Former “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens is reportedly in talks with former correspondents and fired staffers, including Scott Pelley, about launching a rival news show. According to reports, Owens has been raising money for a digital newsmagazine concept in recent months and is exploring the possibility of pitching the project to a streaming service. The Hollywood Reporter describes Owens as discussing the venture with former “60 Minutes” talent about securing funding and developing a format that could be sold to a platform. The New York Post likewise says Owens has been quietly collecting cash for the digital venture and that other fired staffers are involved or being considered as part of the effort. While the reports do not identify a specific streamer, launch date, or formal deal, they agree that Owens is actively pursuing a new production through outside backers and by leveraging relationships with former “60 Minutes” colleagues. The details available so far focus on fundraising and early planning rather than any finalized programming slate.