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As a first for India, the advance booking opened a month prior to its release date! Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen starrer Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness in theatres in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam on May 6, 2022. With every box office record being broken, there is a Marvel film always attached to it and this time yet again with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, a new record seems to have taken place. The sequel to Doctor Strange is off to a great start collecting over Rs. 10 crore plus since the advance opened in India and with 10 more days remaining to its release.Benedict Cumberbatch starrer Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness collects over Rs. 10 crores in advance bookingsMarvel Studios Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been one of the most anticipated cinematic events of 2022. The big-ticket entertainer has already hooked the audiences with its bumper advance bookings 30 days before release- making this the first-ever such advance for any Hollywood release!As the film gears up for its massive release next week, the early trend in the numbers showcases an encouraging sign for a big blockbuster start. Kamal Gianchandani- CEO - of PVR Pictures, shares, Marvel films have always created magic on the Indian box office and a month advance opening has been a very strategic move from the studio. There has been a massive response on the advance booking and with the increasing demand from the fans, we are expecting all the shows across India to go house full very soon."Devang Sampat, CEO of Cinepolis, says, "Marvel movies enjoy a great fan following in India and this movie has also seen a tremendous response. The high pre-sale record was last seen in Avengers: Endgame and with such crazy fandom across the nation, we can see yet another Marvel blockbuster coming at Cin polis India 400 screens."Rajender Singh Jyala, Chief Programming Officer at INOX Leisure added, "Metro Cities have always been the Marvel fanatics but this time with Doctor Strange what surprises us is that we have got a phenomenal response from Tier 2 markets as well. This indeed shows the reach that Marvel films and characters have created over the years. We are delighted that the advance booking numbers are phenomenal across the INOX cinemas, and the film is all set to open with big numbers."Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness in theatres in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam on May 6, 2022.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the long-awaited sequel to 2016's Benedict Cumberbatch starrer hit Doctor Strange, has reportedly been banned for theatrical release in Saudi Arabia.Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness theatrical release banned in Saudi Arabia over inclusion of queer characterAs Deadline reports, the move follows in the wake of Marvels The Eternals not playing in Saudi Arabia, that picture forbidden there over its same-gender couple romance and the MCUs first gay superhero. Usually, movies with LGBTQ+ content dont make it past censors in the Gulf, and as Doctor Strange 2 features comic-accurate depiction of America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) as a lesbian teenager, the film simply didnt receive a distribution certificate.Saudi Arabia is one of several countries in the region in which homosexuality is illegal. Many films which include references to LGBTQ+ issues or themes surrounding it are subject to censorship, or else completely denied a theatrical release. As per a report, the MCU sequel was originally supposed to premiere on May 5 as part of its global rollout, but advanced tickets are no longer available in Saudi, Kuwait, and Qatar. However, tickets are still available in the United Arab Emirates, indicating that it will be released in that territory.Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, with Michael St hlbarg, and Rachel McAdams, the film is directed by Sam Raimi, and Kevin Feige is the producer. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness would be the third recent Disney film to be banned in the country for LGBTQ characters after The Eternals and West Side Story.

After the stupendous success of Spider-Man: No Way Home,Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness takes forward the multiverse story. The anticipation is heightened with Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen's characters Strange and Wanda joining hands. Now, the advance sales of the film has broken records on Fandango.Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen starrer Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness breaks advance ticket sales record on FandangoAccording to ComicBook outlet, "Advanced tickets for Doctor Strange 2 went on sale on Wednesday, April 6th; in the first 20 hours, Multiverse of Madness managed to sell more tickets than any other film in 2022 (so far) including DC's The Batman, which has since grossed $351.8 million at the domestic box office, and $714.5 million, worldwide. With that line of comparison in mind, it feels safe to say that Marvel Studios is likely to have another billion-dollar winner on its hands with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."Marvel Studios debuted a brand-new promo that shows the superhero confronting his dark side, Wanda's family appearances, and much more along with new posters for the supernatural adventure.Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, with Michael St hlbarg, and Rachel McAdams, the film is directed by Sam Raimi, and Kevin Feige is the producer.Marvel Studios Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness. Experience it only in cinemas in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam on May 6.

The A-list projects are gathering ahead of the virtual European Film Market. The upcoming sci-fi film Morning will see Justin Kurzel in the directors seat with big name actors attached to star. This latest big-league film will see Oscar and BAFTA winner Big Little Lies actress Laura Dern and Noah Jupe. Oscar nominee, BAFTA winner and The Power of the Dog star Benedict Cumberbatch will also star in a supporting role, while he also executive produces alongside Dern.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Morning is set in a near future where society has a pill that does away with the need to sleep. With the added help of an artificial sun, there is finally no end to morning daylight, living and work. But as a young generation grows up deprived of the world of sleep, is it time for them to rebel and reclaim their dreams?Morning was written by Manchester-born writer Sam Steiner whose screenplay was picked up by Cumberbatch and Adam Acklands SunnyMarch. SunnyMarchs head of film, Leah Clarke, is producing alongside Ackland. Cumberbatch will executive produce alongside Dern and Jayme Lemons. The film will reunite Kurzel with several of his previous collaborators including Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Adam Arkapaw and BAFTA Award nominated costume designer Alice Babidge.Justin Kurzels most recent feature film Nitram was nominated for the Palme dOr and lead actor Caleb Landry Jones won the Best Actor award at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. In addition to Morning, Steiners current projects include horror film Banquet, to be directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia.

American filmmaker Wes Anderson has signed on to direct an adaptation of Roald Dahls The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, for Netflix. Alongside Cumberbatch, the film also stars Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel and Ben Kingsley. The production on the project is expected to start this month in London.According to Variety, first published in 1977, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More is a collection of seven short stories crafted by British author Dahl for older children. Cumberbatch will play Henry Sugar, the protagonist of the titular story, which poses the question - If you could see with your eyes closedwould you use your power for good or for personal gain?The news of the project follows the streamers acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company in September 2021, when plans were announced for the development of an extensive universe of animated and live-action film and television projects (including a series based on the world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Taika Waititi and Phil Johnston), as well as publishing, games, immersive experiences, live theater and consumer products.The project will mark Wes Andersons second outing with Dahls classic works after the filmmaker crafted The Fantastic Mr. Fox into a stop-motion film in 2009 and co-wrote the screenplay with Noah Baumbach. The best animated feature Oscar nominee also boasted an A-list voice cast, including George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Willem Dafoe, Michael Gambon and Bill Murray.Benedict Cumberbatch, on the other hand, is also no stranger to bringing iconic pieces of literature to life, having earned an Emmy award for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock) and voicing Smaug (in The Hobbit trilogy), the Grinch (in the 2018 animated film) and Shere Khan (Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle).Most recently, Cumberbatch has garnered Oscar buzz for his leading performance as Phil Burbank in Jane Campions adaptation of the acclaimed novel The Power of the Dog. He was previously nominated for best actor for 2014s The Imitation Game. The actor is also a comic book icon after taking up the mantle of Marvels Dr. Stephen Strange in 2016 and appearing in six MCU films, including Spider-Man: No Way Home and the upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

With his unique artistic direction, Wes Anderson is all set to direct another adaptation of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, a Roald Dahl classic, published in 1977 as a part of collection of short stories a mix of fact and fiction. Anderson has decided to cast Benedict Cumberbatch for the role of Henry Sugar and the film is said to be backed by Netflix. The story will tell tales about how Dahl became a writer.According to The Film Stage, Robert Yeoman revealed they were gearing up for a shoot in England for this project.Wes Andersons latest film The French Dispatch had a delayed release last year due to the pandemic. The director has already wrapped his next film Asteroid City and is set to begin production of another shortly.Asteroid City is likely to get a release in later half of this year, while one could expect a 2023 debut for The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will hit theaters very soon this year and he also has the potential award season for his work in The Power of the Dog to look forward to.

Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon starrer Spider-Man: No Way Home is creating the right kind of noise worldwide. Just a few days away from its release, the hype around the multi-verse movie is incredible. In India, the tickets are selling out at the speed of light. Even early morning tickets from 5 am onwards on December 16 have practically sold out in many places in the country. Now, Sony Pictures India has confirmed that since the advance bookings began, Spider-Man: No Way Home has sold 1 lakh tickets in India in 14 hours. As far as the shows are concerned, it is sold out for the entire weekend already.Meanwhile, Sony Pictures Entertainment India is all set to organise a huge fan event on December 15 in Mumbai. To celebrate the release of the multiverse movie, the studio is out to set a new World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Spider-Man.The trailer teased the return of some familiar faces including Zendaya as M.J., Jacob Batalon as Ned, and Marisa Tomei as Aunt May but it also gives the best look of a few familiar foes. Alfred Molina and Willem Dafoe are back, reprising their roles as Doctor Octopus and Green Goblin respectively from the Tobey Maguire movies, as is Jamie Foxx's Electro who first popped up in the Andrew Garfield era. The trailer also teased the first look at Thomas Haden Church's Sandman from Spider-Man 3 and Rhys Ifans' Lizard from The Amazing Spider-Man.Sony Pictures Entertainment India releases Spider-Man: No Way Home in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, in cinemas, December 16, 2021.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is set to star in Netflix limited series The 39 Steps which is based on the 1915 John Buchan novel. The series will be helmed by Edward Berger and penned by Mark L. Smith.According to Deadline, the series will have "six or more hourlong episodes, most likely to shoot next year in Europe when schedules clear." The series marks the reunion of Cumberbatch and Berger, who last worked together on Showtimes 2018 mini-series Patrick Melrose.Deadline further reports, "The 39 Steps is a provocative, action-packed conspiracy thriller series that updates the classic novel for relevance in contemporary times. An ordinary man, Richard Hannay, becomes an unwitting pawn in a vast, global conspiracy to reset the world order: 39 Steps that will change the world as we know it, with only Hannay standing in the way."It is also being reported that Benedict Cumberbatch will serve as executive producer with Adam Ackland under their SunnyMarch banner. Edward Berger and Mark L. Smith will also serve as executive producers. Sophie Gardiner of Chapter One Pictures, Cliff Roberts of Syndicate Entertainment, and Keith Redmon of Anonymous Content will also be executive producers for the limited series.

Spider-Man's next adventure finally gets a title. After much anticipation, the third installment in the franchise starring Tom Holland as the web-slinger will be called Spider-Man: No Way Home. Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon the announcement was made on Wednesday.Spider-Man: No Way Home will have a special appearance by Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange. There are rumours that the movie delves into the multiverse connecting the different generations of Spider-Man films.