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See the celebrities who are getting the COVID-19 vaccine: 'Take care of yourself and others'

See the celebrities who are getting the COVID-19 vaccine: 'Take care of yourself and others'

'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Hobbit' stars want to save J.R.R. Tolkien's house from being sold

The Lord of the Rings and Hobbit stars want to save J.R.R. Tolkien's house from being sold

Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, and more are hoping to turn the late fantasy author's home into a center.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Olivia Colman set up theater fund during coronavirus lockdowns

Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Olivia Colman set up theater fund during coronavirus lockdowns

Emilia Clarke, Tom Hiddleston, Daniel Radcliffe, and more made donations to help support struggling freelance theater professionals.

10 behind-the-scenes secrets about the X-Men movies

10 behind-the-scenes secrets about the X-Men movies

The brilliant, unsettling legacy of 'X-Men,' 20 years later

The brilliant, unsettling legacy of X-Men, 20 years later

Remembering the first mutant blockbuster and the messy, transgressive saga that followed.

Peter Jackson reveals story behind Sean Bean 'walk into Mordor' meme in 'Lord of the Rings' reunion

Peter Jackson reveals story behind Sean Bean 'walk into Mordor' meme in Lord of the Rings reunion

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Endgames: See the answer key for EW's 'Seinfeld' crossword and other puzzles from the June issue

Endgames: See the answer key for EW's Seinfeld crossword and other puzzles from the June issue

Did Hugh Jackman turn down a role in the 'Cats' movie? 'Umm… yep'

Did Hugh Jackman turn down a role in the Cats movie? 'Umm… yep'

Chicago Med cast celebrates 100th episode with life-size cadaver cake

Chicago Med cast celebrates 100th episode with life-size cadaver cake

Ian McKellen releases journal entries he wrote while filming 'Lord of the Rings'

Ian McKellen releases journal entries he wrote while filming Lord of the Rings

Let's talk about the most bonkers moments in 'Cats'

Let's talk about the most bonkers moments in Cats

The conflicted theater fan's guide to 'Cats'

The conflicted theater fan's guide to Cats

Cats is exactly as crazy as you thought it would be: Review

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'Cats' releases new trailer, continues to look bonkers

Cats releases new trailer, continues to look bonkers

Movies // November 19, 2019

'Ford v Ferrari' overtakes competition at the box office with estimated $31 million

Ford v Ferrari overtakes competition at the box office with estimated $31 million

Movies // November 19, 2019

Weekend Movie Preview: New films to see from 'Ford v Ferrari' to 'Charlie's Angels'

Nov. 15-17 Weekend Movie Preview: From Ford v Ferrari to Charlie's Angels, the best new releases to see now

Movies // November 15, 2019

Watch Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen reenact Trump's call to Ukraine president

Watch Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen reenact President Trump's call to Ukraine president

TV // November 07, 2019

Watch Ian McKellen quiz Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon on 'Friends' trivia

Watch Ian McKellen quiz Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon on Friends trivia

TV // November 02, 2019

Helen Mirren tells the truth about 'The Good Liar'

Helen Mirren tells the truth about The Good Liar

Movies // October 18, 2019

Seeing Stars: Linda Hamilton, a 'Sandlot' reunion, and more great celebrity photos

Seeing Stars: Linda Hamilton, a Sandlot reunion, and more great celebrity photos

Celebrity // November 01, 2019

Watch Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren face off in 'The Good Liar' trailer

Watch Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren face off in The Good Liar trailer

Trailers // October 30, 2019

Check out 9 wild images from the all-star adaptation of 'Cats'

You screamed watching the Cats trailer, so now lose your mind over these 9 images

Movies // July 19, 2019

Watch the first 'Cats' trailer with Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, and more

Watch the first Cats trailer with Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, and more

Movies // July 19, 2019

'Cats' first look: Behind the scenes of the musical with Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson

Cats first look: Behind the scenes of the musical with Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson

Movies // July 17, 2019

23 Disney classics making live-action magic on screen

23 Disney classics making live-action magic on screen

Gallery // July 09, 2020

Ian McKellen apologizes for controversial comments on Kevin Spacey and Bryan Singer's alleged abuse

Ian McKellen apologizes for controversial comments on Kevin Spacey and Bryan Singer's alleged abuse

Celebrity // March 02, 2019

Kenneth Branagh's Shakespeare biopic 'All Is True' sets awards-qualifying release date

Kenneth Branagh's Shakespeare biopic All Is True sets awards-qualifying release date

Movies // October 31, 2018

Ian McKellen promises 'King Lear' is in no way a 'farewell tour'

Ian McKellen promises King Lear is in no way a 'farewell tour'

Theater // September 25, 2018

Orlando Bloom and Ian McKellen have a 'Lord of the Rings' cast reunion

Lord of the Rings stars Orlando Bloom and Ian McKellen have a mini cast reunion

Movies // August 14, 2018

Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen reportedly join 'Cats' adaptation

Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen reportedly join Cats film adaptation

Movies // July 20, 2018

Ian McKellen says 'nothing but good' will come out of sexual harassment allegations

Ian McKellen says 'nothing but good' will come out of sexual harassment allegations

Movies // December 19, 2017

Ian McKellen wants to play Gandalf in ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV show

Ian McKellen wants to play Gandalf in Lord of the Rings TV show

TV // December 16, 2017

'Family Guy': Ian McKellen to assess Stewie's brain

Family Guy: Ian McKellen to assess Stewie's mind

TV // July 19, 2017

Ian McKellen and Maggie Smith are Living Their Best Lives at Wimbledon

Ian McKellen and Maggie Smith are Living Their Best Lives at Wimbledon

News // July 12, 2017

'Beauty and the Beast' bags $1 billion worldwide

Beauty and the Beast bags $1 billion as top live-action musical of all time

Movies // June 17, 2020

Ian McKellen explains why he passed on playing Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter'

Ian McKellen explains why he passed on playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter

Movies // June 17, 2020

Here's everything you need to read before seeing 'Beauty and the Beast'

Beauty and the Beast: Everything you need to read before seeing the film

Movies // March 17, 2017

Here’s how much the 'Beauty and the Beast' castle, furniture would cost

Here’s how much Beauty and the Beast’s castle and furniture would cost in real life

Movies // March 16, 2017