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Mena Suvari Pregnant With Her First Child

Actress Mena Suvari announced that she is pregnant with a baby boy at 41, which she and husband Michael Hope are expecting in the Spring of 2021. The actress, who is of Greek-Estonian descent, confessed that even though she had...

Stunning Greek Island of Spetses Becomes Setting of Hollywood Movie

Filming for a new Hollywood movie has already begun on the breathtaking island of Spetses. The film, titled "The Lost Daughter," features stars Olivia Coleman and Dakota Johnson. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGU_RJDhRJX/ Spetses, located in the Saronic Gulf, is known for its history and town,...

Virtual LAGFF Extended to October 21 Due to Popular Demand

The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, which was scheduled to end on October 15, is extending its 2020 run to October 21 due to popular demand, as requests for passes and tickets have surpassed all expectations. Aris Katopodis, the Festival...

Tommy Lee: If Trump Wins, ‘I’ll Go Back To Greece’

It appears Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee has had enough of President Trump. In a recent interview with British newspaper "The Big Issue", Lee expressed his frustration with current US politics, saying that if Trump wins, he'll "go back...

Greek or Arab? Race Controversy Erupts Over White Actress Portraying Cleopatra

The internet exploded this past weekend when the beautiful Israeli action star Gal Gadot was chosen to portray the Egyptian queen Cleopatra in a new movie from Paramount directed by Patty Jenkins. Written by Greek-American screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis, the film...

Laeta Kalogridis to Write New ‘Cleopatra’ Movie Featuring Gal Gadot

A new "Cleopatra" movie featuring Gal Gadot has been announced, with Greek-American screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis selected to write the new film. The movie will be produced through Paramount Pictures, currently being led by Jim Gianopulos, who won the rights to...

Netflix to Release New Anime Series Inspired by Greek Mythology

Among the many original series it is working on, Netflix plans to release a new anime show based on Greek mythology titled "Blood of Zeus". It will premiere on the streaming service on October 27. The story, originally titled "Gods &...

The 2020 San Francisco Greek Film Festival Goes Virtual (and Drive-In Style)

The 2020 San Francisco Greek Film Festival, which takes place October 3 to October 10, will go virtual and also hold drive-in screenings to keep festival attendees safe during the pandemic. The drive-in screening of "Topkapi" featuring famous Greek actress...

Constantine Maroulis Releases Music Video For His Song ‘Try’

Tony nominee and former American Idol contestant Constantine Maroulis has released a new music video for his song, "Try". The talented singer's new single focuses on a father's relationship with, and love for, his daughter. For Maroulis, who in real...

2020 Emmys Full List of Winners

The 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards, the first major awards show since the start of the current pandemic, took place online on September 20. TV's biggest awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, went fully virtual in order to adhere to safety protocols....