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Benedict Cumberbatch: Hobbit star's father impressed Updated: 11:54, Sunday August 26, 2012 (SKY NEWS)

Benedict Cumberbatch's father was thrilled when the actor landed a role in 'The Hobbit' because he used to read J.R.R. Tolkien's book to him as a child.

The 'Sherlock' star made his father proud by scoring the role of sinister dragon Smaug in Peter Jackson's big screen adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved classic because he used to read the book to him as a child.

Benedict told HELLO! magazine: 'It was the first ever story that I properly remember and my dad used to do all the characters when he was reading it. Such fantastic memories. He was over the moon when I told him I'd been cast.'


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Hugh Grant to sue News Corporation over hacking SARAH MORRISON (THE INDEPENDENT)

The actor and campaigner Hugh Grant is to join the lengthening list of celebrities in suing News Corporation for phone hacking, and has pledged to give any damages he is awarded to helping fellow victims. The 51-year-old is believed to feature in police evidence suggesting the unlawful interception of communications, and has instructed solicitors to submit a claim within days.

Grant confirmed yesterday that he is to sue, and has earmarked any award for helping the cause of lower-profile victims of press intrusion. Grant told The Independent on Sunday: "If I am successful in my legal action, then I hope that the court makes the billionaire owner of a multibillion-pound corporation write the cheque directly to Hacked Off, and helps empower them to ensure we have a free and responsible press in the future. Then Mr Murdoch can return to his favourite pastime of staring at photos of naked princes.

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Downton Abbey's Rob James-Collier Had To Question Sexuality (E.) BY OLIVER HAYES ON AUGUST 20, 2012

Collier who plays footman Thomas Barrow in the drama had explored his sexuality back in series one after making advances on Turkish diplomat Mr Kemal Pamuk. Then in series two, Collier's gay storyline took a back seat in favour of the more pressing War situation.

“Seriously, in series two the drama focused on the Second World War and the huge impact it had on people back home in Britain in dealing with the dead and wounded. The gay thing was largely ignored.

“But Thomas has a beautiful storyline which evolves right through the new series and there is a massive pay-off", Rob added.

History buffs amongst you may know that homosexuality was deemed illegal in the UK, which was shockingly only redressed in 1967! Meaning that for the character of Thomas, being gay was considered a terrible stigma, and a huge weight on his shoulders!

“I hope the audience will identify with why Thomas is the way he is – he has this secret which he can’t tell anyone about because it’s illegal.

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Gary Oldman a Downton Abbey fan Sunday 26 August 2012 (RTE)

The Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy actor surprised Downton star Michelle Dockery when he praised her work in the period drama.

Speaking to BANG Showbiz, Dockery said: "I'm such a fan of Gary Oldman, we were at an event in New York recently and he came over and sort of said he enjoyed the show and how much he loved it. That's amazing, that he's a fan."

Meanwhile, fashion designer-and-director Tom Ford told Dan Stevens, who plays Matthew Crawley in the show, how much he adored the show.



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