“Stranger Things” Season 4 Vol. 1 Review: The Show’s Scariest & Most Heart-Wrenching Season Yet

Once again, Matt and Ross Duffer are back to pay glorious homage to the campy, fun of 1980s’ horror films. The last time we caught up with Mike, El and friends, they had seemingly ended the threat of the Upside-Down with the defeat of the Mind Flayer. Though, it came at a traumatic cost for some, which we’ll be sure discuss. Dacre Montgomery’s Billy Hargrove made for a deeply compelling, and ultimately sympathetic, villain for the third season. One that definitely struck an emotional cord with fans, addressing issues of familial trauma, self-identity and parenthood. It brought a good blend of catharsis and closure along with some heart-wrenching losses.

Safe for a loose plot thread or two, we felt that the series could have ended there on a bittersweet note. You know, quit while you’re ahead. So when we heard the show was making a comeback this year, we approached this season with a certain amount of trepidation. Could the Duffer’s nostalgia train be running out of steam? The answer is a deafening Demogorgon-roaring no! “Stranger Things” is back with a bold new direction, a more mature narrative and genuinely unnerving scares!

In case you didn’t know, the Duffers have decided to split this season into two volumes with the first one consisting of seven episodes and the second volume concluding the season with two. Not unlike “Money Heist” or “Better Call Saul”. Is it a creative choice we love? Well, no but we will say that it does make perfect narrative sense. Mostly due to the fact that this season is dramatically heavy.

For real, there are so many character conflicts and developments happening at the same time, it feels like we need a breather. From Max’s trauma with Billy’s death to El painfully failing to adjust to normalcy to Mike and Dustin feeling like they’re losing Lucas to the Jock Side of the Force. In this season, the tone feels a little less like “The Goonies” and more like “The Breakfast Club”. Believe or not, writing teens is not easy. More often than not, characters quickly devolve into angsty, horny caricatures spouting cringe-inducing dialogue.

With the benefit of strong creative control though, the Duffer Brothers continue display an impressive intrinsic understanding of their characters. Their past informs their present decision, which is incredibly rewarding for long-time fans. That being said, it’s not all a complete mope-fest.

There’s still plenty of levity to go around with Dustin’s bromance triangle between Steve Harrington and a charismatic leader of the Hellfire Club, Eddie Munson, and Joyce playing detective with Murray to find Jim Hopper. Meanwhile, he plans a daring escape out of Kamchatka in a fashion befitting cheesy 80s’ action films. One minor gripe we have would be Nancy and Jonathan’s subplot. Which feels a lot like an afterthought, at least in this volume.

We’re holding out hope that the Duffers have a natural next step for their relationship but for now, it doesn’t exactly intrigue. The web of intersecting stories never feel disparate or irrelevant though because it all feeds into the central conflict of Vecna.

Speaking of Vecna, he is easily the most dynamic and frightening antagonist we’ve seen thus far in the “Stranger Things” universe. Where the Demogorgon was a mindless beast and the Mind Flayer an impersonal hive-mind, Vecna is far different from the two. He’s deeply invested in his prey’s personal lives and goes to great lengths to psychologically torment them. The fear, the despair and the anguish he inflicts, it’s all very intentional with Vecna. The Duffer Brothers drew clear inspiration from horror icons like Pennywise and Freddy Krueger to create something that feels terrifying, if not familiar. It’s a great change of pace from the other, non-humanoid invaders of the Upside-Down.

One aspect that “Stranger Things” has always excelled in is its ability to build tension, until it reaches an insane fever pitch. The final episode of the first volume, “Dear Billy”, is a prime example. As the world closes in around our characters and the jaws of danger and death tighten, you begin to develop a looming sense of dread. At any point now, any one of our goofy fan favourites could bite the dust. Even the moments of comedic relief are tainted with this lingering unease that lasts throughout the entire episode. It’s just the perfect balance of comedy, drama and horror. We were emotionally exhausted by the end. Simultaneously anxious to get our hands on the second volume while also glad we had some time to recover till July.

It certainly helps that the special effects department is firing on all cylinders this season. Each episode comes in at a whopping $30 million per episode and it shows. The majority of effects making up Vecna consist of practical makeup and prosthetics, which severely enhances the creep factor this time around. Oh, and the deaths…ya’ll ready for what’s coming. We’re talking about gruesome body horror that would surely get John Carpenter’s twisted nod of approval!

This season delivered some standout performances as well. Millie Bobby Brown’s El has never been more vulnerable and isolated with her coping with her lost years in the cruel jungle that is high school. She captures the ennui and growing pains of teenhood brilliantly. Tapping into El’s past trauma from the loss of Hopper and her abuse at the hands of Dr. Martin Brenner.

The most memorable of the lot though has got to be Sadie Sink’s Max Mayfield. Sink’s depiction of survivor’s guilt is phenomenal. Much like Lucas, we long to see her return to interpersonal communion, away from the shadow of Billy’s death. Will she finally find the strength to push through and reach out? That is a journey worth exploring on your own. Just be ready to have a box of tissues with you near the end.

The fourth season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” opens with a stunning first volume. Building on the solid foundation of its previous season to improve nearly every aspect of what makes this show great,, with the addition of a gripping slasher horror motif. The Duffer Brothers have never shied away from complex themes. This season is a shining testament to their unwavering dedication to tell a poignantly human coming-of-age story amidst supernatural chaos, with characters growing ever more in depth and novelty powered by a cast that delivers in consistent quality.

If you haven’t had a chance to catch up with the series, there’s still some time before the second volume hits. For now, you can catch the first volume of the fourth season of “Stranger Things” on Netflix on the 27th of May!

The fourth season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” opens with a stunning first volume. Building on the solid foundation of its previous season to improve nearly every aspect of what makes this show great, with the addition of a gripping slasher horror motif. The Duffer Brothers have never shied away from complex themes. This season is a shining testament to their unwavering dedication to tell a poignantly human coming-of-age story amidst supernatural chaos, with characters growing ever more in depth and novelty powered by a cast that delivers in consistent quality.


Louis Tomlinson Admits He’s Not Ready To Forgive Zayn Malik

There’s been a lot of talk about a One Direction lately. While it’s safe to assume that some are willing to entertain the idea, it’s not going to happen anytime soon.

Why you asked? It’s because there is still some bad blood between certain people – namely Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik.

One Direction went on a hiatus in 2016, approximately a year after Zayn quit the boyband. Since then, all the lads have gone on to pursue solo careers. Zayn later admitted that he deliberately distanced himself from Louis, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, save for the occasional chit-chat with Liam Payne.

During a recent interview, Louis was asked if he would be open to Zayn rejoining the band and make amends. “I just don’t think I am mature enough, even in my own head, to give that a real answer. At the moment, I am still pretty mad about the whole thing. I don’t think he handled it very well. But never say never. Who knows? He chatted a lot of shit in the early days. I thought One Direction were pretty good,” the Brit replied.

Louis and Zayn had reportedly reconnected briefly after Louis’ mother, Johannah Deakin, died. Sadly, the former revealed that their relationship “never really got better”. 3 days after Johannah’s death, Louis returned to “The X-Factor UK” stage to perform. His former bandmates all came to support – except Zayn.

“All the boys had agreed to come to that performance and he didn’t show, so that really bugged me. … I’ve got goosebumps now. It was just seeing everyone there — Harry, Niall, and Liam—that was what I needed that night, that support. So on the other end of the spectrum, it kind of really showed,” he previously said.

On reflecting about his time in One Direction, the 27-year-old star recalled why their last show was so special. “That last tour we did a show in Sheffield, which is 20 minutes from where I live so it was a special show for me anyway, and I got this amazing footage from one of my phones of a time-lapse in my dressing room on the whole last day of the tour,” he said.

The pop star continued, “There was a moment where me and Niall just sat on the sofa and kind of took it all in and had a moment to ourselves. It was pretty heavy.”

Louis will be dropping his debut album “Walls” on 31st January 2020. He’s also embarking on his first solo tour in 2020. It’ll be a 43-stop tour that kicks off in Barcelona in March.

Can’t believe that we’re already adding another show in New York and LA! Massive thanks to you all! Tour goes on sale tomorrow 10am local time! Link in bio.

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Too bad though, the only 2 Asian countries included so far are Indonesia and Japan :(

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Guardians Of The Galaxy Trailer Introduces New Cosmic Superheroes

Brought to you by Marvel, the same studio that brought global blockbuster franchises; Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, now comes a new team of superheroes — Guardians of the Galaxy. Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel, Guardians of the Galaxy is an action-packed, larger-than-life space adventure.

Directed by James Gunn, Marvell’s Guardians of the Galaxy opens the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos and unlike the other franchises, the trailer makes it very clear that the heroes are not golden-God hereos like super patriot Captain America, actual Golden-God Thor, or billionaire playboy Iron Man.

So Who are the Guardians of the Galaxy you ask? Well, we like to call them misfits on space but in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, actor Chris Patt, described them as “badasses who go around shootin’ people and bein’ all tough and bad…in space!”

One of them is a tree, another a raccoon and of them of is played by a WWE wrestler. What exactly are we talking about? Watch the trailer below to find out.

Guardians of the Galaxy is set to hit cinemas on July 31st.


#Hallyu: KFC (The Philippines) Is Searching For An Eun-Tak For Their Gong Yoo

Gong Yoo in a train full of zombies, Gong Yoo as an immortal warrior, and now, Gong Yoo as a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) employee? Only in the Philippines.

An image of a Gong Yoo lookalike working in a KFC outlet in the Philippines is currently gaining attention on social media.

The above picture was first shared by Twitter user ttteoki, and it has since been retweeted over 21,700 times (and counting!), all in under 24 hours.

Not one to be left out in all the fun, KFC Philippines took to their Facebook page almost immediately to engage their fans in a “Goblin’s Wife Lookalike” contest to complement the viral post. The fast food chain uploaded a contest image challenging their followers to find an Eun-tak (originally played by actress Kim Go-Eun) lookalike to stand a chance at winning prizes.

KFC Philippines wrote in their caption, “Are you the look-alike bride of our look-alike Goblin? Comment your photo below and one lucky winner will win ₱5,000 worth of KFC Gift Certificates and a photo opportunity with our very own Goblin!”

According to the contest’s terms and conditions, participants are simply required to submit a photo of themselves to stand a chance at winning. Aspiring “Eun-tak lookalikes” are even allowed to use make-up or wear a costume (cough giant red scarf cough) to appear more convincing.

One lucky winner will walk away with Php 5,000 (approximately RM426) worth of free meals from KFC and a photo op with KFC Philippines’ very own Goblin look-alike. The deadline for submissions is on 25th June 2017 (Sunday) and the winner will be announced the very next day. Pinoy friends, any takers? ;)

Safe to say that the Hallyu effect in the Philippines is real!

Meanwhile, the Department of Education in the Philippines recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Korean Ambassador Kim Jae Shin and First Secretary Lee Jin Cheol from The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines that would allow public high school students in the Philippines to learn Korean.

Sources: ttteoki, KFC (Philippines) / Featured image: ttteoki.


#HKDisneyland: Hong Kong Disneyland’s 10th Anniversary With A Whole Lotta Magic

Over the weekend, I was invited to be a part of a massive celebration in the enchanting Hong Kong Disneyland.

Having welcomed millions of fans and tourists alike since its grand opening on 12th September 2005, it was time for the magical park to welcome a new milestone – its momentous 10th Anniversary celebration!

And as part of the Hong Kong Disneyland 10th Anniversary celebration, the park has got epic new entertainment and attractions in store for both young and young-at-heart fans during the year-long affair. Did I also mention dazzling and sensational?

1. “Happily Ever After Christmas” (17th November 2015 – 3rd January 2016)

Hong Kong Disneyland’s “Happily Ever After Christmas” is bound to make you feel warmer and fuzzier with its slew of fantastical activities. Not only will the park come alive with Chirstmas cheer, the stage has also been set for some of your favourite Disney characters to come out and play. Mickey and Goofy will take fans on an adventure through 7 well-loved Disney stories via an amazing production called, “Mickey and the Wondrous Book“. Lovable “Frozen” character Olaf stars alongside Mickey and Goofy as reignitre childhood memories in one splendid musical extravaganza.

Meanwhile, “Frozen” stars Queen Elsa and Princess Anna will meet fans on Main Street for the “Frozen” Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! An event not to be missed as you prepare to soak in the next show on the itinerary, the beautiful “Disney Paint the Night” parade:

*Pictures credit Lainey @ Hype Malaysia.

2. “Happily Ever After” Twilight Celebration & “Disney in the Stars”

Every evening, a special one-minute Sleeping Beauty Castle projection will be staged after sunset, with a special 10th Anniversary finale moment. This will be followed by an enhanced show of fireworks at night, “Disney in the Stars” before the park closes for the day. Set to be more awe-inspiring than ever, the “Disney in the Stars” fireworks feature a total of 49 Disney friends in the new castle projection show such as “Alice in Wonderland”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Mulan”, “Cinderella”, “Inside Out”, “Finding Nemo”, “Big Hero Six”, and even the new upcoming release, “Finding Dory”. With cutting edge technology, the video projection is perfectly synchronised with vibrant fireworks to set the Sleeping Beauty Castle aglow from street to sky.

3. 10th Anniversary Decoration & Character Outfits

Because no anniversary celebration would be complete without decorations and outfits, the whole of Hong Kong Disneyland’s Main Street as well as Mickey and the gang will be decked out in festive fun! Main Street will truly shine with new celebratory decorations while the “Fab 10” aka Mickey, Minnie, Duffy, ShellieMay, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Chip, and Dale will be dressed up to join the festivities. They will make a special appearance in their colourful anniversary costumes daily in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle after their arrival on the Omnibus every afternoon. So don’t miss the opportunity to capture these “Happily Ever After” moments with your favourite Disney friends.

Because the 10th Anniversary celebration is a year-round affair, Hong Kong Disneyland’s merchandise collections are even more exceptional and tempting than ever before. In fact, there’s nearly 220 merchandise items to choose from so that fans can take a “Happily Ever After” moment home with them! This includes an all-new range of limited edition as well as co-branded items e.g. Coca Cola, Crabtree and Evelyn, Dooney & Burke, and PANDORA. You can also take home a set of “Grand Celebration” mementoes featuring Mickey, Minnie, Duffy, ShellieMay and the rest of the gang dressed in their anniversary celebration costumes!

5. Customised 10th Anniversary Menu (17th November 2015 – 31st August 2016)

Food is an integral part of any holiday, let alone a Hong Kong Disneyland holiday! So while you’re at resort, be sure to treat your whole family to an extravagant dinner or enjoy a resplendent romanitic evening for 2, with over 60 different food and beverage choices carefully curated by the team of passionate Hong Kong Disneyland chefs. The choices are extensive, from a cute 10th Anniversary afternoon tea set to delectable desserts (cookies, cakes, cotton candy), as well as mouth-watering savoury meals (burger, pizza, dim sum).

More pictures of yummy 10th Anniversary-themed food in the gallery below:

*Pictures courtesy of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.

6. May The Force Be With The Celebration (17th November 2015 – 3rd January 2016)

In time for the premiere of the highly anticipated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, park visitors can also expect to see Stormtroopers march in and patrol Tomorrowland greeting guests along their journey. There will also be an array of “Star Wars”-themed food and beverages available at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort as well as a large collection of “Star Wars” memorabilia available in park stores. May the Force be with you as you choose from a range of more than 250 “Star Wars”-themed household items, apparel, toys, models, and ornaments during the year-long celebration! Don’t say we didn’t share :)

7. A Fairy Tale Forest Fit For A Princess

Aspiring Disney princesses will be able to take a walk through the new enchanting Fairy Tale Forest at Fantasyland. Along with Tinker Bell, guests can step into the fairy-sized world of Pixie Hollow and journey through oversized topiary mushrooms and clovers while re-living the iconic scenes from 5 of Disney’s classic Princess stories – “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, “Cinderella”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty and the Beast”, and “Tangled”. On why these 5 fairytales in particular were chosen to be featured in the forest, Walt Disney Imagineering Director of Creative Development and Show Quality Kelly Willis said it’s because they wanted to look at diverse characters that were distinguishly different from each other. The result is an intricately designed maze set in a beautiful garden, presenting charming scenes and music from 5 cherished fairytales.

This whimsical new attraction is bound to give guests more opportunities to create magical memories:

8. Stay Connected Throughout The 10th Anniversary Shindig!

Can’t wait to share your magical moments? The good news is that guests can instantly share their “Happily Ever After” moments online as the park has launched free WiFi service, available from 17th November onwards. All you need to do is locate the “Guest-Free-WiFi” when in the park and stay connected throughout the park with WiFi hotspots in all shops, restaurants, along the parade route, at the park entrance (ticket booths, turnstiles, Guest Service building, and luggage valet service), and at all indoor Guest Services locations (City Hall, Magic Access Member Service Center, strollers/wheelchairs rental, First Aid center, baby care center, and tip board). No password is required to access the service :)

9. Special Offers For Your Magical Journey

The anniversary attractions are unveiled in full force this Christmas. Guests may now enjoy the Limited-Time Room Offer which saves them up to 30% as they book any hotel room at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Hollywood Hotel, available from now until March 31, 2016. On top of this, guests can also enjoy the Complimentary Hotel Dinner Offer, when you book your hotel room at the 2 Disney-themed hotels.

In addition, the “Play & Dine offer” is now available for sale until 31st January 2016. The guests can enjoy a combo meal with a 1-day ticket package at HK$499 or a 2-day package at HK$680. For more information, go here.

Still not sure what to expect? We’ll leave you now with a video from the Hong Kong Disneyland 10th Anniversary celebration on 16th November 2015.

Missed out on the live Hong Kong Disneyland updates a couple of days ago? Check out the full coverage on our Instagram here.

For more information on Hong Kong Disneyland, visit their official website or Facebook page.

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The List Of Things Not Allowed Into Ed Sheeran’s Kuala Lumpur Concert

Are y’all excited concert-goers? We’re only 1 day away from seeing Ed Sheeran live!

In anticipation of tomorrow’s “Divide” tour, PR Worldwide has released a list of prohibited items that are not allowed into the concert venue at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. To avoid being forced to leave your belongings behind, it’ll be helpful to take note of the list.

What are the restricted or prohibited items? They are:

Since the concert is expected to start at 8:30pm with a special guest appearance from Lauv, fans can expect the doors to be open 2 hours prior to that.

For those driving, you can either park your car at Parking C (in front of the National Stadium) or Parking E (using the Majlis Sukan Negara entrance along Lebuhraya Bukit Jalil).

For more information, check out PR Worldwide’s website.


Concert Review: Billie Eilish Said That Kuala Lumpur Concert Was One Of Her Best Shows

Over 25,000 fans braved through the Kuala Lumpur traffic to watch Billie Eilish perform live for the first time in Malaysia. In fact, some eager fans started lining up as early as 5am to ensure they get the best spot in the standing zone in Bukit Jalil National Stadium.

Like many others present last night (Thursday, 18th August), this was our first outdoor stadium concert post pandemic. The excitement was palpable, and understandably so. At just 20 years old, the Grammy and Oscar winner has proven time and time again why she’s a force to be reckon with in music – despite having only 2 studio albums out.

“Helloooo! How are we doing? I’m liking the energy. Before we go on, everybody up in the back, are you good up there?” the singer-songwriter was seen interacting with the crowd. “Everybody in the motherf*,” Billie stopped just in time before correcting herself, saying, “in this place, are you good?” Nice save girl! Throughout the night, Billie was constantly encouraging the crowd move around, sing, dance, and more importantly, to have fun.

In true Billie Eilish style, the singer wore an oversized shirt and matching bike shorts, along with kinesiology tape and running shoes. As per usual, she kicked off her concert with a bang, performing “bury a friend”, “I Didn’t Change My Number” and “NDA”. A few performances in, Billie gave a shoutout to her brother producer Finneas (who was spotted with Billie at Sungei Wang Plaza the day before) as well as drummer Andrew Marshall.

Besides her hyperactive and bubbly side, we were surprised to see Billie show off her sensual personality when gyrated on the stage floor. The stadium ate it up when the cheers went up a notch louder. You better werk! If there’s one thing to know about Billie’s showmanship, this entertainer knows how to keep a crowd going with her infectious energy. Concert-goers may still be cautious with their face masks on, but you could tell that everyone was smiling and in their happy place.

Although we were thoroughly entertained by the arena lights and uptempo performances, our favourite moments were when Billie sang her more emotional songs. “The 30th” – which is dedicated to a dear friend – was delivered beautifully, despite Billie expressing her hesitancy on tackling a vocally-challenging song. “Your Power”, “Lovely”, and “when the party’s over” are just some examples of when her intimate vocals cut through and gave us goosebumps.

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Towards the end of the concert, Billie took a moment to look at her Malaysian fans and took everything in. “You guys, this has been so much fun. Thank you for having me in Kuala Lumpur. This was a good one -you guys gave me one of the best shows tonight, so thank you for that. I gotta be honest, I was not expecting this energy at all. You guys are so cute. OMG!” she told everyone in the stadium.

Billie ended the night on a high note with “bad guy”, “Happier Than Ever” and “Goodbye”. We personally acknowledge that those of us in the standing zone had an amazing concert experience throughout the 90-minute show. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about those who bought tickets to the seated zones. Having said that, we can’t wait for the next Billie Eilish concert!

Billie Eilish “Happier Than Ever” Kuala Lumpur Setlist:

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Artist Proves Your Hands Are Really All You Need To Do Creative Art

Javier Perez, a clever artist in Ecuador, is back with more simple but brilliant drawings that incorporate everyday objects – but this time, those everyday objects are his fingers. His style is timeless because of its clean simplicity and because of its playful creativity, which can engage people young and old. Another reason that his work is so appealing is because it is accessible. As clever as it is, it required no especially expensive materials or difficult skills to create. Anyone with a pen, a camera and some creativity can start creating similar works – all you need to do is to be able to think outside of the box and look at everyday objects from a new perspective.

See if this collection of Javier Perez’s cute drawings out of his own fingers inspire you as much as it did us:

Think you can do better? Got any drawings to share?

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BIGBANG in M’sia? Fantastic, Baby!

Formed in 2006, the group was at first criticized for being “too short” and “too ugly” for an idol group. The insults swept all across South Korea, which contributed to the disappointing sales of their early hip hop single and first studio album, “BigBang Vol.1”. Perseverance became difficult as the Korean pop (Kpop) competition became stiffer. The group held on.

Their turning point came with their hit song “Lies”, which stayed at number one on Korean charts for a record-breaking seven consecutive weeks. They later grew to become one of the most successful Korean acts regionally and also one of most successful Asian acts in the world.

BIGBANG, consisting of members G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri, is today’s idol band of all ages! We say all ages because they are perhaps the only Kpop band who also appeals to other generations. Yes, you can imagine their broad range of fans!

So much so that they’ve been labeled the “Revolutionary Group of Korean Music Wave” for their unique, urban-originated music and fashion style. And, well, we all know what Korean fashion is like. But that’s a story for another day. The diligent and talented members of BIGBANG are also constantly involved in composing and producing their music, which has earned them respect and high praises from music industry experts.

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It’s no wonder that the BIGBANG boys have since bagged numerous accolades including “Best Male Group”, “Song of the Year”, “Artist of the Year”, and the Grand Award at the prestigious Seoul Music Awards.

Having done conquering Korean music charts and spreading their passion for music all across Asia, with reach as far as international lands, BIGBANG announces yet another surprise; they are coming to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!

As part of the “BIGBANG Alive Galaxy Tour 2012“, G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri will be making their way to our shores in October this year for an explosive show. Fantastic, baby? Kpop fans, you best be prepared to jump and sing like there ain’t gonna be no tomorrow when the day comes!

BIGBANG’s Alive Galaxy Tour 2012 tickets can be purchased online via AirAsia RedTix.

For more information, hit up the BIGBANG boys’ Facebook page.


Swedish House Mafia: #OneLastTourKL

Together the Swedes Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso joined their prolific individual talents into one of dance music’s most commercially successful and intriguing brands, leading the charge of electronic dance music (EDM) American takeover. With five widely successful singles in two years, SHM dominated traditional music.

But the EDM gods left their loyal fans crying buckets the day they announced that they were splitting up. Sure, even we were shaken by the news. But all hope was not lost because:

So for those of you who have been praying for Swedish House Mafia to come to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, let us just say that your prayers have been answered! On 22nd October, concert promoter JS Concert Productions whispered that they’re about to announce their next big act, complete with a “dotted logo” picture:

Ah, mysterious. But true fans would know and immediately make the connection.

Since then, their Facebook page has been a flurry of “spotting dots” and curious circular objects seen all over Malaysia. Trust these promoters to know how to hype (no pun intended) up a highly anticipated event!

And today, we spied a poster on the interwebs, more or less confirmed our suspicion that Swedish House Mafia is, in fact, going to make their way to sunny ol’ Malaysia for the very first time.

Albeit for a very last tour. Or so they say.

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Limited Early Bird Tickets will be made available from 10am onwards, 9th November (Friday) and 10th November (Saturday) and will be priced at RM203 for Party Zone (RM 253 normal pricing) and RM123 for Chillout Zone (RM 153 normal pricing). and can be purchased via via TicketPro or at the following outlets:

Early bird tickets will also be available on 9th November (Friday) and 10th November (Saturday)r at Sunway Lagoon Main Entrance ticket counter.

Also, due to popular request, JS Concert Productions have now added VIP tickets (RM498) for the hardcore SHM fans!:

Yes, right this way for making a beeline please!

For more information on Swedish House Mafia’s “One Last Tour”, hit up their website. Alternatively, you could also visit JS Concert Productions’ website.

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#TRON: Drivable Lightcycle Sold Off At Auction For $77,000

It has always been our dream to own a lightcycle from 2010’s “TRON: Legacy”. Our dream will soon become a reality because some of the most sought-after fictional gadgets like the hoverboard and the self-lacing shoes from “Back to the Future”, as well as the lightcycle are heading to our world soon.

Unfortunately, you can only be rich or obsessed enough to get your very own fictional gadgets in real life. Case in point, a driveable lightcycle replica that was recently auctioned off at a sky-high price – $77,000.

The custom-built bike was designed under contract in 2011 by a high-end customs company for the Andrews Collection to “recreate the unique motorcycles seen in the 2010 movie”. Sadly, this is not a bike powered by the energy of a video game programme, as seen in the movie. Instead, it is powered by a direct-drive electric motor with lithium batteries, a computer-controlled throttle, rebound and compression damping with spring-preload front suspension and rigid rear suspension, and front and rear hydraulic brakes.

According to RM Sotheby’s website, it is the only motorcycle replica that the company has ever produced or made available for purchase, making it an ideal opportunity for fans to enjoy this truly unique experience. It is in mint condition as it has only been ridden around the testing facilities.

The bidder’s identity remains a mystery, but we will assume that the bike owner is the biggest TRON fan in the world. Unlike this devoted Chinese fan, the lightcycle owner won’t be banned from riding it on the streets. Unfortunately, it doesn’t leave behind an impenetrable wall of light because, you know, science.

Now, don’t worry guys. You may not be able to get your own lightcycle, but you will see the bike in action sometime again soon because Olivia Wilde and Garrett Hedlund, as well as the director of the film, will return to direct a threequel. The filming will begin later this year, but no details regarding the plot were revealed.

What do you think of the lightcycle replica? Would you pay $77,000 or more to own one? Let us know in the comments box below.


#TetrisTheMovie: A “Tetris” Movie Is Happening & Here’s What We Know So Far

Generation Y, where you guys at? If you grew up playing the popular tile-matching puzzle video game, “Tetris”, then this is going to blow your mind.

A Chinese-American movie studio wants to turn it into a live-action sci-fi thriller flick. For real.

Tetris (the game) was originally designed and programmed by Russian game designer Alexey Pajitnov. Released in 1984, it was the first entertainment software to be exported from the USSR to the US. Many variants of the game were made available for nearly every video game console and computer operating system, as well as on devices such as graphing calculators, mobile phones, portable media players, PDAs, etc.

But fans would remember it most for the hugely successful handheld version for Nintendo’s Game Boy. Launched in 1989, the Game Boy version established the game as one of the most popular ever. In 2005, Tetris came in 3rd place in IGN’s “100 Greatest Video Games of All Time”, the 2nd being “Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” while the 1st place went to “Super Mario Bros”.

To date, Tetris has been downloaded over 500 million times as a mobile game.

According to CBC News, the USD80 million “Tetris The Movie” project is the first from the newly formed Threshold Global Studios, a joint venture between Chinese entertainment investor Bruno Wu’s Seven Star Works and producer Larry Kasanoff’s (of “Mortal Kombat” fame) California-based Threshold Entertainment Group, which produces live action movies.

In a statement released by the studio on Tuesday (17th May), the joint venture “will make cross-cultural movies for the global market. Larry Kasanoff added that the 32-year-old video game Tetris “is a perfect first project for this strategy”.

No casting details or a release date for “Tetris The Movie” have been confirmed yet, but we’ll be updating this post with more information as soon as we get ’em details.

This is not the first time that a popular video game is seeing a movie adaptation as video game makers have been busy monetising their respective intellectual properties. In recent times, popular games such as “Angry Birds“, “Assassin’s Creed“, “Warcraft“, and “Pixels” (a play on iconic characters) crossed over to the cinematic universe.

But whether or not a live-action sci-fi Tetris film will turn out to be as thrilling as they say, remains to be seen. Meanwhile, here’s a list of what we think are some of the most memorable video game-turned-movies of all time.

Sources: CBC News, Deadline, IGN, CNBC, The Independent / Featured image: classicconsoleblog.blogspot.com.

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Hype’s Movie Review: The Hundred-Foot Journey Will Bring Out The Foodie In You

If you’re doing anything before going to watch DreamWork Studios’ latest movie, The Hundred-Foot Journey, we suggest you make sure it involves eating a hearty three-course meal. Otherwise, you may feel like you’re being subjected to two hours of mouth-watering torture as you and your empty stomach are forced to watch a non-stop bombardment of beautifully prepared gourmet dishes from the confine of your seat. Trust me when I say, popcorn and snacks are not to going help, not at all.

Directed by Lasse Hallström who brought us Chocolat in 2000, The Hundred-Foot Journey stars Helen Miren, Om Puri, Manish Dayal and Charlotte Le Bon. The movie, follows the story of Hassan Kadam (Manish Dayal), an aspiring chef who travels to France with his family due to to violent politics in their home of Mumbai, India. In hopes of settling down and relaunching their Indian restaurant which was completely destroyed in India, the Kadam family emigrates to the French countryside and little did they know, they were in for more than they had hope.

Unfortunately for the Kadam family, they purchased a property right opposite Michelin-starred French restaurant, Le Saule Pleurer, run by Madame Mallory (Hellen Mirren) who did everything she could to make sure that the Kadam’s business would not affect hers. The first half of the movie sees a heated clash between the two establishments and cultures that includes sabotaging each other’s business. As the movie goes on,  Hassan slowly starts to fall in love with the classical French cuisine and Madame Mallory’s gorgeous sous-chef, Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon).

Offering enough laugh-out-loud and heartwarming, lovey-dovey moments to satisfy romantic-comedy fans, The Hundred-Foot Journey is a movie about delicious food, the art of cooking and one man’s passion for it. The chemistry between the casts was perfect as Mirren’s snobby, uptight portrayal of Mallory delivers everything you would expect from the Academy Award-winning actress while Om Puri does the perfect portrayal of Papa Kadam who is a stubborn yet sweet patriarch.

The Hundred-Foot Journey opens in cinemas on August 28th. Don’t forget to have a hearty meal before watching the movie! Watch the trailer below and you’ll know just exactly what we mean.


#Avengers2: Official Plot Synopsis Hints At New Major Character

Wait no longer, Marvel fans! The official synopsis for the upcoming Marvel film “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is finally here!

Marvel “Avengers: Age of Ultron” will once again bring the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes back onto silver screen as Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, and Scarlett Johansson are all set to reprise their heroic roles. With the additional support of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, and Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, the Avengers assemble again to defeat a new enemy, Ultron (played by James Spader), a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction.

Prior to the release of the film, Marvel released the official synopsis of “Avengers: Age of Ultron” that was written and directed by Joss Whedon:

Marvel Studios presents “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

A dormant peacekeeping program that goes awry? Hmm, can we say that it might have something to do with Dr Hank Pym and Tony Stark’s father, Howard Stark, who will be appearing in Marvel’s “Ant-Man“?

So, we assume you already know that the sentient robot Ultron is originally created by the Dr Hank Pym aka the original Ant-Man. But what made Joss Whedon change the storyline by letting Tony Stark become the creator of Ultron instead?

Our assumptions led us to conclude that Tony Stark isn’t really a “creator”, but just a “key” to jumpstart an old dormant peacekeeping program created by both his father and Dr Hank Pym. But unfortunately, the program was forced to shut down due to some unforeseen circumstances. What are the unforeseen circumstances? You ask?

Well, take a look at Evangeline Lily’s new Wasp-style hairdo!

Although there’s no mention of Paul Bettany’s The Vision in the official synopsis, the “uneasy alliances” and “unexpected action” confirmed that he’ll be appearing in the film, along with 2 newcomers, Scarlett Witch and Quicksilver. In fact, Marvel confirmed that the Avengers will be meeting their “old friend in a new form” when actor Paul Bettany transformed from voice acting for Tony Stark’s intelligent system J.A.R.V.I.S to physically acting for the Vision.

But what do we really know about the film? Exactly. As such, we shall not speculate any further!

What do you think about the official synopsis? Have you got anything to add on to our speculations? Let us know in the comment box below!

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(UPDATE) #Singapore: Older Man Demands To Have Sex With Younger Guy In MRT

How would you react if a random stranger comes up to you and demanded to have sexual intercourse with you?

Yesterday (Thursday, 20th April), Joe DeMarini was sexually assaulted by a drunk man while boarding the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) in Singapore. The elderly man, believed to be a Singaporean, insisted to have sex with him because he was “signalled”.

In a lengthy Facebook post, DeMarini detailed his disturbing experience, saying, “Just a heads up, this guy physically assaulted me on the MRT, so if you ever see him, be on your guard. I was with a friend and he approached me–drunk–and said he was gay, and that he wanted to f**k me. He said, ‘I know you’re gay, so let’s f**k’.”

When DeMarini’s female friend tried to intervene, the older man lashed out at her before insisting, “No no no, she’s not your friend, I’m your friend. I want you to f**k me tonight.” Things took a turn for the worse when the uncle got angry and slapped DeMarini across the head.

During that scary episode, 2 bystanders – a Caucasian woman and another man – stepped in to intervene by putting some distance between DeMarini and the bald head man.

DeMarini shared that he and his friend managed to get off the MRT without any further interference from the uncle. “When my friend and I got off at our stop, he got off as well, but we managed to evade him and leave the station without him following us,” he wrote.

This unsettling occurrence has no doubt left DeMarini shaken. “I wish I’d sat in a different train car, and the whole situation could’ve been avoided. Was it the V-neck I was wearing? My ripped skinny jeans? I probably should have held my temper, but that’s not my character,” he added.

For those that questioned him on why he didn’t defend himself or report to the authorities, DeMarini replied, “I am a white immigrant in a country where I do not have citizenship and am a minority–law enforcement may not take my side, despite video and photo evidence.”

DeMarini’s video has been viewed over 950,000 times and approximately 16,000 shares. Many netizens have expressed their sympathy and concern for him.

If you ever find yourself in a similar situation as DeMarini, don’t be afraid to cause a scene and seek help from those around you.

The 70-year-old man, who not only harassed but also slapped Joe DeMarini after making sexual advances, has been arrested.

According to Channel News Asia, the elderly man was arrested Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 on Friday night (21st April) at approximately 10pm. If found guilty, he can be fine up to S$5000 (RM15,755) or face up to 2 years in jail for causing voluntary hurt.

Source: Joe DeMarini’s Facebook, Channel News Asia.


#MazeRunner: First Look At The Scorch Trials

Time flies indeed. It seems like it was only yesterday when “The Maze Runner” hit theatres. It’s not a bad thing, of course. In less than 7 months, the popular YA adaptation is finally going to make its triumphant return with a sequel.

Titled “The Scorch Trials“, the sequel is the 2nd instalment of Wes Ball’s film adaptation of James Dashner’s “The Maze Runner” trilogy. The first film raked in a surprise success total of over USD81.5 million in worldwide box office since its release last September. Due to its massive commercial success, a sequel is subsequently in the works and we finally have our first look at the film (via Empire Online):

“Teen Wolf” star Dylan O’Brien returns to the sequel as Thomas, one of the Gladers who survived in a deadly test constructed by a mysterious organisation named WCKD. Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Ki Hong Lee are returning to the sequel in their respective roles as well. We dare say that the sequel is highly anticipated by the fans and the critics because the first film received mainly positive reviews for its premise and the cast’s performances.

“The first movie was the mystery of ‘Where are we and what is this place? And can we get out?’ But the second movie is about the repercussions of getting out and the discovery of what the world is actually like,” says producer Wyck Godfrey (of “The Twilight Saga” and “The Fault in Our Stars” fame).

In the sequel, the Gladers who are under Thomas’ lead would find themselves in a more devastating state. How devastating is it, you ask? Well, the world outside the maze is even more dangerous than they thought. Wes Ball, who is back in the director’s chair described that a massive solar flare “has transformed the world into a desert with sand dunes that crawl and are swallowing the ruins of a lost world”.

Avid readers of the novel would also know that the Gladers will be confronted by the Cranks, a group of humans who were infected by the Flare virus. The director wouldn’t call them zombies because he described that “they are not undead”, but they fit into that category because “they are rage-filled”. He added that Thomas and the gang will stumble upon “a lot of people out in the Scorch” as well, including some friends and some foes.

Scheduled for release on 18th September 2015, “The Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” also stars Aidan Gillen, Barry Pepper, Lili Taylor, Jacob Lofland, and Patrica Clarkson.

What do you think of the movie stills? Are you excited for the sequel already? Leave a comment below and let us know the moment you’re looking forward to seeing most in the sequel.

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#GE13: Important! Check Your Registration!

With the impending Malaysian general election this coming Sunday (5th May 2013), here’s one important thing to consider. Many people who did not register have found their names/details on electoral roll aka found their identification number registered to vote. Whether or not you have registered, hit this link to check.

It will only take you less than a minute and all you need to do is key in your identification number. Here:

Once you’ve entered your identification number, it should draw up results if your identification number has been registered. If you find your name on the electoral roll and you have not registered before, go out and vote anyway at the listed designated voting station.

Go out, make your choice, and play your part for your country’s general election.


Hype’s Movie Review: #DraculaUntold, A Vampire That Everyone Can Sympathise With

Having watched the trailer for “Dracula Untold” before watching the film, we knew that it wasn’t going to be filled with scary and overly-dramatic scenes that will cause nightmares. Although it was labeled as a dark fantasy action horror film, it was pretty clear that “Dracula Untold” wouldn’t have an abundance of horror elements, so much so that even the weak-hearted might enjoy watching it.

Based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel “Dracula”, the film is an origin story of Transylvanian prince Vlad III Tepes aka Vlad The Impaler. The film focuses more on the story of the actual historical figure before the Irish novelist created a horrific blood-sucking monster. Some people might actually get disappointed (or happy) because they may have expected it to be another Twilight-esque vampire film.

In “Dracula Untold”, Vlad the Impaler (played by Luke Evans) is not as evil and cruel as he seems to be because he kills to protect his kingdom, his people, and most importantly his family. Together with his beautiful wife Mirena (played by Sarah Gadon), the origin story of Vlad Dracula begins with Vlad’s reign over Transylvania that has brokered peace for the country from the powerful Ottoman Empire.

However, the prolonged period of peace was threatened by Sultan Mehmed II (played by Dominic Cooper of “Captain America: The First Avenger”) who has set his eyes on Transylvania as part of his global domination. Going back to the first scene, Sultan Mehmed II is Vlad’s frenemy whom he grew up with as he was handed over by his father to the Ottoman Empire.

Following in his father’s footstep, Sultan Medmed II demanded Vlad to hand over 1,000 Wallachia’s boys, including Vlad’s own son, Ingeras (played by Art Parkinson) to become child soldiers in his army. Angered by his actions, Vlad refused to let him tarnish the kingdom and sparked a war against Sultan Mehmed II. In order to win the war against the sultan, Vlad had no choice but to brave himself to climb the Broken Tooth Mountain, in hopes of gaining strength from the monster hiding in the cave of the mountain.

From this point onwards, the audience may become aware that the origin story is associated with the mad Roman emperor Caligula, who became an ancient sorcerer and the original vampire in the film. Caligula (played by Charles Dance) is intrigued by Vlad’s braveness but at the same time, questioning if Vlad is willing to doom his soul and transform into a monster to save his kingdom. Regardless of what’s going to happen to Vlad, Caligula let him drink his blood so that he can escape from his own prison.

But! Like most vampire stories you have heard, Vlad must endure 3 days of agony and pain, and resist the temptation of drinking human blood for the curse to be lifted. If not, he shall remain as a vampire for eternity until a man like him comes along. During his transition period, Vlad became sensitive to sunlight and silver even though he gained superhuman ability such as immortality, supersonic speed, healing capabilities, and the strength of 10 men.

However, the sultan’s army has marched closer to Vlad’s kingdom and even planned an assassination on his people who were on a run. With his limited power and strength, Vlad decided that this war must be ended in 3 days before the curse is lifted. Clearly, his determination and will power should’ve been strong enough to stop him from drinking human blood but what forced him to turn into a vampire?

Considering that this is Gary Shone’s feature debut, we thoroughly enjoyed “Dracula Untold” for its storyline and CGI-enhanced effects. Several scenes including the scene where Vlad summons thousands of bats to attack Medmed’s army (as shown in the trailer) may have a lasting effect on the audience. Not that we are fond of the bloody death scenes, but it was a little disappointing since we had expected to see more blood. The ending of the film also left an impression as it insinuates that there might just be a sequel to “Dracula Untold”.

The film hits Malaysian cinema on October 2, 2014. That’s today!

For more information, check out Dracula Untold’s official website and Facebook page. Don’t forget to check out some fun facts about “Dracula Untold” too!


Kenny Rogers ROASTERS Launches First Drive-Thru Service In Asia

Kenny Rogers ROASTERS (KRR), a mid-casual dining restaurant, famous for its rotisserie roasted chicken has achieved yet another great milestone with the introduction of its first drive-thru service in Asia which will be available in the KRR restaurant located in Setia Tropika.

Starting from today, the public will get to enjoy healthy and wholesome meals without the hassle of queuing or having to look for parking. With its first drive-thru outlet, KRR is encouraging the public to enjoy healthy meals on-the-go. The new initiative also aims to dispel the myth that healthy food cannot be obtained easily and quickly.

In conjunction with the official launch of its first drive-thru service in Asia, KRR is giving away some goodies to the public. This includes one complimentary Kenny’s Quarter Meal with any purchase at the KRR drive-thru counter.

On top of that, the first 30 Mazda cars at the drive thru outlet will also get an additional RM100 worth of KRR meal vouchers. KRR BCard holders can also enjoy one to three extra BCard points with every purchase of KRR meal from 11 June 2013 till 30 June 2013. All promotions are only valid at KRR Setia Tropika outlet and will be given away while stocks last.

Measuring 3,600 square feet, KRR Setia Tropika is currently the largest KRR restaurant in Malaysia. With a seating capacity of 128, the restaurant is designed to cater to all walks of life. Should it be a child’s birthday celebration or a casual-dining restaurant to a leisure meeting occasion, KRR Setia Tropika will be one of the ultimate venue on top of the list to ensure a pleasant experience under one roof.

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Hype’s Now Playing: B.A.P – Young, Wild & Free

B.A.P has been gaining so much traction since announcing their long-awaited comeback.

It was highly anticipated by BABYz (as B.A.P fans are lovingly known) as all 6 members of the idol boy group haven’t been releasing any new music after being embroiled in a lawsuit drama with their agency TS Entertainment last November. At the time, they cited unfair income distribution and slave/invalid contracts as the reasons for them submitting the lawsuit to the Seoul Western District Court.

Now, the wait for their comeback is finally over because the 6-member group has finally made their triumphant return with their 4th mini album, “Matrix”.

According to AKP, leader Bang Yong Guk produced the album while Zelo and Jongup created the choreography for the title track, “Young, Wild & Free”. Fans were already given a glimpse at the choreography while they were interacting with the group via Naver’s V app.

Though the song bears a striking similarity to their old songs, it clearly shows that they’ve finally been given freedom to express themselves as it reflects all of their thoughts and feelings. The powerful track also shows that they’re clealy better together as each member managed to charm fans with their respective verses in just one song.

Like many other BABYz, we’d say “the kings are back” for real.

Having been through a pretty rough time since last year, the group is now full of strength as they look unbreakable together. We’re sure that the song will conquer the Korean music scene by achieving an all-kill status on the Korean music charts.

B.A.P is currently preparing “Live on Earth 2016”, their next concert tour that will begin in February next year.

For more information, visit B.A.P’s official Facebook page.


Jackson Wang’s Kuala Lumpur Concert Tickets & Seating Plan Revealed

Fans have already begun the countdown for Jackson Wang (王嘉爾/왕잭슨) return to Malaysia for his highly-anticipated “Magic Man World Tour” this December. If anything, his set during last month’s Good Vibes Festival has only left fans wanting more.

In announcing his world tour, the GOT7 member promised that the “Magic Man World Tour” will be different than before as concert-goers will get to experience the Magic Man in all his awesomeness. Music lovers can expect Jackson to perform songs from his sophomore album “Magic Man” – which is inspired by 70s rock and explores toxic love and self-discovery.

“’Magic Man’ is the ultimate form of oneself, having gone through different peaks and valleys of life to arrive at the most authentic version. Everyone is able to become their own form of ‘Magic Man’. It’s not a mystery, everything is just magic”, said Jackson.

“Jackson has taken the music world by storm and AEG is thrilled to present his first ever international headline tour. Jackson’s irresistible stage presence combined with a world class production will deliver an unforgettable experience for fans,” said Adam Wilkes, President & CEO of AEG Asia.

Promoted by AEG Presents Asia and InTour Live, we now have the full details of his upcoming concert in Malaysia.

Concert tickets to watch Jackson Wang live will be available here.


Hype’s Must Watch: Creed

The “Rocky” film series is not coming to an end yet and no one really wants it to end either. The series is, after all, one of the most iconic film series of all time.

And now, the franchise is making its way back to the big screen through an upcoming “Rocky” spin-off, “Creed”.

Sylvester Stallone is returning to the famed boxing franchise to reprise his role as Rocky, the fighting Philadelphian. The Academy Award nominee will star alongside “Fantastic Four” actor Michael B. Jordan, who is playing Adonis Johnson, the son of Rocky’s former rival Apollo Creed.

Based on characters from the “Rocky” series written by Stallone, Ryan Coogler is directing the movie from a screenplay he wrote with Aaron Covington. It also marks the 2nd time Coogler and Jordan have teamed up for a feature film as they’ve previously worked together on 2013’s “Fruitvale Station”.

Adonis Johnson (Jordan) never knew his famous father, world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, who died before he was born. Still, there’s no denying that boxing is in his blood, so Adonis heads to Philadelphia, the site of Apollo Creed’s legendary match with a tough upstart named Rocky Balboa.

Once in the City of Brotherly Love, Adonis tracks Rocky (Stallone) down and asks him to be his trainer. Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo—the fierce rival who became his closest friend. Agreeing to take him on, Rocky trains the young fighter, even as the former champ is battling an opponent more deadly than any he faced in the ring.

With Rocky in his corner, it isn’t long before Adonis gets his own shot at the title…but can he develop not only the drive but also the heart of a true fighter, in time to get into the ring?

The movie, which is the 7th instalment of the franchise, is set in Philadelphia, the same place where the original 1976 movie was filmed. It is written and directed by Ryan Coogler, with Nicholas Stern serving as the executive producer.

Robert Chartoff, Irwin Winkler, Charles Winkler, William Chartoff, David Winkler, Kevin King Templeton, and Stallone are producing it as well.

Watch the epic trailer for “Creed” below:

Slated for release on 25th November 2015, “Creed” also stars Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, and English pro boxer Anthony Bellew.

Hit up the movie’s official website or Facebook page for more information.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Vs Ummet Ozcan – The Hum

Smash The House continually erupts with #1 charting releases and a combination of both the freshest, hottest, and most respected artist in its scene, with label bosses Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s latest collaboration being no exception.

Adding to the imprint’s current joint-shaking, party-ready anthems, the current Top 100 #2 ranked DJs now join forces with Ummet Ozcan for the future-classic track “The Hum”.

Linking up with one of 2014’s biggest artistes thanks to their mega-selling “Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat” remix, the collective trio have concocted together crowd-captivating hum’s and an otherworldly build-up that simmers with melodic undertones, with fans itching to get their hands on a final, polished product ever since “The Hum” live premiered at Tomorrowland during the resident duo’s headline, record-breaking set of 2014 that has been viewed over 26 million times on YouTube – and counting.

With the track’s anthem status a certainty as it blows up live sets everywhere from Tomorrowland to Tomorrowworld, over to Ultra Argentina and Creamfields South America, “The Hum” continued to reign over the Tomorrowland 10th anniversary event, also soundtracking the official 2014 aftermovie in style.

Stay tuned for the official music video premiere ;)

The official music video for Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. Ummet Ozcan’s “The Hum” has been released!

Get a taste of the wild and certainly the unforgettable, for a memorable night to top all others with behaviour that has law enforcement officers puckering up, monkeys setting alligators on the loose, and sparring Hollywood hunks:

Want it? Download on iTunes or grab your copy on Beatport!


Tengku Puteri Jihan’s Obsession For McDonald’s Burger Has Become A Meme

Royal Princess Tengku Puteri Jihan Azizah Athiyatullah’s love towards McDonald’s is undeniable, especially its signature Double Cheeseburger.

Recently, Tengku Jihan posted a picture of a missing beef patty on her cheeseburger on her Twitter account. She jokingly tweeted, “When you ordered a cheeseburger and you literally just get the bun and cheese.” As a result, the tweet has received an uproar among local internet users – bashing the fast food chain’s staffs for their carelessness.

As a respond to the backlash, Tengku Jihan once again took to her Twitter to address the whole situation. “Everyone please don’t get mad at McDonald’s. It was a harmless mistake. Even though they gave me only the buns and cheese but I still managed to finish the burger,” the Royal Princess wrote. She further clarified that McDonald’s has also apologise to her.

In addition, the whole incident was also acknowledged by her mother, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Maimunah Iskandariah. According to Tunku Azizah, Tengku Jihan loves McDonald’s so much that she will order the food quite frequently.

Not only that, she even gave Tengku Jihan the nickname “McJihan” due to her constant cravings towards the popular fast food chain. Tunku Azizah also jokingly shared to her Twitter followers her plans to open a brand new fast food restaurant that sells the “McJihan Burger”.

Curious to know how the “McJihan Burger” will look like? We know we are.


Win An All-in Travel Trip For 2 To Universal Studio Singapore

Would you like to win an all-in travel package for 2 persons to Universal Studio Singapore? Who doesn’t? (LOL) Well, you’re in luck! ‘Cos the new Jack ‘n Jill Calbee potato chips is offering this grand prize to one lucky winner of their contest!

But that’s not all, the potato chips brand is also giving away TGV Beanie Access Vouchers for 2 pax to 200 lucky winners for a treat to an elevated movie experience.

So if you wish to be the winner of this contest, it’s easy! All you need to do is purchase Jack ‘n Jill Calbee chips of any flavour worth only RM8 and tag your favourite movie buddy on Jack ‘n Jill Calbee’s Facebook contest post – yep, that’s all.

As an added bonus, Jack ‘n Jill Calbee is inviting its consumers to join them for a superhero blockbuster movie premiere night this July 2019, at IMAX TGV One Utama where they can truly experience what a movie night should be.

To redeem a pair of these exclusive movie premiere passes, you need to spot Jack ‘n Jill Calbee’s activation booth at selected Aeon outlets in the Klang Valley.

Emmanuel B. Puno, SVP of URC Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore said in a statement, “2019 is set to be a year for blockbuster flicks.”

“While Malaysia’s young adults constantly seek for quality snack food that offer great flavours, we aspire to be their first choice as a ‘go-to’ snack to complement their screen time. We definitely want our consumers to fully experience the best of our snacks when enjoying a nice film”.

Even the Avengers couldn’t resist their love towards Jack ‘n Jill Calbee chips. 3 amazing flavors for a 3 hour long brilliant movie! Don’t forget to bring your favorite snack along with you. #JacknJillCalbee  #AvengersEndGame . . . . . . #snacks #snacking#potatochips #chips #crispy  #snacklovers #tastyfood #levelitup

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Jack ‘n Jill Calbee was recently launched in January 2019 by the Joint Venture between URC Snack Foods Malaysia who is widely known of the “Jack ‘n Jill” mother brand, and “Calbee” – the leading potato chips manufacturer in Japan.

Since its launch, the brand-new potato chips that comes available in Classic Salted, Smokey BBQ and Flamin’ Chilli flavours has been much sought after by snack eaters.

For more information, check out Jack ‘n Jill Calbee’s Facebook or Instagram.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Alesso – Sweet Escape (ft Sirena)

“A sweet escape feels like heaven, nothing can stop us now.”

After releasing “If It Wasn’t For You” in conjunction with his new 212 Limited Edition Club fragrances with fashion designer Carolina Herrera, DJ/producer Alesso keeps the momentum alive by releasing one of his highly-anticipated tracks, “Sweet Escape” from his upcoming debut album “Forever”.

Alesso debuted “Sweet Escape” in 2014 during his main stage set at Ultra Music Festival and the track which has since been a major demand during live sets, is now officially released.

“Sweet Escape” features a female Swedish singer and songwriter, Sirena. The track establishes itself with soft violin sounds as Sirena belts out clean yet energetic vocals before Alesso joins in to gush the track into a blissful mix of uplifting and sensational synth.

This latest release join is at part of Alesso’s promotional activity “Forever” as comes after the release of a few other tracks including “Cool”, “Payday”, “Tear The Roof Up” and “Under Control” featuring Calvin Harris.

“Sweet Escape” will be released as an instant download for those who pre-order the album on iTunes.

The tracklist for “Forever” is as follows:

Listen to it here to “Sweet Escape” below:

For more on Alesso, stalk him via these platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Source: Music Times , featured image via Alesso Facebook.


#FuzeClubKL: R3hab To Perform In Malaysia Again This Friday (10th Feb)

Get ready to party because R3hab is coming to town!

That’s right, the famed DJ and record producer of Dutch descent will be performing in Kuala Lumpur for one night only this Friday (10th February).

Beginning his career in the late 2007 with the Hardwell collaboration track “Mrkrstft”, R3hab soon begin his ascend as one of the world’s most beloved DJs with his various remixes. His more notable releases are “Pump The Party”, which was produced together with Ferrucio Salvo; “Prutataaa”, his first collaboration with Dutch DJ Afrojack; and “The Bottle Song”.

He is signed with Wall Recordings, Afrojack’s label, and is ranked number 21 on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs of 2016. R3hab has also performed at the world’s most popular EDM festivals such as Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival, and started his own week radio show “I NEED R3HAB” in 2012.

EDM “wizard” Jay Hardway will also be performing this Wednesday (8th February) at Fuze Club KL.

For more information, hit up Fuze Club KL’s Facebook page. For updates on R3hab, check out his Facebook page.

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#EricNam: K-Pop Vocal Prince Returns With A Special “Interview” That Is “Good For You”

The title says it all! Eric Nam is finally back as a musician, releasing his first mini-album since 2013. This will be his first album to be released under CJ E&M.

His long-awaited mini-album, titled “Interview”, is out today (24th March). The funny singer took a playful jab on his well-known image as an interviewer for Hollywood celebrities who visits Korea.

The title track “Interview” is a sweet song with smooth melody, which complements his vocals well. If you listened closely, the lyrics were written to make it sound as though Eric was “in an interview”.

With lines such as “So what’s your name girl”, “Let’s start the interview”, “Don’t be too tense” – it’ll make you want to be interviewed by him all day! The music video also shows him interviewing a “female artiste”.

Eric also revealed the music video for “Good For You”, another title track from the album. This soft romantic ballad is both written and composed by the singer-songwriter himself.

The song is about a man’s confession to his lover, promising that he will be “good for her”. With the sweet piano melody blending with his soothing voice, wouldn’t you want to accept his confession too? :)

Other than the 2 title tracks above, the album also features “Stop the Rain”, “No Comment”, and “Good For You (English Version)”.

Eric Nam was discovered thanks to a cover song that he uploaded on his YouTube channel. It garnered him a huge following and in 2013, he debuted with the mini album, “Cloud 9”.

Although Eric is always active in various variety shows and interviews, isn’t it nice to see him sing again? We say, he is definitely “Good For You” ;)


Michelle Yeoh’s Role In The Upcoming Avatar Sequel Is..

It’s official, our hometown girl, Michelle Yeoh has just found her next big role!

Michelle Yeoh is set to play scientist Dr. Karina Mogue in James Cameron’s upcoming sequels to his 2009 masterpiece, “Avatar”.

According to Variety, it was revealed that the sequel which is the first of four follow-ups will hit cinemas on 18th December 2020. Whereas, the rest of the films will premiere in the subsequent years.

In other words, “Avatar 3” will be released on 17th December 2021, “Avatar 4” on 20th December 2024, and “Avatar 5” on 19th December 2025.

The publication also disclosed of Cameron’s intention to produce the motion picture with Jon Landau under their production company, Lightstorm Entertainment.

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Following the announcement, Cameron has come forth to express his excitement over Yeoh’s involvement in the franchise, noting;

“Throughout her career, Michelle has always created unique and memorable characters. I look forward to working with Michelle to do the same thing on the Avatar sequels.”

Prior to landing this role, Yeoh gained recognition for her performance in movies like “Crouching Tiger”, “Hidden Dragon”, “Tomorrow Never Dies”, and of course as Eleanor Young in last year’s  “Crazy Rich Asians”.

Her upcoming projects include starring in her own spin-off series for Star Trek, Paul Feig’s upcoming comedy “Last Christmas”, and Joe Carnahan’s “Boss Level”.

Are you excited to see Michelle take on this role? We know we are!

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Furious 7: Vin Diesel Premieres MV For #ForPaul Tribute Song, “See You Again”

For those of you who have watched the latest instalment of the high-octane “Fast & Furious” franchise, you’re probably wondering what was the song used in the “For Paul” tribute at the end of the film.

It’s been a long day without you my friend, and I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again. We’ve come a long way from where we began, oh I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again. When I see you again.

Which, if you asked us, is perfectly in line with how the film was made as well as how it all came together at the end with an emotional tribute that can make even grown men cry.

It mustn’t have been easy for the “Fast & Furious” cast and crew to put together the Paul Walker tribute at the end of “Furious 7“.

In fact, Paul Walker’s best buddy Vin Diesel has said it’s the hardest movie he’s ever done, while co-star Tyrese noted how the cast is still mourning their deceased friend and colleague, who passed away tragically in November 2013.

In fact, there’s an entire “Furious 7” cast interview with TODAY, where they talked about how each and every single one of them have been dealing with the loss and grief.

Film director James Wan had the gruelling task of making, editing, and basically putting it altogether for the world. And we don’t blame him. We, too, found it hard to hold back our tears when we watched it recently.

And now, who better to premiere the official music video for the song that was used in the tribute than Vin Diesel himself, who lovingly calls his co-star and best buddy Paul Walker, “Pablo”.

Share via his Facebook page, Vin Diesel (who plays Dominic Toretto) simply captioned the video, “Pablo, this weekend you turned the world into a family. Thanks for the love.” In less than a day, the “See You Again” video has been viewed over a whopping total of 31 million times – and counting.

Truth be told, we’re already tearing all over again :(

“Furious 7″ has been released in a cinema near you. Do yourself a favour and go watch it ASAP.

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


BOOM! featuring Starkillers & Arnej at KL Live

Starkillers and Arnej make their way to Malaysia this January! Brought to you by On Point Entertainment with Mile High Sounds and 2Spicy Entertainment, Starkillers and Arnej are set to perform on January 24th, (Friday) at KL Live.

Armed with tracks that are designed for the utmost impact on the dance floor — boosting pitch, bending leads, rugged bass, mind-warping FX with huge builds and drops, Starkillers guarantees an experience like no other with his vigorous mix of electro house grooves and sharp trance-laced breakdowns.

Mixing things up, Arnej’s passion for musical story telling is set to captivate the audience as his music blends the aural with the emotional into one transcendental experience. Partygoers can expect a crazy mix of music styles and genres all night long as local DJs A-Marq, Blastique, Breaking Diamonds, Ramsey Westwood and Lish will be joining the international heroes on stage.

For those interested, event details are as follows:

Tickets are available from AirAsia Redtix.

For more updates and ticket giveaways, visit Mile High Sounds on Facebook.

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#Thor: Man Or Woman?

Marvel Comics fans went a little cray cray this morning when they heard that an upcoming Marvel Comics project.

The comic giant announced on “The View” that a certain someone else will take up Thor’s hammer and when unveiled the photo, it looked like the foreseeable future of “Thor” will include long, blonde locks waving under Thor’s Norse helmet, obviously belonging to a lady.

While on “The View” host referred to her as “Thorette”, Whoopi Goldberg corrected her, saying this IS Thor. That statement alone confused legions of Marvel Comics and Thor fans.

Just to clear the confusion: Jenny McCarthy further stated that the new Thor is a character who was saved by her predecessor, the male Thor, at one point and has somehow remade herself, taking over his heroic role. So don’t worry, the Thor we’ve always known wasn’t secretly a woman all along. Neither did he suddenly decide to get a sex change.

This move comes during the uprising trend of support for female superheroes. As it is, Wonder Woman will finally be getting her big screen debut. Rumour has it that somewhere down the road, she might also be getting her own movie. Plus, fangirls, it turns out, are the great untapped resource of the comic book world, and they want to see more characters that look like them: 47% of comic fans are female, and women made up 62% of the Facebook fans of female comic characters (including Black Widow, Elektra and She-Hulk).

But Marvel’s Thor move isn’t just some gimmick to attract girls, as demonstrated by Marvel executive director Ryan Penagos’ perfect response to fanboy outrage:

For more information, you may refer to Marvel’s official press release here.

Phew. Enough of comic-related heart attacks please. After all, we only just got over this other shocking comic-related news.


#Sting: Rock Musician Bringing New Tour To Singapore Next Year

Coldplay, U2, Guns N’ Roses, Journey, and Alicia Keys – what do all of these iconic acts have in common? Yep, you guessed right. They are all performing in Singapore next year.

Joining the impressive list of line-up in 2017 is none other than former frontman for pop-rock band The Police, Sting (real name: Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner). So mark your calendars peeps, the date is 28th May 2017.

Sting first found fame with The Police in 1977. He later embarked on a successful solo career and has earned a total of 10 Grammy Awards as a solo artist. The 65-year-old English singer-songwriter will return to Singapore Indoor Stadium for his “57th & 9th” tour as well as to promote his latest album of the same name.

Although the legendary rock musician has performed in Singapore several times over the past decade, this is the first time he’ll be bringing along his son, Joe Sumner, who’s billed as a music guest for the show. They will be joined by a 3-piece band including his longtime guitarist, Dominic Miller, together with Josh Freese (drums), as well as Rufus Miller (guitar).

Brought to you by Cherrytree Management and Live Nation Lushington, the details to Sting’s “57th & 9th” are as follows:

Tickets are available via Sports Hub Singapore, Hotline (65) 3158-7888, and all Singapore Post outlets.


Kim Jae Hwan’s KL Fan Meeting Seating Plan & Ticket Prices Unveiled

K-pop fans must have left a good impression on Wanna One (워너원). Since their disbandment, many of the South Korean boy group members have been returning to Malaysia separately.

The latest K-pop star is none other than Kim Jae Hwan (김재환).

The 23-year-old singer first found fame when he competed and placed 4th in the finale of Mnet’s reality boy group survival show – “Produce 101 Season 2”. Since then, he has earned a large fan base who call themselves WIN:Ds.

Since news of his fan meet reached us 2 months ago, WIN:Ds have been eagerly waiting for his first ever solo fan-meeting titled “2019 Kim Jae Hwan Fanmeeting MIN:D”. There’s no doubt that when he visits Malaysia again, we’ll get to here self-penned songs from his recently-released EP, “Another”.

Brought to you by UnUsUaL Entertainment and MacpiePro, the details to “2019 Kim Jae Hwan Fanmeeting MIN:D” are as follows:

Tickets will go on sale via www.macpieticketing.com on 12th June 2019 from 12pm onwards.

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#Fitness: 10 Public Swimming Pools In Klang Valley That Don’t Require Membership

Who doesn’t enjoy swimming? Not only does it feel good to cool down by taking a dip in the scorching Malaysian weather, it’s also one of the most relaxing physical activities we can think of.

Just because there isn’t a swimming pool where you live, you shouldn’t sign up for a gym membership. Why splurge unnecessarily when you can opt for some of the best public pools in the Klang Valley that are pay-per-entry? These following public swimming pools allow you to have fun and swim all year long.

As one of Klang Valley’s most popular sports stadium, Chin Woo Stadium has been around for over 5 decades. Located near Chinatown (Petaling Street) and Merdeka Stadium, the venue is easily accessible by public transportation. How convenient! Although the highlight here is the 50m outdoor pool, other activities such as lion dance, dragon dance, and wushu performances are frequently held here.

Many claim that the Kuala Lumpur Swimming Complex has one of the cleaner public pools in town. Various classes and competitions take place here. There is a water polo players practise on Saturdays, while families usually crowd the place on Sundays. The pool has a total of 8 50m lanes for visitors to swim to their heart’s content.

For families with kids, the main attractions for the young ones are the 2-acre children’s playground and kiddie’s wading pool. There is also a waterfall at the back of the wading pool for visitors to have a splashing good time. The best part? It’s free! That’s not all, the park also has a 1.3km-long jogging track and an impressive man-made Lake Symphony.

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Tucked away in a residential area behind Bangsar Village, Bangsar Sports Complex is another option for swimmers to consider. The outdoor community swimming pool is surrounded by trees so it’s slightly cooling. It has 5 lanes that are 25m long.

There are also plenty of other activities to do here. Besides a list of weights and cardio gear at the gym, visitors can also make online bookings for tennis (from RM10 per hour), futsal (from RM20 per hour), and badminton (from RM8 per hour).

Wanna take your swimming skills to the next level? Perhaps you ought to take a dip in the National Aquatic Centre Bukit Jalil. The 3 separate pools include the Olympic-sized swimming pool, Terjunan pool, and Training pool. Triathletes and lap swimmers frequent here to perfect their strokes. Fret not beginners, you can start off at the 1.2m section and gradually wade in to a depth of 1.8m.

According to General Manager Mr EJ Yeap, the centre has been around since 1963. The PJ Palms Sports Centre houses 2 well-kept pools: a 50m with 8 lanes as well as a kiddie section. After your swimming session, you can fill up your bellies at the nearby Jam & Kaya Café. Towels, swimwear, and lockers, are available for rental.

The Kelana Jaya Municipal Pool is another huge swimming spot that families with children often flock to. The facilities (there are 2 large pools) also allow longtime swimmers to perfect their strokes and train for competitions. There is nothing fancy about the environment here but at least the pools are spacious enough.

Since 3K Swimming Pool is the only public swimming pool in Subang Jaya, it is often the most packed outlet among the pools on this list. 3K, which stands for Kompleks Kemudahan Kemasyarakatan, has 3 types of pools – an indoor 7-lane, Olympic-sized pool, and a children’s pool. There are 6 sessions opened to the public, with each session spanning 2 hours long.

The 8-lane outdoor swimming pool at the Panasonic Sports Complex may be almost 2 decades old but the facilities are still well kept. There is an open pool as well as a covered Olympic-sized pool, including a section for synchronised swimming and water polo. The first session starts at 9am and the last one ends at 8:15pm. Entry tickets for outdoor pool are RM2.10 (kids) and RM3.20 (adults), while tickets for the indoor pool are RM2.70 (kids) and RM3.70 (adults).

Unlike most swimming pools, the Marina Putrajaya pool is covered. Regardless if the sun is scorching hot or raining, your swimming sessions won’t be affected by the weather. Situated on the 1st floor of the Marina Putrajaya building, the Marina Putrajaya Swimming Complex has 4 sessions, with each session lasting for 2 hours and 45 minutes. What’s interesting about this place is that it offers free aquarobic class every weekend at 11:45am.

Sources: Time Out, Discover KL, The Star (1)(2).


Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon (SCKLM) Returns On 8th April 2018

The annual Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon (SCKLM) has announced that it’ll be speeding back to town on 8th April 2018.

If you remember, last year’s marathon saw an incredible 12,512 race slots being snapped up on the first day of registrations, which is about a third of the total number of race slots available. In fact, registrations for the Full and Half Marathon categories sold out quicker than the usually more popular 10km and 5km categories. A couple of days later, the Full Marathon category closed with 8,000 runners in total this year, constituting a 7% increase from 2016 and the highest number recorded in this category so far for SCKLM.

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More #SCKLM2018 details to be released in due time!

For more information on SCKLM, hit up their website or Facebook page.

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Hype’s Must Watch: The Woman In Black 2 #AngelOfDeath

You haven’t experienced true horror until you’ve watched James Watkins’ “The Woman in Black”. The movie has proven to be one of those horror films that needs no blood or gory effects to enhance its scary factor – the vengeful woman in black is enough to give you a nightmare. The ending is by far the most satisfying ending we’ve ever seen, a little predictable yet you can’t deny the fact you’ve got a good scare from it.

And now, the “woman in black” continues to haunt the big screen as a sequel to the horror film will be released in the cinemas soon!

Titled “The Woman In Black 2: Angel Of Death”, the highly anticipated sequel sets its story 40 years after the first haunting at the haunted Eel Marsh House. The story follows Eve (played by Phoebe Fox), a young and beautiful schoolteacher evacuating from London with a group of school children to the safety side of the English countryside during the Blitz of World War II.

However, once they’ve arrived at Eel Marsh House, the children begin acting strangely. With the help of local military commander Harry (played by Jeremy Irvine), Eve discovers that they’ve awoken the house’s darkest inhabitant and she must now confront her own demons to save the children and survive the woman in black.

Listed as one of the must-watch horror films to watch in 2015, the film also stars Helen McCrory, Adrian Rawlins, Leanne Best, and Ned Dennehy.

Directed by Tom Harper from a screenplay written by Jon Croker, “The Woman In Black 2: Angel Of Death” is scheduled for release on January 1, 2015.

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


#BlackHatMovie: Trailer Released For Film Shot In Malaysia

They came, they made Malaysian movie buffs search frantically for their whereabouts, and they left. Remember that time we all became little dysfunctional because award-winning director Michael Mann, Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wang Lee Hom, and Tang Wei arrived in Malaysia for a movie filming?

You remembered, don’t you? Because the trailer for that film has just been released!

Originally titled “Cyber”, Michael Mann’s upcoming action-thriller film “Blackhat” revolves around Nicholas Hathaway (played by Chris Hemsworth), a blackhat hacker that was hired by the government to track down a mysterious hacker behind a high-level global cybercrime that has attacked 4 major banks from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta.

Directed and produced by Michael Mann, the script for the film is also written by Morgan Davis Foehl and Mann himself. Mann’s major films include “Heat”, “Public Enemies“, “The Last of the Mohicans”, “Collateral”, “Thief”, and other action crime films.

The film made it into Malaysian newspaper headlines last year as Mann brought the production team to Malaysia and it is a huge Hollywood production from Legendary Pictures Studio, the same studio that produced films such as “Dracula Untold“, “The Dark Knight Rises“, “Godzilla“, and so on.

It was reported that the shoot in Malaysia lasted about 5 weeks and some of the scenes were shot at various locations in Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur, Port Klang, Pulau Pangkor, Manjung, Lumut, Marina Island, and Putrajaya.

Slated for release on January 16, 2015, “Blackhat” is a much anticipated film from Michael Mann as Dealine has reported that the film might qualify for the Oscars.


#McDonalds: “Cuba-Cuba Cakoi” Is Now Available For Breakfast!

Are you bored of McDonald’s typical breakfast menu? Well then, why not try out their new cakoi sets!

Cakoi, also known as Youtiao or the Chinese donut, is a long and crispy golden-brown strip of dough that is usually eaten for breakfast. Traditionally, the local favourite is sold by roadside vendors from morning till late afternoon.

Available from 4am to 11am every day, McDonald’s “Cuba-Cuba Cakoi” comes in 2 different sets – the Cakoi Bubur set and the Cakai set. Both sets are served with Nestle’s Bonus soya bean milk.

The Cakoi set also comes with a dipping of your choice. While it’s no mystery that cakoi and kaya are perfect together, chocolate and strawberry toppings are also available for those who like it extra sweet :)

How do you like your cakoi? Check out the video below to see how others eat their cakoi:

This is not the only McDonald’s promotion going on. The fast food chain has recently introduced the new McChicken, Green Tea Latte (McCafe), Fanta Orange and Fanta Orange McFloat, and coconut caramel desserts.

For more info, visit McDonald’s website and Facebook page.

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6 Actors That Could Play Jho Low In “Billion Dollar Whale” Movie

Tom Wright, the co-author of the hot-selling book “Billion Dollar Whale”, was in Malaysia yesterday to promote his and Bradley Hope’s work, which focuses on Low Taek Jho or better known as Jho Low, the mastermind behind the infamous 1MDB investment.

According to various reports, it has been revealed that the book will soon be turned in to a Hollywood movie as a deal is currently in discussion. “There should be an announcement very soon about a movie,”  he said as quoted by The Star.

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“Billion Dollar Whale” documents the financial exploits of Jho Low, a 36-year-old businessman accused of stealing billions of dollars from Malaysian state investment vehicle 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Wright refused to comment on which actor would be playing Low, but he joked that the movie will be produced by Red Granite Pictures, the movie studio which was also involved in 1MDB scandal.

It is not sure if Wright already has a cast in mind, but if he hasn’t, then here are 6 actors that we would like to suggest!

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Ronny Chieng is Malaysian-Australian comedian who is one of the correspondents on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”. He is also the creator and star of his own comedy sitcom called “Ronny Chieng: International Student”. The 33-year-old recently made his Hollywood film debut in Warner Bros’ “Crazy Rich Asians”. Thanks to his role as Eddie Cheng, we feel that he is quite suited playing the schemey and douchey kind of role, and not to mention that he is quite well-versed when it comes to political issues.

American actor, comedian and writer Randall Park is most known for portraying the highly controversial North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un in the 2014 film “The Interview”, which is why we believe that he will be great playing Jho Low, another equally controversial character. Park may be a little bit on the old side as he is already 44, but we feel that his appearance can be changed with a little bit of makeup and screen magic!

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Jimmy O. Yang is Hong Kong-American actor who also stars in “Crazy Rich Asians”, but he is actually best known for his role in HBO comedy series “Silicon Valley”. Since Jho Low was known to be quite a playboy and a huge spender who parties with likes of Paris Hilton, Miranda Kerr, Kim Kardashian more, we feel that 31-year-old O.Yang will be able to portray the role as he is quite a party-animal in “Crazy Rich Asians” and a big arseh*** too!

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Korean-American actor Ki Hong Lee is best known for his role in the “Maze Runner” series and Netflix sitcom “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”. The 31-year-old started to gain worldwide attention through his collaboration with Wong Fu Productions where he plays all sorts of hilarious roles. That is why, we think that playing a rich, snobby and sneaky character like Jho Low would not be a problem for him.

Steven Yeun may be a little bit too handsome to play Jho Low, but being in Hollywood, sometimes it’s important to have a good-looking actor for the main role to attract the audience. The 34-year-old Korean-American actor is best known for his role as Glenn Rhee in horror TV series “The Walking Dead” and he has also done video game and cartoon voiceovers. Having him playing Jho Low will definitely get audience into the cinema, because who wouldn’t want to watch a handsome manipulator?

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Jason Leong is a Malaysian stand-up comedian who has been promoting and volunteering himself to play Jho Low since The 14th Malaysian General Election. We feel that he is quite suited to play the character too as he already has the look. Plus, he has been following the Malaysian politic stories for a long time so we think that he is more knowledgeable on the 1MDB subject compare to any of the actors mentioned above.

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Lunch Beat: The 60-Minute Lunch-Hour Rave

The concept of lunch-hour dance parties is taking hold around the world, with office workers breaking free from the chains that bind them to their desks for sweaty, 60-minute dance-offs in the middle of the day. The idea behind Lunch Beat is simple: for one hour, 9 to 5ers can blow off steam, get some exercise and take in DJ-spun tunes at a midday dance party.

The only requirement: “You have to dance”. And shop talk is highly discouraged.

What began as an underground movement by Swede Molly Range in Stockholm in 2010 has since spread to 55 cities around the world, with Lunch Beat parties being thrown in:

The latest city to join the worldwide phenomenon was Montreal, which recently hosted its first event at a cinema, with tunes provided by an electronic DJ.

Anyone can host Lunch Beat parties, as long as they adhere to certain basic rules of the group’s manifesto: namely, that the event be non-profit, include a lunch meal (preferably vegetarian), last 60 minutes (ideally noon to 1 pm) and be held Tuesday to Thursday. The reasoning? Mondays are usually too busy, while most people would rather get out early on Friday rather than drag out their lunch hour.

Likewise, organisers stress that the event is everything but a flash mob, and should be held far from prying eyes, namely in a closed-off venue.


Madame Tussauds’ Makes Sydney See Double

The latest attraction to set-up shop in Australia has given us even more reason now to go for a holiday. Exact destinaton? Madame Tussauds, Darling Harbour, Sydney.

Where else would you be able to openly stalk celebs such as Keith Urban, Dannii Minogue, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Delta Goodrem, and Miranda Kerr in the same space? And not get reprimanded for it?

Madame Tussauds is a wax museum that hails from London, founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud more than 200 years ago.

Yes that’s her – or at least a wax figure of her. As creepy as it is.

It. is. a. MAJOR. tourist attraction. So much so that by now, they have branched out to quite a sizable amount of major cities all around the globe. And it’s all because the museum is a place to not-really-but-kinda come up close and personal with your favourite icon. Be it a historical or royal figure, movie star, artiste, or sportsperson.

Or even an infamous murderer, if you may.

Personally, we prefer Prince William over Adolf Hitler any day.

In this day and age, however, it almost feels wrong to call it a “museum” judging by how it has become such a significant part of pop culture. The many Madame Tussauds-es can be found at these locations:

And after months of intrigue, hype (get it, get it?) and anticipation, the latest addition, Sydney.

The branch officially opened its doors to the public on the 16th of April, 2012 (Monday) after 56,000 hours of work was invested into creating the 70 figures on display.

Wait. 56,000 hours that’s..about more than 2,000 days.

Amongst the figures on display are Australian personalities Delta Goodrem, Cate Blanchett and Nicole Kidman (of course), alongside international icons such as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Barack Obama, and Lady Gaga.

When asked, Hywel Mathias (General Manager of Madame Tussauds Sydney) said, “It took 60 artists about 800 hours to create a single figure, from beginning to end. I’ve got a dedicated team who literally spend all the time re-touching, making it perfect, and keeping it 100 per cent right.”

“Madame Tussauds is synonymous with history, heritage, and fine artistry. We’re so excited that we can finally welcome such an iconic attraction to Sydney”, he added.

He also added that each figurine is worth about $220,000 (RM697,400). Gulp.

All said and done, we’re happy for Madame Tussauds. We’re just wondering, when’s our turn?

For more information, visit Madame Tussauds Sydney’s official website or their Facebook page.

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