Chainalysis acquires AI fraud detection startup for $150M: Report

In simple terms, the blockchain analysis company Chainalysis has taken its initial steps into artificial intelligence by purchasing a business specialized in detecting fraud. As per a January 13th report from Business Insider, it was revealed that Chainalysis acquired Alterya, a tech company specializing in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify fraud, for … Read more

Tim Burton’s Most Underrated Film is Finally Getting Its Flowers on Streaming

As a cinephile reflecting on the cinematic journey of a renowned director, I must acknowledge that not every film of his has withstood the test of time. However, some of his masterpieces, such as “Edward Scissorhands,” “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and “Ed Wood,” continue to captivate audiences today. Regrettably, films like “Mars Attacks!”, “Planet of the Apes (2001),” and “Dark Shadows” have largely faded from memory, deservedly so.

Yet, one of his films that initially received a tepid response from both fans and critics, but is worthy of renewed interest, is 2016’s “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.” Fortunately, this movie now has another opportunity to find an audience as it becomes accessible through streaming services.

How Toy Story 2 Was Accidentally Deleted (And How One Mom Saved It)

It’s astonishing to think that a single, unintentional keystroke from an employee could lead to the deletion of an entire movie – everything from sets and characters to carefully crafted scenes that had been meticulously assembled over time. The production process for a Pixar film is intricate and detailed compared to typical movies, taking significantly longer to complete. For instance, it took nearly four years to bring the first Toy Story film to life; envision all that effort on the sequel, spanning such an extended period, vanishing in mere seconds due to a lack of access to backup files. Fortunately, however, a diligent employee who was on maternity leave was able to rescue the movie from being lost forever.

Wicked 2: Ariana Grande Teases “Pivotal” Original Song for Glinda

The follow-up’s fresh tune was penned by composer Stephen Schwartz, who collaborated on the musical score for the initial stage production. Grande expressed: “This is a crucial point in Glinda’s storyline. It reveals an aspect of her that we haven’t witnessed before. In the play, this transformation occurs offstage. However, in the film, we get to watch Glinda make the choice that shapes her identity. It’s an honor to perform this song and be the first Glinda to breathe life into it.