WATCH: Benedict Cumberbatch On Theater, Tom Hiddleston And Peter O’Toole

ANGLOPHENIA
By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on May 23rd, 2014


Benedict Cumberbatch (Pic: Red Carpet News TV)

You can’t just ask Benedict Cumberbatch a couple of quick questions, especially on a topic such as the continued popularity of British theater, grab a couple of soundbites and waltz off.

Here’s a video taken a few days ago by Red Carpet News TV, at the first anniversary party for London’s Park Theatre.

You will notice he is un-swerved from his dedication to talking total inspirational sense about the dramatic arts by an attempted videobombing, and the clear presence of a party in the background.

And he draws a firm parallel between his early career and that of Tom Hiddleston, pointing out they both got started in relatively low-key theatrical productions—he playing Shakespeare in the open air in Regent’s Park, Tom in Cheek By Jowl productions—but treating them with the reverence and respect a paying audience deserved.

READ MORE HERE: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2014/05/watch-benedict-cumberbatch-theater-tom-hiddleston-peter-otoole/

Julian Ovenden: the sweet-singing son of a Queen’s chaplain

BROADWAY WORLD
by Pat Cerasaro
May 23, 2014

Internationally celebrated performer and vocalist Elaine Paige headlines a new weekly theatre-themed talk show titled THE ELAINE PAIGE SHOW and a First Look at the actress interviewing notable actor Julian Ovenden is now available to view.

Ovenden performs the WEST SIDE STORY standout "Something's Coming" in the new clip as well as discusses his prominent role on the hit international drama DOWNTON ABBEY.

Spiritual calling: Julian with his wife, Kate Royal Photo: REX FEATURES


READ MORE HERE: http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Julian-Ovenden-Sings-WEST-SIDE-STORY-Talks-DOWNTON-ABBEY-On-THE-ELAINE-PAIGE-SHOW-20140523#.U39PVvldVls

Benedict Cumberbatch Replacing Guy Pearce in Johnny Depp's Whitey Bulger Pic

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
4:07 PM PDT 5/21/2014 by Borys Kit



Benedict Cumberbatch is in talks to replace Guy Pearce in the Johnny Depp-starring Whitey Bulger crime drama from Warner Bros. and Cross Creek Pictures, sources confirm to The Hollywood Reporter.

The movie, which is based on the book Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil's Deal, is now shooting in Boston with Scott Cooper directing.

Pearce was to have played Whitey's brother Billy Bulger but dropped out a few weeks ago for reasons unknown. The studios is trying to close a deal for Cumberbatch to step in, although he was approached a few weeks ago.

READ MORE HERE:http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/benedict-cumberbatch-replacing-guy-pearce-706360 

Pictures: Matthew Macfadyen and Jerome Flynn film Ripper Street at town hall

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Emma Flanagan
May 21, 2013

Actors L to R Matthew Macfadyen (Det. Insp. Edmund Reid) and Adam Rothenberg (Cpt. Homer Jackson) filming new series of drama Ripper Street at Manchester Town Hall Annex.

Mr Darcy may be behind him but Matthew Macfadyen proved he was still worthy of his heartthrob status while in Manchester filming the BBC’s Ripper Street.

Shooting at Manchester Town Hall, the actor is filming the gritty Victorian crime drama here until Thursday.

Alongside the Anna Karenina actor was Jerome Flynn, one half of 1990s singing duo Robson and Jerome and currently starring as Bronn in the fourth series of Game of Thrones.

Ripper Street was axed at the end of last year after not having the audience the BBC had hoped for.

But thanks to a fans' protest and a sudden ratings boost, the BBC have decided to bring back the costume drama, but it will be shown on Amazon Prime before it makes it to our screens.


READ MORE HERE: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/ripper-street-filming-manchester-matthew-7149339

Downton Abbey stars play 'Edwardian Ant and Dec' in event hosted by Allen Leech and Rob James-Collier

GET BUCKS
May 21, 2014 16:10 By Lorcan Lovett

Members of the Downton Abbey Cast with Chilterns MS Centre Trustee Linda Oatley, chief executive Robert Breakwell and fundraiser Hannah Asquith

Seven members of the award-winning Downton Abbey cast joined 115 guests at Hedsor House for a fundraising dinner last Friday (May 16).

The evening in Taplow was in aid of Chilterns MS Centre which provides treatment to people with Multiple Sclerosis across South Bucks.

Rob James-Collier who plays under butler ‘Thomas Barrow’ and Allen Leech ‘Branson’ once the chauffeur and now part of the ‘Grantham’ family, hosted the event and described themselves as the Edwardian Ant and Dec.

The guests had plenty of opportunity to talk to Michelle Dockery ‘Lady Mary’ from ‘upstairs’ and Jim Carter ‘Carson’, Phyllis Logan ‘Mrs Hughes’, Lesley Nichol ‘Mrs Patmore’ and Sophie McShera ‘Daisy’ all in the ‘downstairs cast’.

Robert Breakwell, chief executive of Chilterns MS Centre, said: "It is not often that a small, local charity like the Chilterns MS Centre is supported by the cast of a global TV phenomenon.  I would like to sincerely thank Rob James-Collier and his fellow cast members for making this Downton Dinner possible."

READ MORE HERE; http://www.getbucks.co.uk/news/local-news/downton-abbey-stars-play-edwardian-7152814