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TUESDAY, July 28, 2020

UPDATES WITH FILM-AMC-UNIVERSAL, MEDIA-KEN BURNS, Revised movement date for FILM REVIEW-BLACK IS KING.

EMMY NOMINATIONS — “Watchmen,” cloaked in superhero mythology and grounded in real-world racism, received a leading 26 nominations Tuesday for the prime-time Emmy Awards. The series, which captured America's current unease, was nominated as best limited series, and received bids for cast members including Regina King and Jeremy Irons. The Amazon comedy “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” was the second most-nominated series with 20, followed by Netflix’s “Ozark” with 18. The September ceremony will be the first major awards show held amid the coronavirus pandemic. By Television Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 980 words, photos, video.

With: EMMY NOMINATIONS-SNUBS & SURPRISES, EMMY NOMINATIONS-LIST, EMMY NOMINATIONS-REACTION, EMMY NOMINATIONS-MUSIC, EMMY NOMINATIONS-FACTS AND FIGURES.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-BOCELLI: Tenor Bocelli, who had COVID, says lockdown humiliated him. SENT, photos.

VENICE FILM FESTIVAL — The American frontier drama “The World to Come,” the Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren comedy-drama “The Duke,” Gia Coppola’s “Mainstream,” and the Shia LaBeouf and Vanessa Kirby drama “Pieces of a Woman” are among the films set to premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in September, the first major event of its kind since the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of large gatherings worldwide. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 715 words, photos.

FILM-AMC UNIVERSAL — In a sign of how the pandemic is remaking Hollywood traditions, AMC Theatres and Universal Studios on Tuesday announced an agreement to shorten the exclusive theatrical window to just 17 days for the studio’s films. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 500 words, photo.

BRITAIN-JOHNNY DEPP — Johnny Depp’s libel case against a British tabloid that accused him of abusing ex-wife Amber Heard was wrapping up Tuesday after three weeks of court hearings that dissected a toxic celebrity love affair. By Jill Lawless and Danica Kirka. SENT: 1,000 words, photos and video.

MUSIC-PEOPLE-RHIANNON GIDDENS: Silkroad’s new face: Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens. By William J. Kole. SENT, 390 words, photos.

VIRUS OUTBREAK-CHAINSMOKERS CONCERT: New York’s governor says he is “appalled” by videos showing crowds standing close together at a Hamptons concert featuring electronic music duo The Chainsmokers over the weekend. SENT.

VIRTUAL MACDOWELL — Free time is precious for creative artists and that’s why artist retreats such as MacDowell in New Hampshire have long been invaluable. But with the coronavirus making traditional fellowships impossible, MacDowell is trying a virtual fellowship. By AP National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 540 words.

MEDIA-KEN BURNS — PBS’ busy documentarian, Ken Burns, says he has eight new projects in the works, including deep-dive looks at Benjamin Franklin, Muhammad Ali, Leonardo da Vinci and Ernest Hemingway. PBS announced a new online home for all the work of Burns and other documentarians, a subscription streaming service that will start next month. By Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 375 words.

BRITAIN-ART AUCTION: Sotheby’s hold virtual sale of art from Rembrandt to Banksy. SENT, photos.

NIELSENS — Coverage of the top prime-time programs from the week of July 20-26. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 450 words, photo if available.

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REVIEWS

FILM REVIEW-BLACK IS KING. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. Upcoming: 700 words by 4 p.m. Friday, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-THE FIGHT. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.

FILM REVIEW-SUMMERLAND. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. Upcoming: 650 words by 7 p.m. Tuesday, film stills.

MUSIC-THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Tuesday: 300 words, album cover image.

MUSIC REVIEW-ALANIS MORISSETTE. By Cristina Jaleru. UPCOMING: Wednesday: 300 words, album cover image.

MUSIC REVIEW-STEVE HOWE. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Wednesday: 300 words, album cover image.

MUSIC REVIEW-JON ANDERSON. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Thursday: 300 words, album cover image.

BOOK REVIEW-STRONG FROM THE HEART BY JON LAND. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Monday: 330 words, cover image.