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Downton Abbey Co-Creator and Writer on Show’s Feminist and Sexuality Influences

Some of the cast and crew of Downton Abbey came out to Los Angeles to speak on a panel discussion about the show's final season. Julian Fellowes' (co-creator, writer) shared his thoughts on how feminism and sexuality influenced the show and its characters.

The Dungeon of My Black Despair: Andrew Lloyd Webber Bringing School of Rock to Broadway

You're tacky and I hate you.

by Carolyn Cox Dec 18th

Do I dream again? According to Entertainment Weekly, Andrew LLoyd Webber—whose "Memory" made a brief appearance in the 2003 School of Rock movie—is writing the music for a stage adaptation debuting on Broadway in December of 2015. To quote our dear Rebecca Pahle, truly, we are past the point of no return.

R.L. Stine Was None Too Pleased With A Certain Event in Downton Abbey‘s Season Finale

Today in Depressing

by Rebecca Pahle Feb 18th

The season finale of Downton Abbey aired on Christmas Day in Britain, but it made its way to TVs in the U.S. just last night. The ending was, er, rather shocking. And author R.L. Stine didn't like it, no sir. Two more (spoilery) Tweets are after the jump. Also, beware probable spoilers in the comments. Don't read on if you haven't seen or don't already know what happened in the finale, basically.

Praise the British TV Gods! Dame Maggie Smith Will Be Back for Season Four of Downton Abbey.

Good News Everyone!

by Rebecca Pahle Jan 17th

Downton Abbey executive producer Gareth Neame has confirmed that the Dowager Countess Violet Crawley will be back in season four of Downton Abbey to lord over all those peons who pretend they could be as good as her. Pish.