‘LIVE SPECTACLE 《NARUTO -­‐火影忍者-­‐》’ HITS MALAYSIAN SHORES! @ Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) (30-31 May 2015)

 ‘LIVE SPECTACLE 《NARUTO  -­‐火影忍者-­‐》’ HITS MALAYSIAN SHORES! @ Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) (30-31 May 2015)

Kuala Lumpur, March 2015 - Naruto, one of the world’s biggest and most recognizable manga series is coming LIVE to Malaysia!

Since its inception in 1999 and final issue in 2014, Naruto is without a doubt one of the most popular manga series in all of time, and it is now being adapted into a stage show. The inaugural Live Spectacle 《NARUTO  -­‐火影忍者-­‐》 World Tour is produced by the original producer of the series, Masashi Kishimoto, and will feature the latest technology in imaging, lighting and staging.

The most exciting part about the Southeast Asian leg of the tour is that it hit our very own Kuala Lumpur.

Presented by JS Concert Productions Sdn. Bhd, Live Spectacle 《NARUTO  -­‐火影忍者-­‐》, plays at the Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) on 30^th May and 31^st May.  

SHOWS DETAILS:

Venue: Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC)

Showtimes: 30^th May 2015 (1pm & 6pm), 31^st May 2015 (1pm & 6pm)

Tickets: RM98, RM198, RM298, RM398

Tickets are available at www.ticketpro.com.my starting Friday, 27^th March 2015. For more information, visit www.jsconcert.com or www.facebook.com/JSConcertProductions.

The one-of-a-kind show will use unprecedented techniques in action, music and visual art to bring the show life and thrill audiences the world over. Fans will be embarked on a magical journey throughout the show, experiencing first-hand what it is like to be part of the magic of manga.

Directed and adapted by Akiko Kodama and with music by Toshio Matsuda, the show will also feature music, acrobatics and stories from Volumes 1-17 of the original manga. The stellar cast of actors includes Matsuoka Kodai as Naruto, Sato Ryuji as Sasuke, Ito Yui as Sakura, Suga Kenta as Gaara, Umegaki Yoshiaki as Jiraiya, and Yumi Hiro as Orochimaru.

Behind the scenes of the show are Masuda Sumiko (Scenery Design), Nishihara Rie (Costume Design), Miyauchi Hiroaki (Hair & Makeup), Yoshino Kazutaka (Acrobat Movement), Yamada Shigeki (Choreography), Saito Shigeo (Lighting Design), Nakajima Satoshi (Sound Design), Arakawa Hiroki (Video Projection), Kurihara Naoki (Fighting Direction), Iimuro Naoki (Mime Movement) and Iimen Masako (Sand Art).

One of the longest-running manga series in history, Naruto has printed over 200 million copies and is the third-best selling manga series of all time. Available in over 35 countries, the comic was also adapted into a popular TV series and most recently on film, in “The Last Naruto Movie,” which hit theatres in December 2014.

(Check out my previous movie review on The Last Naruto The Movie: http://www.wljack.com/2015/02/movie-review-last-naruto-movie.html)

From a manga series, to a TV series and a film and now, a musical stage adaptation, Naruto is set to live in the hearts of its fans forever.

Tickets are available at www.ticketpro.com.my starting Friday, 27^th March 2015. For more information, visit www.jsconcert.com or www.facebook.com/JSConcertProductions.

Published by WLJack. (Based on the official press release issued to wljack.com and loong-updates.blogspot.com)

ANIMAX CARNIVAL MALAYSIA 2015 @ SUNWAY CONVENTION CENTRE (28-29 MARCH 2015)

ANIMAX CARNIVAL MALAYSIA 2015 @ SUNWAY CONVENTION CENTRE (28-29 MARCH 2015)

Asia’s first channel specializing in Japanese animation Animax will be bringing its annual flagship event, the Animax Carnival, back to Malaysia!  Viewers and fans will be treated to two days of fun-filled anime-themed activities at Sunway Convention Centre on 28 and 29 March 2015, 10am to 8pm.  Most importantly, The admission to the carnival is free.

Venue: Sunway Convention Centre

Date: 28^th and 29^th March 2015

Time: 10am to 8pm

Bigger than ever Animax Carnival! More Exclusives!

ANIMAX LIVE CONCERT!

Anime lovers can anticipate a bigger event this year with more exciting activities such as the sale of exclusive OO-Kun (the official channel mascot) merchandise and the inaugural Animax LIVE Concert that will feature three popular Japanese ani-song artistes - May’n, Mami Kawada and ELISA, performing in an engaging two-hour concert.

The concert, which will be held on 29 March 2015, 3pm at Sunway Convention Centre, will feature a spectacular performance from all three artistes.  Fans can look forward to them singing to familiar tunes from popular Animax titles such as The irregular magic highschool, VALVRAVE The Liberator, Tokyo Ravens, Accel World, Inari, Kon Kon, Koi Iroha, Hayate The Combat Butler.  Tickets to the concert will be at a special launch price of only RM20, and can be purchased through Ticketpro (www.ticketpro.com.my) starting 5 March 2015.

Details of Animax LIVE Concert

Date: 29 March 2015, Sunday

Time: 3pm – 5pm

Venue: Sunway Convention Centre

Ticketing: RM20 per ticket, through Ticketpro (www.ticketpro.com.my)

Other than these, there are many more fun activities awaiting you during the carnival, for more info, please visit:

http://www.wljack.com/2015/03/anime-related-event-animax-carnival.html

Published by WLJack. (Based on official press release issued to wljack.com and loong-updates.blogspot.com)

Video Coverage: Thriller LIVE in Malaysia: Music Celebration of Michael Jackson

Video Coverage: Thriller LIVE in Malaysia: Music Celebration of Michael Jackson

(For complete coverage, please visit: http://www.wljack.com/2015/03/coverage-thriller-live-in-malaysia.html)

Kuala Lumpur, March 2015 – Milestone Production has brought Lyric Theatre’s Longest Running and Full London West End Production, THRILLER LIVE to Malaysia Putra Indoor Stadium since 19^th March 2015 until 25^th March 2015.

Our team from wljack.com and loong-updates.blogspot.com have been given a golden opportunity to take part in the media night.

Date: 19 March 2015

Time: 8pm

Video Coverage:

THRILLER LIVE was a really a spectacular show! This MJ Homage was a great revisit for us to enjoy the music and dances which were once brought to us by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson!

Featuring the medley and full songs from Michael Jackson’s smash hits such as I want you back, I’ll Be there, Show You The Way To Go, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Beat it, the powerful visual, audio and electrifying musical journey has been a really enjoyable show!

Highly recommended to Michael Jackson’s fans! Do check out the shows before it’s over!

THRILLER LIVE is held in Putra Indoor Stadium from 19^th March 2015 until 25^th March 2015.

For more info, please visit:

http://www.milestone-entertainment.com/

Published by WLJack.

Danny Elfman’s Music From The Films Of Tim Burton @ Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, KLCC ( 6 March 2015 – 7 March 2015)

Danny Elfman’s Music From The Films Of Tim Burton @ Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, KLCC ( 6 March 2015 – 7 March 2015)

THE MPO PRESENTS ‘DANNY ELFMAN’S MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON’ AT DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS!

Kuala Lumpur, March 2015 - The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will bedazzle its audience in the merriment of film music on Friday, 6 March 2015 and Saturday, 7 March 2015 at 8.30 p.m. at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, KLCC.

Themed Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton, these concerts are in continuation of the MPO’s tribute to film music.

Concert Details

Dates

Friday, 6 March 2015 and Saturday, 7 March 2015 at 8.30 p.m.  

Venue

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS

PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC

Orchestra / Conductor / Choir  

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Sarah Hicks conductor

Young Choral Academy Chorus

Jayson Lim boy soprano

Ticket Prices

Premium: RM200, A Reserve: RM170, B Reserve: RM140, C Reserve: RM100

Box Office Hours

Tuesdays to Saturdays:10.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m. on performance nights

Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time

(Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays except when there is a scheduled performance)

Telephone Bookings: 03-20517007 Fax Bookings: 03-20517077

Email Bookings: dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my

MPO website: www.mpo.com.my  

Facebook: fb.mpo.com.my  

Published by WLJack. (Based on official press release issued to wljack.com and loong-updates.blogspot.com)

My Music Festival 2015 @ Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon (8 March 2015)

My Music Festival 2015 @ Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon (8 March 2015)

Kuala Lumpur, February 2015 - “My Music Festival 2015 (MMF2015) – The Largest Malaysian Live Band Music Festival” features international British Rock Legends “Smokie” who will be performing at the show as part of their 40th Anniversary World Tour. MMF2015 also features 20 Top Malaysian live bands such as Joe Flizzow, Kyoto Protocol, Hydra, The Union, JunkOFunc and many more.  

“Smokie” who captivated music lovers around the world with their smash hits “Living Next Door To Alice”, “Needles & Pins”, “Don’t Play Your Rock ‘n’ Roll To Me” and “If You Think You Know How To Love Me” will definitely be the highlight during this musical extravaganza!

MMF2015 is all about being connected through music – A Festival for ALL who seek good fun and enjoy great music! It’s also about supporting and elevating our homegrown artistes to an international landscape. Tourists and expats alike can have a taste of our very own musical talents during this amazing festival.

MMF2015 is organized by Ox Entertainment Sdn Bhd and is supported by Malaysia Major Events (MME), a division of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia.

In conjunction with MyFEST 2015, MMF2015 is excited to unveil the best in Malaysian Live Band entertainment. Discover new bands and reminisce the retro years with veteran live bands such as Alleycats, Blues Gang, Heavy Machine & Strollers.

  

Details of the event are as follows:

MY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015

Date: 8th March 2015 (Sunday)

Time: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm 

Venue: Surf Beach @ Sunway Lagoon

The event is Free and Open to Public! [limited to 15,000 visitors].

However, international tourists, expats and international school students have a dedicated entry. There are designated Drinking Zones which are open to those aged 18+ only and limited to non-Muslims ONLY.

Published by WLJack.