AP Entertainment Digest
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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.
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.
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 - To Nashville, With Love Benefit Concert with performances by Ashley McBryde, Brandi Carlile, Brothers Osborne, Dan Auerbach, Jason Isbell, Sheryl Crow and many more will be held Tuesday. By Kristin M. Hall. UPCOMING. With photos, video.
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.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVIEW-THE HUNT - By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING: Wednesday: 800 words by 5 p.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. UPCOMING: 700 words by Wednesday at 6 p.m. Film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-NIALL HORAN. By AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. UPCOMING 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. UPCOMING Tuesday: 500 words, photo.