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How Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel found on-screen chemistry in The Christophers

Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel met like their characters in The Christophers do: with a knock on the door. Coel, taking a break from writing her upcoming BBC-HBO series First Day on Earth in Ghana, turned up at McKellen’s house in London to go over the …

Ian McKellen, 86, admits he's not good in movies 'all the time'

April 16, 2026, 5:55 p.m. ET NEW YORK – Sitting down with Sir Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, you’d understandably assume they are longtime friends. The actors warmly chitchat about everything from indigestion to schoolyard bullies to their favorite …

Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch and Simon Pegg Lead All-Star Line-Up for Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4 at Park Theatre

Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Simon Pegg and more join the Wild West comedy hit where each performance is led by a different unprepared celebrity sheriff, reports London Daily News Desk. The next instalment of Park Theatre’s hit comedy fundraiser …

'The Christophers' review: Ian McKellen reigns in Soderbergh's latest

Ian McKellen is marvelous and Michaela Coel is outstanding as his foil in "The Christophers," a whip-smart and deftly comic art world caper from shapeshifting director Steven Soderbergh. McKellen plays Julian Sklar, a well-known British artist in …

Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel are unlikely pals in 'The Christophers'

Jamie Dornan cast as Aragorn in new LOTR film, Ian McKellen returns as Gandalf

James Cox Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan has been cast as Aragorn in the upcoming Lord of the Rings film. Dornan has been cast as Aragorn in the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. The film is a prequel to The Lord of the Rings and The …

Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and more cast in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum'

The cast for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has been revealed. Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have officially announced that a few of the original Lord of the Rings cast members are set to reprise their celebrated performances in …

A never-better Ian McKellen matches wits with an equally stellar Michaela Coel in ‘The Christophers’

After “Presence” and “Black Bag,” “The Christophers” is the third Steven Soderbergh movie released in the past 18 months. I covered its world premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival, and it was even more fun the second time around. …

Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and more cast in ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’

The official cast list for ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.’ (Warner Bros. Pictures)The cast for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum has been revealed. Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have officially announced that a few of …

Lord of the Rings stars Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood return for Hunt for Gollum

Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood will reprise their roles as the wizard Gandalf and Hobbit Frodo Baggins, respectively, in Andy Serkis’ The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Warner Bros. confirmed the cast of the new Lord of the Rings movie at CinemaCon …

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum’ Sets Cast: Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood Officially Return, Plus Jamie ...

Middle-Earth came to Las Vegas as part of Warner Bros.’ CinemaCon presentation Tuesday. The studio revealed several cast members for the upcoming “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” directed by Andy Serkis. It’s set to release in theaters on Dec …

Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel on art, their friendship and ‘The Christophers’

NEW YORK (AP) — Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel met like their characters in “The Christophers” do, with a knock on the door. Coel, taking a break from writing her upcoming BBC-HBO series “First Day on Earth” in Ghana, turned up at McKellen’s house in …

Steven Soderbergh’s AI contradiction

Steven Soderbergh is a man of both expedience and innovation. In the last 15 months, he’s had three films in theaters — “Presence,” “Black Bag” and now, “The Christophers” — all with their own unique directorial style and individual ambitions. “Presence” …

Art is a relationship in ‘The Christophers’

Support local news in ATL “The Christophers” opens with a shot of a drawing. Our protagonist, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), is sitting on a bench, sketching the building across from her. She’s passing time (she works at the Chinese food truck parked next to …

Phoenix Film Festival: Ian McKellen is wonderful in ‘The Christophers’

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Some need to forge their own path. Synopsis Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) is a famous artist with a legendary series of paintings known as The Christophers, which he never finished. Seeking a big payday, his estranged children, Barnaby ( …

Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans show off ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ at CinemaCon

The Avengers assembled at CinemaCon on Thursday to share new looks at the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. Directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo took to the stage to talk about the film’s villain, Victor Von Doom. It wasn’t long after that Robert Downey …

Paramount Pictures Brings Big Laughs, Big Stars, and Big Commitments to CinemaCon 2026

Paramount Pictures kicked off their CinemaCon presentation with a short film produced on the Paramount lot, directed by Jon M. Chu and featuring many of the filmmakers and stars mentioned throughout the show. It culminated with Tom Cruise sitting atop the …

Watch: Rs 8500 crore budget, Rs 2100 crore fee, trailer of world’s biggest film released, is sure to give you goosebumps,...

2026 is an exciting year in Hollywood as several anticipated movies are set to release on the big screens. This one film has created immense excitement in India as well, featuring some of the most talented actors from Hollywood. Made on the massive budget …

On the Big Screen This Week: MSPIFF Ends, Soderbergh’s Back, Hitchcock Keeps on Hitchin’

My MSPIFF has been somewhat interrupted this year by some very annoying car troubles (let's hear it for the E Line), but I have enjoyed Silent Friend, The Stranger, and Anda, and am still very much looking forward to Blue Heron. You can catch up on …

Judi Beecher (Taken 3) Co-Stars in the New Award Winning Comedy Tango Shalom at the Brooklyn Film Festival

International Actress Judi Beecher is Back in New York with award winning Tango Shalom NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, June 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Thursday, June 10, multi-award-winning actress, Judi Beecher along with the cast of Tango …

Debbie Reynolds and Ruta Lee's Thalians Galas to Live On at the Academy Film Archive

For nearly 60 years The Thalians, led by Debbie Reynolds and Ruta Lee, have raised over $35 million for mental health related causes. A majority of the contributions have come through The Thalians Annual Galas, a Who's Who of the Hollywood elite …

Pop2Life Named Top 100 Event Agency on Event Marketer's 2016 "It List"

NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwired) -- 05/03/16 -- Pop2Life, the award-winning experiential marketing and music agency, is named Top 100 agency on Event Marketer's 14th Annual "It List." The "It List" recognizes event and …

Cineplex Inc. Reports Record First Quarter Results, Announces Dividend Increase and Amended Credit Facilities

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/03/16 -- Cineplex Inc. ("Cineplex") (TSX: CGX) today released its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016. First Quarter Results …

Firefly Lights, Camera, Smile Sweepstakes Celebrates Its Blockbuster Lineup of Oral Care Products That Bring the Fun of ...

BUENA PARK, CA--(Marketwired - May 02, 2016) -  Firefly, the leader in children's oral care solutions, is launching a new Sweepstakes -- Lights, Camera, Smile! -- starting May 2 through July 31, 2016 on the brand's Facebook page. One lucky grand …

Virool Launches Innovative Programmatic Mobile Video Vertical Ad Unit Through Rubicon Project's Marketplace

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - May 02, 2016) -  Virool, the fastest growing video distribution platform for marketers, and Rubicon Project (NYSE: RUBI), which operates one of the largest open advertising marketplaces reaching approximately one billion …

Great White and Slaughter to Perform at Four Winds New Buffalo on Friday November 11

NEW BUFFALO, MI -- (Marketwired) -- 05/02/16 -- The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians' Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce a concert by two of Rock n' Roll's powerhouse bands, Great White and Slaughter, at Four Winds New …

Gene Kelly's Widow Files Claim to Protect Husband's Intellectual Property

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwired - April 29, 2016) -  Today in Federal Court, Patricia Ward Kelly, the widow of legendary dancer, director and choreographer Gene Kelly and Executrix of his Estate, filed a lawsuit alleging that the University Press of …

Rainmaker Entertainment Announces Financial Results for the 4th Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2015

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - April 29, 2016) - Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. ("Rainmaker" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: RNK) today announced its results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2015.  The Company reported …

Alzheimer's Foundation of America Issues Statement on "Reagan" Movie

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - April 29, 2016) -  The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), a nonprofit organization that unites more than 2,400 member organizations nationwide in providing optimal care and services to people living with dementia and …

Judy Garland Returns With World Tour Via Hologram USA and FilmOn TV

BEVERLY HILLS, CA--(Marketwired - April 29, 2016) - Hologram USA and Royal Rainbow Productions announced the launch of a touring stage show featuring Judy Garland faithfully recreated and singing her most famous songs. Production begins in May and the tour …

Genius Brands International to Exhibit Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club at Berkshire Hathaway's Annual ...

BEVERLY HILLS, CA--(Marketwired - April 29, 2016) -  Genius Brands International, Inc. ("GBI") (OTCQB: GNUS), a global brand management company dedicated to providing "content with a purpose" for toddlers through tweens, will be in …

Highly Anticipated Documentary "Clinton Cash" to Premiere at Cannes

CANNES, FRANCE--(Marketwired - April 28, 2016) - Clinton Cash, a documentary based on the Peter Schweizer book that the New York Times hailed as, "The most anticipated and feared book of a presidential cycle," will premiere at a special …

Rainmaker Entertainment and Blockade Entertainment's Ratchet & Clank Releases on 2,890 Screens Across the U.S. and ...

VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - April 28, 2016) - Rainmaker Entertainment Inc. (TSX VENTURE: RNK) ("Rainmaker" or the "Company") President and Chief Creative Officer Michael Hefferon, announced today that Ratchet & Clank will open …

Affinio Named a Gartner "Cool Vendor" in Data-Driven Marketing for 2016

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - April 28, 2016) - Affinio, the leading provider of visualization for cross-channel behavioral data insights and cultural intelligence for brands, today announced the company has been recognized as a 2016 Gartner Cool Vendor in …

ProductionHUB Announces the 2016 NAB Awards of Excellence Winners

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - April 28, 2016) - ProductionHUB, the global network of local freelancers, crew and vendors, announces its selection from the 2016 Awards of Excellence held at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show.  ProductionHUB …

Wolters Kluwer's BizFilings Launches Partnership With Tongal

NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwired) -- 04/28/16 -- Wolters Kluwer's BizFilings announced today the launch of its incorporation package deal exclusively for members of Tongal's community of independent creatives and filmmakers. Tongal is the …

A Concert by Get The Led Out at Four Winds New Buffalo on Friday October 14

NEW BUFFALO, MI -- (Marketwired) -- 04/28/16 -- The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians' Four Winds® Casinos are pleased to announce a concert by Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out at Four Winds New Buffalo's® Silver Creek Event …

StereoVision and J/V Partner Inspirational Vision Media Adjust Strategy on the Acquisition of Dorothy of Oz LLC and ...

LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwired) -- 04/28/16 -- StereoVision Entertainment Inc. (SVE), a publicly traded Nevada corporation (OTC PINK: SVSN), announced today that they and their J/V partner Inspirational Vision Media Inc., (IVM) a Nevada C …

Odyssey Raises $25 Million to Scale Social Content Platform for Millennials Globally

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - April 28, 2016) - Odyssey, the social content platform for millennials, announced today that it has raised $25 million in its first institutional investment round. The round was co-led by Columbus Nova managing partner Jason …