AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:58 p.m. EDT

Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Warner Bros. has showcased its upcoming films at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, featuring stars like Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Attendees saw previews of films like “The Great Beyond” and “Dune: Part Three.” Cruise received a standing ovation for his role in “Digger,” described as a boisterous satire. Studio heads Pam Abdy and Mike DeLuca emphasized originality over sameness, highlighting successes like “Sinners” and “A Minecraft Movie.” Meanwhile, concerns about Warner Bros.' potential merger with Paramount were voiced, with some fearing higher ticket prices and fewer films. James Cameron supports the merger, praising Paramount's leadership.

Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel on art, their friendship and 'The Christophers'

NEW YORK (AP) — As screen presences and cultural figures, Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel could hardly be more different. McKellen, a titan of Shakespeare, the Gandalf of the big screen, is more than twice the age of Coel, the multihyphenate whose autobiography-tinged work has made her a voice of a much different generation. But in Steven Soderbergh’s “The Christophers,” they make one of the more memorably on-screen pairs in recent memory. And it's turned them into great chums, too. Neon expands the film nationwide in theaters this Friday.

The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees

NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. has begun layoffs expected to lead to 1,000 job cuts across the company. Josh D’Amaro on Tuesday announced broader layoffs following a move in January to consolidate Disney’s marketing division. He succeeded Bob Iger as chief executive in February. The cuts are expected to fall across the Burbank, California-based company’s traditional television businesses, including ESPN, as well as its movie studio. Employees in product and technology, and in certain corporate functions will also be affected. Contraction has recently been a widespread concern in Hollywood.

The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center's new executive director, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs. These tours highlight water damage and issues with the HVAC system and parking garages. The sessions began earlier this month and included staff for 10 lawmakers, such as Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The tours aim to demonstrate the need for updates after controversy arose over President Donald Trump's plans to close the center for two years. Critics argue that the closure is a response to declining sales and should go through a typical review process.

Library of Congress appoints Arthur Sze to a second 1-year term as US poet laureate

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze has been appointed to a second one-year term by the Library of Congress. Sze, a respected poet and translator, plans to travel the country with his project "Words Bridging Worlds." This initiative includes readings, discussions and workshops to celebrate poetry and translation. Sze began his first term last fall during a time of upheaval at the library, after President Donald Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Acting librarian Robert Randolph Newlen has praised the 75-year-old poet for opening the world of poetry to the public.

Jury selection starts for Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial in a New York rape case

NEW YORK (AP) — Jury selection is underway in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial. The process started Tuesday in a Manhattan court, but no jurors have been chosen. Jury selection is scheduled to resume Wednesday with jurors being question individually in private. It's the third time that jurors will weigh whether he raped a woman in a Manhattan hotel in 2013. It’s a more streamlined proceeding than the array of allegations that were aired at Weinstein’s previous trials in New York and Los Angeles. The Oscar-winning producer denies all the accusations. He declared in court this winter that he had “acted wrongly” but “never assaulted anyone.”

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open

NEW YORK (AP) — Owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said they have found a buyer who had agreed to keep the newspaper open, less than a month before it was due to shut down. Block Communications said that the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, publisher of the digital-only Baltimore Banner, had agreed to buy the Post-Gazette. The newspaper dates its history to 1786, and if it had been closed, it would have left Pittsburgh as the nation’s largest community without a city-based newspaper. Terms of the deal were not closed. The Post-Gazette said it would continue to publish print editions on Thursday and Sunday.

FBI says suspects tried to rob Offset outside a Florida casino when he was shot in the leg

The FBI says rapper Offset was ambushed by a large group outside a Florida casino last week. The suspects tried to rob him and shot him in the leg. The incident happened Monday night outside Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood. Offset was hospitalized but quickly returned to perform in a wheelchair. The suspects fled in two SUVs. Police detained two people, including rapper Lil Tjay, who was charged with disorderly conduct. Offset, known for his work with Migos, rose to fame with hits like "Bad and Boujee." The group is celebrated for their influence on hip-hop.

Tom Holland says new 'Spider-Man' is the most emotional, most mature, yet

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is dealing with the fallout of making his friends forget his identity in the new “Spider-Man” movie. Sony Pictures unveiled new footage from “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Monday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Five years after “Spider-Man: No Way Home” became a sensation, the webslinger’s fourth standalone movie is highly anticipated. Its trailer already broke records. Tom Holland says it’s the most emotional Spider-Man movie yet. Destin Daniel Cretton directed this installment, which opens July 31. Sony Chairman Tom Rothman acknowledged industry challenges and urged theaters to improve the moviegoing experience.