AP Entertainment Digest for Feb. 27, 1st Ld-Writethru
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THURSDAY, FEB. 27
UPDATES WITH FILM-BEN AFFLECK
TV-NAZISM ON SCREEN - Nazi Germany and its crimes against humanity are back on TV and movie screens, prompted both by history and current politics and with one drama series, “Hunters,” getting a mixed reception. By AP Television Writer Lynn Elber. UPCOMING: 900 words, photos.
FILM-BEN AFFLECK - In a personal interview, Ben Affleck discusses his battle with alcoholism, the cathartic experience of making "The Way Back," in which he plays an alcoholic, and why he departed Batman. By AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. UPCOMING.
MUSIC--ACM-AWARDS-NOMINATIONS - Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay lead the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards with six nominations for Dan Smyers and five for Shay Mooney and helped pop star Justin Bieber earn his first-ever ACM noms. By Kristin M. Hall. SENT: 400 words, photos.
KOBE-BRYANT-AUCTION - Some key Kobe Bryant memorabilia, including two of his Los Angeles Lakers uniforms and cement handprints from his induction into the Grauman’s Chinese Theater hall of fame gallery, are going up for sale in April. SENT: 305 words, photo.
FRANCE-ROMAN POLANSKI - Filmmaker Roman Polanski is skipping the awards ceremony for France's equivalent of the Oscars - where his latest movie leads this year's nominations - because of protests prompted by a new rape accusation against him. SENT: 320 words, photos.
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-PLACIDO DOMINGO - Global opera star Plácido Domingo has canceled his upcoming performances at one of Spain's main opera houses as officials and music venues in the tenor's home country reassess their ties after he apologized for sexually harassing women over the course of two decades. By Aritz Parra. SENT: 430 words.
FRANCE-PARIS FASHION WEEK – Coverage of shows including Chloe and Rick Owens at Paris Fashion Week. By AP Fashion Writer Thomas Adamson. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos.
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REVIEWS:
FILM REVIEW-THE INVISIBLE MAN. Reviewed by AP Film Writer Jake Coyle. SENT Wednesday: 680 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-WENDY. Reviewed by AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr. SENT Tuesday: 680 words, film stills.
FILM REVIEW-BURDEN. Reviewed by Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy. SENT Tuesday: 730 words, film stills.
MUSIC REVIEW-ERIC JOHNSON. Reviewed by Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING Thursday.
MUSIC REVIEW-ROBERT CRAY. Reviewed by Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING Thursday.
MUSIC REVIEW-UNDERCOVER CREAM LOVERS. Reviewed by Pablo Gorondi. UPCOMING Thursday.
BOOK REVIEW-BROKEN FAITH BY MITCH WEISS AND HOLBROOK MOHR. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. SENT Tuesday: 380 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-DRIVING WHILE BLACK BY GRETCHEN SORIN. Reviewed by Russell Contreras. SENT Tuesday: 530 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE WARSAW PROTOCOL BY STEVE BERRY. Reviewed by Jeff Ayers. SENT Tuesday: 270 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-RACE AGAINST TIME: A REPORTER REOPENS THE UNSOLVED MURDER CASES OF THE CIVIL RIGHT ERA BY JERRY MITCHELL. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. SENT Tuesday: 460 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THESE FEVERED DAYS BY MARTHA ACKMANN. Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Tuesday: 400 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-APARTMENT BY TEDDY WAYNE. Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Wednesday: 450 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-SCRATCHED BY ELIZABETH TALLENT. Reviewed by Ann Levin. SENT Wednesday: 400 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE DARK CORNERS OF THE NIGHT BY MEG GARDINER. Reviewed by Jeff Ayers. SENT Wednesday: 275 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-TROUBLE IS WHAT I SO BY WALTER MOSLEY. Reviewed by Bruce DeSilva. SENT Wednesday: 415 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-ON THE BRIGHT SIDE BY MELANIE SHANKLE. Reviewed by Lincee Ray. UPCOMING Thursday: 350 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-OONA OUT OF ORDER BY MARGARITA MONTIMORE. Reviewed by Lincee Ray. SENT Thursday. 345 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-ON THE BRIGHT SIDE BY MELANIE SHANKLE. Reviewed by Lincee Ray. UPCOMING Thursday: 350 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-PRETTY AS A PICTURE BY ELIZABETH LITTLE. Reviewed by Oline H. Cogdill. UPCOMING Thursday: 400 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-STRUNG OUT BY ERIN KHAR. Reviewed by Tracee M. Herbaugh. UPCOMING Thursday: 350 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-ABANDONED BY ANNE KIM. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. UPCOMING Thursday: 400 words, photos.
BOOK REVIEW-THE UNEXPECTED SPY BY TRACY WALDER. Reviewed by Jeff Rowe. UPCOMING Thursday: 400 words, photos.