AP Entertainment Digest for Monday, April 13
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MONDAY, April 13
UPDATES with FILM-PIXAR DELAY, THE STREAM, FILM-TROLLS WORLD TOUR, FBN-NFL DRAFT
TV-MRS. AMERICA — Hulu’s limited series “Mrs. America,” which dramatizes the battle over the Equal Rights Amendment, makes sure two African American powerhouses, Shirley Chisholm and Flo Kennedy, get their due. By TV Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 884 words, with photos.
TV-INSIDE QUIBI — They were skeptical. The name was weird. The concept was a little crazy — but it was intriguing. Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz and rising star Stephan James each overcame initial reluctance to star in Quibi films that deliver the stories in installments of 10 minutes or less. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT: 667 words, photos
FILM-PIXAR DELAY — Pixar’s “Soul,” the last major release planned for June, has been postponed to November because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday that “Soul” won’t open June 19, but will instead hit theaters Nov. 20. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 184 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-STEPHANOPOULOS — “Good Morning America” host George Stephanopoulos revealed Monday that he’s tested positive for the coronavirus, but has been relatively symptom-free. Stephanopoulos has been caring for his wife, Ali Wentworth, who is sick with COVID-19 and tweeted that she’s “never been sicker.” SENT: 140 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS-BEHIND THE SCENES — Teams have started funds to assist arena workers who have lost income after games were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. But those who work behind the scenes on broadcasts have been mostly to fend for themselves. By Joe Reedy. UPCOMING by 5 p.m. 750 words, file photos.
FBN-NFL DRAFT — ESPN and NFL Network will join forces for this year’s NFL draft. They will produce a broadcast that will air on both networks over all three days. The April 23-25 draft was originally scheduled to be in Las Vegas. It will now originate from ESPN’s headquarters from Bristol, Connecticut due to the coronavirus pandemic. SENT: 187 words.
THE STREAM — A roundup of the film, music, television and book releases headed to a screen or device near you. UPCOMING: 1,000 words, photos by 6 p.m.
FILM-TROLLS WORLD TOUR —“Trolls World Tour” is the biggest digital debut of all time, according to Universal Pictures. The studio said Monday that the animated sequel featuring the voices of Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick is No. 1 on all the major platforms, including Apple, Amazon and Comcast. SENT: 163 words, photos.
CELEB BIRTHDAYS — Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 19-25. UPCOMING: 1,500 words.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-SERGIO. By AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 700 words by Friday at 5 p.m. Film Stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-SHELBY LYNNE. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Wednesday.
MUSIC REVIEW-RON SEXSMITH. By Scott Stroud. UPCOMING: Wednesday.
MUSIC REVIEW-THE WHITE BUFFALO. By Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING: Thursday
BOOK REVIEW-SIMON THE FIDDLER BY PAULETTE JILES. Reviewed by Rob Merrill. SENT Monday: 413 words, book cover image.