Marvel has Captain America Civil War coming soon and a big surprise on the way in the form of a new character called Stephen Strange.

The relocation of tonight’s one-off episode to 19th century London was a bold move for the show’s creators, writes Gemma Dunn

The rumours have been circulating for awhile but it seems it is true - Rachel McAdams will star in Marvel's Doctor Strange.

Benedict Cumberbatch has urged fans not to film his performance as Hamlet, describing it as “mortifying”.

For too long sorry seemed to be the hardest word to utter in Irish public life. But that is no longer the case. The advent of the banking inquiry means no one week seems complete without at least one being uttered along with a public beating of the chest, well more like a gentle palpitating.

Alan Rickman - he of the deep, brooding voice, and famous for playing Severus Snape, Hans Gruber, and even Eamon De Valera - brought helium to his interview on Jimmy Kimmel last night.

A concert pianist has said a Supreme Court ruling giving him the go-ahead to release a book detailing sexual abuse he suffered as a child is a victory for freedom of speech —and for victims.

Irish actor Stephen Rea was among the winners at last night’s Baftas in London, scooping the best supporting actor for his role as Sir Hugh Hayden-Hoyle in BBC2’s The Honourable Woman.

The family of Alan Turing handed in a petition in favour of gay men persecuted like him for their sexuality just hours after the codebreaker’s story won an Oscar with The Imitation Game.

Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch will take on his most important leading man role this weekend when he marries fiancee Sophie Hunter.

David Oyelowo has defended his friend Benedict Cumberbatch after he (Cumberbatch) apologised for describing black actors as "coloured" on American television.

Benedict Cumberbatch last night apologised for referring to "coloured actors" on US television, saying he had been an idiot. The Sherlock star was criticised after using the phrase on a debate on the lack of diversity on British screens.

Anti-racism campaigners have criticised Benedict Cumberbatch after he used the word “coloured” on US television.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne are among the presenters at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.

Benedict Cumberbatch's fiancée is pregnant.

Birdman has topped the nominations for the Golden Globes, flying away with a leading seven nods, including best picture in the comedy or musical category.

Birdman squawked loudly at the Golden Globes, flying away with a leading seven nominations.

Benedict Cumberbatch has been nominated for two Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards.

Hobbit stars past and present were reunited on the green carpet for the world premiere of the final film, The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies.

Benedict Cumberbatch has no plans to quit Sherlock.

Jennifer Aniston thinks she has recruited Benedict Cumberbatch to star in 'Horrible Bosses 3'.

Three-Word Stories of course!

A small group of British code-breakers, including Alan Turing, try to solve the problem of the Enigma machine during World War 2.

Benedict Cumberbatch has continued his winning streak by landing the best actor prize at the Hollywood Film Awards.

The Drop (15A) stars Tom Hardy a Bob Saginowski, a bartender in a rundown oston neighbourhood. 

This week, Benedict Cumberbatch plays Alan Turing in the Oscar-tipped wartime thriller The Imitation Game, a bartender becomes embroiled in a robbery in The Drop and Martin Clunes and Catherine Tate spread the Christmas cheer in Nativity 3: Dude, Where’s My Donkey?!.

It turns out that if recently-engaged Benedict Cumberbatch didn't have his good looks (and legions of female fans that go with it), he could have become a voice actor.

It turns out that if recently-engaged Benedict Cumberbatch didn’t have his good looks (and legions of female fans that go with it), he could have become a voice actor.

Press celebrate news of Benedict's engagement with their own announcement.

Classy.

Benedict Cumberbatch has said he wants to continue acting well into his seventies.

Benedict Cumberbatch has refused to deny rumours he will make an appearance in 'Star Wars Episode VII'.

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch said he could still be playing the super sleuth as a pensioner.

Sherlock star Yasmine Akram is set to play another femme fatale in a new comedy sitcom.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian showed it is never too early for an eye-popping outfit as she spilled out of her plunging neckline while heading out for an early-morning jaunt around London.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian stole the show at a glitzy awards do – designed to celebrate men.

The BBC’s hit series Sherlock scooped a hat-trick of awards at the glitzy Emmy ceremony and looks set to return to our screens next year.

Benedict Cumberbatch is to voice the role of Shere Khan in 'Jungle Book: Origins'.

Benedict Cumberbatch wants to play Batman.

Patrick Stewart will also read an original D-Day news report as part of the 70th anniverary commemorations.

Benedict Cumberbatch has replaced Guy Pearce in the upcoming Whitey Bulger biopic.

Benedict Cumberbatch says he is "over-exposed", though he admits he's very fortunate.