Ian McKellen News & Posts

Ian Mckellen's 'bible Defacing' Trend Catches On

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:35:03

starpulse.com - Ian McKellen's penchant for ripping out pages of the Bibles he finds in hotel rooms has caught on - fans send him sections of text they've removed.

Ian Mckellen's 'bible Defacing' Trend Catches On

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:34:08

starpulse.com - Ian McKellen's penchant for ripping out pages of the Bibles he finds in hotel rooms has caught on - fans send him sections of text they've removed.

Ian Mckellen Compares Hiding Secret Gay Life To Nazi Hell For Jews

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:26:39

starpulse.com - British actor Ian McKellen's secret gay years gave the Lord Of The Rings star a sense of what it would have been like to be Jewish and living in central Europe during the late 1930s.

Ian Mckellen Won't Make X-men Return

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:17:13

exposay.com - Sir Ian McKellen thinks he's too old to star in another 'X-Men' film.

The Hollywood veteran - who has played mutant villain Magneto in three of the comic book movies - says it is unlikely he will reprise the role for a spin-off film about the character because of his wrinkles.

Ian Mckellen To Be Honoured At San Sebastian Festival (afp)

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:55:54

rd.yahoo.com - AFP - British actor Ian McKellen will receive a lifetime achievement award at this month's San Sebastian film festival in Spain, the organisers announced Friday.

Mckellen To Be Honoured With Acting Award

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:08:24

pr-inside.com - SIR IAN MCKELLEN will be honoured with a prestigious acting award at an upcoming film festival in Spain.The veteran star has enjoyed a long and illustrious career in the movie business dating back to the 1960s, and bosses at the San Sebastian International Film Festival have decided to recognise his contribution to Hollywood.He will receive

Was Gandalf The Grey Gandalf The Gay?

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:05:52

pr-inside.com - SIR IAN McKELLEN feels sure he has more in common with LORD OF THE RINGS wizard GANDALF than simply playing him on the big screen - he also thinks the fantasy icon is gay.The British thespian admits he has nothing to back up his theory, but he’s convinced Bilbo Baggins’ buddy was a homosexual.He explains,

No 'king Lear' Nude Scene For Ian Mckellen On Pbs

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:23:51

starpulse.com - UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — Ian McKellen said he's fine that the full-frontal nude scene he played on stage as King Lear is missing from an upcoming public TV version.

No `king Lear' Nude Scene For Mckellen On Pbs (ap)

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:16:38

rd.yahoo.com - AP - Ian McKellen said he's fine that the full-frontal nude scene he played on stage as King Lear is missing from an upcoming public TV version.

Mckellen Eyes X-men Spin-off

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:12:34

pr-inside.com - SIR IAN McKELLEN is hoping to star in a new X-MEN movie featuring his character MAGNETO.The comic book series has already produced three major action films and a spin-off picture - X-Men Origins: Wolverine starring Hugh Jackman, which is due for release next year (09).McKellen has revealed that film bosses are already looking over a

Jim Caviezel & Ian Mckellen To Star In 'the Prisoner' Remake

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:57:14

starpulse.com - AMC announced today that acclaimed film actors Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen have signed on to star in the network's reinterpretation

Jim Caviezel Captures 'the Prisoner' Role

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:44:25

starblogs.net - Spiffy news for fans of the old British TV show 'The Prisoner' - it's coming back with Jim Caviezel in the role of Number Six. The original show, starring Patrick McGoohan, was about one man's struggle against an unseen authority which held him captive in The Village.

The sci fi cult classic has been the subject of books, documentaries, college courses and even featured in an episode of 'The Simpsons'. The new show will be a "re-versioning" of the original and will also star Sir Ian McKellen in the role of the jailer, Number Two.

Ian Mckellen Confirms Gandalf Role

Thu, 01 May 2008 03:31:54

starpulse.com - Legendary actor Ian McKellen has confirmed he will revive his famed role as wizard Gandalf in the movie adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit. McKellen, who has appeared as Gandalf in all three Lord Of The Rings films, had made no secret of his desire to land the part - even though Peter Jackson would not be directing.

Mckellen Confirms Gandalf Role

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:02:57

pr-inside.com - Legendary actor SIR IAN McKELLEN has confirmed he will revive his famed role as wizard GANDALF in the movie adaptations of J.R.R. TOLKIEN’s novel THE HOBBIT.McKellen, who has appeared as Gandalf in all three Lord Of The Rings films, had made no secret of his desire to land the part - even though Peter Jackson

Ian Mckellen Pays Tribute To Brad Renfro

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:50:18

starpulse.com - Acting legend Ian McKellen has paid tribute to Brad Renfro, his co-star in 1998 film Apt Pupil, who died on Tuesday aged just 25. The young star was just 15 when he was cast alongside the British Oscar nominee in the movie, about a teenager who befriends a hiding Nazi war criminal.

Mckellen Pays Tribute To Co-star Renfro

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:11:14

pr-inside.com - Acting legend SIR IAN McKELLEN has paid tribute to BRAD RENFRO, his co-star in 1998 film APT PUPIL, who died on Tuesday (15Jan07) aged just 25.The young star was just 15 when he was cast alongside the British Oscar nominee in the movie, about a teenager who befriends a hiding Nazi war criminal.After learning of

Ian Mckellen Turned Down 'potter' Role

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:20:28

starpulse.com - Actor Ian McKellen refused to take over Richard Harris' role of Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise - because his portrayal of wizard Gandalf in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy is far superior to the Hogwarts character.

Sir Ian Mckellen Goes After Jt

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:26:08

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

The "Lord of the Rings" star is keen to see his eventful life played out on stage and thinks the pop heartthrob would be the perfect person to portray him. He said, "Justin vaguely resembles people in my family, and I think he is really talented."

Mckellen Wants Timberlake For Musical Biopic

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:04:40

pr-inside.com - SIR IAN McKELLEN wants JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE to play him in a musical adaptation of his life.The Lord Of The Rings star insists the SexyBack star is the perfect choice to play him - because the pair look alike.He says, "He vaguely resembles people in my family."Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network

Mckellen Makes Fun Of Singapore's Anti-gay Laws On Tv

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:06:44

pr-inside.com - SIR IAN McKELLEN was so irritated to discover homosexuality is illegal in Singapore during a recent visit to the country, he asked for directions to a gay bar on live TV.The openly gay Lord Of The Rings star was in Singapore for a pantomime performance when he decided to poke fun at the country’s anti-gay