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'Just Mercy,' drama of racial injustice, to be free in June

'Just Mercy,' drama of racial injustice, to be free in June

NEW YORK — The 2019 film “Just Mercy,” which chronicles courtroom struggles against racial injustice and mass incarceration, will be made free on digital platforms throughout June in the wake of George Floyd's death, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.
Judge gives control of Joe Exotic's zoo to Carole Baskin

Judge gives control of Joe Exotic's zoo to Carole Baskin

WYNNEWOOD, Okla. — A federal judge in Oklahoma has awarded ownership of the zoo made famous in Netflix's “Tiger King” docuseries to Joe Exotic's chief rival. In a ruling Monday, U.S.

Books on race and criminal justice top bestseller lists

NEW YORK — As nationwide protests against racism and police violence continue, readers are seeking out books old and new on race and criminal justice.
Cartoonists to thank frontline workers playfully this Sunday

Cartoonists to thank frontline workers playfully this Sunday

NEW YORK — The funny papers this Sunday will have more than laughs.

Publishers sue Internet Archive over scanning of books

NEW YORK — Four of the country's biggest publishers have sued a digital library for copyright infringement, alleging that the Internet Archive has illegally offered more than a million scanned works to the public, including such favourites as Toni Mo

Publishers sue Internet Archive over scanning of books

NEW YORK — Four of the country's biggest publishers have sued a digital library for copyright infringement, alleging that the Internet Archive has illegally offered more than a million scanned works to the public, including such favourites as Toni Mo
'The Walrus and the Whistleblower' profiles 'walrus whisperer' battle with Marineland

'The Walrus and the Whistleblower' profiles 'walrus whisperer' battle with Marineland

TORONTO — Growing up near Niagara Falls, Ont., Nathalie Bibeau was well familiar with the splashy spectacle of its zoo and amusement park Marineland. The director and producer from Welland, Ont.
'Welcome Back!' Several famed museums reopen across Europe

'Welcome Back!' Several famed museums reopen across Europe

AMSTERDAM — In the Netherlands, the intimate gaze of the Girl with the Pearl Earring can once again startle and entice visitors. Down in Spain, the rusty maze of steel sheets by Richard Serra is a wonderland anew for art lovers.
Spike Lee on what's different about these protests

Spike Lee on what's different about these protests

NEW YORK — It's not the first time that Spike Lee's “Do the Right Thing” has been freshly urgent, but Lee's 1989 film has again found blistering relevance in the wake of George Floyd's death.
New this week: Apollo benefit, docs on Bruce Lee, spelling

New this week: Apollo benefit, docs on Bruce Lee, spelling

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
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