AP Entertainment Digest for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020
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TUESDAY, Dec. 8
UPDATES with JOHN LENNON-ANNIVERSARY, OSCARS-PRODUCERS, VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRITAIN-ROYAL TOUR, PEOPLE-OLIVIA JADE GIANNULLI, SIRIUSXM-STERN, NEW YEAR’S EVE-HOSTS
YE-TOP 10 FILMS — AP’s film writers offer their lists of the top 10 films of 2020. By AP Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 1,200 words, photos.
JOHN LENNON-ANNIVERSARY — Fans have remembered John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of the former Beatle’s death with flowers, candles and songs in New York’s Central Park. In the Strawberry Fields section steps from where he was shot, musicians played Tuesday. SENT: 260 words, photos.
PEOPLE-OLIVIA JADE GIANNULLI — Olivia Jade Giannulli choose the family vibe of “Red Table Talk” for her first public comments about the college admissions scandal involving her famous parents. The 21-year-old Giannulli rejected the idea that she was seeking sympathy. Her parents, “Full House” actor Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, are behind bars after pleading guilty to paying $500,000 to get their daughters into the University of Southern California. By TV Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 550 words, photos.
FILM-WARNER BROS-CHRISTOPHER NOLAN — Christopher Nolan, one of Warner Bros.’ most important filmmakers, has come out strongly against the company’s decision to send all of its films to HBO Max in 2021. The “Tenet” filmmaker tells The Associated Press Monday that it’s not a good business decision and criticized how the company handled it, calling the situation “a mess.” By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 470 words, photo.
FILM-TCM-MARSHA HUNT — One of the last living stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, 103-year-old Marsha Hunt speaks to the AP about her life and time on the blacklist. A documentary of her life is airing on TCM on Dec. 11 along with seven of her films. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos.
FILM-STEVEN SODERBERGH — Steven Soderbergh likes to call it “the boat movie.” The central conceit of his new HBO Max film “Let Them All Talk” was to film it mostly on an eight-day Transatlantic crossing on the Queen Mary 2 ocean liner. Along with the cast of Meryl Streep, Dianne Wiest and Candice Bergan, Soderbergh used the passengers as extras and the ship as a $750 million movie set. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT: 900 words, photos.
NEW YEAR'S EVE-HOSTS — Billy Porter will join Ryan Seacrest and Lucy Hale on ABC in Times Square on Dec. 31 for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020.” The broadcast is closed to the public due to the pandemic. SENT: 182 words, photo.
OSCARS-PRODUCERS — Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is going behind the scenes for the next Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday that Soderbergh, “Erin Brokovich” producer Stacey Sher and awards show veteran Jesse Collins have come on board to produce the 93rd Oscars telecast. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT: 250 words. photo.
FILM-CLOONEY HONORED — George Clooney was honored by co-stars and colleagues at the annual film benefit for the Museum of Modern Art, held virtually this year. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT: 650 words, photos.
BOOKS-CHRIS HILLMAN-TIME BETWEEN — In Chris Hillman’s just-published memoir “Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother, and Beyond,” the rock star recounts how a carefree surfer kid from a small California beach town had his idyllic 1950s life redirected at age 15 when his mother bought him a $10 guitar. By John Rogers. SENT: 970 words, photo.
SIRIUSXM-STERN — The satellite radio company SiriusXM has locked up its most valuable asset, Howard Stern, for five more years in a deal announced Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed. Stern was already making a reported $90 million a year. SENT; 225 words, photo.
VIRUS OUTBREAK-BRITAIN-ROYAL TOUR — A national train tour by Prince William and his wife Kate has received a frosty welcome from leaders in Wales and Scotland. One Welsh official said he would rather “no one was having unnecessary visits” during the coronavirus pandemic. William and Kate arrived in the Welsh capital of Cardiff on Tuesday for the final day of their three-day tour, meant to spread Christmas cheer and thank frontline workers. By Sylvia Hui. SENT: 401 words, photos.
INDIA-SAVING-ARTISANS — An Indian couple has launched a campaign to help traditional artisans sell their products on an online platform called Direct Create. By Rishabh R. Jain and Rishi Lekhi. SENT: 609 words, photos, video.
NIELSENS — Coverage of the top prime-time programs for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6. By Media Writer David Bauder. UPCOMING: 400 words, photo if available.
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REVIEWS
FILM REVIEW-THE PROM. By Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-WILD MOUNTAIN THYME. By Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. UPCOMMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-LET THEM ALL TALK. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. UPCOMMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-MIDNIGHT SKY. By Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMMING: 700 words by 6 p.m. Wednesday, film stills.
BOOK REVIEW-BLIND VIGIL By Matt Coyle. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Monday: 350 words, cover image.