An oral history of saturday night live by tom shales. Talented actor ian mckellen has been a highprofile campaigner for gay rights since he came out, at 49, during a bbc radio interview. James andrew miller and tom shaless definitive oral history of saturday night live, hailed as incredible vulture and required reading people. Overview im coming into this episode with lower expectations than usual, because i dont really care for ian mckellen, will ferrell is still gone, and this is the third live show in a row. The comic book comes from vancouverbased bluewater productions, which has also produced. Hes even gotten all dressed up to show off his smith impression on saturday night live. A big thank you to roheryn for her work on giving us the details on ian mckellens amazingly funny host job of saturday night live. Mar 16, 2002 oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon. Edmund mcgrave mckellen presents the life and times of charles dickens via wigs. Live from new york, here are 6 books for people who love saturday night live. Ian mckellen was catapulted to international superstardom by the phenomenal success of the lord of the rings trilogy, and there has never been a better time to assess the life and career of one of the worlds greatest stage and screen actors. Sir ian mckellen looks back on a rich career and his years of gay. Sir ian mckellen and derek jacobi play gay couple in vicious. Apr 21, 2015 bobby iceman drake comes out as gay in leaked panels from the next issue of all new xmen.
Ian murray mckellen was born on 25 may 1939, in burnley, lancashire england, and is one of the most successful and experienced actors in the film industry, known for appearing in such movies as xmen, the lord of the rings, asylum, stardust and many others. During their conversation, king asked patrick stewart if hell appear in bryan singers xmen. Ian murray mckellen was born on 25 may 1939, in burnley, lancashire england, and is one of the most successful and. Bossypants by tina fey, yes please by amy poehler, live from new york. I had a feeling theyd do this sketch tonight with ian mckellen hosting. Apr 25, 2017 ian mckellen maggie smith snl ian mckellen maggie smith snl. Taschen are known for making books that have substance and quality and they certainly havent disappointed here. Ian mckellen, kylie minogue, saturday night live, season 27, snl. Ian mckellen s monologuemckellen explains why he loves the cast of saturday night live. Saturday night live posted a sketch cut for time that definitely took a bite at the vampire diaries star ian somerhalder. Sir ian mckellen has appeared in theaters, on television, and film screens since the 1960s. His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors, both in his native great britain and internationally, twice nominated for the oscar and recipient of every major theatrical award in uk and us, ian murray mckellen was born on may 25, 1939 in burnley, lancashire, england, to margery lois sutcliffe and denis.
A huge part of the fun atmosphere of this episode can be attributed to ian mckellen, who was an absolutely fantastic host, and, ever since i saw this episode back when it originally aired, has always been somewhere. People are always telling me i should do more comedy. Although it wasnt explicit in the lord of the rings, gandalf is an angel in middleearth lore. A classy part with ian giving the snl cast their due. Lee was considered for the role of comic book villainhero magneto in the screen adaptation of the popular comic book series xmen, but he lost the role to sir ian mckellen.
The most annoying people on the plane starring sir patrick. You can already tell that ian mckellen is going to be a fun host just from his very upbeat entrance in this monologue. Darrell hammonds fake mustache comes loose and begins to fall off. Pearl buck june 26, 1892 march 6, 1973 also known by her chinese name sai zhenzhju, was an american writer who. Saturday night live with ian mckellen im from now on. The physical book itself screams quality from the second you pick it up. To me, as a fan of saturday night live, this book is a thing of beauty. The comic book zone plays the local hero whos the most successful dr who. The biggest stage at comiccon international in san diego is hall h, which is like cannes for capes. Colin firthnorah jones 2004 tv episode maya rudolph and amy poehler mention the show ian mckellen hosted with kylie minogue as musical guest during colin firths monologue. So when by chance i turn on robert downey in iron man 3, im transfixed. Explore ian mckellen s characters and sketches on saturday night live. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.
In 2003, mckellen made a guest appearance as himself on the american cartoon show the simpsons in a. Mckellens work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Ian mckellen and maggie smith living their best lives at. This snl climate change sketch is totally mocking ian. Snl season 27 episode 15 ian mckellen, kylie minogue. Why ian mckellan has no interest in comicbook movies. The travel company expedia conducted a poll asking fliers to name the most annoying types of airplane passengers. Mar 01, 2014 mckellen asked which sketches meyers had written for that episode, and meyers pointed out a comic book store sketch in which mckellen played a guy who did a very convincing galdalf, but not a. Dec 16, 2017 legendary actor ian mckellen doesnt want any other actor to play gandalf in the upcoming lord of the rings tv series but himself. Learn more about ian mckellen at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.
March 16, 2002 sir ian mckellen kylie minogue s27 e15. Dame maggie smith ian mckellen gives her oscar predictions for the 2002 academy awards, discusses getting high with helen mirren before they announce best picture and steals a kiss from jimmy. Ian mckellen writings performance snl opening monologue. The question is, can wood represent the lord of the rings saga in the snl world as good as ian mckellen did in. Mckellens work crosses genres which range from shakespearean and contemporary theater to popular fantasy and science fiction. I had enjoyed working with bryan singer on apt pupil and was intrigued by his take on the xmen comic strip, relating the dilemma of mutants with that of other actual minorities. Ian mckellan recalled attending comiccon, saying, there were at least eight gandalfs. Oh without a doubt ian mckellen, saint ian, mmm grins theyve got to. Nov 05, 2012 sir ian mckellen and sir derek jacobi are to star in a comedy as a gay couple who have lived together in the same covent garden flat for nearly 50 years, itv1 has confirmed the sitcom, vicious. The comic book zone plays the local hero whos the most successful dr who impersonator wears long scarf, hat, curly hair really looks like dr who.
The twentyseventh season of saturday night live, an american sketch comedy series. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comic con new york comic. Watch saturday night live season 27, episode 15 ian mckellenkylie minogue. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Kevin and richies comic book zone had seth meyers as kevin and horatio sanz as richie so that the two could geek out over their love of comic books and then went on to predict that the lord of the rings would sweep the oscars. A big thank you to roheryn for her work on giving us the details on ian mckellen s amazingly funny host job of saturday night live. When first published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of saturday night live, live from new york was immediately proclaimed the best book ever produced on the landmark and legendary latenight show. Tolkiens iconic wizard character, first having embodied him in peter jacksons lord of the rings trilogy from 2001 to 2003, and again for jacksons the hobbit prequel trilogy from 2012 to 2014. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native great britain and internationally, twice nominated for the oscar and recipient of every major theatrical award in the uk and us, ian murray mckellen was born on may 25, 1939 in burnley, lancashire, england, to margery lois sutcliffe and denis. Wise, powerful and friendly, the wizard accompanied bilbo baggins on his journey to meet smaug in the hobbit and later plots the downfall of sauron using just a handful of regular. The prisoner is one of the few books where you want a relatively generic looking protagonist, a character that could conceivably look like just about anyone in the course of his. Lucky for us readers, there are a plethora of entertaining books about snl and by beloved snl alums to mark the occasion. Patrick stewart was recently interviewed by larry king. This joke riffs on the recasting of magneto from sir ian mckellen to michael fassbender, who currently holds the role.
Saturday night live ian mckellenkylie minogue tv episode. In this adaptation of the comic book series, professor xavier. In the exchange between a teenage version of drake and fellow mutant jean grey, drake. Ian mckellen up for playing gandalf in lord of the rings series. Saturday night live ian mckellenkylie minogue tv episode 2002. Ian mckellen reveals private journals from lord of the rings production marvel hugh jackman leads massive group singalong wishing xmen costar ian mckellen a happy 80th birthday. Brad pitt stars as daddy anthony fauci in remote snl. Ive often thought the bible should have a disclaimer at the front saying, this is fiction. Watch sketches from the saturday night live episode, snl season 27 episode 15 ian mckellen, kylie minogue on.
He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, two academy award nominations, four bafta nominations and five emmy award nominations. In this adaptation of the comicbook series, professor xavier. Leave to stephen colbert to show that peter jackson never needed ian mckellen, martin freeman, or orlando bloom for the hobbit trilogy. The goto source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Sep 06, 2017 patrick stewart was recently interviewed by larry king. Mike judge appears in the tv funhouse fun with real audio cartoon. Jimmy was going to just read the list, but he thought it would be more interesting. Ian mckellen celebrity profile check out the latest ian mckellen photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Hes got also received two academy award nominations, four bafta nominations and five emmy award nominations. Saturday night live, a 24page history of show in comic book form. Plus, see the first cast photo courtesy of josh gad. A message from tom ridge i dont know who darrell was impersonating since i.
Wood along with red hot chilli peppers were originally scheduled to host last seasons ray liotta donnas episode, so i know snl has been after him for some time. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. Mckellen asked which sketches meyers had written for that episode, and meyers pointed out a comic book store sketch in which mckellen played a guy who did a very convincing galdalf, but not a. Hes got also received two academy award nominations, four bafta. Marvel comics announced that saturday night live writeractors seth. Kevin and richies comic book zone had seth meyers as kevin and horatio sanz as richie so that the two could geek out over their love of. Even before the release of peter jacksons movie trilogy, gandalf was one of the most famous characters in fiction. Ian mckellen flirts with michael fassbender at the.
Read the ian mckellen beauty and the beast report, from the first table read of the disney adventure. I dont make much distinction between being a standup comic and acting shakespeare in fact, unless youre a good comedian, youre never going to be able to play hamlet properly. From canceled xmen movies to chris odonnells robin, read about the good, the bad, and the downright insane superhero spinoffs that nearly happened. Halle berry, ian mckellen, peter dinklage, anna paquin. March 16, 2002 sir ian mckellen kylie minogue s27 e15 the. Ian mckellen full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Magneto is impersonated by ian mckellen in kevin and richies comic book zone. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk. Saturday night live with ian mckellen im from now on start of showim enters stage dancing to snl music, claps, waves to audience, very cheery. Take a look at almost 75 pics and all the great skits. Now, with his parts in the first two xmen films and the phenomenally successful lord. Saturday night live 106 books goodreads share book. Stephen colbert transforms into bilbo, legolas and gandalf.
Ian mckellens monologuemckellen explains why he loves the cast of saturday night live. The comedian could have just done all of the roles himself. Artist colin lorimer has a wealth of experience working on weird stories that depict real people, along with comic adaptations for shows like millennium and the xfiles, making him a particularly good fit for this book. Ian mckellen and maggie smith are living their best lives at wimbledon. Times of charles dickens, and kevin and richies comic book zone. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk awards, and two critics choice awards. A ream of fresh paper lies on my desk waiting for the next book.
While the camera is on horatio, darrell removes it, and hes seen without it for the rest of the sketch. Bobby iceman drake comes out as gay in leaked panels from the next issue of all new xmen. Mckellen s work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Certain scenes may require an actor to pull out emotions theyd rather stay buried, and do so over and over for countless takes, but it wasnt a heartwrenching scene that made sir ian mckellen. Mckellen hosts saturday night live, impersonates maggie smith, kisses jimmy. Ian mckellen notices and tries to press it back on. After the opening to their show, they introduced ian mckellen who played a dr. The 50yearold cult classic tv show the prisoner is. Kotex classicskotex classics bring back the thrill of the pads continue reading snl transcripts.