“Peaky Blinders” creator talks about his new project, “Maria”

Screenwriter Steven Knight brought the final days of late opera singer Maria Callas to the screen in the new film "Maria," starring Angelina Jolie. Knight, who is also a producer and director, is also known for his work on the television hit "Peaky Blinders." He opened up to CBS Saturday Mornings' Dana Jacobson about how he brings stories to life.

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Maria review – Angelina Jolie’s Callas commands the screen as a great diva in decline

Pablo Larraín’s strange and mordant drama portrays Callas’s haughty struggle as her voice begins to fail but her stardom remains undimmed. Angelina Jolie declaims an imperious performance as opera ...
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ESPN - 5h
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Los Angeles Times - 15h
Mets free agency and trade buzz: New York reportedly 'involved' in Alex Verdugo talks

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Trump's annexation talk extends a long U.S. tradition of political miscalculation about Canada

President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that he wants Canada to join the United States have become a staple of his presidential transition.
NBC News - 18h
These 3 talking heads worked at Fox Sports and have something to say about Skip Bayless, Joy Taylor lawsuit

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Los Angeles Times - 20h
Nvidia founder unveils new technology for gamers and creators at CES 2025

Chipmaker Nvidia has unveiled new technology for gamers and creators at CES 2025
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Eager for what's 'Next,' Xavi opens up about his rise to the top

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Los Angeles Times - 1d
Dhaka police ‘raided lawyer’s home’ after journalists asked UK MP about his plight

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Financial Times - 11h
From ‘gestation’ to ‘gentle’: across Europe, why do we talk about parenting in English? | Olga Mecking

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The Guardian - 1d
What to know about New York City's new congestion pricing program

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AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D — best processor for gamers and creators — is among many new chips coming

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VentureBeat - 1d
Jason Kelce Kicks Off His New Gig: Late-Night Talk Show Host

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The New York Times - 2d
Bad Bunny Talks ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos,’ His ‘Most Puerto Rican’ Album Yet

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The New York Times - 2d
Russell Wilson dismisses Steelers' 4-game losing streak, saying 'I don’t really wanna talk about the past'

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The Guardian - 3d
Austrian chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming a new government fail

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Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after new government talks fail

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days.
CBS News - 3d
German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his insults

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ABC News - 4d
About 30 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza as truce talks set to resume

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The Guardian - 4d
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Tiger Bech's family on his final moments after New Orleans attack

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CBS News - 4d
Talks on forming a new 3-party government in Austria collapse as the smallest prospective partner walks out

Talks on forming a new 3-party government in Austria collapse as the smallest prospective partner walks out
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WATCH: Victim of New Orleans attack talks about moments of horror on Bourbon Street

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How Elon Musk Made the Las Vegas Bombing About His 'Badass Truck'

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The Wall Street Journal - 5d
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Jacob Trouba Does Not Regret One Thing About His Ugly Departure From Rangers

Jacob Trouba opened up about how everything went down between him and the Rangers.
Yahoo Sports - 5d
New details from FBI about the New Orleans terrorist attack

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CBS News - 5d
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The new Great Wall: China’s $70 billion, 2,700-mile water transfer mega-project

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Why You Should Talk About Sex With Your Parents

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The New York Times - Dec. 24