Going Green! 15 Incredible Facts About “She Hulk: Attorney At Law”

After a year of waiting, “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” will finally be premiering on Disney Plus. Helmed by Jessica Gao who’s known for her work on “Rick and Morty” and “Robot Chicken”, the series will feature the life and times of high-profile lawyer, Jennifer Walters, who just happens to be Bruce Banner’s cousin.

The first episode showcases the origin of Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters, which happens pretty quickly and chooses to focus on the aftermath of her powers. It’s interesting to see Jen grapple with the idea of her green side, although she has it totally under control. She’s worked her way up to where she is as Jen and now, people don’t seem to appreciate that and would rather have the She-Hulk.

All in all, it’s all about balancing the scales of truth and justice along with adjusting to the new super abilities.

Granted, the comedic tone might be a little off-putting to some as it would defer expectations on how certain characters are handled. But you gotta keep an open mind here. In a show that’s both a courtroom drama and superhero feature, it’s nuts, and we love that aspect of it all.

Tatiana Maslany would have never worn heels prior to her gig with Marvel. The “Orphan Black” alum is super talented, having played an entire range of clones on that show. With “She-Hulk”, Maslany brings a different giddy side to her as she takes on Jennifer Walters.

Speaking on what made She-Hulk such a relatable character, it was the idea of a woman who’s worked so hard to get to where she is that was compelling to Maslany. “It was actually her conflict with it that I found most interesting. Her resistance to it and [how] she’s built this life for herself that she does not wanna let go of… And when this thing happens to her, she has to contend with a whole other perception being placed on top of her and societal expectations  of like how she should be and who she should be.”

In the comics, She-Hulk is one of the only few countable characters who has the uncanny ability to burst right through the fourth wall. Long before Deadpool did it, She-Hulk was out there arguing with the Marvel Comics editors on how her story should be presented. Seriously, no cap here.

For the show, there were a lot of ideas being thrown around which was a back and forth on how much she should talk to the camera. At one point, even the text boxes that were editor’s notes were in the scripts. In the show, however, it isn’t as crazy as that (yet), but we do get a lot of interactions with the people on the other side of the screen.

It’s crazy to think that after all these years of aliens, killer cyborgs, and frisbee soldiers we’ve gotten a character who is self-aware. But hey, Deadpool’s coming and we’re already thinking of the madness that would ensue if these two characters were to meet!

This is one of the craziest marketing moves out there… but did you know that She-Hulk has a Tinder profile?

Yes! Just like on the show, She-Hulk, and not Jennifer Walters, is available on a swipe dating site. There’s a hilarious reason for this, being that guys dig the green alter-ego over the plain Jen.

They really advertising She-Hulk on Tinder 😭😂😂 pic.twitter.com/LVqt2v1UFH

— ✨ɥʇɐdozoſ🖤 (@jozopath) August 13, 2022

The idea of “She-Hulk” is that it is a weekly sitcom. The early episodes all clock in at just about the half-hour mark. Indeed, audiences would find the show’s tone to be more in common with “Rick and Morty” and “Archer”, which contain a ton of meta and irreverent humour.

In fact, during one moment of the show, Jennifer references the fact that “She-Hulk” is not the kind of show for cameos, despite there being a bunch of people already showing up, which is already hilarious considering that there are going to be even more in the coming episodes. Do expect more MCU actors and even real-life singers, yo!

Do expect each episode to come with a hilarious little tag at the end of it so don’t clock out once the credits roll!

Tim Roth made his return to the MCU as Emil Blonsky last year in “Shang Chi” and we are picking up where we left off from that thread.

After years of good behaviour, Emil Blonsky is now ready to be reintegrated into society, or so he believes, and he wants Jennifer Walters to represent him. Jen, on the other hand, sees this as a conflict of interest, considering that he had tried to kill Bruce 15 years back.

The character of Emil Blonsky is vastly different from the one in “The Incredible Hulk”, in which he was a cold-blooded no-nonsense killer. Nevertheless, time in confinement has given him much to think about. His stance on life is different and he’s no longer a feral predator but rather a tame beast with full control over his alter-ego.

Of course, back in 2008, Roth starred alongside Edward Norton as the titular character. In addressing the switch in actors from 2008 and now, Roth joked that he told Mark that “you’ve changed”. Man, what a personality!

“She-Hulk” is actually pretty horny if we think about it. And that’s due to the rather crass themes being hurled around by the big green arms. It’s not everyday that we get to see a superhero think about a night in bed with someone else because that’s actually closer to real-life.

Not everything is about the impending threat at large or the multiversal rift that is about to collide with existence. No, sometimes, it’s just about some green lady’s sex life. And that’s ok, ya know!

Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner is also back and this is the first time we’re actually seeing more of his family. Bruce is in fact, Jen’s cousin in the show. And a very supportive one at that.

Source: Marvel StudiosEver since “Endgame”, we’ve been wondering what’s up with the changes in Hulk’s form these days. One minute he’s Smart Hulk and in another, he’s still Banner with a broken arm. Well, the show does clear that up.

Bruce here attempts to be more mentorlike since Jennifer has just got these powers for a few days. He even has a binder detailing what he went through over the past 15 years or so. However, he underestimates Jen’s capabilities which gives her greater control than when he first started out.

One gag that is a standout is when Jennifer Walters enthusiastically discusses Steve Rogers’ virginity in full detail. She goes as far back as to when the man was initially drafted into the army and theorises as to whether he got laid or not.

While Bruce Banner eventually gives a more direct answer based on the facts that he had while Steve was still his “honorary peer”, the scene just cuts off before Jennifer Walters is able to blurt out an F-Bomb. Expect a lot more of these kinds of moments in the show!

In one of the promotional videos released by Marvel, Jennifer Walters and Bruce Banner are shown to be in the same vehicle discussing Captain America’s virginity when a Sakaaran ship akin to the Grandmaster’s Commodore appears out of nowhere right in their path. This in turn causes Jen to panic and crash. Chaos, we know.

Despite being a totally random appearance, this is actually significant as we would then be revisiting a period that we do not actually have too much information on. Despite catching up with Hulk on Sakaar, we are unsure of what happens when the Hulk is in control for the two years prior.

If the reports that a World War Hulk project is in development are true, this would probably be a lead-up to that. Also, Hulk has a son. Yikes, wonder what Bruce would do if he finds out he’s been getting laid.

In one of the moments of the show, we find out that Bruce Banner had actually built a secret lab with Tony Stark in Mexico. Well, of course, the Science Bros are gonna do that!

We’re sure that Bruce and Tony would have improved on their chemistry with them building a bar and whatnot. Who knows what crazy inventions they would have stashed away somewhere?

With appearances in “Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings”, “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, “Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness” and now this series, we definitely can’t get enough of the current Sorcerer Supreme.

Wong will be a key player in She-Hulk due to his ties with Emil Blonsky, who was last seen ‘convincingly’ fighting him in a tournament in Macau. It’s all about returning the favours here. Despite the fact that he’s mostly worried about the impending threats on the Multiverse, Wong still has some time to kick back and have some fun watching stuff like “The Sopranos”. Yes, Wong!

With “She-Hulk” delving more into the legal aspects of superheroes and the shenanigans surrounding such, an important part of MCU history will be revisited. The Sokovia Accords, which were largely forgotten by the time “Avengers: Endgame” rolled out, will indeed be a talking point in the series.

It will be interesting to see if Jen will be for or against such regulations, but since she’s one to uphold the law, we’re gonna say for!

Alright, we knew he was coming. After all, this is a courtroom drama, and there is another great lawyer out there who’s superpowered.

The beloved Matt Murdock, played by Charlie Cox, is back to some degree in “She-Hulk” during which he could possibly face down the She-Hulk in the courts. We do know that he will meet her as the Man Without Fear, which would be interesting, considering his usually serious demeanour.

His suit is reminiscent of the Netflix version, with the familiar buckles and armoured sections. The only difference this time is that the suit has a golden hue on some parts, which is a reference to the first appearance of Daredevil in Marvel Comics in 1964.

One of the weirdest inclusions in the She-Hulk trailer is the addition of Frog Man, who we never thought would have had a live-action appearance so quickly. Like seriously, this is a guy who made his own suit with springs to jump around and fight crime!

In the comics, Eugene Patilio, takes on that alter-ego, calling himself the “Fabulous Frog Man”. He totally means well and tries his best to help other superheroes but due to the unpredictability of the springs in his suit, he barely has any control over where he’s going. Yeah.

It would be interesting to see what “She-Hulk” does with this character and we sure think he will be a bumbling fan-favourite moving forward.

Marvel Studios’ “She-Hulk: Attorney At Law” is currently streaming on Disney+.

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#TsunamiofSound: Gibson Innovations’ 2015 Line-Up Includes Armin’s A5-PRO

Gibson Innovations (formerly known as WOOX Innovations), unveiled its line-up of more than 100 products across 4 major categories including soundbars, headphones, home theatres, and “surround-on-demand” products, unleashing a tsunami of sound.

GIbson Innovations is currently #1 in headphones globally, #1 in docking systems in Europe and Aisa, #1 in the soundbar category in Europe, India, China, Brazil, and Malaysia, #3 in Bluetooth speakers globally, #1 in audio systems in Europe and #3 in Asia, and #1 in portable DVD globally. The latest line-up is expected to strengthen its leadership and innovation in the sound space through its advanced technologies and sophisticated and ergonomic designs.

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We were at the event just a little earlier today and among the Gibson Innovations products showcased were the Philips Fidelio Surround-on-demand and soundbar series; B5, E5, HTL6145C, and HTL7140B; the Philips Zenit Cinema Speakers (Movie & Music); the Philips A5-PRO, Philips Fidelio F1, M2L, and NC1 headphones.

We won’t touch on the soundbars and speakers, let’s just leave that to the pros. We will, however, highlight the Philips headphones. Yes, you know the one – the professional DJ headphones in collaboration with Armin van Buuren.

Specially designed by Armin van Buuren, the 5-time world’s best DJ winner, to meet his needs as a globetrotting DJ, the Philips A5-PRO headphoned is an essential tool for any serious music professional.

Offering unparalleled sound insulation, ideal when performing to large crowds, the replaceable bayonet mount cushions are available in 3 sizes, ensuring total comfort. Simply twist and click into place with the same secure mechanism as a camera lens, the foldable anodised aluminum form is easy to customise for optimum sound isolation.

The Philips A5-PRO also comes with 50mm high-definition neodymium drivers which offer high quality low-frequency sounds and are engineered for 3500mW high power handling. Source reproduction and sound clarity is second to none, enabling expert listeners to really listen and feel the sound.

In fact, it’s the very same pair of headphones that followed Armin on his global 12-month, 34-show “Armin Only: Intense” tour that covered 5 continents and broke records with 5-and-6-hour-long shows. The tour actually went on for a year and yes, he made it out well and alive, armed with his Philips A5-PRO headphones and all.

The Philips A5-PRO does make very special appearances in Armin’s “Armin Only: Intense” tour webseries titled, “Armin Only: Intense Road Movie”.

Needless to say, it’s the essential tool built for music professionals.

The Philips A5-PRO is available at retailers nationwide at RM1,999. The headphones are also available via the Armada Music Shop here.

For more information, visit Gibson Innovations’ official website or Philips’ website.


Disney May Fire Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy. It’s Messy AF!

In a galaxy far, far away… just kidding! We can’t overstate the influence Star Wars has had throughout the years. It was a title that once united nerds from all over the world; it was a beacon, a shining example of something entirely different and new for its era. However, that’s in the past now; the name that united a group of nerds has become a controversial subject matter since the release of the prequel trilogy.

The original trilogy and prequel trilogy lovers were at war, but they united to face the disaster that was the sequel trilogy, and the fandom has never been whole since. And throughout this time, people have been pinning the blame on the president of Lucasfilm herself, Kathleen Kennedy. But recently, there has been news that Disney plans to fire her, and after hearing both sides, there’s no clear answer as to what’s going to go down. Here’s why:

Since the acquisition of Lucasfilm by Disney, many believed that Kennedy was just some nobody placed in charge of the whole operation with no knowledge of anything about films in general or, specifically, Star Wars – but that couldn’t have been further from the truth. A big-name producer in Hollywood, Kennedy shaped the industry for the better by producing films such as all of the Indiana Jones movies with Spielberg; and was the executive producer of the Back to the Future films, Goonies, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and so much more.

Throughout Spielberg’s Indiana Jones era, Kennedy worked closely with George Lucas on the company’s films. And, in 2012, Lucas made Kennedy the president of Lucasfilm when news broke that he was selling the company to Disney – immediately disproving one of the key arguments made by her haters. But it also begs the question: if she is so celebrated in the film industry, why is she so hated in the SW community?

Since its acquisition, Lucasfilm has had to pump out one movie per year that is more friendly to Disney executives and shareholders because of a schedule placed years in advance by Robert Iger, the CEO of Disney. However, this schedule is quite destructive, as it rushes movies out the door before they are finished, removing any chance of ironing out kinks the films might have. This timeframe placed incredible amounts of pressure on Kennedy, as she must maintain a balance between reaching the impossible deadline given to her and producing good films.

A lot of people seem to forget how short the timeframe was between each Star Wars release. “Force Awakens,” “Rogue One,” “The Last Jedi,” “Solo,” and then “The Rise of Skywalker” had to be released a year from each other or less; for perspective, “Solo” was released six months after “The Last Jedi.” This schedule fatigued moviegoers and tainted their reception of the franchise. And, unfortunately, Kennedy has taken the fall for all of Star Wars’ blunders, as she is the figurehead of Lucasfilm. She has become quite the unfortunate scapegoat, even though it was through her that the “Mandalorians” were successful.

During the Star Wars Celebration Event that occurred last 10th April, Kennedy stated that Star Wars films will be released when they are ready to be released, and that each premiere would be “eventised”. However, it seems that Kennedy needs a miracle – a Christmas miracle – to perhaps save her job. Rumours have been circulating that she might be fired from her position if she cannot produce a film every two years and that this is the latest film to be ready for a Christmas 2025 release.

Star Wars has definitely seen some highs and lows throughout Kennedy’s decade-long career as the president of all the things that have to do with the franchise in recent memory, but it is because of her that Star Wars is part of our recent memory.

Daisy Ridley will return as Rey to start the New Jedi Order . #StarWars #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/V7klRh4gLZ

— LaughingPlace.com (@laughing_place) April 7, 2023

Kennedy recently announced during the Star Wars Celebration that there were several films on the way, such as “The New Jedi Order” era, a film that is said to be set 15 years after the events of Rise of Skywalker, and which will see the return of Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker in the new film project.

Hopefully, with enough time, Kennedy can make the latest movies stand out from their predecessors and make Star Wars an event that would reunite a long-divided fandom.

Sources: Wikimedia Commons, Flickr, MovieWeb

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The End Of BIGBANG’s Alive GALAXY Tour 2012

Over the course of three nights (25th, 26th, and 27th January 2013), one of the biggest world tours featuring one of South Korea’s most popular K-Pop idol boy groups finally came to an end. The grand finale took place at the Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Hall and it saw the attendance of tens of thousands of VIPs (BIGBANG fans), K-Pop fans, and celebrities alike (e.g. se7en, Epik High, Gummy, Lee Hi, 2NE1, Miss Korea 2009, EXO, SNSD’s Taeyeon, SNSD’s Yuri, SNSD’s Seohyun, etc).

BIGBANG’s Alive GALAXY Tour 2012 first kicked off on 2nd March 2012 in Seoul, South Korea. The first three nights of their tour (2nd, 3rd, and 4th March 2012) was cheered on by a total of 39,000 fans.

It was also a record-breaking milestone of the boys’ (G-Dragon, Taeyang, T.O.P, Daesung, and Seungri) careers as they globe-trotted in the months to come.

The tour went on to stop at several locations around the world namely Japan (Nagoya, Yokohama, Osaka, Saitama, Fukuoka), China (Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Hong Kong), Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Philippines, United Kingdom, United States (New York, Los Angeles), and even Malaysia:

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This was, of course, amidst all their solo activities back home in South Korea.

At the end of last year, YG Entertainment (home to BIGBANG) released the official numbers of tickets sold throughout BIGBANG’s Alive GALAXY Tour 2012 – a whopping, mind-blowing total of 759,000 tickets. Imagine that!

At the same time, YG Entertainment announced that there would be a final concert where BIGBANG will wrap up their almost year-long tour. And where better to hold it than the very location where it all began?

And while the last three BIGBANG Alive GALAXY Tour 2012 concerts were an emotional ones for the boys and the concert attendees, YG Entertainment have ensured fans that it wouldn’t be the end of the idols just yet, amidst rumours that some of the members would be enlisting for the mandatory Korean military service.

As soon as the last encore and the final curtain call is over, BIGBANG’s members will be shifting their focus to promoting their solos under their own individual names.

G-Dragon aka Kwon Jiyong will embark on his solo world tour, starting with a three-dome tour in Japan. T.O.P aka Choi Seunghyun will fully concentrate on his acting/filming. Both Taeyang aka Dong Youngbae and Daesung are slated to release their solo albums in the first half of 2013. Daesung is also in the midst of planning his solo concert. And finally, Seungri aka Lee Seunghyun has got his eyes set on his hosting gigs as well as participating in a few Japanese dramas. (Source)

So, no, it isn’t over for the boys just yet. Are you or are you not excited to see more of your favourite K-Pop idols this year? Exciting times ahead!

Meanwhile, check out our gallery for the official, unofficial, and a compilation of some behind-the-scenes photos from BIGBANG’s Alive GALAXY Tour The Final in Seoul:

Sources: G-Dragon’s Instagram, G-Dragon’s Twitter, Taeyang’s Instagram, John Lee’s Instagram, Dante Inferno’s Twitter, Harry Kim’s Instagram, D-Unit’s me2day, YG Entertainment’s me2day, YG Entertainment’s Facebook page, BIGBANG’s Facebook page.


#FIFA: 2026 World Cup Host To Be Chosen In Kuala Lumpur

The search for the host nation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially begun as the bidding process will kick off soon.

FIFA World Cup is held once every 4 years and Brazil was chosen to be the host nation of the World Cup 2014. Russia is the next nation to host the 2018 World Cup while the 2022 World Cup will be held in Qatar. The 2026 World Cup is not slated to be held in either Asia and Europe, but the bidding process will be held in Kuala Lumpur in 2017.

On 20th March, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke announced that the 209 member associations of FIFA will join the FIFA’s executive committee to choose the host nation for the 2026 World Cup at the 2017 congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They are expected to choose the host under the new bidding rules.

Valcke said the executive committee were expected to approve the regulations for the bidding process at its next meeting in May as the regulations “will be transparent from the first minute of the process until the decision-making”.

The bidding process is expected to begin several days after bid regulations are approved on 30th May.

The new bidding rules were established as both Russia’s and Qatar’s bids have been shrouded in various controversial issues. Russia was criticised for the 2014 Crimean crisis and their alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The country was also criticised for the level of racism in Russian football and the discrimination against LGBT people in wider Russian society.

As for Qatar, various human rights group and media outlets have expressed their concerns over the country’s suitability to host the event. FIFA officials were accused of corruption for allowing Qatar to “buy” the World Cup and was criticised for the treatment of foreign construction workers. FIFA president Sepp Blatter later admitted that awarding the World Cup to Qatar was a “mistake” because of the extreme heat, which is deemed unsuitable for the players, the officials, and the spectators.

Thus, FIFA is looking to hold a 28-day tournament in the Gulf emirate’s cooler months. Before the FIFA executive committee approved the timetable, the group decided that the 2022 World Cup final will be played on 18th December, which is Qatar’s national day. However, the opening day for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was left undone. Valcke further stated that the 2026 World Cup should be “played in June or July 2026”.

As for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, 4 early bids have been proposed, including a collective bid from the ASEAN nations, a proposed bid by the Football Federation of Chile, and a proposed joint bid from Uruguay and Argentina.

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90s Boy Band The Moffatts Returns To Southeast Asia For Reunion Tour

How many of y’all still remember The Moffatts?

Back in the 90s, boy band was a huge thing and The Moffatts was one of the groups that has been topping the charts especially in Southeast Asia!

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Consists of brothers Scott, Clint, Bob and Dave Moffatt, the canadian pop/rock group will be returning to Southeast Asia once again following the success of their Farewell Tour last year.

This year, Dave Moffatt who was absent for last year tour will be joining his brothers for their upcoming Reunion Tour this coming November.

However, like last year. the brothers will be touring 4 Southeast Asian cities; Jakarta (10th November), Cebu (23rd November), Manila (30th November), and Singapore (1st December). Once again, Malaysia is absent from their tour.

In the late 90s, The Moffatts were EMI Music’s #1 International Priority. According to InqPOP, they sold in excess of 7 million albums, and were presented with Gold and Platinum records in 32 countries, including going 10 times platinum in The Philippines.

Until today, The Moffatts remain the biggest selling international band of all times in The Philippines.

Some of their best hits include “I’ll Be There For You”, “Miss You Like Crazy”, “Girl of My Dreams”, “We Are Young”, “If Life is so Short”, “Crazy” and more.

For ticketing info, check out their Facebook page.


WINNERS: Win The Les Mis Soundtrack

Woot! And we’re back after the long weekend. But we didn’t forget to sieve through the submissions for our “Les Misérables” soundtrack giveaway. Some of you are really such huge fans of the film – we don’t blame you. We are too! So, thank you troopers for your entries.

Here are the lucky FIVE who will be walking away with a copy of the soundtrack each:

Congratulations, peeps! Also, let’s not forget to thank the awesome Universal Music Malaysia for making this contest happen.

Kindly collect your prizes from our office from 4th February 2012 (Monday) onwards. Remember to bring your IC for verification purposes. Also, we need to stress that prizes are strictly are strictly nontransferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of prizes for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

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National Diver Pandelela Rinong Involved In Car Accident

No matter how careful you are on the road, accidents are bound to happen.

National diver Pandelela Rinong was unfortunately involved in a car accident this morning. According to reports from The Star Online, Rinong was involved in a car accident after losing control of her car for trying to avoid a car that cut into her lane.

It is reported that the diver’s white Chevrolet Sonic slammed into the metal road divider along the road when she was traveling alone from Bukit Jalil to Kuala Lumpur city centre. KL Staff Officer for Traffic Investigation and Regulation Deputy, Supt Markandan Subramaniam stated that a car was trying to overtake Pandelela’s car when she was driving alone early this morning.

Just few weeks before the accident, her car was sent for service in Chervrot Puchong to ensure her safety on the road. Unfortunately, the car accident was inevitable.

However, DSP Markandan said that Pandelela’s car hit a road signboard before the car fell into the drain on Jalan Mahameru. He also said that she did not sustain any injuries.


Malaysian Singer As’ad Motawh Channels K-pop Vibes In “Percaya” Music Video

Malaysian hearthrob As’ad Motawh has finally released his 2nd single “Percaya” together with the official music video. The vibrant music video is currently #6 on YouTube trending with a total of 415k views and counting.

Netizens praised the beautiful and colourful music video, putting it at international level, but some also noticed that the video exudes strong K-pop vibes.

Malaysian K-pop fans especially ARMYs and EXO-Ls have pointed out some of the similarities between “Percaya” music video with BTS and EXO’s music videos.

Some scenes seem to bear resemblance to EXO’s “Monster” and “Lotto”, and it also features similarities to BTS’ “Fake Love”, “DNA”, and “Boy In Luv”.

Due to the likeness, K-pop fans have accused As’ad Motawh of copying K-pop materials but the team behind the “Percaya” music video has explained that the music video did use the 2 boy bands as inspiration and reference, but they most definitely did not copy the groups.

In the Behind-The-Scene video of “Percaya”, the team has already cited using BTS’ “Boy In Luv” as one of the reference materials.

Some of our team are also kpop stans. That's why we used kpop as reference & do some research about technical, styling, camera works, concept & such. As we are working in production industries, we take this as an opportunity to explore & experiment. We stan with a purpose gitteww

So what do you all think about As’ad’s new music video? Do you get a sense of deja vu after seeing the video? Let us know your thoughts!


Meet The Actor Who Will Be Playing Mulan’s New Love Interest

Disney’s upcoming “Mulan” has finally announced the actor who will be playing the titular character’s love interest.

Yoson An, a Chinese-born and New Zealand-raised actor and filmmaker will be playing a new character named Chen Honghui, a confident military recruit opposite Liu Yifei’s Mulan.

The character officially replaces Captain Li Shang from the 1998 animated film as Mulan’s love interest, and this news certainly doesn’t sit well with many fans of the original movie.

However, Chen Honghui is not the only new character introduced in the upcoming “Mulan”. Previously, it was revealed that Donnie Yen and Gong Li will also play new characters in the movie.

Yen will be playing Commander Tung, Mulan’s mentor – a role that was also played by Li Shang in the animated movie – while Gong Li will play a powerful evil witch, replacing Shan Yu as the main villain of the live-action movie.

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Jet Li is also part of the cast. He will be playing the role of China’s Emperor.

Other huge changes in the live-action movie include the addition of Mulan’s sister who will be portrayed by Xana Tang, and possibly the usage of magic since Gong Li will be playing a witch.

Also joining the cast are actors Chum Ehelepola and Utkarsh Ambudkar who play Ramtish and Skatch, a con-artist duo in the new story.

“Mulan” is one of Disney’s most highly anticipated live-action remakes alongside “Aladdin”, “The Lion King”, “Dumbo”, and “Cruella”.

The movie will be directed by Niki Caro and is set for a release in March 2020.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Cinema Blend

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“Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse”: Ending Explained & What To Expect In “Beyond the Spider-Verse”

Well, that was intense! The much-anticipated sequel to 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is finally here. Along with it came greater expectations for the sequel to ramp up the storytelling, action and general multiversal mayhem. And it did not disappoint, be sure to check out our review for why we think “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is the best Spider-Man film since Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man 2”. We always knew that Miles Morales’ story as the web-slinging hero of his universe was never an easy one. “Across the Spider-Verse” however not only expands on the familiar woes of being Spider-Man but presents Miles with a challenge that questions his entire existence and journey as the hero.

By the end of it all, you may be left with some burning questions. How exactly do the Spider-Verse and Canon Events work? How powerful is the Spot? And most importantly, what’s next for Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy? We’ll be answering those questions and more as we dive deep into the Spider-Verse!

So let’s start by dealing with the most insane bombshell dropped in the film: Miles Morales is indeed a dangerous anomaly to the Spider-Verse because he was never meant to be Spider-Man, seeing that there already was Spider-Man in his universe. The radioactive spider that bit him was meant for a Miles Morales of a different universe, Earth-42. Through no fault of his own, Kingpin and Dr Jonathan Ohnn, also known as the Spot, had opened up Earth-1610 to the wider multiverse, causing further destabilisation to all universes. Just as we theorised about the Spider-Verse earlier (which we were totally right by the way!), Spider-Man 2099 is indeed trying to create a stable baseline for the Spider-Verse through “canon events”.

Somehow, the prevention of a key canon event due to multiversal intervention could cause the destruction of an entire universe, as seen with Spider-Man India’s world when Miles saves the day. The same thing now threatens Miles Morales’ universe if his father Jefferson Davis fails to die at the hands of the Spot. This is his canon event! The question you may be wondering is: Why does a whole universe have to die because a Spider-Person gets to live a normal well-adjusted life? Alright, you may have noticed that what happened in Spider-Man India’s universe when it seemingly started dissolving into this sort of black-ash-liquidy substance. This looks rather similar to the same thing happening to Sinister Strange’s universe in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”.

We also know that the longer a person from one universe stays in another, the greater the damage to them and the fabric of that universe’s reality as observed in “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”. Those special watches given to members of Spider-Man 2099’s strike force prevent their presence from destabilising the timeline and universe. However, if they cause any major changes to the pre-determined sequence of events then that universe falls apart. As explained in the first season of “Loki”, a new universe/timeline is naturally created when there is a fork in the road.

For example, let’s say in one timeline you have the choice to order nasi lemak or mee jawa. If in that timeline you decide to order nasi lemak, then that timeline would naturally branch out to another timeline/universe where you ordered mee jawa. That’s fine. What’s not fine is you coming into one of the timelines and killing the mee jawa aunty and making yourself very much known. When you do this, you have possibly done two things. One, you have possibly caused an incursion between your universe and the one you visited. Two, even if you were to disappear after causing the event, you would have upset the natural flow of that universe so much that it collapses onto itself. This is precisely why the Spot is such a threat to everything in the Spider-Verse and beyond.

Right, so it has been confirmed that we will be getting a sequel to “Across the Spider-Verse” next year in the film “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse”. So let’s talk predictions. The film will probably pick up with Miles Morales escaping from Earth-42, where his evil Prowler variant lives. Either he’ll find a way out or he’ll be saved by Gwen Stacy’s Spider-Woman and her team of Spider-People consisting of Miles’ mentor Peter Parker, Spider-Punk, Spider-Byte, Spider-Pig, Spider-Man India, Spider-Man Noir and Peni Parker. Now, we predict that Miles is going to convince his darker variant to have a change of heart and allow him to save the Spider-Verse. Unfortunately, it would have been too late for Miles to save Earth-42 from destruction and, with a heavy heart, Prowler Miles will bid him farewell as Miles and the team travels back to Earth-1610.

From there, they’ll regroup their forces and begin to plan how to take down the Spot and save the Spider-Verse. You see, the Spot has uncovered the ability to traverse the multiverse and plans to absorb enough multiversal power, or “spots”, to become a true threat to Miles Morales, Earth-1610 and the whole multiverse. If he’s able to tear holes in every universe in the Spider-Verse, he could destabilise every one of them or bring about multiple incursions. Simply put, he could wipe out all Spider-People and universes from the multiverse! They’re bound to bump into Spider-Man 2099 and his Spider-Society here and there but the two groups will end up fighting alongside to save the Spider-Verse.

Now, here’s the really, really crazy wild prediction we’re throwing out there: Miles is going to meet the Great Weaver of the Spider-Verse. Who is the Great Weaver? Long story short, he is the god-like master of the Web of Life and Destiny, also referred to as the Spider-Verse, in the comics. This web accounts for all realities within the multiverse and is maintained and controlled by a great Spider-God known as the Great Weaver. Sometimes, he may speak through his avatars such as the Master Weaver.

Fun fact: the reason why Spider-People are able to sense things before they happen is due to their special connection to the Web of Life and Destiny.

In any case, we believe that the Great Weaver, or his avatar, will explain to Miles, and possibly Spider-Man 2099, that his encounter with the spider from Earth-42 wasn’t a mistake. That far beyond Spider-Man 2099’s understanding of the Spider-Verse, there is a grander design at work. Miles will then be told that he has been predestined or allowed to become Spider-Man because Miles would be the one to defeat the Spot. He will be the one to save the Spider-People and the multiverse. Unlike Spider-Man 2099’s limited vision of destiny and fate, Miles is beyond that. In fact, he may be the one to lead and control the Web of Life and Destiny as a possible avatar!

So what do you think of the ending of “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”? Do you agree with our theories? Be sure to let us know on our socials and stay tuned for more Spider-news here!


Urbanscapes 2018 Presents Khalid, Wolf Alice, Bodega & More

Back for its 16th year, Malaysia’s longest-running creative arts festival Urbanscapes has announced the 1st wave of artists for its three-week long city-wide festival which will take place from 3rd to 18th November 2018.

Headlining the festival will be breakout R&B star Khalid who is most known for his hit “Young Dumb & Broke” and Grammy-nominated British rock quartet Wolf Alice.

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Joining the line-up are Brooklyn punk band Bodega, Korean rock trio Se So Neon, Thai crooner Phum Viphurit, Malaysian indie alternative Midnight Fusic, and local songstress Bil Musa.

With this year’s theme #REIMAGINEKL, Urbanscapes 2018 will be taking festival-goers through accessible arts, ideas, experiences and music that will take place in the historic core of Kuala Lumpur, stretching from Medan Pasar to Petaling Street.

General tickets go on sale on 16 August at www.galactix.asia. For more info, visit Urbanscapes 2018 official site.

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“KStew” Graces Two Magazine Covers, Still Looks Tortured

We’re about seven months away from the release of the final installment of “The Twilight Saga”. Meanwhile, Kristen Stewart aka KStew has been keeping herself busy, gracing covers of numerous magazines.

As if being Robert Pattinson’s girlfriend is not filling up her schedule enough.

Here’s KStew looking all “bohemian chic” with Garrett Hedlund. Not sure what to say about the drunk and pained expression.

If we had a dime for every single time that she pulls off the “tortured” look this effortlessly..oh boy. The issue of the French fashion magazine will hit the shelves (not ours!) in May.

Voila! Suddenly, KStew is all cleaned up for ELLE magazine, June edition. We’re getting a lot of “Jackie O” vibe for this one. Classy! Still not sure what to say about the pained expression. Must be..torturous to grace the cover of a world-famous magazine?

And what KStew feature would be complete without the latest pictures from “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2“? The snaps have started to leak since the beginning of the week and after the long wait, Twihards can now satisfy their burning curiousity. You ready for this?

First look at KStew as Bella not the human, but Bella the vampire:

We’d be lying if we said she didn’t look better as a vampire. Nice eyes, KStew!

“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” is slated for a 16th November 2012 release.

For more information, visit the official movie website.


Experience A Different Side Of Singapore With SingapoReimagine

Singapore is in the midst of preparations for visitors return, Malaysians included, with a fresh new look. Singapore has recorded more than 540,000 visitors from around the world, 45,560 from Malaysia, between January to April this year, making Malaysia the 3rd largest source market for Singapore as of now. With the borders reopened, the numbers are expected to increase together with the travel demand.

Currently, direct flights to Singapore are operating in 7 cities within Malaysia—Ipoh, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Langkawi, Miri and Penang. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB), being the lead development agency for tourism, has launched their international campaign called SingapoReimagine with the purpose of reviving the tourism industry as well as spark the passion to travel.

SingapoReimagine displays a variety of experiences involving new attractions, novel dining concepts, wellness retreats and sustainable experiences along with Singapore’s upcoming events that include:

STB Malaysia is also collaborating with partners for their campaign to boost their visitor count. Mandai Wildlife Reserve is to offer a 33% discount on the admission tickets to its wildlife parks—Singapore Zoo, Night Safari and Jurong Bird Park exclusively for Malaysians using a promo code called MY33OFF, valid from the 1st to 30th June 2022.

Singapore Airlines is having a Travel Fair promotion as well, with discounted all-in fares ranging from MYR450 (Economy class) to MYR2,500 (Business class) for return flights from KL and Penang to Singapore, starting from 28th May to 6th June 2022. Airasia Super App has plans to launch a campaign across Southeast Asia as STB signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airasia in February this year.

STB has also collaborated with ShopBack—an e-commerce company—on the ‘Singapore is Calling’ initiative that involved travel merchants such as Agoda and Booking.com for users to enjoy a 15% upsized cashback for bookings for Singapore on these platforms.

The SingapoReimagine campaign aims to promote tourism recovery as well as build the interest for travel to Singapore with new and innovative experiences to look forward to and safe travel experiences with better hygiene and safety measures for travellers. For more information, click here.

Neetashini Kanendran contributed to this article.

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7 Popular Video Games Contributed By Malaysian Studios

Video games are meant to be enjoyed by everyone in any way possible. Some enjoy video games for their stories while others only care about damage output when dealing with enemies. There are also gamers who are heavily invested in the games’ artwork.

Developers spent countless hours perfecting these video games so that fans can enjoy them to the fullest. Popular studios were obviously behind some popular games but have you ever wondered if Malaysia has lend a hand in developing your favourite video games?

Starting off our list is the 4th installment of the Uncharted game series which was the inspiration behind the 2022 movie adaptation starring Tom Holland. The development for “A Thief’s End” was led by Naughty Dog and got some help from Malaysian studio, Passion Republic. The studio contributed in the 2D in-game art, environment assets and treasures modeling.

This game was recently released back in February earlier this year and took the world by storm. “Elden Ring” is an action role-playing fantasy game that was released by Bandai Namco Entertainment in collaboration with famous fantasy novelist George R.R Martin.

Malaysia’s very own Passion Republic lent their hands again in this project by contributing in the modeling and animation of the game. It’s simply astounding that the beauty you appreciated in the game was created by fellow Malaysians.

One of the most popular survival-horror video games in 2021. The sequel to “Little Nightmares”, players will now play as the young boy Mono, who also appeared in the first game. Players must find their way out while avoiding traps, obstacles and scary monsters.

Streamline Studios from Kuala Lumpur helped develop some of these scary monster characters such as The Teacher, The Hunter and The Patients.

Streamline Studios also helped with a childhood favourite game. The first Street Fighter game was released back in 1987 as an arcade game and then made its way to video game consoles in the 1990s. Streamline Studios once again was involved in the making the 5th installment of this iconic game.

The company contributed in multiple character designs including the famous Chun Li training outfits as well as her undercover and vacation costumes.

Passion Republic bagged another project for their portfolio and this time it’s one of the biggest games of 2020. The sequel to the zombie apocalypse survival game “The Last Of Us” had everyone on the edge of the seats and crying their eyes out.

The Malaysian studio is responsible for multiple things for this project; concept art, graphic design and storyboard for extended commercial. They also contributed in the playable environment and prop modelling. The duration of this project took 4 years from 2016 to 2020.

Millennials will remember the time this game was first released on the PS2. “Rachet & Clank” were popular among kids growing up in the early 2000s. The 16th installment of the video game series was released last year in 2021 and they got help from our developers.

Malaysian animation and gaming studio, LemonSky Studios got involved for the PS5 game project where they contributed in the concept art, 3D modelling and ultimate trimming.

Many grew up with the Final Fantasy game series. First released in 1987 on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), the game grew to become one of the most popular and beloved video games among gamers all over the world.

LemonSky Studios managed to hit the jackpot by getting involved with the latest installment released back in November 2021. The studio got down and dirty with the game’s concept art, 3D modelling and rigging.

We should all feel proud that these Malaysian studios got some incredible talents with them to be able to add these projects in their resumes. Honestly, they deserve more recognition. Which one of these games are your favourites?

Sources: PassionRepublic, LemonSky, Streamline

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Psy’s A Guinness World Record Holder, Says He’s An A–hole

International superstar Psy and his latest single, “Gentleman” have snagged a Guinness world record for the most viewed video online in 24 hours – and it only needed to hit 38 million views to do that. Since its release about two weeks ago, “Gentleman” has racked up more than 255 million views compared with “Gangnam Style“, which now has been played a staggering 1.5 billion times.

“Gentleman” managed to acquire 100 million views in just four days, while it took “Gangnam Style” almost two months to reach the same threshold.

But getting to where he is right now wasn’t easy!

For starters, “Gentleman” was painstakingly created by the South Korean artiste while he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Plus, one of South Korea’s major broadcasters actually banned the music video not long after it was released. And Psy recently found himself having to apologize for the content of the music video.

So, sure, one would think he can bask in the success of “Gentleman” now. Right?

Yeah, in that video, I’m an a–hole. Excuse my language, but I cannot say anything else, I’m an a–hole. But he keeps saying I’m a gentleman! When I am composing a song and making a video, I really love that kind of twist; if I make a video where I keep saying, “I’m a gentleman”, and you know, I’m being polite, that’s not going to be fun. I want a twist.

But sometimes the twist is too much. Like, after seeing the video, there are some things that are too much, like, farting, that’s too much, I know that. It’s nasty.

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But people buy it and love it anyway, Psy! We ain’t complaining, that’s fo sho.

Psy has released the behind-the-scenes video of the pandemonium that was the making of the “Gentleman” music video. It’s hilarious! Watch:

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Denzel Washington Is The Dark Knight In Upcoming Thriller “The Equalizer”

Based on the 19080s television series that starred Edward Woodward, Denzel Washington plays the role of a former black ops commando, McCall in The Equalizer. Now, although McCall may have faked his death to live a peaceful life in Boston, it doesn’t mean that he isn’t trained with a particular set of skills.

For him, these skills include assassinating 5 Russian gangsters in less than 20 seconds. Yup, five. Count ’em!

In the thriller, McCall is seen coming back to life to serve vengeance against those who brutalises the helpless which leads to his desire for justice to be reawakened. The fun and exhilarating trailer for The Equalizer shows Washington playing the role of a dark knight — if someone has a problem and if they have nowhere or no one else to turn to, he will be there to save the day.

Starring alongside Chloë Grace Moretz and Marton Csokas, The Equalizer will hit cinemas on September 25th.


#TheWalk: First Look At Joseph Gordon-Levitt As Iconic Wire-Walker

40 years ago, a French artist Philippe Petit risked his life to walk on a tightrope between the World Trade Center towers. He successfully captivated the world with his bold move and the astounding event became the highlight of his life.

And now, history repeats itself as Joseph Gordon-Levitt is set to play Philippe Petit in a live-action feature film, “The Walk”.

The film is based on Philippe Petit’s book, “To Reach the Clouds”, that has been previously detailed in James Marsh’s Oscar-winning documentary, “Man On Wire”. The story centres on Philippe Petit, a young dreamer who dared to do the impossible by doing an illegal wire walk between the World Trade Center towers.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is seen sporting a retro look with the floppy 70s haircut as he portrays his role as Philippe Petit. His co-star Charlotte Le Bon will be playing Petit’s long-time girlfriend Annie, whom he later broke up with after the walk.

British actor Ben Kingsley will be playing Petit’s real-life mentor Papa Rude while Petit’s gang will be played by James Badge Dale, Ben Schwartz, Clément Sibony ,and César Domboy. Petit and his gang will overcome long odds, betrayals, dissension and countless close calls to conceive and execute their mad plan.

In the film, director Robert Zemeckis has once again uses cutting edge technology with innovative photorealistic techniques and IMAX 3D wizardry. The film is in the service of an emotional, character-driven story as well, similar to the films he has previously directed such as Forrest Gump, Cast Away, Back to the Future, Polar Express, and Flight.

Because 7th August was the 40th anniversary of the event, The Walk star Joseph Gordon-Levitt has also taken the opportunity to promote his new film:

40 years ago TODAY, Philippe Petit walked the high wire b/w the Twin Towers. Happy Anniversary, @PetitWTC!! #ImpossibleDream @TheWalkMovie

— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) August 7, 2014

The film is currently in its post-production stage and it will be released on 2nd October 2015.

For more information, check out the movie’s official website or Facebook page. They’re also on Twitter here so follow them for more timely updates!

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Psy, The Man Behind Gangnam Style Comes To ONE

With over 435 million views and counting, as well as recognized by the Guinness World Records as the most “liked” video in YouTube history, South Korean rapper Psy, Gangnam Style single has truly taken the world by storm.

A true global phenomenon, Psy’s Gangnam Style music video has been shared by celebrities including Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Tom Cruise, and was covered by musician Nelly Furtado and Maroon 5, while the star has been featured on CNN International, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, and the Harvard Business Review. The Gangnam Style dance has even come to top shows such as The Today Show, Saturday Night Live, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show:

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Now, fans of Psy, otherwise known as Park Jae Sang, will have the chance to sneak a peek into the man behind the Gangnam Style phenomenon as ONE HD (Astro B.yond Ch393) brings on two very special programs this November to spotlight Psy.

First up on 3rd November 2012 (Saturday), premiering on 3:25pm and repeating at 11:15pm first exclusively on ONE is talk show “Healing Camp: PSY“. In this 85 minute special, Psy is set to dance into the show with single Gangnam Style, teach the dance moves to the hosts, and even reveal the story behind creating his world-famous hit.

In the show, Psy also opens up on his past, regarding the marijuana scandal that he got embroiled in, in 2002, and what it was like for him to go away for military service a second time when he and his wife were caring for their 100-day old twin girls, as a result of unsatisfactorily fulfilling his liability the first time round.

In addition to that, Psy will also share about his wife and life at home.

Right after Healing Camp: PSY, also airing on 3rd November (Saturday), at 4:20pm and 4th November (Sunday) at 12:40am on ONE, is the “Go Show: Psy“. In the 90 minute special, Psy talks about how he finds out that he is pretty flexible at his hips demonstrates by performing parodies of dance moves by female stars and idol groups including Park Ji Yoon, Girls’ Generation and BoA. Also, he shares his thoughts on being perceived as a star whose concerts are for more mature audiences.

Don’t miss the man behind the global Gangnam Style craze!


Hype’s Must Watch: The Snowman

When the next snow falls, who will he take?

Universal Pictures has released the trailer for its upcoming crime thriller, “The Snowman”. Helmed by Swedish director Tomas Alfredson (of “Let the Right One In” fame), the film stars Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Val Kilmer, and J.K. Simmons.

Based on Norwegian writer Jo Nesbo’s best-selling novel of the same name, “The Snowman” follows elite crime squad detective Harry Hole (played by Michael Fassbender) who investigates the disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter. He fears an elusive serial killer, who calls himself the Snowman Killer, may be active again. With the help of a brilliant recruit (played by Rebecca Ferguson), the cop must connect decades-old cold cases to the brutal new one if he hopes to outwit this unthinkable evil before the next snowfall.

The chilling trailer (above) starts off with the Snowman kidnapping his first victim. While the police managed to find her body, her head is no where to be seen. The Snowman sends Fassbender and his partner clues of his next moves, but is he fast enough to catch the killer?

“The only thing we know for sure is that he’s playing games with us,” says Fassbender in the clip.

“The Snowman” is slated for release on 20th October.

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#SonyMusic: Dr. Luke Dropped From Record Label; How Does This Affect Kesha?

Although Sony Music claimed that they couldn’t #FreeKesha last year, it appears that the record label wants to be free from Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald).

After a long working relationship together, The Hollywood Reported announced that the company is cutting ties with the hit-making producer and that he is no longer the CEO of Kemosabe Records.

Neither one of the parties have released an official statement, but Dr. Luke’s profile has been taken down from Sony’s website. Page Six claims that even though Dr. Luke’s contract with Sony expired at the end of March, there are still several ongoing projects down the pipeline.

How will this outcome affect Kesha, you ask? The Hollywood Reported pointed out that this could potentially be bad news for the 30-year-old singer. Once the music giant is no longer the middle-man between Kesha and Dr. Luke, this might support the music producer’s defamation lawsuit that suggest Kesha’s sexual assault accusations have caused irreparable damage to his career.

Amidst the ugly legal battles, many artistes – including Kelly Clarkson and Lady Gaga – have publicly sided with Kesha.

Sources:The Hollywood Reported, Dlisted, Perez Hilton.


7 Disney Villains Reimagined As Disney Princesses

Throughout the years, we’ve seen some amazing villains on Disney’s animated films. Some of them have even received live-action reboots. Let’s be honest, many of these Disney villains have even worked their ways into our hearts – becoming instant fan favourites.

These classic Big Bads are so well loved that some artists have even dedicated their time and effort in giving them a makeover. The new take on these characters sees these villains being reimagined as Disney Princesses with gender-bending, body changes, and more.

Does this princess version of Hades look gorgeous? Yes, she has dreamy blue eyes and the fiery icy hair, but this female Hades has the same sharp and pointy teeth. Her skull earrings do add a nice touch as well. Although the Greek Underworld’s leader resides in hell, the cool blue hues used by artist Sakimichan makes this version looks like an ice princess. Still, nobody in their right mind should give her babysitting rights to baby Hercules.

Instead of making Jafar look like a doppelganger of Princess Jasmine, this version looks like what could be Jafar’s sister, Jara. The original Jafar is far from attractive and Jara seems to take after her sibling. This art piece also provides Jara the famous trademark beard. With that magic lamp on her hand, what do you think Jara is wishing for?

“Don’t mess with me” is the first impression we got upon looking at this fan art created by Maby Chan. Shan Yu is a vicious villain in “Mulan”, so it makes sense that he gets turned into a fierce looking warrior princess. We like that the artist has retain three things about this character – the hood on the head, yellow eyes, and the villain’s falcon pet Hayabusa. The character’s original wardrobe has also been given a more feminine makeover.

Brought to you by the same person responsible for turning Shan Yu into a Disney Princess is another makeover for Dr. Facilier. As the big bad in “The Princess and the Frog”, this witch doctor is power hungry and doesn’t like it when someone else is ahead in wealth and status. Sticking to the New Orleans theme, this recreation sees Princess Facilier sporting a similar outfit with a necklace of Mardi Gras beads and a wicked grin.

If Mother Gothel were given a Disney Princess treatment, this is probably how she’ll look like. If you’re familiar with the animated storyline, you’d know that Gothel relies on Rapunzel’s hair in order to remain youthful. If she really had her way, she will probably look as sexy as this drawing.

Would John Smith have fallen in love with Pocahontas if Princess Ratcliffe was in the picture? It’s hard to say. Although Ratcliffe’s signature sword is missing, the villainess is clad in the cap with a feather and the big red bows in her hair. Oh, and who could forget the unmistakable Percy the Pug striking a posh pose on his royal pillow.

Remember the cruel villain that was so abusive towards Quasimodo in “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame”? Well, his female counterpart looks even more conniving here. Accompanied by a hideous gargoyle, the purple and black outfit on Princess Frollo is striking and instant recognisable.

A Tumblr user named Sweet Cookie Carnival produced a brilliant art compilation when she swap some of nastiest villains with classic Disney princess outfits. For instance, Hades looks miserable in Cinderella’s outfit, Governor Ratcliffe seems comfortable in Snow White’s dress, while Gaston may have raided Belle’s closet.

Which of these ladies are your favourites? Let us know in the comments section below.

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#FiftyShadesFreed Unveils New Wedding Poster & Trailer

First comes love, followed by marriage. Then comes the kidnapping.

Universal Pictures has unveiled the official first teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated threequel in the “Fifty Shades” saga, “Fifty Shades Freed”. In addition, a new poster also features Anastasia Steele (played Dakota Johnson) in a stunning lace, long-sleeved wedding gown, with the tagline, “Mrs. Grey will see you now”.

Mrs. Grey will see you now. #HappyBirthdayAnastasia #FiftyShadesFreed pic.twitter.com/Aa2gHW4W61

— Fifty Shades Freed (@FiftyShades) September 10, 2017

The brief 1-minute teaser opens with Jamie Dornan’s Christian Grey delivers his wedding vows (“all that I have is now yours”) to his leading lady. Their romantic European honeymoon then intercuts with the erotic drama’s signature BDSM-centric sex scenes in the red room and in front of a mirror.

However, life isn’t a bed of roses as things take a dark turn. We see Christian wielding a weapon and Anastasia firing a gun. The real meat in the clip comes when the heroine is being held at knifepoint by her vengeful former boss, Jack Hyde (played by Eric Johnson). If this isn’t exciting enough, check out the unofficial poster of the lovebirds below.

The full trailer for “Fifty Shades Freed” will arrive in November while the movie is set to hit theatres on 9th February 2018. Until then, enjoy the teaser above ;)

Sources: Variety, News/ Featured image: Universal.


Skrillex & Avicii Make Forbes Highest Earning Celebrities Under 30 List

Normally, when it comes to ranking the world’s riches DJs, it’s Scotsman Calvin Harris who takes the top spot. But with Calvin having just blown out 30 candles on the cake, he was unqualified to make Forbes’ latest list: The Highest Earning Celebrities Under 30. The list which was revealed on Monday, featured data which was compiled based on entertainment-related earnings from June 2013 to June 2014.

Nine, of the ten top grosses were musicians, with Justin Bieber taking the top spot with $80 million and One Direction in the close second with $75 million. Amid other pop acts like Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars, there were two electronic names who were both young and rich enough to make the cut in Forbes most recent round up. Skrillex and Avicii both cracked up the top 10, pulling in $18 million and $28 million between June 2013 to June 2014 respectively.

What’s more revealing though, is not how much Skrillex and Avicii are grossing annually from touring and digital sales, but the age at which they’ve achieved such success! With their undeniably eminent international status in mind, it’s easy to forget that Skrillex is only 26, while Avicii is 25.

Check out the full list of Forbes‘s ‘Highest-Earning Celebrities Under 30′ below.

10. Skrillex – $18 million
9. Avicii – $28 million
8. Lady Gaga – $33 million
7. Jennifer Lawrence – $34 million
6. Miley Cyrus – $36 million
5. Rihanna – $48 million
4. Bruno Mars – $60 million
3. Taylor Swift – $64 million
2. One Direction – $75 million
1. Justin Bieber – $80 million


Fans Drool Over Kumail Nanjiani’s Body Transformation For Marvel

Marvel actors and actresses have a pretty good track record when it comes to body transformation; comedian Kumail Nanjiani is no exception.

The Pakistani, who is famous for his role in shows like “Silicon Valley”, is part of the cast in the upcoming Marvel film “The Eternals”, where he plays Kingo. In celebration for landing the massive role, the actor decided to spent the last 12 months in training in order to look like his comic book counterpart, and boy did he deliver.

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Taking to his Instagram account, the 41 year-old uploaded a photo of what he describes as “a thirsty shirtless” photo of himself, that showed the transformation of his dad bod to a muscular six pack. In the post, he recollected his desire for the visible change and noted that he wouldn’t have done it without the help of multiple trainers and nutritionists.

He wrote, “I would not have been able to do this if I didn’t have a full year with the best trainers and nutritionists paid for by the biggest studio in the world. I’m glad I look like this, but I also understand why I never did before. It would have been impossible without these resources and time.“

“The Big Sick” actor also reserved special mention for trainer Grant Roberts who helped him on his journey. Others trainers that he thanked were David Higgins and his team Ellis Partridge, Tom Cheeseman and Gavin Eivers as well as Lance Callahan. However, Nanjiani’s biggest thanks went to his wife, Emily V Gordon, for putting up with his complaints and his talks about workout routines.

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Marvel fans: "Oh no! RDJ and Chris Evans are leaving the MCU. What are we going to do??"

Simu Liu and Kumail Nanjiani: "I think we can be of assistance…" pic.twitter.com/ztzFZiJ2oe

— Curtis Kimberlin Jr (@ckimberlinjr) December 16, 2019

While many Marvel fans were pretty anxious about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, after the departure of Robert Downey, Jr. and Chris Evans. Nanjiani and his fellow Marvel actor Simu Liu seem to have the MCU covered, with Liu set to play Shang-Chi in the upcoming film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”.

We can’t wait to see the two actors in action in the big screen with “The Eternals” set to come out in 6th November 2020, while “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” will premier on 11th February 2021.

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#Merdeka57: Pick Up Someone With One Of These! (Or Not)

In the past (slightly more than) half an year, our country has been through a turmoil like never before. While this year’s Merdeka Day celebrations will be toned down tremendously as a mark of respect as the nation is still mourning the MH17 and MH370 tragedies as well as sharing the losses suffered by families of victims, netizens still see the light and pride in our #Merdeka57 in their own special way.

As seen in the screenshot above, on Twitter, fellow Malaysian netizens have come up with a slightly more humorous way of looking at the Merdeka Day celebrations by sharing some #MerdekaPickUpLines.

True, we have to say some are so cheesy but we applaud these Malaysian netizens for sharing some funnies in this time of need! Wanna see what else has been added to the list of pickup lines? Hit this link.

Alternatively, if you have better ones, feel free to add yours and remember to hashtag #MerdekaPickUpLines!


#Madeon: “You’re On” MV Hints At Future Music

Arguably one of this year’s standout songs, the radio ready “You’re On” has finally received its own stylised MV. One that’s so futuristic, it cold easily be mistaken for Porter Robinson’s “Lionhearted”.

The wonderboy behind it all, 20-year-old DJ/producer/artiste Madeon personally handpicked UK soulster Kyan to be featured in the track. “You’re On” is also the lead single off Madeon’s highly anticipated debut album, “ADVENTURE”, something that he has had in the pipeline for years now!

Helmed by acclaimed directors Oskar Gullstrand and Carl-Johan Listherby of NAIVE AB, the “You’re On” MV is the first instalment of a trilogy focused on a young woman, Asteria, and a young man, Icarus.

Fun fact: “Icarus” is also the name of a Madeon track which was released in 2012. The song was featured on the soundtrack for a Microsoft’s Xbox 360 racing game Forza Horizon.

Set in a remote city, in an undefined future, Asteria is restless to see more of the outside world. The speechless story then follows Asteria and her headphones. One night, while looking over the city through her window, she sees a tower illuminate with glorious orange light. The next day, she notices a man, Icarus, with a tattoo on his wrist similar to the pattern (on the tower) she saw the night before. She follows Icarus only to land herself in a nightclub where, unsurprisingly, Madeon is playing.

Asteria then chases Icarus down some streets until they come upon a sign that they both touch, causing the tower in the desert to light up as an ominous “To Be Continued” comes onto the screen.

We know, right? Pretty amazing for a lead single off a debut album! We can’t wait to see the rest of the MVs in the trilogy and watch how this will all end :D

“You’re On” is available on iTunes here. “ADVENTURE” will be released on Columbia Records in 2015.

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#GohLiuYing: Olympic Silver Medalist Shares Heartfelt Letter On Facebook

Although the 2016 Rio Olympics is still ongoing, there were many historical moments for Malaysia and one of them was our nation’s first Olympics mixed doubles badminton’s silver win.

Goh Liu Ying, who is a member of the mixed doubles, shared a long Facebook post about her journey to the Olympics, her thoughts when she won, and her dedication.

The touching Facebook post reads (translation):

“To me, winning an Olympic medal was out of reach; standing on on medal podium was nothing but a fantasy. I was the first member of the Malaysian mixed doubles. In the past, Malaysia improvised the mixed doubles teams as they only cared about the men’s doubles and singles; in the past, Malaysians were only interested in “male badminton players”.

2 years ago, I underwent knee surgery just to participate in the Olympic Games. From the group stages to the semi-finals, I thought that maybe we have a chance in winning the bronze. But when we won the semi-finals, I felt like I was in a dream. Did I really win? Is this not a dream? For many times, I have fantasied how great it would feel, standing on that stage (medal podium)!

In the finals, we went against the Indonesian team (Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir), who was in good condition, and we didn’t perform up to expectations. Many thought that we could win the gold, but regrettably, we couldn’t put up a good match.

The moment when I was standing on the podium and seeing our nation’s flag being raised, my eyes were filled with tears. I only dared to dream about this moment. We were placed #8 when we entered the Olympics, there were others that were much better than us.

I am just Goh Liu Ying. I do not have great achievements like the Chinese team; I do not have reliable performances like the Korean team; I do not have tactical strategies like the European teams; nor do I have experiences like the Indonesian team. I am just Goh Liu Ying. I am not born with the body of an athlete. When others finished the trainings set by our coach, I can only complete half of it. Compared to other athletes, I have lesser muscles, and with lesser muscles, I tend to have a higher chance of injuries. Due to my (knee) surgery, I can’t train as hard and the strength of my legs is not as strong as others.

I am Goh Liu Ying. I am a silver medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics mixed doubles. I will be proud of this for the rest of my life!”

27-year-old Malacca-born Goh Liu Ying is the eldest of 3 siblings and she started her badminton training since she was 10 years old. A graduate of Bukit Jalil Sports School, she made her international debut in 2007.

We cannot express how proud we are of you, girl :D Thank you for making us and all of Malaysia proud!

More information on team Malaysia at the 2016 Olympics here.

Source: Goh Liu Ying 吴柳萤’s Facebook page.

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#CL: 2NE1 Leader Working With Talented Producers & Musicians For US Solo Debut

Working extremely hard towards her upcoming US debut, K-Pop idol girl group 2NE1’s leader CL is currently in the US. Yes, she may seem like she’s currently on a break after having wrapped up promotions for 2NE1’s “Crush” and the group’s “All Or Nothing” world tour, but believe us when we say that in actual fact, she’s working harder than ever.

On 22nd January, a YG Entertainment rep told Newsen:

CL recently began working on her debut album in the US, and she left for the US again on January 13 to continue working. We′ve set up camp in the US with talented producers and musicians, putting our all into working. She′ll return sometime in early February.

Proving the statement, American singer-songwriter and record producer Sean Garrett recently posted a picture with CL on his Instagram account with a caption that read, “Wow, this young superstar here is so amazing!! @chaelincl, u know what we bout to do!!”

In case you didn’t know, Sean Garrett has produced 18 #1 singles in only 7 years of producing music. That number puts him in fifth place on the Billboard list of producers with the most #1 hits. He is also the only active hip hop producer that is mentioned on the Billboard list of producers with the most #1 hits.

It’s common knowledge by now that CL recently signed a contract with SB PROJECTS by Scooter Braun, who helped Psy successfully transition into the US. She is preparing to debut in spring (towards mid year) this year. News of her US debut has made such huge waves that Blackjacks aren’t the only ones excited about it.

On 7th January, VH1 posted an article titled, “15 Female Rappers to Watch in 2015“. We quote:

Now there’s a tough new breed of female rappers ready to take on the traditionally male world of hip hop in 2015. It’s a hard genre for women to break into, as a quick scan of the Top 40 will prove.

CL is the leader of K-pop girl group 2NE1, and might not be immediately recognisable as a rap star. But her breakout is a major play at the Western rap market. Having enlisted hot-shot manager Scooter Braun (who’s responsible for the likes of Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsenand Psy), CL is ready to bring a truly unique perspective to rap, and we hope it’s every bit as crazy and electrifying as what we’ve come to expect from her so far.

Fuse TV has an article titled, “10 Breakout Artists for 2015” in which they mentioned CL and said:

As leader of K-pop group 2NE1, CL is already an established star earning praises from Diplo, M.I.A, Snoop Dogg and more. But this spring, she’ll look to expand her solo star power through a full-fledged U.S. solo career with the help of Justin Bieber/Ariana Grande manager Scooter Braun. How will the music sound? Based off the strength of “MTBD,” a solo track which she co-wrote and Rolling Stone called the “centerpiece” of 2NE1’s Crush album, chances are it’ll be bangin’.

Other platforms, such as Rolling Stones, Billboard, MTV Iggy, Dazed & Confused and more, have also shown their interest in CL. So many people can’t be wrong ;)

We’ll leave you now with CL’s first solo single, “The Baddest Female”. Enjoy:


Little Known Facts About “The Fault in Our Stars”

When we first read John Green’s “The Fault in Our Stars”, we knew immediately that the novel desperately needed to be turned into a movie. In 2012, it was announced that the book was indeed going to be turned into a film. We couldn’t have been happier!

The film stars Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, and Nat Wolff, with Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, and Willem Dafoe in supporting roles. Shailene Woodley plays Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old cancer patient who is forced by her parents to attend a support group, where she subsequently meets and falls in love with Augustus Waters, portrayed by Ansel Elgort. The movie was released on 6th June in the US and it will come to our shores soon, too!

But before you watch the film when it’s released in our cinemas, here are some things you need to know about John Green and the film:

1. Author John Green was initially opposed to making “The Fault in Our Stars”. He was certain that it’d be butchered (in the overly emo sense). When his film agent asked to send the novel out to studios and producers, he said not to bother. We bet he’s not regretting his decision to send it after all now because the film has received critical acclaim from critics and retained the #1 spot at the domestic and worldwide box-office during its opening weekend. It also currently has a gross of over $127 million against its budget of $12 million, making it a financial success.

2. John Green was supposed to have a cameo appearance in “The Fault in Our Stars”, as the father of a girl who approaches Hazel at the mall and asks about her oxygen tube. It was deleted. During a Q&A with fans after a New York screening, John Green says that the film’s director, Josh Boone, told him that his acting was “perfectly adequate” and “totally useable”. He says he was relieved when he learned the scene was cut” “Great decision. I agree completely.”

3. John Green is such a huge soccer fan that he has a separate Twitter feed on which he exclusively tweets about sports..to his (get this) 53,000 followers! His soccer fanatic-ness is also part of the reason that he chose to work with producer Wyck Godfrey, who approached him about adapting “The Fault in Our Stars”. See, Wyck Godfrey is also a passionate soccer fan and apparently, the both of them talked about Liverpool before they closed the deal. Epic?

4. Word has it that Shailene Woodley practically begged to be in the movie because the crew weren’t sure if she was right for the film e.g. she was too athletic, too healthy-looking, and too pretty. She wrote an incredibly long letter to John Green asking to be casted. However, when she finally landed the role of Hazel Grace Lancaster, director Josh Boone said, “Over 250 girls read for the part, but it wasn’t until Shailene stepped in front of the camera that I truly saw Hazel for the first time.” Oh, Shailene also donated her hair to a cause after cutting it for the role.

5. The title, “The Fault in Our Stars” comes straight from Shakespeare. In fact, in the book, a character quotes the Bard’s line which the title borrow from: “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves. That we are underlings.” We’re guessing, it’s very much in reference to the characters’ tragic “impending doom” situation in the story? Are we right or are we right?

Enough fun facts to entice you to watch the film? Because “The Fault in Our Stars” will be released in cinemas nationwide on 17th July!

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MBO Cinemas Introduce Adorable LINE Friends Drinking Cups

Fans of LINE Friends, you’re in for a treat!

After introducing 2 limited edition of MBO X LINE Friends ALLSTAR cards featuring Cony and Sally, MBO Cinemas is now set to release 4 super adorable LINE Friends drinking cups starting this week.

LINE FRIENDS ALLSTAR Card and Combo now available at all MBO Cinemas! Collect all of them! #mbocinemas #LINEFRIENDS #Sally #Cony

A post shared by  MBO Cinemas (@mbocinemas) on Jun 3, 2019 at 1:53am PDT

The designs of the cup include Cony, Sally, Brown and Choco. Cony and Sally cups are already available at the cinema while Brown and Choco cups will be available starting August.

Available at MBO Cinemas nationwide, the cups can be purchased at RM34 for a single combo or RM67 for a share combo.

LINE Friends combo ♥ Cony & Sally is now available at all MBO Cinemas nationwide! ? . Cony & Sally – Now available Choco & Brown – From August 2019 . #LINEFriends #mbocinemas #concessioncombo

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Also, to get the special edition ALLSTAR card, card member of the cinema only need to spend RM5 to get the special designed card.

What are you waiting for? Collect them now!


“Judas and The Black Messiah” Review: The Price Of Betrayal Isn’t Just Thirty Shekels of Silver

Let’s get this out of the way first. “Judas and The Black Messiah” is in no way related to the Biblical accounts of the Gospel, neither is it a heretical device. Rather, it is inspired by true accounts which can be compared to the events leading up to the Crucifixion.

“Judas and The Black Messiah”, the second directorial feature by Shaka King, revisits the civil rights activist movements of the Black Panther Party in the 1960s. Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), the fiery chairman of the Illinois chapter attempts to form the Rainbow Coalition, a multicultural effort to inhibit infighting and aid in social change in the state of Chicago.

Nevertheless, there is a rat weaving its way through the feet of the big felines. Will this threaten to undo everything that the Panthers fought for? Can the revolution still rise?

Alright, alright. We know Daniel Kaluuya is great. He’s a phenomenal performer and we’ve seen him grow as an actor in the last decade, pushing forward with his Oscar-nominated performance in “Get Out” and starring in 2018’s “Black Panther”. But oh hell, yes, our man Kaluuya is at his peak in this. Make no mistake, when given the chance, Kaluuya absolutely blows it away with a flame unlike any other.

“I am… a revolutionary. I am…. a revolutionary!” Daniel Kaluuya chants as his loyal apostles cheer him on. In a hair raising scene like this, it’s no wonder Kaluuya has been garnering early Oscar buzz.

Somehow, watching this film harkened back to that “Black Mirror” episode starring Kaluuya, you know, the one in particular with the merit system. Like that character, his burning voice is evident when he needs to be Fred Hampton, “Messiah” to the Afro community. Nevertheless, deep inside, he’s still a soft, loving man, tending to the needs of his people.

As much as a ton of focus is given to Kaluuya’s Hampton, the tale here is told from the lens of the villain, the Iscariot, the double-dealer played by Kaluuya’s “Get Out” co-star LaKeith Stanfield. Indeed, we’re floored with how Stanfield crafted such depth to his portrayal of O’Neal because, in actuality, there wasn’t much to draw from. All they had was that interview of O’Neal in the PBS documentary, “Eyes on the Prize II” and perhaps a little more. Simply put, the archives were incomplete.

Nevertheless, it is the ambiguity of the persona that gives Stanfield time to marinate in the character, creating his own interpretation of a conflicted man. He is a being with a short-sighted outlook. The selfish ambition he put before his beliefs places him at odds with what he actually holds close to his chest. Cowardice and naivety, the ingredients for a lifetime of guilt.

Throughout the movie, O’Neal’s contradicting spiritual turmoil is depicted splendidly as we see O’Neal rising through the ranks and eventually choke when his treason toward his own brothers and sisters eventually gets to him. The sense of paranoia increases tenfold as the FBI gets bolder with their requests, leading to him questioning his actions and waking from his freakish nightmares in cold sweat. Alas, it’s far too late for him to back out. The rodent had burrowed way too deep and there is no objective light in sight. The wayward wanderer, lost in the shadows of his own judgement, has nowhere to hide from his own demons.

Of course, the entire theme of loyalty and police brutality is further bolstered by the rest of the supporting cast. Jesse Plemons plays the devil, quite simply, as an FBI handler who gets O’Neal trapped within his vice-grip. He’s skewed, knowing full well that he’s the hand feeding the rodent, and he allows that to be his tether, pulling it ever so slightly to get to what he wants. On the other hand, Dominique Fishback’s poet helps provide some grounding for Hampton as the crusade goes on, bouncing off him with reason when appropriate.

On a side note, we found that the subplots involving the FBI alone weren’t exactly the most desirable pieces of the whole narrative, as it did draw us out of the film whenever they came on. They weren’t entirely essential as Martin Sheen’s FBI director attempts to explain the entire situation to Jesse Plemons and create a bigger villain of himself when there is actually no need to. But… this is just a minor gripe.

No doubt, the film’s brutal setting also weaves into its poignant themes, with the bloodshed being committed a constant struggle within the characters. The ruthless cinematography closing up on the gunshot wounds and terrified Black Panther fighters moments before they are captured or eliminated make it a harrowing experience. Should vengeance be pursued in the event of an unjust killing? Should fire be fought with fire? “Judas and The Black Messiah” is indeed a bitter reminder of the injustices that occur in society, and the answer isn’t so straightforward. It’s just plain grey.

The political tragedy of the historical event depicted in “Judas and The Black Messiah ” continues to haunt the oppressed communities half a century later. Though times have changed, some aspects aren’t quite so different than back when it was 1969. Incidents as recent as last year have been eerie retellings of such episodes of the past.

Shaka King’s work here is indeed a bitter pill to swallow, but as frightening a tale as it is, it’s also significant as a work of art. The ideologies here are grey shades as Hampton and O’Neal butt heads on where the party should be directed to. And to top it all off, the duplicity of O’Neal’s treachery, the cherry of this entire operation helps make this film stand out. As O’Neal ultimately recounts his actions in the real-life interview, the knowledge that his dual-life led to the bloodshed of his brethren made him shake in sin. Betrayal can buy you thirty pieces of silver, but it’s the guilt that ultimately kills you. No Judas, you can’t win this one.

“Judas and The Black Messiah” is currently streaming on HBOMax. The film is rated R for violence and strong language.

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#BIGBANG: YG CEO Discusses Contract Expiration & Military Service

Yang Hyun Suk, the founder and CEO of YG Entertainment, expressed interest in working with BIGBANG again even after their contract ends next year.

After wrapping up the 2nd night of BIGBANG’s “MADE” World Tour in Seoul, the CEO held a press conference to talk about contract expiration and military service. He spoke fondly of the group, telling press members that he would like to work with the group again for the next 9 years.

I get scolded a lot by fans because I don’t make albums often enough for BIGBANG, but I do think I kept one promise. In our country, boy groups only last about 4 to 5 years for the most part. That’s because of the contract duration. I made a promise to make a long-running team because Seo Taiji and Boys didn’t last very long. This year is BIGBANG’s 9th year. I can’t make a promise, but if it were up to me, I would want to be with BIGBANG for the next 9 years as well, no matter what I have to do. They are “dongsaengs” (which means younger brothers in Korean) that I really like, artists that I like, and kids that I want to stay with.

The CEO also spoke up about BIGBANG’s plans for army enlistment during the press conference.

In South Korea, all able-bodied males are required to attend 2 years of mandatory military service. However, he assured fans that they will not be seeing the last of BIGBANG.

This concert is not BIGBANG’s last concert. There are many people worrying about BIGBANG going into the army, but they are kids that I have no worries for, even if they leave for their service. T.O.P. is currently attending university, so there are no plans to enlist until next year.

Another album will be released this year. The army is definitely something you have to do, but they each have strong abilities as solo artists. Even if 1 member goes to the army, they are still BIGBANG. Even if 2 members go to the army, they are still BIGBANG. They will continue to protect their name as BIGBANG and they plan to consistently promote through solo and unit activities. I hope they become a group that grows old with the fans for 9 more years… I believe BIGBANG will be forever as long as they make good music.

He further added that all 5 members will not be enlisting at the same time. He believes that the group will prove popular even after their conscription because their “biggest competitive edge is the impact of their solo activities”.

BIGBANG will hold a concert in Malaysia as part of their “MADE World Tour” on 25th July at Putra Indoor Stadium.

For more information, visit their official Facebook and Twitter page.


#RedShoesAndThe7Dwarfs: New “Snow White” Movie Criticised For Fat-Shaming

A new “Snow White” animated remake, titled “Red Shoes & The 7 Dwarfs”, is under fire for fat-shaming. In one of its adverts, a short, plump Snow White can be seen looking enviously at a taller, skinnier version of herself.

“What if Snow White was no longer beautiful and the 7 Dwarfs not so short?” the tagline asks.

Tess Holiday, a plus-sized model known for her #effyourbeautystandards campaign on social media, took to Twitter to express her disgust. She wrote, “How did this get approved by an entire marketing team? Why is it okay to tell young kids being fat = ugly? @ChloeGMoretz.“

How did this get approved by an entire marketing team? Why is it okay to tell young kids being fat = ugly? 🤔😏@ChloeGMoretz pic.twitter.com/PVhgwluGTM

— Tess H🍒lliday (@Tess_Holliday) May 30, 2017

Directed by South Korean director Hung Sungho for Locus Corp, “Red Shoes & The 7 Dwarfs” stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Gina Gershon, and Jim Rash. The story features Moretz as “a princess who doesn’t fit into the celebrity world of princesses — or their dress size”. In order to look “beautiful”, she has to put on the magical red shoes.

In response to Holiday’s tweet, Moretz said, “I have now fully reviewed the marketing for ‘Red Shoes’. I am just as appalled and angry as everyone else, this wasn’t approved by me or my team. Please know I have let the producers of the film know. I lent my voice to a beautiful script that I hope you will all see in its entirety.”

I have now fully reviewed the mkting for Red Shoes, I am just as appalled and angry as everyone else, this wasn't approved by me or my team

— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) May 31, 2017

Pls know I have let the producers of the film know. I lent my voice to a beautiful script that I hope you will all see in its entirety https://t.co/IOIXYZTc3g

The actual story is powerful for young women and resonated with me. I am sorry for the offense that was beyond my creative control https://t.co/HZP2ydPCAX

Besides that, Locus apologised for their marketing material and said it was pulling the campaign. They added, “Our film, a family comedy, carries a message designed to challenge social prejudices related to standards of physical beauty in society by emphasising the importance of inner beauty.”

The company also explained that Snow White is on a journey to find her lost father and will learn that “not only to accept herself, but to celebrate who she is, inside and out”.

“Red Shoes & The 7 Dwarfs” is slated for release sometime next year.

What are your thoughts on the film? Feel free to leave us a comment in the comments box below!

Sources: The Telegraph, NY Daily News, Variety.

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The Top 10 Most Powerful Passports In The World For 2020

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, freedom to travel around the world has been restricted due to travel bans.

US citizens used to enjoy tremendous freedom, but a new passport power analysis has deduced that they’re now on par with developing countries. Citizenship firm Henley and Partners said this was due to “poor handling of the pandemic”.

1. Japan (191 destinations)
2. Singapore (190)
3. South Korea, Germany (189)
4. Italy, Finland, Spain, Luxembourg (188)
5. Denmark, Austria (187)
6. Sweden, France, Portugal, Netherlands, Ireland (186)
7. Switzerland, United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Belgium (185)
8. Greece, New Zealand, Malta, Czech Republic (184)
9. Canada, Australia (183)
10. Hungary (181)

103. North Korea (39 destinations)
104. Libya, Nepal, Palestinian Territory (38)
105. Somalia, Yemen (33)
106. Pakistan (32)
107. Syria (29)
108. Iraq (28)
109. Afghanistan (26)

To quote CNN, the Henley Passport Index is based on data provided by the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations. It is updated in real time throughout the year, as and when visa policy changes come into effect.

For those curious, the Malaysian passport is ranked #19 at the moment.


#NikkaWhisky: The Nikka Coffey Series Now Available In Malaysia

No stranger to award-winning single malts and its masterful blends, Japanese whisky brand Nikka released the “Coffey Series” which includes 2 different types of blends: a single grain whisky – Nikka Coffey Grain, and a 100% malt whisky – Nikka Coffey Malt – using the unique Coffey distillation.

Oh you know, just spending our Tuesday evening at The Unconventional Nikka Coffey Series launch. #nikka #nikkacoffey

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Aug 11, 2015 at 3:21am PDT

To create an experience like no other and to truly reveal the beauty of these whiskies and its versatility, local importer Tong Woh Enterprise Sdn Bhd (TWE), enlisted the help of notable mixologist Angel Ng to take invitees on a tasting journey like no other.

The tasting which took place at Eau De Vie, Nexus Bangsar South on 11th August, saw Angel lead the tasting of both whisky expressions, and also create 2 Coffey series cocktails.

As explained by Angel, the Nikka Coffey Malt is the result of a unique distillation process in “Coffey” type column stills, which are usually used for grain whiskey production. While it is produced from 100% malt in a single distillery, it is not considered as single malt because of its Coffey style distillation. The Nikka Coffey Malt offers a rich texture with deep oaky notes and it’s delightfully fruity and spicy with hints of pear, pepper and balsamic notes.

As for the Nikka Coffey Grain, it’s an original single grain whisky, distilled mainly from corn in a Coffey still. Mellow and fruity, the whisky’s sweetness also holds citrus, papaya, coconut and cinnamon notes.

Both ready to drink on it’s own, our personal favourite was the Nikka Coffey Malt as it had a much richer taste to it. For those who aren’t big whisky drinkers, the Nikka Coffey series also works well for cocktails.

Previously only available as limited releases for Japan and selected European markets; the complete Coffey series is now available in Malaysia.

More pictures from the Tasting can be found below.

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#IT: “Mama” Director In Negotiations To Replace Cary Fukunaga As Director

“It” (no pun intended) was released more than 2 decades ago, but the psychological horror/drama miniseries (based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name) remains one of the scariest horror movies we’ve ever seen.

Not only because Tim Curry was such a great actor, but also because his killer crown character was so freaky that we had nightmares for months. And now, the 90s horror classic has found its way back to haunt us because The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Andy Muschietti is in negotiations to direct New Line’s upcoming remake of “It”.

The project, which will be covered over the course of 2 films, was supposed to begin filming in June. However, the production was forced to be delayed when “True Detective” helmer Cary Fukunaga dropped out of director’s chair due to budgetary reasons that stemmed from creative differences. Prior to Fukanaga’s departure, the project was already in development for years, with Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Seth Grahame-Smith, and David Katzenberg serving as producers.

There’s no start date for the project yet, but the studio is already searching for a new writer who can tailor a script to Muschietti’s vision.

Muschietti is best known for “Mama”, his debut feature film he co-wrote with Neil Cross and his sister Barbara Muschietti. It was based on his own 3-minutes short film of same name, which prompted legendary horror filmmaker Guillermo del Toro to come aboard as an executive producer. According to del Toro, the short film included “one of the scariest little scenes” that he has “ever seen”. The feature film, which starred Jessica Chastain and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, grossed $146 million on a budget of $15 million.

Following the success of “Mama”, he was hired to direct several projects and at one point, he was attached to helm Universal Pictures’ upcoming remake of “The Mummy”.

“The Maze Runner” star Will Poulter is no longer officially attached to the project due to scheduling issues, but the studio may come back to him after the script is finalised.

Andy’s sister will most likely come aboard the “It” remake as a producer while Jon Silk is executive producing It. Richard Brener, Walter Hamada, and Dave Neustadter will oversee the project for New Line while Niija Kuykendall is shepherding for Warner Bros.

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Source: THR / Image sources: Wikia, Zimbio.