan Wee Kiong are the 2nd Malaysian men’s doubles to win at the Finals, following seniors Koo Kien Keat – Tan Boon Heong, who won in 2008.

Congratulations to the duo! #MalaysiaBoleh :)


Kicking Off The Week With Connor’s Stout, #JustMadeRight

Connor’s Stout Porter, a premium draught by Carlsberg Malaysia, unveiled its brand new identity to pair with its perfectly refined brew crafter to suit the modern taste buds of today’s stout drinkers.

Created using the original British Stout Porter recipe from the 1700’s, Connor’s Stout Porter was meticulously concocted by skilful Master Brewer Kristian Dahl to deliver the same crisp texture, creamy head and gentle roasted undertones. Keeping the essence of the original Stout Porter, the recipe provides a special balance that is not too rich or too bitter, but just made right.

“Connor’s Stout Porter pays homage to the original Stout Porter that was once the reward after an honest day’s work for porters in Great Britain back in the 1700’s. It was the simple joy sparked from a refreshing pint that these porters looked forward to after a long day at the docks, and it is this very essence that is embodied within our recipe as well as our new tagline, ‘Just Made Right’,” comments Henrik Juel Andersen, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia, at the launch of Connor’s new brand identity and campaign.

“With Connor’s Stout Porter, we want to promise consumers a genuine experience that showcases that you don’t need anything else but great company and a great brew to have a good time. It’s a brew that was made with our drinkers in mind – with balanced flavours just made right that make it a satisfying drink after a long day at work,” he added.

Hosted by Joey G, the launch took place at Nexus Bangsar South and was packed with straight-up, unadulterated fun. Upon arrival, guests were encouraged to loosen up their office wear, get comfy and relax with a pint of Connor’s Porter Stout.

The reveal was celebrated with a burst of confetti, making way for the new logo now sporting a new half-moon shaped Union Jack − a tribute to the distinct history of the original Stout Porter. Connor’s Brand Ambassador then took to the floor, serving pints imprinted with the new logo.

The evening continued as guests were invited to partake in numerous activities, including the Ultimate Beer Pong Challenge where guests stood a chance to win exclusive Connor’s Pint Glasses. Guests were also given a chance to tap their own pint of Connor’s at the mobile bars placed within the venue, allowing them to experience the art of pouring a pint just made right for themselves.

Local talent Russell Curtis entertained the crowd with his upbeat, lively tunes before the ever-energetic trio, Paperplane Pursuit closed the night on a high note.

In conjunction with the “Monday Made Right” campaign, Connor’s Stout Porter will be carrying out a consumer programme nationwide from 13th April to 18th May 2015 where consumers get to enjoy “Buy 1, Free 1” promotions every Monday at all Connor’s Stout Porter outlets.

To add on more fun, selected key market squares would offer free pints of Connor’s Stout Porter on Mondays to encourage consumers to start their week right.

For more information on Connor’s Stout Porter, please visit its Facebook page.

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GIVEAWAY: Here’s How You Can Win An Exclusive Hype Backpack & RM15 Voucher

Are you in the mood to win some goodies? If your answer is yes, then you’re in luck. If your answer is no, keep reading anyway and we’ll change your mind.

One-stop global shopping platform Ezbuy is celebrating Singles’ Day this Saturday, 11.11 by throwing a mega sale with slashed prices and special promotions for everyone. To kick it up a notch, Ezbuy will be giving away 3 exclusive Hype backpacks especially for our Hype readers – and if that isn’t cool enough – they will also throw in an RM15 voucher for you.

It’s REAALLLY easy to win; just register on Ezbuy via our Hype Giveaway link and you’re automatically in the running to be one of the 3 lucky winners to walk away with a Hype backpack. When you register, you also automatically receive an RM15 voucher for your first purchase with Ezbuy.

Ezbuy offers a wide range of options from beauty products, clothing, bags, shoes, electronics, home decor, car electronics, office supplies, and much, much more with the lowest international shipping fee, starting at only RM4.50.

When you shop with Ezbuy, you’re also shopping straight from manufacturers – which means you omit a third party and thus get a cheaper deal for your purchases!

So what are you waiting for; click here to claim your RM15 voucher and be in the running to win a limited edition Hype backpack now.


Album Review: ATEEZ Brings The Victorious Taste Of A Youthful Summer

Rookie superstar group ATEEZ (에이티즈) has been the talk of 2019. The group consists of 8 members (Hong Joong, Seonghwa, Mingi, Yeosang, Yunho, San, Wooyoung, and Jongho) hailing from KQ Entertainment.

Making their debut only at the end of last year, the behemoth of a boy group not only gained millions of fans but even completely sold out their US and European tour. A feat that is nothing short of impressive (especially considering they come from a small, relatively unknown company), ATEEZ just seems to be reaching new heights every day for a group that is barely 9 months old.

A lot of expectations were riding on the group for their new release. “Treasure EP 2: Zero To One” was easily one of the best records of the year in K-pop, despite being released only in January. Talk about the pressure, huh?

[📷] ATEEZ TREASURE EP.3 : One To All Concept Photo

ALBUM RELEASE 2019. 6. 10 6PM#One_To_All #ILLUSION #ATEEZ #에이티즈 pic.twitter.com/cWAkMO9imq

— ATEEZ(에이티즈) (@ATEEZofficial) June 4, 2019

ATEEZ also created a buzz with their comeback by allowing their fans, ATINY, to vote for the title tracks. Uploaded on Instagram and YouTube, polls were available via MyMusicTaste for ATINY to decide. In the end, it seems that everyone won—as both tracks had music videos released.

Serving bright colours and fresh faces, it’s time to dive into “Treasure EP.3: One To All”.

The first track “Utopia” serves as the exposition to the album. Right off the bat, we’re hit with the vocals of Jongho and Seonghwa. Slowly reeling you in, leader Hong Joong then snakes us with his addictive rap before the vocal line preps us for the emotionally charged chorus. “Utopia” isn’t just a song; it’s a promise. You can literally feel the amount of burning ambition packed in the lines, complete with a spine chilling high note. The way it ends like a battle cry with members chanting along is also what adds to the energy of the song, making it feel more and more like a declaration of dominance. This song is perhaps the best representation of what ATEEZ are; young, fearless, and born with an unquenchable thirst for what awaits them.

“Illusion”, the first of two singles revealed to the world from the new EP, first echoed of previous K-pop releases. At a glance, it was unmistakably inspired by Pentagon’s “Shine” and Stray Kids’ “Get Cool”. However the full release proved to be laced with individuality. The best part of “Illusion” lies in its bombastic and somewhat majestic chorus; feeling very much like young pirates sailing towards their first adventure. The song is a refreshing take on youth, complete with an ATEEZ twist to it.

“Crescent” is a haunting precursor to “Wave”, complete with an orchestral version of the intro. “Wave”, the rightfully winning title track of the album, complete washes away any sense of doubt fans had about this release.

Despite being a tropical pop song (a genre that K-pop has done to death these past few years), “Wave” completely plunges you into a depth that was unexpected. Deep-voiced rapper Mingi takes on the chorus, singing the cringe-worthy line: “HAKUNA MATATA YA!”—and yet makes it work. “Wave” completely blows us away because it is typically lined with all the ingredients to make what Twitter stans call “a flop”, and yet exceeds all expectations and rises up to be one of the best songs of the album.

The second last track, “Aurora” begins like what one would assume a slow track would be. After all, we just had bangers after bangers; perhaps it’s time to wind down. The boys however, think otherwise. Don’t be fooled by “Aurora”’s docile intro, as it picks up rather quickly in the EDM heavy chorus. The album wraps up with “Dancing Like Butterfly Wings”, yet another anthem to youth. Filled with emotion, naivety, and passion; the track is akin to a coming of age film’s soundtrack. Hong Joong also shows off his impressive duality by rapping and hitting high notes while singing, proving to have a lot more tricks up his sleeve.

Overall, “Treasure EP3: One To All” feels like an anthology for youth. The energy, the emotion, and the earnestness from the album is something that is distinctively a part of growing up.

ATEEZ continues to impress but perhaps makes the biggest statement with this album. If their debut (“Treasure: EP 1”) was them testing the waters, EP 2 was them setting sail, and “One To All” is their fitting ascend to the high seas and beyond.

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#Transformers5: The Next CG Car-Robot War Film To Be Released In 2017?

Since 2007, Transformers fans have never had to wait more than 3 years for another big-budget installment. And after 2014’s “Transformers: Age of Extinction” topped a billion dollars across the globe – and broke records in China – fans can expect Paramount to keep to that reliable schedule.

During a Hasbro earnings conference call on 20th April, CEO Brian Goldner confirmed that the next Transformers movie is expected in theaters in 2017.

This is, of course, coming after the recent news that the studio has plans to turn the entire franchise into a cinematic connected universe ala Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) style.

We have in fact brought in Akiva Goldsman to lead a group of writers to really create a strategic plan around Transformers. We think there are any number of stories to be told from the brand that has been around for 30 years with amazing canon and mythology. We would expect the sequel to the Transformers movie to happen in 2017.

Akiva Goldsman is also the Academy-Award winning screenwriter of “A Beautiful Mind”, and he was brought in to develop a wider universe for Paramount’s blockbusters, comparable to what Disney is doing with “Star Wars” i.e. with an eye on spin-offs that can keep the franchise fresh and the money rolling in.

Paramount had previously targeted 2016 as the next Transformers film’s release date, but Michael Bay is currently preparing to direct his Benghazi movie, “13 Hours”.

This could just mean one thing – that Michael Bay might return to direct the 5th instalment despite having said in the past he probably won’t direct the next Transformers film. To be precise, the 50-year-old director hinted that he might pass the baton for future Transformers movies to a new director while he turns his focus elsewhere.

Mark Wahlberg, who joined the franchise with the 4th film, is signed for additional sequels and has expressed an eagerness to get back to work. “I can’t speak for Mr. Bay, but something tells me we’ll be on the set soon,” Wahlberg told MTV.

Gasp, well don’t just stop there. Tell us more already!


#SuJu: K-Pop Idol Boy Group To Mark 10th Anniversary With Special Comeback Album

Oh my, there’s no stopping SM Entertainment as yet another one of their super groups have confirmed their comeback, and it’s none other than K-Pop idol boy group Super Junior!

Also known as simply “SuJu” to adoring ELFs (as Super Junior’s fans are lovingly called) ;)

Apparently, the group will be making a comeback stronger and better than ever with the release of “Devil” in about a week. It was also said that “Devil” will be a special album to commemorate SuJu’s 10th anniversary since their debut and will serve as a way to express their gratitude and thanks for the friendship between the members and the love that their fans have shown them.

The title track is of the same name of the album and there will be 9 other tracks, which means that “Devil” will come with a total of 10 songs. There will be various tracks included from their units as well e.g. Super Junior K.R.Y, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-M, D&E, etc.

10 years is indeed a long time for a K-Pop idol boy group, so there’s no better way to mark the milestone than this ;)

For more information, visit Super Junior’s Facebook page.


#MH17: False Information Frenzy On Social Media

Amidst the mixed emotions and grief surrounding Malaysia Airlines plane crash, various unofficial news reports and “proof shots” of the crash site have been circulating around in a frenzy on the interwebs, both locally and internationally.

Some concerned netizens who were keen to find out about the news have failed to identify the authenticity of the news and unfortunately, spread fake photographs of the crash site via various social media platforms. The image above was one of the first pictures that was heavily circulated after the news about the plane crash broke out.

Although the photograph of the crash site looks real, the particular “proof shot” was later confirmed to be a fake picture as some sharp netizens have identified the image to be a photoshopped screenshot from the hit TV series “Lost”.

While it’s not verified, a Dutch passenger Cor Pan “predicted” the plane crash after he posted a photograph of Malaysian Airlines MH17 on Facebook. Before the plane departed to Kuala Lumpur, the passenger jokingly captioned his picture, “If this plane disappears, this is what it looks like”.

And because of that, a fake Facebook page has been created. The page has posted a series of links to the plane crash, leading people to click on the link to “read more”.

Lo and behold, the link only redirected people to porn sites and viruses/malware.

On top of that, various conspiracy theories began surfacing on the Internet, one of which has found a way to relate the incident to the number “7”. The conspiracy theorists compiled all information that they could get their hands on (or so it seems) and concluded that the Illuminati might’ve been involved with the crash. They claim that because flight MH17 was a Boeing 777 that crashed on 17 July, hence the number 7 was the cause/curse of the crash.

However, there has been no confirmation that the plane has been flying for 17 years since 1997.

According to Washington Free Beacon, the show anchor Krystal Ball from MSNBC’s The Cycle has wrongly interviewed a “sergeant” Michael Boyd, who claimed that he has witnessed the plane crash, over the phone. The Cycle producers launched into an exclusive interview when the “sergeant” pretended to have seen the deadly MH17 accident.

It was later proved to be nothing but a prank call from the supposed “sergeant” when he ended the interview with, “Well, you’re a dumbass aren’t you”. Goes to show that during a crisis like this, all “trusted” sources or “witnesses” aren’t the best verifications to the news. Be careful with that you choose to believe and what you choose to say at a time like this, people.

Meanwhile, for more timely and verified updates regarding MH17, please visit Malaysia Airlines’ official website and follow their Twitter account. Families of passengers and crew may contact +603 7884 1234 (Malaysia) or +31703487770 (Netherlands).

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#WonderWoman: New Set Photos Show The Amazonians Preparing For Battle

Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman may have only appeared in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” for a short period of time, but the badass 5,000-year-old Amazonian warrior gave viewers the perfect introduction to her follow-up standalone film in 2017.

Earlier this week, the Kitana Fan Facebook page posted a couple of new movie set images showing an army of Amazons standing in front of a large green screen on an island beach in Italy, as they prepare to engage in battle with their adversaries.

Although there are over 30 woman warriors pictured in the snapshot above, the Facebook page specifically points out martial artist and stuntwoman Samantha Jo (who previously played Kitana in “Mortal Kombat Legacy” and was also a stunt double for Antje Traue in “Man of Steel”). Jo is believed to be playing Euboea, one of Diana’s close friends in the comics.

Like Wonder Woman, Queen Hippolyta, and other Amazonians, Euboea possess superhuman strength and immortality. She also happens to be a high-powered general among the female warriors, despite being only a minor character. It’ll be interesting to see how big of a role she’ll have in “Wonder Woman.”

Besides our previous “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” movie review, feel free to check out some fun facts about Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman.

“Wonder Woman” comes to theatres on 2nd June 2017.

Sources: Screen Rant, Comic Book Resources.


Malindo Air’s Inflight Wi-Fi Service Flies Your Way

Woooh! Wi-Fi miles up in the sky? Yes, please!

AirAsia has revealed that it has successfully completed the first public test of its inflight Wi-Fi service that is slated to be available on its aircrafts by the end of the year. Now if you think that AirAsia is the first Malaysian-based low-cost carrier that is planning to offer such service to travellers, think again.

Malindo Air initially announced the inflight Wi-Fi service last year. The service is even listed on the airline’s website but unfortunately, the service is still not available for Malindo Air’s flyers but, things might just take a turn for the better. Malindo Air has teased flyers and travellers by posting a teaser (shown above) on its Facebook page. This teaser indicates that the airline’s inflight Wi-Fi is finally, in due time, going to be available to flyers.

Unfortunately, not further details were mentioned in the teaser but previous announcements make it rather obvious that travellers will have to pay for the inflight Wi-Fi service should they want to use it. Given that the service has been delayed for a year now, we really hope Malindo Air is finally able to deliver the highly anticipated inflight Wi-Fi service.


Slime Prime Time At The 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards

Last year, more than 7.3 million people watched the awards. And by that, we mean both young and old alike.

This year, hosted by Will Smith, the 25th annual Kids’ Choice Awards kept to its true tradition – the show’s trademark green gunk. If you’ve been following them closely, you’d know that the awards’ real features aren’t the “Blimp”s itself but it’s when and on whom the slime will spill.

It’s like a baptism into kid-dome that can come at any moment: from a hidden bucket, dumped from the rafters or exploded from little orange blimps.

Halle Berry was the first to be covered with gunk:

Then the slime runneth over “Twilight” star Taylor Lautner:

Also, clearly, nobody wanted to leave “Glee” star Chris Colfer feeling “left out”:

And last but not least (can’t say we didn’t laugh out loud at this), Justin Bieber:

Green is such a good colour on you, Justin!

But of course, Justin Bieber didn’t have a go at it alone. The host himself wasn’t forgotten. Will Smith, who initially screamed, “No one is safe from the slime! You have to earn the slime! It’s an honour.” was utterly drenched in all that Nickelodeon goo too at the end of the show:

All jokes and slime prime time aside, the Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards was held at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California on the 31st of March 2012. Some 20 awards were presented to a considerable roster of stars – some of which we’re pretty sure even you are a fan of. And no, you don’t have to be seven to be a fan of these celebrities.

The stellar winners at this year’s awards were such as Selena Gomez (for both favourite TV actress and female singer), Kristen Stewart (favorite movie actress), Adam Sandler (favourite movie actor), and Katy Perry (favourite voice in an animated movie for “Smurfs”).

Katy Perry, upon accepting her award said to the young audience, “The only reason why I’m still here today – and remember this – is because I’ve never grown up!”

Aww. A sweetheart through and through. No wonder your fans love you!

For more pictures, visit Nickelodeaon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards official website.

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Aquaman: Mid-Credits Scene Sets Up Another Sequel

After his appearance in “Justice League” last year, Aquaman has finally made his big splash on the big splash on the big screen. The King of Atlantis is set to rule box offices over the world with his solo adventure debut.

“Aquaman” doesn’t have a post-credits scene but it does have a mid-credits scene worth sticking around for. This post obviously contains spoilers, so if you have yet to watch the latest DC superhero movie, know that you’ve been warned.

Unlike previous speculation, the bonus scene does not set up another DCEU film. Instead, it focuses on setting up a future “Aquaman” instalment. The scene only focuses on 2 characters already shown in the movie – Black Manta (played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and Dr Stephen Shin (played by Randall Park).

“The scene begins in the middle of the ocean. David Kane aka Black Manta is floating on a piece of wood. His suit is heavily damaged from the fighting with Aquaman in Italy. A man on a ship notices him. The man is Dr. Stephen Shin. Dr. Shin only has one scene during the actual film, which consists of him giving a TV interview arguing that the Atlantis is real.”

“Black Manta appears inside Dr. Shin’s Boat, sitting on a couch and listening to that very TV interview. Dr. Shin is examining Black Manta’s suit and tells him that it consists of Atlantian technology. He asks Black Manta to lead him to Atlantis. Black Manta agrees, but only if Dr. Shin would lead him to someone else. He throws his knife on a poster of Aquaman and the scene cuts to black.”

There’s a change in the movie as compared to the The New 52 DC Comics. Rather than showing that Aquaman killed Manta’s father (leading him to seek revenge), the movie version sees the Atlantean standing by letting Manta Sr die, and not making him directly responsible for the villain’s death.

On the other hand, Dr Shin is based on the 2011 New 52 DC comics reboot, in which he is Aquaman’s former teacher and a friend of Tom Curry (Aquaman’s father). When Aquaman refused to disclose the location of Atlantis, Shin eventually turned on him. Since his comic backstory differs quite a bit, it’s likely the plot for “Aquaman 2” will divert even more.

“Aquaman” is currently showing in cinemas.


AirAsia X Releases Flight Schedule For 3 New Routes To Australia & New Zealand

AirAsia X is expanding its flight services to Melbourne (Tullamarine) and Perth in Australia as well as Auckland in New Zealand. Start making plans for the year end holidays cause these flights are set to take off starting from 1st November 2022.

In its press release, AirAsia X stated that it will kick off with three weekly flights in November with plans to gradually increase the frequency to daily flights in early 2023 – depending on the demand of travelers.

These 3 new destinations can now be booked on the airasia Super App and website. Estimate prices (one way on Economy) are as follows:

Booking period are from now until 24th July 2022 for travel period between 1st November 2022 and 26th March 2023. All-in fares include airport tax, fuel surcharge and other applicable fees. Terms and conditions apply.


#uberX: Uber Marks An “X” In KL With New Affordable Rides

In late October last year, a transportation service was launched in Malaysia. With a mobile app as its virtual connectivity platform, Uber connects drivers to riders in 160+ cities around the world. And goodness knows Kuala Lumpur has always been in dire need of something that’s reliable, safe, and fuss-free!

So, 6 months ago, we were introduced to UberBLACK.

Whether it’s after a long night of partying or an event far away from the city, the service ensured that riders know exactly where they’re heading to and don’t get cheated by a ridiculously hiked up price. While that was all fine and well, UberBLACK is a premium product which features more luxurious sedans such as Toyota Camry, Nissan Teana, and Honda Accord.

Hence, could be just a little pricey for those who want to depend on UberBLACK to get around.

Just today, Uber announced the launch of its low-cost product, uberX. Withint the same app, you can now book a ride with the same Uber reliability and convenience, but with one marked difference – price.

In fact, the price of an uberX ride is 15% lower than budget taxis and therefore, makes riding an uberX cheaper than even some shopping mall parking dockets! Oh, we know you’re thinking, “What are the uberX cars then?”

Well, the uberX vehicles in Kuala Lumpur includes:

All in a variety of colours and styles too, with enough seats for 4 passengers. The fare examples (may vary depending on route taken and traffic conditions) are as follows:

And will uberX be compromise anything, since it’s reasonably cheaper?

Other than the cars, no. Because Uber is adamant that rider safety and satisfaction remain their highest priority. All drivers and partners undergo Uber’s rigorous screening process including a stringent background check, a driving history check, and ongoing quality assurance via Uber’s rating system!

Want in on an astonishingly cheap and secure ride in the middle of the night? All partied out and perhaps just a little too drunk to drive? Simply download the Uber app into your smartphone and get a personal driver! The app is available via the Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store on iTunes.

For more information, visit their official website or follow Uber Kuala Lumpur via Twitter!

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Drunk Datuk Arrested For Physical Assault At Tropicana Avenue

On Tuesday (12th January) night, footage of an alleged 43-year-old ‘Datuk’ picking a fight in a restaurant at Tropicana Avenue went viral. The incident was an outrage to many and caused a lot of chaos on the Internet.

From threats to online investigations, the past few days have been very busy for netizens – who took it upon themselves to dig up information in an aim to expose him. Here is what went down.

After the video went viral, a netizen reported an unknown number contacting them. The number told them to remove the video, chided them for sharing things without understanding the whole picture and threatened to hurt them if they did not remove it.

The netizen discovered that the owner of the unknown number was a 30-year-old salesman. He then uploaded his information on the Internet.

The car salesman later posted on Facebook that he was not involved in the incident and stated that he was not behind the threats. He also revealed that he lodged a police report as he was being harassed and intimidated due to the threats.

Meanwhile, netizens were busy sourcing the identity of the two suspects who had assaulted the young man. The ‘Datuk’ was found to be the director of a furniture and mattress company and an actual Datuk (surnamed Tan). His friend was discovered to be an award-winning entrepreneur.

No mercy was shown to the duo as everything was dredged up and brought to light, including multiple speeding tickets and the Datuk’s involvement in an old fraud case. Netizens also took to the company’s website, leaving negative reviews and advising employees to find work elsewhere.

The young man at the restaurant who was assaulted by the Datuk turned out to be the son of a Datuk named Datuk Guan Hegui. Datuk Guan Hegui has opted to leave the matter in the hands of the police and will not be taking any legal action.

The police arrested the two men on 14th January and are investigating their background for involvement with the triad. They were brought to court around 10:20 am earlier today (Friday, 15th January).

Netizens suspected they were given special treatment as they did not don prison clothes. The police stated that the suspects will be detained to assist in the investigation until the 16th.


#JDSportsMY: The “King Of Trainers” Opens First Malaysian Outlet

Yesterday (28th January, Thursday) marked the arrival of JD to Malaysia with an exclusive opening event in the brand’s first Malaysian outlet in Sunway Pyramid.

Breaking away from what is expected of a sports apparel store launch, guests, which included local media, bloggers and fashion enthusiasts were entertained by a DJ, street style dancers and a fashion show highlighting the sporting fashion wear carried by the British retailer.

Founded in 1981, JD is headquartered in Bury, the United Kingdom. JD retails branded sports fashion wear, and outdoor clothing and equipment, and operates approximately 800 stores worldwide.

This year, JD moved out of a familiar market to open its doors in Malaysia, at the fashion-forward mall, Sunway Pyramid. Selected for its central location and proximity to local colleges and universities, the location aims to reach potential JD customers that tend to be young with an understanding of brands that allow them to make a fashion statement.

Here’s a mad quick of @jdsportsmy. Spot anything you like? – @laineyyyx. #NiceKicks #Kicks #Sneakerhead #Fashion

A video posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Jan 27, 2016 at 11:19pm PST

With 30 years of experience in sports fashion retail, JD distributes the latest and best street style sports fashion brands to a global audience.

In addition to brands like Adidas Originals, Nike, New Balance, Converse, Lacoste, Fila, Timberland, EA7, The North Face, Supply & Demand and Asics, JD also distributes exclusive sneakers designed by leading designers specifically for the retailer.

A @jdsportsofficial rep is giving us a media tour of @jdsportsmy. Just learned that #JDSportsMY sold 250 pairs of @nike #Huarache kicks in a week. Cray! – @laineyyyx. #NiceKicks #Kicks #Sneakerhead #Fashion A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Jan 28, 2016 at 12:14am PST

Their extensive range and understanding of sneakers earned them a reputation as the “King of Trainers”. Apart from sneakers, JD also carries an extensive range of sports fashion and street style clothing for men, women and children, comprising polo shirts, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants and jackets.

The first JD store in Asia is located on the Lower Ground floor of Sunway Pyramid and covers a space of 7,000 sq feet.

For more information, hit up their Facebook page or follow them on Instagram.

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Actor Joo Won On Bulking Up & Shedding His Handsome Image For Netflix’s “Carter”

Did you hear? One of the most anticipated Korean movie, “Carter” (카터) , is set to make its grand premier on Netflix this week, and we couldn’t be more excited! For those who are curious, the movie stars famous actor Joo Won as the titular character.

The action-packed flick tells the story about Carter, an ace agent who suddenly wakes up with a memory loss. In order to regain his memory, he sets off on a hostage rescue mission rife with danger. The movie is helmed by director Jung Byung Gil, who’s well-known for the 2017 movie “The Villainess”. The duo attended the press conference for “Carter” which was held on Tuesday (2nd August) at the JW Marriott Hotel in Dongdae-mun, Seoul.

Interestingly, the film “Carter” is Joo Won’s first movie in seven years, after focusing solely on K-drama projects. His last movie, “Fatal Intuition”, was released in cinemas back in October 2015. So what drew the 35-year-old to participate in the film? Joo Won revealed during the press conference, “I wondered if I’ve been waiting for this project. It’s been such a long time since my last movie so I thought I should do this movie.”

“When I saw the script, I thought to myself, ‘is this even possible?’ but I wanted to try it,” Joo Won added during the session. “I thought that if I could do this well, it would be an iconic part of my career. So, I decided to take on the challenge. I was really into this work.”

Adding to that, Joo Won also went through an extreme transformation in order to portray his role as Carter in the movie. In particular, Joo Won revealed that he gained up to 7kg, apart from shaving his head, shedding the handsome guy image he has been known for in his previous projects. In addition, he even underwent up to four months of training and also diet to prep himself for the action scenes.

“There were scenes where I have to reveal my body. It would be the viewers’ first impression of Carter so I tried to bulk up as much as possible. This is the shortest hairstyle I’ve ever had. I made lots of changes, such as my voice, or the surgery marks on the back of my head, to look like Carter in all parts,” the “Bridal Mask” star was quoted as saying. He also joked that he “literally became like his character in the movie”, to the point where it was a little difficult for him to return as Joo Won after the filming.

“Carter” will be available to stream on Netflix from 5th August (this Friday). Watch the trailer here:


Ellen DeGeneres Speaks Out For Same Sex Marriage

In California, the freedom to marry is a constitutional right; the Court has so ruled at least 14 times. Recently, California’s Proposition 8, which states that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California, is set to challenge that constitutional right. Now that Proposition 8 is well on its way to the Supreme Court, a number of high-profile individuals, including President Barack Obama, have urged the justices to strike down this law.

One of the many “two cents” given by high-profile individuals is none other than our favourite talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen is of course, openly gay. In fact, she champions the “coming out” percentage of media icons that are homosexual. Remember how she applauded CNN’s Anderson Cooper for finally coming out?

So, it’s safe to say that she definitely knows a thing or two about being a homosexual Californian – a married one (to Portia de Rossi), at that. She posted the following on her Facebook page:

California’s Proposition 8 is headed to the Supreme Court. Hundreds of companies and families as well as Republicans are submitting briefs urging the 9 judges to allow gay people to marry. I thought that was ridiculous. Why would judges want all of that underwear? Then, after a quick talk with some people, I found out what a brief was.

I’ve never filed a brief to the Supreme Court, so I thought I would post mine here. I’m sure someone will tweet it to them.

Portia and I have been married for 4 years and they have been the happiest of my life. And in those 4 years, I don’t think we hurt anyone else’s marriage. I asked all of my neighbors and they say they’re fine.

But even though Portia and I got married in the short period of time when it was legal in California, there are 1,138 federal rights for married couples that we don’t have, including some that protect married people from losing their homes, or their savings or custody of their children.

The truth is, Portia and I aren’t as different from you as you might think. We’re just trying to find happiness in the bodies and minds we were given, like everyone else.

Coming out was one of the hardest things I ever did. I didn’t intend to be on the cover of Time magazine saying, “Yep, I’m gay.” The truth is, I don’t even remember saying that. I mean, I definitely said the “I’m gay” part. It’s the “yep” I don’t remember. I’m not really a “yep” person. “Yes siree Bob” maybe. But not “yep.”

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “We’re here, we’re queer, get over it.” And there’s another famous quote that says “A society is judged by how it treats its weakest members.” I couldn’t agree with that more. No one’s really sure who said it first, so if anyone asks, tell them I said it.

I hope the Supreme Court will do the right thing, and let everyone enjoy the same rights. It’s going to help keep families together. It’s going to make kids feel better about who they are. And it is time.

*I was just told Benjamin Franklin did not say that first quote. I apologize and see that I have a lot to learn about stuff.

Oh, Ellen. Nobody could’ve said it better.

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#Halloween: Zouk KL Pres “Dawn Of Dead” Ft. Vinai & Zouk’s All Stars

Looking for something fun to do this halloween? Well look no further as Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur has just what you need! Brought to you by Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur, the halloween event Dawn Of Dead will feature Italian producers Vinai. Made up off Andrea and Alessandro Vinai, the duo will be giving clubbers a night to remember as they show them how to party!

Apart from Vinai, the night will also feature music from local heroes Goldfish and Blink as well as HypeEmBeats. Dress in your best and scariest halloween costume and be prepared for a full nightmare party experience! Revellers will also get to enjoy the ‘balloon drop’ which will allow them to pop the balloons and win prizes. For those with a sweet tooth, there is going to be ‘bloody candy floss’ booth which will satisfy everyones sweet cravings.

For those who can’t make up their minds on who or what they want to be this halloween, there will be a make up booth available. At the make up booth, partygoers will receive a full transformation into horrifying halloween looks for free. Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s Dawn Of Dead event is open to everyone above the age of 21.

Entry: Free to anyone dressed in full halloween costumes. Judgement will be passed at the door.

Ticket entry: RM70 for both men and women (inclusive of 1 drink)

Bottle entry: RM450 / 4 pax (Before 11pm)

In order to amp you up for this upcoming event, we shall leave you today with “How We Party” by Vinai and R3hab. Enjoy!


Hype’s Now Playing: Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do

We know you’re anxiously waiting for the release of adult novel-turned-movie “Fifty Shades of Grey” (FSOG) but hold on to your hats because prior to the movie’s release, the movie’s soundtrack is quickly steaming up the interwebs.

One of the many songs that caught our attention previously was multimillion recording artiste Ellie Goulding‘s song, which was written specifically for FSOG. Titled “Love Me Like You Do”, the song is produced by Max Martin, who also produced some chart-topping hits and top selling albums such as Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” and Taylor Swift’s “1989”. Unlike The Weeknd’s “Earned It“, “Love Me Like You Do” is sweeter-sounding and the music video is sprinkled with clips from FSOG – in and out of the bedroom.

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

The movie slated for a 12th February release. Just in time for a very sexy Valentine’s Day.

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


Byron Bay Bluesfest 6th Lineup Announcement

Byron Bay adds on more names to their already spectacular lineup!

The 6th artist lineup announcement was released just moments ago and it features names like Joss Stone, Matthew Curry and The Beards! Going all out for its 25th Anniversary, the lineup for Byron Bay Bluesfest this April is no where near done as there are more names to come so stay tuned for the 7th lineup announcement!

For more information on Byron Bay Bluesfest, check out them out on Facebook and on their website.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Taemin – Drip Drop (Performance Video)

Once again, SHINee’s “maknae” has proven that he has got more swag than you can ever imagine!

Late last night, SM Entertainment released the performance video for SHINee member Taemin’s (이태민) track, “Drip Drop”. In the video, the idol can be seen truly shining and showing off his impressive dance moves with an intense choreography – that he aces effortlessly. We love that it’s set against the desert-like backdrop of the unique rock formations in the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Los Angeles County, California.

This is the first of many releases to come. Taemin is also expected to release a music video, 2 more highlight medleys (22nd and 23rd February) and 2 more performance music videos (24th and 25th February).

It has been said that Taemin’s comeback track is one that will “maximise all parts of performance” and entails a music video that was apparently filmed in secret. So you can bet that the idol, who is talented in both singing and dancing, will truly have the opportunity to shine once again.

Meanwhile, Taemin’s album will be titled, “Press It” and it will come jam-packed with 10 songs, including the title track, “Press Your Number”. Interestingly, “Press Your Number” is an urban-pop-dance track that was composed by none other than Bruno Mars.

Taemin’s album drops tomorrow, 23rd February 2016 (Friday).


Hype’s Now Playing: TVXQ (Changmin) – Rise As One

Changmin may be the youngest member in TVXQ, but his strong vocals has proven that his talent is not one to be overlooked.

The maknae made an impactful comeback alongside his group member Yunho by releasing the official music videos of “Rise As One” and “Champagne” respectively.

The duo released the music video teasers for their respective solo tracks over the Raya weekend. The music video teaser for Changmin’s solo track “Rise As One” was released on 18th July while Yunho’s “Champagne” teaser video was released on 19th July.

Both tracks exude different vibes as Yunho serenaded his fans with his fun and playful charm in “Champagne” while Changmin melted fans’ hearts with “Rise As One”, a rock ballad that showcases his strong vocals.

Their new special album marks their first comeback album since releasing “Spellbound” in February 2014. Titled “Rise As God”, the album derives from TVXQ’s band name, which means “Rising Gods of the East”. It was created to express their gratitude for the love and support that their fans have shown them.

Korean entertainment powerhouse SM Entertainment revealed in a statement the album will consist of a total of 10 tracks.

Before making their comeback, their talent agency also released some teaser photos on the group’s official website.

The group is expected to go on a hiatus for a few years as Yunho will fulfill his mandatory military service on 21st July. Changmin will also enlist in the army on unspecified date later this year.

Listen to Changmin’s “Rise As One” below:

For more information, visit their official Facebook page.

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WINNER to Debut Soon! First Teaser Revealed

We waited, we anticipated, and finally YG Entertainment’s new K-Pop idol boy group WINNER is going to debut!

On 10th June, WINNER released their first teaser video titled, “The Visitor”, which adopts the style of a fashion art film. The video is filled with individual shots intertwined together and a mysterious girl’s appearance, further adding a dark and unique atmosphere for the video.

A promotional poster posted on their site and Facebook page states the schedule for a mysterious “WINNER- 2014 S/S LAUNCHING CAMPAIGN PLAN” which will be happening from 16th June – 6th July. The poster did not include any other details regarding the schedule but we suspect that other teaser videos or photos will be released soon. There is no official date as of yet for the release of their music video either.

WINNER was first introduced in a reality-survival program, “YG’s WIN: WHO IS NEXT”, as potential YG trainees compete against each other to debut as a new K-Pop idol boy group under YG Entertainment. After weeks and weeks of competition, it was decided that Team A will debut as WINNER while Team B’s disbandment was still undecided. But, while Team B was still training under the company, YG’s CEO Yang Hyun Suk hinted the possible debut of Team B as well!

In the same breath, he also confirmed that four new rookie groups will be introduced this year! (Source)

Want to know more about WINNER? Here are 10 interesting facts about YG’s new K-Pop idol boy group:

Meanwhile, check out episode 6 of WINNER TV, where the boys of WINNER hang out with BIGBANG backstage and are awkwardly cute/star struck:

The boys are looking good in these newly released promo shots. Don’t they look like they’re meant to be in fashion spreads? Check out the gallery here:

For more info, log on to YG Life or visit their official Facebook page!


#BAT: Cigarette Prices To Go Up By 40% Effective Today

Following the recent toll rate hikes and rail fare hikes, British American Tobacco Malaysia (BAT Malaysia) announced that cigarette prices will go up today.

BAT said in a statement on Tuesday (3rd November) that they implement the price hike after an increase in cigarette excise of more than 40% and its impact on GST and inflationary cost pressures.

The cigarette brands under BAT Malaysia that will be affected by the cigarette excise are Dunhill, Benson and Hedges, Pall Mall, Kent, Peter Stuyvesent, and Lucky Strike .

Effective today (4th November), Shuang Xi is priced at RM18 per pack while Lucky Strike Plain will cost RM17.50. The Dunhill range had previously been priced at RM13.80 per pack, but its range will cost RM17 per pack now. Benson and Hedges and Kent are also priced at RM17 per pack while Pall Mall and Peter Stuyvesant will cost RM15.50.

In a statement, BAT Malaysia expressed “extreme disappointment and shock”, further describing the increase in cigarette excise was “unprecedented”.

BAT Malaysia managing director Stefano Clini said:

The tobacco industry has already been hit by a huge 12% increase in cigarette excise just a year ago on 1st November 2014.

He stated that the hike was then “followed by the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 6% beginning 1st April this year”.

“We cannot imagine the impact that this more than 40% increase in excise will have on the industry,” said Clini, adding that the price hike will result in more illegal cigarettes flooding the market.

What do you think of the price hikes? Sound off your thoughts in the comments box below.

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#Thirst2015: Future Sound Asia Releases Official Statement Regarding Cancellation

You guys, this year’s Thirst 2015 themed, “We Are All Stardust”, has been cancelled. We just got the official release from Future Sound Asia. Yes, less than an hour before the event was supposed to have kicked off at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC), Mines Resort City.

The official cancellation statement is as follows:

Disappointing news came through late yesterday, and we are saddened to announce that Thirst 2015: We Are All Stardust, which is scheduled to take place today (25th April 2015) at Mines International Exhibition & Contention Centre (MIECC) has been cancelled.

All prior approvals were fully obtained. We have worked tirelessly through last night and all of today trying to resolve these issues. Despite all efforts taken to make sure it is a suitable and safe environment for everyone, the authorities have decided to cancel the event and we are obliged to follow their decision.

We were all looking forward to this great music event. Unfortunately the universe is not on our side this time, despite having worked closely with all relevant bodies and agencies to secure the necessary regulatory compliance. The team has relentlessly spent the last 1 year organising Thirst 2015, along with our partners and international experts to put together a full-fledged security, safety, issue and communication plan, in order to provide dance music lovers a safe and secure platform to share their passion and come together. We are extremely upset at this outcome.

We want to extend our most heartfelt apologies to all those who are holding tickets for the event. We would like ask for your patience as we work on the mechanics of the ticket refund process. Details will be announced in 72 hours.

Even with this unexpected turn of events, music will continue to live, grow and speak louder than words. The dreams we had, and the love we share for music is universal. Please allow us to stand in the moment together with you, and spread the love for music one beat at a time.

We’ll update this post with more details as soon as we have ’em. Meanwhile, for more information, do e-mail Future Sound Asia at info@futuresoundasia.com.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore – Ending, Future Films & Global Wizarding War Explained

After a tumultuous four year journey, we finally have the sequel to “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”. An instalment in the Wizarding World franchise that definitely polarised fans. While some enjoyed the film’s expansion on the Lestrange lore and its visit back to Hogwarts, many fans (including ourselves) found “Crimes of Grindelwald” to be profoundly baffling. If not downright lore-breaking.

The biggest point of contention was the illogical reveal of Credence Barebone’s true identity as Aurelius Dumbledore, Albus’ secret brother. Fans of the “Harry Potter” franchise scoured books looking for any hints or clues to this. All they found was a confusing plot twist that made no sense! Alas here we are with “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”. The entry that will finally clear up this mystery while bringing other juicy revelations to light.

In spite of the film’s happily-ever-after ending, the journey of Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore is far from over. The greatest war the Wizarding World has ever known is on the horizon and we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about it!

Stop if you’ve heard this one before: a charismatic outsider gains power and influence in Germany, seeking to start a war to exterminate an entire group of people. Sounds a lot like the infamous Adolf Hitler doesn’t it? Only this time, Gellert Grindelwald and his followers didn’t quite manage to launch the Wizarding World into war. The dark wizard had planned to use the Qilin to legitimise his role as leader of the Wizarding World. Thankfully, Dumbledore and Newt managed to put a stop to it.

Fun fact: the Qilin is actually a creature from Chinese mythology that is said to only appear around benevolent and righteous rulers. So there is some neat real-world mythology incorporated into the wizarding one.

Now, let’s talk about that blood pact we saw all the way back in “Crime of Grindelwald”. According to Dumbledore, the reason why he was unable to openly battle with Grindelwald was due to the blood pact they made years ago. This was created by merging their blood together and having it kept in a magic pendant. They both swore that they would never go against one another in their pursuit of greatness. The magic of the pendant somehow kept them breaking their vow. Yet as we see in “Secrets of Dumbledore”, the blood pact was broken when Grindelwald’s Killing Curse met with Albus and Aberforth’s spell. The only explanation we get of this is Dumbledore telling Newt: “He sought to kill, I sought to protect. Our spells met. Let’s call it fate.”

Yeah, that’s sort of a lazy explanation, innit? Well, we have a possible theory as to how Dumbledore got out of the blood pact. As we see in the Hog’s Head Inn, the pendant will magically inflict pain on those that seek to break the oath with strings of metal constricting around them. So Dumbledore can’t willingly harm Grindelwald. However, if both of them unintentionally came into conflict with one another, it would technically nullify the spell. Grindelwald wasn’t trying to kill Dumbledore but Credence. Dumbledore wasn’t attacking Grindelwald, just intercepting his spell. They simultaneously did and didn’t break their promise, hence freeing them from the blood pact and the negative consequences that came with it. In the end Dumbledore was right: the best plan is no plan…much like how they handled Credence’s real identity.

All those wasted hours! Pouring through the pages of every “Harry Potter” book and guidebook looking for any clues. Only to have Rowling reveal in a half-assed manner that Aberforth met some girl in the Hollows and sent her away, not before getting her pregnant though. This feels like such an utter slap in the face to Ezra Miller’s character. The film didn’t even bother giving him a proper flashback! Oh well, at least that loose end is wrapped up. Now, we can move on to the moment we’ve all been waiting for.

An official name has yet to be given for this conflict but it’s generally known as the Global Wizarding War. A magical war that forever scarred the Wizarding World and paved the way for the rise of the First Wizarding War waged by Voldemort. While Voldemort’s war was certainly destructive, it was mostly relegated to the United Kingdom. Grindelwald’s war, however, seems to imply that it will engulf the entire Wizarding World! So when will we see this conflict and what exactly will it look like? For that, we’re going to have to go through the “Fantastic Beasts” timeline.

Well according to author J.K. Rowling, the Global Wizarding War ended in 1945, and lasted from 1938 onwards. It coincided with humanity’s very own World War II. In the past, Rowling seemed to be a bit vague about how both major conflicts were connected. In “Crimes of Grindelwald” though, the film makes it very clear that Grindelwald was using the Muggle’s World War II as a justification to invade and take over their world. Based on that information, we can deduce that Grindelwald and his army, the Alliance, played a significant role in the conflict. Also, it just so happens that “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” takes place in 1937.

Director David Yates and Rowling have plans to complete their “Fantastic Beasts” saga in the next two films. It’s safe to say that the next two sequels going forward will undoubtedly be about the Global Wizarding War. There are a ton of exciting possibilities on how this wizarding war is connected to humanity’s most bloodiest one. In “Crimes of Grindelwald”, we hear the wizard expressing the need for them to conquer humanity in an effort to stop the horrid atrocities of World War II. In the scene, we see Europe in ruin, an implied Holocaust train and the mushroom cloud of an atomic bomb.

Unlike Voldemort’s self-centered desire to cheat death and accrue power, Grindelwald’s aims seem nobler. He does seek to subjugate the Muggles but he genuinely believes it is for the greater good. So we’re curious to see if he plays a role in accelerating World War II or if he will try to prevent some of the atrocities. Then there’s the legendary final duel between Dumbledore and Grindelwald. A magical battle so epic and insane, some have called it the greatest duel in the history of the Wizarding World.

Look we know that the past few films in the “Fantastic Beasts” saga haven’t exactly been on par with the “Harry Potter” ones but if we get to see an army wizards cast a protego maxima spell against an oncoming atom bomb, all will be forgiven.

So what do you think “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”? Are you excited for the upcoming Global Wizarding War? Be sure to let us known in the comments!

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Double Your Acoustic Obsession With Warner Music Malaysia

Sometimes, the best songs in the world are composed with the simplest elements – a voice and the heavenly strumming of guitar, especially an acoustic guitar. These basic elements make some songs not only memorable, but send them into legendary status.

Acoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means. The retronym “acoustic music” appeared after the advent of electric instruments, such as the electric guitar, electric violin, electric organ and synthesizer. These songs are offering a so-called “unplugged” experience to music fans:

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As acoustic music is beginning to widen its followers, Warner Music Malaysia proudly presents “ACOUSTIC“, a double-CD compilation featuring 36 tunes with “acoustic elements”. You’d be hard pressed to beat the value in this collection – a wide ranging collection of “Acoustic” some classics and new tracks.

Jason Mraz and Bruno Mars are some of the popular names that can be found in ACOUSTIC including Norah Jones, Coldplay, Radiohead, Kings of Convenience, Eric Benet, Tamia, James Blunt, The Corrs, Secondhand Serenade, Kathryn Williams, Christina Perri and many more.

ACOUSTIC can be purchased in all major music stores around Malaysia for only RM44.90. What a steal!

For more information, visit Warner Music Malaysia’s Facebook page.


#NLW: Afrojack Unveils New Music Under New Name & We Like It

When was the last time you heard anything about Afrojack? Not in a couple of months, maybe. Correct?

Well, the truth is, the Grammy award-winning DJ/producer hasn’t slowed down one bit, what with scoring gigs at a litany of festivals and clubs all around the world. That is, of course, on top of his residency in Las Vegas and frequent sets in Ibiza. He also took over Tomorrowland this year, DJing on all 3 days plus the opening party!

But did you know that one of those sets was under his birth name Nick Van de Wall (in full, his real name is Nick Leonardus Van de Wall). It’s a name that he’d usually reserve for special occasions like Ultra Music Festival in 2013. So imagine his fans’ susprise when he DJed under his real name.

And that’s not all. He also recently came up with a new alias – NLW, which is more or less an acronym for his full name, Nick Leonardus Van de Wall.

He’s not the first DJ/producer to have multiple aliases, of course. Armin van Buuren has a duo project called Gaia, Skrillex and Diplo has Jack Ü, Above & Beyond has OceanLab, while Ferry Corsten has Gouryella. And that’s just those that we remember off the top of our heads. We’re pretty sure there’s heaps more out there :)

On why he chose to champion a new moniker, Afrojack explained to Music Times:

I really got inspired when I saw what Diplo started doing, Major Lazer, and then JACK Ü, and then of course there’s also being Diplo. Like why the hell couldn’t I form my own band by myself? So, now I have multiple outlets where I can release all kinds of genres of music.

Can’t blame the guy for wanting to branch out as an artiste now, can we? It’s a move in the right direction.

Check out the EP behind his new alias below, out now on Wall Recordings:

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10 Movie Sequels That Are Coming Out Later This Year

When a storyline is that good, naturally viewers want follow-up films. Even movie studios want to capitalise on the popularity by releasing movie sequels.

Thankfully, there are no shortage in 2020 (We’ve already seen “Birds of Prey” and ” To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You”). Despite the setback due to the Covid-19 pandemic, rest assured that we have still many more movie sequels set to hit theatres later this year.

“In 1984, Diana Prince comes into conflict with two formidable foes – media businessman Maxwell Lord and friend-turned-enemy Barbara Ann Minerva aka Cheetah – while reuniting with her lover, Steve Trevor.”

“We’ll see more of that family continuing to survive and finding out that they’re not the only ones,” actor Brian Tyree Henry told the Observer. “And I think that we’re also going to get a few answers to the origin of where and how this whole thing happened. I think that people want to know that. But I think you’re just going to see another side of it… more of humanity that survived this thing in this next story.”

“Three years after the experiences of the initial movie, bodyguard Michael Bryce remains his friendship with killer Darius Kincaid as they begin on a new experience to rescue Sonia, Darius’s partner, from new warnings.”

According to Honk News, the third instalment “will be revealing the chilling stories of horror, murder that begins with the fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they’d ever seen, to mark the first time in US history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defence.”

“In ‘Death on the Nile’, Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian adventure aboard a glamorous river steamer descends into a terrifying search for a murderer when an idyllic honeymoon is shattered by violent deaths. This sinister tale of obsessive love and its murderous consequences plays out in an epic landscape of danger and foreboding, with enough shocking twists and turns to leave audiences unsettled and guessing until the final, shocking denouement.”

According to Henry Golding, Paramount is “starting a new timeline, a new franchise with the ‘G.I. Joe’ universe”. He told EW, “Snake Eyes was always seen as a weapon, as almost an inanimate object. But when you get to see someone’s eyes, you get to see their past, you get to see their future, you get their personality behind that. And so, we throw it back right to the beginning and see how he progresses and how he develops into this most amazing character.”

“Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.”

“Legends collide as Godzilla and Kong, the two most powerful forces of nature, clash on the big screen in a spectacular battle for the ages. As Monarch embarks on a perilous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain, unearthing clues to the Titans’ very origins, a human conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.”

“After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.

“When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialised mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt Bradley Bradshaw, call sign ‘Rooster’, the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt Nick Bradshaw, aka ‘Goose’.

“Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.”

In the first “Escape Room”, Zoey and Ben were headed for New York City to investigate the mysterious forces behind the game. A new escape room has since been created by Minos, with a shadowy figure setting his sight on Zoey and Ben. One assumes that the sequel will pick from where it left off.