Athanasia Chrysafis Biska

In his article "Greek mythology makes movie and TV comeback" (12.12.2009) for the L.A.Times, Geoff Boucher reports that two Hollywood studios hope to launch film franchises that use Greek mythology as a foundation for entertainment, based on the two legendary inscriptions above the entrance of the Temple of Apollo at the Oracle of Delphi: "Know thyself" and "Nothing too much." […]

As Louis Leterrier, the director of the "Clash of the Titans," put it "these are the stories that began storytelling in many ways […] these are tales of adventure that endure."

"Every generation returns to ancient Greece because, well, the stories are so damn good." 

It was the 2007 hit film "300," by Frank Miller, that truly captured the attention of Hollywood executives with $456 million in worldwide box office off a $67-million budget.

Miller further noticed that during his research trips to Greece, he realized that the overlap between myth and history begins to blur, which adds to the storytelling allure.

Source: Greek News Agenda