Archive | October, 2008

Independent TV pilot about Greek Mythology starring Greek Actress

Hello, I am an Independent TV Writer/Produder who recently wrote and produced a TV sitcom based on the “Muses” of Greek Mythology…one in particular, “Thalia” the Muse of Comedy.  To be authentic, I of course starred a lovely and talented Greek Actress…Penelope Lagos…as the title character and it was screened at HBO in NY.  Since [...]

Charismatic Acting Teacher Milton Katselas dies at 75

Milton Katselas, the charismatic acting teacher to the stars who founded The Beverly Hills Playhouse, and also directed for stage and screen, died of heart failure on Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Greek Novelist Alexis Stamatis at LMU

Greek author Alexis Stamatis who traveled in America, and then he describes his experience and his fascination with the country in his new novel, American Fugue, is touring the US to promote his book. The next stop is Loyola Marymount University this Sunday at 4 pm.

A Film Festival on the Island of Venus

The 3rd Cyprus International Film Festival will take place on 20-25 of October 2008 in Nicosia, Cyprus. The Festival aims to make the island of Venus an international meeting point for film production and film-making.

Greece with “Correction” among the 67 Countries competing for 2008 Foreign Language Film Oscar®

Greece with “Correction” among the 67 Countries competing for 2008 Foreign Language Film Oscar®

Sid Ganis announced the 67 entries competing for foreign film Oscar. Greece send the film of Thanos Anastopoulos,”Correction”, a movie exploring relationships between Greek people and foreign immigrants who live in their country.

Antholis becomes President, HBO Miniseries

Antholis becomes President, HBO Miniseries

Upon Callender’s departure Greek American producer, Kary Antholis, will become president, HBO Miniseries. He has been senior vice president, HBO Films and Miniseries, since November 2004.

Electra to perform at The Viper Room

Electra to perform at The Viper Room

The Greek-American singer songwriter and her band have been performing all around Los Angeles but their next live perfomance is at the world famous Viper Room on Sunset on november 1st.

“Dancing with the Greeks”

“Dancing with the Greeks”

Mark Ballas is the star who has impressed critics and audience of the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars”. This season his father tried his luck on the dance stage together with his son.

“It’s all Greek to me” in Irvine

“It’s all Greek to me” in Irvine

Angelo Tsarouchas will present his show “it’s all Greek to me” on October 7th in Irvine at the “Improv” comedy club. Angelo is a well known actor and stand up comedian originally from Canada.