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Actors - Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen returns to Gandalf for The Hobbit

May 1, 2008, 6:00 GMT

Sir Ian McKellen will play Gandalf in 'The Hobbit'. ... more

DVD Review: The Golden Compass

Apr 28, 2008, 16:23 GMT

With eloquent dialog, intriguing storytelling and simply marvelous special effects, The Golden Compass is a gem of a fantasy film.  ... more

Ian McKellen's Timberlake wish

Nov 15, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Sir Ian McKellen wants Justin Timberlake to play him in a musical about his life. ... more

DVD Review: Neverwas

Jul 3, 2007, 14:34 GMT

Sir Ian McKellen could read candy wrappers and make it compelling.  He stars as a mental patient who may be more connected to the childhood tales written by his new psychiatrist’s late father.  ... more

Ian McKellen voices magic for 'Stardust'

Jan 4, 2007, 19:07 GMT

Thespian Ian McKellen will provide the voice of the narrator for the upcoming romantic fantasy 'Stardust', directed by Matthew Vaughn.  ... more

DVD Review: The Da Vinci Code

Nov 12, 2006, 14:35 GMT

Despite some pacing issues, The Da Vinci Code manages to catch the entertaining elements of Dan Brown’s international bestseller, and holds your attention from start to finish. The film does take a few liberties with the book, but fans of the novel should still see enough of the original material to be happy. ... more

Movie Review: Flushed Away

Oct 30, 2006, 5:19 GMT

'Flushed Away' is one of those few Hollywood synergies that really works. ... more

DVD Review: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical and Extended Limited Edition)

Sep 28, 2006, 18:50 GMT

You’d have to be a troll turned to stone by the first light of day to have not heard of Peter Jackson’s adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of Rings trilogy.  Just when you thought that they couldn’t release another version, New Line brings them out in limited editions.  To buy or not to buy, that is the question – read on for a potential answer. ... more

Brett Ratner rushes to get Ian McKellen

Jun 4, 2006, 14:43 GMT

‘X-Men - The Last Stand’ director Brett Ratner enjoyed working with British actor Sir Ian McKellen so much on the mutant flic, he is trying to persuade him to play the villain in the third Rush Hour movie. ... more

Cannes Q&A: X-Men: The Last Stand

May 23, 2006, 0:01 GMT

Mutants invaded Festival de Cannes upon the occasion of the out-of-competition presentation, of ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ by director Brett Ratner. ... more

McKellen 'Thrilled' to Work with Hanks and Howard on Da Vinci Code

Apr 21, 2005, 16:13 GMT

Ian McKellen has been writing on his official web site regards his casting in the forthcoming adaptation of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. ... more

Ian McKellen and Alfred Molina Villains in Da Vinci Code

Apr 20, 2005, 8:00 GMT

Ian McKellen and Alfred Molina have been cast in The Da Vinci Code. ... more

McKellen Fears Too Old for X-Men

Apr 6, 2005, 13:21 GMT

Sir IAN McKellen fears he won't be asked to resume his role as Magneto in the spin-off X-Men movie about the comic book character - because he's too old. ... more

The Return of the Rovers with Ian McKellen

Mar 10, 2005, 23:00 GMT

Sir Ian McKellen is to appear in UK soap Coronation Street. ... more

Ian McKellen and Rupert Grint Honour Young Filmmakers

Feb 23, 2005, 20:33 GMT

Sir Ian McKellen and Rupert Grint were amongst the stars paying tribute to the work of the UK’s future filmmakers at the 2005 young people’s ‘First Light Film Awards’ ceremony held in London’s Leicester Square today.  ... more

Ian McKellen Helps Celebrate Young Filmmakers

Feb 11, 2005, 19:38 GMT

Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy), will be amongst those contributing to the movie magic at a special awards ceremony honouring young UK filmmakers. ... more

First Look: Ian McKellen in Asylum

Feb 10, 2005, 8:32 GMT

We have added a set of stills from Ian McKellen's forthcoming drama 'Asylum.' ... more

Ian McKellen in Asylum Details and Promo Clip

Jan 16, 2005, 0:36 GMT

We have added a clip and further details from Ian McKellen's latest movie, 'Asylum.' ... more

Shakespeare Society Salutes Ian McKellen

Jan 8, 2005, 5:05 GMT

The Shakespeare Society will host a retrospective on the work of Ian Mckellen ... more

Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis Team up for Dreamworks Flushed Away

Aug 26, 2004, 13:46 GMT

Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis, who played Gandalf and Gollum respectively in the 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, are to lend their voices for 'Flushed Away', being made by Aardman Animation ('Chicken Run') and DreamWorks Animation. ... more