well firstly, paranoid android wont preserve the features because it is AOSP (the Google Edition rom is not AOSP, but it still doesnt have the fancy gimmicks of touchwiz) . The features are touchwiz specific. so ROMs that are based off CM10 (AOKP, Paranoid android, PAC rom, Revolt, Avatar, Baked Bean, MIUI, etc) will not have the smart screen features. there are roms on xda that have some if not most of the bloatware already removed. if you want the S-features, you must stay on a stock rom. Deviant Development has pretty much taken over ROM developmemt for the T-mobile S4, and most of their ROMs are tweaked and debloated(this is the term you should be looking for). if there is other apps you want removed, get a file manager that uses root privileges and browse to system/app. but be wary of what the apps are and do. and have a backup of the rom in working condition before you start deleting shit.

 

Take a look at Darthstalker or Wicked. I think they may have what you're looking for.

 

They are both similar. Wicked has a few more customizing options. I've been using Darthstalker most of the time. If you want a lean rom without the bells and whistles you could try CyanogenMod 10.1.

 

You do have the option of rooting, and staying on the stock ROM. That will give you the ability to get rid of bloatware, and still have all the "fancy screen gimmicks"

 

I too would like a Rom with these features. The stock rooted has what I want but I would like to theme it as well. Like change the icons in the status bar to holo blue. Would the Apollyon/Virgin Theme Rom work? Features and wifi calling/mms?

 

Either try the xtheme engine for xposed framework on any stock rom you want, omega rom for i9505, for foxhound rom fpr i9505.