Month: July 2024
Another nomination at the Oscars
The world’s most prestigious film award, the “Oscar,” will introduce a new category in 2026. The BBC reported this.
It is noted that in recent years, casting directors have gained recognition alongside other film industry professionals such as sound engineers, costume designers, and makeup artists.
The campaign to add the “Best Casting” nomination has been ongoing for several years. According to an AFP statement, stunt performers are also lobbying to be considered for their own “Oscar” award, but there has been no result so far.
Additionally, the reason for including casting directors in the nomination is that they play a key role in the film creation process – they are responsible for selecting actors and hiring both A-list and supporting players.
In a joint statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang said: “Casting directors play a crucial role in filmmaking, and as the Academy continues to evolve, we are proud to add casting to the disciplines we recognize and celebrate.”
It is not yet clear whether the “Best Casting” award will be presented during the ceremony. Currently, all 23 awards are presented live during the gala show.
The last time a new category was added to the Oscars was in 2002 with the introduction of the “Best Animated Feature Film” nomination.
As a reminder, the date for the next Oscars ceremony has already been announced.
European Union puts Polina Gagarina on the ‘blacklist
As part of the 14th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, the European Union has included Russian singer Polina Gagarina, singer Yaroslav Dronov (known by the stage name Shaman), and actor Ivan Okhlobystin in the “blacklist.” This was stated in a document published in the official journal of the European Union.
Additionally, actor Vyacheslav Manucharov was also included in the list. According to the document, these cultural figures participated in events supporting the Russian Armed Forces. The EU sanctions also extended to three-time Olympic synchronized swimming champion Maria Kiseleva, who publicly supported the war in Ukraine.
It should be noted that today, June 24, the EU imposed restrictions on 116 individuals and legal entities from Russia as part of the 14th package of sanctions. According to the document, the European Union has also imposed restrictions on the export of dual-use goods and technologies to 61 companies from non-EU countries, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey.
I wanted a more dramatic death
If you ask who the main character in “Game of Thrones” is, fans will either be divided or simply unable to answer. The creators also faced some difficulties in this regard.
By the final season, producers singled out five leading actors who received $1.2 million per episode. However, only one of them earned $69,000 per minute.
This refers to Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), and Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister).
Among them, Lena Headey appeared on screen for just 25 minutes in the entire film, making her the highest-paid actress within the filming team.
Interestingly, despite such a large fee, Headey was disappointed with the film. According to the actress, she wanted a more interesting and impactful death for her character.
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In the spirit of open dialogue and lively discussion
In a spirit of open dialogue and lively discussion, the influence and role of a political party in society are evaluated based on how well it protects the interests of its electorate and how boldly and justly it addresses local issues. From this perspective, the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (PDPU) set 82 priorities during the 2019 parliamentary and local council elections, and to date, more than 70 of these have been practically implemented. Members of the PDPU faction have made proposals on 206 draft laws aimed at reflecting the rights and interests of their electorate. The majority of over 2,600 citizen appeals have been resolved fairly.
These significant achievements were highlighted at the Plenary Session of the Central Council of the People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan. Initially, the activities of the PDPU faction in the lower house of parliament and the party’s Executive Committee were reviewed, and urgent tasks ahead were listed.
Ulugbek Inoyatov, the Chairman of the Central Council of the PDPU and the leader of its faction in the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis, provided information on the agenda issues, emphasizing the priority areas.
The meeting, held on the basis of open dialogue, lively discussion, and specific proposals, put forward recommendations to further strengthen the activities of the faction members, develop draft laws, improve law enforcement practices, increase the responsibility of executive bodies, and actively cooperate with the party and the parliamentary corps.
At the Plenary Session, Zulfiya Tuyeva, Chairman of the PDPU Bukhara Regional Council, and Zakirjon Zokhidov, Chairman of the PDPU Fergana Regional Council, spoke. They emphasized the importance of the contributions of local councils in fulfilling the responsible and honorable tasks facing the party at a high level.
Relevant decisions were made on the issues discussed at the Plenary Session.
Laziza Sherova,
Correspondent of “Uzbekistan Voice”.
Have Poverty Rates Decreased?
According to the United Nations, 1.2 billion people lived in poverty worldwide in 2022. But what about Uzbekistan? To be honest, until 2020, we knew nothing about it because it was not openly discussed. Were there no poor people before then? Of course, there were. But no one knew the exact number of poor people in Uzbekistan because, for years, neither the term nor the existence of a poor population in the country was acknowledged.
It was only in 2020 that the President of Uzbekistan spoke from an official podium about the country’s poverty level and the fight against it. At that time, our leader announced that the poverty rate in our country was around 12-15 percent. This means that 4-5 million people lack sufficient income sources and need social protection. Poverty has always existed and is present in every country. This cannot be denied. The main issue is how to fight against poverty, how state and society efforts are united and directed towards a clear goal. The key is to approach the problem correctly. Considering this, the issue of reducing poverty came to the forefront.
How is Uzbekistan Fighting Poverty?
A few years ago, the Ministry of Economic Development and Poverty Reduction was specially established to regulate the processes of reducing poverty. With the involvement of international experts, it was decided to develop a Poverty Reduction Strategy until 2030. Together with local state and public representatives, “iron books” were created to support needy families and those requiring material assistance and support.
It was established as a nationwide movement to reduce poverty levels in the regions, actively support small businesses and family entrepreneurship, improve the system of vocational training, and provide targeted support to the needy population.
In 2021, for the first time in Uzbekistan, the legal basis for the concept of poverty was established. Accordingly, minimum social standards and the poverty line were set, with minimum consumption expenditures defined as the measure of poverty in the country.
To determine eligibility for children’s allowances and material assistance, the monthly income per capita was equated to the minimum consumption expenditures, i.e., the poverty line.
Minimum consumption expenditures (the cost of more than 30 types of food and non-food goods and services) were adopted as the poverty criterion, and families with income below this amount were entitled to receive low-income benefits.
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A social protection strategy for the population was adopted until 2030. The National Social Protection Agency under the President of Uzbekistan, its branches in all regions, and “Human” social service centers in every city and district of the republic were established.
“The national poverty line based on minimum consumption expenditures was approved.
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As a new measure of poverty in Uzbekistan, minimum consumption expenditures were introduced. The amount was 440,000 soums in 2021, and from January 2022, it was set at 498,000 soums. Later, this amount was increased from 498,000 soums to 568,000 soums in July 2023, and from January 2024, it was increased from 568,000 soums to 621,000 soums. As of May 1 of this year, in light of rising electricity and gas tariffs, it has been set at 648,000 soums.
Laziza Sherova, Correspondent of “Uzbekistan Voice”.