Benedict Cumberbatch wears a tux for TIFF ‘Fifth Estate’: would you hit it?

*SIGH*

Benedict Cumberbatch attended the Toronto Film Festival premiere of The Fifth Estate last night. The Fifth Estate OPENED TIFF. That’s a big deal. The Year of Cumberbatch is already upon us. Obviously, there are a lot of “feels” about Benny and his hair and his tuxedo and how lovely he is. Obviously, I find him gorgeous. Do I love the slicked-back undertaker hair? Not so much. I want to bang him in these photos mostly because then I could be close enough to mess up his hair. And yes, I definitely think he got a haircut. He must be done filming Sherlock.

What are the thoughts on the tuxedo? I like it, even though it might be a tad too dressy for TIFF? But it feels like Cumby knew this was a big deal. He wants to go to the Oscars. He’s okay with wearing a tuxedo at TIFF. He’s telling the Academy that he’s totally cool with tuxedos if they want to invite him. Speaking of awards… it was announced yesterday that Cumby will be receiving the Britannia Award from BAFTA LA:

Looks like we’re not the only ones obsessed with Benedict Cumberbatch. The 37-year-old British actor will be honored at the 2013 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., where he will receive the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.

Cumberbatch, whose notable credits include Star Trek Into Darkness, Sherlock and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, will be presented with the accolade Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Each year, the award pays tribute to a British artist whose represents the best of U.K.’s talent. Previous actors who have been bestowed the honor include Kate Winslet, Michael Sheen, Rachel Weisz, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Blunt and Tilda Swinton.

The Britannia Awards are BAFTA Los Angeles’ highest accolade, celebrating individuals and companies that have dedicated their career to advancing the arts.

Cumberbatch will join previously announced honorees including George Clooney, who will receive the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film; Kathryn Bigelow, who will receive the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing; and Sir Ben Kingsley who will receive the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment.

“Benedict Cumberbatch has had a remarkable year, and as one of the UK’s leading talents he truly exemplifies the continued respect that British talents have garnered around the globe,” Gary Dartnall, Chairman of BAFTA Los Angeles said in a statement. “Masterfully performing in TV, Film and Theatre and never failing to astound us with his talent and versatility, BAFTA Los Angeles is proud to honor Benedict as our British Artist of the Year.”

The award ceremony will be broadcast on BBC America, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. Congrats!

[From E! News]

#YearofCumberbatch
#SHERLOCKED
#BennyBAFTAs

Please let Tilda Swinton give him the Bafta. Please, please, please. Let there be photos! Anyway, congrats to Cumby and it’s amazing to see him take over the world!! Or maybe just Canada for now. But the world is coming!

Here’s a red carpet interview with our Batch. VOICE P0RN.

Here’s a new featurette for The Fifth Estate:

Photos courtesy of WENN.

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  1. T.Fanty says:

    YEEEEEESSSSSS. So much, so hard, so long. The boy wouldn’t know what day it was.

    Oh my god, he looked so dashing. I LOVE the hair, LOVE the fun bow tie, LOVE that he looks healthy.

    Can we please try to keep the unf-ing and exploding ovaries to a minimum? I don’t want to be eating my breakfast and thinking about you simulating an org@sm or having what I can only imagine is a major gynecological crisis at your computer.

    ETA: The Guardian’s review had a great description of Cumby-as-Assange:

    From a distance, he looks like a lizardy angel, courageously saving the world; close up he squints and snuffles like a bleached, greasy mouse.

    • Sixer says:

      We can say “phwoarr” though, right?

      I was waiting for these photos. Got a rush job in and haven’t had time to look.

      You enjoy yourself while I slave away over a hot laptop. I’ll be back to observe your excitery later!

      • T.Fanty says:

        “phwoarrr” is ALWAYS appropriate. For every situation.

        I might have passed out with excitement by then.

    • Lindy79 says:

      Can we do this?
      http://25.media.tumblr.com/ecc781083cfefbd052820cc299451a2d/tumblr_mrl8ri2xCR1qf9xz0o5_250.gif

      That Assangebatch description is brilliant!

      I really want to see the Iceland nightclub dancing!

      • T.Fanty says:

        Squeeing is entirely acceptable. I just want us to rise above the deranged tumblrite level a little. We are, after all, Mighty Celebitches.

    • Anna says:

      He looks good, I think? (what’s this weird yellow stuff happening around his chin?) And he’s very classy and well-spoken but here’s the thing – I am sleeping. I will take Hiddles’ over-exuberance 100% of the time. Entertain me! Amuse me!

      • T.Fanty says:

        I think it’s the glory of the ginger beard fighting to be free. He can dye his hair, but GingerBatch will not be contained, goddammit.

      • Anna says:

        Considering there’s a greenish tint to it, at least on my monitor, I dont think it’s his Fighting Ginger.

      • Lucrezia says:

        For the lols, I’m choosing to believe that it’s Chloasma faciei (hyperpigmentation caused by pregnancy).

        But if you want to be serious, I do actually do think it’s melsama (hyperpigmentation). He’s had the spots on his forehead since he reacted to the makeup (glue?) for Frankenstein. Wouldn’t surprise me at all if he’s developed other hyperpigmentation spots.

      • T.Fanty says:

        I do think it’s ginger. I think it’s foundation placed in an area where a little stubble is trying to fight its way out.

    • Lucrezia says:

      Can I squee?

      I realise that it’s a little high-pitched and annoying, but I look like this: http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd264/thebitterlegion/Macros/Cat%20Macros/squee.jpg So you’ll forgive me, right?

    • j.eyre says:

      I’m sorry – where is he going to be on Nov 5? I didn’t catch that.

      Hmm, let’s see what I have planned for Nov 5… ah! It says here: Nov 5 – “Payback’s a b!tch”

      • T.fanty says:

        Dammit. *books her ticket to LA and buys a blonde wig*

        Looks like you’ve got a houseguest.

      • j.eyre says:

        Oh yay! I love houseguests. I just hope you will be able to sleep – what with me working your Cello-voiced lizard king like Yo-yo Ma taking on Bach’s Suite No. 1 Prelude in G.

      • T.fanty says:

        You pull that nonsense and Cumby’s sending you James Rhodes while he follows my irresistible trail of intellectual snobbery and gin.

    • CaribbeanLaura says:

      I will attempt to keep all reproductive explosions to a minimum. He looks GREAT here. I love everything about it. *mumbles quietly to herself while stroking computer screen*

    • EscapedConvent says:

      I will agree with “unf” & of course exploding ovaries, but I warn you I am not going to stop saying Eeeek!

  2. Mariah says:

    Lmfaoooo I knew this post was coming. Yes I would hit it.

  3. Agnes says:

    Oh God yes.

  4. ORLY says:

    The tux wasn’t too dressy for TIFF, it was a gala presentation on opening night. He looked beautiful in person. Cumby has 3 movies at TIFF this year.

  5. Dansy says:

    My sweet sexy lizard king I will gladly shag you. I love this alien beauty idgaf he is charming and funny. Would bang.

  6. T.Fanty says:

    Also, shout out to sexy little Daniel Bruhl, although that serial-killer-eyes-pic isn’t the best.

    • j.eyre says:

      I don’t know, the “Boy Scout that May Help you Carry Groceries or May Make a Jacket out of Your Epidermis” is kind of playing into my Keep Me On Edge fantasies.

      Oh – he is quickly replacing PocketRen and my Littlest Lover.

    • EscapedConvent says:

      I’m trying to find anything cute about Daniel Bruhl, but so far I just like his suit.

  7. Lindy79 says:

    No unf-ing or internal reproductive combustion here but would hit it in a heartbeat.

    He looks utterly delicious.
    Weirdly, I also cannot stop staring at his eyebrows in that first picture..in a good way.

    • T.Fanty says:

      Delicious is absolutely the word. It’s like the jorts and the manpris and the fisherman’s hat and the newsboy cap and the maroon jeans (am I forgetting anything?) never existed. Welcome back, Beautiful Cumby. Drunk Uncle no more.

      *insert choirs of angels and a sunbeam from heaven here*

      • Linda P. says:

        You know drunk uncle cumby will be back. He can’t help it. Thats just his alter ego. Kinda like Sasha Fierce.

      • Lindy79 says:

        and the hair comparisons to Harry f*****n Styles.

        He just looks so much more manly like this, like an old Hollywood film star.

      • T.Fanty says:

        Drunk Uncle Cumby will be forgiven. All will be forgiven. He could have been walking up the red carpet last night with Fashion Bitch humping on his leg, and I still would have forgiven him. It’s been almost a year since there have been any candids of him looking this smoking. I was starting to worry that he’d lost the hot.

      • Lindy79 says:

        Fashion Bitch might have lost him some credibility points but I agree, hotness wise, he hasn’t looked this good in ages.
        It reminds me of the LA Bafta look from last year I think

        http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/benedict-cumberbatch-bafta-la-tv-tea-2012-02.jpg

      • Vesta says:

        Yes I am totally joining in T.Fanty’s angel choir and my glowing eyes are outshining the sun. All is forgiven. Amen.

      • Lindy79 says:

        The angel and sunbeam image is just reminding me of the opening to Life of Brian.

        Which is never a bad thing.

      • Sixer says:

        I quite like DUC. And Benny the Bitch. Perhaps we could organise a gender-swap remake of All About Eve for him?

        *ducks*

      • T.fanty says:

        We don’t need to get complicated. He would make a great Addison Dewitt.

      • Sixer says:

        Or Shere Khan?

        *something about a faux tiger skin posing pouch*

      • Green Girl says:

        Oh, DUC is still lurking under the surface. I have a feeling DUC will not make an appearance for quite some time. Right now, Dapper Uncle Cumby (we need a better nickname, but you see where I’m going with this) is what we’ll get for awards season – debonair, wearing the hell out of every suit that comes his way, impeccable manners, etc. He is such a throwback to classic Hollywood stars dressed up like this, right?

    • Mary says:

      Was I the only one expecting fashion bitch to show up? I know they are not together but I was expecting Queen Russia to be there for some reason.

      • Green Girl says:

        Did anyone go with him? I wasn’t expecting you know who, but I was also thinking he’d bring someone.

  8. Kelly says:

    My friend met him in person yesterday and got an autograph. She told me he looks better in person. Handsome. I believe her since I keep hearing this from people all the time. He looked really good yesterday.

  9. Allons-y Alonso says:

    Always and forever. Can he keep the tie on? That tux is delicious on him.

    • curlsunited says:

      You mean as in “Baby, take of your coat … you can leave your tie on”????
      Yes. I might like this. 🙂

  10. Willow says:

    Yes I would. I’m not usually a fan of the short hair on him. Sherlock curls>>>>>>> but he looks good. And saw the interviews on the red carpet. Looks even better when talking.

  11. genevieve says:

    Some men are just less uptight about dressing up. My dad wears a tux for many evening occasions. My brother (as he was growing up), had about 4 tuxes by the time he was 18. (Made possible by eBay)

    It’s too bad that men are so “wahh – I can’t stand to button my shirt all the way up let alone wear a tie” that we’re just grateful they don’t have mud on their boots for formal occasions, so that a tux stands out as strange. Because they’re not that big a deal.

  12. Linda P. says:

    Cumby- yes would hit it.
    Let me give a shout out to Dan Stevens. Last time I saw him he looked like a NYC crackhead. He looked better yesterday on the red carpet.

  13. Georgina says:

    I love Cumberbatch but I feel he has not really had a real breakout role in acting yet. You know what would be the best cameo for him? Making an appearance in my bedroom. On my bed really. LOL

    • T.C. says:

      I thought this is his breakout role but the movie’s getting bad reviews.

      • Georgina says:

        My comment is actually a joke. A nasty joke. Meaning I think his breakout role will be in my bedroom.

    • Maureen says:

      It frustrates me that he’s done solid work year after year, project after project, never anything to be ashamed or embarrassed about and yet…and yet…people still say he lacks “a break-out role” because he hasn’t made a movie that was “huge” by Hollywood standards. It frustrates me that no matter how great an actor is, the gold standard of achievement is still Hollywood and yet most people agree that Hollywood is a cesspool of low talent, big money, cults of personality, chaos and scandal, and massively expensive movies that are mostly garbage.

      Why, pray tell, must an extraordinary actor like Benedict Cumberbatch–who has many decades of acting ahead of him–be subjected to the judgment of Hollywood??

      • Vesta says:

        Great comment, couldn’t agree more with your excellent points.

        On the other hand I know that BC himself wants very much to have some big Hollywood hits – they all know it gives them more options. So I’m basically always rooting for any of these actually talented and educated people to make it in Hwood. (I mean, they could even change some things there. One can always hope, non?)

      • MissMary says:

        All of this, agreed on all of this… I get the feeling he’s never going to get “THE ROLE” that so many actors crave, the huge break out hollywood blockbuster starring vehicle, but will be a long time, strong presence.

      • Maureen says:

        @ Vesta

        It’s not unreasonable to hope he could do it and shake up the system at the same time, but the unfortunate fact is that nobody ever has. No one, ever. Not Gary Oldman, not Daniel Day-Lewis, not Jude Law, not Ziyi Zhang or Jackie Chan, not Cate Blanchett, not Benicio del Toro, not Nicole Kidman, and Idris Elba won’t either, nor will Alex Skarsgard, or that other Swedish actress from Dragon Tattoo, and that goes for Benedict. No foreign actor has made it to mega A-list in Hollywood by being part of Hollywood yet kept their integrity and skills intact. None. There are only two ways to make movies in Hollywood: 1) make some films in Hollywood that are just for money but stay outside of Hollywood physically as much as you can and try not to think too hard about “art”; or 2) Stay in Hollywood making sh*t-tons of money and become a “mega star” but only by making meaningless crap movies and in the process lose your integrity as an artist and quite possibly as a human being as well.

        No one has ever succeeded in combining the best of 1 and 2. Personally, I don’t want to see Benedict become a “Hollywood movie star” for this very reason. Screw Hollywood.

      • Maureen says:

        @ Miss Mary

        I think you’re right. Well, I hope you will be right.

        The only way he could get that “huge role” in Hollywood is to lose his integrity as an artist and a human being. See my above comment.

        He’s better off staying steady as he is and he will always have good work and respect. Even if he doesn’t make 20 million per movie or work as much as he might want because he’s careful about roles.

      • Vesta says:

        @Maureen – you’re right that no one has been able to shake up the system. I must admit I’m not keeping my hopes up for any big (and impossible) changes; I would settle for some little changes.

        I don’t mind the blockbusters itself; I enjoy some lighter entertainment in moderation. But I’ve noticed that it has become hard to find something entertaining: last time I went to see Elysium and had some hopes (Damon & Jodie Foster were in it) and found it to be so tiresome blasting that it was a struggle to get through it…

        I guess I have to adjust my thoughts and say I don’t wish “mega star” status for BC, just a few smaller (in Hollywood scale) hits to give him some room. Cause although I’m sick and tired of Hollywood on some days, there are fine projects too. (And whipsmart people too – for example seejane.org which I found thanks to cazzee & j.eyre here!)

        @MissMary – I’m liking your scenario: long and steady presence sounds good!

        (Sorry for too many comments here…)

  14. Vesta says:

    That alien angel on red carpet is one heck of a dream gentleman in bow tie, but his solo pics from the presentation made my knees extra wobbly. So many Cumby facial gestures; I’ve been literally diving into all those lovely & lively expression furrows in his face.

    Damn that man! I cannot concentrate on work.

    **wiping in shame away all licking marks from the screen with my undi…erm sorry lace trimmed handkerchief**

  15. Ms. Williams says:

    There was an entire article devoted to people tweeting about his hair yesterday. I found that funny. I actually like his hair short and styled like this better. I know everyone is so in love with the Sherlock hair but I’m not. Sherlock hair makes him look boyish. Short hair makes him look more manly. Just my 2cents. And yes I would hit it all night no breaks.

    • EscapedConvent says:

      An article about his hair?!! That’s funny as hell. Cumby’s hair “has bewitched everyone, body & soul.”

      (I’m paraphrasing Mr. Darcy.)

      • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

        You know how most thirteen year olds are obsessed with their hair, clothes, makeup, and boys in their grade?

        I was obsessed with Pride and Prejudice. I swear to you, I watched that movie almost every day for a year. It got even worse when the 2006 version of Jane Eyre came out (w/the very sexy Toby Stephens)–I watched that movie so much, my twin brother used to roll his eyes whenever he came into a room and I was watching it.

        Good times.

    • Lacy says:

      If there is one thing that irks me about the BC fandom is the unhealthy obsession with his hair. I mean come on this isn’t high school.

      • Yolonda says:

        Yes. I saw that article yesterday. I believe it was a newspaper in Toronto. I hate it myself. Like why are people so focused on the mans hair? He has other great things to admire like his eyes and lips. I don’t get it.

      • Karen says:

        God forbids the man goes bald. Lol. The internet will turn upside down. Topsy Turvy.

  16. Beth says:

    Like a boss I would hit it.

  17. mended says:

    a tux was not too dressy for TIFF. the festival has become very formal now. an opening night gala is a big deal.

  18. Sasha says:

    These are not even the best pics! Even though he looks damn good in these. *Leaves to go find more pics on tumblr to post on here*

    • Lucrezia says:

      Hurrah! Someone willing to brave the wilds of tumbler and bring us pretty pictures.

      I salute you brave spirit!

      • Sasha says:

        For some reason the pics wont post here. *Sigh* but I guess you can just go on tumblr and look up his hashtag. They are all over that site. The pics when he is inside the building are the best ones. His beauty, those cheekbones ugh

  19. curlsunited says:

    I said it before (like eight hours ago): Yes, I would.
    Give him a suit, and I forget that I ever saw him in flip-flops. And isn’t this the sweetest bowtie ever?

  20. Dante says:

    Great actor. I dont even find him hot but his talent has won me over.

  21. allheavens says:

    I’d sop him up with a biscuit and lick my fingers afterwards.

    Benedict looked absolutely dashing last night. Loved the hair, the bow tie…EVERYTHING! The boy did good.

  22. Sammie says:

    Yes I would. He looked dashing yesterday and I loved it. Happy that he finally is gonna get a BAFTA but it doesn’t seem …idk..right for some reason lol. I’m still waiting on that BAFTA for Sherlock. And don’t get me started on those Emmys.

  23. Paris says:

    Although I don’t find him to be a sex god he is cute to me. And charming. And funny. And a dork. And tall. Beautiful eyes. Amazing cheekbones. Etc…Looked amazing yesterday.

  24. Lucrezia says:

    I just watched the featurette. I didn’t realise David Thewlis was in 5th Estate. (Was he not in the original trailer, or did I just miss him?) Go Lupin!

  25. Dakota says:

    There is just something so attractive about the batch. He draws you in. He’s not the best looking guy but he doesn’t have to be. I see why fangirls go crazy over him. He is unique.

  26. GeeMoney says:

    Not sure why he wore a tux… but he looks hot in it. Love him! So happy for all of his success.

  27. Katherine says:

    He makes me want to get on my knees looking at these pics. And I don’t feel bad about saying that.

  28. Alice says:

    Oh be still my fangirl heart.
    I am happy that he has broke out and become successful. This is years in the making. Ben has been talked about over in the UK for years, even before Sherlock. I really like this bloke.

  29. Elisa says:

    Would I hit it? The same answer has stuck with me since 7/25/10. YES.

  30. Rosa says:

    UNF! UNF! UNFFFFFF!!!!!

  31. Maureen says:

    He’s killing me. Softly. Killing me. His hair and eyes, his gentlemanly demeanor and composure, his voice. I’d hit it. I’d hit with every move in the Kama Sutra and that would just be the first half-hour.

  32. Tish says:

    reviews of tfe reminds me of iron lady. critics didn’t like the film and even hated but streep had near universal acclaim with the leading part. poor cumby and his oscar chances.

  33. the other Kate says:

    Is it strange, that I find him really hot with those white, long hair?

  34. Shw says:

    In a tux. In maroon jeans. In flip flops. In any of his bad hats. In ripped jeans. In the jumper from ‘Starter for 10’. In Manpris. In Jorts. As CurlyBatch, GingerBatch and RegularBatch.
    Yes, is my answer, but T. Fanty is welcome to BlondeBatch. 😉

  35. Abby says:

    I would hit it day and night man. Plus these pictures do no justice to his beauty.

    After meeting him yesterday at TIFF I can vouch for the fact that he looks even more hot in person. My friends who dislike him were also starstruck seeing him and starting drooling over him with me right there.

    He has that charm on you just ughhh

  36. JJJ says:

    I have no idea who this guy is but I keep seeing pics of him everywhere. I can’t believe you guys think he is handsome. He is the exact opposite of handsome. Kinda creepy looking

  37. Pina says:

    Would I bang? Yes but not immediately. First I would want to have a talk with him. Just to hear his voice. Then I would bang.

    • Virgilia Coriolanus says:

      Sit on his face and see if his voice can bring accelerated heartbeats anywhere other than your heart (naughty grin).

  38. Krystal says:

    Cumby! I want to sit on yo face! I love me some Cumberbatch.

  39. Rain says:

    Mr. Cumberbatch looks really nice. This is huge for him. Glad to see him being successful.

  40. Cassandra says:

    I’ve been happy to see Ben at the TIFF and he looks good.

  41. KiKi says:

    *Swoons*

  42. TherapyCranes says:

    No. I would not. He creeps me out. I have watched movies he is in and I think he’s a fine actor but I just do not get the fangirlism for this dude. He looks like a snake. You all keep saying its more about his talent and personality that really light a fire for you but I just don’t get it.

  43. Norman says:

    Nope, but I like Sarah Paulson.

  44. Y2k says:

    I will miss his curls but I also love his shorter straighter hair. The thing I love about him is his hairstyles are always changing. From the color to the cuts.

  45. icerose says:

    So suffering from Benedict Cumberbatch fatigue. He is a good actor but I wish his publicity machine and the press would give it a rest. His performances are generally pretty good but he just lacks that diversity and a depth of passion. Hearing the rather caricatured voice he is using for Assange was my first inkling that this might not be the film it was hyped up to be.
    Assange was a film I was looking forward to but the reviews have been pretty mixed dispute the anticipation.