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Downton Abbey: A New Era 

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Downton Abbey: A New Era Available On Digital June 24 Blu-ray™ and DVD On July 5

By Erin

Where are my Downton Abbey fans at? It’s time to return to Downton in DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA! Own it with bonus content on Digital June 24, 2022, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-rayTM and DVD on July 5, 2022 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Earning an “A” CinemaScore and celebrated by critics as “fun and heart in equal measure” (Screenrant), the Collector’s Edition arrives just in time for a summer movie night in with exclusive and exciting featurettes to give viewers a more in-depth look behind the scenes with fan-favorite stars. I am kind of a huge Downton Abbey fan if you cannot tell. 😉

The motion picture will also be available in a Limited-Edition Gift Set, featuring the Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and Digital Code, presented in exclusive packaging along with vintage-style postcards, a photo book and a collectible Downton Abbey branded stainless steel tea strainer with a velvet bag. Available only while supplies last, this special offering is the must-own gift for any Downton Abbey fan or to add to your own collection.

The much-anticipated cinematic return of Downton Abbey follows the Crawleys and their staff as they welcome a movie crew and their glamorous stars to Downton for the filming of a new silent movie, while other members of the family go on a grand adventure to a villa in the south of France to uncover a mystery about the Dowager Countess and her past. With a screenplay by Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast alongside exciting new additions, DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA is packed full of exuberant moments, excitement and humor, tears of joy and sadness and new beginnings for all your favorite characters. DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA is also available to stream on Peacock on June 24, 2022.

With the purchase of DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA on disc or digital, fans are eligible to earn points towards digital movies via the Universal All-Access Rewards program. Members can redeem their points for digital movies, swag and more! For registration and details please visit www.MyUniversalRewards.com.

Sophie McShera stars as Daisy and Lesley Nicol stars as Mrs. Patmore in DOWNTON ABBEY: A New Era, a Focus Features release. Credit: Ben Blackall / ©2022 Focus Features LLC

4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY, DVD & DIGITAL BONUS FEATURES:

  • Good To Be Back – The cast is happy to be back at the estate and making their next film. Hear what it was like for them to see one another again and learn about their character’s continuing story arcs.
  • Return to DOWNTON ABBEY: The Making-of A NEW ERA-A production as large as DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA takes incredible preparation, people, and craftsmanship. This in-depth making-of piece delves into the work that each department contributed to bring this film to life.
  • A Legendary Character – Take a look back at the legendary character that is the Dowager Countess of Grantham and see why Maggie Smith was born to play the role.
  • Creating The Film Within The Film – Take a deeper dive into the making of the film within the film, highlighting the extra research and details that were taken into consideration, from set design and vehicles to the plethora of period-accurate film equipment and props.
  • Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia – Learn the real history behind Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia, and why it was a perfect vessel to play the cross-channel ferry in the film.
Harry Hadden-Paton stars as Bertie Pelham, Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith, Tuppence Middleton as Lucy Smith and Allen Leech as Tom Branson in DOWNTON ABBEY: A New Era, a Focus Features release. Credit: Ben Blackall / ©2022 Focus Features LLC
Allen Leech stars as Tom Branson and Tuppence Middleton as Lucy Smith in DOWNTON ABBEY: A New Era, a Focus Features release. Credit: Ben Blackall / ©2022 Focus Features LLC
  • CAST & FILMMAKERS:
  • Directed by: Simon Curtis
    Screenplay by: Julian Fellowes
    Produced by: Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes, Liz Trubridge
    And Produced By: Carnival Films
    Based on the Television Series Created By: Julian Fellowes
    Cast: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Tuppence Middleton, Lesley Nichol, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton.
  • Executive Producer: Nigel Marchant
    Director of Photography: Andrew Dunn, BSC
    Edited by: Adam Recht, ACE
    Production Designer: Donal Woods
    Costume Designer: Anna Mary Scott Robbins
    Music by: John Lunn
    Co-Producer: Mark Hubbard
Hugh Dancy stars as Jack Barber, Kevin Doyle as Mr. Molesley, Alex MacQueen as Mr. Stubbins and Michelle Dockery as Lady Mar in DOWNTON ABBEY: A New Era, a Focus Features release. Credit: Ben Blackall / © 2022 Focus Features LLC

Now, who would like a chance to win a copy of DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA on Blu-Ray? Enter through the rafflecopter below for your chance to win your own copy. There will be TWO winners! Must be a US resident +18 years or older. Ends 7/14/22 at 12AM PST. Go to the sweepstakes tab on the blog for all giveaway rules. Good-luck! You will want to add this one to your home movie collection!

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