Archive | November, 2009

The Hollywood Christmas Parade Attracted Celebrities and Santa Fans

Sunday evening, celebrities and marching bands from schools and other organizations brought the Christmas Spirit to Hollywood. The Hollywood Christmas Parade is one of the most famous Christmas Parades in the world. The parade’s 3.5-mile route followed Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard. Many celebrities were among its participants. Including, Eric Estrada, Antonio Sabato, Jr. , Phil [...]

Fox Filmed Entertainment co-chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos Visits Greece

“If we can create talent, we can create the best movies as well,” Fox Filmed Entertainment co-chairman and CEO, Jim Gianopulos, stated Monday at a press conference in Athens. Gianopoulos pointed out that Greece can develop a more robust film industry by releasing quality pictures with a strong Greek identity.  He believes this can lead [...]

Vote for Constantine Krystaillis’ Stubborn Donkey “Mariza” at the Nickelodeon Animation Festival

Constantine’s Krystallis’ short has received several awards, and has been submitted to the Nickelodeon Animation Festival. The short – which made it to the final selection of the festival- is about an old fisherman that is trying to convince his donkey to climb a very steep and winding road of a Greek island. His donkey, [...]

Kalomoira Talks About her Music Dreams in the US and Greece

Greek-American singer Kalomoira speaks exclusively about her new music career in the US, her “dream” to host the Eurovision for Greece and her plans to get married in 2010. Watch the Interview:

Submit Your Film to Los Angeles Greek Film Festival 2010

LAGFF 2010 invites Greek filmmakers and filmmakers of Greek descent worldwide to submit their features, documentaries and shorts for consideration. A film about Greece, with a prevalent Greek theme, or a Greek production or co-production are eligible as well. Submission deadlines Regular: February 20 Late: March 13 Submissions must be completed no earlier than January [...]

Debbie Matenopoulos is Selling her “Hollywood Castle”

Greek American TV personality, Debbie Matenopoulos, and music executive of Lionsgate Entertainment, Jay Faires are calling it quits. They have decided to get a divorce, and have re-listed their Norman-style castle that was built in the 1920s by L. Milton Wolf (the guy who actually built the Hollywood landmark sign) The 5,485-square-foot castle sits on [...]

“The Cove” by Louie Psihoyos Continues in 2009 Oscar® Race

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that 15 films in the Documentary Feature category will advance in the voting process for the 82nd Academy Awards®. Eighty-nine pictures had originally qualified in the category. The 15 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production company: * “The Beaches of [...]

Deal or No Deal Model Patricia Kara to Get Married in Greece

We met Patricia Kara at the Premiere of “The Promise of Tomorrow”, a documentary about Greek Americans. The beautiful model, actress, and TV host surprised us when she told us she wants to get married in Greece. Watch the exclusive Interview:

El Justiciero by Greek – Venezuelan Filmmaker Efterpi Charalambidis Submitted for Oscars

Libertador Morales, El Justiciero by Greek/Venezuelan filmmaker Efterpi Charalambidis has been chosen as the Venezuelan submission to the Oscars 2010 in the Best Foreign Language Film category. It was chosen by the Venezuelan committee for the Oscars as the most faithful exposure of Venezuelan idiosyncrasy. Watch the trailer:

John Stamos Finally Gets His Star

John Stamos has always been a star for his fans around the country, but now he officially became one as the 2,393rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The actor is best known for his role as “Uncle Jesse” on Full House. Stamos celebrates over 25 years in the entertainment business as an actor, [...]