GSCMovies MATERIALS - MOTHER GAMER ( Release date: 29 OCT

Release date: 15 OCT Genre: Comedy, Action Language: Thai Brief Synopsis: mom trying to discourage her teenage son to stop his passion in E-Sports and focus on his studies for a stable professional job career. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHUA4cabnKE

BLACKPINK is going to be Live in Your Area on TikTok Stage!

TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video presents the giants of the K-pop industry, BLACKPINK live on TikTok Stage. With the latest success of their debut Korean-language album ‘THE ALBUM’, BLACKPINK will be giving an opportunity of a lifetime to their fans in Malaysia and all over the world to connect with them on 21 October at 6PM (Malaysia time). For a total of 100 minutes, ‘TikTok Stage with BLACKPINK’ will be broadcasted live exclusively on the official BLACKPINK TikTok account (@bp_tiktok). This highly anticipated live event is a way for BLACKPINK to show their appreciation towards their adoring BLINK fandom who have supported them at every step of the way! ‘THE ALBUM’, BLACKPINK’s first full album in the Korean language, has come out on top of various global music charts, and becoming the highest-charting female Korean album on the Billboard 200. After its release on 2 October, the album topped the iTunes charts of 57 countries and broke the record of highest week album sales for K-Pop girl group, in one day. Aside from their historic Billboard 200 debut, BLACKPINK has also hit No. 2 on the UK charts with their album. With their recent global success, fans of BLACKPINK will be excitedly waiting to experience ’TikTok Stage with BLACKPINK’ from the palm of their hands! So what are you waiting for? Download TikTok now, follow BLACKPINK and catch them live on TikTok Stage from 6PM onwards on 21 October! TikTok is available in over 150 countries and regions in 75 languages. Download the TikTok app via iOS or Google Play.

Celebrating Oh!K's 6th Anniversary with Exciting New K-Drama Premieres in October!

A cinematic celebration is set to hit the screen this month as Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) hosts a full-blown 6th birthday celebration together with Malaysia’s biggest K-drama royalty!

K-Drama Kings and Queens Specials Oh!K pays tribute to the unconventional, where beauty hides beneath the surface and unexpected situations bring unanticipated romances. Starting 10 October in She Was Pretty, the tables are turned on a pair of childhood friends. While shy Sung-joon used to rely on pretty and popular Hye-jin to rescue him from socially-awkward situations, as adults, it’s his turn to return the favour to his first love, now as a handsome young man.

Bok-ju’s intense dedication to her sport leaves little time for romance… until she meets Joon-hyung in Weightlifting Fairy, while My Dear Youth – Coffee Prince reunites the original cast from the 2009 hit. The three-part special will see sparks fly between Eun-Chan and Han-gyeol once more! New Premieres: Weekday Treats Weekdays bring us a slew of new releases set to entertain with their unexpected twists and turns. In Kairos, premiering 7 October, successful Im Seo-jin finds his perfect life torn apart when his daughter is kidnapped. Desperate to return to his idyllic existence, he seeks an unconventional solution – to return to the past For a different perspective on romance, Bad Love, which debuts 16 October, is a look at five men and women who don’t get to enjoy their happily-ever-after-after. Their common bond is an accident and love that is frowned upon by society. Fans can also get a look at idol stars when they step out of their comfort zone in 2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships from 2 October. Far from scripted episodes, powder breaks and comfortable trailers, these celebrities get hot and bothered in a series of physically challenging matches. Celebrate with Oh!K: Social Contest From 1 to 25 October, nominate the K-drama Kings or Queens in your life (or yourself!) on https://www.facebook.com/OhkTVAsia/. Tell Oh!K why your friend or yourself deserves to be crowned and be in the running to win an exclusive K-drama King or Queen package consisting of a cool hoodie and a tumbler, K-lifestyle vouchers and a K-drama King or Queen paper crown.

Vanguard & Jiang Ziya: Legend of Deification

MUCH-AWAITED BLOCKBUSTERS “VANGUARD” & “JIANG ZIYA: LEGEND OF DEIFICATION” FINALLY BACK TO THE BIG SCREENS Two of the much-awaited blockbusters, Jackie Chan’s VANGUARD and animation JIANG JIYA: LEGEND OF DEIFICATION, originally scheduled for this year’s Chinese New Year, are finally back to the big screens, this coming 30 September and 8 October respectively. Both of these films had to be postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic which peaked in China right before Chinese New Year. Directed by Stanley Tong (Kung Fu Yoga, Rumble In The Bronx), VANGUARD showcases Jackie Chan’s signature high-impact action with a parade of luxurious cars, and is set against wondrous landmarks around the world. Meanwhile, from the makers of last year’s hit animation Nezha, JIANG JIYA: LEGEND OF DEIFICATION took 4 years in the making and promises to be another feast for the eyes. Cinemas nationwide in Malaysia are well anticipating the return of these two movies under the current Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO). They are expected to boost the cinema industry and let audiences enjoy the best cinematic experience with the entire family once again. Audiences are urge to follow the new SOP, wearing face mask and maintain social distance while visiting the cinemas.

Korean sci-fi series SF8's Love Virtually & Empty Body Episodes To Premiere Saturdays on Oh!K

The final two episodes of SF8 are set to premiere on Oh!K Saturdays, September 26 and October 3!

SF8 Episode #7: Love Virtually (증강 콩깍지) Premiere: Saturday, 26 September 2020, 8pm, Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) Cast: Choi Si-won as Seo Min-jun, Uee as Han Ji-won Director: Oh Ki-hwan Synopsis: This is a realistic romantic drama about Min-jun and Ji-won. The couple started dating through a VR app called “Love Virtually”, but aren’t able to meet anymore due to the malfunction of the app. They lied to each other about their looks and are scared to meet in real life, but their interesting love story only begins now.

SF8 Episode #8: Empty Body (인간증명) Premiere: Saturday, 3 October 2020, 8pm, Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) Cast: Moon So-ri as Hye-ra, Jang Yoo-sang as Kim Young-in Director: Kim Ui-suk Synopsis: In the future, where the human brain can connect with AI, Hye-ra succeeds in connecting her dead son's, Young-in’s, brain with AI and placing it in an Android. But one day, she starts to have doubts whether the Android could really be her son.

TikTok Debuts Interactive K-Drama ‘TRAP’ in Singapore

TikTok and tvN D co-produce Korean Drama ‘TRAP’, where fans from Singapore

can watch hidden clips and communicate with the main characters on TikTok

 

K-drama fans of Kim Dong Han can now get to watch her together with popular actors Woo Davi, Park Lee Hyun and Son Hyun Woo when TikTok, the short-form video app with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy, unveils the first episode of its new Korean drama ‘TRAP’ on 30 July 2020.

 

‘TRAP’ co-produced by TikTok and tvN D, is the drama set to be an addictive mix of romance and thriller, and expected to be as riveting as other past dramas produced by tvN D. It is centred around university students in their twenties and unfolds the intricate story of love, temptation and betrayal. Parts of the story that cannot be told through the main episodes, such as the inner conflict and intimate feelings of the protagonists, will be released as hidden clips on TikTok.

 

At the beginning of the drama, the leading characters each create a TikTok account and actively engage on the platform, including following their friends and lovers on TikTok and liking their videos. TikTok takes it a step further by creating an immersive experience for the audience. After viewing the drama, fans can look forward to communicating with the main characters on TikTok and involve themselves even deeper into the story. 

 

There will be a total of 12 nail-biting episodes, which promise to hook viewers from the start. Fans on TikTok will also get an exclusive, first-hand view of ‘TRAP’ one week before the episodes are uploaded onto tvN D’s YouTube channel. 

 

TikTok strives to bring joy to its global community through its diverse array of content. It plans to create a new type of Korean drama with hidden clips, following the production of interactive content last year.

 

TikTok is  available in over 150 countries and regions in 75 languages. Download the TikTok app via iOS or Google Play. 

TikTok Partners with GSC Movies to Launch "Entertainment Anchor" on the Platform

Spanning across the eras of Wayang Kulit to modern films, going to the cinemas will always be a beloved activity that Malaysians enjoy all-around.

 

Sharing this ability to transcend generations and to commemorate the national re-opening of cinemas, TikTok has partnered with GSC Movies Sdn Bhd, to launch Entertainment Anchor!

Entertainment Anchor is a new feature on TikTok which gives film and TV fans access to exclusive bonus content from their favorite titles, alongside opportunities to win special movie merchandise as well! 

 

To kick off this partnership, Entertainment Anchor will feature the highly-anticipated Train To Busan Presents Peninsula as its inaugural blockbuster, with an exclusive three-part interview with TikTok’s very own Sean Lee.

 

From today onwards, TikTok users can also use the currently-trending #PeninsulaTikTokMY and #PeninsulaTikTokDance for a chance to win RM 3,000 worth in cash prizes!

ADVENTURE WITH WARNERMEDIA THIS AUGUST

With great internet connectivity, comes endless possibilities – buckle up as new adventures await this August! From the comfort of your home to wherever you roam, venture on an exhilarating journey this month with WarnerMedia.

 

Go on various adventures with HBO GO and HBO (Astro Ch 411 HD)! A scary adventure awaits as Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise the shape-shifting clown in IT: Chapter 2. The anticipated sequel to IT, based off Stephen King’s novel, premieres Saturday, 8 August at 10pm. Embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family in the animated film Abominable on Saturday, 15 August at 9pm.

 

 

Along the way, look out for two brand-new series from HBO Asia and HBO Originals debuting this August too. A mind-bending experience through the dreamscapes of others awaits in the HBO Asia Original sci-fi crime series Dream Raider on Sunday, 16 August at 9pm on HBO GO and HBO. Keep watch for monsters as you travel through 1950s Jim Crow America in the HBO Original series Lovecraft Country from Academy Award® winner Jordan Peele and Emmy Award® winner J.J. Abrams on Monday, 17 August at 9am on HBO GO.

 

Adrenaline junkies can also rejoice with the Weekend Warriors stunt, occurring every Sunday at 9pm on Warner TV (Astro Ch 712 HD / UnifiTV Ch 451). From 2 August, battle Mother Nature and get caught up in the premiere of Geostorm, go on a virtual reality adventure in search of a fortune in Ready Player One, and help save the world from giant apes in Kong: Skull Island and Rampage. 

It’s a cat-and-mouse chase on Boomerang (UnifiTV Ch 555) this August!  Look out for Tom and Jerry, the iconic cat and mouse rivals in the Tom and Jerry Takeover, beginning weekends from 1 August at 5.30pm, and subsequently on weekdays from 3 August at 12,30pm, 5.30pm, 8.30pm time slots. Cat lovers can also look forward to International Cat Day with back-to-back new episodes of Tom and Jerry and Talking Tom Heroes in Caturdays, weekends at 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Boomerang from 8 August. 

Korean drama fans can also expect a variety of genres from sci-fi to romance on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) this month. Examine the unanticipated benefits and consequences of new technologies in attaining a perfect society in SF8, premiering Saturday, 15 August at 8pm, and navigate life and love triangles in When I Was The Most Beautiful, premiering Thursday, 20 August at 7.40pm.

Uncover the Truth on Oh!K This July

For Korean drama enthusiasts, satisfy your Korean drama cravings with a host of new titles on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) this July. Catch two new mystery dramas within 24 hours of Korea, starting with She Knows Everything that follows a real-estate agent and a veteran detective as the unravel the peculiar happenings at an apartment complex. New episodes air every Thursday and Friday from 9 July at 7.40pm on Oh!K. Haggling over property often becomes a thorny issue – follow the drama in Chip-In every Thursday and Friday from 23 July at 7.40pm on Oh!K. 

She Knows Everything

Mysterious cases take place at an apartment complex which is about to undergo reconstruction. Lee Goong-Bok, a real estate agent with a nosy and meddling personality, deals with the apartments there. In Cheol-Ho is a conceited veteran detective. As they bicker, they need to work together to uncover the truth behind the mysteries. Stars Kang Sung-Yeon, Jo Han-Sun.

  

Chip-In

New episodes premiere every Thursday and Friday from 23 July at 7.40pm on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394)

Bit-Na is the daughter of a famous painter who owns billions of won in property. A fierce battle takes place over the property. As Bit-Na gets involved in the fight, she tries to figure out the truth. Stars Kim Hye-Jun, Oh Na-Ra, Choi Kyu-Jinere every Thursday and Friday from 9 July at 7.40pm on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394)

Other New titles on Oh!K

Besides the key titles mentioned earlier, do catch these other new titles premiering on Oh!K (Astro Ch 394) this July too.

 

Title	Premiering Date	Time
XX	From Wednesday, 1 July	Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm
Friend: The Great Legacy	Sunday, 5 July	9pm
Bravo! My Love	From Wednesday, 8 July	Mondays to Fridays at 11pm
Confession	Sunday, 12 July	9pm
My First Client	Sunday, 19 July	9pm
FAILing in Love	From Tuesday, 21 July	Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7.50pm
Whistle Blower	Sunday, 26 July	9pm
Hold My Hand	From Tuesday, 30 July	Tuesdays to Fridays at 9pm

I Purple You: Introducing Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Editions

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., in collaboration with global pop music and cultural sensation, BTS, today revealed the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition, giving an exclusive opportunity for fans worldwide to connect more closely than ever with their favorite band.  

 

The new design of the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition features a purple glass and metal exterior. The Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition and Buds+ charging case, also available in purple, carry the band’s logo and purple heart iconography, allowing fans all over the world to show their devotion through their smartphone and wearables.  

 

Available in LTE variant, the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition comes with pre-installed BTS-inspired themes and a fan community platform, Weverse. Right in the box, the device comes with decorative stickers to allow fans to further personalize their devices, and photo cards featuring pictures of the band members for fans to keep. Featuring the same great pro-grade camera that Galaxy S20+ owners around the world use to capture their lives and tell their stories, the device provides new ways for BTS and their global fans to feel more closely connected than ever before, and share their creative content with each other.

 

The Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition bring fans even closer to their music, not just through the device’s design, but through its superb sound quality. With sound by AKG, Galaxy Buds+ deliver balanced, detailed and spacious sound. And an industry-leading two-way speaker fully immerses fans in the layers of BTS’s music. The Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition also comes with the photo cards of the band right in the box as a keepsake for fans.

 

“Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition are the result of a collaboration between BTS, whose members spread messages of love and harmony through music, and Samsung, which is creating a better future with meaningful innovation," said Stephanie Choi, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Marketing Team of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “We hope it will be a source of joy and entertainment for fans and consumers around the world.”

 

From 19^th June to 5^th July 2020, the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition will be available for pre-order* in Malaysia. Customers who pre-order any of the following devices during this period will receive exclusive rewards as below:

Product	RRP	Pre-order Rewards
Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition	RM4,399	Purchase the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition at only RM449.50 (RRP: RM899) when you pre-order the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition
Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition	RM899	Receive a complimentary Wireless Charger Pad BTS Edition (worth RM199) when you pre-order the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition