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• Opinion

Axios on HBO, New York Times on FX: Can journalism find new audiences on Sunday night TV?

Why "Axios on HBO" seized the buzz last Sunday that should have belonged to the premiere of The New York Times' "The Weekly" on FX.

By David Zurawik

Jun 5, 2019

• Sports

Brooklyn Park boxer Nick Kisner bracing for heavyweight opportunity Saturday on Showtime

The 5-foot-11, 222-pound Nick Kisner, and Old Mill graduate, will challenge 6-5, 231-pound Otto Wallin of Sweden in a 10-round bout in Atlantic City, N.J., as part of a card headlined by a fight for the undisputed women’s middleweight championship.

By Edward Lee

Apr 11, 2019

• Opinion

From 'The Keepers' and Adnan Syed, to Michael Jackson and R. Kelly, a rising tide of documentaries

Socially-committed, honest documentary films do the same work great newspapers and digital platforms do in bringing accurate information and uncompromising truths to audiences. They are another way in which we, can counter the disinformation and lies coming from so many of our elected leaders.

By David Zurawik

Mar 7, 2019

• Opinion

HBO sets premiere date for 'The Case Against Adnan Syed'

“The series presents new information that questions the state's case, and draws on exclusive access to essential characters," according to HBO press materials.

By David Zurawik

Feb 9, 2019

• Opinion

Checking back in with Mr. Rogers a reminder how unneighborly America has become

The Fred Rogers documentary, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" airs Feb. 9 on HBO and PBS. Its vision of gentleness, peace and love is a contrast to the times in which we live.

By David Zurawik

Feb 1, 2019

• Maryland

Westminster council approves cable TV agreement, votes to allow new taverns downtown

The Westminster Mayor and Council met Nov. 26 to sign off on a cable franchise agreement with Ting Fiber Inc and to change city code to allow for nightclubs in the city's Central Commercial Zone, which encompasses two former government properties — the old firehouse and post office.

• Opinion

The' Deuce' Season 2: Women's stories stronger, Franco's performance weaker

That’s the good news of Season 2: more Maggie Gyllenhaal and more women’s stories told in greater depth. The bad news: There is less to like about James Franco’s performance.

By David Zurawik

Sep 4, 2018

• Opinion

HBO docudrama on Joe Paterno from Baltimore filmmaker Barry Levinson to premiere in April

Barry Levinson's HBO film "Paterno" will debut April 7. The stars Al Pacino as the legendary coach whose career ended in ignominy when his longtime assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky, was charged and ultimately convicted of sexually assaulting 10 boys over 15 years.

By David Zurawik

Feb 26, 2018

• Crime

Opioids, school upheaval, new bus system, fatberg among other 2017 headlines in Maryland

Here's a look at some of the stories that made headlines in 2017.

By Colin Campbell

Dec 30, 2017

• Opinion

HBO renews David Simon's 'The Deuce' for Season 2

HBO today picked up David Simon's "The Deuce" for a second season.

By David Zurawik

Sep 19, 2017

• Opinion

'The Deuce,' the latest from David Simon, offers critiques on par with 'The Wire'

As hard as it is to imagine a more searing critique of capitalism than "The Wire." David Simon does that in "The Deuce."

By David Zurawik

Sep 1, 2017

• Opinion

HBO subscribers getting early look at 'The Deuce' pilot

HBO is giving subscribers an early look at the pilot for “The Deuce,” the new David Simon drama that debuts Sept. 10.

By David Zurawik

Aug 28, 2017

• Baltimore City Paper

Finding Turner Station: The town that gave us Henrietta Lacks' immortal life

• Baltimore City Paper

Finding Turner Station: The town that gave us Henrietta Lacks' immortal life

On the day before "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," starring none other than Oprah Winfrey, is due to premiere on HBO, Mrs. Courtney Speed of Turner

• Features

HBO releases first look at David Simon's newest series, 'The Deuce'

HBO releases first look at David Simon's newest series, 'The Deuce'

By Brittany Britto

Jun 1, 2017

• Opinion

Barry Levinson, Robert De Niro deliver grand-slam docudrama with 'Wizard of Lies'

From daring direction by Barry Levinson to Robert De Niro's mesmerizing performance as disgraced financier Bernie Madoff, "The Wizard of Lies," which will premiere at the Maryland Film Festival Thursday in advance of its May 20 debut on HBO, is another grand-slam docudrama from TV's premier cable channel.

By David Zurawik

Apr 29, 2017

• Sports

Terps basketball assistant coach Bino Ranson (St. Frances) played ball on 'The Wire'

It starts off well, then goes horribly, horribly awry.

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 18, 2017

• Opinion

Oprah soars in HBO's 'Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'

There is not an Emmy big enough to do justice to Oprah Winfrey's performance in "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" premiering at 8 p.m. April 22 on HBO.

By David Zurawik

Apr 15, 2017

• Opinion

Son of Henrietta Lacks says Oprah, HBO exploiting his mother's memory

Lawrence Lacks, the eldest son Henrietta Lacks, has expanded his complaints about medical and artistic treatmment of his late mother's life to include Oprah

By David Zurawik

Mar 20, 2017

• Features

Here's our first look at HBO's Henrietta Lacks movie, starring Oprah

HBO this week announced a premiere date for the docudrama "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." Now, the network has also released the first trailer.

By Ellen Fishel

Feb 17, 2017

• Opinion

'Wire' alum Sonja Sohn directs HBO documentary on Baltimore

Baltimore in the wake of the death of Freddie Gray will be the subject of an HBO documentary directed by Sonja Sohn, the cable channel announced over the

By David Zurawik

Jan 16, 2017

• Features

Oprah Winfrey spotted in Baltimore as 'Henrietta Lacks' movie films in city

lming for the HBO film “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” starring Oprah Winfrey, will be held in Baltimore next week, according to casting company

By Brittany Britto

Sep 21, 2016

• Features

Xfinity 'Watchathon' week allows customers to stream over 250 shows for free

Watchathon provides a free all-access pass to Xfinity TV customers to more than 250 shows from 50 networks.

By John-John Williams IV

Apr 18, 2016

• Opinion

Jon Stewart, 'Star Trek' developments deepen digital TV pool

Jon Stewart and "Star Trek," two of the most successful franchises in media history, are returning to television. But neither is actually going to be on TV. Stewart signed a four-year contract with HBO, and "Star Trek" has a new deal with CBS. Each development was big news last week for millions of fans. But taken together, they have something even larger to say to all of us: The digital future for TV is arriving a lot faster than many analysts thought. In fact, when it comes to the very best TV

By David Zurawik

Nov 6, 2015

• Opinion

Jon Stewart signs deal to be on HBO digital 'every now and again'

HBO announced a four-year deal with Jon Stewart that will bring the former Comedy Central star to its digital platform initially for occasional pieces.

By David Zurawik

Nov 3, 2015

• Opinion

Barry Levinson, Tom Fontana doing Vietnam miniseries

Barry Levinson and Tom Fontana, whose TV credits extend back to NBC's 'Homicide: Life on the Street' and HBO's 'Oz,' have been signed by the National Geographic Channel to do a mini-series on the last days of the American Embassy in Saigon.

By David Zurawik

Jul 31, 2015

• Opinion

'Wire' actors to deliver lines from real-life Baltimoreans

Sonja Sohn, other cast members will perform monologues based on accounts of city residents

By David Zurawik

Jul 16, 2015

• Opinion

Details set for Artscape performance by cast members of 'The Wire'

Details for a performance at Artscape by former cast members of HBO "The Wire" have been finalized, according to a release from Rewired for Change, the non-profit founded by Sonja Sohn.

By David Zurawik

Jul 8, 2015

• Sports

Ravens nervously tap fingers when players have time on their hands

The sad fact that free time has not been the Ravens' friend is well-documented. But the message has been sent from owner Steve Bisciotti, general manager Ozzie Newsome and coach John Harbaugh that the Ravens have reached the end of their patience with the kind of off-field idiocy that has badly scarred the image of the franchise.

By Peter Schmuck

Jun 28, 2015

• Opinion

HBO makes it official: 'Veep' leaving Maryland after four years

HBO today announced that "Veep" is leaving Maryland after four years to relocated in Los Angeles.

By David Zurawik

Jun 18, 2015

• Opinion

What if 'Veep' elects to leave?

Governor shouldn't enter a tax-credit bidding war over 'Veep' or any other Maryland-based TV or film production

• Baltimore City Paper

Was 'The Wire' just another obstacle standing in the way of the city?

• Opinion

For good TV this summer, stream it

TV's best offerings are streaming

By David Zurawik

May 29, 2015

• Opinion

HBO renews 'Veep' for Season 5, but return to Maryland uncertain

HBO made it official Monday and renewed Maryland-made "Veep" for a fifth season. But a return to Maryland is not guaranteed, a spokeswoman for HBO said today.

By David Zurawik

Apr 13, 2015

• Opinion

With Selina as POTUS, 'Veep' is (again) TV's best political satire

Creator Armando Iannucci talks Season 4 of HBO comedy

By David Zurawik

Apr 3, 2015

• Opinion

Getting doctors to practice what they preach

Two Hopkins med students are urging doctors to set good examples for their patients regarding nutrition and exercise

• Opinion

Ratings for Bristol's new show suggest Palins are reality-TV roadkill

The Palins are finished - kaput. And I think what finally did Sarah Palin and her family in was HBO's "Game Change." She will never be taken seriously by anyone of the millions who saw that film. Let's hear it for HBO.

• Opinion

'Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp' is a lifeless, lame and aimless production

The good news: New reality TV show reveals how past-it Palins have become

• Features

Engaged: Christian Johansson and Lacey Morley

A nautical-inspired wedding on the Eastern Shore is just the ticket for Christian Johansson and Lacey Morley.

• Television

'Cards' coming up all aces for Harford

Original Netflix series 'House of Cards' an economic stimulus for Harford and Baltimore

• Movies

Havre de Grace gets the Hollywood treatment

A large sign at the crossroads of Washington and Congress Avenue welcomed visitors, or at least the "House of Cards" film crew, to Gaffney, South Carolina, population 13,126. At least one sign, at St. John and Green streets, directed traffic to the South Carolina Route 120.

• Features

Omar sings, dances in 'The Wire: The Musical'

Omar from 'The Wire' stars in a must-see parody of the HBO show, Funny or Die's ''The Wire: The Musical'

• Food & Drink

'The Wire: The Musical,' starring Omar and your favorite characters. Seriously?

'The Wire: The Musical': Funny or Die parodies Baltimore's beloved crime-drama series, starring many of the real cast.

• Television

Heading back down Route 66

Baltimoreans and Marylanders have become simply blase about actors, film crews and their inevitable caravans of trucks and portable dressing room being in their midst.

• Opinion

Watching a Netflix 'House of Cards' get built at the Baltimore Sun

Even after more than three decades of haunting soundstages, I have to admit the one built on the same floor as the newsroom of The Baltimore Sun for ¿House of Cards,¿ the Netflix series starring Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright and Kate Mara, occasionally throws me a little.

• Entertainment

Review: 'Game of Thrones' falls into predictable perils of adaptation

'Game of Thrones' review: The video game adaptation of 'Game of Thrones' falls short because of its execution.

• Opinion

Anthony Bourdain to join CNN in 2013 as host of prime-time weekend show

CNN has been under big-time pressure to do something about its ratings, and the news of this hire is that it is moves CNN off the news model it has been following for decades. It also cedes journalistic control as the the show being produced outside CNN.

• Sports

'VEEP' comes to Baltimore's Camden Yards Sunday, and Selina meets Jim Palmer

This week in an episode titled "Baseball," Baltimore gets to play itself in a story line that finds Vice President Selina Meyer (Louis-Dreyfus) hosting an "Eat Healthy" event at Camden Yards - and meeting Hall of Famer Jim Palmer.

• Lifestyle and Leisure

Atlantic City casinos

• Opinion

How Josh Gad was almost Cameron, and Sarah Palin led Jason Winer to '1600 Penn'

How Sarah Palin and Josh Gad, from "The Book of Mormon," led the way for a new NBC sitcom about life in the White House