Latest Articles About Downton Abbey on PBS
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...
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...
Jessica Chastain Set to Star in A MOST VIOLENT YEAR
by Caryn Robbins - July 16, 2013 Variety reports that Jessica Chastain is currently in negotiations to star in J.C. Chandor's upcoming film A MOST VIOLENT YEAR....
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...
Dan Stevens Sheds 30 Pounds for New Role
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2013 'Downton Abbey' actor Dan Stevens has shed 30 pounds over the last five months in preparation for an upcoming movie role....
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....
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.'...
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....
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!...
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...
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....
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....
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!...
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....
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!...
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!...
VIDEO: Cast of DOWNTON ABBEY Discuss Episode 6
by Caryn Robbins - February 12, 2013 Below, Masterpiece and PBS speak to the cast of DOWNTON ABBEY about the 6th episode of the historical drama which aired last Sunday. WARNING: This video contains spoilers - proceed at your own risk!...
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 Sheds 30 Pounds for New Role
by Caryn Robbins - June 11, 2013 'Downton Abbey' actor Dan Stevens has shed 30 pounds over the last five months in preparation for an upcoming movie role....
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....
PBS Announces Premiere Date for DOWNTON ABBEY - Season 4!
by Caryn Robbins - May 14, 2013 One of the most talked about shows on television has an official premiere date: DOWNTON ABBEY Season 4 will begin on MASTERPIECE on PBS on Sunday, January 5, 2014....
First Look At DOWNTON ABBEY Season Four
by Pat Cerasaro - July 25, 2013 The first Season Four photos from the set of international blockbuster period-set drama series Downton Abbey have emerged, showcasing the stately leads of the Julian Fellowes-scripted hit in its upcoming season....
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!...
DOWNTON ABBEY Season 3 Finale Draws 8.2M Viewers
by Tyler Peterson - February 19, 2013 PBS and WGBH announced today that the conclusion of the breakout hit 'Downton Abbey, Season 3' on MASTERPIECE CLASSIC captivated an average audience of 8.2 million viewers (Nielsen Fast National data, 5.2 household rating). The Season 3 finale's average audience was 50 percent above the Season 2 fin... |