Ian McKellen News

A theatrical legend is in the Capital City looking to inspire the future of the entertainment world.

The professional reviews were already in, but the notice that seemed to strike Sir Ian McKellen most meaningfully came from a 10-year-old who had just seen him as King Lear.

On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Florida State University School of Theatre hosted Sir Ian McKellen, who held an hour and a half lecture and question-and-answer session for theatre students.

Some jokes are just too good - and too obvious - to resist. When Oscar-nominated British actor Sir Ian McKellen - who is probably best known in America for playing the super-powered mutant Magneto in the 'X-Men' movies - spent Tuesday morning touring the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Innovation Park, the Magneto quips came fast and ...

Friend of the Bard: Ian McKellen is renowned for his timeless roles such as Macbeth and Richard III.

The stars were out for Sunday night's Harman Center for the Arts Annual Gala, where Sir Ian McKellen was awarded the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theater for his longtime career as a Shakespearean actor.

Mary Bird with performers at the Harmon Center Gala. Photo by Chris Leaman. What : Harman Center for the Arts Annual Gala Where : Harman Center for the Arts and the National Building Museum When : Sunday, October 25, 6 to 11 PM Ticket prices : $750 per person, $15,000 per table Why : To fundraise for the center's outreach and educational programs , ...

If EastEnders can attract the star power of Will Smith, surely it's a matter of time before Angelina Jolie appears in Emmerdale? Not counting the time when Sir Ian McKellen briefly joined the cast of Coronation Street , or when Emmerdale was graced with the luminous star wattage of Patsy Kensit, British soap operas aren't really the place to find ...

HE IS one of the most hardworking thespians in the business, but Sir Ian McKellen says he's too old to appear in the next X-Men film.

Men producer Lauren Shuler Donner has revealed that a film based on Magneto may never be made.

The Empire recently had the chance to speak with Ian McKellen about The Hobbit and Magneto , here are the highlights... On the script for The Hobbit : The scripts for the two films will be delivered very soon," he said.

Two-time Oscar-nominee Ian McKellen recently spoke about his anticipation towards returning as Gandalf in director Guillmero Del Toro's two-part film of The Hobbit .

The Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Sir Ian McKellen's one-man show A Knight in Harman Hall on Oct.

Is Ian Mckellen the only person in The Hobbit fold willing to spill the beans on the movie? It seems like everytime we turn around he's got something new to say about the production.

Sir Ian McKellen isn't sure if he will return to 'X-Men' spin-off 'Magneto' because he's too old and his face is too ''lined''. Sir Ian McKellen thinks he's too old to star in another 'X-Men' film.

Gandalf must decide how to best defend Minas Tirith, the chief city of Gondor, in "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" Source: Empire Sir Ian McKellen spoke with Empire magazine about playing Gandalf again in The Lord of the Rings prequels, The Hobbit and The Hobbit: Part Two .

THE Royal Shakespeare Company's 33rd season in Newcastle begins this month with new plays, new productions and a new person in charge.

Sir Ian McKellen as "Richard III." Richard III by Roger Ebert Plays through Nov.

With over 600 screenings of over 350 films, the Vancouver International Film Festival currently ranks as one of the five biggest festivals in North America.

Anna Friel bared all for a star-studded audience at the opening night of her new play.