Movies
Greece
Aliki Vougiouklaki, “The National Star of Greece”
Aliki Vougiouklaki was one of the most popular stars in Greek cinematic history. The blonde stunner was so beloved that she was even given the title of "The National Star of Greece."
Vougiouklaki was born in Marousi, a northern suburb...
Europe
Greek Cinema Makes Splash at Cannes Film Festival
Greek cinema has made a splash on the red carpet of the 75h annual Cannes Film Festival, as a total of five films that were either filmed in Greece or made by Greeks were entered into the festival.
This is...
Greek News
Robert De Niro Set to Film “Tin Soldier” in Greece
Robert De Niro will soon be in Greece, as the Tin Soldier, a major motion picture featuring the Hollywood star will be shot in the northern Greek region of Drama starting in late May.
De Niro, Jamie Foxx, Scott Eastwood,...
Life
Netflix to Introduce Ads by End of 2022
Streaming giant Netflix is set to introduce a lower-cost subscription tier that includes ads, the company told its employees.
The service is known to be completely ad-free, unlike competitor Hulu, but recent hikes in prices and drops in subscribers have...
Greek News
Trailer for “Rise” Giannis Antetokounmpo Movie Released
Disney+ released the trailer for the upcoming movie about Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family, called "Rise" on Tuesday.
The company also said the movie will be available to watch on Disney+ starting June 24th.
https://twitter.com/disneyplus/status/1524041572555259905
Back in February, Giannis Antetokounmpo and his...
Canada
Toronto’s Anti-Greek Riots of 1918 Changed the Face of the City Forever
The living memories of Toronto's 1918 anti-Greek riots may have faded, but the city's Greeks still remember the disturbing events of that day.
Greek News
Is “Mamma Mia” Returning to Greece for a Third Movie?
Fourteen years since the first Mamma Mia movie was filmed in Greece, star Colin Firth teased this week that he would return for a third film.
“I think it could happen,” Firth said during Good Morning America on May 5th....
Basketball
When Giannis Antetokounmpo Acted in a Movie
Before Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the NBA, he made his acting debut in an Australian movie called Dead Europe when he was only sixteen years old.
https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1275918737221120000
Acting role to earn some extra money
In the movie, young Antetokounmpo has only one line...
Celebrities
Emma Stone in Athens: “A Great Gift” to Work with Yorgos Lanthimos
At a press conference in Athens on Thursday, Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone said it was "a great gift" to work with Greek internationally acclaimed director Yorgos Lanthimos.
Stone was in Athens for the presentation of the Oscar-winning director's film "Bleat,"...
Hollywood
The Moment Alec Baldwin is Told that Cinematographer Was Killed
Dramatic footage was released on Tuesday of the moment Alec Baldwin was told that cinematographer Halyna Hutchins had died after being shot by a gun he was holding on the set of Rust.
Police in New Mexico have made public...
Culture
Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Kicks Off on May 9th
The 16th Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) will be held on May 9th to May 15th this year featuring in-person screenings and events. A virtual film program of screenings and exciting webinars follows from May 12th to...
Greek News
David Cronenberg: The Experience of Filming in Greece
Renowned Canadian David Cronenberg, a film director, spoke recently about his experience of filming his latest and highly anticipated movie “Crimes Of The Future” in Greece.
Cronenberg, one of the principal originators of what is commonly known as the body...
Celebrities
Bruce Willis Gives Up Acting After Brain Condition Diagnosis
Bruce Willis, 67, has been diagnosed with aphasia a brain condition that affects his ability to understand language and will be stepping away from acting, his family announced on Wednesday.
In a statement posted to social media, his family said:...
Movies
“King Otto”: Film on Greece’s 2004 Soccer Triumph Premieres in the US
“King Otto”, the film on Greece's 2004 football triumph, premiered in the US on Friday after widespread critical acclaim and theatrical success worldwide.
On Wednesday the real protagonists of perhaps the greatest upset in world sports history gathered at the...
Greece
“Man of God” Premieres in USA
"Man of God" a film centered on the life of St. Nektarios became an unexpected hit in the US.
The film was only shown in select theaters on March 21, and was originally meant to be released for one night...