NYC living landmark Sidney Lumet may well celebrate his 50th anniversary as a feature director — he was Oscar nominated for his first, “Twelve Angry Men” — with a nod for his latest, the edgy and incisively acted “Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead.” And now the really good news: this 83-year-old whirlwind has just inked

a three-picture deal with Funky Buddha, the producers of “Devil,” and the first is ready to roll early next year. Happy Thanksgiving, Sidney!