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eBuzz Events : Hitz.sg

Izarrudin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:56:09 +0000

Hitz.sg is a three part television program, showcasing the finalist of anugeraHitz.sg. They are the creme of the crop in our local Malay music industry in Singapore, with the diversity of music genres being shown this is not a program to be missed. Boasting a fresh concept of having a mosh pit with a good looking stage set as well as a marquee rolling out the performers name made it look like an MTV production but this is our own Eaglevision at work. Kudos to them for producing this program.

Staying true to the tradition of iZone.sg, it’s the all about the buzz meaning I’ll give you guys enough to let you feel you need to be home and catch Hitz.sg every episode on Suria *smiles*. The three episodes will be aired every Saturday staring from the 13th March till 27th March 2010, 8.30pm only on Mediacorp Suria channel.

This program will be hosted by Fauzie Laily and Fiza O also keep a look out for a cute interviewer named MJ! *Hot seat bersama artis!*

Hitz.sg: Episode 1
Saturday, 13 March 2010, 8.30pm on Suria

Artistes involved: Maiya Rahman, Sharil Bahri, The Sallys, Hyrul Anuar, Verbalize Flo, Zaibaktian, Sarah Aqilah

Hitz.sg: Episode 2
Saturday, 20 March 2010, 8.30pm on Suria

Artistes involved: Sleeq, Rancour, Diorama, Sound Salvation, Revalina

Hitz.sg: Episode 3
Saturday, 27 March 2010, 8.30pm on Suria

Artistes involved: Syed Azmir, Aqmal N, Didi Cazli, Hady Mirza, Imran Ajmain, Taufik Batisah, Shahridzuan

Have you vote for your most popular artiste yet? If you have not and wondering how to go about voting for them, click on this link ‘How To Vote’. The 10 popular artistes that you can vote for and they are Didi Cazli, Fauzie Laily, Hady Mirza, Hyrul Anuar, Konspirazy, Kraton, Sarah Aqilah, Sleeq, Syed Azmir and Taufik Batisah.

Other Hitz.sg updates:
+ Izk-ed

Other anugeraHitz.sg related sites:
+ anugeraHitz.sg (Official Site)
+ Izk-ed (Entertainment Blogger)
+ PujanggaMalam (Entertainment Blogger)

Movie Review : Green Zone

Izarrudin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:12:00 +0000

Clearly the only way to really promote Green Zone was to use the word Bourne in as many places possible, in the trailer, on posters in interviews and of course it’s the best way to promote Green Zone because the lead character looks him and according to the trailer acts like him but it’s just the familiar look where the similarities between this and Bourne end. Which is a good thing.

United 93 and Bourne Supremacy/Ultimatum director Paul Greengrass takes us on a more political adventure and explores the aftermath of the Iraq invasion that is based on the of Rajiv Chandrasekaran’s novel Imperial Life in the Emerald City. Greengrass and screenwriter Brian Helgeland use Chandrasekaran’s story as the basis for the story of an officer who joins forces with a senior CIA officer to unearth evidence that weapons of mass destruction are not actually located in Iraq.

Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller (Matt Damon) leads a team charged in locating WMD’s using supplied Intel in Iraq, but as they visit from one resistance filled location or booby trapped site to the next finding nothing they soon stumble across evidence of an elaborate cover up due to bogus information received from an unknown source that is vouched for by a member of the Pentagon Special Intelligence called Clarke Poundstone (Greg Kinnear), Miller however finds a sympathiser in Martin Brown (Brendan Gleeson) a CIA officer who encourages Miller to dig deeper.

Miller searches for answers that are made ever more elusive by faulty intelligence and a separate special forces unit lead by Major Briggs (Jason Isaacs) who’s brought in to prevent Miller from finding the truth which adds gravitas to the situation as now Miller is up against his own country as well as the surrounding war.

Miller befriends an Iraqi who becomes his translator and leads Miller and his men to the “Jack of Clubs” of Sadam’s men who escapes and is then uncovered that he is pivotal to the outcome of the war as the truth he holds becomes the most valuable weapon of all, are there Weapons of Mass Destruction?

Green Zone looks absolutely stunning from start to finish and Matt Damon is again as watchable as ever as he seeks the truth. The locations look authentic and with some excellent added CGI to show landmarks of Iraq you get a real sense of ‘filmed on location’ for the entire movie. Brendan Gleeson and Greg Kinnear play their roles nicely and Jason Isaacs adds a wonderful menacing presence and obstacle to Miller’s hunt.

Amy Ryan co-stars as a New York Times foreign correspondent who travels to Iraq investigating the US government’s allegations about weapons of mass destruction being the reason for invading but is really underused but equally only really needed to add a friendly media ear to Miller’s discoveries to let the action and story progress.

The action was enjoyable when it came with some tense and very exciting moments that Greengrass is famed for and the plot, although slightly confusing at times, was superb and thought provoking as the WMD’s issue is deep in a lot of peoples thoughts and is extremely well presented to us although in a very political attack at the war which I and many others will agree with I think the only real issue I had was SHAKY-CAM overdose that made it hard to watch during faster paced scenes but added that tint of a documentary feel to the movie. The opening scene is splendid example of the realistic feel to the film with fleeing high ranking Iraqi officials going into hiding in all directions and the camera pulls up to show the shock and awe bombing that took place to start the war and it really sets the scene nicely.

I have to say the more I’ve thought about the film the more I really enjoyed it, The Bourne tag is never going to be shaken which is a shame as it’s a very interesting film on its own and well worth a watch.

credits: HeyGuys | Yahoo! Movies Singapore

Official Movie Poster

Singapore Date: 11th March 2010
Language: English
Running Time: 115 mins
Rating: NC16
Genre: Action | Drama | Thriller | War
Tagline: Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller is done following orders
Starring: Greg Kinnear, Grig Kinnear, Matt Damon, Brendan Gleeson, Jason Issacs
Directed by: Paul Greengrass
Company: Universal Pictures
Singapore Distributor: United International Pictures
iZone Rating:

7/10

Official Website :
Green Zone

Movie Trailer

eBuzz Events : Festival Melayu Ada

Izarrudin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:58:00 +0000

Celebrate FMA’s 1st Aniversary at its very home, Hajjah Esah Cafe. Also a tribute to Hajjah Esah who has been uber supportive of the arts and housing FMA since its debut on 1 March 2009.

Don’t miss FMA’s staple acts and also check out the budding talents. Then, join us at night for a series of short films. Nothing to do on Sunday afternoon? Why not pop by the discussion with our young, inspiring panelists?

FMA extends its utmost gratitude to all artistes, filmmakers, friends of the arts, media, and especially going out to fans and ardent supporters of local talents!

Festival Melayu Ada
1st Anniversary : Tribute to Hajjah Esah
Date: 13th-14th March 2010, Saturday-Sunday
Time: 12.30pm-6.30pm (13th, Suara), 8.30pm-10pm (13th, Wayang), 2pm-5pm (14th, Bicara)
Venue: Hajjah Esah Cafe, Bussorah Street
Admission: FREE
Facebook Event Page: Festival Melayu Ada

SUARA (13th March, 12.30-6.30pm)
Zaibaktian, Aqmal, Kraton, Diorama, AdHa, Tengku Jaafar (TJ), Tengku Nurlela, Shafyre, Crossover, Boy Raven, NSA (No Strings Attached), Diana, Baron Bros, Revive, Chal & D’Fellas, Farinaz, Nizamulmuluk, Samsuri, Masya, Elmi Zulkarnain, Zulfadli, Rafaat Haji Hamzah, Najib Soiman, X-Clusive.

WAYANG (13th March, 8.30-10pm) *Bring your own mats*
Bob by Fai Rizal Alias, Lost Sole by Sanif Olek, Rahim by Murni Mastan, Impian Si Mamat by Zul Salleh, Roman Picisan by Rafaat Haji Hamzah.

BICARA (14th March, 2-5pm)
What Can You Offer To Society?
Guest speakers: Alfian Sa’at, Aidli ‘Alin’ Mosbit, Noor Effendy Ibrahim, Sanif Olek.

Brought to you by COKELAT Events & Production.

eBuzz Events : Open Mic

Izarrudin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:40:45 +0000

Open Mic at Library@Esplande featuring two awesomely talented performers SEYRA & ELLIS.
Do come down and give your outmost support and love for these artistes!
Furthermore its FREE! See u aorund!

Open Mic
Date: 6th March 2010, Saturday
Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Venue: Library@Esplanade, Level 3
Admission: FREE

eBuzz Events : Anak Wayang

Izarrudin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:48:00 +0000

‘Anak Wayang’ a dance theatre production, is a special tribute to all ‘Anak Seni’, who have contributed so much in the effort of promoting Arts in Singapore, through dance theatre and music.

Initiated and conceptualised by Mr Adel Dzulkarnaen Ahmad, as the Production Director and Marina Yusoff as the Script Writer and Playwright Director, the ultimate goal of Ának Wayang’ is the assembling of 4 traditional performing groups of new generation team in one production, thus providing cohesive artistic experience.

More than 120 performing artist will be performing Malay Arts Traditional theatre Bangsawan, Wayang Kulit, Malay Ethnic dance, Music Ensemble, Contemporary dance and many more! Featuring Shahril Wahid… A Dance Theatre production not to to be missed for year 2010!

ANAK WAYANG (Dance.Music.Theater)
Date: 26th – 27th March 2010 (Fri-Sat)
Time: 8.00pm (26th March) 3.00pm, 8.00pm (27th March)
Venue: Victoria Theatre, Singapore
Bookings: 62256070 (Hotline)
Facebook page: Anak Wayang
In collaboration with: SRIWANA | SRI ANGGERIK | SRI MAHLIGAI

For School bookings special: Use the TOTE BOARD Arts grant to subsidise up to 60% of the purchase of ANAK WAYANG tickets. Book now!