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Downton Abbey Renewed for Season 4

Downton Abbey Renewed for Season 4

Three weeks after airing Downton Abbey‘s Season 3 finale in the UK — and six weeks ahead of that cycle’s Stateside premiere on PBS — ITV has picked up the acclaimed drama for Season 4.

Though no formal announcement has been made yet by PBS, the broadcaster …READ MORE


Kevin Clash, the Voice of Elmo, on Leave From Sesame Street Amid Underage Sex Allegations

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Kevin Clash, the voice behind Sesame Street‘s Elmo, is on leave of absence from the show amid claims that he engaged in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy — an allegation the 52-year-old puppeteer is denying. READ MORE


What to Watch: 5 Web Series Worth Checking Out

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Holy frak, we are positively giddy today. The release of the first two prequel chapters of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica are live online, and we’re already hooked! Plus, Amy Poehler (Parks & Recreation) wins mom-of-the-year in our book, and a clever new musical series delights with its quirky humor. READ MORE


Downton Abbey First Look: Bates in Prison! Lady Edith With a Man! Miss O'Brien in a Foul Mood!

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Mr. Bates is not taking to prison life, the Dowager Countess is having none of Shirley MacLaine, Lady Edith is looking to shed her spinster rep and Miss O’Brien is (shocker!) not impressed with something. 

Those are the key takeaways from the fresh assortment of photos just released from Downton Abbey‘s forthcoming third season (bowing in early 2013). READ MORE & VIEW PHOTOS


A Sherlock Wedding? Show's Creator Drops Three Season 3 Clues – What Do They Mean?

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Where’s Sherlock Holmes when you need him?

Sherlock creator Steven Moffat dropped three one-word spoilers on Twitter Friday in advance of the show’s third season, which goes into production in January ahead of an expected Fall 2013 launch on PBS.

The clues he offered were …READ MORE


New Downton Abbey Promos Tee Up Season 3′s Dowager Countess-Martha Rivalry: ‘Dreadful!’

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If your day just isn’t complete without a classy dressing-down from Downton Abbey’s Dowager Countess, this should butter your crumpets.

Two recently released previews of the British series’ Season 3 are all about the much-heralded arrival of Shirley MacLaine as Lady Cora’s mother, Martha. READ MORE & WATCH VIDEO


Downton Abbey Scoop: 8 Spoilers on Season 3

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PBS’ Downton Abbey kicked off the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour on Saturday evening with a spirited panel and a juicy preview of Season 3 (premiering Jan. 6 in the U.S). Here are six things we learned about Downton‘s return, including who’s on the outs and who’s hurting for cash. READ MORE


Downton Abbey Boss Addresses Maggie Smith Departure Buzz: 'It's Entirely Up to Her'

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Is Downton Abbey‘s Dowager Countess down for the count?

Amid rumors that Dame Maggie Smith will depart PBS’ Emmy-winning phenom at the end of the upcoming third season, series creator Julian Fellowes sat down with TVLine to set the record straight about the future of Downton‘s acid-tongued treasure. READ MORE


PBS Boss Defends Firing Willard, Says Arrest Would Be 'Distraction' For Market Warriors

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PBS on Saturday defended its decision to fire Fred Willard as host and narrator of Market Warriors following his arrest on Wednesday evening on suspicion of committing a lewd act in public. READ MORE