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Former '60 Minutes' producer Bill Owens is looking to secure $50 million in funding to launch a new investigative news show with Scott Pelley and former staffers.
PRIVATEAug 02, 2026•7 days ago
Amount Raised
$50 Million
Round Type
Venture - Series Unknown
PublishingNews
Description
Bill Owens is aiming to raise approximately $50 million to fund two years of an investigative news series. This funding will support staffing, production, marketing, and legal costs. The venture is said to involve former '60 Minutes' journalists, with challenges expected in salary negotiations. Insiders express skepticism about the feasibility of the plan.
Company Information
Company
Bill Owens News Venture
About
Bill Owens, a former executive producer of '60 Minutes', is seeking to create a new streaming news magazine similar in style to the iconic show. He aims to fund the project with a team of former '60 Minutes' correspondents and producers who were recently let go. The proposed venture is focused on producing in-depth and investigative news segments.
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