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Diet Facts: Benedict Cumberbatch Is A Chicken

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:45:13 +0000

OK OK, so we’ve lured you into reading this story under a false pretext, namely the truism that you are what you eat. Because, according to Benedict Cumberbatch, during the filming of Star Trek Into Darkness, he pretty much ate ...

WATCH: Benedict Cumberbatch on ‘Star Trek’ as Political Film – and ‘Doctor Who’

Tom Brook — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:27:56 +0000

Benedict Cumberbatch, already much admired by his legions of followers, is set to rise to a new level of stardom in the U.S. with this weekend’s release of Star Trek Into Darkness.

How Did Busy Benedict Bulk Up For ‘Star Trek’?

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:41 +0000

Sherlock fans may have noticed that Benedict Cumberbatch’s powerful presence in the new Star Trek movie shows a previously un-hinted-at muscular physique, far from the snarky detective’s hawkish beanpole frame.

WATCH: Now Benedict’s Doing Trailers For Graham Norton

Fraser McAlpine — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:42 +0000

What is it with Benedict Cumberbatch and trailers? The man is a buzzing hive of ‘coming soon’ generative activity, leaving a trail of darkly voiced teasers for his various projects trailing all the way back to, well, his ...

OK, Just One Last ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Clip, Dammit…

Fraser McAlpine — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:35:08 +0000

The thing you have to realise about all of the Star Trek Into Darkness trailer clips doing the rounds (we’re up to a remarkable 65% of the internet now), is that they are simply fulfilling a need. When the movie finally opens in ...

READ: The Perfect Benedict Cumberbatch Interview

Fraser McAlpine — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:00:47 +0000

The trouble with Benedict Cumberbatch is that his tone of voice is that of a impatient, imperious rotten swine, and yet the things he says are invariably lovely. This creates a conflict of affection in which fans are both slightly ...

PHOTO: Breakfast With Benedict

Fraser McAlpine — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:54:49 +0000

I know we’re not supposed to be showing anything spoilery about the filming of the next series of Sherlock, at the express request of the show’s producer, Sue Vertue, but I’m sure this doesn’t count.

More Terrifying Cumberbatch Action In The Third ‘Star Trek’ Trailer

Fraser McAlpine — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:18:22 +0000

You’ll be sure and tell us when you’ve had enough of watching Benedict Cumberbatch look hate-filled and withering in trailers for Star Trek Into Darkness, won’t you? Because I don’t think we’re quite there ...

Sherlock Latest: New Episode Titles And New Clues

Fraser McAlpine — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:00:25 +0000

As all die-hard Sherlock fans already know, they’re filming series three right now. I mean probably while you’re reading this, Benedict and Martin are bickering about something (in character, naturally).

WATCH: Benedict Cumberbatch Dominates New ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Trailer

Fraser McAlpine — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:37:10 +0000

OK, so we’ve seen what he looks like in the movie and we’ve heard him speak, but until a few hours ago, no one was quite sure what or who John Harrison is, apart from Benedict Cumberbatch’s character in Star Trek ...