Violetta Efimova

Violetta Efimova

Was online: June 7 at 4:01 pm Effective: January 17, 2025 Last date of publication: June 7, 2025 4:45 pm Number of publications: 798
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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

Lawmen: Bass Reeves Was a Canceled Yellowstone Spinoff, But Dodged the Bullet
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Lawmen: Bass Reeves Was a Canceled Yellowstone Spinoff, But Dodged the Bullet
Yet another Western series from Paramount+ was meant to become a spinoff for Taylor Sheridan’s 1883, but eventually got a story of its own. Here’s what happened and why it’s actually for the best.
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Pedro Pascal’s Fantastic Four Schedule Spoiled Joel’s Death for Thunderbolts* Writer
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Pedro Pascal’s Fantastic Four Schedule Spoiled Joel’s Death for Thunderbolts* Writer
The Last of Us’ fans might have seen this major death coming, but Thunderbolts*’ co-author figured everything out without the original game’s help — here’s how Fantastic Four: First Steps is involved here.
Taylor Sheridan’s Upcoming Yellowstone Spinoffs Explained: 1944, 6666, Dutton Ranch & More
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Violetta Efimova
Taylor Sheridan’s Upcoming Yellowstone Spinoffs Explained: 1944, 6666, Dutton Ranch & More
The Yellowstone franchise isn’t done yet after 1923’s controversial finale, and Taylor Sheridan has a long way to go with several more spinoff series. Here’s everything we know about Sheridan’s upcoming projects so far.
6 Actors Who Almost Starred in The Last of Us, Ranked from Absolute No to Perfect Choice
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Violetta Efimova
6 Actors Who Almost Starred in The Last of Us, Ranked from Absolute No to Perfect Choice
The Last of Us could have been very different if Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey hadn’t joined the HBO series’ leading cast. We’re breaking down who else was strongly considered for the main roles and whether they would fit in the show anyway.
Who Is Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games and Who Will Portray Her in Sunrise on the Reaping, Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Who Is Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games and Who Will Portray Her in Sunrise on the Reaping, Explained
The Capitol’s eccentric stylist and then District 12 escort, Effie is a pretty small part of the original Hunger Games movie series. However, Suzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping suggests there’s much more to her story. Here’s everything you need to know about the character before The Hunger Games’ next prequel arrives in theatres.
Yellowstone Best Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
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Violetta Efimova
Yellowstone Best Episodes, Ranked by IMDb
Taylor Sheridan’s Western franchise lives on after Yellowstone’s finale back in 2024, but the flagship series might still keep the leadership when it comes to the entire universe’s finest episodes. In case you’re still nostalgic about the Kevin Costner-led series, we picked its best-rated episodes for you to rewatch.
7 Netflix Series With Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Scores You Probably Missed
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Violetta Efimova
7 Netflix Series With Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Scores You Probably Missed
Not every single Netflix show has the perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Today, we look at the 7 projects that are undoubtedly 10/10, according to critics and fans.
Why Everyone Thanks Sal Saperstein in The Studio Episode 8: Golden Globes Scene, Explained
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Violetta Efimova
Why Everyone Thanks Sal Saperstein in The Studio Episode 8: Golden Globes Scene, Explained
Apple TV+’s The Studio gave a major boost to the career of Ike Barinholtz’s character in the latest episode, but not everyone might have got the idea why. We break down what actually happened at that Golden Globes ceremony.
Did Alan Cumming Just Spoil a Nightcrawler VS Reed Richards Big Scene in Avengers: Doomsday?
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Violetta Efimova
Did Alan Cumming Just Spoil a Nightcrawler VS Reed Richards Big Scene in Avengers: Doomsday?
X-Men’s actor is now set to return in Marvel’s upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, and he might have just dropped a spoiler involving Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic. Here’s what Cumming had to say and how the revelation might affect the movie’s plot.
Kayce Dutton’s Backstory in Yellowstone, Explained Ahead of Y: Marshals Spinoff Arrival
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Violetta Efimova
Kayce Dutton’s Backstory in Yellowstone, Explained Ahead of Y: Marshals Spinoff Arrival
A significant part of the Dutton family in Yellowstone, Kayce has recently got his own spinoff titled Y: Marshals and scheduled for a release in the spring of 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the character before he returns in a new show.