Landau Still Taken By Direction Of 'North By Northwest' Nov 4, 2009
Warner Home Video ImageMartin Landau in "North by Northwest," and today ... Set to attend the screening of the film at AFI Fest Los Angeles are stars Eva Marie Saint, (who plays the mysterious romantic interest, Eve) and Martin Landau (Vandamm's henchman, Leonard), the only surviving major cast members of the film ... Martin Landau, starred opposite Cary Grant in "North by Northwest". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Best UGA outcome? Oct 31, 2009
There s the ones with Martin Landau ... The Martin Landau/Barbara Bain ones. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Martin Landau To Appear At New Theater's Opening Oct 30, 2009
Martin Landau stars with Ellen Burstyn star in the film "Lovely, Still," written by Omaha-native Nick Fackler. The film was shot entirely in Omaha. (7 KETV Omaha)
Slanguage Dictionary Oct 23, 2009
perf -- performance; "Martin Landau was much lauded for his perf in 'Ed Wood.'". PGA -- Producers Guild of America. (Variety)
Willem Dafoe Oct 19, 2009
With vampires a hot commodity these days, the only actor to receive an Oscar nomination as a blood sucker (in 2000's Shadow of the Vampire -- Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi in 1994's Ed Wood doesn't count) has been recruited for two outings featuring the immortal fiends. In Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, opening Friday, he is neck-biter Gavner Purl, who recruits John C. Reilly's ancient sideshow vampire to take part in a war between rival fanged clans. (USA Today)
Sweepstakes: '9' Movie Prizes Oct 8, 2009
The conflicted but resilient tribe already includes #1 (Christopher Plummer), a domineering war veteran and the groups longtime leader; #2 (Martin Landau), a kindly but now-frail inventor; #3 and #4, scholarly twins who communicate nonverbally and mostly with each other; #5 (John C. Reilly), a stalwart and nurturing engineer; #6 (Crispin Glover), an erratic artist beset by visions; #7 (Jennifer Connelly), a brave and self-sufficient warrior; and #8 (Fred Tatasciore), the none-too-bright muscle... (KSBW 8, CA)
Milwaukee Film Festival attracts 20,000 Oct 6, 2009
Oscar winner Martin Landau was in Milwaukee to accept a lifetime achievement award after a special screening of his film "Crimes and Misdemeanors" on Friday evening at the Marcus North Shore Cinema. Landau was also on hand to present his newest film, Lovely, Still, which was one of more than 160 films screened during the festival. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Landau to attend Milwaukee Film Festival Sep 19, 2009
Photo provided by Milwaukee Film Martin Landau (with Ellen Burstyn) in ;Lovely, Still ... The list of guests jetting into town to attend the Milwaukee Film Festival includes at least one big name movie star: Martin Landau. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Animated '9' hits the right number Sep 18, 2009
Christopher Plummer, Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly and Martin Landau provide the other voices. But you never see the actor behind the voice. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A better storyline keeps Burton's ‘9' from being a 10 Sep 17, 2009
Soon, 2 (Martin Landau) is in peril and 9 discovers 1 (Plummer), 8 (Fred Tatasciore), 5 (Reilly) and 7 (Connelly) and a pair of interesting, mute twins who are the keepers of the library and history. Oh, and there is number 6 (Crispin Glover), a bit of a whack-job doll who draws odd scribblings which look remarkably like the markings on 9's gizmo that awakens the master machine. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Visual effects soar above thin storyline of '9' Sep 16, 2009
He is then repaired and rescued from the dangerous streets by a creature resembling him, only this older creature is labeled 2 (Martin Landau). 2, however, does not fare as well as he is trapped in the jaws of a foreboding machine. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Berkeley-born animator hooked from start Sep 11, 2009
That included working with the voice actors - "9" has an all-star lineup of Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly, Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly and Crispin Glover. But what is "9". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Waiting in the wings Sep 11, 2009
Jackie Earle Haley is his Martin Landau and Chi McBride is his Greg Morris. "Mission: Impossible". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
What's Playing Sep 10, 2009
No. 2, voiced by Martin Landau, shows 9, at left, voiced by Elijah Wood, around their post-apocalyptic environment in Shane Acker's adventure fantasy "9." ... They include 1 (Christopher Plummer), the priestly, rigid leader; 2 (Martin Landau), an aging but feisty inventor; 5 (John C. Reilly), who's loyal but afraid of everything; and 7 (Jennifer Connelly), a brave and butt-kicking warrior. (Athens Banner-Herald)
In the Movie 9, Technology Ruins the World... Again Sep 10, 2009
In the Movie 9, Technology Ruins the World. 9, Technology Ruins the World. (Time.com)
It was a dark and stormy '9' Sep 10, 2009
Starring the voices of Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, John C. Reilly and Martin Landau ... Starring the voices of Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, John C. Reilly and Martin Landau. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'9' visually stunning, but story lacks depth Sep 10, 2009
Voice talents include Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly, Crispen Glover. Directed by Shane Acker. (Fresno Bee)
‘9’ introduces a new dimension of dark animation Sep 9, 2009
He meets, among others, the efficient 2 (Martin Landau), the oafish, one-eyed 5 (John C. Reilly), the imperious, rather cowardly elder statesman, 1 (Christopher Plummer), and 3 (Jennifer Connelly), an adventuress who s game for anything ... Starring the voices of: Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, and Christopher Plummer. (Boston Globe)
Capsule reviews: `9' and others Sep 9, 2009
They include 1 (Christopher Plummer), the priestly, rigid leader; 2 (Martin Landau), an aging but feisty inventor; 5 (John C. Reilly), who's loyal but afraid of everything; and 7 (Jennifer Connelly), a brave and butt-kicking warrior. PG-13 for violence and scary images. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Movie Review: 9 Sep 9, 2009
Based on Acker's animated short of the same name and starring the voices of Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau and Christopher Plummer 9 is a compelling mix of steampunk, Star Wars, the Terminator series and, yes, Coraline ... 9 discovers another like him, called 2 (Martin Landau). (Suite101.com)
Demise and dolls Sep 9, 2009
He enlists the help of elderly inventor No. 2 (Martin Landau); the mute, prankish archivists Nos ... He enlists the help of elderly inventor No. 2 (Martin Landau); the mute, prankish archivists Nos. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Compelling '9' is missing 2 things: Plot, cheer Sep 9, 2009
9* * (out of four)Voices: Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer, John C. Reilly, Martin Landau, Crispin GloverDirector: Shane AckerDistributor: Focus FeaturesRating: PG-13 for violence and scary imagesRunning time: 1 hour, 21 minutesOpens Wednesday nationwide ... 2 (Martin Landau) is a good-hearted, elderly inventor. (USA Today -- Life)
9 stitches together an exciting adventure Sep 9, 2009
Starring: Elijah Wood, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly, Jennifer ConnollyDirector: Shane AckerRun time: 1 hour, 19 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 ... A mechanical beast comes after 9 almost immediately after he hits the ground running, but hes quickly rescued by 2 (Martin Landau), a zipped-up burlap wiz who gives 9 a voice-box and some guidance through this horrifying landscape. (MSNBC -- Movies)
"9": A stitched-up fantasy world Sep 9, 2009
On one hand, it's an earnest, loving attempt to expand Acker's 2004 Oscar-nominated short into a full-length movie; the animation looks fantastic and the range of voice talents (also including Martin Landau and Crispin Glover) is impressive. On the other hand, the story is a half-assed jumble of the hackneyed and half-familiar, and once you get past how cool the movie looks, so is Acker's created universe. (Salon)
Anthony Lane: “9” and “District 9.” Sep 7, 2009
Some of the characters are voiced by Martin Landau, Christopher Plummer, and Elijah Wood. Neill Blomkamp s District 9 has been out for a while, but audiences continue to gather, lured by rumors of a hybrid a writhing, snapping chunk of science fiction that looks and smells like fact. (New Yorker)
'9' REASONS TO WATCH THE EN... Aug 26, 2009
But to the rescue of post-apocalypse civilization comes a group that includes some character voiced by Elijah Wood, an inventor voiced by Martin Landau, a scholar voiced by John C. Reilly and a domineering leader who's -- ta-da. -- Christopher Plummer. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Gallagher: 'Bucket List' drives Rock Valley woman Aug 20, 2009
She held a door for country singer Kellie Pickler and sat at the airport with Academy Award-winning actor Martin Landau. She joined the 700 Club, learned to drive a stick-shift and is committing Beyonce's "Single Ladies" dance to memory. (Sioux City Journal)
Turner Classic Movies to Launch A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES, New Series of One-Hour Specials Focusing on Film Genres Aug 6, 2009
Series from DreamWorks Television to Kick-Off in October With A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: THE SUSPENSEFUL WORLD OF THRILLERS, Followed by a Month-Long Festival Featuring Classic Thrillers Thrillers Special to Include Interviews with Ken Follett, Diablo Cody, Kenneth Branagh, Mel Brooks, Martin Landau and Many More ... The special will feature interviews with such figures as TCM host Robert Osborne; Ken Follett, author of Eye of the Needle; Bryan Singer, writer and director of The Usual Suspects and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Critics' Picks: Witness protectiveness program Aug 5, 2009
Weller balances every big feeling with a tempering counterpart: In one episode, when his character escorts an aged mob informer (played, superbly, by Martin Landau) to his son's funeral back East, he shows deep reserves of tenderness without stepping over the line into sentimentality. (It's not called the "Witness Protectiveness Program," but Weller plays Marshall as a guy who knows that a degree of emotional caretaking comes with the job. (Salon)
NY Museum To Display Tim Burton's Artwork Jul 31, 2009
The book will include essays from several of the 50-year-old director's collaborators, including Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Danny Elfman, Martin Landau and Danny DeVito. The director's other films include "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure," "Beetlejuice," "Batman Returns," "Mars Attacks!" "Big Fish" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." He also created and produced "The Nightmare Before Christmas," as well as the book "The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories" and "Stainboy" -- the title... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Top Johnny Depp Movie Moments Jul 2, 2009
As the credits and title music of Plan 9 blare on the screen, followed by the opening scene featuring his now dead friend Bela Lugosi (Martin Landau), a rapt Wood silently mouths the words of his film's narrator. He then looks around at the audience and says to himself, "This is the one; This is the one I'll be remembered for." He and his girlfriend are then seen rushing out in the pouring rain to drive off and get married, in a Hollywood ending that is certainly fitting of the real Ed Wood... (IGN FilmForce)
Today in History Jun 20, 2009
Actor Martin Landau is 78. Actor James Tolkan is 78. (Yahoo News)
Malibu resident James Whitmore dies (2) Feb 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Edition. Had he not been an actor, he would have been a philosopher. (Malibu Times, CA)
Jimmy's Trailer Park Feb 8, 2009
Voice c.redits include Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, and Martin Landau. The animation in the trailer is gorgeous, with bizarre and creative images looking fluid and crisp. (Gamecock Online, SC)
5Top: W00t! Anticipated sci-fi films of 2009 Feb 7, 2009
With an impressive looking trailer and a talent-heavy group of voice actors (including Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, John C. Riley, Crispin Glover, Jennifer Connelly and Martin Landau), 9 could be a sleeper sci-fi hit. Terminator Salvation (release date: May 22). (MSNBC -- Movies)
