David O. Russell is once again in the conversation for his controversial approach towards fellow Hollywood associates. The filmmaker behind critically acclaimed films such as American Hustle and The Fighter has a history of clashes with his fellow directors and actors. And this time, a Sony executive found himself on the receiving end of a blow from the filmmaker, as reports suggest that Russell punched the executive at an Oscar party following an accidental trip over him.
David O. Russell on the set of Silver Linings Playbook
David O. Russell Punched Sony Executive at an Oscar Party
According to a recent report from Puck, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker, David O. Russell lost his temper when the Sony executive Sanford Panitch accidentally tripped over his leg during an Oscar party. The Fighter director got furious and punched Panitch hard in the stomach.
David O. Russell (image via The Hollywood Reporter | YouTube)
The Sony executive,...
David O. Russell on the set of Silver Linings Playbook
David O. Russell Punched Sony Executive at an Oscar Party
According to a recent report from Puck, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker, David O. Russell lost his temper when the Sony executive Sanford Panitch accidentally tripped over his leg during an Oscar party. The Fighter director got furious and punched Panitch hard in the stomach.
David O. Russell (image via The Hollywood Reporter | YouTube)
The Sony executive,...
- 3/16/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Filmmaker David O Russell is set to helm the upcoming Linda Ronstadt biopic, starring Selena Gomez. The music biopic is currently in pre-production, with producers including James Keach, who produced the 2019 documentary ‘Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice’, and Ronstadt’s manager, John Boylan.
Gomez cryptically shared her involvement in the biopic earlier this week by posting a picture of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir ‘Simple Dreams’ on her Instagram story. No other casting has been announced, reports variety.com.
Ronstadt is a country, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin music legend known for her 1970s albums ‘Heart Like a Wheel’ and ‘Simple Dreams’. Throughout her career she has released 29 studio albums, won 11 Grammys, and was honoured by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards. In 2014, Ronstadt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Russell is an Oscar-nominated director and writer known for...
Gomez cryptically shared her involvement in the biopic earlier this week by posting a picture of Ronstadt’s 2013 memoir ‘Simple Dreams’ on her Instagram story. No other casting has been announced, reports variety.com.
Ronstadt is a country, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin music legend known for her 1970s albums ‘Heart Like a Wheel’ and ‘Simple Dreams’. Throughout her career she has released 29 studio albums, won 11 Grammys, and was honoured by both the Recording Academy and the Latin Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards. In 2014, Ronstadt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Russell is an Oscar-nominated director and writer known for...
- 1/14/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Selena Gomez is set to play Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic based on the singer’s 2013 memoir titled Simple Dreams and a director is now attached to the project.
James Keach and Ronstadt’s longtime manager, John Boylan, are co-producing the film, which is currently in pre-production. Signing up to direct the film is David O. Russell.
Ronstadt is a rock, country and Latin music star who found success with albums like Heart Like a Wheel, Prisoner in Disguise, Hasten Down the Wind, Simple Dreams, Living in the USA, among many others. In a career that spans multiple decades, Ronstadt recorded 29 studio albums and won 11 Grammys, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards and one Emmy. In 2011, Ronstadt was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Grammys.
Ronstadt charted on Spotify in 2023 with her 1970 recording of “Long Long Time,” a song that was prominently...
James Keach and Ronstadt’s longtime manager, John Boylan, are co-producing the film, which is currently in pre-production. Signing up to direct the film is David O. Russell.
Ronstadt is a rock, country and Latin music star who found success with albums like Heart Like a Wheel, Prisoner in Disguise, Hasten Down the Wind, Simple Dreams, Living in the USA, among many others. In a career that spans multiple decades, Ronstadt recorded 29 studio albums and won 11 Grammys, three American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards and one Emmy. In 2011, Ronstadt was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Latin Grammys.
Ronstadt charted on Spotify in 2023 with her 1970 recording of “Long Long Time,” a song that was prominently...
- 1/14/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the celebrated documentary “The Sound of My Voice,” ‘70s singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt is having a moment and getting her due. Earlier in the week, it was announced that Selena Gomez would portray the singer in an upcoming biopic, and now a director has been announced. Rumors swirled late in the week that David O. Russell would be directing the biopic, and now Variety and numerous trades have confirmed the news.
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- 1/13/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
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