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Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jul 10, 2014 20:35:57 GMT -6
variety.com/2014/biz/news/benedict-cumberbatch-set-for-first-san-diego-comic-con-appearance-1201260991/Benedict Cumberbatch will make his first trip to San Diego Comic-Con to promote DreamWorks Animation’s feature “The Penguins of Madagascar,” although he may also stick around for Warner Bros.’ “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” and support Peter Jackson, who is scheduled to present the final installment of his trilogy. In addition to Cumberbatch, who plays Agent Classified, the DWA panel for “Penguins” will also feature John Malkovich, Tom McGrath and directors Simon J. Smith and Eric Darnell. Fox will release the toon on Nov. 26. The 90-minute DreamWorks Animation panel will take place in the convention center’s Hall H on Thursday, starting at 11:30 a.m. WB’s presentation takes place Saturday morning. The presentation will also promote the animated feature “Home,” out March 27, which features music by Rihanna and is helmed by Tim Johnson. While “Sherlock” has been promoted at Comic-Con in the past, Cumberbatch nor co-star Martin Freeman were on hand to discuss the series with fans. Cumberbatch was nominated for an Emmy in the outstanding lead actor in a miniseries of movie category for “Sherlock” on Thursday, while Freeman nabbed a nom for “Fargo.”
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