AP Entertainment Digest, 1st Ld-Writethru

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TUESDAY, MARCH 10

FILM-THE HUNT - Universal Pictures last fall canceled the release of the violent political satire "The Hunt" after a wave of deadly shootings and blow-back from conservatives, including President Donald Trump. This Friday, "The Hunt" will finally hit theaters. Its makers, including producers Jason Blum and Damon Lindelof, say the movie never meant to provoke but to parody our political divide. By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 900 words by 3 p.m., photos.

MEDIA-CLAIRE MCCASKILL - After 12 years in the U.S. Senate, Claire McCaskill has jumped to the media and is making waves with some Missouri-style plain speaking. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. SENT: 1,000 words.

RAFFLING PICASSO - In a rare and exclusive interview, the owner of the world's biggest private collection of works by Pablo Picasso explains to The Associated Press why he is parting with one of his 300 paintings and why he might even be forced to buy it back. Billionaire art dealer David Nahmad spoke to the AP in his luxury home in Monaco, one of the most sought-after addresses for the rich and famous. By John Leicester. SENT: 840 words, photos, video.

OUTBREAK-POETS AND WRITERS - Poets & Writers has called off its 50th anniversary gala, where guests of honor included Oprah Winfrey. The non-profit organization cited the coronavirus outbreak as the reason for canceling the March 16 gathering in Manhattan. By AP National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 180 words, photos.

BOOKS-GLENN GREENWALD - Award-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald is working on a book about his reporting on corruption in Brazilian politics that led to threats of retaliation from the government of President Jair Bolsonaro. By AP National Writer Hillel Italie. SENT: 350 words, photo.

SEVERE WEATHER CONCERT - Nashville musicians banded together both in their community, but also onstage during a benefit concert Monday night called “To Nashville, With Love” featuring a dozen artists playing to raise money for relief efforts after deadly tornadoes hit middle Tennessee. Some of the musicians who performed don't live in Tennessee full-time, but record there and have close connections. By Kristin M. Hall. SENT: 620 words, photos

BOOKS-MICHAEL SCHUR - “The Good Place” creator Michael Schur would like to help you manage your life even as he figures out how to put it into words. Simon & Schuster announced Tuesday that the Emmy-winning writer, producer and actor is working on “How to Be Good: A Definitive Answer for Exactly What to Do, In Every Possible Situation,” in which he combines humor and philosophy to “deal with the large and small ethical challenges we all face every day.” SENT: 130 words, photo.

NIELSENS - Coverage of the top prime-time programs for the week of March 208. By AP Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 450 words.

AUDIOBOOKS-TOP 10 - Audible best-sellers for the week ending March 6. SENT: 410 words.

BOOKS-BOOKS-TOP 10 - Apple Books U.S. Bestseller List. SENT: 135 words.

ITUNES-MOVIES-TOP 10 - iTunes Movies Charts for the week of March 8. SENT: 80 words.

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REVIEWS:

FILM REVIEW-THE HUNT - By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING: Wednesday: 800 words by 9 a.m. Film Stills.

FILM REVIEW-BLOODSHOT - By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING: 700 words by Wednesday at 3 p.m. Film stills.

FILM REVIEW-NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS - By AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Wednesday: 730 words. Film stills.

MUSIC REVIEW-NIALL HORAN. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 330 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-CINEMA '62 BY STEPHEN FARBER AND MICHAEL MCCLELLAN. Reviewed by Lee Mitgang. SENT Monday: 600 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-JOURNEY OF THE PHARAOHS BY CLIVE CUSSLER AND GRAHAM BROWN. Reviewed by Jeff Ayers. SENT Monday: 300 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-SHAKESPEARE IN A DIVIDED COUNTRY BY JAMES SHAPIRO. Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Monday: 445 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-THE OPERATOR BY GRETCHEN BERG. Reviewed by Molly Sprayregen. SENT Tuesday: 200 words, photo.

BOOK REVIEW-THE GIFT OF FORGIVENESS BY KATHERINE SCHWARZENEGGER PRATT. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. SENT Tuesday: 410 words, photo.