Ian McKellen Archives | The Movie Blog https://www.themovieblog.com/tag/ian-mckellen/ The Correct Opinion Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:15:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.themovieblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-IMG_3714-32x32.jpeg Ian McKellen Archives | The Movie Blog https://www.themovieblog.com/tag/ian-mckellen/ 32 32 Johnny Depp Leads New Christmas Carol with Ian McKellen and Tillman https://www.themovieblog.com/2025/11/johnny-depp-leads-new-christmas-carol-with-ian-mckellen-and-tillman/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:15:49 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=1013519&preview=true&preview_id=1013519 Paramount Pictures has announced a fresh version of the classic story. The studio confirms that Johnny Depp will play Ebenezer in the upcoming film. The project promises a dark and magical journey through Victorian London. Fans can expect a blend of ghostly suspense and hopeful redemption. Star Studded Cast Joins the Production Tramell Tillman and ...

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]]> Gandalf and Frodo’s Return: McKellen Teases Lord of the Rings Movie https://www.themovieblog.com/2025/08/gandalf-and-frodos-return-mckellen-teases-lord-of-the-rings-movie/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=1007593&preview=true&preview_id=1007593 Lord of the Rings fans, rejoice! Ian McKellen, the iconic actor behind Gandalf, has dropped a bombshell. In a recent interview, McKellen revealed that Gandalf and Frodo will appear in the upcoming Lord of the Rings movie, titled The Hunt for Gollum. “I hear there’s going to be another movie set in Middle-earth, and it’s ...

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]]> Ian McKellen Ready for More Lord of the Rings https://www.themovieblog.com/2024/09/ian-mckellen-gandalf-lord-of-the-rings-film/ Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:30:48 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=996903 Who knew today we would be talking about a Lord of the Rings Gandalf return? When it comes to the wizarding world of Middle-earth, one does not simply recast Gandalf. Sir Ian McKellen, the legendary actor who brought Gandalf to life in Peter Jackson’s iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy, has revealed that he’s more ...

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]]> Ian McKellen Teases Return in Upcoming Gollum Movie https://www.themovieblog.com/2024/06/ian-mckellen-teases-return-in-upcoming-gollum-movie/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 23:21:02 +0000 https://www.themovieblog.com/?p=993516 Warner Bros. has been stirring up excitement with the announcement of a new “Lord of the Rings” movie. The Hunt For Gollum is set to hit theaters by 2026. With Andy Serkis both directing and donning the mocap suit again, fans are eager to see who else might return. One name that’s been floating around? ...

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]]> Days of Future Past teaser https://www.themovieblog.com/2014/01/days-of-future-past-teaser/ https://www.themovieblog.com/2014/01/days-of-future-past-teaser/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2014 19:09:19 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/?p=826271 I stumbled across this teaser for Days of Future Past while reading status updates from friends on Facebook. Gotta love how pervasive that Facebook thing is. Anyhoo, I came across this teaser and it supposedly is supposed to give some great insight and generate excitement for a film that’s still 4 months away. That being ...

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]]> https://www.themovieblog.com/2014/01/days-of-future-past-teaser/feed/ 0 X-Men Days of Future Past photos https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/11/x-men-days-of-future-past-photos/ https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/11/x-men-days-of-future-past-photos/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:45:59 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/?p=815435 If you hadn’t noticed, I’m really looking forward to this new X-Men movie. The idea of Bryan Singer returning to the X-Franchise to direct the best cast assembled for an X-Men film and using Chris Claremont’s incredible “Days of Future Past” as a template? Love it. Check out these awesome photos Fox sent over and ...

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]]> https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/11/x-men-days-of-future-past-photos/feed/ 10 Prepare Yourself: The new trailer for ‘The Desolation of Smaug’ has arrived https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/10/prepare-yourself-the-new-trailer-for-the-desolation-of-smaug-has-arrived/ https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/10/prepare-yourself-the-new-trailer-for-the-desolation-of-smaug-has-arrived/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2013 11:26:53 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/?p=810941   [springboard type=”video” id=”802069″ player=”tmbg001″ width=”599″ height=”336″ ]   The Desolation of Smaug trailer has arrived and not a moment too soon.   From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” the second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.  The film ...

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]]> https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/10/prepare-yourself-the-new-trailer-for-the-desolation-of-smaug-has-arrived/feed/ 0 X-Men Days of Future Past trailer https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/08/x-men-days-of-future-past-trailer/ https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/08/x-men-days-of-future-past-trailer/#comments Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:17:59 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/?p=798628   I finally found the Days of Future Past trailer and got it here for you guys. I watched this trailer and it gave me a overwhelming sense of confidence and relief about the X-Men franchise. Check out the trailer and tell me what you think about Wolverine’s next crazy adventure. Should we just call ...

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]]> https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/08/x-men-days-of-future-past-trailer/feed/ 20 The Desolation of Smaug: 1st trailer https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/06/the-desolation-of-smaug-1st-trailer/ https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/06/the-desolation-of-smaug-1st-trailer/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:34:47 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/?p=779259   It’s been a bit of a long day. Warner Bros. has released new images and the very first trailer, that I’m aware of, for the 2nd film in Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit” trilogy ‘The Desolation of Smaug’ finally revealing the looks of Smaug himself.  The 1st film gave the trilogy a fantastic start and ...

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]]> https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/06/the-desolation-of-smaug-1st-trailer/feed/ 0 The Hobbit is back in production in New Zealand https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/05/the-hobbit-is-back-in-production-in-new-zealand/ https://www.themovieblog.com/2013/05/the-hobbit-is-back-in-production-in-new-zealand/#respond Mon, 20 May 2013 21:23:41 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/?p=772093   We have seen far too little Hobbit talk on this site lately so it’s with some excitement that we’re learning that The Hobbit has re-entered production for final shots. The film was extended to a third film a while back, and I presume that this is the cause of renewed production, but the benefit ...

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]]> https://www.themovieblog.com/2012/12/review-the-hobbit/feed/ 10 Video: 13 minute TV special for The Hobbit https://www.themovieblog.com/2012/12/video-13-minute-tv-special-for-the-hobbit/ https://www.themovieblog.com/2012/12/video-13-minute-tv-special-for-the-hobbit/#respond Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:17:34 +0000 http://themovieblog.com/?p=643409   I haven’t had a chance to watch this in its entirety but there’s a new 13 minute TV special circulating the web along with some choice statements from director Peter Jackson defending his decision to film The Hobbit in HFR 48fps. Very surprised by that last bit but here’s the 13 minute video and ...

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