Greek-Australian director Peter Stefanidis is planning shoot dates for his new short film attempting to portray Greek funeral services and the customs related to them. ”The Grave” is based on the article of Greek-Australian author Dean Kalymnios “The Necrotafeio” and will be the third short film of the recognized director. Stefanidis is widely known for [...]
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“Comicus Erectus” in Adelaide and Melbourne
Four of the best local and international ethnic comedy superstars will appear for the first time together on stage in a new hilarious show “Comicus Erectus-The Ethnic Comedy Evolution”. From the producers of the famous and successful show “Il Dago” and “Il Dago I”, Comicus Erectus is a comedy for the whole family. The audience in [...]
Greek Director’s ‘Happy Feet 2′ Premieres in Melbourne
‘Happy Feet Two’ premiered yesterday in Melbourne, a film that has been directed by George Miller (Miliotis) of Greek Origin. The sequel to ‘Happy Feet’ is about penguin Mumble’s son, Erik, who is struggling to realize his talents in the Emperor Penguin world. Meanwhile, Mumble and his family and friends discover a new threat their [...]
Australian Hellenic Council to Honor Roza Eskenazi at the Factory Theatre
Paying tribute to the “Queen of the Rembeika’s” influential music, the Australian Hellenic Council (NSW) and Out of the Blue Music organized a commemoration concert that will be held at the Factory Theatre on December 7. AHC secretary Mary Giannisis, of Ashfield, described Roza Eskenazi as an influential, gutsy, strong, flirtatious, and passionate businesswoman, according to [...]
ERT WORLD’s New Program for Hellenism
ERT WORLD has announced that its upcoming upgraded program will include programs for the Hellenic Diaspora. Now, the first program for Hellenism named “ERT WORLD AUSTRALIA” is ready to be screened. It’s about a brand new program that will broadcast weekly, organized by Greek correspondents to Australia Alekos Markellos and Emma Papaemmanouil. According to an [...]
Greek Blockbusters In Australia
Greek films are a major success in Australia. This year’s 18th Greek Film Festival was recently completed and almost 16.000 tickets have been sold around Australia, reported one of its organizers. The most popular films of this year’s festival were “Plato’s Academy”, “Need for Lies”, “Rebetiko” and “Journey to Mytilene”. A special tribute was made [...]
Haris Alexiou Meets with Greeks in Melbourne!
Haris Alexiou, the legendary voice of Greece returns to Australia after 17 years. Fresh from a sellout season in Athens and a 10 city European tour, Alexiou will perform in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. Her arrival gained the attention of Australian media, while an entertainment program broadcasting on ABC will pay tribute to the career [...]
Australian Actor Joel Edgerton Cast in 300: Battle of Artemisia
Actor Joel Edgerton is in talks to star in ’300: Battle of Artemisia’ for Warner Bros. and director Noam Murro. Joel Edgerton will play Themistocles, a Greek general who leads his army to victory over the Persians in 480 B.C. The prequel is based on Frank Miller’s upcoming graphic novel, which takes place before the [...]
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05 / 17 Book to be Published on Macedonian Hellenes in Oceania
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05 / 17 Indigenous Find New Place to Camp But Still Boycott Paniyiri Festival
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05 / 17 Michael Spartels is 2012 ‘Kastellorizian of the Year’
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05 / 17 Greek Festival of Sydney Presents ‘Dance to the Rhythm’
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05 / 17 Singapore Airlines to Suspend Services to Abu Dhabi, Athens
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05 / 16 Aborigines Forced to Move Their Tents For Greek Paniyiri
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05 / 16 Greek-Australians Exempt from Pension Cuts
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05 / 16 Greek Studies in Australia Gains $450,000
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05 / 16 Greek Festival of Sydney Presents ‘Identity in the Sand’ Concert
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05 / 11 South Australia Greek Consulate Forced to Reduce Work Hours Due to Staff Shortage
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05 / 11 Book Released in Australia On the History of Greeks in Asia
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05 / 17 Book to be Published on Macedonian Hellenes in Oceania
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05 / 10 AHEA Organizes 2012 Hellenic Language Awards in Maroubra
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05 / 08 Melbourne Grammar School Opens Its Doors After Renovation
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05 / 10 Public Lecture on the History of Greek Cafés to be Held in Australia
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05 / 08 Boite-style Musical Performances By Greeks To Be Held In May
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05 / 08 Businessman Calls on Greek-Australian Community to Send Greece Medical Aid
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05 / 09 Greek Illustrator Draws the Titanic for National Geographic
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05 / 16 Aborigines Forced to Move Their Tents For Greek Paniyiri
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05 / 09 Australia Remembers Writer Nikos Kazantzakis
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