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THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings'

Ian McKellen · Wellington

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'The Lord of the Rings'

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The first "Lord of the Rings" film debuted in 2001.New Line Cinema; Mike Windle/Getty ImagesThe first installment of the beloved "Lord of the Rings" trilogy came out in 2001.Several stars like Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom reprised their roles in the "Hobbit" films.Sean Bean and Karl Urban have gone on to play iconic TV characters. Believe it or not, it's been over two decades since the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy wrapped in 2003.The film franc…Read Article

Sir Ian McKellen Set To Open 'Twelfth Night' Adaptation With All Trans & Non-Binary Cast - uInterview

Ian McKellen · London

Sir Ian McKellen Set To Open 'Twelfth Night' Adaptation With All Trans & Non-Binary Cast - uInterview

Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen is set to open Trans What You Will’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, starring an all trans and non-binary cast. “Twelfth Night is perhaps the funniest and most moving of Shakespeare’s plays,” he said in a statement to the Trans What You Will Theater, posted on Instagram. “This is achieved through the complexity of gender and sexuality from first to last. I’m really looking forward to th…See the Story

Beautiful tribute to a Bolton man with a special connection to Sir Ian McKellen

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The family of an elderly man from Deane who had a special connection to Sir Ian McKellen have left a heartfelt tribute following his passing this…Ian McKellen · Bolton Read Article

Scissor Sisters Return to Oz: Ian Mckellen's surprise appearance at The O2 left me speechless

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

After more than 12 years since their last performance in London, the Scissor Sisters danced and sang their hearts out at the O2 Arena for their glorious return to the capital.Ian McKellen · London Read Article

'Lord of the Rings' Star to Introduce All-Trans, Non-Binary Rendition of Shakespeare Play

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Sir Ian McKellen will do the introduction for a performance of "Twelfth Night" at The Space theatre in London featuring an all-trans and non-binary cast.Ian McKellen · London See the Story

Scissor Sisters reunion tour review: A proud remedy for a messy world

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The group marks their glorious return with a show packed with sass and pride - and Ian McKellen - at the O2 in London.Ian McKellen · London Read Article

Scissor Sisters fans thrilled as surprise appearance 'blows roof off' at gig

57% Left coverage: 7 sources

An A-list celebrity made a surprise appearance at The O2 Arena on Friday night (May 23) as they joined Scissor Sisters on stage, 'blowing the roof off' the band's first London gig in yearsIan McKellen · London See the Story

After the Act: The inside story of Section 28-inspired musical hitting London this month

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

"The very first person that we interviewed for the show was Sir Ian McKellen," says After the Act co-writer Billy Barrett, from the award-winning Breach Theatre, as the show prepares for a run at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at the Royal Court The post After the Act: The inside story of Section 28-inspired musical hitting London this month appeared first on Attitude.Ian McKellen · London Read Article

Two Multi-Oscar-Winning Stars Eyed for Marvel X-Men Reboot's Magneto

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Two multi-Oscar-winning stars are being eyed by Marvel to replace Sir Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender as Magneto in the upcoming X-Men reboot, according to multiple reports.Ian McKellen See the Story

'In a World of Influencers, We Have Waved Goodbye to the Theatre Critic'

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It was hard not to feel a degree of nostalgia watching Sir Ian McKellen playing a man who could make or break theatrical productions in the heyday of newspapers in the recent film The Critic. I have sat in the stalls reviewing shows for the past 30 years and must reluctantly concede no modern critic wields anything like that sort of power today. Praise from a few social media influencers with big followings, innovative online campaigns, and – cr…Ian McKellen · London Read Article

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