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Apr52022 by cineverseNo Comments

Analysis of Poulad Kimiai’s Roles in Comedy and Drama Films

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Capabilities of the Art of Acting of Poulad Kimiai and Supervising a Film as a DirectorArticle No. 461: Published in a Film Magazine – April 5, 2022 Killing a Traitor (2022) is the latest film by Masoud Kimiai after Domestic Killer (2016) and There Was Blood (2020) in the last five years and it will be coming soon to theaters. It’s an eventful socio-political drama with a story full of thrills and the maximum actions of the characters in front of each other have created different performances from the actors. There is also the character of Poulad Kimiai who has a decisive role in leading the story; an admirable role which shows once again his outstanding ability in playing challenging and extroverted roles. This article aims at examining this aspect of his work.Poulad Kimiai is a rare e...

Mar292022 by cineverseNo Comments

Streaming Subscriber Churn “Is Here to Stay,” Deloitte Survey Forecasts

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Younger consumers are increasingly comfortable with a "churn and return" subscription strategy, forcing entertainment companies to adjust. BY ALEX WEPRIN Fair warning to Netflix, Disney, Paramount or any of the other entertainment companies looking to compete in streaming video: The problem of subscriber churn isn’t going away anytime soon. According to Deloitte’s 2022 Digital Media Trends survey, the churn rate for streaming services in the U.S. has remained constant at 37 percent, with countries like the U.K., Germany and Japan seeing about a 30 percent churn rate. “The headline is that churn is here to stay,” Jana Arbanas, vice chair of Deloitte LLP and U.S. telecom, media and entertainment sector leader, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “It wasn’t a one-time bum...

Mar292022 by cineverseNo Comments

Jim Carrey Says Will Smith Should Have Been Arrested for Oscars Slap

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In addition to his sharp words for the 'Men in Black' star, the actor-comic called the Academy Awards audience "spineless" for the complete inaction. BY RYAN PARKER Jim Carrey made clear he believes that Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during Sunday’s Oscars not only did irreparable damage to his legacy, but to the entire Hollywood industry. In a recent CBS Mornings interview with Gayle King to promote Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Carrey said Smith should be facing far greater consequences for slapping Rock after the comic made a joke about his spouse, Jada Pinkett Smith. Not only was Smith not ejected from the event, but he got a standing ovation shortly thereafter when he won best actor for King Richard. Smith issued an apology on social media Monday. Rock has yet to publicly address...

Mar292022 by cineverseNo Comments

The CW’s ‘Supernatural’ Prequel Adds Bianca Kajlich (Exclusive)

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The 'Legacies' actress will be a series regular on 'The Winchesters.' BY RICK PORTER The CW’s Supernatural spinoff The Winchesters has cast another member of its family. Bianca Kajlich (Legacies, Rules of Engagement) has joined the pilot, a prequel to the long-running series that centers on younger versions of John and Mary Winchester (Drake Rodger and Meg Donnelly). Kajlich will play Millie Winchester, John’s mother, and thus the grandmother of Supernatural leads Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam (Jared Padalecki). Ackles is among the executive producers of The Winchesters and will narrate the pilot as Dean. He will tell the epic story of how Mary and John met and and put everything on the line to save not just their love, but also the world. Kajlich’s character, Millie, is hard...

Mar282022 by cineverseNo Comments

Amid Oscars Chaos, Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli Had a Sweet Moment

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The pair presented the best picture Oscar to 'CODA' on Sunday night. BY JACKIE STRAUSE Oscar viewers and audience members may have been too stunned by the slap heard around the world to pick up on a quieter, memorable moment between the best picture presenters, the legendary Liza Minnelli and Lady Gaga, when announcing CODA’s remarkable win. To cap a chaotic night, Minnelli took the Oscar stage Sunday to present the night’s biggest award with Gaga. Onstage, Minnelli, 76, who won for lead actress for Cabaret 50 years ago, received a standing ovation. To which Gaga noted, “You see that? The public, they love you.” Minnelli then expressed some confusion over the cue cards, which prompted Gaga to hold her hand and say, “I got it.” Addressing the crowd, Gaga said of the Oscar win...

Mar282022 by cineverseNo Comments

SAG-AFTRA Says Will Smith’s Slap on Chris Rock During Oscars Is “Unacceptable”

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BY BEATRICE VERHOEVEN SAG-AFTRA has weighed in on the incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars on Sunday night in which the King Richard actor slapped the comedian after the latter made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. “As the union representing presenters and other performers working on the Oscars, SAG-AFTRA is focused on ensuring our members always work in a safe environment,” SAG-AFTRA said in a statement. “Violence or physical abuse in the workplace is never appropriate and the union condemns any such conduct. The incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable. We have been in contact with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC about this incident and will work to ensure this behavior is appropria...

Mar272022 by cineverseNo Comments

Oscars: Stars Address “Divided Times,” “Bigoted” Legislation During Acceptance Speeches

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During Sunday night's 2022 Oscars, stars took a moment to reflect on and, at times, poke fun at various political issues and figures. BY LEXY PEREZ Jessica Chastain accepts the Actress in a Leading Role award for ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ onstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. NEILSON BARNARD/GETTY IMAGESShare this article on FacebookShare this article on TwitterShare this article on EmailShow additional share optionsWhile the best in film were being recognized at Sunday night’s 2022 Oscars, stars took a moment to address political issues including gender discrimination, political divisions, homophobia and more. During their opening trialogue, hosts Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes spent most of the time sh...