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Come at the king … HBO changed TV for ever, but is its crown under threat in the age of streaming and Trump?

It gave us Game of Thrones, The Sopranos and The Wire. But as HBO Max comes to the UK and with new ownership imminent, the network that reinvented TV is fighting to stay itself

The Guardian - UK

Bobby J Brown death: The Wire actor dies in tragic barn fire, aged 62

Brown was best known for his role in David Simon’s acclaimed HBO drama

The Independent UK

Bobby J. Brown Passes Away at 62: 'The Wire' Star's Cause of Death Confirmed

Bobby J. Brown, known for his role in 'The Wire,' has passed away at 62 due to a barn fire. His legacy in acting and his impact on the community will be remembered.

International Business Times UK

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Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary

Actor who played the venal Maryland state governor Clay Davis in the US crime drama The Wire

The Guardian - UK

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., star of 'The Wire' and 'Veep', dies aged 71

A long-time collaborator of director Spike Lee and star of prestige series 'The Wire', Isiah Whitlock Jr. passed away following a short illness.

Euronews

James Ransone obituary

American actor known for playing Ziggy in the TV crime drama series The Wire and his many roles in modern horror films

The Guardian - UK

Quick Facts On James Ransome: Famous Roles, Wife And Issue That Might Have Taken His Life At 46

James Ransone's death at 46 has renewed focus on his acclaimed roles, private family life, and candid reflections on trauma.

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James Ransone, actor who starred in The Wire and It 2, dies aged 46

The actor who made his name playing Ziggy Sobotka in the celebrated crime drama ‘The Wire’ was found dead at his residence on Friday

The Independent UK

5 crime dramas to binge after 'Task'

Here's what to watch after you finish the epic finale of "Task."

Tom’s Guide

Spike Lee, Adam McKay and over 2,000 writers decry Trump’s ‘un-American’ actions in open letter

Screenwriters from Writers Guild of America, also including David Simon and Celine Song, call out president’s ‘authoritarian assault’ on free speech

The Guardian - US

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

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

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The Guardian - AU

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

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The Guardian - US

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

Salon

"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"

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Broadcasting & Cable

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

The Conversation

‘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 Guardian - US

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

Top News

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.

The Guardian - AU

Generation Kill author Evan Wright dies aged 59

Journalist whose book about US marines in Iraq was adapted into acclaimed HBO series killed himself on Friday

Salon

Celebs fume at new Twitter/X blue checks

Musk's free badges draw outrage after he sold "verification" to users for $8 a pop

Salon

"The Wire" boss vs. "submoronic" MTG

David Simon, a native of the D.C.-Maryland area, took to social media to condemn unfounded claims about the tragedy

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