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Executive producer says Maggie Smith will be honoured in Downton Abbey 3.

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Executive producer says Maggie Smith will be honoured in Downton Abbey 3.

Throughout her career, Maggie Smith played a variety of memorable roles in films. She was part of Murder by Death, Sister Act and Hook.
Late star Maggie Smith will be honoured with a special tribute in the third Downton Abbey movie. As per Variety, executive producer Gareth Neame confirmed that the third film will include a tribute to both the character and Maggie Smith herself. Maggie died at the age of 89 on September 27.

“The loss of the Dowager, it now feels far more significant that you see actors playing characters mourning the family matriarch. But I also see actors mourning the matriarch of the show, and it feels more genuine and more meaningful.”

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Throughout her career, Maggie played a variety of memorable roles in films. She was part of the ensemble cas as the strict yet humorous Mother Later in her career, she played a cantankerous retiree in Superior in Sister Act (1992), and appeared in Hook (1991) alongside Robin Williams as Granny Wendy.

In addition to her Emmy-winning role in Downton Abbey, Maggie starred in My House in Umbria, which also earned her an Emmy Award. She was nominated for other television roles, including as Mrs Venable in Suddenly Last Summer and as Betsey Trotwood in the BBC miniseries David Copperfield, where she worked alongside a young Daniel Radcliffe before he was cast as Harry Potter.

Maggie’s personal life was marked by her long-lasting marriage to playwright Beverley Cross, whom she married in 1975 and stayed with until his death in footsteps and became actors themselves.

The highly anticipated Downton Abbey 3, set to be released in the coming months, has stirred excitement among fans of the historical drama series. One of the major talking points surrounding the new film is the significant tribute being planned for the legendary actress Maggie Smith.

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who portrays the iconic character of the Dowager Countess of Grantham. According to the executive producer of Downton Abbey 3, the film will honor Smith’s contribution to the series and her remarkable career in a special way.

Maggie Smith, whose portrayal of the sharp-tongued and witty Dowager Countess became one of the most beloved characters in television history, has been an integral part of the Downton Abbey franchise since the first episode.

Her portrayal of Lady Violet Crawley, the matriarch of the Crawley family, garnered widespread acclaim, earning her numerous awards and nominations. As the series progressed, Lady Violet’s character evolved, and she became a fan favorite due to her humorous one-liners and sharp observations about the changing world around her.

The executive producer revealed that Smith, who has been with the series from the very beginning, will receive a special tribute in the third installment of the film. While the details of the tribute are being kept under wraps for now, the producers assured fans that it would be a fitting homage to her legendary career and lasting impact on the Downton Abbey universe.

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Maggie Smith’s presence in the Downton Abbey films has always been a key element in the success of the series. Her dynamic chemistry with the other cast members, including Hugh Bonneville (Lord Robert Crawley).

Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary Crawley), and others, has been a major draw for audiences. The film’s producers have emphasized that the tribute will reflect Smith’s immense contribution to both the series and the wider entertainment industry, acknowledging her as one of the finest actresses of her generation.

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LA wildfires might cause the 2025 Oscars to be cancelled for the first time in 96 years: Report

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LA wildfires might cause the 2025 Oscars to be cancelled for the first time in 96 years: Report

LA wildfires pose a threat on the Oscars. The prestigious award ceremony may be cancelled for the first time in 96 years due to devastation and loss of life. 
The devastating Los Angeles wildfires have wreaked havoc on the city, leading to evacuations and loss of lives. Now, according to a report in The Sun, the Oscars awards ceremony is on the verge of being canceled for the first time in its 96-year history because of the deadly wildfires.

Oscars 2025 to be canceled?

An insider told the news portal, “The board’s main concern at this time is to not appear as if they are celebrating while many Angelenos are dealing with heartbreak and unimaginable loss. Even if the fires were to subside in the next week, the reality is that the city is still hurting and will continue to deal with that pain for months. Therefore, the hierarchy has decided that the focus will shift toward support and fundraising when the right opportunities present themselves.”

A secret “contingency strategy” put in place

Even when the world was in lockdown in 2021, the awards were postponed by two months rather than being canceled. However, the official Academy Awards ceremony, led by stars including Tom Hanks, Emma Stone, Meryl Streep, and Steven Spielberg, are now monitoring the situation in LA to decide whether the ceremony needs to be called off because of the devastation in the city. The devastating wildfires have prompted a secret “contingency strategy” to potentially call off the ceremony. The last time such a strategy was put in place was after 9/11.

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According to the report, even if the Oscars awards ceremony does take place, the goody bags worth £140,000 ($171,000) will be scrapped. Previously, the goody bags included a three-night stay in the Swiss Alps, beauty treatments, jewelry, and a £1,000 ($1,220) barbecue grill. However, they have now been deemed “in bad taste” by board members.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended the nomination voting period to January 17 and will now announce its nominees at a virtual event on Thursday (January 23). The LA wildfires have destroyed the homes of many A-listers, including Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton, and others. So far, 25 people have lost their lives, and that figure is expected to rise as emergency services continue their search through the rubble.

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