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2 months ago | 
malaymail.com | Ian Patrick |Zoulfa Katouh |S.J. Scott |Barrie Davenport
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — After a strong showing with Deadpool & Wolverine last year, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) returns with Captain America: Brave New World. While the fourth instalment of the Captain America series has received mixed reviews and average audience scores, it has claimed the No. 1 spot at the local box office, proving the MCU still has some power left after the Infinity Saga. But Captain America isn’t the only film to make your weekend worth watching.
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2 months ago | 
malaymail.com | Ian Patrick
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 — Malaysian film film Soloz: Game of Life is making all the right moves in Malaysian cinemas, with the biographical story of local esports legend Muhammad Faris Zakaria (Soloz). It managed keep come out tops edging out Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Mufasa: The Lion King, and another homegrown production in Dongeng Sang Kancil, that is still playing in theatres after earning much interest after being screened for weeks.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
malaysia.news.yahoo.com | Ian Patrick
Ian Jeremiah Patrick13 January 2025 at 11:51 pm·2-min readKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — Fans of popular Japanese tokusatsu series Kamen Rider should definitely visit its 50th anniversary exhibition at Incubase Arena in the Fahrenheit88 shopping mall, which runs until March 16. This landmark exhibition celebrates the iconic franchise, marked by a special moment on Sunday which set a record for the largest “Kamen Rider Belt” fan gathering in Malaysia, with 388 dedicated participants.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
malaymail.com | Ian Patrick
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 — Hong Kong action thriller The Prosecutor — directed, produced, and starring Donnie Yen held court in local cinemas over the past week, commanding the attention of cinemagoers with its action-packed intensity.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
malaymail.com | Ian Patrick
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — The Sonic film franchise continues to prove its staying power, with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 sprinting to the No. 1 spot at the local box office, while Dongeng Sang Kancil, a local animated film from Malaysian studio Les’ Copaque, secures an impressive second place. Fresh into 2025, the list isn’t just limited to local and international films — there’s also a wealth of series, music and books to explore.
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Dec 23, 2024 | 
malaymail.com | Ian Patrick
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — Renowned for their contributions to anime music, such as the Re:ZERO series, Osaka-born Suzuki Konomi and MYTH & ROID vocalist KIHOW returned to Malaysia for Comic Fiesta 2024 — one of Southeast Asia’s largest, and most exciting anime events —to deliver special live performances. This marked their third and second visit respectively, as both artists expressed their enthusiasm and love for Malaysian fans.
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Dec 7, 2024 | 
malaymail.com | Ian Patrick
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — Hijab-wearing wrestler, Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana, 25, burst onto the Malaysian pro wrestling scene in 2016 and has been shattering barriers in the sport in the past nine years. She gained viral attention in 2019 and today, with her sights set on even greater accomplishments, Phoenix, as she prefers to be known, is more motivated than ever to chase her wrestling dreams. How would you say wrestling has changed you through the years?
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
malaymail.com | Ian Patrick
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Once, professional wrestling in Malaysia was confined to finding whichever younger sibling was within arm’s length whom you could convince to ignore the warnings of “Don’t try this at home”. Today, however, that dream can be a reality, thanks to the establishment of Malaysia Pro Wrestling (MYPW), which is providing a pathway for bedroom and backyard pro-wrestlers to find glory.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
malaymail.com | Ian Patrick
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 — Have you ever been swept captivated by the electrifying world of professional wrestling? What began as a niche spectacle has evolved into a global phenomenon that continues to enjoy a loyal following by audiences everywhere. So what is it about pro wrestling that mesmerises fans around the world? Malay Mail jumps into the ring to pin down, just what makes this dynamic artform so appealing. What is professional wrestling?
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
malaymail.com | Ian Patrick
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 — Diving into a comic book or manga is truly magical. From the the feel of the pages to the beautiful artwork and the spellbinding tales shared — it provides for a magical journey that spurs the imagination. It's easy to forget that Malaysia has a vibrant comic scene of its own, eclipsed by the hype and popularity of industry titans like Marvel, DC and Japanese manga in general.
