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Pictures: Liv Tyler Returns To The Limelight At The Hobbit Premiere
Liv Tyler Looked Stuning At The Hobbit Premiere in New YorkHollywood star Liv Tyler returned to the limelight at The Hobbit premiere in New York on Thursday evening (December 6, 2012). The Armageddon actress -...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 December 2012
Bryan Singer's X-men Casting News Was Surprise To Sir Ian Mckellen
Sir Ian Mckellen had no idea he had officially been hired to reprise his role as X-Men character Magneto in a new installment of the movie franchise until producer Bryan Singer announced the casting...
By WENN on 04 December 2012
A Week In Movies Feat: The Hobbit, Helena Bonham Carter, Rise Of The Guardians, Ray Liotta, Ian Mckellen, Jack The Giant Slayer And More!
A specially painted Air New Zealand plane jetted around the world this week, collecting cast and crew to attend the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on Wednesday. Wellington was renamed "The Middle...
By Staff Writer on 30 November 2012
Ian Mckellen Delighted With X-men Return
Sir Ian McKellen thinks it is ''wonderful'' to be returning to the 'X-Men' franchise.The veteran actor and his co-star Patrick Stewart were surprised to be asked to reprise their roles as Professor X and Magneto...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 November 2012
Pictures: The Hobbit Premiere, Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, Peter Jackson
Cate Blanchett Looking Typically Radiant At The Hobbit In WellingtonPeter Jackson and his team repaid New Zealand for its hospitality this week, by hosting the world premiere of the new Lord of the Rings film...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 November 2012
Sir Ian Mckellan On Snobbery And Standards
Sir Ian McKellan has been enjoying some serious longevity with his career. It began on stage in 1959, and now more than 50 years later he is one of the most famous and beloved actors...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 November 2012
Ian Mckellen Played Nanny For Martin Freeman's Kids
Sir Ian Mckellen turned babysitter while shooting new movie The Hobbit by reading bedtime stories to co-star Martin Freeman's children.The actor, who reprises his role as Gandalf in Peter Jackson's prequel to The Lord Of...
By WENN on 19 November 2012
Ian Mckellen Broke Down On The Hobbit Set
Sir Ian Mckellen broke down in tears on the set of The Hobbit after becoming so frustrated filming green screen scenes with only visual aids to act opposite.The thespian, who reprises his role as wizard...
By WENN on 18 November 2012
Sir Ian Mckellen's Tears Of Frustration
Sir Ian McKellen cried with frustration on the set of 'The Hobbit'.The 73-year-old actor became distressed filming the Sir Peter Jackson-directed movie, and mistakenly told the crew he did not become an actor to pretend...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 November 2012
Ian Mckellen Won't Avoid Fans
Sir Ian McKellen still rides public trains - because he insists on living a normal life.The 73-year-old actor has achieved worldwide fame from his roles as wizard Gandalf in the 'Lord of the Rings' films...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 November 2012
Ian Mckellen And Petra Nemcova Honoured For Charity Work
Acting legend Sir Ian Mckellen and model Petra Nemcova were honoured for their charity work at the 13th annual Make Believe on Broadway gala on Monday (05Nov12).The stars were presented with awards for their philanthropy...
By WENN on 06 November 2012
Sir Ian Mckellen Set For Gay Role In Vicious New Drama
Sir Ian McKellen is going to be teaming up with fellow stalwart actor Sir Derek Jacobi to play a bickering gay couple in a new sitcom going out on British network ITV. According to the...
By Contributor in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 November 2012
Ian Mckellen Angry Over New Zealand Prime Minister's Gay Remark
Sir Ian Mckellen has taken aim at New Zealand Prime Minister John Key after the politician used the word 'gay' in a derogatory manner.Key caused controversy last week (ends04Nov12) when he referred to a Dj's...
By WENN on 06 November 2012
Sir Ian Mckellen And Derek Jacobi In New Sitcom 'Vicious'
Sir Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi, two of Britains best loved, and most talented actors are to be star in a brand new ITV sitcom about an old couple, living together in Covent Garden, called...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 November 2012
Ian Mckellen Heading To Tv In New Sitcom
Sir Ian Mckellen is heading to the small screen in a new Tv sitcom with his longtime friend Sir Derek Jacobi.The actors will team up to appear in new British comedy Vicious Old Queens as...
By WENN on 29 October 2012
Ian Mckellen Stopped Elijah's Rock On The Hobbit
Sir Ian McKellen made a deal with Elijah Wood to stop him playing punk rock songs when they were filming 'The Hobbit'.The 73-year-old screen legend wasn't a fan of the 31-year-old actor's choice of music...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 October 2012
Peter Jackson's The Hobbit Begins Its Takeover
The countdown to Christmas, for a while at least, seemed to begin earlier every year. It now seems to have plateaued at around October 1st, however, the early countdown crown goes to The Hobbit, for...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 October 2012
Cate Blanchett Admired Sir Ian Mckellen On The Hobbit Set
Cate Blanchett says starring opposite Sir Ian McKellen was the ''highlight'' of her career.The 43-year-old actress worked very closely with the British legend in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' and revealed she harbours a secret...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 October 2012
Sir Ian Mckellen And George Michael Honoured At Gay Magazine's Awards
Sir Ian Mckellen and George Michael were honoured with the top prizes at a British gay magazine's awards ceremony on Tuesday night (16Oct12).The two openly gay stars both received the Icon Award from editors at...
By WENN on 17 October 2012
Stars Donate Signed Lots For Rainforest Auction
Screen stars Sir Ian Mckellen and Olivia Newton-John are among the celebrities who have donated signed items to help raise money for the protection of rainforests.The Hobbit actor and the Grease star have handed one-off...
By WENN on 11 October 2012
The Hobbit Trailer Released Ahead Of Tolkien Week
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien, is due for cinema release in December, but fans of the franchise have been given a sneak preview of the film by way...
By Michael West on 19 September 2012
Anticipation Hits Fever Pitch As New 'Hobbit' Trailer Revealed
With The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opening in December 14th Peter Jackson and co. have unveiled a new trailer as well as several new images ahead of the first of what has become a trilogy...
By Contributor on 19 September 2012
Second The Hobbit Instalment Title Changed, Thrid Movie Release Date Announced
As announced last month, The Hobbit, Peter Jackson's long awaited adaptation of the prequel to The Lord of the Rings, will be made into a trilogy rather than the two-parter originally announced. Yesterday, the new...
By Lew Irwin on 01 September 2012
Benedict Cumberbatch To Star In August: Osage County?
Benedict Cumberbatch is in talks to star in drama movie 'August: Osage County'. The 'Sherlock' actor has entered negotiations to portray the sensitive son of Meryl Streep's onscreen sister, Mattie Fay Aiken (Margo Martindale), in...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 August 2012
Saturday At Comic Con: Hobbits, Vampires And More.
Middle Earth upped sticks to San Diego yesterday, as Saturday's COMIC CON was all about Peter Jackson's follow-up film to the hugely successful Lord of the Rings series; The Hobbit.Along with director Jackson, Ian Mckellen...
By Lew Irwin on 15 July 2012
Superman Henry Cavill To Appear On Comic-con Panel
Henry Cavill, the latest actor to don the outfit of Metropolis' most famous resident, Superman, is set to make a surprise appearance at the studio's Hall H panel this Saturday (July 14, 2012), the Hollywood...
By WENN on 13 July 2012
Henry Cavill Will Show Up At 'Man Of Steel' Comic-con Panel
After much speculation over whether or not he would make an appearance, it has been confirmed that Henry Cavill will show up at this weekend's Comic-Con. Cavill is the actor playing DC Comic's superhero Superman...
By WENN on 13 July 2012
'The Hobbit' Poster Revealed In Time For San Diego Comic-con
Just days after Peter Jackson announced that filming had been wrapped up on the hugely anticipated film adaptation of J.R Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', a new poster has emerged just in time for the huge Comic-Con...
By Lew Irwin on 12 July 2012
Sir Ian Mckellen Joined By The Hobbit Co-stars At Charity Show
Actor Sir Ian Mckellen thrilled the audience at his charity show in New Zealand on Saturday (23Jun12) by welcoming his The Hobbit co-stars to the stage.The 73 year old has been performing a string of...
By WENN on 25 June 2012
The Hobbit Will Premiere In New Zealand In November
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' will have its world premiere in New Zealand on November 28. Director Peter Jackson has revealed the special screening will be hosted at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington before the...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 June 2012
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