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Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” Triumphs at the Golden Globes

Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things won the award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton. This was the film’s second win of the night after Emma Stone won the Best...

Greek Director George Siougas’ “The One Note Man” Shortlisted for Oscars

Greek director George Siougas' latest movie, The One Note Man, was shortlisted for the Oscars in the category "Live Action Short Film." Written, produced, and directed by Siougas, it stars Jason Watkins, Louisa Clein, Crystal Yu, and Paul Barber and...

‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead in Seoul

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, best known for his role in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, was found dead on Wednesday. The actor, 48, was found unconscious in a car in one of Seoul's main parks. Police said they received a...

Netflix Irks Greeks with ‘Weak Resistance’ to Italy’s WWII Invasion

Many Greeks raised their eyebrows when they watched the latest Netflix documentary which describes the resistance to the WWII Italian invasion as "weak." The Netflix documentary titled "World War II: From the Frontlines," claims to bring WWII to life like...

Netflix Reveals Alexander the Great Series Release Date

The wait for Netflix’s new Alexander the Great series is almost over! According to the streaming platform's official announcement, "ALEXANDER: THE MAKING OF A GOD" will premiere on January 31, 2024. The series will consist of six episodes. Tony Mitchell, who...

Glamorous Greek Island of Spetses, the Setting of Daniel Craig’s Knives Out

The star of Daniel Craig's Knives Out sequel is on the Greek island of Spetses, which—with its glamorous mansions, hiking trails, and secluded beaches—provides the setting of the Netflix movie. Spetses is an upscale affluent island of the Saronic Islands,...

The Twenty Most Famous Movies Based on Greek Mythology

These timeless stories from ancient Greece or Greek mythology have been reinterpreted for modern audiences in engaging and beloved movies. 

Barbenheimer Movie to Combine Barbie and Oppenheimer

'Barbenheimer,' a recent cultural phenomenon associated with the feature films 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' will soon come to life on screens. The contrast between Greta Gerwig's fantasy comedy about a Barbie doll and Christopher Nolan's biographical thriller about the creator of...

Alexander Payne Premieres New Film at Thessaloniki Festival

Acclaimed Greek-American director and screenwriter Alexander Payne presented his new film, The Holdovers, at a packed Olympion theater during the 64th Thessaloniki International Film Festival on Sunday, November 5th. This is Payne's first period film, set in the 1970s, and...

The Ten Most-Watched Series Finales of All Time

Series finales often feel like the end of an era, leaving an indelible mark on devoted viewers. Some shows have gained unprecedented popularity thanks to exciting stories and charismatic characters loved by millions. Over the course of decades, certain shows,...

Greek TV Show ‘Milky Way’ Picked Up By Renowned Global Distributor

US company Fifth Season, a global leader in TV distribution, has acquired the international rights to the upcoming Greek TV show Milky Way, written and directed by Greek filmmaker Vasilis Kekatos, who won the Short Film Palme d’Or in...

How Sophia Loren Made Hollywood Fall in Love With Greece

Sophia Loren, the great Italian actress, was the star of the first Hollywood movie ever shot in Greece, on the majestic island of of Hydra.

Beach in Greece Voted as the Best European Filming Location

Chiliadou Beach on Evia in Greece was recently awarded as the Best European Filming Location of the Year by the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN). The beach of the Aegean Sea was featured in Triangle of Sadness and is the...

Study Reveals Scariest Horror Movies in History

A recent scientific study focusing on the horror movie genre has shed light on the scariest films ever produced. With the help of advanced technology, researchers analyzed viewers’ physiological responses during specially organized screenings. The study, known as the...

Las Vegas Sphere Premieres Its First Feature Film in 18K

Having a 18,600-seat auditoriums and immersive video and audio capabilities, which include a 18K resolution wraparound interior LED screen, speakers with beamforming and wave field synthesis technologies, and 4D physical effects such as wind and haptic seats, the Sphere...