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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Nov. 20, 2023
The SAG-AFTRA board has approved a landmark deal to end the union’s strike. The vote clears the way for guild members to approve or reject the contract.
Nov. 10, 2023
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Nov. 8, 2023
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Nov. 6, 2023
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Nov. 1, 2023
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Oct. 21, 2023
Prosecutors have taken steps toward refiling charges against Alec Baldwin in the deadly accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on a New Mexico movie set.
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