My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 & CelebrateGreece.com together, "Celebrate Greek Heritage through the years." Joyfully hosted by Telly Award winning, on-camera personality @CynthiaDaddona, enjoy this fun and crazy experience of traveling to Greece with the Portokalos Family and the founder of CelebrateGreece.com, James Stathis and @CynthiaDaddona herself with fun village moments only possible in beautiful Greece. Enjoy more of the Greek experience in culture, food and travel by watching some of CelebrateGreece.com's culinary-travel TV programs (filmed on the Greek islands of Santorini and Crete). Now streaming worldwide! (Recipes too!) A Greek Islands Destination Cooking Class (Santorini) https://vimeo.com/ondemand/greekislands Crete - Under the Grecian Sun, a culinary-travel journey with The Goddess and the Greek® https://vimeo.com/ondemand/creteunderthegreciansun ©Moonfloss Productions, Inc. [CelebrateGreece.com]. All Rights Reserved. Some imagery, video and music used under permission and copyright Universal and Focus Features.

Please give us a 'Like' and subscribe to our email list https://www.celebrategreece.com/subscribe-or-update-preferences Thank you. CelebrateGreece.com interviews actor Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones) for his final appearance as the famed, whip-cracking archaeologist of movie fiction. What isn't fictional, however, is the real story behind the movie and the real "Dial of Destiny" (a Hollywood term). The device's real name is the "Antikythera Mechanism" which was discovered by a Greek sponge diver in 1900 off the Greek island of Antikythera. Along with many original Greek bronze statues, coins and more, was found a lump of what looked liked cement. Upon x-ray, the lump of cement was the remains of metal gears of the first analog computer (an astrolabe of sorts) that is still being deciphered, but is known to track the phases of the moon, the position of the stars and the occurrences of eclipses, even today when run in computer simulations. It could also able to predict when the most famous, ancient sporting event was to occur! The Antikythera Mechanism is on permanent display at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece. Other than in this short video, you can see the Antikythera Mechanism: https://www.celebrategreece.com/links/2296-3-athens-museums-national-archaeological-museum-acropolis-museum TRIVIA: Philhellene aficionados may notice that the close-up of the "Dial of Destiny" in the movie shows, not Greek characters as is on the real Hellenistic-era Antikythera Mechanism, but rather characters as pictographs similar to what appears on the Minoan-era Phaestos Disc, still fully undeciphered. Perhaps this is a nod from the movie makers to the other famous disc of Greek antiquity? The Phaestos Disc is on permanent display in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum on the Greek island of Crete. See the real Phaestos (Festos; Phestos) Disc: https://www.celebrategreece.com/links/2305-12-greek-island-crete-minoans-minos-minotaur-labyrinth-knossos-phestus-pheastos-palaces-theseus-ariadne-agia-triada-bull Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and on social media at: https://www.Facebook.com/CelebrateGreece https://www.Twitter.com/CelebrateGreece https://www.YouTube/CelebrateGreece

Please give us a 'Like' and subscribe to our email list https://www.celebrategreece.com/subscribe-or-update-preferences Thank you. The late comedian Robin Williams visits the Elgin (Parthenon) Marbles at the British Museum in London. In behind-the-scenes footage he entertains the crew as only he could. Enjoy Director Shawn Levy's commentary along with Actor Owen Wilson's on working with the academy-awarding winning actor and comedian in his last live action movie, Night at the Museum (3), Secret of the Tomb. The crown jewels of the museum, the Parthenon Marbles were removed from the Parthenon in 1804 by Lord Elgin and brought to England. At that time Greece was under Ottoman Turkish rule. However, the marbles, which constitute the sculptures surrounding and adorning the frieze, metopes and pediments of the Parthenon atop the acropolis in Athens, Greece are attributed to the greatest Greek sculpture Phidias. 2000 years later Michelangelo would comment on the talents of Greek sculptors, "They knew more than nature." Ever since Greece gained independence beginning in 1825, the marbles have been a bone of contention between Britain and Greece, who wishes the repatriation of the marbles back to Athens to be placed in the new Acropolis Museum. @Celebrategreece

Please give us a 'Like' and subscribe to our email list https://www.celebrategreece.com/subscribe-or-update-preferences Thank you. Mamma Mia - Here We Go Again, exclusive interviews with Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Cher, Rita Wilson, Amada Seyfried and more and the movie's London Premiere. Background: Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen by more than 30 million people in 160 cities and 8 languages around the world. Bringing the timeless lyrics and melodies of iconic super group ABBA to movie audiences,Summer 2008 is the season for Mamma Mia! The three women who created the worldwide smash stage hit—global producer Judy Craymer, writer Catherine Johnson and director Phyllida Lloyd—repeat their roles in bringing this joyful, musical story to the big screen. The Mamma Mia! film is produced by Judy Craymer and Gary Goetzman.   Mamma Mia!, the Broadway play, stars Michelle Dawson (Character: Donna Sheridan) and John Hemphill (character: Sam Carmichael) goof around backstage with CelebrateGreece.com's  Cynthia Daddona and James Stathis Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Christine Baranski,Julie Walters, Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper join Streep in this celebration of a mother, a daughter and three possible dads. An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna (Streep) is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried),the spirited daughter she’s raised alone. For Sophie’s wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best girlfriends—practical and no-nonsense Rosie (Julie Walters) and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski) —from her one-time backing band, Donna and the Dynamos. But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own. On a quest to findthe identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna’s past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloomand old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs from“Dancing Queen” and “S.O.S.” to “Money, Money, Money” and “Take a Chance on Me,” Mamma Mia! is a celebration of mothers and daughters,old friends and new family found.     * Genre:Drama     * Director:Phyllida Lloyd     * Cast:Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Julie Walters Filming Locations Wedding and Church: The wedding takes place in a tiny church built on a steep rock formation overlooking the Aegean Sea. Before Donna climbs up to the chapel, she pours her heart out to Sam, singing "The Winner Takes It All." The scene was filmed at the rustic Agios Ioannis sto Kastri on Skopelos Island, where you can scale the 100-plus stairs to the top of the dramatic cliff. Fathers Meet: Sophie's prospective fathers meet for the first time when Sam (Pierce Brosnan) and Harry (Colin Firth) miss the last ferry to Kalokairi and Bill (Stellan Skarsgård) offers to take them on his boat. The scene was filmed on Skiathos, an island in the Aegean Sea about 85 miles north of Athens. Fathers Retreat: When the men learn that Sophie's mother, Donna (Meryl Streep), doesn't want them at her daughter's wedding, they make a hasty retreat back to the mainland on Bill's boat. Determined to stop them, Sophie swims out to her could-be dads, and the group sings a playful rendition of "Our Last Summer." A peninsula off Glysteri beach, on the island of Skopelos, served as the scene's backdrop. "Mamma Mia - The Movie" is a registered trademark of Universal.  Imagery Courtesy of Universal Studios.

Please give us a 'Like' and subscribe to our email list https://www.celebrategreece.com/subscribe-or-update-preferences Thank you. Our host Cynthia Daddona has interviewed film and Emmy-Winning actor Michael Constantine over the years. Best known for his portrayal of Gus in the smash hit, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" (1, 2, 3), he also won an Emmy for his TV show, "Room 222". It was an honor for CelebrateGreece.com's Cynthia Daddona to interview the beloved actor Michael Constantine who's love and talent contributed much joy and laughter to the world. We, and countless others, will miss him. This video is a compilation of our red carpet interviews with Michael at the groundbreaking Los Angeles Greek Film Festival over the years where we talked about Greeks, Italians, movies, and his championing of independent filmmakers and passionate creatives. And, of course, we talked about Greek food. (also Italian food as, back then, he had just come back from vacation in Tuscany) Enjoy this video. Please remember to subscribe to the @CelebrateGreece channel and please share this tribute. Thank you. @Celebrategreece @CynthiaDaddona https://www.CelebrateGreece.com http://www.RomancingTheTable.com

A modern day treasure hunt for a mystical relic that turns into a love story for all time. On the magical Greek island of Patmos, the inhabitants have lived, danced, and laughed for thousands of years. But, with the arrival of a straight-laced, high-tech archaeologist, ERIC (Matthew Modine) everything could forever change. Eric soon finds himself swept into a world of picture-postcard scenery and romance. That is, until his satellite-guided equipment reveals that his most important find may be buried under the taverna owned by the object of his affection the beautiful and uncompromising KATERINA (Agni Scott). Will Eric toss away a lifetime of work and the hope of fulfilling his fathers deepest wish for the love of a vivacious and independent woman? It will take all her passion and all his courage to find out where the real treasure is buried. See all our celebrity interviews at: https://www.CelebrateGreece.com/celebrity-interviews

Interviews with the cast and crew and coverage of the world premiere of the movie "My Life In Ruins". CelebrateGreece.com's Greco-Roman Goddess, Cynthia Daddona, conducts red carpet interviews with Nia Vardalos, Rita Wilson (Mrs. Tom Hanks), Rachel Dratch (30 Rock; Saturday Night Live), Ian Ogilvy, Harland Williams, Ian Gomez, Director Donald Petrie ("How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days"), Writer Mike Reiss ("The Simpsons"), Richard Dreyfuss, and many others. See all our celebrity interviews at: https://www.CelebrateGreece.com/celebrity-interviews

Travel to Greece and experience a wonderful, traditional Greek Islands village style wedding in Santorini. Follow the couple as they prepare for their special day. From the coordinator to the flowers, the photos, the food, the hotel, the church/venue, the reception and the donkey limousine! It is with great joy that we invite you to join a Modern Day Couple as they find true love and take-on ancient Greek wedding traditions on two continents! Hearts melt and philosophies and opposite worlds collide when a beautiful goddess, self-help author/enlightenment coach and a scientifically minded, divorced dental geek are attracted to each other and fall in love in their 40’s. After their Destination Wedding, join the couple as they enjoy their Honeymoon in Greece and all that they discover on their romantic journey: the archaeological sites-to-see, the things-to-do, the cuisine, the culture and the warm people of the Mediterranean. Starring Cynthia Daddona (The Goddess) and James Stathis (The Geek or Greek®). Learn more at https://www.celebrategreece.com/the-goddess-and-the-greek

Well, sort of. Enjoy this parody of a famous movie and go Back to the Future, Past and Present with Modern Day Goddess® Cynthia Daddona. In honor of Back to the Future Day, the day they went 30 years into the future. Cynthia is briefly joined by actor Christopher Lloyd who played "Doc" in the original movies. Learn more at https://www.celebrategreece.com/back-to-the-past-present-future