“Silver Linings” helmer to direct Jennifer Lawrence in “Ends of Earth”February 20, 2013 - 10:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The “Silver Linings Playbook” director David O. Russell has signed on to direct Jennifer Lawrence in “The Ends of the Earth,” which The Weinstein Company acquired worldwide rights to on Tuesday, February 19, TheWrap said. Both Russell and Lawrence are nominated for Oscars this year for “Silver Linings,” Russell for his direction and script and Lawrence for Best Actress. Weinstein distributed that movie as well. “Argo” scribe Chris Terrio wrote the script for “Ends,” which tells the story of oil tycoon Ernest Marland and his downfall after he is caught in an affair. Escape Artists’ Todd Black, Steve Tisch and Jason Blumenthal are producing. “Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most versatile actresses we have ever seen,” the producers said in a statement. “Her performance in Silver Linings was transcendent and was truly the heart and soul of the film. Jennifer was basically asked to play 4 personalities -- depressed, sexy, romantic and a wild dancer -- and did them all brilliantly. After seeing that performance we knew we had our anchor for ‘The End of the Earth.’” As if two collaborations weren’t enough, Lawrence also signed on to Russell’s next project, an untitled film about the FBI’s Abscam sting operation. “She is the most dedicated person I know,” Russell said of Lawrence in a statement. “She is devoted to her family and they have been the true inspiration for her character and integrity. Her acting is effortless and she always makes it look easy.” Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. Partner news | Erdogan’s approval rating falls below 40 percent: survey A total of 53.4 percent of respondents said they disapprove of the performance of Erdoğan. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei |