Latest Articles About Downton Abbey on PBS
'Downton Abbey's Sophie McShera Signs on for CINDERELLA Film
by Caryn Robbins - June 26, 2013 Variety reports that Sophie McShera, has joined the cast of Disney's live adaptation of CINDERELLA. The British actress is best known for her role as Daisy Mason on PBS' “Downton Abbey.'...
Julian Fellowes Says DOWNTON ABBEY S4 Picks Up 6 Months Later
by Pat Cerasaro - February 18, 2013 DOWNTON ABBEY creator and forthcoming ROMEO & JULIET film screenwriter Julian Fellowes has revealed much in a new interview with the New York Times - perhaps most importantly that the many of the events of 'A Journey To Highclere', the Season 3 finale episode that aired stateside last night, were di...
DOWNTON ABBEY Casts New Love Interest for Lady Mary!
by Caryn Robbins - February 26, 2013 Weep no more for the recently-widowed Lady Mary! According to the UK Sun, the DOWNTON ABBEY resident will have a new love interest when the historic drama returns for a fourth season....
Sophie McShera in Talks to Join Holliday Grainger as Stepsister in Kenneth Branagh's CINDERELLA
by Movies News Desk - June 11, 2013 Downton Abbey's Sophie McShera is in talks to join The Borgias' Holliday Grainger as Cinderella's wicked stepsister in Disney and Kenneth Branagh's live-action adaptation of CINDERELLA....
Sarah Rice's GLAMOROUS NIGHTS & CARELESS RAPTURE to Play 54 Below, 3/3
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2013 One of the most dazzling and beloved singers on the worldwide cabaret and concert scene today, multiple award winner Sarah Rice brings Glamorous Nights and Careless Rapture -- Music of the Era of Downton Abbey, Gosford Park and more... to 54 Below in a special one night only performance on March 3rd...
Dan Stevens Reveals New Look at 2013 GLAAD Media Awards
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2013 Among the attendees at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards was Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens sporting a whole new look....
Is Lady Mary/Branson Romance Heading to DOWNTON ABBEY's Season 4?
by Caryn Robbins - March 11, 2013 Fans of the historic drama DOWNTON ABBEY were devastated during the third season when two of the show's most popular characters, Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) and Tom Branson (Allen Leach) struggled to deal with the deaths of their spouses. But are viewers ready to see the two grieving survivors beco...
Lady Mary/Tom Branson Romance in Store for DOWNTON ABBEY Season 4?
by Caryn Robbins - July 25, 2013 Will there be a brother-in-law/sister-in-law romance in the air on the next season of the hit show?...
DOWNTON ABBEY Set for 10 More Seasons?
by Caryn Robbins - May 07, 2013 According to the New York Daily News, DOWNTON ABBEY executive producer Gareth Neame hopes to see the popular historical drama remain on the air for another ten seasons....
VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes & More in DOWNTON ABBEY Musical Parody
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2013 A host of Broadway stars staged their own version of the highly anticipated fourth season of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY - Episode One. Check out the musical parody below!...
VIDEO: Diddy 'Cast' as First Black Member of DOWNTON ABBEY
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2013 Sean 'P.uff Di/addy' Combs took to his Twitter account yesterday to announce that he had been cast as the first black cast member of the popular Masterpiece Classic series DOWNTON ABBEY. Watch the Funny or Die spoof below!...
Origin Theatre Company Sets Benefit for 6/30
by Kelsey Denette - May 20, 2013 Origin Theatre Company kicks off its eleventh season of producing the New York and American premieres of plays by emerging European playwrights at its annual benefit on Thursday May 30, at 6:30pm. Hosted by Mutual of America, 320 Park Avenue, the festive evening features a slalom course of pleasure...
VIDEO: 60 MINUTES Spotlights 'Downton Abbey's Maggie Smith
by Caryn Robbins - February 18, 2013 Every bit as cantankerous as her character on 'Downton Abbey,' Dame Maggie Smith gave a rare and 'spiky' interview to CBS's 60 Minutes. Check out clips from last night's feature below!...
Dan Stevens to Star as 'Mr. Darcy' in BBC's DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY?
by Tyler Peterson - February 12, 2013 The publication is reporting that Stevens, who just wrapped THE HEIRESS on Broadway alongside Jessica Chastain, is being considered to star as the next 'Mr. Darcy' on the BBC's impending adaptation of P.D. James's novel DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY....
Dame Judi Dench Receives Bananagram Medal of Honor
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2013 Acclaimed actress Judi Dench is not only amazing on screen, but amazing at word games, specifically the game Bananagrams....
Don Black Previews DOWNTON ABBEY Theme Song
by Pat Cerasaro - July 23, 2013 Legendary lyricist Don Black discusses penning lyrics to the iconic theme song of international period-set hit series DOWNTON ABBEY and previews the atmospheric and moody new song before its premiere on the first episode of Season Four in a new interview....
Silva Screen Records Releases 100 GREATEST TV THEMES Vol. 3 Compilation
by Tyler Peterson - April 23, 2013 The third release in Silva Screen's TV theme compilation series offering a comprehensive snapshot of the very best music on television is now available....
Dan Stevens in Talks to Star in A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2013 The 'Heiress' star is currently in talks to join the cast of Scott Frank's upcoming film A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES opposite Liam Neeson....
Sarah Rice's GLAMOROUS NIGHTS & CARELESS RAPTURE Plays 54 Below Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2013 One of the most dazzling and beloved singers on the worldwide cabaret and concert scene today, multiple award winner Sarah Rice brings Glamorous Nights and Careless Rapture -- Music of the Era of Downton Abbey, Gosford Park and more... to 54 Below in a special one night only performance tonight, Mar...
Liberty Hall Announces Spring Programming
by Kelsey Denette - March 04, 2013 In anticipation of Opening Day and the resumption of public tours April 1st, Liberty Hall Museum has announced it will offer a full slate of seasonal and special events throughout the month of March, as well as introduce an ambitious new initiative this summer: the Liberty Hall Museum Community Farm...
Gary Carr to' Jazz Up' DOWNTON ABBEY in Season Four
by Caryn Robbins - May 01, 2013 DOWNTON ABBEY is about to get a little jazzier next season. According to Deadline Gary Carr has signed on to the ITV period drama as jazz singer Jack Ross, described as "a charming and charismatic young man.'...
Blanchett, James Set for Disney's CINDERELLA; Branagh to Direct
by Caryn Robbins - April 30, 2013 Actress Lily James (Downton Abbey) has been cast as Cinderella in Disney's upcoming live-action interpretation of the beloved classic tale. The film is being directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh and stars Cate Blanchett as the iconic evil stepmother....
Liberty Hall Museum to Reopen to Public April 1
by Kelsey Denette - March 25, 2013 Liberty Hall Museum has announced it will resume public tours on Monday, April 1, signaling a welcome end to the Museum's traditional winter break, which featured an ambitious slate of seasonal and special programming but limited access to day visits. The Museum will also extend its fascinating ongo...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Episode 7 of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2013 Below, catch a sneak peek of a scene from the next episode of PBS's DOWNTON ABBEY airing this Sunday, February 17th!...
PBS to Air DOWNTON ABBEY Season 4 Concurrently with U.K.?
by Caryn Robbins - February 18, 2013 In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, DOWNTON ABBEY executive producer Gareth Neame spoke about the possibility of PBS airing the fourth season of the highly popular historic drama in the U.S. at the same time it airs in the U.K.... |