The war is over, but intrigue, crisis, romance, and change still grip the beloved estate in the thrilling new season of Downton Abbey. Written and created by Julian Fellowes, with its all-star returning cast and Oscar-winning guest star Shirley MacLaine, Downton Abbey, Season 3 premieres January 6, 2013 on Masterpiece classic! Until then, explore all things Downton, from war to peace to everything in between.
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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....
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....
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.'...
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....
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....
'Downton's Michelle Dockery to Guest Voice on FAMILY GUY
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2013
TVGuide reports that Michelle Dockery, best known for her role on ITV's popular historic drama 'Downton Abbey' will lend her voice to an upcoming episode of FOX's animated comedy FAMILY GUY....
by Caryn Robbins - April 29, 2013
TVGuide reports that Michelle Dockery, best known for her role on ITV's popular historic drama 'Downton Abbey' will lend her voice to an upcoming episode of FOX's animated comedy FAMILY GUY....
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE In Paris To Be Filmed For TV
by Pat Cerasaro - April 23, 2013
According to a listing on French arts TV channel Mezzo's website, the current Theatre du Chatelet production of Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in Paris will be shown on the channel in full HD in addition to the upcoming Radio France live audio broadcast of the Julia...
by Pat Cerasaro - April 23, 2013
According to a listing on French arts TV channel Mezzo's website, the current Theatre du Chatelet production of Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE in Paris will be shown on the channel in full HD in addition to the upcoming Radio France live audio broadcast of the Julia...
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....
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....
Chester Theatre Company Announces 2013 Season; ARMS ON FIRE AND BODY AWARENESS
by Samantha Vega - April 22, 2013
At last, the time our loyal CTC friends have been waiting for: the official announcement of our 2013 season! We are very excited to be kicking off this summer with the World Premiere of ARMS ON FIRE by Steven Sater with music by Duncan Sheik - the creators of the Tony Award-Winning Spring Awakening!...
by Samantha Vega - April 22, 2013
At last, the time our loyal CTC friends have been waiting for: the official announcement of our 2013 season! We are very excited to be kicking off this summer with the World Premiere of ARMS ON FIRE by Steven Sater with music by Duncan Sheik - the creators of the Tony Award-Winning Spring Awakening!...
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!...
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: First Look - Dan Stevens Stars in SUMMER IN FEBRUARY
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2013
Below, check out the trailer for SUMMER IN FEBRUARY, from CrossDay Productions/Apart Films. The period drama stars 'Downton Abbey' star Dan Stevens along with Dominic Cooper, Emily Browning and Hattie Morahan. The film will be released in the UK on June 14....
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2013
Below, check out the trailer for SUMMER IN FEBRUARY, from CrossDay Productions/Apart Films. The period drama stars 'Downton Abbey' star Dan Stevens along with Dominic Cooper, Emily Browning and Hattie Morahan. The film will be released in the UK on June 14....
Simon Cowell to Produce 'DOWNTON ABBEY' Style Drama for The BBC
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2013
According to the UK Mirror, Simon Cowell is currently developing a 'Downton Abbey' styleperiod drama series for the BBC through his production company Syco TV. According to the report, the series will take place in Broadmoor psychiatric hospital during the Victorian age....
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2013
According to the UK Mirror, Simon Cowell is currently developing a 'Downton Abbey' styleperiod drama series for the BBC through his production company Syco TV. According to the report, the series will take place in Broadmoor psychiatric hospital during the Victorian age....
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...
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...
DOWNTON ABBEY Season 3 Becomes Highest Rated Drama in PBS History
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2013
In total, 24 million viewers tuned into "Downton Abbey, Season 3" over its seven-week run - a 7 million-viewer increase from Season 2 - making it the highest-rated PBS drama of all time....
by Caryn Robbins - March 19, 2013
In total, 24 million viewers tuned into "Downton Abbey, Season 3" over its seven-week run - a 7 million-viewer increase from Season 2 - making it the highest-rated PBS drama of all time....
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....
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...
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...
VIDEO: DOWNTON's Maggie Smith: 'Lady Violet Will Drop Down Dead at Some Point'
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2013
In an interview on this morning's TODAY show on NBC Dame Maggie Smith, star of PBS's historic drama Downton Abbey says she anticipates that one day the show's writers will have to kill off Lady Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham. Check out her appearance below!...
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2013
In an interview on this morning's TODAY show on NBC Dame Maggie Smith, star of PBS's historic drama Downton Abbey says she anticipates that one day the show's writers will have to kill off Lady Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham. Check out her appearance below!...
DOWNTOWN ABBEY Insider Jessica Fellowes Set to Begin Speaking in North America
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2013
Jessica Fellowes - the #1 best-selling author of 'The World of Downton Abbey' and its follow up, 'The Chronicles of Downton Abbey' - is set to begin speaking in North America....
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2013
Jessica Fellowes - the #1 best-selling author of 'The World of Downton Abbey' and its follow up, 'The Chronicles of Downton Abbey' - is set to begin speaking in North America....
Highlights from SNL's Weekend Update with Seth Meyers, 3/2
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2013
Below, check out highlights from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE with Seth Meyers, from March 2!...
by Tyler Peterson - March 04, 2013
Below, check out highlights from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE with Seth Meyers, from March 2!...
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...
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...
DOWNTON ABBEY Casting Update: Villainous Housemaid 'Obrien' to Exit!
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2013
Producers of DOWNTON ABBEY have confirmed that actress Siobhan Finneran, who plays villainous house maid Sarah O'Brien in the wildly popular historic drama, will not return for the fourth season of the show....
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2013
Producers of DOWNTON ABBEY have confirmed that actress Siobhan Finneran, who plays villainous house maid Sarah O'Brien in the wildly popular historic drama, will not return for the fourth season of the show....
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...
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...
Photo Flash: First Look at Lady Mary in DOWNTON ABBEY Season 4
by Tyler Peterson - March 02, 2013
Following this morning's news that Shirley MacLaine will return to DOWNTON ABBEY for season four, and that the show is adding a slew of new characters, ITV has debuted the first look at Lady Mary, played by Michelle Dockery, and baby George, from the upcoming season. Check out the photo below!...
by Tyler Peterson - March 02, 2013
Following this morning's news that Shirley MacLaine will return to DOWNTON ABBEY for season four, and that the show is adding a slew of new characters, ITV has debuted the first look at Lady Mary, played by Michelle Dockery, and baby George, from the upcoming season. Check out the photo below!...
CONFIRMED: Shirley MacLaine Will Return to DOWNTON ABBEY for Season 4
by Tyler Peterson - March 02, 2013
Amidst all the cast changes happening on DOWNTON ABBEY, fans can breathe a sigh of relief for the fate of one more character: PBS and Carnival films announced today that Shirley MacLaine will officially be back for season 4 as 'Martha Levinson.'...
by Tyler Peterson - March 02, 2013
Amidst all the cast changes happening on DOWNTON ABBEY, fans can breathe a sigh of relief for the fate of one more character: PBS and Carnival films announced today that Shirley MacLaine will officially be back for season 4 as 'Martha Levinson.'...
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....
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....
Lily James Bumped Up to Series Regular on DOWNTON ABBEY
by Tyler Peterson - February 20, 2013
According to Entertainment Weekly, Lily James has officially been promoted to a series regular on DOWNTON ABBEY....
by Tyler Peterson - February 20, 2013
According to Entertainment Weekly, Lily James has officially been promoted to a series regular on DOWNTON ABBEY....
VIDEO: DOWNTON ABBEY Cast Covers One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful'
by Caryn Robbins - February 20, 2013
Comedian Richard Sandling has put together a video mashup featuring the cast of DOWNTON ABBEY covering One Directions' hit single 'What Makes You Beautiful.' Check it out below!...
by Caryn Robbins - February 20, 2013
Comedian Richard Sandling has put together a video mashup featuring the cast of DOWNTON ABBEY covering One Directions' hit single 'What Makes You Beautiful.' Check it out below!...
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