Meg James is a senior entertainment industry writer for the Los Angeles Times. She was the lead reporter for The Times’ coverage of the deadly “Rust” shooting on a New Mexico film set in 2021, work recognized by the Pulitzer Prize board as a finalist in breaking news. A member of the Company Town team for two decades, James specializes in covering television, corporate media and investigative projects. She previously wrote for the Miami Herald and the Palm Beach Post. A native of Wyoming, she is a graduate of the University of Colorado and Columbia University.
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Disney and DirecTV agreed to a new distribution deal, restoring ESPN, ABC and other channels for more than 10 million DirecTV and U-Verse customers.
Sept. 14, 2024
The deal was struck a year early, giving Warner CEO David Zaslav a win after being bypassed by the NBA. The company’s stock jumped more than 10%.
Sept. 12, 2024
Walt Disney Co. proposed a partial detente (at least for Tuesday) as the blackout of its channels on DirecTV and U-Verse stretched into its 10th day.
Sept. 10, 2024
The Disney-DirecTV dispute is in its second week. Over the weekend, DirecTV filed an FCC complaint, alleging Disney had failed to negotiate in good faith.
Sept. 9, 2024
Nearly three years after Alec Baldwin accidentally shot ‘Rust’ cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, prosecutor asks judge to take another look at the manslaughter case against the actor.
Sept. 4, 2024
Disney pulled its channels from DirecTV and U-Verse on Sunday, just minutes before a highly anticipated USC-LSU college football game. DirecTV has offered credits to customers as the blackout reflects building tensions in the TV industry.
Sept. 3, 2024
The ABC and ESPN blackout on DirecTV — affecting nearly 11 million homes — comes during a busy sports calendar with college football, the NFL and the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
Sept. 1, 2024
Edgar Bronfman Jr. is dropping out of the auction. “We continue to believe that Paramount Global is an extraordinary company.... We congratulate the Skydance team.”
Aug. 27, 2024
David Ellison’s Skydance Media has taken issue with Paramount’s flirtation with Edgar Bronfman Jr.
Aug. 24, 2024
Former Seagram and Warner Music executive Edgar Bronfman Jr. continued his 11th-hour pursuit of Paramount Global, increasing his offer to $6 billion, sources said.
Aug. 21, 2024