Veteran comedian Maidin Ibrahim dies

 After the death of renowned international comedian, Robbin Williams, we are saddened by another news : Maidin Ibrahim, local veteran comedian dies at 76. Here’s the news by Bernama:

A veteran comedian, renowned for his role in the film Anak Mami, Maidin Ibrahim, 76, died at 2pm, 13th August 2014. According to a member of his family who declined to be identified, Maidin succumbed to a heart attack at his house in Kampung Pokok Tai, Gurun.

The late Maidin, who was popular with the name Mamu Maidin, left behind a wife Habira Ibrahim, five children and three grandchildren.

The late Maidin was born in Pokok Keras, Bagan Lalang, Butterworth, Penang and started his career by joining a boria (traditional Penang song and dance) group in his village in the 1950s.

He also acted in the Salam Pantai Timur sitcom and had also won the Skrin 2001 Best Supporting Actor Award via the drama Pinang Durian

Remembering Robbin Williams: Legendary Comedian Like No Other

WHETHER covered in prosthetic makeup and a fat suit as Mrs Doubtfire or as an animated genie in Aladdin, you couldn’t mistake the larger-than-life personality of Robin Williams in his films.

While he will be best remembered for his side-splittingly hilarious antics, he also boasted serious acting chops: he scored four Oscar nominations through his career, winning one in 1997 for Good Will Hunting.

The world is in mourning with the news that Williams has died at 63. Police have confirmed that they found Williams’ body in his home about noon Monday (California time) and he was pronounced dead at 12.02pm.

The actor had been entertaining audiences with his razor sharp wit for more than 40 years, with many iconic roles. These were among his best:

1) Mrs Doubtfire

Who could forget Williams’ brilliant turn as a dad who is so desperate to spend time with his children after a messy divorce that he dresses up as an elderly housekeeper named Mrs Doubtfire. The lengths to which he goes to keep both identities separate made the film one of the funniest family comedies of the 90s.In 1993, Williams won a Golden Globe Award for his role and the film went on to be ranked as the 67th funniest movie of the 20th century by the American Film Institute.

According to The Hollywood Reporter , Williams had recently agreed to star in a long-awaited sequel, which was in the early stages of development.

2)  Good Will Hunting:

In 1997, Williams starred in a more serious role, alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in Good Will Hunting. The role won Williams his first and only Academy Award. Despite the fact the film was a drama, the funnyman couldn’t resist sneaking a few laughs in: according to IMDB, Williams adlibbed some of his funnier lines, including a story about his wife farting in bed.

3)  Dead Poets Society

He was the teacher we all wished we had. In 1989’s Dead Poets Society, Williams played English teacher John Keating, who inspired his university students to love poetry, to follow their hearts, and to seize the day (‘Carpe Diem’). Liam Neeson was originally cast in the role, but it was given to Williams when director Peter Weir took over the reins of the film. Williams was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in this modern classic.

4) Good Morning, Vietnam:

Here was Robin Williams at his improvisational best. In 1987 Williams starred as a radio DJ who was sent to Vietnam to entertain US troops. In real life, he entertained everyone who saw the flick and reportedly adlibbed all of the radio broadcast scenes. Williams was nominated for an Academy Award, and won a Golden Globe, for his role in the film.

5) Aladdin

His face may never have appeared on screen, but Williams’ larger-than-life personality was all over the 1992 animated Disney favourite Aladdin.

The cartoon tale of the petty thief-turned-prince was biggest movie of 1992 and Williams, who voiced the Genie, was the standout character.

Ironically, the cartoon may have been the character most like Williams we’d ever seen on screen, as he buzzed about variously impersonating Jack Nicholson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Scotsman, Robert De Niro, a female flight attendant and a roast turkey.

                                       

Source: news.com.au

Selamat Hari Raya dari Warga MyCreative

Cahaya ramadam berlalu pergi,
Menyambut tibanya Aidilfitri,
Ampun maaf segala peri,
Semoga ikatan kekal dihati.
Selamat Hari Raya Maaf zahir batin.

Still think that there's no talent in Malaysia?

Before making such conclusion, give yourself a chance. Go to Artcube Gallery at Intermark now showcasing Malaysian artists at world standard and go watch theater at KLPAC this week entitled Sinbad. U must go to some shows at Istana Budaya as well.

Our orang asli wood carve at Pulau Carrie has UNESCO heritage recognition.

Our fashion designers at international level includes Zangtoi, Jimmy Choo, Melinda Looi, Khoon Hooi etc.

Our Dato' Ramli Ibrahim won highest award in India. Yuna now marketing in USA.

Our sessionist musician does recording outside Malaysia.

Buku Fixi just won publishing awards in England this week.

War of the World Goliath produced by Malaysian Tripod now hitting retail stores in USA. Many Malaysian animation companies are doing work for Japanese production houses but people don't know.

Cakrasonic a local Indian rapper is big in India.

The Malaysians who were in Rhythm and Hues Cyberjaya did 40% of Life of Pi and 60% Snow white and huntsman.

Suhaimi fadzil and his contemporary artworks gets selected by Saatchi MNC in London and now has studio in USA.

Shooshie Sulaiman and her art installation got highest fine arts awards at Documenta Germany, the equivalent of Grammy Award but for art.

Umi Baizurah and her sculptures gets Singapore's recognition. Muthalib and his metal sculptures now at Olympic Stadium in Beijing.

Perfect Colour has the first global technology to do film colourisation using semi automatic programming. Many more.

All that just within past couple of years is pretty damn good for a country of 30 million population don't you think?


Proud of Malaysia

MH370, always in memory

The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said.

Our hearts go out to all the families and friends of those on board MH 370.

Deepest condolences from MyCreative Ventures and Al-Fatihah.

Pray for MH370.

Let's pray for MH370. 

MH370, please come back.

A Boost to Local Creative Industry: MyCreative Awards RM21 Million Funding To 15 Successful Companies

On 17th February 2014, MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (MyCreative) announced fifteen (15) creative companies that were awarded RM21 million worth of financing. The awards were presented to those companies by the Prime Minister, Y.A.B. Dato’ Seri Najib Razak in Putrajaya. MyCreative aims to spur Malaysia's creative industry via strategic and innovative funding in a form of equity, debt or hybrid of both.

MyCreative has clustered the Creative Arts industry for financing purposes that covers seven pillars namely Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, Literature, Creative Content, Fashion & Design and Traditional/Cultural Arts. MyCreative has received over 100 applications from the creative community since its launch where interested applicants are required to pitch their business ideas to the committee set by the Company.

Johan Ishak, MyCreative’s CEO, said that “MyCreative is still in the midst of assessing these 100 over applications of which, 20 companies are almost 80% qualified pending finer details and fifteen (15) have been approved for financing. The fifteen (15) companies are players from Visual Arts, Fashion, Music, Performing Arts and Content Creation.”

MyCreative’s Chairman, Dato’ Sri Ahmad Farid Ridzuan, is very optimistic with such efforts. He believes that these financial packages of approximately RM21 million will instil entrepreneurship drive amongst the recipients in the creative industry, in the hopes that others in the market will follow suit with the entrepreneurship spirit.

MyCreative has high hopes for these successful applicants:

1 ) ArtCube (Visual Arts)
2) Clothier Creation – Khoon Hooi (Fashion)
3) Melinda Looi International (Fashion)
4) Akarkarya (Music)
5) MyPAA (Performing Arts)
6) Accurve Studios (Video Games)
7) DragonSlate (Content Creation - Filming)
8) Comoddity (Fashion)
9) Pearly Wong Collection (Fashion)
10) Point College (Creative Academy)
11) Fern Design (Fashion)
12) dUCk (Fashion)
13) Platinum Unik (Orang Asli Crafts)
14) Masakini Theatre (Performing Arts)
15) Legau Sudin (Creative Content)

Apart from the applications through its official website www.mycreative.com.my, MyCreative is also actively searching for potential applicants through initiatives such as roadshows and exhibitions. The latest initiative embarked by MyCreative was ‘Fashion Pitch’, conducted in June 2013

“So far, we have marked 2013 as a successful first year for MyCreative Ventures in fulfilling the mandate given to us. This year, we shall be more aggressive in searching for potential investees through comprehensive and strategic partnership and collaboration with industry players. At times, we may go for some roadshows and roll-up our sleeves to search for companies with good business models from the grass root,” Johan added.