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Santorini, Center Stage in Popular Chinese Film (video)

The island of Santorini takes center stage in the Chinese romantic film “Beijing Love Story” which has had a great amount of success in theaters across China. Several scenes of the movie were shot last summer in the renowned Greek...

Jennifer Aniston Gets Drastic New Look for ‘Cake’ Role

Jennifer Aniston began filming scenes for her latest film, "Cake," in Los Angeles last week, and she's almost unrecognizable in the new role. The Greek-American actress is starring in and executive producing the indie flick about a woman in a pain...

Lanthimos’ ‘The Lobster’ Begins Filming, Adds More Cast Members

"The Lobster," the first English language film from Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, is moving forward and adding more exceptional talent to its already impressive ensemble cast. John C. Reilly ("Magnolia," "The Aviator") is joining Colin Farrell (who replaces Jason Clarke), Rachel...

Designer Patricia Field Styles ‘The Other Woman’

With the upcoming release of Greek-American director Nick Cassavetes' latest film, "The Other Woman," another Greek, designer Patricia Field, had a hand in the comedy starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Upton and Leslie Mann. Field, who was born to Greek and Armenian parents...

Zach Galifianakis to Star in Gay Rights Feature ‘Freeheld’

Zach Galifianakis has signed on to join Julianne Moore and Ellen Page in the feature film "Freeheld," based on the documentary of the same name. The 2007 documentary from director Cynthia Wade centered on New Jersey car mechanic Stacie Andree and...

Jennifer Aniston Gets ‘Cake’ on the Big Screen & for Her Birthday

Jennifer Aniston just celebrated her 45th birthday amongst friends in Hollywood, and while she likely enjoyed the soiree with some sweet treats, a sweeter deal has just been announced: the Greek-American actress is getting on-board to star in and...

Greece-based ‘Two Faces of January’ Premieres at Berlin Film Fest

“The Two Faces of January,” which was partially filmed in Athens and Crete during the summer/fall of 2012, had its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival this past week. Based on a 1964 novel by Patricia Highsmith, the plot revolves around...

Zoe Kazan is ‘The Pretty One’ in New Movie

A film starring Zoe Kazan, the granddaughter of late Greek-American filmmaker Elia Kazan, just received a limited release in New York City. "The Pretty One" centers on a tragedy that presents Laurel (played by Kazan) with the chance to reinvent herself...

Olympia Dukakis Plays YaYa in ‘A Little Game’

Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis is starring in an upcoming film, "A Little Game," playing the role of YaYa. The family drama centers on a 10-year-old girl who is dealing with being an exceptionally smart child, and finds an unlikely...

"The Final Payoff" Gets Audience Award at Cyprus International Film Festival

The Final Payoff, the first feature film directed by Alexander Leontaritis won the Audience Award at the 8th International Film Festival of Cyprus. The movie was also nominated in other categories as well (best first feature film, best performance,...