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- Yitzock
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
I am looking forward to finding out how the BAFTAs will play out. I thought Benedict did well in the series (though I haven't seen Richard III yet, just the first two episodes - it's waiting on the PVR at home), but I can imagine he is just as good in the last episode.
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He certainly is and it would be nice to see him win something.
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- miriel68
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
He deserved Bafta for Hawking! And he deserved Bafta for Parade's End, but didn't even get nominated.
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Certainly for Hawking and the fact that nobody outside of the fandom is even aware of the film...is so galling.
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
It was shown on TV here, wasn't it? I think it may have been the first time I noticed Benedict, which in some ways was nice because I just saw him as Hawking ... I'm sure it was well watched at the time because I remember talking about it, but maybe it didn't make a big splash? Anyway, yes, he was great in that and Parade's End.
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I confess I only heard of it post Sherlock!
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- Vhanja
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
After discovering Benedict through Sherlock, Hawking was actually one of the first movies I saw of him afterwards. I think he did a great job.
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Me, too.
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
Hawking is amazing. And he would have deserved the award. But this is BAFTA for you.
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
Well, I mean, nominations mean he deserves it, but only one can actually be chosen to be given the award from that group of deserving people.
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
True. But when the same actor is nominated six or seven times for the same award and never wins ... well. 
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
I know what you mean. Who knows, maybe this will be his time. Though of course I don't want to curse it by saying that, haha.
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I bought a ticket for the ceremony and would be thrilled if he actually wins this time. 
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To hear with eyes belongs to love’s fine wit.
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I didn't know you could do that! I hope you enjoy it.
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- Lis
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Oh wow that's cool, I'd love to go! I didn't know you could buy tickets either, I'll have to have a look haha. Hope you have a fun evening and I hope Ben wins! 
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I happened to be on twitter when the nomination was announced and BAFTA posted a link to buy tickets, so I spontaneously decided to buy one. Only a limited number of seats is available for the public but I just checked and you can still buy tickets from the Southbank Centre website.
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
Have fun and give us a report! 
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
Ooh thanks for the info Diva!
I'm tempted to buy one.
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
It seems Benedict will attend the BAFTAs after all - keeping fingers crossed:
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"To fake the death of one sibling may be regarded as a misfortune; to fake the death of both looks like carelessness." Oscar Wilde about Mycroft Holmes
"It is what it is says love." (Erich Fried)
“Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame. I’m also a great believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.” (Benedict Cumberbatch)
- besleybean
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Re: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (was "Richard III")
Yes!
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