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Ian McKellen Open To Return As Gandalf For Upcoming ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movies

Sep 3 2024 Share

British legend Ian McKellen has revealed that he is open to returning as Gandalf in the upcoming all new ‘Lord of the Rings’ films.

He revealed this in an interview with British magazine The Big Issue, saying “I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him,”

“When? I don’t know. What the script is? It’s not written yet. So they better be quick!”

McKellen portrayed the legendary actor in the first Lord of the Rings films as well as the Hobbit films.

In May, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav announced that the company is “currently in the early stages of script development” for new Lord of the Rings films, which are expected to be released in 2026 and will “delve into previously untold storylines.”

The first film, produced by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures, is tentatively titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, with Andy Serkis slated to both star in and direct the feature.

Original director Peter Jackson and his writing partners Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh will also reportedly be involved in every step in the production and writing in the film.

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Explanation After Commotion During Vittoriosa VS Swieqi Match

Explanation After Commotion During Vittoriosa VS Swieqi Match
Sep 3 2024 Share

A number of clips made the rounds on social media in the past few days showing a commotion taking place during a match between Vittoriosa Stars and Swieqi United FC.

The footage shows a person jumping over the supporter’s guard rails from the pitch as a crowd of people on the pitch, including players, rush towards the direction of the person.

A statement was issued by Vittoriosa Stars with the referee’s official report of the match.

The team also ensured that they were in no way condemning the opposite club (Swieqi United FC), highlighting the good and reciprocal relationship.

The referee report explains how at around the 57th minute, a supporter of Swieqi crossed over to the substitute benches of VIttoriosa Stars.

The supporter reportedly attempted to jump over the stand, prompting a player to calm the supporter down. The latter proceeded to throw a trash can towards the VIttoriosa bench, with the commotion escalating.

The situation escalated, with the reported individual eventually jumping over the spectator fence and exiting the ground. The match was abandoned.

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Serkin Going Viral For Malta’s Biggest Pastizz?

Serkin Going Viral For Malta's Biggest Pastizz?
Sep 3 2024 Share

This morning, a photo was shared on Facebook page ‘Are You Being Served?’, showing Joe from Serkin holding what could be the biggest pastizz on the island.

 

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The pastry rested on a normal tray which would otherwise carry multiple pastizzi. But this time it carried a massive ricotta pastizz.

What do you think? Tag someone who would devour this.

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Source: Fal Kun via ‘Are You Being Served (Malta & Gozo) Original’

Expect Some Rain Today: Still To Feel Like 34°C

Expect Some Rain Today: Still To Feel Like 34°C
Sep 3 2024 Share

According to various local weather forecasts, we should be expecting some isolated rain showers today as September officially kicks off.

Despite the forecasted showers, temperatures are set to feel like a hot 34°C, with the highest temperature climbing to 31°C and the lowest being 25°C.

This comes as the meteorological autumn officially begins in Malta, signalling a shift in weather pattern and gradual move away from non-stop days of bright sunshine.

Do you enjoy this weather?

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