Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: May 28 at 4:16 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: May 28, 2025 5:00 pm Number of publications: 738
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Violetta is a news writer at Startefacts who has joined the team in 2023 with a focus on celebrity news, explainers, and movie reviews.

An amateur-turned-professional cinephile who still hasn’t decided on her favorite film, Violetta finds joy in good old musicals, Martin Scorsese’s epic films, and, well, the captivating melancholy of Paul Mescal’s 24/7 depressed characters. But movies aren’t her only passion. In between suffering through long hiatuses (hi, House of the Dragon and Stranger Things), Violetta has plenty of time to dive into other series. White Lotus? Watching that. Only Murders in the Building? More like only binging in the building. The Last of Us? That's a detour from her usual genre preferences, but a great one. And of course, the all-time favorite Desperate Housewives, because nothing can beat revisiting the classics. Violetta keeps a curated watchlist while constantly seeking fresh gems on streaming platforms, and why yes, she will tell you all about them.

Experience

  • Over 2 years in entertainment news
  • 1 year of internships at film studios and at the Russian Film Festival in Paris
  • Over 2 years of reporting for Startefacts, Kinoafisha.info, SRSLY

Expertise & favorite media

  • The Hunger Games franchise
  • The MCU and Star Wars universe
  • Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon
  • New series on streaming (The White Lotus, Only Murders in the Building, The Last of Us, Severance
  • Classic series (Desperate Housewives, Sex and the City)

Education

  • Bachelors' degree in Journalism (Moscow State University)
  • Cinema history at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University

 

 

Latest News by Violetta Efimova

Who Will Replace Emma Watson in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’? All We Know About Hermione New Actress
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Who Will Replace Emma Watson in HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’? All We Know About Hermione New Actress
HBO’s upcoming adaptation of the Harry Potter book series has just found the trio of its leading characters, and this time fans do seem to be delighted. Here’s everything to know about Hermione’s new young actress who will debut on a big screen.
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‘Thunderbolts*’ Kills Marvel’s Comeback Hopes With $100M Loss
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Violetta Efimova
‘Thunderbolts*’ Kills Marvel’s Comeback Hopes With $100M Loss
Marvel’s new movie was believed to start a new streak of successful releases before Avengers: Doomsday comes along, but something went wrong. Here’s why it took several weeks for Thunderbolts* to go from one of Marvel's best to one of the worst.
8 'Harry Potter' Mistakes HBO Series Will (Hopefully) Fix in Season 1
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Violetta Efimova
8 'Harry Potter' Mistakes HBO Series Will (Hopefully) Fix in Season 1
The first season of HBO’s Harry Potter adaptation will likely follow The Philosopher's Stone's plot line, which means there is a chance to fix the movie franchise’s biggest mistakes. Here’s what the upcoming series should definitely pay attention to.
'Law & Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay Launches Own Production, Sets First Project's Premiere Date
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Violetta Efimova
'Law & Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay Launches Own Production, Sets First Project's Premiere Date
The actress’ directorial feature debut, produced by Hargitay’s new production company, has just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is coming on streaming already next month. Here’s everything to know about the upcoming movie and the actress’ plans for Mighty Entertainment’s future.
All 8 ‘Harry Potter’ Movies Ranked From Worst to Best, According to IMDb
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Violetta Efimova
All 8 ‘Harry Potter’ Movies Ranked From Worst to Best, According to IMDb
HBO’s next adaptation of the Harry Potter novels has just found its leads, so why not get back to the movie franchise? Here’s how all eight Harry Potter movies rank on IMDb.
Who Will Portray President Snow in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’? Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Who Will Portray President Snow in ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’? Explained
The Hunger Games’ biggest villain has previously been played by Donald Sutherland and Tom Blyth. But Sunrise on the Reaping has its own President Snow of all fans’ dreams — here’s everything to know about him.
Does Ellie Kill Abby in ‘The Last of Us’? Season 3 Clues & Game Spoilers, Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Does Ellie Kill Abby in ‘The Last of Us’? Season 3 Clues & Game Spoilers, Explained
The Last of Us’ season 2 finale has finally witnessed Ellie and Abby’s first encounter since Joel’s death in episode 2, but that major cliffhanger might not be quite what you fear to see in the show’s season 3 — here’s why.
‘Watson’ Season 2 Won’t Air Until 2026: CBS Boss Explains Why
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Violetta Efimova
‘Watson’ Season 2 Won’t Air Until 2026: CBS Boss Explains Why
There’s a reason why the hit medical drama starring Morris Chestnut isn’t coming back to screens until early 2026, but this soon might become a pattern for the future seasons. Here’s what the CBS boss has to say in defense.
Ellie’s Brutal Season 2 Ending & What It Means for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3, Explained by Craig Mazin
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Violetta Efimova
Ellie’s Brutal Season 2 Ending & What It Means for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3, Explained by Craig Mazin
Ellie’s mission to get Abby killed has seemingly failed in The Last of Us’ season 2 finale, but the show’s next season will likely explore an even more horrifying truth Bella Ramsey’s character will have to face. Here’s what The Last of Us’ co-creator Craig Mazin has to say about that major plot twist.
Prime's New #1 Show Is a Perfect TV Replacement of 'Fast & Furious'
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Violetta Efimova
Prime's New #1 Show Is a Perfect TV Replacement of 'Fast & Furious'
A new coming-of-age drama starring Ryan Philippe became a new addition to Prime Video’s collection just a week ago, and fans have already labeled it as a great binge — here’s everything you need to know about Motorheads.