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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Dame Maggie Smith's Downton Abbey dress set to fetch eye-watering amount
Dame Maggie Smith's iconic Downton Abbey dress could make a staggering amount at auction, it's been revealed. The Harry Potter actress died aged 89 in September last year, with tributes pouring in from fans and friends alike. She was remembered as 'incredibly kind", 'a fierce intellect", 'charming' and 'extremely funny' by her co-stars. One of Dame Maggie's later roles came in Downton Abbey, playing Violet Crawley in the British period drama between 2010 and 2015. She won three Primetime Emmy Awards for the character, as well as a Golden Globe and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, adding to her host of accolades over the decades. Maggie Smith played the Dowager Countess Violet Crawley (Image: Carnival Films) READ MORE: Lily James' epic BBC series based on 'best book of all time' now streaming free READ MORE: 'Outstanding' wartime drama hailed 'a magical escape' by fans During a segment on This Morning today (Monday, 11th August), one of her most well-known gowns was displayed from her time as the Dowager Countess, with its worth revealed and shocking hosts Emma Willis and Andi Peters. "This costume really needs no introduction," an expert began. "This is Dame Maggie Smith's, who played the Dowager Countess, Violet Crawley, it's beautifully put together this design." After gasping, Emma could be heard gushing over the "incredible" cane which accompanied the sage green gown. The expert went on: "The cane is a separate lot and I think this is one of the most important lots on sale because Violet Crawley, she uses that cane, it's such an extension of her character. One of Dame Maggie's dresses from the franchise is worth a staggering amount (Image: Carnival Films) "Not just for support but for pointing and prodding, and you very rarely see the Dowager without her cane so it is a very important lot." The embellished dress would fetch between £1,000 and £1,500 at an auction, it was revealed, while the cane itself stood at between £500 and £800. Praising the "genius" costume designer, he pointed out the vintage bag and hat that were sourced second-hand to complete Dame Maggie's outfit, that would now go on to have a "third life". The final of three Downton Abbey films is set to be released in September, with Michelle Dockery recently revealing it will include a touching tribute to Dame Maggie. The Lady Mary Talbot actress shared that the film is 'beautiful', telling Collider: 'It's a beautiful film. For us, it was such a treat to be able to come back together again. It's a real tribute to Maggie Smith, the film.' The third Downton Abbey film will be a tribute to Dame Maggie (Image: AP) The Dowager Countess was written off by her death in the 2022 film, Downton Abbey: A New Era. Hugh Bonneville - who starred alongside Michelle and Dame Maggie as the Earl of Grantham - also said the upcoming film would honour her legacy. He said: 'We finished a third — and I think probably final — Downton Abbey film this summer, which will come out next September and that is a wonderful sort of closing off of all the stories, so it's a proper film for the fans. 'It's very much set in the house and saying goodbye to all these characters and we obviously say goodbye to Dame Maggie, which was very poignant on screen and now in real life. 'She'll be sorely missed. But the final film will obviously be a great lasting tribute to her.' This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1 and ITVX. Downton Abbey is available to watch on Netflix.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bonhams to Auction ‘Downton Abbey' Costumes, Props Ahead of Final Film Release
BACK IN TIME: Attention all 'Downton Abbey' fans who are finding it hard to say farewell to the franchise. To coincide with the release of the third and final 'Downton Abbey' film in September, Bonhams is holding a farewell exhibition and auction of props, costumes and set pieces from the television series and films. The sale will run online on from Aug. 18 until Sept. 16 alongside a free exhibition at Bonhams New Bond Street, London that will be open to the public. More from WWD UK Retailer Footasylum Touts 'Standout Performance' in Fiscal 2025 Last Yarn Is Saving Miles of Fabrics From Landfill Cherry Beagles Is Empowering Women in Sports With the 400 Club Highlights of the sale include the frill-free 1920s wedding dress that Michelle Dockery wore as Lady Mary; the harem pants that Jessica Brown Findlay donned as Lady Sybil, and Dame Maggie Smith's dresses in light pink and dark gray. Estimates range from 800 pounds for the harem pants to 5,000 for the wedding costume, which also includes the bouquet, veil and shoes. Props are also going under the hammer, including the all-important wall of bells the Crawley family used for summoning staff; a clapper board from the production of the film 'Downton Abbey: A New Era,' and an autographed script of 'Downton Abbey' season one, episode one. Charlie Thomas, Bonhams U.K. group director for house sales and private and iconic collections, said the show is 'an example of the very best of British television and filmmaking, and we are delighted to be offering the props and costumes from this landmark series.' Thomas called 'Downton' 'an exceptionally well-researched piece of storytelling on aristocratic society in the early 20th century. The costumes and props show the impressive attention to detail that brought the world to life on screen, making it so beloved by millions across the globe.' 'Downton Abbey,' first aired in September 2010, and ran for six seasons until 2015. The third film, 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,' will be released in September. It is produced by Carnival Films, with Focus Features and Universal Pictures International distributing. Created by Julian Fellowes, the franchise attracted more than 120 million viewers, and won Golden Globe, BAFTA and Primetime Emmy awards. The series' producer Carnival Films, which is part of Universal Studio Group, will contribute proceeds from the sale to Together for Short Lives, a British charity for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. This isn't the first time that Bonhams has auctioned film memorabilia. In 2024, Bonhams auctioned more than 450 props and costumes from Netflix drama, 'The Crown,' including crowns, tiaras, gowns, beds and other royal memorabilia. The auction raised more than 1.7 million pounds, more than three times the presale estimate. Best of WWD Fashion Meets Cinema: Jaws 50th Anniversary and Calvin Klein Spring 2019 RTW Show Retro Glamour: Giorgio Di Sant'Angelo's Summer 1973 Chic Straw Hat Statement The Story Behind Jackie Kennedy's Cartier Watch: A Royal Gift With 'Traces and Clues of Her Life' Revealed
Mint
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale': Filmmakers drop trailer release date update; netizens react, ‘Will miss Maggie Smith'
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the sequel to Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022), is set to hit the silver screen soon. Building the anticipation for the most awaited historical drama film, the trailer will drop on Tuesday, July 1. The filmmakers in a post on Instagram stated, 'It all leads here. The new trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale arrives tomorrow.' Returning with the charisma of the previous serious, Paul Giamatti will reprise his roles as Harold Levinson from the television series and Dominic West as Guy Dexter from the previous film. The ensemble cast of the third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise also features Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan in pivotal roles. Directed by Simon Curtis from, the film is scheduled to release in theatres on September 12. Produced under the banner Carnival Films by Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes and Liz Trubridge, the filmmakers released the first teaser on June 2. The caption to the teaser trailer states, 'The cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.' Produced under the banner Carnival Films by Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes and Liz Trubridge, the filmmakers released the first teaser on June 2. The new trailer release update created buzz online as one user stated, 'This is the best news ever !! Maggie Smith will definitely be missed.' Another user remarked, 'Every year I start to watch all the seasons and film during Christmas period…Like a family…I will miss them and new adventures !!!!' A third user wrote, "Bittersweet! Can't wait but do not want it to end." A fourth comment read, 'So excited for this but sad it is the end.'
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Downton Abbey 3 Teaser Trailer Previews The Crawley Family's Grand Finale
Focus Features has finally shared the Downton Abbey 3 teaser trailer for the upcoming third and final installment of the acclaimed period drama film franchise based on Julian Fellowes' popular TV series. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is scheduled to arrive in theaters on September 12, 2025. 'The film follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter,' reads the synopsis. Check out the Downton Abbey 3 teaser trailer below (watch more trailers): The video provides fans with a glimpse of what to expect from the final chapter, as the Crawley family prepares to say goodbye to their beloved home. The movie will feature returning cast members Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, Michelle Dockery as Mary, Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Laura Carmichael as Edith, Jim Carter as Carson, Phyllis Logan as Elsie, Robert James-Collier as Thomas, Joanne Froggatt as Anna, Allen Leech as Tom, Penelope Wilton as Isobel, Lesley Nicol as Beryl, Michael Fox as Andy, Raquel Cassidy as Phyllis, Brendan Coyle as John Bates, Kevin Doyle as Joseph Moseley, Harry Hadden-Paton as Bertie, Sophie McShera as Daisy, and Douglas Reith as Dickie, with Paul Giamatti and Dominic West reprising their respective roles as Cora Grantham's brother Harold Levinson from Seasons 3 and 4 and Guy Dexter from the 2022 movie. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Simon Curtis from a screenplay written by Fellowes. The next installment will also introduce new cast members Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, and Arty Froushan. The sequel is also expected to include a 'meaningful' tribute to the late Maggie Smith. It is produced by Fellowes, Gareth Neame, and Liz Trubridge, with Nigel Marchant executive producing. It is a production of Carnival Films, with Focus Features and Universal Pictures International distributing. The post Downton Abbey 3 Teaser Trailer Previews The Crawley Family's Grand Finale appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Variety's FYC TV Fest Gets Deep on Drama With ‘Yellowjackets,' ‘Day of the Jackal,' ‘Matlock' and More
The morning kicked off with a pair of powerful dramas from executive producers Nigel Marchant and Gareth Neame of Carnival Films, the company responsible for such hits as 'Downton Abbey' and 'The Gilded Age.' Marchant noted that if their projects had a common theme, it was world-building. 'I think that's what we're really good at — really looking at what entertains us is going to entertain an audience.'Both 'Jackal' and 'Lockerbie' are currently streaming on Peacock and feature standout lead performances from Oscar-winning actors. In 'Jackal,' Eddie Redmayne plays the titular assassin, who takes on many disguises. 'He's such a meticulous actor,' said Marchant. 'He had to learn different languages, he [worked] with movement coaches, he had to have all of the prosthetics [work] and he really embraced all of that.''Lockerbie' finds Colin Firth portraying Jim Swire, who spent decades investigating the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 after his daughter was killed in the crash. Asked how they are able to continually attract A-list talent and Neame quipped, 'We pay well.' Marchant, more seriously, added, 'I think it's always the script.'Neame went on to say that they pursue close relationships with the show's writers, such as they did with 'Downton Abbey' creator Julian Fellowes. 'The show was a concept I had wanted to make for years and years but just didn't know who could write that show until I got to know Julian. I pitched him the topline idea.' He said it was similar with 'Jackal' showrunner Ronan Bennett and 'Lockerbie' scribe David Harrower. 'We come up with the ideas, but we love to work with these brilliant writers, whether they're highly established or younger writers. And then just supporting them and their vision.' During Variety's 'Meet the Makers: Yellowjackets, actor Melanie Lynskey told the audience she likes having a conversation with showrunners and executive producers Ashley Lyle, Jonathan Lisco and Bart Nickerson about her overall character's arc. More from Variety Ellen Pompeo, Elisabeth Moss, Niecy Nash-Betts and More Female TV Standouts on Tapping Into Intense Roles and Watching Comfort Shows After Work: 'I Turn to True Crime to Relax' 'The Traitors,' 'Drag Race' and 'The Challenge' Winners Take a Victory Lap, Reflect on Reality TV at Variety's FYC TV Fest: 'It's Like a Sleepover on Steroids' Comedy Stars From 'Animal Control,' 'Going Dutch,' 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' and More Bring the Laughs to Variety's FYC TV Fest Lynskey told Variety's senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay, 'I don't hear too much about what's happening with other characters. It's more Shauna's journey, so I'm still surprised as the season goes on.' In the present-day timeline of the show, Shauna (Lynskey) finds out that Melissa (Hilary Swank) is not only alive — she had faked her death years before — but is married to Hannah's daughter, who has no idea who she really is. When their characters begin fighting, Shauna ultimately bites Melissa's arm before force-feeding her a piece of it. Lyle says that was something that came up early in the writer's room, and the shorthand was 'Shauna eats her hand.' Lyle went on to say they eventually got to the point where they couldn't make the character eat an entire hand. 'We knew that we wanted to have a really brutal, vicious moment for Shauna that is the unlocking of everything that she's been holding back for three seasons.' Lyle also talked about killing off major characters this season and the decision-making process. 'These are characters who've been living in our brains for years, and then they are actors who are our friends and colleagues,' Lyle explained. She went on to say, 'If we've done our jobs right, it should hurt. If it doesn't hurt, then we have failed.' Lisco added, 'Unfortunately, because the show is about trauma, that must have consequences. And if it didn't, I think the audience would rebel because it would start feeling like melodrama and artificial. But because we wanted to keep it as real and as poignant as possible, unfortunately, the characters that you come to love may have to slough off this mortal coil.' 'Matlock' creator Jennie Snyder Urman admits she's still shocked she landed Kathy Bates for the starring role. 'And my mom is still surprised that she knows my name!' joked Urman as Bates laughed was joined by cast members Bates, Skye P. Marshall, David Del Rio, Leah Lewis and Jason Ritter to discuss CBS' hit legal drama in which the Oscar-winning plays a lawyer coming out of retirement to work at a big legal firm. Because she's older, few people suspect that the sweet Mattie Matlock is actually undercover, investigating who destroyed evidence.'When we get to a certain age, we do become invisible,' Bates acknowledged. 'And yet it's at the time of our lives when we know more things, we can accomplish more things. But for some reason in our society — and especially in our industry — they're not interested in that.' Bates noted that Urman has 'flipped the script' on that idea and that the show manages to appeal to people of all ages. 'What I love is when people say, 'Oh I watched it with my 16-year-old son, I watched it with my mother.' It's just cool.' Robert and Michelle King have been responsible for several acclaimed shows, including 'The Good Wife' and it's spin-off 'The Good Fight' and were on hand to speak about two of their most recent four seasons, the supernatural thriller 'Evil' signed off the air and even the creators admitted even they can't believe with what the show got away with. But it wasn't evil chatbots or haunted elevators they expected the most resistance to. 'We did a silent episode and I was surprised they didn't read the script and go, 'Wait a minute, where is the dialogue?'' said Robert King. He also praised the production values the show had, particularly an episode where they built a particle accelerator to try and determine the weight of the human Kings were then joined by 'Elsbeth' showrunner Jonathan Tolins and actors Carrie Preston and Wendell Pierce to discuss the CBS hit featuring the lovable attorney character Preston originated on 'The Good Wife' 15 years had previously worked with the Kings on several shows, including the short-lived 2015 sci-fi dram 'Brain Dead,' which was set in Washington D.C. and centered on people whose brains were taken over by alien insects. Tolins jokingly referred to that show as a 'documentary.' Noting that the show was ahead of its time, Robert King added, 'Robert F. Kennedy had a worm in his head. I mean, he stole from us!'Asked about the enduring appeal of the character, Preston spoke of 'her positivity, her joyousness, her ability to be curious. Even when she's feeling hurt or vulnerable, she always willfully makes herself see the good – even in the murderers. That's how she solves the crimes, she has the empathy and compassion to see why they did it.' Echoed Tolin, 'People always say the character is so quirky, but a lot of that comes from the fact that she's willing to say the truth.' The third season of AMC's 'Dark Winds' examines more of Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn's (Zahn McClarnon) past. As he faces new mysteries and 'monsters,' Leaphorn is forced to face his traumatic past. Episode 6 of the latest season delves into the moral gray areas behind some choices. Speaking with Variety's senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay, McClarnon said it was fun as an actor to explore that. 'I find it cathartic to tap into some of that stuff that I went through as a kid, which was very similar. I enjoy that process as an actor and that's why I wanted to be an actor.' Writer and director Steven Paul Judd joined McClarnon and discussed how the writer's room was filled with Native storytellers. Judd said, 'You're really pulling from past experiences from yourself, too. So you got a room of people, it's like therapy. Everyone's crying in the room because you're telling personal stories, and because you want the stories to be as true as they can be. So it was cathartic.' Being as authentic as possible is important to the creative team on the show. And that meant McClarnon having to learn Dine, the Navajo language for certain scenes. Cultural consultants on helped ensure each syllable was correct, but it wasn't easy. McClarnon told the audience that it would often take a few weeks 'to learn a couple of lines.' Next season, McClarnon will direct his first episode. He revealed that stepping into prep was the most difficult aspect of the role and having shot lists. 'I relied on everybody around me to hold me up and guide me.' Judd joked that on the first day of shooting, McClarnon showed up with a megaphone wearing boots and a beret. 'He said, 'This is how I saw it in the movie.' As it turns out, McClarnon was inspired by filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich's style. While he's not done with the show yet and would like to explore more of Leaphorn's complexities, McClarnon eventually hopes to play other roles. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
