Lawrence, Zemeckis latest on fest honors train
Jennifer Lawrence will be presented with performer of the year honors Feb. 2 from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The previous year's honoree, Viola Davis of "The Help," was considered a strong possiblity for the lead actress trophy that ultimately went to Meryl Streep for "The Iron Lady."
In addition, "Flight" helmer Robert Zemeckis will be handed director of the year kudos from the Palm Springs fest Jan. 5. Recent honorees include Ang Lee, Anthony Minghella and David O. Russell.
A native of Los Angeles raised by two parents and "Hill Street Blues," Jon Weisman ankled his scriptwriting career and began working for Variety in 2004, subsequently serving as associate editor of features and television reporter before becoming awards editor. He promises not to use this platform to retroactively campaign for Oscars for “The Misfits,” though he’d feel justified in doing so.
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