The #BaltimoreRiots happening right now, have been a cause for many to speak. Everyone has had an opinion, whether for the riots or against them, citizens and rappers such as King Los and even Philadelphian Meek Mill have something to say. Now, the cast of the Baltimore-based show ‘The Wire‘ are speaking out with the host that the nonsense ends. Wendell Pierce and Andre Royo both hit Twitter to announce what they call the people who turned a peaceful protest in the death of Freddie Grey into acts of ignorance. The show’s creator, David Simon also takes to his blog to voice an opinion. “Yes, there is a lot to be argued, debated, addressed,” Simon says (wow). “And this moment, as inevitable as it has sometimes seemed, can still, in the end, prove transformational, if not redemptive for our city. Changes are necessary and voices need to be heard. All of that is true and all of that is still possible, despite what is now loose in the streets. For more, hit the jump.
(Photos) HBO’s The Wire, Now Taught in Colleges?
Not the most positive boost for the city of Baltimore, the legends of Jimmy McNulte, Omar, Stringer, Cedric Daniels, Kima, Bubbles, Herc and a host of other characters are widely considered part of one of the greatest television dramas of all time. But what if the landmark show didn’t just build a legacy, what if it’s also built GPAs? What if I told you that HBO’s The Wire, Now Taught in Colleges is not only true, it’s BEEN the case?
IFWT Exclusive: Tray Chaney Talks Life After ‘The Wire,’ Killing Wallace, Groupies, His Relationship With Mack Wilds & More
Diehard fans of HBO’s original hit series The Wire are overjoyed at the news that the show will be making a comeback to our TV screens just one day after Christmas on December 26th, 2014. The Baltimore-based show has been remastered in HD and will be airing in its entirety, and it will also be available for purchase via iTunes, Google Play, Xbox Video and Vadu come Monday, January 5th–making for the best holiday present ever! I had the pleasure of chopping it up with Tray Chaney who played Malik ‘Poot’ Carr on The Wire. Tray opened up about what life after The Wire has been like for him, how he landed the role as Poot, the impact the show had on pop culture, his relationship with Mack Wilds (who also starred on the show), some of the craziest groupie stories he’s encountered, fatherhood, his music career and much, much more. Click below to check out the full IFWT exclusive interview with Tray Chaney and make sure to check out all five seasons of The Wire if you’ve been deprived thus far of such greatness!
HBO’s ‘The Wire’ Will Be Coming Back WHEN?!
HBO’s original series The Wire is, hands downs, one of the best TV shows to ever touch a television screen. Luckily for the die hard fans such as myself, The Wire will be making a comeback very soon! On December 26th, 2014 (the day after Christmas,) the Baltimore-based show that gives us a look into both street life and police life will be airing yet again in it’s entirety. Although it has been a total of six years since the show has been on a hiatus, the HBO producers have been working hard to remaster the show and bring back all 60 episodes (a total of five seasons) in High Definition for our viewing pleasures. The Wire is currently available to watch via the HBO Go app and on regular DVD separated by season, but a compact HD version of the whole series will be super convenient and will make for a GREAT late gift for the holidays. The Complete Series will be available for purchase on Digital HD Monday, January 5, 2015 and on Blu-rayTM in the Summer of 2015. The whole entire series will also be available for purchase on January 5th via iTunes, Google Play, Xbox Video and Vadu. How exciting! I cannot wait to purchase the whole series ASAP. “Where’s Wallace, String?! WHERE’S WALLACE?!?!?!” Ah, what a classic. Will you be purchasing The Wire to add to your collection?
(Video) A Remastered ‘The Wire’ Will Be Hitting HBO!
‘Wire’ fans the day you have been waiting for, is finally here! It seems as though ‘The Wire’ will be getting a remastered touch and hitting HBO for an exclusive. Although there is no official premiere date yet, HBO producers are currently working on transferring HD qualities to the revamped series. Check out a preview of the teaser, here!
