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Will “The Interview” change how films are released?

Hollywood is watching closely to see if the groundbreaking distribution strategy for Sony’s highly anticipated film could become a model for other movies. New York Times media editor Peter Lattman joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what this could mean for the future of the industry. Source

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Louisiana: new movie capital of the world

Hollywood isn’t the epicenter of movie making anymore. The business has left Hollywood and gone south to Louisiana. 18 feature films shot there were released into theaters last year, three more than runners up Canada and California. Anna Werner shows why most of the lights, cameras and action have moved thousands of miles away from the Gold Coast. Source

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Saturday Sessions: The Weather Station performs “Tried To Tell You”

The Weather Station, the music project by Toronto’s Tamara Lindeman, is hitting its stride. Her fifth album has been her breakout. While the tracks are as emotionally delicate and honest as any love songs, their theme is Lindeman’s experience with our changing climate. The band joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform the song “Tried To Tell You” from their new album “Ignorance.” Source

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“The Interview” debuts despite threats

The film “The Interview,” at the center of the Sony hacking scandal, debuted in about 300 theaters and online on Christmas Day. Also, Roman Polanski lost his latest court case. Danielle Nottingham reports on the day’s top entertainment headlines. Source

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NYC church’s fresh approach draws in young people

Hillsong Church in New York City is hitting all the right notes in engaging a new audience of churchgoers. Pastors are using the power of music to attract young adults. But although its atmosphere is different than a traditional church, Hillsong’s core values are still conservative. Jericka Duncan reports on its booming success. Source

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Ebola cancels Christmas in Sierra Leone

As Sierra Leone struggles to control the deadly outbreak, government officials have been forced to cancel all public holiday celebrations. Debora Patta reports on why the infection rate has been so hard to manage in the West African nation. Source

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The CDC’s no good, very bad year

A CDC worker in Atlanta may have been exposed to the Ebola virus by mistake. The mishap is the latest in a series of problems that have plagued the agency over the past year. Julianna Goldman talks to experts who say the CDC may not be doing enough to avoid mistakes. Source

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