#SuicideSquad: Jared Leto, Tom Hardy, Cara Delevingne & More Officially Join Cast

There’s no better way to end the casting rumour for “Suicide Squad” than to have Warner Bros. Studios itself to confirm the cast.

Following Warner Bros’ announcement on the full movie slate for DC Comics films, the studio kept everything tightly under wraps, neither confirming nor denying the casting rumours regarding its upcoming films. Speculations ran wild over the casting of the DC Cinematic Universe and the one that stands out the most is, of course, their first antihero film, “Suicide Squad”.

Based on the original DC Comic, Suicide Squad is a group of supervillains who find themselves going on a most unlikely mission for a shot at redemption. However, the mission will probably kill them all. “Fury” director David Ayer is set to direct the film, based on Justin Marks’ screenplay. During the initial announcement, no details were provided about its plot and cast but it was confirmed that the film is slated for release on Aug 5, 2016.

Just few weeks after the announcement, it was reported that Will Smith, Tom Hardy, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, and Cara Delevingne were in various stages of discussions to play the leading roles of David Ayer‘s comic book movie “Suicide Squad”. British model/actress Cara Delevingne also sparked speculations about her role in the film after she posted an Instagram picture of Joker’s girlfriend, Harley Quinn. “Terminator: Genesys” star Jai Courtney was also rumoured to appear in the film as Deadshot.

Before speculations ran wild again, Warner Bros finally announced the official cast of the film on December 2nd, 2014.

Check out the list of official cast and their characters below:

Unlike the initial report, Jai Courtney will be playing Captain Boomerang instead while Will Smith will be playing Deadshot.

Cara Delevingne, who was earlier rumoured to play Harley Quinn, will be playing Enchantress, a lesser-known character in “Suicide Squad”. She can be seen next in Warner Bros’ “Pan“. “Now You See Me” star Jesse Eisenberg, on the other hand, is still in talks to play Lex Luthor in “Suicide Squad”, a role that will first appear in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”

According to TheWrap, Warner Bros’ president Greg Silverman revealed in a statement that “the roots are deep on this one”. He then continued, “We look forward to seeing this terrific ensemble, under David Ayer’s amazing guidance, give new meaning to what it means to be a villain and what it means to be a hero.”

The casting of the film is incomplete as Warner Bros is still looking for someone to play Amanda Waller, the character who oversees the team (similar to Nick Fury in the Marvel universe). The shortlisted actresses to play Amanda Waller includes Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, and Oprah Winfrey. However, the status of the deals is unknown.

Produced by Charles Roven and Richard Suckle, “Suicide Squad” is set to begin shooting  in Toronto next April.

What do you think of the official cast? Are you excited to see the film? We can’t wait to watch it either! :D


#Deadpool2: Shortlist Of Actresses Who Could Be Playing Domino

“Deadpool 2” is very much happening. While the sequel still remains, for the most part, a mystery (the project doesn’t have a released date or any solid details on casting), that doesn’t mean rumours haven’t been flying off the shelve.

Marvel’s former mercenary turned member of the X-Men, Domino, will be making her big screen debut and joining Deadpool for his next cinematic adventure.

Like Deadpool, Neena Thurman aka Domino is a mutant and mercenary. As a former survivor of a government experiment called Project: Armageddon, she possessed the ability to initiate random telekinetic acts that turn probability in her favour. In short, she can manipulate luck.

Additionally in the Marvel comics, Domino has a close connection with time-traveling mutant Cable, whom is often seen as her partner, confidante and lover. The couple are also in league with Deadpool.

It was previously been confirmed in the post-credits scene that Cable will be making his big screen debut in “Deadpool 2”, although there’s no word yet on which actor will be taking on the role. However, we do have the shortlist of actresses who are being considered to play Domino.

It’s interesting to note that Fox is looking at a wide range of actresses from different nationalities – American, British, Dutch, Mexican, and French – to play Domino. Seeing as how Domino and Cable are typically an item, Cable’s casting may also factor into the decision making.

Out of the 10 shortlisted actresses, who would you like to see take on the role of Domino?

Production for “Deadpool 2” is expected to begin in early 2017.

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Netizens Feel Sorry For Postman After Being Told There Won’t Be Bonus

Ever since the movement control order (MCO) started on 18th March, many people have been shopping online. This is evident with the high demand from customers resulting in over thousands of parcels delivered daily!

With the increase of workload, Pos Malaysia staffs having been performing to the best of their ability in trying to please customers. Sadly, it is believed that they will not receive any bonus for their hard work this year. Twitter user Aisyah Humairah addressed the issue on her account yesterday.

In her post, Aisyah noticed that her mailman looked rather sad and was sitting under the rain in a defeated manner. Initially, she assumed he had just broken up with his lover and was heartbroken. But the postman eventually spilled that it was because he won’t be receiving any bonus this year.

The postman also told Aisyah that this bad news was especially hard to swallow as compared to the RM1000 bonus he received last Raya. Not only that, he also has to provide support for his family members since his father passed away 3 years ago, in addition to the motorcycle debt, house rent, and more.

Disappointed, Aisyah argued that it’s not fair for Pos Malaysia to treat their parcel carriers this way by using the Covid-19 as an excuse. She also pointed out that the shipping company has earned significant profit especially during these past few months. To quote the Twitter user, “They should be receiving more bonus than last year.”

Aisyah concluded by pleading to the company and the government to help our fellow postmen.


SBS Apologizes For Revealing Son Ho Young’s Girlfriend’s Identity

After news spread that the woman that was found dead in Son Ho Young‘s car was his girlfriend, a post on an internet site that held her personal information spread quickly throughout the internet. Due to this incident, a photo started spreading around a picture of a woman, whom netizens thought was the deceased girlfriend.

However, the picture turned out to be of another woman, who has since then come forward to address the issue. Since then, many have been frowning upon the spread and the previous leak of personal info, saying that it is disrespectful to someone who has recently passed.

SBS released an official apology which said:

The reporter that had been investigating information on her took a photo of the information on a phone and saved it. Afterwards, the reporter used an SNS chat room to relay information to fellow SBS reporters, and in the process, accidentally sent the information to an acquaintance as well. After the information was spread, the reporter explained, “I didn’t have time to write it all down, so I had to take a photo of it”.

We will be taking precautions against leaking information in the future

SBS did not say what would be happening to the reporter though.


CMF18 Returns Next Weekend Featuring Bittersweet, NJWA & More

Cyberjaya Multimedia Festival 2018 (CMF18) is set to return to Centrus Mall in CBD Perdana 3 on 11th and 12th August, featuring an eclectic mix of live music, animation, film screenings, creative conferences, tech exhibitions and marketplaces.

In conjunction with SouthEast Asia’s Kre8tif! Conference and Content Festival, the interactive festival which was previously known as Cyberjaya Music Festival, aims to reignite the creative sparks in Cyberjaya by bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, technologists and artists for the all weekend affair.

“The state of Selangor is filled with independent young creatives whose astounding achievements are relatively still unknown amongst the larger community,” said Dr Johan Kamal Hamidon, CEO of Selangor Youth Community in a statement.

“Cyberjaya Multimedia Festival is a much needed platform for the community in South Selangor to celebrate creative confidence and innovation as a culture. There is much potential for Cyberjaya to be amongst one of the important stops in the creative touring circuit and CMF18 is definitely leading us in that direction,” he added.

On the 1st day, the local musicians who will be taking the stage include Ipoh’s rock n’ roll outfit Bittersweet, R&B songstress NJWA, psychedelic rock quintet Ramayan, the eccentric and theatrical Iqbal M., Sarawak’s R&B upstart Sasha Ningkan,  Payola Records’ experimental indie unit Skits, and Johor-Bahru’s dream pop duo Juno and Hanna.

Meanwhile, the 2nd day will feature bands such as The Fridays, Jaggfuzzbeats, Milo Dinosaur, P-RM, Senja, Maddame and Keledexx, who will be performing some local animation favourites and cartoon theme song covers.

Parents are welcomed to bring together their little ones as there will also be an outdoor screening of “Konsert Hora Horey Didi and Friends” as well as animated TV series such as “Omar & Hana”, “Boboiboy”, “Ejen Ali”, “Chuck Chicken” and “Harry and Bunnie”. Fans young and old can also expect to meet with some of the animation icons during meet and greet sessions at CMF18.

Early bird tickets are priced at RM20 for adults and RM15 for students and groups which can be purchased via Kedai TAPAU. Door tickets are priced at RM30 for adults and RM25 for students and groups which can be purchased at the door. Admission is free for ages 18 and under.

Once again, details for CMF18 are as below.

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Shinichi’s All Swag!

So here’s the thing, Shinichi Osawa is not a name we’ve never heard of. And it’s not like we haven’t seen him in Kuala Lumpur more than once or twice. But all of that is due to the fact that, yes, he’s pretty amazing – for an Asian DJ, especially. Over the course of his career, he has released about five solo albums, more than five remix albums, and more than ten singles, on top of all the work/collaborations that he has done with other artistes, DJs, and producers.

And you might have already heard that he was just here yesterday for the launch of Asahi Malaysia‘s “Club Asahi“, where he took the stage right after our very own local duo, Bass Agents. How apt is it to enlist the world’s #1 Japanese DJ to take the stage at the launch though, right? Right.

Lucky us, we managed to catch him for all of five minutes right before the press conference. This went down:

Hi Shinichi-san! Welcome back to Malaysia. How long has it been since your last trip to Kuala Lumpur?

“I think it was last year at Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur!”

You haven’t released a studio album in awhile now. What have you been up to?

“I released one about one and a half years ago. Paul Chambers and I worked on a project called ‘Singapore Swing’. So yeah, that’s the last thing I did, really. But I’ve an album in the works – I’ll be doing an EP with some of my friends. I’ve also been touring. I’m always touring, haha!”

What a jetsetter! Any memorable gigs in the time that you’ve been touring? Which one did you think was the best?

“Two weeks ago, near my hometown in Kyoto, in one of my favourite clubs. They closed for about 10 months previously and when it reopened, I played. It was amazing! It felt like a revival. And there were a lot of people so it felt great.”

Will you be working with any DJs/producers in the near future or are there any collaborations that you’re looking at?

“Definitely Boysnoize. He’s the best. Also, Soulwax. I’ve worked with some pop artistes before such as Ayumi Hamasaki and Namie Amuro, and the idea of a collaboration is okay but I can’t think of any that I want to work it right now.”

You know, while we’re on the subject of potential DJs/producers/artistes that you want to someday work with, who or what are you currently listening to on your playlist?

“Ah! I’ll show you (whips out a shiny iPhone 5). The newest addition to my playlist would be a Swedish singer-songwriter named Peter Poehl. His music is very mellow and chilled out. He sounds a lot like Simon & Garfunkel. It’s very relaxing! You should listen to him too.”

Thanks for speaking to us, Shinichi-san. We hope your trip was awesome and that we’ll see you again soon. Don’t be a stranger! For more information Shinichi Osawa, hit up his official website. He’s also on Twitter if you want to stalk him. No pressure!


#PokemonGO: 8 Songs To Help You Be The Very Best & Catch ‘Em All

Ever since Pokemon Go was made available locally, everyone (from children, teenagers, to *gasps* even parents) have been getting busy in their quest to catch ’em all.

The augmented reality game has already taken the world by storm, and guess what, its adventuresome background soundtrack has already become grating. Rather than putting the same old classic TV theme on repeat, we’re here to suggest some super music jams to make your Pokemon experience that much more immersive, suspenseful, and action-packed.

Regardless if you’re trying to cover as much ground as possible in hopes of spotting some rare Pokemon, or if you currently have several Pokemon eggs that are waiting to be hatched, chances are, you’re about to do a whole lot of walking.

But hold on, do you have some sweet tunes to jam out while on the road? If you don’t, then consider yourself lucky cause here’s a killer music playlist to get you through your quest on becoming the ultimate Pokemaster. So put this playlist on, go outside, and show the world you’re the very best, like no one ever was.

It’s a brand new day, the sun is shining, the Pidgeys and Spearrows are outside chirping, and you’ve just hopped on your cool bike, ready to conquer the world of Pokemon. To kick off your journey, allow San Francisco producer Grimecraft to lay down the beats for you.

Taken from Grimecraft’s Pokemon remix album, “Pokep”, “Pokebike” together with the rest of the 2013 mixtape was largely inspired by Pokemon X and Y. For those trying to recall the track’s intro, it’s actually Queen’s “Bicycle Race”.

Aside from “Pokebike”, another awesome track from “Pokep” is “Ditto”. Just like the adorable light purple Pokemon, Ditto, who has the ability to transform an exact replica of any object or Pokemon, “Ditto” will have you head-bobbin’ to the tune. The dreamy tune starts off with an absolutely cute intro from Pikachu. That alone is worth hitting the replay button repeatedly.

As soon the music kicks in, you’re immediately transported back to the time when you’re faced with the dilemma of choosing a starter Pokemon – Charmander, Squirtle, or Bulbasaur. “Pocket Monsters” is the perfect fusion between retro and trap. The track even takes it up a notch with the bass drop at 2:24 (pikaaaaaaa CHUUUUUUUUUU).

Following the sick beat from “Pocket Monsters”, jam to another tune by Psychic Type. Compared to the previous track, “Victory Road” is slightly more dark and intense. There’s also a howl at 3:10 that bears resemblance to a Pokemon stadium mini-game called Sushi Go Round. To quote Kat Bein, once you leave Pallet Town, you’re walking into a world of danger.

If you remember your Pokemon geography, you’d know that Lavender Town is dominated by ghost-type Pokemons. It is only appropriate that you’re accompanied by one of the creepiest tunes in the game when you’re out hunting for Pokemon at night. 23’s dubstep interpretation is insanely good.

The video, created by Mathias Schulenberg, also features a back-and-forth transition between game graphics and the TV show. Wait for Pikachu’s epic thundershock attack at 2:55. Wow!

6. Ockeroid – Pokemon GYM Battle (Remix)

Are you ready to kick some Elite Four butt or perhaps other trainers from the opposing team? Better store up sufficient potions and revives, cause you’re going to need all the help you can get when you battle gym players. You know what, just please stop. Take the badge! I said just take the badge!

If you’ve always enjoyed the original “Nugget Bridge” theme, chances are, you might enjoy the updated version in the form of “Route 24”. For this Pokemon remix track, Spain’s DJ and producer Ramstar takes the classic tune and infuses it with speedy synth runs, turning it into an electro banger.

Let’s face it, playing Pokemon Go, although fun, can be very tiring. You’re constantly roaming from one location to another, hitting up every Poke Stop and Gym along the way, while making sure you reach your 5km (or 10km) mark in order for your egg to hatch. So who better to sing you to sleep than the oh-so-cute JigglyPuff.

We bid you adieu as you enter Pokemon dreamland ;)

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#Tink: Reese Witherspoon To Play Tinker Bell In Live-Action Adaptation

Following Disney’s huge success on the live-action adaptation of “Cinderella”, numerous announcements were made that other classic animated films including “Mulan”, “Pinocchio” and more will receive its very own live-action remake.

Now, Disney has announced that a new live-action adaptation of “Tink”, a film that focuses on the adventure of “Peter Pan”s feisty fairy will be joining its list of classic remakes.

Tinker Bell has become one of the main spokes-character in Disney’s “Peter Pan”. Although as a fairy, she can be very helpful and kind, Tinker Bell often portrays herself as the ill-behaved, jealousy overloaded and spoiled fairy due to her unrequited love for Peter.

The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Reese Witherspoon will be starring as Tinker Bell in “Tink”. She will also be producing the film along with Bruna Papandrea, her partner at the duo’s Pacific Standard banner.

Victoria Strouse who wrote the script for Pixar’s forthcoming “Finding Dory” is on board to write the script for this project.

No candidates have been selected to direct the film and project details have yet to be revealed; but according to The Hollywood Reporter, insiders claim that the film will go along the lines of the infamous “Peter Pan” narrative. It was also reported that the film is being developed similarly to the Disney’s 2014 hit “Maleficent” that starred Angelina Jolie as the evil witch from “Sleeping Beauty”.

Who else do you think should join the cast of “Tink” aside from Reese Witherspoon? Feel free to voice out your ideal cast in the comment box below.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter , featured image via Glamour.


WhatsApp Now On BlackBerry 10

WhatsApp, the company behind WhatsApp Messenger, and BlackBerry (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB) that WhatsApp will bring a native version of its popular mobile messaging service to the BlackBerry® 10 platform.

BlackBerry 10 provides an ideal platform for social apps such as WhatsApp Messenger to fully leverage innovative new features like BlackBerry Flow, where apps work together, sharing information with each other to quickly lead the customer intuitively to the information they need and to give them the ability to immediately take action.

In building a native application for the BlackBerry 10 platform, WhatsApp has been able to provide a fantastic user experience that leverages the true multi-tasking capabilities of BlackBerry 10. WhatsApp Messenger for BlackBerry 10 provides a high quality messaging experience that utilizes real-time push notifications to alert you when you receive messages – even when the screen is locked.

Fully integrated into BlackBerry Contacts, when the customer launches the app for the first time, WhatsApp can automatically scan existing phone numbers in the contact directory and extract the ones using WhatsApp, to help customers build out their contacts list and get started right away.

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WhatsApp for BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry 4.6 and higher is available in BlackBerry World.


#Halloween: 15 Photos That’ll Instantly Cure Your Fear Of Scary Movies

What’s that? You’re afraid of horror films, both old and new? Can’t bear to watch a flick like “Annabelle” because you won’t be able to sleep for months after? Not looking forward to watching these upcoming horror films in 2015 because your heart won’t be able to take it? Thrillers aren’t your cup of tea?

Well, with Halloween just around the corner, we thought we’d just reward you with an exorcism – of all your fears.

We’ve found some behind-the-scenes photos from classic horror and thriller films that will completely change how you view the movies. So even if Samara (The Ring) or Carrie or Chucky (Child’s Play) comes after you in your wildly imaginative mind, this is going to debunk everything you’ve ever feared about them.

Hannibal Lecter enjoys a french fry between takes because he’s lovin’ it, ba-da-da-dap-dah!

Jack Torrance, just dancing, because everyone needs to warm up some way, right?

Just having a blast while being covered with way too much pig’s blood.

Freddie Krueger hanging out with the kids in the hood while listening to his Walkman.

Michael Myers loves Dr. Pepper. There’s always time for Dr. Pepper!

“Shall I put the kettle on?”. This monster has refined tastes, obviously.

Meh. Chucky wasn’t so magical after all.

Regan’s other robotic self was actually fun to be around.

One could’ve easily mistaken “Psycho” for a musical because of this picture. Norman Bates was a real funny guy, eh?

How “The Ring” was probably done. The guy next to her be shaking his legs and going, “They see Samara crawlin’, they hatin'”.

Megumi Okina taking a selfie with the cutie Yuya Ozeki in between takes. Aww :)

Pennywise getting his makeup done on set – because even clowns need some blusher.

What? Even aliens get tired too, you know?

“According to this script, Jigsaw will be way over there”

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Maya Karin Jumps To Defence Of Rape Scene

Silver screen darling Maya Karin has come to the defence of a much-talked about rape scene in the blockbuster movie, “Ombak Rindu” which has garnered her both fame and fortune. Maya plays the role of a naive and genteel village damsel called Izzah who is sold into prostitution and is raped by her first client who eventually falls passionately in love with her.

Although the poignant book-turned-movie received rave reviews, critics say the rape scene glorified the brutal and dehumanising act.

Filmmaking involves portraying what really can happen out there. While there are strong women who fight back when mistreated, there are also girls who are vulnerable and powerless.

There are also girls like Izzah who get trapped, tricked, and drugged. Every movie cannot possibly be about women fighting back and winning. A feature film contains elements of fantasy and is all about entertainment. Only movie critics don’t watch movies as pure entertainment because it’s their job.

If you want 100% accurate stuff, turn to documentaries instead.

In the movie, Maya’s character Izzah, who is sold to a prostitution den by her uncle, is “purchased” by rich playboy Hariz (played by Aaron Aziz) after he rapes her in a brothel.

His initial intention was for her to be his mistress but as time passes, Hariz falls for Izzah.

Criticism aside, it has been a good four months into the year for Maya as she rides the waves of success after “Ombak Rindu” grossed over RM11mil at the box office since its release last year.


Fun Facts: The Eye-Opening Inside Scoop On Disney Pixar’s #InsideOut

From the makers of Disney Pixar’s critically acclaimed animation flicks “Monsters Inc.” (2001) and “Up” (2009) comes “Inside Out“, a story about what goes on in 11-year-old Riley’s head after she’s uprooted from her Midwest life and moves to San Francisco. Her 5 personified emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.

The stunning animated feature film features a stellar voice cast – Amy Poehler (Joy), Bill Hader (Fear), Lewis Black (Anger), Mindy Kaling (Disgust), and Phyllis Smith (Sadness). As well as Richard Kind (Bing Bong), Kaitlyn Dias (Riley Andersen), Diane Lane (Riley’s mother), and Kyle MacLachlan (Riley’s father).

After premiering at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in May, “Inside Out” was released in the United States on 19th June 2015. It received universal critical acclaim, with many film critics praising the voice performances (particularly for Poehler, Smith, and Richard Kind), its concept, and poignant subject matter. The film grossed USD90.4 million in its first weekend – the highest opening for an original title, beating out “Avatar”.

More recently, coming out of its 7th weekend, the animated film continues to spread the joy, crossing the USD600 million worldwide box office mark. But what makes “Inside Out” so special? Let’s explore some fun facts about the animated feature film, starting from the drawing board ;)

(WARNING: Might contain some spoilers so read at your own risk)

1. “Up” paved the way for “Inside Out”, but the process wasn’t easy

The smash success of director Pete Docter’s 2009 film “Up” encouraged those at Pixar to allow him to create another film with a more sophisticated story. But working on “Inside Out” wasn’t exactly a breeze per se.

“Inside Out” is the first Pixar film without input from co-founder and former Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who died in 2011. It also lacked extensive input from Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, who was more focused on restructuring Walt Disney Animation Studios in Los Angeles at the time of its production. Executives at Disney and Pixar were positive at the proposal of making “Inside Out”, but acknowledged it would be difficult to market.

2. “Inside Out” took 5 whole years to make

Director Pete Docter said that the idea to make the movie stemmed from his personal experience while growing up as well as watching his own 11-year-old daughter, Elie Docter, grow up. “She started getting more quiet and reserved, and that, frankly, triggered a lot of my own insecurities and fears,” he said. He imagined what happens in the human mind when emotions set in, and the idea to depict it through animation excited him.

He began researching information about the mind, alongside Jonas Rivera, a producer, and Ronnie del Carmen, a secondary director. They consulted Paul Ekman, a well-known psychologist who studies emotions, and Dacher Keltner, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Partly due to the fact that so much research went behind the making of “Inside Out”, the animated film took a whopping total of 5 years to complete.

3. Joy wasn’t supposed to be paired with Sadness

In early development, the makers tried to pair Joy with Fear instead of Sadness, but they veered off course from that in the long run. Because they realised that wasn’t really saying what we were trying to talk about, with the laws of childhood and growing up pains. That was a real pivotal moment of redoing the story, pairing Joy with Sadness.

Another major thing that helped was landing Amy Poehler, who gave her 2 cents on how to make Joy rootable and interesting. The real pivot and a step forward was when Amy told the makers, “I think I can help you with that. I can say things that other people can’t and get away with it.”

4. Pete Docter’s voice makes a cameo in “Inside Out”

While we already know which stars lent their voices to the film, one may need to pay attention to the full list of credits for a few surprises. As it turns out, there were a few famous names on that list. There’s Paula Poundstone (Forgetter Paula), comedian Bobby Moynihan (Forgetter Bobby), SNL writer Paula Pell (Dream Director and Mom’s Anger), Muppeteers Dave Goelz (Subconscious Guard Frank) and Frank Oz (Subconscious Guard Dave).

“Inside Out” writer Josh Cooley (Jangles) and Red Hot Chili Peppers band member Flea (Mind Worker Cop Jake) are also on that list, so are “Toy Story 4” co-writer Rashida Jones (Cool Girl’s Emotions), Mary Gibbs (voice of Boo in Monster’s Inc), and last but not least, director Pete Docter himself. Pete Docter lent his voice for the role of Riley’s father’s Anger.

5. In Japan, Riley’s least favourite food is not broccoli

In the original version of “Inside Out” (as in, the United States version), Riley’s least favourite food is broccoli. It’s also evident in the below short clip from the movie, when broccoli conveniently shows up on a slice of pizza:

But in Japan, it changes. To green pepper slices.

In an interview with Slate, director Pete Docter explained the logic behind the change. “We learned that some of our content wouldn’t make sense in other countries. For example, in Japan, broccoli is not considered gross. Kids love it. So we asked them, ‘What’s gross to you?’ They said green bell peppers,” he said.

6. The game in Riley’s father’s head changes too

The broccoli tweak wasn’t the only tweak that Pixar made. In some versions of “Inside Out”, the game playing in Riley’s father’s head is soccer, rather than the original hockey. Actually, in most international versions. And this can be seen when comparing the first US trailer with the corresponding UK trailer.

Pete Docter revealed, “We offered a version with soccer instead of hockey since soccer is huge in so many parts of the world. But some countries that are into soccer actually decided to stick with hockey since the characters in the movie are from Minnesota and it makes sense that they’d be hockey fans.”

A few international versions do retain the hockey match memory, like the Russian and French Canadian ones.

7. The characteres are shaped like representations of their feelings

This one is pretty easy to pick out – the shapes. The emotions aka characters Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness are molded after things that represented the feelings they stood for.

For example, Disgust is green and more or less looks like broccoli, the food that Riley hates. Fear is a squiggly, nervous figure that really isn’t much of a shape at all while Anger is a brick that sometimes have flames coming out of his head. Interestingly, Sadness is modelled after a teardrop and is obviously blue. And last but not least, Joy. Joy is has a huge glow and more multi-dimensional as compared to the rest because she’s the leader of the group.

BONUS: Find the Easter eggs strewn all over the place

No Disney Pixar film would be complete without some Easter eggs hidden here and there, much like the hidden Mickey concept. This may or may not spoil “Inside Out” for you so skip this part if you’re feeling adventurous and want to find them on your own. Otherwise, according to Pixar Post, Pixar fans can expect to find references from past Pixar flicks such as “Toy Story” (the globe in Riley’s classroom has been used in all the “Toy Story” films) and “Up” (the background memories on shelves inside or outside of Headquarters are shots from the “Married Life” scene in “Up”).

There’s also the “Cars” Easter egg (the background city cars of San Francisco all have bumper stickers from “Cars”), amongst others. So see if you can find about 17 more when you watch the film!

We’ll leave you now with the official “Inside Out” trailer :)

Directed and co-written by Pete Docter, co-directed and co-written by Ronnie del Carmen, and produced by Jonas Rivera, with music composed by Michael Giacchino, “Inside Out” is slated to be released in Malaysian cinemas on 20th August 2015.

For more information on “Inside Out”, visit the movie’s official website or Facebook page.

Sources: Inside Out Wiki, Yahoo! Movies, The Dissolve, The Independent, Vulture, NPR, Stitch Kingdom, Pixar Post (1), Pixar Post (2), WhatCulture, Huffington Post, Reddit, Inside Out Wikia, Inside Out IMDb.

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#2017SpongebobRun: Fun Run To Happen In Malaysia For The First Time Ever

If you’re a fan of a certain pineapple-dwelling, absorbent, yellow, and porous sponge, we’ve got extremely good news for you!

Spongebob Squarepants and his friends will be coming to Malaysia for the first time ever for a fun run and carnival, and you’re invited!

The run is open to the public of all ages, and is split into 2 categories: 3km and 5km categories. However, the run won’t be the only activity going on, as there will also be a Bikini Bottom Carnival featuring all the Spongebob characters! There’ll be food, drinks, games, and of course, the chance to snap photos with the iconic landmarks of Bikini Bottom.

If that’s not enough reason to join the run, we don’t know what is ;)

Runners will also be entitled to a drawstring bag, T-shirt, race bib, and plush pillow and those who successfully complete the race will be awarded a Finisher’s Medal.

Prepared for a crazy day out? Event deets are as follows:

The categories and their respective registration fees are as below:

For more info, visit their official website and Facebook page.


#TRP: Oh No, They Didn’t + Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything You Read

Just a little earlier today, pandemonium broke out in the (local) interwebs, particularly Facebook, when The Rakyat Post “apparently” shared a national Budget 2015 revision post on Facebook. Sure, the budget revision was big news because it’s indicative of things to come this year for Malaysians.

It was big news because how often would a PM hold a special session to announce the key measures that will be implemented/taken in view of the changes in the global economic landscape? Most certainly, it was big news because it would change how we do things, how we spend, and what we should or should not have planned for 2015 (yay for domestic holidays though!).

In case you missed it, the measures include:

Among the expenditures to be cut is the National Service Training Programme (PLKN), which will save the government RM400 million. Not only will the programme for this year be deferred as part of the austerity measures to address the country’s fall in income, it will also be reviewed and enhanced.

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s look at how this affects how people who are sharing that piece of news on Facebook.

Like many of us in the media pool, we scrambled to share the revisions, as announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. The Rakyat Post did the same, as did other media outlets. Did you miss The Rakyat Post’s, uhm, post?

We know what you’re thinking. What? Budget f***** what? The cheek they had to not only cuss in their title but to also make our PM look ridiculous/bad? What is the meaning of this? Are they trying to be clever? Damn right it was unnecessary for The Rakyat Post to use language like that! Nevermind the national Budget 2015 revision, let’s not read a single word from their portal anymore. Huff puff.

That purported “offensive title” post has been making its rounds, sparking debates on Facebook – and we can understand why. But wait, let’s look at their original post, which was shared on their Facebook page:

When you manually share a post on Facebook, and by “manually” we mean when you painstakingly paste a link in that little status box (form) of yours, if you noticed or tried to click, you’d see that Facebook allows you to either edit or change altogether, the title of your link. Of course, if you shared the post from the original Facebook page, case in point, The Rakyat Post’s Facebook page, you wouldn’t be given the luxury to alter the title.

To prove a point, let’s do a quick demo!

Like we said, Facebook allows you to change or edit the title.

The only problem is, and allow us to break it down for you, let’s call them Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. So, let’s say Brad Pitt manually shares the link and not from The Rakyat Post’s Facebook page, but before sharing it, he edits the title because don’t know why maybe he’s trying to be funny, and he posts it, then Angelina Jolie sees the post with the edited title on her Facebook newsfeed, finds it interesting, and shares it with her Facebook universe from there, guess what? The edited title locks.

Do you see what we mean now? No, we don’t mean that this was all Brad Pitt’s fault to begin with. This means that you really shouldn’t believe everything that you see or read on social media. Especially Facebook. Protip? It does help to click on the said post and check if the title of the post/article is really as indicated. In this case, The Rakyat Post’s original title was a very harmless one which read, “National Service 2015 suspended, says Najib”.

Note: We’re in no way affiliated with The Rakyat Post but we certainly do not condone the sharing of posts with changed/edited titles. Please don’t get anyone in trouble. Also, we don’t actually think that Brad Pitt is a bad person.

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The Adam Project Review: A Time-Transcending Spectacle That’s Equal Parts Quirky & Heartwarming

What would you do if you could travel to the past and meet your younger self? Oh, hoho, there are just so many possibilities to be if that could happen.With knowledge of the future financial market, maybe you could invest in the right assets. One could better prepare for a global pandemic. And uh… maybe, you’d finally gather the courage to ask your crush out?

In Netflix’s “The Adam Project”, the stakes are higher, the technology is more advanced, and yes, meeting oneself is a very real possibility.

The year is 2022. Time travel has not been invented yet. A young and witty twelve-year-old, Adam Reed (Walker Scobell) lives with his mother, Ellie (Jennifer Garner), who tries her best to keep the family intact after the death of her husband Louis (Mark Ruffalo). However, he isn’t actually doing so well at school. He’s the nerd, the punching bag, and can’t stay out of trouble with his fast mouth.

Nevertheless, Adam’s life is about to change as he finds a strange injured man taking refuge in his house only to find out moments that the man is actually him. Him, as in Adam Reed from 2050.

From this point, the movie takes a jump through hyperspace and goes through the whimsical fantasies of time, choices, romantic dates and calendar dates. We learn the elder Adam is actually on a mission to try and save his wife, Laura (Zoe Saldaña). He believes she perishes during an interstellar scuffle back in 2018. However, he accidentally punches in the wrong time coordinates, sending him to 2022.

Of course, this is a film about time travel and this concept tends to be a little mind-boggling, opening up the unsanitary can of wormy paradoxes in the process – we’re looking at you “Tenet”. Thankfully, this movie ditches the “Endgame” Professor Hulk explanatory confusion and provides a simpler “Back to the Future”-esque code on how things work. It isn’t quite the same as Marty McFly’s misadventures and there’s no multiversal madness involved but the idea of how the past affects the future is fairly similar.

Now, as we all have been accustomed to Reynold’s signature quickfire snarks, it really, really helps that the young lead, Walker Scobell, keeps up to wit. It’s not a simple task to come back from a Ryan Reynolds burn. Nevertheless, since the younger protagonist is supposed to be the same character, he not only seems unfazed but manages to light some flares upon the elder himself. And yet, the scorn does not overstay its welcome as there are equally emotional moments between the two.

Ryan Reynolds has previously gone on record to say that he uses his motor-mouth skills as a defence mechanism. He let that “personality take over and run the show”. In this case, it makes Scobell’s portrayal even more of a personal take on Reynold’s experience as a kid. When they are both talking about being cornered, Reynolds is speaking from his real-life experiences.

One of the best moments of the movie comes when senior Adam is sitting down with junior Adam. They are discussing what the elder is going through. And during that moment, the juvenile wisdom comes forth, positing that there is actually a misconception of sadness with anger. That Reynolds’ Adam can’t move on properly because he was frustrated with his father’s death all this time.

Indeed, “The Adam Project’s” strength lies in its ability to tell a story about a family that transcends time. We see three generations of Reeds. The junior, the senior, and the father. Of course. when they come together, their egos get the better of them. But once they set all these aside, it’s where the magic starts.

Now, the only nitpick we might have from this film is the presence of Catherine Keener’s Maya Sorian who is the main antagonist of the film. The character itself is a little one-dimensional. We probably could have used a little more depth and connection to her character. The crime here is that she goes back in time to buy the right stocks. Well, okay, we guess it isn’t too bad because that’s what we would have done with Bitcoin if we knew of the prospects ten years ago. (cue snorting Biff Tannen*)

Part of us wishes we could watch on the big screen because, visually speaking, this movie is actually stunning. The idea of having a literal black hole/wormhole, like how it was “Eternals” and “Interstellar” portrays it is always welcome. The fluid fast-paced action is also a thrilling ride. And lightsabers. Yeah, baby!

Ultimately, “The Adam Project” is a movie that’s an all-around feel-good film that takes on serious themes of loss and love but never strays from the fun. “The Adam Project” is quite possibly, and we dare say, Shawn Levy’s best work thus far. “Free Guy” and “Night at the Museum” are madly entertaining pieces for what they are. Nonetheless, “The Adam Project”, man this is the bombshell right here. Indeed, it tells a more serious and personal story without taking away the fun and quirky aspects of its themes and performances.

The Adam Project premieres on Netflix on the 11th of March 2022.

"The Adam Project" is a movie that's an all-around feel-good film that takes on serious themes of loss and love but never strays from the fun.


A Thousand Years Isn’t Long Enough To Love Christina Perri

They‘ve brought you LMFAO recently (in collaboration with Samsung Malaysia) and now they’re bringing in yet another promising act.

Although we had half expected her to swing by Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with Jason Mraz since she’s already performing with him on his North American “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” World Tour, aherm, it’s okay. We’ll let it slide. Only because Christina Perri is headed straight to our shores for a solo show!

Yes, we’re getting the American singer-songwriter all to ourselves:

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Little did we know, the raw and heartbreaking song, “Jar of Hearts” was wholly inspired by Christina’s early marriage and premature divorce. Yup. It’s real life, people. She wrote the song during a very difficult time, when she moved back to Los Angeles after things didn’t quite work out for her and was working as a waitress.

It was then that her personal fairy godmother must’ve (quite literally) heard her calling.

Before Christina could even blink, the song had a million downloads and was featured in “So You Think You Can Dance”, an episode of “Switched at Birth”, and an episode of “Glee”:

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And the time that it took for all of this to happen? Oh, only about a year or so. In May 2011, after having signed on with Atlantic Records, she released her first debut album called, “lovestrong”.

According to Christina, some of the songs in that album were written from as far back as when she was only 15 years old. So you could say you’re literally listening to music that grew up with her. When asked about the tracklisting, she said, “I believe I picked the best ones – the ones I need to get out into the world. The ones I need to get through. The ones I want to sing to you every night. And the ones i can only hope make you feel something too.”

Despite coming off as an overnight success, Christina obviously worked hard to get to where she is today. As a matter of fact, the 16-year-old Christina Perri taught herself to play the guitar.

Maybe we could learn a thing or two from her when she performs live in Kuala Lumpur in about two months?

Ticketing: Rock Corner outlets, Guitar Store outlets, and online via TicketPro

We’re so ready to love Christina Perri live for “A Thousand Years” and more.

For more information, visit JS Concert Productions’ website or their Facebook page. You may also stay in touch with Christina Perri via her Facebook page or her YouTube channel.

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Hype’s Must Watch: The Family Fang

What if your parents liked to play dead for the sake of art?

Directed by and starring Jason Bateman, “The Family Fang” is based on a 2011 novel of the same name by Kevin Wilson. The movie made its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last September.

Annie (played by Nicole Kidman) and Baxter Fang (played by Jason Bateman) are a pair of troubled siblings who are scarred from an unconventional upbringing. After an unlikely incident, they return to their family home to see their parents, Caleb (played by Christopher Walken) and Camille Fang (played by Maryann Plunkett), who are performance artists famous for elaborate public hoaxes in the 1970s.

When their parents suddenly go missing under troubling circumstances, Baxter and Annie investigate what looks very much like a crime scene though they both are equally convinced that it’s just another performance by their parents. Unsure whether it’s foul play or just another elaborate ruse, nothing can prepare them for what they discover.

“The Family Fang” received many positive reviews after its premiere in the TIFF. Justin Chang from VARIETY described the movie as “a sharply drawn portrait of a dysfunctional family”, while John Fink from The Film Stage said, “one of the richest and most eccentric films about a family since ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’.”

This movie also marks Jason Bateman’s 2nd attempt as director.

“The Family Fang” is set to hit the big screen on 6th May 2016.


Les Misérables: More Than Just A Musical

As people who walked into the cinema without any expectations (we made it a point not to Google the musical), we must say that Les Misérables is perhaps one of our most unique moviegoing experiences to date. Of course, the thrill was in watching how a musical can be translated onto an extravagant big screen.

Set against the beautiful backdrop of the 19th century France, the movie adaptation begins with, yes, singing. A lot of singing. And who better to open Les Misérables with than Jean Valjean (played by Hugh Jackman) himself?  He sweeps you away with his heart wrenching pouring-out-of-soul song about the bitterness of slavery.

The first scene also features Inspector Javert (played by Russell Crowe), who sings back and forth with Valjean.

The introductions are pretty quick though, with the characters developing less than half an hour into the movie. Well, most of the characters. Fantine (played by Anne Hathaway) is especially short-lived although her singing was sensational, especially while she was singing “I Dreamed a Dream”.

We simply couldn’t tear our eyes away from the screen during her scenes!

Also, Javert kept returning off and on again to annoy us – but not because he couldn’t hold a note. In one word, his character frustrated us till no end. Will he leave Valjean alone already? Oh, and we also loved Eponine (played by Samantha Barks) to bits. Much more so when she sang, “On My Own” solo:

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You could almost feel her heart shattering in the rain.

Yes, Cosette (played by Amanda Seyfried) sings like a nightingale in the film:

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Best of all (and we know that this would probably hold true for those of you who are planning to catch Les Misérables in the cinema), the most mind-blowing performance came from the most unexpected character. Marius (played by Eddie Redmayne) stole our hearts when he belted out at the top of his lungs in memory of his friends.

You can’t put a price tag on the kind of facial expressions that he managed to pull off – so many broken dreams, so much regret.

Catch Les Misérables when it’s released in a cinema near you on 25th December 2012 (Tuesday). Brace yourselves, prepare Kleenex!

For more information, visit the movie’s official website.

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#Hardcore: The World’s First Full-Length First Person POV Action Movie

Thanks to films like “Cannibal Holocaust” (1980) and “The Blair Witch Project” (1999), the world has seen countless found footage-style flicks.

In found footage films, events on-screen are seen through the camera of one or more of the characters involved, often accompanied by their real-time off-camera commentary. The most common use of the technique is in horror films, where the footage is purported to be the only surviving record of the events, with the participants now missing or dead.

But perhaps the world has seen enough of that. It’s time for a different breakthrough format to keep things interesting.

In 2013, Russian indie rock band Biting Elbows made a music video for their song, “Bad Motherf*cker”, featuring almost 5 whole minutes of ass-kicking action all seen from a first person’s point of view (POV). It went viral, raking it more than 29 million views on YouTube.

To his surprise, the man who directed the video, Ilya Naishuller, received thousands of messages and comments from people saying things like, “This is awesome!”, “I can’t wait for a feature like this!”, and “Make more of this please!”.

Among those people was Timur Bekmambetov, the director of the “Night Watch” series and 2008’s American-German action thriller film, “Wanted”, which starred James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, and Angelina Jolie.

Timur proposed to produce a feature-length version shot in the same POV style and have Ilya direct it. Ilya turned Timur down initially because he thought that it was a gimmicky idea that couldn’t possibly work on the big screen. But Timur persisted.

And within a week, the concept for what was to become the world’s first action adventure POV film, titled “Hardcore”, was born.

“Hardcore” is a modern, action sci-fi story about Henry, a newly resurrected cyborg who must save his wife/creator Estelle (played by Haley Bennet) from the clutches of a psychotic tyrant with telekinetic powers, Akan (played by Danila Kozlovsky), and his army of mercenaries. Fighting alongside Henry is Jimmy (played by Sharlto Copley), who is Henry’s only hope to make it through the day.

Ilya had the film mostly complete when he realised that he needed help putting the finish touches on “Hardcore”. So he set up an Indiegogo page, which successfully raised USD254,954 by 2,078 people in only a month!

To put that into perspective, his initial goal was to raise USD250,000.

“Hardcore” was shot almost entirely on a GoPro, using a custom designed camera rig that allows for a very natural and intensely personal experience. It puts you in the place of the protagonist, which means that you become him as you experience the journey together in a very personal way.

Stuntmen wore special headgear holding 2 cameras. The rigs and cameras were later offered as perks for Indiegogo supporters.

“Hardcore” premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) as part of the “Midnight Madness” slate. TIFF runs from 10th – 20th September 2015.

The film will also see a worldwide cinematic release but there has been no news on whether it will be released here in Malaysia as of yet. We’ll update this post with more information as soon as we know :)

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

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Fun Facts: 10 Things About LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display

Padawans, you’d be happy to know that LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display has officially arrived in Malaysia. Featuring scenes from the six Star Wars™ films and The Clone Wars™ animated series in great detail, the attraction offers more than 2,000 LEGO® models.

“We are confident that guests to LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort will find their visit here more  exciting than ever for the whole family. Being fully indoors and air-conditioned, families can  easily spend more than an hour exploring this new model display alone in addition to the over 70 hands-on rides, slides, shows and attractions at the Resort,” said Mark Germyn, General Manager LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort.

“With RM6 million invested in this new attraction, the Resort is continuously looking to grow stronger tourism value and attract more international visitors. The key strategy we are using is adding a new element annually to ensure guests have exciting reasons to visit and come back  for more,” he added.

Now, if you Star Wars™ fans are not convinced about this LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display, we’ve compiled a list of reasons why you have to visit this new model display at Legoland.

1. The LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display is housed in an octagon building that has been divided into 8 different areas, 6 of which plays host to one iconic scene from each of  the six Star Wars™ films. The 7th area features a scene from the animated film, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars™” while the 8th is dedicated to a retail section for LEGO® Star Wars™ products.

2. Apart from the 2.7m tall Darth Vader outside the LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display there will only be one Darth Vader in the whole display. So make sure you keep a lookout for it.

3. The attraction features more than 2,000 LEGO®  models built to a 1:20 scale using 1.5 million LEGO® bricks.

4. In once of the scenes — Episode IV: A New HopeTM – Tatooine, the display will feature the largest LEGO model of Han Solo’s famous starship, the Millennium Falcon that is made up of 19,200 LEGO® bricks.

5. There are interactive buttons which will allow visitors to activate the animatronics within each scene.

6. The smallest model is Yoda, made up of just 30 LEGO pieces – he appears twice in Miniland.

7. Fans will be able to take photos with 85cm tall models of Anakin Skywalker,  Boba Fett, C-3PO, Commander Rex, Darth Maul, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Wicket the Ewok and Yoda, in addition to life-sized models of C-3PO, R2-D2 and a 2.7m tall Darth Vader wielding a lightsaber.

8. 50% of the models at LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display were built in Malaysia while the rest were shipped in from Germany and Czech Republic.

8. The LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display features authentic Star Wars™ sounds, animatronics and lighting effects that makes the model even more lifelike. With this, fans will feel like they are part of Star Wars™ during their tour of the miniland.

9. 39 Ewoks can be spotted in the final scene from Episode VI: Return of the JediTM, set on the planet Endor.

10. The Palace of Naboo weighs 63kg and is made of 25,000 LEGO bricks.

Apart from the LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display, a series of LEGO® Star Wars™ activities have been lined up throughout the month of September. The LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland™ Model Display will be opened to public from September 6th – September 30th. More information can be obtained here.

Be sure to check the LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland™ Model Display while you can padawans!

More pictures from the display can be found here.

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Man Dies Having Sex With Hornet’s Nest

A man in Sweden has died after trying to have sex with a hornet’s nest on his farm outside Ystad.

The 35-year-old, known only as Hasse, had 146 sting marks on his body, including 54 to his genitals. His body was found by a neighbour, who said Hasse was so swollen he initially mistook him for a whale carcass.

Neighbour Bertil Ståhfrääs said he called over to his neighbour to ask what he was doing:

At first, I thought he was lying there by choice, so I called “Hasse” to ask what the hell he was doing. I walked up to the body and then I recognised his tattoo on his neck.  I have never in my life seen such a swollen pelvic bone. It hid the whole package and the scrotum was enlarged. Right now it feels heavy and unreal. We did not talk very often, but he was still my neighbour.

Hasse was unconscious when he was found but died an hour later from the injuries he sustained. Hasse sustained over 50 stings to his genitals.

Hornet stings are more painful than typical wasp stings because of their venom. They can also sting multiple times. The stings are not normally fatal to humans unless a person is allergic to their venom, in which case they can go into anaphylactic shock.

An autopsy of Hasse’s body showed semen on some of the dead wasps and a number of the victim’s pubic hair was found at the entrance of the nest. His fingerprints were also found on the nest, leading the police to believe he had been trying to have sex with the hornet’s nest when he was stung to death.

“To attempt to have intercourse with a hornet’s nest is a very bad idea. I don’t even think about the pain he must have suffered both within himself from his fetish and incurred by the wasp attack”, Siv During Livh, a psychologist and expert on sex fantasies told the news website.

To attempt to have intercourse with a hornet’s nest is a very bad idea? No kidding.

Turns out that the above strange finding is as strange as we thought! According to this, it was just a hoax.


Happy Birthday, Nike Cortez!

40 years ago, the “Nike Cortez” started off so small. So how did it become the significant aspect to the success of Nike, Inc.?

Originally a track shoe, the Nike Cortez was first designed by Nike co-founder, Bill Bowerman. Not only was he a visionary, he was also an Olympic-class track coach who saw to it that athletes deserved better shoes that are more comfortable and durable. He wanted to engineer running shoes that were versatile for both distance training and road running.

Bill Bowerman finalized his image of the Nike Cortez in 1968.

In 1972, the first Nike Cortez shoes were launched, during the peak of the Olympics. It gained rapid interest from the public and the rest, as they say, was history.

Fast forward to 40 years later, although the shoes have continuously been redesigned (change in material, weight, etc.), the demand for the Nike Cortez was still escalating, with shoe sales going through the roof. And because of the popularity of the shoes, Nike, Inc. is now a multi-billion dollar corporation, with stores in more than 160 countries and a headcount of 35,000 employees worldwide.

Yesterday, Nike Malaysia celebrated 40 years of running for the Nike Cortez at Juice, Bangsar Baru. It was part of the worldwide celebration and the evening saw the presence of honoured guests from the creative industry, celebrities, and members of the media.

Besides, what better way to celebrate the birthday of a running revolution than a night filled with Asahi beer, Ramli burger, cotton candy, ice cream, Nike Cortez cupcakes, a “Pimp My Cortez” competition, and good music from our local DJs, right?

Perhaps it’s the comfort and durability of the shoes, or the fact that it took an athletic powerhouse to be obsessed enough to create it, one thing’s for sure, Nike wouldn’t be what it is today if not for the Nike Cortez.

Happy Birthday, Nike Cortez. Here’s to many more years of running to come!

To learn more about the iconic Nike Cortez, go here.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Apl.de.ap – Be ft Honey Cocaine & Jessica Reynoso

Joining in Fergie and Will.i.am’s footsteps, Apl.de.ap, one of the original founders of the Black Eyed Peas, is stepping out for a solo album too! His full-length, AP3, is due for release early this year and he’s officially released the video for the AP3 track “Be.”

“Be” goes back to an early ’00s hip-hop sound, featuring a mix of Dr.Dre/Scott Storch keyboards and rugged New York rap percussion. The video for the track sets Apl.de.ap in the middle of a violent video-game landscape along with Canadian-Cambodian rapper Honey Cocaine and singer Jessica Reysono. Identical twin host of Miami’s Hits 97.3, Lulu & Lala also make a video-game world cameo.

Mixing reality with the virtual world, the video explores techonology’s impact on relationships. Watch as Apl.de.ap lives every gamer’s dream in the music video for “Be” below:

Stay updated with Apl.de.ap by following him on these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


“The Originals” Actress Cast As Young Jean Grey In “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”

She played a gifted young witch named Hope Michaelson in “The Vampire Diaries” spin-off, “The Originals”, and she’ll be playing a powerful mutant next.

We’re referring to Summer Fontana, the 8-year-old actress who will be starring as the young Jean Grey in “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”. We already know that Sophie Turner will reprising her role as the teenage Jean Grey, so it’s interesting to note that “Dark Phoenix” will be going back even further in time.

Director Simon Kinberg had previously expressed that the storyline (which is set in the 1990s) will be featuring a flashback to Jean Grey’s childhood and a potential look when the powerful mutant first showed her powers. Although we’ve seen glimpse of Jean Grey’s origins in “X-Men: The Last Stand”, the events in “X-Men Days of Future Past” pretty much erased most of what took place.

IMDb first revealed Fontana’s casting in “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”, but it was the young star’s recent tweet that further cemented the circulating rumour. The actress posted a photo of herself in Montreal, the exact location where filming for “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” is currently taking place. Since the movie is adapted from the “Dark Phoneix Saga”, it makes sense to explore how Jean Grey first unlocked her abilities.

Au revoir Montreal! Merci beau coup por l'excellent moment! 😘XOXO pic.twitter.com/HIKu9H1fnr

— Summer Fontana (@SummerFontana) July 22, 2017

“X-Men: Dark Phoenix” will debut on 2nd November 2018.

Source: Screen Rant/ Featured image: TeenStars.


Enjoy Your Upcoming Holidays With MYAirline’s Three New Seasonal Promotions!

One of the things many people, especially Muslims, look forward to is Hari Raya! This means Malaysians will take the opportunity to balik kampung and spend the holiday with their loved ones.

It’s never a bad idea to plan your trip early so if you’re looking for a flight back to your hometown during the festive season then look no further than MYAirline! Pack your bags cause the company recently announced not one, not two but three seasonal promotions!

The first promotional campaign, obviously, is the Raya Sale campaign which will begin from 14th April until 7th May. Passengers can start planning for the balik kampung season so be sure to book your flight and skip traffic in order to have more time for early preparations.

If you don’t celebrate Raya and are just looking for a chance to go on a holiday then you can enjoy MYAirline’s Dreaming of a Getaway campaign which is from 13th February until 30th June. But wait, there’s more! When you book a flight (starting from RM39) for all MYAirline destinations, you can get a  free 15kg baggage allocation and free seat selection on top of the low fares. Bookings for this promotion runs from 15th to 19th February!

As seen in the posters above, all campaigns offer flights to 8 different locations: Penang, Kota Bharu, Langkawi, Miri, Sibu, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, and Tawau. Still, you have to be quick as the Raya Sale campaign’s bookings are from now until 15th February while the Dreaming of a Getaway campaign’s bookings are until 19th February.

Bookings can easily be made on the official website or the MYAirline app which is available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Whether you’re celebrating the Raya holiday or not, there’s simply no way you can pass on promotions like these!

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Hype’s Now Playing: Above & Beyond – Fly To New York

Above & Beyond have released the officially music video for their upcoming “We Are All We Need” single, “Fly To New York”, and we’re tres excited.

Why? Because it’s more than just another breathtaking Above & Beyond track.

The “Fly To New York” video is the latest in a series of clips dedicated to the Above & Beyond trio’s favourite films, with this one paying homage to classic romantic comedy, “Sleepless In Seattle”. On top of that, the track has also been made the official “Electric Zoo: Transformed” anthem.

Written with their long-time collaborator Zoë Johnston, “Fly To New York” is a dream speaking: a journey through the loss of love, and the dichotomy between reality and the dream of what could have been.

There’s a knowing feeling that this is obviously a work of fiction and will never come true – however the dream is so beautiful and inviting that inevitably there’s a sadness about these two ‘realities’ existing side by side.

“Fly To New York” first premiered at Above & Beyond’s #ABGT100 celebration at Madison Square garden alongside fellow Anjuna people Mat Zo, ilan Bluestone, and Andrew Bayer.

You ready for it? Watch the “Fly To New York” official music video below:

Don’t forget! Above & Beyond are also due to perform at KL Live, Kuala Lumpur next month. More deets here.

For more information, hit up Above & Beyond’s website or Facebook page.


Hype Picks: Best Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week (27th June – 3rd July)

If you are stressed out by work, chores, or life in general, just find a day where you can just leave your problems behind and enjoy the moment. Make your way to happenings in town with your loved ones and have the time of your life!

Be entertained by music shows, expos, festivals, and many more. Get down on the list of this week’s Hype Picks below to choose an event from, and don’t forget to invite your families and friends with you!

1. Predator Launch 2022 – It Lies Within

Experience a showcase of modern gaming at Predator Launch 2022 event. Brought to you by Predator Gaming, they are giving out freebies and will be hosting various activities with giveaways during the live event. Check out their Facebook page for more info, and you can participate in their daily highlights to win prizes too!

With The Curve Damansara and coffee brands such as Mister Coffee, DaVinci Gourmet, MN Coffee, and others, they collaborate to introduce a new concept of coffee enjoyment and vibe to coffee lovers and the public. You can also expect engaging activities and attractions from the event! Visit their Instagram and Facebook pages for more details.

A Night of Blues & Rock will feature Malaysia’s finest Blues & Rock bands, such as Keith Kamalaraj & The Casualties and Cats in Love. Head to the event’s Facebook page for more information and get your tickets here now!

4. Konsert Tribute Seniman Negara Dato’ Seri Ahmad Nawab

A tribute concert for Malaysia’s decorated composer Dato’ Seri Ahmad Nawab. National Arts & Culture Department is organising the event alongside Istana Budaya in appreciation for his contributions to the music industry for more than five decades. Get your tickets here and click here for more details. Guest singers include Dato’ Jamal Abdillah, Dato’ Khatijah Ibrahim, Ramlah Ram, Shidee, and Wany Hasrita.

Head to the iFood Expo with your loved ones, where you can explore and find delicious vegan foods, varieties of street food, and refreshing drinks. From over 200 stalls of F&B products, you can also enjoy exciting deals available and participate in the lucky draw. Visit their website or Facebook for more information about the upcoming event.

Location: Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre

Save on refurbishment, renovation, and decoration at the 3-day BIG HOME expo! The event promises you a vast range of brands, products, and appliances you need for your home. You can discover the latest interior and renovation trends and enjoy exclusive promotions with the best deals! Click here for info, or you may call the number 012 388 1237.

Find yourself in the immersive world of cosplay and witness cosplayers’ creativity in bringing characters to life at the Cosplay Challenge 2022. Cosplayers Akiko and Shinku also await you as part of the judging committee of the competition! You can buy the registration tickets here.

Are you a fan of antiques? Toys? Music records and memorabilia? Paradigm Mall is hosting PJ Collectors Market, a platform curated specially for collectors. For more information, check out their Facebook page.

Come down to Traders Market at REX KL this weekend and stroll around to feast your eyes with exciting collections of apparel, fashion accessories, home décor, gifts, and homemade condiments. It will feature 12 homegrown brands such as Saraly, Moss in Moon, Tudos, and many more.

Location: Taman Tasik Permaisuri, Cheras

RaceXasia is organising Alam Flora 3R Fun Run in conjunction with Bersamamu Carnival. Registration is free; you get to bring home a t-shirt, medal, certificate, and poster! The upcoming event is only open to the public 13 years old and above.

Sunset horizons with a glimpse of your wrist! Be bold and adorn the brand-new Ice-Watch ICE Sunset with a various blaze, glowing, and radiant colours to choose from, available at Ice-Watch outlets and website.

2. ONE Condoms & Gote The Louder Pride Kit

Vegan-friendly condom producer ONE Condoms Malaysia collaborates with self-care brand Gote for the limited edition The Louder Pride Kit – which features Gote Please Endurance Wipes, ONE Move, ONE Zerothin, and ONE Mixed Pleasures. Visit Gote and ONE Condoms Malaysia Instagram pages for more clarity. For more information, visit the Instagram pages of Gote and ONE Condoms Malaysia.

Anis Sharina contributed to this article.

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#Chakra: Stan Lee Confirms First Bollywood Superhero Movie

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the legendary creator is in the process of developing a live-action superhero movie based on Chakra the Invincible, the Indian superhero he created in 2011.

While details are currently scare, Lee and his producing partners, Gill Champion from POW! Entertainment and Graphic India CEO Sharad Devarajan have been meeting with leading Bollywood directors, producers, writers, and actors for the eventual adaptation.

Chakra the Invincible follows the adventures of Raju Rai, a tech genius living in Mumbai. Determined to use science to unlock the secrets of human potential, Raju develops a technically enhanced suit that activates the mystical chakras of the body, unleashing newfound abilities and powers. He then defends the city from threats like his arch-enemy Boss Yama.

The property has already seen success in India, with an animated series launching on Cartoon Network India last year. The film, tentatively scheduled to start production by late 2015, will follow an older Rai in his fight against evil. The film is being developed with a grown-up version of the Chakra character tackling his arch-enemy, Boss Yama. Lee also revealed the first set of concept images of Chakra new version via social media.

But, while Lee wouldn’t reveal who might star in the film, he did say in a statement, “We’ve set up some great meetings already with some of the most amazingly talented actors and directors in Indian cinema, and I have no doubt that these individuals will help make the Chakra film a massive hit in India and around the globe”.

The project is aiming to start detailed preproduction by the first quarter of 2015 and go into production by the end of next year or early 2016 .


City Harvest Church Trial Dates Set!

Judgment day of a different kind approaches for the leaders of Singapore’s City Harvest Church. Quite literally, a judge has been appointed for the trial. District Judge See Kee Oon will preside over the trial that is set for 15th to 23rd May, which was decided during a closed-door pre-trial conference last Friday.

..are charged with misusing church funds. All six leaders are accused of conspiring to cheat the church of millions of dollars.

They allegedly channeled some SGD24 million into sham bond investments and misappropriated some USD26 million to cover up the first sum.

The millions and millions of church funds were allegedly used to boost the music career of Senior Pastor Kong Hee’s wife, Sun Ho:

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Initially, the defence lawyers tried to postpone the trial dates, which was strongly objected by the prosecution. After which, it was decided that the trial dates should remain unchanged as the case has been going on for almost a year and it’s in the public’s interest that it isn’t postponed.

Singapore’s Commissioner of Charities (COC) is considering removing eight individuals from their positions in City Harvest Church, including church founder Kong Hee. The management board of City Harvest Church says it has been informed of the COC’s intention to remove eight individuals from their office.

In a statement, the chairman of the management board Aries Zulkarnain says it is a very challenging time for the church leaders and members, their families and the church. He adds the church will stay united to continue serving its members and community to the best of its ability.

Also, pastors Kong Hee and Tan Ye Peng will continue to perform their pastoral duties.

A final closed-door session will be held on 23rd April before the trial begins.

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(UPDATE) Hype’s Must Watch: Deadpool

You know what? Forget about comic book movies that centre on superheroes saving the world.

Grab your chimichangas and prepare yourselves for the chaos-filled “Deadpool” movie because its official trailer has finally been released online.

The official trailer was first shown during this year’s Comic-Con at San Diego and it generated a large amount of buzz from fans who attended the studio’s panel. The cast and the director were stunned by the audiences’ reactions as they gave it a long standing ovation. They then decided to air the exclusive footage the 2nd time. At that time, the studio wasn’t able to release it online due to unfinished VFX shots.

Of course, fans didn’t have to wait long for the trailer to be released as Ryan Reynolds recently prepped fans for the chaos by donning the iconic red costume in the hilarious teaser trailer. And today, veteran talk show host Conan O’Brien debuted the red band version of the trailer when Reynolds was making a guest appearance on his TBS show “Conan”.

Directed by Tim Miller, the R-rated movie is based on a script by “Zombieland” writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, “Deadpool” tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

It stars Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool, “Gotham” star Morena Baccarin as Vanessa/Copycat, “Fast & Furious 6” star Gina Carano as Angel Dust, TJ Miller as Deadpool’s sidekick Weasel, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and “Game of Thrones” star Ed Skrein as Ajax.

Check out both the green band and red band trailers below:

As a Christmas gift for everyone, 20th Century Fox has released both the Green Band and the Red Band versions of the “Deadpool” trailers online. The Red Band trailer is, of course, being put into the “naughty” list as it contains plenty of dead bodies and F-bombs.

“Deadpool” is slated for release in Malaysia on 11th Feb 2016.

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


Rotiboy Malaysia’s HQ Staff Tested Positive For Covid-19; Closes Outlets Nationwide

Rotiboy Malaysia recently announced temporary closure for all outlets nationwide starting from yesterday (Sunday, 18th October) for at least two days, after an employee from its headquarters located in Rawang had tested positive for Covid-19.

The HQ staff in question has not reported for work since 9th October and is currently seeking treatment in a government hospital, the popular bakeshop explained in an official notice posted on its official Facebook page.

“In light of this development, we have reported to KKM (Ministry of Health Malaysia, MoH) and will work with the government to mitigate the situation and take all necessary and relevant precautions to protect the Rotiboy communities, partners and the general public,” Rotiboy Malaysia stated.

In compliance with the guidelines given by the MoH, Rotiboy Malaysia also revealed that they will carry out the following:

To curb the spread of the deadly Covid-19 outbreak, which is now entering its third wave in Malaysia, we believe it’s better for us to stay indoors and comply to the SOPs issued by the MoH. #KitaJagaKita.

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Jason Loo Crowned The Best Malaysian Barista

Jason Loo Hsien Yuen was all smiles when he was crowned the Grand Champion at the 4th Malaysia Barista Championship (MBC). And he had much reason to.

In addition to winning himself a 4D/5N holiday and coffee tour in Melbourne, with access to the Melbourne International Coffee Expo, Loo also received the opportunity to witness the World Barista Championship 2013, which will take place in Melbourne in May 2013, all courtesy of Tourism Victoria.

However, that was not all he won. He also took home a Nuova Simonelli Musica V 1Group coffee machine sponsored by Dankoff Coffee. In recognition for his win, Global Coffee Resources also awarded Loo with an all-expense paid 3D/2N coffee farm tour in the Gayo Highlands.

The much-anticipated 4th Malaysia Barista Championship 2013 was co-organized by Racing Creatures Sdn Bhd and Barista Guild Asia with the support of Malaysia Barista Committee to a crowd of industry leaders, media and the public. The event showcased coffee centric vendor and presented the best of the nation’s baristas in the battle for the title of Grand Champion.

At the Malaysia Barista Championship, contestants had 15 minutes to set up their work area and another 15 minutes to make four espressos, four cappuccino and finally four espresso-based non-alcoholic speciality drinks. The drinks were then judged by one Head Judge, two Technical Judges and four Sensory Judges.

The competitors were judged on four criteria: taste evaluation, beverage presentation, barista technique and personal presentation. The standards were high. Each barista had to produce top-notch beverages and serve them in a professional manner – an art form that takes months of training and dedication to perfect.

Sixteen baristas from all over the country took part in the contest, displaying their talent in the art and science of specialty coffee. They comprised of baristas, coffee shop owners, coffee consultants and barista trainers. These included baristas from well-established cafes such as Red Bean Bag, Top Brew, Departure Lounge and Butter+Beans to name a few.

For more information about the Malaysia Barista Championship 2013, hit up their Facebook page.


Justin Bieber Liked Malaysian Influencer Mark O’dea’s “Yummy” Parody & Flew Him To LA?

Mark O’dea is rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-listers now?

The British-born Malaysian influencer is known for producing entertaining parodies (e.g.: boba tea, haze) and misheard lyrics. His latest video featuring popular childhood snack Mamee Monster apparently even got Justin Bieber’s attention!

The 28-year-old took to his Instagram last night (Tuesday, 4th February) to share his surreal experience:

“Words cannot describe this ? I thought one of my mates was pranking me when I got the email from Bieber’s Management that he heard my song & wanted to fly me down to LA (Thanks to everyone for tagging him in the video cos it actually worked & he saw it!)

Never felt so starstruck in my life when I met him & I really can’t describe how humble Justin is in person …wow what a guy??? The video will be out real soon for all you beliebers and you can see what he thinks about local Malaysian snacks!

Still can’t belieb that this actually happened…but sometimes you have to just work hard & belieb in yourself.”

It’s cute that the pop star even colour coordinate with Mark on their video collab. Or did he? Mark later came clean about his prank here:

So this happened….??? All you have to do is Belieb in yourself guys ❤? #teamjustin #thankyoubieber #justbelieb Thanks @hh.pixels for coming to LA and helping me shoot this & take pictures…! ?

A post shared by  Mark O’dea (ALAMARK!) (@markodea8) on Feb 4, 2020 at 8:06pm PST

Many bought it hook, line, and sinker – including us :p

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M’sian Man Tries To Explain What “Kura-Kura” Means To His American Wife

A short video showing a Malaysian man teaching his foreign wife on how to speak Malay went viral on Twitter this week.

The husband, named Logesh Kumaar, came up with the “24 Hours Bahasa Melayu” challenge for his wife, Rachel. He also posted a YouTube video of the entertaining session on their joint YouTube channel.

Orang Malaysia kahwin dengan US dan dia buat 24 hours challenge cakap BM dengan isteri dia. Nak ajar apa maksud kura kura pun complicated. 😂 pic.twitter.com/2e22wOvDKi

Interestingly, Rachel also took part in the challenge by trying to speak the language while trying to understand what Logesh was saying as much as she could. One particular scene that managed to catch the attention of netizens would be the one where Logesh tried to explain the word “kura-kura” (turtle) to his wife numerous times.

Rachel later said, “I’m so ready for this to be over, I miss talking to my husband (in English).” Logesh then came up with other example of animals, namely dogs and cows to help her understand the word. Rachel finally got through the whole sentence after a few attempts. “I just imagine right now all the Malaysians watching this and yelling at their screens,” she remarked.

Many commentators were entertained by the video. A lot of them praised Logesh for being very patient in teaching Rachel how to speak Malay. Not only that, others also expressed their amazement towards Logesh for sticking to his Malaysian roots, despite living in the States. Check out some of the comments that we got from Twitter here:

this is the purest and most beautiful thing ever!!😭💕 THIS is relationship goals! https://t.co/ZYlfU0RejN

— SaranJr. (@saranjr30) December 29, 2020

Kumar ni siap sambut raya kt us, madak kuih2 pastu bagi jiran n kawan. Nak promot budaya malaysia..duduk us tapi tetap bangga jd anak malaysia. Itu yg kita ptut bangga..🥰

— Mayonis🇵🇸🇲🇾❤🖤💚🤍 (@pineapple_manis) December 29, 2020


Datuk M. Nasir Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Special Concert

Singaporean-Malaysian singer Datuk M. Nasir is celebrating his 40th year in the local music industry this year.

As a special gift to his beloved fans, the 62-year-old singer-songwriter is set to perform in a large-scaled concert, entitled “Konsert M. Nasir Satu Hikayat: 40 Tahun Perjalanan”.

Known among many as the “sifu”, M. Nasir garnered his own followers since he made his debut way back in 1979. As time flies, M. Nasir shows no signs of stopping from contributing to the industry. Besides performing, he also took an active role in composing and writing lyrics for other singers as well.

So what can fans expect from the multi-award-winning artiste?

According to the press release, fans will be fascinated by M.Nasir’s energetic and passionate performances during that night, while taking a trip down memory lane with his hit songs from the 80s up until 2000s, including songs like “Mantera Semerah Padi”, “Sang Pencinta”, “Lagu Jiwa Lagu Cinta” and more.

Brought to you by Shiraz Projects Sdn Bhd, the details to “Konsert M. Nasir Satu Hikayat: 40 Tahun Perjalanan” are as follows:

Tickets will be available for purchase exclusively at www.myticket.asia on 28th August 2019 onwards.

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Paris Hilton Debuts DJing Career

For months now we’ve heard about her “hardcore training” in preparation of her new venture. In all honestly, we thought she was joking. But today, we learnt that the 31-year-old socialite was as serious as the day is long.

Over the weekend, Paris Hilton made her DJing career debut at the Pop Music Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She made her grand entrance as a full-fledged disc jockey at the same festival that fellow celebrities Jennifer Lopez aka J.Lo and Kelly Clarkson were also performing at.

The difference is, J.Lo and Kelly Clarkson can sing (read: real talent). While Paris:

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Did we also mention that some jewels and crystals also went all out and worked overtime to make sure that “DJ Paris Hilton” “shone” throughout (at least half) the night?

She had on a jewel-embellished space-age basque with a pair of tights and dominatrix-style gloves. What? You expected any less from a potential future Hilton heiress?

Something tells us that the garish outfit was meant to distract the partygoers from her, uh, music. Also, we don’t know any other DJ who would feel the need to change ensembles during a set.

Prior to her debut last night, Paris has been keeping fans updated throughout the day, taking them on the nerve-wracking journey with her via Twitter. Okay, no. Nevermind updated.

How about a whole lot of nervous rambling?:

Guess we could give her a chance though, right?

So calm down, EDM fans. We’re pretty sure she worked hard for this so let’s let Paris Hilton have her shot at being a DJ. It can’t be that hard to press play and put on a good performance:

And of course we expected her to drop Avicii’s “Levels“. Because it’s an epic track:

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Bride-To-Be Dies Due To An Unlicensed Cosmetic Surgery

A tragedy has hit the hearts of Malaysians this weekend when a 23-year-old model died at the hands of an unlicensed beautician during a cosmetic surgery.

This incident is reported to have occurred on Saturday (17th October) when the deceased, Coco Siew Zhi Shing, visited a beauty salon in Cheras for liposuction surgery in her arms. Coco was to be married next year to her long-term boyfriend in South Africa and wanted to do the surgery in preparation for their wedding.

Coco’s brother, Xiao Mingan, told Sin Chew Daily that his sister decided to do the surgery so she can look her best as a bride. This home-style beauty salon, which charged RM2,500 for the liposuction surgery, was found online by the deceased victim.

Coco visited the salon with a friend at 2:30pm on Saturday to undergo the cosmetic surgery. According to the friend, the model received an anaesthetic injection once the surgery began, whereafter the surgeon became visibly flustered within half an hour of the operation.

After noticing that something was not right, the friend immediately called an ambulance and rushed Coco to the hospital. Unfortunately, the medics were unable to resuscitate Coco and she was pronounced dead at 5pm.

Following this terrible incident, Xiao stated that their family immediately made a police report against the beauty salon and its practitioner. The brother also told China Press that he had done a background check of the salon online and found that the salon was actually registered as a beauty product wholesaler by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).

“Under our repeated questioning, the person in charge of the beauty salon revealed that the salon did not have an aesthetic clinic license. They were operating under an ordinary beauty salon license, and the aesthetic doctor, who performed the operation on my sister, did not have a professional medical license either,” added Xiao.

The beauty salon was clearly carrying out its activities illegally, and now these malpractices have led to the death of a young woman. “I hope my sister’s experience will serve as a warning to other young women so that a tragedy like this won’t happen again,” stated Coco’s grieving brother.

Coco is said to have lived a healthy life, was diligent in her fitness activities, and gave a lot of importance to body management. Coco pursued a career in modelling since the age of 16, which was when she won the Asia New Star Model Contest in Petaling Jaya as a Form 4 student in 2013.

A Facebook post written by one of Coco’s close friends reads, “For the girls who love chasing perfection, I hope you will be more cautious and responsible in choosing a clinic. I’m so sorry this happened to her. I hope the one who did wrong takes responsibility for this.”

The results of Coco’s post-mortem has not yet been confirmed. However, the police are currently investigating the unlicensed beauty salon and Coco’s brother also pointed out that the family will be pursuing this matter to the end.

According to China Press, the unlicensed surgeon is reported to be a 23-year-old young woman who has recently visited the police station to issue a statement on this matter. The beauty salon has deleted all of its social media accounts and is yet to make a public statement regarding its illegal activities and the death of their customer.

The 23-year-old beautician and her 49-year-old mother have been arrested. This case is being investigated under Section 304 of the Penal Code for causing death by negligence, not amounting to culpable homicide.

We urge everyone to always do their prior research, understand the risks and make an informed decision before signing up for operations of this type.

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Justin Bieber In A Relationship Again!

Alright, peeps. You may stop guessing now. Teen pop sensation has confirmed that he’s in a relationship again. But not just with anyone.

The confirmation came when Justin Bieber posted up a picture of himself..and Selena Gomez hugging his bare torso while he worked on his laptop. He even captioned it, “You’ve been makin’ music for too long babe come cuddle me” – her“. Unless if he’s seeing Selena Gomez’s doppelganger, that girl in the picture is definitely her alright.

And before you ask, no, this is one picture he didn’t almost immediately delete. So it wasn’t by “accident” and he certainly had no plans on hiding their getting back together.

Looks like things have turned around for Justin (and Selena). We’re happy for him! Let’s hope that every other aspect of his life starts looking up too.


Netflix Officially Launched New Mobile Plan In Malaysia

Netflix, the popular streaming service is on the hunt for new markets, as they seek to gain more subscribers.

The platform is certainly facing steep increase in competition with the rise of Disney+, Amazon Prime and so on.

Being one of, if not the heaviest users of internet in the South East Asian Region, Netflix certainly has their eyes on Malaysia for a while. So after months of testing, Netflix finally released a new plan for locals – a mobile exclusive plan.

According to Netflix, Malaysia will be the first to receive the mobile plan as the other notable Asian country to receive a similar plan is India. The price of the new plan will be set at RM17/month, and will contain similar benefits of the higher tiers subscription but with a few changes.

The difference are that, users of the new plan will not be able to mirror or cast their shows to other devices, and will have a maximum resolution of 540p for their shows, for both streaming and downloads.

The plan is now available for both newcomers to the service and also to old Netflix subscribers. If you wish to subscribe or want more information about the plan, please check the official Netflix’s site here.


Spider-Man Far From Home: First Look At Jake Gyllenhaal As Mysterio

Good news movie geeks! Following recent rumours, we finally have evidence that Jake Gyllenhaal will be playing the villain in “Spider-Man: Far From Home”.

The 37-year-old Academy Award-nominee is portraying the classic fishbowled baddie Mysterio aka Quentin Beck. Photos of Gyllenhaal as Mysterio leaked online this morning (Monday, 1st October), but it showed him without the character’s trademark fishbowl-esque helmet.

BREAKING: Here's the first look at Jake Gyllenhaall as the villainous Mysterio in these SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME set photos!

— MCU – The Direct (@MCU_Direct) September 30, 2018

As Comic Book points out, Mysterio’s outfit looks like “a more tech-enhanced version of Thor’s original outfit”. One could deduce that it’s cross between “the mainstream Marvel Universe (purple cape and all) and the Ultimate Universe version where the outfit is more based in technology”.

In the comics, Mysterio worked as skilled stuntman and visual effects wizard in Hollywood. When his dream of becoming an actor doesn’t pan out, he decided to utilise his special effects talents as an illusionist. The Marvel supervillain went on to be one of Spider-Man’s prominent foes.

Spider-Man: Far from Home: Mysterio in Liberec, Czech Republic, final scene pic.twitter.com/KCzGJmme01

— Marty Knap🇨🇿 (@CZMARTY7) September 30, 2018

Final scenes from Spider-Man: Far from Home in Liberec, now the end of filming pic.twitter.com/D9SNaHSBJk

Word first got around that Gyllenhaal was in negotiations to play the classic Spidey villain back in May. Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have yet to officially confirm Gyllenhaal’s role but this will mark the first we’ll see Mysterio on the big screen.

From the clip above, it looks like the web-slinger has bested his foe since they’ve been surrounded by law enforcement agents. Their fight has evidently caused some major destructions as you can see from the flaming debris surrounding the area.

The students of Midtown High are back together with some other new characters in this SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME set photo from filming yesterday in Venice!

— MCU – The Direct (@MCU_Direct) September 29, 2018

Clearly, Peter Parker’s trip to Europe isn’t going to be a vacation. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige previously spoke about the significance of the sequel’s title. “We like (the title) of course because it ties into ‘Homecoming’, not just keeping that word going, which we like and we liked it more than ‘Homecoming 2’, but that notion of ‘home’ is a word that has dual meanings we’d like to continue with this (MCU) version of Spider-Man. So, ‘Far From Home’ has multiple meanings,” he said.

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” will debut on 5th July 2019.

Sources: Comic Book, CBR/ Featured image: Screen Rant.

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#DarkPlaces: First Look At Charlize Theron & Nicholas Hoult In New Mystery Film

If you were traumatised by the events shown in the movie adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl“, be prepared to be traumatised again.

Charlize Theron is reuniting with her “Mad Max: Fury Road” star  Nicholas Hoult for the upcoming film adaptation of “Dark Places”, a mystery novel published by Flynn in 2009. And now, we’ve been given the first look at their characters as A24 has released the first official trailer of the film.

Theron is starring in the film as Libby Day, a woman who survived a horrifying murderous incident that left her mother and 2 sisters dead when she was 7-year-old. At that time, she accused her brother Ben (played by Tye Sheridan) of the crime, landing him in jail for life.

But 25 years later, she is forced to confront her past again when true-crime obsessive Lyle Wirth (played by Hoult) approaches her to find the real killer that ruined her family that night.

Libby Day (Charlize Theron) was only seven years old when her mother and two sisters were brutally murdered in their rural Kansas farmhouse. In court, the traumatised child pointed the finger at her brother, Ben (Tye Sheridan), and her testimony put the troubled 16-year-old in prison for life. Twenty-five years later, a broke and desperate Libby has run through donations from a sympathetic public and royalties from her sensational autobiography, without ever moving past the events of that night.

When Libby accepts a fee to appear at a gathering of true-crime aficionados led by Lyle Wirth (Nicholas Hoult), she is shocked to learn most of them believe Ben is innocent and the real killer is still at large. In need of money, she reluctantly agrees to help them reexamine the crime by revisiting the worst moments of her life. But as Libby and Lyle dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding the murders, her recollections start to unravel and she is forced to question exactly what she saw—or didn’t see. As long-buried memories resurface, Libby begins to confront the wrenching truths that led up to that horrific night. Also starring Christina Hendricks, Corey Stoll and Chloë Grace Moretz, Dark Places is an ingeniously twisted thriller based on the best-selling novel by Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl).

Directed and written by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, “Dark Places” is produced by Cathy Schulman, Matthew Rhodes, Azim Bolkiah, Matt Jackson, Beth Kono, A.J. Dix, Theron and Stephane Marsil. Executive producers include Jeff Rice, Jose Levy, Matthias Ehrenberg, Nigel Sinclair, Guy East, Tobin Armbrust, Jillian Longnecker, Ginger Sledge, and Peter Safran.

Slated for release on 7th August 2015, “Dark Places” also stars “Ant-Man” star Corey Stoll and Christina Hendricks. It is currently available for a 30-day exclusive window on DIRECTV.

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