Yowazzup: A Directory of Happening Things

Heal the World Singer Revealed

2009-07-09T05:23:50Z

We all know “Heal the World” by Michael Jackson, but we don’t know who’s the singer behind the song until MJ’s memorial in which the mystery singer, known as Judith Hill, revealed herself and sang “Heal the World” brilliantly. Watch the video: -

(Via Rolling Stones)

Jennifer’s Body (2009) Red Band Trailer

2009-07-08T03:05:45Z

Jennifer’s Body stars Transformers hottie, Megan Fox as a newly possessed cheerleader who turns into a killer who specializes in offing her male classmates. Can her best friend put an end to the horror? Jennifer’s Body will be released on September 18, 2009.

Watch Michael Jackson Memorial Online

2009-07-07T08:15:26Z

If you did not get the 17,500 tickets distributed earlier like me, fret not, you can still watch the memorial online.

UStream/CBS News

Live TV : Ustream

Other websites streaming the event “Live”:

Hulu/Fox News starting 9:30AM PT/12:30PM ET
Facebook/CNN starting 9AM PT/12PM ET
CNN Live starting 9AM PT/12PM ET
MySpace starting 10AM PT/1PM ET
MSNBC.com starting 10AM PT/1PM ET

For those who fancy big screens, you can also watch it from your local movie theaters, visit Cinedigm website. I’ll be watching it “Live” on cable TV.

Thrillicious: 2008 SoBe Life Water Super Bowl Commercial

2009-07-06T13:17:53Z

Check out this 2008 Super Bowl Ad for SoBe Life Water directed by Peter Arnell featuring Naomi Campbell and Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

Amelie (2009) Trailer

2009-07-04T19:35:43Z

Amelie is a biopic based on the American pilot Amelie Earhart, who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a flight around the world. Starring Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Amelie opens on October 23, 2009.

Stop Motion Animation of Fireworks by PES

2009-07-04T17:42:18Z

Watch the cool stop motion animation of fireworks by PES. Happy ID4!

Michael Jackson’s Rehearsal Video Released

2009-07-04T02:32:13Z

Michael Jackson’s rehearsal video is now out. It has been released since yesterday and the video was filmed two days before Jackson’s sudden death. It was believed that Jackson was in good health as the video was showing Jackson vigorously practicing a song-and-dance routine days before his death.

Play Club 300 Bowling Game at ESPNArcade.com

2009-07-02T16:31:51Z

Online games are getting more popular as the economy looms. More and more people are spending their free time at home playing online games because it’s the most economic form of entertainment and most of the time, online games are usually free! Club 300 Bowling game at ESPNArcade.com is as real as its get when it comes to Tenpin bowling.

It looks real, feels real and best of all, it’s a good place to practice your bowling game in case your company’s organizing a bowling outing for the staff in less than a week time, you don’t have to embarrass yourself with gutter balls.

Club 300 Bowling

My score is 267, can you beat that?

June 2009 Top Posts

2009-07-02T14:20:32Z

Below are Yowazzup’s most popular posts for June 2009. Check them out, in case you missed out: -

Couples Retreat (2009) Trailer

2009-07-02T13:23:06Z

Couples Retreat is a comedy centered around four couples who settle into a tropical-island resort for a vacation. While one of the couples is there to work on the marriage, the others fail to realize that participation in the resort’s therapy sessions is not optional. Starring Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell, Faizon Love, Kali Hawk and Jean Reno, Couples Retreat opens on October 9, 2009.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) - Movie Review

2009-07-01T15:27:10Z

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs which is also known as Ice Age 3 is the third installment of the Ice Age animated films. Ice Age 3 is available in 3D and continues from Ice Age: The Meltdown.

SPOILER WARNING: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Manny and gang in "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs"

Manny (Ray Romano) and his new wife Ellie (Queen Latifah) are expecting a baby and parenthood has made Manny anxious. Diego (Denis Leary) meanwhile feels that it’s time to move on as his laid-back life has taken a toll on his stamina. Sid (John Leguizamo) starts to wish for a family of his own and trouble ensues when he steals some dinosaur eggs from an underground cave and begins treating them like his own.

When the mother T-Rex finds her eggs are missing, she goes on a rampage and when she sees Sid and her baby dinosaurs, she carries them back to an underground world where dinosaurs roam free. Manny and his gang embark on a dangerous mission to rescue Sid while dodging dinosaurs and danger that lies ahead. Along the way, they meet a weasel known as Buck (Simon Pegg) who hunts dinosaurs as pastimes. Buck leads Manny and the herd to rescue Sid and surely, an unforgettable adventure ensues.

Like the earlier installments, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs also features Scrat, the saber-toothed squirrel who is obsessed with acorn. This time around, a flying squirrel known as Scratte joins Scrat in his madness for acorn but although they are in love after a period of chasing after acorn, eventually Scrat leaves Scratte for acorn.

While the adventures are shifting away as the herd ages, there are still plenty of action as the herd goes into a dinosaurs world and brave the danger in order to save Sid. Scrat also gets more screen time as he’s well-known for being nuts over nuts. Overall, it is a good family adventure film.

My ratings: 7 out of 10.

Michael Jackson’s Fans Commit Suicide

2009-07-01T09:21:36Z

Up to 12 Michael Jackson die-hard fans has committed suicide as reported by The Sun.

According to MJJcommunity website, these devastated Michael Jackson fanatics have killed themsleves because of the superstar’s death. A Russian fan Pável Talaláyev who was found bleeding heavily with his wrist cut was saved by the ambulance when they found him at his home in Moscow. Pável is Russia’s most famous Jacko lookalike.

Movie Reviews in Just Three Words

2009-07-01T03:47:09Z

ThreeWordsMovie.com is a movie review site I started in April 2009. Unlike most movie review sites (including Yowazzup.com), ThreeWordsMovie.com only does movie review in three words. It’s as simple as that. There are no long-winded review, just a sweet and short review in three words — mostly adjectives.

Please visit www.threewordsmovie.com and have a look!

The Last Airbender (2010) Teaser Trailer

2009-06-30T14:53:50Z

The Last Airbender is M. Night Shyamalan’s big screen adaption of the animated series. Starring Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel, Cliff Curtis, Nicola Peltz, The Last Airbender opens on July 2, 2010.

The Box (2009) Trailer

2009-06-29T14:25:04Z

The Box is a movie about a small wooden box which arrives on the doorstep of a married couple, who open it and become instantly wealthy. Little do they realize that opening the box also kills someone they do not know. Starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden, Frank Langella, The Box opens on October 30, 2009.

Filipinos Inmates Perform “Thriller” Video

2009-06-28T16:50:52Z

Whether you have watched this before or not, here you go, Filipinos inmates perform superbly cheoreographed dance of “Thriller”. Just brilliant.

Coroner’s Statement On Michael Jackson’s Death

2009-06-28T11:37:38Z

Since Michael Jackson’s death, many are still guessing the cause of it. Detective from Los Angeles Police Department says final toxicology not expected for several weeks. Watch the video below: -

Surrogates (2009) Trailer

2009-06-27T03:44:56Z

Surrogates is a sci-fi action film starring Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell. Surrogates opens on September 25, 2009.

Transformation of Michael Jackson From A Boy to A Man

2009-06-26T14:26:16Z

Michael Jackson transformed from a 5-year-old kid to an adult Michael Jackson we know today. Amazing video.

Poem, My Tribute to Michael Jackson

2009-06-26T01:40:16Z

Dear Michael,
Black or White, You Rock My World.
The Way You Make Me Feel, I Just Can’t Stop Loving You.
Gone Too Soon, Ain’t No Sunshine.
2 Bad, I Can’t Help It.
Speechless, Heaven Can Wait, Cry.
Whatever Happens, Dont’ Walk Away.
Keep the Faith, Remember the Time.

Love,
James Pong, a Michael Jackson fan

Michael Jackson Dies at 50

2009-06-26T10:08:45Z

Michael Jackson, one of the world’s most popular and successful artists, died of cardiac arrest at the age of 50 earlier today. The pop star became a hit when he and his brothers make the headlines as Jackson 5 before Jackson went on to become a massive solo star. His album Thriller has got platinum 28 times in the U.S. and is the best-selling original album ever released.

Widely known as the King of Pop, the star’s profile has been badly damaged in the 90’s when he was accused of child sex abuse. Jackson had initially planned to play a series of dates in London, starting next month.

May the peace be with you.

The Girl From Monaco (2008) Trailer

2009-06-25T14:27:47Z

The Girl From Monaco a.k.a. La fille de Monaco is a French Comedy about a Parisian attorney who travels to Monaco to defend a woman accused of murder. The Girl From Monaco opens on July 3, 2009 in USA on a limited release.

Save Up to 60% with Accor Hotels Super City Sale!

2009-06-24T10:00:24Z

During economic hard times like now may not be encouraging for you to purchase properties, cars or even furniture and the likes. Even companies and individuals have cut down on travelling mainly because the prices of everything goes up and have not gone down in spite of the bad economy.

However, fret not, AccorHotels.com is currently having a great promotion called ‘City Super Sale’, whereby travellers will be able to save up to 60% when they book online between 23 - 29 June, 2009. Please note though this offer is only applicable for stays between July 10 and September 30, 2009. There will be over 250,000 room nights be on sale with rates starting from USD $25 per night! There are 27 cities including Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hanoi, Manila, Mumbai, Sydney, Auckland and more. What’s more, the hotels available are of top class including Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel and All Seasons.

I have been planning to visit Bangkok in the next two months and Accor Hotels City Super Sale come just at the right time! I have checked the rates for Bangkok for travelling between July 10 and September 30 and I almost could not believe my eyes when I saw the price of the hotels. One particular hotel which interests me starts from USD $25.50 per night! I tried comparing the price with another hotel booking site from Asia and found out the regular price is USD 61 per night. Now, that’s nearly 60% discount!

Hurry up and book these great hotels now before they are all run out! I know I will be booking mine, after browsing on the great deals they have.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) - Movie Review

2009-06-23T16:12:21Z

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is the sequel to 2007’sTransformers with Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox having recurring roles.

SPOILER WARNING: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Unlike the first movie, in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, director Michael Bay brings to back to 17,000 BC to relate us to a tale of Transformers first encounter with mankind. The movie proceeds with the present where the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime team up with the US military to combat the Decepticons hiding out on Earth.

Although the Decepticons leader, Megatron is dead and his corpse is lying underneath an ocean secured by the US Navy, through smooth coordination from hacking into the satellite to retrieving the remaining AllSpark pieces, the Decepticons manage to relieve Megatron and yet, another plot to destroy Earth is conceived. In fact, Megatron’s master, The Fallen wants to destroy both the Earth and the Sun. Incredibly ambitious.

Megan Fox in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"

Back to the humans, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) has a considerably major role in the second Transformers film, yet his sexy and sultry girlfriend, Mikaela Banes (Megan Fox) appears once awhile with him flashing her lovely assets even more frequently than the first film. Although the movie has better plots and storyline this time around, at times, Michael Bay seems to be wanting to outdo every major blockbusters which were shown in the past couple of years. This would more or less include the Indiana Jones with pursuit of rare artifacts in Egypt, Da Vinci Code with the mystery-solving puzzle, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian with the mention of The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Jumper with the teleportation through “space bridge” to Egypt, and many more.

Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf running for their lives in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"

Of course, the movie also introduces a bunch of new robots, including the twins Skids and Mudflap, the Constructicons which eventually combine to form Devastator, Soundwave and many more. The movie even introduces a Pretender robot, which camouflage as a human to seduce Sam.

Bumblebee in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"

Overall, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen does not really disappoint at all with plenty of actions and some funny jokes with the inclusion of funny sidekicks such as John Turturro and Ramón Rodríguez. However, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen does not really satisfy as well, because at the end of the film, the feeling of awe was there, but not the satisfaction.

My ratings: 8 out of 10.

Zombieland (2009) Trailer

2009-06-21T15:07:01Z

Zombieland is a horror comedy which focuses on two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Yet another zombie tale? Starring Abigail Breslin, Bill Murray, Zombieland opens on October 9, 2009.

Edison Chen Opens Clothing Store in Bangsar, Malaysia

2009-06-21T03:36:14Z

Edison Chen, the Hong Kong actor who was in the limelight for the sex scandal involving several Hong Kong starlets such as Gillian Chung and Cecilia Cheung was in Bangsar, Malaysia to launch Juice clothing store, which he co-owns with businessman Kevin Poon. Also joining the launch was Sam Lee, another Hong Kong actor. Also present were Edison’s parents and sister who had arrived from Canada.

Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen (2009) Kitchen Bots Trailer

2009-06-30T16:29:49Z

Another clip has been released from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen which shows Sam (Shia LaBeouf) discovering a piece of All Sparks which transforms some of the kitchen appliances into Decepticons!

Hardly Working: Rap Battle

2009-06-19T10:00:38Z

Streeter and Amir burn each other lyrically… with a little help from “Freestyle Love Supreme.” Hilarious rap battle for sure.

The Answer Man (2009) Trailer

2009-06-19T09:57:58Z

The Answer Man (a.k.a. Arlen Faber) is a romantic comedy is about a reclusive author of spiritual books, Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels) is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab. The Answer Man opens on July 24, 2009 (limited).

3D Transformers Deception Megatron Car Decal Sticker S2

2009-06-19T09:59:27Z

3D Transformers Deception Megatron Car Decal Sticker S2

3D Transformers Deception Megatron Car Decal Sticker S2 Unboxed

3D Transformers Deception Car Decal Sticker on my car

A closer look at the Transformers Car Sticker

I have purchased the 3D Transformers Deception Megatron Car Decal Sticker S2 from eBay.com from win168hk and I’m a satisfied customer. It costs me only USD 4.90 and no extra charges for shipping! It looks really good on my car!

What about you, have you got one yet?