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Bill Owens Abruptly Departs 60 Minutes Amid Trump CBS Lawsuit and Internal Power Struggles

Bill Owens Abruptly Departs 60 Minutes Amid Trump CBS Lawsuit and Internal Power Struggles

The sudden resignation of 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens has sent shockwaves through CBS, arriving just as the network navigates two high-stakes legal battles and a looming corporate merger. Owens, a CBS veteran who began his career as a summer intern in 1988 and took the helm of the legendary Sunday evening news program in 2019, stepped down Tuesday citing a breakdown in editorial autonomy.

Rey Movie Ignored at Star Wars Celebration — No News as Kathleen Kennedy Insists Troubled Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Film is Still Happening

Rey Movie Ignored at Star Wars Celebration — No News as Kathleen Kennedy Insists Troubled Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Film is Still Happening

Two years ago, at Star Wars Celebration 2023, Lucasfilm pulled out all the stops to surprise fans with the return of Daisy Ridley. The announcement was meant to be monumental: a brand-new Star Wars movie starring Rey, set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker on the stage at Star Wars Celebration.

They also announced that activist documentary director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy  would helm the film. It was billed as a bold new chapter for the franchise, promising to rebuild the Jedi Order and reposition Rey as the next-generation leader of the galaxy. But fast forward to 2025’s Star Wars Celebration in Japan, and the only thing Lucasfilm delivered was awkward silence.

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Xbox Reportedly Shopping IP Bundle to Hollywood for Movies and TV — Includes Halo, Elder Scrolls, Diablo, and More

Xbox Reportedly Shopping IP Bundle to Hollywood for Movies and TV — Includes Halo, Elder Scrolls, Diablo, and More

In early August, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlined a multiyear plan to return Microsoft’s gaming division to player and revenue growth. One of its four priorities, described as “Connection,” involves expanding Xbox properties into movies, television, consumer products, sponsorships, and live experiences. Now, Xbox appears to be putting that strategy into action.

Mattel Faces Calls to Explore Deal With Hasbro

Mattel Faces Calls to Explore Deal With Hasbro

The massive success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is still rippling through the entertainment industry. In early June, Masters of the Universe will bring another toy franchise to the big screen. However, these films may be pushing the company behind the brands in an unexpected direction. Southeastern Asset Management, which owns more than 4% of Mattel’s common stock, reportedly believes the company is not fully capitalizing on its entertainment assets. The investment firm is reportedly pressuring Mattel to make a deal with Hasbro.

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 Will Reportedly See a Time Jump According to Marvel Executive

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 Will Reportedly See a Time Jump According to Marvel Executive

With the start of Season 3, Daredevil: Born Again may get another creative reset through a time jump. Despite a significant drop in viewership, the Disney+ MCU series is still expected to return in 2027. Speaking to ScreenRant, Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s head of streaming, television, and animation, said Season 3 will take place “a year or so” after the Season 2 finale.