Extended interview: Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow

Two of our most celebrated stage and screen actors, Geoffrey Rush and John Lithgow, are starring in a new horror film, "The Rule of Jenny Pen," about a psychopath who terrorizes his fellow nursing home residents with a sinister doll puppet. In this extended conversation, correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Rush and Lithgow about the theatrical, and horrific, aspects of their film; what it was like to be the youngest members of their cast; and the family life of actors.

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John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush talk horror in "The Rule of Jenny Pen"

Many actors have launched their careers in horror movies. But two of our most acclaimed stars are now headlining a low-budget horror film: "The Rule of Jenny Pen," about a psychopath terrorizing ...
CBS News - 1d
Playing Dumbledore will define me, says John Lithgow

The Oscar-nominated star is reportedly "in final talks" to sign up to play the Hogwarts headmaster.
BBC News - 5d
Extended interview: "Survivor" host and showrunner Jeff Probst

In this web exclusive, Jeff Probst, the host of the reality series "Survivor" since its debut in 2000, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti in Fiji about the social ...
CBS News - Feb. 23
Extended interview: Netflix's Ted Sarandos on moviegoing today

In this extended interview, Ted Sarandos, the co-CEO of Netflix, the world's largest streaming service, talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about the vibrancy of filmmaking today; ...
CBS News - 1d
Extended interview: Nancy Meyers on the Hollywood "Dream Factory"

In this extended interview, writer-director Nancy Meyers (whose credits include "Something's Gotta Give," "It's Complicated," and "The Holiday") talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz ...
CBS News - 1d
Extended interview: Sony's Tom Rothman on the evolution of movies

In this extended interview, Tom Rothman, the chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment's Motion Picture Group, talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about how movies can regain ...
CBS News - 1d
Did John Lithgow blow his 'Harry Potter' cover? Actor confirms he will play key role in HBO reboot

It seems John Lithgow spilled the (Bertie Bott's Every Flavor) beans about his involvement in HBO's in-the-works 'Harry Potter' series. 'A total surprise to me,' he says.
Los Angeles Times - 5d
The Streaming Rush to Turn Scripture Into Scripts

After the success of “The Chosen,” Amazon and Netflix are converting Bible stories into films and TV shows with “Game of Thrones”-style intrigue and romantic comedy elements.
The New York Times - 1d
Extended Look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A!

Here’s an extended look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about this title, slated for release in late 2025!
GameSpot - 4d
Speed Interviewing the Fastest Drivers in the World

Formula One’s season launch party saw The Athletic’s columnist take on the challenge to speak to the entire grid in a few hours. Here’s what happened.
The New York Times - Feb. 22
The family-office gold rush is spurring a conference craze — with one notable comeback

As the rich have gotten richer, family offices have exploded in popularity, numbering 8,000 worldwide and managing some $3.1 trillion in assets, according to Deloitte.
NBC News - Feb. 21
The family-office gold rush is spurring a conference craze — with one notable comeback

There are 244 family-office conferences set for this year alone, per Dakota Marketplace. Amid the gold rush, one event organizer has seemingly made a comeback.
CNBC - Feb. 21
Ukraine war briefing: European allies rush to showcase extra support for Kyiv

Baltic and Nordic countries to equip and train Ukrainian brigade; Rheinmetall car part factories to make weapons and ammunition. What we know on day 1,098 Continue reading...
The Guardian - 6d
DeepSeek Rushes to Launch new AI Model as China Goes All in

The new model from DeepSeek will be called R2, and could worry the U.S. government. Here’s why.
Inc. - 6d
GOP governors rush to Trump's defense after ‘jarring’ spat with Zelensky

Red state governors were quick to throw their support behind President Trump following a tense back-and-forth with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office Friday afternoon, citing ...
The Hill - 2d
Judge Extends Block on N.I.H. Medical Research Cuts

A federal judge in Massachusetts indicated she would move quickly to consider a more lasting injunction after hearing a laundry list of potential adverse effects of the Trump administration move to ...
The New York Times - Feb. 21
Michigan extends May, ending Indiana speculation

Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May has reached a new multiyear agreement with the school, effectively removing him from consideration for the vacancy at Indiana.
ESPN - Feb. 22
EU to extend relaxed subsidy regime for energy

Draft guidelines show Brussels plans to continue softer policing of state aid curbs to enable green goals
Financial Times - 18h
John Oliver | Sunday on 60 Minutes

"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver unleashes searing, satirical takes on the politics and problems of America, his adopted homeland. This Sunday, 60 Minutes explores how a Brit became one of the ...
CBS News - Feb. 21
Baier to interview Zelensky after Trump meeting

Bret Baier has secured the first one-on-one interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his meeting with President Trump at the White House, to discuss the ongoing Ukraine-Russia ...
The Hill - 4d
John Oliver loves performing stand-up most

Comedian John Oliver tells 60 Minutes that performing stand-up is his "favorite place to be" and explains why bombing on stage is helpful for comedians.
CBS News - Feb. 23
John Oliver on Facebook: ‘An absolute sewer of hatred and misinformation’

The Last Week Tonight host looked at content moderation and how Mark Zuckerberg has bent to Trump’s will. John Oliver took aim at Mark Zuckerberg and the world of content moderation in this ...
The Guardian - Feb. 24
John Gaeta’s Escape.ai creates platform for emerging entertainment

Escape.ai debuted the beta of its Neo Cinema content distribution platform and creator marketplace to spur emerging forms of entertainment.
VentureBeat - 5d
Jaelin Kauf extends moguls win streak, takes World Cup lead

Jaelin Kauf win a fourth consecutive World Cup moguls event.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21
Judge Extends Block to Huge Cuts in National Institutes of Health Research Funding

Healthcare organizations and 22 states have sued to stop the cuts. The case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.
Inc. - Feb. 21
Federal judge extends decision blocking DOGE from Treasury payment system

A federal judge on Friday extended an earlier decision barring employees with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing a sensitive federal payment system at the Treasury ...
The Hill - Feb. 22
Liverpool extend lead at top to 11 points with statement win at Manchester City

There has been talk in recent weeks about the rising levels of anxiety at Liverpool, a drop-off in their performance levels. Look at the number of draws, people have said. Is this a wobble? The ...
The Guardian - Feb. 23
President Trump should combine extending tax cuts with fixing Social Security

It would be good fiscal policy and probably good politics
MarketWatch - Feb. 23
Netanyahu: Merz extends invitation despite ICC arrest warrant

Yahoo News - Feb. 24
No, Even the Best Wi-Fi Extender Isn’t Worth Your Time (2025)

We spent hours testing Wi-Fi extenders, but they failed to impress. There are better ways to improve your internet coverage.
Wired - 6d
Israel ‘wants to extend first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal’ as talks stall

Israel ready to resume fighting if there is no progress in crucial talks this week, reports say. Israel is seeking to extend the first stage of the ceasefire agreement in the war with Hamas in Gaza ...
The Guardian - 6d
Judge extends block on firing head of whistleblower protection office by three days

A federal judge on Wednesday extended an order barring President Trump from firing the head of an office designed to protect government whistleblowers by three days as she weighs further relief. ...
The Hill - 5d
Soucek extends West Ham’s revival and Van Nistelrooy’s Leicester woe

It has been a midweek of Premier League certainties being secured at both top and bottom. Place Leicester in the certainty category. Defeat at West Ham extended their doomed, zombified lurch ...
The Guardian - 4d
Judge extends block on Trump gender-affirming care federal funding ban

A federal judge extended a temporary injunction on Friday blocking the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from institutions that provide gender-affirming care for transgender ...
The Hill - 1d
Israel blocks Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to extend ceasefire

Over the weekend Israel blocked aid from entering Gaza, demanding Hamas accept the terms of what it called a U.S. proposal to extend the fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement. CBS News foreign ...
CBS News - 9h
Oscars 2025: best actor nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are

What to know about the actors nominated for the Academy Awards’ biggest acting prize, along with the Guardian’s reviews and interviews. Full list of nominations Want more? Our guide to the ...
The Guardian - Feb. 21
‘The Interview’: Ed Yong Wants to Show You the Hidden Reality of the World

The Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer talks about burnout from covering the pandemic and how bird-watching gave him a new sense of hope.
The New York Times - Feb. 22
What gaming can learn from the past | Laura Naviaux Sturr interview

Will the game industry find its way home? Can we look to the past and find lessons? Laura Naviaux Sturr, general manager of operations at Amazon Games, gave a talk at the Dice Summit 2025 event on ...
VentureBeat - Feb. 24
Oscars 2025: best director nominees – reviews, interviews and chances for victory

All you need to know about the five directors in the running for the Academy’s prestigious film-making prize, along with reviews of their nominated films, interviews and the awards they’ve earned ...
The Guardian - 6d