We’ve seen brief clips and we’ve heard plenty of rumors, but now that the first official trailer for the third season of Downton Abbey has hit the web, we finally have a concrete look at what’s in store — and it’s looking pretty grim. The Crawleys have some serious drama coming their way, both familial and financial; Oh, and did I mention Shirley MacLaine?

1. Trouble in paradise: Fans of Mary (Michelle Dockery) and Matthew (Dan Stevens) probably won’t enjoy how much the couple fights in this new trailer, especially when Mary suggests they “back away now” before things get worse. But before you mourn their marriage, remember we posted photos of the cast filming Mary and Matthew’s nuptials back in March. (So… yay!)

2. Blue-collar Crawleys: The trailer also finds the Earl of Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) losing his s**t during a tense chat with the Crawley family accountant. ”Are you really telling me that the money is all gone?” he asks. Ruh-roh!

3. Sybil’s back: We all shed a tear when Sybil (Jessica Brown Findlay) left Downton with Tom (Allen Leech) last season, but her little Irish gentleman’s presence in the trailer gives me hope they’ll both be coming home soon. And it looks like Tom comes baring advice for Matthew: ”You won’t be happy with anyone else while Lady Mary walks the earth.” Preach!

4. Love behind bars: If you thought a little thing like “prison” would keep Anna (Joanne Froggatt) and Mister Bates (Brendan Coyle) apart, you’ve got another thing coming. (Also, I still giggle every time I write “Mister Bates.”)

Watch the trailer for Downton Abbey‘s third season below, then drop me a comment with your hopes, fears and predictions:

Downton Abbey‘s third season premieres in September on ITV and in Jan. 2013 for U.S. viewers.

— Andy Swift

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1. First Look: Shirley MacLaine’s ‘Downton Abbey’ Debut — Watch
2. ‘Downton Abbey’ Spoiler: Blank & Blank Are Finally Getting Married
3. ‘Downton Abbey’ Star Dan Stevens Is Expecting His Second Child

The Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith) may have finally met her match! During the American Film Institute’s tribute to Shirley MacLaine on June 24, TV Land viewers were treated to a world-premiere clip of Shirley on Downton Abbey‘s third season — she’s playing Cora’s (Elizabeth McGovern) mother from across the pond — and it looks like she’s already sparring with the show’s resident snipster.

“Oh dear, I’m afraid the war has made old women of us both,” Shirley’s character, Martha, says directly to the countess.

(If that’s what Martha is willing to say to the countess’ face, I can only imagine what she’ll be saying behind her back.)

Watch Shirley’s first appearance on Downton below, then drop a comment with your instant reaction:

— Andy Swift

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More Downton Abbey:

1. ‘Downton Abbey’ Star Dan Stevens Is Expecting His Second Child
2. ‘Downton Abbey’ Spoiler: Look Who’s Finally Getting Married
3. ‘Downton Abbey’ Season Finale: Will Mary & Matthew Finally Get Together?

She’s one of the last living legends from Old Hollywood and an inspiration to young actors everywhere!

Shirley MacLaine is a true icon of the silver screen. Her first onscreen role was in 1955 in Alfred Hitchcock‘s The Trouble With Harry, and she’s had an illustrious career ever since. The pinnacle of her success came when she won an Oscar in the 1983 tearjerker Terms of Endearment. She’s been most recently seen in 2010′s Valentine’s Day and she’s starring in the upcoming Bernie with Matthew McConaughey and Jack Black.

Shirley was married to businessman Steve Parker from 1954 until 1982, and the couple had one daughter together — Sachi Parker, now 54.

Through her life, Shirley has written a number of autobiographical and philosophical books, and she often ties her thoughts on motherhood into the narratives.

“If we can genuinely honor our mother and father we are not only at peace with ourselves but we can give them birth to our future,” she says.

We’re glad parenting has meant so much to this Hollywood icon and hope Sachi will be around to help Shirley celebrate her big day. Happy birthday!

– William Earl

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We can’t wait to see all our favorite stars on screen!

It’s never too early to get excited for Valentine’s Day! The new trailer for the highly-anticipated romantic comedy is out and it looks adorable — definitely the perfect date movie! And if you’re not necessarily a sucker for romance, you should at least see Valentine’s Day for its ridiculously star-studded cast! The movie stars Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Eric Dane, Patrick Dempsey, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, Queen Latifah, George Lopez, Shirley Maclaine, Emma Roberts, Julia Roberts — and two of our personal favorites, Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner! Wow, that may have been the most names we’ve ever used in one sentence.

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