Isle of Wight 'pad' for Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY PRESS ONLINE
By Emily Pearce
April 29, 2015

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is reported to have bought an Isle of Wight house. 

Picture by GabboT

The newspaper said on Sunday that it could exclusively reveal the Imitation Game and Sherlock star had bought "a pad on the Isle of Wight, near the village where he married theatre director Sophie Hunter in February."

As reported, Imitation Game and Sherlock star Benedict and theatre director Sophie returned to the Isle of Wight this month, when they were spotted enjoying a romantic meal at the Sun Inn, Hulverstone, the same pub they visited the day after their wedding at Mottistone.


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Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter back on the Isle of Wight

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY PRESS
By Matthew Mckew
Saturday, April 25, 2015



Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter's love affair with the Isle of Wight has continued, with the couple returning to the Island for a romantic meal just two months after marrying at Mottistone.

Imitation Game star Benedict Cumberbatch and theatre director and actress Sophie Hunter were married on February 14.The Valentine’s Day ceremony was held at St Peter and St Paul’s Church.

The next day, the well-known couple went to the Sun Inn, Hulverstone — and were seen there again last Saturday.

A patron who spotted the pair having lunch said: "Sophie and Benedict seemed to be enjoying the sunshine."

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Benedict Cumberbatch and pregnant fiancée Sophie Hunter are effortlessly chic in matching black outfits as they lead the glamorous couples at the BAFTAs 2015

DAILY MAIL
By HANNA FLINT FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 14:04 EST, 8 February 2015 | UPDATED: 18:40 EST, 8 February 2015

They were one of the last couples to arrive, but Benedict Cumberbatch and pregnant Sophie Hunter certainly came first in the style stakes.

The couple opted for a sleek black look, with Benedict in a bespoke tuxedo by Alexander McQueen and a midnight blue bow tie and Sophie in a halterneck gown with a peephole slit, and stand out diamond earrings.

They didn't hang around long on the red carpet on Sunday night, as the BAFTA nominated actor said it was a little too cold to leave his pregnant fiancée outside the Royal Opera House for too long.

'I was filming [Sherlock] until 4pm and then I went to pick Sophie up though she's probably freezing down there!' he told the Associated Press.



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Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch eyes up LA mansion

SUNDAY EXPRESS
Sun, December 21, 2014
By MIKE PARKER

IT IS a long way from 221B Baker Street, but Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has got this multi-million pound mansion under his magnifying glass as a potential home in Hollywood.



The British actor, hotly tipped for Oscar glory for his latest film, may have discovered the perfect residence for a fast-rising star.

Cumberbatch, 38, who last month announced his engagement to 36-year-old theatre and opera director Sophie Hunter, has just viewed a magnificent £10.8million Tuscan-style villa in one of LA’s most sought-after areas.

And as our exclusive photos show, the seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom property, nestling in 2.5 acres of perfectly manicured land with sweeping panoramic views, has more than enough cachet for the celebrity couple.

An estate agent involved in sales negotiations told the Sunday Express Cumberbatch “was almost doing backflips” when he first saw the Hidden Hills home.

Neighbours include fellow Britons Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne as well as Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence plus singer Jessica Simpson.

The agent revealed: “Benedict’s representatives have indicated he is ready to make an initial offer which will not be too far off the asking price, so he could be moving in early in the New Year.”

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Keira Knightley Is Terrified Of Benedict Cumberbatch's Fans: 'They Might Come After Me'

FASHION AND STYLE



While appearing on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," actress Keira Knightley opened up about Benedict Cumberbatch's overzealous fans. She co-starred with Cumberbatch in films such as "The Imitation Game" and "Atonement."

"You got to work with Benedict Cumberbatch," Meyers said. "You've really seen the explosion of how ladies have lost their minds."

"The Cumberb----es," Knightley responded, referring to Cumberbatch's hoard of female fans. Other names for the obsessed admirers include Cumbercookies and CumberCollective.

"They've become a thing!" Meyers responded.

"It's terrifying," Knightley said. "I mean, they're lovely. I feel terrified saying they're terrifying cause they might come after me."

The 29-year-old actress then changed her tone a bit, praising the fans.

"They're very artistic! They paint pictures of him. You go to premieres and there's these amazing paintings of Ben looking Ben-like ... (They're) a very hysterical, artistic type."

Knightley went on to describe an awkward interaction with Cumberbatch's fans at an event.

"I actually had a really embarrassing moment at the London premiere, because — they really do — they scream more than I've ever heard for anyone else, but I had a publicist with me and she went, 'You know, go sign some autographs,'" Knightley said. "I went over there and went 'Oh yeah, of course, of course, no problem!' And they were like, 'Oh no, we don't want you. We're just here for Ben.'"

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Nominations Announced for the Moët British Independent Film Awards

INDIEWIRE
By Sydney Levine | Sydneys Buzz
November 10, 2014 at 4:04PM



The nominations for the 17th annual Moët British Independent Film Awards were announced recently, at St Martins Lane, London by actor Jared Harris .

Joint Directors, The Moët British Independent Film Awards’ Johanna von Fischer & Tessa Collinson said: "This has been a record year for MBIFA with over 250 films submitted giving our dedicated members their toughest challenge to date. Hugely impressed by the quality of films and performances across all categories the shortlist demonstrates how the standard of creativity in British independent filmmaking continues to flourish year on year. The decision of who will walk away with one of the iconic MBIFA trophies* is now in the hands of our distinguished independent jury announced today. We are looking forward to seeing as many of the nominees as possible at the Awards on 7th December, to celebrate their incredible achievements. It will be a very personal celebration for us also, as the last in a wonderful 9 Award Ceremonies as Joint Directors of BIFA.”

The highest number of nominations this year goes to "‘71" with nine nominations including Best British Independent Film; Best Director and Debut Director for Yann Demange; Best Screenplay for Gregory Burke; Best Actor for Jack O’Connell and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Harris. "Pride" picked up seven nominations and "Catch me Daddy,""Frank," and "Mr Turner" picked up five nominations each.

Nominations for Best Actress go to Alicia Vikander for "Testament of Youth;" Cheng Pei Pei for "Lilting;" Gugu Mbatha-Raw for "Belle;" Keira Knightley for "The Imitation Game" and Sameena Jabeen Ahmed for "Catch Me Daddy." Leading men hoping to take home the Best Actor award include Asa Butterfield for"X+Y;" Benedict Cumberbatch for "The Imitation Game"; Brendan Gleeson for "Calvary"; Jack O’Connell for "’71" and Timothy Spall for "Mr Turner."

Best Supporting Actor nominations go to Andrew Scott and Ben Schnetzer, both for "Pride;" Michael Fassbender for "Frank;" Rafe Spall for "X+Y" and Sean Harris for"’71."

Dorothy Atkinson for "Mr Turner;" Imelda Staunton for "Pride;" Maggie Gyllenhaal for "Frank;" Sally Hawkins for "X+Y"and Sienna Guillory for "The Goob" are all nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Award.

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(video) Benedict Cumberbatch joins Downton Abbey cast & check out his dancing in Star Trek Blooper!

UNREALITY PRIME
September 3rd, 2014 by Anna Howell.

Of all the people in the world who were literally born to be in Downton Abbey, we are sure you would agree that Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch is top of the list.

However, with his commitments playing the iconic London detective in the hugely popular Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss modern day twist on the classic works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as well as starring in just about every blockbuster film cinema has to offer, the prospect seemed only a dream!

But now, it would seem, he has found the time to join the cast of the show!

Before you get too excited, he only joined them on a trip to the cinema, but we would like to hope that they spent this time trying to persuade him what a fantastic idea this would be (despite him previously branding the show as f*****g atrocious!)

Cumberbatch, who picked up the award for Actor of the Year at the recent QC awards recently, joined the likes of Allen Leech, who plays Tom Branson in the hit ITV period drama and his Sky Sports host girlfriend Charlie Webster, and Jim Carter who plays Mr Carson to cheer on Dan Stevens at the premier of his new film The Guest.

Meanwhile new footage of Benedict Cumberbatch has emerged of him, and his fellow Star Trek: Into Darkens cast mates, larking about on set.

Take a look at our favourite Englishman busting some moves in space in the clip below:

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Glowing reviews for Benedict Cumberbatch at Imitation Game test screening in New York

RADIO TIMES
Susanna Lazarus
11:25 AM, 20 June 2014

The Sherlock actor has already been tipped for awards season glory for his portrayal of code breaker and computer scientist Alan Turing

A New York City test screening of The Imitation Game has provided the strongest indication yet that Benedict Cumberbatch will be a mainstay of the red carpet when the 2015 awards season comes around.

The Sherlock actor plays computer scientist and Bletchley Park codebreaker Alan Turing in the new biopic which was bought earlier this year for a record fee by The Weinstein Company (the distributors behind Oscar winners The Artist, The King's Speech and Silver Linings Playbook).

And while Cumberbatch features alongside a star-studded cast – Keira Knightley, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leech and Matthew Goode – it's his name on the tip of every viewer's tongue.

Details of the 18 June event remain pretty scarce – test screenings are known to be largely secretive – but a few comments have emerged on forums and the Twittersphere heralding the film and the British actor's commanding performance.


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Sherlock Season 3 Filming Continues In London As Benedict Cumberbatch Joins Downton Abbey Actor For New Movie

Benedict Cumberbatch continues "Sherlock" season 3 filming and joins new movie with "Downton Abbey" actor. (Photo Credit: Facebook)

KPOPSTARS
August 28, 2013 10:24 AM EDT |

"Sherlock" season 3 may still be filming, but Benedict Cumberbatch is already signing on for another movie, this time with "Downton Abbey" actor Allen Leech and Keira Knightley.

According to The Telegraph, Cumberbatch will join Knightley and Allen Leech (Tom Branson on "Downton Abbey") in "Imitation Game," a film about the scientist Alan Turing.

Cumberbatch will take on the title role.

So far this year, Benedict Cumberbatch's movies include upcoming "The Fifth Estate" in September, "12 Years a Slave" in October, and "August: Osage County" in December.

 Recently, Benedict Cumberbatch has been confirmed to lend his voice to "The Penguins of Madagascar," a spin-off of the lucrative "Madagascar" franchise. According to BBC America, Benedict Cumberbatch will play an animal CIA agent who is hot on the trails of a baddie, voiced by John Malkovitch.

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