The Wire

Ricky Gervais's new US animated series to be shown on Channel 4

source: Brand Republic Bulletin

HBO is famous for producing some of the most critically acclaimed television shows of the past decade, including 'The Wire' and 'The Sopranos'. ... and more »

Published Thu, Dec 3

Publisher reveals number of paid subscribers to NBR 24/7

source: National Business Review

Just ask anyone who prefers The Sopranos or The Wire or any other HBO fare over the garbage often turned out by its free-to-air broadcasters. ...

Published Wed, Dec 2

The Naughts: The Television Show of the '00s

source: IFC

This isn't to claim that "The Sopranos" is the best show of the decade; in my humble opinion, David Simon's "The Wire" definitively owns that title. ...

Published Wed, Dec 2

Blu-Ray Review: HBO's Epic 'Rome' Released in HD Series Set

source: HollywoodChicago.com

When the story of HBO in the '00s is written, most people will remember “The Sopranos,” “The Wire,” “Deadwood,” “Six Feet Under,” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ... and more »

Published Tue, Nov 24

DVD: The Sopranos: Season 1 (18)

source: Independent

HBO's finest achievement – The Wire was excellent, this was better – gets the Blu-ray treatment. Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), ...

Published Fri, Nov 20

HBO versus Apichatpong Weerasethakul

source: matineeidle (WordPress)

It’s ten years now since Tony Soprano first waddled onto small screens around the world. In the decade since we’ve seen something of a revolution in the way that television shows are made and watched, with programmes like The Wire, Mad Men and Six Feet Under representing a new, smarter kind...

Published Thu, Nov 19

what is genre???

source: lanne09 (WordPress)

The genre I have decided to analyse is American TV drama such as The Wire and The Sopranos. Most of the drama that is created is loosely based on real life experiences or situations and for me that is the element that makes me interested in watching it. Of course after the basic concept is formed...

Published Tue, Nov 17

Watching the BBC's every move

source: EducationGuardian.co.uk

The private sector HBO now produces entertainment that is at least the equal of Auntie. Think of The Wire, Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Sopranos. ... and more »

Published Fri, Nov 13