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Jeans company True Religion files for Chapter 11 - again

Jeans company True Religion files for Chapter 11 - again

NEW YORK — Jeans retailer True Religion Apparel Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 on Monday, the second time in three years, as extended closures of its stores in the pandemic have hurt its business.
Coming to device near you: H.E.R., vampires, 'Roar' and Elmo

Coming to device near you: H.E.R., vampires, 'Roar' and Elmo

If social distancing is getting old, consider how it would feel to do it for hundreds of years — and stay out of the sun.
Pixar's summer release 'Soul' postponed to November

Pixar's summer release 'Soul' postponed to November

NEW YORK — 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 theatres Nov. 20.
Alternate facts, absolute dread: the pandemic sci-fi writers say they couldn't predict

Alternate facts, absolute dread: the pandemic sci-fi writers say they couldn't predict

TORONTO — For years they've imagined how a global calamity might unfold.
'Mrs. America' ERA miniseries gives women of colour their due

'Mrs. America' ERA miniseries gives women of colour their due

LOS ANGELES — “Mrs. America,” which dramatizes the Equal Rights Amendment fight that pitted a surprising and determined opponent against a deep bench of supporters, is a marvel in many ways.
Heart woes spur partial stop of malaria drug study for virus

Heart woes spur partial stop of malaria drug study for virus

Scientists in Brazil have stopped part of a study of a malaria drug touted as a possible coronavirus treatment after heart rhythm problems developed in one-quarter of people given the higher of two doses being tested.
'Trolls World Tour' scores record digital debut

'Trolls World Tour' scores record digital debut

LOS ANGELES — “Trolls World Tour” became the biggest digital debut of all time this weekend, Universal Pictures said Monday. The animated sequel featuring the voices of Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick was No.
Review: Music matters in Paulette Jiles’ ’Simon the Fiddler'

Review: Music matters in Paulette Jiles’ ’Simon the Fiddler'

“Simon the Fiddler” by Paulette Jiles (William Morrow) “Simon the Fiddler” is the origin story of Simon Boudlin, a travelling musician who appears in Paulette Jiles’ 2016 novel, the National Book Award finalist “News of the World.
ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecast

ESPN and NFL Network will combine for NFL draft telecast

NEW YORK — 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.
Quibi stars have no quibble with new phone-only filmmaking

Quibi stars have no quibble with new phone-only filmmaking

NEW YORK — They were skeptical. The name was weird. The concept was a little crazy — but it was intriguing.
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