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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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,"...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

“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...

“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...