Ender's Game

If by any best-seller book turned into a movie adaption, we all gave it a love-hate attitude towards adaptations but mostly we all do the love part because most of the storyline from the book were rendered accurately...sort of. There's now another bestseller novel according to the New York Times that received the movie treatment but what?

Ender's Game

That's what this is. The #1 New York Times bestseller written by Orson Scott Card, Ender's Game, is truly one of the most breakthrough films of 2013 and apart from being just another book turned movie, there are some things I can't describe about how superb this sci-fi movie is.

In the future, aliens invaded the earth and the fate of humanity rests into the hands of a young genius named Ender Wiggin (played by Asa Butterfield). Who is he? He maybe young but he's brilliant, ruthless, and cunning. Recruited by the world government for military training, his childhood begins at Battle School and he's worthy to be the genius among geniuses but is he ready? Ender may be trained through simulations but is the pressure and his loneliness really show his weaknesses?

This movie tries to answer most of the questions lurking around the titular character and most importantly, how can a young boy risks everything to save the planet from alien attacks. As viewers and readers alike, we want to make sure that the storyline for this movie is truly biased on the movie version but for Ender's Game, this movie tries to match its wits with the mixture of bewildering special effects, epic storyline, and the potential it deserves but sometimes most of the elements hasn't been done yet, perhaps this can do better than that.

However, there's one catch on the movie and have you spotted one? Oh, you're right. There was this futuristic Audi driven by veteran actor Harrison Ford in the film and I can't believe that Audi's done it again when it comes to create space-age concepts for movie purposes since iRobot. Now what was that? Oh yeah, the fleet shuttle quattro.

Anyway, enough about that, let's move on to the boy who played Ender because there are some interesting fun facts about Butterfield himself and the only thing more interesting is that he once explained to the Japanese press that Ender Wiggin really feels like Evangelion's Shinji Ikari. Who would have thought that this actor showed his strong fond to Evangelion and why he compares Ender to Shinji. They're both brilliant, ruthless, and cunning.

Yes, Ender's Game is pretty much like Evangelion in a different kind of perspective except this isn't some kind of...well, you know...it's a space movie worth risking for a young lad to win the war against aliens. It's a brilliant movie for the sci-fi geeks but no matter the circumstances, this movie is worth the watching for the fans but sometimes, if this movie gets too much, it spoils your fun. It maybe a good film to watch this Autumn but as a keen fan, best to stick to the book for a while.

"LEAVE A MAN COME BACK A HERO"

On the November 1, 2013 episode of Bubble Gang...

- Holdapper gags

- It's the Full Moon! And are you making stories about a werewolf?

- Now, back with the tambays as they are faced with some supernatural issues only one ispiritista will save the day...sort of.

- Noon at Ngayon jokes about the use of lipstick

- Need help? Ask Tata Lino anything!

- Nothing beats an astronaut. Bubble Gang does Axe Apollo by spoofing this commercial as X APOLLO. LEAVE A MAN COME BACK A HERO.

Bubble Gang does Axe

- Senyora Antonietta continues her kontrabida ways...

- Noon at Ngayon jokes about ligawan.

- Gerry Gerinimo examines new school supplies such as ballpen diaper, penpen de sarapen, mongo pencil, luler, ipad paper, foilder, asking tape, scratch tape, medium brown envelope, pantal pen, fountain pen, and scissor salad.

- The kind kidnapper

- James Wang, the hotshot from Japan, investigates on a crime scene.

What's in our Car Town garage today? (November 2, 2013)

What's in our Car Town garage today?

1996 Lotus Esprit V8

With the Esprit production ended in the year 2004, this signalled the end of a Lotus V8, therefore this is better known to be the last of the V8 Lotuses ever made. Although redesigned by Julian Thompson, the Esprit V8 features an all-aluminum twin turbo 3.5L V8 engine which develops around 350bhp of power, therefore a 0-60mph time of 4.4 seconds and top speeds of over 175 mph. It may not be a half-decent supercar but the Esprit still retains the British bulldog spirit from within.

1996 Lotus Esprit V8

1932 Ford Rat Rod

A rat rod is another kind of hot rod which may look unfinished based on their status but it was made simply to be driven. This clear example of a rat rod is a 1930's Ford Model A and judging by the way this rat rod looks, this unfinished exterior looks more intimidating and as for the driving essentials, it takes an expert to master the past-century beast but still it's worth the sound rather than using it as a marketing display. Be wary though that because this hot rod's slammed to the max, getting through the ramps and humps will be extremely difficult.

1932 Ford Rat Rod

2013 Hyundai Veloster Zombie Survival Machine

Hyundai makes the rounds again when they came back at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con in collaboration with The Walking Dead to create another Zombie Survival Machine. This time, their new Zombie Survival Machine displayed at the SDCC 2013 was based on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo. Now fully armed with weapons including chainsaws on the front bumper, machine guns on the hood and the roof and a whole lot of zombie-proof inventories, this Veloster is worthy enough to take down the army of the undead.

2013 Hyundai Veloster Zombie Survival Machine

Top Gear USA S04E06

(*sorry for the late post)

On that episode of Top Gear USA, the boys try to turn their used car of choice into car boats. Adam goes for the 80's Jeep Wrangler while Rut goes for the 1999 Golf Cabrio and Tanner goes for the sporty Plymouth Conquest, which is one of the Americanzed versions of the legendary Mitsubishi Starion.

The first challenge involves the speed test and find out if their car boats still capable on the highway. In the first challenge, Adam's Jeep Boat is the slowest and the most pathetic on the road whereas Tanner wins the challenge

Build quality is the next challenge for their car boats and it involves slalom cornering. Again, the Jeep boat is rubbish on this challenge while Rut's cabrio loses its top. Another win for Tanner and his Turboat...

As the boys headed for the next challenge, Adam's Jeep boat is facing some mechanical issues.

With Tanner and Rut arrived on their destination at the park, Adam arrives with the new set of... small wheels for his car boat.

With their boats on deck, the challenge involves crossing through the Lake Ontario from New York to Toronto. Will they sink or float? Things are getting to pretty risky for the boys...

With the Conquest and Wrangler faced their fate on the seas, only the VW Cabrio boat stands up and with Adam and Tanner now in Rut's VW, the journey to Toronto gets even more troublesome upon their encounter with the Canada Coast Guard.

Sadly, as the journey continues, the VW's motor gone caput, leaving the boys stranded on Canadian waters. Not for Tanner because he summoned his mate on a jet ski to get Tanner out.

With Adam and Rut stranded on Canadian waters, they risked everything and they managed to turn the motor on but can they make it?

12 hours later, they almost made it to Toronto and onto the finish line, they worked together to send the VW Cabrio on the land. Success at last! Or is it? Oh well...

Let's Do The News! (November 1, 2013)

The big news today...

Bee and PuppyCat Kickstarter update

With less than 13 days left, about 8,860 backers pledged $432,494 out of the $600,000 target for the Bee and PuppyCat Kickstarter project. So, what are you waiting for? Back this project while you still can!

Mugen Power 2014 Odyssey

2014 Honda Odyssey

As with the launch of the new fifth-generation Honda Odyssey, Mugen Power tweaks the new model with some sporting credentials to keep this flagship MPV a bit more sleek and sporty.

Report: http://www.carscoops.com/2013/10/new-jdm-2014-honda-odyssey-worked-out.html

More on the NSA scandal...

Continuing on the NSA scandal, it seems that Indonesia summoned the Australian ambassador in Jakarta over a report that his embassy was among diplomatic posts in Asia being used in a vast American surveillance operation.

Report: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/73939/indonesia-summons-australian-envoy-as-spy-row-spreads-in-asia

Meanwhile...the Departments of National Defense and Foreign Affairs will be tasked to verify reports that the Philippines became a hub for the NSA tracking communication networks in Asia.

Report: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/73883/aussie-media-say-nsa-using-ph-as-hub-to-track-networks-in-asia-palace-asks-dnd-dfa-to-check

The homeless ban from McDo JP

McDonald's Japan issued an apology after it was revealed that one of their branches posted a "homeless ban" notice for more than a year. This notice, triggered online debates, said staff at the west Tokyo branch "would refuse entry to people deemed improper," citing poor hygiene and homelessness as examples.

Report: http://www.interaksyon.com/article/73945/mcdonalds-japan-sorry-over-homeless-ban

Yurindo Bookstore removes KuroBas items temporary

The KuroBas threats are still looming around here especially when the second season of the series still kicking on TV sets. On the developing story, Yurindo bookstore announced that they'll be temporarily removing merchandise from the said show from its 35 stores in Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Chiba. Reason why is because they received a threat letter last month stating that the sender would harm the bookstore chain and its customers if it didn't remove the merchandise.

Report: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-10-31/yurindo-bookstore-chain-temporarily-removes-kuroko-basketball-merchandise

Mitsubishi's 2013 Tokyo Motor Show concepts

Mitsubishi concepts for the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Mitsubishi pulled the wraps on three concept cars making a world premiere at this month's Tokyo Motor Show. In the middle, that's the GC-PHEV, a concept SUV powered by a 3.0L V6 supercharged MIVEC engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and incorporates PHEV technology. In the right side, that's the XR-PHEV, a crossover powered by a 1.1L turbo MIVEC engine with PHEV technology. Finally on the left, it's the Concept AR which comes with the 1.1L turbo MIVEC engine with a mild hybrid system.

Report: http://carview.yahoo.co.jp/news/motorshow/194015/

TTFN!!!

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: The story so far (10/31/13)

The story so far from the Korean Peninsula:

- North Korea won't be making the first move to restart the six-party talks at least, that's what the country's foreign minister says.

- Tensions between China and Japan over territorial claims to an island chain in the East China Sea could ignite a war, according to China's state-run Global Times.

- Korea's listed companies are turning in their third quarter report cards and things aren't looking so good.

HALLOWEEN 2013: Happy Halloween!!!

Well, it's that time of the year again, Halloween. It's probably one of the best holiday of the fourth quarter of the year and in this event, people love to get out with their favorite costumes and go trick or treating. Sometimes, they want to party hard all night long. For a few, they want to do something bolder by going to some place haunted. That's what Halloween's all about.

So, got any plans for this year's Halloween? For me, that's a top secret but still I'm in to the Halloween spirit like the whole neighborhood. When darkness falls, we all have to party hard for this time of the year.

On behalf of many, HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL!!!