Focus Features announced on Twitter that the second ‘Downton Abbey’ movie will be called ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era.’ The film, set for theatrical release on March 18, 2022, will continue the saga of the wealthy Crawley family and those who serve them at their English country estate. Downton creator Julian Fellowes wrote the screenplay and My Week with Marilyn director Simon Curtis is helmed it.
The Emmy-award winning drama ‘The Morning Show,’ starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Billy Crudup, is back for a second season on Apple TV+ this September. Ahead of its return, the streaming service shared a new trailer for what’s to come in Season 2 for Alex Levy (Aniston), Bradley Jackson (Witherspoon) and Cory Ellison (Crudup).
Netflix has announced it is planning an online global fan event called ‘Tudum’ on Sept. 25. The streaming service said in a press release Wednesday that “the title refers to the first beat you hear when you watch a show or movie on Netflix.”
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at age 80. Watts’ publicist confirmed the new in a statement, saying: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.” Watts was described as “a cherished husband, father and grandfather” and “one of the greatest drummers of his generation. In closing, the statement read: “We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.” The band also posted on social media with a statement about Charlie’s passing.
HBO has announced that Season 11 of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ will premiere in October. The network made the announcement on Twitter alongside a photo of star and creator Larry David looking surprised while holding a dog, and the caption: “You’re allowed to be happy, but not in front of me. #CurbYourEnthusiasm is back this October.”
