A former producer for ABC News has been arrested on a charge of transportation of child pornography, nine months after he resigned abruptly at the network amid an FBI search of his home. James Gordon Meek , 53, was arrested on Tuesday, according to the Justice Department . Federal prosecutors say that an investigation was started with a lead that was sent by Dropbox to the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. That led to a search, authorized by a judge, of Meek’s Arlington, VA home where officers “seized multiple devices that allegedly contained evidence of the transportation of images of child sexual abuse,” according to the DOJ. “The CyberTip reported that a Dropbox account user had uploaded five videos to Dropbox that the complaint . The user name associated with the account was the suspect’s name and the IP address was assigned to him, according to the complaint. The search Meek, a military and national security investigative reporter … [Read more...] about Former ABC News Producer Arrested On Charge Of Transporting Child Pornography
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Brillstein Entertainment Partners Explores Sale; Casey Wasserman In Pole Position: The Dish
EXCLUSIVE : Brillstein Entertainment Partners is exploring a sale of its venerable management/production company. Several are circling, but sources said Casey Wasserman has emerged as a front-runner to bring BEP into the fold alongside his formidable sports and music divisions. Like every possible deal, this one could fall apart and BEP principals could decide to stay independent. It would be the latest move in management after 3Arts made a deal with Lionsgate , and Anonymous Content, with investment from Laurene Powell Jobs, recently linked with Automatik . If this did happen, it would invoke the legacy and memory of some storied Hollywood figures. Start with Wasserman, the grandson of the legendary Lew Wasserman. He always has resisted the urge to get into mainstream Hollywood, and instead built a formidable management business specializing in sports and music, the latter most recently including the acquisition of Paradigm’s lucrative music touring businesses . His … [Read more...] about Brillstein Entertainment Partners Explores Sale; Casey Wasserman In Pole Position: The Dish
Los Angeles Awarded 2028 Olympics In Deal With IOC; Paris Gets 2024 Games
The Olympics are coming to Los Angeles, but a bit later than initially aimed for. Originally bidding for a third summer games to come to the City of Angels in 2024, L.A. will now see the Olympic and Paralympic Games here in 2028, sources close to the situation confirm. In an agreement struck with the International Olympic Committee, the 2024 Games will be held in Paris, L.A.’s lone remaining rival in the bid for the Games. Mayor Eric Garcetti is expected to make the announcement official later today at a press conference. There has been nothing official from the Mayor’s office or the Casey Wasserman -led LA 2024 but City Council member Gil Cedillo did tweet out this morning that “hashtag goes from #LA2024 to #LA2028” as reports surfaced in the L.A. Times of the deal. With the awarding of the XXXIII Olympiad, it will be a century since Paris last hosted the games. The French capital had long made it clear that they preferred ’24 over ’28. Here in L.A., … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Awarded 2028 Olympics In Deal With IOC; Paris Gets 2024 Games
Disney, Fox, NBCUniversal & Warner Bros. Formally On L.A. Olympics Bandwagon
As most of this year’s Oscars displayed, there are few things that Hollywood loves more than a big show. Now Disney , Fox, NBCUniversal and Warner Bros . are officially on board with what could be one of the biggest spectacles of the next decade: the 2024 Olympics in Los Angeles. With Disney boss Bob lger having joined the board as Vice-Chair of the Casey Wasserman-led effort for the City of Angels’ third Olympic Games back in June, the presence of the House of Mouse is no surprise. However, it was revealed today that LA 2024’s board now will include WB chief Kevin Tsujihara, NBCUniversal Film head honcho Jeff Shell and Fox princeling James Murdoch. Along with serving as consultants to the city’s bid process and engaging in undefined creative “partnerships,” all three studios also are putting their money were their execs are. Disney, Fox, NBCU and WB have come on as significant donors to attempt to bring the summer games to L.A. seven years from now. “We … [Read more...] about Disney, Fox, NBCUniversal & Warner Bros. Formally On L.A. Olympics Bandwagon
Beyoncé Announces Renaissance World Tour 2023 – Complete Itinerary & Ticket Info
Beyoncé has announced a world tour to support her Renaissance album, with dates across Europe beginning in May and moving to the U.S. in July. Although the singer made the announcement in an Instagram post today with little detail about the tour, a link to the tour’s website reveals a lengthy itinerary. Among the stops: Two London shows, one NYC area show and one L.A. area show. See complete roster below. For ticket information, go here . Beyoncé is nominated for nine 2023 Grammys, and if she wins four this Sunday she’ll break the record as most awarded artist in Grammys history. Her last solo tour was the Formation tour in 2016. Here are the Renaissance World Tour dates: EUROPE May 10, 2023 – Stockholm, SE – Friends Arena May 14, 2023 – Brussels, BE – King Baudouin Stadium May 17, 2023 – Cardiff, UK – Cardiff Principality Stadium May 20, 2023 – Edinburgh, UK – BT Murrayfield Stadium May 23, 2023 – Sunderland, UK – Stadium of Light May 26, 2023 – … [Read more...] about Beyoncé Announces Renaissance World Tour 2023 – Complete Itinerary & Ticket Info
Writ Large Promotes TV, Film Lit Manager Lauren Dineley To Partner
Writ Large has upped TV and film literary manager Lauren Dineley to partner. Dineley joined Writ Large in 2016 and was later promoted to manager in 2019. During her tenure at the company, she has cultivated a diverse roster of top tier clients including creator & showrunner Tanya Saracho ( Vida), Black List scribes Azia Squire ( Bridgerton, Amari & the Night Brothers, Sister ), Emma Dudley ( Care Bears, Super Pets, Forever Hold Your Peace ), and Holly Brix ( Why Women Kill, The Vampire Diaries, Happy Anniversary ), writers Brittany Miller ( Woke, Platonic ), Kim Shumway ( The Partner Track, The 100 ), Silvia Olivas ( Maya & the Three, Elena of Avalor), Calaya Michelle Stallworth ( Fear the Walking Dead, Daybreak), Carly Woodworth ( Sweet Tooth, Lucifer) , and Jessica Mena Esteves ( Madonnas of Echo Park, Work in Progress), as well as filmmakers Veronica Rodriguez ( The Slumber Party, Let’s Get Merried) and Monica Zanetti ( Ellie & Abbie and … [Read more...] about Writ Large Promotes TV, Film Lit Manager Lauren Dineley To Partner