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Oscar winner expresses profound excitement for new school curriculum

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The Independent UK

Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen launch new Shakespeare curriculum

Dame Helen Mirren has expressed her profound excitement over a new Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) curriculum, designed to revolutionise the teaching of Shakespeare in UK secondary schools.

The Independent UK

Helen Mirren ‘unbelievably excited’ to help launch RSC’s Shakespeare curriculum

The curriculum is a teaching and learning platform that is free for all state and Send schools.

Evening Standard

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James McAvoy Recalls The Moment He Had With Patrick Stewart And Ian McKellen On X-Men: Days Of Future Past That Showed Him They’re ‘A Different Kind Of Actor’

I'd have been impressed too.

Cinemablend

Line-up of stars set for new theatre festival celebrating LGBT+

The Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s Out In The Hills Festival takes place next January and will feature Sir Ian McKellen.

Evening Standard

The best dressed stars on the London Film Festival red carpet (and the weirdest outfits)

With London’s biggest week in film in full swing, we round up the best and most bizarre looks on the red carpet, from Paul Mescal to Mia Goth

Evening Standard

Bret McKenzie reveals how Ian McKellen made him break character on The Hobbit

Exclusive: New Zealand musician and actor recalls working with the mischievous British legend, and also speaks about the prospect of a Flight of the Conchords reunion

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John Woodvine obituary

Actor who played senior police officers on TV and delighted critics with his Falstaff for the English Shakespeare Company

The Guardian - UK

Avengers: Doomsday's Simu Liu Teases The Actors He 'May Or May Not Have' Scenes With, And Weighs In On Why The Film Will Be Worth The Wait

"I'd pay $20 to see that scene."

Cinemablend

Elijah Wood Knows Way Too Many Details About LOTR's Hunt For Gollum Movie To Not Be In It, So What's Happening?

Just what is going on with Elijah Wood and The Hunt for Gollum?

Cinemablend

OG X-Men Actors Are Returning For Avengers: Doomsday. What Does Jean Grey Actress Famke Janssen Have To Say?

Jean Grey has spoken.

Cinemablend

Marvel’s Embroidered Merch Reveals Avengers: Doomsday’s Characters’ Appearances

An image from Marvel has been circling around, and people claim that this simple piece of embroidered merch bag reveals not only the heroes and villains we will see in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, but it also happens to reveal what they would look like in the film. With plenty…

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Marvel star Jennifer Garner suits up as Elektra in new behind-the-scenes snap, and fans think she's returning for Avengers: Doomsday

Is Jennifer Garner currently filming for Avengers: Doomsday?

Total Film

Ian McKellen forced to cancel film premiere appearance after doctors' warning

The Lord of the Rings star was set to attend the premiere of Steven Soderbergh’s new film The Christophers

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The Guardian - US

The Christophers review – Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel spar in smart Soderbergh original

The actors play off each other beautifully in an intimate London-set comedy drama about art, commerce and the mess in-between

Evening Standard

Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen to reflect on careers at National Theatre

The event will be hosted by Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter.

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen skips new film premiere due to medical advice

Lord of the Rings star leads Steven Soderbergh’s black comedy, ‘The Christophers’

The Guardian - US

From Knives Out 3 to Soderbergh: 10 films to look out for at the Toronto film festival 2025

Stars including Daniel Craig, Michaela Coel, Keanu Reeves and Channing Tatum to present latest films to big audiences

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The most precious news for LOTR fans - Golem, Frodo and Gandalf are coming back

A new LOTR movie is on the horizon, at last

Cinemablend

Ian McKellen Confirmed His Return For LOTR: The Hunt For Gollum, But I Have Questions

Gandalf will be on The Hunt for Gollum, and that's not all.

Total Film

Gandalf and Frodo are returning in the new Lord of the Rings film according to Ian McKellen: "Apart from that, my lips are sealed!"

The upcoming The Hunt for Gollum is bringing back some iconic characters

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen confirms which characters from original films will return for new LOTR movie

Fan favourites set to appear in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

Cinemablend

'Wasn't That Lucky?' How A Choice About Tom Cruise And Mission: Impossible Led Sir Ian McKellen To Lord Of The Rings And X-Men Instead

Thank god Ian McKellen said no to Tom Cruise.

Inverse

25 Years Ago, Marvel Got The Superhero Blockbuster It Desperately Needed

After decades on top of the world, the X-Men are more important to the flailing MCU than ever.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon diary: Sir Ian McKellen takes in the tennis and fans pack Henman Hill

A mobile phone also caused a stir on Centre Court.

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