Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, has died at 89.

Imagine exploring and dining at a famous estate. Now imagine that estate is what’s now known as The Ford House, the private residence of Edsel and Eleanor Ford in Grosse Pointe Shores.

The original principal cast of “Downton Abbey” are returning for a second film that will arrive in theaters December 22 this year.

For "Breaking Bad" and "Downton Abbey," it turns out "The end" wasn't. (CNN) - The big question for "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" is whether it justifies returning to a series whose finish, if not completely closed-ended, was wholly satisfying. As with "Downton Abbey," this "Breaking Bad" revival stems more from a desire to capitalize on a beloved property -- the very definition of a "You might also like" suggestion -- than the creative spark that the show regularly delivered. That's hardly a crime, as these things go, but "El Camino" nevertheless plays more like the generic version of "Breaking Bad" than a full-strength dose of it. "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" is playing on Netflix and in select theaters.

For "Breaking Bad" and "Downton Abbey," it turns out "The end" wasn't. HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - For "Breaking Bad" and "Downton Abbey," it turns out "The end" wasn't. Ditto for "Downton Abbey," which didn't tie up every loose end but set up enough happily ever afters to leave a solid sense of satisfaction. All of which explains why "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" cruises into select theaters and onto Netflix this weekend, a mere three weeks after "Downton Abbey" topped the box-office, amassing nearly $140 million worldwide thus far. "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" premieres Oct. 11 on Netflix and in select theaters.

Nick Briggs/Carnival Film and TV/Masterpiece/PBSA group of British aristocrats beat out Brad Pitt as an astronaut and John Rambo at the box office this weekend. "Downton Abbey," the film adaptation of the popular British period TV drama, won the weekend with an estimated $31 million opening in North America. 20th Century Fox's "Ad Astra" took second place at the box office this weekend. The domestic box office is still down roughly 5% from last year, but could gain some ground in the coming weeks. Warner Bros.' "Joker," a gritty take on the Batman villain starring Joaquin Phoenix, could break box office records when it opens in two weeks.

Brad Pitt plays an astronaut that goes into outer space to find his dad. Once the crew gets to outer space, they discover there are a lot of mysteries in the universe. In the movie, his niece goes to Mexico to find her father and becomes a victim of human trafficking. This movie is rated R. Greg gave the movie two reels out of five reels. Zach Galifianakis stars as the host and interviews major Hollywood stars.

"Downton Abbey" the movie topped the United Kingdom's box office last weekend, netting more than $7.5 million in the UK in its first week of release. Downton Abbey at the BiltmoreMrs. Patmore's kitchen table was the setting of many a tussle between cook and maid, butler and housekeeper, lover and not-so-much-a-lover. A Viking cruise with a Downton Abbey endViking River Cruises, a longtime sponsor of Masterpiece on PBS, which aired "Downton Abbey" in the United States, has organized a post-cruise, five-day extension based on the series. A lesson like this will serve you well in life, if you're trying to live your life the "Downton Abbey" way. The "Downton Abbey Movie Tour" was inspired when the operators imagined the Crawley family's life as they prepared for their royal visit.

Nick Briggs/Carnival Film and TV/Masterpiece/PBS(CNN) - "Downton Abbey" reopens its grand doors, in a movie where half the battle -- and much of the thrill -- hinges on merely reassembling the enormous cast. After six seasons that yielded the kind of ratings PBS seldom sees, "Downton" closed its run in 2016, with happy endings all around. It's easy to argue that this trip back was unnecessary, a description that applies to many a revival and reboot. Ultimately, though, it's another satisfying chapter, demonstrating that enough still glitters around "Downton Abbey" to make it worth seeing for anyone who loved the show, eventually, if not sooner. "Downton Abbey" premieres Sept. 20 in the US.

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After six seasons exporting English etiquette to TV audiences around the world, Downton Abbey hits the big screen in movie form. (CNN) - Highclere Castle, the British stately home better known to millions as Downton Abbey, is now listed on Airbnb. The Airbnb offering is for the evening of Nov. 26 and will go live to reservation requests on Oct. 1. But it'll be a battle to secure your place; those interested "must have a verified Airbnb profile, positive reviews, and be passionate about Downton Abbey," the listing stipulates. "Downton Abbey" ran between 2010 and 2015, and its highly anticipated motion picture spin-off was released last week.

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It was one of the most popular shows on TV, right up there with "Game of Thrones" or "Breaking Bad," now, "Downton Abbey" has come out with a movie and fans can't wait to see what happens next! Guests will have an immersive experience where they will interview to work as a servant in Meadow Brook Hall. At its peak, Meadow Brook Hall employed more than 29 staff that lived and worked there. They give regular tours daily, but this special "Servant's Life" tour is only available on weekends in September. You can purchase tickets on their website to get that "Downton Abbey" experience before the movie is out!

"Downton Abbey" the movie is finally happening! Ahead of the movie's release, you can experience what it is like to work at an estate like that, right here in the D.