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 their cultural imperative; the hazards of IP; the effects of social media and algorithms on selling films; and what makes for a "movie experience."

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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: 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 ...
CBS News - 4d
A.I. Is Prompting an Evolution, Not an Extinction, for Coders

A.I. tools from Microsoft and other companies are helping write code, placing software engineers at the forefront of the technology’s potential to disrupt the work force.
The New York Times - Feb. 20
Jeff Probst on the evolution of "Survivor" as it enters season 48

Jeff Probst discussed how "Survivor" has evolved over 48 seasons and what changes have kept the show fresh.
CBS News - Feb. 25
Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader

Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria.
The New York Times - Feb. 25
The evolution of David Lynch's style, as seen on the red carpet

As we posthumously canonize Lynch, it might be tempting to assume he came out of the womb as a supremely confident, eccentric auteur. But no one can brag that they figured out their sense of self ...
Los Angeles Times - 5d
BBC creative chief Charlotte Moore to leave for Sony job

Moore says ‘time is right for a new challenge’, while BBC board meets to discuss Gaza documentary row. The BBC has announced the departure of its creative chief after five years in charge.. ...
The Guardian - Feb. 27
Sony looks to sell streaming rights to ‘Jeopardy’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ for the first time

Sony Pictures Entertainment said Thursday that it is moving to sell streaming rights to “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune,” two hit programs that have so far remained only available on traditional ...
MarketWatch - 6d
Europe's battle for power spurs evolution of a new ecosystem for energy-hungry firms

Data centers, which often require huge amounts of power, are behind the growing competition for access to Europe's already strained grids.
CNBC - 1d
Haider Ackermann Leads Tom Ford Into a New Era

The inside story of how Haider Ackermann came to be the man for the brand and what he has planned.
The New York Times - 4d
Tom Llamas Named Anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’

Mr. Llamas, an anchor on the company’s streaming news service, will succeed Lester Holt, who last month announced his plans to step down.
The New York Times - 19h
Capt Tom charity is our deepest regret - daughter

Hannah Ingram-Moore tells the BBC that nothing "dishonest" happened.
BBC News - 3h
Designer Debuts at Tom Ford and Dries Van Noten

A difference with a distinction at Tom Ford. Plus the new Dries Van Noten lacked restraint.
The New York Times - 1h
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
Former Sony Boss Confirms What We Were All Thinking About PlayStation PC Ports

A couple of years ago, the idea of PlayStation-exclusive games being ported to PC would have seemed highly unlikely, but times have changed. Insomniac's Spider-Man games, Housemarque's Returnal, ...
GameSpot - Feb. 21
Lionesses find recipe for Euro 2025 success with ‘English’ performance | Tom Garry

One game does not fix everything but Leah Williamson and Millie Bright were delighted with team’s grit against Spain. While Wembley was rejoicing at the sight of England putting the ball in Spain’s ...
The Guardian - Feb. 27
Former ABC News executive Tom Cibrowski tapped as president of CBS News

Cibrowski will oversee newsgathering and programming at the home of "60 Minutes" and "CBS Evening News."
Los Angeles Times - 6d
Tom Llamas will succeed Lester Holt as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News'

Tom Llamas will take over as anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” after Lester Holt steps down this summer, the network announced Wednesday.
NBC News - 20h
Tom Llamas will succeed Lester Holt as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News'

The son of Cuban immigrants, Llamas will be the first Latino to anchor a weekday English language broadcast network evening newscast.
Los Angeles Times - 21h
NBC announces Tom Llamas to take over for Lester Holt on 'Nightly News'

Tom Llamas will take over from Lester Holt as anchor of “NBC Nightly News” this summer, when the veteran journalist steps down from the post he held for a decade, NBC News announced Wednesday. ...
The Hill - 19h
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
Here's what Jim Harbaugh had to say on the evolution of NFL coaching | Football 301

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh shared insights into his coaching journey and the transitioning landscape of football.
Yahoo Sports - Feb. 26
Amazon is taking control of the James Bond movie franchise

Amazon MGM Studios, the tech giant's film unit, plans to take "creative control" of the James Bond series under a new deal with the franchise's longtime producers.
NBC News - Feb. 20
Kong gone wrong: the animals misrepresented in movies

After news that a film course is to consider the depiction of donkeys, what other species have been portrayed in a poor light?. Donkeys have featured in many films, from the Eddie Murphy-voiced ...
The Guardian - Feb. 21
Gene Hackman: 13 Memorable Movies to Stream

He played a complicated hero in “The French Connection” and an arch-villain in “Superman.” Here are some of Hackman’s career highlights.
The New York Times - 6d
How making, and watching, movies has changed

Moviewatching in the 21st century is decidedly different than in Hollywood's Golden Era – and so is moviemaking. But did the rise of streaming services, and the ability to watch movies on mobile ...
CBS News - 4d
WATCH: It's the night movie fans wait for all year

ABC News' Linsey Davis and Whit Johnson appear live on the Oscars red carpet to prepare viewers for the 97th Academy Awards.
ABC News - 3d
Mattel's Official Minecraft Movie Toys Are Available At Amazon

Mattel has revealed a new lineup of Minecraft merchandise to coincide with the upcoming launch of A Minecraft Movie. While the movie hits theaters on April 4, some of Mattel's Minecraft Movie toys ...
GameSpot - 3d
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