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The Star
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Musang King reigns supreme at World Durian Championship
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's reputation for producing world-class Musang King durians has once again been firmly cemented at the World Durian Championship 2025, where Musang King claimed the coveted 'King of Kings' title, standing out as the best among a wide range of durian varieties. Despite strong competition from other celebrated cultivars such as Tupai King, Tekka, Kim Hong, D2 (also known as Dato Nina), and D13 (Golden Bun), Musang King once again stole the spotlight. The winning Musang King durians came from We Go Farm, which emerged victorious after outperforming top orchards in a fiercely competitive field. Held at Bangi Golf Resort on Friday (July 11), this year's championship attracted 96 entries from durian-producing states including Penang, Johor, Perak, Kelantan, Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Melaka, Kedah and Pahang. Head judge Eric Chan (right) presenting the 'King of Kings' award to winners Lai Yuen Hong (left) and Ng Zi Cheng. We Go Farm stood out in the hotly contested Musang King category, taking first place ahead of Durianhill Plantation Sdn Bhd and planter Mohd Anuwar Amin Asain. In the Black Thorn category, Lee Kean Liang took the top prize, followed by Leow Soon Hoe and Ching Mun Chung. The Registered Category saw Chan Kok Leong emerge champion, with Ching Mun Chung and Victor Soon placing second and third respectively. ALSO READ: Time to feast on durians Meanwhile, in the Open Category — featuring kampung or non-clonal varieties — Mohd Lokman Hakim Johar took the lead, followed by Mohd Shahir Azmi and Lim Kim Leng. Head judge Eric Chan Yee Hong described this year's championship as one of the closest yet, noting that while Musang King retained its crown, the Black Thorn variety came very close. 'Musang King is already a household name,' he said. Judges evaluated the durians based on flavour complexity, including sweetness, bitterness, floral and alcoholic notes, to determine the best. 'But Black Thorn has tremendous potential — it could well become the next Malaysian variety to win over connoisseurs, both locally and internationally.' Chan, who is also president of the Durian Manufacturers Association, expects Black Thorn to gain greater prominence on the global stage in coming years. 'Malaysia is home to more than 200 durian varieties. What sets ours apart is not just the genetics, but our unique climate and cultivation expertise. These natural advantages allow us to produce durians that are especially loved by fans around the world,' he said. He noted that this year's event attracted a record number of participants — nearly double that of previous years — reflecting growing innovation and enthusiasm within the local durian industry. Entries were judged by a panel comprising agricultural experts, celebrity chefs and figures from the food industry. Fruits were evaluated based on strict criteria: taste, texture, colour, and aroma. Particular emphasis was placed on flavour complexity, including sweetness, bitterness, floral and alcohol notes, as well as overall balance. Texture was assessed for creaminess and smoothness, while colour and aroma completed the sensory evaluation. Orchard owners submitted their finest durians, carefully cultivated for the competition. The championship was officiated by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, who highlighted the growing global appetite for Malaysian durians. He said local favourites such as Musang King, Black Thorn, and D24 are no longer just popular in Malaysia but are in high demand among durian lovers worldwide. 'If we want Malaysian durians to continue being sought-after globally, we must have strong systems in place. That's why I stress the importance of enhancing our grading system and quality standards,' he said.
American Press
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- American Press
Free tickets on Thursday to ‘King of Kings' film
(Special to the American Press) Special to the American Press The Johnson Firm is offering free tickets to all showings of the 'King of Kings' movie at Cinemark Lake Charles at Prien Lake Mall on Thursday. 'We believe in supporting meaningful experiences that uplift and inspire our community. 'King of Kings' is a powerful presentation of faith, hope and the story of Easter,' the firm said. 'This is our way of saying thank you to the people of Southwest Louisiana and sharing in a message that brings families together and reminds us of the values that matter most.' 'The King of Kings' is an animated Christian film written loosely inspired by the children's book 'The Life of Our Lord' by Charles Dickens. In the film, Dickens attempts to perform a recital of 'A Christmas Carol' before a theater audience, only to be constantly interrupted by his overly rambunctious son Walter, who very noisily acts out the exploits of King Arthur backstage with the aid of his rotund feline sidekick. The performance ruined, Dickens considers punishing the boy, but his wife Catherine suggests the writer instead try to lure Walter away from his obsession with the Round Table by offering him another story about a king even greater than Arthur — the 'King of Kings,'Jesus Christ. The Johnson Firm said tickets will be available at the cinema on a first-come, first-served basis for all showings of 'King of Kings' on Thursday. Showtimes are at noon, 12:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m, 6 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. 'Join us in celebrating this season of renewal — we're honored to help you be a part of it,' the firm said.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jack Black Asks ‘Minecraft' Audiences to Not Throw Popcorn During Surprise Appearance at L.A. Theater
Keep your popcorn to yourself. That was Jack Black's instruction to moviegoers attending a screening of A Minecraft Movie over the April 11-13 weekend at AMC Century City in L.A. following days of headlines about young moviegoers engaging in rowdy behavior and hurling handfuls of popcorn into the crowd when Black's character exclaims, 'chicken jockey!' More from The Hollywood Reporter Box Office: 'Minecraft' Mints More Gold With $80.6M, 'King of Kings' Leads New Films With $19M Some 'Minecraft Movie' Audiences Are Trashing Theaters, Causing Chaos 'A Minecraft Movie' Is a Smash - So, Where's the 'Roblox' Film? As Black entered the auditorium unannounced, he initially disguised his voice when he intoning: 'For today's presentation of A Minecraft Movie, please no throwing popcorn.' When he began speaking in his own voice and was recognized, the crowd went nuts as he waved his main prop from the movie, an axe. 'Look what I brought,' he said, eliciting hoots and hollers. Throughout the movie's opening weekend a week earlier, viral videos captured audiences going wild, throwing food and drinks, and trashing auditoriums. In one video, somebody was even kicked out for holding up a live chicken. Some theaters are issuing warnings, with Cinema United — a trade organization representing thousands of exhibitors across the globe — issuing a memo of voluntary guidelines, including 'pre-show announcements' and that if the 'situation escalates, local authorities can be called' (reportedly — and in at least one moviegoer's video — police have been called). Jack Black appears at a 'MINECRAFT' movie screening asking fans not to throw popcorn all over the theater. — The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) April 14, 2025 After all, A Minecraft Movie is delivering a huge win for the box office, having cleared $552 million in global ticket sales in less than two weeks to already become one of the biggest video game adaptation of all time, not adjusted for inflation. It earned $78.5 million in its second weekend dommestically for a cume of $278.9 million and $273.8 million for a global total of $552.6 million. And It couldn't have come at a better time for Warner Bros.' motion picture chiefs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, who had previously come under fire after a series of misses. Minecraft, produced and co-financed by Legendary Pictures, is the top release of the year to date, and is almost assured of becoming the first film of 2025 to clear $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales (Vertigo is also a credited producer). While theater workers are unhappy about the mess they are stuck cleaning up, many exhibitors, and especially some of the biggest chains, are refraining from posting wholesale prohibitions on the behavior out of concern that such warnings would only inflame the situation. Insiders say such warnings may not have been helpful when rabid fans of Minions: The Rise of Gru began throwing bananas during screenings of the film or, more recently, when chains including AMC asked Wicked moviegoers to refrain from singing along with the film (later on in the movie's run, Universal hosted sing-along screenings). For the uninitiated, A Minecraft Movie follows four misfits who are pulled through a portal into a cubic world and must embark on a quest back to the real world with the help of an expert crafter named Steve (Black). At one point, a baby zombie falls onto the back of a chicken making a 'chicken jockey' — an extremely rare occurrence in the game — which prompts fans to erupt with excitement and surprise. Black was surely dispatched to AMC Century City to do some damage control and hopefully spark his own viral moment that could counteract the urge to hurl popcorn. 'Are you ready to rock? Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy A Minecraft Movie,' said Black as he walked the aisles of the packed auditorium at AMC Century City. Best of The Hollywood Reporter "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked 20 Times the Oscars Got It Wrong
