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Downton Dazzles on SAG Red Carpet

19 Sunday Jan 2014

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Downton Abbey was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.  And although the show didn’t win this year, the stars of Downton Abbey dazzled everyone on the red carpet.

Michelle Dockery left Lady Mary in the dust in this low-cut stunner of a dress.Fabulous frock: Downton Abbey star Michelle Dockery looked stunning as she arrived on the Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet in a monochrome dress on Saturday night

Lady Edith may be the middle child but there is no way Laura Carmichael could be overlooked in this dress.Golden girl: Laura Carmichael looked radiant in a glistening golden gown

Sophie McShera may be dowdy in the Downton kitchen but on the red carpet she is glamorous.
Little Black Dress: The Downton Actress looked stunning in a black full-length gown on the red carpet

Well done, ladies!!!  You look marvelous!!

Michelle Dockery seen with New Mystery Man

03 Tuesday Sep 2013

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Is life imitating art for Michelle Dockery? It appears so, as the Downton Abbey star, who plays Lady Mary on the show, has been seen with a new mystery man in Venice last week. I guess since Lady Mary is being wooed in Season Four by eligible bachelors it only seem right that Michelle gets the same treatment in real life.

The mystery man putting a smile on the face of Downton Abbey’s Lady Mary Crawley has been revealed, and the romance is believed to be thanks to the Downton chauffeur.

Michelle Dockery with financial PR director John Dineen in Venice Photo: FameFlynet

Love birds: Michelle Dockery's new man has been unveiled as John Dineen, 31, a financial PR

Apprently, Allen Leech, who plays Lady Mary’s brother-in-law on Downton Abbey, introduced John Dineen to Michelle Dockery.  It seems the pair hit it off since she was photographed in Venice with the 31-year-old financial PR director.

Very little is known about the new mystery man in Michelle’s life.

An associate of Mr Dineen, who works at FTI Consulting, told the Daily Mail:
“John is also from Ireland and went to University in both Cork and Dublin before
coming to London.

“He is very private and softly spoken but he has really been taken by Michelle.
Allen is an old friend and appears to have played Cupid.”

This blogger did a quick google search and found John Dineen’s LinkedIn profile.   It didn’t provide much new information (unless I upgraded my account) but it did have his “unsunglassed” picture for your viewing pleasure.

John Dineen

They do seem to make quite the cute couple and have that “new relationship” glow.  (I’m jealous!!!)

The pair were first spotted in Italy this weekend when Mr Dineen accompanied Michelle to the Venice Film Festival

Hopefully, Mr. Dineen won’t end up with the same fate as Lady Mary’s Mr. Pamuk or Matthew Crawley though.

Smitten: According to sources close to the financial PR, Mr Dineen is very taken with the Downton actress

Good luck, Michele and John!!!  Downtonians everywhere are pulling for your relationship.

Michelle Dockery in thriller Non-Stop

21 Wednesday Aug 2013

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After each season of Downton Abbey wraps, the actors get busy spreading their acting wings on various projects.  This included Michelle Dockery who filmed the feature film Non-Stop after Season Three.  She shed her Downton Abbey‘s Lady Mary character for the role of Nancy in the film.

Non-Stop is a tense thriller also starring Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore about an air marshal who must spring into action aboard an international flight.  During the flight from New York to London, the US federal air marshal on-board (Neeson) receives a series of threatening text messages that a passenger will be killed every 20 minutes unless $150 million are transferred into a secret off-shore bank account.  Everyone on board is suddenly a suspect, including Neeson’s seat mate, played by Julianne Moore, and Michelle Dockery as a flight attendant.

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Non-Stop is due to be released in the U.S. on February 21, 2014.

Downton Abbey Cast Sign 3-Year Contract

14 Wednesday Aug 2013

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In order to prevent another Season Three death-fest, the producers of Downton Abbey have locked in the key actors to large three-year contracts.  Woohooo!!!!!

After Dan Stevens and Jessica Brown Findlay decided not to renew their original contracts with the show and their characters had to be killed off – one on Christmas Day, no less – the show couldn’t afford another “exodus” from the key actors.  To solve that problem, it is being reported that the bigger names –  Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, and Allen Leech – on Downton Abbey have signed three-year contracts.  The Sun is reporting that some, if not all, are over £1m each.

An insider tells The Sun, “Downton’s charm is tradition so bosses were desperate to secure the show’s big names. All the major characters are now on big deals.”

That is excellent news for Downton fans everywhere!!!!  It is certainly an indication that we might get more than just a Season Five.  Wooohoooo!!!!

New Season Four Cast Photos for Downton Abbey

14 Wednesday Aug 2013

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New cast photos of Downton Abbey have been released in anticipation of Season Four which will air next month in the U.K.  Sooooooo exciting!!!!

The Season 4 Cast Photo — Who’s New?

The Ladies Mary, Cora, and Edith Face Season 4A bewildered looking Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) poses alongside mother Cora (Elizabeth McGovern) and sister Edith (Laura Carmichael).

Downton Abbey’s Leading Downstairs Men Assemble for Series 4From left, we have steadfast Alfred Nugent (Matt Milne), flirtatious Jimmy Kent (Ed Speleers), the loveable Mr. Carson (Jim Carter), and scheming Thomas Barrow (Rob James-Collier).

Thomas Barrow Appears in Season 4 Promo Picture

'Downton Abbey' Season 4 photos: Gary Carr as musician Jack Ross.
Gary Carr as musician Jack Ross

'Downton Abbey' Season 4 photos: Tom Cullen as Lord Gillingham.
Tom Cullen as Lord Gillingham

'Downton Abbey' Season 4 photos: Julian Ovenden as Charles Blake.
Julian Ovenden as Charles Blake.

'Downton Abbey' Season 4 photos: Lily James as Lady Rose
Lily James as Lady Rose

'Downton Abbey' Season 4 photos: Sophie McShera as Daisy
Sophie McShera as Daisy

'Downton Abbey' Season 4 photos: Allen Leech as Branson
Allen Leech as Branson with Baby Sibbie

'Downton Abbey' Season 4 photos: Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary and Allen Leech as Branson
Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary and Allen Leech as Branson

'Downton Abbey' Season 4 photos: Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary
Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary

'Downton Abbey' Season 4 photos: Jim Carter as Mr. Carson
Jim Carter as Mr. Carson

Tidbits and More about Season 4 of Downton Abbey

09 Friday Aug 2013

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The cast of Downton Abbey has been busy this week.  They journeyed to Los Angeles for a press tour and they were dropping hints at every stop!!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~SPOILER ALERT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

It is possible this post may contain spoilers so proceed at your own peril.

'Downton Abbey'Actors Michelle Dockery, left, and Joanne Froggatt speak onstage during the “Downton Abbey” TCA panel. (Frederick M. Brown / Getty Images / August 6, 2013)

Here is what we’ve learned so far:

  1. Michelle Dockery was shocked at the death of Matthew Crawley in Season 3.

Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary) on the departure of Dan Stevens: “My first reaction was, ‘Oh, crap. What is going to happen?’ Because I thought, ‘Where can this story go now?’ We spent all this time on this will-they-or-won’t they relationships. But as much as it was sad to see Dan go, same as it was sad to see Jessica go, it opens it up for Julian (Fellowes) to write a new chapter.”

2.  The storyline of Season Four picks up during February of 1922 (a few months after Matthew’s death) and ends in Spring 1923.

3.  Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes don’t hook up.

Phyllis Logan On Whether Mrs. Hughes & Mr. Carson Will Finally Get Together: “No, we still have a very nice working relationship. We still have occasional spats here and there. We have a lot of respect for one another, and we occasionally get to drink a glass of sherry together… not as often as I would like.”

4.  Lady Mary and Tom don’t hook up either.

Michelle Dockery On Whether Mary Might Find Love With Her Sister’s Widower, Tom Branson: “They are very much friends and he is her brother-in-law, still. I think they become close because of what they’ve both been through. … And also, Mary becomes far more involved in the running of the estate with Tom, so we do have a lot of scenes together. But romantically, I don’t think it’s going anywhere.”

5.  Lady Edith is going to get be busy in Season Four.

Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith): “(Edith) is the Carrie Bradshaw of the ’20s.”

6.  Lady Mary has a bevy of suitors.

 “There’s a character called Blake, played by Julian Ovenden,” Michelle tells HollywoodLife.com‘s sister site TVLine. ”And Evelyn Napier (played by Brendan Patricks) comes back, as well. He was the one who brought the Turkish diplomat along. That was lovely to play scenes with Brendan again because we haven’t seen him since season one.

Of course, there’s one suitor — Gillingham, played by Tom Cullen – that appears to be leading the pack.

“Gillingham is an old family friend,” Michelle explains. “The sisters knew him when we were growing up, and we haven’t seen him since then. A party is organized at the house, and he is invited to it. He’s just a different character.”

7.  O’Brien leaves the Abbey.  Presumably with Shrimpie and Susan Flintshire on their way to India – it was sort of set up in the Christmas Special, if you remember anything before the final scene of Matthew dying.

8.  Mrs. Patmore gets an electric mixer.  Daisy loves it but Mrs. Patmore isn’t quite sure.

9.  Downton Abbey will be around for a Season Five.

“As far as we know, we’re all doing series five next year,” Michelle Dockery said. “Beyond that, it’s in the hands of [creator] Julian Fellowes and our producers. If other actors start leaving, it would be a worry, but it’s been fine so far.”

“The show is so popular around the world now…. It’s beloved,” said Neame. “The fourth season is extremely good health, and my mind is already in the fifth season. I will say we’re not going to World War II, but that’s 18 years away. We want to make the show. When we feel it’s had its time, hopefully we’ll know before you guys. But it’s not anytime soon.”

Why can’t it be January (or September, depending on where you live) already?!?!?!?!

The Downton Ladies Wow Hollywood

08 Thursday Aug 2013

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The cast of Downton Abbey is busy on a press junket for the upcoming season and they have been giving us a few clues here and there – but that will come in other posts.  The most important thing is that the Downton ladies were stunning at a recent event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

Michelle Dockery,  Laura Carmichael, Phyllis Logan, Joanne Froggatt, and Sophie McShera shunned their period costumes and glammed it up for the cameras.Glammed up! Michelle Dockery and her female Downton Abbey co-stars let their hair down and donned high heels for a PBS press event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Tuesday

Do you even recognize them all?  It is hard to believe but Mrs. Hughes is in the center and Daisy is on the right end.  I know!!!  Who knew underneath their dark and gloomy service costumes they were hiding such glamour?

Well done, ladies!!!

Downton Abbey Goes Bananagrams!

23 Tuesday Jul 2013

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Forget Words with Friends or Candy Crush Saga!!  The cast of Downton Abbey is too busy playing Bananagrams to be bothered with such modern games.  And who wouldn’t love a game that comes in a cute banana carrying case???

Apparently, Michelle Dockery (a.k.a. Lady Mary) recently explained to The Sun that new cast member Tom Cullen (a.k.a Lord Gillingham – Lady Mary’s new love interest) brought the game along to the set of Downton Abbey and the rest is history.

“Tom has joined as Lord Gillingham and has brought in Bananagrams. It is like Scrabble but there is no board and you have to lose all of the letters in the pile. Maggie [Smith] and Laura Carmichael [Lady Edith Crawley] are really good. They usually win. Their vocabulary is bigger than mine I guess.”

To get your own Bananagram game visit your local toy or book store or go to:   http://shop.bananagrams.com/p/bananagrams?pp=24&pp=24

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Players race against each other to complete a crossword grid using all their letter tiles first. Bananagrams® needs no pencil, paper or board. Fast, fun, and great travel! 1-8 players/ AGES 7+

Downton Abbey Scores 12 Emmy Nominations!

18 Thursday Jul 2013

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Congratulations to all of the cast and crew of Downton Abbey for your nominations in 12 categories at the 65th Emmy Awards!!! This Downtonian is so excited and proud to be a fan today.

  • Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series  – Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley
  • Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series – Hugh Bonneville as Earl of Grantham/Robert
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series  – Maggie Smith as Dowager Countess of Grantham/ Violet
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Jim Carter as Mr. Carson
  • Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series – Julian Fellowes, Episode 4
  • Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series – Jeremy Webb, Episode 4
  • Outstanding Drama Series – Downton Abbey • PBS
  • Outstanding Art Direction for a Single Camera Series – Donal Woods, Mark Kebby and Gina Cromwell
  • Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series – Jill Trevellick
  • Outstanding Costumes for a Series –Caroline McCall and Dulce Scott
  • Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single Camera Series – Magi Vaughan and Vanya Pell
  • Outstanding Music Composition for a Series –John Lunn

Nomination announcements for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards were held this morning and hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, Aaron Paul and Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Chairman/CEO Bruce Rosenblum from the Television Academy’s Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in the Los Angeles NoHo Arts District.

The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards will be held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. on September 22nd in Los Angeles, and will air LIVE on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.   And we can’t wait to see who wins!!  Go Team Downton!!!!!!

Downton Abbey Costumes go on display at Nuneaton Museum

16 Tuesday Jul 2013

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Downton Abbey fans in the UK (or fans from around the world if they want to go to the UK) can now see a collection of costumes worn by our beloved characters at the Nuneaton Museum through September 15th.  (For those of you who don’t know where Nuneaton is – me included – it is close to Birmingham, sort of in the center of Great Britain.  Yes, Google is my friend.) 

Costumes worn on the hit TV series Downton Abbey are now on show at Nuneaton Musuem.

The collection includes a purple gown worn by Dame Maggie Smith in her role as the grumpy Dowager Countess of Grantham, while also on show are a daring “pantaloon” outfit of Lady Sybil (Jessica Brown-Findlay), the engagement frock of her sister Mary (Michelle Dockery) and an evening suit donned by Dan Stevens in his role as Matthew.

Representing the “downstairs” servants is a dress worn by Mrs Hughes the housekeeper and the uniform of Anna the maid.

Coun Ian Lloyd, portfolio holder for leisure and culture said: “We always aim to bring high quality exhibits to our museum that will be of interest to a broad range of visitors. This is certain to be one of our most popular exhibitions this year.”

Entry to the museum is free and the exhibition continues until September 15.

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