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First Official Pic of Bilbo in 'The Hobbit' Released
June 24, 2011 12:06:53In another photo, Martin Freeman also took a direction from Peter Jackson who is trying his best to meet the December 2012 schedule without sacrificing the quality.
Sir Ian Mckellen Campaigns for Paintings to Be Made Public
April 19, 2011 10:04:00Sir Ian Mckellen is urging gallery bosses at London's famous Tate Britain to exhibit the institution's collection of paintings by revered British artist Ls Lowry.
Ian McKellen Almost Ditched 'The Hobbit'
January 14, 2011 10:01:54'I kept wondering was Gandalf what I most wanted to do, more than a new play for instance or indeed a new part?' the actor who plays the role confessed.
Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis Officially Join 'The Hobbit'
January 11, 2011 09:01:03The two actors have signed up to reprise their 'Lord of the Rings' roles of Gandalf and Gollum respectively.
'Hobbit' to Be Filmed With EPIC Digital Cameras, Ian McKellen May Be Signing Up
November 29, 2010 04:11:49As the movie is ready to kick off principal photography in early 2011, the depicter of Gandalf in 'LOTR' trilogy has added 'Hobbit' in his '2010's Film' section.
Ian McKellen Could Walk Out of 'The Hobbit' If It Doesn't Happen Soon
July 05, 2010 10:07:41The Brit who is confirmed to reprise his 'LOTR' role of Gandalf says he is not under contract for the adventure film and will not wait around as he has other things planned.
Gay Actor Ian McKellen Happy to Be Single
April 14, 2010 02:04:00The 70-year-old actor who vows never to get married or have children insists he loves to be unattached because he can focus on his career.
'Avatar' Leads Winners List of Empire Film Awards
March 29, 2010 11:03:35James Cameron is named Best Director for his work on the movie which is crowned the Best Film, and Zoe Saldana takes home Best Actress for her portrayal as Neytiri.
Jude Law and Rupert Grint Suit It Up at Empire Film Awards
March 29, 2010 10:03:44Chloe Moretz and Lynn Collins also hit the red carpet along with Girls Aloud's Sarah Harding and Aaron Johnson.
Ian McKellen Blasts Britain's New Anti-Pedophile Database
February 08, 2010 05:02:14Ian McKellen shows that he opposes Britain's new anti-pedophile database which urged adults, who are working with children, to register and submit a background check.
Ian McKellen Collects Money for Haitian After Playing in West End
January 29, 2010 10:01:44The 70-year-old actor spends some of his time after performing his West End show to collect money for Haitian earthquake victims along with his co-star Ronald Pickup.
Ian McKellen Slamming Sports World for Rejecting Openly Gay Athletes
January 22, 2010 12:01:28Ian McKellen, who is quite open with his sexual orientation, is disappointed with the fact that there is lack of support for openly gay athletes in sport industry.
Ian McKellen Talks 'The Hobbit' Script
November 03, 2009 03:11:00Revealing he has got his hands on the script, the actor who will reprise his Gandalf role shares, 'As Peter has said, they loved writing Gandalf because they knew who they were writing him for.'
Ian McKellen: 'The Hobbit' Scripts to 'Be Delivered Very Soon'
October 14, 2009 10:10:41The actor who will reprise his role as Gandalf the Grey spills few details about this Guillermo del Toro's film, including addressing question about possible cast.
Bilbo Baggins of 'The Hobbit' Has Reportedly Been Cast
August 24, 2009 10:08:49Dropping by London's BFI IMAX cinema to introduce 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy during a special marathon screening, Ian McKellen brings some updates for the other J.R.R. Tolkien's adaptation.
