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Kinds of Kindness: Trailer of Lanthimos’ New Film With Emma Stone Released
The first trailer for Kinds of Kindness, the next film helmed by Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Emma Stone, has been released. The movie will open in US theaters on June 21st.
The announcement was made by Searchlight, the indie studio that’s...
entertainment
Greek Series “Maestro in Blue,” Season 2 Coming to Netflix in May
The acclaimed Greek television series, Maestro in Blue, returns to Netflix for its second season on May 16th.
When Netflix first picked up the series in March 2023, it became the first-ever exclusive worldwide distribution deal for a Greek scripted...
Greek News
Theo James, Star of Netflix’s “The Gentlemen,” Is Half-Greek
The star of the trending Netflix series The Gentlemen, Theo James, is half-Greek. He is the son of a Greek father and Scottish mother.
Viewers have been Googling more details about the actor’s life, and they’ve come across his real...
Greek News
New US Film Delves Into Papanicolaou’s Cancer Breakthrough
A new US film that highlights the Greek doctor's George Papanicolaou cancer breakthrough in the 1920s premieres on PBS stations on March 26th.
“The Cancer Detectives,” tracks the fascinating and surprisingly frustrating backstory of the Pap smear, a cervical cancer...
Celebrities
Greek-Mythology Netflix Show ‘Kaos’ Releases Trailer
The first teaser trailer for Netflix's upcoming Greek mythology-inspired series Kaos has been released, and it features Jeff Goldblum as the Greek god of thunder and sky, Zeus.
Off the back of the success of Percy Jackson and the Olympians'...
Celebrities
Will Aaron Taylor-Johnson Be the New James Bond?
Speculation is again growing over which actor will take on the role of James Bond after reports that British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been offered the role.
British newspaper The Sun has reported that the Kick-Ass and Marvel movies star...
Archaeology
Search for Alexander the Great’s Tomb in a Bizarre Tale of Intrigue
For over 2,300 years, researchers and historians have been trying to locate Alexander the Great’s Tomb, which remains one of the world’s greatest mysteries even to this day.
A recent effort to find it has become an acclaimed documentary that...
Greek News
Greek Police Ban Rallies in Thessaloniki Over ‘Blasphemous’ Movie Poster
A controversial poster advertising the screening of a movie in Thessaloniki has forced police to issue a ban on public gatherings on Tuesday.
Police are concerned about a rally that was being planned to protest the screening at the northern...
Hollywood
Oscars 2024: A Triumph for Oppenheimer and Poor Things
Oppenheimer and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things are the big winners of the 2024 Oscars after scooping eleven awards on Sunday evening.
Oppenheimer won best picture and best actor for Cillian Murphy. The film, which received thirteen nominations, also won best...
Greek News
New Greek Cinema Makes Europe Debut with ‘Brando with a Glass Eye’
The movie "Brando with a Glass Eye" by Greek director Antonis Tsonis was one of the highlights of the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival, an annual film festival focused on emerging artists in the US.
The movie will make its European...
Greek News
Telly Savalas’ Family Honored With Greek Citizenship in LA
The family of late Greek American actor Telly Savalas, best known for portraying Lt. Theo Kojak on the crime drama series Kojak (1973–1978), were awarded Greek citizenship at the Consulate of Greece in Los Angeles, USA.
The recipients were the...
Greece
Melina Mercouri: The Epitome of the Hellenic Spirit
Melina Mercouri (18 October 1920 – 6 March 1994) is engraved in the minds of millions of Greeks. In her life, she was several things: a striking woman; a stage and movie actress; a patriot; an activist; and a...
Ancient Greece
“Heroes of Bronze: The Memory” Short Film Brings Ancient Greece to Life
Heroes of Bronze: The Memory is the first CGI short film showcasing ancient Greece in magnificent detail.
The first part of the series, which premiered last year, has garnered over 600,000 views on YouTube and has been widely praised by...
entertainment
Ten Greatest Movies of All Time
Choosing the greatest movies of all time is not an easy task. Most often discussed are directing, acting, plot, and cinematography. More general criteria include depth of thinking, emotional impact, authenticity in relation to what is being depicted, wit...
Greek News
Will Mamma Mia 3 Return to Greece?
Fifteen years after the release of the original, the producer of the original Mamma Mia! movie confirmed recently that despite delays, a third installment is well on the way.
The first movie, which was shot in Greece on Skopelos, Skiathos,...