From Gigwise.com: Sir Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, will make a…
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From Gigwise.com: Sir Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, will make a cameo appearance in the new Guillemots video. The English actor, who admits to being a fan of the group, filmed his guest spot earlier this week.
“A young relative of mine, who’s a fan of the Guillemots took me along to a concert of theirs in London and I really took to them, I really liked the music,” Sir Ian told Sky News.
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Things are looking up for those of us who are hoping to see Sir Ian McKellen return to the role of Gandalf in The Hobbit. Many of you have pointed us to the Q&A Sir Ian posted on his blog today:
A: Encouragingly, Peter and Fran Walsh have told me they couldn’t imagine The Hobbit without their original Gandalf. Their confidence hasn’t yet been confirmed by the director Guillermo del Toro but I am keeping my diary free for 2009!”
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From Handbag.com: We catch up with Lord Of The Rings and King Kong star Andy Serkis to chat about his new film The Cottage. Continue reading “Andy Serkis Interview”
BUST Magazine presents a showcase of actor Elijah Wood’s record label, Simion Records, at “BUST Magazine’s Hangover Lounge and Craft Party.” Elijah Wood will be on hand at event to spin a special DJ set. Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 12, 2008 — BUST is teaming up with Simian Records for a day of free music, drinks, massages, and crafts. Guests at the event on Saturday, March 15 2008, from 1pm to 6pm at the Habana Annex at 708 East 6th Street in Austin, TX, will enjoy live performances from Heloise and the Savoir Faire (Simian), Mika Miko (Kill Rock Stars), Grand Ole Party (DH), a top secret special surprise performer, and DJ sets from actor Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings, Everything is Illuminated) and Shelia B (Cha Cha Charming).
Elijah Wood appears on the cover of BUST’s latest “Men We Love” issue, and BUST’s Hangover Lounge and Craft Party will provide everything needed to hit the road to recovery after a long SXSW week. Partiers will replenish with complimentary bloody marys, Izze all natural sparkling juice and back massages! Austin’s very own DIY and craft mavens, Naughty Secretary Club and Austin Craft Mafia will also be running several craft stations where guests will craft their own eye masks from Tuilp and Aleene’s craft products to rest those tired eyes and tote bags from Crafty Chica for the long trip home. BUST Magazine Presents Showcase Of Elijah Wood’s Simian Records Label At Unique SXSW Event
It seems a given to LOTR fans, but maybe there are actually some people out there who still think Ian McKellen can be replaced as Gandalf in the upcoming ‘Hobbit’ films. As of last night, according this to this report from Ringer Philip, Ian McKellen has not been contacted to reprise his role as everyone’s favorite wizard. Check out Phil’s report and then feel free to make your voice heard in our message boards and other various venues. Continue reading “Of Course Ian McKellen would play Gandalf? Right? RIGHT?”
LOTR veterans are lending their talents to Sky One’s upcoming Easter weekend broadcast of Terry Pratchett’s ‘The Colour of Magic.’ Sean Astin has a feature on-screen role as Twoflower, while Christopher Lee voices ‘Death.’ For complete details, check out the official ‘The Colour of Magic’ website. Thanks to Rowena_Boat for the heads up! [Learn More]
