The 10 Most Shocking TV Deaths
To honor the dearly departed of the small screen, we complied a list of the 10 most shocking TV deaths. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day, TVThe 20 Best Television Series Finales
As summer approaches, this year's primetime television season begins its gradual wind-down with several beloved shows closing up shop for good. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayEight Great TV Show Monologues
A monologue—when well-written, delivered in the right scene by the right actor and backed by the right music—can do amazing things to a scene. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch The Wire Re-Created Using LEGOs
The Wire, which ran for five seasons on HBO from 2002 to 2008, is viewed by many as one of the greatest and most under-appreciated dramas of all time. Now, it has been re-created using LEGOs and stop motion animation.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayThe Wire: The Musical Parody Features the Show’s Real Actors
It’s hard to say if it was an actual love of music or perhaps just boredom that contributed to the appearance of a few of The Wire’s actors in this spoof, but we’ll take it. Funny or Die’s musical parody features four minutes of cameos from Michael K. Williams, Larry Gilliard Jr., Sonja Sohn and even Snoop lookin’ fancy. Fans will recognize notable scenes from the show transformed into songs, such as the catchy number “chess is a metaphor for drug deals!”... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayThe Wire, Boardwalk Empire Actor to Star as Ol' Dirty Bastard
Michael K. Williams, who played Omar on HBO’s critically acclaimed The Wire and currently stars as Chalky White on Boardwalk Empire is set to play Ol’ Dirty Bastard in an upcoming biopic. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsMichael K. Williams Joins Cast of Community
Michael K. Williams, who played Omar Little on the much loved and dearly missed show The Wire, has signed on to appear in NBC’s hit comedy Community.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsGang Member From The Wire Arrested In Real-Life Drug Raid
Felicia Pearson, known as “Snoop” on the acclaimed television series The Wire, was arrested last night during a raid that occurred in her hometown of Baltimore, Md.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsBaltimore Police Commissioner Criticizes The Wire, David Simon Retorts
The Wire has been hailed as one of the greatest TV shows of the decade by myriad critics. It is a triumphant drama that tells the story of a broken system, a decaying city,and the fight for the American Dream. However, not everyone is in love with The Wire—particularly the Police Commissioner of Baltimore, the city that provides the setting for the show.... read more
Found in: TV, News2010 Person of the Year in TV: David Simon
For creating the wonder of Treme and assembling the stellar talents of Melissa Leo, Kim Dickens, John Goodman, Wendell Pierece, and so many other greats to bring it to life, David Simon is Paste’s 2010 Person of the Year for TV. read more
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