Liam Hoofe with a theory on the Moriarty mystery in Sherlock… The Russian playwright Anton Chekhov once gave some simple advice about the construction of a narrative: if it is not essential, then do not put it there in the first place. This idea has become known as Chekhov’s Gun – simply put, if you […]
Doctor Strange screenwriter talks potential sequel characters and villains
Although it’s yet to be officially announced, it would seem pretty certain that Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sorcerer Supreme will return for a second solo outing in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, given that Doctor Strange has grossed an impressive $650 million + at the worldwide box office. During an interview with CBR, screenwriter Jon […]
Steven Moffat responds to Benedict Cumberbatch’s comments that Sherlock series 4 could be “the end of an era”
There’s just a fortnight to go until Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman’s Dr. John Watson return for the fourth series of Sherlock, and there has been talk that this could well be the final run of episodes for the beloved show. Back in October, it was reported that Cumberbatch had suggested series four “might […]
Spider-Man joins Doctor Strange in The Current War
We’ll likely be seeing them sharing the screen in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War, but first we’ll see a team-up between Spider-Man and Doctor Strange (well, sort of) in The Current War, with Tom Holland signing on to appear alongside Benedict Cumberbatch. Holland is set to play Samuel Insull, the right hand man of Cumberbatch’s Thomas […]
Second Opinion – Doctor Strange (2016)
Doctor Strange, 2016. Directed by Scott Derrickson. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen, and Benedict Wong. SYNOPSIS: A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. When a film opens with the villain ceremoniously decapitating an innocent librarian and […]
Spoiler: Benedict Cumberbatch played another major character in Doctor Strange
Warning: Spoilers for Doctor Strange, obviously. Doctor Strange is out in cinemas now [read our review here] and the cast and crew have been busy talking to the press about the film. We got to speak with director Scott Derrickson, who revealed that Taika Waitti directed the mid-credits sting featuring Thor, but he’s also spoken […]
Movie Review – Doctor Strange (2016)
Doctor Strange, 2016 Directed by Scott Derrickson Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton, Benjamin Bratt, Scott Adkins SYNOPSIS: A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Despite the fact the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multi-billion dollar […]
Benedict Cumberbatch says Sherlock series 4 “might be the end of an era”
It’s going to be an exciting couple of months for Benedict Cumberbatch fans. First up, he’ll be taking on the role of the Sorcerer Supreme, Dr. Stephen Strange, in Marvel’s Doctor Strange, before reuniting with Martin Freeman in January for the hotly-anticipated fourth series of Sherlock. However – and here comes the bad news – the […]
Michael Shannon joins Benedict Cumberbatch in The Current War
Michael Shannon has signed on to play George Westinghouse alongside Benedict Cumberbatch’s Thomas Edison in The Weinstein Company’s upcoming drama The Current War. Jake Gyllenhaal had previously been in talks for the role. The Current War will see Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) directing from Michael Mitnick’s 2011 Black List script, […]
Benedict Cumberbatch says he almost missed out on Doctor Strange role, confirms Avengers: Infinity War appearance
In less than a month, Marvel Studios will unleash its latest superhero franchise as Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the role of the Sorcerer Supreme in Doctor Strange. However, speaking to Empire, the British actor has revealed that he almost missed out due to his commitments to a stage production of Hamlet. “[I] really did think I […]
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