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Doctor Strange screenwriter talks potential sequel characters and villains

December 27, 2016 by Gary Collinson

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 […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Doctor Strange, doctor strange 2, Jon Spaihts, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Steven Moffat responds to Benedict Cumberbatch’s comments that Sherlock series 4 could be “the end of an era”

December 18, 2016 by Gary Collinson

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 […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock, Steven Moffat

Spider-Man joins Doctor Strange in The Current War

November 3, 2016 by Gary Collinson

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 […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, The Current War, Tom Holland

Second Opinion – Doctor Strange (2016)

October 30, 2016 by Helen Murdoch

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 […]

Filed Under: Helen Murdoch, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Benjamin Bratt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Doctor Strange, mads mikkelsen, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Rachel McAdams, Scott Derrickson, Tilda Swinton

Spoiler: Benedict Cumberbatch played another major character in Doctor Strange

October 26, 2016 by Luke Owen

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 […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, Movies, News Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Doctor Strange, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Movie Review – Doctor Strange (2016)

October 25, 2016 by Luke Owen

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 […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Benjamin Bratt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Doctor Strange, mads mikkelsen, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Rachel McAdams, Scott Adkins, Scott Derrickson, Tilda Swinton

Benedict Cumberbatch says Sherlock series 4 “might be the end of an era”

October 4, 2016 by Gary Collinson

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 […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, News, Television Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock

Michael Shannon joins Benedict Cumberbatch in The Current War

October 1, 2016 by Gary Collinson

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, […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, The Current War

Benedict Cumberbatch says he almost missed out on Doctor Strange role, confirms Avengers: Infinity War appearance

September 26, 2016 by Gary Collinson

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 […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Avengers: Infinity War, Benedict Cumberbatch, Doctor Strange, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Director Scott Derrickson on the casting of Doctor Strange, The Ancient One and Wong

September 16, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Marvel Studios came under fire this year for its casting on Doctor Strange, receiving criticism in some quarters for the “whitewashing” of The Ancient One, with Tilda Swinton set to portray a character generally depicted as an elderly Asian male. Swinton has previously shared her thoughts on the controversy, and now director Scott Derrickson has weighed in during […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Doctor Strange, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Scott Derrickson, Tilda Swinton

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