Cruz-ing With Brendan “Blues” James

Yesterday, we interviewed one-third of the “YouTube to YouLive Sing-Off” finalists and while the excitement for the final stage continues to build, we though we’d throw in another exclusive interview. This time, featuring the blues-y Brendan James de Cruz.

The fast favourite YouTube sensation is as passionate as he is persistent, as described by his followers who have voted his way to the top! But according to Brendan, what matters most to him is nothing more than music. As a matter of fact, he once said, “As long as I am making music, I am happy”. And who better to describe him than the musician himself?:

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So here’s us, and him, before he takes the stage this Thursday, 28th June 2012 at Laundry @ Italiannies, The Curve:

Hi! Congratulations on making it into the YouTube To YouLive Sing-Off finalists. How are you  feeling about it?

“Thank you! Well, I am extremely nervous about Thursday’s show as I have amazing competition, but at the same time, I am TOTALLY psyched about it!”

This must’ve taken a lot of courage. What were your main motivations behind taking part in the first ever YouTube To YouLive Sing-Off?

“Well, music, literally, is my life. And ever since I started singing and performing whenever I could, I just fell in love with it even more. There’s nothing better than the feeling that you are able to reach out and touch audiences with your music – nothing better.”

Name some of the challenges that you’ve faced in your journey so far and how you overcame those challenges.

“Biggest challenge so far would be none other than the competition I am up against. There are some amazing acts in this competition that have totally blown people away. All I try to do each round, is to make sure that I deliver my very best. The rest are the hands of the judges and of course, the audience.”

Growing up, who were your musical inspirations and why? Are these the same inspirations that you’d someday want to perform/produce with?

“On my 7th birthday, my dad had given me a video cassette of the ‘Elvis Presley 68’ Comeback Special Concert’. I was mind-blown. I still am with his music. My dad is more of a country music man, so I grew up listening to the likes of Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Garth Brooks and so on. But that did not stop me from going through the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears phases. Haha. But now I get inspiration from anything that is good. Be it from a melancholic artist or an angry metal band. And of course, I’d want to perform/produce with these inspirations! But, Elvis, I’ll have to wait till I meet him elsewhere.”

So, if you win, what would you do (in your power) to change the local music industry?

“This is an interesting question. A lot of us today tend to think that our local music industry is terrible, but actually, it really is not. It just lacks generality. Or more like, lacks some sort of unison. Our local music industry is, right now, in groups. You have your huge celebrities, your independent artistes, your corporate-function celebs, your bar/club singers..the list goes on. And you’ll be surprised, that nearly everyone is about the same when it comes to the music they produce. So, my wonderment is why is it only a handful is acknowledged for what they can do? My goal is to change that by bringing all forces together. Then you will see what our local music industry can REALLY do.”

Aww. How inspiring! Well, what say you? Like him? Vote him! Head on over to the YouTube to YouLive Sing-Off’s Finale Live Showcase at Laundry @ Italiannies, The Curve on the 28th of June (Thursday) at 8:30pm to show your support as Brendan performs alongside two other contenders.

For more information, hit up Laundry’s Facebook page.

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#CDM25: Kiki Charged & Fined RM5,000 For Misbehaviour

When the video of the raging #CDM25 driver went viral on both the local and regional front, we thought we’d never hear the end of it. The video, which was filmed by Facebook user Jessica Qi, showed the driver bashing a helpless senior citizen’s car with a car steering lock while hurling racist remarks at him following a minor car accident.

The driver’s name was later discovered to be Siti Fairrah Ashykin Kamaruddin, otherwise known as Kiki Kamaruddin. In true “angry netizens on social media” style, she was immediately named and shamed. She furthered gained notoriety and “fame” (much to some netizens’ dismay) when she turned up at broadcast stations for TV and radio interviews.

Although, it’s good to note that the airtime definitely gave her an abundance of opportunities to apologise to not just the senior citizen, 68-year-old Sim Siak Heong, but also to the whole of Malaysia.

Luckily, Sim Siak Heong aka “Uncle”, decided not to press charges. He also said that he forgave Kiki for her actions.

And now, a week after the video first went viral, Kiki is served with a RM5,000 fine or in default 3 months’ jail by the Sessions Court. This is on top of the 240 hours of community work that she has to do. According to The Star, Kiki broke down during mitigation and had earlier pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 427 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 2 years or a fine or both.

In delivering sentencing, Session judge Zainal Abidin Kamarudin reminded the accused to uphold her good name as she was a lady and well-educated. He also said that she was very lucky that “Uncle” was a good man and did not wish to pursue the matter.

Since the law has decided, perhaps we can now put this case to rest.

After all, if “Uncle” can find it in his heart to forgive her, why not us too as Malaysians?


From A Mexico Festival To An Ultraman Exhibition: Fun Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week!

A new week means a new curated list from Hype on the fun activities and events lined up in the Klang Valley over the next 7 days. If any of these events pique your interest, don’t forget to mark your calendars and start planning!

This week, one of your favourite childhood TV characters is coming to town; and you’ll also be able to catch fascinating performances at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. So have a gander at our full list below:

Experience a bit of Mexico here in Malaysia! At Vibrant Mexico, you can indulge in the flavours of some authentic Mexican street food. On Saturday, you’ll be entertained by a Salsa Dance performance, all while vibing to exotic music. One highlight you can look forward to is their Y2K beaded necklace workshop. Create your own trendy accessories to complement your style, and flaunt it to others while wearing them! We’ve heard that seats are limited, so RSVP for your spots here before it’s too late!

Date: 24th and 25th June, 2023 (10am-5pm)

Location: IOI Galleria @ IOI Resort City, Putrajaya

Flowers are among the most romantic ways to show your love for someone. But beautiful blossoms are not for couples only – you can gift them to almost anyone to show that you care about them, and trust us, they’ll love it! To celebrate their new retail store opening in Petaling Jaya, Bloom This will be hosting a launch this Sunday at their new space and you are invited! From titbits to a flower market to giveaways, there won’t be a dull moment during the event. Check out their Instagram for more information.

Location: Bloom This, Section 51A, Petaling Jaya

One of our OG childhood TV characters has arrived in Malaysia! From a meet-and-greet session with the stars of Ultraman Decker, to an exclusive pop-up store – Ultraman fanatics are in for a treat at a special event! Other than reliving your childhood, you could also bring your children along to create childhood memories. A giant inflatable playland will be set up at the location so your children (or you) can bounce and have fun to your heart’s content. Events would be incomplete without photos, so be sure to check out the big inflatable Ultraman and Eleking figures at 10m! For more information, go here.

Are you a classical music fan? If you are, you won’t want to miss out on the Beyond Mozart orchestra! Enjoy the works of famous classical composers, including Mozart and Beethoven. You can also expect music from composers of the 20th Century. So, classical music fans, it’s now or never to relive the classical music era with Beyond Mozart! Get your tickets here.

Location: Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)

If you’re familiar with William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and are looking for something similar but with a twist, then we’ve got you! Presenting a fresh new take on the classic play, the TUTAS Conservatory of Performing Arts will be bringing to you “Wherefore Art Thou, Juliet? A Reimagining of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare lah!” This adaptation revisits Shakespeare’s iconic tale of love and tragedy, with a dash of Malaysia added to it. We’ll not reveal too much about the story here, so you’ve got to see it for yourself at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. Click here to get your tickets now!

The collaborative outreach programme, An Uncommon Journey II, is returning for the second round at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. This programme has brought together 48 talented musicians from various regions under the KLPAC’s Symphonic Band. In hopes of helping young teens in Malaysia achieve their music dreams, this programme offers them the opportunity to perform live. Music lovers will be delighted by a variety of international works. The well-loved Malaysian song, “Rasa Sayang”, will also be performed on stage as a rendition entitled “Eternal Blossom Overture”. You can find more information about the programme here.

Location: Pentas 1, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)

The award-winning performance, Luna, will be making its first-ever Southeast Asian premiere here in Kuala Lumpur! What is Luna? It’s a performance that transforms theatres into mountainous forests, dancers into warriors and invites you to reconnect with nature and tradition through their unique dance style, fused with Bunun culture. It is described as the perfect reflection of the times we’re living in and a powerful reminder that we can find our way back to where we belong. Embark on a journey of self-discovery through nature, tradition and dance with Luna. Get your tickets here, and in return, you’ll enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Robbie Williams Takes The Crown

We gotta give it to Robbie Williams. After all these years, during and post “Take That”, he still stays true to his “rebellious right down to his very core” musical style. And perhaps personal style too. His latest album, “Take The Crown” is testament to that.

If you asked us, it sounds like Robbie isn’t quite ready to grow up. And why should he, anyway? Not just any random artiste can muster up the energy to produce such adrenaline driven songs at his age (Robbie is 38 years old) and still get people excited like it’s a debut. We especially like how he retains his mischief.

The trailblazing “bad boy” of the British music industry also leaves no trace of doubt in his ever booming career with songs like upbeat-sounding songs like “Candy”:

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Yes, according to the above music video, this bad boy can turn good too. We must say, we raised our eyebrows at the sight of his pink gear but all was forgiven when we couldn’t stop bobbing our heads to the somewhat “bubblegum pop”-ish tune. And what do you mean he should act (or rather, sing) his age? We’re lovin’ this!

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What good is Robbie Williams without at least one song that consists slightly emo, more heartfelt words, right? It’s moody but it’s almost inspiring. Think along the lines of his popular hit, “Better Man”.

This time I’ll be different, I promise you,

This time I’ll be special, you know I will,

This time I’ll be better, I want you to know,

This time I’ll be special, oh God, make it so,

Just don’t leave with me in your eyes, your eyes, your eyes.

Oh, have we said too much? Perhaps we should leave some room for you to pick up Robbie Williams’ “Take The Crown” at a music store near you today. Like immediately. Like now.

For more information, hit up Robbie Williams’ official website.


#JCSpink: “The Hangover” & “The Ring” Producer Dies At 45-Years-Old

American film producer J.C. Spink (of “Monster-in-Law”, “The Hangover”, and “We’re The Millers” fame) has died. He was 45 years old.

Spink, who established Benderspink with Chris Bender in 1998, was found unresponsive at his home in Hollywood. He was pronounced dead last night at 8:18pm (US time).

On top of producing some of the biggest, most diverse mid-budget e.g. “Cats & Dogs”, “The Ring” franchise (under Benderspink), “Kyle XY” (for television), “We’re The Millers”, “Leap Year”, and more, he also has a dozens of projects in development. Including the upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s “Mulan”, which is expected to be released next year.

The Golden Globe-nominated producer had been working with New Line Cinema for more than 15 years, delivering franchises like “The Butterfly Effect” and “Horrible Bosses”. Upon news of his death, New Line Cinema wrote, “We are all deeply saddened to learn of J.C.’s passing,. J.C. was a groundbreaking manager, producer, partner, and dear friend of New Line’s for over 20 years. He was an innovator who helped re-shape the industry and leaves behind a legacy of classic films. We will forever miss his tremendous humor and infectious passion. We extend our deepest condolences to his family.”

As at time of writing, no cause of death has been determined.

Sources: ComicBook.com, Variety, Deadline / Featured image: The Wrap.

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Will Smith Shares First Look Of #Aladdin Cast Together

Curious to see the main cast of “Aladdin”? Well, the Genie is here to grant your wish.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 6th September), Will Smith took to Facebook to give fans a first look at the main cast in the Disney’s live-action remake. The Oscar nominee, who is playing Genie, introduced his new co-stars as his “new family” while shooting on the film set.

“We just started shooting Aladdin and I wanted to intro you guys to our new family… Mena Massoud/Aladdin, Naomi Scott/Princess Jasmine, Marwan Kenzari/Jafar, and I’m over here gettin my Genie on. Here we go!” the 48-year-old actor captioned the wefie.

Directed by Guy Ritchie, “Aladdin” will also feature Navid Negahban as the Sultan, Nasim Pedrad as Princess Jasmine’s handmaiden Dalia, and Billy Magnussen as a new character named Prince Anders (a potential suitor for Jasmine).

Unfortunately, it seems like Iago the sassy parrot will not be in this “Aladdin” remake. Instead, casting has listed Hakim as Jafar’s right hand man. As you may know, the speaking parrot was a well-loved character for his funny one-liners and rants. It’s a shame we won’t get to see him in the live-action reimagining.

Besides “Aladdin”, other Disney live-action adaptions such as “Mulan” and “The Lion King” are also in the works.

Sources: E! News, Hello Giggles/ Featured image: Facebook.


Warner Bros Confirms “The Matrix 4” Is Coming Featuring Original Casts & Director

The fourth instalment of “The Matrix” is officially happening, featuring original cast Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss reprising their roles as Neo and Trinity, respectively.

It was also revealed that director Lana Wachowski is set to make her return in the series. This time around she will also be in charge of writing the screenplay in addition to directing the movie.

Warner Bros Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich made the announcement yesterday (Monday, 20th August 2019), “We could not be more excited to be re-entering “The Matrix” with Lana,” said Emmerich. “Lana is a true visionary—a singular and original creative filmmaker—and we are thrilled that she is writing, directing and producing this new chapter in “The Matrix” universe.”

The 3 previous films – “The Matrix” (1999), “The Matrix Reloaded” (2003) and “The Matrix Revolutions” (2003) – have earned more than $1.6 billion worldwide and were all Top 10 domestic hits in their year of release. “The Matrix Revolutions” was also the first film ever to release simultaneously in every major country at the same hour around the world.

Wachowski expressed her excitement for the upcoming project during an interview, “Many of the ideas Lilly (Wachowski) and I explored 20 years ago about our reality are even more relevant now. I’m very happy to have these characters back in my life and grateful for another chance to work with my brilliant friends.”

Filming is scheduled to begin in early 2020, with Wachowski also co-writing with Aleksandar Hemon and David Mitchell. While the plot of the film is still under wraps, fans are expecting the movie to be a direct continuation from the last Matrix franchise.

Anyone looking forward to seeing the “Matrix Move” making its comeback in the upcoming movie? We know we are.?


Hype’s Now Playing: Moses Sumney – Man on the Moon

Much like the music video itself, the song “Man on the Moon” has this fresh originality accompanied with Moses Sumney’s soothing vocals.

The music video, directed by Christian Robinson, is visually pleasing as it features an imaginative universe created by using arts and craft materials such as buttons, paints, and paper. The song bears a striking resemblance to Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Like a Star” but both songs have very different vibes as “Man on the Moon” gives off a slightly more bubbly tune. However, the song is soulful and clears our heads with its dreamy soundscape.

It was almost as if the song is made fit for our dreamland.

The LA-based singer Moses Sumney released the music video 2 weeks ago as an effort to promote his new EP “Mid City Island”. According to Saint Heron, Sumney recorded the songs on an 1980s 4-track recorder and described the EP as “a lo-fi experimental concept project”.

With that in mind, it is no wonder that every song in his album has a nostalgic flair as compared to today’s mainstream music. The singer also once mentioned in an interview that one of his career highlights was performing a gig with our local singer-songwriter Zee Avi.

“Man on the Moon” may be the perfect song to wind down and relax on the weekends but we love all the other songs in his EP as well. “Mid City Island” is now available to download for free on his Soundcloud.

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Netflix’s “Castlevania” Final Season Review: Truly The Best Video Game Adaptation We’ve Seen Thus Far

When it comes to Netflix original content, Warren Ellis and Adi Shankar’s “Castlevania” series represents the very best of the streaming service. After suffering in development hell for an eternity, Netflix finally took a chance on them. What rose from the ashes was a 3-season long epic chronicling a trio’s battle against vampiric and demonic forces. By the penultimate season of the show, it had honed the series to masterful perfection. After the high-point of season 2’s titanic struggle against Dracula, we worried the show had ran out of steam. Oh, we were so very wrong. Like a well-oiled machine fuelled by the very fires of hell itself, it went the distance.

Western animes often get a bad rep but Netflix is showing the world that it can be done right. It wears its Japanese influence on its sleeve while staying true to its Medieval European aesthetics. In lieu of loud, dramatic war cries, we get Ellis’ deliciously wicked dry sense of humour. Yet balanced with heart-wrenching moments of loss, despair and death. All set within a nightmarish world brought to horrific life by Powerhouse Animation. They’re the guys responsible for the “Blood of Zeus” series. Sadly, the series now draws to an end. Like the night before dawn, all good things must come to night.

In the wake of Dracula’s death, a civil war has errupted amongst his ranks. The vampiric queens of Styria, led by Carmilla seek to turn all the world into a livestock farm. Loyalists like Isaac, seek to make good on Dracula’s mission of exterminating all human life. The board is set, the pieces are moving and the final war for the night has begun. The only thing standing between Carmilla and Isaac are our three lovable heroes. The brash and vulgar monster hunter, Trevor Belmont, the Speaker sorceress Sypha and Alucard, Dracula’s noble son. While this war rages on, hidden forces seek to ressurect the Lord of Night from Hell.

We didn’t think it was possible but yet again Warren, Shankar and company delivered! Since the second season of the series, we’ve noticed its habit of creating and weaving multiple subplots. The third season, arguably, was nothing but subplots. There was a strong possibility of the show collapsing under the weight of its web of stories. Miracously, it doesn’t. It manages to weave most of its subplots into a jaw-dropping finale. Especially within the last three episodes of the show. Revealing to us, the hidden player lurking in the shadows all this while.

We won’t lie, the reveal will definitely be polarising for fans of the show. We foresee some people flipping their tables or scratching their heads’ in confusion. For us, it made clear the thematic sense. That being said, we found its sixth episode “You Don’t Deserve My Blood” the most gratifying out of the lot. After waiting for two seasons, a certain character finally got their comeuppance. Along with it, came some well-earned character development for our favourite Devil Forgemaster, Isaac. We have a strong feeling that his story is far from over.

As much as we’re gushing over the series’ final season, we do need address a minor gripe with the show. It’s not very friendly to newcomers. Therefore, a lot of the payoff and powerful moments will be lost on those without prior context. So if you haven’t seen all three seasons of it, go watch it now.

“Castlevania” excels in its storytelling, primarily because Ellis and comapny have done fabulously in the writing department. Once again, Ellis adds layers and new dimensions to these characters we’ve come to know and love. Nearly every character has undergone growth, reached an organic epiphany or has forged new relationships. Even the freaking demons in the show are given these little moments of levity and humanity! Without ever having them break character. It’s bloody sorcery is what it is.

This voice work in this final season was nothing short of sensational. Richard Armitage as the incorrigble Trevor and Alejandra Reynoso as Sypha continue to be our favourite monster-hunting couple in all of anime. Over the seasons, you can sense the chemistry between our dynamic duo grow. James Callis as the perpetually stoic Alucard is as solid as ever. Again, the real star of this season is Isaac, voiced by Adetokumboh M’Cormack. Watching his character grow from vengeful servant to enlightened philosopher has been an utter joy for us.

As for the animation work… By using a mixture of traditional 2D animation and 3D rendering, they’ve managed to create character models and movement that are sheer eye candy. At first glance, the Night Creature models and demons seem similar at first. Then you get in up close and you how they interact with the environment around them. That’s the key here, personality in motion. From the subtlest of eye glaze to mad outburst of unadulterated rage, Powerhouse makes every character a memorable one.

Then, there’s the fight scenes. They were moments we thought we were watching a video game cutscene, and we mean that in the best way possible! As video game fans, we recognize a lot of the moves and mechanics in the games. So to see these moves given a truly cinematic treatment was a shot of ecstasy for our little nerd hearts. Imagine the battle at Dracula’s castle in the second season but on steroids. The penultimate episode had us yelling “Combo Kill” at the screen like madmen. Next to perhaps “The Witcher”, no other video game adaptation has so beautifully captured the essence of their source material as “Castlevania” has.

“Castlevania” has made history with its final season. Creators Warren Ellis and Adi Shankar’s groundbreaking series has at long last broken the curse of video game adaptations. Proving to the world, that they can be more than mere fan service. They can be horrifying, funny, cerebral and emotionally resonant. They can be high-art. The bar has been set and we look forward to seeing who will top it. Till another dethrones it though, the Lord of Night shall rule this genre.

You can now watch final season of “Castlevania” on Netflix!

So what did you think of Netflix’s “Castlevania”? Were you just as satisfied as we were with the series finale? What’s your favourite video game adaptation, film or television? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

"Castlevania" has made history with its final season. Creators Warren Ellis and Adi Shankar's groundbreaking series has at long last broken the curse of video game adaptations. Proving to the world, that they can be more than mere fan service. They can be horrifying, funny, cerebral and emotionally resonant. They can be high-art.


#MissA: Suzy Reportedly Preparing For Solo Debut; JYP Denies Rumours

Earlier today (Thursday, 29th September), several South Korean news media reported that Miss A’s Suzy will be making a solo debut before the end of this year. However, JYP Entertainment denied the rumours vehemently.

According to an unnamed affiliate, the idol-turned-actress is currently preparing for her solo music promotion. She reportedly will be making a December comeback, following in the footsteps of her group mate Fei.

Before the rumours could gain traction, representatives from JYP Entertainment stepped in and rubbished the claims. They revealed that there was discussions for a solo debut, but so far, there are no concrete plans.

“It’s not true. There is nothing currently in progress, and nothing has been confirmed thus far.”

This is not the first time rumours regarding Suzy’s solo debut has surfaced. In April, several news outlet claimed that the songstress was releasing solo music, but the speculations were shut down by JYP Entertainment as well.

Suzy just recently concluded her KBS drama, “Uncontrollably Fond“. She starred as the female lead alongside co-star Kim Woo Bin. The drama was a success and had a run of 20 episodes.

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K-Wave 3 Music Festival: Lineup To Include Monsta X & More

This year’s M-Wave Music Festival has been postponed postponed indefinitely, but the organisers have another exciting event for music lovers. Get ready for K-Wave 3 Music Festival y’all!

So far, the first act that has been confirmed is Monsta X (몬스타엑스).

The 7-member boy group – Shownu, Wonho, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Jooheon, and I.M – recently released their 6th EP, “The Connect Déjà vu”. During an interview with Celeb Mix, Minhyuk shared, “Every song of this album is impressive. Especially, the song ‘Destroyer’ finalises the story as well as being an extension to ‘Dramarama’. The song ‘Jealousy’ describes our unique energy and power. After going through a lot of trial and error, I think this album is the one that we all anticipated the most.”

“As you will notice when you listen to it, we really challenged ourselves for this album. Also, the 7th track ‘Special,’ was actually written before our debut with my intention to write something very powerful. After lots of revisions, this track made it to this album, and this reminds me of our debut track, ‘Trespass’,” Jooheon revealed.

It’ll be exciting to see Monsta X perform these songs live. In the meantime, check out the K-pop group’s previous shout out here:

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#Malaysia: Video Of 4 Runaway Horses Strolling In Ipoh Town Goes Viral

It never fails to surprise drivers when something random is spotted along the road. 3 months ago, Chickaboo the Ostrich was seen sprinting down Federal Highway, followed by a riderless horse galloping on a highway in Kota Bharu the very same month.

Yesterday (28th September), traffic in the Ipoh city centre came to a standstill when 4 horses were seen prancing and galloping on the road.

According to News Strait Times, the 4 horses reportedly brought traffic to a crawl when surprised motorists slowed down to snap pictures of the animals crossing the usually busy Jalan Raja Dihilir on the Wednesday afternoon.

“I initially thought that there was an accident when the vehicles in front of me began slowing down at about 1.30pm. I was shocked when I suddenly saw four brown horses majestically galloping on the road in a drove,” Razif Rosli told the publication.

Several other witnesses told The Star that the horses were also seen crossing the road under a flyer near Hospital Pantai Puteri as well as around the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (Polo Ground) area. Shortly after, images and clips of the horses have been posted and shared on social media.

It is believed that these 4 horses, who are owned by a private owner in Tambun, had escape from their enclosure or pen earlier in the day. “I have no idea how the animals managed to escape and galloped all the way to as far as Greentown area,” a source was quoted as saying.

Not to worry though, the 4 horses have since been successfully rescued and brought back safely to their stables. Glad to that they’re safe ;)

We have a sneaky suspicion that this isn’t the last time we’ve seen animals roaming around on the road.

Sources: Malaysian Indian Viral News’ Facebook, The Star, NST.

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Calvin Harris Set To Hit Up Malaysia

It’s only the beginning of 2014 and it sure is looking to be an epic year ahead. As of now, we have Steve Aoki and Anger Dimmas to look forward to this January, next up we have Future Music Festival Asia 2014 and ASOT 650 heading our way in March and now to add on to the fun, Calvin Harris is set to make his way back to Malaysia this March!

The upcoming 2014 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix™ promoted under the banner Sepang Comes Alive lives up to its tagline as internationally admired DJ Calvin Harris is set to perform as part of the after race concert on March 30th, 2014 (Sunday) at the Helipad of Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

“Each year we try to elevate the excitement and entertainment value of the Malaysian Grand Prix and bringing Calvin Harris for the post-race concert is going to be a big hit with the local and international crowd as the perfect finale of our celebration,” said SIC’s CEO, Dato’ Razlan Razali.

“We are currently working with the relevant ministries to feature DJ Calvin Harris as this is his debut performance in Malaysia and exclusive to South East Asia for the Malaysian F1”, he added.

The After Race Concert is accessible to all grandstand and C2 hillstand tickets holders. Making it more exciting, Sepang International Circuit has announced a 40% discount to all MyKad holders for the 2014 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix™ tickets.

More information on ticket and pricing, visit Sepang online.


Hype’s Movie Review: #JupiterAscending Is A Visual Feast With Awful Dialogues

In terms of directing style, the Wachowski duo share almost nothing similar with the “Heat” director Michael Mann but this time around, both of them finally have one thing in common – they’ve lost their magic and failed at their latest attempts to direct a blockbuster movie. First, we have Michael Mann who brought us “Blackhat“, a visionary piece about the “black hat” hackers. When we say “visionary”, we mean the film does emphasise on how the world was interconnected through the network. The movie was Mann’s most extensive and most ambitious project to date but unfortunately, the forced romantic plot and dull action scenes have made this movie unbearable to watch.

The same goes to “Jupiter Ascending”, the latest space opera movie that was directed by the Wachowski duo based on the original screenplay co-written by themselves.

Though unnecessary, the film takes off on a good note with a beautiful yet saddening introduction of Jupiter Jones (played by Mila Kunis), a Russian immigrant who was born under a night sky with signs predicting that she is destined for greater things in life. Jones dreams of that moment to arrive but clearly, it doesn’t happen to her (yet). Instead of sitting around and waiting for that moment to arrive, she works with her widowed mother and aunt as housekeepers. It’s a job that she is reluctant to do but she wakes up every morning motivated by the fact she can earn more money to buy a real telescope and gaze at the stars like her late father.

Somewhere far away in the universe, a powerful alien dynasty called the House of Abrasax have been monitoring planet Earth. Balem (played by Eddie Redmayne), Kalique (played by Tuppence Middleton), and Titus (played by Douglas Booth), the children of the Abrasax’s late queen try to track down a new heir that has the DNA to inherit the thrones. As it turns out, Jones is the genetic Recurrence of their late mother and thus, making her the new heir of the Earth. All three of them wants to own the Earth for their own purposes but they must first eliminate Jones, which is why they decide to send their respective troops of splices or grey aliens to track her down.

When Balem’s minions try to kill Jones in a childbirth clinic, a pointed-eared guardian whisks into the room on his gravity-defying shoes to rescue her. Jones passes out and then wakes up to find herself in a room alone with the same guardian, who calls himself Caine Wise (played by Channing Tatum). He explains to her that he is a genetically engineered interplanetary warrior, which is also a “lycant” crossbred with wolf DNA for military. He tries to explain her queenly status but to no avail. She believes she is a “nobody” until Wise brings him to meet his ex-comrade, Stinger (played by Sean Bean).

Upon her arrival, a giant swarm of bees start to follow her around and here we are wondering, what would Stinger say about this. We’d expect him to say something more intelligent but instead, he says, “Bees are genetically designed to recognise royalty.” To further prove his point, he says, “Bees don’t lie.”

So, if you think Mann’s “Blackhat” has awful dialogues, “Jupiter Ascending” is worse.

Let me quote another phrase from the movie:

Wise: Your majesty, I have more in common with a dog than I have with you.

Jones: I love dogs, I’ve always loved dogs.

Yup, that totally happened. That moment was supposed to be a romantic scene but it was so cringe-worthy that it drew a few chuckles from the audience. Personally, I think the Wachowskis are trying to bring some humour elements through these cheesy dialogues but I was more confused than entertained. There were a few moments that I thought I was supposed to laugh because it’s funny. I only laughed because the dialogues were ridiculously cringe-worthy. Their romantic involvement is already expected but it just didn’t work out in this movie.

Although Stinger, Kalique and Titus were just the supporting characters of the film, they were the ones who literally explained the entire scenario to the confused Jupiter. It turns out that Earth is one of the planets that has been seeded by the families of alien royalty for them to produce a type of youth serum that allows them to live forever. Just as the Earth has entered the “Genetic Age” , Eddie Redmayne’s whispery villain Lord Balem is ready to harvest the planet before Jones takes away his thrones.

Speaking of Lord Balem, we are still in disbelief that he is the same actor who sang for “Les Miserables” and portrayed Steven Hawking in the award-winning film “The Theory of Everything“. He’s a great actor, sure, but maybe not for this role. He was supposed to be intimidating and evil, but all we ever see is this annoying little spoiled brat with whispery voice. I guess the character he is trying to portray is a silent villain who is ready to explode at the most unexpected time. He did it unsuccessfully though.

“Agent Carter” star James D’Arcy has a rather ambiguous role because he is more than just being a fun cameo. I won’t spoil the film for you but I would rather pay to see more of him. Unfortunately, his role only serves as part of the background story for a certain character in the film. His brief cameo does not pose any powerful impact on the audience’s perception of the narrative.

Overall, it was the dramatic soundtrack and the special effects that helped to create the best part of the film. The Wachowskis have once again hired Michael Giacchino to revive the musical magic from their 2008 film “Speed Racer”. So if you need a reason to watch “Jupiter Ascending”, watch it for the incredibly stunning costumes, its slightly flawed special effects, and dramatic soundtrack. The storyline and the dialogues need more room for improvement.

Catch a glimpse of the movie in the trailer below:

“Jupiter Ascending” is slated for release on 5th February 2015 in Malaysia.

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Ta-dah! The New YouTube App Pleases Many!

For all you diehard YouTube fans out there who can’t get enough YouTube on your mobile, we’ve got some great news: starting today, you can now download the official YouTube app for iPhone and iPod Touch from the iTunes App Store, bringing you more videos to watch and more ways to share with the people you love.

The new app is available for Malaysian users with support for Bahasa Malaysia, and unlocks tens of thousands of official music videos, as well as bringing lots of new features to improve finding and sharing awesome videos and channels. It’s a new app built by YouTube engineers, to give our iPhone and iPod Touch users the best mobile experience.

You can use the app on your iPad too, and the team is hard at work building a made-for-iPad experience in the coming months.

There’s even more to explore with the new YouTube app for iPhone, available for download from the iTunes App Store today. You’ve already shown us you love YouTube on mobile – to the tune of 1 billion mobile views a day – so we can’t wait to see what you think about this new experience.

Meanwhile, excuse us – busy playing with the app, you know?


(UPDATE) #DashBerlin: KL Live Show Postponed As DJ/Producer Is Stranded In Heathrow

In about 10 hours, Dash Berlin is supposed to headline a Future Sound Asia event at KL Live in Kuala Lumpur. Early bird (Phase 1) tickets are sold out, there are no VIP table packages left, the set times have been released, and it is without a question that fans are excited to see the flying Dutchman tonight.

Alas, Dash Berlin just took to his Twitter to say that he will not be able to make it to the show:

The British Airways Dreamliner flight that Dash Berlin was on left Heathrow Airport in London a couple of hours ago but was made to turn back due to an operational issue, according to Flightradar24. AirLive later confirmed that the plane turned back due to a pressurisation problem.

Dash Berlin also uploaded a really heartfelt apology video for his fans via his Facebook page and offered further clarification on the dilemma that he was currently facing. “Unfortunately, the next connecting flight to Kuala Lumpur is not gonna make up for the time lost to make my gig in KL Live,” he said.

This is the second time in a row that Dash Berlin will not be able to play in Kuala Lumpur, the first being last year’s cancelled Thirst 2015.

Future Sound Asia has yet to release an official statement regarding the matter so it is not known as of yet if the event has been cancelled or postponed to a later date. Will the show still go on? We’ll update this post as soon as we have more details.

Dash Berlin’s show has been postponed to a later date, as confirmed by Future Sound Asia. Postponement details will be announced by the organiser as soon as they’ve ironed out the necessary arrangements with Dash Berlin’s management.

Sources: Dash Berlin’s Twitter, Flightradar24’s Twitter, Dash Berlin’s Facebook page, Future Sound Asia’s Facebook page.


#SCKLM2017: Registrations Closed; 8,000 To Run Full Marathon This Year

Registrations for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2017 (SCKLM) have officially closed as all individual race slots are sold out!

An incredible 12,512 race slots were snapped up on the first day of registrations on 16th January (Monday), which is about a third of the total number of race slots available. In fact, registrations for the Full and Half Marathon categories sold out quicker than the usually more popular 10km and 5km categories.

The Full Marathon category closed with 8,000 runners in total this year, constituting a 7% increase from 2016 and the highest number recorded in this category so far for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon. The data gleaned from the SCKLM 2017’s registrations this year also show that there will be 1,381 runners from 63 different nationalities taking part, with the highest number of international runners coming from Indonesia (325) followed by the United Kingdom (146) and India (132).

The 2017 edition of the race will once again see sponsorship from Title Sponsor Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia, along with Honda Malaysia, Brooks, Lucozade, Seiko and Pacific Regency. Elite runners will be competing to earn a slice of the almost RM500,000 in total that is on offer at the SCKLM 2017,which include bonus prizes for record breaking course times.

In an effort to reduce congestion and make the race more competitive, SCKLM 2017 will continue with a 7-hour cut-off time for the Full Marathon with checkpoints at designated areas along the route to ensure runners are within the specified time frames. Runners who don’t make it to the checkpoints within the required times will not be allowed to complete the race and will be transported to the finish line. This is also meant to ensure the safety of runners as the public roads need to be opened to regular traffic at times strictly stipulated by the authorities.

Participating runners can also look forward to a total of 12 running clinics that will be provided by the SCKLM 2017, including 5 Junior running clinics and specialised clinics for those attempting their first Half and first Full Marathons.

The SCKLM turns 9 this year and the 2017 edition will take place on 21st May (Sunday) at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.

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#XMen: Jennifer Lawrence Says “X-Men: Apocalypse” Is Her Last Movie

Yet another “X-Men” cast member is reportedly going to leave the “X-Men” franchise soon.

Jennifer Lawrence rose to fame through her role as Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games” film franchise, but she is also known for playing the young Mystique in Fox’s rebooted “X-Men” franchise. However, it looks like we will be seeing a new Mystique in the future “X-Men” films because Lawrence told MTV that “X-Men: Apocalypse” would be her last movie.

Lawrence announced her departure from the franchise when MTV News reporter Josh Horowitz was interviewing her and “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Bradley Cooper at the red carpet premiere of their new film, “Serena”. When asked whether “X-Men: Apocalypse” would be her last movie, she answered, “It is my last one, actually, yes.”

The actress did not elaborate further on her statement.

Lawrence’s departure from the franchise may or may not affect the story because her character is, after all, a shape-shifting mutant. She is also the 2nd Mystique to have appeared in the film series, following Rebecca Romijn’s appearances in the original “X-Men” trilogy.

Lawrence also marks the 2nd “X-Men” star to depart from the rebooted franchise as her former boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult also confirmed that he will make his final appearance as the Beast in “X-Men: Apocalypse”. Both of them have played their respectively mutant roles since 2011’s “X-Men: First Class”.

Even though “X-Men: Apocalypse” was the last movie that Hoult was signed up for, he told E! Online that he wouldn’t rule out the possibility of returning to the franchise. But due to the time-altering ending of “X-Men: Days of Future Past”, director Bryan Singer may be looking to recast these major characters to build a better, stronger X-Men Cinematic Universe.

James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, and Nicholas Hoult will reprise their respective mutant roles in “X-Men: Apocalypse”. Oscar Isaac has joined the cast to play the titular villain Apocalypse while Rose Byrne will reprise her role as Moira MacTaggert.

Newcomers Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, and Kodi Smit-McPhee will play the younger versions of of Storm, Jean Grey, Cyclops, and Nightcrawler while “EastEnders” star Ben Hardy is joining the film for an undisclosed role.

Fox has yet to confirm the report regarding Lawrence’s departure, but “X-Men: Apocalypse” will begin filming in Montreal next month before its release on 27th May 2016.

Do you think Lawrence is really leaving the rebooted franchise? Who do you think should play the next Mystique? Share your thoughts in the comment box below.


Everything To Know About Amazon’s New Lord Of The Rings Series

It’s been nearly 7 years since we’ve seen J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth in live-action. 17 years if you discount those awful “Hobbit” films. For a while, a lot of us were hungry to see more of Tolkien’s breathtaking works. As time passed though, history became legend. Legend became myth and for nearly half a decade the cultural impact of “The Lord of the Rings” had left our collective imagination.

Then, it ensnared a new bearer…Amazon. That’s right, in 2017, the multi-billion dollar industry titan bought the rights to Tolkien’s work for a whopping $250 million! Amazon Studios was commissioned by Jeff Bezos himself to create a fantasy series on par with that of HBO’s “Game of Thrones”.

Yes, you heard it right, folks. You are indeed getting a “Lord of the Rings” series and based on reports, it’s set to be nothing short of spectacular. That being said, a lot of this new series is very much shrouded in mystery. So join us as we run down everything you need to know about Amazon’s upcoming fantasy series.

If you’re expecting Amazon’s new take on the property to be a beat-for-beat recreation of Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” or Jackson’s trilogy, then you’d be dead wrong. In spite of its title, the series will not be based on the novel. Rather, the series will draw heavily from Tolkien’s other works, which includes the epic lore of “The Silmarilion”. According to an official synopsis released by Amazon, the series is set thousands of years before the events of the films, which is in the Third Age.

Amazon’s show will be set in the Second Age of Middle Earth. It goes on to mention that the series will follow the rise and fall of kingdoms and the adventures of unfamiliar heroes. Most importantly, it’ll follow the story of the titular Lord of the Rings himself, Sauron. Some of the locations confirmed within the series are the elven capital of Lindon, the island of Numenor and the depths of the Misty Mountains. This is all great but unless you’re a Tolkien super-fan, you’re probably wondering how all this is connected to Sauron and the One Ring. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The key thing to remember is that all of this is linked to one particular character: Sauron. Believe it or not, Sauron wasn’t always the main baddie on the block. In fact, he was merely an apprentice to the First Dark Lord, Morgoth. After Morgoth was defeated at the end of the First Age, he was killed and his spirit banished from existence. Sauron, not being nearly as powerful as Morgoth at the time, had to find a way to seize power for himself. And so, he disguised himself as Annatar, the Lord of Gifts.

Through deceit and lies, Annatar would befriend the elves. Together with them, he would forge Rings of Power and gift them to the many races. Secretly though, he would use his One Ring to control the minds of the other ring-bearers. When his treachery was uncovered, the elves fought a bloody war against Sauron. Eventually, he was defeated and captured by the men of Numenor, who aided the elves in their war. A race of noble kings and warriors whom Aragon would descend from.

Sauron, up to his old tricks again, feigned repentance and served the kingdom. In Numenor, he would rise to power and in time even control their king, Al-Pharazon. He convinced them to worship Morgoth and when the Valar, a race of immortal gods, learned of Numenor’s treachery, they destroyed the island. So corrupt and evil was the race of Man that the Valar even recreated the world of Arda, making it into a sphere so mankind could never reach them in the Undying Lands. The Second Age ends with the War of the Last Alliance and Sauron’s defeat as seen in the beginning of the “The Fellowship of the Ring”.

Right and that about sums up all the major events that occurred during the Second Age. As to how they come about is where Amazon has some for creative liberty. Barring perhaps a few key characters, Amazon Studio is free to create a world of new heroes and characters as they see fit. Which brings us now to the cast list.

For the most part, the cast ensemble are relative unknowns much like the actors in the “Game of Thrones”. Frankly, we’re glad Amazon isn’t attaching any big names to this series. It allows for more obscure talent to shine. However, there are a few notable actors in the cast.

Dylan Smith who played Jasper in “Maze Runner: The Death Cure”, Cynthia Addai-Robinson who played Amanda Waller in CW’s “Arrow”, Robert Aramayo who played a young Ned Stark and Joseph Mawle who played Benjen Stark in “Game of Thrones” will be joining the team. Welsh actress Taps Morfydd Clark is confirmed to play a young Galadriel in the series. Information as to what roles the other cast members will be playing are yet to be released.

Amazon has committed to Tolkien Estate to produce multiple seasons of the show and has already green-lit the first two seasons of “The Lord of the Rings”. Both seasons are set to be shot back-to-back, just like the films. The first season of the show is set to have 8 episodes with the duration for each yet to be confirmed. The show’s filming and production is once again being shot in New Zealand. Unfortunately, director Peter Jackson will not be involved in the series. The cost of production all comes up to an insane $1 billion! Making Amazon’s “The Lord of the Rings” the most expensive TV show thus far. If you thought “Game of Thrones” had amazing effects then you better hold on to your wizard hats. Amazon is going all out here.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been some delays to the show’s production. Pre-pandemic, the show was scheduled to be released by late 2021. As of December 2020, though, the series had just finished filming its first two episodes. Luckily the show has managed to resume production on set and with any hope, the series might meet its deadline by Christmas this year. Fingers crossed, we’ll have a Middle Earth Holiday Season!

So tell us, are you excited for Amazon’s billion-dollar “Lord of the Rings” series? Or do you think it won’t hold a candle up to the original films? Be sure to let us know in the comments down below!

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#Oktoberfest2015: Where To Eat, Drink, & Be Merry This Oktoberfest

This Oktoberfest, consumers can opt for a more adventurous way to celebrate the annual merriment as Guinness Anchor Berhad (GAB), the leading beer and stout brewer in Malaysia is bringing a fresh twist to the usual celebration.

This festivity will be highlighted by GAB’s 5 premium brews including Heineken, Guinness, premium Irish ale Kilkenny; Japan’s No.1 100% malt beer Kirin Ichiban and Paulaner.

Bratwursts, soft pretzels, and roasted meat are the usual suspects for food that give consumers a taste of Germany. This year, consumers are encouraged to reinvent their Deutschland experience and pair their favourite brews with unique delicacies or local flavours that excite their taste buds.

Traditional Oktoberfest celebrations would also be incomplete without Oompah music, polka dances, live band performances, and conventional festival games.

While they say old is gold, festivalgoers can create new Oktoberfest memories by infusing unconventional entertainment at the festival, be it watching a comedy show, dancing away to various genres of music, laughing out loud at a funny video with your friends or just enjoying endless conversations.

Over the years, collectible Oktoberfest mugs have also become one of the main highlights serving as limited edition collectibles for consumers to remember their great times during the celebration.

This year, GAB adds a new flavour to these Oktoberfest mugs where festival goers will be treated with 2 differently designed collectible Oktoberfest mugs, which can be pre-booked to have them personalised and collect them at participating outlets!

Adding on to the excitement, GAB will be organising special Oktoberfest celebrations at selected outlets to bring the festivity closer to consumers across the country at the following locations* throughout the month of October.

*Dates and locations are subject to change.

To find out more on GAB Oktoberfest’s exciting calendar of events, visit their official Facebook page.


Furious 7: High Octane Film Breaks Every Box Office Record In Malaysia

In one week since its 2nd April opening in the country, “Fast & Furious 7” aka “Furious 7” broke every box office record in Malaysia, on top of destroying box office records worldwide.

The film’s weekend opening charted at #1 and became the “Biggest Film Opening of All-Time” in Malaysian cinematic history, beating out previous record holders “Transformers: Age of Extinction” and “Iron Man 3“.

In just one week, “Furious 7” has already grossed more than the entire lifetime ticket sales of films such as:

The film also broke the #1 record of the “Biggest Single Day Collection” at the box office, previously held by “Transformers: Age of Extinction“.

Upon the announcement, United International Pictures Malaysia’s Managing Director Nicholas Yong said:

While we realise that the fan base for the Fast & Furious franchise is extremely strong in this country, we are just bowled over by the outstanding results. Turbo-boosted by the excellent word-of-mouth, local audiences really responded to the theme of family-ties, humour and the great over-the-top action. The film being directed by Malaysian-born director, James Wan (who did a fabulous job on “The Conjuring”), and the fact that this is Paul Walker’s last film, were added must-see elements for local movie-goers.

“Furious 7” is currently showing in cinemas nationwide in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D.

Watch the trailer as well as the official music video for the Paul Walker tribute below:

If you haven’t seen it, trust us, you need to.

Our “Furious 7” review here. Don’t forget to check out some “Furious 7” fun facts while you’re at it!

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#ThePeanuts: New Trailer Shows Charlie Brown Striving To Be A Winner

“I’m going to change who I am and become a winner.”

As determined as Charlie Brown is, we’re not sure if that will happen anytime soon. We don’t mean that in a bad way though, as we’re happy enough with the clumsy adventures of Charlie Brown. The latest trailer of “Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie” (also known as “The Peanuts Movie“) only serves to solidify our beliefs.

Don’t believe us? Take a look at the trailer, which shows Charlie Brown trying to be a “winner” with the help of his trusty sidekick and pet Snoopy, but to a disastrous result:

Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state-of-the-art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle—and flying ace—embarks upon his greatest mission as he takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis The Red Baron, while his best pal, Charlie Brown, begins his own epic quest. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the “Ice Age” films, “The Peanuts Movie” will prove that every underdog has his day.

Here’s the full cast of the movie, in case you’re wondering about the people behind the voices:

Steve Martino, best known for directing “Horton Hears a Who!” and “Ice Age: Continental Drift”, is directing the animated comedy film. Paul Feig, fresh off his success from “Spy“, is producing the movie alongside Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano.

“Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie” will be hitting cinemas on 10th December 2015.

What do you think of the trailer? Does it remind you of the Charlie Brown of your childhood? Let us know in the comments box below. ;)


Free Bus Shuttle Services Provided For iKON & WINNER’s Concert In KL

In just a few days, 2 idol groups from the K-pop powerhouse of YG Entertainment, iKON & WINNER, will be entertaining K-pop fans in Malaysia.

Organised by MacpiePro,  ‘s “Continue” tour and WINNER’s “Everywhere” tour will be taking place at Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam, on 13th October (Saturday) and 14th October (Sunday), respectively at 6pm. For those not driving there, we’ve got some good news.

For all you iKONics and Inner Circle coming this weekend, the organiser has hired a free shuttle bus to transport fans from the nearest station to the concert venue. The free transportation will start from 10am to 9:30pm on both concert days. Look out for the shuttle bus at the entrance of Batu Tiga KTM Station and drop off at Stadium Malawati.

iKON, who recently celebrated their 3rd anniversary, will be making their 2nd appearance on our local shores. However, this is the first time WINNER will be performing for local fans in Malaysia. Official merchandise will be available for sale throughout those days.

Feel free to find out more about iKON & WINNER on our website.


#Adele: Internet Goes Berserk As Singer Discloses Details For New Album

Bring us the champagne. We are so ready to celebrate the launch of Adele‘s long-awaited new album!

Through an open letter to her fans, the Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter announced that her new album will be titled “25”. Following the tradition of her first 2 albums, “19” and “21”, this new album is titled after her age she was while writing it.

The announcement came after she surprised fans with a preview of her new song in a commercial break during “X Factor UK” on Sunday (18th October).

Fans are, of course, glad that she’s finally going to release new music. The British artiste hasn’t released anything since “Skyfall”, the official theme song to the 2013’s James Bond movie. “25” also comes almost 5 years after she released “21″, her sophomore album which sold some 30 million copies worldwide and won 7 Grammys.

The 27-year-old singer revealed that her new album won’t be another “break-up record”. Instead, she “would call it a make-up record”.

“I’m making up with myself. Making up for lost time. Making up for everything I ever did and never did,” she said.

Turning 25 was a turning point for me, slap bang in the middle of my twenties. Teetering on the edge of being an old adolescent and a fully-fledged adult, I made the decision to go into becoming who I’m going to be forever without a removal van full of my old junk.

Before concluding her open letter, she said:

25 is about getting to know who I’ve become without realizing.

“And I’m sorry it took so long, but you know, life happened,” she wrote.

It is unclear how many tracks will be featured in “25″, but it will be released on 20th November via Columbia in the US.

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#Disney: Relive Your Childhood With These 10 Upcoming Live-Action Remakes

Have you recovered from the awesomeness of “Beauty and the Beast”? Well prep yourself, because Disney is showing no signs of slowing down.

Thanks to their winning formula, the studio has a number of live-action adaptations of their classic animated films in the works. Many of these adaptation stories are slated to be released in the next few years. Needless to say, Disney fans can’t wait to relive their childhood moments.

The movement first started in 2010 with Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” starring Johnny Depp. This was followed by 2014’s “Maleficent” – a “Sleeping Beauty” prequel that centred on the vengeful fairy that cursed Aurora.

The following year, we had “Cinderella”. Although it wasn’t a musical, the remake still attracted large crowds of movie-goers to the cinemas and made a whopping US$200 million at the box office. Last year, “The Jungle Book” and “Pete’s Dragon” were among the most entertaining films released.

With so many different details announced, it’s often hard to keep up. That’s why we’ve curated a list of upcoming Disney live-action movies including director and cast, along with the released dates if they’ve been announced. Let’s get into it:

“The Lion King” remains one of the most successful animated films in history, so of course it was getting a live-action treatment. Although “live action” may be a bit of a stretch considering that there aren’t any humans in the story. Since we don’t think that Disney will be using real animals, it is believed that the live-adaptation of “The Lion King” will heavily rely on CGI. Who better to direct it than Jon Favreau? The filmmaker, who was responsible for the success of last year’s “The Jungle Book”, has expressed interest in casting Beyonce as Nala.

Out of all the Disney reboots, “Mulan” may be the most controversial one yet. Last month, director Niki Caro angered many fans when she stated that “Mulan” won’t feature any of the film’s original songs. On top of that, Mulan’s love interest, Li Shang, has allegedly been removed from the plot. For those who are worried about the whitewashing of the cast, you can at least be rest assured that Disney is searching for a Chinese actress to fill in the lead role.

Years ago, Disney was apparently working on an “Aladdin” prequel that centred on the origins of Genie. However, that idea was scrapped and they opted to do a straight up remake of “Aladdin”. Regardless of the outcome, the voice actor hired to follow Robin Williams’ footsteps into the genie role will have his work cut out for him. There’s currently a lot hype surrounding how hot Jafar is.

Disney has not given up on “Peter Pan” even though there have been several “Peter Pan” films in the past. 1991’s “Hook” starred the late Robin Williams as an adult Peter. Let’s not forget that a live-adaption of “Peter Pan” was released in 2003 and the following year, “Finding Neverland” featuring Kate Winslet hit the big screen. NBC had a special broadcast of “Peter Pan Live!” in 2014, while Hugh Jackman’s “Pan” in 2015 was met with poor reviews. Despite the lack of interest and success, Disney is giving “Peter Pan” another go.

Speaking of “Peter Pan”, his sassy fairy accomplice, Tinkerbell, is getting her own origin story too! Reese Witherspoon will be sprinkling fairy dust all over it as she has signed on to produce as well as star in “Tink”. No word yet if the Oscar-winning actress will appear in “Peter Pan”.

We couldn’t lie about this even if we tried. Your favourite marionette, who longs to be a real boy, is also getting a live-action treatment. A whole new generation of kids are about to learn why lying is bad: Your nose will grow incredibly long. Last we heard, Sam Mendes was planning to direct the film with Robert Downey Jr. eyed for the role of woodcarver Geppetto.

“Dumbo” chronicles the journey of a baby circus elephant who is ridiculed for its big ears and nicknamed Dumbo. After his mother was locked up for trying to protect him, a mouse named Timothy stepped in to become his mentor and protector. The story parodied the stereotypical animosity between mice and elephants through the relationship between Timothy and Dumbo. Tim Burton is set to direct the film, which means that the modernised treatment will probably have a darker feel to it.

What is Christopher Robin up to these days? The upcoming live-action remake of “Winnie the Pooh” will address that question. In this version, Christopher Robin is now a businessman who has grown out of the joyful imagination that he had during his childhood days. However, his world is upended when Pooh shows up on his doorstep seeking for help.

Take a look at the official trailer here.

Following in the footsteps of “Maleficent”, the fur-loving villain in “101 Dalmations” – Cruella de Vil – will be getting her own movie, simply titled, “Cruella”. We know her as an evil old lady who likes to skin puppies in order to wear as a fur coat. The new adaptation will be showcasing her background and origin story. Not much has been revealed other than the fact that Oscar winner Emma Stone is set to star as the titular character.

This one is currently still in the early stages of development. Alan Menken, the genius behind the 1989 original soundtrack, is reportedly working on songwriting with “Hamilton” scribe Lin-Manuel Miranda. The music will feature a combination of your favourite classics and some new tunes. Unfortunately, Disney hasn’t announced when the movie will be part of your world.

Out of all these Disney classics, which ones are you most excited to see get a modernised treatment? Leave a comment below and let us know!

Sources: Daily Campus, Collider, Seventeen/ Featured image: Disney Wiki.

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#StarWars: This Epic Luke Skywalker Tribute Is Everything Right Now

Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill), everybody’s favourite Tatooine farmboy, is undoubtedly one of the most unique characters in the Star Wars trilogy. And one fan has done justice to the story of Luke’s life with an impressive tribute video in conjunction with the franchise’s 40th anniversary.

Note: This video has been approved by Mark Hamill. For real.

Epic Luke Skywalker Tribute Video Celebrates The Last Jedi https://t.co/xUABXCCJEdBeautifully done. #ThanksForThis

— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) May 28, 2017

Made by one Heroes Fans Productions YouTube channel, this Luke Skywalker story focuses on the subtleties of Luke’s life, but also brings out some intense emotions as well.

“Anyway, many of you might think Rey is the Last Jedi, and yes the title can be plural (Rey and Luke, which is fine too) but for the sake of this video, I am making Luke The Last Jedi because he truly has been for the past couple of decades or so after he lost his entire Jedi academy by the hands of his own nephew…,” Heroes Fans Productions wrote in the description.

At almost 10 minutes long, the video follows Luke’s path from Tatooine to the Ahch-To, before closing with the pivotal scenes from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. It maps his journey, facing his many trials and tribulations yet going against all odds to becoming one of the most powerful Jedi ever.

It’s epic, to say the least. Especially the scenes of conflict and despair between Luke Skywalker and his father, Darth Vader. Watch:

Is Luke Skywalker really The Last Jedi? We’ll find out when “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is released on 15th December 2017.

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Heineken Thirst 2013: Second Lineup Revealed

Heineken Thirst 2013 brings great news to revellers on this beautiful Thursday morning. Joining David Guetta, Nervo and W&W at Malaysia’s most anticipated dance festival this year are Afrojack, Madeon, Example + DJ Wire and R3hab!

Early Bird: RM118 (Available from October 11th – 13th, 2013 at Rock Corner, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara Only)

Pre-Sale: RM148 (Available October 14th, 2013 onwards)

VIP: RM298 (Available October 14th, 2013 onwards)

For those interested, tickets are available at all Rock Corner outlets and on Boxtix Asia. For more information please visit the official website or Facebook page.


Differences Between Tim Burton’s “Dumbo” & The 1941 Classic

From the vision of eccentric director Tim Burton comes the live-action remake of the beloved classic “Dumbo” which tells the story of a baby elephant with large ears who learns how to fly.

The magical and inspiring story is told from different perspectives featuring tons of brand new material while still maintaining the basic premise.

Though the original version and the live-action counterpart have several differences, its basic themes remain the same such as the importance of family, embracing uniqueness, and believing in one’s self.

Here, we highlight some of the major differences between the 2 films, so spoiler alert!

Animals are not the focus in this movie – apart from Dumbo and his mother, so none of them can talk, unlike some of the ones in the original animation. That’s why, a considerable amount of animal characters from the classic have been removed or replaced by humans in the remake.

Unlike the original Disney movie, Dumbo was not delivered by a stork, which in European folklore, is known for bringing babies to new parents. In the remake, Mrs. Jumbo gives birth naturally to Dumbo like any mother would. However, a stork does appear briefly in the remake, before Mrs. Jumbo gives birth.

One of the most crucial characters in Disney’s classic “Dumbo” is Timothy Q. Mouse, Dumbo’s one and only friend who teaches the baby mammal how to fly with his ears. Though the mouse make a brief appearance in the new film, his role becomes unimportant. Instead, the Farrier family, takes over the role of supporting the baby elephant and teaching him how to fly.

Dumbo was originally named Jumbo Jr., but because of his huge ears, he is nicknamed Dumbo by other elephants in the 1941 version. In the Tim Burton’s version, the baby elephant gets the name by accident when a sign above him saying “Dear Baby Jumbo” is rearranged as “Dumbo”.

One of the most famous scenes of 1941’s “Dumbo” is the dancing pink elephant scene, which is deemed as controversial due to the inclusion of alcohol and drunkenness. The sequence appears in the new movie as fancy bubbles which serve as the opening act before Dumbo’s flying act.

Dumbo only flies a few times in the original movie, especially towards the ending. But in the retelling, he is seen flying a lot and he even carries a human or two with him on his back.

The remake extend the original movie by introducing new characters and plot. After Dumbo’s successful flying act in the circus, an amusement park tycoon who has his eyes on Dumbo has decided to bring the whole circus to his theme park, Dreamland, where Dumbo and the Farrier family face more obstacles and danger.

“Dumbo” has a couple of iconic songs but only a few of them made it to the remake, and some are only featured as instrumental versions such as “Casey Junior”, “When I See an Elephant Fly”, and “Pink Elephants on Parade”. Sharon Rooney who plays Miss Atlantis in “Dumbo” 2019 performs “Baby Mine” in the movie.

In the original version, Dumbo becomes a media sensation after his flying act. He and his mother are given a private car on the circus train. But in Tim Burton’s movie, Dumbo and his mom leave the circus to find their family in the jungle.

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Malaysia’s “Bonnie & Clyde” Arrested After Scamming Over 500 Individuals

Malaysia’s very own “Bonnie & Clyde”, or criminal couple, were caught during a raid after conning 519 people for more than RM600k.

The husband and wife, aged 26 and 27 respectively, tricked people by offering them cheap travel packages under the illusion they’ll get to stay at a luxurious hotel.

According to Harian Metro, the couple were arrested at a homestay in Ampang during a raid last Thursday (24th September). 4 laptops and 2 handphones were confiscated during the raid to aid the investigation.

The husband, who was a former PA to a well-known celebrity, operated the con trick under the company’s name “I&I Paradise Venture.” Head of Selangor Commercial Crime Investigation Department, Muhammad Yazid Muhammad Yew, said that as of last week, the police received 69 lodged reports related to the scam.

According to Bernama, Sungai Buloh district police chief Supt Shafa’aton Abu Bakar said that the suspects were apprehended after a report came from a government hospital nurse who was a victim. Apparently, the victim managed to convince her colleagues and made 26 bookings with the company leading to a loss of over RM7k.

Their excitement was short-lived after the victim contacted the hotel to confirm her booking details. That’s when the nurse found out that she had been duped because no bookings were made by the company.

According to reports, the couple had been active since last September. At one point, the couple even took advantage of the pandemic by offering frontliners a cheap holiday package, as a token of appreciation for facing COVID-19.

The married pair, who are both unemployed, have been remanded until today (29th September).


#MalindoAir: Fly To Over 25 Destinations From Only RM69 Onwards

Malindo Air is offering domestic and international flights from just RM19 onwards! The sale includes more than 25 destinations, both domestic and international, so you can take your pick.

Domestic destinations include Penang, Kota Bharu, Langkawi, Kuching, Johor Bahru, Alor Setar, Kuala Terengganu, and Kota Kinabalu. Prices for these flights start from RM69 for all-in fares and can go up to RM129.

Internationally, Malindo Air offers to fly you to places such as Medan, Ho Chi Minh City, Yangon, Kochi, Guangzhou, Colombo, Trivandrum, Delhi, Mumbai, Brisbane, Phuket, Singapore, and more from all-in fares of RM119 onwards.

All-in fares include 30kg baggage allowance, inflight meals, and on-board entertainment.

Booking period starts from now until 21st May, with a travelling period from 1st July 2017 until 31st March 2018.

For the full list of destinations, click here.

The flight tickets are selling like hot cakes right now, so get your hands on them before it’s too late!

To keep yourself updated with Malindo Air’s promos, check out their website and Facebook page.

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#TheGreatWall: Luhan Promotes New Movie With Matt Damon & Andy Lau In China

Despite the lawsuit drama with SM Entertainment and his departure from EXO, Luhan has been having the time of his life with the box office success of his Chinese movie, “Miss Granny“.

With his newfound fame in China, the former idol group member has been offered to star in multiple films. One of the films he is set to star in is “The Great Wall”, an upcoming movie by Zhang Yimou.

On 2nd July, Luhan attended the movie’s press conference in China alongside the director and the official cast members. It was a star-studded event as Hollywood A-lister Matt Damon and Hong Kong legendary singer-actor Andy Lau were among the cast who attended the press conference.

Best known for his role as Jason Bourne in the “Bourne” film series, Damon’s recent film credits include “The Monuments Men”(2014), “Interstellar” (2014), and “The Martian” (2015). We can very well assume that he could’ve left the audience swooning, especially when he debuted a new hairstyle during the press conference.

However, his charm was eventually overshadowed by Luhan’s popularity in China. When asked how he felt about working with so many Chinese cast members, Damon stated “it’s been a great experience”, despite being a little overwhelmed at Luhan’s fans who turned up at his hotel in China.

I think the first night where we started shooting there was something like 400 flower arrangements came to the hotel and took up the entire hallway.

Andy also jokingly added that he thought that flower arrangements were for him.

Matt Damon is starring as a battle-scarred mercenary in search of treasure in the 15th-century-set sci-fi flick that has a budget of $150 million. Pedro Pascal, who is best known for his role as Oberyn Martell in “Game of Thrones”, will play his sword-wielding partner. Willem Dafoe (of “Spider-Man” fame), Jing Tian, Zhang Hanyu, Eddie Peng, Lin Gengxin, Zheng Kai, Chen Xuedong, Huang Xuan, and Wang Junkai are also starring in the movie.

Luhan, who plays a soldier, recently took to Weibo to share all his selfies with the cast members.

Take a look at his selfie shots with the cast in the gallery below:

Luhan will be seen next as the male lead of “I Am A Witness”, a Chinese remake of a 2011 Korean thriller and crime-based award-winning flick titled, “Blind“.

“The Great Wall” is Yimou’s first English film and it is currently slated for release in November 2016.

Source: Soompi / Image sources: UIP, Luhan’s official Weibo account


#GunsNRoses: DJ Ashba Leaves The Band After 6 Years

After six years with Guns N’ Roses, guitarist DJ Ashba has parted ways with Axl Rose’s band. Following the release of “Chinese Democracy” Ashba who joined the band in 2009 was brought on to replace guitarist Robin Flink, who left the band to rejoin Nine Inch Nails.

The guitarist announced his departure from the band via a long handwritten letter to fans.

“It is with a very heavy heart and yet great pride that I announce that I’ve decided to close this chapter of my life and encapsulate the wonderful times that I’ve shared with Guns N’ Roses into fond memories.

Ashba who was last in Malaysia in 2013 with Guns N’ Roses for the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix post-race concert served as the band’s touring guitarist for six years, although the band hadn’t performed since their spring 2014 Las Vegas residency.

With no tour dates scheduled for Guns N’ Roses, Ashba writes that he will instead focus on his family as well as his side project with Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx. Ashba wrote:

“I have reached a point in my life where I feel it’s time to dedicate myself to my band Sixx:A.M., my adoring wife and family, and to the many new adventures that the future holds for me”

The letter details how Ashba joined Guns N’ Roses and goes on to thank Axl Rose explicitly. He wrote:

“I want to take a moment to thank Axl from the bottom of my heart for not only the most incredible experience of my life, but for truly believing in me. You are a true friend and a champion of mine and I am forever grateful. And even as I move on to pursue other endeavours, I will always remain one of your biggest fans.”

Ashba’s band Sixx: A.M. includes Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx and producer James Michael, who fronts the group. In September 2013, Ashba made news for proposing to his then-girlfriend Colombian actress Nathalia Henao on a private Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department helicopter in 2013.

Fans of DJ Ashba can still keep updated with him via his social media platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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(Video) Jackson Wang Serenaded Not 1 But 2 Female Fans During Malaysian Concert

“I’m not a mystery. I’m just magic,” reads the tagline of Jackson Wang (王嘉爾/왕잭슨)’s “Magic Man World Tour”. And magic, this man was. The 28-year-old superstar made his highly-anticipated return to Kuala Lumpur for his first ever solo concert in Malaysia and it was 2 full hours of pure entertainment.

“Magic Man” was divided into 4 Acts (Fame, Isolation, Redemption, and Acceptance) – all detailing the highs and lows of his journey from when he started as a K-pop star in GOT7 to being a bonafide icon in his own right. Excited fans who were gathered at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil were in for a treat – especially 2 of them in particular.

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All you avid Wang Tai Tai (that’s what the female fans call themselves) out there were probably keeping your fingers crossed for the fan service segment where Jackson Wang would typically pick someone from the front crowd to come up onstage. He’ll then serenade the lucky lady or girl with a slow number.

What struck us was that the entertainer respectfully asked the potential girls in front in the free standing zone if they were single or attached. For those who already have a beau, sorry ladies, but our man of the hour would prefer not to stir any drama or jealousy.

For the lucky girl who got the best seat on the house – right in front of him – even knew every word to “I Love You 3000”. At one point, she even whipped out her phone to record him. Fans praised Jackson for taking off his red suit to cover the girl’s legs so it wouldn’t be exposed to the large screens. What a gentleman!

To our surprise, Jackson decided to invite another female fan up to the stage where he and his dancers performed their slick choreography around her. We could tell that this chick in the white tank top was nervous to have the spotlight on her.

The funny thing was, she mistook Jackson’s handshake as a cue to leave the stage and the singer had to quickly bring back to the front. It was a cute moment. Just like the first fan service, the second girl also got to walk up the extended staircase and enjoy being serenaded by Jackson while thousands of other fans watch.

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Guess what y’all? JJ Lin (林俊杰) – who is holding his very own concert at the same venue – dropped by backstage to snap a photo with Jackson Wang yesterday. Even Lee Chong Wei was also in attendance at the performer’s “Magic Man World Tour” last night. Clearly, Jackson is well loved in Malaysia and we hope he’ll finally get the opportunity to enjoy some mamak food here in Kuala Lumpur.


#U2: Irish Rock Band To Perform In Singapore For The First Time In 2017?

While fans are still reeling over the news of Coldplay performing in Singapore (pre-sale for Citi Card customers starts today, by the way), another rumour has surfaced.

U2, the Irish rock band from Dublin and arguably one of the biggest bands of all time, might be performing in the same 55,000-seat stadium sometime next year.

To date, the band has released 13 studio albums and are one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 170 million records worldwide. They also have 22 Grammy Awards tucked under their belt (more than any other band) and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

Though not 100% confirmed as at time of writing, an article by The Straits Times mentioned that the band is currently in talks with the relevant parties. On top of that, several Irish media outlets have confirmed that U2 will embark on a new world tour starting in March 2017 to promote their upcoming album, “Songs of Experience”.

According to Irish Central, “Songs of Experience” will deal with the impact of fame on the group, which got its start in the 1970s. It’s a follow-up to their previous album, “Songs of Innocence”, the infamous album that was announced at an Apple Inc. product launch event and released the same day on iTunes, covered their boyhoods.

For now, information is still scarce but if the above is indeed true, then it would mark the first time that U2 will be performing in Singapore.

We’ll update this post with more information as soon as we have ’em details. Hang in there!

Sources: The Straits Times via Bandwagon, The Irish Times, Irish Central.

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“Jurassic World” Director Colin Trevorrow Quits “Star Wars: Episode IX” Production

It was just announced that “Jurassic World” director Colin Trevorrow will no longer be helming “Star Wars: Episode IX”.

Lucasfilm confirmed the news via an official statement on starwars.com, which reads, “Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually chosen to part ways on Star Wars: Episode IX. Colin has been a wonderful collaborator throughout the development process but we have all come to the conclusion that our visions for the project differ. We wish Colin the best and will be sharing more information about the film soon.”

This is, of course, not the first time that a director has decided to abruptly leave the production of a “Star Wars” film. In June this year, “The Lego Movie” directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were booted from the untitled Han Solo prequel. At that time, Lucasfilm cited creative differences, and quickly replaced the directors with “Apollo 13” director Ron Howard. Filming for the Han Solo prequel resumed on 10th July.

It is unclear as to what ultimately led to Colin Trevorrow’s exit, as he has yet to comment. But he was attached to the project since August 2015. As at time of writing, no replacement director for “Star Wars: Episode IX” has been announced.

The film is scheduled to be released on 24th May 2019.

Source: starwars.com / Featured image: Getty Images.


#Halloween: Top 10 Spooky-Themed EDM Tracks

The night of Halloween is fast approaching!

We’ve talked about the celebrity costumes that we loved, we’ve talked about both standard horror films, the cursed horror films, as well as short horror films. There was even a time when we took a look back at Hollywood films and narrowed down the creepiest demon dolls. But Halloween isn’t all about just dressing up and trick-or-treating for laughs because there’s so much more than you can explore, such as making a Halloween-theme playlist of spooky sounding electronic dance music (EDM) tracks to put on repeat!

Besides, what’s a Halloween party without Halloween music, right? Enjoy:

1. Paris & Simo – Zombie (3LAU TomorrowWorld Edit)

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4. deadmau5 – Ghosts n Stuff (Hard Intro Version)

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9. Ray Parker Jr. – Ghostbusters Theme (Kill Paris Remix)

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Did you like the list above? Are we missing any awesome Halloween-themed EDM tracks that you think we should know about? Drop us the links in the comments box below!

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(UPDATE) #AirAsiaX: London & Frankfurt Routes To Be Added This Summer; US Plans Greenlit

AirAsia X, AirAsia Group’s long-haul, low-cost affiliate carrier, is ready to return to Europe this summer when it adds London (England) and Frankfurt (Germany) to its destinations.

The news was confirmed by AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes himself when he was at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last week.

He said that he has plans to launch 2 new routes – London and Frankfurt. The London flights will depart from klia2 but the Frankfurt route will be direct flights out of Bangkok instead.

AirAsia X launched flights to London and Paris back in March 2009 but the routes were suspended in March 2012 due to high operating costs. Ever since then, there has been talks of AirAsia X rebooting the London route and adding “a new Europe destination“.

In speaking about the price, Tony said that he was looking at setting the airfare below €200 (RM953) for the Bangkok – Frankfurt route. German news agency DPA quoted him as saying, “Honestly, I would like to offer them for even less. Due to the low oil prices, we could even afford to set the airfare as low as €150 (RM715).”

“We are keen on attracting more Europeans to come to holiday in Southeast Asia as well as to help Asians who wish to explore Europe. We see this as a mutual market,” he added.

In other related news, AirAsia X has received the green light from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) to fly commercial flights to the United States (US). As of now, no routes have been confirmed, but the airline is considering flying to “several US states, including Hawaii” as part of its trans-Pacific expansion strategy.

Note: Back in April 2015, the airline let slip that they were planning 4 weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Honolulu with a refuelling stop in Osaka.

It all goes according to plan, it would mark AirAsia X’s first American route. Okay now, who’s excited? :D

The American dream is closer than we think!

According to Places and Foods, citing insider sources, AirAsia X is scheduled to start flying to Hawaii in June 2017. However, despite having previously mentioned that the route includes a refuelling stop in Osaka, there has been confirmation of which airport in Japan they will stop over in.

But we’ll find out soon enough as bookings for AirAsia X’s Hawaii route is expected to start on 10th February 2017 (Friday). Fingers crossed that the promotional prices upon the launch are cheap!

Hawaii (and the rest of the US), we are ready for our great escape :)

Sources: FMT, Travel Daily, Places and Foods, CNA / Featured image: SDAsia.


Merdeka: 10 Famous Malaysian Heroes That We Know & Love

Malaysia may be a relatively small country, but our nation has produced a fine crop of talented and extraordinary people. Entrepreneurs, activists, musicians, athletes, filmmakers, actors, and politicians – these are all individuals who have excelled as well as thrived in their respective fields.

In conjunction with Malaysia’s 59th Independence/National Day, we’ve compiled a list of 10 homegrown talents who have not only contributed to the country but also inspired Malaysians young and old to strive hard for our goals.

With the recent Rio Olympic Games still fresh in our minds, it’s safe to say that Dato’ Lee Chong Wei has stirred many to pick up their rackets. To date, the Penangite professional badminton player has over 600 wins under his belt, including his 3rd Olympic silver medal win. The 33-year-old first won his 1st medal back in 2008, making him the 6th Malaysian to win an Olympic medal and the 1st Malaysian to reach the finals of the men’s singles category.

Despite not winning the gold, his valiant effort in the badminton men’s singles final against China’s Chen Long made him a true Malaysian hero. Lee Chong Wei will always remain “gold” to us all.

Malaysia’s squash queen, Dato’ Nicol Ann David, is another sports icon and is one of the most recognisable faces in Malaysian sports. Not only has she been ranked world #1 female squash player, the one-woman crusader was the first Asian woman to hold this title. Nicol previously held an impressive 13-month, 51-match winning streak from March 2006 until April 2007.

Currently an 8-time World Open Squash Championship record holder, the 32-year-old sportswoman shares that her journey has been anything but easy. “Every one of those 8 world titles has a special significance in what I had to overcome in life to be able to win each title. It comes with a lot of hard work, pain, struggles, sacrifice, and having to dig deep right into my core to find something more powerful than myself to do what I did throughout those years at the top,” she told The Telegraph.

Yasmin Ahmad played a huge role in changing Malaysia’s negative perception towards local made films. Born in Kampung Bukit Treh in Muar, Johor in 1958, Yasmin was one of the very few new wave filmmakers who wasn’t afraid to tackle taboo topics of multiculturalism in this conservative country.

In addition to the numerous awards throughout her career, Yasmin’s beloved movies (“Sepet”, “Gubra”, and “Mukhsin”) along with the heart-warming Petronas commercials, provided audiences with an alternative understanding of the Malaysian society. Unfortunately, she suffered a stroke and passed away in 2009. She was 51.

When it comes to the entertainment industry, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh undoubtably stands out as Malaysia’s most successful movie star. The actress first got her start when she starred alongside Jackie Chan in 1992’s “The Police Story 3”. Since then, she has been in numerous Hong Kong and Hollywood films but it was her roles in the James Bond film, “Tomorrow Never Dies” (playing the lead Bond girl), and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” that launched her to superstardom. Not bad for the former Miss Malaysia who hails from the small town of Ipoh.

The phrase “Everyone can fly” has now become AirAsia’s famous tagline. And the man who made it possible for every Malaysian to travel around the world and experience different cultures through Malaysia’s first low-cost airline is Anthony Francis Fernandes, better known as Tony Fernandes.

Shortly after the 9/11 tragedy, Tony mortgaged his own house in October 2001 to purchase the government’s bleeding low-cost subsidiary property and launched AirAsia. After 2 years, the public-listed airline company not only broke even, but it also became profitable.

Since then, the Malaysian mogul has been involved in a reality TV series, “The Apprentice Asia”, and is the founder of the Caterham F1 Formula One team as well as the Chairman of Queens Park Rangers. In 2004, Forbes Asia ranked him as Malaysia’s 28th richest man, with a net worth of US$650 million.

His personal motto is, “Believe the unbelievable. Dream the impossible. Never take no for an answer.”

The eldest child and daughter of the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia, Marina Mahathir is an inspirational figure to many of us. Besides shinning the spotlight on issues like HIV/AIDS, the 59-year-old socio-political activist has also been championing women’s rights, freedom of speech, minority rights, and calling for an end to discrimination based on sexual orientations.

To quote Sisters in Islam (SIS), “In the present climate where there appears to be a rift along the lines of religion and ethnicity, Marina reminds us all that we are united in our humanity.”

Many would agree that Ambiga Sreenevasan is symbolic of the struggle for human rights in our country. Well-known for being the co-chairperson of Bersih, the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections, she has successfully rallied more than 80,000 people in several rallies to change the electoral system and fight against judicial corruption in Malaysia.

Her persistent campaigning brought about awareness to the younger generation of voters to exercise their constitutional rights, and the human rights advocate continues to strive for equal rights as well as other humanitarian causes.

Malaysia’s pop darling, Yuna, has come a long way since starting out as an indie singer-songwriter on MySpace over a decade ago. With 5 albums under her belt, the 29-year-old Malaysian songstress has not only collaborated with Pharrell Williams, Usher, Jhene Aiko, and DJ Premier, her latest record, “Chapters“, peaked at #8 on Billboard’s Top 10 R&B Albums and No. 16 on Billboard’s Top 20 R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – a first for a Malaysian artiste.

“When I came out here, I was just kind of like, ‘Well, I’m Muslim and Malaysian. I’m different, so I’m just going to be myself and see what happens.’ And it seems like it’s okay. I’m still here and I’m surviving and I still get to do music,” she told SF Weekly. “I’m really grateful that everything is going really well. When I first came out here, I didn’t really think, ‘Oh, I’m going to be successful and I’m going to be a pop star.’ I just really wanted to make music and learn and see where it would take me.”

The late P. Ramlee was a Jack of many trades – the Malay entertainment icon was film actor, director, singer, songwriter, composer, and producer. Throughout the span of his career, P. Ramlee has composed over 400 songs and was involved in 66 movies.

During his peak, the entertainer was hailed as a James Dean figure by his legion of fans. “He was particularly exciting to the youth. People used to comb their hair like him, used to walk like him. They used to try to think like him,” recalled Khoo Kay Kim, a professor of Malaysian history at the University of Malaya.

Despite the fact that P. Ramlee died 43 years ago, his works remain popular and entertaining till this day. His films still appear regularly on television, musicians still cover his music, and there are still newspaper articles about him. Aside from roads and places named in honour of P. Ramlee, the National Arts, Culture and Heritage Academy (Aswara) was recently renamed as Universiti P. Ramlee.

“Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!” Those were the words hailed by Tunku Abdul Rahman on 31st August 1957, and they still give us goosebumps.

Known as Bapa Kemerdekaan (Father of Independence) or Bapa Malaysia (Father of Malaysia), Tunku Abdul Rahman is said to have “an enormous impact on the independence movement and contributed to shaping the emerging pattern of Malayan politics”. Without his leadership and contribution to the country, Malaysia may not have existed today.

And so, we’ll leave you with this nostalgic video:

Of course, we acknowledge that there are so many more honorary mentions such as Dato’ Jimmy Choo, A. Samad Said, Chef Wan, Sheila Majid, Siti Nurhaliza, Pandelela Rinong, and Ling Tan, that deserve praise for their admirable traits and outstanding achievements.

Perhaps you’d like to share with us your favourite Malaysian hero and why you admire them? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below ;)

Have a blessed Merdeka from all us at Hype Malaysia.

Sources: Astro Awani, Malaysian Digest, Expat Go, Wonderful Malaysia, The Culture Trip.

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