Hype’s Must Watch: The Witness (我是证人)

Despite his ongoing lawsuit drama with SM Entertainment and his departure from EXO, Luhan has been doing pretty well on his own in China. After all, he has newfound fame in China after the box office success of his Chinese movie, “Miss Granny“.

As such, he has been offered to play in “The Witness (我是证人)”. It’s an upcoming Chinese remake of “Blind”, a 2011 Korean crime thriller film that originally starred Yoo Seung Ho and Kim Ha Neul.

The original film was an award-winning hit, with Ha Neul receiving the “Best Actress” award at the 48th Grand Bell Awards and the 32nd Blue Dragon Film Awards for her performance. The plot centres on 2 witnesses of a murder, who team up to hunt down a serial killer.

Due to the immense popularity of the movie, Beijing-based New Clues Film and Shanghai-based Jaywalk Studio collaborated to co-produce a Chinese remake of “Blind”, with original director Ahn Sang Hoon returning to helm.

Luhan is starring in the Chinese remake alongside popular Chinese actress Yang Mi, Wang Jing Chun, and Zhu Ya Wen. The film marks Luhan’s return to the Korean entertainment industry.

In this movie, Luhan plays “a street urchin who is the witness to a grisly murder”. After a hit-and-run case, he is “tasked with the responsibility of protecting a blind woman, who could hear the sounds related to the killing, but is unable to provide visual details regarding the crime”.

“The Witness” is slated for release on 30th October 2015 in Korea and China. It will premiere in select theatres in the US, Canada, and several other international locations as well.

Luhan will be seen next alongside Matt Damon and Andy Lau in “The Great Wall”, an upcoming English movie by Zhang Yimou.

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Wang LeeHom is Mentoring Kepong Girl Nicole Lai On Sing! China

Many people have dreamed of being taken under the wing of Wang LeeHom (王力宏). So imagine Nicole Lai (赖淞凤)’s delight when the music genius turned his chair around for her.

Nicole, who hails from Kepong, took part in the 4th season of reality singing competition, “Sing! China” (中国好声音). Just like “The Voice”, the coach will only turn their chair for the hopefuls they want on their team.

The 30-year-old Malaysian delivered a rendition of Guo Ding (郭頂)’s “Bao Liu” (保留). It wasn’t until the last second when LeeHom pressed his red button. “I started to feel disappointed at myself. I thought it was the end of the journey,” Nicole told Star2. “He saved me!”

According to the publication, the local singer is no stranger to singing competitions. The Kepong native has previously won local Chinese singing contest “Astro Star Quest” in 2012. She later represented our country in Taiwan’s “Million Star”.

Since she has already released 2 Mandarin EPs, why join another reality show? “I don’t see it as a singing competition but as a good opportunity to gain experience in China. It’s good to learn from production crews, musicians and coaches who are from a different environment,” Nicole told the newspaper.

She added, “‘Sing! China’ invited me to join the show in previous seasons but I couldn’t participate due to a scheduling conflict. This year, the show’s production team invited me again and I was ready.”

Watch her blind audition below plus LeeHom’s commentary on why he wanted her on his team:

Nicole recalled that she was the last contestant to go up on stage that day after waiting from morning till night time. “It challenges you both physically and mentally. You need to always be ready and be at your best to face whatever situation comes your way. The production team may ask you to sing a certain song and you must be able to learn the song quickly,” she shared.

If you follow the TV show, you’d know that the outcome is often unpredictable. Does she has a strategy in advancing further? “I don’t see music as something competitive. I believe music is a subjective. I just want to do my best and enjoy the moment,” she confessed.

The Malaysian has described LeeHom as “a very nice, sincere, talented and passionate artiste” whose advice to her is to “never stop learning and enjoy the music.”

Here are some of her previous music videos:


Malaysian YouTuber Phei Yong Makes Cameo In Men In Black: International

“Men In Black: International” is currently screening in theatres and Malaysians have another reason to watch the newly-released remake.

Yes, we’ve got Chris Hemsworth (there’s also a shirtless scene) and Tessa Thompson starring in it. But what you may not know is that the movie also features a cameo from a Malaysian influencer.

That’s right peeps. Phei Yong (培永) appears briefly in the movie. The scene takes place Men In Black headquarters when his cameo is projected on a large screen. For those curious, the Malaysian content creator is a normal human being and not an alien.

If Phei Yong looks familiar, that’s because the 25-year-old Malaysian has been working as a radio DJ in MY FM ever since he won the “MY FM Be My Star DJ” competition back in 2015. He has more than 490k subscribers on YouTube and over 465k followers on Instagram.

A few weeks ago, he was invited to Bali, Indonesia along with other famous content creators and influencers from around the world to cover “Men In Black: International” and get up close and personal with Hemsworth.

今晚你會來看黑神or雷神？? Tonight 8pm see ya in YouTube?

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雷神主動跟我拍照 真感動呢 哈哈哈哈哈哈哈哈 請期待之後的VLOG❤?

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MOH Found 21 Food Products On The Market Containing Scheduled Poisons

The Ministry of Health (MOH) constantly monitors food products in the market with a total of 849 products tested since 2019.

The monitoring results then found 21 food products, comprised of 16 brands, detected to contain scheduled poisons that are illegal to add to the food.

The food products detected consists mostly of instant coffee packs, herbal drinks and sex enhancement pills. MOH found these products to contain scheduled drugs such as sildenafil, tadalafil, dexamethasone and prednisolone, which are prohibited ingredients as it doesn’t comply with the Food Act 1983 and the regulations made thereunder.

Health Director-General, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, said in a statement today, “Legal action has been taken against the manufacturers or distributors of four of the 16 brands of food products which do not comply with the law. However, the results of the investigation conducted on 12 other food product brands found that the company name and address were false or incomplete.”

DG Hisham also said, all businesses including online traders who still have stocks of the products, were instructed to immediately stop the sales and contact the nearest District Health Office to have it confiscated. He urged those who are using the products to immediately seek advice and treatment from health professionals and advised the public to be careful and aware when buying food products that are mixed with harmful substances.

He also said, “It is the responsibility of the parties involved such as manufacturers, packers, distributors, marketing agents and sellers to ensure that the food products sold comply with relevant regulations. Check out the full list of products below:

Always do your research before buying food products or goods that may contain unwanted and harmful chemicals. Prevention is better than cure.


Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: What’s Happened So Far & What Might Be Coming Up!

The groundbreaking success of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cannot be understated; it’s the fastest-selling Pokémon game of all time (so far), with 10 million units sold in the first 72 hours. We’ve sunk our teeth into this immersively unique Pokémon experience; we were at the edge of our seats because of the difficult battles we had to face, and we were welling up with tears because of the gut-wrenching story. Don’t forget about the bugs, good Lord. But after hours of gameplay, trying our damnedest to catch ’em all, and becoming the best like no one ever was, what comes next?

From our personal experience with the game and as a big fan of the franchise, though the map was large, it felt empty, especially with the post-game. There wasn’t much left to do besides shiny hunting and local or online PvP. Many have also been modifying the game to add some variety to it or simply for fun. Nintendo has made the post-game interesting by adding 6- and 7-star Tera raids, with the latter featuring Pokémon from previous generations. Besides that, Scarlet and Violet don’t have much going for themselves besides those rotating events.

Many people have been wondering what the future holds for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet after Nintendo and Game Freak announced a (much-needed) bug fix and added functionality patch to be released in February. However, what functionality we will receive hasn’t been disclosed. Many speculate that it would be a link to Pokémon Home, where you can transfer Pokémon from previous generations to Scarlet and Violet. Believe it or not, that has been confirmed for Spring 2023. This means that functionality will change in February as the game’s quality of life improves, such as easier ways to navigate boxes and so on.

However, we can argue that Nintendo plans something big for Scarlet and Violet.  Before Scarlet and Violet were released, Nintendo confirmed that you’ll be able to transfer some Pokémon caught in Pokémon GO to Scarlet and Violet later in 2023, which is big news and makes shiny Pokémon collecting much easier.

Since 2016, Nintendo has been pushing for a yearly release of Pokémon games, like Legends: Arceus. But if Sword and Shield are anything to go by, we can hope for a DLC later this year that would hopefully expand Scarlet and Violet. Many people theorise that it would return to the Galar region or that it would explore the origin of terastallization.

Who knows? One thing’s for sure: We are all excited to see what this surprise has in store for us.

Sources: Trusted Reviews, Dot Esports, Nintendo Life, NintendoSoup


Malaysian Musicians Make A Stand With #MIMSForHumanity

Martin Luther King Jr. once said “the ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people, but the silence over that by good people” and with that in mind, a group of Malaysian musicians banded together to take a stand for humanity. Understanding that music is a medium that can inspire a burst of various emotions, this group of musicians believe that if music is created with a cause in mind, it can lead to many things including initiating a public awareness about the issues faced in our world today.

The recent years have not been filled with a great deal of good, Malaysia alone faced an exceptionally rough year this 2014. Remembering that, #MIMSforhumanity represents a non-political movement that is made up of local independent acts standing up against brutal regimes while at the same time instilling a sense of empathy in resistance to human suffrage regardless of nationality, race, and religion.

In hopes of carrying this powerful message to the public via music, the Malaysian Independent Music Scene (MIMS) For Humanity movement has been slated as a strictly non-profit organisation and all proceeds garnered will be directed to support various human rights organisations.

The initial steps for the #MIMSforhumanity movement is the release of the single fronted by the eight local acts: AZUREFORJANNE, Blister, Kyoto Protocol, Massacre Conspiracy, MuddMonkee, Roshan Jamrock (of K-town Clan), Sayla (of Dose Two) and Shake N’ Bake.

Inspired by all the issues cropping up, executive producer Sher ‘bflat’ Mohamed started this movement with the help of Farique Nadzir (Producer) and Adah Kahir (Lyricist and Composer) to compose “Make Your Stand”, accompanied by a music video shot by Tiny Rex Productions, and photography by Faiz AR.

Reminding us Malaysians that we can come together for a greater good, the result of #MIMSForHumanity can be seen below.

For more of #MIMSForHumanity, check out its website and like its Facebook page.

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#Malaysia: Girl Was Made To Sing “Negaraku” By PDRM To Prove Citizenship

Social media butterfly Raine Lee recently shared a post on her Facebook regarding a roadblock incident that happened on 8th May.

Apparently, the police “forced” her to sing the “Negaraku” to prove that she was Malaysian because they thought she was from China. This was also largely due to the fact that she failed to produce her identification as she lost her MyKad 2 months ago.

“I was forced to sing the freaking ‘Negaraku’ song,” said Lee.

“It’s nothing new to be honest, I always get accused of being from China or Thai A LOT not only from cops but from random strangers who have the nerve to come up to me & ASK,” wrote the young blogger.

Although she showed the officers her driving license, they refused to accept it and said that she did not resemble the photo on the license. They then insisted on having her sing the national anthem to prove her citizenship.

The police let her off even though she was only able to sing half of the song. At the end of her post, she wrote, “Moral of the story: Learn the ‘Negaraku’ song & don’t be IC-less.”

So, netizens are now asking, “Can the police make people sing the national anthem to prove one’s citizenship?”

According to The Malay Mail, Bukit Aman traffic police chief SAC Mahamad Akhir Darus said that it is not an offence for policemen to ask Malaysians to sing “Negaraku” if they are unable to produce their identification. However, it is not in the police’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

“My men have not committed any offence by asking someone to sing ‘Negaraku’ if those stopped fail to produce their MyKad, But this is not our SOP. Those on duty have their own methods in dealing with such situations,” he said

The supposed post was deleted by Raine Lee when we checked her Facebook page.

Do you think it’s alright for police officers to make people sing the national anthem? Let us know in the comments below!

Sources: The Malay Mail, The Malaysian Digest.


Contest: “Guardians of the Galaxy” Goodies!

From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of “Iron Man“, “Thor“, “Captain America“, and “The Avengers“, comes a new team — the “Guardians of the Galaxy”:

An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe.

To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits – Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand – with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.

And in conjunction with the upcoming release of the movie in Malaysia, we’ve got some limited edition “Guardians of the Galaxy” merchandise to giveaway! What say you?

Easy peasy, no? Go on, get sharing, and good luck!

Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” will be released in a cinema near you on 31st July!

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

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#AirAsiaX: Mauritius Route Discontinued By The End Of March 2017

If it has always been your dream to travel to the beautiful island of Mauritius, now’s your last chance.

AirAsia X will be discontinuing their Kuala Lumpur to Mauritius route come the end of March. This unfortunate decision was made as part of the company’s restructuring efforts.

The network restructuring is aimed at “improving operational efficiencies in term of aircraft utilisations”. They continued, “It is also to accelerate capacity growth in AirAsia X key markets of Australia, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea.” In other words, we might be seeing an increase in flights to and fro the aforementioned countries.

Although AirAsia X has not officially announced the cancellation of the route on their website, their promo page showed that the last travel period for Kuala Lumpur – Mauritius will be on 25th March.

AirAsia X is one of the rare airlines offering direct flights from Malaysia to Mauritius and vice versa, with Air Mauritius being the other one. However, there’s an obvious difference in price. AirAsia X’s tickets typically cost around RM1,000 while Air Mauritius’ are priced at around RM4,000 on average.

The budget airline currently flies 3 times per week to Mauritius, with flights from Kuala Lumpur departing on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday; and flights from Mauritius flying on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

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

Sources: Ch-Aviation, Places And Food, AirAsia (1) (2).


2 Individuals Arrested For Allegedly Stealing At MAEPS Quarantine Centre

The police have arrested two men for allegedly stealing four mobile phones belonging to Covid-19 patients at the quarantine centre in the Malaysian Agricultural Expo Park (MAEPS), Serdang, last night.

In a clip posted by TikTok user @ayiekefli, one of the culprits could be seen being interrogated by the cops. The officers on duty were also spotted donning a full set of personal protective equipment (PPE) suits.

Another video posted by the same user showed the two culprits being escorted separately by the police. Others who were at the scene also shared their gratitude to the authorities for their swift action by cheering for them. The suspects just bowed down in embarrassment while being escorted out of the building.

Sepang District Police Chief, ACP Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof said a report about the commotion was lodged by a medical officer at MAEPS. The medical officer had also activated the orange code after the fight broke out around10:30pm.

“The complainant informed that the patients had detained two men who have also been receiving treatment in the centre. The two culprits, aged around 20s and 40s, were arrested on suspicion of stealing their handphones,” Wan Kamarul added.

The suspects were then moved to the DG hall for safety reasons. The complainant had also seized four handphones, suspected to have been stolen by the suspects.

The case is being investigated under Section 308 of the Penal Code.


#PowerRangers Reboot: Becky Gomez Joins Cast As Yellow Ranger

A new reincarnation of the Yellow Ranger is born!

Lionsgate Entertainment has finally announced that the Yellow Ranger will be portrayed by American singer-songwriter Becky Gomez.

Also simply known as Becky G., the singer will be joining the rest of the lineup including “The Martian” star Naomi Scott as the Pink Ranger, RJ Cyler as the Blue Ranger, Ludi Lin as the Black Ranger, and Dacre Montgomery as the Red Ranger.

The studio made the official casting announcement through the official “Power Rangers” Twitter and Instagram. Similar to the rest of the cast, Becky is considered a relatively newcomer in the film industry. She most recently guest-starred on Fox’s primetime soap “Empire”.

It’s morphin time! @iambeckyg is suiting up as the #YellowRanger in the #PowerRangers Movie! https://t.co/yFLUn9ORhN pic.twitter.com/WM8Y9HDqFj

— POWER⚡RANGERS (@PowerRangers) October 30, 2015

Details regarding the plot and the characters remain under wraps, but Gomez has expressed her excitement regarding her involvement in the project. She also updated her Twitter by tweeting that it is a fateful casting.

My favorite color is yellow. It's like it was meant to be.

The reboot will be based on “The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”, a popular 90s TV series that was first aired on Fox Kid and inspired a big screen adaptation, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie”, in 1995.

It will re-imagine the origins of the Power Rangers, a group of high school kids with unusual super powers who must unite and learn to harness their abilities in order to save the world.

“Power Rangers” original creator Haim Saban will produce the reboot alongside Brian Casentini and Allison Shearmur, who oversaw “The Hunger Games” film franchise.

“Project Almanac” director Dean Israelite, who was a fan of the TV series, is on board to helm the project. He told IGN during an interview that the reboot will take on a “playful but still mature” mood, indicating that it may be targeted at older audienc instead of children.

Zack Stentz and Ashley Milley, who worked together on “Thor” and “X-Men: First Class“, will be writing its screenplay.

The film is reportedly going to have a budget in the USD35 million range, which is lower than other action-oriented film series such as the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” franchise.

Though there’s been some racebending, the newly-announced cast members will play the new versions of Jason Lee Scott, Kimberly Ann Hart, Zack Taylor, Billy Cranston, and Trini Kwan. This was confirmed the official Power Rangers account revealed that they will feature the same names as the original cast.

⚡ ⚡ IT'S MORPHIN TIME, Jason, Kimberly, Zack, Billy & Trini! #PowerRangersMovie, coming 2017!

The “Power Rangers” reboot was originally slated for release on 22nd July 2016, but Lionsgate has pushed back its release to 13th January 2017.

What do you think of the new cast members? Who do you think will play the Green Ranger and the main antagonist? Let us know in the comments box below.

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Comic Legend #Archie Andrews Dies

Archie Comics is home to some of the best-known pop culture creations in the world, including:

With so many popular titles tucked neatly under the publisher’s belt, one can’t help but wonder, “How does the iconic redhead meet his final fate?”

Today, it is revealed that US comic book character Archie Andrews will die this week taking a bullet intended for a gay friend, a fitting turning point for the iconic brand. In the new issue tomorrow of “Life with Archie”, the famous redhead saves the life of newly-elected Senator Kevin Keller, introduced as the first openly gay character in the comic in 2010.

Archie Comics publisher/co-CEO Jon Goldwater made the announcement via a press release with read:

The Death of Archie is the biggest story in Archie Comics history – and a major milestone for comics, period. It’s the one thing everyone wants to talk about – with good reason. LIFE WITH ARCHIE presents a possible future for the character, and this issue is a fitting end to that story. Archie dies as he lived – a hero, representing the best in all of us. The fact that he’s saving Kevin, the most important new character in Archie lore since Archie, Betty & Veronica, Jughead and Reggie – is a metaphor for the rebirth this company has experienced over the last five years. This is truly a new Archie Comics: unafraid, daring, progressive and on the cusp of greatness.

The announcement, in a press release published on Comicosity, comes ahead of the Comic-Con International conference in San Diego, the top US annual gathering of all things comic-related.

Archie, for what it’s worth, you lived a good, long, and rich life. Thank you for all the precious childhood memories e.g. being able to save up enough pocket money to buy the latest edition of the Archie comic and taking extremely good care of it after because it was expensive, sneaking Archie comics into school to exchange with classmates while hoping not to get “spot checked” on the very same day and the thrill of being able to get away with it after. Good times!

Meanwhile, here are some other things to  expect from San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2014:


Contest: As Above/So Below Premiere Screening Tix Winners

Thank you guys for all your submissions! We especially loved the poems some of you sent us ;)

Here are the winners for our “As Above/So Below” premiere screening:

Congratulations, peeps! That’s a pair of passes per winner. Of course, all of this was only possible thanks to our awesome friends from United International Pictures Malaysia.

Time: 9:30pm (Ticket redemption from 8:30pm onwards)

Venue: Hall 7, TGV 1 Utama, Petaling Jaya

IMPORTANT: As stated in our contest T&C, winners are required to redeem their tickets at the cinema. Please present your IC for identification purposes. Tickets are strictly non-transferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of tickets for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

Special thanks to our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia for making this happen.

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

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LEGO Introduces A Brand New Range Of Christmas & Super Mario Toys

Thanks to the LEGO Group’s all-time-favourite toy, kids and adults alike have been able to enjoy imaginative and creative playtime experiences.

And while LEGO building is enjoyed all-year-round, the LEGO Group is doing more big things to end this year with a bang – thanks to all their brand new surprises! So, if you’re as excited as we are, keep on reading to find out what they are.

1. The LEGO Group and Nintendo create more Mario adventures!

The LEGO Group and Nintendo have come together to announce a brand new range of sets and characters, opening up even more adventures for the LEGO Super Mario products launched earlier this year. Fans can now build a Super Mario world that’s completely their own with this new range of LEGO Super Mario sets and collectible characters.

Among these new sets is the Master Your Adventure Maker Set – a creative toolbox that enables children to completely customise a LEGO Super Mario building. Using the Customisation Machine included in the Maker Set, children can change how LEGO Mario reacts to three special bricks, offering a variety in play, excitement and an element of surprise.

The Maker Set also introduces a new start pipe that shuffles the known rules of the level play, so that players are challenged to reach the goal pole in less time, but with increased rewards up for grabs. This excitingly new and improved Maker Set comes with 366 pieces.

And that’s not all, Series 2 of the LEGO Super Mario Character Packs featuring ten brand new collectible characters was also introduced recently! The Character Packs will be kept a surprise until opened, so fans could be getting a Huckit Crab, Spiny Cheep Cheep, Ninji, Foo, Parachute Goomba, Fly Guy, Poison Mushroom, Para-Beetle, Thwimp or a Bone Goomba.

Additionally, in celebration of the end of year Christmas festivities, children are more than welcome to embark on their LEGO Super Mario adventure with the Adventures with Mario Starter Course, available at a 20% discount at all retailers.

We simply can’t wait to start going on more adventures with this new range of LEGO Mario sets, characters, and the discounted starter course!

Check out more details for each of these products below:

2. A Fun and Playful Christmas with LEGO

Gear up for the festivities and usher in the holiday cheer as The LEGO Group offers us a world of festivity this Christmas. Experience the magic of Christmas and discover the home of Santa’s Elves with the LEGO Elf Club House!

This quaint little cottage is jam-packed with seasonal touches and festive features to offer a magical glimpse into the everyday lives of Santa’s helpers. The LEGO Elf Club House includes a waffle machine to re-fuel the elves after a long day of toy making, a brick-built chimney and even a “sleigh-port” to park the elf’s sleigh in!

You can also deck your homes with the LEGO Elf Clubhouse Christmas Tree brimming with colourful baubles. Measuring 22cm high and 13cm deep, it sure seems like this LEGO house set has everything the elf’s need to make our Christmas extra merry!

And, if you want to help Santa’s elves in picking the perfect gifts for your loved ones, then you can also get these novelty Advent Calendar sets featuring the themes of Harry Potter and Star Wars.

Potter heads will love the LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar, as it enables them to recreate the classic Hogwarts holiday scenes, such as the amazing Yule Ball. The calendar also contains mini figures of magically iconic characters like Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and more!

The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar features 6 LEGO mini figures and 6
LEGO figures, such as Darth Vader with a Christmas sweater decoration and Tauntaun with a red nose. Who knew Star Wars could be so festive!

Our play experience is further enhanced with the fold out play mat featuring an image of the Millennium Falcon with Christmas lights to inspire creative play, while the children look out for a code to unlock Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga game content.

Wow, LEGO sure is gifting us with some awesome surprises! So, now you know exactly what to look for if you’ve been searching for something new, fun, and interesting to spice up the end of this year!

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#Goblin: Lee Dong Wook (The Grim Reaper) To Embark On Asia Tour In April

tvN’s highly rated Korean drama, “Goblin” (도깨비) aka “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God” (쓸쓸하고 찬란하神-도깨비), officially ended last Saturday (21s January) with a double episode finale. And fans are already suffering major withdrawal symptoms.

While the cast and crew of the K-Drama is preparing to leave South Korea for their team holiday in Phuket, Thailand (so near yet so far!) in February, “Goblin” actor Lee Dong Wook (이동욱) is also gearing up for his tour.

According to The Korea Herald, Lee Dong Wook (Wang Yeo/the Grim Reaper in “Goblin”) will embark on an Asia tour to meet fans. His agency, King Kong Entertainment, confirmed that the South Korean heartthrob will kick off series of meet-and-greets in Seoul on 12th March before visiting various other locations in Asia.

“Lee has been preparing for the upcoming event in his spare time despite his hectic schedule to make up for the great love he had received,” King Kong Entertainment said.

Details are scarce for now but from what we know, his Asia tour will start in April after the official kick off in Seoul. More information (exact dates and locations) regarding Lee Dong Wook’s tour will be made available after 30th January so let’s hope that Malaysia/Singapore will be part of it!

Aside from “Goblin”, the 35-year-old actor is also known for his leading roles in 2005’s “My Girl”, 2011’s “Scent of a Woman”, and 2014’s “Hotel King”. However, it is without a doubt that “Goblin”, along with its success, helped in rebooting Lee Dong Wook’s acting career, effectively catapulting him to fame.

Meanwhile, tvN has announced that a 2-episode special containing behind-the-scenes footages will be aired on 3rd and 4th February. Don’t miss it! We know we wouldn’t ;)

We’ll leave you now with the Grim Reaper and Kim Sun’s “shipping” theme song, “I Miss You” by Sistar’s Soyou (소유). Enjoy:

Sources: The Korea Herald, The Korea Times / Featured image: tvN Goblin.


Hype’s Now Playing: Coldplay & Beyonce – Hymn For The Weekend

Coldplay and Beyonce have premiered their gorgeous music video for “Hymn For The Weekend”, their collaborative effort from the rock band’s “A Head Full Of Dreams” album.

Shot on location in Mumbai, the video showcase glimpses of life in India as frontman Chris Martin takes us thorough some stunning landscapes featuring several historic magical temples as well as some shabby slums where the poor dwell.

In the Ben Mor directed clip, we see Martin and his bandmates reveling in colourful powder paint – which are traditionally tossed around by celebrants during an ancient Hindu festival called Holi (also known as the festival of love).

As Martin winds his way through the big cities of India, we see Beyonce’s appearance displayed on every passing television screen and billboards. The superstar even has top billing at a local cinema. He arrives at the movie theatre to watch a Bollywood film starring none other than Queen Bey.

Adorned in henna and a flowery headdress, Queen Bey plays an enchanting Bollywood celebrity dancing in front of a wall of flowers. Some critics were quick to call out Beyonce and Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor (who made a short cameo in the music video) for being portrayed simply as exotic and desirable women.

Many have also accused Coldplay’s video of cultural appropriation highlighting the fact that it “romanticises Hinduism to further exoticise India as a westerners’ paradise unsullied by harsh realities”. In other words, some felt offended by the group profiting off a culture not their own.

To be fair, we thought the music video did a commendable job in cramming the best of Indian culture from their point of view within 4 1/2 minutes.

Watch the sleek and vibrant music video below:

Beyonce is expected to join Coldplay for a “Hymn For The Weekend” reprise during the 2016 Super Bowl 50 Half Time Show this weekend.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Sam Smith & John Legend – Lay Me Down

Sam Smith and John Legend partner up for a good cause.

Brit and Grammy award winning superstar Sam Smith and Oscar winner John Legend have collaborated to record a new version of Smith’s song “Lay Me Down,” making it the official single for Red Nose Day.

The original version of “Lay Me Down” comes from Smith’s multi-platinum debut album “In The Lonely Hour” and this new version is being released as a one off single to raise money for Comic Relief. All proceeds from the new version of “Lay Me Down” will go to the charity and in addition to the recording, both the soulful singers will appear at the “Comic Relief: Face the Funny” event on March 13th which will take place at the London Palladium and will air on BBC One.

Sam Smith said: “Lay Me Down holds a very special place in my heart,  not only did I perform it at the Brits I’m now going to perform it live on the Red Nose Day show with the extremely talented John Legend which is so exciting. I recently visited a Comic Relief funded project in my home town which supports the young LGBT community in London, I’m extremely proud that my single will help raise money for projects like this and many others in the UK and across Africa.”

John Legend said: “Sam is such a talented artist.  We’ve been looking forward to working together for a while now.  I’m so glad we could collaborate on such a great song and for such a great cause.”

The pair recorded the track together in Los Angeles, earlier this year. Universal will donate 100% of its profits from the sale of the single to Comic Relief. The new version of “Lay Me Down” is now available for purchase on iTunes.


#Grab: Driver Arrested Over Alleged Rape; Ride-Hailing Company Releases Statement

Just days after an Uber driver was accused of sexual harassment, a woman claimed that a Grab driver had raped her in his car.

The 29-year-old victim, who hired a Grab car after an outing in Petaling Jaya, was allegedly raped near her home in Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan at around 4am on Sunday (11th June).

According to Serdang OCPD Asst Comm Megat Mohamad Aminudin Megat Alias, the victim said that she was sexually assaulted by the Grab driver and could not fight him off because she was drunk. He also added that the driver drove her home after the ordeal.

Besides that, the 30-year-old suspect was picked up in Sungai Buloh by a team from the Serious Crimes Division of the Serdang Police headquarters at around 10pm on Sunday. “The police have seized the suspect’s Perodua Myvi and his clothes,” Megat Mohamad Aminuddin Megat Alias added.

The case is being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape.

Meanwhile, Grab Malaysia stated that they are deeply sorry by the “distressing” news. Country head Sean Goh explained that the company’s priority is to assist and provide support to the passenger and her family, as well as to fully co-operate with the police and relevant authorities.

In a Facebook statement, Goh said, “We have a zero tolerance policy to any crime and serious misconduct by drivers, and have immediately removed the driver from our platform, pending completion of police investigations.”

He continued, “The safety of both our passengers and drivers is, and always will be, a priority for Grab. I am truly sorry that we have let down our users and community in this instance, and humbly ask our passengers and drivers to please allow us to keep improving the safety and reliability of our service.”

Furthermore, Goh added that a rigorous face-to-face driver screening and criminal background checks are in place. “We are committed to keep investing in driver screenings and training, and other safety initiatives,” he shared.

The ride-hailing company will also be extending a PDRM “panic button” feature for its passengers.

Sources: The Star, AsiaOne, Free Malaysia Today.

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The Paddington Bear Movie Trailer Brings Back Childhood Nostalgia

The first trailer for the new Paddington Bear movie has just been released, and it is beyond adorable!

Now if you grew up with Paddington, then this is definitely not something you would want to miss out on. And if you did not grow up with Paddington, then you’re lucky because you will have till Christmas to read all the books to familiarise with Paddington.

The film is set to hit cinemas in Christmas so for those of us who grew up with Paddington will just have to refresh our memories of Paddington by rereading all the books until then.


(UPDATE) #RunningMan: They’re Coming To Malaysia!

The stars of South Korea and Asia’s hottest variety show, “Running Man”, will be coming to Singapore and Malaysia this November! Just in case you’re wondering if this is legit, well, the cast will be brought to our shores by none other than ONE HD.

Previously, ONE has brought South Korean artistes on promotional tours to meet with fans. Successful events have included drama stars like Zo In Sung (That Winter, The Wind Blows), Lee Hyun Woo (To the Beautiful You), Lee Dong Wook (Scent of a Woman), Kim Sun-A (Scent of a Woman), Jang Hyuk (Midas), and K-pop boy group BTOB; as well as the resoundingly successful Running Man fan meet in Singapore. The announcement was also made via their Facebook page.

We’ll update this post with more information when we get our hands on ’em so hang in there!

OND HD has announced the second season of Race Start in Malaysia! After the incredibly successful run of the first season in Singapore last year, ONE HD, together with the cast of Running Man, is ready to take the region by storm again, starting with Malaysia (1st November, followed by Singapore (29th November).

Which Running Man members will be coming to Malaysia? Perhaps these:

Date: 1st November (Saturday)
Venue: Stadium Negara, Kuala Lumpur
Ticketing: RM729 (VIP), RM499 (CAT 1), RM429 (CAT 2), RM299 (CAT 3), and RM199 (CAT 4)

VIP (RM729) ticket holders not only have the best seats in the house (nearest to the stage!), but will also receive an exclusive autograph pass, where they will get an opportunity to meet the stars up close and personal and get an autograph from 1 of the cast members! Meanwhile, fans from across all ticket categories will stand a chance to get on stage to interact with the stars.

Tickets will be made available for sale via TicketCharge from 29th August 2014 (Friday), 10am onwards.

For the latest updates on “Race Start Season 2 in Singapore and Malaysia” of the Running Man Fan Meeting Asia Tour 2014, stay tuned to ONE on Astro Ch 393; log on to the ONE website; or follow the ONE Facebook page and Twitter.

New episodes of Running Man premiere every Friday at 11:45pm first and exclusively on ONE HD. Repeats air on the following Friday at 7:40pm, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:15pm. ONE HD is available on Astro Beyond Channel 393.


AirAsia Japan Files For Bankruptcy; Refund Process To Start In April 2021

AirAsia Japan (AAJ) has officially filed for bankruptcy with the Tokyo District Court after ceasing its operations last month.

AirAsia Berhad addressed the news regarding the Japanese unit of the Malaysian low-cost airline through a Bursa Malaysia’s announcement recently.

According to AirAsia’s FAQ posted on its website (as per Lowyat), the bankruptcy filing only affects flights operated by AAJ (DJ flight numbers). While the flights from Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines to Japan will resume once the travelling bans are lifted.

Not only that, AAJ is now no longer able to settle any outstanding refunds, considering the airline’s current financial situation. Therefore, all purchased tickets will be converted to credit account by the end of this month, which will be valid for two years. It can also be used to acquire flights as well as additional services offered by AirAsia.

The local portal also reported that customers can still apply for refunds if they insist on doing so. Having said that, they might have to wait quite a while as the refund process is expected to begin only in April 2021.

Back on 5th October, AirAsia group announced that its board members have decided to immediately shut down AAJ operations to ease the financial burden, amid the ailing operating situation in Japan due to the spike in Covid-19 cases globally.

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IKEA Malaysia Crowns 25-Hour Cook-Off Winner!

Lee Ren Ying, 33 and Tong Chin Thing, 34 clinched victory and proven the strength of their relationship and culinary skills at the inaugural IKEA 25-hour Cook-off. The best friends who claimed that the kitchen brings them together, who successfully ruled out 11 other finalist teams through the 25-hour round-the-clock cooking competition, walked away with RM10,000 worth of IKEA Gift Cards for their dream kitchen.

Represented by pairs of husband and wife, parent and child, siblings and friends, the participating teams put their culinary skills and relationships to test and competed in a series of exciting challenges at the Cook-off throughout 25-hours. The IKEA 25-Hour Cook-off spotlighted RM38,000 worth of total prizes in the form of IKEA Gift Cards.

Speaking after winning the Cook-off, Lee said, “I can’t believe that we survived the challenges. It still feels surreal. I would like to thank IKEA Malaysia for this opportunity of a lifetime to be part of this challenge. It was an exhausting 25-hour but we had a lot of fun. The contestants were a great bunch of people and I can definitely say that we’ve forged some amazing friendships here”.

The 12 participating teams were divided into two groups to complete a total of 12 challenges in 25 hours, their results and performance were meticulously judged on both quantitative and qualitative measures by guest judges, Chef Anis Nabilah and Chef Muluk Rambli and a panel judges from IKEA. Merit points were allocated based on results, which were then accumulated to determine the winner.

The challenges were designed to not only test their culinary skills but also the strength of their relationships. Some of the challenges include:

There were also three IKEA Helplines available for the teams to use during the challenges, making the Cook-off more exciting than ever. These helplines allowed contestants to seek external help, win double points and even impose delay on a selected opponent to increase their chances of winning.

For more details of the winners, visit their website.


8 Tips & Tricks To Get CHEAP Flight Tickets

Don’t lie. You and your friends have been planning on travelling but it’s just been all talk and no action whatsoever, right? Let’s try make a wild guess as to why nothing’s being done, hmmmmmm… BECAUSE FLIGHT TICKETS ARE FREAKING EXPENSIVE, THATS WHY.

We get it, being a young adult is expensive. You have to bring a Starbucks drink into class/work, have lunch at a cafe during break, eat Japanese at a mall for dinner, and all that boujee stuff people do to look cool. Well, worry not because we have 8 tricks for you to use to secure cheap flight tickets. Yes, the trip shall make it out of the group chat.

1. Just like asian parents; always compare

Utilise websites like Google Flights & Skyscanner to research costs and identify the most affordable flight dates. You can use a variety of search engines to find the best flight routes and times.

These search engines also provide open-ended searches that are based on factors other than the destination; for example, you could want to look for flights within a certain time frame and price range without having a specific destination in mind. Then, based on your choices, a variety of destinations will be shown to you!

2. There’s more than one use for incognito mode

Get your head out of the gutter and use incognito for something useful this time; to book flights. Websites for booking flights actually keep track of your visits and raise costs often. As a result, you want to search secretly and act as though each search is your first. They won’t know you’re a repeat customer if you look for a flight in an incognito window, so you can still find cheap tickets.

3. Sometimes longer isn’t always better, especially when it comes to distance

Try flying from other, NEARER airports to you. Most travellers want to start their journey from the nearest airport to them. While this is typically because of convenience, it may also offer the best deal on flights.

4. Hot people follow airlines on social media

Follow airlines on their social medias to discover about discounted offers. Use social media to your advantage to find out about flight offers as soon as airlines release them. By following the appropriate social media profiles, you can snag the cheaper flights.

Keep your notifications on, ESPECIALLY the ‘Price Alert’ notifications. Price alerts are an excellent method to be aware of price drops, despite the fact that they occasionally border on spam.

There are numerous applications that offer this option right now, with Skyscanner and Google Flights being the most dependable and spam-free. Particularly for long-haul flights, price cuts are significant, so being able to book at that precise time is a great advantage. These fare drops don’t continue for very long, so we advise turning on app notifications while also putting on price alerts.

6. The early bird gets hot girl/boy summer overseas

Always reserve your flights at least four months in advance, especially if you are certain of your destination and departure time. You’ve searched and discovered the most affordable flights, but someone has told you the prices will go down if you wait and book last-minute. DO NOT LISTEN TO THAT PERSON. Pulling the trigger quickly is one of the best strategies to acquire discounted flights, we promise!

Nearer the departure date, flights almost rarely become cheaper; if anything, they are more likely to become even more expensive. Booking ahead is likely to always be cheaper than booking last minute.

Consider taking a red-eye flight, which arrives the next morning after leaving at night. Red-eye flights are typically less popular due to their erratic flying timings. In order to encourage customers to book flights during these off-peak times, airlines offer red-eye flight tickets at a lower price. Besides, long-haul red-eye flights are preferable since they allow you to arrive at your destination feeling revived and reenergised.

Consider layovers as free rides you can take to new locations; attempt to schedule foreign travel with layovers that provide sufficient time for sightseeing in those locations. They not only provide free transportation to explore other locations, but they are typically less expensive than direct flights.

Six hours is usually sufficient to go into the heart of the city, grab a meal, return to the airport without needing to hustle, and you can still get through security and make it to your connection on time.

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With A ‘Royal’ Addition, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Takes The Crown. Salute!

Sometimes, we’ve just got to take a break from hectic metropolitan life and retreat to a serene getaway, not far from home. The best options for frazzled Klang Valley folks, in our opinion, are the top nature retreats near Ipoh, Perak. Surprised? Well, you shouldn’t be!

Despite being one of Malaysia’s largest cities and just a stone’s-throw away from Greater Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh is surrounded by untouched greenery which is caressed by cooling breezes – making it a great spot for nature resorts. And one of the stars of the beloved getaway destination is The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat.

Nestled in a 22.7-acre valley, and surrounded by a 260-million-year-old rainforest, soaring limestone peaks and hidden caves, The Banjaran is an extraordinary place to relax, refresh and reconnect with the world. Recently, The Banjaran – Sunway’s five-star sanctuary in Malaysia – unveiled its new Royal Banjaran Villa, a breathtaking private residence that immerses guests in a world of tropical luxury and tranquility amid the lush rainforest and healing waters of Ipoh.

For centuries, local people have understood the therapeutic benefits of the mineral-rich waters, which flow through the mountains and are purified by the prehistoric limestone rocks. Bathing in the geothermal pools can help to revitalize the skin, improve circulation, reduce stress and even ease pain in the body. The Banjaran harnesses this ancient wisdom to help every guest achieve complete wellbeing.

Now, guests can blend these natural health benefits with the highest levels of luxury at the Royal Villa, a magnificent 355sqm villa representing the pinnacle of premium hospitality in Ipoh, and a potential stage for life’s most important occasions, including family vacations, heavenly honeymoons and extraordinary events.

After being escorted through the villa’s grand gateway and personally checked-in at the entrance foyer amid exotic gardens, guests are greeted with Champagne and canapés for an indulgent first impression. Throughout their stay, visitors can relax in a naturally-lit living space, with two spacious bedrooms fitted with plush beds, premium linens, pillow menus and en suite bathrooms with “his and hers” vanity areas, intelligent Japanese toilets, outdoor showers and warm geothermal hot spring whirlpool – the ultimate eco wellness experience.

The bright and inviting interiors are fully equipped with comfy sofas, a large dining area and state-of-the-art technology, including Nespresso Barista coffee machines, Bose sound systems, high-speed Wi-Fi and more. Stepping out into the sun-kissed outdoor courtyard, guests can slide into their private pool or unwind on the sundeck with designer Italian outdoor furniture. The pantry kitchen allows a personal chef to create exclusive culinary evenings, from outdoor family barbecues to romantic candlelit dinners. Every traveller who books the Royal Villa will also be treated to afternoon tea and evening cocktails, all served in the peace and privacy of the villa.

For the grandest gatherings, the Royal Villa can connect to two of the resort’s four new Grand Garden Villas to create an awe-inspiring estate with over 1,000sqm of contemporary living space, four bedrooms, multiple hot spring geothermal whirlpools and three swimming pools. This sets The Banjaran apart as one of Malaysia’s most spectacular places to stay, dine, meet and unwind, and one of the most exceptional wellness resorts in the world.

The new Royal Villa joins a curated collection of Grand Garden Villas, Garden Villas, Water Villas and Lake Villas, each of which features its own geothermal hot tub, allowing every guest to be immersed in the natural, healing qualities of Ipoh’s ancient hills.

Ipoh’s pure hot springs underpin the resort’s concept of physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation. The Spa & Wellness Centre presents authentic Asian therapies, Ayurvedic treatments and other unique elements, such as the Thermal Steam Cave, Ice Bath, Crystal Cave, Meditation Cave, Garra Rufa Pool and Geothermal Hot Spring Dipping Pools. A fitness centre allows visitors to stay in shape and the outdoor swimming pool is the perfect place to cool off. Beyond the spa, expert-guided jungle walks will introduce the region’s rich local flora and fauna.

As for foodies, Jeff’s Cellar, the multi-award-winning signature restaurant, is set in the softly-illuminated chamber of a limestone cave, while Pomelo is an elegant all-day dining destination with indoor and alfresco seating, perched over rippling ponds. Led by Ipoh-born Chef Lee Choon Boon, the resort specialises in farm-to-table produce, using ingredients sourced from 100 sqm of organic gardens. As the sun sets, the Star Deck features its own telescope for stargazing and cocktails.

If you’re looking to embark on a journey close to nature, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is the place to be. It’s just a two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur and KLIA, making it an outstanding option for local and international travellers alike.

For more details on The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, visit their website.


Agong Treats Media Staff With KFC, McDonald’s & Milo At Istana Negara

Members of local media outlets have been gathering in front of Istana Negara since Sunday (23rd February) to get the latest scoop on the current politics situation following Tun Mahathir Mohamad’s sudden resignation as the 7th Prime Minister.

In this case, Istana Negara personnel, lead by our Yang Di-pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah have taken extra measures in ensuring the welfare of media staffs who were mentally and physically drained after hours of covering the story.

KFC yesterday. McD today. His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong distributes McDonald’s meals and drinks to members of the media covering the leadership crisis outside the Istana Negara today.#houseofpahang #pahang #agongkita #ourking #istananegara pic.twitter.com/p8zizUDaSL

— House Of Pahang (@HouseOfPahang) February 25, 2020

Pagi ni lori Milo pula menyediakan minuman percuma utk petugas media di pintu masuk ke Istana Negara. Nmpk dibelakang tu @MelGohCNA sdg bersiaran :) pic.twitter.com/sS3R3mABUv

— Abdullah (@Abdullah_Karim) February 26, 2020

Over the past few days, they’ve enjoyed signature KFC and McDonald’s delicacies to fulfil their hungry tummies. Just this morning, members of the media located at the palace got to enjoy chocolate malt beverage Milo served from a special truck stationed there.

Other brands like Tealive, Nasi Lemak Royale and even Tune Talk have also joined in on the bandwagon in treating staffs with their signature delicacies, all of the aforementioned were upon Agong’s request. He even came down in person to check on the media personnel’s current condition. Much respect!

Kelihatan trak Tealive baru tiba di pintu masuk Istana Negara untuk menjamu petugas media pic.twitter.com/40LGpCUHXz

— Asrul Muzaffar🇲🇾 (@asrulmm) February 26, 2020

After Istana Negara gave free marketing to KFC & McDonald's, now other brands are taking care of our unsung heroes there.

Marketing done right! pic.twitter.com/2Z5NKpWolN

— Khairi Syafiq Nan 慨礼男 (@khairi_ksn) February 26, 2020

Hari 1 : KFCHari 2 : McDonald'sHari 3 : Milo, powerbank Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/yPxWZIRCwk

— Twt_Bajet (@twt_bajet) February 26, 2020

As if we didn’t need another reason to love our Agong even more!

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#Orlando: Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas Pay Tribute To Christina Grimmie & Shooting Victims

Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas took time out during their “Future Now Tour” pit stop last weekend (Saturday, 2nd July) to pay homage to the Orlando shooting victims and Christina Grimmie.

The singers were joined onstage by Andra Day to perform her uplifting R&B hit single “Rise Up”. Jonas described her as a “dear friend”, saying, “this song is incredibly inspiring, and she is incredibly inspiring“. As the singers performed the heartbreaking tribute, all 49 victims who were killed in the Pulse shooting were projected on the large screen behind them.

The tribute was also for “The Voice” finalist Christina Grimmie, who was shot to death inside Orlando’s Plaza just 2 days before the massacre took place at the gay night club. Both Lovato and Jonas sang backup while Day got visibly emotional.

Prior to their performance, the 23-year-old performers invited a man named Hank to the stage to remember the victims from last month’s shooting in a moment of prayer.

“Orlando, you’ve been through a lot. And in the last month you’ve had 2 shootings, one of which was the most deadly shooting in all of America’s history,” he said, urging those in the audience to put an arm around the person next to them.

Hank continued saying, “I want to invite you to join us in praying to whatever God is to you, but I’m going to ask that we do this together, so when we pray together, we heal together… violence does not have the last word, but we, 10,000-strong, rise up to say that we, together, will let love win.”

It’s been 3 weeks since the terrifying attack in Orlando, Florida happened and many of us are still reeling from the shock. It’s unlikely that the feeling will fade away anytime soon.

Sources: Pop Crush, Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone.


911, 5IVE, & S Club To Perform At A “I Love 90s” Show In Singapore

Did you grow up in the 90s, when UK/US boybands and girl groups were dominating charts, with their songs receiving truck loads of radio airplay, and their catchy tunes getting stuck in your head against your own free will?

Ah, those were good times, and the “I Love 90s” show in Singapore is going to help you relive them glory days.

Scheduled for 8pm on 10th March 2018 at The Star Theatre in Singapore, the show will feature over 2 hours of your favourite 90s hits, performed by English pop group 911 (Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable, and Simon “Spike” Dawbarn), English boyband 5IVE (Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson), and the one and only S Club (S Club 7 members Tina Barrett, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O’Meara).

We never had a dream come true, until now!

Wanna go? “I Love 90s” tickets will go on sale through SISTIC starting tomorrow (25th October 2017, Wednesday) for SGD98 onwards. There’s also a VIP package available, which includes an exclusive meet and greet session with 911 and S Club after the concert, for SGD178 ?

Baby when the lights go out, they’ll show us what loving the 90s is all about! Race y’all to getting the tickets ;)


Anuar Zain Three Decades of Music, Love And Passion

Anuar Zain is set to celebrate his 30 years anniversary in Malaysia’s music industry – through his first ever mega concert at Stadium Putra.

Known throughout his illustrious career for his soulful voice and enigmatic persona, Anuar Zain’s concert promises a walk down memory lane through new interpretations of Anuar’s hits derived from countless hours of discussion with Malaysia’s musical director extraordinaire, Mac Chew. Accompanied by a 26-piece Orchestra, headed by Mac Chew himself, the show will represent a true celebration of Anuar’s musical journey, spanning THREE decades.

Venue: Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

Anuar Zain Three Decades of Music, Love and Passion Concert tickets are priced between RM88 and RM698, will go on sale starting 12pm, on 12th December 2012 via Ticketcharge and its authorized outlets. There will be a special early bird discount for the first 1,000 tickets sold, between 12th till 19th December. Seating plan is as follows:

For bulk ticket sales, kindly contact Anuar Zain Network at 012 464 2030.

For more information on the concert, visit their Facebook page or Universal Music Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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#Ninjago: The Other LEGO Movie

Great news! Although the wait for the tentatively named, “The LEGO Movie 2” is epicly long, hardcore LEGO fans now have another reason to add to the LEGO cinematic universe excitement. Why? Because Warner Bros. they have another LEGO movie in the pipeline, set for a 2016 release.

What is this “other LEGO movie” we speak of?

Although only younger LEGO fans might be more familiar with it, you might’ve seen some little colourful ninjas in “The LEGO Movie”. Yes, they’re from none other than the line of minifigs and the Cartoon Network CG series called, “Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu”. Currently in its third season, the series follows a quartet of elemental power-based ninjas as they face off against the villain Lord Garmadon and the Skeleton Army.

There are also pirates, because of course there are pirates.

The question is, will the two simultaneous projects (“The LEGO Movie 2” and “Ninjago”) clash with each other’s development?

Let’s take into consideration that although Phil Lord and Chris Miller got screenplay credits for “The LEGO Movie”, it was based on a story developed with Dan and Kevin Hageman aka the creators of “Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu”. The same mastermind pair has already submitted a story treatment for “Ninjago” while Phil Lord and Chris Miller will stay on as producers. We’re guessing all is well in that universe, then?

Here’s what “Ninjago” might kinda sorta look like:

Meanwhile, keep ‘em LEGO movies coming! “Ninjago” is set for a September 2016 release.


New Taipei Bboycity 2014 Preliminary Rounds In Malaysia

“女力BboyworldAsia” was founded by BboyworldAsia and HRC Dance Production in 2012 and it was the first “female’s limited” street dance battle in Asia. Hundreds of participants and dancers from Asia, Europe, America, and Africa from over 20 countries attending the event, which eventually became one of the world’s most popular international street dance festivals.

In 2013, “女力BboyworldAsia” was officially renamed as “New Taipei Bboycity”. And now, for the first time ever, the “女力 New Taipei Bboycity 2014” preliminary rounds will be held in Malaysia! The event will see over 20 countries and 50 dance battle guests dishing it out as they fight for recognition. After which, the champion will represent Malaysia during the competition in Taiwan for the “New Taipei Bboycity 2014” world final!

Date: 18th October 2014 (Saturday)
Time: 10am – 10pm (One day event)
Venue: Soju Bar, Pavilion KL

For more information, visit their Facebook page or event page.


#HArtistry2016: HyunA, Tinashe, & More To Perform In Malaysia This October!

Here’s another event for y’all music lovers to look forward to this year!

H-Artistry is back and this time, it is going to streamed live for the very first time, giving tens of thousands of Malaysian music lovers the chance to experience the exclusive event, which will take place at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) in Mines Resort City on 8th October.

This year’s line-up includes South Korean sexy rapper HyunA, R&B songstress Tinashe, American trap DJ/producer Crizzly, and Malaysia’s very own modern rock band Mad August.

HyunA recently released her latest “A” series mini-album “A’wesome” in August while 23-year-old Tinashe is best known for her hit singles “2 On” and “All Hands On Deck”. You might not know this but Crizzly has set the blogosphere abuzz when he released his version of Waka Flocka Flame’s “Hard in Da Paint” and “Snap Back Swag” from AJ Hernz.

Besides that, local band Mad (an acronym for “Make A Difference”) August (which refers to the number 8) consists of 4 members – Peter (Vocalist), Jim (Guitarist), Jeff (Bassist), and Kitt (Drummer) – who manifest their ideology via music.

In addition, 4 local up-and-coming Malaysian talents – Angel Ng (bartender of PS150), Andrew Tan (co-founder of HYDE), Hugh Koh (co-founder of Pestle & Mortar), and Jun Ong (light artist and architect) – will be given the freedom to customise the event.

From cocktails to the venue’s interior design, they will be overlooking the whole set-up of the event to curate a one-of-a-kind experience for 1,500 guests.

The exclusive party will be an invite only affair but several contests from now leading up to October will give the public a chance to win a limited number of invites.

For more information on how to win tickets to H-Artistry 2016, visit www.h-artistry.com.my.

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#Penang: Freelance New York Times Writer Fundraises For Hawker Cart Hit By Drunk Driver

Good people bring out the good in other people.

A char kuey kak (fried radish cake) hawker mobile cart in George Town, Penang was severely damaged by a drunk driver on Saturday (21st May) morning and the Facebook campaign seeking donations for the cart owner, known as Ms. Ooi, has managed to raise RM2,000.

The Facebook fundraising campaign was created by a Michigan native freelance food writer, Robyn Eckhardt, after she witnessed the accident on Aceh Street. She posted up a plea, accompanied by a photo of the destroyed food cart, in hopes to raise repair money for Ms. Ooi’s cart.

“She will be idle for as long as it takes to fix her cart. She is lucky she wasn’t killed, but this is a financial calamity for her. Penang-ites, Malaysians, and all lovers of Penang: Will you help one of its best, hardest-working hawkers recover from this accident?” wrote the writer.

As at time of writing, the successful fundraising initiative has been put on hold until the hawker cart owner is able to assess the exact cost of repairs.

The writer added that she will update interested donors if more money is needed for the repair and said, “What happened to Ms. Ooi sucks, but your response has been amazing. Thank you!”

According to NST, Robyn Eckhardt is a freelance writer for The New York Times, among other publications, and currently lives in Penang.


Malaysians On Internet Blackout For #Stop114A

Most Malaysians are on an Internet blackout today, so don’t panic if you haven’t heard from your friend on Twitter in the past few hours. Just in case you’re wondering why, today marks the protest against the introduction of the Evidence (Amendment) (No.2) Act 2012.

Earlier this year, the Evidence (Amendment) (No.2) Act 2012 was passed in the Dewan Negara and gazette by the Law Minister. It contains the amended Section 114(A), which now threatens a person’s right to use the internet in Malaysia, and infringes upon the freedom of online expression for Malaysians.

With this amendment, online censorship now needs to be an all-time high, with you (yes, you, Internet user who is Malaysian) being forced to have to be on your toes about not only what you can or cannot say on the Internet, you’re also forced to have to be on your toes and watchful of what others might say.

What exactly are we talking about? Well, accountability.

If you’re a blogger, a Facebook page/group admin, a Twitterer, or a forumer, everything and anything offensive that is posted in, commented about, or replied to “in your space” can be held against you. Yes, even if it was published by somebody else without your consent. This burden is especially heavy upon the shoulders of bloggers, Facebook page/group admins, and forum owners.

It is also a burden to hotels, restaurants/cafés, and even cyber cafés because as long as someone is using their internet connection to post up slanderous content, they can be held responsible. At the end of the day, this would discourage these business owners from sharing their Internet access for the fear of getting into trouble with the law although they had (almost) no part to play in the said crime.

To read more, visit their Facebook page. Now, you decide if your online freedom is truly yours.


Serena Williams Grand Slams Her Remake Of Beyoncé’s 7/11 Video

Serena Williams is the “Beyoncé” of tennis.

Tennis superstar Serena Williams, gives new light to Beyoncé‘s “7/11” by dancing out to the highly energetic track. Williams recently recorded a new cover version of Bey’s “7/11” by giving it a sporty and sassy twist.

Now, while her posse’s are not quite as flawless nor as cool as Queen Bey’s, William’s moves are pretty spot on. The video opens with Serena playfully bouncing a tennis ball on her racket in time to Beyoncé’s voice declaring, “smack it, smack it, in the air”

From there, the video follows Serena as she practices her serves, fool around in a golf cart, stunt in the bathroom mirror, hit a bunch of tennis balls, do a handstand in front of some towels and gets down with the staff and patrons of what looks like a private tennis club.

Serena is also seen tangoing with her trainer and given that this is a remake of Beyoncé’s vide, a little bit of twerking ws thrown in for good fun. On board and totally excited about the parody, Queen Bey shared the video on her Facebook page, captioning it as “So cute”.

Watch Serena’s sporty version of Beyoncé’s “7/11” below:

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Contest: Exclusive #AntMan Merchandise Up For Grabs!

Heroes certainly don’t get any bigger than Paul Rudd, who has been cast in the titular role for Marvel‘s upcoming superhero movie, “Ant-Man”.

The actor, who was recently honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, will be making his first appearance as the miniature-sized superhero in the “Ant-Man” solo movie that will also conclude Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Directed by Peyton Reed and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel’s “Ant-Man” also stars Michael Douglas, Evangeline Lily, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Peña, Abby Ryder Fortson, Judy Greer, David Dastmalchian, Wood Harris, T.I., and Gregg Turkington.

Now, all thanks to our friends from Disney Malaysia, we’re giving some limited edition “Ant-Man” merchandise to our lucky readers.

The official merchandise are as follows:

To win the merchandise, all you gotta do is tell us:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my. Each winner walks away with one piece of merchandise per person. As the merchandise are very limited, they will be based on a first-come-first-served basis.

That’s right, start sending in those e-mails now before it’s too late 😉

Based on a script written by Wright, Joe Cornish, Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari, and Adam McKay, Marvel’s “Ant-Man″ is slated for release in Malaysian cinemas on 16th July 2015.

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


Mizz Nina + Jay Park Goes “Around The World”!

2013 is turning out to be just epic for Malaysian singer Mizz Nina. Just today, we discovered that she has released a new single! And not just any single, this one is a dance-worthy collaboration with American-bon-Korean artiste and ex K-Pop boy idol group, 2PM’s leader, Jay Park!

Well, can’t say we’re 100% surprised since Mizz Nina did previously reveal to us in an exclusive interview in July last year that she “could be” working with an Asian artiste on a collaboration. We should’ve known!

The pair apparently met at MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2012 and went on to discuss the possibilities of working together. They then proceeded to record in separate studios from December last year and January. Titled, “Around The World”, the single was produced by Seattle-born singer, music producer, b-boy, and illustrator Cha Cha Malone. Cha Cha Malone has previously worked on Jay Park’s music, as well as K-Pop idol boy groups B1A4 & U-KISS.

Following which, Mizz Nina flew to Seoul to shoot the music video. Her thoughts on the hook-up?:

It was a blessing to be able to work with Jay Park on this collaboration, and to also have one of my all-time favourite director Cho work on the video is a huge bonus! To top it all off, we filmed it in Seoul, Korea, which was a dream come true. I am super-excited for this single and video!

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Don’t forget to support both your local pop queen Mizz Nina and super talented idol Jay Park by purchasing the song off iTunes here.

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#MYHaze: Did “Raja Bomoh” Claim That His “Special” Vase Will Suck The Haze?

Apparently, our infamous Malaysian bomoh Ibrahim Mat Zin aka “Raja Bomoh” is at it again, because how can he go without having a say in current affairs, right?

“Raja Bomoh” first made headlines back in March 2014 with his sesson of “rituals” in efforts to help locate Malaysia Airlines’ MH370. He conducted his rituals at KLIA using “Zam-Zam” water, 2 coconuts, a “magical” walking stick, and a carpet.

Let’s just say that he became the talk of the town.

Recently, “Raja Bomoh” shot to Internet “stardom” once again when a picture of news article featuring the man himself surfaced. In it, he’s seen holding a “special” vase, which he claims will suck the haze and restore Malaysia’s clean air.

Of course, this is coming really soon after he tried to use a block of ice to solve the haze crisis on 18th September, so people were quick to believe the “My vase will suck all the haze” picture that was circulating.

As much as it’s hilarious and we’d love to ridicule it a little bit more, unfortunately, it’s not true.

According to this PRU14 post, the original news article was shopped with an online picture editing tool called Photofunia. The generated image specifically allows you to make your own newspaper headline with just about anything (words, picture) you have. Be it crime, entertainment, lifestyle, sports, or world news.

What, you don’t believe us? Allow us to demonstrate:

Um, the last one (the “Back To The Future” 2015 Nike Mag shoes) is actually a real deal though. But you get the idea :)

As we always say, don’t believe everything you see or read on social media.


Contest: Win Exclusive #JurassicWorld Premiere Screening Passes

After enduring over a decade of “development hell”, there is no doubt that “Jurassic World” will evoke childhood memories as it is the 4th instalment of the classic “Jurassic Park” film series.

The highly anticipated sequel will finally make its debut on silver screen this June and if you’re like us, then you’re basically ready to enter the park with Chris Pratt.

The movie, which takes place 22 years after the events of “Jurassic Park” at Isla Nublar, stars the “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor as Owen Grady, a rugged ex-military dude who is now a member of onsite staff for a full-fledged dinosaur theme park called “Jurassic World”. First envisioned by Richard Attenborough’s John Hammond, the park is supposed to feature a genetically modified dinosaur named Indominus Rex as a new attraction to re-spark visitor interest. However, the plan gravely backfires when the hybrid dinosaur runs amok and starts hunting down innocent tourists.

Directed by Colin Trevorrow, the film is based on a script written by the director himself and Derek Connolly. Steven Spielberg, who directed the first “Jurassic Park” film, serves as the executive producer, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley producing it.

Now that the park is officially open, our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia want us to giveaway tonnes of “Jurassic World″ premiere screening passes to our lucky readers.

Deets of the premiere screening are as follows:

To win the passes, all you gotta do is tell us:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my. Each winner walks away with 4 tickets per person. There are limited tickets and this will be based on a first-come-first-served basis.

That’s right, start sending in those e-mails now before it’s too late ;)

Slated for release on 11th June 2015, “Jurassic World” also stars Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Irrfan Khan, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jake Johnson, Omar Sy, BD Wong, and Judy Greer.

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

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#Fitbit: Most Iconic Fitness Trackers Reimagined, New Features & Designs Unveiled

Building on the popularity of its groundbreaking wearable devices,
Fitbit, the leader in the connected health and fitness market, introduced 2 new fitness wristbands –Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex 2.

Charge 2 and Flex 2 effortlessly track your most important
health and fitness stats, with new sleek looks and an experience that is even more engaging, motivating and personal to help you reach your goals.

The most popular fitness wristband from Fitbit just got better!

In addition to PurePulse heart rate tracking, it now features an enhanced exercise experience, new health and fitness tools, the smart notifications you need most, and a new design with a larger display and interchangeable bands that easily let you go from a workout to a night out.

The Charge 2 offers a relaxing mindfulness experience that calms
your body and mind through personalised deep-breathing sessions called “Relax”. The beat-to-beat changes in your heart rate determine your personalised breathing rate for each experience. 2 and 5-minute sessions display real-time heart rate visualisations, animations, and vibrational cues to help you align each inhale and exhale with the guide, and find moments of calm throughout your day.

With a new, sleek look and an easy-to-read display that is 4 times larger than its predecessor, Charge 2 brings an experience that is more engaging, motivating and personal to help you reach your goals.

The Fitbit Charge 2 (RRP 730) will be released in Malaysia at the end of September 2016

Now 30% smaller than its predecessor, the Fitbit Flex 2 is probably the most power-packed fitness tracker of its size!

Fitbit’s ultra-slim, first-ever swim-proof fitness wristband features a removable tracker that transforms with classic bands, elegant bangles or pendants, allowing you to effortlessly track all day activity, exercise, and sleep in a style that’s all your own. With smarter exercise features, Flex 2 effortlessly tracks your fitness and provides friendly motivation to help you stay active throughout your day.

Aside from that, Fitbit also unveiled new, stylish designs for the Flex 2 from leading fashion brands PUBLIC SCHOOL, Simply Vera Vera Wang for Kohl’s, and Tory Burch. Transform and customise Flex 2 in a variety of Fitbit-designed bracelets and pendants to best suit your style or activity.

Choose from a range of luxe, premium mirror-finish bangles in silver stainless steel, and 22k-plated gold or rose gold stainless steel, or elegant lariat-style necklaces in silver stainless steel or 22k-plated gold stainless steel for an elevated look that fits seamlessly into your everyday life –from the office to a night out.

The Fitbit Flex 2 (RRP 450) will be made available in Malaysia come October 2016.

Because small steps add up to big results, Fitbit released a new series of personal, non-competitive activity challenges called “Fitbit Adventures”, designed to inspire you to move more and reach your health and fitness goals.

In addition to virtually transporting you to a far off land through dramatic imagery, each Adventure features a vibrant new interface that lets you navigate through your journey in the Fitbit app and see how your daily steps collectively advance you along the trail. Along the way, you’ll be motivated by fun facts and inspired through immersive breathtaking photography.

You can begin your first Fitbit Adventure with 1 of 3 breathtaking trails set in Yosemite National Park, including Pohono Trail, Valley Loop, and Vernal Falls. Coming soon, you will also have the opportunity to experience the iconic TCS New York City
Marathon. More renowned destinations and experiences will be added in the future updates.

Fitbit Adventures is available globally for free through the Fitbit app on Android, iOS, and Windows devices, and is compatible with Fitbit’s full family of activity tracking products, including new health and activity trackers Fitbit Charge 2 and Fitbit Flex 2.

For more information, hit up Fitbit’s website.

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#Apple: Michael Fassbender & Natalie Portman Join Universal’s Steve Jobs Biopic

The table has been turned. Sony is no longer in charge of developing Steve Jobs biopic despite their 2-year effort to make it happen. Instead, Universal Pictures has stepped up to adopt the project and there is one thing remains the same in the current project – the cast.

Earlier in October, it was reported that “Dark Knight” star Christian Bale will be portraying Steve Jobs in Sony’s upcoming biopic, which is based on Walter Isaacson’s biography. He was earlier offered the role when renowned director David Finch was attached to helm the project. However, the actor later rejected the role, saying that he felt conflicted and not right for the part.

Thus, the role has been passed on to another high-profile actor Michael Fassbender. Deadline confirmed that the “Prometheus” actor will officially join the film Steve Jobs after various stages of discussions. “Thor” star Natalie Portman is also in talks to play an unspecified but major role in the film.

According to Deadline, Universal picked up the project by signing a deal that costs USD30 million. The film will be directed by “Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny Boyle and produced by Scott Rudin, Christian Colson, Mark Gordon, and Guymon Casady. The script is written by Aaron Sorkin, based on 2011’s Steve Jobs biopic.

No details have been given about its plot and release date yet but are you excited to see the new Steve Jobs biopic? Share your thoughts in the comments box below!


TUMI Is Your Mother’s Day Gift Mother Lode!

The mother of all holidays is just around the corner. If you’re still looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas, you can chillax, because here are some solid picks to spoil mum with! Fashionable, practical, robust and luxe, TUMI’s beloved bags, backpacks, luggage and travel accessories would make for perfect presents for any mother.

TUMI’s best-selling Voyageur collection, which was redesigned this season, offers practical versatility in fashionable silhouettes. Whether mum is a working professional, a busy homemaker, or a jet-setting adventurer, she’ll appreciate the gift of a reliable new companion to accompany her on journeys near and far.

For the mum who’s always on the move, gift her the best-selling Celina Backpack, created with a multitude of interior organisation spaces and pockets, allowing your on-the-go mum to carry all her essentials while keeping her hands free.

For the mum who’s a fashionista, surprise her with the Valetta Micro Tote for a stylish yet stand-out gift that will complement any outfit. Short trips to the grocery mart have never looked this trendy!

For the mum who loves dressing casually, look no further than the Adelaide Hobo Crossbody for a durable and stylish gift for anyone who values both style and practicality.

TUMI also offers a range of luggage options that are both functional and stylish, perfect for standing out from the crowd. If a family trip is in the works, surprise her with a new durable travel companion.

Discover new colourways this season such as Lilac, Coral and Mist in the 19 Degree Aluminum collection for a wide selection of superb Mother’s Day gifts. With so many styles and colours to choose from, you’re sure to find the ideal bag to meet your mum’s every need.


We Are All Special: GSC Is Breaking Stigma On Autism Through Movies

Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) continues to raise awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through ongoing efforts in using its platforms as a voice for good.

With its latest campaign called “We Are All Special”, GSC has launched the campaign with the screening of “The Specials”, a French movie centred around autism, directed by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano.

Based on a true story, the movie follows Bruno and Malik, who run organisations to shelter severely autistic children and train troubled teenagers respectively. It gives movie-goers a peek into the lives of these special individuals and the connections they form together.

Through the campaign, GSC will take the opportunity to donate RM1 from every ticket sold to selected autism charities and organisations. Originally planned for a release in April as part of World Autism Awareness Month, the film opens on 24th September across 23 GSC cinemas nationwide including Aurum Theatre.

“As the leading cinema exhibitor in Malaysia, we have a responsibility to use our influence for good. More than just raising awareness for ASD, it is important that we be kind and help society understand the challenges experienced by those living with autism. With this campaign, we hope to provide the community the support that it needs,” said Shirley Low, Chief Marketing Officer, GSC.

Following through with the campaign, GSC will also be setting up a charity bazaar on 27th September and 4th October from 11am to 6pm. The bazaar will mainly sell merchandise and products made by autistic children and young adults.

Furthermore, the public can explore an exhibition of artwork by autistic Malaysian artists at Aurum Theatre, The Gardens Mall, which will be available from 24th September to 7th October. It will showcase the works of artists such as Wan Jamila, Amira Daniea, Luqman Hakin, and Yuri Azzari.

For years, GSC has supported autism awareness through movie screenings such as Redha (2016) and The Wayang Kids (2018). The screening of “The Specials” is exclusively available at GSC cinemas and is priced at only RM15 per ticket.

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“Hustlers” Renamed As “The Wall Street Girls”; Set For Release In Malaysia

4 months ago, Malaysia made international headlines for banning “Hustlers” as it was deemed “unsuitable for public screening”.

It appears that “Hustlers” is now being advertised with a new titled called “The Wall Street Girls” and is currently set for local release on 6th February 2020.

“Hustlers” or “The Wall Street Girls” can be found under the Coming Soon section in the TGV Cinemas website and app. Naturally, we’re wondering the same thing as Lowyat. Has the controversial film based on a true story by Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine article titled, “The Hustlers at Scores”, finally receive the green light to screen locally?

Seeing as how the HD version is already available online, does anybody still care?

The question is still up in the air as nothing has been officially finalised yet. Having said that, even if the ban has been lifted, all the “inappropriate” scenes in “The Wall Street Girls” will still be heavily censored here.

Jennifer Lopez has received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations as best supporting actress for her role as Ramona Vega.


#SMStation: SHINee’s Onew & Lee Jin Ah Drops Music Video For “Starry Night”

SM Entertainment has dropped SHINee’s Onew and solo singer Lee Jin Ah’s first collaboration for SM Station and it’s a sweet love song.

As promised, the music video for the latest track, titled “Starry Night” (밤과 별의 노래), was released at midnight on Friday (12th August). The song is also SM Station’s 27th track.

A post shared by STATION (@smtownstation)

The harmonious duet starts off with a beautiful piano composition and as Lee Jin Ah starts to sing, other elements such as the double bass are added, giving the song a slight jazz vibe. The songstress’ candy-sweet voice and Onew’s deep vocals complement each other surprisingly well.

Though it’s pretty obvious that the 2 didn’t have any time off their schedule to film a music video together (either that or SM is on a budget), the colourfully animated MV is definitely worth watching. The 4-minute-long video seems to tell the story of a long distance relationship between a couple who think of each other under the same starry sky.

SM STATION is a special digital music channel project by SM Entertainment which will release 1 single every week for a year. The project aims to showcase the musical capabilities of a different artiste every week.

For more info, visit SM Entertainment’s official website and SM Station’s Instagram.


Petrol & Diesel Prices Malaysia For 16th – 22nd November 2017

Welcome back to the guessing game. Are prices for petrol and diesel going up or down this time around?

According to several sources, both petrol and diesel will see an increase starting from Thursday midnight (16th November) onwards.

The expected prices for petrol and diesel for 16th – 22nd November 2017 are:

The current prices for 9th – 15th November 2017 are:

We will update the fuel prices should the official announcement differs from aforementioned prices.

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#TheMartian: Matt Damon Introduces His Crew In New Hilarious Viral Teaser

Multiple images and a video have been released for the Matt Damon-starred science fiction film, “The Martian“.

The images were not only of Damon, as we were given a 1st look at “Looper” actor Jeff Daniels‘ character as well. At the same time, 20th Century Fox has released a promotional video, which takes the form of a “faux informational video”.

The viral video was shot from the point-of-view of fictional astronaut Mark Watney (played by Damon) and it showed the cast as the astronauts who were ready to launch their spaceship, Hermes, into space in an hour’s time. The fully-manned expedition to Mars has 6 team members, which includes Watney, Major Rick Martinez (played by Michael Peña), Commander Melissa Lewis (played by Jessica Chastain), Dr. Chris Beck (played by Sebastian Stan), Alex Vogel (played by Aksel Hennie), and Beth Johanssen (played by Kate Mara).

“The Martian” is based on a best-selling novel of the same name, which was written by American author Andy Weir. In March 2013, 20th Century Fox optioned the movie rights to the adaptation and employed Drew Goddard to direct and write the script for the film.

In the film, Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return.

The movie also sees Ridley Scott (Blade Runner), Simon Kinberg (Cinderella), Michael Schaefer (Now You See Me), Mark Huffam (Saving Private Ryan), and Aditya Sood (Let’s Be Cops) as producers. Additional cast include Kristen Wiiga, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover as Annie Montrose, Venkat Kapoor, and Rich Purnell.

“The Martian” is slated for cinematic release worldwide on 25th November 2015.


George Lucas Is Engaged! Star Wars Wedding Please?

When George Lucas said that he was moving on to bigger and better things after selling Lucasfilm to Disney in October 2012, he wasn’t kidding. Just today, the interwebs are buzzing with the news that the 68-year-old “Star Wars” creator is engaged to Mellody Hobson.

Mellody Hobson is chairman of DreamWorks Animation, “Good Morning America” contributor, and head of Ariel Investments (a USD3 billion Chicago-based firm). The couple has been dating for seven years.

The groom-to-be recently decided to donate the majority of the USD4 billion he snagged from the sale of his company to a foundation that focuses primarily on education issues. Aww!

In an official statement, George dished, “For 41 years, the majority of my time and money has been put into the company. As I start a new chapter in my life, it is gratifying that I have the opportunity to devote more time and resources to philanthropy.”

His marriage to Mellody Hobson will be his second. We’re so happy for George though.

Congratulations! So, will there be a “Star Wars” plus Disney plus “Shrek” or “Madagascar” or “Kung Fu Panda” or “Puss in Boots” themed wedding or what?


SHINee Will Be Making Their Comeback At The End Of May!

Well, they haven’t made their comeback yet, but they will be – soon! The group has confirmed that they’re working on a new album, and it will be released in late May.

The album’s release date will be close to SHINee’s 10th debut anniversary date – which falls on 25th May.

This isn’t the only surprise they’ll be giving fans, as the group will also hold a 10th debut anniversary fan meeting on 27th May at Hwajeong Gymnasium. The SM Entertainment group is expected to perform their new song(s) at the fan meeting.

This will be their first Korean comeback after the passing of member Jonghyun in December last year.

The members also came together the first time in February for their Japanese tour and performed several never-before-heard songs. On 26th March, the idol group dropped their Japanese single “From Now On”, which featured Jonghyun’s vocals.

The group made their debut in 2008 with “Replay”. Since then, they have released other hit songs like “Lucifer”, “Everybody”, “Sherlock (Clue + Note)”, “Ring Ding Dong”, and more. The members have successful solo careers too, with Taemin as a solo artiste and the rest dabbling in acting. The late Jonghyun was also famed for being an exceptional songwriter and singer.

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PornHub: Malaysia Tops Asian Countries With Most Visits During Movement Control Order

Ever since the government implemented the movement control order, most locals have listen and are currently staying in the comfort of their homes.

In a shocking revelation, it look like many Malaysians have been killing time by entertaining themselves at PornHub! This evidence came to light following a statistic shown by the world’s largest adult entertainment site, using keywords related to Covid-19 outbreak.

Besides our country, there are also other states who have “contributed” to the increase in traffic during this period. Their recent statistic shows that worldwide traffic surged from 6.5% to 11.6% based on the data taken from 16th to 17th March – the dates when most countries worldwide had announced their lockdowns.

In addition to the increasing number of visitors amid the Covid-19 outbreak, PornHub has revealed that there have been over 9.1 million searches worldwide for the keyword “covid” and “corona” over the past few months.

Going back to the list of countries contributing to PornHub’s soaring traffic, the statistic shows that Malaysia is in 4th place (84%). Slovakia came in first with 119%. It’s interesting to know that our country topped the highest percentage among Asian countries. For those wondering, our neighbouring country Singapore ranked at 8th place (66%).

Seeing as how local viewers have developed an appetite for spicy content, it was also revealed that the film “Fifty Shades Freed” is the country’s number one most-watched movie on Netflix. The revelation came to light after a number of netizens users took to Twitter to point out their amusement.

On the contrary, some were against the fact that Malaysians opt for watching film that heavily features sexual content. Besides the 2018 erotic flick, K-dramas like “Crash Landing On You”, “Itaewon Class” and “Kingdom” are also in the list.

How have you been entertaining yourself during this partial lockdown?


Hype’s Now Playing: PSY – 나팔바지 (Napal Baji)

From the man who brought us “Gangnam Style” comes “나팔바지 (Napal Baji)”, a new track that takes us back to the 70s.

On 1st December (Tuesday), South Korean singer/rapper Psy made his epic comeback with his highly anticipated 7th studio album, “Chiljip PSY-Da”. The album was released alongside the music videos for his double title tracks, “Daddy” and “나팔바지 (Napal Baji)”.

As compared to the newly-released “Daddy” music video, the music video for “나팔바지 (Napal Baji)” is less traumatising and filled with tonnes of 70s-inspired looks.

The singer managed to incorporate a few popular dance moves from the 70s into the choreography of the retro track. It also seems like he also incorporated the famous dance moves from T-ara’s disco-inspired track, “Roly Poly”.

According to Koreaboo, this retro track is composed by Psy himself and Yoon Gun Hyung. The YG Entertainment artiste said that it is “the most PSY-like song” that he has ever composed. The name of the song roughly translates to “Bell Bottom” in Korean.

During a press conference held yesterday at the Grand Ball Room of the Conrad Hotel in Seoul, Psy said:

“DADDY” was completed in March last year. 7 seasons have gone by and I’m not even Beethoven. I’ve made many changes and put in a lot of thought into it.

“But I made “NAPAL BAJI” really quick after performing at a festival. I think it will be fun. One song was very difficult to make and the other wasn’t. People often say that it is the easy-made songs that do well, but we’ll have to see,” he added.

Watch the music video for “나팔바지 (Napal Baji)” below:

Psy’s “Chiljip PSY-Da” goes on sale today. The singer will hold his comeback stage at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) on 2nd December (Wednesday).

For more information, visit PSY’s official Facebook page.

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