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 - 4d
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 - Feb. 26
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 - 4d
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 - 4d
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 - 4d
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 - Feb. 26
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 - 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
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 - 6d
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 - Feb. 25
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. - Feb. 25
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 - 4d
Italy's finance minister warns against rushing to rearm EU

Yahoo News - 3h
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 - 6d
Police to interview Crown actor over Gaza rally

Khalid Abdalla says he will be interviewed by police after the rally in January.
BBC News - 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 - 3d
Starliner commander says politics not involved in extended mission

Starliner commander Barry Wilmore offered an even-handed response to questions about the intrusion of politics into his ISS mission.
CBS News - 1d
Mets extend streak as top-spending MLB team

The Mets led the major leagues in spending for the third straight season in 2024 as total MLB spending, based on regular payrolls, rose 1.8% to $5.158 billion.
ESPN - 1d
Raiders extend pass rusher Maxx Crosby's contract

The Las Vegas Raiders extended the contract of star defensive end Maxx Crosby, the club said Wednesday
ABC News - 20h
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 - Feb. 26
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 - Feb. 25
Full interview: Border Patrol chief on Trump's immigration, deportation and asylum policies

U.S. Border Patrol chief Mike Banks sat down for an exclusive interview with CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez to discuss the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, ...
CBS News - Feb. 25
Oscars 2025: best actress 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 Oscar nominations Want more? Our guides to ...
The Guardian - Feb. 26
Senate Democrat begins CNN interview knocking 'nonsense' Trump-Ukraine report

Sen. Chris Murphy criticized CNN's Nick Paton Walsh for suggesting that President Trump's intentions on Ukraine are unclear, while Trump's administration has been pushing negotiations directly with ...
The Hill - Feb. 26
Full interview: European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's top diplomat, sat down with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the Trump administration's approach to the war in Ukraine and the strained ...
CBS News - 5d
Ask These 10 Questions During ‘Stay’ Interviews to Retain Top Talent

Leaders should delve deep and ask these 10 questions to retain top talent.
Inc. - 5d
‘The Interview’: Gov. Maura Healey Wants Democrats to Put Up a Fight

The Massachusetts leader, whose influence goes well beyond her state, discusses how the Democratic Party can pick its battles and rebuild its brand.
The New York Times - 5d