In 1947, the great detective Sherlock Holmes thinks back on his life and takes on one last case.

A giant of English film and theatre, Ian McKellan looks set to enchant another generation with his portrayal of London’s most famous detective as a frail recluse in his 90s says Will Lawrence

Ian McKellen has used twitter as well as his amazing writing ability to pay a final tribute to his friend and co-star Christopher Lee who passed away earlier this week.

Ian McKellen has stepped into the marriage equality debate, by encouraging "friends in Ireland" to vote yes in the May 22 referendum.

AFTER 17 years immersed in directing The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit films, Peter Jackson’s immediate plans for a future without the fantasy series are firmly grounded in reality.

He sure does realise how ‘precious’ education is.

There's a little more urgency to the latest instalment of 'The Hobbit' series, but has director Peter Jackson gone far enough?

'Homeland' actor Damian Lewis has apologised to 'Lord Of The Rings' star Ian McKellen after saying he did not want to end up a “fruity actor” who is known for playing wizards.

Ian McKellen has hit back after Homeland star Damian Lewis said that he did not want to end up a “fruity actor” who is known for playing wizards.

Ian McKellen keeps Gandalf's staff with his umbrellas.

There is a moment early in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' when Gandalf The Grey (Ian McKellen) turns to diminutive hero Bilbo Baggins (Freeman) and counsels: “All good stories deserve embellishment.”

Ian McKellen has said felt like he was returning home when he started shooting 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.

Ian McKellen has been battling prostate cancer for "six or seven years".

'The Hobbit' star Ian McKellen is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Ulster.

Ian McKellen gets "increasingly depressed" about his acting ability if he has to reshoot scenes.

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny is extending his best wishes to Team Ireland ahead of the start 2012 Paralympic Games.

Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judi Dench and Gillian Anderson have signed up for new movie 'The Curse Of The Buxom Strumpet'.

Ian McKellen has updated his personal website implying he has joined 'The Hobbit'.

Sir Ian McKellen is not “under contract” to appear in ‘The Hobbit’.

Ian McKellen believes 'The Hobbit' will start filming in January.

The Scissor Sisters are hoping to be joined on stage by Ian McKellen at this weekend's Glastonbury Festival.

The Scissor Sisters star Jake Shears admits he has a strong admiration for the “super-sexy” screen veteran Ian McKellen – who recorded a monologue for the band’s single ‘Invisible Light’ - and hopes he will look as “gorgeous” as him when he is older.

Ian McKellen gets frustrated when people think he is Dumbledore from 'Harry Potter'.

Ian McKellen was today crowned the Empire Icon for his long and varied film career at the Jameson Empire Awards 2010.

Ian McKellen has confirmed ‘The Hobbit’ will start filming in July.

Actor Ian McKellen wants to return to 'Coronation Street'.

Ian McKellen thinks he’s too old to star in another ‘X-Men’ film.

Ian McKellen always struggled working with Daniel Day-Lewis - because of the star's extreme acting methods.

Ian McKellan hates watching his body of acting work - because he only notices mistakes he made in his performances.

Ian McKellen’s acclaimed performance in King Lear is coming to America’s Public Broadcasting System – but his on-stage nude scene may not.

Ian McKellan is taking a break from acting - because he is desperate to catch up on new releases at the cinema.

Ian McKellen has said he will reprise his role as Gandalf in the two-film adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s 'The Hobbit'.

BRITISH actor Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf the Wizard in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, is hoping to reprise the role in another tale from Middle Earth.

Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf the Wizard in the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, said he hopes to reprise the role in another tale from Middle Earth, 'The Hobbit'.

Legendary actor Ian McKellen is poised to revive his role as wizard Gandalf in the movie adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel 'The Hobbit' - insisting he's the obvious candidate for the job.

Ian McKellen refused to take over Richard Harris' role of Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise - because his portrayal of wizard Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy is far superior to the Hogwarts character.

Ian McKellen would be "disappointed" if he could not reprise his role as wizard Gandalf in the movie adaptation of JRR Tolkien's novel 'The Hobbit'.

Award-winning actor Ian McKellen today said playing the title character in Shakespeare’s King Lear, was more rewarding than recent film roles such as Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Ian McKellen has hit out at Hollywood movie producers for encouraging homosexual actors to remain 'in the closet'.

You’re gonna love this clever, funny and exciting animated adventure … no matter what age you are.

Ian McKellen is still hopeful the movie adaptation of The Hobbit will be brought to the big screen with Peter Jackson at the helm, despite the director's ongoing dispute with bosses at New Line Cinema.

Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings films, has voiced dismay over the decision to drop Peter Jackson as director of The Hobbit.

Acclaimed British actor Ian McKellen has apologised for a joke insinuating he lost out on an Oscar in 2002 because it was "the year of the blacks".

Hollywood star Ian McKellen battled with British comedian Ricky Gervais over the script for his appearance in The Office creator's comedy Extras.