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MARVEL Confirms DOCTOR STRANGE Cast

Marvel makes it official!

The rumors are true: Mads Mikkelsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams and Tilda Swinton are joining Benedict Cumberbatch for the big screen debut of Doctor Strange.

Ejiofor is rumored to playing Baron Mordo while Swinton is The Ancient One.

Here’s the official announcement:

Marvel Studios announced today that production has begun on “Doctor Strange,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams and Michael Stuhlbarg with Mads Mikkelsen and Academy Award® winner Tilda Swinton. The film, which opens in U.S. theaters on November 4, 2016, is directed by Scott Derrickson. The film will be shot in several locations around the world, including London, New York, Hong Kong and Kathmandu, Nepal. Continue reading MARVEL Confirms DOCTOR STRANGE Cast

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH On DOCTOR STRANGE

Doctor Strange: The Oath courtesy Marvel

Benedict Cumberbatch is winning raves for portraying Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. The Sherlock star is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Strange.

While promoting his new film, Cumberbatch was asked if becoming a super hero was a risk and what’s the appeal of the Sorcerer Supreme.

“I don’t think it’s a risk because of Marvel. Marvel is a stable of bringing out ordinary comic characters and turning them into screen-like gods. It’s very different, it’s an Astral Plane. There’s a huge new element to this Marvel universe that’s going to be employed in building this story and this character. But you know, I’m really excited about it, about working with Scott [Derrickson] whose imagination is endless, and all the boys and girls at Marvel who know what they’re doing. Continue reading BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH On DOCTOR STRANGE

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH Is DOCTOR STRANGE

Marvel makes it official:

Have they conjured the perfect actor to play the Master of the Mystic Arts?

Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game, Sherlock, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug) will play the title hero in Doctor Strange.

“Stephen Strange’s story requires an actor capable of great depth and sincerity,” said Producer Kevin Feige. “In 2016, Benedict will show audiences what makes Doctor Strange such a unique and compelling character.”

Scott Derrickson is directing. Continue reading BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH Is DOCTOR STRANGE

Casting DOCTOR STRANGE Update 3

Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange?

We picked the Sherlock star as our runner-up when speculation began stirring for Marvel’s Master of the Mystic Arts. We even suggested the villain from Star Trek: Into Darkness would make a sinister Mephisto!

Then when it looked Johnny Depp was in the running we chose Cumberbatch as one of Strange’s villains.

As the Doctor Strange movie news is on the fast track here are the allies and enemies who should be summon for his big screen debut.

For Your Consideration: Continue reading Casting DOCTOR STRANGE Update 3

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH As DOCTOR STRANGE?

Has Marvel conjured the perfect actor to play the Master of the Mystic Arts?

Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug) will play the title hero in Doctor Strange according to Deadline.

Scott Derrickson is directing. No official release date is set yet.

Stephen Strange was name dropped by Hydra operatives in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Continue reading BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH As DOCTOR STRANGE?

CASTING DOCTOR STRANGE Update

We made the call more than year ago…Johnny Depp is perfect for Doctor Strange.

Of course it’s obvious but now there are numerous reports Marvel wants the star to play the Master of the Mystic Arts. Latino Review reported Depp and Marvel have actually been in talks.

The chameleon-like yet box-office champ has a track record of turning weird and supernatural into magic for the masses.

What about Strange’s supporting cast: Continue reading CASTING DOCTOR STRANGE Update

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS Review

Star Trek: Into Darkness courtesy Paramount Pictures

Star Trek Into Darkness is now on Blu-ray. The latest Trek adventure goes boldly with excitement, action and passion! J.J. Abrams and his crew honor the Star Trek legacy while taking it warp drive into new directions. It’s everything you love about Trek yet feels fresh and exciting like a cadet on their first Starfleet mission!

The story is thrilling packed with moments that make your heart race and make it hurt as Captain Kirk and his crew face threats within the Federation and in deep space. Every member of the Enterprise crew you love (Spock, Uhura, Scotty, Bones, Chekov) stars in their own powerful sequences that all thread into the greater story of family. The acting is superb with emotion, humor and power.

Benedict Cumberbatch – no words can express just how incredible this actor and his character is!

The action is relentless. From exotic and horrific alien landscapes to the inner sanctums of Continue reading STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS Review

Who Should Play BATMAN Updated

Now that we know the Man of Steel will meet The Dark Knight on the big screen in 2015 I thought it was time to revise and re-share who should be the next actor to play Batman.

The Warner Brothers presentation at San Diego Comic Con used a classic quote from Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns:

“I want you to remember, Clark, in all the years to come, in all your most private moments, I want you to remember my hand at your throat. I want you to remember the one man who beat you.”

Director Zach Snyder said they’re not making the classic graphic novel into a movie “but it will help us tell you something.”

Looks like Superman vs. Batman is on!

Continue reading Who Should Play BATMAN Updated

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