While Boston was in shut-down mode Friday as the manhunt for the Boston Marathon bomber continued, filming was halted on David O. Russell’s “American Hustle,” which is scheduled for release by Sony at year’s end. The Abscam thriller reunites Lawrence
and “Silver Linings” co-stars Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro, as well
as previous Russell collaborators Christian Bale and Amy
Adams.
NBC has also pulled, in the wake of the bombings, its particularly grisly upcoming fourth episode of “Hannibal,” reports Variety.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Film Festival (June 13-23) has named Oscar-nominated and Film Independent Spirit Award-winning Russell as the 2013 Fest’s guest director. He will also receive their Spirit of Independence Award, which recognizes an individual for their commitment to artistic independence in film.
During the festival, Russell will host a special screening of his 1999 film “Three Kings,” and participate in a discussion about his body of work. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook” was nominated for eight Oscars, with Jennifer Lawrence winning for Best Actress.
Pedro Almodovar’s “I’m So Excited!” will open the L.A. Film Fest.
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