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Computer Graphics / August 2022 Lin Min Chen Lin Min Chen is a Malaysian singer and actress who was born on June 1, 1990, in Penang, Malaysia until she was 6 years old. When she was 6 years old, she moved to Johor with her family. At the end of 2014, it quickly became popular on the Internet in Taiwan, and was discovered by singer-songwriter Yu Heng, who signed a contract with the character music studio. In 2015, she joined Seed Music, and in March of the same year, she moved to Taipei to live and started her performing arts career in Taiwan. In June of the same year, Lin Ming Chen ranked 13th in the poll results of FHM Taiwan’s Top 100 Beautiful Women. In 2016, Lin Ming Chen starred in her first drama “I want you to fall in love with me”; in the same year, she also completed her screen debut “Rescue the Scavenger”. In April 2017, Lin Ming Chen released the second EP “#ME”; on May 28th, she held his first solo ticketing concert in Taipei; on December 29th, she held “#Me&U Party” at the Kowloon Bay International Exhibition and Trade Center in Hong Kong. 2017 Fans Fun Party; and at the end of the year, for the first time, she appeared on the “2018 Taipei Highest New Year City New Year’s Eve Party” and two large-scale New Year’s Eve parties in Taoyuan. In 2019, she filmed the advertisement of “Hello, Ha Lao” in Hong Kong Ocean Park. In 2020, the contract with Seed Music is over. She has made a name for herself in the world of entertainment in Hong Kong, where she began starring in TV commercials in 2016. In 2016, she also starred in the drama series “Prince of Wolf.” Her movie credits include the likes of “Vampire Cleanup Department” (2017) and “ A Moment of Happiness” (2020). PREMIUM BANDAI ASIA endorsement in the social media CELEBRITY ARTICLE 4 Magazine Shooting / LIN MIN-CHEN
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August 2022 / Computer Graphics CELEBRITY ARTICLE 7 “193 Puppy Love Again” MV Collaborative Shooting In May 2017, she released her Mandarin album titled #ME that features 3 catchy songs ‘Change’, ‘Right One to Love’ and ‘T.O.U’ The first song ‘Change’ featured in #Me is an EDM infused with Tropical House and Future Bass styles, a modern sound that is similar to Diana Wang Home Remix, Rosie Wang Why Not Love and The Chainsmokers Something Like This etc. ‘Change’ is a modern and catchy song that is really nice to hear. Her ‘Change’ music video can be viewed in 1080p HD and 4K which is quite awesome in my opinion.The second track ‘Right One to Love’ on the mini-album is a song with R&B rhythm featured Min Chen’s smooth and youthful voice. This song makes you feel relaxed but with a little sadness in the lyrics. These tunes are suitable for teenagers. Let’s watch and enjoy the MV below. T.O.U is a pop song suitable for teenagers with its catchy beats. This song is similar to a cheerleading song that makes people cheerful and happy. Her Limited Edition EP album #ME can also be purchased via YesAsia.com. Min Chen has over one million followers on her Instagram. In 2017, she made her appearance in a Hong Kong comedy horror movie called Vampire Cleanup Department.
MOVIE REVIEW 8 “UNASHAMEDLY ABSURD AND WILDLY ENTERTAINING” By Jordan Farley Portman’s return to the MCU (her Endgame appearance was assembled from unused Dark World footage) gives Love and Thunder the flavor of a romcom, in much the same way that Multiverse of Madness dabbled in horror. Portman certainly looks the part, putting on a gun show worthy of big-screen superherodom. And if she’s on surer footing during the film’s affecting dramatic beats than the off-kilter comedy that has come to define Waititi’s style, that’s partly by design – Portman’s Mighty Thor is a work in progress who spends much of the film workshopping her own catchphrase and adjusting to life as a monster-stomping god. Racing along at a relative clip – an increasing rarity in a sea of bloated superhero spectacles and mini-series – Love and Thunder takes Thor, Jane, and Valkyrie to the Omnipotent City of the gods, presided over by Russell Crowe’s hysterically funny Zeus. A preening blowhard who’s less interested in the well-being of his true believers than the logistics of his next orgy, he allows Waititi to strike gold with a screen legend in similar fashion to Jeff Goldblum’s Grandmaster in Ragnarok. Also unexpectedly chucklesome is Christian Bale’s Gorr. One of the MCU’s more effective villains, the character transcends a rote revenge origin story thanks to a deliciously unhinged performance that veers between frightening and laugh-out-loud funny, often in the same sentence. In one scene Gorr delivers what can only be described as the CBeebies Bedtime Story from hell to a group of interned pre-teens, while his formidable abilities – including the power to summon freaky shadow monsters – make him a believable threat for a pantheon of gods. No character in the MCU has undergone a more effective glow-up than Thor Odinson. From the drab nadir of The Dark World to Ragnarok’s cosmic romp, the God of Thunder found his groove when irreverent kiwi Taika Waititi unlocked Chris Hemsworth’s criminally untapped comic chops. Their latest pairing is more extension than reinvention. But by most metrics it’s a superior reunion – wilder, funnier, and significantly more heartfelt. If Marvel has been coasting on a comfortably unexceptional level of quality for much of Phase 4, the joyous Love and Thunder is a return to the glory days of the Infinity Saga. When we rejoin Thor some four years after the events of Endgame, the second-strongest Avenger has gone from “dad bod to god bod”, as returning rock dude Korg (Waititi) imparts during a delightful recap, and is still in league with his reluctant comrades the Guardians of the Galaxy (a treat during a brief but satisfying appearance). Effortlessly saving the day with JCVD-homaging splits and roundhouse kicks during a riotously daft opening set-piece, Thor remains physically unstoppable, but emotionally his losses have taken their toll. Thor needs something to live for once again. Computer Graphics / August 2022
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Computer Graphics / August 2022 MOVIE REVIEW 10 Computer Graphics / August 2022 One day a message from across the stars alerts him to the exist ence of Gorr, the God Butcher (Christian Bale) – a dark force on a one-man mission to slay every living deity with his deadly Necrosword. This brings Thor to New Asgard, which has turned into a tourist hotspot under the rule of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), and back into the orbit of his ex-girlfriend Dr. Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who has transformed into The Mighty Thor after being deemed worthy by a reformed Mjolnir. The Shadow Realm which Gorr calls home is so removed from life that even color doesn’t exist there – a striking contrast to the blinding brilliance of the Omnipotent City and the kaleidoscopic color palette of the cosmic corner of the MCU. Physics obey Super Mario Galaxy rules in the Shadow Realm – one of many moments where the film can feel like a live-action cartoon. But Love and Thunder isn’t striving for Top Gun: Maverick levels of verisimilitude, or there wouldn’t be so many screaming goats.
August 2022 / Computer Graphics MOVIE REVIEW August 2022 / Computer Graphics 11 If we’re picking nits, Valkyrie feels like a third wheel here (a fifth if you count sentient axe Stormbreaker, which can’t contain its jealousy with Mjolnir back on the scene). Thor and Jane’s relationship is also awkwardly back-loaded in a way that feels like you’re not getting enough time with the two of them together until the film is almost over. And as with Ragnarok, the dramatic stakes inevitably take a hit when there’s rarely more than a few seconds till the next tension-obliterating belly laugh. But that’s Waititi’s proven MO, and once again the filmmaker has put his unmistakable stamp on a Marvel project, bending the MCU house style in a way that even a filmmaker as seasoned and distinctive as Sam Raimi struggled to do. There’s an infectious desire to put a smile on every audience member’s face here – try to resist the exceptional deployment of four Guns N’ Roses bangers – that means even the film’s most obvious shortcomings barely register as it careens in carefree fashion from one terrifically entertaining sequence to the next, including a late showstopper involving a group of young actors which ranks among the most overwhelmingly gleeful sequences Marvel has committed to the screen. After four solo movies – the first Avenger to reach the milestone – it’s clear there’s still plenty of charge left in the God of Thunder. Whether there’s a fifth remains to be seen, but on the basis of Love and Thunder Waititi and his mighty Thors are more than worthy of another outing. Thor: Love and Thunder is in cinemas now!
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August 2022 / Computer Graphics GADGET - NEWS / REVIEWS / BUYING GUIDES 13 Honor MagicBook 15 Review The Honor MagicBook 15 enters India at the perfect time — when people all over the country are turning to laptops to strike the perfect work-life balance from home. It’s debut is with one of the most popular price segments that provides a device that is usually enough for the masses to get their job done. It isn’t a particularly exciting price band, but definitely a competitive one. Honor tries to match the established players in terms of performance and battery life by opting for Ryzen silicon, and for the most part, that is a great choice. It has managed to keep up with almost everything we’d look for from a work laptop and then some. It won’t blow you away (nothing in this segment will), but you won’t hate using it either. Moreover, it also punches above its weight in aspects such as the build and design, bringing a cold hard aluminium body that barely flexes. It manages to strike a fine balance between being minimal yet having a swagger that is recognizable. The bezel-less display and full-metal body are also rare inclusions in this segment. It is a budget-oriented premium laptop, good for students and professional workers. Though it is lighter weight and compact design it is easy to carry out anywhere. However, it is not suggestible for gaming and heavy tasks like 4K video editing, etc. But it manages for casual heavy tasks. August 2022 / Computer Graphics
GOODBAI Fashion News Guides: FASHION - NEWS / REVIEWS / BUYING GUIDES 14 Computer Graphics / August 2022 GOODBAI 2022 Vacation Collection The 2022 vacation series originated from the perception and thinking of the founder Bai Jingting and the design team on the current life: maybe everyone has unavoidable pressures and difficulties, but don’t ignore that we still have a prosperous summer and enjoy the vitality of nature. GOODBAI in the holiday brings a new interpretation to the classic design of the brand. The handwritten logo is cleverly transformed into the shape of an olive branch. Together with the white dove, it conveys a relaxed and lively feeling and brings a good mood on vacation. The “natural” design concept continues to extend this season. Sports items are inspired by tennis in the 1950s and 1960s. They are both comfortable and fashionable, and liberate long-suppressed sports instincts. The creative perspective of leisure items focuses on richer life scenes and takes care of people with diverse bodies. Aesthetic needs; formalwear products focus on the expression of self-consciousness in public spaces, incorporating sporty tailoring, and using Japanese paper yarns to weave and present, to get rid of the sense of restraint brought by formalwear, hoping that the wearer will have a full sense of formality but not. Covered by it, it retains its own unique temperament. The GOODBAI 2022 vacation series uses more summery colors and more scene-based surprise designs to go on a long vacation with everyone, hoping to inspire women’s inspiration for natural life and walk in the diverse scenes of summer , enjoy the wonderful holiday.
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16 Computer Graphics / August 2022 VACATION / HOLIDAY (LOCAL) Pulau Pangkor Travel Guide While it may not be as vibrant and exciting as other more popular islands like Langkawi, Pulau Redang, and Perhentian, Pulau Pangkor is still one of our favourite islands in Malaysia. Located just two hours from Ipoh and a 20-minute ferry ride away, Pangkor Island is laidback, tranquil, and has a small-town charm that’s easy to fall in love with. If you’re considering an island getaway not too far from KL, this little slice of paradise is perfect for you. Pulau Pangkor is unlike the islands on the East Coast that are affected by the annual monsoons, Pulau Pangkor has a stable, tropical climate pretty much all year round, which means you can plan a Pangkor island getaway any time of the year! The best time to visit Pangkor is in February, March, June, and July, while the wet season runs from September to December. Getting to Pulau Pangkor is quite a breeze. Located in the state of Perak between Penang and Kuala Lumpur, all you have to do is make your way to the town of Lumut - you can get here by bus or car. Ferries depart every hour from the jetty in Lumut to Pangkor Island, with an easy journey of under 20 minutes and cheap tickets that cost only RM7. By KLOOK Photo Credits: www.mytravelsecret.nl
August 2022 / Computer Graphics 17 The Best 4 Things To Do In Pulau Pangkor If you’re looking for a party island with a vibrant night scene, bars, and exciting beaches, the laidback, rustic Pulau Pangkor isn’t for you. Unlike many other islands in Malaysia, Pulau Pangkor exudes a refreshing, kampung vibe with its tranquil beaches and simple restaurants. Here are some best things to do on the island: 1. Relax by the beach Soak in some vitamin D on the beaches of Pulau Pangkor. From the friendly Teluk Nipah to the more secluded Coral Bay, the stretches on the island are lined with fine sand, clean waters, hotels, and humble restaurants. Unlike vibrant stretches in other more touristy beach destinations such as Langkawi, the beaches at Pulau Pangkor are relatively peaceful, you might even get the whole beach to yourself if you come here during the off-peak season! 2. Enjoy some water activities While the waters of Pulau Pangkor aren’t as beautiful as the ones along the East Coast, they’re still clean and clear enough for swimming and snorkeling! They’re also great for kids and non-swimmers due to the gentle waves and shallow waters. If you’re looking for some adrenaline fun, head to Nipah Bay where you can sign up for all sorts of water sports, from jet skiing to kayaking. 3. Go on an island-hopping day trip Want to venture out of Pangkor? You can catch a boat and head to one of the nearby islands such as Pulau Mentagor, Pulau Sembilan, or Giam Island. Many of these islands offer great spots for snorkeling and diving amongst brilliantly coloured fishes and thriving marine life. 4. Visit the Dutch Fort (Kota Belanda) Did you know that Pangkor has a colonial past? The island was a refuge for local fishers, merchants, and pirates back in the 17th century. Indulge in some history by paying the ruins of the Dutch Fort a visit, this historical site was built by the Dutch in 1670, destroyed by the locals and rebuilt in the years in between, before being abandoned in the 1700s. Photo Credit: @farid_wong_ VACATION / HOLIDAY (LOCAL) August 2022 / Computer Graphics
18 Computer Graphics / August 2022 Nihon Matsuri 2022: Japan’s Largest Food and Culture Festival! For Japanese culture lovers, don’t miss out on a visit to Nihon Matsuri 2022, the first Japanese culture and food festival in Malaysia that will take place at Bukit Jalil Stadium Carpark B from 27 to 31 July 2022. This cultural event organized by Trumpet International aims to give Malaysians an experience of being in the land of the rising sun. It also aims to further promote Japanese culture among Malaysians, both in terms of tradition, gastronomy and performing arts. Executive Director, Koo Kien Keat said this festival will further encourage cultural exchange between Japan and Malaysia. “For a long time, both cultures have been influenced by each other. “We hope it will attract the interest of Malaysians to this festival as one of our efforts to further strengthen the relationship between Japan and Malaysia,” said Koo. He added, “Nihon Matsuri 2022 will also add a refreshing appeal to Japanese culture through the absorption of new elements. “At the same time, this festival is expected to attract more visitors to the destination, further triggering job opportunities for traders in Malaysia in the long term,” he said. The five-day festival will showcase over 100 stalls and food stalls that will offer a wide selection of Japanese food, merchandise and various cultural activities. In addition, visitors can also experience the ‘real Japanese way’ by directly participating in interesting activities such as traditional dance, performing arts, and craft workshops. Most interestingly, visitors can also participate in typical Japanese cultural events such as ‘Shinto Walk’, ‘Wishing Wall’, and ‘Present Tawa’ (gift tower). This festival is planned to give all Malaysians the opportunity to learn, experience and appreciate every cultural similarity and difference between the two countries. EVENTS OF 2022/2023
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