Tina Fey is nominated once again for her role in “30 Rock”. The show is also nominated for best television series-comedy or musical. “House” is directed by Greg Yaitanes and is nominated in the category for Best Television Series – Drama. “The Hangover” in which stars “Cretan-American” Zack Galifianakis is nominated for, Best Motion Picture [...]
Archive | December, 2009
Olympia Dukakis Filming a New Movie in Greece
The Academy Award winning Greek American actress will travel to Greece to star in the new movie “Travel”. It is an Irish-Spanish and Australian co-production that will be filmed mostly in Athens. The movie will also be filmed in other cities including New York and Athens. The movie will be directed by Greek-Australian Nantia Tas [...]
The Most Famous Madonna Impersonator is Greek!
Bella Vlasis shares her experience of what it’s like pretending to be one of the most famous women on earth, and what it was like to meet the real Madonna while in character.
Greekness Counter: Milk (2008)
This is a new series of articles that aim to review the Greek American Roles in popular American cinema. Early in his career, Milk (Sean Penn) has a political debate with Art Agnos (Jeff Koons). Producer: Focus Features Director: Gus Van Zant Script: Dustin Lance Black Cast: Sean Penn, Jeff Koons Greeknes Counter: ** Synopsis: [...]
John Stamos Target of Extortion Plot
Actor John Stamos was the target of an extortion plot allegedly hatched by a pair of Michigan residents who threatened to release photographs that would harm his reputation unless they were paid nearly $700,000. According to the below FBI affidavit, the photos were taken at a party in Florida, where Stamos was vacationing. The extortion [...]
Charlize Theron to star in George Miller’s new Mad Max film!
Greek-Australian filmmaker, George Miller was born of Greek immigrant parents. His father, Dimitri Miliotis, from the Greek island of Kythira, adopted the name Miller when he emigrated to Australia. His mother, Angela Balson, originated from Anatolia. George’s birthplace is Brisbane, Queensland in Australia. He was raised in Australia, and completed high school in Sydney. Miller [...]
John Aniston talks about Jennifer and his Career
How Greek is Jennifer Aniston? According to her father, John Aniston, she feels very Greek. As he tells us in this exclusive interview, his family came from Greece, and Jennifer spent a lot of time with her Greek “yaya” (grandmother in Greek). John also talks about his career, and tells us that he would like [...]
Hip Hop Artist, writer and performer, Angela Kariotis is Greek not White!
Greek-American, Angela Kariotis is not only a writer and performer, but also an educator. Her work touches upon interesting topics revolving around science, philosophy, and history. She thinks of herself as “Greek not White” and is active in hip hop culture. Angela uses hip hop style to colorfully explore serious topics like ethnicity, gender and [...]
Matt Koval: The most famous Greek-American Filmmaker on YouTube.
He is the Greek – American who “beat the system” of the entertainment industry. Matt Koval(akides) tells us how it is to be a YouTube Star.
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05 / 23 Greek Films at the 2012 Cannes Film Market
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05 / 23 Nia Vardalos to Write Book on Child Adoption
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05 / 23 Greek Actor Anthimos Ananiadis a.k.a Anthem Moss Stars in American Film
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05 / 23 Greece Thrives at the Cannes Short Film Corner
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05 / 21 The Greek Accomplice of “The Dictator”
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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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04 / 07 “The Three Stooges” Star Studded Premiere (video & interviews)
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04 / 03 Tom Hanks Celebrates Good Friday with Greek Orthodox Community
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