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Surprise, Stephen Colbert's LOTR Movie Didn't Come Out Of His Forced CBS Retirement

Colbert is setting the record straight.

Cinemablend

The Christophers: One of my favourite films of the year so far

Despite the low-key style, the movie rewards attention and thought.

The Canberra Times

15 Years Later, A Gutsy X-Men Reboot Remains The Pinnacle Of Superhero Prequels

'X-Men: First Class' shouldn't work as well as it does — and 15 years later, it deserves more credit for reinvigorating the franchise.

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Sir Ian McKellen joins march against ‘appalling’ LGBTQ+ laws in Commonwealth

The actor joined protesters in London to highlight laws in 29 Commonwealth countries where same-sex relationships are illegal.

Evening Standard

The Rings of Power season 4 is in development with hopes to film in 2027, but there's no official greenlight on the Lord of the Rings show yet

The Rings of Power season 4 is in the works, but not confirmed

Total Film

Who’d Win In A Fight Between Dumbledore And Gandalf? I Really Love Ian McKellen’s Take

Two legendary beards enter, but only one can exit.

Cinemablend

'More than a magazine': Newcastle fashion bible Facon turns 10 in style

Editor-in-chief Lara Lupish has championed her home town and its people. Now it's her time to shine.

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Horden, my home, is crying out for change

Letter: Robert Lodge calls for action to tackle the ‘housing spiral’ in the County Durham village where he grew up, but is now leaving at 18

The Guardian - UK

Ian McKellen ‘emotional’ as he opens County Durham theatre space

Actor says Ensemble 84 in Horden, employing local talent, is how a professional repertory company should be

The Guardian - UK

Hugh Skinner's My London: Brixton's best cabbage and environment officers

Actor Hugh Skinner snuffles peanuts and cabbage at Naughty Piglets, and dares to date at Garlic & Shots

Evening Standard

5 movies you (probably) skipped in theaters but need to stream in May 2026

These movies might not have been blockbusters on the big screen, but you should give them a second chance now they're streaming.

Tom’s Guide

Curtains for Charles: King thrilled by grand opening at Royal Opera House

The mohair velour curtains each measure 9.75m wide and have a 10.8m drop.

The Independent UK

King Charles thrilled by grand unveiling of Royal Opera House curtains

Charles watched as more than 2,000 guests at the Covent Garden venue got a first glimpse of the curtains

Evening Standard

Sir Ian McKellen returning to London stage in first major theatre role since fall

Lord of the Rings and Avengers star will appear in an adaptation of King Lear at a small theatre in Hackney Wick

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The Independent UK

Sir Ian McKellen in first major theatrical role since stage fall

He will star in an adaptation of King Lear at a small theatre in Hackney Wick.

The Guardian - UK

Fit for a king: Ian McKellen to play Lear at newly rebuilt Yard theatre in east London

Role marks a major return for the actor after falling off the stage in 2024 and is a coup for the forward-thinking theatre

The Guardian - UK

The Christophers review – Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel are the double act of the year

Steven Soderbergh and Ed Solomon provide a vision of haughty Englishness up there with Gosford Park and Phantom Thread

The Independent UK

The Christophers review – Ian McKellen’s best performance since Gandalf

4/5 The veteran actor plays a cruel, bitter painter who torments his children (played by James Corden and Jessica Gunning) and tangles with a young art restorer (Michaela Coel)

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Total Film

Ian McKellen says he always wanted a "good speech" in X-Men, but that comic book movie speeches are limited to "pow!"

McKellen is set to reprise his role as Magneto in Avengers: Doomsday

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Who Would Win In A Fight, Gandalf Or Dumbledore? Ian McKellen Finally Gives His Answer To Age-Old Question

It was obvious to Sir Ian McKellen who would win a duel between Dumbledore and “original wizard” Gandalf.

Total Film

Ian McKellen jokes about his Gandalf return in Andy Serkis's The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum: "Who would have thought there was more?"

Ian McKellen is soon returning to Middle-earth

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen says ‘latent bisexual’ Alec Guinness begged him not to campaign for gay rights

The ‘Lord of the Rings’ star recalled ‘unseemly’ claim by Obi-Wan Kenobi actor during lunch meeting in 1989

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Ian McKellen Claims Star Wars’ Alec Guinness ‘Pleaded’ With Him To Withdraw From Gay Right Activism

McKellen described it as "advice from an older generation which I didn’t follow”.

The Guardian - UK

Michael Pennington obituary

Distinguished classical actor and co-founder of the English Shakespeare Company who brought sardonic dash and physical grace to his many stage roles

Evening Standard

Sir Ian McKellen: ‘We’ve forgotten how to subsidise the arts’

Sir Ian stars in The Christophers, a film about two siblings as they hire a forger to complete their father’s unfinished work.

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