Ian McKellen: Too Old to Star in X-Men Spin-Off ‘Magneto’?

After starring in three X-Men movies as the main mutant super villain Magneto, Sir Ian Mckellen announced that he would not be appearing in the latest X-Men film spin-off "Magneto" because he's too old and too wrinkled to reprise the role. He figured that the film might be about the young Magneto.

In an interview, McKellen said that "there's meant to be a 'Magneto' script floating around" yet he had never seen it. That would virtually mean that the producers might had came into decision that the next X-Men movie will not involve him anymore. He joked that "they can't have someone whose face is as lined as mine any longer!" McKellen, who's now 70 years old, said that he was proud to see the 69 year old Patrick Stewart in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Don't worry Sir McKellen, you'll always be the best actor in a mutant role to the memory of all X-Men fans.

Schwarzenegger Toughens Up on Paparazzi

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a new Anti-Paparazzi law that would excessively fine them for invading a celebrity's right to privacy. This will not only apply for paparazzi alone but for all the media outlets who will purchase the "unlawful and unauthorized" photos.

It can be recalled that celebrities have had falling out with paparazzis before like Jennifer Aniston whose photos of her in underwear were taken using a high-powered telephoto lens to shoot her in her own backyard. Aniston received $550,000 and apology for this invasion of privacy. Britney Spears also infamously umbrella-smashed an SUV of a photographer who annoyed her. However, celebrity columnist Ben Widdicombe chimed in that those paparazzi photos we see in magazines are often orchestrated by celebrities themselves. For instance, Britney Spears herself will have an assistant announce when they will be leaving the gates. The new law will fine paparazzi $50,000 when take and sell unauthorized photos of celebrities in "personal or familial activity." Quite harsh for that, Governor Schwarzenegger! Maybe next time, you pair that law by applying a ceiling price for celebrities that force media companies to cough up millions for their exclusive photos. Here's the CNN report on this new California Anti-Paparazzi law.

Prince William Vowed to Help England Win 2018 World Cup Bid

As an avid sports fan, Prince William will be campaigning for England to win its 2018 World Cup bid. This announcement of the prince came in when FIFA vice-president Jack Warner announced that England is somewhat not doing their best to make a convincing application to be the 2018 host of the World Cup. Prince William, who took over the leadership of UK's Football Association (FA) from Prince Andrew in 2006, is said to be very keen on claiming the bid and he pledged that he will do his part on whatever the FA will deem appropriate as the spokesperson for the said campaign.

The winning World Cup host in 2018 will be announced on December 2010 and Prince William gave his assurance that his utmost support will always be at the forefront for this campaign to be successful. On the other hand, New Zealand is also one of the places Prince William will visit early next year as he will be representing Queen Elizabeth in an official visit. Queen Elizabeth is now 88 years old and she deemed that younger royals should be the ones doing long distance travels for official duties.