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Sir Ian Mckellen Says 'Luck' Has Been Key To Success
Sir Ian McKellen has attributed much of his recent success to ''luck''.The award-winning actor - who was knighted in 1991 for services to the performing arts and was awarded a Freeman of the city of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 November 2014
Sir Ian Mckellen Inspires Bristol Students With Famous Gandalf Line
Sir Ian McKellen has given students at Chew Valley School in Bristol a day they’ll never forget, after he delivered one of his most famous Lord of the Rings lines to ensure they kept up...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 October 2014
George Ezra Teams Up With Sir Ian Mckellen
George Ezra was ''nervous'' working with Sir Ian McKellen.The 21-year-old musician admitted that he was anxious about acting alongside the 'Lord of the Rings' star as part of his music video for his single 'Listen...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 17 October 2014
Ian Mckellen: X-men Is Gay Metaphor
Sir Ian McKellen believes that 'X-Men' is an metaphor for young gay men.The 75-year-old actor - who plays Magneto in the 'X-Men' film series - has described the comic books, on which the movies are...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 October 2014
Film Franchises That Go On Forever
The Hobbit trilogy has been criticised by some viewers for having too little content spread too thinly over the course of too many films. Originally, the idea was to split the 1937 J. R. R....
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 July 2014
Middle Earth Is Ravaged By War In 'The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies' [Trailer + Pictures]
As promised by the release of Smaug from Eribor, war has descended upon Middle Earth and threatens to strip landscape of peace, serenity and beauty. The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies finally has...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 July 2014
Ian Mckellen Is Careful With Cash
Sir Ian McKellen ''lives within his means''.The 75-year-old actor - best known for playing Magneto in the 'X-Men' franchise and Gandalf in the 'Lord of the Rings' movies - insists he has always been careful...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 July 2014
'The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies' Gets A Facebook Photo Tease
‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ won’t be out for another 6 months, which means it’s just the right time to start dripping teaser photos, trailer snippets and plot bytes to keep Tolkienites’...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2014
Ian Mckellen Wants Better Wages For Actors
Sir Ian Mckellen has urged theatre bosses to provide a minimum wage to help struggling actors.The Lord of the Rings star wants thespians at the lower end of the pay scale to receive more money...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2014
Why Daniel Day-lewis Deserves His Knighthood
Few actors impart an intensity and dedication to the process of characterization as relentlessly as Daniel Day-Lewis. The 57 year-old occupies a position in the acting world that accumulates esteem akin to the likes of...
By George Percival in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 June 2014
Bryan Singer Back For X-men: Apocalypse
Bryan Singer will direct 'X-Men: Apocalypse'.The filmmaker is returning to helm the next chapter of the mutant superhero movie, despite being hit with two sexual abuse lawsuits in recent months.Asked whether Singer would be back,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 May 2014
With 95%, 'X-men: Days Of Future Past' Is The Best X-men Movie. Period.
The early reviews of X-Men: Days of Future Past were potentially damaging. There was talk of the narrative being far too complex for the average movie fan to enjoy and many were suggesting Bryan Singer...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 May 2014
'X-men: Days Of Future Past' Navigates Complicated Plot And Entertains, Say Critics
Professor X, Mystique, Magneto, Kitty Pryde and Wolverine are back, but this time the latter is trying to convince X-Men from the past to help stop a war that is going to occur in the...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 May 2014
Robert Downey Jr. Joins Twitter
Robert Downey Jr. has joined Twitter.The 'Iron Man' star posted his first tweet on Friday afternoon (11.04.14) and amassed almost one million followers in less than 24 hours.The 49-year-old actor made his debut on the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 April 2014
Inside 'Days Of Future Past', "Now I Really Feel I'm Making An X-men Movie"
Fox has released the X-Men: Days of Future Past behind-the-scenes featurette as it prepares its promotional material ahead of the movie's release on May 23. Mainly featuring Bryan Singer explaining his reasons for getting back...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 April 2014
New 'X-men: Days Of Future Past' Poster Released: Are You Excited Yet? [Trailer]
Twentieth Century Fox has debuted a new poster for the upcoming comic book adaptation sequel, X-Men Days of Future Past. The dramatic new image features Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Daniel Cudmore, and Fan Bingbing alongside...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2014
Denzel Washington Was Taught How To Act Drunk By Ian Mckellen
Denzel Washington was given tips on how to act drunk by veteran thespian Sir Ian Mckellen.The Oscar winner is required to act inebriated in Broadway play A Raisin In The Sun, but he reveals director...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 April 2014
What Would 'Harry Potter' Have Been Like With This Alternative Cast?
There’s a generation out there who have been practically weened on Harry Potter. The books and the films have become a religion for devout fans of the series, but would it have been the same...
By Sophie Miskiw in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 February 2014
Sir Ian Mckellen Joins 27 Nobel Laureates In Open Letter To President Vladimir Putin Protesting Russia's Anti-gay Law
Russia's anti-gay laws are not sitting well with some of the brightest minds in the world.27 Nobel laureates have joined British actor Sir Ian Mckellen in writing an open letter to President Vladimir Putin to...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 January 2014
Ian Mckellen Leads Nobel Laureates In Russian Gay Rights Protest
Veteran British actor Sir Ian Mckellen has joined forces with 27 Nobel laureates to write an open letter to Russia's president over the country's anti-gay stance.The Lord of the Rings star has brought together leading...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 January 2014
Anna Paquin Cut From X-men: Days Of Future Past
Anna Paquin has been cut from 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past'.The 'True Blood' actress' one and only scene has been scrapped from the upcoming time-travel sequel because director Bryan Singer felt it was ''extraneous''. The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 December 2013
Ian Mckellen Surprises Hobbit Fans At Cinema
Sir Ian Mckellen brought some magic to a midnight screening of The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug in New York City by making a special appearance in front of stunned fans.The Brit, who plays Gandalf...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 December 2013
Ian Mckellen And Michael Fassbender Didn't Talk About Magneto
Sir Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender didn't collaborate on their portrayals of Magneto in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.McKellen will play the older version of the comic book villain in next year's summer blockbuster, while...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2013
Ian Mckellen Doesn't Tire Of Gandalf
Sir Ian McKellen doesn't tire of playing Gandalf in 'The Hobbit' films.'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' actor has played the famous wizard in six films, including the current 'Hobbit' series and the 'Lord of...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2013
Damian Lewis Apologises To Sir Ian Mckellen
Damian Lewis has apologised to Sir Ian McKellen for insinuating he once feared he would end up like 'The Hobbit' star.The 'Homeland' star admitted he was ''hugely embarrassed'' after the 'Lord of the Rings' actor,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 December 2013
Damian Lewis Apologises For 'Fruity Actor' Comments
British actor Damian Lewis has apologised to Sir Ian Mckellen after he appeared to mock the veteran movie star in an interview.In a chat with Britain's The Guardian newspaper earlier this year (13), the Homeland...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2013
Damian Lewis Apologises To Ian Mckellen For Fruity Wizard Comments
Damian Lewis has been compelled to apologise to fellow actor Ian McKellen after comments he made saying he did not want to end up a "fruity actor" who is known for playing wizards.Damian Lewis Has...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 December 2013
Ian Mckellen Warned Not To Visit Russia Over Gay Propaganda Laws
Sir Ian McKellen was told by the Foreign Office not to visit Russia over concerns that he may be subjected to scrutiny due to their anti-homosexuality laws.The country, which is ruled over by President Vladimir...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 December 2013
X-men: Apocalypse To Feature First Class Cast
'X-Men: Apocalypse' will feature the cast of 'X-Men: First Class'.While next year's eagerly anticipated 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' will boast an all-star cast including actors from the 2011 prequel film and actors from the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 December 2013
Can 'The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug' Succeed Where It's Predecessor Failed? Review Round-up
Having narrowly escaped several deadly confrontations with the likes of trolls, stone giants and an innumeral amount of orcs, Bilbo Baggins, still in the company of Gandalf and the Dwarves of Erebor, continues his adventure...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 December 2013
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