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  • FILEM ‘SAZALI MEOR COCO’ TERBITAN AQUILA EMAS SDN BHD

    FILEM ‘SAZALI MEOR COCO’ TERBITAN AQUILA EMAS SDN BHD

    Aquila Emas Sdn Bhd, syarikat penerbitan filem & TV terkemuka, telah menganjurkan acara tayangan perdana untuk filem sulung mereka yang dinamakan ‘SAZALI MEOR COCO’, di salah sebuah pawagam terkemuka di ibukota. Acara ini berlangsung dengan penuh meriah, mengukuhkan kedudukan Aquila Emas Sdn Bhd sebagai penerbit terunggul dalam industri filem dan televisyen.

    Menurut Encik Syarizan Md Isa, Pengarah Urusan Aquila Emas Sdn Bhd, filem ‘Sazali Meor Coco’ telah ditayangkan secara rasmi di Asian Content & Film Market (ACFM), Busan Korea pada 7 hingga 10 oktober 2023 yang lalu bersempena dengan Busan International Film Festival.

    “ACFM memberi pendedaan kepada saya kepada trend, permintaan pasaran antarabangsa dan peluang usahasama dengan syarikat penerbitan dan pengedaran filem di luar negara. Lanjutan daripada itu beberapa siri perbincangan usahasama sedang dilaksanakan hingga hari ini” kata Syarizan Md Isa.

    Pihak produksi AQUILA EMAS SDN BHD serta edaran METROWEALTH mengucapkan jutaan terima kasih dan menghargai sokongan penuh yang diberikan oleh KEMENTERIAN KOMUNIKASI DAN DIGITAL (KKD) melalui PERBADANAN KEMAJUAN FILEM MALAYSIA (FINAS) atas DANA KANDUNGAN DIGITAL (DKD) yang telah dibelanjakan bagi memastikan file mini Berjaya dihasilkan seterusnya dapat menemui penonton di pawagam.

    Filem sulung arahan Zizan Nin

    Zizan Nin berpengalaman selama 25 tahun dalam bidang lakonan dan mengarah beberapa telemovie khas seperti A Christmast Hug, Papa Jinak Singa, Api Cinta Ramadan dan Opah Jangan Lupa, untuk siaran Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), akhirnya diberi kepercayaan untuk duduk di kerusi Pengarah filem ‘Sazali Meor Coco’.

    Beliau merupakan pemenang anugerah Pelakon Pembantu Terbaik Lelaki (Anugerah Skrin 1024) melalui filem ‘Tanda Putera’ dan Pelakon Harapan Lelaki (FFM ke-20) melalui filem ‘Cinta Terakhir’. Beliau yakin dengan bakat-bakat baru serta mempertaruhkan Syazani Zikry, Shahradhy, Iman Zulkarnain sebagai tunjang utama filem.

    Menurut Zizan, file ini memberi kepuasan kepada dirinya sebagai pengarah untuk berkarya disamping dapat mencungkil bakat-bakat baru yang berpotensi sebagai barisan pelakon pelapis di masa hadapan.

    “Filem ini mudah untuk difahimi oleh para penonton dan konflik yang dipaparkan amat relevan dengan situasi masa kini iaitu ditindas disebabkan kurang ilmu dan pengalaman, kemiskinan bandar, penderaan kanak-kanak, orang gelandangan dan pempengaruh (influencer) menjadi popular disebabkan ledakan pengaruh media sosial” kata Zizan Nin.

    “Semoga para penonton berpusu menonton file mini di pawagam kelak kerana ianya menghiburkan dan bersahaja” kata Syazani Zikry yang memegang watak Sazali

    “Saya teruja kerana filem ini merupakan penampilan sulung saya di layer lebar.”- Tambah Shahradhy pula yang memegang watak Meor

    “Selain daripada berlakon sebagai watak Coco, saya juga menyanyi empat buah lagu dalam filem ini.” Menurut Iman Zulkarnain yang memegang watak Coco.

    Dalam majlis ini, tetamu turut diperdengarkan dengan enam buah lagu daripada “Digital Soundtrack Album Tetiber” termasuk OST “Tiga Raga” yang mendapat sentuhan an award winning kompesor terkenal tanahair dan antarabangsa iaitu Zee Avi dan Sharon Paul.

    Dalam majlis ini, tetamu turut diperdengarkan dengan enam buah lagu daripada “Digital Soundtrack Album Tetiber” termasuk OST “Tiga Raga” yang mendapat sentuhan an award winning composer terkenal tanahair dan antarabangsa iaitu Zee Avi dan Sharon Paul.

    Majlis ini turut mendapat tajaan JL99 Group, Megat Sharezmen & Clean Slate Facial Bar bagi meraikan para tetamu yang hadir.

    Aquila Emas Sdn Bhd mengucapkan jutaan terima kasih kepada semua Media Cetak dan Media Elektronik, Blogger, Influencer, Tiktoker, Youtuber, dan semua yang terlibat secara langsung atau tidak untuk mempromosikan filem Sazali Meor Coco ini yang akan menemui penonton di seluruh pawagam pada 16 November 2023.

  • Sony Has Unveiled “BURANO,” the Latest Inclusion in The CineAlta Family of Premium Digital Cinema Cameras

    Sony Has Unveiled “BURANO,” the Latest Inclusion in The CineAlta Family of Premium Digital Cinema Cameras

    Sony is thrilled to announce the addition of the new BURANO camera to the CineAlta lineup, the company’s premium brand of digital cinema cameras. The new BURANO has a sensor that matches the color science of the VENICE 2 and is primarily tailored for single-camera operators and small crews. This camera combines great image quality with high mobility and is the world’s first digital cinema camera with a PL-Mount to incorporate in-body image stabilization. Furthermore, the tiny housing incorporates, for the first time, an electrically tunable ND filter structure as well as an optical image stabilisation system, a technological accomplishment never before accomplished. After removing the PL lens mount, the camera can be used with E-mount lenses and features quick hybrid AF and subject recognition AF, making it ideal for fast-moving subjects.

    BURANO combines outstanding cinematic images and exceptional mobility for single camera operators and small crews

    Main Features: Powerful 8.6K Full-Frame Sensor

    Using the widely appreciated colour science of the VENICE cameras, BURANO features an 8.6K full-frame sensor that shares most of the VENICE 2 specifications enabling it to work alongside that camera in all types of productions. The sensor features dual base ISO of 800 and 3200 and 16 stops[i] of latitude to produce stunning images even in the most challenging lighting conditions.

    Like all cameras in Sony’s full-frame Cinema Line, BURANO will have the ability to shoot at full-frame, Super 35, and also features a de-squeeze function for anamorphic lenses. It can film at frame rates including up to 8K at 30 frames per second, 6K at 60 frames per second or 4K at 120 frames per second[ii].

    BURANO features a compact and lightweight body for high mobility, approximately 32mm shorter and 1.4kg lighter than the VENICE 2 camera. BURANO is housed in a rugged magnesium chassis, making it suitable for filming in the most challenging environments.  The camera and accessory packaging bags materials are made primarily of plant-based cellulose[iii] instead of plastic as part of Sony’s efforts to be environmentally conscious. Moreover, a moulded pulp cushion is used on the camera as the cushioning material, thus not using expanded polystyrene.

    Built In Optical Image Stabilisation

    BURANO is the world’s first digital cinema camera with PL-mount to support in-body image stabilisation. With a newly developed image stabilisation mechanism and control algorithm that leverages the advanced image stabilisation technology cultivated in the Alpha™ series of mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, unwanted camera shake, such as movement from shooting handheld or walking, can be corrected when shooting with an E-mount or PL-mount lens.

    Diagram showing 5-axis image stabilisation for an e-mount lens compensating for pitch, yaw and roll

    Variable ND Filter for added control and exposure optimisation.

    BURANO is equipped with an electronic variable ND filter from 0.6 to 2.1, enabling easy adjustments in various lighting conditions. In addition, the electronic variable ND filter allows control of the depth of field with the iris and adjusts to the optimum exposure without changing the depth of field.

    E-mount lenses for an increased choice

    More than 70 E-mount lenses can use the excellent image stabilisation function cultivated with Alpha™, as well as Fast Hybrid AF that combines the benefits of phase detection and contrast detection method and are also compatible with high-precision Subject Recognition AF using AI. Using an E-mount lens further reduces the weight and size of the camera.

    Updated Body Design for greater ergonomics

    BURANO also includes design improvements based on feedback from the filmmaking community. For example, all menu buttons are positioned on the camera operator’s side. Additionally, tally lamps are placed in three locations to make it easier for the surrounding crew to check the shooting status. The 3.5-inch multi-function LCD monitor can be used as a viewfinder, for touch focus, or menu control. The BURANO also comes equipped with an optional robust T-handle, viewfinder arm, two 3-pin XLR audio inputs, and a headphone terminal (stereo minijack), convenient for solo operation.

    Recording Formats for added workflow flexibility.

    The BURANO can record from HD to 8K depending on the resolution, aspect ratio, and codec. BURANO supports multiple internal recording formats, such as the new XAVC H™ for 8K, which uses the MPEG-H HEVC/H.265 high compression efficiency codec. Other recording formats include XAVC and X-OCN LT. X-OCN is Sony’s original compressed RAW format that can capture information shot with 16-bit linear data, which gives filmmakers more freedom in post for colour grading. X-OCN LT can reduce file transfer time and storage size load, making post-production workflows more efficient than standard versions of RAW data.

    BURANO is also equipped with two new CF express Type B memory card slots and supports VPG400, which can sustain high bitrate writing of video data, including X-OCN LT 8K. Sony will also be releasing new compatible CFexpress Type B memory cards, CEB-G1920T (1920 GB)/ CEB-G960T (960 GB).

    Versatile and Efficient Production Ecosystem

    BURANO supports various log recording modes including S-Gamut3 and S-Gamut.Cine, which are colour spaces that cover a colour gamut exceeding BT.2020 and DCI-P3. BURANO can reproduce the same colour as all cameras in Sony’s Cinema Line, including the VENICE 2. This allows filmmakers to match cameras within the line.

    BURANO comes with four new cinematic looks[iv]: Warm, Cool, Vintage, Teal, and Orange, in addition to supporting industry standard s709 and 709 (800%) Look Up Tables (LUTs).

    Furthermore, like the VENICE series amongst others, BURANO can be used for virtual production using large screen LED displays such as Sony’s Crystal LED VERONA. The camera also features gen-lock.

    Sony will be releasing separately the GP-VR100 Grip remote control for the BURANO’s main unit, to control the zoom lever and recording start / stop button, particularly useful in solo shooting set ups.

    BURANO will support the S700 protocol over ethernet and a 1.5x de-squeeze display function when using anamorphic lens in July 2024 or later. Further updates based on user feedback and suggestions will be rolled out in the future[v].

    Warm

    Cool

    Vintage

    Teal and Orange

    Continuous enhancement of Cinema Line in both hardware and software

    Cinema Line is a series of camera products for content creators, which delivers not only the coveted cinematographic look cultivated through extensive experience in digital cinema production, but also the enhanced operability and reliability that meet discerning creators’ various needs. Set to continuously evolve, Cinema Line currently includes the high end CineAlta cameras VENICE, VENICE 2, BURANO, as well as the various FX models and the unique FR7 PTZ camera. From a software perspective, the newly launched mobile app, Monitor & Control[vi] , part of the Sony Creators’ Cloud can be used with the FX3, FX30 amongst others. The app, designed with visual creators in mind, enables wireless video monitoring, support for high-precision exposure determination using false colour and waveform monitors, and intuitive focus operation of compatible cameras, on the screen of a smartphone or tablet. BURANO will also be compatible with this app.

    Availability

    The BURANO, CFexpress Type B memory cards, CEB-G1920T (1920 GB)/ CEB-G960T (960 GB) and new GP-VR100 Grip remote control (sold separately) will be available in Malaysia from March 2024 or later.

    Product introduction and specification can be viewed here.

    A product video on the BURANO can be viewed here.

  • RM10,000 Fine for Unauthorized TV Box Content Sales

    RM10,000 Fine for Unauthorized TV Box Content Sales

    TV Box Copyright Infringement: Individual Resolves Case with RM10,000 Fine for Unauthorized Astro Content

    An individual found themselves in legal trouble when the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court brought charges for the sale of a TV box loaded with unauthorized Astro content, a clear violation of Section 43AA (1)(c) of the Copyright Act 1987. The defendant chose to plead guilty and paid a RM10,000 fine to settle the case.

    The offence was committed on 20 July 2023 at a mall in Petaling Jaya where 9 TV Boxes including one TV Box preloaded with unauthorised content was found during the raid.   

    Earlier this year, 6 individuals have been charged and fined for the same offence under the Copyright (Amendment) Act 2022 as below. 

    • On 3 April 2023, a 22-year-old student was fined by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court for having in his possession an unauthorised link to a popular local TV drama series on his devices.
    • On 5 April 2023, two individuals were charged at the Kuala Lumpur Session Court (Cyber) for selling TV boxes with unauthorised Astro content.
    • On 13 April 2023, two individuals were fined RM14,000 in total by the Kluang Magistrate’s Court for selling TV boxes pre-loaded with unauthorised Astro content.
    • On 16 June 2023, one individual was fined RM20, 000 by The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court for selling TV boxes with unauthorised Astro content.

    The Copyright (Amendment) Act 2022 was gazetted on 10 February 2022. Enforcement of the law was implemented by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) on 18 March 2022. 

    The key impact of the amendment is the criminalisation of the sale of illicit streaming devices (ISDs) and associated software applications that allow unauthorised access to copyright content. Anyone found guilty can be fined up to RM200,000, be imprisoned up to 20 years, or both. 

    The amendments to the Copyright Act followed the declaration by the Intellectual Property High Court in Kuala Lumpur in May 2021 that the sale, offer for sale, distribution and/or supply of ISDs that can provide unauthorised access to copyrighted works, constitutes copyright infringement under the Copyright Act 1987.

    The public is reminded to channel information of piracy activities to KPDNHEP through hotline 1-800-886-800 or 03-8882 6088 at the Enforcement Command Centre, WhatsApp at 019-279 4317, email to e-aduan@kpdnhep.gov.my or via Ez ADU app.

  • Samsung Auto Blocker Can Protect Your Device

    Samsung Auto Blocker Can Protect Your Device

    SEOUL, Korea – October 31, 2023 – Samsung Galaxy users can use Auto Blocker, a new security tool. Today Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced a new tool to Samsung users. Auto Blocker to keep their devices protected in the way that best fits their lifestyle. This is a new improvement technology from Samsung. So, Samsung users can try security tools to make your life different than before.

     

    Recently released on One UI 6 as part of Samsung Galaxy’s expanded arsenal of security and privacy innovations, Auto Blocker is an opt-in package of additional security measures that gives users more choice as they explore the customizations enabled by Samsung Galaxy’s open ecosystem.

     

    Putting the Choice in Users’ Hands

    “At Samsung we constantly strive to keep our users safe from security attacks, and with the introduction of Auto Blocker users can continue to enjoy the benefits of our open ecosystem, knowing that their mobile experience is secured,” said Dr. Seungwon Shin, EVP & Head of Security Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We always seek to empower our users to choose for themselves what best suits their needs – rather than us deciding on their behalf, and Auto Blocker is no exception to that.”

     

    One of Auto Blocker’s features is the prevention of app installations from unauthorized sources, 1 known as sideloading. There are many benefits to intentional sideloading, such as enhanced customization and control over a device’s functionality. Those who love to safely sideload will experience no change as the feature is off by default. For those not in the habit of sideloading or extensive customization, activating Auto Blocker can provide additional peace of mind by stalling the rise of social engineering attacks like voice phishing, where attackers could talk users into installing malicious software.

     

    Auto Blocker has a range of additional controls, including turning on app security checks 2 to help detect potential malware and prevent harmful commands and software installations by USB cable. This can help protect users in a situation where someone has physical access to their device, like when charging a phone at an airport.

     

    With this feature also comes an update to Message Guard, which mitigates Zero Click attacks, or direct image messages hiding malicious code. Initially launched for messaging apps from Google and Samsung, it Authorized sources include Google Play and Galaxy Store.  Currently not available on US carrier models. now can help protect users using popular third party apps. 3 This way, users have greater choice over the apps they can safely use.

     

    Pushing the Industry Forward With New Security Standards

    Samsung sets the foundation for a safer, more secure mobile experience for Galaxy users, and Auto Blocker takes this one step further by combining industry-leading security standards with user choice to allow customers to control their device their way. As the latest feature to be added to Samsung’s suite of security and privacy innovations, Auto Blocker further optimizes the mobile experience for users across the Galaxy ecosystem.

     

    Auto Blocker is available now on Samsung Galaxy devices compatible with One UI 6.

    For more information about One UI, go to: https://www.samsung.com/my/one-ui/

    To learn more about Samsung, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/

     

  • South Korea Masters 2023: Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai started the right move in the round of 16

    Malaysia’s Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai made a strong start for their country in the round of 16 at the South Korean Masters Tournament. The mixed doubles pair displayed exceptional skills and determination as they defeated the home representatives, An Yun Seong and Lee Yeon Woo, in a thrilling encounter. Their victory not only propelled them to the next round but also showcased Malaysia’s competitive edge in international badminton.

    With this impressive win, Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai have set the stage for a promising campaign for Malaysia in the tournament.

    They had no trouble confirming their reputation as the fifth seed by claiming a 21-11, 21-13 victory.

    However, another national mixed doubles in the 300 series ran aground when Yap Roy King-Valeree Siow was overshadowed by the ability of Kim Won Ho-Jeong Na Eun 11-21-11, 12-21.