On the Red Carpet of the LA Greek Film Festival at the Closing Night Gala in Hollywood.
Archive | June, 2009
Sharon Stone and the Greeks
What does Sharon Stone have to do with the Greeks? No she is not Greek and she does not have a Greek grandfather. However she participated in the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, and “the Greeks” who attended the festival had the chance to talk to her. Stone was in the award winning documentary directed [...]
An Interview with Director Penelope Spheeris
Spheeris’ career began with a love for music. In 1974, she formed her own production company, ROCK ‘N REEL. It was the first production company in LA to specialize in music videos. After producing, directing, and editing videos for major bands throughout the seventies and eighties, she directed the 1979 documentary on the Los Angeles [...]
LA Greek Film Festival ends with “Guinness” and the Orpheus Awards
The past four days Hollywood had a Greek flavor, and moviegoers had the chance to taste Greek Cinema first hand at the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival. The line up included features, shorts, documentaries and also a panel discussion about filming in Greece.
I Hate Valentine’s Day Premiered at LA Greek Film Festival
“I Hate Valentine’s Day” premiered at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood as part of the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival on Saturday June 27th. The movie is Nia Vardalos’ directorial debut. Vardalos, who wrote the screenplay, also stars in the movie with her “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” co-star John Corbett. The film will be [...]
Sex and Éclairs in Hollywood
Sometimes this town really makes me wonder. Just the other day I was leafing through a pile of new casting notices when I came across one in particular that made me scratch my head. Without giving away the project’s name let’s just say that it was about a convent full of very “naughty” women, if [...]
LA Greek Film Festival Opens with a Star Studded Red Carpet
The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival kicked off with a star studded red carpet gala on June 25th, at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. Actors, directors and producers of Greek descent gathered at the festival which promotes Greek cinema and culture in the capital of the entertainment industry.
Patricia Kara to Host Closing Night Gala and Award Show of LA Greek Film Festival
Patricia Kara the model, actress and TV personality best known for holding case #9 on the popular TV show “Deal or No Deal” will host this year’s Closing Night Gala and Orpheus Award presentation of the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival. The night includes the screenings of “Guiness, The Movie”, a comedy feature and “I [...]
“What one Casting Director Hates about you Another May Love”
Some of the scariest people in the entertainment business for an actor are casting directors. By way of their professional contacts and ability to get you work they hold an unbelievable amount of power in their hands. Unfortunately for us, they all too often know it too. Walking into an audition with a new casting [...]
Maria Menounos Produces New Movie with her “Serial Buddies”
Twitpic: Maria Menounos on set with actor Richard Christie who plays a skinhead in “Serial Buddies” Maria Menounos is producing “Serial Buddies” a serial killer “buddy” film – think Dexter meets Napolean Dynamite. The actors starring in the film are Hal Rudnick, Paul Ashton, Gina Molina, Richard Christie, and Todd Wilson. Menounos, who also has [...]
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02 / 09 John Stamos Staying in Shape With Pilates
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02 / 08 Maria Menounos Strips Down to a Bikini for Losing Super Bowl Bet
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02 / 06 The Lead in Zalman King’s Final Film Reveals the Erotic Maestro’s Personality
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02 / 06 Superbowl XLVI: The Greek “Players” of the Game
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02 / 02 Hanks, Berry & Cruise to Present at the 84th Academy Awards
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07 / 04 Jennifer Lopez Decides to Celebrate Birthday in Occupied Cyprus Creating Political Turmoil
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06 / 19 Angelina Jolie Goes Greek as Cleopatra but Some Don’t Like It
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07 / 30 Alki Did It Again! – First Assisted Suicide Broadcast Live Over the Internet was a Promotion
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03 / 05 The Star of Prison Break Wentworth Miller is Headed to Cyprus
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04 / 03 Tom Hanks Celebrates Good Friday with Greek Orthodox Community
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