Many sources are saying that Sean Astin (Sam) has read, and is being considered for the role of ‘Foggy Nelson’ in the upcoming ‘Daredevil’ feature film.

‘Cate Blanchett (Galadriel) is to star in comedy drama Happy Landings. The film is being directed by Joel Schumacher and is also expected to star Gabriel Bryne. The Lord Of The Rings actress took almost a year off to have her son Dashiell.’ [More]

This little bit of news emerged on AICN, regarding McKellen reprising his role in the X-Men sequel: ‘The other interesting item I saw was the villians promotional [teaser for X²]. In it were Magneto, Mystique and 4 empty picture frames that read “Classified”.'[More]

Heather sends along a great scan from the cover of the latest issue of ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, take a look! [More]

Jill writes: Sean Bean (Boromir) is reported to be joining the board of directors at Sheffield United Football Club. The Lord Of The Rings actor will be one of four new board members, according to the Sheffield Star. [More]

meli writes: I just saw our favorite wizard on E!. The program was Fashion Police hosted by Joan Rivers. They were reviewing the Golden Globes’ celebrity fashions and Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf) was noted as being exceptionally stylish!

(good for Ian, but who really cares, we all know how much the world respects Joan Rivers’ views -Xo)