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The Sound of Silence: How a Lack of Dialogue Can Make a Loud Statement

by Daniel Andrade https://unsplash.com/photos/BcjdbyKWquw Communication is a critical component of humanity. Without it, we cannot express ourselves nor fully understand each other. But what does it truly mean to communicate? Is spoken dialogue the only way we can get through to each other? While numerous studies have attempted to quantify precisely how much communication is verbal, it is usually agreed that anywhere between 70-93% of communication is nonverbal ! With more than half of our interactions with each other being understood silently, how has popular media been able to impact audiences around the world? Recent multiple Emmy winner Primal by Genndy Tartakovsky and 2011 Oscar and Golden Globe winner The Artist provide excellent recent examples of how a resounding statement can be made without saying anything at all. So let’s take a look at what constitutes non-verbal communication, then do a quick dive into the transition from silent films to “talkies,” and end by discussing

SkySoft Premium Explained!

by Jen Sanchez © SkySoft Entertainment LLC. Yesterday, SkySoft introduced SkySoft Premium on their site. This was big news for several reasons. SkySoft has released a lot of free content featuring mostly upcoming talent, relying on Monroe Hayden to bring in as many viewers as possible. It was pretty clear that with Hayden’s upcoming departure from SkySoft shows, the company would need more options to bring in more revenue. Beast will be the first real blockbuster to be routed to premium video-on-demand. It’s an economic gamble, but also an acknowledgment of the reality of what will be left of the marketplace after COVID-19, which could be an unprecedented time. It could also be the way of the future; with so many streaming services piling up in bills, buying an exclusive show or film may be a better and affordable option for some people, rather than committing monthly to a service. Now, the hope is that Beast can do for SkySoft Premium what Fox did for three years for SkySoft Stream