Tag: Downton Abbey
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Bleecker Street Moves Into Spoof ‘Fackham Hall’ as Toronto Market Bows With Promising Titles for Sale Like Robert De Niro’s ‘Ezra’
In one of the first deals out of Toronto, domestic distributor Bleecker Street is in final negotiations to acquire rights to “Fackham Hall,” a British spoof of “Downton Abbey” and other costume dramas. Sales outfit The Veterans is pre-selling international territories. And as international buyers face a potential drought of Hollywood product due to strikes,…
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‘Downton Abbey’s Crawley Family Tree From Cousin Matthew to Lord Grantham
Set in 1912-1928, the Downton Abbey series tells the story of one household over the years. Though it includes servants, tenants, and many others, everything in the drama surrounds the Crawley family, from the day-to-day activities in their house to the often salacious rumors circulating about them. The core family and many extended relatives play…
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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Was Banned Overseas for These Wild Reasons
To say China is a desirable market for foreign television shows, like The Big Bang Theory, is an understatement of grand proportions. Subtitled episodes of Downton Abbey are watched by 160 million viewers. China’s Got Talent, has seen as many as 400 million viewers an episode. In a 2014 article in The Guardian, Pierre Cheung,…
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Solar Opposites Season 4 Trailer: Schlorp Forever! New Episodes Hit Hulu In August
Despite the shake-up behind the scenes following worrisome allegations of inappropriate behavior from co-creator and star Justin Roiland, the adult animated comedy “Solar Opposites” returns to Hulu in August for a fourth season. Not too long ago, we learned exactly how Justin Roiland would be replaced by Dan Stevens (“Downton Abbey“) as Korvo, the curmudgeonly paternal figure…
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‘I’ve become more fearless’: Tuppence Middleton on Ocd, motherhood and playing Elizabeth Taylor
The Downton Abbey actor loves to keep a low profile. So how does she feel about portraying one of Hollywood’s most glamorous and headline-grabbing stars – and writing a book about her own mental health?For many actors, the thought of playing Elizabeth Taylor at the National Theatre would be unnerving enough. But for Tuppence Middleton,…
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10 TV Shows To Watch Like ‘Downton Abbey’
Period dramas might not appeal to a wide audience, but when Downton Abbey came into the picture with its welcoming atmosphere and the Crawley family charm, many viewers couldn’t help but bond with the show. After 6 seasons on the air and a complimentary feature film, the most recent entry into the series was the…
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This Was Julian Fellowes’ Inspiration For The First Downton Abbey Film
Series creator Julian Fellowes (“The Gilded Age“) could have kept “Downton Abbey” going for years. After all, soap operas are notorious for spanning generations. But I admire the restraint to put a pin in the series after six seasons of television. It felt like the perfect place to allow the characters to find their own…
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Maggie Smith Had A Scary Reputation On The Harry Potter Set
Dame Maggie Smith is one of the world’s most distinguished actresses — with an extensive career in theater and films, the 87-year-old veteran is highly respected for her incredible contributions to cinema. Smith’s role as Professor McGonagall in the eight-part “Harry Potter” film franchise catapulted her status from an accomplished English actress to an international…
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Maggie Smith’s Downton Abbey Role Was Written With A Very Specific Person In Mind
Writing what you know is a piece of advice that keeps being shared for a reason. We all need a launching point in our writing, especially when it comes to crafting and developing characters. A strong base for a character can make all the difference in the world. This is even more important if you…