‘Sister Act 3: Kicking the Habit’ Reworking Script Following Maggie Smith’s Demise!!

This is just brutal. We’re still mourning the loss of Dame Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey, Harry Potter film series) who died in late September, and this week we got a piece of news that will make us miss the British star even more. During an interview in The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Whoopi Goldberg (Till) revealed that, as we suspected and hoped, Smith was … Continue reading ‘Sister Act 3: Kicking the Habit’ Reworking Script Following Maggie Smith’s Demise!!

Beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Actor Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away!!

Dame Maggie Smith, one of the most beloved and iconic actors on the stage and screen, has passed away at 89. Smith was known to millions worldwide for her iconic roles in both Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, and her death marks the end of an extraordinary career that spanned over seven decades. Smith was born in Essex in 1934, and she kicked off her … Continue reading Beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Actor Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away!!

‘The Miracle Club’: New Clip Teases a Phenomenon!! Check It Out!!

In a world filled with tragedy, sometimes all you need is a little miracle to see the silver lining. In Sony Picture Classics‘ upcoming feature The Miracle Club, a group of friends sets out in search of that miracle. The film features a heavy-hitting cast with the likes of Maggie Smith, Laura Linney, and Kathy Bates as they embark on their trip. Ahead of The … Continue reading ‘The Miracle Club’: New Clip Teases a Phenomenon!! Check It Out!!

‘The Miracle Club’ Trailer Teases a Heartwarming Tale of Three Generations of Friends!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Ballygar, Ireland, 1967: a boisterous hard-knocks community in outer Dublin that marches to its own beat – frenzied, fast and loose – and yet also deeply soulful; rooted in traditions of loyalty, faith and togetherness. And the opportunity to rise above one’s daily struggles is frankly a pipe dream, especially for women. Directed – Thaddeus O’Sullivan Starring – Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith … Continue reading ‘The Miracle Club’ Trailer Teases a Heartwarming Tale of Three Generations of Friends!! Check It Out!!

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

Focus Features has just released new key art for the upcoming Downton Abbey: A New Era film, which is set to be released exclusively in theaters on May 20, 2022. The new art features two images split between the title at the center, showcasing the film’s split narrative. Downton Abbey: A New Era will follow Downton’s inhabitants both abroad and at home. The plot of … Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’: New Featurette Recaps the First Movie!! Check It Out!!

Downton Abbey: A New Era is finally bringing us back into the world of the Crawleys. And now there’s a new recap to help get us up to date before the new movie arrives! And after six seasons and a movie, there’s a lot to remember about our favorite family and their house staff as we head into the “new era” of the Julian Fellowes … Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’: New Featurette Recaps the First Movie!! Check It Out!!

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Trailer Teases the Second Film in the Franchise!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follow-up to the 2019 feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain. Directed – Simon Curtis Starring – Maggie Smith, Joanne Froggatt, Michelle Dockery Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Trailer Teases the Second Film in the Franchise!! Check It Out!!

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ U.S. Release Date Moved to May 20!!

We’ll have to wait a little longer for tea-time with the Dowager Countess, Violet Crawley (Maggie Smith). Downton Abbey: A New Era, the sequel to 2019’s Downton Abbey, had its release date shifted by its production and distribution companies Focus Features, Universal Pictures International, and Carnival Films. The film, which was previously attached to a March 18 premiere, got pushed back for over a month … Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ U.S. Release Date Moved to May 20!!

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Gets a New Teaser Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follow-up to the 2019 feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain. Directed – Simon Curtis Starring – Maggie Smith, Joanne Froggatt, Michelle Dockery Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Gets a New Teaser Trailer!! Check It Out!!

‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Gets a Teaser Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follow-up to the 2019 feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain. Directed – Simon Curtis Starring – Maggie Smith, Joanne Froggatt, Michelle Dockery Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ Gets a Teaser Trailer!! Check It Out!!

‘A Boy Called Christmas’ Trailer Re-imagines the Santa Claus Story!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – In this origin story of Father Christmas, an ordinary boy (with a loyal pet mouse and a reindeer at his side) sets out on an extraordinary adventure to find his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of Elfhelm. Directed – Gil Kenan Starring – Maggie Smith, Michiel Huisman, Kristen Wiig Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ Trailer Re-imagines the Santa Claus Story!! Check It Out!!

Downton Abbey (2019) Review!!

Synopsis – The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century. My Take – As history remains bare witness, TV show adaptions and sequels have almost never translate well to the big screen. With a fact remaining how a single/multiple story-line developed over a period of a multiple episodes and season, doesn’t … Continue reading Downton Abbey (2019) Review!!

‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Trailer: The Crawleys Are Back!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Adapted from the hit TV series Downton Abbey that tells the story of the Crawley family, a wealthy owner of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century. Directed – Michael Engler Starring – Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Trailer: The Crawleys Are Back!! Check It Out!!

‘Downton Abbey’: New Posters Tease a Return to Opulence!! Check It Out!!

Four new character posters for Focus Features and Carnival Films’ release of the first Downton Abbey movie are here to remind us just how poor we are. But rich, perhaps, in that we are getting this movie at all. Though the series wrapped things up in a very satisfying way, it’s never a problem to return to this lush, gorgeous world, especially when rapidly changing times could signal a … Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey’: New Posters Tease a Return to Opulence!! Check It Out!!

‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Gets 2019 Release Date!!!

On the heels of the news that principal photography is starting on the Downton Abbey movie, Focus Features has announced that the highly-anticipated return to Julian Fellowes‘ Edwardian world will debut Friday, September 20th 2019 in North America, with Universal Pictures International releasing it Friday, September 13th 2019 internationally. (We get the delay? Again? Seriously?) Though there are no details about when the story will take place, … Continue reading ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Gets 2019 Release Date!!!

Check Out the Complete Winners List of the 2016 Emmy Awards!!!

Well there you have it, folks! The 86th annual Emmy Awards are over and miraculously it was one of those rare awards shows that was both fun to watch and got just about everything right. What are the odds? There is literally nothing to complain about when it comes to the awards handed out tonight. Well…except Fargo Season 2 being snubbed entirely, but you have to admit … Continue reading Check Out the Complete Winners List of the 2016 Emmy Awards!!!

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) Review!!

Synopsis – As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy – posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals – Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel. My Take – This is one of those rare sequels, which builds on the appeal of the original as it stands on its own merits & is everything that a sequel … Continue reading The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015) Review!!

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel releases on March 19 in GCC countries!!

Empire International Gulf LLC is all set to release on March 19 in GCC countries!! Synopsis – As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy – posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals – Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel. Director – John Madden Starring – Maggie Smith, Richard Gere, Bill Nighy Rated – PG Run … Continue reading The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel releases on March 19 in GCC countries!!