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Chris Miller admits a 'Men In Black' and 'Jump Street' crossover movie is an "interesting concept".
The 39-year-old director - who helped to create the 'Jump Street' franchise - has responded to speculation regarding a film that brings the two brands together - an idea that was first mooted in leaked Sony emails.
He admits: "It's a really interesting concept."
However, Miller was keen to stress that the much-discussed idea remains a long way from being realised.
The director told ComingSoon.net: "It's very, very early on in this crazy fever pitch, but it definitely makes you think.
"Talking about it, developing it with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum and Rodney (Rothman, co-writer) and the studio, we can't just do the 'Hey, it's the same thing again'-schtick because we did that already."
Meanwhile, Miller also addressed the issue of movie sequels, admitting that some plot-lines lend themselves to follow-up films, while others don't.
Speaking specifically about the 'Jump Street' franchise, he explained: "We knew we thought there's a lot to say about sequels and they're really hard to execute well, especially comedies.
"Luckily, Jump Street is a police procedural so it has a built-in sequelness to it already. That definitely helped. That's why you can do four million Bond movies and no one's like, 'Oh, it's the same movie.'"
Chris Miller ‘interested’ in Men In Black and Jump Street crossover
Chris Miller admits a 'Men In Black' and 'Jump Street' crossover movie is an "interesting concept".
The 39-year-old director - who helped to create the 'Jump Street' franchise - has responded to speculation regarding a film that brings the two brands together - an idea that was first mooted in leaked Sony emails.
He admits: "It's a really interesting concept."
However, Miller was keen to stress that the much-discussed idea remains a long way from being realised.
The director told ComingSoon.net: "It's very, very early on in this crazy fever pitch, but it definitely makes you think.
"Talking about it, developing it with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum and Rodney (Rothman, co-writer) and the studio, we can't just do the 'Hey, it's the same thing again'-schtick because we did that already."
Meanwhile, Miller also addressed the issue of movie sequels, admitting that some plot-lines lend themselves to follow-up films, while others don't.
Speaking specifically about the 'Jump Street' franchise, he explained: "We knew we thought there's a lot to say about sequels and they're really hard to execute well, especially comedies.
"Luckily, Jump Street is a police procedural so it has a built-in sequelness to it already. That definitely helped. That's why you can do four million Bond movies and no one's like, 'Oh, it's the same movie.'"
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Richard Linklater is open to making a 'Boyhood' sequel.
The director of the critically-acclaimed drama film starring Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke has confirmed a sequel could be made, although he insisted it would not take 12 years to shoot like its predecessor.
Asked if a sequel could be on the cards, Linklater replied: "To be honest, this film first met its audience exactly a year ago and for the first six months of the year, my answer to that was absolutely not.
"This was 12 years, it was first grade through 12th grade; it was about getting out of high school. I had no idea about another story, there's nothing to say. It hadn't crossed my mind.
"But I don't know if it's been a combination of finally feeling that this is over or being asked a similar question a bunch over the last year, that I thought, well, I wake up in the morning thinking, 'the 20s are pretty formative, you know?'
"That's where you really become who you're going to be. It's one thing to grow up and go to college, but it's another thing to... So, I will admit my mind has drifted towards [this sequel idea]."
However, Linklater said that the film would not take as long to make as 'Boyhood'.
He told the Q&A Podcast: "The 12 years [structure] came out of [school structure]. It wouldn't have to be twelve years. It wouldn't have to be... I mean, who knows? I mean, if I learned anything on the Before trilogy it took five years to realise that Jesse and Celine were still alive and had anything to say. This one would probably be more accelerated, but who knows."
Richard Linklater considering a Boyhood sequel
Richard Linklater is open to making a 'Boyhood' sequel.
The director of the critically-acclaimed drama film starring Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette and Ethan Hawke has confirmed a sequel could be made, although he insisted it would not take 12 years to shoot like its predecessor.
Asked if a sequel could be on the cards, Linklater replied: "To be honest, this film first met its audience exactly a year ago and for the first six months of the year, my answer to that was absolutely not.
"This was 12 years, it was first grade through 12th grade; it was about getting out of high school. I had no idea about another story, there's nothing to say. It hadn't crossed my mind.
"But I don't know if it's been a combination of finally feeling that this is over or being asked a similar question a bunch over the last year, that I thought, well, I wake up in the morning thinking, 'the 20s are pretty formative, you know?'
"That's where you really become who you're going to be. It's one thing to grow up and go to college, but it's another thing to... So, I will admit my mind has drifted towards [this sequel idea]."
However, Linklater said that the film would not take as long to make as 'Boyhood'.
He told the Q&A Podcast: "The 12 years [structure] came out of [school structure]. It wouldn't have to be twelve years. It wouldn't have to be... I mean, who knows? I mean, if I learned anything on the Before trilogy it took five years to realise that Jesse and Celine were still alive and had anything to say. This one would probably be more accelerated, but who knows."
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'The Imitation Game' leads the way with six nominations for the Jameson Empire Awards.
The World War II thriller starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley heads the race for the awards, and has been nominated in the Best Film, Best Director (Morten Tyldum), Best Actor (Benedict Cumberbatch), Best Actress (Keira Knightley), Best Thriller and Best British Film categories.
Cumberbatch faces competition from Richard Armitage ('The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'), Bradley Cooper ('American Sniper'), Eddie Redmayne ('The Theory of Everything') and Andy Serkis ('Dawn of the Planet of the Apes') for the Best Actor prize.
Meanwhile, his co-star Keira Knightley is up against Emily Blunt ('Edge of Tomorrow'), Felicity Jones ('The Theory of Everything'), Rosamund Pike ('Gone Girl') and Alicia Vikander ('Ex Machina') for the Best Actress gong.
Elsewhere, 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies', 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' and 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' have received four nominations each, while 'Boyhood', 'Gone Girl', 'The Theory of Everything' and 'Interstellar' each have three nominations.
Actor James Nesbitt will return to host the awards on March 29 and he's already looking forward to the event, saying: "Last year's Jameson Empire Awards were an incredible experience.
"Hollywood legends like Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Emma Thompson were rubbing shoulders with the next generation of acting talent and the atmosphere was electric.
"They really do celebrate the true voice of the movie-going public and I'm looking forward to March 29!"
Meanwhile, Empire's Editor-In-Chief, Morgan Rees, said he's looking forward to readers of the publication revealing their favourite films of the last 12 months.
He said: "The Jameson Empire Awards 2015, powered by the savviest film-loving readership on the planet, are a huge celebration of the best cinema has to offer. 2014 gave us films that tackle the big questions of the universe and movies about walking trees and talking bears. It promises to be a fantastic night."
The Jameson Empire Award Nominations:
Film:
'Boyhood'
'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'
'The Imitation Game'
'Interstellar'
Director:
Peter Jackson ('The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies')
Richard Linklater ('Boyhood')
Christopher Nolan ('Interstellar')
Matt Reeves ('Dawn of the Planet of the Apes')
Morten Tyldum ('The Imitation Game')
Newcomer - Male:
Ellar Coltrane ('Boyhood')
Taron Egerton ('Kingsman: The Secret Service')
Daniel Huttlestone ("Into the Woods")
Jack O'Connell ('Unbroken')
Dan Stevens ('The Guest')
Actor:
Richard Armitage ('The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies')
Bradley Cooper ('American Sniper')
Benedict Cumberbatch ('The Imitation Game')
Eddie Redmayne ('The Theory of Everything')
Andy Serkis ('Dawn of the Planet of the Apes')
Actress:
Emily Blunt ('Edge of Tomorrow')
Felicity Jones ('The Theory of Everything')
Keira Knightley ('The Imitation Game')
Rosamund Pike ('Gone Girl')
Alicia Vikander ('Ex Machina')
Newcomer - Female
Sophie Cookson ('Kingsman: The Secret Service')
Carrie Coon ('Gone Girl')
Essie Davis ('The Babadook')
Karen Gillan ('Guardians of the Galaxy', 'Oculus')
Gugu Mbatha-Raw ('Belle')
Sci-fi/Fantasy:
'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'
'Guardians of the Galaxy'
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'
'Interstellar'
'X-Men: Days of Future Past'
Horror:
'Annabelle'
'The Babadook'
'The Guest"
'Oculus'
'Under the Skin'
Comedy:
'22 Jump Street'
'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
'The Inbetweeners 2'
'The Lego Movie'
'Paddington'
Thriller:
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'
'Gone Girl'
'The Imitation Game'
'Kingsman: The Secret Service'
'Locke'
British Film:
'The Imitation Game'
'Kingsman: The Secret Service'
'Paddington'
'The Theory of Everything'
'Under the Skin'
Imitation Game leads list of nominations for Jameson Empire Awards
'The Imitation Game' leads the way with six nominations for the Jameson Empire Awards.
The World War II thriller starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley heads the race for the awards, and has been nominated in the Best Film, Best Director (Morten Tyldum), Best Actor (Benedict Cumberbatch), Best Actress (Keira Knightley), Best Thriller and Best British Film categories.
Cumberbatch faces competition from Richard Armitage ('The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'), Bradley Cooper ('American Sniper'), Eddie Redmayne ('The Theory of Everything') and Andy Serkis ('Dawn of the Planet of the Apes') for the Best Actor prize.
Meanwhile, his co-star Keira Knightley is up against Emily Blunt ('Edge of Tomorrow'), Felicity Jones ('The Theory of Everything'), Rosamund Pike ('Gone Girl') and Alicia Vikander ('Ex Machina') for the Best Actress gong.
Elsewhere, 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies', 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' and 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' have received four nominations each, while 'Boyhood', 'Gone Girl', 'The Theory of Everything' and 'Interstellar' each have three nominations.
Actor James Nesbitt will return to host the awards on March 29 and he's already looking forward to the event, saying: "Last year's Jameson Empire Awards were an incredible experience.
"Hollywood legends like Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Emma Thompson were rubbing shoulders with the next generation of acting talent and the atmosphere was electric.
"They really do celebrate the true voice of the movie-going public and I'm looking forward to March 29!"
Meanwhile, Empire's Editor-In-Chief, Morgan Rees, said he's looking forward to readers of the publication revealing their favourite films of the last 12 months.
He said: "The Jameson Empire Awards 2015, powered by the savviest film-loving readership on the planet, are a huge celebration of the best cinema has to offer. 2014 gave us films that tackle the big questions of the universe and movies about walking trees and talking bears. It promises to be a fantastic night."
The Jameson Empire Award Nominations:
Film:
'Boyhood'
'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'
'The Imitation Game'
'Interstellar'
Director:
Peter Jackson ('The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies')
Richard Linklater ('Boyhood')
Christopher Nolan ('Interstellar')
Matt Reeves ('Dawn of the Planet of the Apes')
Morten Tyldum ('The Imitation Game')
Newcomer - Male:
Ellar Coltrane ('Boyhood')
Taron Egerton ('Kingsman: The Secret Service')
Daniel Huttlestone ("Into the Woods")
Jack O'Connell ('Unbroken')
Dan Stevens ('The Guest')
Actor:
Richard Armitage ('The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies')
Bradley Cooper ('American Sniper')
Benedict Cumberbatch ('The Imitation Game')
Eddie Redmayne ('The Theory of Everything')
Andy Serkis ('Dawn of the Planet of the Apes')
Actress:
Emily Blunt ('Edge of Tomorrow')
Felicity Jones ('The Theory of Everything')
Keira Knightley ('The Imitation Game')
Rosamund Pike ('Gone Girl')
Alicia Vikander ('Ex Machina')
Newcomer - Female
Sophie Cookson ('Kingsman: The Secret Service')
Carrie Coon ('Gone Girl')
Essie Davis ('The Babadook')
Karen Gillan ('Guardians of the Galaxy', 'Oculus')
Gugu Mbatha-Raw ('Belle')
Sci-fi/Fantasy:
'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'
'Guardians of the Galaxy'
'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'
'Interstellar'
'X-Men: Days of Future Past'
Horror:
'Annabelle'
'The Babadook'
'The Guest"
'Oculus'
'Under the Skin'
Comedy:
'22 Jump Street'
'The Grand Budapest Hotel'
'The Inbetweeners 2'
'The Lego Movie'
'Paddington'
Thriller:
'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'
'Gone Girl'
'The Imitation Game'
'Kingsman: The Secret Service'
'Locke'
British Film:
'The Imitation Game'
'Kingsman: The Secret Service'
'Paddington'
'The Theory of Everything'
'Under the Skin'
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Jamie Dornan won't star in a 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequel because his wife doesn't want him to.
The 32-year-old actor appeared as Christian Grey in the film based on the erotic novel by author E.L. James, but is reportedly set to spurn the opportunity to star in a sequel because his actress wife Amelia Warner - with whom has a 15-month-old daughter, Dulcie - is unhappy with him starring in explicit sex scenes.
An insider shared: "Jamie said the movie would skyrocket his career.
"He tried to assure Amelia nothing would change but women all over the world now lust after Jamie.
"She hasn't seen the film and I don't think she will to be honest."
It's also been reported Jamie didn't click with his 'Fifty Shades of Grey' co-star Dakota Johnson, and has blamed her for the film's generally poor reviews.
The insider told Australian magazine NW: "Jamie does not think his performance was bad - instead he blames Dakota and says it wasn't possible to have chemistry with her.
"He says Dakota gave him nothing to work with."
The claims come shortly after it was reported director Sam Taylor-Johnson wants to pull out of the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequels after several clashes with E.L. James.
The 47-year-old filmmaker previously said she'd "signed on" for the second and third movies in the erotic film franchise, but she's apparently no longer keen to helm the follow-up projects because she blames the writer for the film's failings.
Jamie Dornan ‘won’t star in Fifty Shades of Grey sequel’
Jamie Dornan won't star in a 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequel because his wife doesn't want him to.
The 32-year-old actor appeared as Christian Grey in the film based on the erotic novel by author E.L. James, but is reportedly set to spurn the opportunity to star in a sequel because his actress wife Amelia Warner - with whom has a 15-month-old daughter, Dulcie - is unhappy with him starring in explicit sex scenes.
An insider shared: "Jamie said the movie would skyrocket his career.
"He tried to assure Amelia nothing would change but women all over the world now lust after Jamie.
"She hasn't seen the film and I don't think she will to be honest."
It's also been reported Jamie didn't click with his 'Fifty Shades of Grey' co-star Dakota Johnson, and has blamed her for the film's generally poor reviews.
The insider told Australian magazine NW: "Jamie does not think his performance was bad - instead he blames Dakota and says it wasn't possible to have chemistry with her.
"He says Dakota gave him nothing to work with."
The claims come shortly after it was reported director Sam Taylor-Johnson wants to pull out of the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequels after several clashes with E.L. James.
The 47-year-old filmmaker previously said she'd "signed on" for the second and third movies in the erotic film franchise, but she's apparently no longer keen to helm the follow-up projects because she blames the writer for the film's failings.
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Eddie Redmayne wants to play a superhero.
The 33-year-old actor, who won the Best Actor prize at the Academy Awards for his portrayal of Professor Stephen Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything', is keen to play the lead role in a box office blockbuster and according to an industry expert, he can expect to see his earnings double.
Hollywood analyst Scott Feinberg told The Sun newspaper: "It is a big deal. Studios love enticing audiences by saying they have an Oscar winner on board. The next few weeks, months will be a very hectic, crazy time where a lot of offers will be made.
"Eddie has charmed everyone this year and Academy voters were very impressed by the physicality and commitment in his performance. Film makers want him for his likeability and his talent."
Meanwhile, Eddie revealed recently that he learnt "a lot" from watching 'Neighbours' stars Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne.
Speaking about Alan and Jackie - who play Dr. Karl Kennedy and Susan Kennedy respectively on the popular Australian soap opera - Eddie said: "I think they're amazing.
"I'm a huge fan of them from old. I've learnt a lot from them from watching them daily."
Eddie Redmayne ‘wants to play a superhero’
Eddie Redmayne wants to play a superhero.
The 33-year-old actor, who won the Best Actor prize at the Academy Awards for his portrayal of Professor Stephen Hawking in 'The Theory of Everything', is keen to play the lead role in a box office blockbuster and according to an industry expert, he can expect to see his earnings double.
Hollywood analyst Scott Feinberg told The Sun newspaper: "It is a big deal. Studios love enticing audiences by saying they have an Oscar winner on board. The next few weeks, months will be a very hectic, crazy time where a lot of offers will be made.
"Eddie has charmed everyone this year and Academy voters were very impressed by the physicality and commitment in his performance. Film makers want him for his likeability and his talent."
Meanwhile, Eddie revealed recently that he learnt "a lot" from watching 'Neighbours' stars Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne.
Speaking about Alan and Jackie - who play Dr. Karl Kennedy and Susan Kennedy respectively on the popular Australian soap opera - Eddie said: "I think they're amazing.
"I'm a huge fan of them from old. I've learnt a lot from them from watching them daily."
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Chris Pratt admits it would "be cool" to play Indiana Jones.
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star is reportedly in talks to take on the role of the hunky archaeologist in Disney's upcoming reboot of the adventure franchise but he's confessed that while it would be a great opportunity, no one has approached him as of yet.
Despite admitting that "it'd be cool" to star in a reboot he said: "It's all nothing until it's something, and so far? It's not something."
The 35-year-old actor - who is set to star in the upcoming fourth instalment in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise, 'Jurassic World', later this year - admitted he'd be nervous about following in the footsteps of Harrison Ford, who played the iconic character in the original films.
He told MTV News: "The pressure would come because it's such a great franchise, and you wouldn't want to get it wrong. It would have to be perfect to do it, you know what I mean? So, we'll see. But like I said, it's nothing until it's something."
Meanwhile, 68-year-old filmmaker Steven Spielberg is reportedly keen on returning to direct the reboot, having helmed the original movies, but is said to be waiting to assess the quality of the script.
Chris Pratt: It’d be ‘cool’ to play Indiana Jones
Chris Pratt admits it would "be cool" to play Indiana Jones.
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star is reportedly in talks to take on the role of the hunky archaeologist in Disney's upcoming reboot of the adventure franchise but he's confessed that while it would be a great opportunity, no one has approached him as of yet.
Despite admitting that "it'd be cool" to star in a reboot he said: "It's all nothing until it's something, and so far? It's not something."
The 35-year-old actor - who is set to star in the upcoming fourth instalment in the 'Jurassic Park' franchise, 'Jurassic World', later this year - admitted he'd be nervous about following in the footsteps of Harrison Ford, who played the iconic character in the original films.
He told MTV News: "The pressure would come because it's such a great franchise, and you wouldn't want to get it wrong. It would have to be perfect to do it, you know what I mean? So, we'll see. But like I said, it's nothing until it's something."
Meanwhile, 68-year-old filmmaker Steven Spielberg is reportedly keen on returning to direct the reboot, having helmed the original movies, but is said to be waiting to assess the quality of the script.
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Joss Whedon is using 'Godfather Part II' as his inspiration for 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron'.
The 50-year-old director is currently working on the much-anticipated Marvel movie and has revealed the 1974 crime thriller, starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, has helped him with the creative process.
Whedon shared: "I know I reference Godfather Part II a lot. 'Don't reference the greatest movie ever made because that's Icarus, you moron!'
"But at the same time it is a huge touchstone for me because you get everything you got from the first Godfather movie in a very different movie, in a movie that structurally couldn't be more different, and thematically and in intent and in mood, and yet nobody ever goes, 'It wasn't Godfathery enough.'"
Whedon explained that with 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron' - which will feature the likes of Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow - he knows exactly what he's trying to achieve.
He told Empire magazine: "I need to give people an exciting ride about heroic people, and that's certainly part of why I signed on, but at the same time a richer, deeper, darker movie is not a bad thing."
Joss Whedon previews Avengers: Age Of Ultron
Joss Whedon is using 'Godfather Part II' as his inspiration for 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron'.
The 50-year-old director is currently working on the much-anticipated Marvel movie and has revealed the 1974 crime thriller, starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, has helped him with the creative process.
Whedon shared: "I know I reference Godfather Part II a lot. 'Don't reference the greatest movie ever made because that's Icarus, you moron!'
"But at the same time it is a huge touchstone for me because you get everything you got from the first Godfather movie in a very different movie, in a movie that structurally couldn't be more different, and thematically and in intent and in mood, and yet nobody ever goes, 'It wasn't Godfathery enough.'"
Whedon explained that with 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron' - which will feature the likes of Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow - he knows exactly what he's trying to achieve.
He told Empire magazine: "I need to give people an exciting ride about heroic people, and that's certainly part of why I signed on, but at the same time a richer, deeper, darker movie is not a bad thing."
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Benedict Cumberbatch's favourite film is 'Ghostbusters'.
The 38-year-old star, who was nominated for the Best Actor prize at last night's (22.02.15) Academy Awards in Los Angeles for his performance in 'The Imitation Game', has revealed he's a huge fan of the comic fantasy film starring Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray.
Asked to name his favourite film of all time, Benedict said: "Ghostbusters II - I can't answer this question seriously! How do you say you prefer 'Ladri Di Biciclette' to '2001: A Space Odyssey' to 'Boogie Nights'?
"You can't, and it makes a nonsense of art to have to chose winners. Although I suppose that makes me a hypocrite in answering the above question and I do prefer Ghostbusters to Ghostbusters II, though! Although anything with Bill Murray in is instantly amazing."
Benedict also revealed the films and TV shows that inspired him to pursue a career as an actor.
Probed on which shows ignited his ambitions, he said: "American Saturday afternoon TV, including 'Buck Rogers'. Anything by Alan Bleasdale (The Sinking of the Laconia / GBH), 'French and Saunders' or 'A Bit of Fry & Laurie'. [There was] endless good TV in those days, some pretty good stuff now too apparently."
Benedict has shared his favourite films and TV series with iTunes. Please find a full list of his personal recommendations here: Benedict Cumberbatch's favourites or www.itunes.com/benedictcumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch says Ghostbusters is his favourite film
Benedict Cumberbatch's favourite film is 'Ghostbusters'.
The 38-year-old star, who was nominated for the Best Actor prize at last night's (22.02.15) Academy Awards in Los Angeles for his performance in 'The Imitation Game', has revealed he's a huge fan of the comic fantasy film starring Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray.
Asked to name his favourite film of all time, Benedict said: "Ghostbusters II - I can't answer this question seriously! How do you say you prefer 'Ladri Di Biciclette' to '2001: A Space Odyssey' to 'Boogie Nights'?
"You can't, and it makes a nonsense of art to have to chose winners. Although I suppose that makes me a hypocrite in answering the above question and I do prefer Ghostbusters to Ghostbusters II, though! Although anything with Bill Murray in is instantly amazing."
Benedict also revealed the films and TV shows that inspired him to pursue a career as an actor.
Probed on which shows ignited his ambitions, he said: "American Saturday afternoon TV, including 'Buck Rogers'. Anything by Alan Bleasdale (The Sinking of the Laconia / GBH), 'French and Saunders' or 'A Bit of Fry & Laurie'. [There was] endless good TV in those days, some pretty good stuff now too apparently."
Benedict has shared his favourite films and TV series with iTunes. Please find a full list of his personal recommendations here: Benedict Cumberbatch's favourites or www.itunes.com/benedictcumberbatch
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Alejandro González Iñárritu found Sean Penn's "green card" joke at last night's (22.02.15) Academy Awards to be "hilarious".
Penn presented the 'Birdman' director with the prize for Best Picture at the star-studded event in Los Angeles, but sparked controversy by referring to Iñárritu's Mexican heritage in his speech.
The Hollywood star - who worked alongside Iñárritu on the 2003 film '21 Grams' - joked: "Who gave this son of a bi***h his green card?"
And while some TV viewers took offence to the remark, Iñárritu found it funny and says it's typical of their friendship.
Speaking to Variety, Iñárritu explained: "Sean and I had that kind of brutal relationship where only true friendship can survive.
"When I was directing him in 21 Grams, he was always making jokes ... I made a lot of very tough jokes (to him) that I will not tell you.
"I didn't find it offensive, I thought it was very funny."
'Birdman' fought off stiff competition from Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood' - which was filmed over a twelve-year period - to win Best Picture and Best Director at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
The comedy drama movie also won the Best Cinematography and Best Original Screenplay prizes at the prestigious event.
Alejandro González Iñárritu found green card joke ‘hilarious’
Alejandro González Iñárritu found Sean Penn's "green card" joke at last night's (22.02.15) Academy Awards to be "hilarious".
Penn presented the 'Birdman' director with the prize for Best Picture at the star-studded event in Los Angeles, but sparked controversy by referring to Iñárritu's Mexican heritage in his speech.
The Hollywood star - who worked alongside Iñárritu on the 2003 film '21 Grams' - joked: "Who gave this son of a bi***h his green card?"
And while some TV viewers took offence to the remark, Iñárritu found it funny and says it's typical of their friendship.
Speaking to Variety, Iñárritu explained: "Sean and I had that kind of brutal relationship where only true friendship can survive.
"When I was directing him in 21 Grams, he was always making jokes ... I made a lot of very tough jokes (to him) that I will not tell you.
"I didn't find it offensive, I thought it was very funny."
'Birdman' fought off stiff competition from Richard Linklater's 'Boyhood' - which was filmed over a twelve-year period - to win Best Picture and Best Director at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
The comedy drama movie also won the Best Cinematography and Best Original Screenplay prizes at the prestigious event.