AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, April 21
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TUESDAY, April 21
UPDATES with HBO MAX-LAUNCH, VIRUS OUTBREAK-TV-FRIENDS REUNION, FILM-HUNGER GAMES, EU-BRITAIN-QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY, TV-MAGNOLIA NETWORK, PEOPLE-MAURICE BENARD, BB0-FANS-TICKET LAWSUIT, FILM REVIEW-BAD EDUCATION
BEACH BOOKS-IN SHELTER — Elin Hilderbrand, Mary Alice Monroe and other prominent “beach” novelists discuss publishing during a time when many beaches will be closed and summer vacations called off. By National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 700 words, photos.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-KIDS' NEWSCASTS — NBC’s Lester Holt is launching a twice-weekly digital newscast for children aimed at calming fears and answering questions about the coronavirus. By Media Writer David Bauder. SENT. 613 words, with photos.
FILM-HUNGER GAMES — The next “Hunger Games” book is coming out next month, and a movie version is now being planned. Lionsgate is working on an adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” a prequel to her three “Hunger Games” novels that will be released May 19. By AP National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 374 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-TV-FRIENDS REUNION — The big upcoming “Friends” reunion special is inviting a few extra friends — maybe you. Castmembers of the popular show have announced that five fans will get a chance to watch the reunion taping live and rub shoulders with the stars. SENT: 187 words, photos.
FILM-THE WILLOUGHBYS — Maya Rudolph, Will Forte and Terry Crews lend their voices to the animated adaptation of Lois Lowry’s “The Willoughbys,” on Netflix on Wednesday. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 643 words, photos.
HBO MAX-LAUNCH — The streaming service HBO Max will launch May 27, AT&T’s WarnerMedia announced Tuesday, signaling that the so-called streaming wars won’t subside because of the coronavirus pandemic. HBO Max will be among the most expensive streaming services, at a price of $14.99 a month. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 489 words, photo.
TV-MAGNOLIA NETWORK — Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network will be blooming late because of the coronavirus crisis. The network’s planned October launch is being pushed back because of production delays related to the COVID-19 disease. SENT: 142 words, photo.
PEOPLE-MAURICE BENARD — Longtime “General Hospital” star Maurice Benard says sheltering in place can take its toll on your mental health. The actor is open about suffering from bipolar disorder and also writes about it in his new best-selling book, “Nothing General About It: How Love (And Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital.” By Alicia Rancilio. SENT: 522 words, photo.
NIELSENS — Coverage of the top prime-time programs from the week of April 13-19. By Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING by 6 p.m. 450 words, photo if available.
EU-BRITAIN-QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY — Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II’s 94th birthday with silence, as the nation in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic forgoes the usual gun salutes and ringing of bells. SENT: 197 words, photos.
BB0-FANS-TICKET LAWSUIT — A pair of fans in New York sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the 30 teams, asking for their money back for tickets and for certification of class-action status. SENT: 390 words, photo.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-BEASTIE BOYS STORY — By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by Wednesday at 3 p.m. Film stills.
FILM REVIEW-EXTRACTION. — By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by Friday at 6 p.m. Film stills.
FILM REVIEW-BAD EDUCATION. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by 3 p.m. Thursday, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-TOMBSTONE BY TOM CLAVIN. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Monday: 400 words, with book cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-THE MOMENT OF TENDERNESS BY MADELEINE L’ENGLE. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. SENT Monday, 360 words, with book cover image.
BOOK REVIEW-THE BOOK OF LONGINGS BY SUE MONK KIDD. Reviewed by Genine Babakian. UPCOMING: Wednesday, with book cover image.
MUSIC REVIEW-THE WHITE BUFFALO. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING.