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VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Presents a Lifetime of British Drama in New BBC Promo
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 29, 2014


Benedict Cumberbatch appears in an all new trailer for The BBC which offers a unique glimpse of some of the BBC's biggest upcoming dramas

VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Showcases the Best of BBC Drama in New Trailer
by TV News Desk - Oct 28, 2014


Benedict Cumberbatch, who was just cast as the lead in Marvel's upcoming DOCTOR STRANGE movie, narrates a new commercial showcasing the best of BBC Drama, including its past and current hits. Watch it below!

National Theatre Live's FRANKENSTEIN, Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, Encores Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2014


Due to unprecedented audience demand, National Theatre Live and Fathom will present special encore screenings of The National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed Olivier Award winning production of FRANKENSTEIN, a play by Nick Dear based on Mary Shelley's novel. The production stars Olivier Award winners Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, and directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle, in select cinemas worldwide tonight, October 29, 2014. Watch the trailer below!

Just In: Benedict Cumberbatch Cast as Marvel's DOCTOR STRANGE!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 27, 2014


Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast in Marvel's upcoming superhero film DOCTOR STRANGE.

National Theatre Live's FRANKENSTEIN, Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, Encores Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2014


Due to unprecedented audience demand, National Theatre Live and Fathom will present special encore screenings of The National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed Olivier Award winning production of FRANKENSTEIN, a play by Nick Dear based on Mary Shelley's novel. The production stars Olivier Award winners Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, and directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle, in select cinemas worldwide this week, October 27 & 29, 2014. Watch the trailer below!

WAKE UP with BWW 10/27/14 - ROCK OF AGES & WICKED Get New Stars, OH HELL NO! Off-Broadway, Encores! Gala and More!
by Jessica Khan - Oct 27, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: ROCK OF AGES and West End's WICKED gain new stars, OH HELL NO! begins off-Broadway, stars gather for a slew of galas and benefits tonight, and Broadway hunk Jeremy Jordan makes his 54 Below debut!

VIDEO: Watch Benedict Cumberbatch Impersonate Fellow STAR WARS Character
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 25, 2014


Benedict Cumberbatch recently visited The Graham Norton Show alongside fellow guest, comedian Miranda Hart. Not only did he break into his menacing Smaug voice that he uses for THE HOBBIT, but he also impersonated the unpopular STAR WARS character, Jar Jar Binks. Check out the video below!

VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Attempts 'The Beyonce Walk'
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 25, 2014


Benedict Cumberbatch recently visited The Graham Norton Show alongside fellow guest, comedian Miranda Hart. When the latter started showing off her impression of Beyonce's 'Crazy in Love' walk, Cumberbatch had to join in. Check out the video below!

BWW's Top Ten TV gifs of the Week: BIG BANG, DOCTOR WHO, FREAKSHOW, ONCE UPON A TIME
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 27, 2014


There are so many great TV moments and BWW TV World brings you the Top 10 gifs in television over the last seven days! What was your favorite moment of the TV week? Are there any great TV gifs that we missed? Link to them in the comments below, or share them with us on Twitter@BWWTVWorld; we will RT our favorites!

National Theatre Live's FRANKENSTEIN, Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, to Encore Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2014


Due to unprecedented audience demand, National Theatre Live and Fathom will present special encore screenings of The National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed Olivier Award winning production of FRANKENSTEIN, a play by Nick Dear based on Mary Shelley's novel. The production stars Olivier Award winners Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, and directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle, in select cinemas worldwide on October 27 & 29, 2014. Watch the trailer below!

Billy Boyd to Perform Closing Song for THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 24, 2014


Billy Boyd will perform THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES end title song, it was announced today.

VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Teases Role in STAR WARS VII on Tonight's 'Graham Norton'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 24, 2014


On tonight's GRAHAM NORTON SHOW, Benedict Cumberbatch fuels new speculation that he has been cast in the highly anticipated STAR WARS: EPISODE VII.

Thérèse Raquin starring Keira Knightley joins our 50th Anniversary Season
by Roundabout Theatre Company - Oct 23, 2014


I am honored to announce that the first production of our 50th Anniversary Season will be Emile Zola'sTherese Raquin, in a Roundabout-commissioned adaptation by Helen Edmundson and directed by Evan Cabnet. I am also thrilled to announce that Keira Knightley will be making her Broadway debut as Therese.

VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes - Watch Benedict Cumberbatch Bring DESOLATION OF SMAUG to Life!
by - Oct 23, 2014


Below, check an all new behind-the-scenes video from THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG which shows how actor Benedict Cumberbatch brought the menacing dragon Smaug to life through the use of modern technology!

Oscar Nominee Keira Knightley to Make Broadway Debut Next Fall in Roundabout's THERESE RAQUIN
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 23, 2014


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the first Broadway production of the upcoming 50th anniversary season: Keira Knightley will make her Broadway debut in a new adaptation of Therese Raquin by Helen Edmundson, based upon the novel by Emile Zola, directed by Evan Cabnet.

STAGE TUBE: Inside Benedict Cumberbatch's Motion Capture Sessions for 'THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG'
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 21, 2014


A new behind-the-scenes look at Benedict Cumberbatch's motion capture sessions for THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG have been released as part of the bonus features on the DVD/Blu-ray set. Check it out below!

Flaunt Celebrates The Grind Issue with Benedict Cumberbatch and SAND Copenhagen
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 21, 2014


Flaunt and SAND Copenhagen celebrated The Grind Issue release and honored cover star Benedict Cumberbatch on October 19th, 2014, at Black's Member's Club during London Frieze.

First Look - Cate Blanchett in All-New HOBBIT Character Poster
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 9, 2014


The third character poster from Warner Bros. Pictures' 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies' was revealed today on the film's official Twitter page.

Robert Downey Jr. Opens 2014 Heartland Film Festival with Surprise Screening of THE JUDGE
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 6, 2014


The 23rd annual Heartland Film Festival kicked off on Saturday, Oct. 4 with a special party and advance screening of Warner Bros. Pictures' “The Judge.” Director David Dobkin (“Wedding Crashers”) traveled to Indianapolis in support of the film that opens wide on Oct. 10, 2014.

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