Floor Combat 2008: This Year, Its War!
24 - 25 May 2008
Back by popular demand, Floor Combat 2008 brought out the best break dancers (commonly referred to as “Bboys”) from across the nation for the ultimate showdown. Organized once again by Cineleisure Damansara in collaboration with MyPartners, the 3-on-3 B-Boy competition was held over two days at the concourse area of Cineleisure Damansara with the preliminary rounds held on 24 May 2008 and the Grand Finals on the following day.
The competition saw a total of 23 teams showcasing their sleek footwork skills and creative dance moves on the dance floor, the competition was nothing short of excitement and heart-pumping action as the BBoys from around the region vied for the coveted title of being the Floor Combat 2008 champions. This year’s competition drew participation from many new and younger Bboys around the country and a host of international talents from around the region.
Awarding points to each crew was a panel of internationally renowned guest judges; American dancers Marcus “Epic-phlave” Tucker and Husain representing the famous Philadelphia based “Illadeph Phlave” crew and Williams “Normann” Charlemoine, a French dancer who has had the privilege of choreographing and performing with Madonna in her music videos and live shows and BGirl Smiles, the lone female BGirl judge. The competition was interspersed with short demo dance sessions, with competition judges mingling freely with the competitors and audience, providing a once in a lifetime interaction with these international talents.
After rounds of intense battles, the Rebel In Rhythm crew from Jakarta, with their slick moves and dazzling showmanship was crowned the champs with Radikal Forze from Singapore and local boys Floor Tactics taking second and third place respectively. Bboy Zen from the Floor Fever crew was named Bboy Of The Year after rounds of intense one-on-one battles with the cream of the crop.
American Idol fan wins a trip to the finals in LA!
27 April 2008
Fans of the American Idol TV programme were treated to a fun filled day. A giant “Walk of Fame” board game was set up on the concourse area of Cineleisure Damansara. Made to look like a giant board game, contestants competed to finish the game first; taking home the grand prize - a coveted all expense paid trip to watch the American Idol finals live in the USA.
The emcees of the day, Hitz.fm radio DJs Rudi & JJ kept the up with the festivities and entertained the crowd. At the end of the day, Jeremy Matthew Danker beat 10 other contestants to the finish lines, overcoming obstacles and various challenges. A huge American Idol fan, he and a lucky friend will get the chance to experience the American Idol finals in the flesh and get up close with the celebrity judges and contestants from the 19 to the 22nd of May 2008.
 The Great Gift Giveaway!
7 April - 4 May 2008
Shoppers were treated to awesome freebies just by shopping at the mall during the Gifts Away Promotion. A minimum purchase of RM80 on a single receipt gave shoppers the chance to win exclusive prizes such as mobile phones, fashion items and complimentary movie tickets.
At the end of the promotion Nur Husa Bt. Abd Wahid was the big winner, taking home the grand prize, a Sony Ericsson mobile phone.
So You Wanna Learn To Dance?
18-20th April 2008
The Tren Dance roadshow offered Cineleisure Damansara shoppers the rare chance to learn funky dance steps from masters of the craft. The roadshow was put together by the mall and Tren, a dance studio that offers classes on a wide range of dance styles from street dance, hip hop to new jazz.
Shoppers were exposed to an entertaining weekend of dance performances and fun & games. Winners of the games not only took home great prizes but also won a month’s worth of dancing lessons at Tren. |
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Football Fanatics with Fast Thumbs Win Trips to the UK
26 April 2008
Fast thumbs and superior football knowledge were on display at the Speedmaster Football Challenge organized by Hitz.fm, Era and Cineleisure Damansara. Contestants not only had to answer football trivia questions correctly on stage, but must submit their answers via their mobile phones by SMS.
The two radio stations also broadcasted live from Cineleisure Damansara’s concourse, giving shoppers a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes during a radio show.
At the end of the day, 5 lucky winners with some very sore thumbs won themselves a trip to watch a Barclay Premier League Match in England.
Be charmed, wowed and captivated by FT Island!
29 March 2008
 The biggest new artiste to hail from Korea, FT Island (Five Treasure Island) made their debut appearance recently in Malaysia! The fast rising stars were greeted by screaming fans during their meet-the-fans and autograph session on 29 March at Cineleisure Damansara.
The 2 hour long appearance at 4pm by the band had fans waiting from as early at 11am. Dedicated fans came from as far as Singapore, Thailand and Korea to catch a glimpse of their idols.
Die hard fans also had the chance to redeem an exclusive CD and free movie passes by taking part in a special redemption promotion. Joining in on the fun were also StarRFM cruisers handing out exclusive premiums to Cineleisure Damansara patrons.
Formed by 5 talented youngsters aged between 15 to 17, FT Island consists of Lee Hong Gi (17), Choi Jong Hun (17), Oh Won Bin (17), Lee Jae Jin (16) and Choi Min Hwan (15). The band debuted last June and immediately captured the hearts of fans from around the world.
The band was formed through an audition 2 years ago and first entered the limelight when they appeared on Korean music channel Mnet’s reality show “Wanna be my boyfriend?”. Their fan café members exceeded 1 million after the premiere of the show and the boys have been enjoying sky-rocketing popularity ever since.With numerous award wins already under their belt, FT Island is quickly making waves and creating history with a record rise to the top of the charts within a month of their debut. Their hit single ‘Love Sick’ topped the music chart for 4 consecutive weeks.
Not just another boy band, these 5 young artistes stand apart with their extraordinary musical gifts, playing their own instruments on stage.With Lee Hong Gi on lead vocals, Choi Jong Hun on guitar and piano, Oh Won Bin on guitar, Lee Jae Jin on bass and Choi Min Hwan on drums, the boys are set to take the world by storm!
CHARM CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008
23 MARCH 2008
Creativity, discipline and technical cheerleading skills were put to the test at CHARM Cheerleading Championships 2008 on 23 March 2008 at Cineleisure Damansara. Organised by the Cheerleading Association & Register of Malaysia (CHARM), a total of 17 teams competed in the Cheer Dance division while the Stunt division saw 8 teams pitting their skills against each other.
Coming onboard once again as the official venue and title sponsor was Cineleisure Damansara, with added star factor to this year's event by Celebrity Fitness ambassador Amber Chia and Celebrity Fitness trainer Brancy Teoh, as guest judges. Brimming with enthusiasm and energy was local TV presenter Belinda Chee who was the emcee for the day.
Guest performers were former CHARM All-Stars member, Dennis Yin, who finished second in last year's So You Think You Can Dance? Season 1, and the Rainbows cheerleading squad from Thailand who drew roaring cheers from the crowd with their incredible gravity-defying stunts.
Working the crowd with their sleek dance moves was Extreme Malaysia All Stars who won over the hearts of the judges and crowd to bag the title of the 2008 champions in the Cheer Dance division. Coming in second and third place respectively in the close competition were Minimytez Team A and D*Starz.
In the Stunt category, the Ultimate Cheer Seniors emerged as first place winners, followed by Vibrant Titiwangsa and Star Jump Revels 1 in second and third placings respectively.
This year's event saw the addition of a Best Dressed category, themed "A Perfect Match", where winners Sellors walked away with Ribena goodies.
CHARM CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESS CONFERENCE
28 FEBRUARY 2008
The Cheerleading Association & Register of Malaysia (CHARM) teamed up with Cineleisure Damansara again for the CHARM Cheerleading Championships (C3).
The Press Conference highlighted the forthcoming competition, kicking off with a flawless display of dance routines and incredible skills. The CHARM Cheerleading Championships were part of CHARM's efforts to promote cheerleading as a sport in Malaysia with cheerleading being a demanding sport that requires a lot of strength, flexibility, stamina training, discipline and creativity, among other things.
As a run-up to the main event on 23 March, cheerleading road shows were held on weekends prior to the event (March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16) to raise funds and awareness. Activities that were held included cheerleading performances and games.
COSMO ON THE ROAD
1 - 2 March 2008
Organised by Cosmopolitan, an urban Malay magazine for women, the road show was held in partnership with Perodua ViVa. Featuring a freebies give-away and product sampling, the promotion attracted a large number of shoppers who walked away with cool goodie bags.
Lion Dance
17 February 2008
In celebration of Chinese New Year, a lion dance performance was held at various participating outlets. Starting from Cathay Cineplexes, the lion dance troupe made its way around several outlets before finally performing at the mall’s main entrance. The troupe entertained the crowd that gathered at the flea market to catch the performance, much to the delight of children.
 
 
One in a Million Road Show
16 February 2008
The Final Four of One in a Million Season 2 crooned their hearts out to adoring fans during the road show held to showcase their talents and highlight the approaching Finale of One in a Million.
Following the success of the highly acclaimed reality talent show, the new season takes the competition a notch higher with four of its strongest competitors yet in the reality show. Shila, Ayu, Sarah and AB wowed the crowd with their solid vocals and drawing cheers during the interaction with the delighted crowd. Fans also got a chance to get up close with their favourite finalists and have their posters autographed.
 
 
V FOR VALENTINES
14 - 17 February 2008
In celebration of St. Valentine’s Day, female shoppers found themselves wooed by V of Vendetta & Jack Sparrow of Pirates or the Caribbean. Organised by MySciFiFan Outpost, the movie characters walk about to charm over the ladies, whilst obliging photo-taking requests.
AEON and AAM CREDIT CARD LAUNCHING
1 February 2008
The new Cruize Visa credit card was launched by AAM Chairman, Tunku Datuk Mudzaffar and Managing Director of AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd, Mr. Naruhito Kuroda. The event also featured an actual A1 race car driven by Malaysian A1 Team driver, Alex Yoong at the main entrance.
Youth‘08
18 - 20 January 2008
The inaugural YOUTH‘08: Malaysia’s Youth Lifestyle Showcase was held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in a collaborative effort to bring together youths from all walks of life to engage in trendy, healthy youth programs. Themed ‘We Are The Trendsetters’, the event attracted a huge crowd with its variety of activities organized, including ‘Battle of the Bands’, break dancing competition, graffiti painting, and others.
Aimed at complementing the government’s efforts by providing a platform to inculcate lifelong learning, entrepreneurship and leadership, YOUTH’08 comprised 100 of the most exciting youth activities under one roof catering for a wide span of youth interests, ranging from education, entrepreneurship, charity, entertainment, health, fashion to technology. Not to be left out was Cineleisure Damansara with a cool freebies give-away in fun games. A press conference announcing the first-of-its-kind youth event was held at Cineleisure Damansara on 15 January 2008.
PROSPERI–TREE PROMOTION
16 January - 17 February 2008
Luck was on the side of 6 overjoyed shoppers at Cineleisure Damansara when they plucked a brand new mobile phone each in the Prosperi-tree promotion held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. By spending RM68 and above at any outlets, shoppers were given the chance to ‘pluck angpows’ off a prosperity tree and walk home with cool mobile phone prizes and awesome freebies. More than 800 shoppers participated in the month-long promotion and received freebies that include complimentary movie passes, trendy fashion items, exclusive Cineleisure Damansara planners and many more!
Congratulations to the lucky mobile phone winners in the Prosperi-tree promotion!
| 1. Ellin Tay Yeu Ling |
2. Mr Radzi Bin Othman
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3. Mr Mohd Shahrul Fitri bin Mohd Hanapiah
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4. Mr Ngiam Tee Sing
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5. Cik Syarifah Nur bt Syed Ali
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6. Puan Azlina Binti Abdul Malek
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COSPLAYERS GATHERING
12 January 2008
More than 30 cosplayers gathered at Cineleisure Damansara in their favourite anime and movie character costumes. From performing a crazy dance routine to photo-taking with shoppers around the mall, the cosplayers spread fun and colours as they walked about and played their characters.
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