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Bastille Have Come Together with Multiple Academy Award® and Grammy®-Winning Xomposer Hans Zimmer to Release A Special Reworking of their Era-Defining International Hit Single, Pompeii.

October 27, 2023 No Comments

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Bastille have come together with multiple Academy Award® and Grammy®-winning composer Hans Zimmer to release a special reworking of their era-defining international hit single, Pompeii.

The glistening rendition, entitled Pompeii MMXXIII came about as frontman Dan Smith and Zimmer were working together on other projects. A captivating live recording of the track was filmed in Cardiff with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, watch a clip of the video here.

Hans Zimmer says, “It’s been proven time and time again that a beautiful, crafted song by a great band can have many lives and Pompeii is a shining example of this. Working hand in hand with Bastille and my team at Bleeding Fingers has been an exhilarating experience and an honour to be part of this remarkable journey. I’m so excited to share this rendition with you all!”

Dan Smith says, “Having the opportunity to work with the living legend that is Hans Zimmer, and his brilliant team, has been an absolute dream. Working with them on this new version of “Pompeii” has been incredible and has put the biggest smiles on our faces throughout the whole wonderfully surreal experience.”

Pompeii is the lead single from the band’s multi-million selling debut album Bad Blood and was originally released in 2013 charting at No.2 in the UK charts. The single remains in the Top 50 most streamed songs of all time in the UK with over 3.5 billion streams.

2023 has been a year of celebration for the Grammy and Brit winning four-piece as they mark the 10-year anniversary of the release of their breakthrough debut album, Bad Blood which catapulted the band from alt-pop newcomers to global chart-conquering festival headliners.

Over the summer Bastille released, ‘Bad Blood X’ an extended edition of Bad Blood which included 3 never-before-heard demos, 2 additional covers and a suite of Bad Blood live tracks. The band have also played a special series of sold-out Bad Blood X shows and festivals across the UK, Europe and the US giving fans the opportunity to hear the album in full alongside other fan favourites.

Released on the 4th of March 2013, ‘Bad Blood’ charted at #1 on the UK Albums chart, spending 3 weeks at the top and earning the title of the biggest-selling digital album of 2013. Bastille were crowned the British Breakthrough Act at the 2014 BRITS, along with receiving two Grammy nominations. ‘Bad Blood’ has since gone on to achieve triple platinum status, with over 1 million copies sold in the UK alone. The band have amassed more than 11.9 billion streams across all partners since breaking through over a decade ago.

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Hans Zimmer has scored more than 500 projects across all mediums, which, combined, have grossed more than 28 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. Zimmer has been honored with two Academy Awards®, three Golden Globes®, four Grammys®, an American Music Award, and a Tony® Award. His work highlights include Dune: Part One, Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Gladiator, The Thin Red Line, As Good as It Gets, Rain Man, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Thelma and Louise, The Last Samurai, 12 Years A Slave, Blade Runner 2049 (co-scored w/Benjamin Wallfisch) and Dunkirk, as well as multiple seasons of David Attenborough’s Prehistoric Planet, including the upcoming third season, and Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, the follow-up to his Academy Award®-winning score for Dune: Part One. Beyond his award-winning compositions, Zimmer is a remarkably successful touring artist, having just concluded his second “Hans Zimmer Live” European tour and performing in the Middle East at Dubai’s renowned Coca-Cola Arena for two consecutive nights as well as Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.

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Dive in with ‘The Deepest Breath’: A Splashingly Fun Movie Night at Freediving Adventure Malaysia

August 2, 2023 No Comments

Just last night, my fellow freediving enthusiasts and I embarked on an adventurous movie night at FAM-Freediving Adventure Malaysia.

With slices of pizzas in hand and anticipation in the air, we settled down to watch Netflix’s captivating documentary film, ‘The Deepest Breath.’

Guys, grab your snorkel and get ready to dive right in as I share our exhilarating experience during this fun-filled movie night!

When it comes to movies, there’s something uniquely exciting about watching one that centers around a shared passion. As freedivers, we were thrilled to discover ‘The Deepest Breath’ on Netflix. This film promised to immerse us in a world competitive freediving, heartwarming relationships, and adrenaline-fueled diving moments. Naturally, our expectations were high, and boy, did it deliver!

Nope. I won’t be giving you spoilers, but all I can say is from the very first dive in the movie, we found ourselves entranced with details.The scenes were so vivid and immersive, it felt as if we were freediving right alongside the divers.

‘The Deepest Breath,’ much like freediving itself, emphasized the importance of camaraderie. It shows us a journey of a group of divers who became tight-knit underwater family. Their friendship and support shone through as they navigated challenges, faced their fears, and celebrated successes together.

As freedivers ourselves, we resonated deeply with the movie’s depiction of the thrill and tranquility found beneath the surface. The film’s exploration of the physical and mental aspects of freediving reminded us why we fell in love with this sport in the first place. We left the movie night with ignited passion, eager to plan our next adventure and dive even deeper.

‘The Deepest Breath’ brought waves of excitement and joy to our freediving movie night. From the captivating scenes to the stunning underwater visuals, the film made for an unforgettable experience. Watching it alongside our fellow freedivers added a sense of community and enthusiasm that made the night even more special.

Whether you’re a seasoned freediver or simply curious about the sport, ‘The Deepest Breath’ is an absolute must-watch. So grab your dive buddies, cuddle up with some delicious pizza, and prepare to be submerged in this underwater adventure.

Here’s one for the album. I’m so grateful that FAM organized the fun movie night for us, and hopefully, there will be much more fun nights like this to come.

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Charlotte Sands Viral Song ‘Dress’ Hits 35 Million Global Streams, On Your Beginning 9 September

September 11, 2022 No Comments

The queen of angsty pop/rock, Charlotte Sands, isn’t afraid to speak or play loud.

Charlotte Sands is a young American musician who is mainly known for genre pop. She is also a lyricist who has stood out as truly newsworthy as of late after her tune Dress became famous online on TikTok in December 2020.

The queen of angsty pop/rock, Charlotte Sands, isn’t afraid to speak or play loud.

True indeed, in November of 2020, Sands leaked a song called “Dress” that she wrote about Harry Styles wearing a dress on the cover of Vogue.

Within hours, the song became an anthem of self expression for thousands, hitting 35 million global steams.

Now, with millions of listeners, “Dress” achieved even more exposure than at its initial release, and has been charting on the Pop and Hot AC Top 40 Radio in the US for 11 weeks.

It was also recently featured on Ryan Seacrest’s American Top 40 Countdown as well as SiriusXM’s Venus, The Pulse and Hits 1.

“Dress is a song about self expression and the confidence it takes to be your authentic self today’s society.

“We wrote this song hoping it would start more conversations about gender norms while also feeling like a celebration of each other’s differences. I hope when people listen they feel seen and I hope it gives them the boost of confidence to dress the way they want to and be the person that they are despite judgement or criticism. As an artist, I am so lucky I get to express myself everyday for a living and I think everyone deserves that freedom.” ,” says Charlotte.

To celebrate Dress’ continued success, Charlotte released a four song EP with different versions of the song, including a Dance remix with Avedon, an acoustic version, and a heavy version.

In May, Charlotte performed two of her biggest shows to date in the UK, headlining Camden Assembly in London and opening for My Chemical Romance at MK Stadium in Milton Keynes.

“This is the craziest day of my entire life,” said Charlotte to a crowd of 30,000 people.

“I am so, so, so grateful to get to do this as my job. I still can’t believe this is real. Thank you My Chemical Romance for having me, I’ll be watching your show from the back in absolute awe and pinching myself every 3 seconds,” she continued.

The prolific Nashville-based artist has also announced her first-ever national headlining tour dubbed the Love and Other Lies Tour, starting 9/6.

However, the electric blue haired singer/songwriter’s musical career didn’t start with the overnight success of a viral song.

At 18, she stole her mom’s car, found a roommate on Craigslist, and left her home in Hopkinton, MA for Nashville, TN, with a plan to take a year off of school before attending Berklee College of Music but she never went back.

Thereafter, she dropped 7 singles from her bedroom in lockdown.

Alternative Press named Sands one of “11 rising artists who fine-tuned their sound’ where else Spotify chose Charlotte for the cover of their year-end playlist, Fresh Finds: Best of Pop 2020 – her catalog amassing over 80 Million Global Streams.

In 2022, you can find Sands spending the majority of her time on tour, opening for artists like YUNGBLUD, My Chemical Romance, and The Maine, and headlining at Camden Assembly.

Sands’ personal mission to “create a safe space for people to feel accepted and celebrated for their weirdness and diversity” is something she takes seriously.

And as evident by the overwhelmingly positive comments that flood her social media, her fans take pride in championing her as they recognize how she champions them.

For more information on Charlotte Sands, follow her at the links below.

Charlotte Sands Socials

#CharlotteSands #Dress #GlobalStreams #Spotify #AlternativePress #PopRock

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Semarak Pertiwiku Musical Promotes The Importance of Integrity

January 30, 2020 No Comments

Approaching the public through the arts has long been the MACC’s work. Earlier in October 2017, the MACC in collaboration with the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka and Aswara released a piece entitled ‘Bahara Emas’. Through this masterpiece, messages were conveyed to the audience about the ravages of greed and corruption.

This year, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture through the Istana Budaya’s Fakulti Seni Gunaan dan Kreatif Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
(UNIMAS), presented a theater entitled the ‘Semarak Pertiwiku’ to promote the importance of integrity as its main subject.

Directed by Muhammad Azri Ali, with Project Director Abdul Walid Ali, Artistic Director Muhammad Qawiem Bin Hamizan and Music Director, Iran Musodiq, this theater performance also employs the caliber of actors in delivering important messages that are sought to convey in the entertainment medium.

Highly acclaimed actor Ungku Ismail has been tasked with the dramatic role alongside with Sherie Merlis in mobilizing Semarak Pertiwiku with other cast members including Anding Indrawani and Taufik Hanafi.

“Semarak Pertiwiku are in line with the government’s desire to eradicate corruption. It is also a theater about fostering integrity and definitely good educate the public on corruption especially among civil servants in an artful way” said its director Muhammad Azri Ali.

According to Anding Indrawani, one of the cast member of Semarak Pertiwiku, he hopes that Semarak Pertiwiku will bring aspiration to every member of the public, including civil servants to be of high integrity.

” I believe it will also foster the spirit of patriotism and create a prosperous, peaceful and prosperous life. We decided to use the Sarawak dialect because we want to showcase the beauty of the language to arts lovers all over Malaysia, and the world as well” said Anding Indrawani.

Semarak Pertiwiku discloses the greed of contractors in pursuit of wealth to accumulate wealth and thus sparked a corruption scandal behind the secrets of acquiring a mega project.

A scene in Semarak Pertiwiku showing how greed can be terribly sinister.

The dark side of corrupted business is featured in surprisingly light and humorous tone in Semarak Pertiwiku.

Semarak Pertiwiku will be on show from 30-31 January 2020 at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya. According to the initial plan, 2 slots will be held in the evening and 1 (one) at night. Admission are free with special invitations via civil servants and SPRM stakeholders who have collaborated throughout 2019 on various corruption preventive projects.

There will also be informative exhibits by MACC in Istana Budaya during the period of the show.

For more information on Semarak Pertiwiku or tickets requests please contact the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at 013 399 5467.

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Bollywood Star Shreya Ghoshal to Perform in Malaysia at ‘Shreya Ghoshal Live in Concert Malaysia 2020’

January 7, 2020 No Comments

Are you a fan of Bollywood movies or Hindi songs? Well, be excited people. The beautiful voice of Bollywood will be hitting the Malaysian shore soon.

Today,Standard Chartered Malaysia proudly announced the “SHREYA GHOSHAL LIVE IN CONCERT MALAYSIA 2020”. Organised by Hitman Solutions, famous Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal will be making her debut performance in Malaysia with a full live band at Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 23 February 2020.

The 36-year-old Ghoshal has recorded songs for soundtracks and albums in various Indian languages and has established herself as a leading playback singer of Indian cinema. Throughout her career, she has been nominated a total of 494 times and won 150 awards, including four National Film Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards – including six for Best Female Playback Singer – and ten Filmfare Awards South. Ghoshal made her Bollywood playback singing debut with Bhansali’s romantic drama movie Devdas (2002) for which she received a National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer. Apart from playback singing, she has appeared as a judge on several television reality shows.The versatile singer boasts a wide repertoire ranging across several genres including pop, classical, ghazal and bhajan. The singer has been honoured by the state of Ohio in the United States, where Governor Ted Strickland declared 26 June as “Shreya Ghoshal Day”. In April 2013, she was honoured in London by the selected members of House of Commons in the United Kingdom. She was also featured five times in the Forbes list of the top 100 celebrities from India and became the first Indian singer to have her wax figurine in Madame Tussauds Museum in 2017.

“I am super excited to perform in Malaysia for the first time and would like to thank our sponsor Standard Chartered Malaysia. I think this is a wonderful recognition from a global bank as it shows how much impact the Bollywood entertainment industry has made on the international stage and just how far it has come. I am looking forward to meet all my fans in Malaysia,” commented Ghoshal on her upcoming debut performance in the country.The concert will be featuring her hit tracks Chikni Chameli (from the movie Agneepath), Dola Re Dola (from Devdas), Deewani Mastani (from Bajirao Mastani), Teri Meri (from Bodyguard) and many more.

“We are proud to announce our first concert of 2020 presented by Standard Chartered Malaysia, Shreya Ghoshal Live in Concert Malaysia. Shreya Ghoshal’s multiracial fan base and big following here will ensure a great musical night. This is one of the most awaited Bollywood concerts in Malaysia after Shah Rukh Khan in 2013,” said Rohit Rampal, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hitman Solutions Live Sdn Bhd.Hitman Solutions is no stranger to concerts for the niche market in Malaysia, having organised and hosted numerous Bollywood artistes for the past 15 years. Recently, it organised the highly-successful “heavyweight Bhangra” concert Diljit Dosanjh Live at KL Live with a full house.

“Our 145h year in Malaysia is already shaping up to be a memorable one with a full year of exciting initiatives, including megastar Shreya Ghoshal’s debut performance here. As a global bank, we serve a diverse client base and we are proud to be associated with someone who has been able to unite people through her music. Her huge talent and wide appeal have helped her reach out to an international audience, proving that music truly has the power to unite people,” said Abrar A. Anwar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Malaysia.

Tickets are priced at RM150 (Bronze), RM250 (Silver), RM450 (Gold), RM600 (Platinum), RM1,000 (Diamond) and RM1,500 (VIP). Fans can call +601 2501 5783 / +601 2380 5783 for reservations. Concert ticket sales began on 6 January 2020 via www.myticket.asia.

In conjunction with the concert, Standard Chartered Malaysia will be giving out complimentary tickets to eligible new and existing Priority and Premium Banking clients.

To find out more, visit www.sc.com/my or call the Priority Banking hotline number at 1 300 88 9999. Shreya Ghoshal Live in Concert Malaysia Official Partners Presented by: Standard Chartered Malaysia Official Hotel Partner: EQ Kuala Lumpur

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Gundala Movie Review

December 24, 2019 No Comments

Gundala is an adaptation of the first comic book character in Indonesia by Harya “Hasmi” Suraminata published by Jagat Cinema in 1969. The comic has received a great deal of attention from comic lovers in Indonesia and has been published in 23 editions since 1982.

The movie tells the story of Sancaka who lived on the streets since he was a child after being abandoned by his parents. The hardships of life makes Sancaka often think about how he must endure to survive. As things get worse, Sancaka needs to choose to just protect himself or to become a hero to help the oppressed.

Starring Abimana Aryasatya, Tara Basro, Ario Bayu, Cecep Arif Rahman, Rio Dewanto and Muzakki Ramdhan and Malaysian actor Bront Palarae, the film was written and directed by the famous Indonesian director Joko Anwar. Gundala is co-produced by Screenplay Films and BumiLangit Studios, and distributed by Legacy Pictures. It is the first installment in the BumiLangit Cinematic Universe.

What I think about this movie:

The Bad

Plenty of violence against children, too much villains and not enough heroes. It’s really gory and reveals the dark side of politics with plenty of corruption around. For those who loves superheroes movies will find that this is terribly slow paced in the beginning, laced with loads of sub-plot that’s really confusing if you get a little sidetracked while watching the movie. Character development and growth should have been sped up a little faster. Personally, I wouldn’t recommend for young viewers and only great for those 18 years and above. This is not your regular family get-together movie.

The Good

Realistic and impressive hand-combat scene. Gundala does not use those overly pretty CGI too often, and therefore the combat scenes arereally satisfying to watch. Plenty of comic-relief filler and quite a few inspiring and memorable quotes.

Rating

I’d rate this a 3.5 star.

So far, Gundala has won three awards at the Indonesia Film Festival 2019 through the Best Director of Cinematography (Ical Tanjung), Best Visual Effects (Abby Eldipie) and Best Voice Actor (Santosa Artists, M. Ikhsan & Anhar Moha)

The movie will be screened in Malaysia on 26 December 2019 while the Gundala comic book will be on sale at selected MPH bookstores on the same date.

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Jason Mraz Will Be Bringing Good Vibes to Kuala Lumpur in May 2019

April 1, 2019 No Comments

Guess what, music lovers? Multiple GRAMMY® Award winner JASON MRAZ will be bringing his Good Vibes Tour to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 13 May (Monday), 8.30pm at the Axiata Arena.

Jason Mraz was shot to fame back in 2002 with his debut album Waiting For My Rocket To Come and since then Jason Mraz has amassed a diverse fan-base around the globe, bringing his positive message and folk-pop sound to rapt audiences through his vibrant recordings, humorous live performances,band philanthropic efforts.

Jason Mraz has earned numerous platinum and awards for his various releases, made pop history with his record-breaking singles, “I’m Yours” and “I Won’t Give Up”. He won two Grammy Awards, received the prestigious Songwriter Hall of Fame Hal David Award, and sold out amphitheatres and arenas across the globe (including sell-outs at The Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, and London’s O2 Arena).

Jason Mraz first performed in Malaysia in 2009, followed by Tour Is A Four Letter Word in 2012.

On playing for his Asian fans, Jason says, “I enjoy travelling to and performing for listeners in Asia. I feel a sense of gratitude and enthusiasm unlike anywhere else in the world, which makes a performance feelbmore like an event than a recital. The audience participation in Asia is harmonic and supersonic. I am thrilled to return, reconnect and re-experience the joy.”

The Good Vibes Tour announcement follows the release of Jason’s sixth studio album KNOW on August 10th 2018, becoming his fifth consecutive studio album to debut in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200.

Know. was produced by Andrew Wells, who brings an organic and groovy feel to the album’s classic, acoustic rock sound. “I see it as a sonic evolution from my last album, YES!”

Mraz says. “It’s just got a bit more caffeine, whereas my last album was a bit more herbal tea.” Know. reteams Mraz with his longtime collaborators, Raining Jane.

“We thought it’d be fun to make ‘No’ as the follow -up to YES!, but instead of ‘N-O,’ the negative, it’d be the positive, ‘K-N-O-W.’”

The Good Vibes Tour started in North America last summer. This tour continues in Asia where Jason Mraz will perform in Manila, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Taipei in May 2019. Jason Mraz will be performing in Kuala Lumpur this May:

Date: 13 May (Monday)

Time: 8:30pm

Venue: Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur

Ticket prices: RM198, RM298, RM398, RM498, RM598 and RM698 (VIP)

Tickets are available NOW on www.myticket.asia

Here are some of Jason Mraz’s chart topping hits：

I’m Yours https://youtu.be/EkHTsc9PU2A

Lucky https://youtu.be/acvIVA9-FMQ

Love is Still The Answer https://youtu.be/Sc2BK09eKhk

Have It All https://youtu.be/BFkTu8Y1KLs

Feeling Lucky? You might just win tickets to Jason Mraz Good Vibes Tour in Kuala Lumpur!

Come join the ‘Love Is Still The Answer’ Snap & Win Photo Contest and you might stand a chance to win a pair VIP Tickets (worth RM698 each ticket).

All you have to do is upload a photo of what love means to you on social media and don’t forget to hashtag #LoveIsStillTheAnswerPhotoContest #JasonMrazLiveInMalaysia

Hurry! There are only 12 pairs VIP tickets to be won.

You could be one of the winners!

Jason Mraz Good Vibes Tour 2019 in Kuala Lumpur is presented by Great Eastern Life Malaysia in collaboration with Aco Media Sdn Bhd and The Rock Promotions.

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Fun Things to Do in Resorts World Genting: Watch Movies at Bona Cinema

January 21, 2019 No Comments

Fancy some movie marathon with your loved ones? How about doing it up in the cloud at 6,000ft above sea level at Resorts World Genting?

Bona Cinemas at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting has recently announced that they’ve added IMAX and Gold Class with D-BOX halls to its gilded cineplex and I decided to go for a little movie marathon to enjoy the latest movie in these awesome settings with the best of technology. It was an awesome experience, I assure you.

If you’re to ask me how it’s like to watch movies in IMAX, I will have to say IMAX draws you into something as close to reality as you have ever experienced. I was informed that at IMAX equipped halls, two projectors run simultaneously to provide the perfect image with a balance of warmth and sharpness. My movie watching experience in IMAX includes immensely real explosion. Even whispers from the movies seems to come over my shoulder. The rumbling bass can be felt instead of heard. Every note of the soundtrack and every drop of pin seems to be clearer in IMAX. It really feels as if the cinema has been fully customized for an optimal experience.

Apart from that, if you are looking for an out of the world movie watching experience, you may also opt for Bona Cinemas’ Gold Class VIP seats with D-BOX technology.

A first in the Malaysian market, Bona Cinemas has combined the luxurious pleasure of Gold Class VIP seats with the dynamic D-BOX technology.

Combined with the latest Dolby Atmos audio system that wraps the audience with three-dimensional sound, the entire movie watching experience made me feel as if I am part of the scene – along for the ride in thrilling chase sequences and feeling the weight of every single impact, whether physical or emotional.

My movie marathon had never been more satisfying than watching the movies in IMAX and Gold Class in D-Box at Bona Cinemas. If I were to describe my overall experience, I must say that I went to another universe through those two halls. In my humble opinion, there is no better gateway into cinematic perfection in Malaysia than at Bona Cinemas in Resorts World Genting.

Bona Cinemas is located on Level 1 of SkyAvenue mall in Resorts World Genting. The cinema has a total of six halls, covering 38,848 square feet. All halls are equipped with the latest Dolby Atmos sound system for maximum cinematic immersion, and a wide variety of snacks are available at the concession stand.

For more information on Bona Cinemas or resort-wide news and promos, please visit www.rwgenting.com

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Absolute Movie Enjoyment with IMAX and Gold Class with D-BOX at Bona Cinemas, Resorts World Genting

December 24, 2018 No Comments

Those who are close to me knows that I’m quite a movie and a drama addict. I spent most of my leisure time glued in front of the PC streaming latest online dramas or in the cinemas catching up on new movies.

They are simply irresitible. How can they not be? The stories are not only riveting but the heroes are eye-candies as well. Some friends lectured me for my drama addictions and tendency to binge watching and movie marathon-ing but then again, what do they know? Watching dramas has always been my secret way to escape my stressful and depressing world a little. Sure, I may become emotionally invested in some dramas and get upset when they ended tragically at times, but they provided me joyful escapism nevertheless. Those dramas and movies that I watched transported me to another world for a little while, and distorted as it may sound to you, such escapism makes me feel really happy. You know, life can be so hard sometimes. And there are times I feel so miserable to the point that even smiling is really difficult, what more coercing a laughter out of me.

Dramas and movies has long became my way of escaping reality for a little while. They saved me from constantly feeling jaded and stopped me from sinking further into depression.

Anyway, speaking of watching movies and dramas to escape reality, I recently took my escapism to an entirely different level at Bona Cinemas in SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting. You see, Bona Cinemas at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting has recently announced that they’ve added IMAX and Gold Class with D-BOX halls to its gilded cineplex and I decided to go for a little movie marathon to enjoy the latest movie in these awesome settings with the best of technology.

The movies of choice; the newly released Aquaman and Mortal Engine. I decided to experience Aquaman in IMAX while the Mortal Engines in Gold Class with DBox.

I have to apologize if you’re expecting some spoilers or tidbits from the two movies as I won’t be reviewing about them here in this post. I’ll be telling you what I think of these two movies in other posts. What I want to share with you is the actual movie-watching experience at Bona Cinemas SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting.

Watching movies in IMAX equipped hall is really engaging. IMAX technology, derived from the words Image Maximum, is widely considered the gold standard in motion picture immersion, able to capture images of greater size and resolution to bring even the smallest of details and sounds to life with a visceral punch. If you’re to ask me how it’s like to watch movies in IMAX, I will have to say IMAX draws you into something as close to reality as you have ever experienced. I was informed that at IMAX equipped halls, two projectors run simultaneously to provide the perfect image with a balance of warmth and sharpness. My movie watching experience in IMAX includes immensely real explosion. Even whispers from the movies seems to come over my shoulder. The rumbling bass can be felt instead of heard. Every note of the soundtrack and every drop of pin seems to be clearer in IMAX. It really feels as if the cinema has been fully customized for an optimal experience.

Equally impressive is the cinema’s Gold Class with D-BOX hall that seats up to 48 viewers.

A first in the Malaysian market, Bona Cinemas has combined the luxurious pleasure of Gold Class VIP seats with the dynamic D-BOX technology.

Each seat at the Gold Class hall with D-BOX is equipped with the D-BOX patented motion system with four levels of intensity control, which swivels and tilts on a two-axis configuration to truly bring the viewer into the thick of the action. Combined with the latest Dolby Atmos audio system that wraps the audience with three-dimensional sound, the entire movie watching experience made me feel as if I am part of the scene – along for the ride in thrilling chase sequences and feeling the weight of every single impact, whether physical or emotional.

For more information on Bona Cinemas or resort-wide news and promos, please visit www.rwgenting.com

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Enter The World of Star Wars at The VOID in Resorts World Genting

December 2, 2018 No Comments

Luke Skywalker. Han Solo. Princess Leia. Padme Amidala. Anakin Skywalker. Master Yoda. Darth Vader. Does these names means anything to you? They are famous characters from the sci-fi franchise; the Star Wars. I grew up watching these characters on silverscreen and revered them like gods. I have soft spot for antagonists and I remember having a huge crush on Anakin Skywalker a.k.a Darth Vader and spent quite a portion of my my growing up years fantasizing fighting side by side with Anakin Skywalker using lightsabers and blasters and rule by his side as the Empress of The Galaxy. Funny how other Star Wars fans picked the bright side of the Force and be Jedis but all I fantasized about is to be at the Dark Side and be a Darth.

I wanted to be the most feared female Darth ever. I guess I’m really a bad girl deep inside. It’s all but whimsical fantasy, but little did I know that imaginations takes us everywhere. It’s especially true where Star Wars is concerned at least, as fans from all over the world can now play Star Wars’ characters through a virtual reality experience at The VOID, Resorts World Genting.

Opening on 6th December 2018 at the Skytropolis Funland, Resorts World Genting and The VOID is bringing the first-of-its-kind hyper-reality experience, Star WarsTM: Secrets of the Empire created in collaboration with ILMxLAB.

I won’t be able to really show you how it’s like playing Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire as during my visit, no forms of photography or videography is allowed in The VOID facility and players are required to store all of their belongings in the locker provided, but I can tell you that the experience is definitely out of this world. Players are required to suit up with a special kind of backpack and helmet that will enable us to enter the virtual world.

The virtual reality game; Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire brings virtual reality players directly into the Star Wars universe on the lava planet Mustafar. Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire game at The VOID requires you to take on the game mission in team for best experience. A team of 3 or 4 is considered ideal. Under the orders of the budding rebellion, your team will travel to the molten planet of Mustafar. The mission is to recover Imperial intelligence that’s vital to the rebellion’s survival. Basically, you’re going to be on the bright side of the Force. You’ll be playing a Rebel. Alongside the Droid K-2S0, your team must navigate through an enemy facility disguised as stormtroopers.

Once you put on the virtual reality helmet, you and your will be ‘transformed’ into a Stormtrooper. The helmet functions as a communication device with your team as well. Once inside the enemy’s facility, you’ll need to grab a blaster, solve puzzles, and fight giant lava monsters in an effort to accomplish the mission.

Using cutting-edge technology, players will be able to hear, feel, touch and even smell throughout the enture game. The game is actually a perfect blend of virtual and physical world. It feels so vividly real, if you ask me. I actually felt heat of my enemy’s blaster heat when it hit me. It’s shockingly real.

Ticket sales for Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire are now available for pre-order starting from November 30th 2018 at RM130 each.

Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire game by The VOID is definitely something you would like to try if you are an avid gamer or a virtual reality player. Great for family but I will advice against allowing children below 10 years old to participate in the game as the equipments are quite heavy and it requires swift hand-eye-body coordination and quite a lot of physical movements that young children might not be able to follow.

The VOID at Resorts World Genting will be its first location in Asia. It is set to be one of the must-visit attractions at the resort.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.thevoid.com and follow @voidvr on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter visit www.rwgenting.com

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