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New TV Series in Greece Tells the Story of Saint Paisios

A new TV series on the story of Saint Paisios of Greece which started on Thursday on MEGA TV has had audiences glued to their sets. The television series includes big names in the world of Greek theater, television, and...

“Man of God” Showing in 800 US Theaters For One Night on March 21

The acclaimed Greek film "Man of God" will have its American release in 800 theaters starting on March 21 as a one-night-only screening, released by Fathom Events. Filmed in Greece, the movie depicts the life of Saint Nektarios of Aegina,...

2022 Oscar Nominations Announced

The nominations for the Oscars, which will be the 94th iteration of the annual event, were announced on Tuesday morning. Actors Leslie Jordan and Tracee Ellis Ross hosted the announcement, which was live streamed across the social media platforms of...

“The Bricklayer” to be Filmed in Thessaloniki, Greece

An action-packed movie called "The Bricklayer" will start filming next month in Thessaloniki, Greece with Hollywood stars Nina Dobrev and Aaron Eckhart. According to a report in GR Times, the film is set to shoot at Millennium’s Nu Boyana Greece...

Amazon Prime Series “Greek Salad” to be Filmed in Athens

"Greek Salad," an upcoming series from Amazon Prime France, will be set in Athens and filming will take place in the Greek capital for four months. The series is a sequel to the beloved French film "L’Auberge Espanole," or "The...

Robert De Niro Hollywood Movie to be Filmed in Greece

Robert De Niro will soon be in Greece, as a major motion picture featuring the Hollywood star will be shot in the northern Greek region of Drama, cementing the country as an international filming destination for cinema and television. The...

WWII Entertainer, Orthodox Archon Nicholas Royce Dies at 96

Nicholas Royce, an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate who entertained troops in WWII, died recently in Northridge, California at the age of 96. A professional dancer, choreographer, and philanthropist, Royce was born Nicholas Vlangas in Pennsylvania to Greek immigrant parents...

Ceramic Artwork by Pablo Picasso to Become Digital Asset NFT

Some of the heirs of the great Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, are jumping on the digital bandwagon by selling 1,010 digital art pieces that are representations of one of his ceramic works that has never before been seen publicly. Crypto,...

‘Cloudy Sunday’: The Untold Story of Jewish Greeks in Thessaloniki

The moving film "Cloudy Sunday," which was released in 2021, tells the poignant and tragic story of the Greek-Jewish population of Thessaloniki during WWII. Cloudy Sunday: The Story Against the wider backdrop of WWII, the film follows two lovers, Estrea and...

Greek Artist Presents Innovative, Eco-Friendly Origami Fashion

A paper dress may not be the right outfit choice for rainy weather, but Greek artist Mirto Dimitriou's signature origami fashion, which includes clothes, jewelry and paper accessories, is not only original but also eco-friendly. The young artist from Thessaloniki...

Fans Honor Greek-American Animal Lover in “Betty White Challenge”

On January 17, what would have been her 100th birthday, tens of thousands of fans of beloved Greek-American actress and animal lover Betty White each donated $5 to their favorite animal-related charity as part of the "Betty White Challenge." Soon...

Greek-Swedish Filmmaker Wows at International Film Festivals

Greek-Swedish actor and filmmaker Nico Falcone Georgiadis' latest short film, entitled "The Promenade," tells the stories of seemingly unrelated lives coming together on the same public promenade. "The film exposes the problems of our time...it's a reminder of life, and...

Netflix’s New Drama Delves into the Pogrom of Greeks in Istanbul

A new Turkish historical drama series screened on Netflix delves into the pogrom suffered by the Greeks of Istanbul in September 1955. Despite the highly sensitive subject, the second season of “The Club” drew little reaction in Turkey and remained...

Golden Globes 2022: Full List of Winners

The Golden Globe Awards, which took place on Sunday, did not involve a star-studded red carpet event this year -- rather, the winners were announced on social media. A small group of Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) members met at...

Full House’s Bob Saget Found Dead at Florida Hotel

The US actor and comedian Bob Saget, best known for starring in the sitcom Full House, died suddenly at age 65, his family announced on Sunday evening. The actor was found unresponsive by staff in his room at the Ritz-Carlton...