The Baltimore Sun has been sold to David Smith, the chairman of Sinclair Broadcast Group, along with conservative commentator Armstrong Williams. This sale has sparked concern, especially from David Simon, creator of The Wire, who worked at the Sun and urged people to support the Baltimore nonprofit news organization, The Baltimore Banner. Sinclair has faced scrutiny for its political commentary segments, but Smith believes there could be synergies between the newspaper and Sinclair, emphasizing the responsibility to serve the public interest.
The iconic police drama series "Homicide: Life on the Street" may be heading to streaming services, according to writer and producer David Simon. NBC/Universal, along with Fremantle for overseas rights, is reportedly working to clear music rights for the show. The news comes after the recent death of Andre Braugher, who portrayed Detective Frank Pembleton on the series. Braugher's passing has prompted reflections from Simon on the actor's talent and their collaboration. "Homicide," which ran for seven seasons, follows a fictionalized version of the Baltimore Police Department and also stars Kyle Secor, Richard Belzer, Clark Johnson, Yaphet Kotto, and Melissa Leo.
NBCUniversal is reportedly working on obtaining the music rights for the influential police procedural series Homicide: Life On The Street, which gave Andre Braugher his breakout role. David Simon, the creator of The Wire and author of the book that inspired Homicide, revealed on Twitter that he has been informed by a reliable source about the network's efforts to make the show available for streaming. While it may require significant work, the move would be a fitting tribute to Braugher and the show's historical significance, as it served as a prototype for The Wire and NBC's Law & Order franchise. The use of contemporary music in the original airing has posed a challenge for streaming, but previous licensing deals offer hope for a resolution.
David Simon, the creator of "Homicide: Life on the Street," has revealed that the iconic TV show may soon be available for streaming if the music rights can be cleared. The series, which aired from 1993 to 2000, is considered one of the best shows not yet available for streaming. Simon also paid tribute to the late Andre Braugher, who won an Emmy for his role in the series. "Homicide: Life on the Street" is known for its ensemble cast and has been recognized as one of the most acclaimed dramas in television history.
Homicide: Life on the Streets writer David Simon revealed that NBC/Universal, along with Fremantle for overseas rights, is working to clear music rights for the eventual streaming of the police procedural series. Simon also paid tribute to the late actor André Braugher, who played Detective Frank Pembleton in the show, sharing a personal memory of working with him on set.
David Simon, co-creator of "The Wire," has written a letter urging leniency in the sentencing of Carlos Macci, the man who sold the fentanyl that led to the death of actor Michael K. Williams. Simon asks the judge to consider Macci's age, illiteracy, and struggles with addiction, arguing that incarcerating him would serve no purpose. Simon emphasizes that Williams took responsibility for his own drug use and opposed mass incarceration. Macci's sentencing is scheduled for this month.
The co-creator of The Wire, David Simon, has written a letter to a judge requesting leniency for Carlos Macci, one of four men charged in the drug death of actor Michael K Williams. Williams died of an overdose in 2021, and Macci pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute narcotics. Simon argued that incarcerating a 71-year-old man with a history of addiction and no ambitions of success and profit in drug sales would serve no purpose. Macci's lawyer is seeking a sentence of time served, and the court's probation office has recommended 10 years in prison.
David Simon, creator of 'The Wire,' has written a letter asking for leniency in the sentencing of Carlos Macci, one of the men charged in connection with actor Michael K. Williams' fatal overdose. Williams' death was determined to be an accidental overdose, and an investigation revealed that he purchased the drugs from a drug-trafficking organization. Macci's lawyer requested Simon's support, citing his insightful commentary on the failures of the war on drugs. Simon argued that Williams bears more responsibility for his own actions and that incarcerating a 71-year-old man with a history of addiction would serve no purpose. Macci is facing a possible 10-year sentence, but his lawyer is asking for a sentence of "time served."
David Simon, creator of The Wire, has written a letter to a judge requesting leniency for Carlos Macci, one of the men charged in connection with the drug overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams. Simon argues that incarcerating the 71-year-old, who has struggled with addiction and is largely illiterate, would serve no purpose. He emphasizes that Williams himself took responsibility for his drug use and was opposed to mass incarceration. Macci and three others have pleaded guilty to drug possession and distribution charges, with Macci's sentencing scheduled for later this month.
David Simon, the creator of "The Wire," has written a letter seeking leniency for Carlos Macci, one of the accused dealers charged with selling the drugs that led to the fatal fentanyl overdose of actor Michael K. Williams. Simon emphasized Williams' awareness of his addiction struggles and his personal responsibility for his choices. He argued that Macci, a 71-year-old struggling with addiction himself, should not be incarcerated but instead offered rehabilitation and support. Macci, who pleaded guilty to narcotics conspiracy, is expected to be sentenced later this month.
David Simon, co-creator of "The Wire," has written a letter to a Manhattan judge requesting leniency for one of the defendants charged with selling the drugs that led to the death of actor Michael K. Williams. Simon argues that the defendant, Carlos Macci, is not solely responsible for Williams' death and that incarcerating a 71-year-old man with a history of addiction would serve no purpose. Williams, known for his role as Omar Little in "The Wire," died of a drug overdose in 2021.
David Simon, co-creator of "The Wire," has written a letter to a Manhattan judge urging leniency for Carlos Macci, one of the men charged in connection with the overdose death of actor Michael K. Williams. Simon, a close friend of Williams, argues that incarcerating Macci, a 71-year-old struggling with addiction, would serve no purpose and that Williams himself would have advocated for mercy. Macci's lawyer has requested a sentence of time served, while the court's probation office recommended a 10-year sentence. Williams, known for his role as Omar Little in "The Wire," openly discussed his own struggles with drug addiction before his death in 2021.
David Simon, co-creator of "The Wire," has written a letter to a Manhattan judge urging leniency for Carlos Macci, a man charged in connection with the death of actor Michael K. Williams. Simon argues that Macci, who sold fentanyl to Williams, should be seen as a victim of addiction himself and that incarcerating him would serve no purpose. Williams, known for his role as Omar Little in "The Wire," had openly discussed his struggles with drug addiction. Macci is one of four men charged in connection with Williams's death, and his sentencing is scheduled for later this month.
