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Ben Affleck Shows Up in Bulgaria

Hollywood star Ben Affleck arrived in Bulgaria's capital Sofia late on Wednesday to check out the studios, where he might shoot a movie later in 2011.

Society » Culture | April 6, 2011, Wednesday // 15:46 | Viewed: 4041

Love.net with 2nd Most Successful Premiere among Bulgarian Movies

The latest Bulgarian blockbuster drama "Love.net" has registered the second best opening weekend earnings after the already legendary comedy "Mission London."

Society » Culture | April 5, 2011, Tuesday // 20:59 | Viewed: 6080

Italy's Most Mystic Sculptor Comes to Enchant Bulgaria

Bulgarian art lovers have for the first time the chance to experience the purity and tranquillity of the art of Valerio Capoccia, one of the most successful contemporary Italian sculptors.

Society » Culture | April 5, 2011, Tuesday // 17:26 | Viewed: 4326

Bulgaria Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of Filmmakers

Bulgaria's Constitutional Court (KS) annulled Tuesday article 38 of the State Budget Act, which gave the government the right to not slate any funds for the film industry.

Society » Culture | April 5, 2011, Tuesday // 11:20 | Viewed: 1598

Bulgaria's Laughter Kingdom Celebrates April Fool's Day

The city of Gabrovo, known as the Bulgarian "Laughter Kingdom," celebrates Friday April Fool's Day.

Society » Culture | April 1, 2011, Friday // 10:13 | Viewed: 2786

Western World Marks April Fools' Day

The 91st day of the year and 92nd in leap years, April 1, is most remarkable in the Western world for being April Fools' Day.

Society » Culture | April 1, 2011, Friday // 08:22 | Viewed: 6540

'Venice Awarded' Bulgarian Movie to Be Finally Shown

 "Goodbye, Mama", a movie directed by controversial Italian-based Bulgarian actress Michelle Bonev, is to finally have be shown in theaters.

Society » Culture | March 31, 2011, Thursday // 10:11 | Viewed: 3234

Sofia Rocks 2011 Unites Judas Priest, Whitesnake

The shows of Judas Priest and Whitesnake previously announced to take place in Sofia July 8 will be brought together under the banners of Sofia Rocks 2011 fest.

Society » Culture | March 29, 2011, Tuesday // 16:36 | Viewed: 2473

Bulgarian Blockbuster-Hopeful LOVE.NET Digs Deep in Online Dating

Love.net, a Bulgarian movie with high hopes to become a hit exploring online dating, will premiere in Sofia on Tuesday, March 29, 2011.

Society » Culture | March 28, 2011, Monday // 20:43 | Viewed: 11542

Bulgaria's Monty Python Director Gets Long-Awaited Award

Theater, television and film director Tedi Moskov, the man behind the popular Monty Python style TV show The Street, was awarded as best Bulgarian director at the annual "Icarus" ceremony on Sunday evening.

Society » Culture | March 28, 2011, Monday // 09:40 | Viewed: 8087

Cypress Hill, Morcheeba Join Bulgaria's Elevation Music Festival

The American hip hop ground Cypress Hill and British trip hop and RnB band Morcheeba will participate in the new Bulgarian pop and rock music festival Elevation, the organizers announced.

Society » Culture | March 24, 2011, Thursday // 17:24 | Viewed: 5562

Canadian Pop Star Picks Bulgarian Folk Song as Favorite

Popular Canadian singer, guitar player and musician, Bryan Adams, has listed a Bulgarian folk song as his favorite musical piece.

Society » Culture | March 19, 2011, Saturday // 14:08 | Viewed: 4141

EU Movie Directors Alarmed by Bulgarian Cabinet Film Policy

The Federation of European Film Directors (FERA) has sent a letter to Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, voicing strong alarm about the cabinet's intentions to ignore the agreements reached with filmmakers in December, 2010.

Society » Culture | March 19, 2011, Saturday // 13:08 | Viewed: 2859

Deftones, Skunk Anansie to Rock Bulgarian Festival

Deftones and Skunk Anansie have been confirmed for the upcoming 'Spirit of Bugas' festival, scheduled for August 12-14 2011.

Society » Culture | March 18, 2011, Friday // 14:42 | Viewed: 4399

St Patrick's Day: Painting the World Green

St Patrick's Day, the national day of the Irish, both at home and worldwide, is being celebrated on Thursday.

Society » Culture | March 17, 2011, Thursday // 10:08 | Viewed: 3234

Hollywood Producers Seek USD 30 M for Film on Bulgarian Nurses' Libya HIV Trial

Hollywood producers Richard Harding and Sam Feuer are trying to raise USD 25 M-USD 30 M for their feature film on Bulgarian medics and Libya's HIV trial, they told Novinite.com (Sofia News Angecy).

Society » Culture | March 14, 2011, Monday // 18:16 | Viewed: 4387

US Film to Tell Story of Bulgarian Jews' Rescue in WW II

Prominent Israeli historian and politician Prof. Mihael Bar-Zohar, says he is working on securing the American filming and movie stars' participation to tell the story of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews during World War II.

Society » Culture | March 14, 2011, Monday // 15:38 | Viewed: 3804

Bulgarian Movie Grabs Sofia Film Fest Grand Prix

Bulgarian movie "Shelter" of Director Dragomir Sholev was bestowed the Grand Prix award of the 15th edition of Sofia Film Fest.

Society » Culture | March 13, 2011, Sunday // 10:45 | Viewed: 3381

Bulgarian Culture Minister Outraged by Smoking Ban in Art

Bulgaria's Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov, declared Friday he opposes the Health Ministry idea to ban smoking in Bulgarian movies.

Society » Culture | March 11, 2011, Friday // 13:05 | Viewed: 3237

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Honors St. Sofrony Vrachanski

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors Friday St. Sofrony Bishop Vrachnaski, one of the leaders of the Bulgarian National Revival.

Society » Culture | March 11, 2011, Friday // 09:21 | Viewed: 3843

Ex PM Explains 'Bulgarian Medics in Libya' Case to US Producers

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev has met with two US producers working on a feature film on the dramatic story of the 6 Bulgarian medics who were tortured by the Libyan regime to confess having deliberately infected 400 children with HIV.

Society » Culture | March 10, 2011, Thursday // 20:29 | Viewed: 3515
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