“Tom and Jerry” Review: This Bland & Unfunny Slapstick Feature Needs To Be Deleted From History

If only we had an oversized cartoon mallet to bash our heads in and forget the memory of watching this movie.

Over the weekend, Warner Bros released their new film, “Tom and Jerry”. The feature, directed by “Taxi” and “Fantastic Four” helmer, Tim Story, is an updated take on the classic MGM production and features a largely comedic cast with the likes of Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Rob Delaney, Colin Jost, and Ken Jeong. Akin to “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” and “Space Jam”, “Tom and Jerry” is an animated/live-action hybrid, mixing the cartoonish aspects of its title characters in a grounded world populated by humans.

So, is “Tom and Jerry” a meow-derful piece of art or would we give it a rat of a rating? Oo boy, let’ssss see (devilish chuckles commence*).

Kayla (Chloë Grace Moretz) is a down-on-luck but cunning lass who cons her way to a job at an established hotel just before a high-profile wedding takes place at the venue. It soon comes to the hotel’s knowledge that a certain mouse had taken up residence in the building. In order to solve their sole-rodent infestation, Kayla enlists the aid of Jerry’s nemesis to take on the job of exterminating the problem. And as such, the shenanigans commence.

We guess you’re familiar with the game as the famous cat and mouse are one of the most popular animated characters to grace the small screen. Unlike the animated shorts, they’re in a different environment for this movie. To be precise, they are in an open-world, not just confined to the walls of a house or a friendly neighbourhood. They’ve jumped right on the ferry to New York, the city where all CG animated/live-action hybrids go to. (Shrugs*)

In this world where all animals are animated save for the humans, Jerry’s in search of a comfy new home to settle down in. After looking at multiple locations he eventually finds the sweet spot at the Royal Gate Hotel. Tom, on the other hand, has a dream of making it big as a soul artist/pianist. He intends to set up his stage with his trusty keyboard by his side. Nevertheless, Jerry, the mischievous creature he is, is determined to foil the cat’s fantasy, showing up at just the right moments to wreak havoc.

Indeed, “Tom and Jerry” features the antics you generally associate with the pair, the slapstick and cartoon violence that Tom often finds himself at the receiving end of. These come on display in several scenes throughout the first two acts. One of them had Tom attempting to enter the hotel room where Jerry was having the time of his life. The traditional electrocutions/falling from heights flat onto the ground/crimped appendages are all utilised to good effect as it was very much in the vein of how the shorts did it. A reference to Tim Burton’s Batman also gave more value to the sequence, providing a much-needed shout-out moment to relish. One moment to shine just because… the majority of the content here looked like it came out from the deepest crevices of the sewer where even the Ninja Turtles would be wary of.

Needless to say, “Tom and Jerry” is at its best when the narrative is actually focusing on Big T and Lil’ J goofin’ around. Alas, for much of the film, the title characters aren’t the ones pulling their weight. Rather, this film commits the crime of spotlighting the humans in an overly long-drawn-out movie that could have very well been compressed into a half-hour slot. Besides, the 100-minute runtime is chock full of foolish comedy that had us staring blankly at our screens, channelling our inner Kazuhira Millers, reflecting as to why we were still there, just to suffer… (heavy sigh*).

We’re not suggesting that Tim Story and co. were obligated to craft some profound, mind-blowing Nolan twist or a dramatic Tom-sacrifices-himself-for-the-good-of-all-mankind plot (that doesn’t happen anyway, apologies for the spoiler). Not every motion picture has to do that. Besides, being corny is not a sin. There are tons of films with a cheesy premise that provide the viewers with great value of entertainment. With that being said, man, the amount of s*** this movie heaped on its audience overstayed its welcome till it wasn’t amusing anymore. First and foremost, the film’s primary job, which was to entertain viewers, failed miserably.

Most of the film’s failings can be attributed to the writing. Truly, the plot just lumbers along, nibbling at little pieces of cheese, with nothing substantial to even worry about right until we get to the shoddily fabricated climax. Furthermore, its tendency to create jokes that aren’t remotely funny had us holding our craniums in disbelief the entire time. Said jests had this flawed and repetitive quality to them which the film just wouldn’t let up. If a dead horse had gone to heaven, the writers simply thought that it was best to go up there, grapple for the stallion’s soul, bring it back down to Earth, only to bat it to the stars once again.

Despite the focus on its human characters, we aren’t given much to actually care about. Chloë Moretz’s Kayla might be the exception to this blemish but still lacks the necessary depth for the main character by its resolution. The wedding of the Instafamous couple played by Colin Jost and Pallavi Sharda is the main issue or conflict for this film. Everything is focused around that event so much that even the couple come out looking as if they were made from cookie moulds.

On the other hand, we have Rob Delaney and Michael Pena, playing the bigwigs of the hotel, but again, we don’t really get to understand what they are doing most of the time. Hell, at one point during the film, Peña’s character has to stoop down just to pick up dog poop in the middle of heavy traffic. It’s not the most significant scene but it’s a perfect allegory to summarise this film as we, the audience, are stuck with this mediocre a** of a movie, picking up the produce from that hole as we go along.

O’ course, what do you call a Tom and Jerry movie that isn’t exactly about the famous pair? That’s right. A load of dog****. It follows precisely in the footsteps of “The Smurfs”, another nostalgia animated/live-action pairing that wasn’t that great but this… Oh this, manages to scrape into the very depths of the Netherworld.

To be frank, we wanted to give “Tom and Jerry” the benefit of the doubt despite our negative outlook from the get-go, especially with regard to the trailers. Nevertheless, whatever marketing that was handed to us, it was precisely that: a dumbfounding and lifeless shell of nostalgia to ruin our day with unfunny characters and a tacked-on storyline. There is certainly no reason for the movie to be this long, or if we were to go further, to exist at all. Zilch. Nil. Nada.

“Tom and Jerry” is now streaming on HBOMax.

"Tom and Jerry" did not need to exist as a feature film in 2021. There, we said it.


AEON To Launch First Ever Massive All Nite Sale

Update (Monday, 16th March): AEON announced today that the All Nite Sale has been called off. Instead, the AEON 101-Day campaign will continue based on its regular operation hours.

The countdown has begun! Calling all shopaholics, AEON is kicking off its first-ever massive sale that promises to offer great savings.

The 101-Day integrated campaign will launch next Friday, on 20th March, from 6pm to 6am. You heard right – the All Nite Sale allows shoppers to shop till dawn!

This mega sale will be happening across 34 AEON stores, 28 AEON malls, 23 AEON Big stores, 9 MaxValu prime stores and 74 AEON Wellness and 24 Daiso specialty stores nationwide. This value-added experience comes ahead of the forthcoming Ramadan and Raya period.

As per the official press release, AEON Member Plus card holders (for AEON and AEON Big) stand to enjoy major savings by converting points earned to e-money. Throughout this integrated campaign, AEON Member Plus card members also stand a chance to win a 1-year Grocery Shopping pocket money at AEON.

Mark your calendars peeps, you don’t want to miss out on AEON’s happy hour/ shocking sale event.

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Namewee Set To Perform First Show In Hometown After Pakatan Win

Controversial Malaysian rapper is a person who loves his country but is often at odds with the local government.

Thus, he always have a hard time when it comes to getting permission to hold a concert or even a small showcase in his own country – well, at least back then.

Now, that the government has changed, the 35-year-old singer has announced that he will be having a private concert at Neverland Johor on 25th May 2018 at 9pm.

This will be the singer’s second show in Malaysia after more than 10 years since his debut. His first concert was held in Genting Highlands back in March 2018, and it was a sold-out show!

The singer invites all of his Malaysian fans to join the private party, but do note that since the place has limited space, it is better to book your seat early.

Details of the private show are as follows:-


Interview: “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse” Directors & Writers Reveal Their Favourite Characters & More

Thwip! Thwip! The blockbuster bloom of June zooms off with “Across the Spider-Verse” swinging into high skies in a couple of weeks and our Spidey-senses are ting-a-ling! A follow-up to the Academy Award winning film, the next outing in the Spider-Verse saga sets out to up the ante and we couldn’t be more stoked!

It’s been a minute since we caught up to the life and times of Earth 1610’s Spider-Man. Juggling school work and hero quests on the busy streets of Brooklyn may be his thing now. Nevertheless, things take a Multiversal turn when a wild Gwen shows up on his window sill one fine day.

Whisked away on a ride across the Multiverse, or should we say, Spider-Verse, Miles meets a variety of faces, old and new. Nevertheless, not all is as it seems as the kid from Brooklyn is about to face the challenge of his life. To save the people he loves most, Miles has to make a choice and find out what it really means to be… a hero.

Now, ahead of the film’s premiere, we had the opportunity to sit down with the good folks who helped craft and spin the connective webs of this movie! Yes, we spoke to the directors, Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin L. Thompson, along with the writers, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller about their influences, directorial challenges, and some of their personal biases from the film! Read on to see what these industry legends had to say.

Q: Could you share your inspiration behind how Spider-Cat came to be?

Christopher: Well there is a Spider-Cat from the video games and that was where it started. And when you’re trying to think of surprising variations of Spiderman, a lot of ideas get thrown around and the idea of Spider-Cat could cough up web hairballs seemed like a fun one.

Q: At what point did you realise that this story needed to be broken up into two movies?

Phil: When we were writing it, we realised that we were writing the second part of a trilogy and that this was a complete journey itself. So we thought it would make it a better movie (as a two-part)

Q: How would you describe the pressure in crafting a follow-up to “Into the Spider-Verse”, along with having this giant responsibility? What were the biggest challenges for this project?

Kemp: Well, the biggest challenge was just not repeating what they did on the first film. The first film was such a paradigm shift, it subverted so many people’s expectations and I think the biggest challenge was, (to) change everything and subvert expectations again. This film doesn’t even look like the first film and that was part of what was exciting about this. Being able to do something different, something that we hope feels just as original as the first film. And to evolve these characters that we love so much and show an emotional evolution that audiences over the world can connect with.

Phil: I think just trying to deliver a totally immersive experience of being in a completely other universe and doing it 5 times. *laughs* Like every world that you go into feels completely realised and you can spend an entire movie there – and then we just had to do it again and again. And making sure all those worlds felt distinct from each other but entirely palpable.

Christopher: And the end results being a cinematic experience that you’ve never seen before. That you leave the theatre feeling like you went on a journey and had a wholly new experience.

Q: There’s a lot of crazy stuff that happens in the movie, but what sequences were you guys stoked to envision and breathe life into?

Joaquim: We have a big sequence towards the end of the film, a big climactic action sequence that was insane to choreograph. It has a lot of moving parts but you’re still tracking the story and Miles’ emotional state and it’s really the switch that he makes at that moment that was a lot of elements really coming together. It was technical elements, camera elements, and story elements, all working together.

Justin: Talking about “space elevator”? Yeah, that was a big one. That’s probably the biggest one.

Kemp: For me, it was Mumbatten. Just going to the world of Pavitr was such a visual departure. It was actually one of the most challenging pieces of the film to get right and we redid it so many times. And to finally see it come together, it turned into one of my favourite sections of the entire film.

Q: With so many characters in the second movie, do any of you have personal favourites?

Christopher: Obviously, the movie is an epic journey with lots of characters and lots of worlds. At its heart, it’s an emotional story about Miles and his family, and Miles and Gwen, and Gwen and her father, and they’re the characters that we know and love the best. And we see Peter B. Parker being a dad and then adding all the new, fun characters. Each day I have a new favourite so it’s hard to pick because each of them is so unique and fun and loving. Like, one day it’s Pavitr who is my favourite and the next day, it’s (Spider-)Punk and the next day, it’s Jess (Jessica Drew).

Christopher: Oh, that’s right! “Metro Boomin”. He’s the guy who says: “I guess there was somewhere to run.”

Q: If you could live in any one of the universes in Across the Spider-verse, which would you pick and why?

Justin: If I have to live in one of the universes, I would definitely pick Miles’ universe because I don’t think I could handle dripping paint on my walls all the time or not being able to set drinks on a table if it was made out of two-dimensional paper or everything around me turning into a drawing so I actually love the realism of Miles’ world. But if there is one world I would love to visit, it would be Mumbattan.

Kemp: Yeah, I agree. I mean, Miles’ world isn’t our world. It’s very different. It’s evident in some of the little details. So, definitely would be Miles’ (world) for me.

Joaquim: I’m gonna go (with) Miles’ world but if I had to visit one: Spider-Man 2099’s world. With so much of the artistic inspiration that went into the foundation of what that world looks like, that would be a fun place to visit.

Q: What is the ultimate message that you want audiences to take away from this film?

Kemp: ‘There’s a lot of different ways to be a hero’.

Joaquim: We’re in agreement. That is the takeaway.

You can catch “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse” in theatres near you when it premieres locally on 1st June 2023.

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Deorro Decides To Quit DJing, Explains Why

Whoa, whoa, wait. We’ve only just heard about this guy and he’s calling it quits?

Los Angeles-based DJ/producer Deorro previously announced on Twitter that he was going to quit DJing, which came as a shock to many initially. But considering the fact that it was something he said in passing on Twitter during one of his many social media rants, the statement was brushed off. In case you missed it, here:

I just want you to know that I’m actually going to quit djing.

However, now it seems that he’s sticking to his decision. As you can imagine, shockwaves were sent through the electronic dance music (EDM) community again. Furthermore, Deorro recently saw enormous growth and success over the last year, what with cinching the #19 spot in the recent DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll.

Which begs the question, “Why would he abruptly pull the plug on his career as an up-and-coming DJ/producer while he’s clearly still on his way up?”

Deorro explained his decision in a recent interview while he was on the road in Germany. He said that, in addition to wanted to focus on music production, he simply wants to be able to spend more time with his 2 children and to build up the artistes on his PandaFunk label.

Touring has blessed me with everything that I have . . . But now that I have everything I need, I also want to give the same thing to others . . . I’m going to replace myself with ten people that also want the same dream . . . Don’t get me wrong, I love to DJ, I’m gonna miss it. I’m probably gonna miss it two days after I go home but I’d rather miss DJing than my family.

Deorro also discussed a new studio he’s building, the challenges that come with fame, his love for his fans, and more.


#BreakoutMY: Real-Life Mind-Bending Action At The FOX-Themed Room

With the New Year comes the return of favourite series to Malaysian homes. This time around, FOX International Channels (FIC) has gone big with the new and returning Same Day As The US series on FOX HD.

This turn will see globally anticipated “The X-Files” reboot fill in our heads with more drama, mysteries, and endless twists make its premiere with David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprising their roles as FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they investigate unexplained cases for which the only answers involve paranormal phenomena.

Besides that, the secret agent trend continues as Marvel’s “Agent Carter” premieres with a brand new and exciting 2nd season. The event series “Heroes Reborn” following the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities along with Rick Grimes and his team battling for survival in “The Walking Dead” returns after the mid-season break to bring fans more fun and action.

To celebrate the premiere of “The X-Files” and the return of the shows, FIC has collaborated with Breakout, Nu Sentral in producing “Code Name: FOX”, the first and only FOX Themed Room in South East Asia. Only available for a month from 23rd January – 23rd February 2016, the room is designed specifically surrounding the aforementioned series.

In case you haven’t been, Breakout’s various themed rooms are individually crafted and designed to provide players with mind-boggling puzzles and tasks to be completed within 45 minutes. During the game, players will take on their first covert mission as part of the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR) under the ordes of Howard Stark, to investigate an off-limits zone where crucial information is contained about extra-terrestrial life.

It’s safe to say that the FOX Themed Room provides a surrealistic and immersive movie-like “escaperience” for players, especially if they’re already big fans of the series!

Visitors who want to experience and engage with the FOX characters outside the TV screen can do so at the FOX Themed Room at Nu Sentral from 23rd January to 23rd February 2016.

For more deets, visit Breakout Malaysia’s website or Facebook page.

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Contest: Win Some Cool “65” Merchandise & Movie Tickets

Forget “Jurassic Park”, Adam Driver is about to take us 65 million years back when dinosaurs were still roaming Earth. Audiences are in for treat when they see the 39-year-old star using a futuristic gun to blast these scary dinosaurs in the face.

Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (who wrote “A Quiet Place”) and produced by Sam Raimi, “65” sees Adam Driver playing Commander Mills – a humanoid astronaut who crash lands on Earth after his spacecraft gets hit by an asteroid. Unfortunately, the accident sends him and Koa (the only other surviving passenger) 65 million years in the past; hence the title.

Since the sci-fi flick is set 65 million years ago, it has a very small human cast. Joining Adam is Ariana Greenblatt as Koa, and together, they’ll have to navigate through dangerous prehistoric creatures as they find their way home. Chloe Coleman is also in “65”, though her role is still unknown. Otherwise, the rest of the supporting cast consists of dinosaurs.

In conjunction with the premiere of “65” on 7th March, we’ve got some awesome movie merchandise and 20 pairs of movie tickets to give away. (*Do note that the merchandise will be given out randomly and are subject to availability.)

Details of the tentative screening as per below:

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Vertical Horizon Live in Malaysia!

Vertical Horizon was founded in the early 1990s, but it was seven years before lead singer Matt Scannell’s songs became the radio hits that brought the popular grass roots band to national attention. Vertical Horizon released three albums independently (There and Back Again, Running on Ice, and Live Stages) and toured extensively before signing with RCA Records in 1998. In 1999, they released their breakout album, Everything You Want, which went on to sell more than two million copies.

The second single off the CD, the title track “Everything You Want,” captured the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Adult Top 40 charts, and became Billboard’s Most Played Single of 2000. Having carved out a page in the annals of music history the band garnered further radio attention with “You’re a God” (#4 on Billboard’s Adult Chart) and “Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning).”

“But it’s not so bad, you’re only the best I ever had. You don’t need me back, you’re just the best I ever had..”

In the fall of 2013 Vertical Horizon released their latest album, “Echoes From The Underground”. The title of the album is a lyric from the song “Evermore.” It captures recurring themes throughout the record, such as a emotional and physical distance, as well as the often-hidden layers of emotion that exist within relationships. The first single, “Broken Over You,” is available for download on VerticalHorizon.com. Vertical Horizon will be touring in 2014 to support the album

And now, for the first time ever, Vertical Horizon will be playing live in Malaysia!

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Say Hello To TREC, KL’s New Lifestyle & Entertainment Hub

Located on Jalan Tun Razak, TREC will be Malaysia’s first and only purpose-built, urban F&B, lifestyle and entertainment district – a one-stop integrated entertainment hub similar to the likes of Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong, Shanghai’s Xin Tian Di, and Singapore’s Clarke Quay. With Phase 1 expected to complete in early 2015, TREC aims to assimilate a variety of different atmospheres through its 5 zones that offer an eclectic mix of fine dining, indie cafes, pubs, clubs and lounges, attracting both local and international patrons.

The Ministry of Tourism has acknowledged TREC as a future key contributor in its efforts of catapulting Malaysia’s position as one of the leading tourist destinations in the world, recognising its commitment to attract a minimum of 1,000 tourists per day. In addition, as an important development in Kuala Lumpur, TREC will also create over 1,800 jobs and add and estimate of RM140 million to the local economy.

According to Minister of Tourism and Culture YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazi bin Tan Sri Abdul Aziz:

The Tourism NKEA is currently focused on high-yield tourism that will drive economic and employment growth in the country. By endorsing key developments such as TREC, we are not only able to achieve significant growth in these areas, but are also moving closer towards achieving our vision for 2020 that is to garner 36 million tourists and generate RM168 billion in foreign exchange earnings.

It will also be the new location of Zouk KL!

Cher Ng, founder of TREC and co-founder and executive director of Zouk KL says, “Our aim with TREC is to showcase Malaysia’s diverse offerings in terms of lifestyle experiences. With the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, we are confident in establishing Malaysia as the ultimate tourist destination whilst increasing jobs and contributing to the local economy, all in a safe and secure setting.”

TREC is built on 7-acres of land owned by the Royal Selangor Golf Club on Jalan Tun Razak and is set to be the city’s premier clubbing hotspot, proving to be an unrivalled entertainment centre within Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.

For more information please visit their official website.

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A Purr-Fect Coffee/Brunch Date With Your Pets At These Paw-Friendly Cafes!

Awesome food? Check. Great coffee? Check. Cleanliness? Check. But is it a pet-friendly cafe? Oh yes!

With the booming of coffee culture in Malaysia, pet-loving enthusiasts have jumped onto the cafe-hopping bandwagon and have started to want to bring their pets along to “hipster-esque” cafes on weekends. Unfortunately, there are always cafe owners who will kindly remind us about the cafe’s no-pet policy, indirectly telling us that our pets are not allowed to spend a perfect Sunday afternoon with us.

Thus, a lovely brunch experience with our furkids is effectively ruined :(

But! Thankfully, there are some cafe owners who understand overly-attached pet owners and have lifted the ban for them to enjoy their coffee dates with their furkids. In fact, most of the cafes are happy to invite them furkids over as long as the pets are well-trained and do not bother the other customers.

To save you from all the trouble of finding out just which ones are pet-friendly, we ‘ve compiled some of our favourite pet-friendly cafes in Malaysia:

“Some stairs are worth climbing” and the stairway to the Red Beanbag is one worthy flight of stairs. Tucked away in a corner of Publika Shopping Gallery, the Red Beanbag incorporates a rustic and vintage style into their Australian-inspired cafe. The relaxing vibe and soothing music will make you feel right at home while the friendly staff will warm your hearts with their bright smiles and great customer service.

Thus, it came as no surprise that their service includes inviting our furry friends over to chill with us while we enjoy a hearty, homemade brunch. The Red Beanbag is best known for its Eggs Benedict and Baked Eggs but there’s no harm trying out their other offerings that can be chosen from both light side or dark side of the menu.

What better way to enjoy a relaxing afternoon than chilling at Marmalade Cafe that has long been known for its casual ambience and welcoming environment! After moving out from Desa Sri Hartamas to Bangsar Village II and Publika, Marmalade Cafe remains one of the best places to have breakfast or brunch in KL even after their major renovation. On top of its healthy food choices, customers also keep going back for their revitalising drinks such as the Detox Helper and Cool Cucumber as well as their smoothies including Marmalade’s Rise And Shine and Peachy Passion.

But that’s not all! The cafe’s Publika branch offers the “awesome-pawsome” al fresco dining which allows us to enjoy our meal while our pets sit by our sides. Just admit it. Wouldn’t that be a perfect Sunday afternoon for both the pet owners and the pets?

Despite being situated near one of the most congested places in Subang, Haikara Style Cafe stands out as a quaint little cafe that has successfully positioned themselves away from the chaotic city. The Japanese husband and wife team gives their customers a taste of a Japanese-style cafe through their iconic Sumiyaki coffee – a Japanese charcoal roast prepared in a Japanese Siphon style coffee maker.

Just like most pet-friendly cafes, pet owners are allowed to bring their pets to enjoy their meal at the outdoor area of the Japanese-infused Western bakery and cafe. But we must add that it is best to ask permission from the cafe owners before bringing your pets to the cafe.

Although Desa ParkCity is a great place for dog lovers to hang out, pet-friendly outlet La Casa Cafe is no longer there. Not too long ago, the cafe decided to move out of their original branch in Desa ParkCity to set up their new outlet in Publika instead. From hearty breakfast choices to desserts galore, the new La Casa Cafe has so much more to offer than their previous outlet. In fact, the cafe serves up some great coffee for the patrons as the cafe obtained the beans exclusively roasted by Japanese maestro Kato San.

Situated in front of Publika’s outdoor square, the new La Casa Cafe offers the perfect seats for pet owners to enjoy their meals with their pets at the spacious patio area. In fact, one can even choose to stay indoors in the cosy air-conditioned environment together with their pets if they don’t enjoy the warmth of the sun.

For those who are on the lookout for something nostalgic with a fresh twist of uniqueness, Fat Spoon Cafe could be just the place you’re looking for! With its rustic old school decor, going to Fat Spoon Cafe will take you on a trip down memory lane. Hidden among the shop lots in Damansara Uptown, Fat Spoon Cafe serves traditional Chinese and Nyonya dishes that will make you fall right back into a sense of familiarity. The cafe is also known for its crispy cempedak rolls that matches perfectly with vanilla ice cream.

Before stepping into the cafe, pet-lovers are often seen hanging out at the outdoor seating space with their furkids.

No, Kalamazoo is not a “zoo” but you can definitely relate it as one of the best pet-friendly cafes in PJ area. Located at Aman Suria in PJ, Kalamazoo Cafe was named after a city in Michigan, a place where the owners spent a majority of time as students in Western Michigan University. However, there hasn’t been a day that goes by without craving for the all-American food they’ve had in Kalamazoo. Thus, Kalamazoo Cafe was born.

From milkshakes to burgers to pork ribs, Kalamazoo Cafe has everything you want from an all-American diner-cum-cafe. The cheerful decor in the cafe definitely reflects an American vibe! As long as pets are well trained, Kalamazoo Cafe welcomes pet owners and their furkids with wide open arms.

We’ve been to The Bee a couple of times and it has always been one of our favourite places to chill or just hang out whenever there’s a music gig. Positioned to be a neighbourhood food and drink joint that serves fuss-free food and quality coffee, both the Publika branch and Jaya One branches have al fresco dining that allow patrons to spend their quality time with their pets. The Bee in Jaya One even had a pet adoption drive and fundraiser for the public to show their love and support for our furry friends.

The casual ambience set the mood for a casual brunch date or dinner date for patrons while providing some entertaining activities for patrons to enjoy their date. Thus, pet owners can just come by and relax with their furry friends and the friendly waiters are usually more than willing to make you feel right at home.

If you’re looking for a place to indulge in some barbecued goodness, look no further. First opened under the name “Fogal Meat Market Deli”, Blue Cow Cafe and Deli has a vast selection of barbecued dishes to choose from. The cafe prides themselves for providing the best handmade sausages in town, including Merguez, Farmer, Hunter, and Bratwurst.

The cafe once became the talk of the town, not only for its heavenly big BBQ breakfast set, but also for allowing pets at their outdoor dining area. Let’s just say that Blue Cow Cafe is a perfect place for gorging on their juicy appetising meats while enjoying a glass of wine.

Got better pet-friendly cafes to add into the list? Let us know in the comment box below :)

Oh, and don’t forget to check out these pet-friendly hotels in Malaysia too!

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Netflix’s “Resident Evil”: Season 1 Review & Season 2 Explained

Ever since the end of Paul W.S. Anderson’s “Resident Evil” film saga with “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter” in 2016, the property has been going through something of a cinematic identity crisis. Not their games though, those are great! Unfortunately, the adaptations have failed to capitalise off renewed interest in the franchise’s games like “Resident Evil VII: Biohazard” and “Resident Evil VIII: Village”. Where these two games struck a fine balance between disturbing grit and haunted house fun, recent media adaptations have yet to show the same tonal maturity. The series “Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness”, while a treat to diehard fans of the original game’s aesthetics, couldn’t stand on its own two feet with compelling characters or a standalone story. Far too sombre and lore-heavy to attract newcomers. Then in the same year, we got “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City”, and it was the exact opposite. A film as loud and brain-dead as the infected!

Now it seems Sony is trying again with yet another live-action adaptation of the franchise, that’s not at all related to “Welcome to Raccoon City”. Enter Netflix’s “Resident Evil” series. So will the first season of the show prove to be the cure to the franchise’s creative issues? Or will this be yet another failed experiment? Let’s find out!

We’ll cut right to the chase: this isn’t really a “Resident Evil” show. Sure it has some characters that bear similar names to those in the games. There are visual homages and neat Easter-eggs to cash in on fan nostalgia. It even nails some of the creature effects well but make no mistake, this is just a mash up of a CW teen soap opera and generic post-apocalyptic series with a paper thin coat of “Resident Evil” paint on it. By large this is due to the way the narrative and characters are constructed.

The series follows the story of sisters, Jade and Billie, born of two different mothers with the same father. That father just so happens to be Albert Wesker. Yes, the ruthless, superhuman Albert Wesker who has served as the cold, calculating main villain of the game series. Here, however, the Netflix series decides to depict him as a conflicted family man trying to find balance between his shady job at the nefarious Umbrella Corporation and his desire to connect with his two daughters. If you forget for a moment about his video-game counterpart and simply see Reddick’s rendition on its own, you’ll find the Albert Wesker of this universe to be quite an interesting and likeable take on the character.

Sure, he isn’t running around doing backflips and transforming into a grotesque tentacle monster but Reddick’s quiet dignity and gentle restraint does a fantastic job on selling Wesker as a father-figure. There are probably some out there who will whine about Wesker’s ethnicity being changed but who cares? A good performance is a good performance. He displays wonderful range and versatility throughout the show. Unfortunately, not much can be said for the remaining cast of characters here.

So the shows oscillates between two timelines, the present 2022 one and the 2036 one. In both timelines, we follow the struggles of both Jade and Billie to uncover the truth about the Umbrella Corporation and the T-Virus. Watching the 2022 plotline unfold with teenage Jade and Billie, played by Tamara Smart and Siena Agudong, is nothing short of excruciating. It suffers from a common trope in which teenagers are depicted as petulent, disillusioned brats that lash out at the world. This goes doubly true for Jade. Why is it so hard to write a likeable group of teen protagonists? News flash writers, being angry and depressed aren’t character traits!

The actual conspiracy regarding how the experiments in the 2022 plotline correlates with the apocalyptic 2036 future is relatively engaging. There are a good number of shocking twists and emotional stakes that resonated with us. Particularly, one involving Wesker. The 2036 plotline is far more aligned with the roots of the franchise with adult Jade and Billie, played by Ella Balinska and Adeline Rudolph, going on a crusade to take down Umbrella, all while trying to survive a world populated with monsters.

If there’s one are we were hoping the “Resident Evil” series could excel in, it would be in its horror setting. Unfortunately, the Netflix series fails to deliver any real scares or disturbing imagery. To be fair, the creature design in the series isn’t terrible. From Cerberus Dogs to Lickers, it’s clear that the effects department placed a lot of care and intention in the way they brought these beasts to life. That being said, “Resident Evil” lacks any of the spooky, eerie atmosphere of the original 1996 game. Something that every film and TV series has yet to properly convey. We know that the story of Umbrella and the T-Virus is well established in pop culture at this point but this show was craving for some mystique and restraint.

While Netflix’s first season of “Resident Evil” can be applauded for its novel approach to the property, it fails to evolve beyond the realm of confusing mediocrity. It is neither intelligent subversion or faithful adaptation. Instead, it slips between the cracks to be yet another forgettable entry into the post-apocalyptic genre with perhaps the distinction of bearing a popular video-game title. Newcomers will think it “The Walking Dead” but with giant bugs. Die-hard fans will wish double-tap the skip button on this one.

We saw at the end of the 2022 story arc in the first season that Billie and Jade’s relationship is now strained after the death of their father, Albert and their friend Simon. As the two teenagers are under the care of Albert’s clone, Bert. Both Albert and Bert are revealed to be clones of the original Wesker. The 2022 plotline concludes with Jade revealing a note pointing her to a mysterious character named Ada Wong. At the end of the season, we get the bombshell reveal that Billie, Wesker’s daughter, is running the Umbrella Corporation in 2036 and that Evelyn is her puppet during the future timeline. Billie betrays Jade, shoots her and kidnaps her daughter Bea, who seems to display some sort of neutralising effect on those infected with Umbrella’s virus.

Wow, so there’s a lot to unpack here. Let’s start off with the 2022 plotline. Ada Wong, according to the lore in the “Resident Evil” games, is a secret agent working for Wesker. Wesker eventually grew tired of serving Umbrella and decided to start his own rival organisation. It’s never given an official name in the franchise but it is popularly known as the Organisation. It’s most likely that 2022 Jade will track down Ada Wong in the show together with Bert and Billie.

From there, Ada could bring them to meet their true father, the original Albert Wesker as seen in the seventh episode. Also there’s a strong chance the cop, Leon Kennedy will appear in the second season, seeing that Ada and Leon share a rather romantic relationship together in the games. The second season’s 2022 plotline could conclude with Jade, Billie, Bert, Ada, Leon and the original Wesker working together to take down Umbrella. Fingers crossed we get to see them go up against the infamous Mr X.

As for the 2036 timeline, Jade has been trying to better understand how the Zeroes are capable of organisation under the influence of a queen so to speak. With Bea displaying the ability to halt the mutated-crocodile in its steps in the final episode, it seems that she may also be a queen. The second season will probably see Jade mustering forces to save her daughter while Billie finds a way to weaponise Bea in an effort to control the Zeroes. One thing’s for sure though, Jade will not hesitate to put Billie down in the second season.

So what do you think of the first season of Netflix’s “Resident Evil”? Did you love it or hate it? Be sure to let us know in the comments!

While Netflix's first season of "Resident Evil" can be applauded for its novel approach to the property, it fails to evolve beyond the realm of confusing mediocrity. It is neither intelligent subversion or faithful adaptation. Instead, it slips between the cracks to be yet another forgettable entry into the post-apocalyptic genre with perhaps the distinction of bearing a popular video-game title. Newcomers will think it "The Walking Dead" but with giant bugs. Die-hard fans will wish double-tap the skip button on this one.


Google Slapped With $5 Billion Lawsuit For Invading Users’ Privacy

Uh-oh! Do we sense trouble brewing for giant tech company Google?

Google was recently slapped with a potential class-action lawsuit that demands at least $5 billion for allegedly violating users’ privacy infringements.

Reuters reported that Google has allegedly collected information about users browsing activities online, despite using the Incognito mode. They also claimed that the company has been collecting data through other platforms like Google Analytics, Google Ads Manager, as well as other applications and website plug-ins.

According to the complaint filed in US. District Court in San Jose, California, “Billions of times a day, Google causes computers around the world to report the real-time internet communications of hundreds of millions of people to Google.”

Additionally, the complaint expressed their concerns over Google learning about users’ personal informations such as their friends, favourite foods to the “most intimate and potentially embarrassing things” that they searched on the web.

As at time of writing, Google has yet to address the matter in their official statement.

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The Case of City Harvest Church

Five years ago, Singapore’s National Kidney Foundation’s former chief executive officer, TT Duria was sentenced to three months in jail for misusing charity funds with a false invoice. The fraud was discovered after an audit of the kidney foundation found several shortcomings.

It was a lesson for all Singaporeans, that fraud, breach of trust, and falsification will never be taken lightly.

Yet, just yesterday, another giant fraud-fueled drama took the island down South by storm – and this time, it involves the founder of Singapore’s City Harvest Church.

On 26th June 2012 (Tuesday), MediaCorp’s Channel NewsAsia reported that Pastor Kong Hee was arrested for alleged criminal breach of trust and falsification of accounts of City Harvest Church (CHC). But he wasn’t alone. There were four other members who were taken under arrest and into questioning – John Tan Yee Peng, Lam Leng Ham, Chew Eng Ham, and Sharon Tan.

The apparent misconduct and mismanagement of the church funds were first spotted by the Commissioner of Charities (COC), which led to a thorough investigation by Singapore’s Commercial Affairs Department (CAD). After which, they found financial irregularities of at least S$24 million from the charity’s funds were used with the purported intention to finance the music career of Ho Yeow Sun (Pastor Kong Hee’s pop star wife and co-founder of CHC Singapore).

On the 27th June 2012 (Wednesday), Pastor Kong Hee was charged with three counts of dishonestly using the charity’s funds. Prosecutor Christopher Ong, who was present at the hearing, told a Singapore Subordinate Court, “Kong Hee had also conspired with others to conceal the diversion of the funds”.

Digging deeper, we spoke to a source from CHC who declined to be named and she said, “CHC was always aware of these use of funds, mostly for our ‘Crossover Project’. The ‘Crossover Project’ is basically the use of music through concerts to reach out to non-Christians. It was a platform for Pastor Kong Hee’s wife to share her testimony.”

If found guilty for each of his criminal charges, Pastor Kong Hee may face the punishment of a life imprisonment term, or a jail term of as long as 20 years and a fine.

Food for thought? We’ll leave it up to the Singapore’s Court and authorities to decide.


#AOEMBRACE: One Thing’s For Sure, #ArminOnlySG Was Not “Just Another Rave”

For one night only, dance music fans from around the region who attended Dutch DJ/producer Armin van Buuren’s “Armin Only Embrace in Singapore” were treated to a 5-hour affair of literal music to their ears.

And if there was such a thing as music to one’s eyes, we’ll throw that in as well.

Backed by an army of live performers (personally handpicked by Armin himself, we hear) and a library of vinyls for a little something special later in the night, Armin’s show featured confetti bursts, pyros, a dazzling shape-shifting light show, and above all, impressive talents.

The theatrical affair at The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay kicked off at 7pm with Armin behind the decks and jazz trumpeter Eric Vloeimans killing it with his solo.

When asked about his “Armin Only Embrace” tour, the DJ/producer extraordinaire said, “It’s the biggest thing I’ve ever done. It’s theatre meets performance arts and electronic music, as the show combines elements from theatre, dance, singers, live music and more.”

True enough, other internationally acclaimed guest vocalists and musicians that were an integral part of the multi-sensory show include Mr. Probz, Kensington, Eric Vloeimans & Cimo Fränkel, Angel Taylor, BullySongs, and Betsie Larkin.

As the tempo began to rise, the spellbinding show progressed through the night with a diverse breath in musical presentation from jazz, rock, and hip hop reflecting Armin’s expanding musical tastes to his trademark trance vinyl set – a harder return to his roots and a key moment of the night.

Dance music fans, all 7,500 of them, travelled back in time as Armin dished out classic after classic that only the old faithful would recognise such as Cosmic Gate’s “Exploration of Space” and Tiesto’s “Adagio for Strings”.

As the night came to a close, revellers were truly in a state of trance – what best describes finding euphoria in dance music. It’ll be hard to move on from this one, that’s for sure. “Armin Only Embrace in Singapore”, redefining the magic in dance music and taking shows to the next level. Not just another rave ;)

“Armin Only Embrace in Singapore” was organised by The Livescape Group in collaboration with The Multiply and ALDA Events. ALDA Events is a Dutch-based events agency that has organised over 160 shows in more than 33 countries.

Special thanks to our friends from The Livescape Group for allowing us to be a part of such a special night! Much love <3

For more pictures and videos from “Armin Only Embrace in Singapore”, head on over to our Instagram.

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iQiyi Spreads Hallyu Love With 9 Top K-Dramas & Films

It’s time to get on board the Hallyu train as iQiyi unveils its selection of top-notch K-drama series and films for the last quarter of 2021.

The front runner of Asia’s streaming entertainment has a lot in store for viewers, that include 9 top shows to spread the Hallyu love in iQiyi. Commencing this month, iQiyi has curated the lineup of K-series includes “Jirisan”, “Bad and Crazy”, “IDOL: The Coup”, “Yumi’s Cells”, “Let Me Be Your Night”, “The Man’s Voice”, “Melancholia”, and “Royal Secret Inspector” with a lineup of Korean films “Midnight” and “Shark: The Beginning”.

“Yumi’s Cells” is an adaptation from a hit eponymous webtoon with the same title which had garnered over 3.2 billion views. It follows the story of an ordinary office worker Yumi (Kim Go Eun) whose “romance cells” fall into a coma after a breakup. When she meets an attractive game developer, Ku Woong (Ahn Bo Hyun), Yumi finally starts thinking about love. The story unravels Yumi’s daily life and romance through the eyes of the cells in her head.

It is a cell-based romantic comedy drama starring Kim Go Eun, Ahn Bo Hyun, Park Jin Young, and Choi Min Ho. The iQiyi exclusive series is now streaming on the platform.

“Jirisan” is a long awaited iQiyi original drama set against the backdrop of Mount Jiri. It follows the story of park ranger duo, Seo Yi Kang (Jun Ji Hyun) and Kang Hyun Jo (Ju Ji Hoon) who pair up to uncover secrets hidden in the unexplored forests and regions of Jirisan, while trying to rescue the survivors and lost trekkers. Created by hit K-series director Lee Eung Bok and writer Kim Eun Hee, the story highlights the mystery surrounding the visitors of the mountain, those who come to kill, and those who come to end their lives.

The upcoming drama is centered around suspense and disaster featuring Gianna Jun (Jun Ji Hyun), Ju Ji Hoon, Sung Dong Il and Oh Jung Se. It will be available for worldwide streaming through iQiyi on 23rd October 2021.

“Bad and Crazy” promises a thrilling ride for audiences as it follows the story about a protagonist, Su Yeol (Lee Dong Wook) who has lived his whole life as a materialistic and corrupt supervisor who is only after promotions. He is forced to make adjustments when he is tasked to eradicate corruption within the police force and encounters a maniac named “K” (Wi Ha Jun) who dreams of becoming a hero.

The action-packed drama stars a stellar cast including Lee Dong Wook, Wi Ha Joon and Han Ji Eun. Created by the team behind “The Uncanny Encounter”, “Bad and Crazy” will feature exciting and fascinating film-quality visuals. Make sure to mark your calendar as the drama is set to debut in iQiyi this December.

The drama follows the story of an idol group, Cotton Candy who is facing termination and needs a single success to keep the group together. The lead member of the group, Kim Je Na (Ahn Hee Yeon or EXID Hani), struggles to save the group and help it find success.

The young and passionate genre series features EXID Hani or Ahn Hee Yeon as Kim Je Na, Kwak Si Yang as Cha Jae Hyuk and Kim Min Kyu as Seo Ji Han. Stay tuned for the K-series that will be airing this November.

This romantic comedy series follows the lead singer of a popular idol band LUNA, Yoon Tae In (Lee Jun Young) who suffers from sleepwalking. To cure his ailment secretly, he gets the help of a live-in physician, In Yoon Joo (Jung In Sun) to overcome his condition.

The drama will be a story of romance and healing starring U-KISS member Lee Jun Young, Jung In Sun, and current idols including Kim Jong Hyun of NU’EST, Wanna One’s Yoon Ji Sung, and Kim Dong Hyun from AB6IX. The drama will start airing on iQiyi in November, so stay tuned!

Another romantic comedy K-series in store for you, dear K-drama buff. iQiyi presents “The Man’s Voice” which follows the story of a part-time convenience store worker (played by Song Ji Eun) who suddenly hears the voices of cats after getting struck by lightning. When an attractive first officer (Choi Tae Joon) asks her to take care of his cat, a fantasy-filled romance blossoms between them.

The whimsical romance stars Choi Tae Joon and Song Ji Eun as the leading cast in the show. The story will air exclusively in iQiyi this upcoming December.

“Royal Secret Inspector Joy ” is a comedic, historical period drama that centers around a young and rich gourmet, Ra Yi Eon (Ok TaecYeon) who unwittingly becomes a secret royal inspector during the Joseon dynasty. He teams up with an unhappy passionate divorcee Kim Jo Yi (Kim Hye Yoon) for his missions.

The historical comedy features a much anticipated cast lead by Ok TaecYeon, Kim Hye Yoon and Lee Jae Kyoon. It will be available soon on iQiyi in November.

Set in a private highschool, a beautiful story emerges between a teacher and a genius mathematics student. In “Melancholia”, mathematics teacher Ji Yoon Soo (Lim Soo Jung) and Baek Seung Yoo (Lee Do Hyun) are in a taboo relationship, breaking tradition and rules to embark on a beautiful but forbidden romance.

The love story features a brilliant lineup of performers including Lim Soo Jung, Lee Do Hyun, Jin Kyung, Choi Dae Hoon and many more. Don’t forget to embark on the journey of “Melancholia” coming soon this November on iQiyi.

“Midnight” is a 2021 South Korean thriller film that depicts a life-threatening hide-and-seek scenario between a psychopathic killer, Do Sik (Wi Ha Joon) and a hearing-impaired sign language counselor Kyeong Mi (Jin Ki Joo). Kyeong Mi finds herself as the next target of a psychotic serial killer after she helps So Jeung Eun (Kim Hye Yoon), who is seriously injured on her way home.

The “Midnight” stars Jin Ki Joo, Wi Ha Joon and Kim Hye Yoon and is now streaming on iQiyi. Can Kyeong Mi protect herself when she can’t even hear the killer approaching?

Catch all the aforementioned K-shows and enjoy the Hallyu love from iQiyi on the iQiyi International app or iQ.com.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Super Junior’s Kyuhyun – A Million Pieces

Our hearts were broken into “a million pieces” after Super Junior‘s Eunhyuk and Donghae entered the army.

To heal our broken hearts, their fellow group mate Kyuhyun has released the official music video to “A Million Pieces”, a new single off his latest mini album.

“A Million Pieces” is a beautiful ballad that was included in Kyuhyun’s 2nd mini album, “Fall, Once Again”.

According to Soompi, the music video was filmed in Switzerland back in September. It features Kyuhyun himself as the male lead and his labelmate actress, Go Ara, as his tentative love interest. It explores the blossoming love between the pair.

As seen in the music video, the pair first meet each other by accident. They interact with each other shyly, but later decide to take a romantic adventure together as they keep bumping into each other.

As part of SM Entertainment’s concert series “The Agit”, Kyuhyun’s first ever solo concerts will be held next month.

Due to popular demand, it was announced that an additional date has been added to his concerts. Fans can stand a chance to grab tickets for the concert that will held on 5th November.

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


#PervertAlert: Alleged Paedophile Requested Private Part Photos Of 10-Year-Old Boy

If you think that social media is a safe playing ground for your child, well, you may have to reconsider.

Recently, a mother filed a complaint against an alleged paedophile for sexual harassing her 10-year-old son. Apparently, a Facebook user named Aiman Fauzi requested for photos of the young boy’s private parts via the Facebook Messenger application. He also promised to give the victim a new Playstation Portable (PSP) in return for the “favour”.

The mother, known as Nurulainey Ab Halim, took to Facebook to share the conversation between her son and the suspect. As at the time of writing, her post has been shared over 17,900 times.

She wrote (translation), “This is a very rude human being. Thank goodness I always check what my son is up to. You only want to damn others; you pretend to grab children’s attention and then you eat them. You wait till I make you viral. Don’t be like an animal. Don’t you have a brain? He’s just a small boy. I urge all the parents out there to keep an eye on your children’s activities. Facebook is meant for befriending school mates but some people will take advantage on our children’s naiveness. Thank goodness my son asked…”

From the screen captures, we can see Aiman Fauzi, who has since closed his Facebook account, talking to her son about his “konek” (male private part). Lines such as “When you shower, I will hold your ‘konek’ and rub soap all over your body. What if it stands?”; “Have adik (little brother) seen ‘sunat’ (circumcision) on boys Standard 6 and above?”; and “Adik wrote ‘tegak’ (erection), is your ‘konek tegak’?” suggests that the suspect did indeed verbally sexual harass the 10-year-old boy.

According to Nilai police chief Supt Zaldino Zaludin, the suspect and victim got to know each other in February through Facebook. he also added that the case is being investigated under Section 509 (word or gesture intended to insult the modesty of a person) and 292 (obscenity) of the Penal Code.

We’d like to remind parents that Facebook requires everyone to be at least 13 years old before they can create an account and that monitoring your children’s social media activities is vital to prevent cyber sexual grooming.

Sources: Nurulainey Ab Halim’s Facebook page, The Star.

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Halsey & ARMYs React To BTS’ GRAMMYs Nomination Snub

It’s official! The full list of nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards is finally out. The announcement was made in a special press conference held last night (Wednesday, 20th November).

To everyone’s surprise, BTS (방탄소년단) was not listed in any of the main categories. For those who don’t know, the 7-member K-pop sensation came out with their record-breaking hit “Boy With Luv” with American songstress Halsey this year.

Fans were left fuming following the announcement. Despite the fact of the group’s success beyond their home country, fans started to wonder on the real reason for their GRAMMYs nomination snub.

Not only that, even Halsey herself was upset upon knowing the news. She posted a tweet to point out her disappointment that the “biggest song” of her career didn’t make it on the list.

However, at the time of writing (Thursday, 21st November), the post is nowhere to be found. The “Closer” singer has since asked fans to stop wasting their energy on this frustration.

my fans 💕 please do not waste your anger or frustration. i see a lot of you are upset. of course im sad too. none of it matters. literally none of it. you’re here. im here. + everything is gonna stay exactly the same and without me is still a super tight, record breaking song 🌟

congrats to the nominees. so much great music nominated this year. definitely see a lot of my friends and colleagues missing from the nom lists, but the music speaks! this is how it goes every year right?

Worldwide fans then took to Twitter with the hashtag #ThisIsBTS to show their never-ending support to them as well as voicing out their opinions. In addition, Soompi reported that die-hard ARMYs have sent BTS’ Korean discography back in the Top 1000 of the iTunes Top Albums chart in the United States, just hours after the official announcement was out.

Nominated or Not still BTS Paved the way :) #GRAMMYs @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/6xUg6lyjbq

— taegikook⁷ | seven ♡ (@kvkookv_) November 20, 2019

BTS. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜✨

Record breakers. Game changers. Innovators. Creators. ARTISTS. They’re a musical force to be reckoned with. They’ve only just begun, and I can’t wait to see the change they bring & all they achieve. #ThisIsBTS @BTS_twt #BTS pic.twitter.com/TS3YVfmuxc

— Dear Moon⁷ 🌛 (@DearMoon246) November 20, 2019

This pic says it all. #ThisIsBTS @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/ZuLd0cOWmQ

— Dona⁷ 🧈 (@ksjtheprettiest) November 20, 2019

All in all, we hope BTS fans will be able to accept the official results with open hearts. In the meantime, check out the full list of the 62nd GRAMMY Awards nominees here.


#LINE: Pop-Up Store Now Open For Business!

Remember that one time not too long ago when we dropped hints about something of the “pop-up” variety coming “sometime soon” which might interest Malaysians, especially the LINE app fans? If you followed us closely via our Instagram account, you would’ve seen pictures of it this morning ;)

Yes, LINE has officially launched the LINE Friends Pop-up store at IOI City Mall, Putrajaya for the second time! The Pop-up store will be opened from 27th November 2014 until 2nd January 2015 and it’ll give fans the ultimate LINE experience where they can purchase official LINE merchandise, and also collect the limited edition products in this rare occasion.

There will also be a series of activities and giveaways lining up throughout the entire duration. All LINe users will be receiving a 10% discount voucher through the LINE Event Official Account (ID: LINEeventmy) to shop at the store. LINE is also giving away free LINE merchandise every Monday through its popular Lucky Chance Event on its messaging app.

Other than that, LINE is also running something they call “Lucky Price”, where LINE users will get a chance to purchase limited edition 100cm Brown and Cony dolls at a very low price.

Aside from that, the world’s biggest Moon statue, which was inducted by Malaysia’s Book of Records, will be at IOI City Mall as well. Selfie lovers will also be in for a treat as LINE will be running a contest which will only require fans to install the B612 Camera app, and take a selfie together with the world’s biggest Moon, upload it onto social media, and hashtag #LINExmas2014. The best selfie will be announced on the LINE Event Official Account every Friday and winners will stand a chance to win a pair of the Brown and Cony doll set.

How’s that for an awesome LINE-themed Christmas? ;)

For more pictures from the LINE Friends Pop-up store launch, check out our gallery below:

The LINE Friends Pop-up store has been a phenomenal success in over 10 countries including Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, and more. As of now, LINe operates a total of 4 permanent stores in South Korea and Taiwan including the recently opened LINE friends store in Everland, the largest theme park in South Korea.

For more information on LINE Malaysia, visit their Facebook page.

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#AirAsiaX: Kuala Lumpur To Hawaii Route Launched; Promo Fares As Low As RM499

AirAsia X, AirAsia Group’s long-haul, low-cost affiliate carrier, has announced that they’ll be flying 4 times weekly to Honolulu, Hawaii via Osaka from Kuala Lumpur. The maiden flight is set for launch on 28th June 2017.

According to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, Air Asia X is offering promotional fares from as low as RM499 for economy class while the premium flatbed will be priced from RM2,999 starting 11th – 26th February. The travel period for the promotion will be from 28th June 2017 to 6th February 2018.

“This is the game-changing destination we have all been waiting for. By connecting Asean and North Asia to the US with our world-class low fares offering, we will make it possible for those who could only dream of a vacation across the Pacific. We wish to thank all relevant authorities and governments for their support,” added Datuk Kamarudin.

Guests travelling transiting in Osaka do not require a Japanese visa during the 2-hour layover and can return to their seats on the flight after clearing security with any carry-on luggage.

Aloha, Hawaii! We’re so ready for our big holiday :)

Sources: The Star, MMO, Channel News Asia.


Byron Bay Bluesfest 2014: 25 Years Of Music That Gets To You

It’s not the blues, unless it made you cry.

The 25th Anniversary Bluesfest, Australia’s multi award winning five day festival was held over the Easter long weekend at the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm and I was blessed enough to be part of it. With over 200 performances across 7 stages, the festival featured a spectacular lineup that included John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Passenger, Gary Clark Jr., Allen Stone, Dave Matthews Band, India Arie, John Butler Trio, Joss Stone and more.

Clear blues skies, the weather was perfect during Bluesfest and the show stopping performances by some of the world’s most profilic and up and coming musicians as well as some jaw-dropping collaborations was more than enough to leave every music enthusiasts in tears of joy.

For me, it was a dream come true to watch John Mayer perform live. I cried like a little girl when he played my favourite song Edge of Desire but I must say, the highlight of all performances to me was by Buddy Guy. The legend who is in his 70s put on an electric high energy performance that drove the crowd insane!

Apart from Buddy Guy and John Mayer, Passenger also stole the limelight with his set! One man, one guitar on stage for over an hour performing for thousands of people — he sure got the crowd going. Joss Stone’s charming onstage persona and huge voice for such a small sized person also blew the minds of everyone present for her sets.

The 25th Anniversary of the Byron Bay Bluesfest featured the perfect blend of artists from contemporary to classic and from young to old and it was honestly, a pleasure from the beginning to the end of it.

If you missed out on this year Bluesfest, fret not, tickets for Bluesfest 2015 are already going on sale. Check out Bluesfest for more information! Check out the picture gallery below for pictures from Bluesfest 2014!


#GalaxyS7edge: “Running Man” Star Lee Kwang Soo To Attend Launch In KL

It’s going to be an exciting Thursday ahead for “Running Man” fans in Malaysia!

Samsung Malaysia Electronics is proud to announce that the face of the new Samsung Galaxy S7 edge in Korea, Lee Kwang Soo, will be making his way to Malaysia to celebrate the arrival of Samsung’s latest and most advanced smartphone to date.

Lee Kwang Soo (이광수) is a South Korean actor and entertainer best known as a cast member of the popular variety show, “Running Man”. On “Running Man”, he’s fondly known as “giraffe”(기린) but to his fans in Asia, he’s often referred to as “The Prince of Asia” (아시아 프린스).

The adorable actor is no stranger to Malaysia as he has been here a couple of times in the recent years for the launch of Caffe Bene, his own fanmeeting, as well as the “Hotlink Race Start Season 2 in Malaysia” event.

This time around, Kwang Soo will be here on a mission to get his new Galaxy S7 edge and to celebrate the power of 7 with his Malaysian fans! Watch Kwang Soo’s announcement video as he travels to the iconic city of Kuala Lumpur:

Don’t forget to catch him live as he unveils Samsung’s new Galaxy S7 edge! The smartphone will launch at the Concourse Area, Suria KLCC on 17th March 2016 (Thursday).

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Hype’s Movie Review: #PlanesFireAndRescue, A Humour-Centric Film with An Emotional Hook

When it comes to animated feature films, people are either going to love it or hate it.

However, if there is going to be a successful franchise for an animated film or even a sequel to its spin-off film, then Disney’s “Planes: Fire & Rescue” has just shown us why people are going to love it.

“Planes: Fire & Rescue” is the second installment for Disney’s Planes trilogy and a spin-off of Pixar’s Cars franchise. To be completely honest, it’s amazing to know that a family-friendly film can even have its own trilogy, in which the story centres on the world famous air-racer Dusty Crophopper (voiced by Dane Cook). Thus, the expectations for the film was set to the lowest to avoid any disappointments.

Perhaps there should be a little reminder for the audience that they must be able to think that the characters are in the most natural form in a human-free universe. It’s like how a Sanrio spokesperson explained that Hello Kitty is not a cat but a cartoon character who walks and sits like us.

It would be going too far to call them humans, but the fact that their universe is similar to ours is how they are depicted in the film. Of course, a few things have to be altered to fit into their human-free universe but we can more or less gauge that they’re depicting our world.

The plot for “Planes: Fire & Rescue” was surprisingly good as it puts the aerial firefighters’ lives in the limelight. The film takes off with a shaky beginning as it begins with a “corny” introduction of recurring characters. But such introduction was understandable so that audience will know how Dusty Crophopper transformed from an over-confident air racer to a heroic firefighting aircraft.

Slowly but surely, the film progresses to show that it has dropped its stereotypic racing concept (the one we’ve seen in its first film) and instead introduces us to the firefighting aircrafts that risk their lives for their job.

Now, this is the part where parents would appreciate as the film inserts all the valuable lessons for the young ones. In addition, the audience will notice the differences between the normal planes and the aircrafts that was specially made to save lives, or rather, protect their historical national park from a raging wildfire.

Under the wings of their tough and demanding air boss, Blade Ranger (voiced by Ed Harris), the aerial firefighting crew is made out of the heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter (voiced by Wes Studi), a former cargo hauler Lil’ Dipper (voiced by Julie Brown), and the old ex-military transport plane Cabbie.

Having said that, aircrafts aren’t the only life-saving characters in the film as a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as “The Smokejumpers” are a fearless firefighting team too! They depend on each other as the teamwork allows them to protect the wildfire from spreading.

Besides, Dusty will learn about the harsh reality that when his racing heydays are over, his overconfidence and selfishness are no longer required in the world of aerial firefighting. Fear is not an option and sacrifices must be made, even if it’s for the sake of people they don’t even know.

A film is incomplete without introducing its antagonist, of course. In this case, the park’s superintendent Cad Spinner (voiced by John Michael Higgins) is the deal breaker as he uses a big chunk of the firefighter’s budget for his own profits. This is, of course, accompanied his luxury Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) look. Even when the park is at the risk of being burnt down by the wildfire, Spinner uses all his ways to protect his own luxury inn from the damage. As a result, the firefighting team faces their biggest challenge to save the park with the limited water supply.

With that being said, can the firefighting team save the national park from the raging wildfire? Will Dusty overcome his fear and take full responsibility in the world of aerial firefighting?

Truth be told, watching “Planes: Fire & Rescue” is satisfying as it rekindles the inner child in us, which is about as good as any family-friendly film can offer. With its impressive 3D scenes and a little emotional hook, adults may enjoy the film and even chuckle a little by the adult-skewed jokes.

Directed by Bobs Gannaway (“Secret of the Wings”), “Planes: Fire & Rescue” hits Malaysia’s theaters in 3D on 11th September.

For more information, visit its official website.

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Sunway Theme Parks’ Love Letter To Everyone In Malaysia

In light of the ongoing pandemic, many industries have been bleeding from the inevitable closure. As Malaysia is experiencing an all time high of daily Covid-19 cases, most of us are staying safe indoors.

On behalf of Sunway Lagoon at Sunway Pyramid and Ipoh’s Sunway Lost World Of Tambun, Sunway Theme Parks has stated that it will remain closed until further notice. They’ve even released a love letter accompanied by the following message.

Amidst the ongoing global pandemic, Sunway Theme Parks drew good attention with a heartwarming video on our social media platform. “Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Strong” a simple yet beautiful message to pay tribute to all Malaysians united in fighting against Covid-19.

The same heartwarming message is also displayed at the main entrance of Sunway Lagoon to instil a positive vibe among the community. Further north at Sunway Lost World Of Tambun in Ipoh, a billboard of the same message has been erected to keep the positive spirit up as well.

Sunway Theme Parks hope that the number of cases will decrease as our daily vaccination rates increases day by day. Everybody is eager to live the normal life again and all of us at Sunway Theme Parks are excited to play with you again.

Sunway Theme Parks will remain on pause until further notice.”

Hang in there guys, hopefully we’ll see y’all once things have improved ;)


Getting Married Soon? Here Are The Auspicious Wedding Dates For 2018

For many couples who are about to walk down the aisle, zoning in on a wedding date can be a challenge. As someone once said, choosing a wedlock can become a deadlock! Hence, picking your special date is imperative.

To quote Astrologia, “if the lovers select an auspicious date then their marriage could be prosperous and healthy“. Besides choosing a wedding date that brings luck, you’d also want to consider a weekend when most of your loved ones (if not all) are available. On top of that, it is also important to pick a month when the weather is usually beautiful.

According to Beetify, the 5 major wedding dates to get married falls on the second-half of 2018. They are:

Of course, that’s not all. We’ve provided a chart with all the suitable days for marriage in 2018 (which is also the year of the dog). There are 2 versions – English and Chinese – that vary slightly in terms of wedding dates.

Check out the Chinese version by Beetify:

Here is the English version by En.nongli:

Best of luck in planning your wedding ;)

Sources: Beetify, En.nongli / Featured image: Google Images.


#PLAYDayOut: Play Club KL Turns Things Up A Notch With A Play-Branded Party Movement

Play Club KL is ready to elevate partygoers’ clubbing experience to a whole new level by introducing “PLAY DAY OUT”, in short – PDO.

A “window to the world’s best festivals”, PDO is a party movement created to satisfy the insatiable appetite of party-goers by offering one-of-a-kind experience by sending revellers to iconic music festivals around the globe.

In an effort to spread good music and allow people to discover not just what’s happening on the radio, but also what’s next and what’s up-and-coming, PLAY DAY OUT is Play Club KL’s way of extending their passion and love for the music, and to keep the party spirit going for years to come.

“After 2 years in the clubbing scene, we are ready to spice things up by evolving PLAY – the homegrown club into an all-encompassing lifestyle brand,” said The Roof Director Dax Lee, adding that all music festivals are handpicked by them.

Dax explained, “It must meet the criteria of having world class acts and renowned festival status such as Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, A State of Trance, Coachella, etc. to bring the ultimate festival experience to our party-goers. We will always be on a look out for the most spectacular music festivals and the best clubbing experience to ensure the sustainability of PLAY DAY OUT for years to come.”

The inaugural edition of PDO commenced with ULTRA Korea in June. “Ultra Korea” was lauded as the go-to EDM festival in Asia and is the largest electronic music festival in Korea’s history. Back with its 5th edition from 10th – 12th June 2016 in Seoul, ULTRA Korea was headlined by a staggering line-up that includes Afrojack, Avicii, Axwell^Ingrosso, and Martin Garrix.

The 2nd PDO flyaway continued with an expense paid trip to catch Rihanna live in London on the 24th June – courtesy of Universal Music Malaysia. Having released her 8th studio album, titled “ANTI” with lead single “Work” featuring Drake; Rihanna, one of the biggest music and entertainment icon of our time, kicked off the European leg of “THE ANTI WORLD TOUR” at the iconic Wembley Stadium, London.

The party don’t stop and PDO is back with sending more revellers to have a taste of international music festivals and this time around with Ultra Bali in mid September.

Set to rock the Petitenget beachfront of Potato Head Beach Club, the Bali leg of the world-renowned electronic music festival will once again deliver three diverse stages, giving local and international EDM fans the time of their lives.

In order to stand a chance to win a PLAY DAY OUT flyaway, PLAY visitors must purchase the selected bottle packages. Each purchase entitles one PDO coupon to be dropped at the dedicated box located at PLAY’s entrance for a draw during the respective closing parties.

For more information, hit up The Roof’s website or Facebook page. For reservations and further inquiries, please call 013 – 2703 111 or 03 – 8605 3388.

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#RPInMY: Hotlink Brings You Epic #LiveLifeLoud Experience With Royal Pirates!

From One Direction to Ed Sheeran to The Script, Hotlink just can’t stop giving its fans the epic #LiveLifeLoud experience because the telecommunications company is bringing another international act to Malaysia soon.

As we previously reported, Korean-American pop-rock band Royal Pirates is set to perform at their first-ever showcase in Malaysia this coming May.

Hotlink customers will be given a chance to get up close and personal with the band and watch them performing a selection of their hits live.

Regarding the showcase, Navin Manian, Maxis’ Head of Prepaid, Consumer Business said:

We are really excited about bringing the latest Korean Pop band to Malaysian fans for their first ever showcase here. This is what Hotlink is all about – providing a platform for our customers to enjoy unique experiences, all through one single app. You can expect nothing short of the best music events, as well as other exclusive rewards that can’t be found anywhere else!

The details of the event are as follows:

Royal Pirates First Showcase in Malaysia (Sabah)

Royal Pirates First Showcase in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)

From 13th April onwards, customers who purchase Royal Pirates’ latest mini album “Love Toxic” from the selected CD-RAMA stores will be entitled to 2 showcase passes to attend “Love Toxic” showcase at Bentley Music Auditorium, Mutiara Damansara. Entrance is on a first come first served basis.

You can redeem your tickets from the following CD-RAMA stores:

In order to win the concert tickets and enjoy the special experience with the band, Hotlink customers need to post a video of themselves in which they need to share one question they would ask Royal Pirates.

The customers can also post an image of the band on social media and in the caption, share the one question they would ask Royal Pirates. The image is available on Hotlink’s official Facebook page, the Hotlink RED App, and Hotlink website.

Participants are allowed to submit more than one entry and all the entries must be submitted via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with the following hashtags: #Hotlink #AlwaysOn and include #RoyalPiratesKL or #RoyalPiratesKK (depending on their preferred location). Participants who submitted their entries on Facebook will need to e-mail the link of their entry to hotlinkred@maxis.com.my.

The most creative submissions will be selected as winners. Customers must ensure all of their accounts are set to “public” in order for their submission to be viewed.

The contest will run until 22nd April and the prizes include:

For more information about Royal Pirates, visit the band’s official website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Don’t forget to visit Hotlink’s official website and Universal Music Malaysia (Chinese)’s official Facebook page for more details on the contest.

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Riverside MotherBLEEP Is Coming To Zouk KL

Sidney Samson’s career as a producer and DJ took off from there and he quickly became one of the most dominant forces in the Dutch scene. After a number of club hits, Sidney broke into the charts when he released the now infamous “Riverside”!

Yeah you know that one. The one that sounds like this:

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Riverside was immediately supported by virtually the entire who’s who in dance music and became a worldwide chart hit after conquering club land, reaching platinum status in Australia, entering the UK Charts at #2 and having top 10 chart positions in dozens of countries around the globe.

A lot happened since Riverside. Sidney was already one of the most booked DJ’s in his home country, The Netherlands, but Riverside catapulted him into the top of the international DJ scene.

Ever since, Sidney has been touring the world, recently playing important festivals and venues like Tomorrowland Belgium, Mysteryland Holland, Electric Zoo, EDC, Las Vegas, Extrema Holland,and of course his residency at Surrender (Las Vegas). In November this year Sidney will go on an extensive club and festival tour in Australia and Asia.

Sidney laughs, “I am really thankful for what Riverside did for my international career, but with the material I am recording now, I hope I can give my fans another ten Riversides!”

And give his fans another ten Riversides, he will. Because the man himself is all set to rock Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur for GLOBAL pres. Sidney Samson next month!

Ticket Entry: RM50 Ladies / RM60 Men (inc 1 drink)

Bottle Entry: RM401 / 4 pax (At the door before 11pm)

Reservations*: Please call 03-2171 2075 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

For more information, hit up Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s Facebook page. Don’t forget to LIKE Sidney Samson’s Facebook page!


“The In Between” Review: Does True Love Never Really Die?

What comes to mind when we think of death and the afterlife, spirits and ghosts? Usually, when we utter the word ‘ghost’, we think of grotesque faces, long black hair, or white dresses. Nevertheless, that isn’t the case all of the time, ya know. While a lot of the scary aspects have been rooted in folklore and urban legends, there have also been numerous cases of unexplained circumstances that aren’t necessarily horrifying but rather give rise to intrigue.

Similarly, there have been plenty of supernatural films that do not necessarily provide horror thrills, but rather seek to ask questions. What happens after a person dies? How do the dead mourn the living? Can a person still love someone from the great beyond and not move on? Can true love never die?

David Lowery’s “A Ghost Story” is a prime example of the idea of mourning the loss of love, and of life; always searching and always waiting within the constraints of our world. “Postman to Heaven” dealt with similar themes, of fried, and sentimental values with the loss of loved ones while connecting to spirits of the deceased. And now, with “The In Between” dropping on Netflix, we have a new look at what it means to continue loving someone even after they are gone.

“The In Between” centres around Tessa (Joey King), a teenage photography prodigy who has been struggling with finding a foster home, never truly being able to fit in. She believes she is incapable of loving or even being loved while her current foster parents, Mel (John Ortiz) and Vickie (Kim Dickens) feel otherwise.

Nevertheless, during a screening of Jean-Jacques Beineix’s “Betty Blue” at her local theatre, she meets a senior from a neighbouring town, Skylar (Kyle Allen) to which she takes a liking. After chancing upon him again at her school’s rowing competition, the two begin falling deeply in love.

Alas, tragedy strikes when a freak accident occurs and Skylar is killed. While Tessa was also at the site of the accident with Skylar, she survives. Now dazed and overcome with grief, Tessa now has to deal with the loss of her beloved.

Soon after, strange happenings begin to surround the teenager. Objects start moving on their own and while she is in her car, songs start playing randomly on her radio. Even her film camera is taking pictures with added ghastly features in the photos.

She soon realises that an ethereal presence is attempting to connect with her. Believing that Skylar is making a conscious effort to contact her from a place in between the afterlife and our real world, she goes on a desperate mission to give her soulmate one last goodbye. The clock is ticking. The window is closing. Can she make it in time before Skylar leaves to the great beyond?

As a film, “The In Between” definitely pays more attention to its visual form, giving viewers . There always is the idea of the other side. How do you depict it? How do you describe loneliness? The subtext is always there. Lines separate the living and the dead. Colour is graded accordingly, helping the viewer notice the changes that Tessa is going through while moving through the narrative. Mirrors and reflections are all teased as the gateway to another realm.

Granted, there have been many depictions of what an afterlife would look like. Maybe it is an abstract form. Or maybe it’s just pure darkness. Maybe it’s cities of gold in the clouds. That being said, the film does not go to extreme lengths to fully depict such. The main idea is for it to give a familiar place of solitude for Tessa and Skylar and that’s just what it does, making the In Between a slightly heightened version of our world that doesn’t conform to the same laws of physics but still looks more or less the same.

Again, this is a story about love and grief. The subject is Tessa as a character and how she deals with the trauma. There is a good delineation between the bright hues of the couple while their relationship is still in a physical, tangible state, coupled with the dim unsaturated monochrome of post-tragedy. It’s a good way to tell viewers which side of the platform they are on.

Narratively, the structure jumps back and forth between the past and present with decent effect. Occasionally, there is a little tonal oddity due to how the scenes flow, with the most jarring sequences being the ones that try to bring out some charm and humour to complement the mystery and love story of Tessa and Skylar. Honestly, some of it fell a little flat especially when Tessa and her friend, Shannon (Celeste O’Connor), try to reach out to Skylar using several methods while accompanied by chill pop vibes.

Fresh off the success of “The Kissing Booth” series, Joey King takes a more dramatic turn in “The In Between”. As the lead, she displays a good range here. There is a great deal of rage and guilt that Tessa feels. While she looks numb most of the time, the actual flip outs that King imbues into the character stand out. Without a doubt, the actress proves her talent once again and we’re definitely excited to see her in more projects. Comin’ at ya Brad Pitt!

Overall, the visual presentation of this film is pretty well done but story-wise, this one might get lost in the shuffle of all of the other supernatural lovey-dovey movies that we have seen before. Regardless, it still is a good watch for the weekend.

“The In Between” is currently streaming on Netflix.

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"The In Between" is a decent effort that asks and answers questions about mourning the death of a loved one, all while telling a story between two timelines without being heavy on the melodrama or emotionally saccharine.


Michelle Yeoh Currently On Set Filming Marvel’s “Shang-Chi”

Last week, we learned that Michelle Yeoh (楊紫瓊) had just landed in Sydney, Australia. The 58-year-old actress even shared her painful experience of undergoing the Covid-19 swab test.

So what is the Malaysian-born star doing down under? Local fans will be delighted to know that she’s currently there to film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”.

Michelle uploaded a snapshot of herself in a zen-like meditation pose. You can also notice the gorgeous scenic view behind her and if you look closely, you’ll be able to spot massive Asian village set as well.

Marvel’s first Asian-centric superhero film had recently resumed filming after being halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Starring Simu Liu (劉思慕) as the titular character, “Shang-Chi” cast also include Tony Leung Chiu Wai (梁朝偉) as the villainous Mandarin (leader of the Ten Rings terrorist organisation), former TVB actress Fala Chen (陳法拉) as well as Michelle’s fellow co-stars from “Crazy Rich Asians” – Awkwafina and Ronny Chieng (錢信伊).

Australian channel 7News recently shared some helicopter footage of the massive set with the crew hard at work on its construction. From the visuals provided, you’ll notice a large building being painted to make it look like a palace or temple.

To echo The Direct, the architecture of these buildings seem to suggest that scenes being shot here are not set in modern times. The publication predicts that this Asian village set might be flashbacks about The Mandarin and the big bad’s rise to power during his early days.

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Michelle is the first Malaysian to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (she previously made a cameo in “Guardians of the Galaxy 2”) and we’re super stoked for her. Any guesses on which role she’ll be portraying?


#ToyStory4: Woody, Buzz, & The Gang Return

In the 4 years since “Toy Story 3” came out, Woody and Buzz haven’t exactly been strangers – the characters have turned up in a  series of short films and television specials, which picked up with the family of playthings after original owner Andy handed them over to a new child, the sweet little girl Bonnie.

But now, it looks like it’s back to infinity and beyond for Woody and the gang, who will officially return to the big screen for “Toy Story 4”!

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger surprised everyone when he announced plans for the new sequel on Thursday (6th Nov). All in the same breath, he also said that John Lasseter, who directed the first 2 “Toy Story” movies, will helm the newest entry in Pixar’s franchise. John Lasseter is the Pixar chief who changed the animation game with his innovative use of computer technology in 1995’s “Toy Story”. So who better to return to the directing chair for the fourth movie about the adventures of Woody, Buzz, and the gang, right?

However, Bob Iger did not say whether Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Wallace Shawn or any of the other actors who voiced the toybox crew will be returning, but it’s inconceivable that a movie would be made without them ;)

We hear that “Toy Story 4” is set for a 16th June 2017 release. But while you wait for more news on the 4th instalment of “Toy Story”, don’t forget that the toys will be getting their very own holiday special come year end titled, “Toy Story That Time Forgot“. Word on the street is that it’ll introduce some cool new characters!


WTF: Kanye West Stops Concert Because Handicapped Fans Didn’t Stand Up

There’s a reason why Kanye West is famed for his “less than favourable” behaviour. Nevermind that he probably is a loving husband to Kim K and doting father to North West, there has been instances where he hasn’t been the nicest.

To jog your memory, perhaps you’d like to recall that one time where Kanye West stormed the MTV VMA stage and interrupted Taylor Swift‘s acceptance speech for “Best Female Video”.

And now, it seems that he’s not the nicest to his fans either!

Last Friday, he halted midway through one of his “Yeezus” tour concerts at Quantas Credit Union Arena in Sydney and asked two fans to join the crowd in standing up. Little did he know, the fans that he pointed out was handicapped as one was in a wheelchair and the other had a prosthetic limb. But when he singled them out, they were initially booed by the rest of the audience for seemingly refusing to get up.

It didn’t help that Kanye said into the mic and to the crowd:

I decided I can’t do this song, I can’t do the rest of the show until everybody stands up. Unless you got a handicap pass and you get special parking and sh-t.

This is the longest I’ve had to wait to do a song, it’s unbelievable!

He eventually realised it of course when he dispatched a member of his security team to check it out. Although we’re not sure why you need a security personnel to “check” unnecessary things “out” such as standing up for a song? Watch the video here:

An award for Mr. Insensitive right here please!

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8 New Exciting Attractions To Explore When You Visit Singapore

With Malaysia’s travel borders opening up and the relaxation of the procedures and testing requirements for the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Malaysia and Singapore, many of us can’t wait to hop on a plane for a quick getaway to finally unwind and relax in Singapore.

Since the pandemic, Singapore has launched various new attractions, from immersive museums to outdoor activities like water biking and go-karting that are just waiting to be experienced! Here are eight newly-opened attractions and activities that you can put on your must-see and do list on your first flight over to Singapore!

Climb on board Singapore’s highest open-air panoramic ride at SkyHelix Sentosa

If you’re a sucker for a good view, this open-air gondola will get you front row seats to a panoramic view of Sentosa and the surrounding waterfront from 35M above the ground. Each ride lasts 12 minutes, including two minutes of ascent and descent and 10 minutes at the peak, where the gondola will also slowly rotate for you to enjoy a bird’s eye view of your surroundings. So kick back, relax, and sip on some drinks while you enjoy the ride. Good news is, unlike roller coasters, phones are allowed onboard, so you can capture as many photos as your wish for the ‘gram.

Soak in the view of Singapore from the Clock Tower at the Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall

Fulfil your fantasy about frolicking about a bell tower in a gothic cathedral at Victoria Theater & Concert Hall, and take in views of the island city from a different perspective. Explore the building’s history, architecture and new installations as you learn more about the Clock Tower itself, leaving you with a newfound appreciation of the building for more than its pretty neo-classical facade. Throw on comfortable walking shoes as the climb to the top of the 54-metre Clock Tower is not an easy feat – expect steep climbs and two cat ladders.

Nature lovers, come be delighted at Singapore’s bird-watching paradise, Kingfisher Wetlands at Gardens By The Bay

If you’re looking for something outdoorsy to do with your loved ones, the Kingfisher Wetlands at Gardens by the Bay has just recently opened its doors. It’s a 15,000 SQM reserve home to over 200 native mangrove trees such as the Upriver Orange Mangrove and Firefly Mangrove. Not only that, it’s also a designated spot for bird-watchers, nature photographers, and just about anyone and everyone looking for a leisurely time amongst nature. With tons of waterfalls, lalang fields and even sculptures, this spot is also great for capturing perfect moments.

Jump into a sea of sprinkles at the largest Sprinkle Pool that the Museum of Ice Cream had ever created

The widely anticipated Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC), an ice cream wonderland filled with pink happiness and magic sprinkles, is finally in Singapore. It’s the iconic US-based attraction’s first international venture. You will be transported into a surreal world of scrumptious sights, sweet sounds, tasty treats and entertaining play across its 14 multi-sensory installations.

Discover your inner Picasso, jam to oldies at their jukebox, and enjoy unlimited servings of delicious ice cream treats reinvented with a local Singaporean twist – such as Pulut Hitam Potong ice cream, Lemon Bliss Balls, Apple Pie Soft Serve, Lychee Bandung and Taro Milk Tea ice cream sandwiches – as well as unique flavours like the Pina Colada ice cream. If you love whimsical and brightly coloured IG-worthy backdrops, it also makes the perfect place to get that #OOTD!

Be transported to the highlands at the new Tropical Montane Orchidetum at Singapore Botanic Gardens

For all the nature lovers who can’t wait to be disconnected from the online world and escape into nature, there’s a new spot in Singapore to head to – the Tropical Montane Orchidetum, at the National Orchid Garden with the Singapore Botanic Gardens! Besides trails with flourishing flowers and gorgeous greenery, there’s an air-conditioned glasshouse called the Sembcorp Cool House to keep you cool as a cucumber from the humid weather! It’s also a romantic date spot to chill and relax while you sightsee over 1000 species of orchids and hybrids as well as other flowers and ferns.

Step into a whole other realm through the VR Gallery: Spacewalkers at Singapore’s ArtScience Museum

Equipped with new state-of-the-art technology from headsets to controllers, the VR Gallery: Spacewalkers in Singapore’s ArtScience Museum awaits visitors to explore the unique immersive experiences that were curated from some of the world’s most renowned artists, museums and film festivals. Spacewalkers is a soaring exploration of life beyond Earth in two stunning Virtual Reality artworks presented at the Museum’s VR Gallery.

Be the first to bike on water at Singapore’s First Waterbike Adventure

Come experience a new way to have fun with Waterbike Singapore! Enjoy the wind blowing through your hair while you traverse on and off Singapore’s beaten paths on water, all while cycling on a water bike! It is a great family-friendly activity for a leisure joy ride without getting wet. And if you are a fitness enthusiast looking for a new sport or just looking to bring your date on a fun new experience, Waterbike Singapore might just be the fresh thrill you are looking for.

Race your heart out at Singapore’s largest F1-inspired go-karting circuit

Thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies can fuel their need for speed at Singapore’s KF1 Karting Circuit and have a friendly yet competitive race with one another. Without the need for a driver’s license, racers as young as nine years old can opt for novice level karting sessions and race up to a speed of 30km/h. Suitable for amateurs and professionals, you will be able to race without being under the scorching sun!

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#Take2ToFly: Zouk KL Is Jet-Set To Fly You & A Friend To An International Music Festival

If you’ve always dreamed of attending Ultra Music Festival Japan or ZoukOut Singapore, and you’re an avid Zouk KL clubber, then you’re in luck!

Zouk KL is happy to announce its latest 3-month campaign “Take 2 To Fly”.

This exclusive campaign is all about flying a lucky you and an even luckier friend to one of the world’s best music festivals. In fact, Zouk KL will be sending 3 lucky winners to either Ultra Music Festival Japan or ZoukOut Singapore!

The months of July, August, and September will see 1 winner selected each month. How to stand a chance at winning?

Purchase any 2 bottle packages and receive a contest card. Fill out all the necessary details and deposit the contest card (along with the original receipt) into the designated booths located at the entrance and stand a chance to win. Remember to read the fine print!

Winners will score a pair of return flight tickets and a pair of festival passes, and that’s not all.

To make this venture even sweeter, you can enter this contest as many times as you like. Just keep buying Zouk KL’s 2 bottle packages for even more contest cards and an even bigger chance of becoming a lucky winner.

Contest runs from 1st July 2016 to 30th September 2016. Terms and conditions apply.

For more information, hit up Zouk KL’s website or Facebook page.