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Patrick Stewart will be best remembered for the iconic characters he portrayed, particularly in the 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' franchises, but over the course of his career, he proved his versatility, playing comedic roles as brilliantly as his dramatic ones.

Following the death of 'Star Trek' and 'X-men' actor Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Kevin Feige, Jonathan Frakes, Bryan Batt and more are memorializing the acclaimed actor.

Iran has sentenced acclaimed 'It Was Just an Accident' director Jafar Panahi to five years in prison. Charges remain unclear.

Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and the 'X-Men' franchise, has died at age 86.

The cast is stacked with comedy veterans but this wind-up contraption of a holiday horror movie doesn't come with batteries.

Liev Schreiber owns up to his intense behavior at the 'Nocturne' premiere, apologizing for scolding a red carpet reporter.

Barry McGee, the celebrated graffiti artist who caused an uproar when his pop-up installation at a 99 Cents Only Store on Wilshire Boulevard drew a wild crowd, is bringing his street art to Jeffrey Deitch gallery.

Barbara Barrie — best known for her motherly roles in major films including "Breaking Away" (1979), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for supporting actress — passed away through a medically assisted death.

"Based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental," officials in Greenville, S.C., said.

Tony Berlant, a seminal influence in the West Coast Pop Art movement of the 1960s who was known as a 'painterly collage artist' with a penchant for working with tin, has died. He was 85.

Ernie Johnson announced that he is leaving 'Inside the NBA' after 37 years following this season. Charles Barkley became emotional during Wednesday's ESPN broadcast: 'All I can say, Ernie, is thank you.'

Kevin Bleyer was an esteemed comedic staff writer on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" for nine years. He also helped write all of President Barack Obama's speeches during the White House Correspondents Dinners — including ones that fired shots at President Donald Trump.

Mackenzie Crook and his collaborators spoke about creating a series that meditates on grief and loss while being funny — and including some fantastical elements.

'You Can See Everything' is ineligible for the DGA Awards' feature film category. The directors can only be submitted for documentary prize.

The layoffs affect the experiences division, which includes Disney's theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii.