Benedict Cumberbatch wants to take part in a new government initiative, launched to help Ukrainian refugees, amid the tragic conflict caused by Russia’s invasion of the Eastern European country.The star of Marvel’s ‘Dr. Strange’ said he is planning to take in Ukrainian refugees, after the UK government unveiled the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ project, offering $457 a month to house families fleeing war.Attending the 2022 BAFTAs ceremony, Benedict announced his support on the red carpet, explaining that “It is a really shocking time to be a European, two and a half hours’ flight away from Ukraine, and it’s something that hangs over us.”The UK has been exploring different ways to help refugees, granting over 4,000 visas, and expecting to receive “tens of thousands” Ukrainians.
Benedict Cumberbatch’s SunnyMarch Faces Lawsuit Over Roald Dahl Script (EXCLUSIVE)
24.02.2022 - 18:49 / variety.com
K.J. Yossman Benedict Cumberbatch’s production company SunnyMarch is being sued over the rights to a Roald Dahl script, Variety can reveal.SunnyMarch, whose directors are Cumberbatch and his producing partner Adam Ackland, entered into a co-production agreement with Portobello Productions (“Moffie,” “Ida”) in November 2019 to make a film adaptation of Dahl’s novel “Danny the Champion of the World.”Cumberbatch was also set to star in the film as Danny’s father William, subject to his availability and approval of the script.After commissioning and paying “One Day” writer David Nicholls to pen a first draft, however, Portobello allege they heard nothing further from Cumberbatch or Ackland, despite both men taking on numerous other projects, which are listed in the court filings, including “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “The Power of the Dog,” for which Cumberbatch could possibly win an Oscar next month.
According to the agreement, the two companies would hire a director to work with Nicholls to revise the script and, once approved, it would be sent out to film financiers and talent.However, the lawsuit alleges: “Since the date of the Agreement, no material progress has been made in the development of the Film. The parties have not engaged a director and no revised first draft of the Screenplay has been produced.”According to the co-production agreement, if SunnyMarch or Cumberbatch personally had not approved the revised script within 12 months of delivery or if the parties could not get it funded within three years, Portobello were entitled to terminate the contract and take back rights to Nicholls’ script.The agreement could also be terminated if Cumberbatch and Ackland “ceased to have control” of SunnyMarch Limited or
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Benedict Cumberbatch Predicts ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Can Match ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Success
Zack Sharf With nearly $800 million in the U.S. and $1.8 billion at the worldwide box office, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is the kind of blockbuster phenomenon that’s rare for even non-pandemic times.
Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Graham Speak Out on Ukraine War at BAFTAs
Naman Ramachandran While the actual BAFTA film awards ceremony on Sunday may have been largely apolitical, the red carpet leading up to it was awash with political commentary.“The Power of the Dog” star and BAFTA best actor nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, who attended the event with his wife Sophie Hunter, wore a badge depicting the Ukrainian flag.Cumberbatch said the awards are “a celebration of an industry that’s about imagery, and images speaking as loud as if not louder sometimes than words. So it’s a small gesture,” the actor told BBC News.“But away from this, what we all have to do is continue to put pressure on our politicians as far as the refugee crisis goes, continue to put pressure on the Putin regime, continue to help in any which way we can — whether that’s through donations or housing refugees, all of which I’m looking to do and have done.” The U.K.
Benedict Cumberbatch Backs UK’s Homes For Ukraine Refugee Initiative
The Power of the Dog star Benedict Cumberbatch says he plans to be a part to the UK government’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme, which will enable British people to take in refugees from the embattled country.
Benedict Cumberbatch Hopes To Take In Ukrainian Refugees Through British Government Scheme
Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter plan on doing their part to support Ukrainian refugees.
Rebel Wilson leaves Benedict Cumberbatch red-faced at BAFTAs over X-rated joke
Rebel Wilson left Benedict Cumberbatch red-faced at the 2022 EE BAFTAs with an X-rated joke during the star-studded ceremony. The 42 year old Australian host, who wowed on the red carpet as she showcased her small waist, left The Power of Dog actor Benedict, 45, cringing at the glittering awards ceremony held at London's Royal Albert Hall. Rebel, who donned a stunning floor-length red dress, unveiled a 'BAFTA cake' which she revealed was 'a cake of Benedict Cumberbatch'.
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Benedict Cumberbatch lead stars in wearing tributes to Ukraine at BAFTAs
Celebrities showed their support for Ukraine on the red carpet of the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards through a touching subtle accessory. Taking to the pre-show of the award ceremony on Sunday evening, a whole host of famous faces posed up a storm whilst making a political statement by wearing badges and pins with the colours of Ukraine's flag out of respect of the war that is currently happening there.The invasion which started over two weeks ago has been causing devastation throughout the European country and now people are taking a stand.
Benedict Cumberbatch pledges to take Ukrainian refugees into his home
Sky News: “It is a really shocking time to be a European, two and a half hours’ flight away from Ukraine, and it’s something that hangs over us.“We all need to do more than wear a badge. We need to donate, we need to pressure our politicians to continue to create some kind of a haven here for people who are suffering.”He added: “Everyone needs to do as much as they can.
Benedict Cumberbatch Shows Off His Spot-On Celebrity Impressions And Receives SBIFF Cinema Vanguard Award From Jane Campion
Benedict Cumberbatch is a master of impressions.
Benedict Cumberbatch Hit Back At Sam Elliott's Homophobic Power Of The Dog Rant With Powerful Message Denouncing 'Toxic Masculinity'!
Benedict Cumberbatch is coming to the defense of the LGBTQ+ community after Sam Elliott shared some seriously bigoted comments about the Oscar-nominated film The Power Of The Dog.
Benedict Cumberbatch responds to Sam Elliott ‘s–t’ talking ‘Power of the Dog’
BAFTA Film Sessions event — was referring to Elliott’s controversial appearance on Marc Maron’s “WTF Podcast” last week, in which he’d called “Dog” a “piece of s–t” and compared the characters to Chippendales dancers “who wear bowties and not much else.”“That’s what all these f – – king cowboys in that movie looked like,” Elliott ranted. “They’re all running around in chaps and no shirts.
Benedict Cumberbatch Talks Sam Elliott’s “Very Odd” Comments About ‘Power Of The Dog’
Sam Elliott recently finished the first season of his hit Paramount+ series, “1883,” the first spinoff of the uber-popular “Yellowstone.” And in the aforementioned series, Elliott continues his career-spanning work portraying super masculine guys. In the case of “1883,” he’s, once again, a cowboy, as well, with his gruff voice and facial hair.
Benedict Cumberbatch Responds To ‘The Power Of The Dog’ Criticism After Sam Elliott Slams ‘Piece Of S**t’ Movie
Benedict Cumberbatch has a few things to say about that “The Power of the Dog” criticism.
Benedict Cumberbatch Reacts to Sam Elliott's Harsh Criticism of 'The Power of the Dog'
Benedict Cumberbatch is breaking his silence to defend his latest movie, The Power of the Dog.
Benedict Cumberbatch responds to “very odd” ‘The Power Of The Dog’ criticism
The Power Of The Dog, calling it “very odd”.Cumberbatch was referencing criticism of the film from Sam Elliott, who recently referred to the film as a “piece of shit”.Speaking as part of BAFTA’s Film Sessions on Friday (March 4), Cumberbatch discussed why it’s necessary to portray characters like Phil Burbank, who he plays in the movie, in order to “look under the hood” of these type of characters and “see what their struggle is and why that’s there in the first place”.Going on to reference Elliott’s criticism directly, he added (via Digital Spy): “I’m trying very hard not to say anything about a very odd reaction that happened the other day on a radio podcast over here.He added that he didn’t want to “stir over the ashes” of the comment, as “I haven’t heard it so it’s unfair for me to comment in detail on it,” but that “someone really took offence to the West being portrayed in this way.”Cumberbatch then went back to his character in the film: “These people still exist in our world. Whether it’s on our doorstep or whether it’s down the road or whether it’s someone we meet in a bar or pub or on the sports field, there is aggression and anger and frustration and an inability to control or know who you are in that moment that causes damage to that person and, as we know, damage to those around them.“There’s no harm in looking at a character to get to the root causes of that.
Alexandra Daddario, Benedict Cumberbatch, & Catherine O'Hara Step Out for Art Directors Guild Awards 2022
The stars are stepping out for the 2022 Art Directors Guild Awards!
Benedict Cumberbatch addresses Russia-Ukraine conflict during Walk of Fame speech
Benedict Cumberbatch used the unveiling ceremony of his Hollywood Walk of Fame star to honour his late sister and call attention to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Power of the Dog actor received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. In an unveiling speech, Cumberbatch dedicated the star to his late sister Tracy Peacock, who died of cancer in late 2021.