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Luke Burbank talks with Baron Chu, a broker of burial plots, and visits the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, Calif., where pricey chunks of real estate are sold to starry-eyed customers seeking status and a view, from six feet under. (This story originally aired on April 15, 2018)
There's perhaps never been a better time for aspiring thespians, given the demand for actors from new streaming platforms beyond movies and broadcast TV. But what does it take to become a star? Tracy Smith talks with some of Hollywood's most successful casting directors, including Amanda Lenker Doyle, Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington, Kimberly Hardin and Marci Liroff, about the "It" factor they seek; and with actor-dancer George Chakiris, whose audition landed him in the cast of the film version of "West Side Story," for which he won an Academy Award.
The Oscar-winning actress tells Jane Pauley that she occasionally worries if she'll get another job, in this preview of an interview to air on "Sunday Morning" March 3.
With the end of big-budget Biblical epics, faith-based movies have long been out of favor in Hollywood. But in the years since Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" became a box office phenomenon, filmmakers telling stories with a Christian perspective may finally be getting an answer to their prayers, with larger budgets and big-name talent. Correspondent John Blackstone talks with Chrissy Metz, start of the film "Breakthrough"; Bishop T.D. Jakes, a pastor who has also produced several hit Christian films, including "Miracles From Heaven"; and students learning the craft of filmmaking at Liberty University, one of the largest Christian universities in the world.
In this web exclusive, Bishop T.D. Jakes, a pastor who has produced several films revolving around issues of faith, such as "Miracles From Heaven" starring Jennifer Garner, talked with John Blackstone about Hollywood's acceptance of faith-based narratives and what it means for a filmmaker to "preach to the choir."
The former actress and producer, and the first woman to head a major film studio, became a role model in a male-dominated industry. Then, while at the top of her game, she boldly left the business altogether. Mo Rocca reports.
Who is Sue Mengers? She's only the most hilarious Hollywood super agent you've never heard of. With clients like Barbra Streisand, Mick Jagger and Gene Hackman, Mengers makes the deals that make the famous rich. Mike Wallace reports.
"We must reform!" That's what Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn tells Morley Safer as she sounds off about old age, morality and acting. Known for her independent female characters and her penchant for pants, Hepburn shows that she's as fiery off screen as she is in her films.
China's film industry has grown so big so fast, that it is now looking to compete with Hollywood
"I found what I wanted to do and I didn't want anything getting in the way of it," Jennifer Lawrence says about leaving school at age 14
Jennifer Lawrence says she felt "stupid" in school and struggled to fit in
The 1996 Mike Wallace interview that inspired Hollywood's "The Insider" and changed big tobacco forever.
Directors praise Samuel L. Jackson for his preparation and professionalism, but that doesn't mean he's always flexible about complying with their direction.
Lana Wood, speaks to "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty about growing up on Hollywood movie sets alongside her famous sibling.
Four young women attacked, only one survivor. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher has been on the trail of serial killer Michael Gargiulo for more than a decade. Learn how "48 Hours" helped crack one of the cases in a two-hour episode airing Saturday, May 30 starting at 9/8c on CBS.
Some of Hollywood's biggest names, from actors to directors, are Australian. "Succession" star Sarah Snook and director Baz Luhrmann weigh in on why so much talent comes from Australia.
Brothers Mark and Jay Duplass sit down with Luke Burbank to discuss their success in Hollywood. Then, Conor Knighton travels to St. Petersburg, Florida, to visit The Dalí Museum, showcasing more than 2,400 works by artist Salvador Dalí. "Here Comes the Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
After peaking in 2021, television production in the greater Los Angeles area fell by 58% in three years.
People are flocking to the movies on Memorial Day weekend. Studios are hoping its a sign of a successful summer. Elise Preston reports.
After five years on "Mission: Impossible," Hayley Atwell says Tom Cruise's kindness stood out as much as his defying stunts.
Using your phone has always been a no-no in movie theaters. But movie theatergoers could soon be encouraged to use them to interact with chatbots. New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes wrote an article about Meta's "movie mate" chatbot. He joins "The Daily Report" with more.
During a 40-year screen career, Robert Benton received six Oscar nominations and won three times.
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris in 2021.
President Trump on Sunday said he would impose 100% tariffs on films made outside the United States because, as he put it, the U.S. movie industry "is DYING a very fast death." CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
Kristen Stewart skyrocketed to fame with the "Twilight" saga. She talks about that journey, her newest role playing Princess Diana, and turning the perils of fame into insight. We also have a story on the enduring influence of architect extraordinaire Frank Gehry. "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order putting JD Vance and Andrew Ferguson in charge of the group.
The talks are expected to be held after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel.
Since federal immigration agents fatally shot a man in Minnesota, the state's top corrections official told CBS News there have been "conversations" with the federal government
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in November.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
The last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire Thursday, ending decades of arms control between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to Powerlines.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to Powerlines.
Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.
Former WaPo executive editor Martin Baron told CBS News the paper's coverage will be "dramatically diminished" because of the job cuts.
China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year, due to safety concerns.
Although economists have generally downplayed the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, some employers are highlighting their adoption of AI.
The Supreme Court declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
The last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire Thursday, ending decades of arms control between the two countries with the largest nuclear arsenals.
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is accused of shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House in November.
Democratic leaders outlined their demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security beyond next week.
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country.
The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.
U.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are back around a table for a second round of technical talks, but in Kyiv, Russian bombs bring suffering and skepticism.
King Charles' disgraced brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moves from his royal mansion to a private estate after appearing in newly released Epstein files.
The talks are expected to be held after the U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone and Iranian forces threatened to seize a U.S.-flagged vessel.
Actor and comedian Ron Funches talks to "CBS Mornings" about appearing on the reality show "The Traitors," how it led to his autism diagnosis and opening up to others about it.
Super Bowl advertisements are already making waves as companies seek a big win during the NFL's final football game of the season. Jeanine Poggi, the editor-in-chief at Ad Age, joins CBS News with more.
For decades, Susan Lucci starred in "All My Children." She speaks to "CBS Mornings" about her second memoir, which dives into her life after the soap opera series, the death of her husband and the resilience she found along the way.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Country star Miranda Lambert's entire catalog now belongs to Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Domain Capital Group. Jem Aswad, executive editor for music at Variety, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of layoffs.
Although economists have generally downplayed the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, some employers are highlighting their adoption of AI.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Scott Hanselman, vice president of developer community at Microsoft, joins CBS News to explain the difference between an LLM like ChatGPT and an AI agent. He also explains how AI agents could become assertive if given too much access.
Moltbook, a social media platform for AI agents to interact, is growing. The Verge senior AI reporter Hayden Field joins CBS News with more details.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last November, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump in 2024 during his campaign for a second term, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Polish leader Donald Tusk says his country will pore over the files for any evidence that Epstein's network trafficked women or girls from the country.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The Epstein files have yielded a police investigation, as former U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson is accused of sharing state secrets.
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Officials in Fulton County, Georgia, have filed a motion demanding the return of all the 2020 election documents seized in an FBI raid last week. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., last November, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
Ryan Routh received a life sentence Wednesday for his 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
President Trump said Wednesday morning that he had an "excellent telephone conversation" with Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump in 2024 during his campaign for a second term, has been sentenced to life in prison. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.