Martin Landau: A Life in Photos

Martin Landau: Through the Years TheEd Wood,North by Northwest, andMission: Impossibleactordied Saturday in Los Angelesat age 89. Ahead, see highlights of his life in pictures, from his 1995 Oscar win to his days working in theNew York Daily Newsart department in 1951 seen here and everything in between. Landau as agent Rollin Hand inMission: ImpossibleTV series, circa 1966 (Clockwise from top left) Greg Morris as Barney Collier, Peter Lupus as Willy Armitage, Peter Graves as James Phelps, Barbara Bain as Cinnamon Carter, and Landau as Rollin Hand inMission: Impossible, 1967 Landau as Rollin Hand in theMission: Impossibleepisode “Live Bait” aired Feb....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Rachel Miller

Martin Scorsese pays tribute to Don Rickles: 'He made comedy into an art form'

I had the honor of working with him on my pictureCasino. He was a professional. He kept me doubled over with laughter every day on the set yet he was a complete pro. He just started showing up at places and insulting me. Experiencing Don, and tuning into his mind, I witnessed the evolution of his comedy. It was like listening to a great jazz musician wail. Nobody else did what he did....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Monica Kim

Martin Scorsese to meet with Pope Francis after screening 'Silence'

Martin Scorsese is headed to the Vatican. Scorseseis set to premiereSilenceat the Vaticanon Tuesday, screening the film for about 400 priests and guests. There, they face serious religious persecution and torture, as Christianity was banned at the time. Credit: Kerry Brown This isnt the first time Francis has met with a Hollywood star after a high-profile screening. In January 2015, Angelina Joliehad an audience with the Popeafter screening her World War II filmUnbrokenat the Vatican....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Barry Parker

Martin Scorsese to present Robert De Niro with 2017 Chaplin Award

Sometimes the most obvious choice is the best choice. Tickets to the May 8 gala are availablehere. Their other collaborations include the classicsRaging Bull,Taxi Driver,Mean Streets,The King of ComedyandGoodfellas. Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Proud to join my colleagues in honoring him with the Chaplin Award. Ben Stiller (Meet the Parentscostar): Robert De Niro represents all that great film acting is. Barry Levinson (Wag the Dogdirector): What adjectives do you use to describe a great actor?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Samantha Cook

Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro offer tributes to Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis was a master. He was a giant. He was an innovator. Credit: Everett Collection He was a great entertainer. He was a great artist. And he was a remarkable man. I had the honor of working with him, and it was an experience Ill always treasure. He was, truly, one of our greats, Scorsese said in a statement. AddedDe Niro in a statement, Jerry was a pioneer in comedy and film....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Wesley Jones

Martin Sheen calls Donald Trump a tyrant

Sheen has slammed Trump before, calling him an empty-headed moron. He also appeared inJoss Whedons anti-Trump PSAandcampaigned for Clintonwith the cast ofWest Wing. Speaking with EW, the actor and activist highlighted why he has been concerned about the soon-to-be commander-in-chief. Credit: Amanda Edwards/WireImage; Drew Angerer/Getty Images Its going to be a very, very anxious-ridden time. Sheen addressed Trumps remarks on immigration enforcement, suggesting Americans wont stand for plans that entail mass deportations....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · John Collins

Martin Sheen on PBS' Anne of Green Gables, the 1985 version, and farm animals

Anne of Green Gableslovers, rejoice. Theres a TV movie adaptation of Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomerys classic novelstarring Martin Sheencoming your way. Filmed in spring 2015, the movie aired in Canada in February. Credit: PBS Since then, the cast has reunited to film TV movie adaptations of two more books. U.S. audiences now get to see their first effort, which airs on PBS Thanksgiving night. It was not the first book....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Katie Howard

Martin Short hosts 'SNL' with musical guest Paul McCartney

So which of these fates will befall Martin Short tonight? If theres any justice, itll be Option #1. I truly think that having Short around will inspireSaturday Night Lives current team to push themselves. Credit: NBC His presence also means that cameos from his famous friends and former cast mates Billy Crystal? are as inevitable as Ed Grimleys cowlick. Oh, and I havent even mentioned musical guest Paul McCartney yet....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Jane Jones

Martin Short to host 'SNL' with musical guest Paul McCartney

Get ready forA Very Ed Grimley Christmas. Hell be joined by Paul McCartney, who will be making his fifthSaturday Night Liveappearance. McCartney last stopped bySNLin 2010. Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Short has hostedSNLtwice previously, though not since 1996. Hes made several cameo appearances between then and now, though, most recently in a2006 episode. Short was a member ofSaturday Night Lives cast during its 1984-1985 season. Jamie Foxxwill hostSNLs next episode, which airs Dec....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Kenneth Davies

Martinturns 25: Martin Lawrence reflects on his 'legendary' sitcom

Youre not just in the show you are the show. It was the biggest thing in the world for me, Lawrence tells EW of scoringMartin. I couldnt believe it. Credit: Warner Bros./Everett Collection When I started stand-up, I always wanted to get into acting, he shares. You felt the energy, realness, and fun, says Lawrence of why viewers responded so positively. The audience didnt just laugh, but its how they laughed....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Fred Little

Marvel cancels Ta-Nehisi Coates' police brutality comic

Coates toldThe Vergethat the cancellation was due to poor sales after two issues. The case has many parallels to real-life Americans who have died in police custody, such asFreddie GrayandSandra Bland. This is in the air. Credit: Marvel But youre confronted with it every day. The events of the day are with me. It seemed like an opportunity to do something. It becomes clear in the first issue that the activist is not just an activist....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Michelle Coleman

Marvel heroes honor Stan Lee at hand and footprint ceremony

‘I thank you with all my heart … and of course, Excelsior!’ ‘sClark Gregg.Guardians of the Galaxywriter-director James Gunn was also there to celebrate, as was director Kevin Smith. On Twitter, Gunn shared photo from his car en-route to the ceremony, wearing a Stan Lee pin. David Livingston/Getty Images “I can’t tell you what this means to me. I’m thrilled, I’m overwhelmed.” (Lee’s wifeJoan diedJuly 6.) Tommaso Boddi/WireImage So I thank you with all of my heart, how’s that?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Kelly Jimenez

Marvel Heroes: Luke Cage and Jessica Jones to team up

This in particular is a long time coming since Cage has been sporting the same looks since 2013. This specific feature was inspired by the couple joining forces to fight criminals inMarvels Jessica Joneslast year.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 35 words · Jennifer Flores