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The Crown star Imelda Staunton has joined the list of the UK’s celebrated acting dames, after being given the title in the King’s Birthday Honors list.

Paddington in Peru.” The third installment in the series — which lands some seven years after “Paddington 2” — is set to release on Jan. 17, 2025, in the U.S. by Sony under its Columbia Pictures label, about two months after it releases in the United Kingdom on Nov.

suffered betrayals of their own at the hands of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following a series of tell-all projects, appeared in good spirits as they toured the state-of-the-art facility ahead of the play, performed by third-year acting students in the Gielgud Theatre in the city center.On RADA’s website, the play is described as a “tense, simmering story” about a family that is “forced to confront the traumas they have long tried to bury” following the death of two family members.“As the sun beats down on their North London flat, and the authoritarian head of the family arrives from Ethiopia for the funeral, tensions rise, cultures clash and past betrayals are unearthed,” the play’s description reads.The drama school’s president and “Homeland” alum David Harewood told the Telegraph that the King “really seemed to enjoy” the production.The play marked the 120th anniversary of the drama school, which has trained leading actors including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston and “The Crown” star Imelda Staunton.Charles, a theater enthusiast in his own right, was named as the school’s newest patron earlier this month, taking over his late mother Queen Elizabeth II’s post, which she had held for 70 years until her death in 2022.At one point during his visit, Charles was heard joking around with some of the students.After being told that the school receives more than 4,000 applications from hopeful prospects, the King was heard joking, “Do you put them through the most horrendous auditions?”Elsewhere, Camilla shared some fond memories the outing had brought up for her from the past, saying the play reminded her of a “fantastic” night with her grandkids.“She loved it and she took all her grandkids and they said they had the

Away from the scandal and desire of Bridgerton, co-stars Bessie Carter and Sam Phillips have sparked up a romance and have reportedly moved in together. Bessie, 30, who plays Prudence Featherington, and newcomer Sam, 39, who portrays Lord Debling, are said to have started dating after meeting on the set for series three of the hit Netflix show.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor “The Crown” can only play a pair of Queens at the Emmys. Emmy winner Olivia Colman, who portrayed Queen Elizabeth in the series finale episode of Netflix‘s monarchy drama, is not eligible to submit in the guest drama actress race by only a few seconds.

A third film in the popular British historical drama franchise was confirmed by Focus Features on Monday.Julian Fellowes, who created the beloved television series that spawned the films, is writing the new movie. Simon Curtis, the director of the second film, “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” will also helm the third film.Various cast members are returning, including Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Robert James-Collier, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech and more.

Lexi Carson The 2024 BAFTA TV Awards are here. The ceremony will be broadcast on BBC One and stream on BBC iPlayer on Sunday night in the U.K., starting at 7 p.m. BST.

Alex Jones was left confused as she made a blunder on The One Show on Wednesday (24 April), with her co-host Jermaine Jenas stepping in to correct her.The TV presenter was introducing the popular BBC One show when she appeared to have forgotten what day of the week it was. Alex, 47, and Jermaine, 41, were joined on the sofa by singer Will Young and actress Imelda Staunton. Alex enthusiastically introduced them both to viewers, before exclaiming: "What a lovely combo for a Thursday!" Former professional footballer Jermaine then jumped in and corrected her.

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Alex Ritman A number of major names from the U.K. film and TV world and beyond have donated items — and their own time — to an auction raising money for Gaza.

“Downton Abbey” film is coming to the silver screen.According to star Imelda Staunton — who played Lady Maud Bagshaw in the first two movies — a threequel is set to premiere sometime next year.“The Crown” alum, 68, spilled the royal tea in a recent interview with BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball.“There will be the final film – there you go,” Staunton dished.Ball then quipped that she hopes that the “Shakespeare in Love” star won’t be reprimanded for revealing the info.“I don’t care,” Staunton bluntly said.The Sun reported Wednesday that the cast will begin shooting this summer at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, England, for a 2025 debut.According to the outlet, Paul Giamatti is also set to reprise his role as Harold Levinson.He last made an appearance on the Julian Fellowes historical drama in a 2013 Christmas special alongside Shirley MacLaine.Two big-screen adaptions based on the 2010 series of the same name were previously released in 2019 and 2022.The OG show ran until 2015, across five seasons, taking the influential Crawley clan and their estate servants throughout the turmoil of the 1910s and 1920s.The ensemble cast included Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham, as well as Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess.Smith’s character met her demise in the second film, titled “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” in 2022.Rounding out the show’s ensemble are Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Sophie McShera, Lesley Nichol and Penelope Wilton.Bonneville, 60, previously discussed how the franchise was beginning to weigh him down.“I suspect, on a

A third Downton Abbey movie is reportedly happening!

The BAFTA TV Awards nominations are out for 2024 and, while Netflix is winning headlines after strong showings for The Crown and Black Mirror, there were some snubs and surprises.

The Crown‘s sixth and final season debuted last year, and we’re breaking down the ranking of each season.

K.J. Yossman Director and author Christian Schwochow has signed with CAA for representation, Variety has learned. Schwochow continues to be repped by Curtis Brown in the U.K.

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. The film, set for streaming soon, debuted at the recent BFI London Film Festival and is the follow-up to the beloved Aardman classic.The cast includes: Thandiwe Newton (Ginger), Zachary Levi (Rocky), Bella Ramsey (Molly), Imelda Staunton (Bunty), Lynn Ferguson (Mac), David Bradley (Fowler), Jane Horrocks (Babs), Romesh Ranganathan (Nick), Daniel Mays (Fetcher), Josie Sedgwick-Davies (Frizzle), Peter Serafinowicz (Reginald Smith), Nick Mohammed (Dr.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "have fallen" in Hollywood and are at risk of being seen as "expendable", royal experts have claimed.

Prince Harry was the butt of a joke at the Golden Globe Awards, with host Jo Koy making a cheeky comment about him 'asking for money'. The comedian, who hosted the 81st annual ceremony on Sunday, 7 January, made a playful dig at the Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan Markle during his opening speech.

Emily Longeretta With the last season of HBO’s “Succession” landing nine nominations at the 81st annual Golden Globes, Sarah Snook took home her first as in the lead actress in a drama series category. While Snook has won the Globe for her role as Shiv in HBO’s “Succession” in the past, this is her first win in this category — she previously competed in the supporting actress category. She took home the trophy in 2021, the last time “Succession” was eligible.