tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

60 Minutes

All articles tagged with #60 minutes

Bari Weiss Promises a Summer Shake-Up at CBS News Ahead of CNN Merger
business7 days ago

Bari Weiss Promises a Summer Shake-Up at CBS News Ahead of CNN Merger

New CBS News chief Bari Weiss is planning a summer overhaul of the division, targeting major shifts to 60 Minutes and CBS Mornings and expanding digital initiatives as she pushes a strategy to grow beyond traditional linear TV. The timing comes as Paramount weighs a merger with Warner Bros. Discovery that could reshape leadership and how CNN fits into the portfolio, with reports of potential departures at 60 Minutes and a refreshed on-air lineup for CBS Mornings. Paramount says Weiss has full editorial support, though discussions about her mandate hint at broader reorganizations. Changes are expected through the summer ahead of the fall season, with Weiss emphasizing podcasts and digital distribution to reach new audiences while balancing the legacy broadcast operation.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#60-minutes#bari-weiss#business
Paramount Moves to Recast CBS News as Bari Weiss Faces Demotion
politics7 days ago

Paramount Moves to Recast CBS News as Bari Weiss Faces Demotion

Paramount reportedly plans to curb Bari Weiss’s day-to-day control at CBS News, shifting top executive oversight of 60 Minutes, the Evening News and CBS Mornings to a more experienced leader while Weiss focuses on digital growth, a change framed by ties to Paramount’s looming takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery and ongoing controversy over her editorial decisions.

via The Daily Beast|
#60-minutes#bari-weiss#cbs-news
Cooper Bids Farewell to 60 Minutes, Emphasizing Independence
tv-and-movies8 days ago

Cooper Bids Farewell to 60 Minutes, Emphasizing Independence

Anderson Cooper delivered an emotional goodbye to 60 Minutes, praising the show’s independence and reflecting on his two decades with the program, explaining he’s leaving to spend more time with his family due to his CNN schedule; the piece also notes rumors of internal CBS News changes under editor Bari Weiss, though she has disputed that characterization, and stresses that 60 Minutes' legacy and trust with viewers should endure as the show continues to evolve.

via Rolling Stone|
#60-minutes#anderson-cooper#cbs
Cooper Urges 60 Minutes to Stay Independent Amid CBS Shake-Up
media8 days ago

Cooper Urges 60 Minutes to Stay Independent Amid CBS Shake-Up

Anderson Cooper’s final appearance on 60 Minutes signals his departure from the longtime program as CBS reportedly shifts under Bari Weiss toward a MAGA-friendly direction. He emphasizes the importance of the show’s independence and trust, while continuing his CNN work; reports suggest forthcoming upheaval at 60 Minutes, including potential staff changes and broader changes to the program.

via The Daily Beast|
#60-minutes#anderson-cooper#bari-weiss
Anderson Cooper Says Goodbye to 60 Minutes, Praising Its Independence and Legacy
television-media8 days ago

Anderson Cooper Says Goodbye to 60 Minutes, Praising Its Independence and Legacy

Anderson Cooper signs off from 60 Minutes after 20 years, praising the show’s independence, quality and trust with viewers, and says he’ll spend more time with his kids; the piece notes a turbulent season including Bari Weiss pulling a segment and Alfonsi’s objections, highlighting ongoing debates about editorial autonomy and the show’s evolution.

via Deadline|
#60-minutes#anderson-cooper#cbs-news
Nolan Aims for the Most Extreme Odyssey Yet
entertainment8 days ago

Nolan Aims for the Most Extreme Odyssey Yet

Christopher Nolan says his adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey is the most extreme version he could make, aiming to immerse viewers in the epic by writing and directing from inside the story and even placing audiences on Odysseus’s ship and in the Trojan horse; he shot about 2 million feet of IMAX film and planned to do the entire production in IMAX, with a CBS News 60 Minutes interview highlighting the project’s ambition as The Odyssey hits theaters July 17.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#60-minutes#christopher-nolan#entertainment
Nolan Treats Every Film as His Last, Chasing Grand Scale on The Odyssey
entertainment8 days ago

Nolan Treats Every Film as His Last, Chasing Grand Scale on The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan says he treats each movie as if it could be his last, pushing his craft to the limit on the ambitious The Odyssey, the first theatrical release shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Shot over 91 days across Greece, Iceland, Morocco, Italy and Scotland with about 2 million feet of footage, the project embodies Nolan's aim to give audiences the fullest possible experience. He writes his own scripts to immerse viewers in place and sensation, with Damon and Emma Thomas praising the demanding but rewarding process. Nolan’s career has yielded 18 Academy Awards and more than $6 billion at the box office as he continues to push cinema’s language forward.

via CBS News|
#60-minutes#christopher-nolan#entertainment
60 Minutes Uncovers Surge in Insider Trading Linked to U.S. Military Conflicts
politics8 days ago

60 Minutes Uncovers Surge in Insider Trading Linked to U.S. Military Conflicts

60 Minutes reports that prediction markets are seeing a surge in insider trading around U.S. military actions, highlighted by the indictment of Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke for allegedly profiting about $400,000 on Polymarket using non-public information; analysts identify a larger pattern, with nine linked accounts earning about $2.4 million on military bets and unusually high win rates on long-shot wagers, prompting questions about enforcement and legal risk.

via Mediaite|
#60-minutes#gannon-ken-van-dyke#insider-trading
Trump Goes Off Script to Attack Norah O'Donnell in 60 Minutes Interview
politics11 days ago

Trump Goes Off Script to Attack Norah O'Donnell in 60 Minutes Interview

During a 60 Minutes interview, President Donald Trump attacked Norah O'Donnell after she read from a gunman’s manifesto tied to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, declaring himself not a pedophile and calling her a “horrible” and “stupid” reporter, a pattern of lashing out at female reporters that the White House says is unrelated to gender.

via The Daily Beast|
#60-minutes#cbs-news#donald-j-trump
Bari Weiss Plans 60 Minutes Overhaul, Expanding Anchor Roles
media13 days ago

Bari Weiss Plans 60 Minutes Overhaul, Expanding Anchor Roles

CBS News chief Bari Weiss reportedly wants a sweeping overhaul of 60 Minutes, opening the show to more anchors from the network (including Tony Dokoupil) and reshuffling key roles, a move that has sparked tensions with longtime staff like Lesley Stahl and fueled debate about editorial control as high-profile interviews are steered outside the traditional 60 Minutes team.

via The Daily Beast|
#60-minutes#bari-weiss#cbs-news