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Insensitive, obnoxious, and self-absorbed in many ways, but also capable of kindness and repentance—as well as artistic brilliance.” — Dennis Harvey, 48 Hills
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THE CHRISTOPHERS. In Cinemas Friday across UK & Ireland
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www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ma...
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Ian McKellen: ‘Of course Gandalf would beat Dumbledore in a fight’
The actor on dealing with disruptive drinkers in his pub, what he’d ask Shakespeare, and being urged by Alec Guinness to withdraw from Stonewall
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/07/ian-mckellen-reader-interview?fbclid=IwdGRjcARqXKhjbGNrBGpcnWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHmDubHzntlIUXof9vmqHCCAHi_rALZ6-6NyL2U8-P92i3X59Y_jmI2TqESyu_aem_atmk7d4Yol_3Ly8yXa91XA
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Those in UK may get a first-look advance preview of THE CHRISTOPHERS before it opens in cinemas across UK & Ireland on 15 May. Here's a link for shows in London. Choose your own city for options:
cinemaguide.co.uk/popular-film...
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For UK: Special advance screenings of Steven Soderbergh's "The Christophers" 10 & 11 May, including the Q&A from last week's premiere.
www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...
Opens in cinemas across UK & Ireland 15 May.
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The Christophers - Preview + Recorded Q&A | Showtimes and Tickets
Presented by Kia. Featuring a recorded Q&A with Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning and the film's producers Jim Parks and Iain Canning. What is the value of art? Does it reside in personal expres...
https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00017934/the-christophers-preview-recorded-q-a?filter=
about 2 months ago
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Any questions?
www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ap...
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Post your questions for Ian McKellen
Beyond Gandalf and Magneto, the 86-year-old stage and screen star has a grand career as a great Shakespearean, not to mention his work as an LGBTQ+ rights campaigner. He’ll be here to discuss it all
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/22/post-your-questions-for-ian-mckellen?fbclid=IwdGRjcARXGnhjbGNrBFcaRmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHjYoV55iBSRizVqeemy-cpNhKzwU5sGlrbS4vW1lduvAWaxYV4EDb6Obr2qJ_aem_wOYzBhiferH7K8U071qPHg
about 2 months ago
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The Greatest Fantasy Movie of All Time Is Officially Taking Over the World
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring continues charting across multiple streaming territories in April 2026. Find out more here.
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about 2 months ago
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Next ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Reveals Full Cast with Jamie Dornan to Play Strider
Leo Woodall also joins 'Hunt for Gollum,' while Lee Pace is also returning for the feature after starring in 'The Hobbit' movies.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lord-of-the-rings-gollum-full-cast-1236564266/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARN4NRjbGNrBE3gumV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHk4dxu3lucKKFoRyDRUb1IWB41BUh07q7whBQbnr7MkhjULfhUTIkiJJAd17_aem_iUNboqnxyuqPWQn0bigrtA
about 2 months ago
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I went to Lincoln Center for a special screening of THE CHRISTOPHERS and a Q&A. What fun! The film opens Friday in select theaters in US, followed by a wider release next week. UK in May!
mckellen.com/wp3/index.ph...
Photo by Arin Sang-urai.
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Sonoma, California, International Film Festival, March 28. My new film, "The Christophers" will be shown, followed by a "Centerpiece Party". Tickets
sonomafilmfest.org/festival/sch...
on sale today at
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The Christophers
Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh serves up a razor-witted chamber comedy skewering art, money, and long-simmering grudges. Penned by Men in Black’s Ed Solomon and anchored by a wickedly sharp Ian McKell...
https://sonomafilmfest.org/festival/schedule/the-christophers
3 months ago
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Becoming Lowry and hearing the artist’s real voice
ilovemanchester.com/sir-ian-mcke...
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Sir Ian McKellen on becoming Lowry and hearing the artist’s real voice
Sir Ian McKellen discusses becoming L.S. Lowry in The Unheard Tapes, a BBC film revealing newly discovered recordings of the Salford artist’s voice and life.
https://ilovemanchester.com/sir-ian-mckellen-lowry-the-unheard-tapes
4 months ago
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A new interview for The Times: "I've had to accept that I'm not immortal"
www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-r...
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Ian McKellen at 86: ‘I’ve had to accept that I’m not immortal’
The actor was hospitalised after he fell off the stage in the West End — but now he is busier than ever. He talks about the return of The Lord of the Rings and theatre’s future
https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/ian-mckellen-an-ark-lowry-lord-of-the-rings-f9wc9nmdq
4 months ago
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Why Sir Ian McKellen’s Shakespeare monologue has gone viral
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Why Sir Ian McKellen’s Shakespeare monologue has gone viral
Sir Ian McKellen delivered a powerful Shakespearean monologue on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, taking the internet by storm.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/why-sir-ian-mckellen-shakespeare-050000791.html
4 months ago
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My extended interview with Stephen Colbert wrapped up with words widely attributed to William Shakespeare, from "Sir Thomas More"
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2R...
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"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2RqzVG4ag&fbclid=IwVERDUAP2ZvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR431SBO3yHhcn0KYpKCzQtAgBVwOA8rxg7kEMCKt4T5tmLQSiXkjFVoIYy39w_aem_nhibT8l9fVz_FOU4UpryqA
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www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/j...
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‘I love that there’s this big gay thing in the middle of Scotland’: Ian McKellen and Graham Norton join Alan Cumming for Out in the Hills
New LGBTQ+ festival included McKellen in a fiery monologue and Norton in conversation, as well as a queer ceilidh and ‘kilted yoga’
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/jan/19/i-love-that-theres-this-big-gay-thing-in-the-middle-of-scotland-ian-mckellen-and-graham-norton-join-alan-cumming-for-out-in-the-hills?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPciwZjbGNrA9yK_WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHrIWoHCNBtJgaFAJq-_KPydM8UWEJQsToL04ve4UA5u9vrwB3oJE0TJtqS4V_aem_yWjXRnzt82ngVv2U6AQr7w
5 months ago
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add a skeleton here at some point
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2026 marks a monumental milestone: the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring. This is more than an anniversary; it’s a chance to unite fans everywhere for “One reunion to rule them all.” Don't miss this historic celebration!
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This (
www.attitude.co.uk/culture/sir-...
) is my 5th pantomime appearance. The first was in Aladdin, 63 Christmases ago:
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Sir Ian McKellen joins Jeremy Corbyn's Wicked drag Christmas panto as Toto
Sir Ian McKellen will join Jeremy Corbyn in the Pleasance Theatre’s Christmas panto Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto! this festive season.
https://www.attitude.co.uk/culture/sir-ian-mckellen-jeremy-corbyn-wicked-drag-christmas-panto-503915/
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'The Christophers' Review: Steven Soderbergh Examines His Own Art [TIFF 25] — FilmSpeak
With a more contemplative approach to filmmaking, Steven Soderbergh reflects on his legacy through one of Ian McKellen ’s best-ever performances in ‘ T he Christophers ’ , and marks the beginni...
https://filmspeak.net/movie-reviews/2025/9/13/the-christophers-review-steven-soderbergh-examines-his-own-art-tiff-25?fbclid=IwdGRjcAM3wUVjbGNrAzfBN2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeAHLxzMCt0yyEdkJCgJu0JhNRx1drDvSHcZgAATgvTVww9KMokBFzU7LCyi0_aem_2jCnuNYT-0Apj65mwIGgRg
9 months ago
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John Paul Stadler
9 months ago
I’m doing this thing where I insert CATS (2019) into every one of my Intro to Film lectures. Name that classic film!
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The Mellon Heads
9 months ago
Elijah Wood and Sir Ian Mckellen reunited ❤️
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11 months ago
English actor Ian McKellen photographed in 1971 while on tour with the Royal Shakespeare Company (photographer unknown).
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Not forgotten!
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10 Years Later, This Forgotten Sherlock Holmes Film Is Still Mandatory Viewing for Mystery Movie Fans (& It Features the Detective's Final Case)
Sherlock Holmes has had many amazing adaptations over the decades, but one of the most forgotten is still one of the most important.
https://www.cbr.com/forgotten-sherlock-holmes-film/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKzwGlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkcnVqQqDNDKIhke1SHOZhjwduFCFxlyorYeGaxyWjJTkPKVUIPRC2NFBXQX_aem_KmJE1ti5rzgTrSpHoK-97g
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
Sir Ian McKellen to open historic all-trans and non-binary production of Shakespeare classic
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Sir Ian McKellen to open all-trans production of Shakespeare classic
Sir Ian McKellen is to open a new production of the Shakespeare classic Twelfth Night that will feature all trans and non-binary performers.
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/05/28/sir-ian-mckellen-shakespeare/
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It was great fun!
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Beloved Oscar-Nominated Actor, 86, Causes 'Absolute Mayhem' When He Performs At Rock Concert (Ian McKellen)
'Goosebumps!' 86 year-old Oscar-nominated actor joins Scissor Sisters onstage for 'dream come true' fan moment
https://parade.com/news/ian-mckellen-86-causes-absolute-mayhem-when-he-performs-at-rock-concert-ian-mckellenr-86-causes-absolute-mayhem-when-he-performs-at-rock-concert-ian-mckellen?fbclid=IwY2xjawKi9X5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsn59qp4XRyz6QEczWKsxGz4_3EKzWmORNR-O4U_CykIcnPvBd-qe53xIiUH_aem_r-t-Fp--MFq4X2wrctRkgg
about 1 year ago
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Ian McKellen Praises 14-Year-Old Director’s “Courage” After Starring In Debut
Ian McKellen is helping a young LGBTQ filmmaker get their start, appearing in 14-year old Jacob Franklin's 'Dragged Through Time'.
https://deadline.com/2025/04/ian-mckellen-praises-14-year-old-director-starring-debut-1236371474/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ1YGtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrj8fl8asqH-mtmbP3V439jsPY4Jq0bmjFh8BSVm6hUUfR8HJmvm8Y8Hjvsg_aem_sDbUHL0DEaFCWuXCMbhhmQ
about 1 year ago
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I’ve been greatly encouraged by how many discerning people have relished The Critic, in the cinema or on a flight. Now you can enjoy it at home. Patrick Marber told me he had written his best part ever for an actor – he was right.
www.digitalspy.com/movies/a6428...
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Ian McKellen and Lesley Manville's British thriller is now on Prime Video
The Critic released in cinemas last year.
https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a64283513/the-critic-prime-video/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJXhGVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTUbvW94HkDM-zUzJKmHoAQhP8GmYFnkxrRX-0D5doRx-LOieZA6gsbKzg_aem_73XM7tDaJAek50IW1t-12A
about 1 year ago
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about 1 year ago
Someone needs to pitch a show to Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellan. I just want them wandering around holding hands in a British village, stopping at pubs, wearing lovely jumpers and talking. I would watch that so many times.
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There is no gay person better qualified than my pal Lord Cashman, to recall our fight against the UK’s anti-gay laws and their supporters.
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Archive on 4 - Section 28: Right to be Gay - BBC Sounds
Michael Cashman tells the story behind the culture war over sex education.
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about 1 year ago
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Win "A Touch of Love":
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Win A Touch of Love on Blu-Ray - HeyUGuys
Win A Touch of Love on Blu-Ray competition
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about 1 year ago
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Five Films For Freedom is an online celebration of global LGBTQIA+ stories, in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual rights. This is a British Council global programme in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. 🏳️🌈 ✊ 🏳️⚧️
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Five Films For Freedom
Our annual online programme of short films celebrates global stories in suppo
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about 1 year ago
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reverend mutha.
over 1 year ago
Y’all ever seen young Ian McKellen? Wild.
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over 6 years ago
I'm still lost for words here... that man is just a fucking international treasure.
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over 1 year ago
Sir Ian McKellen, by me ArtAlienDeluxe, pen and ink , 2025 Pixel art done by ArtAlienDeluxe at r/Art.
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over 1 year ago
Sir Ian McKellen with the best Maggie Smith story.
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Culture Crave 🍿
almost 2 years ago
Ian McKellen says the plan is to make two more
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about 12 years ago
Ian McKellen
#NoBystanders
Anti-Bullying Campaign, via @themarysue:
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Trafalgar Entertainment and ATG Entertainment to be chief sponsor partners for Pantomime Association
The Pantomime Awards will receive a major boost through the plans
https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/trafalgar-entertainment-and-atg-entertainment-to-be-chief-sponsor-partners-for-pantomime-association_1666536/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIxNfBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHV6gg0KdBXq2FDoT-NAPY2RNSRYJVSXGXP3BD091N17tStvdma-bhaaF7Q_aem_gi9RDIl2GTDSKzpGehMKtw
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