#KungFuPanda3: Lo & Behold, A Secret Panda Village Unveiled In New Stills

Pandas are on the verge of extinction and that is well-documented in “Kung Fu Panda”, as Po is believed to be the only panda left in its world.

However, the 3rd instalment of the franchise proves that all his bear kin still exists. A series of official stills were released by USA Today, showing us that we will be looking at not one, not two, but a plethora of new pandas in the upcoming threequel of “Kung Fu Panda”.

Jack Black, who will return to voice Po, said that “there is a great joy” in the 3rd film as Po will be reuniting with the family that he never knew existed.

Lo and behold, there’s a secret panda village. There’s intense rejoicing as I am reunited with my people.

But it seems like that wouldn’t be the only exciting part about the movie as he will be reuniting with his long-lost panda father, Li. “Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston is on board to portray Li, who will bring his biological son “back to an enclave where the pandas have been living since a fierce panda attack”.

“There are even cute baby pandas,” Black said. “Those guys are going to be the life of the party, for sure.”

“Kung Fu Panda 3” continues to boast a star-studded cast as “Pitch Perfect” star Rebel Wilson will voice a young female panda known as Mei Mei.

Mei Mei is a wannabe ribbon dancer who is also “overeager” and “amorous”. One may think that Po will make a move on Mei Mei, but Black said:

Po’s a little freaked out, since he’s never been around a female of his own species, I don’t think he has game in that realm yet.

Wilson seemed eager to voice the role too, as directors Jennifer Yuh Nelson and Alessandro Carloni revealed that the actress “wrote a love poem dedicated to Po” and “pulled out pink nunchucks” during their first meeting. “We were blown away, she does play a nunchuck-wielding panda,” Carloni said. “But I wanted to point out (to her) that this is an animated film”.

Prior to shooting the film, Nelson made a trip to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan, China, to familiarise herself with pandas and their playful behaviour that can be used in the film.

That is the most shockingly adorable place – there are nurseries filled with gaggles of baby pandas. A lot of how the pandas play was inspiration for the movie.

Meanwhile, James Hong will return to voice Mr. Ping, Po’s adoptive father who owns a noodle shop. Black said that Po’s reunion with his biological father concerns Mr. Ping as “he feels very protective” over Po. At the same time, Po will need to train his bear kin in martial arts to confront Kai (not to be confused with EXO member and “The Vampire Diaries” character of the same name, of course), a new supernatural villain who poses a threat to the village and the world.

The original cast members from the past “Kung Fu Panda” films will also return to voice their respective roles. Dustin Hoffman will voice warrior trainer Master Shifu while Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross, and Lucy Liu will voice the “Furious Five” kung fu warriors.

“Kung Fu Panda 3” is scheduled for release on 29th January 2016.

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

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(UPDATE) #BSB: Kuala Lumpur Concert Announced, Fans Be All Cray Cray

You guys, you will not believe what was just announced about an hour ago! If you’ve always been a crazily loyal fan of AJ, Brian, Howie D, Nick, or Kevin, then you’re in luck. Because the Backstreet Boys (BSB) are just about to embark on an Asian tour :D

The tour includes stops in our neighbouring countries such as Taiwan, Singapore, Philippines, and of course, they’re also coming to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Stadium Negara, to be exact. In case you missed the official announcement, here:

According to their website, BSB fan club members will have access to concert tickets and VIP Upgrades before they are available to the public! Pre-sale tickets for BSB’s Kuala Lumpur concert will go on sale on 5th Feb at 10am while public ticket sales will kick off on 7th Feb.

How does the pre-sale work? A password will be required to purchase pre-sale concert tickets. Fan club members can find their unique password in their Account Dashboard 15 minutes before the pre-sale begins. No password is needed to purchase VIP Upgrades. These packages will be available directly on each backstreeboys.com event listing.

Not a member? Join here to snag early BSB Kuala Lumpur concert tickets as well as other fan club benefits ;)

More details to come soon so hang tight!

Alright peeps, we’ve got more details for BSB’s concert in Malaysia. According to Livescape Facebook page, tickets for BSB’s concert, (concert titled, “In A World Like This”) are priced as follows:

Tickets will go on sale starting 7th Feb via TicketPro.

Sources: Backstreet Boys’ Facebook page, Backstreet Boys’ website.


#ValleyOfTheDeer: The Glenfiddich Distillery Tour, A Chance-Of-A-Lifetime Indeed

Glenfiddich, the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, brought a chance-of-a-lifetime experience to Kuala Lumpur from 27th – 30th May 2015 at Carcosa Seri Negara, offering Malaysians a rare behind-the-scenes look into what goes on at one of the world’s most reputable single malt distilleries.

Dubbed “The Valley of the Deer”, it was the first-ever interactive Scotch whisky distillery tour in Malaysia.

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With a growing demand for quality single malts and sophisticated whisky palates among consumers in Malaysia, the country is an important market for Glenfiddich. Coupled with the fact that Glenfiddich’s signature flavours pair beautifully with the lively and complex characteristics of Malaysian food, the country was a natural choice for the next leg of the experience.

The second instalment in Asia since the inaugural tour in Bangkok last year, this year’s showcase took place at a site with heritage and history that is as rich as the brand’s. It promised to be a bigger and better experience, with some twists and improvements to immerse guests further in the distillery experience.

Matthew Fergusson-Stewart, Regional Brand Ambassador for Glenfiddich said:

Given Malaysia’s growing appreciation for quality and craftsmanship, we hope The Valley of the Deer will be well received by fans of Glenfiddich and single malt alike. We want to create an educational opportunity for whisky lovers to develop a thorough understanding of our range and the rare skills that go into creating this exceptional single malt.

While producing Scotch is an arduous process, creating Glenfiddich with its high standards of craftsmanship, is an art of its own altogether.

At each stage, Malt Master Brian Kinsman ensures that the liquid meets the highest industry standards. Only the right combination of weather, land, water and aging can create the flavour that is distinct to the Glenfiddich range.

This includes carefully selected malted barley and water drawn from the Robbie Dhu spring, a source of soft Scottish spring water.

Glenfiddich believes in inspiring people by nurturing an attitude of self-belief and championing the pioneering spirit in ground-breaking ways. These values we apply to our work have definitely played a role in forming the reputation Glenfiddich has garnered since we began producing our single malts commercially in 1963.

The Valley of the Deer took guests on an interactive journey that showcases the making of each cask of Glenfiddich single malt whisky. Through the expert guidance of Ian Millar, Glenfiddich Global Brand Ambassador, and Fergusson-Stewart himself, guests experiences an average working day at Glenfiddich’s Dufftown distillery.

They were also introduced to the various equipment involved in the distillation process and witness the perfected trade of coopering the barrels used to age Glenfiddich’s fine whisky.

Of course, a visit to the distillery would not be complete without sampling the finished product.

When all the various elements are combined, “The Valley of the Deer” presented an eventful affair for whisky lovers to experience the “World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky” and the magic that goes into creating “the best dram in the valley”.

William Grant & Sons, Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1886. Today, the luxury spirits company is run by the 5th  generation of his family and distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world’s favourite single malt Glenfiddich, The Balvenie range of handcrafted single malts and the world’s third largest blended Scotch Grant’s as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry, Milagro Tequila and, most recently, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey.

For more information on William Grant & Sons and their brands, hit up their website.

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Hype’s Movie Review: Poltergeist Is Entertaining But Doesn’t Quite Hit The Spot

As most horror movie fans would know, 1982’s “Poltergeist” is one of the most successful horror films ever made in history. Nominated for 3 Academy Awards, the original film is believed to have been cursed as 4 of the “Poltergeist” trilogy’s actors passed within 6 years of the first movie.

Anyone who has seen the original film would agree that until today, 30 over years since its release, the voice of young Carol Anne Freeling (played by the late child star Heather O’Rourke) announcing the arrival of the angry spirits “They’re here”, is still able to send chills down one’s spine and scare the bejesus out of anyone. Given that it is such an iconic movie, I was thrilled when it was announced that the movie was receiving a remake.

The remake saw legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi, best known for his work on “The Evil Dead” and “Spider-Man” and director Gil Kenan teamed up to rework the classic tale about the Bowen family. Thanks to our buddies at  Twentieth Century Fox Film (Malaya) Sdn.Berhad, I had the pleasure of watching “Poltergeist” during the premiere screening on Friday (June 18th).

Now, if you had watched the original film, you would know that the movie focused on the Bowens, a struggling family that unknowingly moved into a house that was built on burial grounds. The tight-knit family of five was terrorised by angry ghouls whose graves laid beneath the neighbourhood. When the terrifying apparitions up their attacks and held the youngest daughter captive, the Bowens must figure out a way to bring her back before she disappears forever.

Now that we’ve got the basic plot out of the way, I’m going to jump straight into the review. “Poltergeist” sees Sam Rockwell shines as Eric Bowen, a suburban dad who recently got laid off from his job with his wife Amy (played by Rosemarie DeWitt), an unsuccessful writer who also takes on the role as a homemaker moving into a new home with their three children.

The kids, Kendra (played by Saxon Sharbino), Griffin (played by Kyle Catlett) and Madison (played by Kennedi Clements) are constantly chained to their phones and remote-controlled drones – fitting the way kids are behaving these days, with the ever-changing and development of technology. Also, Carol Anne Freeling’s name has been changed to Madison, which is honestly a more common and relatable name.

The best thing about the new “Poltergeist” was that it went straight to the point. Unlike other recent horror movies which beat around the bush, “Poltergeist” jumped right into action. It didn’t take too long before the kids were being attacked by demonic clown dolls, Madison being attracted to a malfunctioning TV and soon after, she was kidnapped by the evil and angry spirits of the house. From here, the Bowens seek help from paranormal academician Dr. Brooke Powell (played by Jane Adams) and her team of ghost busters before calling on the renowned medium Carrigan Burke (played by Jared Harris) to rescue little Maddy.

Unfortunately, the biggest problem about the remake is that, it’s really not that scary. I loved the chemistry between the casts, the whole play on technology and it being in 3D made it very easy to relate to but it felt like I was watching a sci-fi flick instead of a horror flick. Sure, the scenes with the clowns scared the crap out of me but that’s probably because I’m afraid of clowns in general and it really wasn’t enough to make up for a movie that was 93 minutes long.

As a horror movie fan, I must say that despite Sam Raimi and Gil Kenan’s best efforts, the new “Poltergeist” does not hit the spot and will not pass for a great horror movie. It was entertaining yes, but it wasn’t scary, not the least bit.

Then again, don’t just take my word for it. Be sure to catch it while you can.

“Poltergeist” is currently showing in a cinema near you.


Fazura & Shane Filan Of Westlife Set To Perform At Malaysia’s 1st Lakeside Concert

This coming January, get ready to experience a unique concert like never before as Universal Music Malaysia and Sime Darby Property bring us Malaysia’s 1st lakeside concert at the city of Elmina.

Marking the opening of Elmina Central Park, the Elmina Lakeside Concert will take place on 19th January 2019, featuring one of the lead singers and frontman of famous Irish boy band Westlife Shane Filan, and Malaysian actress, businesswoman and songstress Fazura.

There is a 3rd act joining the concert, but the mystery act will only be revealed by the concert organisers next month. Furthermore, Fazura said that her husband Fattah Amin, who is a fellow Universal artist might also join her for the concert.

At the launch, Fazura told us that she has always been a huge fan of Westlife and she is absolutely thrilled to share a stage with the singer. She also revealed that she may be collaborating with Shane on her new album set to be released next year.

“There has been talks of a collaboration. Everything is still in early planning, so if all goes well, I may have a duet with him. InsyaAllah,” said the “Only God Knows” singer.

Other than the performances, there will also be a myriad of family-friendly carnival games and fun activities such as hot air balloon, fire-eater show, 12D Cinema, inflatable obstacle course, and food trucks.

FREE tickets to the concert can be redeemed at Sime Darby’s official website.

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#GDA Artiste Profile: Ailee

American-born Lee Yijin aka Amy Lee aka Ailee first started publicly singing when she created a YouTube channel after her friends told her that she was a good singer. At that time, she mostly did covers of songs from popular artistes such as Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, and Jordin Sparks. Before her debut, she was an artiste under an independent agency based out of New York and New Jersey named ,”Muzo Entertainment”.

After garnering a huge interest in pursuing a music career, she moved to South Korea in 2010. She signed on as a trainee under YMC Entertainment and by October 2011, she was already making features in songs such as K-pop idol Wheesung’s “They Are Coming”. As a matter of fact, she performed alongside Wheesung on the MBC Chuseok special episode of “Singer and Trainee”. She won first place in that episode.

Her presence in the Korean music industry was immediately felt by the masses although she has yet to debut. Listeners were extremely impressed that Ailee carried herself like a professional singer. By February 2012, Ailee is already one of the most popular K-Pop singers in the region and her fame was heightened when she released her debut song, “Heaven”.

“Heaven” was written and produced by Wheesung and the music video for the song featured B2ST’s Gi Kwang. A month after Ailee’s debut, she dominated the Cyworld Music Awards (based on music charts and determined by the artiste of group with the highest sales for the month) where she snagged two awards for “Song of the Month” and “Rookie of the Month”:

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On top of that, Ailee is also currently in the running to bag the “Song of The Year” award for “Heaven” and the “New Rising K-Pop Star Award” at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur”!

Here’s another fact: Ailee is slated to make an appearance at “Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur” (GDA).

To purchase tickets, hit up TicketPro or any of their participating outlets right now! Tickets are priced at RM999 (Samsung GALAXY Zone) and RM688 (Rockpit). We hear that tickets are going to go fast so hurry!

For more information, visit their official website.


Concert Review: The Highlights & Disappointments During K-Wave 3 Music Festival

On 18th August (Saturday), roughly 7000 Malaysian K-pop fans gathered at Malawati Stadium, Shah Alam just to get a glimpse of their favourite idols at Mcall’s K-Wave 3 Music Festival. After all, many of them have been patiently waiting for the company’s 3rd instalment since its surprise announcement earlier this year.

In case you’ve missed it, the highly-anticipated event featured 7 jaw-dropping Korean acts – WJSN (also known as Cosmic Girls), Jeong Sewoon, AOA, BOYFRIEND, EXID, Monsta X, and FT Island.

As most K-pop fans know, most of their idols departed for home not long after the concert. So it was no surprise that K-Wave 3 started on time at 8pm. The first act saw WJSN lip-syncing to hits such as “Dreams Come True” and “Starry Moment”. Although their time on stage was short, the Korean-Chinese girl group managed to wow the crowd with their cute and bubbly energy.

Immediately after WJSN left the stage, fans were treated to Jeong Sewoon’s sweet voice. Although he was marked as a shy boy during his time on “Produce 101” season 2, the young solo artist showed a great deal of confidence and charisma – particularly when he sang “Just U”. It was definitely a side of him we were surprised to see.

Following Jeong Sewoon’s performance, AOA appeared with their highly-addictive “Bingle Bangle” and “Excuse Me”. During the girls’ interview session, they revealed that they were a member short as Mina was receiving treatment in the hospital. But nonetheless, the group still gave a stunning performance.

While we enjoyed “Bing Bing” and “Like A Cat”, we (and the rest of the crowd) were super excited when AOA sang “Mini Skirt”. And before leaving the stage, the sexy girl group gave us a “Heart Attack” – if you know what we mean ;)

Next up was BOYFRIEND’s turn to take over the stage. Consisting of 6 handsome and talented members, the group impressed us with “Star”, “Obsession”, “I’ll Be There”, as well as their iconic “I Yah”. To the disappointment of many fans, the boy’s set list only included 4 songs.

Nevertheless, the mood picked right up when EXID stepped on stage to perform their 2018 hit “Lady”. At first we were shocked to see only 3 members – Hani, LE, and Jeonghwa, but then vocalist Hyelin came running to the group after a slight mishap.

Apparently, she wasn’t able to draw the curtains open during her entrance. “I wanted to make a cool entrance but the curtains got stuck,” explained the star. It’s funny to know that celebrities make mistakes too, don’t you agree?

After EXID exited the stage, Monsta X made a dramatic entrance with “DRAMARAMA”. Needless to say, the crowd went wild.

Unlike their sunbaes BOYFRIEND’s (who is also from Starship) blue-themed outfits, all 7 members were dressed in a charismatic all-white ensemble. Member Wonho especially caught our attention with his ultra-sexy deep V top.

The group proceeded to perform “From Zero”, “White Love”, “Be Quiet”, and “Special”. They ended their high-energy stage with a bang through “Jealousy”.

Last but not least, it was FT Island’s turn to shine. The rock band – who recently released their Japanese album “Planet Bonds” – kicked off with “Pray”. While we loved a live band, the music volume was too loud and it overpowered lead singer Lee Hongki’s vocals, making it hard for the audience to hear what he was singing. Luckily, things got better afterwards.

The band continued to blow our minds away with crowd pleasers such as “Out of Love”, “Summer Night Dream”, and “Take Me Now”. For fans who were anticipating older hits like “Love Sick” and “Hello Hello”, you’d be highly disappointed as FT Island decided to go full on rock that night.

Perhaps we’ll get to hear it when they return for a full concert? “We will definitely come back for our own solo concert where we will prepare something even more exciting for you,” said FT Island’s vocalist, Lee Hongki, told the crowd of screaming fans.

All in all, it was a successful event that saw many wonderful acts and satisfied fans. We are honestly looking forward to see what Mcall has installed for us next :)

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International Women’s Day: Empowering Tips From 3 Leading Malaysian Ladies

In conjunction with the International Women’s Day, TGV Cinemas hosted a free screening for all of its female customers to watch the newly released “Captain Marvel” on 8th March 2019 at all of its cinema chain across the nation.

“The idea is to help people connect to a strong female icon on the big screen. We are fortunate to have a growing number of female role models in media, as we celebrate more diversity in the world of entertainment,” said general manager of marketing and operations Kabir Ariff Sultan.

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A private screening was held at TGV, 1 Utama, where 3 inspiring Malaysian ladies were invited to share their empowering stories and successful journey to the audience.

TV host and beauty pageant winner Deborah Henry was the moderator of the session with the panel of leading ladies consisting of 2017 World Diving Champion Cheong Jun Hoong, happiness ambassador and motivational speaker Xandria Ooi, and Teach For Malaysia Partnership Manager Fam Li Ying.

Here are some of the motivational advice given by the 3 powerful and successful ladies.

Ooi: I don’t believe that I succeeded or failed at anything because everything in life is an experiment. I believe that when you do something, there’s no success and there’s no failure because it’s only an experiment, and with experiment, there’s only result you get. You don’t judge the result. If you get an undesirable result, then you learn, and you make changes accordingly to get a result you want, so you start another experiment. “Sucess” and “failure” are human-made words. The universe doesn’t say that you are born to succeed. So I think we can define, what success means to us.

Cheong: I’ve been to a lot of competition, and I wasn’t born to win at every competition. I faced a lot of failures. But I believe that every day there’s a new meaning, it’s a new start. So even if I win a gold medal today, it doesn’t mean that I will win forever. That’s what I always tell myself. Though success is a great feeling, we have to accept failure as well, and as an athlete, I have faced many failures. What I can do is, I get back up, train harder, and learn from my mistakes. I’ll also try to be more positive and strong as I face the world.

Fam: When you’re in non-profit organisations, the hardest part is always funding. But I chose this route because I wanted to challenge myself. It’s a different ball game than going to a private sector to ask for corporate funding or government grands. Though Teach For Malaysia has been around for 10 years, we’re still not as big as WWF or UNICEF. So it’s not easy to reach out to the public, and at one point I really broke down, I felt like that maybe I’m not suited for this role, maybe it’s not fated for me. At the point, I realised that I need to take a step back, just pause, and reflect. I realised that it’s actually a fear of failure because I didn’t see the result immediately. Reflecting back, allowed me to think back and ask myself why do I join Teach For Malaysia in the first place – I want to end education inadequacy, I want to build a better future for our students, for Malaysia. Connecting back to the greater mission, always brings the most passion.

Ooi: I can have a meltdown and still be happy. That’s the kind of mentality that I have. I can have a bad day, but it doesn’t mean that I have a bad life. When you allow yourself to feel that way, it means that you have accept, you acknowledge your feelings. Just because you’re angry, it doesn’t mean that you have to shout because that’s a reaction. You just need to acknowledge your feelings. Happiness is a practice, there’s different stages for it like maths and science. Even as adults, it’s not too late to practice it, but it’s better if you can start earlier, because it can really benefit you as an adult.

Fam: In school, we’re focusing on educating our children with different coping mechanisms. Like when it come, how do you with it? How do you recognise the feelings that are coming to you, and how do you process them? As an educator, I am there to help the children the value and to process the information that are coming to you.

Cheong: I don’t have much childhood because I’ve been practicing since I was 9 and I had to study for school and go to tuition. So it’s quite lonely sometimes. Also, because I’m the eldest in the family, I don’t want to let my parents worry about me, so I bottled a lot of my feelings inside and kept everything to myself. So when I won a medal, I made Malaysia proud. But I can’t win forever. There’s a limit to everything, and I think I’ve done enough. I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself and I’ve learned that I’m allowed to feel that way.

Cheong: I hardly watch movies since I’m always busy training, so I don’t really have much to comment. But I think it’s really great that now we have more female superheroes.

Fam: We need more female superhero movies as a way to instill value models, like someone to look up to when you’re young. As a child, apart from your parents and your friends, a lot of influence also comes from media.

Ooi: I think that a lot of women are not in prominent position. However, I feel that there so many strong and prominent female role models doing their own thing every day. Sometimes role models don’t really need to be large or glamorous, it can be just somebody that you admire as a woman. Like on social media itself, there are so many women that we can follow who do amazing things.


6 Useful Tips To Surviving A Rave

Sure, that’s if you can handle it. Rave parties were first introduced in the early days of the Madonna era but they didn’t gain worldwide popularity until much later. Every 90s and 00s child would know what people mean when they say the word “rave”. The rave phenomenon has become so huge that it’s pretty much taking over the music world.

Considering what a crazy experience raves are, with its hypnotic strobe lights, heavy beats and drops, and thousands of party people all together at one location, it’s definitely something to experience at least once in your life.

So the next time you get to attend such events like Future Music Festival Asia, Zoukout, I Am Hardwell, or any other DJ world tours or even Tomorrowland, here are 6 things you need to know to survive them.

Honestly, one of the first things you should do when deciding on attending a rave is know what kind you’re participating in. Electronic dance music, techno, trance, trap, or house are some of the variations you’ll find. Whether it’s the quicker beats you fancy or slightly more trippy sounds, the gist of a rave is pretty much the same. Now, if you’re only going because you like the whole rave scene in general and because your friends are going then always remember the acronym P.L.U.R.R. Made up by the rave-going community, P.L.U.R.R. stands for “Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, Responsibility”. Every raver, veteran or amateur, should follow these rules, because it keeps you on the right track.

Considering that you will be surrounded by thousands of sweaty people and that you will most likely be jumping and dancing the night away, keep in mind that you would want to be comfortable. Raves are generally held in huge warehouses or outdoor fields, so no heels or high shoes for the ladies. We’ve seen people in heels at raves and we always wonder what they were thinking. It’s best to wear the most comfortable pair of shoes you have. You don’t want to be barefooted because you just might find yourself stepping into a pool of some guy’s vomit. Yuck.

Also, jeans, shorts, t-shirt, sleeveless or crop tops are highly recommended. Be sure to always bring an extra set of clothes because who knows how much sweat you’ll produce while busting out your moves or if mother nature decides to take over the situation and rain all over you. Remember, raves lasts for hours, so dress for comfort.

Okay when we say keep hydrated, we don’t mean booze up. We mean drink water, lots of water. It’s going to be a very long night, you are going to be sweating a lot so make sure you’re stocked with proper supplies. Water, energy drinks, and maybe even a couple of snacks to help keep you powered throughout the entire night. If you’re not allowed to bring you own bottles of water or cans of energy drinks, fret not, most rave venues come packed with water bars and food stalls so no excuses.

Now, we cannot stress on how important it is to set a meet up point. Let’s face it, it’s a rave so it’s going to be flooded with heaps of people. Considering that mobile networks are usually quite bad at these events, it’s vital to set a meet up point because chances are quite high that you might get separated from your friend(s) at the rave. Be it at the entrance or one of the bars, as long as you’ve set a meet up point, you’ll be fine because you and your friends will know where to look for each other once the rave is over. Another thing you could do is to bring helium balloons with you. Tie 2 helium balloons to your belt hole or bag and have your friends do the same so you can spot each other, even from a distance.

5. Don’t take drinks or foods from strangers

This applies not just to raves but pretty much every event you attend. Unless the person that’s offering you a drink or snack is someone you know, politely reject it. You don’t know what the drink could be laced with so it’s always better to buy your own drinks.

Part of the fun of attending a rave is meeting new people and making new friends. People at raves are usually rather friendly because after all, everyone is there to have a good time and to dance to really good music so why not join them and have an epic time together? Of course, if it’s you getting rubbed up by a stinky stranger and if the person is getting a little too close for comfort, then go ahead and move away as quickly as you please. And if you ever find yourself alone, don’t be afraid to just do your thing. You may look like a crazy loon doing it, but you’ll be no worse than anyone else there. Trust us, we would know, because #beentheredonethat.

We hope these tips will help you ravers when you attend your next big rave.

Remember to always stay safe whilst having fun!

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#HSR: Kuala Lumpur To Singapore In 90 Minutes? Yes Please!

What if we told you that you in the next few years, you could be travelling on a high-speed rail (HSR) to Singapore that departs from right smack in the middle of Kuala Lumpur? And that the travel time between the 2 countries is about 90 minutes only?

Yup! You best believe it. In fact, we’ve even briefly discussed this in this post last year.

The HSR project connecting Singapore and Kuala Lumpur could begin construction some time in 2015, although the actual date has yet to be fixed. While several of the proposed stations had been revealed earlier this year by Malaysia’s Land Public Transport Commission, they were confirmed yesterday by its chairman, Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar. The HSR will have 7 stops in Malaysia, namely Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Seremban, Ayer Keroh, Muar, Batu Pahat, and Nusajaya:

With the HSR, commuters can travel between Singapore and KL within 90 minutes. Including time for waiting, transfers and immigration clearance, the total journey could take around 21/2 hours.

Giving an update on the sidelines of a high-speed rail conference in Tokyo, Mr Syed Hamid said that Malaysia has completed its feasibility study, which has been shared with Singapore. The Malaysians are now waiting for Singapore’s own feasibility study for its section of the proposed 320km to 340km rail, which started in August and is ongoing.

When asked about the timeline of the project, Mr Syed Hamid said construction of the rail could start in the third quarter of next year:

I think – this is my own view – that (construction will begin) likely in the third quarter of next year. This is my own guess. We targeted it for next year; when exactly next year, we will wait for the first-quarter meeting between us and Singapore.

Before work can begin, however, details such as the financing and the exact location of the terminus have to be ironed out, Mr Syed Hamid added. For Malaysia, the terminus will be in the area of Bandar Malaysia, while Singapore has laid out 3 possibilities – the city centre, Jurong East, and Tuas West.

While an international tender will be called when both countries are ready, Mr Syed Hamid noted that several countries, including Japan and China, have already expressed their interest to develop the Singapore-KL HSR. A Japanese consortium comprising the East Japan Railway Company (JR-East), Sumitomo Corporation, Hitachi and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was formed a year ago, and it wants to bring its country’s bullet-train system to Singapore and Malaysia.

To jog your memory, Japan’s JR-East Railway Company is known for commissioning extraordinary projects like the upcoming ultra-luxe “Cruise Train“.

Mr Tomohiro Kobayashi, a director in the office of project coordination at the railway bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, noted that the Tokaido Shinkansen, the country’s first HSR line, took nearly 5 years to construct. Mr Kobayashi added, “It will be very tough to meet this (2020) deadline… Given the time for designing and other processes… the actual construction should be started within a year.”

The consortium has already started the groundwork by making presentations to the commission and Singapore’s Land Transport Authority.


#JungJinHyung: Former YG Trainee & “Mix & Match” Contestant To Debut As Solo Artiste

All 9 trainees from YG Entertainment tugged on our heartstrings during their time as contestants on the reality survival show “Mix & Match”, but sadly, only 7 of them had the chance to debut as iKON.

2 of them – Yang Hong Seok and Jung Jin Hyung – were left on the back burner and eventually left the label in March 2015. Hong Seok made his debut as an idol in Cube Entertainment’s rookie group PENTAGON in October 2016, and soon, Jin Hyung will finally be meeting fans as a celebrity.

Jin Hyung has signed an exclusive contract with S.F.R Entertainment and has plans to debut in the first half of 2017. The label released a statement today (Monday, 3rd April) announcing the news.

“We signed a contract with Jung Jin Hyung on 31st March. We found his unique musical style appealing and his visuals also suited what we were looking for. We believe he has a high potential to debut as a solo artiste.”

“Mix & Match” aired in June 2014 with a total of 9 contestants. 6 of them were trainees from the previous reality show “WIN: Who Is Next”: B.I, Bobby, Donghyuk, Jinhwan, Junhoe, and Yunhyeong. They were then joined by Jung Jin Hyung, Yang Hong Seok, and Jung Chanwoo. After months of competition, the original Team B members and Jung Chanwoo were selected to be in the final lineup.

iKON then made their debut in October 2015. The group is also slated to make their comeback this month.

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#AdventureTime: Warner Bros. & Cartoon Network Studios To Develop Feature Film

Well, well, it looks like Jake the Dog and Finn the Human might just make it to the silver screens after all, if that’s what you “Adventure Time” fans have always wanted!

Deadline reports that Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network Studios are in the process of developing a film version of what is said to be one of the most popular shows on Cartoon Network. Series creator Pendleton Ward has been tapped to help write and produce the film, alongside “The LEGO Batman Movie” director Chris McKay.

“Adventure Time” has come a long and far away since its first episode, having gone on to become the network’s most beloved and critically-acclaimed properties, which includes games and comics in addition to the show. It follows the escapades of 12-year-old boy Finn and best friend dog Jake who fight fiercely in a quest to protect their beloved Land of Ooo, usually from the Ice King who is searching high and low for his Princess Bubblegum.

The series is based on a short produced for Nicktoons and Frederator Studios’ animation incubator series, “Random! Cartoons”. After the short became a viral hit on the Internet, Cartoon Network picked it up for a full-length series that previewed in March 2010, and officially premiered in April 2010.

Said to be heavily inspired by the fantasy role-playing game “Dungeons & Dragons” as well as video games, “Adeventure Time” is produced via hand-drawn animation.

A number of celebs have previously lent their voices to the fun romp through the Land of Ooo, including George Takei, Pee-Wee Herman’s Paul Reubens, Neil Patrick Harris, and Andy Samberg.

The animated feature project will be produced by the winning combo of Chris McKay and Roy Lee, although no release date has been announced as of yet.

We’ll update all y’all with more details as soon as we have ’em!


Play-Doh: Hasbro & 20th Century Fox To Develop Modeling Gunk Live-Action Film

We want to say that this is strange, but we’d be going against the “Stranger things have happened saying.

Now that we’ve got multiple cinematic universes e.g. Marvel, DC, Transformers (in the works) and many live-action adaptations in the pipeline e.g. Winnie The Pooh, Mulan, Dumbo, it’s understandable if Hollywood is running out of ideas. However, that doesn’t mean that Hasbro (the same company that holds the distribution rights to Tranformers toys) can’t find another property to milk for all it’s worth.

According to Deadline, Hasbro is currently in talks with 20th Century Fox to develop a live-action film based on toy brand Play-Doh.

Yes, it’s true. We also hear that “Ghostbusters” director Paul Feig is currently in negotiations to direct the film while Jason Micallef will take on the screenwriter role.

Before you start ranting about how impossible (or impossibly lame) this idea sounds, keep in mind that Warner Bros did successfully pull off “The Lego Movie“, which grossed USD658 million worldwide and hatched not only a sequel but spinoffs. Plus, considering the fact that the live-action project will be based on some random colourful modeling gunk, the storyline possibilities for the Play-Doh film are endless!

*Disclaimer: The above video is just a random Play-Doh commercial.


Pavilion KL: 3 Highlights At Tokyo Street’s Spring Theme With Haru Matsuri

It’s the season of spring, which also signals the celebration of Haru Matsuri. If you’re looking to experience spring in Malaysia, do head on over to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur’s award-winning precinct, Tokyo Street. There, you’ll get to check out a sakura exhibition from Japan, pop ups, workshops and activities, shopper rewards and of course, plenty of sakura-inspired shopping!

Shoppers are invited to test their coordination and speed skills by catching as many sakura petals as possible in this wind chamber. The more you catch,
the more you win. Score one (1) entry when you spend RM50 in a single receipt at Tokyo Street and win sakura merchandise from now until 30th April.

The Sakura Exhibition was originally a contest for Japanese artists in 2009 in Tokyo, with the purpose of introducing Japanese illustrations to the world. Here, shoppers can admire exclusive Sakura illustrations inspired by Japanese comics, anime and games created by over 60 Japanese Illustrators and artists. This international exhibition has toured the world and is now in Malaysia in Tokyo Street!

Marvel at the series of animation characters currently on show, including Demon Slayer and One Piece ranging from RM80 to RM300. Snap a photo with life-sized Roronoa Zoro and Portgas D. Ace and explore more than 100 anime figures at Anime City Roadshow by Toy Garden at Tokyo Street, Level 6.

Enhance your experience this Haru Matsuri by taking part in exciting workshops to learn something new! Create your phone cover masterpieces at the Art Workshop by Bling Bling Paradise (happening on 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th April from 1pm – 2pm), or personalise your own spring hairclips at the Kanzashi Hair Clip Workshop by Kuma Yukata (happening on 10th, 17th, 24th April from 1pm – 3pm).

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Garbage Stops Concert, Helps Gay Couple Get Engaged!

Aww. Scottish rockers Garbage are the sweetest!

During their concert stop in Detroit, MI over the weekend, Garbage’s lead singer Shirley Manson stopped the concert to introduce a couple. The gay couple, who are obviously huge fans of Garbage, were personally asked on stage to be given a little push towards their engagement!

And Shirley Manson wanted herself and the band to be a part of it.

The audience, unaware that it was going to happen was stunned when Scott Sauter got down on one knee and proposed to his boyfriend, Domenick Viviano.  Of course, Domenick  said yes. They newly engaged couple then embraced and posed for pictures with Garbage. After which, Shirley told the audience, “They said they knew they were meant for each other in this life because they both had Garbage CDs”.

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She later explained that she knew of Scott’s plan after he personally messaged them on Facebook so she helped him out by sending him free tickets to the concert and a couple of backstage passes.

Again, aww. Sweetest Garbage concert ever? We think so!


Amber Heard Rocks A Swim Cap At “Aquaman” Premiere

Amber Heard is taking the “Aquaman” theme way too literally, but then again, she is probably the only person who can gracefully pull off a swimming cap and a gown together.

Heard, who plays DC Comics sea queen Mera in “Aquaman” proves that she isn’t afraid of bold fashion as she rocked a chic swim cap at the movie’s premiere in London on Monday, 26th November.

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The actress stunned in a gorgeous green and gold Valentino gown and matching headpiece from Valentino’s Haute Couture collection that resembled a swim cap, channeling vintage synchronised water ballerinas and matching the movie’s aquatic theme.

The 32-year-old actress told ET Online that she “wanted to make a splash” with her costume, and she certainly did grab plenty of attention with her unique headpiece.

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“You know I saw this dress walk down the red carpet in Paris at the Valentino Haute Couture show and I just, my jaw dropped and I looked over at my stylist who was sitting a few seats away and she just mouthed to me ‘Oh my god’ and I was like yes, I just knew. I mean I’m wearing a swim cap for god’s sake.”

Her dress certainly stood out amongst the crowd on its own, with a plunging neckline, cut out detailing, and long train, but it was her cap that grabbed the most attention.

Heard was joined by her co-star Jason Momoa, who plays the titular hero. The 39-year-old actor went casual for the evening, wearing a classic leather jacket, jeans and boots.

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#11streetMY: Online Marketplace Marks The 11th Of Each Month As #LOVE11 Day

On the 11th of each month, Malaysian shoppers can expect to receive tonnes of rewards on 11street.

The popular online marketplace recently announced that it will be surprising shoppers with great deals and giveaway for its “LOVE 11” Day, a Korean-inspired inaugural celebration event.

The event, which was held at LOT 10 shopping complex yesterday, focused on rewarding its loyal customers for their immense support since 11street entered the Malaysian market 8 months ago.

During the press conference of the event, guests and members of media were treated to its new 2-episode TVC which reflects the brand’s commitment and ongoing business focus. Both TVCs starred Korean superstar Lee Min Ho and Malaysian actress Emily Chan, who are the global ambassadors of 11street.

Titled “Marathon” and “Broken Car”, the 2 TVCs will air nationwide via TV networks and 11street’s official YouTube channel from 16th November (Monday).

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With more than 7 millions of quality products selling at competitive prices, 11street has been ranked a top 40 website in the country.

To acknowledge and expressed his most sincere gratitude, 11street’s CEO Hoseok Kim unveiled its new strategic plans for 11street’s mobile app and its signature “Shocking Deals” that reinforced its customer commitment. 11street will apparently double its variety of product listings for its “Shocking Deals” by early 2016 and offering more mobile exclusive value deals and discounts.

They will place a stronger focus to serve mobile shoppers through a 2 pronged approaches by providing more curated content with an improved user interface and user experience designs (UI/UX), along with additional personalised features for greater customer experience.

Best known for co-hosting popular Korean variety show “Running Man”, Korean entertainer HaHa was also invited to celebrate the “LOVE11” Day with 11street’s loyal customers.

Though HaHa only showed up for a while, he managed to hype up the crowd with a series of high energy performances at the “LOVE 11” celebration. Fans were also given a chance to meet and have a photo session with him.

The performer also utilised the precious time by constantly waving and smiling at his fans. He even flashed his killer smile to fans who were on the 2nd and 3rd floors to show his appreciation for their support and attendance.

We are delighted that this flagship event has been a great success in showing 11street’s appreciation for all the support from our shoppers over the past 8 months. We remain committed to providing a superior shopping experience for all Malaysians as we move forward into the new year.

Check out more pictures from the event in the gallery below:

In conjunction of the celebration of the “LOVE11” Day, Kim unveiled its biggest giveaway of the year by announcing that Malaysian shoppers will be given a year-end treat in the amount of RM11 million.

From today onwards until 31st October 2015, shoppers can redeem daily offers of deals and coupons with up to 90% discounts.

For more details, head on to their official website or Facebook page.

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#Audi: The All-New Audi TT Coupé Now Available In Malaysia

The all-new Audi TT3 – for those who dare.

Audi Malaysia recently announced the launch of its third generation Audi TT. Distinctive and unmistakably Audi, the new Audi TT3 dares to set the benchmarks for what defines a sports car. First introduced as a concept car in 1995 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the Audi TT was made a reality in 1998 with the first-generation TT coupé.

“Over the past twenty years, the Audi TT has consistently been the epitome of an authentic design icon, simply because we at Audi dared to push the boundaries of what truly defined a sports car. The third-generation TT you see today is a result of our philosophy of putting no limits in engineering a performance-oriented, emotionally sculpted, technological tour-de-force that embodies everything that we at Audi stand for,” said Immo Buschmann, Managing Director of Audi Malaysia.

Featuring an update in its iconic design, the new TT3 owns curves, contours and proportions that are reminiscent of the first-generation TT. 4,177 meters in length, the TT3 is shorter by 10mm than the previous model, but comes with a longer wheelbase, making for shorter overhangs and an overall fiercer stance. The front is dominated by horizontal lines and its Singleframe grille is broader and flatter than previous models.

Mr. Immo Buschman, Managing Director of Audi Malaysia with the new Audi TT.However, without straying too far from previous designs, the TT3 retains a couple of trademark features including a retractable rear spoiler which extends from the trunk lid to improve air resistance and downforce at speeds above 120km/h, stylish lidless aluminium fuel flap surrounded by socket screws as well as signature round twin exhaust tailpipes.

The interior stays true to its theme of “less is more”, with taut surfaces, floating lines and clearly structured spaces. Personally, we think the Audi TT3 is stunning – it’s fierce, sexy and a definite eye catcher. The all-new Audi TT coupé is offered in a total of ten colours. They are: Ibis White, Brilliant Black, Glacier White, Scuba Blue, Tango Red, Floret Silver, Monsoon Grey, Nano Grey, Mythos Black and a special Daytona Grey with pearl effect.

The interior of the new Audi TT remains minilistic with taut surfaces, floating lines and the classic the classic TT feature of round air-conditioner vents resembling the turbines of a jet engine.The Audi TT3 is now available for booking at all authorised Audi dealerships and is priced at RM 284,900.

For more information, please visit its website.


#HelloKittyInOz: New “Wizard Of Oz”-Themed Attraction Opens At Sanrio Hello Kitty Town

Follow the yellow brick road and you may find yourself stepping into “Hello Kitty in Oz“, the latest attraction to open at Sanrio Hello Kitty Town in Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya, Johor.

A “Wizard of Oz”-themed attraction has officially opened its doors to the public on this year’s Halloween (31st October 2015).

“Hello Kitty in Oz” features a themed setting that evokes childhood memories of Hello Kitty and “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, a beloved children’s classic written by author L. Frank Baum.

With Hello Kitty taking on the mantle of the Great Witch of Oz, the new walk-through attraction promises to transport guests to Oz in Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, the first theme park of its kind in the world outside of Japan.

Last week, we were lucky enough to be given an exclusive sneak peek at the magical attraction before it was officially opened.

A total of 4 interactive games are featured in the new whimsical attraction and they are proved to be suitable for both children and adults.

Entering the attraction in sessions, guests will begin their journey in the company of the Librarian. You may first find yourselves getting lost in the Mirror Maze before moving on to play the games. Of course, the Oz Guardians will be present at every game to enhance the experience and help you along.

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The story behind this attraction takes place after Dorothy defeats the Wicked Witch and returns home. Rumour has it that the Land of Oz is “ending” and as the Great Witch of Oz, Hello Kitty hopes to alter it by removing a chapter from the Great Book.

Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned as the lost chapter has resulted in the malfunction of the Emerald City Machine.

Now that the Land of Oz is plunged into chaos, the Great Witch calls upon her heroic friends and band together to save Oz.

Your journey in the Land of Oz begins at the Wood Factory, where you are required to assist the Tin Man to chop wood as he has abandoned his post to go on a quest.

This game challenges your strength and determination because the more wood you chop, the closer you are to helping the Great Witch save Oz.

As the journey progresses, you will stumble upon the Corn House.

To complete this mission, you must “barbeque” a fictional corn to feed your character. However, one must ensure that the corn will not be turned into ashes, failing which will mean that no trophy will be given to you.

Along the journey, you will come across a treasure chest in the attraction and this is where you will complete the 3rd mission.

Located deep in the heart of Oz, then Kuromi’s Tent will challenge your memory as you’re required to memorise an important sequence of instructions. You will then reconstruct the sequence to “unleash the Great Witch’s mighty dark power”.

And finally, guests will find themselves at the Great Book and the Emerald City Machine. Both of these items apparently keep the World of Oz running together.

To reach the Emerald City, guests must use the machine to eliminate the words of negativity and chaos in the Great Book to save Oz and return home.

Guests will receive a souvenir once they successfully completed all the challenges.

In a press statement, Fahruddin Najumudeen, General Manager of Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and The Little Big Club, said:

I am very honoured and thrilled that Hello Kitty in Oz is finally here at Sanrio Hello Kitty Town.

“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a timeless classic that has brought joy and magic to countless lives and to have it adapted to Hello Kitty is truly something to celebrate. This will be a permanent addition to Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, and I am sure that this will be an experience that will excite children and adults alike as this is the only Hello Kitty in Oz attraction in the world,” he added.

In conjunction with the opening of “Hello Kitty in Oz”, a retail outlet known as “Oz World Alley” has also officially opened at Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, carrying an exclusive line of “Hello Kitty in Oz” collectible merchandise.

Hello Kitty fans will enjoy their time at this theme park as the Hello Kitty Carnival parades will be held daily, as well as a sing-along session for the kids. The beloved Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and Badtzmaru will appear at the theme park daily to meet their fans too.

Guests can also look forward to visiting Hello Kitty’s life-sized house and craft special Hello Kitty themed souvenirs so that you don’t have to go home empty-handed.

Sanrio Hello Kitty Town is located strategically in Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya Johor. It is just a 20-minute drive from the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link, 25 minutes away from the Senai International Airport, only 10 minutes away from LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort.

It opens daily from 10am to 6pm. To purchase tickets, visit Play Time’s official website.

For more information on Hello Kitty in Oz, please visit Sanrio Hello Kitty Town’s Facebook page or its official Instagram account.

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Macau Scam Call Surfaced On The Internet? Scammer Gives Insight Into His Activities

Even after the arrest of a few well-known people allegedly behind the “Macau Scam”, their illegal operations have not stopped.

A Twitter user named @JalalMisai_2 recently posted recordings of a scammer attempting to con a victim through the phone.

The victim, who recorded the call session, was apparently on the phone with an individual posing to be a police officer. The poser assured the man that they were calling from an emergency line and had asked for a personal phone number to which the victim refused to give.

The conversation between them got heated after the victim called out the scammer by asking, “Didn’t you scammers get caught already?”. It soon turned out to be an argument with them mocking each other until the poser dropped his act when he said, “The underprivileged people (who got scammed) are poor because they are lazy.”

Surprisingly, it quickly turned into a friendly discussion when the perpetrator claimed that the Dato’ Sri who got caught recently, is his employer. The scammer had also acknowledged his wrongdoings, before sharing an advice with his victim-turned-friend to remind family members not to answer unknown calls to avoid getting scammed.

He even tried to justify his wrongdoings by saying “I only con people who are inattentive, careless, and gullible.” He also continued that the kind of people who believes in the frozen account scam “has definitely received dirty money before. That’s why they get scared.”

The caller further explained that scam companies are able to obtain people’s contact numbers from moles in the government, relating it to how some politicians get rich. Not long after, the victim mentioned of a scam call he received earlier from the “court” to which the caller explained, “Court (scammers) are not a part of my team, they’re a different department, but under the same company.”

The scammer further justifies his actions by saying he always prays that he only ends up scamming wrongdoers such as property thieves and tax evaders. Based on the video, both of them shared some laughs and the victim even told the scammer that if they were to hang out, they would have a lot of things to talk about.

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— Pakcik #RakyatJagaRakyat (@JalalMisai_2) October 11, 2020

Before saying their goodbyes, the victim apologised for being angry earlier during the call. He also said he hopes the caller gets a better job in the future that isn’t illegal, to which the scammer affirmed with an “amin”.

From being enemies to talking like old-time friends, the call definitely took a surprising turn. Nonetheless, there has been no evidence on whether the caller is actually a part of the “Macau Scam” or if he was just covering up his trails.

According to New Straits Times, The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized RM5 million in cash from “Macau Scam” syndicates and froze 730 bank accounts which contain amounts of up to RM80 million.


MAS Airlines’ “Free Seats For Kids” Promo

Family trips are now more affordable with Malaysia Airlines. From 29th April onwards, just purchase an adult seat in Economy Class and receive a complimentary seat for any child aged 12 or below. Also, Malaysia Airlines’ baggage allowance for Economy Class is now 30kg, which means you and your child can carry more of your favourite things!

Time for a holiday with kid in tow, yes?

For more information, visit their website.

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Venom Movie: Stick Around For The Mid & Post Credits Scenes

Venom is set to sink its razor-sharp teeth into the cinemas all around the world this week.

Although Sony Pictures’ upcoming superhero movie isn’t connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – at least not yet – “Venom” will still toss in a double dose of goodness. That’s right movie geeks, there are 2 post credits scenes so stay in your seats once the film ends.

(There are spoilers ahead, so read at your own risk.)

First up is a mid-credits scene that teases on what audiences can expect for “Venom 2”. It’s feature another supervillain played by Woody Harrelson. Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock, who is still a journalist, is seen at the famous San Quentin prison to interview serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes the iconic Carnage.

The red-haired wig baddie asks Brock if he “wants to hear the carnage,” referring to his murders. As their conversation is taking place, a piece of the Venom symbiote sneaks up towards the villain. Is clear from the name-drop who Kasady’s alter ego is going to be.

The next post-credits scene is not “Venom”-related, but still will be of interest to Marvel fans. It focuses on the animated “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”, which will be debuting on the big screen this coming December. Movie-goers will get a look at more Spidey related characters including Spider-Gwen and Spider-Man Noir.

Did you know that Malaysia also plays a part in the “Venom” storyline? Read about it here.


Top 25 K-pop Groups With The Highest Fake Instagram Followers

A few days ago, we published a report by ICMP, who compiled a list of the top 10 celebrities in the entertainment industry with the highest percentage of fake followers.

Likewise, All Kpop also used the IG Audit software to look through some of the biggest K-pop groups in the music biz at the moment. Since the app only collects up to 200 random followers for the input user, the result may not be 100% reliable.

That’s because the algorithm looks into “the number of posts, follower/following counts, username, and whether the account is private/public”. Let’s say the follower is inactive, or follows numerous accounts, then their score will be proportionally lower. That’s because the posts + stories have a lower chance of reaching them.

The output of the score is between 0 and 1 (1 being real). However, just because IG Audit gives you a score of 90%, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the other 10% is fake. It goes back to the fact that the app can only collect a sample of 200 random followers, so the result may differ each time.

But if you’re curious, this is All Kpop’s ranking of the top K-pop groups with the most fake followers, specifically on Instagram:

1. Momoland & Apink – 52%
2. Exo & TXT – 50%
3. Red Velvet – 49%
4. NCT & TVXQ & IZ*ONE – 48%
5. Mamamoo – 47%
6. Girls Generation & Ikon – 46%
7. Blackpink – 45%
8. Twice & Loona – 44%
9. Super Junior & Shinee – 43%
10. Seventeen & Gfriend – 42%
11. Winner – 41%
12. Got7 & BTS & Ateez – 40%
13. Stray Kids & MonstaX – 39%
14. Itzy – 38%
15. BigBang & Astro – 37%

If you don’t think the list is accurate, perhaps you should try using the IG Audit to see if you get a different result.


Homosexual Hate: Should It Come To An End?

After so many years of hiding in shame, 33-year-old James from Los Angeles decided it was high time to tell the truth. In 2007, he finally built up the courage to tell his father that he was gay. In a phone call, he opened up about his sexuality, poured his heart and soul out about being homosexual to the one person whom he thought wouldn’t judge him.

He was wrong. Because a week after he came out, his father sent him “hate mail”.

Going by Reddit (a popular social news site) handle, “RegBarc”, James posted up a letter that was sent by his dad a week after that fateful phone call. The content of the letter was viewed by nearly 800,000 people across the world – and counting. In the handwritten letter, James’ father bluntly degraded him for his “unnatural” lifestyle.

He said, “Don’t expect any further conversations with me. No communications at all. I will not come to visit, nor do I want you in my house.” – amongst other soul-crushing things. With the same tone, his father also told him not to attend his funeral:

It shed light on what the still-very-human homosexuals silently go through in their lifetimes. To be shunned simply because they’re different. Not murderers, not thieves, not rapists, not a druggie – just different. Goes to show that acceptance and understanding is still hard to come by and that most homosexuals barely scrape through the process of “coming out”.

We don’t know about you but it’s high time that homosexual hate came to an end.

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8 Interesting Facts About Marvel’s Upcoming “Eternals”

Marvel Studios has been home to many talents who have gone on to craft a career for themselves. For the first time in 2020, there was no theatre release from Marvel due to the pandemic. Thankfully, that’s about to change.

A fresh new host of superhero films will be releasing this year in 2021, and one of them is the “Eternals”. One thing we love about origin stories is the fresh storyline and “Eternals” has a relatively unknown cast of characters. So let’s dive into some fun facts beforehand.

“Eternals” is filled with some great talent, such as Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Dong-Seok Ma, and a few other amazing cast members. One of them is Lauren Ridloff. Other than being part of the popular television series “The Walking Dead”, Ridloff is a former Miss Deaf America for her Tony-nominated performance for Broadway’s, “Children Of A Lesser God”. Yes, Ridloff is indeed deaf in real life.

She wasn’t chosen solely for the purpose of inclusivity and representation sake; this lady is already an established celebrity in her own right. Ridloff was involved in 3 movies and multiple appearances in television shows. The deaf actress certainly can pull her own weight and is independent among the other cast members.

The Eternals were created by powerful and strong beings called Celestials so that the human race can be protected from any threat. That sounds easy to comprehend, but there is still more in store for us. The Celestials also created the Deviants who play as the evil counterparts of the Eternals. Additionally, both the Eternals and the Deviants are basically genetically modified human creations, but due to the Eternals tasked with protecting humanity, they were given human-like features to make them blend in. The Deviants, on the other hand, are fixated on ruling over the Earth.

Supervillain Thanos is technically an Eternal but is mixed with Deviant heritage. Thanos could manifest many types of superpowers and was able to use the Infinity Stones. He was also born and raised by Eternals’ A’lars and Sui-san. But because of his Deviant blood, Thanos developed the “Deviant Syndrome” that him a threat to the universe.

So why couldn’t the Eternals stop the Mad Titan from decimating half of all life?

From all the imagines we’ve seen so far, it’s evident that the Celestials will play a big part in the “Eternals” movie. But if you recall, a few celestials had already appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the “Guardians Of The Galaxy” series. The first Celestial from “Guardian Of The Galaxy” came from Knowhere. Remember the head of a Celestial? The second Celestial was Peter Quill’s dad Ego from “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2”.

The Eternals are unaging, immortal beings. It’ll be interesting to see how the movie skims through each era on the big screen. Having said that, the trailer indicates that the bulk of the scenes will take place in the present day.

set is still being built in the Canary Islands, but this features massive gates. Decorated with lions and snakes. Apparently the valley is standing in for Persia: the entrance to Babylon. The world’s first empire that featured GODS. pic.twitter.com/Bky9TVkYGa

— Eternals Updates (@UPDATESETERNALS) September 28, 2019

Speaking of thousands of years, these set images from 2019 look like the entrance of Babylonia. Because of their superpowers and their duty to protect humanity, many of the Eternals were treated as gods. Babylonia was one of the first civilizations that worships gods. These ancient civilizations are an influence of the alien race, who were the Eternals based on the comics. It won’t be surprising to see more historic realms besides Babylonia.

While gender-bend has been done before, like how Tilda Swinton’s character was suddenly a woman when the Ancient One has always been portrayed by a male in the comic books. This time Marvel is going all out with not one, but three gender-bend characters in one movie.

The three Eternals in question, that will get their gender swap are Sprite (played by Lia McHugh), who possesses the body of a child even though he/she is an immortal. Next, Ajak (played by Salma Hayek), who was worshiped by the Aztecs as Quetzalcoatl, is an archaeologist with a deep interest in the history of the Celestials. And lastly, Makkari (played by deaf actress Lauren Ridloff), a speedster that is obsessed with being the fastest being in the universe.

Two celestial beings have both appeared in previous MCU entries as stated previously, but that is not the end of it. A die-hard Marvel fan on Reddit presented a screenshot of an airborne ship seen in the comics behind Valkyrie. And this was before “Thor: Ragnarok” even came out. The ship itself seems to be one of Jack Kirby’s designs based on the Eternals comic. It appears to be the spacecraft of a Celestial being named Arishem – a character who might play a major role in the upcoming “Eternals” movie. Arishem is said to be the most powerful entity in the Marvel Universe and is the leader of the Celestials. He makes his judgments on whether worlds showcased any indication of growth or evolution. Civilizations that are judged strictly by Arishem will face elimination.

This scene occurred when Thor and Valkyrie were being pursued by other alien-like vessels. It is even more obvious when taking a closer look at the ship in the screenshot. The circular-shaped windows on the ships are comparably similar. It is, however, uncertain if Arishem really did make an appearance in “Thor: Ragnarok” as the spacecraft was probably just merely chosen from the comic books and put in the film for the sake of aesthetics.

Marvel will also present an openly gay character in the film as well. Feige previously teased, “He’s married, he’s got a family, and that is just part of who he is”. Haaz Sleiman revealed last year that his character and Brian Tyree Henry’s Phastos will show Marvel’s first gay kiss.

“It’s a beautiful, very moving kiss,” Sleiman said. “Everyone cried on set. For me it’s very important to show how loving and beautiful a queer family can be. Brian Tyree Henry is such a tremendous actor and brought so much beauty into this part, and at one point I saw a child in his eyes, and I think it’s important for the world to be reminded that we in the queer community we’re all children at one point. We forget that because we’re always depicted as sexual or rebellious. We forget to connect on that human part.”

Both Richard Madden and Kit Harrington portrayed members of the Stark family.

In addition, “Game Of Thrones” composer Ramin Djawadi is also contributing to the film.

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#NathanSykes: The Wanted Singer’s Music Video Banned For Being Too Sexual

Nathan Sykes may have been the youngest and smallest member of The Wanted, but these days the Brit singer is all grown up y’all!

The 23-year-old entertainer just released the brand new, raunchy visual for his latest single “Give It Up”, and he’s turned the sexy appeal up to a maximum. It appears that the music video was so overly sexual that it was banned from being aired on TV in the UK.

“It’s just about getting someone into bed really! I’m not going to beat around the bush! It does what it says on the tin. I think it’s quite unexpected for me. I mean, it’s not explicit or anything like that. I’ve obviously tried to keep an element of class to it,” Sykes said of his new single.

Unfortunately, the British gatekeepers seem to disagree as the singer’s steamy video was immediately withdrawn from TV screens for being too hot for audiences. According to Daily Mail, the visual has now been forced to the editing suite to cut a clean version that is suitable for viewers.

To be frank, we don’t really think that “Give It Up” is too sexual. Sure, we see Sykes getting all shirtless and stuff, but the quick edits keep the sexy action from getting too risque. In the clip, we see the pop star and his gorgeous brunette love interest hooking up all over the damn place: rolling around in bed (obviously), in a swanky restaurant (PDA), the elevator (risky), and the shower (wet).

It’s probably every ex-boy bander’s dream to shed their former boy band image and prove that they’re now headed towards a more mature direction as they grow older. Kudos to Sykes for giving his image a sexy makeover in this Michael Baldwin-directed music video.

Check out Sykes’ clip below featuring American rapper G-Eazy:


#JoinTheFightIDR: TGV Cinemas Offering Free Screenings For “Independence Day”!

Movie buffs, here’s some good news for you!

In anticipation of “Independence Day: Resurgence”, TGV Cinemas is offering the chance for movie-goers to enjoy free screenings for the 1996-science fiction disaster film “Independence Day”.

The screenings will be held at 4pm on 18th June (Saturday) and 11.45am on 19th June (Sunday) in the following TGV Cinemas outlets:

Interested? All you have to do is sign up at TGV Cinemas’ “Recruitment Centers” and “be part of the fight against the impending alien invasion”! The best thing is, once you register, you’ll stand a chance to receive exclusive premiere screening passes to watch “Independence Day: Resurgence” on 21st June (Tuesday), 2 days before it hits cinemas!

However, each customer is only eligible for only 1 ticket and are not allowed to redeem tickets on behalf of others. Ticket redemption starts 1 hour before show time, but be quick, because tickets are given on a first come, first served basis.

Watch the official full-length trailer of “Independence Day: Resurgence” below:

“Independence Day: Resurgence” is slated for release on 23rd June.

For more information, visit TGV Cinema’s website and Facebook page.


Contest: Win Exclusive Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man & The Wasp Merchandise

Early review for Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man & The Wasp” are already in and they sound promising. “Romantic”, “energetic” and “a lot of fun” are just some of the words used to describe the sequel.

Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man & The Wasp” is poised to be a stand-alone film with fairly few or no connections. Clocking in at just under 2 hours, the sequel will feature 2 post credits scenes. If that’s not exciting enough, we’re throwing in some awesome premiums!

Directed by Peyton Reed, the synopsis for Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man & The Wasp” reads:

“From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes “Ant Man and The Wasp,” a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink. In the aftermath of “Captain America: Civil War,” Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from the past.”

The large cast includes Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Pena, Walton Goggins, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer, Tip “T.I.” Harris, David Dastmalchian, Hannah John-Kamen, Abby Ryder Fortson, Randall Park, Michelle Pfeiffer, Laurence Fishburne, and Michael Douglas.

*Do note that the merchandise will be given out randomly and are subject to availability.

Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man & The Wasp” will debut on 4th July 2018.

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Cast From Award-winning Hong Kong Drama “Life On The Line” Coming To Genting

In conjunction with concert organiser Galaxy Group’s 25th year anniversary, the cast from the popular Hong Kong drama “Life on the Line” will gather together on stage for a spectacular performance titled “Life On The Beat In Genting”.

The concert will feature actors Joe Ma, Matthew Ho, Kelly Cheung, Joey Law and Bob Cheung, who will be performing a 1-night only concert that is set to take place on 18th May 2019 at the Arena of Stars, Genting Highland, 8.30pm.

The award-winning Hong Kong drama which bagged 2 awards at last year’s TVB Anniversary Awards revolves around the career of ambulance personnel, paramedics, as well as the fight against time in emergency situations.

The drama has won Best Actor award via Joe Ma and Best Drama, while nominated in 10 other categories including Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and others.

Tickets price starts from RM128. The first 1000 who buy the tickets for PS1, PS2, PS3 and enjoy a special 20% discount. In addition, each ticket holder can redeem Starbuck promotion voucher.

For more information, visit Galaxy.com.my.


(UPDATE) #iKON: Concert Showcase’s Opening Reel Features Bittersweet Journey To Debut

On 3rd October, iKON successfully held their concert-like debut showcase at Seoul’s Olympic Gymnastics Arena. It has been a long time coming for the group, who first gave fans a taste of what to expect with the release of their “warm up” track, “My Type” (취향저격).

But success didn’t come easy for YG Entertainment’s new 7-member K-Pop idol boy group, and fans who have been following them since 2013’s “Who is Next: Win” survival program would know.

It has been a long and painful process for iKON, the group that had to toughen up and go through several rounds of eliminations. They first competed against another group of trainees known as Team A for the chance to debut as the group WINNER.

Team B eventually lost to Team A and continued as trainees, before letting the 2014 “Mix & Match” survival program decide their fate.

Fast forward to sometime in October 2014, it was revealed that iKON’s debut was slated for January 2015. Unfortunately, the plan fell through as the group had to make way for their sunbaes’ (read: senior YG group BIGBANG) long-awaited “MADE” series comeback first. At that time, an insider revealed that iKON had already “made over 50 songs in preparation for their official debut”.

As promised, as soon as BIGBANG wrapped up their “MADE” series promotions, YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk quickly released an iKON debut teaser. This was followed by the release of iKON’s double title tracks, “Rhythm Ta” (리듬 타) and “Airplane“, off the first half of their debut album, “Welcome Back“.

And the rest, as they say, is history :)

During their Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Arena showcase, the boy group’s opening performance kicked off with a short reel of their bittersweet journey to becoming iKON. We’re not even going to deny that it ignited some feels in us, because these guys sure have come a long way since 2013.

Watch, and just you try to not be emotional:

Oh no, not again. YG Entertainment announced that iKON’s album and double digital single release (2 songs and 2 music videos) has been delayed. YG Entertainment has done it again!

According to a post on YG-Life, the double digital single is now set for release on 16th November while the album and new music video release are set for 14th December.

It has been recently announced via YG-Life that iKON will be delaying their album and their double digital single, which includes two songs and MVs.

[iKON – WELCOME BACK : RESCHEDULING ANNOUNCEMENT]originally posted by https://t.co/XZQ3IOI9MY#iKON #WELCOMEBACK pic.twitter.com/nYTH9LIegm

— YG FAMILY (@ygent_official) October 28, 2015

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

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(NSFW) #Miri: Woman Lodges Report After Selfie With Penis-Shaped “Bahulu” Cake Goes Viral

Oh no, not another penis-shaped food fiasco.

Earlier this week, the story of a Jonker Walk trader selling penis-shaped sausages made headlines as it displeased several other Jonker Walk traders as well as the local community in Malacca. Yesterday, a businesswoman lodged a police report over the unauthorised online circulation of her selfies with a penis-shaped bahulu cake aka kuih bahulu.

45-year-old Faridah Ulis, also known as Mamadot, lodged the report at the Miri central police station at 11:41am yesterday (Wednesday, 17th February) and at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) branch in Miri. She claimed that she found the penis-shaped bahulu cake on sale at a shop before the Chinese New Year.

She took some selfies with the bahulu cake and uploaded them on her Facebook account because she wanted to share them with her friends. Little did she know, her pictures would circulate online without her authorisation and even make their rounds on other Facebook groups.

Faridah told Bernama, “My main intention in lodging the report with the police and MCMC is to find the culprits who shared my selfies without approval.”

“I had no bad intention when sharing the selfies with friends as it was just to inform my friends about the bahulu. It was unique, and I even bought some for my friends,” she added.

She said the selfies were shared and it was even wrongly stated that the bahulu was being sold in Langkawi for RM4 per packet.

“My husband is also upset over the negative comments made by netizens criticising my action for taking selfies with that bahulu,” she said.

Faridah has since deleted her pictures after finding out that it was being shared rampantly on Facebook.

Meanwhile, Bernama made a check and found that the shop which sold that bahulu had stopped taking orders for it after the negative reaction from netizens and the public.

Sources: Bernama via MMO, Orang Kota – Tinggi Facebook page.


Interview: Unlocking #Sherlock Mysteries With Martin Freeman

“Sherlock” is an all too familiar name to those who love unlocking mysteries and gripping adventures. And we won’t be surprised if these “Sherlock lovers” from all over Malaysia tuned in to beTV when the series premiered on the 23rd July 2012 (Monday). It has been so extremely well received in the United States that we’re not surprised if they’d soon bag nominations or heck, even accolades at awards shows.

As a matter of fact, just a few days ago, it was officially announced that Sherlock has a few 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nominations in the bag!

We now check in with Martin Freeman (who plays Dr. John Watson) of the TV series to unlock some mysteries of our own – in the form of questions, of course.

Hi Martin! Thanks for taking time to do this considering your busy schedule. How has the response for “Sherlock” been so far?

“It was beyond all of our wildest dreams. We hoped it would be well-received and as popular with viewers as it was with us. We loved making it and are very proud of it, but beyond that it’s out of your control as to how people will view it, so the response was great.”

We’re not sure if you already know this by now but season two of “Sherlock” just aired in Malaysia two nights ago! What can we expect from this season?

“By the end of the first series you saw John and Sherlock’s relationship moving on, John went from being merely ‘agog’ at everything Sherlock did to being just miffed at some of his actions. That takes a step further in the new series and I would say it is definitely a partnership now, with Sherlock being the main thrust, but John is only half a step behind, as opposed to six steps behind.”

John as in “John Watson”, right? Your character? He’s written as a bit of a ladies man. How is he handling Sherlock’s love interest?

“John thinks Sherlock would be much healthier if he had a relationship with a human being as opposed to a theory or something. John in the interim, according to the writers, he’s had a number of girlfriends, so I think he’d like Sherlock to do the same. I think it makes Sherlock more human in John’s eyes.”

What do you think it is that draws people to the relationship between Sherlock and John? Like, what makes the audience love them so much?

“I think people just like seeing friendship. I think people like seeing people who just drive each other up the wall, but at same time, can’t live without each other. You see it in ‘Waiting For Godot’ and ‘Steptoe And Son’, that’s everything, especially involving two blokes who want to kill each other, but ultimately, where else are they going to go?”

Right. So at the end of the day, it’s some sort of a “love-hate relationship”. We get it! Alright last one for the road – tell us what’s your most memorable “Sherlock set” moment.

“I remember the first time I went on set, there was this beautiful slightly shambling, slightly chaotic, but classically designed room, that you can believe is a Victorian room. There are a lot of houses in London that look a bit eccentric, they’re a mish-mash of designs and periods, and it’s completely believable.”

Martin Freeman is also in the running to win the “Outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries or movie” title for the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Catch Martin as Dr. John Watson in Sherlock on beTV (Astro B.yond Channel 720) every Monday at 10:55pm.

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Avicii’s Brother In Oman To Find Out What Killed Him

Just hours after the death of Swedish DJ Avicii, his brother David Bergling immediately flew to Oman to find out the cause of the DJ’s death.

Avicii, real name Tim Bergling, was found dead in Muscat, Oman on 20th April 2018, with no cause of death given. He was 28.

Demanding for an answer, the family member have reportedly checked into a hotel in the capital city of Muscat on Friday evening.

According to TMZ, the hotel is about 15 minutes away from the resort where Avicii had been vacationing a week before his death.

The EDM star had even posed for several photos with fans while he was at the resort.

DJ Maitrai Josh told Metro UK about his encounter with Avicii during his stay.

A post shared by Muscat Hills Resort (@muscathillsresort)

“All I know is he was there on vacation, and visiting Oman for the first time. He stayed at the resort for a few days, he was with his friends. And he was nice enough to take time out and take pictures with fans like me,” he explained.

David, who works as a hotelier, wishes to find out what his brother and a small group of friends did in the days leading up to his death.

Previously, Avicii had publicly discusses about his health issues where both his appendix and gallbladder were removed after being diagnosed with acute pancreatitis.

In 2016, he announced his retirement from touring due to health concerns.


#TheFlashMovie: Ray Fisher’s Cyborg Confirmed To Appear

It appears that The Flash will be getting some help from his part-human, part-machine friend, Cyborg. The more, the merrier right?

According to Variety, Ray Fisher’s superhero will be appearing alongside Ezra Miller’s scarlet speedster in his standalone “The Flash” movie. There is no indication of how big or small Cyborg’s role will be but his presence is meant to build on “Justice League” in order to lay down the groundwork for his solo spinoff adventure.

#BORGLIFE #VictorStone #Cyborg #JusticeLeague

A video posted by Ray Fisher (@rehsifyar) on Aug 16, 2016 at 5:47pm PDT

Both Cyborg and The Flash had small cameos in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, with the latter briefly appearing in the recent “Suicide Squad” movie. The duo will be properly introduced next year when they team up with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman in highly-anticipated “Justice League“.

For readers not familiar with the comic book lore, Cyborg’s superhuman abilities, according to Adam Holmes, include super strength, forming advanced weaponry, and being able to interface with almost every kind of machinery and computer system. Time will tell if Cyborg will assist Flash in battling the main villain or if they’ll just be casually hanging out as best buds.

Details on “The Flash” movie is pretty much kept under wraps, but we do know that Kiersey Clemons has signed on to play Barry Allen’s love interest, Iris West. Miller, Fisher, and Clemons will be joined by Eobard Thawne, Fred Chyre, Len Snart, and Jay Garrick.

Cyborg will return to the big screen for “Justice League” on 17th November 2017, and will headline his own solo film on 3rd April 2020.

Sources: Cinema Blend, Movie Web/ Featured Image: Cosmic Book News.

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Jackie Chan: International Superstar To Meet Fans In Kuching This Weekend

Hollywood action superstar Dato’ Jackie Chan will meet his fans at 4:30pm on 11th April (Saturday) at the Old Courthouse in Kuching.

This was confirmed by 2015 Asean International Film Festival and Awards (Aiffa) festival director Livan Tajang when contacted by Bernama here. She said Chan was scheduled to arrive at the Kuching International Airport at 8:30pm on Friday (10th April).

Prior to meeting his fans, the actor would engage with the media in a 20-minute session, she said. This will be Chan’s only formal public appearance as he intends to spend his visit enjoying what Kuching has to offer, added Livan.

She also confirmed that our very own homegrown Hollywood movie star, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh would arrive on Saturday morning to join other guests, together with Chan at the Aiffa gala night the same day in the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.

Over 60 celebrities from the 10 Asean countries, together with those from China and Korea are expected to attend the gala night.

Livan said there would be live coverage of the awards ceremony on TV2, starting 9pm and the Red Carpet live on TV1 from 7:30pm to 8pm.

Aiffa tickets are available via TicketCharge here.


#RussellPeters: “The Almost Famous World Tour” Live in Malaysia 2015 + 1

Well, isn’t this just what all fans of Russell Peters needed? Oh you know, since tickets to his upcoming show in Malaysia on 10th April have already sold out. And we don’t even blame you because we know for a fact that tickets for the 10th April show sold out in less than a week, with 90% of tickets purchased in 24 hours!

But that’s okay, because our friends from LOL Events just announced that Russell Peters’ “Almost Famous World Tour” is extended to a second night! The second show will be on Saturday, 11th April 2015 at Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam, Malaysia, one day after the first show.

The Russell Peters “Almost Famous World Tour” features all new material, plus his lightning fast improv with the audience. The tour will also see appearances by Russell’s Official Tour DJ and an opening act.

“I like to interact with the front rows,” says Peters of his signature back and forth with the audience. “I use the interaction to take me from bit to bit. Some guys go on-stage with script and don’t deviate from it. That’s not my style. I have my set and know what I want to cover; I just use the audience to move me in certain directions. It’s very collaborative and each show is unique.”

Tickets will be launched on 14th Feb 2014 at 10am via TicketPro and TicketPro outlets nationwide.

The perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your special someone, maybe?

For more information, visit LOL Events’ Facebook page.


Daiso Malaysia Is Now Online So You Can Shop At Your Convenience

Daiso Malaysia has officially embraced the trend of online shopping by jumping onboard e-commerce platforms.

The Japanese franchise announced its online store in Shopee late last month. This allows you to shop from the comfort of your own home without having to drive out.

Just like Daiso stores in Malaysia, many of its products are priced at RM5.90. Although the online store may not have every product from its physical store, there is still a wide variety of items sold on Shopee.

The categories available are housewares, toys, mobile accessories, kitchen and dining tools, beauty items, groceries and pets, as well as stationery – just to name a few. In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, shopping online without the need to queue is certainly a bonus.

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#BabyBaby: WINNER Releases Making Film For Title Track Off “Exit Movement: E”

The clock has been set and we’ve all been anxiously counting down the minutes until we see YG Entertainment’s idol boy group WINNER again.

But before that, the boys are giving their fans a preview of their soon-to-be-released track, “Baby Baby”. Oh, you know, the one that has been beautifully covered by fellow YG Family members such as Lee Hi and BIGBANG‘s Taeyang:

Fans have been waiting long enough for the group’s comeback, as it was repeatedly delayed by YG Entertainment. Now, what better way to get the INNER CIRCLE (as WINNER’s fans are lovingly called) screaming and fanning themselves again than to release an entire making film altogether eh?

“Baby Baby” is a track that was written by Nam Tae Hyun, Song Min Ho, and Lee Seung Hoon and composed by Nam Tae Hyun. It is one of the title tracks off WINNER’s upcoming album, “Exit Movement: E”, the second being “Sentimental”.

In the making film, the members take the INNER CIRCLE behind the scenes of their music video and explain what “Baby Baby” means to them. The boys also reveal some difficulties that they’ve experienced so far i.e. acting.

Are you ready? Check out the “Baby Baby” making film below:

“Exit Movement: E” will be released on 1st February KST but before that, the boys will be holding a live countdown via Naver’s “V” app on 31st January, one hour before their album drops.

WINNER is also expected to perform 3 of their songs off the album at their M! Countdown comeback stage on 4th February.

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


#Fuel: RON95 & RON97 Petrol Prices Cheaper In March, Diesel Unchanged

Pump prices for fuel will drop further for March effective today. Retail prices for RON 95 and RON 97 petrol will drop while there will be no changes for diesel.

Petron Petrol Dealers Association president Datuk Alang Zari Ishak confirmed that RON95 would see a reduction of 15 sen to RM1.60 per litre, RON97 down by 10 sen to RM1.95 per litre, while the price of diesel remains at RM1.35 per litre.

Since December last year, petrol prices have been on a steady decline. In February, RON95 was priced at RM1.75 per litre (10 sen less from January), and RON97 at RM2.05 (less 20 sen).

The Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry decided to set the prices of petrol and diesel on a managed float from 1st December 2014. This happened after the government decided to remove all fuel subsidies.


Nicky Romero Makes His First Movie Soundtrack

(featured image via Nicky Romero on Facebook)

Dutch DJ/producer Nicky Romero has shared what appears to be his first attempt at making a movie soundtrack. Nicky Romero covers “Requiem For A Dream” and tweeted out a private SoundCloud upload of his take on the track under his real name, Nicky Rotteveel, with the simple message “Made my first movie soundtrack today”:

Made my first movie soundtrack today https://t.co/tVYJrJ8oVp

— Nicky Romero (@nickyromero) November 22, 2014

This of course, is not the first time Nicky has been inspired to write with stringed instruments such as violins and cellos; his 2013 track “Symphonica” was the first taste of orchestral work by Nicky. Nevertheless, it’s refreshing to see him step out of the realm of electronic music and arrange an orchestral interpretation as not many other top DJs have done so.

It is unclear whether or not this is actually for a film or if Nicky is just experimenting and trying out new sounds, whichever it is, we hope he doesn’t stop because we’re digging his new style.

You can listen to Nicky Romero’s take on “Requiem For A Dream” here. Stay updated with Nicky by following him on these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Meet Korean Actor Zo In Sung In Person!

Fans of ONE/ONE HD’s “That Winter, The Wind Blows” will soon get the opportunity to catch in person, Zo In Sung (“Spring Day”, “Memories in Bali”) the dashing star of the beautifully shot and popular Korean romantic drama series, as the channel welcomes him on its latest promotional tour to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore!

Zo is on a two-day publicity tour for “That Winter, The Wind Blows”. The touching 16-episode drama series is set to re-run by popular demand from 1st June 2013, airing in dual sound on Saturdays and Sundays at 3:15pm on ONE/ONE HD.

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Zo has previously visited Malaysia, while it is his first visit to Singapore, and the 31-year-old actor will be meeting with the local media and fans. Lucky subscribers of ONE / ONE HD stand to gain exclusive access to interact with him.

Deets of Zo In Sung’s publicity tour in both Malaysia and Singapore are as follows:

Venue: Upper Atrium Level UG, Paradigm Mall

While Zo In Sung’s meet-and-greet mall events in both cities are open to the public, ONE / ONE HD subscribers can go here from 7th May 2013 for details on how they can get limited exclusive passes from Malaysia’s Astro, as well as Singapore’s SingTel mioTV and StarHub TV to get up close and personal with Zo In Sung.

For Indonesia, subscribers of ONE on Indovision stand to win a trip for two to attend the Zo In Sung meet-and-greet event in Singapore on 22nd May.


Contest: Win “Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City” Merchandise & Movie Tix

When it was announced that Sony was going to relaunch the “Resident Evil” movie franchise, many were cautiously optimistic on how director Johannes Roberts would take on this project…

Will it keep us at the edge of our seats? Will it satisfy longtime fans? The previous “Resident Evil” movies always had Milla Jovovich as the lead actress with husband Paul W.S. Anderson in the director’s chair. It’s only natural for fans to be a tad skeptical.

After watching the trailer though, we were intrigued after seeing that “Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City” has some interesting ideas. “Raccoon City” goes back to its source material and follows the relationship between estranged siblings Claire Redfield (Kaya Scodelario) and older brother Chris (Robbie Arnell).

“Once the booming home of pharmaceutical giant Umbrella Corporation, Raccoon City is now a dying Midwestern town. The company’s exodus left the city a wasteland…with great evil brewing below the surface. When that evil is unleashed, a group of survivors must work together to uncover the truth behind Umbrella and make it through the night.”

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