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Downton Abbey: A New Era Handed A New Release Date
'Downton Abbey: A New Era' has been given a new UK release date of April 29.Focus Features has confirmed that the much-anticipated movie has been pushed back, from its original release date of March 18....
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 January 2022
Rebecca Hall, Penelope Wilton And Jemaine Clement To Star In The Bfg
Rebecca Hall, Penelope Wilton and Jemaine Clement have been added to the cast of Steven Spielberg's 'The BFG'.The 68-year-old filmmaker - who will co-produce the film adaptation of the Roald Dahl children's story alongside Walt...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 April 2015
Penelope Wilton To Play The Queen In The Bfg Adaptation
The 68 year old, who picked a Best Actress prize at Sunday's (12Apr15) Olivier Awards in London, will join Mark Rylance, newcomer Ruby Barnhill, Rebecca Hall, Jemaine Clement and Bill Hader, among others, in...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 April 2015
Angela Lansbury & The Kinks Musical Are Big Winners At Olivier Awards
The veteran 88-year-old actress picked up her first-ever Olivier Award after a 40-year absence from the London stage, Downton Abbey star Wilton claimed the Best Actress prize for Taken at Midnight, and Sunny...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 April 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
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
Stars Fight To Save London Theatre
A number of big names from the London arts scene, including Downton Abbey star Penelope Wilton, have joined forces in a bid to save one of the city's theatres from redevelopment.Theatre mogul Sir Richard Eyre,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 December 2013
'Downton Abbey' Consoles Emmy Loss With 10.5m Tune-in To New Series
Downton Abbey has finally returned to television for a fourth season meaning Sunday nights are once again sorted for fans of the meaty period drama. The ITV1 show failed to scoop any awards, apart from...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 September 2013
Stars Turn Out For Richard Griffiths' Funeral At Shakespeare Church
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, Michael Palin and Downton Abbey actress Penelope Wilton were among the celebrities who joined mourners at beloved actor Richard Griffiths' funeral in England on Tuesday (09Apr13).Playwright Alan Bennett also attended...
By WENN on 09 April 2013
Tom Felton To Star In Belle
Tom Felton is to star in 'Belle'.The 'Harry Potter' actor's role in Amma Asante's 18th century romance has not been revealed, but he has joined the cast as have Penelope Wilton, James Norton and Sam...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 September 2012
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