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Netflix’s Cleopatra: Why Greeks Should be Concerned

The recent Cleopatra Netflix documentary produced by the American Jada Pinkett Smith has been controversial for containing numerous historical falsifications which have thus far not been addressed by the Netflix company. By Dr. Arthur Saniotis Principal among these is depicting Cleopatra...

Leonard Cohen Series Starts Shooting on Greece’s Hydra Island

A new TV series about the late singer, songwriter, and novelist Leonard Cohen is being filmed on the Greek island of Hydra. The series will star Alex Wolff as Leonard Cohen and Thea Sofie Loch Næss as his muse...

Johnny Depp Gets Standing Ovation at Cannes Film Festival

Johnny Depp returned to the international stage for the first time in three years, appearing on the red carpet at the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival. He received a seven-minute long standing ovation and signed autographs and took...

Next James Bond Should be Idris Elba, Tom Hanks States

Tom Hanks expressed his strong conviction in a recent interview that British actor Idris Elba should be the next James Bond, succeeding Daniel Craig, who most recently portrayed the suave spy in the 2021 film 'No Time to Die'. Hanks...

Tom Hanks States He Could Appear in Movies after Death Using AI

Actor Tom Hanks has talked about a new technology that could allow him to continue working in films even after his death. The star of popular movies like Forrest Gump and Cast Away said that his image could be...

Renowned Archaeologist Releases Cleopatra Documentary Amid Netflix Controversy

Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass recently appeared in a 90-minute documentary about Cleopatra as the controversy brewing around the Netflix production Queen Cleopatra continues to brew following its release on the popular streaming platform. The new documentary featuring Hawass, simply titled...

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Official Trailer Released

On Thursday, the official trailer for the highly anticipated My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 was released on YouTube and other social media platforms. In this installment of the popular romantic comedy series, the Portokalos family will travel to Greece...

Global Greek Film Initiative Hosts Inaugural Event in Los Angeles

Over 100 guests attended the Global Greek Film Initiative (GGFI) Benefit Event at the Wilshire Country Club earlier in May to support new and expanding programs including the annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF), and raise funds. The evening...

Egypt Announces its Own Cleopatra Documentary Amid Netflix Controversy

A television channel in Egypt has announced that it will produce its own Cleopatra documentary amid the current controversy surrounding the docudrama produced by Netflix, Queen Cleopatra. The new Egyptian channel, Al-Watha’eqeya, made the announcement in late April and expressed...

How the Winged Victory of Samothrace was Saved From the Nazis

Countless masterpieces in the Louvre, such as the Nike, or Winged Victory of Samothrace, were saved from the Nazis in World War II. The Winged Victory of Samothrace is widely considered to be one of the most exquisite sculptures in the...

Thanasis Veggos: Remembering the Best Greek Comedy Actor

When Thanasis Veggos passed away on May 3, 2011, Greek cinema lost one of its most talented actors, one who with a single facial expression could epitomize the poverty, misery, and resilience of post-war Greece. In his long career in...

10 Sci-Fi Movies With the Worst Science

When it comes to science fiction movies, the best ones are those that focus on the "science" part of the genre and use real-world principles to create a believable vision of the future. Unfortunately, not all sci-fi movies live...

Yorgos Lanthimos’ New Film ‘Poor Things’ Gets Release Date

First images from Yorgos Lanthimos' upcoming new film Poor Things were released alongside the announcement of its theatre premiere date on Friday. "Poor Things directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Coming to cinemas September 8th," production company Searchlight Pictures said in a Facebook...

Greek Movie “Smyrna” Coming to Netflix?

Following the immense popularity of the Greek drama series Maestro in Blue on Netflix, there is increasingly excited speculation that the Greek movie Smyrna will also become available on the streaming platform. Negotiations have reportedly been taking place between the...