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Kennedy Horton was born in America, but from the ages of 7 to 15, he moved with his family to Sindh, Pakistan. Afterwards he moved across Thailand, China, and he now resides in Ireland. In this episode Kennedy shares a bit about his life in Pakistan, going to school and growing up there, and more.
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A fantastic conversation with Dr. Shabana Mir, from Chicago, U.S., who is here to unpack some of her knowledge and thoughts about various issues affecting Muslims and Muslim women today.
Shabana Mir is Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of Undergraduate Studies at the American Islamic College, based in Chicago, IL. She teaches Islamic Studies, Gender Studies, Research Methods, Anthropology, Social Sciences, and Muslim American and Muslim World Literature. She is the author of the award-winning book Muslim American Women on Campus: Undergraduate Social Life and Identity, published by the University of North Carolina Press (2014). The book has received the Outstanding Book Award from the National Association for Ethnic Studies and the Critics' Choice Award from the American Educational Studies Association (2014).
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"When I was young, I used to think of feminism as like – 'ye to kafir log karte hain, hamari cheez nahi hai' – and I knew feminists (in Pakistan). A lot of people think of feminism as meaning 'no Islam', or they are complete opposites. Even in America, you'll hear much about feminism but also the anti-feminist sentiment and misogyny is quite strong. Every society has a concept of 'hate against women' – for example, we often see this in Pakistani dramas – "auratein buraayi ki jarr hain" (women are the root of evil). So feminism just means that women are human beings, and equal (to men). It's not strange or otherworldly.
The other thing is that there are many different types of feminism. Historically, there are the 3 waves of feminism, there is liberal feminism, radical feminism, leftist feminism, black feminism, etc. There is also Islamic feminism, which is what I identify with more in many ways.
There has always been a strong feminist movement in Pakistan, but a lot of it is often represented by people more on the secular side. What Islamic feminism means is I follow the traditions represented by Hazrat Aisha (ra) and Hazrat Rabia Basri. These are exemplars for me, even on their devotion to God, and not just for women but for all Muslims.
There is a good example of Hazrat Asiya – the wife of Firaun (the Pharaoh). Firaun claimed to be god and asked his wife how she could leave his religion, and he tortured her, but she did not listen to him. Many times we are told of "majazi khuda" – "shohar mujazi khuda hota hai" (a husband is like a god), whatever a husband says you should listen to, even if he tells you to stop praying – but no ! Hazrat Asiya started a rebellion against her husband and made a dua to God, 'build for me a house in Paradise near you'."
A really thought provoking discussion about the most common challenges that affect our Pakistani youth today – lack of opportunities, fear of failure, family and parental pressure, anxiety, and more. Our guest, Mehmooda Shah from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, breaks this down with her own story, and shares her experience on dealing with obstacles, failure, and disadvantages in life.
Email Mehmooda: mehmoodashah11@gmail.com
"Of course I knew this was going to happen...."
Meet Fareeha, living in Japan. She hasn't spent a lot of time in Pakistan, grew up in Saudi Arabia, and then moved to Japan for her studies to a city called Sendai, and has been living there for 9 years, currently working at a lab while pursuing her PhD.
Fareeha is an avid listener of the podcast herself, and is here to tell us all about her life in Japan. A very fun discussion with jokes and insights! Feel free to follow Fareeha on Instagram – @farri1002.
Ayesha Wahidi was born and raised in the midwest, U.S. Earlier in 2020, she moved to Korea for a teaching-abroad program. She shares her experiences in and out of Korea and her perspectives on common life struggles.
Want to get in touch with Ayesha? Email her at wahidi.ayesha@gmail.com
21 year old Noor-ul-Ain from Dubai went viral on TikTok after sharing her personal traumatic story of an ordinary wedding / shaadi visit to Pakistan gone wrong. Essentially , Noor and her family flew to Pakistan from dubai to attend her cousin's wedding, and unexpectedly, she found that she was getting engaged against her consent, at the age of 12, by her parents. Her TikTok video has over 1.5 million views as of this recording, and now, Noor is here to share her full story in detail with us, as well as her thoughts and learnings from this story of her life.
Forced marriage of children (particularly girls) under the age of 18 is still a major issue in many countries, including Pakistan. Lawmakers and activists have made efforts over the last several years to alleviate this issue, with some (but not nearly complete) success.
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#68 – Life in Southern Africa
Bilal Junejo was born in Pakistan, but grew up living in the southern region of Africa, namely the countries of Malawi, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Bilal gives us a glimpse of his life over there, including the people, the food, and the places.
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#66 – To Sacrifice My OWN Life for Pakistan
Recently TikTok and other social platforms have exploded with viral memes of Pakistani kids taking pledges on stage at a school event. Popular lines include: "To sacrifice my own life for Pakistan!" "I pledge to be a pilot, and help everyone!" These videos have been traced to an event that took place at PISJES (Pakistan International School Jeddah English Section), in 2011. The school has many events that are often meant to promote Pakistani pride. For better or worse, after going viral this particular event has gained international meme spotlight, as well as criticism due to some of the messages.
In this podcast episode we talk to Areej Khalid, who was one of the students at this school and also was present at this event. Areej answers many of the questions on our minds and offers her perspective on the controversy.
Note: this podcast episode exists in video form on our YouTube channel. We strongly recommend watching the video version, as it has more visual context around this topic. Otherwise, you can find the audio podcast links below as well!
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#65 – The NewsRun
Meet Anam Khan, a Pakistani American currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, U.S. She has moved back and forth between Pakistan and U.S. and spent a significant time living in both countries. Anam is here to talk about her startup effort, called The NewsRun, which is a free daily newsletter providing short and simple summaries of all the top news in Pakistan.
In the episode, Anam discusses how she came up with idea, her daily work process, managing work-life balance, and working in Pakistan vs. U.S. You can sign up for free emails from The NewsRun via their website !
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Thursday, December 14, 2017 — TORONTO (December 14, 2017) – The Canadian Football League's schedule for 2018 is out just in time for the holidays.
"For years, our fans have asked to have the schedule released as early as possible, preferably in time to consider buying season tickets as gifts for family and friends," said Randy Ambrosie, Commissioner of the Canadian Football League.
To view the 2018 CFL Schedule, click here.
The regular season will kick off one week earlier, on Thursday, June 14, when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Edmonton Eskimos – the first of 11 summer Thursday Night Football telecasts on TSN. It will conclude with the 106th Grey Cup presented by Shaw in Edmonton on Sunday November 25.
The defending Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts kick off their title defense – and Friday Night Football on TSN – on June 15 when they travel to Saskatchewan to face the Roughriders.
Rounding out opening weekend is a double header on Saturday, June 16, with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats visiting the Calgary Stampeders and the Montreal Alouettes facing the BC Lions in Vancouver.
The Argos' home opener on June 23 shapes up as a night to remember: the team will raise its Grey Cup banner before facing the Stampeders in a rematch of last month's thrilling 105th Grey Cup presented by Shaw.
Mark's Labour Day Weekend features all the traditional rivalries: Montreal visits the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday, August 31; the Bombers visit the Riders on Sunday, September 2; and the holiday Monday on September 3 features a classic doubleheader, with Edmonton at Calgary in the afternoon followed by Toronto at Hamilton in the evening.
The following weekend features back-to-back-to-back rematches on Saturday September 8: Hamilton at Toronto, Saskatchewan at Winnipeg and Calgary at Edmonton.
Teams hit the Shaw Road to the Grey Cup come Fall. The lineup for Thanksgiving Weekend includes Calgary at Montreal and Edmonton at Saskatchewan on the holiday Monday, October 8. The final three weeks of the season feature 12 straight divisional match-ups which will likely determine the seeding for the playoffs.
The 2018 schedule spreads the same number of regular season games over 21 weeks instead of 20, promoting player safety by ensuring fewer short turnarounds for the league's nine teams.
It eliminates the requirement that any team play three games in eleven days, something that had been part of every schedule dating back to 2005. The number of games to be played on less than a full week's rest has been cut to 44, down from 51 last year and 54 the year before.
The number of games played on five days rest has been cut from 21 last year to 15 this year, a 29 per cent decrease. And this year, every team will get three bye weeks instead of two, reducing the number of consecutive weeks a team must play.


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Black Bear Dream Hunt
By Field & Stream Online Editors
It's doubtful there can be a more exhilarating method of hunting black bears than stalking them in the fall.
There's no waiting over bait piles or endless hiking and glassing over rugged terrain. Instead, you slowly make your way up a river as thousands of salmon literally swim through your legs on their way to either spawn or get eaten by bears that seem to line the banks. As you slink to within rock-throwing distance of a black bear the size of a golf cart, the sound of salmon bones crunching between its teeth, you may waver between unlimbering your gun or hauling ass. We highly suggest the former.
Hunting the coast of Southeast Alaska is like stepping into a primeval land. The rugged mountains of the Tongass National Forest are covered with ancient spruce, some of which date back 1,000 years. And each day you're surrounded by whales, eagles, big and small game, and scores of sea ducks. In fall, the region's salmon streams serve as a bear magnet, attracting bruins that gorge themselves on protein-rich fish.
I have hunted black bears all across North America, and nowhere have I seen bear densities as high as the region encompassing the southeastern Alaska panhandle down through the coastal environs of British Columbia. The bears here are big, with jet-black hides often squaring 7 feet and body weights of more than 350 pounds.
What It's Like
Fall black bear season opens September 1, and the best time to hunt is September through late October, depending on the status of an individual stream's salmon run. Guided hunters access the area, and stay, on a large mother ship, complete with all the comforts of home, including a kitchen, microwave oven, heater, and comfortable bunks. When it's time to go ashore, you do so in small skiffs powered by four-stroke outboards. Hunting begins by staking out stream mouths, where rivers dump into the ocean, glassing for bears among giant boulders and washed-up deadfall timber as they emerge from the thick forest to feed.
Usually, however, bears at these openings are sows with cubs, or smaller boars. The best chance at a true whopper is to slowly still-hunt up the stream, stopping and glassing large pools and small open areas among the lush old-growth forest. The truly big boars stake out small, isolated pools that offer prime fishing. In the best areas it isn't uncommon to spot-and carefully work your way around-dozens of bears each day.
Guided hunters really need to do little to prepare besides practice with their firearm or bow. Physically, the hunt entails walking over flat ground and along stream banks. Most rifle, handgun, or muzzleloader shots are under 75 yards, with plenty of rocks or logs to rest over. The longest bowshot I've ever taken here was 35 yards, and most are half that. Usually the bears are unaware of your presence. But there's something about bears that gets people excited above and beyond the sight of an oversize set of antlers. The secret is to stay calm and listen to your guide. He knows how to judge bears. When he tells you to shoot, do it.
Choosing an Outfitter
You can legally hunt black bears in Alaska without employing a guide, and some nonresidents do. But using a skilled guide who both knows bear hunting and has the skills to safely navigate what can be, at times, a dangerous ocean will make the hunt safer and more enjoyable, as well as more fruitful. State records show that guided hunters have a much higher success rate and harvest much larger bears than hunters on their own. Given that, and the fact that most sportsmen will only take one large black bear in their lives, it just makes sense to hire a professional guide and do it right the first time. On average, a six-day guided hunt in Southeast Alaska costs about $4,500.
Two superb guides that I've hunted black bears with are James Boyce of Baranof Expeditions, 907-7447-3934; www.baranofexpeditions.com and Scott Newman, 907-772-4878; seaguide@alaska.net. A complete list of registered Alaska guides is available for $5 from the Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing, Dept. FS, P.O. Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811; 907-465-2543.
Packlist
Clothes: Don't leave home without the very best rain gear (make sure the jacket has a hood) that you can afford. I've used lightweight, packable Gore-Tex suits from Browning or Whitewater Outdoors for more than a decade in Alaska with great results. You also need hip boots with a bob-type sole for traction on slippery rocks as you negotiate the streams.
Layered clothing will do, beginning with wicking synthetic long underwear of CoolMax, Thermax, or a similar fabric; topped with Windstopper fleece or wool pants and shirt, vest, and a medium-weight jacket. Warm Gore-Tex gloves, a ball cap, and a warm cap with earflaps round out your clothing needs. In early fall, the days can be as gorgeous as in Baja, but the experienced hunter bets on rain and a chilling wind.
Arms & Optics:
Rifles in the .270 to .30/06 class, .50- or .54-caliber muzzleloaders, or your standard whitetail bow-and-arrow setup are excellent choices. In the rainy conditions of southeast Alaska, a waterproof, fogproof scope in the 3X¿¿¿9X or 2.5X¿¿¿10X range is essential. Sight it in at 100 yards. Top-quality 8x42 binoculars are perfect.
Extras: Don't forget a small daypack to carry personal items, as well as a camera or videocamera. Between bears, whales, eagles, and other wildlife, you'll burn through plenty of film during your hunt.
FIELD GUIDE: BLACK BEAR
During the fall, a chemical change called hyperphagia allows bears to eat three times as much food per day as they do in summer. As a result, a large male may put on 200 pounds in two months.
7 monthsLength of time black bears may hibernate in the northernmost part of their range.
Most eastern, Canadian, and Alaskan black bears are black. But in the American West, they are commonly brown, cinnamon, or even blond. The glacial black bear of northern British Columbia and Alaska is bluish-gray, and the Kermode black bear of coastal B.C. is almost totally white.
The black bear population currently stands at about 900,000--nearly double what it was only two decades ago.
The typical weight of adult boars is highly variable, ranging between 150 and 400 pounds. The heaviest ever recorded in the wild was taken in Craven County, North Carolina, and weighed 880 POUNDS
Wolves, grizzly bears, and even large male members of their own species have been known to kill and eat denning black bears.

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The Carlsberg UK Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards is an annual competition run by the sector for the sector and which is aimed at celebrating all that is great about local food and drink, recognising excellence within the county's dining and drinking venues and rewarding those who work so hard within the culinary sector.
Launched in the spring each year, the Awards attract hundreds of entries from restaurants, pubs, chefs, cafés and producers as well as nominations and recommendations from the public and following seven months of judging – including tasting panels, mystery shopping visits, cook-offs and public voting – the competition culminates in a spectacular Awards Dinner in the autumn at which the results in all categories are announced.
This year's launch took place at award-winning craft gin distillery, Warner's (formerly Warner Edwards) in Harrington, sponsor of the 'Artisan Local Drink' and 'New Local Drink of the Year' categories, on Thursday 14th March.
For more details on the launch, please visit our 'News' page.
For entry, nomination and register of interest forms, or to recommend a venue, person or business for an Award, please click here.


My life purpose became and is the consultation of people and enterprises.
I was born in Oldenburg in 1966, where I did grow up as well. According to my interests in human- and enterprise-actions and their economic results, I completed my studies in economics with a degree in business administration.
During my career in the professional areas audit services, economic and start-up consultancy, I have been build up a sound competence on economics. My main focus in the professional area audit service, where the check of financial statements as well, as the check-up of the orderly management of cooperatives and corporations. In management consulting the focus lies in the development of economically viable plans, enterprise planning and enterprise controlling. Thereby I already got to know different branches, various enterprise dimensions and legal forms of a company.
I accompany you with pleasure in the conversion of your ideas, steps of life or your individual company.
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I've been meaning to watch Before Dawn for years now, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to see Emmerdale's Paddy (Dominic Brunt) battling the undead, I even did a news post on the film back in 2013 (here). As it's my birthday at the time of writing (13th February) I thought there was no better time for watching a zombie horror. You can tell this is a zombie film as the cover features thousands of zombies and a ruined cityscape despite not featuring either (I just do not understand why the vast majority of zombie films feels the desperate urge to feature that as their cover image).
Brunt stars as city dweller Paddy...sorry, I mean Alex who after leaving his young children with their Nan heads out to a remote cottage in the countryside with his wife Meg (Joanne Mitchell). The couple have been having relationship troubles and Alex hopes a romantic weekend away is just what they need to sort out their issues. Even before life threatening trouble begins things aren't going smoothly for the two, but it is the arrival of the undead that dashes the final hopes of Alex for saving his marriage.
Brunt and Mitchell are married in real life and so this lends a more realistic dynamic to the troubled film couples situation, it is said that the idea of doing this zombie film came from an actual disagreement the two had over how to make a good zombie film. As well as star in Before Dawn Mitchell is credited for the story, while Brunt is the films director. This had quite a slow start, those expecting immediate action will be disappointed as for the first half hour or so it is all drama, and actually did remind me a bit of a soap opera. Like the mystery of just how zombie apocalypse supposedly came about there is also some mystery on just why the marriage is not going well. There are hints of infidelity, and of maybe Alex losing his job being the cause, and both characters are certainly flawed people but it is never explicitly spelled out.
There are a few hints of the terror to come but when the horror does arrive it is swift and unexpected. The undead of Before Dawn are very much aping the style of the rage infected from the 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later films. The zombies are full of boundless energy being very fast on their feet, while their constant growls and jerky head movements seem to portray a great deal of anger. The editing is also very reminiscent of those popular films with short snappy cuts during action sequences that give a sense of confusion and panic over just what is happening. The zombies themselves while short in number all look fantastically messed up with red eyes and deformed teeth and coated in blood, they do truly look freaky as heck and so delight.
The action occurs in short spurts, a chase sequence, a prolonged encounter in an enclosed space, a short siege all come about and don't outstay their welcome but satisfy in their visceral stylings (such as a poker through the face of one of the ghouls). The meat of the film is instead Alex's failing marriage, it is sad that even when things are not going well his wife still seems to have given up. She just doesn't give Alex a break, while he just can't seem to see how bad things have gotten between them. When things go south he is still so preoccupied with this personal situation that he makes some really bad decisions that have some very tragic consequences. For all his flaws you do care about Alex and made me wonder what I would have done differently if I had been him and mad with grief. The plot is simple enough, it is inferred that this swift zombie apocalypse is wide spread yet we are never shown much of this other than a second hand account by a wandering side character (Alan French also of Emmerdale). In a way this works, by showing such a limited view of the outside mayhem we are made to be as insular and preoccupied as Alex whilst also conveniently saving on budget.
After a somewhat slow start this turned into quite an interesting, though ultimately bleak little English zombie film. I'm unsure of the drum and bass music that starts up during the zombie attack sequences but the make up on the undead is pretty stellar and the small cast were well chosen leading to an interesting film that maybe occasionally cribs too much from more popular examples in the genre.


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1 in 4 Australians access content illegally
Government research into online pirates – one in four Aussies consume dodgy content
The Department of Communications has released new research on the levels of online copyright infringement in Australia and why people choose to download content illegally.
TNS Australia conducted a survey for the department between 25 March and 13 April 2015. It was closely based on surveys undertaken by the United Kingdom Government, so the results for the two countries could be compared.
The research shows that Australians are consuming a significant amount of digital content, with 60 per cent having done so during the survey period across four main content types surveyed: movies, music, TV programs and video games.
Four in ten content consumers, or 43 per cent, had consumed at least some illegal files (compared to 21 per cent in the UK). This represents a quarter of all Australian internet users, or 26 per cent.
The graph below shows why Australians infringe.
Free TV commented its members put significant time and resources into making their products and services available legitimately to viewers for free. Free TV members invest heavily in Australian content – $1.54 billion in 2013-14 – and in a range of new and innovative delivery platforms to meet consumer demand.
Free TV will continue to work with government and industry to implement measures to reduce piracy and its detrimental effects on content owners.
Further information and a link to the complete report here.
Nicole Sheffield joins IAB Australia board
Discovery takes full control of Eurosport


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Parliamentary Elections in Serbia Reveal Progress in Democratic Development but also Support for Nationalist Causes
By Clifford Bond and Robert Hand
On January 21, Serbia held elections for the 250-seat parliament, the National Assembly. Monitored by more than 300 international observers under OSCE auspices, including two members of the Helsinki Commission staff, the elections were overwhelmingly viewed as being conducted in a free and fair manner. The outcome and related institutional questions, on the other hand, indicate that Serbia's political development remains burdened by the legacy of the Milosevic regime that ruled for over a decade before being ousted in 2000, even as the country moves in an increasingly democratic direction.
These elections were held in the aftermath of the dissolution of the state-union between Serbia and Montenegro following the latter's declaration of independence in June 2006. Serbia subsequently adopted a new constitution in October 2006. Looming over these formal developments and new elections, however, is the larger question of Kosovo's future status. The actual timing of the elections was used as a pretext for delaying a UN recommendation on Kosovo, which is expected shortly.
Based on the conduct of previous elections in Serbia, there was little concern that these elections would fall short of international standards. However, some concerns were raised regarding the conduct of the earlier constitutional referendum, which witnessed a strong, last-minute push of voting in some regions with the apparent purpose of ensuring a positive outcome. The constitution itself is controversial, particularly in its numerous references to Kosovo as an integral part of Serbia, which may have led some segments of Serbian society to boycott the referendum. Undoubtedly, more important international concerns include the uncertain direction of Serbia's political development and a desire to strengthen Serbia's democratic institutions.
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Goran Lennmarker, a Swedish parliamentarian, was designated by the OSCE Chair-in-Office to lead the short-term election observation mission as Special Coordinator. The OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) conducted a long-term observation effort headed by retired German Ambassador Geert Ahrens.
Perhaps the chief criticism of the election process was the obvious gap between the voter's choice and the actual selection of the person who ultimately takes a parliamentary seat. The Serbian voter chooses a political party or coalition on the election list, but, once it is determined how many seats a particular party/coalition gets, the party leadership then has ten days in which to select which of the 250 persons on its submitted party list actually take a seat. This method of selecting parliamentarians has been criticized for lacking transparency and effectively concentrating attention not on specific candidates and their views or abilities but on the political party leaders who retain control over their members. This leadership control may be further strengthened by requiring deputies to sign undated letters of resignation which can be used to remove them if they fail to observe party discipline.
On the other hand, efforts were undertaken – albeit not without some opposition -- to modify existing law and encourage minority representation, including lowering the number of signatures for parties representing ethnic minorities from the normal 10,000 to only 3,000 and dropping the threshold needed to enter the parliament from 5 percent of the votes case to 0.4 percent (1/250) of those cast. Two Hungarian and two Romani political parties joined a Bosniak coalition from the Sandzak region and an Albanian coalition from southern Serbia on the election ballot. Albanian participation was the first since 1997, although two Albanian-based political parties which originally joined the coalition subsequently withdrew and supported a boycott of the elections.
The election campaign was long by Serbian standards and quite intense. In contrast to the constitutional referendum campaign, the issue of Kosovo's status did not dominate campaign rhetoric. Instead, there was considerable and perhaps refreshing discussion of economic issues, for example, reflecting the fact that despite significant economic growth, unemployment remains high. EU enlargement may also increasingly isolate Serbia and its people within the region. Some parties focused more heavily on corruption, property restitution and other economic issues. The democratic and nationalistic range of the dominant Serbian political parties differed on integration mostly in their degree of enthusiasm and differentiation between support for joining the European Union on the one hand and joining NATO on the other. They likewise differed on Kosovo mostly to the degree to which its loss to Serbia was an acknowledged inevitability. Comments by politicians and diplomats from other countries supporting reformist parties late in the campaign prompted cries of interference from more nationalist parties.
Observers monitoring media coverage of the campaign reported a very balanced approach, particularly among the broadcast media, as well as a positive tone indicating almost too much official instruction about how to remain neutral. The print media's performance was more uneven in its campaign coverage, but low reliance on print media in Serbia made such differentiation of questionable significance.
Election day was largely dry and unseasonably mild, and this contributed to high voter turnout of above 60 percent. This reversed trends toward voter apathy in previous elections. Out-of-country voting also took place for Serbian citizens in 34 other countries. Upon visiting their designated polling station, over 8,500 in all, voters typically encountered a polling board enlarged by political party representation to often as many as 20 to 30 or more members. Nevertheless, with few exceptions the polling was conducted in a professional manner that respected the secrecy of the ballot and made election-day manipulation, if any was intended, difficult to accomplish. The ballot presented the same list of 20 political parties or coalitions to voters across the country, albeit in different languages depending on concentrations of ethnic minorities residing in the area.
Unlike the referendum in which the constitution would either pass or fail, polling board members represented political parties that had no real expectation of an outright victory and merely hoped to achieve or maybe exceed the high end of predictions based on public opinion polls. This likely reduced tension on election day, including during the critical counting of ballots once polls closed, despite significant political differences within polling boards. The Center for Free Elections and Democracy (CeSID), a civic non-governmental organization, helped reduce tension by peppering Serbia with close to 4,000 domestic observers to discourage irregularities.
The day after the election, before final results were announced, the International Election Observation Mission held a press conference to announce its preliminary conclusions. As Special Coordinator, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Goran Lennmarker released the joint statement which began with the clear statement that the "parliamentary elections in Serbia were free and fair. They provided a genuine opportunity for the citizens of Serbia to freely choose from a range of political platforms. The 20 lists of political parties and coalitions vigorously competed in an open campaign environment. The election campaign was calm, and checks and balances ensured that the election reflects the will of the people, in line with the OSCE's Commitments as well as with the Council of Europe standards." The OSCE's ODIHR released an additional report of its preliminary findings based on the month-long observation of its 28-member team. Despite the overwhelmingly positive assessment, the Republican Election Commission did cancel results in 14 polling stations due to irregularities.
World reaction to the results focused heavily on the continued support among the Serbian electorate for the Serbian Radical Party (SRS) led by indicted war criminal Vojislav Seselj, which garnered 28.7 percent of the vote, up from 27.6 percent in the last elections in 2003. That, of course, rightly leads to concern about Serbia's inability to reject the extreme nationalism fostered by the Milosevic regime throughout the 1990s. On the other hand, the Democratic Party (DS) of President Boris Tadic came in second with 22.9 percent of the vote, an increase from 12.6 percent in 2003 and an indication that entrenched nationalist sentiments have not negated strong support for democratic development and integration.
The coalition led by the Democratic Party of Serbia (DSS) of the current Prime Minister, Vojislav Kostunica, gained only 16.7 percent of the vote, compared to 17.7 percent in 2003. The DSS, which bridges the nationalist/democratic divide in Serbian politics, appears to be replaced by the DS as the leading reform-oriented party in Serbia. G17-Plus, which has focused heavily on economic reform, saw its percentage of support drop but retained enough for parliamentary representation, as did the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS), once led by Slobodan Milosevic. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a newer party led by Cedomir Jovanovic which more completely than any other rejects the Milosevic legacy, crossed the 5 percent threshold by leading a coalitions of like-minded parties. The Serbian Renewal Movement (SPO) of Vuk Draskovic, which traditionally featured prominently in Serbia's multi-party political history, did not. One Hungarian and two Romani parties, along with the Bosniak and the Albanian coalition, won one or more seats in the National Assembly.
The odds that the SRS will be part of a coalition government appear to be slimmer than one year ago, when that was a major concern. Instead, the hope is for the DS and the DSS to overcome differences to form a new government with the support of other democratic forces, such as the G-17 Plus. Such a coalition could advance Serbia's integration into the Euro-Atlantic community. Prime Minister Kostunica's past government relied on SPS support to stay in power, and he has indicated an unwillingness to enter a coalition with the Radicals. Personality conflicts, as well as differences over important issues such as cooperation with the Hague-based International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the appropriate response to an expected UN proposal on the status of Kosovo could complicate coalition formation. Most leading Serbian parties have counted on international concern over Serbia's political direction to delay an expected UN recommendation, but that appears increasingly unlikely.
A proposal on a new status for Kosovo will jolt the Serbian political scene. Many in Serbia feel victimized by the Milosevic regime. They fail to fully appreciate, however, the tremendous damage and suffering inflicted on the neighboring peoples of the former Yugoslavia during the Milosevic era through the commission of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, and a deep distrust resulting from Serbia's inability to acknowledge that reality. Serbia will not fulfill its democratic promise until it fully comes to terms with this recent history. For that reason full cooperation with The Hague Tribunal remains essential. Over the longer term, democratic forces inside the country should prevail and advance Serbia's reconciliation with its neighbors and its full integration into Europe, but without a mental break with its past this task will take longer and be more difficult to accomplish.
Podcast: In the Beginning
In the inaugural episode of "Helsinki on the Hill," the Helsinki Commission's first staff director, Spencer Oliver, shares how the Helsinki Commission evolved from its beginnings in the 1970s to become an organization that reflects the overarching commitment of the United States to security and cooperation in Europe, and that has played a vital role in introducing and promoting the concept of human rights as an element in U.S. foreign policy decision-making globally. He also shares details about the role he played in the creation of today's OSCE, and his service as the first secretary general of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly from 1992 to 2015. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 1: In the Beginning | Helsinki on the Hill
Podcast: Parliamentary Diplomacy in Action
Through participation in parliamentary assemblies, national legislators can wield global influence on issues ranging from counterterrorism to climate change. Roberto Montella, Secretary General of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and Ruxandra Popa, Secretary General of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, peel back the curtain on activities of their institutions and underscore the value of parliamentary diplomacy in promoting security, prosperity, and human rights worldwide. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 9 | Parliamentary Diplomacy in Action
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has its origins in the early 1950s, when the Soviet Union first proposed the creation of an all-European security conference. In the mid-1960s the Warsaw Pact renewed calls for such a conference. In May 1969, the Government of Finland sent a memorandum to all European countries, the United States and Canada, offering Helsinki as a conference venue. Beginning in November 1972, representatives from the original 35 nations met for nearly three years to work out the arrangements and the framework for the conference, concluding their work in July 1975. On August 1, 1975, the leaders of the original 35 participating States gathered in Helsinki and signed the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Also known as the Helsinki Accords, the Final Act is not a treaty, but rather a politically binding agreement consisting of three main sections informally known as "baskets," adopted on the basis of consensus. This comprehensive Act contains a broad range of measures designed to enhance security and cooperation in the region extending from Vancouver to Vladivostok. Basket I - the Security Dimension - contains a Declaration of Principles Guiding Relations between participating States, including the all-important Principle VII on human rights and fundamental freedoms. It also includes a section on confidence-building measures and other aspects of security and disarmament aimed at increasing military transparency. Basket II - the Economic Dimension - covers economic, scientific, technological and environmental cooperation, as well as migrant labor, vocational training and the promotion of tourism. Basket III is devoted to cooperation in humanitarian and other fields: freer movement of people; human contacts, including family reunification and visits; freedom of information, including working conditions for journalists; and cultural and educational exchanges. Principle VII and Basket III together have come to be known as the "Human Dimension." Since 1975, the number of countries signing the Helsinki Accords has expanded to 57, reflecting changes such as the breakup of the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia. Institutionalization of the Conference in the early 1990s led to its transformation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, effective January 1995. Today, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is engaged in standard setting in fields including military security, economic and environmental cooperation, and human rights and humanitarian concerns. In addition, the OSCE undertakes a variety of preventive diplomacy initiatives designed to prevent, manage and resolve conflict within and among the participating States. The OSCE has its main office in Vienna, Austria, where weekly meetings of the Permanent Council are held. In addition, specialized seminars and meetings are convened in various locations and periodic consultations are held among Senior Officials, Ministers and Heads of State or Government.
Podcast: Toward a Sustainable, Enduring, Democratic Peace
The work of the Helsinki Commission aligns closely with that of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the world's largest regional security organization. The United States supports the work of the OSCE through not only the Helsinki Commission, but also through funding—generally contribution between 11 and 14 percent of the OSCE's operating costs—and through the deployment of individuals who carry out the activities of the OSCE across its vast geographic expanse, who do the day-to-day work of trying to make the principles on which the OSCE is based into a reality on the ground. In this episode, Kavya Rajan, Director of Human Rights and Communities at the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, and Kelsey Harris-Smith, Political-Military Officer in the Conflict Prevention and Resolution Program at the OSCE Mission to Moldova, describe how the work they and other Americans—as well as staff from other OSCE participating States—do contributes to a sustainable, enduring, democratic peace in the OSCE region. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 17 | Toward a Stable, Enduring, Democratic Peace
Podcast: Seeking Justice in Serbia
Twenty years after U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi were brutally murdered in Serbia in the aftermath of the 1999 conflict in Kosovo, their brother Ilir documents his family's fight for justice in the face of inaction by Serbian authorities. Ilir is joined by family lawyer Praveen Madhiraju and Helsinki Commission senior policy advisor Robert Hand. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 2: Seeking Justice in Serbia | Helsinki on the Hill
Podcast: Equitable and Inclusive Democracies
How can the United States and Europe achieve a long-term vision of stable, and sustainable, and inclusive democracies? Political inclusion and economic empowerment in the face of discrimination and intolerance are imperative. Samira Rafaela, the first woman of Afro-Caribbean descent to win a seat in the European Parliament, European activist Alfiaz Vaiya, and Helsinki Commission Chief of Staff Alex T. Johnson discuss their experiences on the front lines of the fight for greater diversity and inclusion in Europe, and in the transatlantic policymaking space more broadly. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 5 | Equitable and Inclusive Democracies
Podcast: Nagorno-Karabakh
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains one of the world's most intractable and long-standing territorial and ethnic disputes. Its fragile no-peace, no-war situation poses a serious threat to stability in the South Caucasus region and beyond. The conflict features at its core a fundamental tension between two key tenets of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act: territorial integrity and the right to self-determination. Ambassador Carey Cavanaugh, former U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, joins Helsinki Commission Senior Policy Advisor Everett Price to discuss the history and evolution of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as the OSCE's role in conflict diplomacy and the prospects for a lasting peace. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 8 | Nagorno-Karabakh
Podcast: Communities at Risk
Reports from nearly every corner of the OSCE region suggest that minority groups and vulnerable populations have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and sometimes by the policies enacted by governments to address it. This extended episode of "Helsinki on the Hill" takes an in-depth look at the pandemic's impact on minority groups and vulnerable populations, and the role of governments in addressing that impact. Margaret Huang, president and chief executive officer of the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Karen Taylor, chair of the European Network Against Racism, share insight about the reality on the ground for minority communities, including African Americans, who are suffering disproportionately from both the pandemic and systemic discrimination. Lamberto Zannier, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, joins the discussion to offer recommendations on meeting the needs of national minorities and marginalized communities in the new world of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Helsinki on the Hill" is series of conversations hosted by the U.S. Helsinki Commission on human rights and comprehensive security in Europe and beyond. The Helsinki Commission, formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America. Transcript | Episode 11 | Communities at Risk: The Impact of COVID-19 on the OSCE's Most Vulnerable Populations
OSCE Election Observation
In 1990, OSCE participating States pledged to hold free and fair elections and to invite foreign observers to observe its elections. Elections observation has since been recognized as one of the most transparent and methodical ways to encourage States' commitment to democratic standards and has become a core element of the OSCE's efforts to promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. In 2020 alone, the OSCE has been invited to observe elections in nearly 20 OSCE participating States (Azerbaijan, Croatia, Georgia, Iceland, Ireland, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Moldova, Monogolia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and the United States).* History of OSCE Election Observation All OSCE participating States have committed to holding democratic elections that meet the same basic standards: universal access, equality, fairness, freedom, transparency, accountability, and privacy in voter submission. Because violations of these commitments can endanger stability in the OSCE region, as well as within an individual country, OSCE nations also agreed to open their elections to observers from other participating countries. To encourage compliance and confidence in the results of the observation missions, countries agreed to observe elections together under the OSCE umbrella. Since the 1990s, OSCE election observers have been present at more than 300 elections throughout the OSCE region. While some OSCE countries benefit from foreign observation more than others – especially those that formerly had one-party communist systems and little experience with democracy – the OSCE also observes elections in more established and stable democracies, such as the United States, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Even these countries can benefit from consideration of the objective conclusions of those with an outside, comparative perspective. Perhaps more important, observation across the OSCE region removes any sense of stigmatization associated with the repeated hosting of election observation missions as well as any argument against hosting by those political leaders in some countries who continue to resist holding even reasonably free and fair elections. As one of the original 35 members of the OSCE, the United States has participated actively in OSCE election observation missions, both by providing observers for foreign elections as well as by inviting the OSCE to observe every general and midterm election since 2002. Election Observation Methodology ODIHR's election monitoring methodology takes account of the situation before, during, and after an election. All aspects of the electoral process are considered, to include a review of the legal framework; the performance of elections officials; the conduct of campaigns; the media environment and equitable media access; the complaints and appeals process; voting, counting, and tabulation; and the announcement of results. Recently, ODIHR has further expanded its methodology to explore the participation of women and national minorities. Election Observers OSCE election observation missions often are undertaken jointly by the OSCE Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (PA). A typical election observation mission comprises around 12 core team members, as well as several dozen long-term observers and several hundred short-term observers. The missions, which combine strong technical expertise and sound political judgement, include ODIHR officials, professional analysts, parliamentarians, and others on loan from OSCE member countries. To ensure that no single country's point of view is overrepresented, the OSCE limits the number of observers from any one country. No matter where they are from, observers commit to an election observation code of conduct, which limits their role to observing and reporting. Observers have no authority to instruct, assist, or interfere in the voting, counting, tabulation, or other aspects of the electoral process. Election Observation, Reporting, and Recommendations Ahead of the elections, observers receive briefings from the host government, political parties, civil society, and media representatives. Long-term observers also follow pre-election activities including candidate and voter registration, political campaigns, and media coverage. On Election Day, two-person teams of short-term observers fan out across the country to observe the conduct of the election, including opening of polling stations; checking whether ballot boxes are empty and properly sealed; the counting of ballots; the handling of spoiled or unused ballots; and the transmission of polling station results. Observers monitor how voters are processed, the accuracy of voter registries, and whether voters are able to vote in secret and in an environment that is free from intimidation. After the elections, long-term observers note how electoral complaints and appeals are handled. The OSCE election observation mission publishes preliminary findings immediately after the elections, with a final comprehensive report issued a few weeks later. The final report includes in-depth analysis of the election's political context and legislative framework; election administration; voter and candidate registration; the election campaign; the media; participation of women and national minorities; and the voting, counting, and tabulation processes. Impact The OSCE methodology represents the global standard for quality election observation. By analyzing election-related laws and systems, as well as the effectiveness of their implementation, election observation missions help document whether elections in OSCE countries are free and fair for voters and candidates alike. Its expertise has been shared with other regional organizations, and the OSCE has contributed to observation efforts outside the OSCE region. The Helsinki Commission Contribution The U.S. Helsinki Commission was the first to propose concrete commitments regarding free and fair elections more than a year before they were adopted by the OSCE in June 1990. By that time, Commissioners and staff had already observed the conduct of the first multi-party elections in seven East and Central European countries transitioning from one-party communist states to functioning democracies. As the OSCE developed its institutional capacities in the mid-1990s, the Commission joined the efforts of an increasing number of observer teams from across the OSCE region, which evolved into the well-planned, professional election observation missions of today. Commissioners and staff have observed well over 100 elections since 1990. More broadly speaking, the United States support OSCE observation efforts, to include deployment of civilian, parliamentary, and diplomatic observers abroad, but also supporting OSCE's observation of domestic elections, with a focus on countries where resistance to democratic change remains the strongest. Learn More Elections: OSCE Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Election Observation: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly * Following Needs Assessment Missions designed to assess the situation and determine the scale of a potential observation activity in a particular country, election observation was deemed unnecessary in some cases.
Justice at Home
Promoting human rights, good governance, and anti-corruption abroad can only be possible if the United States lives up to its values at home. By signing the Helsinki Final Act, the United States committed to respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms, even under the most challenging circumstances. However, like other OSCE participating States, the United States sometimes struggles to foster racial and religious equity, counter hate and discrimination, defend fundamental freedoms, and hold those in positions of authority accountable for their actions. The Helsinki Commission works to ensure that U.S. practices align with the country's international commitments and that the United States remains responsive to legitimate concerns raised in the OSCE context, including about the death penalty, use of force by law enforcement, racial and religious profiling, and other criminal justice practices; the conduct of elections; and the status and treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay and elsewhere.
Justice Overseas
Human rights within states are crucial to security among states. Prioritizing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, defending the principles of liberty, and encouraging tolerance within societies must be at the forefront of America's foreign policy agenda. Peace, security, and prosperity cannot be sustained if national governments repress their citizens, stifle their media, or imprison members of the political opposition. Authoritarian regimes become increasingly unstable as citizens chafe under the bonds of persecution and violence, and pose a danger not only to their citizens, but also to neighboring nations. The Helsinki Commission strives to ensure that the protection of human rights and defense of democratic values are central to U.S. foreign policy; that they are applied consistently in U.S. relations with other countries; that violations of Helsinki provisions are given full consideration in U.S. policymaking; and that the United States holds those who repress their citizens accountable for their actions. This includes battling corruption; protecting the fundamental freedoms of all people, especially those who historically have been persecuted and marginalized; promoting the sustainable management of resources; and balancing national security interests with respect for human rights to achieve long-term positive outcomes rather than short-term gains.
Decoding the OSCE
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is the world's largest regional security organization with 57 participating States representing more than a billion people. Its origins trace back to the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, which contains a broad range of measures focused on politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects designed to enhance comprehensive security and cooperation in the region, and the decades of multilateral diplomacy that followed. The OSCE operates coordinated efforts, adapted to the needs of each participating State, to protect democracy, promote peace, and manage conflict. The organization focuses on creating sustainable change through shared values, and decisions are taken by consensus. Learn more about the OSCE's operations and institutions below. The Helsinki Process and the OSCE: On August 1, 1975, the leaders of the original 35 OSCE participating States gathered in Helsinki and signed the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Also known as the Helsinki Accords, the Helsinki Final Act is not a treaty, but rather a politically binding agreement consisting of three main sections informally known as "baskets," adopted on the basis of consensus. The Security Dimension The Economic Dimension The Human Dimension Four Decades of the Helsinki Process: The gatherings following the Final Act became known as the Helsinki Process. The process became a diplomatic front line in the Cold War and a cost-effective diplomatic tool to respond to the new challenges facing Europe during the post-Cold War era. Since its inception over forty years ago, the Helsinki Process and the OSCE continue to provide added value to multilateral efforts enhancing security and cooperation in Europe. OSCE Institutions, Structures, and Meetings: The OSCE sets standards in fields including military security, economic and environmental cooperation, and human rights and humanitarian concerns. The OSCE also undertakes a variety of preventive diplomacy initiatives designed to prevent, manage and resolve conflict within and among the participating States. The Consensus Rule: The OSCE operates using a consensus decision-making process. Consensus fosters ownership of decisions by all OSCE participating States, enables them to protect key national priorities, and creates an important incentive for countries to participate in the OSCE. It also strengthens the politically binding nature of OSCE commitments. The Moscow Mechanism: The OSCE's Moscow Mechanism allows for the establishment of a short-term fact-finding mission to address a specific human rights concern in the OSCE region. OSCE Election Observation: Election observation is one of the most transparent and methodical ways to encourage States' commitment to democratic standards and has become a core element of the OSCE's efforts to promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Parliamentary Diplomacy of the OSCE: The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (PA) offers opportunities for engagement among parliamentarians from OSCE participating States. The OSCE PA debates current issues related to OSCE commitments; develops and promotes tools to prevent and resolve conflicts; supports democratic development in participating States; and encourages national governments to take full advantage of OSCE capabilities. Non-Governmental Participation in the OSCE: One of the advantages of the OSCE is that it is the only international organization in which NGOs are allowed to participate in human dimension meetings on an equal basis with participating States. NGOs—no matter how small—can raise their concerns directly with governments.
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18 Most Oscar-Worthy Superhero Movie Performances
by David Reddish
Oscar voters have a fickle, and let's face it, snobby outlook when it comes to casting a ballot. Actors in comedies rarely, if ever, get props for outstanding work (see also: Eddie Murphy, The Nutty Professor). The same goes for performers in sci-fi pictures (Christopher Lloyd, Back to the Future), horror movies (Fairuza Balk, The Craft) or, until a certain scarred, make-up smeared clown arrived on the scene, superhero movies. The Dark Knight changed the way that Hollywood views the virtues of the superhero genre, though the lack of nominations for Best Director or Best Picture suggest the Academy still has a long way to go when it comes to recognizing the contribution of performers in capes and tights… who aren't in a stuffy 19th century period piece anyway.
Which brings us to today's list. Since comic books began to transition to screen in the 1960s with Batman: The Movie, actors and actresses taking on some of pulp fiction's most iconic roles have made quite an impression. Certainly enough moviegoers recognize the signature utterance "Wait till they get a load of me" from Jack Nicholson's Joker as they do any of the moments from the recent Oscar-winning performances of Leo DiCaprio, Brie Larson, Mark Ryland or Alicia Vikander. So, let's pay a little love to some of the unsung (super) heroes of the movies, and the actors who delivered Oscar-caliber work bringing them to life.
Therefore, in no particular order, check out 15 Most Oscar-Worthy Superhero Movie Performances.
18 Michelle Pfeiffer, Batman Returns
Meow, indeed! Michelle Pfeiffer's work in Batman Returns would be impressive enough given that she acts and performs some crazy acrobatics covered head-to-toe vinyl! The real star of the film, Pfeiffer plays Selina Kyle as a woman crushed by life, courtesy of an abusive boss, overbearing mother and useless men. As her sanity frays, she has a total breakdown, and Pfeiffer delivers some of the most impressive work of her career, stomping around Selina's apartment and becoming Catwoman. The first time she appears in costume, Selina has totally transformed, and Pfeiffer has too. It's as though the woman in the catsuit is a totally new character: the Catwoman.
Most impressive of all though: Pfeiffer takes these two polar opposites—the ferocious Catwoman and the meek Selina, and pulls them together. As her character grows, Selina's mind continues to erode, to the point where she can no longer differentiate her true self from her alter ego, and Pfeiffer reveals them as layers to a single character: strong, sensitive, and deeply wounded. The actress conveys so much of her character through her ice-blue eyes, which never show a moment of inattention, and her posture, which reflects her mind quivering under stress. For any actor, it would be an impressive performance, and Pfeiffer does it all in stiletto heels!
17 Christopher Reeve, Superman
Superman has had a rough go at the movies recently. Actually, he's had a rough go at the movies since the mid-1980s, when Superman III threatened to kill the entire franchise. Superman IV managed to do just that, while the never-made Superman Lives cost Warner Bros. a truckload of money only to get cancelled before going before the cameras. Audiences met Superman Returns with indifference, while Man of Steel proved divisive among fans. Casual observers love to ask the question of why Hollywood just can't seem to get Superman right, but deep down, we all know the real answer…
It ain't Christopher Reeve in those tights.
For a character as old, important and iconic as Superman, it would take a giant to give what could be called the "definitive" performance in the role. But Reeve did just that in 1979. The Julliard-educated, unknown stage actor literally flew onto screens in a red cape and blue tights, and nobody laughed. His Superman embodied everything lovable about the character: his boy scout charm, squeaky clean humor, and above all, his bleeding heart compassion. Watching his blue eyes fill with tears at the sight of Lois Lane's (Margot Kidder) dead body stops the heart. Reeve's own life story—including his unbowed resolve in the face of his horrific paralysis—only add to the effect today. Much like Lois, as she watches him fly off from her roof, audiences everywhere continue to utter the same thought: what a super man.
16 Tom Hiddleston, Thor
Thor shocked audiences by creating a colorful, unusual action-adventure based around a chiseled Norse god that was actually an alien. How could any director get past the absurdity of it all?
Kenneth Branagh found a way. Realizing that for an audience to believe in Thor as a character the actor had to look the part, he cast hunk Chris Hemsworth in the role. As an unknown quantity though, he did something brilliant but sneaky: Thor doesn't really emote much in the film. For the most part, Hemsworth stands around looking like, well, a Norse god. The real emotional resonance of the film, however—and arguably the real protagonist—centers on his brother Loki, played by the also-unknown Tom Hiddleston.
Hiddleston has the most dynamic character arc in the film. He begins as a mischievous, if somewhat envious, brother to Thor. When he learns their father Odin (Anthony Hopkins) has lied to him his whole life—Loki is actually the son of the mortal enemies of Asgard, the Frost Giants, he becomes something of a Shakespearian figure. Loki's jealousy, his self loathing, and his genuine love for his adoptive family, all collide on Hiddleston's face. As he goads Thor to fight, eyes welling, hissing that he could have saved Asgard himself, Loki becomes a real villain—and a tragic one at that. Besides, the fact that he spends most of the movie wearing that helmet with giant antlers and manages to not look ridiculous is a feat within itself!
15 Terence Stamp, Superman II
"KNEEL, before Zod!" So Terence Stamp screamed to the heavens, thus altering the face of popular culture forever in Superman II. By turns a quiet menace and a seething bluster, Stamp gives one of the most operatic performances in the superhero genre as a power-hungry Kryptonian tyrant hell-bent on revenge against his rival Jor-El's son. Really, Zod is a one-dimensional character, which makes Stamp's performance all the more impressive. Audiences have no problem taking the character seriously, and believing he could actually threaten to conquer Earth. Stamp has said he'd just returned from India prior to filming his role for Superman II, and that he approached the role with an almost transcendental mindset. He instructed Sarah Douglas, who plays his minion Ursa, to walk in his footsteps. He also treated actor Jack O'Halloran as a real deputy, barking orders at him off-camera (O'Halloran didn't mind).
Stamp is the rare kind of actor to embody a regal quality—the French used to refer to that type as the "king" actor—and the layered pathos of a method actor. He relies more on the former in Superman II to give Zod an imperious menace, though it's his quiet, thoughtful moments that bring the role to life.
14 Christian Bale, The Dark Knight
A certain Oscar-win for a deceased actor overshadowed the power of The Dark Knight, and while said actor deserves only praise in his legacy, he unfairly usurped also-deserved recognition from his costars. Chief among them, Christian Bale in the title role, gives a performance of immense power and cunning. For all his on-screen predecessors in the part, Bale did something revolutionary with the role: he made Bruce Wayne/Batman into a real person.
Besides the physical transformation—Bale underwent extensive physical training for the role—Bale plays, in essence, three characters in the movie: the playboy Bruce Wayne, the obsessed genius Bruce seen in private moments with Alfred or Luscious Fox, and the grizzled Batman. Though all around the cast delivers fine performances, Bale carries the weight of the movie. Critics compared his performance to that of Al Pacino in The Godfather Part II, oft-named as one of the finest performances in all cinema. Had the Academy seen past the suit, the cape and the Batarangs, Bale's name would have landed in the Best Actor category. Of course, he went on to win an Oscar for The Fighter, and score several other nominations along the way, but his greatest performance, the one for which he will always be remembered, is his turn as The Dark Knight.
13 Anne Hathaway, The Dark Knight Rises
If Michelle Pfeiffer gave a brilliant turn as Catwoman in Batman Returns, that is, at least in part, because she did what the movie needed her to do. Batman Returns treats the Bat-saga as a campy, colorful, cartoon. Her performance works for the tone of the movie. Likewise, another actress would deliver another magnificent interpretation of the character in a movie with a very different take on Batman.
Anne Hathaway had tough competition for the part of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises. Virtually every woman between the ages of 20 and 40 in Hollywood lobbied for the part—many of them great actresses in their own right. Hathaway's raven hair and leggy figure no doubt helped her win the part, though her acting chops sealed the deal. Observe the way she controls her body and expression when discovered mid-robbery by Bruce Wayne. She melts from a shy, ditzy waif into a sensuous, flirty vamp. And, like co-stars Christian Bale and Tom Hardy, Hathaway undergoes a tremendous physical transformation as well. Note that in her escape from Wayne Manor, she moves from close-up to climbing furniture and doing a back flip out a window…in one unbroken take. It's Hathaway all the way.
Her performance runs the gamut: at times, she comes off tough and unyielding, at others, she's vulnerable, intelligent, and deeply wounded. Hathaway did snag an Oscar for her work in Les Miserables that same year—a film in which she appeared for only 20 minutes. No doubt her work in The Dark Knight Rises helped make up for her lack of screen-time there.
12 Michael Fassbender, X-Men: First Class
Michael Fassbender got his break-out role in Inglourious Basterds playing a British soldier in World War II. How appropriate then, that his star-making role would come in the form of a Holocaust survivor: Erik Lehnsherr, better known by his alias Magneto. Fassbender approaches the role wrought with grim weariness. His Magneto is a time bomb: obsessed with revenge against his Nazi captors, we know he will one day become a ruthless maniac. Of course, we also know that because this is an X-Men movie, and he's Magneto, though for most of X-Men: First Class, Xavier helps Erik find a glimmer or two of hope.
The most intriguing—indeed the most enthralling thing Fassbender does with his performance—is that he walks the razor's edge. Though we know he will self-destruct, and that he will turn against Xavier and the X-Men, we don't know what he will do next. When he finally does confront his nemesis Sebastian Shaw (well-played by Kevin Bacon), Magneto trembles with hate, and in the moment he finally kills Shaw, the last of his hope drains from his eyes. In the final shot of the film, as Fassbender stands wearing his somewhat helmet—another one with antlers, as it were—the effect isn't silly or funny. It's downright blood curdling.
11 Jack Nicholson, Batman
Nicholson scored one of the highest paydays in history to don the green hair of the Joker in Batman. Estimates place his compensation between $60-90 million, and that was in the 1980s! Considering how much money he raked in, it's a damn good thing Nicholson didn't phone in his performance like some other reluctant superhero movie stars. Rarely, if ever, has an actor had more fun in a film. Nicholson gets to indulge in the Joker's murderous psychosis, and in his flamboyant, goofy humor.
Batman suffers from the same affliction as Batman Returns: the Joker is the real protagonist, not Batman. Still, the movie offers a lot of fun courtesy of Nicholson's antics. Viewers should also note the contextual daring of his performance. Remember, in 1989 Hollywood, and the world at large didn't take comic book films seriously. For Nicholson to play the Joker with such sincerity and directness, not to mention avoiding the temptation to mug for the audience, was a bold and brave move. Had Batman flopped, his career would have taken a major hit for making what the world perceived as a kiddie villain into a psychopath. Lucky for all of us, the movie succeeded.
10 Natalie Portman, V for Vendetta
Natalie Portman won an Oscar for her work in Black Swan, though fans looking for her best performance should remember the fifth of November!
V for Vendetta caused a stir as a graphic novel, and again as a film due in no small part to Portman's harrowing work. The actress plays Evey Hammond, a middle-class woman living in a fascist Britain. Her life changes when she encounters the mysterious V (Hugo Weaving), a masked freedom fighter bent on overthrowing the oppressive government regime. Later, when she helps V escape from government troops, he takes Evey to his underground lair. When she offers to join him in his effort, the film takes some unexpected turns to say the least!
Portman digs into her character with the same wonder, commitment and grit that made her a star in The Professional. Sporting some lean muscles and a shaved head, she has a most unusual chemistry with Weaving, who remains masked the entire film. The two nevertheless have a stirring affair. While the character V may have been the physical icon for legions of subversive fans—notably the underground hacker group Anonymous—it's Evey's plight they emulate. Portman makes her into something more that a layered character: she becomes an inspiration.
9 Gary Oldman, The Dark Knight
Commissioner Gordon is kind of a thankless role. After all, who wants to play the cop who stands around while Batman gets all the cool gadgets, dramatic scenes, and battles with supervillains? For that matter, who wants to watch that character?
Thank goodness Christopher Nolan had the wherewithal to cast Gary Oldman in the role, an actor so charismatic he could stand on screen reading congressional transcripts and make it fascinating! Nolan also affords Oldman the chance to shine, first in Batman Begins during a Batmobile chase, and even more so in The Dark Knight. A subplot about Gordon faking his own death to root out corruption in the Gotham PD takes center stage in the film's second act, giving Gordon a chance to get in on the action. Oldman gets to show off his dramatic range too, in particular in a scene where Gordon pleads with the psychopathic Two-Face (Aaron Eckhart, also excellent) for his son's life. The character's function in the plot, therefore, becomes even more vital: while not a flamboyant character like Batman or the Joker, Gordon is the everyman, the very soul the titans battle for.
Oldman reminds audiences of something few superhero films remember: for them to be heroes, they need someone to fight for. Oldman, like Gordon then, becomes an unsung hero himself.
8 Ian McKellen, X2: X-Men United
Every great comic book film needs a great villain, and every great villain needs complexity to enthrall the audience. Moreso than any other villain in the genre—or any other performance (sorry Fassbender)—Sir Ian McKellen embodies the prototypical "gray" villain. That is, the kind of villain who just might have a point.
McKellen's casting in 2000 with the first X-Men raised more than a few eyebrows. His film resume wasn't exactly long, thereto known more for his stage work, earning raves for his performance in Amadeus, for which he scored a Tony Award, and a much-acclaimed production of Macbeth opposite close friend Judi Dench. McKellen had just nabbed an Oscar nomination for his performance in Gods and Monsters when director Bryan Singer cast him as the master of Magnetism.
McKellen, though, looked more frail and older than the traditional depiction of Magneto (truth be told, he wasn't; Sir Ian was only 59 when he landed the part), and that he won the part over better-known actors Christopher Lee and Terence Stamp invited geeky outrage.
Then fans saw the movie, and the way McKellen's thoughtful, conversational performance alternated between cheeky and chilling. Comic book artists rushed to redesign Magneto to resemble McKellen, who earned consistent raves throughout his run in the part. McKellen's return to the role in X2 earned him even more praise: Magneto had become more layered than ever before. Still ruthless, still power-hungry, he nevertheless helps save the X-Men, and his unpredictability adds a veil of suspense to the entire film. Simultaneously lovable and loathsome, McKellen's Magneto is spellbinding: sometimes ruthless, sometimes gentle and always gripping.
7 Willem Dafoe, Spider-Man
Fans in love with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy might gasp to learn that Willem Dafoe, the series' recurring menace Green Goblin/Norman Osborne, was actually the third choice for the part. Nicolas Cage had first shown interest, but withdrew his name from the casting list. John Malkovich was announced next, also to drop out later. Dafoe, having just earned an Oscar nomination for his creepy performance in Shadow of the Vampire, then stepped aboard the Goblin Glider.
Critics who attacked Dafoe's performance as too over-the-top crazy miss the point: Green Goblin is supposed to be crazy, which is part of what makes him so appealing. Buried underneath unfortunate green chrome armor, Dafoe nevertheless manages to emote. His Jekyll/Hyde morphing testifies to Dafoe's remarkable ability. Observe the way his face and posture change as he has a conversation with himself. Moreover, anyone who can wear Power Ranger style armor and cackle like a madman without looking silly is award worthy! Dafoe also makes the character sympathetic: he loves his son, and he even loves Peter Parker, but can't help his own psychotic inclinations. That Dafoe even gets to turn up for cameos in the sequels—in some of those films most memorable moments—only underlines the greatness of his performance.
6 Frank Langella, Masters of the Universe
Fans of He-Man often overlook the fact that long before he became a staple of animated television on syndicated TV stations everywhere, He-Man had his adventures in comic books. In his first appearance, he was more of a Conan the Barbarian type character, and even fought a duel with Superman (Supes lost). Later, when Filmation began to produce the Masters of the Universe cartoon, He-Man took on his more familiar and kid-friendly qualities.
The 1987 live-action film Masters of the Universe split the difference, maintaining a number of He-Man's animated qualities while also going for a more mature tone. The movie is less than stellar: it has a few wooden performances, and budget constrains show all around. At the same time, it does have one brilliant thing going for it: Frank Langella.
Langella, an electrifying stage actor, took the role of the cloak-clad baddie Skeletor as a present to his children, who loved He-Man. The role afforded the actor a rare opportunity to be absolutely vile on screen. Stomping through the halls of Castle Greyskull and reciting Shakespearian derivatives, Langella plays the role totally straight without a hint of condescension. His performance elevates B-Movie schlock into real entertainment, delivering a brilliant turn as pure evil.
5 Jackie Earle Haley, Watchmen
Comic book fans had always hoped for an adaptation of the Alan Moore/Dave Gibbons deconstructionist epic Watchmen, and when Warner Bros. announced a faithful, big-budget adaptation, all eyes fell to the casting roster. A number of actors had long-expressed interest in the project—most specifically in the role of Rorschach, the psychotic vigilante who narrates the piece. Robin Williams, Simon Pegg and Daniel Craig had all expressed interest in the role, which eventually went to Oscar-nominee and former child star Jackie Earle Haley.
Haley had an odd career: he'd first appeared as a kid in hit films like The Bad News Bears before drifting from the industry. In the 1990s, he drifted away from showbiz, working odd jobs (including pizza-delivery man!). Hollywood called again in 2006, and Haley had a hell of a comeback, scoring an Oscar nomination for his work in Little Children.
Haley's turn in Watchmen only cemented his reputation as one of Hollywood's great character actors. Haley didn't shy away from the character's loathsome qualities; audiences have no problem understanding why even Rorschach's friends can't stand to be around him for long. Most important, however, Haley exuded the character's oozing anger, obsession, and, underneath it all, his utter pain. His is a daring performance, full of risks… the kind which paid off.
4 Danny DeVito, Batman Returns
In 1992, Danny DeVito got no love for his turn as the Penguin in Batman Returns. The actor even earned a Razzie nomination for Worst Supporting Actor. That's unfair: DeVito gives a brilliant performance as a loathsome, obnoxious character. If audiences found him repulsive, that was the point!
When Warner Bros. and Tim Burton announced the Penguin as a new villain in their Batman sequel, all discussion turned to one actor: DeVito. The diminutive, stocky actor had already proven himself a dramatic talent with performances in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Terms of Endearment, as well as a fine comedian with Ruthless People and his long stint on the sitcom Taxi.
As the Penguin, DeVito didn't hesitate to relish the character's grossest or most repulsive qualities, eating raw fish, grunting & clucking and spitting green slime down his face. He also walks the fine line between psychotic and neglected, which makes the character all the more tragic in the end. Deformed, abused and ignored, DeVito gives the sense that his Penguin could have been a great man under different circumstances. That only serves to make the character more frightening, more pitiful, and DeVito's work all the more Oscar worthy.
3 Helen Slater, Supergirl
First things first: Supergirl, the epic 1984 attempt to revive the Superman film series, is not a good movie. In fact, it's bad: horrendous, absurd, stupid, acid-in-the-eyes bad. The movie does however have one great thing going for it; something so wonderful, it deserved award recognition: Helen Slater, who plays the title role.
Slater had a short resume when she landed the part of Kara/Supergirl over hundreds of other actresses. The role proved demanding: much like Christopher Reeve, Slater underwent an extensive physical regimen which included stunt training and dance lessons. As absurd as the movie is, Slater rises above it all, playing a girl on the brink of womanhood, questioning her responsibilities as a superhero, and atoning for her mistakes (she left her pocket universe without a source of power…oops!). Her mix of pluck and determination makes her into a great heroine.
Slater's performance, too, is all the more impressive considering the movie around her sucks. That she can stand opposite a bellowing Faye Dunaway (as the villainous witch Selina) and still hold her own is uncanny enough. That she manages to resist Dunaway's penchant for upstaging costars with her scenery chewing—even as Ms. Dunaway swallows whole portions of the set and cast—is downright gobsmacking!
2 Michael Caine, The Dark Knight Rises
Michael Cane already has two Oscars, and is oft-cited as one of the best actors alive. His recent drift into bigger-budget fare should not discount his contributions to those films, or the range he shows in them.
Caine almost looked too young to play Alfred in Batman Begins; artists typically draw him as an elderly man, and Michael Gough's wonderful turn in the Burton Bat-films seemed to reinforce the assumption. Still robust and limber, Caine had a very different take on the character in the Dark Knight trilogy. His Alfred acts less as an assistant than a co-conspirator; throughout the films, Alfred maintains a key function in all of Batman's plots. Through it all too, Caine injects a paternal concern into Alfred—it's not just that he's a father figure for Bruce. Rather, Bruce is the closest thing Alfred has to a son.
Caine's role in The Dark Knight Rises is perhaps briefer than his appearances in the preceding two films, but no less essential. In fact, he shines. Caine's Alfred always had an air of judgment about him—he knows Bruce's moonlighting as Batman is nuts. It's when Alfred finally takes a stand against Bruce that Caine has one of his best moments. Overcome with feeling, he knows Bruce is on a suicide mission to fight Bane. Later, as Alfred weeps at the Wayne family plot, facing his perceived failure, he has an emptiness in his eyes. His life too, is over. It's only after spotting two familiar faces in a Florentine café that he comes back to life. That Caine emotes in that scene without any dialogue—just a simple look—testifies to his talent as an actor, and the Oscar-worth of his performance.
1 Margot Kidder, Superman
Margot Kidder has had—let's face it—a weird career. After taking some noted roles in the 1970s in films like Sisters, The Amityville Horror and of course Superman, she drifted into a series of lackluster movies. A bipolar episode in the 1990s did little to rehabilitate her career in the eyes of the public, though she still turns in entertaining supporting performances in genre films today. Without question, Superman remains the crown jewel of her resume, and with good reason: she's Oscar worthy as Lois Lane.
In the part, Kidder radiates the kind of spunk and sass that make Lois a loveable character, not to mention a feminist icon. Her chemistry with Christopher Reeve sizzles; it seems that at any given moment, she might ravage Superman on the spot. It's Kidder's vulnerability though that elevates the performance to greatness. Her scenes falling from a helicopter or dying in an earthquake have a true terror thanks to her commitment. And of course, Kidder sparkles in her love scenes with Reeve. With tears streaming down her face and a quiver in her voice, the toughness fades away as Lois becomes a fragile, tender girl. Kidder displays awesome range in the film and her sincerity helped turn Superman into a phenomenon.
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David Dobrik Wiki/Biography
Born on 23 July 1996, David Dobrik's age is 24 years as of 2021. He was brought up and raised in an upper-middle-class family from Kosice, Slovakia, Central Europe. After that, his family moved to Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States when he was just six years old. He is known to be a Slovak by nationality and belongs to the Christianity religion.
He completed his early schooling at Vernon Hills High School in Illinois, United States. After completing his high school studies he went to Los Angeles where he started his Vine career. He used to play tennis for his school team and also played for the Boys Tennis State Tournament and won third place in the doubles tournaments in the year 2014.
Full Name David Julian Dobrik
Date of Birth 23 July 1996
Birth Place Kosice, Slovakia, Central Europe
Profession YouTuber, Comedian, Podcaster, and Actor
Nationality Slovak
Hometown Kosice, Slovakia
School Vernon Hills High School, Illinois, United States
Education Qualification High School
David Dobrik or David Julian Dobrik is a Slovak who is a popular YouTuber, comedian, podcaster, and well-known actor by profession. He is popularly known for being the co-founder of a popular image-sharing application for iPhones named Dispo.
David Dobrik mainly rose to fame after his videos went viral on the Vine platform and after that, his videos got popular on the YouTube platform in the year 2015. He is also the leader of the popular ensemble on YouTube named The Vlog Squad.
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David Dobrik's father's name is Pavo Dobrik who is a photographer by profession and his mother's name is Mrs. Dobrik who is a housewife.
He also has three younger siblings, his sister's names are Ester Dobrik and Sara Dobrik and his brother's name is Toby Dobrik.
David Dobrik's marital status is divroced. He was married to Lorraine Nash in the year 2019 but just one month of their marriage they ended their relationship and on 22 November 2019, they officially got divorced.
Before that, he has also dated Liza Koshy who is a popular YouTuber by profession for almost three years and after that ended their relationship for some personal reason.
Father Name Pavo Dobrik
Brother Name Toby Dobrik
Sister Name Ester Dobrik and Sara Dobrik
Girlfriend Lorraine Nash and Liza Koshy
Wife Name Lorraine Nash
David Dobrik is a young smart and handsome boy with a dashing and charming personality. He owns a great strong physique and attractive body measurements with a rhomboid muscular body type.
David Dobrik is 5 feet and 10 inches in height and his body weight is around 75 Kg. He has short and stylish black color hair and also has blistering dark brown color beautiful and mesmerizing eyes.
David Dobrik started his career as a content creator on the video-sharing platform Vine in the year 2013. He started making interesting fun videos on this platform and after that, he moved to the YouTube platform where he also uploads interesting fun videos along with other content creators like Liza Koshy, Gabbie Hanna, Jason Nash, and others.
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He is also a member of the popular YouTube group named Second Class. In the year 2015, he launched his self-titled YouTube channel and in the very next year, he has launched his second YouTube channel named David Dobrik Too on which he posts comedy vlogs, challenges and prank videos, and sponsorships deals.
He also has a podcast titled View along with fellow YouTubers like Jason Nash, Joe Vulpis, and Natalie Mariduena. In the year 2017, he launched his third YouTube channel named Views Podcast. In the year 2019, he has been featured in a TV reality show titled America's Most Musical Family as a judge along with Ciara and Debbie Gibson.
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David's primary income source is YouTube Star. Currently, We don't have enough information about his family, relationships, childhood, etc. We will update soon.
Estimated Net Worth in 2019: $100K-$1M (Approx.)
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Being a YouTube Personality, David enjoys an enormous fan following on his social sites. On Instagram, 13.9 million people follow David while he has 5.6 million followers on Twitter and 18.4 million subscribers on YouTube.as of 2021
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