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Ian McKellen Says Donald Trump’s "Hate" Inspired His Avengers Performance
In 2024, before Donald Trump's second presidency, Ian McKellen described him as "an absolute bewilderment".
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Ian McKellen Turned Down 1.5 Million to Officiate at Wedding as Gandalf
"I was offered one-and-a-half million dollars to marry a very famous couple in California, which I would perhaps have considered doing, but I had to go dressed as Gandalf. So I said, 'I am sorry, Gandalf doesn't do weddings'," said Ian McKellen
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Shakespeare Isn't Old-Fashioned, Ian McKellen Told Aamir Khan
"The right medium to discover Shakespeare's true genius is through theatre with the right actors, the right director (the way it is meant to be), as theatre, film and cinema are the best media to experience him"
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For Sir Ian McKellen, Revealing He Was Gay Wasn't Difficult. Here's Why
"I was 49 when I came out and it wasn't difficult because I was established as an actor and I was confident. To say it in public was a great relief and everything changed for the better. Be it your relationship, people around you or friends. My acting got better. I did not have to fake things," said Sir Ian McKellen
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Sonam Kapoor, Ian McKellen Inaugurate Kashish Film Festival in Mumbai
"I'm here for Kashish and I'm here because I strongly believe in what this film festival stands for, It's for basic human rights. It's not about being lesbian, gay, female, male, transsexual or anything. It's about being able to be who you want to be," said Sonam Kapoor
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India Is At Crossroads With Gay Movement: Ian McKellen In Mumbai
Hollywood star Ian McKellen says India is at a juncture where it needs to decide whether it wants to move towards equality or stuck in the past as far as protection of LGBT rights is concer
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Aamir Had Dinner With Gandalf. Ian McKellen is Now in Mumbai
Ian McKellen is in the country as a part of Shakespeare Lives on Film, a global programme to celebrate the Bard's works and his influence on culture, education and society, coinciding with his 400th death anniversary
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Ian McKellen to Aamir Khan: 5 Big Quotes From Masterclass
Sir Ian McKellen visited Mumbai and had a discussion with Aamir Khan about everything from Shakespeare to being homosexual
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'India Needs To Grow Up' About Homosexuals, Says Actor Ian McKellan In Mumbai
British actor Ian McKellen is quoted by a Mumbai newspaper as saying that "India needs to grow up" regarding its attitudes toward homosexuality.
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App Aims To Bring William Shakespeare To New Generation
A new iPad app intended to make William Shakespeare's works more accessible is being launched by actor Ian McKellen and director Richard Loncraine on today, the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death.
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'Best Englishman' and Other Top Moments From Berlin Film Fest
Hollywood director Darren Aronofsky will hand out the prestigious Golden and Silver Bear prizes at the the 65th Berlin Film Festival
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The Big Bang Theory Season 8: 2 New Clips Unveiled
In the new season, Sheldon returns to Pasadena after deciding to go traveling in the seventh season finale
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Ian McKellen to play aged Sherlock Holmes in A Slight Trick Of The Mind
After playing Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Magneto in the X-Men films, veteran actor Ian McKellen has reportedly become the latest actor to take on the role of Sherlock Holmes.
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Ian McKellen to play Gandalf again in The Hobbit
Director Peter Jackson is taking us back to Middle Earth in The Hobbit and Sir Ian McKellen is all set to play wizard Gandalf once again.
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Ian McKellen Says Donald Trump’s "Hate" Inspired His Avengers Performance
In 2024, before Donald Trump's second presidency, Ian McKellen described him as "an absolute bewilderment".
-
Ian McKellen Turned Down 1.5 Million to Officiate at Wedding as Gandalf
"I was offered one-and-a-half million dollars to marry a very famous couple in California, which I would perhaps have considered doing, but I had to go dressed as Gandalf. So I said, 'I am sorry, Gandalf doesn't do weddings'," said Ian McKellen
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Shakespeare Isn't Old-Fashioned, Ian McKellen Told Aamir Khan
"The right medium to discover Shakespeare's true genius is through theatre with the right actors, the right director (the way it is meant to be), as theatre, film and cinema are the best media to experience him"
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For Sir Ian McKellen, Revealing He Was Gay Wasn't Difficult. Here's Why
"I was 49 when I came out and it wasn't difficult because I was established as an actor and I was confident. To say it in public was a great relief and everything changed for the better. Be it your relationship, people around you or friends. My acting got better. I did not have to fake things," said Sir Ian McKellen
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Sonam Kapoor, Ian McKellen Inaugurate Kashish Film Festival in Mumbai
"I'm here for Kashish and I'm here because I strongly believe in what this film festival stands for, It's for basic human rights. It's not about being lesbian, gay, female, male, transsexual or anything. It's about being able to be who you want to be," said Sonam Kapoor
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India Is At Crossroads With Gay Movement: Ian McKellen In Mumbai
Hollywood star Ian McKellen says India is at a juncture where it needs to decide whether it wants to move towards equality or stuck in the past as far as protection of LGBT rights is concer
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Aamir Had Dinner With Gandalf. Ian McKellen is Now in Mumbai
Ian McKellen is in the country as a part of Shakespeare Lives on Film, a global programme to celebrate the Bard's works and his influence on culture, education and society, coinciding with his 400th death anniversary
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Ian McKellen to Aamir Khan: 5 Big Quotes From Masterclass
Sir Ian McKellen visited Mumbai and had a discussion with Aamir Khan about everything from Shakespeare to being homosexual
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'India Needs To Grow Up' About Homosexuals, Says Actor Ian McKellan In Mumbai
British actor Ian McKellen is quoted by a Mumbai newspaper as saying that "India needs to grow up" regarding its attitudes toward homosexuality.
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App Aims To Bring William Shakespeare To New Generation
A new iPad app intended to make William Shakespeare's works more accessible is being launched by actor Ian McKellen and director Richard Loncraine on today, the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death.
-
'Best Englishman' and Other Top Moments From Berlin Film Fest
Hollywood director Darren Aronofsky will hand out the prestigious Golden and Silver Bear prizes at the the 65th Berlin Film Festival
-
The Big Bang Theory Season 8: 2 New Clips Unveiled
In the new season, Sheldon returns to Pasadena after deciding to go traveling in the seventh season finale
-
Ian McKellen to play aged Sherlock Holmes in A Slight Trick Of The Mind
After playing Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Magneto in the X-Men films, veteran actor Ian McKellen has reportedly become the latest actor to take on the role of Sherlock Holmes.
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Ian McKellen to play Gandalf again in The Hobbit
Director Peter Jackson is taking us back to Middle Earth in The Hobbit and Sir Ian McKellen is all set to play wizard Gandalf once again.
