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Sir Ian Mckellen And Stephen Fry Help Save Hobbit Pub
Sir Ian Mckellen and Stephen Fry appear to have been successful in their campaign to save a British pub, called The Hobbit - and the two actors have offered to help the owners pay a...
By WENN on 20 March 2012
Kevin Spacey Compared To The Greats As Richard Iii Opens In New York
The actor Kevin Spacey starred in the opening night of Richard Iii, to a showering of positive reviews and critical adulation. The production, which is directed by Sam Mendes, opened at the Harvey Theatre in...
By WENN on 19 January 2012
The Hobbit Movie Trailer: Young Bilbo Takes Center Stage
The first trailer for Peter Jackson's latest Lord of the Rings tale 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, set 60 years before The Fellowship of the Rings, hit the web on Tuesday evening (December 20, 2011),...
By Lew Irwin on 21 December 2011
Orlando Bloom: 'Lord Of The Rings Is In My Veins'
Orlando Bloom feels like 'Lord of the Rings' is in his blood. The British actor portrayed the role of elf Legolas in all three instalments of the epic fantasy movie and will be returning for...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 October 2011
Ian Mckellen Buys 300-Year-old Pub
Sir Ian McKellen is buying a 300-year-old pub.The 'Lord of the Rings' actor is a regular at historic east London drinking establishment The Grapes - which helped inspire 19th century English author Charles Dickens -...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 September 2011
Sir Ian Mckellan Turns Landlord Of London Pub
Sir Ian Mckellan is celebrating after becoming the landlord of a 300-year-old London pub which inspired Charles Dickens.The Lord of the Rings actor is now the proud owner of The Grapes venue in Limehouse, East...
By WENN on 12 September 2011
Elijah Wood: 'The Hobbit Surpasses Boundaries'
Elijah Wood believes 'The Hobbit' movies "goes outside the boundaries" of the original J.R.R. Tolkien novel. The 30-year-old actor - who is returning to the role of Frodo for the first movie 'The Hobbit: An...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 June 2011
Sir Ian Mckellen & David Tennant Land Shakespeare Stamp Honour
Sir Ian Mckellen and David Tennant are among the stars who have been immortalised on a commemorative postage stamp in their native Britain.Bosses at Royal Mail have marked the 50th anniversary of the Royal Shakespeare...
By WENN on 12 April 2011
Andy Serkis Agrees Hobbit Appearance
Andy Serkis has signed up to appear in 'The Hobbit'.The 46-year-old actor - who played the ring-obsessed creature Gollum in the 'Lord of the Rings' film franchise - is reported to have inked a deal...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 January 2011
Orlando Bloom Readies For Hobbit?
Orlando Bloom is the latest star to reprise his role in 'Lord of the Rings' prequel 'The Hobbit'. The British actor, who portrays archer Legolas in the movie series, is reported to have joined the...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 December 2010
John Galliano Loves Collaborating With Celebrities
John Galliano loves collaborating with actresses. The British designer has worked with a number of Hollywood beauties including Marion Cotillard and Natalie Portman on campaigns for Dior but revealed he was most impressed with Charlize...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 December 2010
Sir Ian Mckellen Signs Up To Hobbit?
Sir Ian McKellen has updated his personal website implying he has joined 'The Hobbit'. The British actor - who has portrayed bearded wizard Gandalf in all the previous 'Lord of the Rings' movies - has...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 November 2010
Ian Mckellen Not Set For Hobbit?
Sir Ian McKellen is not "under contract" to appear in 'The Hobbit'. The British actor - who has appeared as wizard Gandalf in the previous 'Lord of the Rings' movies - says things could be...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 November 2010
Dominic Monaghan: 'I Won't Be In Hobbit'
Dominic Monaghan will not appear in 'The Hobbit'. The actor - who has played hobbit character Merry in all three of the previous 'Lord of the Rings' movies - confesses he will not be involved...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 September 2010
Ian Mckellen To Quit The Hobbit?
Sir Ian McKellen may quit the role of Gandalf in 'The Hobbit'. The 71-year-old actor explained he does not want to "wait" around for the movie - a prequel to the previous 'Lord of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 July 2010
Ian Mckellen Annoyed By Potter Confusion
Sir Ian McKellen gets frustrated when people think he is Dumbledore from 'Harry Potter'. The 71-year-old actor confesses he is a fan of his character in 'Lord of the Rings', white bearded Gandalf, but he...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2010
Ian Mckellen's Gay Motivation
Sir Ian McKellen became an actor to meet men.The 70-year-old actor - who announced he was homosexual in 1988 - admits he felt isolated when he was younger, but thought he would meet other gay...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2010
'Beggar' Ian Mckellen
Sir Ian McKellen was mistaken for a beggar by a passer-by.The veteran actor was amazed to be given money after he stepped outside a theatre in Melbourne, Australia, where he was taking a break from...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 May 2010
Andy Serkis Shooting Hobbit In May
Andy Serkis begins filming on 'The Hobbit' in May. The British actor - who plays the role of Gollum in the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy - admits plans are in motion for the film,...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 April 2010
Mckellen Opposes Paedophile Checks
SIR IAN MCKELLEN has spoken out against Britain's new anti-paedophile database, insisting the new scheme will dissuade amateur theatres from casting children.The Lord of the Rings star fears the Vetting and Barring Scheme, which requires...
By WENN on 08 February 2010
Mckellen Slams Lucas Over Gay Portrayal
Gay actor SIR IAN MCKELLEN has slammed British comedian MATT LUCAS for his portrayal of homosexual characters - because he fears the camp comedy sketches fuel prejudices.The openly gay comedian pokes fun at homosexuality in...
By WENN on 30 November 2009
Mckellen & Spacey Honoured
SIR IAN MCKELLEN and KEVIN SPACEY have been honoured for their contribution to the arts at a glitzy ceremony in London.The Lord of the Rings star walked away with a trophy for his hard work...
By WENN on 16 November 2009
Mckellen Vows To Fight For Gay Marriage
British actor SIR IAN MCKELLEN has vowed to fight on in support of gay marriage in America - urging campaigners never to give up on the cause.Same-sex marriages were made legal in the U.S. for...
By WENN on 10 November 2009
Mckellen Bible Trend Catches On
SIR 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.The openly gay Lord of the Rings star...
By WENN on 30 October 2009
Mckellen: 'Hiding Secret Gay Life Was Like Nazi Hell For Jews'
British actor SIR 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...
By WENN on 29 October 2009
Was Gandalf The Grey Gandalf The Gay?
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...
By WENN on 08 January 2009
Renfro Died Of Drug Overdose
Actor Brad Renfro died as a result of a drug overdose, a Los Angeles coroner has ruled.The 25-year-old was discovered at his Los Angeles apartment on January 15th, with local police stating at the time...
By Contributor on 11 February 2008
Mckellen Turned Down Less Superior Harry Potter Role
Actor SIR 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...
By on 28 November 2007
A-grade Talent Announced For Golden Compass
Some big names have been today been confirmed as new additions to the cast of The Golden Compass.The upcoming adaptation of the first book in Philip Pullman's superb His Dark Materials trilogy already stars Daniel...
By Contributor on 09 October 2007
Janssen's Family Went To Naked Camps
X-MEN star FAMKE JANSSEN wasn't embarrassed when she saw co-star SIR IAN MCKELLEN naked, because she grew up in a family that regularly attends nude camps. The beautiful brunette star was raised in liberal Amsterdam,...
By WENN on 07 June 2006
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