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'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' — A Farewell Fit for Royalty

Marie-Christine Tayah, 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale marks the end of an era for one of Britain’s most iconic series. Directed by Simon Curtis and written by series creator Julian Fellowes, this third and final film revisits the beloved Crawley family and their loyal staff, taking audiences back to the stunning Highclere Castle one last time. Set in the 1930s, the ...

Downton Abbey Auction Raises Millions, Shatters Expectations Worldwide

This is Beirut, 17/09 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Props, costumes and other items from the hit TV series Downton Abbey sold for £1.7 million ($2.3 million) at a London auction, six times the pre-sale estimate, Bonhams revealed Tuesday. The "bell wall", the servant's call system that appears from the first series to the last, proved to be the prize item, selling for an eye-watering £216,300 ...

'Friends' Fans Rejoice: Central Perk Cafe Coming to NYC

This is Beirut, 17/09 12:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Devotees of fan favorite Friends will soon be able to sip a cup of coffee named after Joey in a Manhattan recreation of the "Central Perk" cafe made famous by the sitcom. Just don't expect the coffee to cost $3 a cup like it did in the acclaimed television show at the turn of the millennium. The latest reincarnation of the hot drink haunt will ...

'Emily in Paris' Resumes Filming After Assistant Director’s Death

Marie-Christine Tayah, 24/08 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A beloved crew member’s sudden death has shaken the usually effervescent world of Emily in Paris. The assistant director, whose dedication and behind-the-scenes work helped shape the series’ distinct energy, collapsed unexpectedly during a recent shoot. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but sadly could not be revived, sending shockwaves ...

'Ketamine Queen' to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry's Death

This is Beirut, 19/08 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the drugs that killed Friends’ actor Matthew Perry, the US Department of Justice said Monday. Jasveen Sangha, 42, will admit several charges, including one of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury in relation to the late star. Sangha, ...

Downton Abbey Fans Cherish Iconic Props Before Final Farewell

This is Beirut, 19/08 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As Downton Abbey draws to a close in September, some fans took solace by getting close to memorable props and costumes from the much-loved British saga as they went on sale Monday. Everyone has their favorite piece, including Charlie Thomas of London's Bonhams auction house which is holding the sale. He had no hesitation in highlighting the ...

Jenna Ortega Returns in Darker, Bolder 'Wednesday' Season Two

This is Beirut, 01/08 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Jenna Ortega returns to screens next week for a second series of Wednesday, Netflix's spin-off of The Addams Family that launched her career and revived Gothic fashion. The first installment of the quirky series in 2022 became Netflix's second most-watched show after Squid Game, clocking up 252 million views. Ortega's deadpan and witty portrayal ...

'Demon Slayer' Movie Smashes Box Office Records in Japan

This is Beirut, 29/07 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The latest movie adaptation of hit manga and anime series Demon Slayers breaking records in Japan, becoming the fastest film to gross 10 billion yen ($67 million), an industry body said. The film was released on July 18 and reached the 10-billion-yen mark after eight days. The previous record-holder was the last installment of the series, which ...

Doctor Pleads Guilty to Supplying Matthew Perry with Ketamine

This is Beirut, 24/07 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose death of actor Matthew Perry pleaded guilty Wednesday to supplying the Friends star with ketamine. Salvador Plasencia, 43, one of five people charged over Perry's death, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Los Angeles to four counts of distribution of ketamine. Plasencia is to be sentenced on ...

Netflix Soars: Profits Up, Ads Booming, Subscribers Engaged

This is Beirut, 18/07 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Netflix reported stronger than expected second-quarter results Thursday, with profit jumping 45 percent year-over-year as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and a growing advertising business. Revenue climbed 16 percent to $11.1 billion in the quarter ended June 30, beating analyst estimates and the company's own ...

Harry Potter TV Series Set to Debut in 2027

This is Beirut, 15/07 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Filming has begun on a Harry Potter TV series that will debut in 2027, bringing the Hollywood hit to the small screen for the first time. Adapted from the wildly popular books, which have also yielded blockbuster films and stage shows, the latest outing for the boy who lived is being filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Britain, the ...

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