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The 6-time Emmy Award winner (including Outstanding Drama , Outstanding Lead Actress for Claire Danes , and Outstanding Lead Actor for Damian Lewis ) Homeland (Season 2) - premieres tonight at 10 PM ET/PT on Showtime . Rupert Friend has joined the ensemble cast of Claire Danes , Damain Lewis , and Mandy Patinkin recently and will be a regular in the second season of this Emmy award winning series. Season two is expected to debut in the UK in October.  UPDATED 10/1/12 : Season 2 Episodes of Homeland is available for streaming on its official website here . You can WATCH THE SEASON 2 PREMIERE or at Showtime's Youtube channel for Homeland here . This is awesome 'cause I don't have Showtime and I can actually watch Rupert 's episodes on either sites. Thanks Showtime! I've only seen the first episode of Season 1, so I don't know much about this series. I don't have Showtime either, so I don't know if Rupert will be in the season 2 premiere...

Variety reports that Stephen Frears ( The Queen ) is set to direct  Judi Dench and Steve Coogan in Philomena .  Based on a true story , the film centers on Philomena Lee ( Judi Dench ), an Irish woman seeking the illegitimate son she was forced to put up for adoption . Coogan will play former BBC journalist Martin Sixsmith, who helped Lee locate her son. Here's more info about the film via Variety ... Dench, Coogan to star in Frears' 'Philomena' True story chronicles mother's quest for son

Two short films (starring Pride & Prejudice actors) opening in theaters through Stars in Shorts this month, starting today ! Go see these short films, if these are available in your local theaters! Why see them? Well, if you're a P&P fan in general, you'll see and recognize a trio of P&P actors who played Lizzie Bennet ( P&P 2005 ), Bingley ( Lost In Austen 2008), and Darcy ( P&P 1995 ) crossover from 3 different P&P adaptations all in the same film being directed by the talented Wickham ( P&P 2005 ) in Steve. What's not to like, eh? LOL! See an old header banner I made of them below... Plus, Lady Catherine (and guess which guy from mega-hit The Avengers film surprisingly played her son in this short film?) has her own internet dating going on there in Friend Request Pending , haha... Judi Dench is a neophyte in the complicated landscape of internet dating in “ Friend Request Pending .” Colin Firth is an unusually n...

As previously posted here , Matthew Macfadyen is said to be attending two event ( RomaFictionFest 2012 and  MIPCOM 2012 ) in early October to promote his upcoming eight part drama series Ripper Street ( BBC One and BBC America ), which was originally planned for an October airing simultaneously in both BBC One and BBC America, but still no actual air dates for October, which is almost here, on either BBC One or BBC America...odd. Are they still even airing this in October? There isn't even a full trailer just a teaser here . Matthew already started the promo for it at Screening Q&A for Ripper Street at BAFTA Guro this past Monday. Unfortunately, the video is not available yet, but you can see photos of MM from the Q&A here via MOLIBLOG . Let's hope this will be air sooner than later. I'll keep you all posted when I hear air dates for both BBC One and BBC America. For now, RomaFictionFest 2012 and  MIPCOM 2012 , both has new Ripper Street pr...

  Several new onset and behind the scenes  Anna Karenina images has been released via W Magazine and Empire Online . The former has the new On set/BTS images including Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen on the train scene above ^. Also, more from Keira and Joe Wright from both W and Empire Online websites as well.. Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ). Jude Law , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Kelly MacDonald , Alicia Vikander , Domhnal Gleeson , Olivia Williams , Emily Watson , and Michelle Dockery co-star. Now playing in UK Cinemas and opens in select US Theaters November 16th ! Check out several AK set photos and BTS images below...

Today ( Sept. 26 ) is Talulah Riley 's (aka Mary Bennet of Pride & Prejudice 2005 film ) 27th birthday . Miss Riley was born in Hertfordshire , England (UK) 27 years ago today. Read her interesting BIO here . Interestingly, it's the same place her P&P movie character Mary Bennet was from. P&P fans instantly knew this, but for those who are not familiar or just discovering P&P movie (and novel ), Mary , the middle child of 5 , lives with her parents ( Mr. & Mrs. Bennet ) and 4 sisters ( Jane , Lizzie , Kitty , and Lydia ) in the Bennet family home in Longbourn as the town of Ware and is near the town of Meryton (both in Hertfordshire ). Her eldest sister Jane mentioned Hertfordshire to Bingley in the P&P movie during the assembly dance at Meryton, "how do you like it here in Hertfordshire , Mr. Bingley?" Also, her other sister Lizzie was asked by Lady Catherine how she knew Mr. Darcy, she replied, "Yes, ma'am, I ha...

Tamzin Merchant (aka P&P 's own Georgiana Darcy ) wrote and stars in a new short film titled Downward Facing , which is the 4th of the Second Wind short film series collection that started from Radio Cape Cod (the first short film from the series) where Tamzin first appeared as Anna back in 2008 with Tamzin Outhwaite playing her mother. Now, Tamzin has reprise her Anna role from the first film, with Downward Facing , a new short film, which was just released exclusively via Tesco Magazine with an exclusive Tamzin Merchant interview along with it. Check out and watch Tamzin Merchant in Downward Facing short film below as well as the trailers for Radio Cape Cod and Second Wind short film series collection (featuring Downward Facing with screen caps and Radio Cape Cod ) below! But first, read an exclusive Tamzin Merchant interview via Tesco Magazine Tamzin Merchant , 25, is a talented British actress, who spent part of her childhood in Australia,...

Jena Malone (who was looking stunningly gorgeous at the red carpet) attended tonight the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. She also attended earlier today, the History Channel's Pre-Emmy Party . UPDATE: Watch a video of Jena Malone on Her Amazing Hunger Games Experience and First Emmys via PopSugarTV Jena was there for her mega hit mini-series Hatfields & McCoys , nominated for 16 Primetime Emmy Awards and has already won 4 Creative Arts Emmys and two more for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie Winner: Tom Berenger for "Hatfields & McCoys" (2012) and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie Winner: Kevin Costner for "Hatfields & McCoys" (2012). Overall, Hatfields & McCoys won a total 6 total Emmys ! Check out new photos of the gorgeous Jena Malone at the Emmy 2012 red carpet ...

The 64th Primetime Emmy® Awards is on LIVE on ABC now over and two of the most watched TV series/miniseries of 2012 , Downton Abbey ( Penelope Wilton co-stars) and Hatfields & McCoys ( Jena Malone co-stars), who both scored big with sweet 16 nominations each, with Hatfields & McCoys winning a total of 6 Emmys and Downton Abbey won only 3 . In addition Homeland , the freshman series that Rupert Friend has just joined for Season 2 premiering this fall ( September 30th ) who scored 9 nominations won a total 6 Emmys !!! Congrats to all the Emmy 2012 Winners! Emmy 2012 Winners by #'s: Downton Abbey ( 1 tonight + 2 Creative Arts Emmys = 3 Total ), Hatfields & McCoys ( 2 tonight + 4 Creative Arts Emmys = 6 total ), Homeland ( 4 tonight + 2 Creative Arts Emmys = 6 total ) LIVE UPDATE: Jena Malone (photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images North America) attended the History Channel's Pre-Emmy Party - Arrivals (for Hatfields & McCoys ) earlier...

Matthew Macfadyen is said to be attending two events in early October to promote his upcoming eight part drama series Ripper Street ( BBC One and BBC America ), which will be airing in October . Matthew will be attending RomaFictionFest 2012 for BBC WorldWide. RomaFictionFest 2012 is held in Rome, Italy from September 30th - October 5th. RomaFictionFest is the biggest worldwide festival dedicated to international television fiction from TV series to TV movies, from mini-series to docu-fiction and from comedy to former great works. In its entirety the festival has become an important point of reference for the public, sector professionals and both local and international talent. BBC Worldwide is to have an entire day dedicated to the drama titles it represents around the world. Taking place on Monday 1st October at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, the exclusive BBC Worldwide events will feature a masterclass, two panel sessions and drama premieres that w...

After its U.S. theatrical released date has been pushed back from late December 2012 to Summer 2013 (It was originally set to open on Christmas Day and was bound to compete in the 2012 awards race, but Warner Bros. has decided to push this film back to summer 2013 with no date specified),  now, there's a new release date for The Great Gatsby (in 3D !) film starring Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan with Joel Edgerton as Tom Buchanan and Leonardo DiCaprio as Gatsby . Warner Bros. Pictures has announced today that this film will be opening in U.S. and Canada theaters on May 10th, 2013 and will be release internationally the following week! Here's the press release announcement via The Great Gatsby's facebook page ...

  Keira Knightley is currently filming the spy thriller Jack Ryan in Liverpool, England with co-star Chris Pine in the title role and Kenneth Branagh directing and playing the villain ( Russian oligarch Viktor Cherevin ) in the film. UPDATE : Collider did a new interview with Keira (while promoting AK film at TIFF 2012 ) about doing Jack Ryan film: Keira Knightley Talks JACK RYAN and Her Desire to Do a Thriller; Says Kenneth Branagh’s Involvement Drew Her to the Project Also, Paramount Pictures announced today the start of Principal Photography for Jack Ryan ! Keira and Chris has been photographed filming scenes for their upcoming film Jack Ryan on Monday (September 17) in Liverpool, England. On the Jack Ryan set photos, Keira as Cathy Ryan appeared to be kidnapped in a car chase before being rescued by her dapper looking co-star Chris Pine , who plays her husband fiancé ( correction: from the official press release , it appears that they're not married yet, ...

Tamzin Merchant (aka P&P 's own Georgiana Darcy ) and her boyfriend and Edwin Drood co-star Freddie Fox attended and was sitting the front row for the Nicole Farhi show on d ay 3 of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 , at RIBA on September 16, 2012 in London, England. Also, Tamzin (see pic to your left via Tamzin Merchant Fan ) was front row at the Emilia Wickstead ’s show during London Fashion Week , Sept. 14th .  See a few new photos of Tamzin Merchant at the LFW event below... LFW SS2013: Nicole Farhi Front Row (photos by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Europe | zimbio.com) Plus, Tamzin & Freddie were in attendance as well last June at Emporio Armani Summer Garden Live 2012

Keira Knightley looks stunningly gorgeous in the October 2012 issue cover of Vogue Magazine as well as the spread in the magazine, which also featured her Anna Karenina co-stars Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson ). ANNA KARENINA'S Keira Knightley on the cover of Vogue (via Focus Features ) ANNA KARENINA 's Keira Knightley looks stunning on the cover of October's Vogue , and she looks even better in the online slide show (along with her co-stars Jude Law and Aaron Taylor-Johnson ) with the photos shot by the legendary Mario Testino . Amanda Foreman's article " Poise and Passion " explores Knightley's current life and her unique relationship to transforming cinematic characters through fashion. For example, Foreman speaks with costume designer Jacqueline Durran about her ongoing collaboration with Knightley (with whom she worked previously on both PRIDE & PREJUDICE and ATONEMENT ): "As she has got older, Keira has had more ...

Six new clips of Anna Karenina has been released featuring stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen (in one of them). The clips also featured their AK co-stars Jude Law , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Domhnal Gleeson , and Alicia Vikander . According to Box Office Mojo , Anna Karenina debuted at #3 on its opening weekend at the UK Box Office with $1,402,290 (in 496 screens/theaters) and has a Foreign/UK Box Office total of $4,300,000 as of Sept. 16th . Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ) is now showing in UK Cinemas and will open in US Theaters November 16th! Watch the following new Anna Karenina clips below...

Another movie casting news and another film that Rosamund Pike has joined! She was recently cast in these films: Hector and the Search for Happiness , a dramedy, in addition to The World's End . Also, she has another film that's been in development for a while and is now listed in pre-production: The Sea with Rufus Sewell and Ciarán Hinds . Plus two more in development: Godmother (2014) and Untitled Nick Hornby Project . Miss Pike will surely be super busy with many upcoming film projects coming soon! Meanwhile, her upcoming film is a crime thriller Jack Reacher with Tom Cruise . In theaters December 21st! Back to this post's topic, A Long Way Down , according to Collider , filming has commenced on director Pascal Chaumeil ’s ( Heartbreaker ) adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel A Long Way Down . First image for the film was already released here ! The story revolves around a group of strangers who coincidentally meet on the top of a London skyscraper on Ne...

  The official UK website for Anna Karenina has updated its site with over 140 new official Anna Karenina production stills and more new stills of Matthew Macfadyen as Oblonsky ( Anna 's charming and philandering brother) and tons more new stills galore of Keira Knightley in the title role, has been added to the AK photo gallery ! A lot of the gorgeous Anna Karenina images stills are quite spoilerish , so if you haven't seen the movie yet and you don't want to be spoiled, don't look or click on the links! Don't say, I didn't warn you, lol. If you don't mind spoilers (like myself), feel free to scroll down and check them out! I must say, they are so gorgeous and sumptuous to look at! I can't wait to see the movie! These images whit my appetite as I won't get to see this movie till mid or late November...so these images will do for now.  I've uploaded over 60+ AK stills here that features Keira & Matthew . So many of them, my head ...

  As previously posted here , The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (sequel to the box-office hit The Hunger Games ), with P&P alums Donald Sutherland (as President Snow ) and Jena Malone (as Johanna Mason ) reuniting and co-starring, has started production and “will shoot primarily in existing locations in and near Atlanta, Georgia.  The film will subsequently be shot on location in the beaches and jungles of Hawaii before wrapping in late December, 2012.”  Today, some set photos (on location in Atlanta, GA) from Catching Fire has surface on various gossip/papz/entertainment sites and Jena Malone was spotted walking around the set taking a break from filming a scene with CF co-stars Jennifer Lawrence ( Katniss Everdeen ), Josh Hutcherson ( Peeta Mellark ), Alan Ritchson ( Gloss ) , Sam Claflin ( Finnick Odair ), and the CF cast - see their set photos here ! (via Australian Hunger Games Fans on FB). Check out Jena 's Catching Fire set photos b...

As previously posted here, there's going to be a BAFTA TV Preview: Ripper Street + Q&A (via BAFTA's website ) on Monday Sept. 24 , for Matthew Macfadyen 's upcoming eight part drama series Ripper Street ( BBC One and BBC America ), which will be airing in October . There's a new trailer for Ripper Street via C21 Media . Ripper Street From BBC Worldwide   BBC Worldwide’s Creative Director for Drama and Head of Indie Drama, Sarah Doole, introduces this compelling crime thriller set in the seething backstreets of Victorian London – where the law is work in progress and in the hands of a team of determined enforcers. Can anyone bring order to this violent underworld?  Watch the RIPPER STREET trailer here! I've made some screen captures of MM from this new trailer below...

Summer's over! Yep, you know what that means, right? New TV series/returning shows and movies to look forward to from our favorite P&P actors! Here's my annual list of some P&P '05 alumni with a new movie and TV series or mini-series starting this month through December of 2012 (as well as a few upcoming films to see in 2013!). What's interesting though is that Entertainment Weekly has also featured the following films: Flight , Skyfall , Anna Karenina , and Jack Reacher in their annual Fall Movies We Can't Wait To See for this year! The following P&P '05 actors has new films to be released ...

The first still of Rosamund Pike (see above) as Helen Rodin , a defense attorney in her upcoming film Jack Reacher (with Tom Cruise ) was released today via the film's twitter page . The image features a first look of Rosamund with Tom Cruise along with Jack Reacher crime series author Lee Child , who appears in the background (in a cameo) as a cop. More Jack Reacher stills here via Tom Cruise's official website!   Richard Jenkins , Werner Hersog , David Oyelowo and Robert Duvall also co-star. Rosamund Pike , as aforementioned, plays the role of Helen Rodin who joins and teams up with badass Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) to investigate a shooting after the accused man pleads innocence and calls on Reacher for help.  Rodin must square off against her father (Richard Jenkins), the district attorney of Indianapolis, to defend the accused.

Rosamund Pike attended and answered the phone at the annual BGC charity day at BGC Partners on September 11, 2012 in London, England. Rosamund 's upcoming film Jack Reacher (with Tom Cruise ) opens in theaters December 21st ! She has two other upcoming films after her JR film, The World's End (which she starts filming this month) and Hector and the Search for Happiness (which will start filming as soon as The World 's End wraps) Check out new photos of the always gorgeous Rosamund Pike below...

Anna Karenina stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen with director Joe Wright (as well as other cast of AK : Jude Law , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , and Domhnal Gleeson ) did some red carpet interviews and press junket at Toronto International Film Festival 2012 . Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ) now showing in UK Cinemas and will open in US Theaters November 16th! Check out and watch their red carpet interviews and press junket promoting Anna Karenina film below...

Two short films (starring Pride & Prejudice actors) opening in theaters through Stars in Shorts later this month, starting on September 28th ! Judi Dench is a neophyte in the complicated landscape of internet dating in “ Friend Request Pending .” Colin Firth is an unusually needy neighbor to Keira Knightley and Tom Mison in “ Steve ” (directed by Rupert Friend ). The STARS IN SHORTS release will open in theaters throughout the US and Canada beginning September 28th and will continue to expand in the following weeks . A list of participating theaters are available by clicking on the DATES & LOCATIONS . Together with the theatrical run, these great films films will be available on iTunes Stores in 54 countries across the globe and on Pay Per View beginning October 9th . Check out the trailers , stills , and more info for these two short films below...

According to Lionsgate's press release (via Collider ), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (sequel to the box-office hit The Hunger Games ), with P&P alums Donald Sutherland (as President Snow ) and Jena Malone (as Johanna Mason ) reuniting and co-starring, has started production and “will shoot primarily in existing locations in and near Atlanta, Georgia.  The film will subsequently be shot on location in the beaches and jungles of Hawaii before wrapping in late December, 2012.”  Also, Francis Lawrence ( I Am Legend ), the director for Catching Fire has recorded a video message for fans, announcing a worldwide sweepstakes that will win some lucky fans a chance to visit the set and participate in a cast and crew Q&A ! Check out and watch the video below! The Hunger Games: Catching Fire  stars  Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth  and  Josh Hutcherson,  in addition to  Sam Claflin, Jeffrey Wright,  Tony Shalhoub, Phili...

More Anna Karenina goodies to whet our appetites here, especially to most of us waiting for the US and other international theatrical releases of AK ! I've found more TIFF 2012 photos Keira , Matthew , and Joe Wright , compiled some TIFF Reviews , embedded/linked a few video interviews and AK Cast & crew Q&A (special thanks to Kathy and Mila via twitter for finding and sharing those video links!), and more of Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen with director Joe Wright as they attended the "Anna Karenina" premiere during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival at The Elgin tonight, September 7, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. Other AK stars such as Jude Law , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Olivia Williams , and Domhnal Gleeson were also in attendance. According to Deadline , Toronto: ‘Anna Karenina’ Risky New Version Receives Standing Ovation Opening Night and Keira Knightley Discusses The Challenges Of Playing 'Anna Karenina,' And Having A...

The Skyfall World Premiere has been announced for October 23rd via James Bond 007 on FB and Judi Dench is said to be attending the premiere. Skyfall starring Daniel Craig , Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench , Ralph Fiennes , Albert Finney, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Ben Whishaw. Directed by Sam Mendes . In UK Cinemas October 26th and US theaters November 9th. Synopsis In SKYFALL , Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Here's the Skyfall world premiere announcement below...

Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen with director Joe Wright attended the "Anna Karenina" premiere during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival at The Elgin tonight, September 7, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. Other AK stars such as Jude Law , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Olivia Williams , and Domhnal Gleeson were also in attendance. Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ) now showing in UK Cinemas and will open in US Theaters November 16th! Check out new photos of KK , MM , and JW below...

The original music and soundtrack from Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ) was composed by Academy Award * Winner Dario Marianelli (* Atonement , Pride & Prejudice ) and is listed with a CD cover art on Amazon to be released in the U.S. on November 13th , 3 days before its North American theatrical release date on November 16th . You can start to pre-order Anna Karenina Soundtrack here ! In  the UK, the AK soundtrack is going to be released next week, Sept. 10th , as previously posted here with a title tracks listed here or below as it looks to be the official tracklisting as snippets of each track is now available to listen. Anna Karenina Motion Picture Soundtrack

  More new Anna Karenina production stills has been released today via IMDB and finally an official still from the movie...wait...not one, but two official stills of Matthew Macfadyen as Oblonsky ( Anna 's charming and philandering brother). It's about time! Thanks Focus Features! Also, another new still of Keira Knightley in the title role, in addition to the other new Keira Knightley 'Anna Karenina' still here! Also, a new on set/behind the scenes stills of Keira and director Joe Wright .   Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ). Jude Law , Aaron Taylor-Johnson , Kelly MacDonald , Alicia Vikander , Domhnal Gleeson , Olivia Williams , Emily Watson , and Michelle Dockery co-star. Opens in UK Cinemas and will be screening as Special Presentation at Toronto International Film Festival ( TIFF ) tomorrow (with Joe , Keira , Jude Law , and Aaron Taylor-Johnson confirmed to a...

Rosamund Pike has been cast in another film, Hector and the Search for Happiness , a dramedy, in addition to The World's End , which was recently cast and will start filming this month. Here's more info. (including a press release ) about Rosamund 's new film via Collider ... Rosamund Pike and Christopher Plummer Join Simon Pegg in HECTOR AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS Rosamund Pike and Christopher Plummer have been added to the cast of director Peter Chelsom ’s drama/comedy Hector and the Search for Happiness .  Based on the book of the same name by François Lelord , the film stars Simon Pegg as the titular Hector, an eccentric psychiatrist who’s going nowhere and whose patients aren’t getting any happier.  One day, he musters up the courage to set out on a quest to find out if happiness really exists.  It was announced today that Pike will play Hector’s long-time girlfriend, while Plummer is set as Professor Coreman, the leading guru for Happiness Stud...

Just posted the Downton Abbey Official Series 3 ITV Trailer: The Roaring Twenties last night and now here's another trailer , the U.S. one (in which you'll see an early glimpse at the new arrivals and big changes ahead) for Downton Abbey ( Penelope Wilton co-stars a s Isobel Crawley ) Season 3 via PBS Masterpiece . Downton Abbey 's Season 3 premieres Sept. 16th on ITV1 and January 6, 2013 on PBS Masterpiece ! Watch the PBS Downton Abbey Season 3 Preview Trailer below... (source: PBS )

A BAFTA TV Preview: Ripper Street + Q&A (via B AFTA's website ) for Matthew Macfadyen 's upcoming eight part drama series Ripper Street on BBC One and BBC America , which will be airing in October . Here's the following info... BAFTA TV Preview: Ripper Street + Q&A 18:45 TV Preview: Ripper Street + Q&A Monday 24 September 18:45 followed by Q&A with cast and crew Created by writer Richard Warlow ( Mistresses, Waking the Dead ), Ripper Street is set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel.

Keira Knightley did a TV interview for Anna Karenina on the day of its UK premiere , yesterday, September 4th 2012 . Also, a new AK still (above) of Keira Knightley and Aaron Taylor-Johnson via Entertainment Weekly from their annual Fall Movies We Can't Wait To See . Here's EW 's part on AK film's US release... Anna Karenina (Nov. 16) Keira Knightley first read Leo Tolstoy's 1877 novel Anna Karenina in her late teens. ''I remember thinking it was the most romantic thing ever,'' says the actress, now 27. But when she reread the classic last summer before filming began on director J oe Wright 's big-screen adaptation, she was surprised at how differently she felt about the story of Anna, who's married to an aristocrat (Jude Law) but drawn into an all-consuming affair with a cavalry officer (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). ''She's actually kind of an antihero,'' says Knightley, noting that while she doesn't per...

The Season 3 UK Premiere of Downton Abbey ( Penelope Wilton co-stars as Isobel Crawley ) premieres on September 16th on ITV .  Joining the DA cast this season is Shirley MacLaine as Martha Levinson the American mother of Cora Crawley , aka Lady of Grantham . The new season will occur during the Roaring 20 s and new characters in the Kitchen and Staff quarters. Check out and watch the official ITV Series 3 trailer for Downton Abbey below... (source: ENTV )

Here are some more film reviews I've compiled from the UK critics about Joe Wright 's Anna Karenina (starring former Pride & Prejudice stars Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen ). Some really nice and positive reviews especially with Keira & Matthew 's performances , Joe Wright 's bold approach on this new adaptation of AK and the rest of the cast and crew including Oscar winning composer Dario Marianelli ( Pride & Prejudice , Atonement ) and cinematographer Seamus McGarvey . Anna Karenina opens in UK Cinemas this Friday! Check out and read the following AK reviews below...