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Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Ian McKellen performances. According to Wikipedia: Sir Ian Murray McKellen CBE, is a veteran English stage and screen actor, the recipient of a Tony Award and two Oscar... [more]

Ian McKellen news, related photos and videos, and reviews of Ian McKellen performances. According to Wikipedia: Sir Ian Murray McKellen CBE, is a veteran English stage and screen actor, the recipient of a Tony Award and two Oscar nominations. McKellen is perhaps best known to moviegoers in recent years for his roles as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy and as Magneto in the X-Men trilogy. His work has spanned genres from serious Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He was made a CBE in 1979 and knighted in 1991 for his outstanding work and contributions to the theatre.

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Ian McKellen Says He Has Too Many Wrinkles To Play Magneto Again

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Getty Images Sir Ian McKellen is getting up there in years, and says he's got too many wrinkles to keep starring in X-Men movies. The Hollywood veteran, who has played villain Magneto in 3 of the movies based on the comic book series, says it is unlikely he will land the lead in a spin-off film about the mutant character because he's so old. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. (Getty Images) He joked to website EmpireOnline: "There's meant to be a Magneto script floating around, but I've not read it, so I suspect it wouldn't involve me, I think it would be about the ... Read Full Story

The Hobbit casting: Tom Waits, Jedward, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett

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WHEN Peter Jackson said casting would begin this week for every role in The Hobbit apart from Ian McKellen's wizard Gandalf, it opened the gate on the rumours and speculation that surround every big production like a cloud of gnats. Firstly, it's been rumoured somewhere online (it's spread like wildfire so the original source escapes me) that Tom Waits is up for a role in the film. It's claimed that the singer-songwriter could play either the voice of the dragon Smaug; Beorn, a man who can turn into a giant bear; or Thorin Oakenshield, the dwarf leader. Waits' film credits include playing Renfield in ... Read Full Story

The Hobbit casting: Tom Waits, Jedward, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett

Written by TheGeekFiles on
WHEN Peter Jackson said casting would begin this week for every role in The Hobbit apart from Ian McKellen's wizard Gandalf, it opened the gate on the rumours and speculation that surround every big production like a cloud of gnats. Firstly, it's been rumoured somewhere online (it's spread like wildfire so the original source escapes me) that Tom Waits is up for a role in the film. It's claimed that the singer-songwriter could play either the voice of the dragon Smaug; Beorn, a man who can turn into a giant bear; or Thorin Oakenshield, the dwarf leader. Waits' film credits include playing Renfield in ... Read Full Story

Ian McKellen rules in remake of 'The Prisoner'

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A man named Michael from New York wakes up in the desert, much to his surprise. Fortunately, a pleasant-looking village is nearby. Unfortunately, Michael wants to get back to New York and finds he can't. "That's not possible," the Village elder tells him. "There is no New York. There's only the Village." "I want out!" Michael says. "There is no out," insists the leader. "There is only in." So goes "The Prisoner," a brilliant six-hour, three-night reimagining of the 1960s classic. It airs Sunday through Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST on AMC. "The Prisoner" is a sometimes startling, always eye-popping meditation on freedom through ... Read Full Story

Ian McKellen takes act to film, TV -- and gay rights

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Venerable English stage actor Ian McKellen has played all the great parts from Hamlet to Richard III, but in the twilight of his career, he is finding new roles in mainstream film and TV -- and as a gay icon. Once known for his theater work, McKellen has enjoyed recent box office success in movies like the "X-Men" series, and he found a younger fan base playing the wizard Gandalf in film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and the upcoming "The Hobbit." Speaking before his new role in a remake of the late 1960s TV series ... Read Full Story
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Corrie cast recall scenes with Peter Kay and Sir Ian McKellen
ACTRESS Sally Lindsay has revealed how she begged comedian Peter Kay not to wear the goofy false teeth that he sported during his Coronation Street cameo.  
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The LOTR Characters Returning for Hobbit ?
Although casting for The Hobbit starts this week, Peter Jackson told MTV that there are two "Lord of the Rings" stars who will most likely be returning in addition to the previously-announced Ian McKellen: "Gandalf, being a 2,000-year-old wizard, is still around and plays a major role in 'The Hobbit,' and we're having Ian McKellen reprise," explained the filmmaker, who is executive-producing the flick and writing the screenplay. "There...  
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Ian Mckellen - Star Studded Tribute For Gately
SIR IAN MCKELLEN and BEVERLY KNIGHT are among the stars set to perform at a tribute concert in memory of late BOYZONE singer STEPHEN GATELY.Over 1,000 fans, friends...  
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VIP Access - Sir Ian McKellen at the Young Hollywood Awards
The legendary Sir Ian McKellen accepts his award at the Young Hollywood Awards and then talks backstage with your Ultimate Insider, R.J. Williams.Add this to your queueAdded: Mon Nov 23 19:25:05 UTC 2009Air date: Mon Jun 08 00:00:00 UTC 2009Duration: 03:15  
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Sir Ian McKellen knows what he wants written on his gravestone
London, Nov 17 (ANI): British actor Sir Ian McKellen has already decided the epitaph on his tombstone. “It should be, ‘Here lies Gandalf. He came out.’ Two big achievements,” the Daily Express quoted Sir Ian, as saying. However, age is not stopping the 70-year-old star, who has made up his mind to reprise his Lord Of The [...]  
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