AP Entertainment Digest for Thursday, May 14
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THURSDAY, May 14
WARM BLANKET MOVIES — The pandemic has sent people rushing to watch relevant movies like “Contagion,” but one film critic has been more drawn to the cozy feeling of old favorites like “North by Northwest” and the blessed refuge of old-Hollywood musicals and sardonic ’90s comedies. Escape comes in many forms. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING by 3 p.m. 900 words, with photos.
FILM-DRIVE-IN THEATERS — Indie films and drive-in theaters don’t usually go together. They rely on the biggest films to get audiences. But in this unique time, where most theaters are closed and most studios have delayed all releases until mid-July, indies and drive-ins have become a match made in heaven. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING by 2 p.m. 700 words, with photos.
BOOKS-SELLING BIRDS AND SNAKES — A decade ago, Suzanne Collins’ “Mockingjay” was launched with bookstore parties nationwide. Her new “Hunger Games” novel comes out at a time when such gatherings are impossible. By National Writer Hillel Italie. UPCOMING by 11 a.m. 830 words, with photos.
TV-ELMO TALK SHOW — Sesame Workshop is ready to roll out a talk show starring a familiar squeaky-voiced puppet, called “The Not Too Late Show with Elmo,” where he will interview celebrity guests. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING by 3 p.m. 600 words, photos.
THE LAST DANCE-Q&A-JASMINE JORDAN — Jasmine Jordan is getting an intimate look into the psyche of her heralded father Michael, just like the rest of the sports world. The 27-year-old wasn’t born when her Chicago Bulls dad won his first two of his six championships, so like many watching “The Last Dance,” there are some things she’s learning for the first time. By Gary Hamilton. UPCOMING by 3 p.m. About 800 words, with photos, video.
BOOKS-IDA B. WELLS — The great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells is writing a biography of the pioneering African-American journalist and activist. SENT. 192 words.
BOOKS-BUZZ BOOKS — Fiction by Ken Follett, Matt Haig and Sue Miller will be among the dozens of upcoming releases excerpted in two free e-book compilations. SENT. 164 words, photo.
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FILM REVIEW-HAVE A GOOD TRIP. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT. 800 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-SCOOB. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. Upcoming: 700 words by 6 a.m. Friday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-CAPONE. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Tuesday: 700 words, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-GRETCHEN PETERS. By Pablo Gorondi. SENT.
MUSIC REVIEW-MARSHALL CHAPMAN. By Steven Wine. SENT.
MUSIC REVIEW-SPECIAL CONSENSUS. By Steven Wine. SENT Wednesday.
MUSIC REVIEW-WILLIE NILE. By Pablo Gorondi. SENT Wednesday.
MUSIC REVIEW-SPARKS. By Pablo Gorondi. Upcoming: Thursday.
MUSIC REVIEW-MOSES SUMNEY. By Ragan Clark. Upcoming: Thursday.
BOOK REVIEW-LOU GEHRIG BY ALAN D GAFF. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. SENT Tuesday: 470 words, cover image.