Secret Reddit Theory Claims Cesaro Has Debuted In AEW Already (And You Didn’t Notice) – WhatCulture

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With Mark Henry recently teasing that we may soon get a "Cesaro sighting" in AEW, could it actually be that the real-life Claudio Castagnoli has already appeared on AEW programming?

It admittedly sounds a little out there, but Reddit is currently debating whether the Swiss Cyborg has been hiding in plain sight on AEW TV for the past month or more.

Seemingly originating from the En Podd Om Wrestling podcast, this theory suggest that Claudio has been seen in All Elite Wrestling as a masked cameraman. Now, said masked-up cameraman has been visible across AEW content for a few weeks now, and this school of thought believes that at some point the fella will end up being revealed to be Cesaro.

This figure was notably seen during the fantastic CM Punk vs. Dax Harwood match on the 23 March episode of AEW Dynamite, and he can also be spotted as far back as this year's Revolution PPV.

Clearly the cameraman has a solid frame on him, isn't a stranger to the gym, and could well be a similar height to Claudio Castagnoli, but would AEW really debut the former WWE United States Champion in such a way? And if so, what would be the particular upside of having Castagnoli having opted to hide in front of our eyes? Of course, this could all also just simply be a cautious camera operator keeping themselves covered while the world still deals with a very real pandemic.

It does seem inevitable that the Swiss Superman will turn up in AEW at some point in the future, and it's ultimately up to you whether you believe or not that he's actually already #AllElite and has already been on our screens.

Posted On:11th Apr 2022

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Female-led start-up removes the bias from artificial technology in fashion – fashionunited.uk

Artificial Intelligence has been plagued by accusations of inaccuracy and of being a vehicle for racial profiling. Perpetuating the biases of its programmers, who are often young, white Silicon Valley males, the technology seemed to have become just another gatekeeper to prevent the already marginalized from being considered for jobs or advancing in the workplace. The algorithms are said to have significantly impacted racial and gender diversity in particular.

But one female-founded Toronto start-up operating in the fashion and beauty sector is betting on AI to help shape a fairer future. Halt AI co-founders, Amanda Cosco and Roya Sedigh who have extensive backgrounds in technology and fashion found they were regularly auditing algorithms for bias. And so the seed of Halt AI was sewn. FashionUnited speaks to Cosco about Halt AIs latest launch, the Diversity Analytics Dashboard, which provides detailed analytics on the diversity of over 500 fashion brands, influencers, and retailers.

Most of the stories you hear about AI are cyborg doom and gloom and kind of scary especially when it comes to facial recognition, says Cosco. But if we can use AI for good in order to improve diversity then its a pushback against that doom and gloom narrative.

They identified that most brands measured their diversity from a hiring perspective but were neglecting their marketing and original content so they decided to use their technology to offer brands a snapshot of what their social media and marketing looks like from the outside. This stoked brands interest. Brands were asking for contextual information, like how their efforts compared to other brands, explains Cosco. If they scored 7 out of 10 on race, well is that good?

This motivated the creation of a benchmark for companies which evaluated their performance not just alongside their peers but within the industry in general. Among other criteria, it measures six diversity dimensions race, age, gender, body-type, skin tone, and disability - for each brand across its Visual Content.

Pre-funding, and having received a number of grants from the Canadian government along with angel investment, Halt AIs clients currently include Fortune 500 companies. The founders began with fashion and beauty because both are industries with high impact particularly on women. Says Cosco, The technology is ready to scale into other industries, its just about building the brand reputation right now.

A handful of content auditing services already exist, such as the Geena Davis Institute which tracks gender representation in media and entertainment. But Cosco says they are expensive, not scalable and riddled with human error. What makes Halt unique is that we have an accuracy rate of over 90 percent and we can be quick, processing entire industries within weeks.

Only a year old, Halt AI data quickly confirmed that in luxury fashion, for instance, the industry is still very white, very young, with little representation with regards to disability, and while there is diversity in terms of race, the skin tone tends to remain light. Post BLM and the George Floyd murder, companies made a lot of promises and there has been a lot of attention on that community, but the disability community is next to be spotlit, says Cosco. Athletic brands like Nike perform very well in terms of diversity whereas its the usual suspects, like Chanel, that dont have a lot of diversity.

But Halt Ai is not about finger wagging. The quantitive analysis they carry out gives companies raw data so they can make decisions within their marketing. Right now Cosco believes there is an absence of insight which leaves brands with a huge blind spot.

With NDAs in place Cosco is limited in what she can say about specific clients but there are some general patterns she has observed. Brands are generally surprised by their lack of representation, particularly within disability, its probably something they just dont think about, she says. Were trying to build for them analysis so that they can track improvements over time to understand better, but helping them understand where they sit within the larger industry, telling them they are within the tenth percentile or ninetieth percentile has proved useful."

We want to become the global standard for measuring diversity across every industry so that we can provide a seal of approval, a threshold of diversity that is acceptable for advertising, says Cosco. Right now theres really nothing like that.

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Lynn Hershman Leeson Thinks It’s Time That Her Work Is Recognized – Hyperallergic

SAN FRANCISCO Lynn Hershman Leesons first solo exhibition at San Franciscos Altman Siegel includes an old-fashioned metal lunchbox with a ceramic mouth inside; a digital print of a cat crossed with a jellyfish; digital prints of cyborgs; and stamps that the artist made with her image on them and sent out because, in her own words, I wanted the government to cancel my face.

Lynn Hershman Leeson: About Face features collages, paintings, drawings, sculptures, and videos from the last five decades of Lynn Hershman Leesons career. Reflecting on how the show came about, the artist describes how she kept seeing faces as she looked through her collection of work over the years which makes sense, since so much of her work is about identity, along with other themes like erasure and time.

You know, its like Duchamp said, that if youre lucky you have three ideas in your lifetime. Theyre all the same idea but they look different, she said, laughing and adding that maybe she only has two ideas: [one] using technology like sound and censors, which is really where the AI in cyborgs comes from, and maybe the other one is about identity and loss of self and where the blur of reality ends and what makes something fiction.

This line blurring reality and fiction was the subject of one the artists most important bodies of work: a five-year series revolving around the creation of the fictional character of Roberta Breitmore. Starting in 1973, Hershman Leeson performed Roberta Breitmore going about her daily tasks, such as getting a drivers license and apartment, or putting an ad in the newspaper for a roommate. Ways of altering your face and erasing your identity come up again and again in the show, such as in Reconstructing Roberta (2005), where marks on her face show where she will be getting Botox, an eyelid lift, and a dermabrasian peel, among other alterations.

Walking through the exhibition before sitting down for an interview, Hershman Leeson pauses in front of a wax head with a wig, sensors, and a tape recorder.

This is a historic piece because its really the first media work anybody ever did, she said. You stand in front of it and if you listen, it talks to you. It was really about interaction and technology, but nobody had ever combined sound and interaction before, so nobody knew what it was.

This sculpture, Self Portrait as Another Person (1965), is from Hershman Leesons Breathing Machines series, which she made after developing respiratory problems while pregnant. The artist recorded her breathing and added the sound to the pieces, along with snippets of dialogue, like Whats your name? and I want to know all about you. Hershman Leeson submitted the piece to the Berkeley Art Museum at University of California, Berkeley in 1966 when invited to present work as part of a showcase of female artists. However, the Breathing Machines were met with such ire from the museums curator who, put off by the disconcerting, breathing, and interrogatory sculptures, told the artist that sound wasnt art that the show closed a day after its opening. Though extreme, it is an example of the resistance that Hershman Leesons work met for decades.

Now, after years of feeling ignored, Lynn Hershman Leeson is finally receiving attention from the art world, with her practice combining art, technology, and performance often called ahead of its time (The Artist is Prescient was the headline of a New York Times review of her show last year). Her 2010 documentary, !Women Art Revolution: A Secret History on 40 years of the feminist art movement was selected by MOMA as one of the best documentaries of the year. In 2014, the ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe in Germany mounted the first major retrospective of her work. Last year, she had her first solo museum exhibition at the New Museum in New York. And later this month, she will be presenting a new video at the Venice Biennial, Logic Paralyzes the Heart,(2022) about a 61-year-old cyborg.

Hershman Leeson thinks its about time, as she has been making and doing things such as exploring sensors, artificial intelligence, and cyborgs that no one else was making or doing for decades. For years, I couldnt show my work, I couldnt get a gallery, and people in New York wouldnt pay attention to me, she says. So I think I deserve it just for not giving up if nothing else.

Lynn Hershman Leeson: About Face continues at Altman Siegel (1150 25th Street, San Francisco, California) through April 23. The exhibition was organized by the gallery.

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The Flash: Mysterious Rumor Suggests 2023 Film Will Reveal Superman’s Status – The Illuminerdi

*Warning: The following article may contain potential spoilers for The Flash. Read at your own risk.*

It looks like Andy Muschiettis The Flash will retcon more than one element in the DCEU. We already know that Michael Keatons Batman will take over from Ben Afflecks Caped Crusader after the events of the film, as he will be starring in the HBO Max film Batgirl.

However, Batman isnt the only character that will be retconned after the end of the movie, which is currently set to release in theatres on June 23, 2023.

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According to a [now-deleted] tweet from scooper ViewerAnon, only The Flash (Ezra Miller), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), and Aquaman (Jason Momoa) will be the only heroes of the SnyderVerse left after the events of the movie. A post-credit scene will reportedly make it clear that Henry Cavills Superman no longer exists in the current DCEU timeline. In the scene, Barry Allen will apparently mention Superman to Aquaman, with the latter responding that he has no idea who Allen is referring to.

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This naturally means that Sasha Calles Supergirl will take over the new DCEU, alongside Michael Keaton and Leslie Graces Batgirl, who will be introduced in the aforementioned HBO Max film. If The Flash was delayed to 2023, and Batgirls events are directly affected by that movie, expect the movie to also be delayed to next year.

There are rumblings, however, that Henry Cavill has reprised his role for The Flash as Superman, potentially in the timeline where General Zod (Michael Shannon) and Faora-Ul (Antje Traue) are. Both actors were confirmed to star in the film, per a press release from Warner Bros, but Cavills presence as the Man of Steel is pure speculation. It would be great to see him reprise his role once again, since the last time he played the character in a theatrical DCEU film, he had a CGI lip.

His performance wasnt as great as it was in the Zack Snyder films Man of Steel and Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, but the Snyder Cut salvaged his incredible work and brought the character to a terrific comeback during its climax.

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The Flash is directed by Andy Muschietti, with a script written by Christina Hodson. It will star Ezra Miller, Ron Livingston, Michael Keaton, Kiersey Clemons, Michael Shannon, Antje Traue, Sasha Calle, Ben Affleck, Maribel Verd, and Temuera Morrison. Ezra Millers future as The Flash is in limbo after their arrest in Hawaii, following a physical confrontation with customers at a karaoke bar. The actor had reportedly been kicked out of numerous bars months before their arrest.

After Miller was granted bail, a couple filed a restraining order against them, who then was accused of assault. Warner Bros. responded to their arrest, by putting the actors future projects on hold, which include their role in the Fantastic Beasts franchise as Credence Barebone, and in the DCEU, during an emergency meeting. Miller will next appear in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, a movie already embroiled in a slew of controversies, which releases in theatres Friday.

What do you think? Should Henry Cavill reprise his role as Superman in The Flash? Is he the greatest iteration of the Man of Steel on the big screen? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to discuss about it on Twitter!

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Forget The Closeouts, Pay Attention To These Deserving Pan Champs Instead – FloGrappling

Now the dust has settled on Pans I've had time to reflect on the events of the second-most important event on the IBJJF calendar.

I'll save my thoughts on the closeouts for another day as I feel it's more important to focus on the champions who actually competed for their gold medals. Below, Ive listed nine standouts who particularly impressed me. Not only did they rise to the top of the podium but they did so in a way that left an impression.

There is a pervasive (and unfortunate) mentality among many jiu-jitsu competitors who believe that winning is all that matters, and they seem satisfied in doing the absolute minimum possible to get their hand raised. Thats not how legacies are created. When you think of the greatest champs in the history of our sport, they didnt make their names by stalling their way to an advantage win.

The names on this list are good examples of the kind of competitors who will help take the sport of jiu-jitsu in the right direction. They fought the hardest, did everything possible to secure a decisive victory and put on a show of athleticism and technique in the process. These are the kind of athletes we love to watch, and deserve the most attention.

Middleweight champ Tainan Dalpra Of Art Of Jiu-Jitsu, one of the best pound-for-pound black belts in the world and a World and Pan champion in 2021, is following up his incredible rookie year with a strong start to the season. There doesnt seem to be anybody standing in his way, and the gap between him and the rest of the middleweight division only seems to be growing.

Even with his precision technique he still has room to improve, as hes only 21 years of age and in his second year as a black belt. Tainan is the only male black belt who could feasibly win the IBJJF Grand Slam, as he is the only name to have won gold at both IBJJF majors so far this season (gold medals at the European Championships in Rome and now the Pan Championships in Florida). No word yet on whether he would compete at the Brazilian Nationals in May, but he is very much the favorite to win once again at Worlds in June.

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Tainan Dalpra def Roberto Jimenez via triangle | watch here

Tainan Dalpra def Eduardo Carvalho via choke from the back (2:21) | watch here

Tainan Dalpra def Ronaldo Junior via points (2-0) | watch here

Middleweight: Tainan Dalpra def Jeferson Guaresi via points (3-0) | watch here

Its rare to see a cross-collar choke from mount in the black belt divisions these days, and even less so in a final of a major tournament like Pans. Dream Art's Anna Rodrigues submitted 2018 world champ Amanda Monteiro of GF Team in the final, earning her second major title of the season. Rodrigues won gold at the IBJJF Euros earlier this year, and is now one of the few remaining names who could potentially win the IBJJF Grand Slam.

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Anna Rodrigues def Amanda Monteiro via collar choke from mount (9:02) | watch here

Who couldnt be impressed by the performance of Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu? The last time Cyborg won a Pan Championship gold medal was way back in 2008. Now 41 years of age and taking on men 15-20 years younger than himself, he faced opponents who probably hadnt even started jiu-jitsu when he got his black belt. He beat three GF Team heavy hitters in a row: Wallace Costa in the quarterfinal, Davi Cabral in the semifinal and Gutemberg Pereira in the final. He didnt concede a single sweep or takedown in the process, maintained a lead in every match and ended the tournament without getting scored on once.

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Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu def Gutemberg Pereira via score (2-0) | watch here

Checkmat's Nathalie Ribeiro (aka "Tata") had an entertaining finals match with the scrappy Ffion Davies but it was her semifinal against Janaina Maia of Gracie Humaita that particularly stands out. Ribeiro aggravated a knee injury just seconds into the match and it looked like she may not be able to continue but after a brief moment she shook it off and went to war in a thriller that went the full 10 minutes. That was followed by another physical encounter with her friendly rival Davies. Ribeiro used her flexible spider guard to counter the go-forward game of her opponent and ultimately reverse position, winning via points.

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Nathalie Ribeiro def Ffion Davies via points (2-0) | watch here

Taking the gold medal in the lightweight division with a calculated and powerful performance, Johnatha Alves beat Andy Murasaki of Atos in the final 2-0. After an intense and ice-cold stare down, the Art Of Jiu-Jitsu black belt came out fast and scored early and kept the pressure on his opponent throughout. Alves three matches leading into the final all ended via submission; he finished Eduardo Roque in his opener, Daniel Aquino in the quarterfinal and Natan Cheung in the semifinal. That gave Alves his third IBJJF Pan gold medal as a black belt in three consecutive years.

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Johnatha Alves def Andy Murasaki (2-0) | watch here

The sole European to claim a gold medal at the 2022 IBJJF Pans, Maria Malyjasiak scored one of the most impressive submissions of the tournament with a chokeaplata against Izadora Cristina Silva of Dream Art in the medium-heavyweight final. The chokeaplata is the name given to a collar choke scored from an omoplata position, and Malyjasiak really gave no opportunity for her opponent to even get in the game as she came out fast and aggressive, deftly transitioning from a triangle to the omoplata position before sinking in the match-ending choke.

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Maria Malyjasiak vs Izadora Cristina Silva via choke-o-plata | watch here

The light-featherweight champion Meyram Maquine of Dream Art went into the division as the number 2 seed and proved why he is among the divisions top competitors with wins against Diogo Reis, Kevin Carrasco and Lucas Pinheiro to claim the gold medal. Pinheiro looked like a beast in this tournament, manhandling his opponents and submitting the extremely tough Hiago George with an ankle lock in the semifinal, but Meyram imposed his game on Pinheiro and did what nobody else could do by putting him in bad positions, outscoring him 7-2.

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Meyram Alves def Lucas Pinheiro via points (7-2) | watch here

The heavyweight division between Melissa Cueto of Alliance and Maggie Grindatti of Fight Sports was a tough physical match with both athletes fighting through adversity and physical pain. Grindatti came into the match with a serious elbow injury from ADCC Trials the previous week and was in effect competing with one arm, while Cueto took an errant blow to the face that caused her eye to swell with a large hematoma. Cueto was able to get the back of Grindatti and find a choke in the final 60 seconds of a knock-down, drag-out encounter. An incredible showing from both in a very exciting final.

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Melissa Cueto def Maggie Grindatti via choke (9:22) | watch here

Queen of the roosterweights, Mayssa Bastos of Unity Jiu-Jitsu continues her dominance over the division. Her final against Lavinia Barbosa of Checkmat was a showcase of top pressure and demonstrates that you dont need to be big to be a heavy top player. Bastos is one of the few black belts still in the running for a grand slam following golds at Euros and now Pans.

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Mayssa Bastos def Lavinia Barbosa via points (9-0) | watch here

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Here are the games coming to Xbox next week – OnMSFT.com

Spring is in full swing, and the Xbox titles keep coming. A total of 8 games are set to release on Xbox consoles next week from April 11-15.

This brand new platformer is old school in the purest sense. In it, your only objective is to evade the many foes and obstacles thrown your way.

This 2D shooter features a blend of Metal Slug-style action and metroidvania exploration, presented with an 80s action flick aesthetic. The game has players switching between four characters with unique abilities to blast the giant robots, cyborg ninjas, and horrible hybrid creates that come their way.

Another side-scrolling platform shooter, you play as a robot resurrected from the scrap heap on a mission to save planet DC-128b. Just as the game's title implies, you'll have to scavenge for new bodily attachments for your cyborg if you want to prevail. Shoot, loot, attach, repeat.

A relaxing jigsaw puzzle game with minimalist hand-drawn art centered around you guessed it cats and animals.

A point-and-click hidden object puzzle adventure game set in the 1950s, in which players assume the role of a paranormal investigator on a quest to find his friend Helen a young reporter who has gone missing in the strange and mysterious town of Serpent Creek.

In this retro-inspired shooter (you'll definitely see Mega Man influences here) you take on the role of Battle Kid as he infiltrates an ancient high-tech fortress to stop a super-mech from being unleashed on the island and its denizens.

This title combined elements of the dating sim and the farming sim. In it, you will endeavor to raise and sell your crops while spending time with the local girls in your pursuit of true love.

The protagonist of the action-adventure is a boy with a prosthetic face. With the help of his friends and a handheld gaming device that can communicate with the dead, he will get to the bottom of a series of murders being committed in his small, sleepy town.

While there aren't any AAA titles scheduled to be released next week, it is still a pretty solid lineup overall. Especially if you are a fan of indie games. These games are playable on Xbox One and Series X/S.

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Ed Harris Walks Tall on Criterion for Our Home Video Pick of the Week – Film School Rejects

Walker [Criterion Collection]

What is it? A crazy true story about the time an American was the dictator of Nicaragua.

Why see it? Some stories are too bonkers to believe, and the subject of Alex Coxs 1987 masterpiece is one such historical footnote. William Walker was an educated man turned mercenary in the 19th century whose move into Nicaragua saw him take control of the country for several months. He had American support, at first, but his antics revealed a highly unstable man heading toward implosion. Ed Harris is a charismatic wonder here headlining a terrific ensemble delivering a surprisingly creative and funny movie. Cox takes an increasingly anachronistic approach ensuring big laughs and sly observations along the way. Its a subversive gem, and the extras included on the new Criterion disc are filled with more insight and thoughts. Pick this one up, people!

[Extras: Commentary, documentary, featurette, short films]

What is it? Two brothers bond over bicycle racing and medical conditions.

Why see it? The first of Warner Archives two Kevin Costner releases is a fine sports drama that manages some emotion and minor thrills alongside its race sequences. Costner plays older brother to David Grant, and the pair find some compelling drama in their family dynamics and situation. Rae Dawn Chong and Alexandra Paul join as love interests and are given more to do than expected. John Badhams direction is solid throughout but shines during the race sequences which find energy and danger along the scenic route.

[Extras: None]

What is it? Five college graduates come of age in 1971.

Why see it? Warner Archives second Kevin Costner release is his first feature collaboration with director Kevin Reynolds (Waterworld, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves). Its an affecting, humorous coming of age tale set at the tail end of the Vietnam War that follows five friends on a road trip towards adulthood. Costner plays the de facto leader of the group which includes Judd Nelson, and together they laugh, fight, and discover whats really important in life. Reynolds infuses the character piece with fun beats including some impressive airplane/helicopter action and an impromptu wedding. Its a good one about a simpler time.

[Extras: None]

What is it? A social worker discovers a shocking truth.

Why see it? Daily life is filled with so many transgressions, big and small, that many are often allowed to fade into obscurity. This film highlights one that demands attention the UK government began a program in the late 40s shipping orphans to Australia for a better life, but many of the kids were told their parents were dead while the parents were told their child was in a good home but wasnt publicly acknowledged until 2010. Upon arrival in Australia the children entered foster care, and many were abused at the hands of a religious home. Its a powerful watch with a pair of strong supporting turns by Hugo Weaving and David Wenham.

[Extras: Featurette, interviews]

What is it? Part Man, Part Machine, All Cop.

Why see it? Paul Verhoevens 1987 masterpiece targets corporate shenanigans in a world thats constantly for sale (ie the real world). A cop is gunned down, one of many, and the company currently running Detroits police department turns him into a cyborg product. Of course, you cant keep a good cop down, and soon hes rebelling against his masters while also targeting criminals left and right. Big action, big laughs, and lots of bloody squibs make for a fantastically entertaining satire that never gets old. Heres hoping no one ever tried to remake it.

[Extras: 4K restoration of theatrical and directors cuts, commentaries, interviews, featurettes, deleted scenes]

What is it? Never trust a magician.

Why see it? The third standalone Spider-Man film under Marvels guidance is arguably its best yet despite a fairly stupid finale. The ending cant tank the film, though, as the movie delivers real heart and emotional weight along the way. Doctor Strange tries to help young Peter and instead sets in motion a messed up chain of events by opening a rift into the metaverse. The highlight here is the arrival of two past Spider-Men, and both bring laughs, depth, and rich character to the proceedings. The disc has the usual generic extras typical of the MCU releases, but honestly the movie itself is worth the pickup.

[Extras: Bloopers, featurettes]

What is it? A man jumps bodies every twelve hours.

Why see it? South Korean genre cinema is always worth watching, and this recent gem is a great example why. A man wakes after a car crash, but its not his reflection in the mirror. Twelve hours later he jumps into another body, and so it goes as he finds himself in a race against time to discover who he is and why hes leaping from person to person. Throw in some terrific action sequences, and this becomes a terrifically entertaining watch delivering big thrills, emotion, and philosophical observations.

[Extras: Featurette]

What is it? A scientist creates life with deadly consequences.

Why see it? The conceit here was well-intentioned give Mary Shelley the same recognition afforded Bram Stoker but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Kenneth Branagh stars and directs, and the film is a surprising slog that feels like an exaggerated costume drama. The pieces dont work, the casting is off (including Robert De Niros turn as the monster), and we never really feel the intended epic nature of it all. Arrows new 4K restoration is fine and retains the grain of the original.

[Extras: New 4K restoration, commentary, interviews, documentary, featurette, 2K restoration of the very first screen adaptation of Frankenstein]

What is it? A killer stalks Los Angeles during the countdown to New Years.

Why see it? As far as holiday-themed slashers go, this one makes good use of its holiday of choice even if the resulting film is pretty standard. There are some engaging beats here as the film plays fast and loose with its killer someones calling threats, someone else is killing women, and 80s stalwart Grant Cramer is acting all kinds of weird. Its probably played a bit too straightforward for its own good, but its an entertaining enough tale for genre fans as a handful of surprises and diversions keep viewers on their toes until the end.

[Extras: New 2K master, commentary, making of]

What is it? A giant octopus terrorizes a coastal town.

Why see it? As far as Jaws knockoffs go, you really cant dismiss one that opens with a baby in a stroller being the first victim. Director Ovidio Assonitis keeps things PG-rated, like its inspiration, and brings in the expected characters like an expert, officials who dont listen to warnings, and others. Its silly stuff with mostly bland kills, but we get some exciting sequences too as the octopus attacks boats. One shot showing the aftermath of an attack during a race is pretty fantastic. Add in a stellar Steve Cipriani score, and youve got a fun time at the exploitation cinema.

[Extras: None]

What is it? Ten films from the 80s!

Why see it? Mill Creeks 4-disc set collects ten wholly unrelated films from the 80s, and as youd expect, some are better than others. The highlights here include Roxanne, The New Kids, Band of the Hand, Little Nikita, Suspect, and Blue Thunder. Less appealing are the likes of Like Father Like Son, Vice Versa make it a body swap double feature! Punchline, and Whos Harry Crumb? This would lean towards a buy recommend if the films featured any extras, but theyre all barebones.

[Extras: None]

What is it? Ten films from the 90s!

Why see it? Like the release above, Mill Creeks collection of ten arbitrary films from the 90s comes on four discs and with zero extras. The good ones here include White Palace, Donnie Brasco, The Freshman, Anaconda, and I Know What you Did Last Summer. The lesser titles are Housesitter, The Matchmaker, One True Thing, The Deep End of the Ocean, and The Devils Own.

[Extras: None]

Also out this week:

The Abominable Dr. Phibes/Dr. Phibes Rises Again [KL Studio Classics], CMon CMon, Chucky Season One, Fabian: Going to the Dogs, Last Looks, Warhunt

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First Look At Teen Titans Go Undead – A Kids Version Of DCeased? – Bleeding Cool News

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Teen Titans Go Undead? DCeased was a series of comic book series spanning a parallel DC Universe where Cyborg's body is used as a carrier for a technological virus version of the Anti-Life Equation that turns the population of the world into zombie-like creatures. And that includes a lot of superheroes and villains. Created by Tom Taylor with Trevor Hairsine, Lois Lane acts as the series' narrator, detailing how the events took place over the course of a few weeks.

But later this year, DC Comics are publishing a kids version of this sort of thing, by way of Night Of The Living Dead and Dawn Of The Dead. This is a kids comic remember. So the origin of zombieness is a falling comet and they actually go to the shopping mall becaus they know from watching these films that's where zombies all hang out. And Bleeding Cool has a first look inside those pages. The creative team of Teen Titans Go Undead, writer Michael Northrop and artist Erich Owen have been named, but they will be joined by other as-yet-unnamed artists.

TEEN TITANS GO UNDEAD TP(W) Michael Northrop (A) Various (CA) Erich OwenJump City is full of strange, shambling creatures muttering about sales and dead set on brains. The Teen Titans saw a comet fall from the sky and can think of nowhere better to hang out and see what happens than the mall. If their theory is correct and people start turning into zombies, they want to be preparedand we all know zombies love the mall! But as the situation grows ever more dire, Robin and his team take to the streets, trying to save the city from the bargain-hungry undead. But these zombies really bite: the cemetery isn't safe, the H.I.V.E. Five are not alive, and Robin's teammates are about to succumb to shopping fever! Can Robin keep it together long enough to cancel this apocalypse?Retail: $9.99 In-Store Date: 6/28/2022

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The RoboCop Scene That Had To Be Cut To Avoid An X-Rating – /Film

According to Neumeier, the scene where Murphy is shot to death by Boddicker and his gang saddled the film with an X-rating ... multiple times. After all, it's a scene where the main character is gruesomely blown to pieces:

"The interesting thing about this film is that we got an X-rating eight times and finally we had to cut a scene which I didn't even think looked particularly good. That was when Robocopwhile still fully humangets his arm blown off in the steel mill. It was done with a wire yanking the arm away as the arm gets shot at and I thought it looked terribly corny but it was the scene that scaled it back enough to get an R-rating. That scene actually scared the s*** out of my wife last time we watched it."

As an avid lover of the original film, I definitely see why the scene had to be recut it features the film's hero being brutally murdered by a group of sociopaths. Even knowing that Murphy will be reconstructed as a cyborg doesn't ease the horror I feel seeing him scream in pain and beg for his life. But as depicted in the final cut, it adds even more weight to the scene where Murphy visits his old house and gets hit with a flood of memories from his old life; his wife and child, his humanity all of it was stolen from him by Boddicker and his thugs, making his eventual vengeance all the sweeter.

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Phthalates Interfere with Developing Fetus, Mother – Legal Reader

Phthalates, used to make plastics, could negatively impact a healthy pregnancy.

Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make plastics more durable. They are commonly called plasticizers and are used to help dissolve other materials. Phthalates are in hundreds of products, such as vinyl flooring, some oils, and personal care products including soaps, shampoos, hair sprays, according to federal data. However, exposure to phthalates may upset an important hormone needed to maintain a healthy fetus and leading to complications that could impact a developing baby as well as be harmful to the childs mother.

It is like having a cyborg baby: no longer composed only of human cells, but a mixture of biological and inorganic entities, said Antonio Ragusa, director of obstetrics and gynaecology at the San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli hospital in Rome, who led the study. The mothers were shocked.

The journal Environment International published the work and it was one of the first pieces of research to take a look at the impact that phthalates have on the placental corticotropin releasing hormone (pCRH), which increases throughout the course of pregnancy. The placenta is key for providing nutrients to an unborn child. It develops in the uterus during pregnancy and provides what the baby needs as well as removes waste products from the babys blood.

The pCRH hormone helps with promoting labor as well. However, when levels are high or increase rapidly, it could induce preterm birth and fetal growth problems as well as high blood pressure, diabetes, and postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The team analyzed data from 1,018 low-risk pregnant women with one fetus at mid- and late pregnancy.

We are all exposed to phthalates in our environment through the products we use and the foods we eat, said Emily S. Barrett, an associate professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health and member of the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute. Our findings show that these chemicals may alter the production of essential placental hormones, which has important implications for the course of pregnancy as well as subsequent child health and development.

The data revealed that the presence of various phthalates was associated with higher pCRH hormone levels in mid-pregnancy, but lower pCRH later in pregnancy. Moreover, These levels were strongest in women who developed pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, suggesting that women who develop complications may be particularly vulnerable to this hormonal disruption.

Associations between phthalates and pCRH among women with pregnancy complications grew stronger across the course of pregnancy. We know very little about how women with pregnancy complications are affected by environmental exposures. This study sets the stage for future research in that area, Barrett said.

When pCRH is generated from the placenta, it is identical in structure to a corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) produced by the brain when responding to stress. While this study did not find that women with other vulnerabilities were more susceptible to this response, previous research found that pCRH levels were higher in women who have experienced childhood trauma. This could suggest that there are mitigating factors other than being exposed to plastics which could impact both the mother and the developing fetus.

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What Happened To Fennec Shand In ‘The Mandalorian’? – We Got This Covered

Ming-Na Wens Fennec Shand is one of the coolest new Star Wars characters to debut in the last few years. The master assassin began her career during the age of the Galactic Empire, with The Bad Batch showing her building a reputation as a ruthless and skilled bounty hunter.

The fall of the Empire didnt slow her down one bit, though, and by the time The Mandalorian arrived, she was still a feared adversary, even to a warrior as skilled as Din Djarin. We saw her tangle with him in Season 1 episode The Gunslinger, in which she demonstrated her sharpshooting skills, as well as giving audiences a crash course in the morality needed to succeed in Star Wars cutthroat underworld.

Shand currently has a starring role in The Book of Boba Fett as his second-in-command and bodyguard, proving her worth on multiple occasions.

However, the most recent episode showed it hasnt been smooth sailing for her. In The Gunslinger we saw her take a blaster bolt to the chest, and by the time of The Mandalorians second season, she was sporting robotic enhancements. Now, courtesy of The Book of Boba Fett episode The Gathering Storm, we know how she got them.

Fett overheard her confrontation, discovering her close to death in the Tatooine sands. Apparently recognizing her, he realized she could be a valuable ally, and carried her to a cybernetic chop shop. Here, she underwent a drastic cybernetic procedure on Bobas dime.

The operation appears to have completely replaced her digestive system with robot parts, as well as strengthening her abdomen with hydraulics, which means she retains flexibility. Subsequent action scenes prove that going under the knife hasnt affected her deadliness, while the way she quickly accepted her new body indicates that its not exactly unexpected for bounty hunters to end up part cyborg. Weve also seen her eating regular food, so it doesnt seem to be a huge inconvenience.

Her only real weakness could be the surgeons vanity. He left her chest cavity open to show off his work, which may allow an opponent to inflict some serious damage. In addition, theyre on a desert planet, and as all Star Wars fans know, sand is coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.

I suspect Shand has a big role to play in the remaining episodes of The Book of Boba Fett, and the wider Star Wars universe, provided she makes it out alive. That being said, perhaps shell be a little more cunning from now on, unless she wants to lose other major internal organs.

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Cris Cyborg throws shade at UFC after recent quarterly report

Cris Cyborg is happy to no longer be with her old home of the UFC.

Reports from MMA Fighting were released on Monday regarding a historically profitable year for the UFC and Endeavor. Having had a less than pleasant experience from a behind the scenes perspective, according to her, Cyborg chimed in with a response to the news.

U Fight Cheap, Cris Cyborg tweeted. More and more big names going to leave and be replaced with contender series contracts

As the former UFC featherweight champion, Cyborg (25-2) made waves by following the recent trend of high profile fighters jumping ship to Bellator. Several former UFC stars along with Cyborg include Ryan Bader, Gegard Mousasi, Rory MacDonald, and Sergio Pettis all of which went on to capture titles in their new promotion.

Season five of Dana Whites Contender Series recently concluded during the week of UFC 268. With each new season, the series has seen more and more fighters getting signed.

Now 36-years of age, the Brazilian shows no signs of slowing down as she reigns supreme holding the Bellator featherweight championship. This past Friday night at Bellator 271 saw Cyborg successfully defend her title for the third time when scoring a first-round knockout against Irelands Sinead Kavanagh.

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I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK (2006) – IMDb

Like all good movies, "I'm a Cyborg" is more than the sum of its plot points. So don't be put off by the synopsis. Normally, the minute I'm hearing "modern fairy tale", "touching love story", or "poetic images", I'll turn tail and run. But when I found out this is by the guy who made "Old Boy", I knew it had to be different. And it is. Think "Angels of the Universe" meets "Twelve Monkeys", packed with visual thrills. The opening sequence is one of the biggest kicks of its kind.Wheels are spinning are gears are grinding in pale translucent green, vaguely reminiscent of x-ray images. It turns out we are observing a Cyborg's inner life, cleverly interwoven with the opening scenes of the actual feature. Before we really understand how Cha (cover girl Su-Jeong Lim) ended up on the funny farm, the camera is gliding downstairs in an impossible dolly shot, smoothly passing through closed doors, down to the asylum's mysterious sub-basement with its candy-colored pipework. In the course of the movie's 105 minutes, Chan-Wook Park takes us from Seoul to the Swiss alps and back again. I say, forget Bollywood. South Korea is the new Hollywood.

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Disney Flop "Treasure Planet" Was Way Ahead of Its Time – The Mary Sue

One of the fun things about Disney+ is being able to explore older films that dont always get a lot of attention from the Disney Vault. One of the ones I decided to look at recently was the 2002 box office failureTreasure Planet.

The film was co-written, co-produced, and directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. This was their passion project and something they had pitched the concept for back when they pitchedThe Little Mermaid over a decade earlier.

An adaptation of the novelTreasure Island by Robert Louis Stevensonin space. The story stays as close to the book as possible while also being a steampunk-y space adventure story. Jim Hawkins (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a young man with a thirst for adventure, who, after meeting the close-to-death Billy Bones, gains possession of a treasure map. The map plots the course to the treasure of the infamous Captain Flint, who was said to have hidden the legendary loot of a thousand worlds in One PI mean, Treasure Planet. Bones, before dying, warns Jim to beware of the cyborg.

Jim, along with Dr. Delbert Doppler (David Hyde Pierce), hires a space crew led by Captain Amelia Smollet (Emma Thompson) to go on a quest to find the treasure. The trouble is that the cook just happens to be a cyborg named John Silver (Brian Murray), and the rest of the crew, save for Smollet and her first mate, are very shady characters. Jim ends up forming a paternal bond with Silver, which causes issues when the latter needs to lead a mutiny in order to fulfill his lifelong goal of getting the treasure.

Much like Atlantis: The Lost Empire the year before, one of the things that are blatantly apparent is how creative the project is. They were really shooting for something different with the music (Goo Goo Dolls lead singer John Rzeznik sings some of the sad boy ballads, and its dope), the imagery, and overall bigness of the story. It is an adventure story that delivers big, but there are also lots of quiet moments where it really is about a teenage boy looking for a father figure to believe in him.

When I think about what went wrong withTreasure Planet, a lot of it really comes down to it maybe looking (on a highly superficial level) too much likeTitan A.E., which came out two years earlier and flopped. As someone who saw (and loved) Atlantisin theaters, I remember it coming and leaving theaters very quickly. By the time it came out, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was still going strong, and so was The Santa Clause 2, and it was hard to tell whatTreasure Planetwas or why it was worth seeing. It looked like a dad movieDisney-style.

And it is, but thats not a bad thing.

Its different. Its trying to tell a Disney story in a slightly different way, and that creativity is so beautiful to watch as an adultespecially in a double feature with Atlantis. For all the flaws in those films third acts, both were ahead of the curve in telling creative stories for Disney.

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Cris Cyborg looks back at Amanda Nunes loss as blessing in disguise: It opened a door for other things – MMA Fighting

Cris Cyborg was champion in every promotion shes fought for over the last decade, collecting belts in Strikeforce, Invicta FC, and UFC before capturing gold in Bellator.

But theres a good chance she never wouldve competed under the Bellator banner had she beaten Amanda Nunes in 2018.

Cyborg parted ways with the UFC less than a year after losing to Nunes, and though her intense three-year run in the company had its ups and downs, Cyborg now ultimately sees her title loss to The Lioness as a blessing in disguise.

Everybody says, Oh Cris, but the Amanda Nunes fight, and whatever. In fact, Im not upset with that fight, Cyborg said on MMA Fightings Portuguese-language podcast Trocao Franca. That fight happened the way it had to. After that fight happened, it opened a door for other things. I believe I would have stayed in the UFC if I had won that fight, or maybe Id leave, maybe something would change, but I wouldnt have what I have right now, and I really think I left [the UFC] to be blessed. Im very happy.

One of those other things that happened because of her UFC exit was Cyborg teaming up with Scott Coker once again. The former head of Strikeforce works today as president of Bellator MMA. Cyborg has often clashed heads with UFC president Dana White, both before and during her UFC career, but has a better relationship with Coker.

He treats every athlete the same way, Cyborg said. Its a matter of respect for everybody, and everybody respects him. The guy on the first fight of the night in Bellator is respected like the Bellator legend. Thats so nice. And you see Scott Cokers history, he was a promoter in so many promotions a long time ago. Im happy to be working with him again.

There are many people [at Bellator] that have worked with me in Strikeforce. It was different in Strikeforce because I didnt speak English so I couldnt communicate with them the way I can now. Im very grateful to be fighting for Bellator and happy to be where I am. I can only thank them.

That doesnt mean, however, that Cyborg only has bad memories from her time in the UFC.

[I miss] the people that worked there, she said. I was friends with everybody, despite the heads [of the UFC]. I miss the fans that worked there and the athletes. There were athletes Id see all the time and it was nice. There were good moments, I cant complain.

Everything that went through there had to happen to open doors for other athletes to come, but I was already Cyborg when I got there. Im glad my fans made that happen, actually. It wasnt like I was welcome there.. I believe fans fought for that, and that was nice. I fought in my hometown, which was very cool, won the belt, which is another achievement in my career, my third belt before Bellator, and Im happy for it.

Cyborgs next opponent could be Cat Zingano, a former UFC title contender who has gone 2-0 since joining Bellator in 2020 with wins over Gabrielle Holloway and Olivia Parker. Cyborg, who recently knocked out Sinead Kavanagh in just 92 seconds in Miami, said shes heard Bellator is planning a show in Los Angeles in January, and wants in.

I said Cat Zingano [could be next] because shes winning her fights, said Cyborg, who lives in California. And Cat Zingano was one of the girls that beat Amanda Nunes. Amanda never gave her a rematch. Cat Zingano beat Amanda Nunes and would be an interesting fight, people would like to see that.

Im training hard for that. Shes very aggressive and likes to scramble. Shes dangerous in the grappling area, but I dont underestimate any opponent that fights me. Shes getting better each time, is coming off wins, and I believe its going to be a great fight.

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Retelling of Cinderella as a cyborg has plenty to recommend it – The National

WITH the recent release of Marissa Meyers latest YA fairytale retelling, this time of Rumpelstiltskin, now is the time to go back to the beginning of Meyers classic stories with a twist.

The Lunar Chronicles, beginning with Cinder, stand out from many other popular Young Adult fantasy novels with engaging and fresh ideas that go above and beyond the tales we know from childhood. To adapt, modernise, or bring forward new elements to old fairy tales has been extremely popular in recent years but what has always stood out about Meyers use of this concept is the creativity with which it is done. This shows a clear aversion to simply telling the same story with minimal changes and instead embraces the essence of these characters and their morals in a setting that would have been otherwise unimaginable for them.

The Lunar Chronicles may not have been the first or last adaptations of fairy tales Ive seen, but they are the only ones to take on the science fiction genre along the way.

Set in New Beijing, cyborgs exist only to serve humans and Cinder is no different. As a greatly talented mechanic she hates her life as a servant and the cruelty of her supposed family, finding only escape in her work and, of course, in an unlikely growing bond with royalty.

Prince Kai, recognising her skill, asks for help in repairing his android and from there a believable and classic forbidden romance develops. The story cannot all be about them though and just as things start to look up for Cinder, chaos descends upon their world.

A new deadly plague hits her stepsister and she is blamed. While Prince Kai struggles with this steadily growing sickness, the relations with the Lunar people from the moon and negotiations with their ruthless leader, Cinder is reminded constantly of the struggles of her living situation.

Among a collapsing country and unbelievable cruelty every time she is at home, the pursuit of love, or even simple moments of joy come to seem impossible. All the issues that unfold only make the moments of hope more heartwarming

The only issues I found was that one of the larger plot twists could have been a little predictable. Aside from these moments Cinder only makes the rest of this series, and of course Meyers latest book, all the more attractive to read. With all the magic, fantasy and science fiction elements of the setting and world in which these characters live, it remained relatable.

Even though the main character was not human, her struggles were easy to understand. Faced with battles of identity and resilience, Cinder is a strong and carefully written character whos trials are entirely recognisable to young people today. Her responses to the challenges she faces carry valuable lessons for potential readers in an innovative and endlessly interesting dystopian setting.

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Kevin Smith Wants She-Ra In ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ Season 2 – We Got This Covered

Masters of the Universe: Revelation Part 1 turned out to be surprisingly controversial, with showrunner Kevin Smith admitting that all the negativity about it online was heartbreaking. The just-released Part 2 seems to have gone down a lot better, however. With a stronger focus on Prince Adam and Skeletor, it delivered much more of what viewers were hoping for. And it also teased even more fan-pleasing developments to come in the second season.

Spoilers for Part 2 incoming Having escaped Castle Grayskull, Skeletor (Mark Hamill) sought out his former minions who had defected to a cybernetic being known as Motherboard. Skeletor taunted the Motherboard effigy which reached out its tendrils and began converting him into its cyborg slave. As the process completed, Motherboard displayed a hologram of a familiar face: Hordak, the nemesis of Prince Adams twin sister She-Ra/Princess Adora.

So, clearly Hordak and his Evil Horde will be making themselves known in season 2, but does this mean that She-Ra herself will soon follow them from Etheria to Eternia? When asked this question in an interview with Den of Geek, Kevin Smith admitted that the rights issues have yet to be sorted out, but he would certainly love to make this family reunion a reality.

The only thing that Ive been told over and over again is the properties are owned by two different companies, Smith says. Masters of the Universe is owned by Mattel. The She-Ra figures are owned by Mattel but (animated) She-Ra is owned by DreamWorks.

Despite these major roadblocks to a crossover, Smith went on to stress that everyone from Mattel to Netflix would love for it to happen. He went on to tease that, in a dream world, He-Man and She-Ra would come together for a Revelation Christmas special.

At the very best case scenario we get it done in time for aChristmasspecial [next year or later]. That would be amazing.

If this festive one-off did come to pass, it would presumably be a modern re-do of the classic 80s He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special. A sequel to this corny cartoon Christmas special done in the style of the mature Revelation sounds wild so fingers crossed Mattel and DreamWorks are able to get together to make it all work out.

In the meantime, remember that DreamWorks is currently developing a live-action She-Ra series, which isnt connected to Netflixs She-Ra and the Princesses of Power animation, for Amazon. The first 10 episodes of Masters of the Universe: Revelation are available on Netflix now.

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Review: Cyjin: The Cyborg Ninja – Movies Games and Tech

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Cyjin is a fast paced addictive platformer developed by Aiya Games. When I see another platformer come out I usually approach with some skepticism. For one, these normally arent my type of game. Plus, theres a whole host of platformers with clunky controls and tedious gameplay, especially on PC. So I found myself pleasantly surprised playing through the fast paced stages in Cyjin.

In a game such as this, controls are all important, and thankfully, Cyjin has excellent mouse and keyboard controls. Most of it is controlled with the mouse, aiming, then jumping with a left click. You can blast through projectiles with the shield using right click. It didnt take too long to get the hang of it, and once I did, it was easy enough to make precise movements. This is doubly important as dashing through enemies is your primary way to attack. It gradually introduces other mechanics as you play through the game.

Its a classic example of a game that is easy to pick up and put down. It has fast paced platformer and puzzle based addictive gameplay. Blasting through a level, trying to go as fast as possible is a fantastic experience

There is a storyline, but its nothing really worth mentioning, a game like this is all about the gameplay, the story is there to give the stages more thematic flair. The music and level design all come together to form a cohesive product that feels like a complete, albeit short, experience.

This isnt a game that will eat up hours of your time. Its not something to immerse yourself in for days. However, if youre looking for some fast paced platforming, which is easy to play for a short while then put down again, you cant go wrong with Cyjin.Thus despite the game being relatively small in scope, what it does do, it manages to do well. There isnt too much to say about this game, it does exactly what it says on the tin, ultimately if youre into platformers, it may be worth picking this one up.

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Cyborg Security Integrates With Elastic Security To Disrupt Ransomware Operations with Contextualized Threat Intelligence – Business Wire

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cyborg Security, the pioneer in threat hunting content has developed an integration with Elastic Security to deliver unparalleled contextualized threat intelligence from its HUNTER platform. This threat intelligence enables security teams to respond more quickly to threats, like ransomware operations, without having to waste valuable time filling in the blanks using traditional indicators of compromise.

Ransomware operations continue to grow in scope and complexity, enabling adversaries to target even the most secured organizations. Additionally, with increasingly complex supply chains and integrations, adversaries can now affect thousands of companies simultaneously. These attacks not only disrupt critical infrastructure and business operations, but also result in data theft, leakage, and eroding investor confidence and customer trust.

Ransomware has become one of the most successful forms of cybercrime and is on the top of every security executives list of priority concerns, said Shimon Modi, Director of Product, Security at Elastic. The Cyborg Security HUNTER platform integration with Elastic gives security practitioners the tools they need to proactively detect and remediate ransomware threats.

Cyborg Securitys integration with Elastic Security will enable users of the HUNTER platform to integrate contextualized threat intelligence into Elastic Security natively, using the new Filebeat threat intelligence module. This ensures organizations can disrupt ransomware operators before they accomplish their objective, without the need for additional agents or appliances.

The Benefit of Contextualized Threat Intelligence

Cyborg Securitys HUNTER platform delivers contextualized threat intelligence. Analysts can determine MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques, malware types and capabilities, actors, targeting data, and observed behaviors within their existing tool stack. Contextualized threat intelligence means that analysts are able to react more confidently to threat detection alerts across organizations environments, without having to do time-consuming and inconsistent research.

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Cyborg Security A Leader in the Threat Hunting Community

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Cyborg Security Integrates With Elastic Security To Disrupt Ransomware Operations with Contextualized Threat Intelligence - Business Wire