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Downton Abbey Home Up For Sale
A wealthy fan of the TV drama could soon own Byfleet Manor in Surrey, England, which serves as Dower House, the fictional home of Dame Maggie Smith's character the Dowager Countess of Grantham....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 May 2015
Dame Maggie Smith Invited To Dine With The Queen
The beloved actress, who portrays the Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey, was among 20 guests invited to the private dinner party. Others included the Governor of the Bank of England,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 April 2015
'Downton Abbey' Characters To Appear In Nbc Series 'The Gilded Age'?
'Downton Abbey’ fans who are distraught about the imminent end of their beloved period drama may be cheered by a suggestion that one of its characters could star in a prequel series. Violet, The Countess...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2015
Will Ferrell's Maggie Smith Crush
Will Ferrell has a crush on Dame Maggie Smith. The 'Anchorman 2' star has admitted is a huge fan of the 80-year-old actress and while he in fact rates Helen Mirren as the most ''beloved''...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 March 2015
Downton Abbey 'Could Become A Movie'
'Downton Abbey' could be turned into a movie.The popular ITV period drama is set to conclude at the end of the next season, but Gareth Neame - the executive producer of 'Downton' - has revealed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 March 2015
Downton Abbey Will Conclude After Sixth Season - Movie Or Spin-off Series To Follow?
Downton Abbey will conclude after its sixth season, the ITV show's producers have confirmed. Producer Gareth Neame made the announcement during a press conference on Thursday (26th March). "It's a very emotional day for all...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 March 2015
Downton Abbey To End After Sixth Season
Producers at Carnival Films announced there will be no seventh season for writer/creator Julian Fellowes' international hit, which features Dame Maggie Smith, Elizabeth MCGovern and Michelle Dockery. A statement to cast and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 March 2015
Dev Patel: Maggie Smith's Stamina Put Me To 'Shame'
Dev Patel thinks Maggie Smith put him to ''shame'' on the set of 'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'.The actor - who continues his role as hotel owner Sonny Kapoor in the movie - felt...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 March 2015
Dev Patel: Maggie Smith Is A 'Scene-stealer'
Dev Patel thinks Maggie Smith is a ''scene-stealer''.The 24-year-old actor who stars alongside the legendary actress in 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' and its sequel has joked that she just ''rolls in'' at the end...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 March 2015
Dame Maggie Smith's Representative Clarifies 'Downton Departure'
Dame Maggie Smith's publicist has clarified the actress' statements regarding her departure from hit period drama Downton Abbey, insisting the acting icon will be with the programme until the very end.Speculation suggesting the popular series...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2015
Maggie Smith Could Leave Downton Abbey After Next Season
Dame Maggie Smith has hinted that she will leave Downton Abbey after the next season, saying, "...to my knowledge, I must be 100 by now." Smith, who recently turned 80 in real life, said she...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 March 2015
'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' Unites Original Starry Cast With Richard Gere
After The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel earned nearly $140 million on its release in 2012, the all-star cast and crew were keen to reassemble for a sequel. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel hits UK...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 February 2015
'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' Captures Magic Of Its Predecessor
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel had a tough act to follow. Its predecessor remains of the best loved British movies of recent times and its subtle casting, genuinely funny script and heart-warming narrative saw...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 February 2015
Judi Dench Can't Travel Alone Due To Poor Eyesight
Dame Judi Dench can no longer travel alone because her eyesight is so bad.The 80-year-old actress' eyes are failing because she is suffering from dry and wet macular degeneration, with the former causing blurry vision,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 February 2015
At 80 Retirement Is "The Rudest Word In The Dictionary" For Dame Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench has described “retirement” as “the rudest word in the dictionary”, as she promotes her latest film, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Speaking to The Telegraph, the 80 year also revealed she...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 February 2015
A Week In Movies: Berlin Wraps Up, Dames Judi And Maggie Hit The Red Carpet, Julia Roberts Films In L.a. And There Are New Trailers For Age Of Adaline, Big Game And Crimson Peak
The Berlin Film Festival wrapped up last weekend after the premiere for Disney's new live-action version of Cinderella, and stars Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Lily James and Richard Madden, plus director Kenneth Branagh were...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 February 2015
Celia Imrie Wants Hollywood Role
Celia Imrie wants to star in a Hollywood film.The British actress is hoping her starring role in 'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' will help catapult her to fame across the pond so she can...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2015
Contactmusic.com’S 10 Most Anticipated Films Of 2015
As always, there are far too many sequels, spin-offs, remakes and reboots clogging the cinemas, but some of them might actually be good. Of course, release dates are subject to change...10) Shaun The Sheep Movie...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2014
A Spot Of Festive Grouse Shooting? It Must Be The 'Downton Abbey' Christmas Special!
‘Downton Abbey’ will be back on our screens this festive season with a two hour Christmas special which will see the Crawley family travelling to Northumberland for a 'grouse shooting' party. The episode promises to...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 November 2014
'My Old Lady' Appeals To Older Viewers Through Maggie Smith
With films aimed at mature audiences gaining in popularity, 'My Old Lady' seems like a sure-fire formula for a hit. It stars the grand dame of theatre and cinema, Maggie Smith, in a lively role...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 November 2014
A Week In Movies: World Premieres For Lawrence, Cumberbatch And Jolie And New Trailers Arrive For Fifty Shades And Cinderella
After the world premiere in London last week, this week saw the cast of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 walking the red carpet in Los Angeles just before the film arrived in cinemas. Cast...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2014
A Week In Movies: Premieres With Brad Pitt And Daniel Radcliffe In London, Maggie Smith And Toby Jones On Set, Trailers For A Vampire Comedy And Two Big Franchise Sequels
The London Film Festival wrapped up this week with Brad Pitt leading a charge through Leicester Square for the red carpet premiere of his World War II tank thriller Fury, accompanied by his crewmates Shia...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 October 2014
Primetime Emmy Awards 2014 -Breaking Bad Predictably Dominates Drama
The Primetime Emmy Awards were held on Monday evening (25th August) in Los Angeles and there was stiff competition in every category although the results were ultimately highly predictable. Breaking Bad dominated the drama awards...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 August 2014
Downton Abbey Makes Amusing Mistake In New Promotional Images
The picture, which depicts Lord Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville) and daughter Edith (Laura Carmichael) standing in one of their impressive stately rooms, features an unexpected decoation on the mantelpiece; a very modern plastic water bottle....
By Hannah Woodhead in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 August 2014
'The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' Looks Fantastically Watchable [Trailer + Pictures]
Forget The Avengers, The Hunger Games and The Hobbit, for it was The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel that ruled supreme as the true box-office success story of 2012. Fox were never expecting much when producers...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 August 2014
Everything We Know So Far About ‘Downton Abbey’ Season 5
Everyone’s favourite period drama of manners, ‘Downton Abbey’ is heading back to our screens for a fifth season. If you’re in the UK the wait isn't too long with the season premiere set for this...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 July 2014
Warwick Davis: Harry Potter Set Smelled
The 'Harry Potter' set used to smell of rotting food, Warwick Davis has recalled.The 44-year-old actor - who played both Professor Flitwick and goblin bank teller Griphook in the fantasy franchise - has revealed that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 July 2014
Maggie Gyllenhaal Wants A Role In Downton Abbey
Maggie Gyllenhaal wants a role in 'Downton Abbey'.The 'Secretary' actress has revealed she would 'love' a part on the ITV period drama - which also stars Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith and Hugh Bonneville - but...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 July 2014
Angelina Jolie, Daniel Day Lewis & Dame Maggie Smith Receive Queen's Birthday Honours
The Queen's Birthday Honours List consists of 1149 people including Angelina Jolie and Daniel Day-Lewis. Day- Lewis has received a knighthood and Jolie has been made an honorary dame. Whilst Maggie Smith has received another...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 June 2014
Angelina Jolie Made An Honorary Dame
Angelina Jolie has been made into an honorary Dame in Britain.The 'Maleficent' actress was among the stars recognised in Queen Elizabeth's list of Birthday Honours for her dedication to campaigning against sexual violence and the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 June 2014
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