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Posted 01/07/09 in Vulture

The Wire

Fake Baltimore Sun Newsroom Abandoned

A fan of 'The Wire' took a bunch of awesome photos of the show's 'Sun' soundstage — prepare to evacuate yourself!

Posted 11/04/08 in Vulture

Tube Junkie

M.I.A. Covers ‘The Wire’ Song!

Now if only R. Kelly, Helen Mirren, and Ben Silverman would all announce some project together, Vulture could take the rest of the week off.

Posted 09/22/08 in Vulture

Kudos

‘The Wire’ Continues Its Emmy Streak!

In a remarkable display of consistency, the TV Academy continued to snub television's best-ever show.

Posted 09/16/08 in Vulture

Awesome

David Simon Tackles the Lincoln Assassination

David Simon is making a Lincoln-assassination mini-series!

Posted 08/11/08 in Vulture

Agenda

David Simon’s Last Words on ‘The Wire’ Season Five

Wire obsessives can complete their home collection today with the release of the final season on DVD.

Posted 08/07/08 in Vulture

The Industry

David Simon Re-‘Wires’ His New Pilot

David Simon Re-‘Wires’ His New Pilot

A handful of 'Wire' vets join Simon's New Orleans–set HBO pilot.

Posted 07/31/08 in Vulture

News Reel

David Simon and the ‘Wire’ Cast Hold Forth at Museum of the Moving Image Panel

David Simon and the ‘Wire’ Cast Hold Forth at Museum of the Moving Image Panel

A cogent response to the 'Dickensian' question, thoughts on a 'Wire' movie, and the story of the revolt of Herc and Carver.

Posted 07/25/08 in Vulture

Apropos of Nothing

‘Mad Men,’ the Latest Show You Should Watch™

‘Mad Men,’ the Latest Show You Should Watch™

Let simple math prove to you why 'The Sopranos' is the greatest SYSW in TV history.

Posted 07/17/08 in Vulture

Kudos

The Emmys Wimp Out

The Emmys Wimp Out

Breaking down the divergent Emmy fortunes of 'Mad Men' and 'The Wire.'

Posted 07/15/08 in Vulture

Chat Room

Jim True-Frost on ‘August: Osage County,’ Life As Prez, and the Perils of Eating Onstage

Jim True-Frost on ‘August: Osage County,’ Life As Prez, and the Perils of Eating Onstage

True-Frost talks to Vulture about the move from 'The Wire' to Broadway.

Posted 06/30/08 in Daily Intel

Intel

New York’s ‘Biggest Loser’ Hopefuls Want to Trade Muumuus for Prada

New York’s ‘Biggest Loser’ Hopefuls Want to Trade Muumuus for Prada

The hit NBC weight-loss show held auditions on Saturday at Rockefeller Center. We were there chubby-chasing.

Posted 06/27/08 in Vulture

Kudos

Emmys Announce Ten-Show Long Lists for Best Series Awards

Emmys Announce Ten-Show Long Lists for Best Series Awards

'The Wire' and 'Family Guy' highlight lists full of surprises.

Posted 05/29/08 in Vulture

The Take

‘The Wire’ Alumni Watch: It Pays to Be a Player

‘The Wire’ Alumni Watch: It Pays to Be a Player

Beadie in 'The Office'! Prez on Broadway! And Michael in Beverly Hills!

Posted 03/27/08 in Vulture

The Take

How the Sean Combs Gaffe in the L.A. ‘Times’ Proves David Simon Right — and Wrong

How the Sean Combs Gaffe in the L.A. ‘Times’ Proves David Simon Right — and Wrong

Just like ‘The Wire’'s Scott Templeton, Chuck Philips is a hard-driving reporter with questions of impropriety in his past.

Posted 03/17/08 in Vulture

The Take

David Simon Lays It On a Little Thick

Posted 03/13/08 in Vulture

The Take

Spoilers: In Defense of the American Watercooler

Posted 03/13/08 in Vulture

The Take

Spoilers: The Official Vulture Statutes of Limitations

Posted 03/11/08 in Vulture

Apropos of Nothing

Pitching the Inevitable ‘Wire’ Spinoffs on Network TV

Posted 03/11/08 in Vulture

You Saw It Here First

Exclusive Video Preview: Omar on ‘Human Giant’!

Posted 03/11/08 in Daily Intel

Gossipmonger

Courtney Love Is Merely Eccentric