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Idris Elba shares ‘honest’ confession about The Wire that makes him ‘feel bad’

Actor has revealed why he can’t agree with ‘greatest TV show of all time’ claim

The Independent UK

Warfare cast reflect on their breakout roles: ‘I’m forever thankful’

Exclusive: The new war film stars a who’s who of rising stars – they pick the films that launched their careers

The Independent UK

Homicide: Life on the Street to arrive on Sky in UK after huge anticipation

Exclusive: The police show, considered even better than ‘The Wire’, will finally be available to watch in the UK

The Independent UK

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Legendary TV Writer Furiously Cancels Washington Post Subscription After Reading 'Insipid' Bezos Defense of Decision to Kill Kamala Endorsement

"This kind of abuse of a public trust by a publisher is unacceptable," said David Simon when explaining his decision

Latin Times

Obama says ‘you can count on Kamala’ at Philadelphia rally – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Alexei Navalny memoir says The Wire inspired political career: ‘I’m a big fan’

Late Russian opposition leader wrote of David Simon’s hit Baltimore-set series inspiring Moscow campaign

The Guardian - US

Two men plead guilty in death of Cecilia Gentili, New York transgender activist

Michael Kuilan, 44, and Antonio Venti, 52, charged for distributing fentanyl-laced heroin that killed Gentili, 52

The Guardian - US

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"Wise Guy" director on "Sopranos" legacy

Director Alex Gibney talks television, the mob and his new Max docuseries, “Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos"

Salon

Is It Finally Time to Blow Up the Pay TV Bundle Once and For All?

Also in this week's 'Next Text,' we ponder what the Internet has taken from us ... as we look to surrender to AI

Broadcasting & Cable

‘Homicide: Life on the Streets’ laid the groundwork for Peak TV – and it’s finally available to stream for new and old fans of the series

When “Homicide: Life on the Streets” premiered on NBC in 1993, most network television police dramas were formulaic, cleanly shot and had clear delineations between good and evil.

The Conversation

Homicide: Life on the Street: the show that led to the golden age of TV

The excellent and underappreciated crime drama series is finally making its streaming debut in the US on Peacock and deserves to reach a wide audience

The Guardian - US

Homicide: Life On The Street Now Available On Peacock

Peacock to stream 'Homicide: Life on the Street' from August 19, a gripping drama based on real detective work in Baltimore.

Top News

David Simon Developing New HBO Series 'The System'

David Simon and team are developing 'The System' for HBO, a drama exploring foster care and child protective services dynamics.

The Guardian - US

Local newspapers are withering under destructive owners. We should worry

Huge swaths of the country have turned into ‘news deserts’, lacking credible journalism. I fear for the Baltimore Sun

Broadcasting & Cable

David Simon Laments the Sale of the 'Baltimore Sun' to Far Right Ideologue David Smith: 'Everyone Needs to Sign Up For the "Baltimore Banner" Right Now'

The writer-producer famously built TV's 'Homicide: Life on the Streets' and 'The Wire' based on his time as a 'Sun' crime reporter

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The Guardian - UK

‘That film taught Mattel nothing’: screenwriters lead backlash to ‘women in film’ Barbies

Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner and The Wire creator David Simon were quick to point out the limitations of the range, while female screenwriters Emma Forrest and Carol Morley also had notes

The Guardian - UK

Andre Braugher obituary

Actor who brought the intensity and control of his stage training to the small screen, notably in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street

The Independent UK

Reaction to the death of Andre-Braugher, including from Terry Crews, David Simon and Shonda Rhimes

Tributes and memories of Andre Braugher have come pouring in since the 61-year-old actor's death

The Guardian - US

From OJ Simpson to Danny Masterson: the celebrity support letter has long been a fixture of American justice

Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and Iggy Azalea have faced backlash over character letters on behalf of fellow stars

Barchart

Simon Property Group Gets Unusually Active: Time to Buy the Mall Owner?

Wednesday’s unusual options activity included several call options for Simon Property Group, America’s largest mall owner. It’s a sign it might be time to buy the real estate investment trust’s stock.

Evening Standard

Michael K Williams: Man jailed for drug offences after overdose death of The Wire star

Star who played Omar Little in hit TV series died of a drug overdose in 2021

The Independent UK

Michael K Williams: Man sentenced to prison in connection with death of The Wire star

‘The Wire’ co-creator David Simon had urged leniency in a letter to the judge

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