The relevance of Game of Thrones in modern pop culture has, by definition, changed and revolutionized the concept of entertainment television and epic storytelling. Although the era of limited vision and critical thinking might be taking a back seat, the unpredictably unsatisfying ending to Season 8 of the HBO series still exists under heightened scrutiny and constant debate.
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones [Credit: HBO]In the Season 8 finale, the audience found Kit Haringtonʼs Jon Snow riding off into the sunset along with the wildlings and other northern tribes that hold no allegiance after uniting them under a common cause to fight the Continent’s most imminent threat: the White Walkers. And yet, the prophecy about the Prince that was promised never came true and Aegon Targaryen was lost to the North of the Wall rather than reclaiming his seat at the Iron Throne.
Kit Harington Comments on Jon...
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones [Credit: HBO]In the Season 8 finale, the audience found Kit Haringtonʼs Jon Snow riding off into the sunset along with the wildlings and other northern tribes that hold no allegiance after uniting them under a common cause to fight the Continent’s most imminent threat: the White Walkers. And yet, the prophecy about the Prince that was promised never came true and Aegon Targaryen was lost to the North of the Wall rather than reclaiming his seat at the Iron Throne.
Kit Harington Comments on Jon...
- 5/31/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Adapting the work of anyone’s favorite book, comic, etc. is always a damning task. So rarely will the writer nail everything that a fan loves about the work…and that’s just what fans want: everything to be right. But that’s virtually an impossible feat – and George R.R. Martin is sick of writers even trying, saying they “never make it better.”
In a new blog posted titled “The Adaptation Tango”, George R.R. Martin took adaptations to task, calling their scribes out for feeble attempts at making the project their own. “No matter how major a writer it is, no matter how great the book, there always seems to be someone on hand who thinks he can do better, eager to take the story and “improve” on it. “The book is the book, the film is the film,” they will tell you, as if they were saying something profound.
In a new blog posted titled “The Adaptation Tango”, George R.R. Martin took adaptations to task, calling their scribes out for feeble attempts at making the project their own. “No matter how major a writer it is, no matter how great the book, there always seems to be someone on hand who thinks he can do better, eager to take the story and “improve” on it. “The book is the book, the film is the film,” they will tell you, as if they were saying something profound.
- 5/30/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Famed fantasy writer George R.R. Martin has unveiled the first still from the set of The Summer Machine, a short film that we’re told will be part of a new anthology series produced by Martin. Check the image out below.
Further details about the project are scant, but we’re told that it’s within the sci-fi genre, and that filming recently wrapped at an undisclosed location in New Mexico. Michael Cassutt (The Twilight Zone) directed from his own script, with Steve Graham (Z Nation), Elias Gallegos (Dark Winds), and Mark Steinig (Killer Kafe) producing alongside Martin for Fevre River Packet Company.
Lensed by Alexander Yellen (Z Nation), the film stars Lina Esco (S.W.A.T.) and features Charles Martin Smith (American Graffiti) and Matt Frewer (Fear the Walking Dead) in supporting role.
In a statement on the project, Martin simply deadpanned, “Summer is coming” — in a...
Further details about the project are scant, but we’re told that it’s within the sci-fi genre, and that filming recently wrapped at an undisclosed location in New Mexico. Michael Cassutt (The Twilight Zone) directed from his own script, with Steve Graham (Z Nation), Elias Gallegos (Dark Winds), and Mark Steinig (Killer Kafe) producing alongside Martin for Fevre River Packet Company.
Lensed by Alexander Yellen (Z Nation), the film stars Lina Esco (S.W.A.T.) and features Charles Martin Smith (American Graffiti) and Matt Frewer (Fear the Walking Dead) in supporting role.
In a statement on the project, Martin simply deadpanned, “Summer is coming” — in a...
- 5/30/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Elio M. García Jr. recently shared an update about the casting for the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” on Westeros.org, A Song of Ice and Fire’s official website. In addition to creating Westeros.org and A Wiki of Ice and Fire, García Jr. has assisted author George R.R. Martin in writing various lore books, including Fire and Blood.
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is filmed in Northern Ireland. The casting for the main actors was previously announced, but Martin has now revealed that many other important characters have been cast. However, HBO isn’t ready to reveal the names of these new cast members yet.
Read More: Could George R. R. Martin be unhappy with House of the Dragon adaptation?
George R.R. Martin on the casting of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
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García Jr. posted, “Most of the auditions — not all,...
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is filmed in Northern Ireland. The casting for the main actors was previously announced, but Martin has now revealed that many other important characters have been cast. However, HBO isn’t ready to reveal the names of these new cast members yet.
Read More: Could George R. R. Martin be unhappy with House of the Dragon adaptation?
George R.R. Martin on the casting of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
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García Jr. posted, “Most of the auditions — not all,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
Matt Smith is one of the most prominent actors on the cast of House Of The Dragon, a Game of Thrones spinoff set in the Seven Kingdoms. He is known to series lovers as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who and as Prince Philip in Netflix’s The Crown. Smith initially had some doubts about playing Daemon Targaryen in the spinoff series as it came soon after the finale season of Game of Thrones.
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon | HBO
Smith was concerned that audiences were already familiar with the story of House of the Dragon. He came to understand that the spinoff series was independent of its predecessor and told things on a bigger scale. The second season of the series will focus on the much anticipated Targaryen Civil War between Rhaenyra’s team black and Alicent’s team green.
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon | HBO
Smith was concerned that audiences were already familiar with the story of House of the Dragon. He came to understand that the spinoff series was independent of its predecessor and told things on a bigger scale. The second season of the series will focus on the much anticipated Targaryen Civil War between Rhaenyra’s team black and Alicent’s team green.
- 5/30/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
House of the Dragon Season 2: Release Date, cast, plot details, and everything else we know so far(Photo Credit –IMDb)
Even though it felt like a long time ago, it has been 18 months since the House of the Dragon season 1 finale came out. While the fans of HBO’s fantasy series have been desperately waiting for the second season to come out, it looks like the wait is finally coming to an end.
The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel “Fire and Blood,” which follows the Targaryen family. The focus of “House of the Dragon” is the civil war, also known as the “Dance of the Dragons,” which took place roughly 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones.”
Wondering when will House of the Dragon Season 2 be releasing? Check out below to learn everything about the upcoming installment
When is House of the Dragon Season 2 going to be released?...
Even though it felt like a long time ago, it has been 18 months since the House of the Dragon season 1 finale came out. While the fans of HBO’s fantasy series have been desperately waiting for the second season to come out, it looks like the wait is finally coming to an end.
The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel “Fire and Blood,” which follows the Targaryen family. The focus of “House of the Dragon” is the civil war, also known as the “Dance of the Dragons,” which took place roughly 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones.”
Wondering when will House of the Dragon Season 2 be releasing? Check out below to learn everything about the upcoming installment
When is House of the Dragon Season 2 going to be released?...
- 5/30/2024
- by Aastha Soni
- KoiMoi
Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter says he is innocent of the sexual assault claims against him that were highlighted in ID’s recent Fallen Idols: Aaron and Nick Carter docuseries.
In interviews included in the series, Melissa Schuman, Ashley Repp and Shannon “Shay” Ruth alleged that Carter engaged in sexual activities with them without their consent. Schuman is a former member of the late 1990s/early 2000s girl group Dream. Repp was a friend of Carter’s sister, Angel. Ruth was a fan.
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In interviews included in the series, Melissa Schuman, Ashley Repp and Shannon “Shay” Ruth alleged that Carter engaged in sexual activities with them without their consent. Schuman is a former member of the late 1990s/early 2000s girl group Dream. Repp was a friend of Carter’s sister, Angel. Ruth was a fan.
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- 5/29/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
We have some exciting news to share about the upcoming season! Wiki of Thrones has received information that two major characters are set to return in House of the Dragon season 2: King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) and Ser Harrold Westerling (Graham McTavish). A tip by our source has revealed this information, and rest assured, we can gear up to see the two characters make their comeback.
Paddy Considine to return in House of the Dragon Season 2?
Credits: Max
You also might be wondering how the show can bring a man back from the dead. Well, anything can happen in George R.R. Martin’s world since he even made Jon Snow come back to life. But we don’t think anything of this sort will happen in House of the Dragon Season 2.
Our speculation is that Paddy Considine aka King Viserys is returning to the show in a flashback but...
Paddy Considine to return in House of the Dragon Season 2?
Credits: Max
You also might be wondering how the show can bring a man back from the dead. Well, anything can happen in George R.R. Martin’s world since he even made Jon Snow come back to life. But we don’t think anything of this sort will happen in House of the Dragon Season 2.
Our speculation is that Paddy Considine aka King Viserys is returning to the show in a flashback but...
- 5/29/2024
- by Admin Team
- Wiki of Thrones
House of the Dragon’s second season is already less than a month away from arriving at Max, and all the recently released promo teasers and trailers prove that there’s nothing peaceful and amicable to expect from the approaching installment.
Though the show’s creators already teased much bigger roles for the younger heirs of House of Targaryen divided by a big feud between Rhaenyra and Alicent, the latter ones still seem to be on the forefront of the upcoming full-scale war.
Despite that, however belligerent Rhaenyra appears to be in Game of Thrones’ prequel, fans of George R.R. Martin’s books aren’t used to seeing her like this at all.
How Is Book's Rhaenyra Different from the Show's?
Compared to the original source, the show’s Rhaenyra Targaryen gets a much more different role with a much more brutal approach. Unlike House of the Dragon, Martin’s...
Though the show’s creators already teased much bigger roles for the younger heirs of House of Targaryen divided by a big feud between Rhaenyra and Alicent, the latter ones still seem to be on the forefront of the upcoming full-scale war.
Despite that, however belligerent Rhaenyra appears to be in Game of Thrones’ prequel, fans of George R.R. Martin’s books aren’t used to seeing her like this at all.
How Is Book's Rhaenyra Different from the Show's?
Compared to the original source, the show’s Rhaenyra Targaryen gets a much more different role with a much more brutal approach. Unlike House of the Dragon, Martin’s...
- 5/29/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
George R.R. Martin, whose “A Song of Ice and Fire” novels were very successfully turned into HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” does not like how nearly all literary adaptations come out on screen.
Hollywood has “gotten worse” when it comes to honoring source material, Martin said.
“Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own,'” Martin wrote in a blog post. “It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone. No matter how major a writer it is, no matter how great the book, there always seems to be someone on hand who thinks he can do better, eager to take the story and ‘improve’ on it.”
Martin mocked what industry creators...
Hollywood has “gotten worse” when it comes to honoring source material, Martin said.
“Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own,'” Martin wrote in a blog post. “It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone. No matter how major a writer it is, no matter how great the book, there always seems to be someone on hand who thinks he can do better, eager to take the story and ‘improve’ on it.”
Martin mocked what industry creators...
- 5/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
The popular Game of Thrones franchise is one of the best-known and most popular adaptations in history. But it is just a drop of water in a vast ocean of adaptations that have been present since the earliest days of cinema. Now, for years, people have been debating whether adaptations are good or not, whether they can properly present a work or not, or whether they can elevate it. While most people will agree that an adaptation cannot be as good as the original, there are examples where an adaptation elevated the original work, like in the case of Jonathan Demme’s The Silence of the Lambs, where the movie remains far superior to the novel.
Author George R.R. Martin, the author of Game of Thrones, has recently provided his own opinion on the matter and has aligned himself with those who think that adaptations don’t really do much for the works in question.
Author George R.R. Martin, the author of Game of Thrones, has recently provided his own opinion on the matter and has aligned himself with those who think that adaptations don’t really do much for the works in question.
- 5/29/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
George R.R. Martin has been very critical of unfaithful adaptations of literature over the years, and in a recent blog post, the revered author once again vented his frustrations towards this practice. The Fire & Blood author slammed screenwriters and producers for being eager to make the stories their own by straying away from the original without improving upon them.
But despite his reasonable pushback towards this industry practice, Martin once again found himself in the crosshairs of fan outrage following the delay in his The Winds of Winter.
Fans Call Out George R.R. Martin Amidst His Complaints Against Adaptations
George R.R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
It has been over a decade since A Dance with Dragons hit the shelves, and fans have been imploring the author for the sixth book in the series. While George R.R. Martin previously revealed that he had “another 400, 500 pages” to go,...
But despite his reasonable pushback towards this industry practice, Martin once again found himself in the crosshairs of fan outrage following the delay in his The Winds of Winter.
Fans Call Out George R.R. Martin Amidst His Complaints Against Adaptations
George R.R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
It has been over a decade since A Dance with Dragons hit the shelves, and fans have been imploring the author for the sixth book in the series. While George R.R. Martin previously revealed that he had “another 400, 500 pages” to go,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
George R.R. Martin Slams TV And Film Adaptation ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has a bone to pick with film and TV adaptations of books that, according to him, fail to live up to their original source material. In a new blog post, the author expressed disappointment in film and TV adaptations failing to emulate the books properly.
Martin, whose Game Of Thrones books birthed a successful HBO series, did not name the shows or movies that failed to do justice to the source material. However, he did recall a panel with Neil Gaiman, the creator of the comic book series Sandman, which Netflix adapted into a series.
While recalling the experience, George R.R. Martin stated, “If anything, things have gotten worse.”
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Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has a bone to pick with film and TV adaptations of books that, according to him, fail to live up to their original source material. In a new blog post, the author expressed disappointment in film and TV adaptations failing to emulate the books properly.
Martin, whose Game Of Thrones books birthed a successful HBO series, did not name the shows or movies that failed to do justice to the source material. However, he did recall a panel with Neil Gaiman, the creator of the comic book series Sandman, which Netflix adapted into a series.
While recalling the experience, George R.R. Martin stated, “If anything, things have gotten worse.”
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- 5/29/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
George R.R. Martin is calling out film and TV adaptations of books that don’t live up to their source material.
In a new blog post, the author recalls a panel with Neil Gaiman, the creator of the comic book series Sandman, which Netflix adapted into a series. Gaiman was involved in developing the Netflix series, and although Martin didn’t comment on the adaptation, he said that “very little has changed since” 2022.
“If anything, things have gotten worse,” Martin wrote. “Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by.”
Martin went on to cite famous authors like Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, and Jane Austen.
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
In a new blog post, the author recalls a panel with Neil Gaiman, the creator of the comic book series Sandman, which Netflix adapted into a series. Gaiman was involved in developing the Netflix series, and although Martin didn’t comment on the adaptation, he said that “very little has changed since” 2022.
“If anything, things have gotten worse,” Martin wrote. “Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by.”
Martin went on to cite famous authors like Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, and Jane Austen.
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
George R.R. Martin recently took to his personal blog to double down on his issue with Hollywood adaptations and screenwriters’ attempts to make source material their own. Martin previously spoke out on this issue in 2022 during a discussion with fellow author Neil Gaiman in which he lamented over the majority of writers in Hollywood thinking they do not need to be faithful to written works they’re adapting for film or television.
“Very little has changed since then,” Martin now wrote on his blog. “If anything, things have gotten worse. Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone.”
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
“Very little has changed since then,” Martin now wrote on his blog. “If anything, things have gotten worse. Everywhere you look, there are more screenwriters and producers eager to take great stories and ‘make them their own.’ It does not seem to matter whether the source material was written by Stan Lee, Charles Dickens, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Ursula K. Le Guin, J.R.R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Raymond Chandler, Jane Austen, or… well, anyone.”
“No matter how major a writer it is,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Author George R.R. Martin recently posted on his website, Not A Blog, expressing his disappointment with how Hollywood approached adaptations of existing books and scripts. With the premiere of Season 2 of House of the Dragon just weeks away, fans have speculated that the post may refer to it.
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George R.R. Martin’s writes about Hollywood adaptations
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Martin wrote a post titled ‘The Adaptation Tango,’ which he began by discussing a joint event at which he and author Neil Gaiman appeared in New York City in 2022. During this event, he and Gaiman agreed they disliked Hollywood’s tendency to change source material for their adaptations.
Martin was at the event promoting his book The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One. Attendees...
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George R.R. Martin’s writes about Hollywood adaptations
Credits: Amy Sussman / Getty Images
Martin wrote a post titled ‘The Adaptation Tango,’ which he began by discussing a joint event at which he and author Neil Gaiman appeared in New York City in 2022. During this event, he and Gaiman agreed they disliked Hollywood’s tendency to change source material for their adaptations.
Martin was at the event promoting his book The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, Volume One. Attendees...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
As we approach the second season of House of the Dragon, a flurry of intriguing news emerges. The Twitter account Wake the Dragon has hinted at the possible omission of an essential character from the show who played a significant role in George R. R. Martin’s original book, Fire and Blood. Similarly, the show’s writers have also given updates that may indicate some omissions from the TV series. This article will explore the mystery of what may and may not be cut from upcoming House of the Dragon seasons.
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Nettles
Credits: Jota Saraiva
Nettles was a girl of common birth from the island of Driftmark who managed to tame a wild dragon by feeding it sheep daily. the dragon was named sheep stealer by the smallfolk for its habit...
Read More: George R.R. Martin ‘hopes’ to finish writing more ‘Dunk & Egg’ stories after finishing The Winds of Winter
Nettles
Credits: Jota Saraiva
Nettles was a girl of common birth from the island of Driftmark who managed to tame a wild dragon by feeding it sheep daily. the dragon was named sheep stealer by the smallfolk for its habit...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
After being severely traumatized by all the deaths on Game of Thrones, viewers were reluctant to start another show in the same universe for fear of getting attached. Even in the first season, which told a backstory and showed how the characters became who they are, there were some pretty devastating death scenes.
As we move forward with an all-out war between Team Black and Team Green, the body count is expected to rise rapidly. Whether that will happen in season 2 or be pushed into the future depends on how the writers adapt the events of the novel. What has already been hinted at is where some of the characters will go.
How Does Daemon Targaryen Die?
It is no surprise that Daemon Targaryen and his nephew Aemond Targaryen have become fan favorites of their respective teams, as their characters are essentially two sides of the same coin. Both talented and determined warriors,...
As we move forward with an all-out war between Team Black and Team Green, the body count is expected to rise rapidly. Whether that will happen in season 2 or be pushed into the future depends on how the writers adapt the events of the novel. What has already been hinted at is where some of the characters will go.
How Does Daemon Targaryen Die?
It is no surprise that Daemon Targaryen and his nephew Aemond Targaryen have become fan favorites of their respective teams, as their characters are essentially two sides of the same coin. Both talented and determined warriors,...
- 5/28/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
It is that time of the month again when veteran writer George R. R. Martin adds a little more delay in writing The Winds of Winter by updating his blog. Although we do love to hear from him, it seems that The Winds of Winter is taking quite a long time.
George R. R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
On his blog, the writer shared quite some iconic thoughts about the recent world of television series. With directors like Denis Villeneuve adapting the Dune franchise into movies, and Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks creating Shōgun, the world is really turning to the literature realm once again.
George R. R. Martin Is Impressed By Shōgun!
Based on the novel by James Clavell, Shōgun tells the story of the historical account of the year 1600 during the Azuchi–Momoyama period and its end and the usher in the Edo period. George R.
George R. R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
On his blog, the writer shared quite some iconic thoughts about the recent world of television series. With directors like Denis Villeneuve adapting the Dune franchise into movies, and Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks creating Shōgun, the world is really turning to the literature realm once again.
George R. R. Martin Is Impressed By Shōgun!
Based on the novel by James Clavell, Shōgun tells the story of the historical account of the year 1600 during the Azuchi–Momoyama period and its end and the usher in the Edo period. George R.
- 5/27/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
It is one of the great pleasures of life to acknowledge that the current generation of movie buffs and fans of classic IPs are living in the golden era of Hollywood. Whether itʼs a renaissance of comic book adaptations, a complete reinvention of the James Bond IP through Daniel Craig, or the live-action re-enactment of universes crafted by George R.R. Martin, J.R.R. Tolkien, and J.K. Rowling, the 21st century brings with it an epoch of unbridled, uncorrupted, and unstoppable creativity.
Skyfall [Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures]However, creativity can extend only so far if the human imagination does not allow us to feel emotions both high and low. With the euphoria of winning a great battle must also come the blow of death and great loss. Movies can make us feel both within the span of a few hours and they can take us to the stars and beyond in a few seconds.
Skyfall [Credit: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures/Columbia Pictures]However, creativity can extend only so far if the human imagination does not allow us to feel emotions both high and low. With the euphoria of winning a great battle must also come the blow of death and great loss. Movies can make us feel both within the span of a few hours and they can take us to the stars and beyond in a few seconds.
- 5/27/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
When it comes to any kind of fantasy show, the writers usually have a set of rules for the universe to keep from contradicting anything that happens during the plot. This task becomes even easier when the show is based on a novel, where the lore has already been outlined by the author, and all the writers have to do is study it and keep it in mind.
Unfortunately, when adapting a novel, the team behind the show usually has to make some changes to make the story fit the format. And this is where the inconsistencies become more apparent. House of the Dragon, which is already very different from George R.R. Martin's original novel, is no exception.
Rhaenyra’s Dragon in House of the Dragon
To say that the dragons are the pride of House of Dragons would have been an understatement.
After it took years for HBO...
Unfortunately, when adapting a novel, the team behind the show usually has to make some changes to make the story fit the format. And this is where the inconsistencies become more apparent. House of the Dragon, which is already very different from George R.R. Martin's original novel, is no exception.
Rhaenyra’s Dragon in House of the Dragon
To say that the dragons are the pride of House of Dragons would have been an understatement.
After it took years for HBO...
- 5/27/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
While many House of the Dragon fans are now trying to stay away from social media for fear of accidentally stumbling upon a spoiler before the season two premiere, those who have already read George R.R. Martin's novel and know exactly how events will turn out are happy to discuss the details.
If you're not afraid of spoilers and can't wait to find out who will win the war and which characters won't live to see the victory, check out the book-accurate predictions of how the show will end the story.
Which Side Wins in House of the Dragon?
Not to disappoint the eager fans who are rooting for either Team Black or Team Green, but the war between the two branches of the family only leads to the loss of glory and power of the House Targaryen and slowly leads to the extinction of the dragons. This was...
If you're not afraid of spoilers and can't wait to find out who will win the war and which characters won't live to see the victory, check out the book-accurate predictions of how the show will end the story.
Which Side Wins in House of the Dragon?
Not to disappoint the eager fans who are rooting for either Team Black or Team Green, but the war between the two branches of the family only leads to the loss of glory and power of the House Targaryen and slowly leads to the extinction of the dragons. This was...
- 5/25/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the next Games of Thrones spinoff, is coming together, and George R.R. Martin took to his blog to tease that it will have a “much different tone” from the previous shows.
“The Hedge Knight will be a lot shorter than Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, with a much different tone… but it’s still Westeros, so no one is truly safe,” Martin wrote. “I hope to visit the shoot come July, when I swing by Belfast on my way to the worldcon in Glasgow. The show will make its debut next year… and if it does well, The Sworn Sword and The Mystery Knight will follow. By which time I hope to have finished some more Dunk & Egg stories.“
Related Game of Thrones spin-off The Hedge Knight has cast Dunk and Egg
The official logline for A Knight of the Seven...
“The Hedge Knight will be a lot shorter than Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, with a much different tone… but it’s still Westeros, so no one is truly safe,” Martin wrote. “I hope to visit the shoot come July, when I swing by Belfast on my way to the worldcon in Glasgow. The show will make its debut next year… and if it does well, The Sworn Sword and The Mystery Knight will follow. By which time I hope to have finished some more Dunk & Egg stories.“
Related Game of Thrones spin-off The Hedge Knight has cast Dunk and Egg
The official logline for A Knight of the Seven...
- 5/24/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Here’s a bit of The Last of Us casting news you’ll want to wolf down: Jeffrey Wright is joining Season 2 of the HBO series, TVLine has learned.
Wright will play Isaac in Season 2 of the dystopian drama based on Naughty Dog’s video-game series. This is a huge deal for fans of The Last of Us Part II, because Wright also played Isaac in the game.
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Wright will play Isaac in Season 2 of the dystopian drama based on Naughty Dog’s video-game series. This is a huge deal for fans of The Last of Us Part II, because Wright also played Isaac in the game.
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- 5/24/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
HBO’s highly anticipated Game of Thrones spinoff, based on the stories of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, is set to have a six-episode run for its debut season. This revelation was first confirmed by TVLine, with additional details provided by The Hollywood Reporter. Previously known as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, the series will now simply be titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Fans will recognize these characters from George R.R. Martin’s beloved ‘Dunk and Egg’ novellas. New Faces in Westeros Joining the cast are Peter Claffey, known for his role in
The post Game of Thrones Dunk and Egg Spinoff Gets Episode Count for First Season and Title Update first appeared on TVovermind.
The post Game of Thrones Dunk and Egg Spinoff Gets Episode Count for First Season and Title Update first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/24/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
House of The Dragon Season 2 Creator Ryan Condal(Photo Credit –Wikimedia/YouTube)
We are just a few weeks away from the first episode of House of the Dragon Season 2. The period fantasy drama is a prequel to Game of Thrones (2011-2019). The HBO series was created by George Rr Martin and Ryan Condal and is based on Martin’s Fire and Blood book. The story takes place 200 years before the events of GoT.
House of The Dragon stars Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Tom Glynn-Carny, Ewan Mitchell, and others. The first season received a tremendous reaction and ended on a high note as we saw the bloodshed and wars. The season 2 trailers have hinted that things will only get uglier for the show’s characters. With the dragons having so much power this time, it is definitely going to be a fiery season!
We are just a few weeks away from the first episode of House of the Dragon Season 2. The period fantasy drama is a prequel to Game of Thrones (2011-2019). The HBO series was created by George Rr Martin and Ryan Condal and is based on Martin’s Fire and Blood book. The story takes place 200 years before the events of GoT.
House of The Dragon stars Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Rhys Ifans, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Tom Glynn-Carny, Ewan Mitchell, and others. The first season received a tremendous reaction and ended on a high note as we saw the bloodshed and wars. The season 2 trailers have hinted that things will only get uglier for the show’s characters. With the dragons having so much power this time, it is definitely going to be a fiery season!
- 5/24/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in June. The Max June 2024 lineup includes House of the Dragon Season 2, the HBO original comedy series Fantasmas, and HBO original documentaries Ren Faire and Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple.
The June schedule also includes the Max original comedy special Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go and the World of Westeros collection, which takes you behind the scenes and features essential episodes.
Featured Programming
Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse (Magnolia Network)
Debuts on June 2 with two episodes, followed by two episodes weekly through June 16.
Chip and Joanna celebrate ten years of Fixer Upper with a brand-new challenge: the overhaul of a severely outdated 1960s lakehouse. Surprising interior design choices and unique outdoor features highlight the property’s dramatic cliffside views. Produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines’s production company Blind Nil.
Ren Faire...
The June schedule also includes the Max original comedy special Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go and the World of Westeros collection, which takes you behind the scenes and features essential episodes.
Featured Programming
Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse (Magnolia Network)
Debuts on June 2 with two episodes, followed by two episodes weekly through June 16.
Chip and Joanna celebrate ten years of Fixer Upper with a brand-new challenge: the overhaul of a severely outdated 1960s lakehouse. Surprising interior design choices and unique outdoor features highlight the property’s dramatic cliffside views. Produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines’s production company Blind Nil.
Ren Faire...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
When Ryan Condal started preparing and filming for House of the Dragon season 2, he made sure that the actors felt connected to their dragons. According to George R.R. Martin’s literature, Targaryens had a very close bond with their scaled beasts. So, the showrunner found it necessary to let the actors get fully acquainted with their dragons and their strengths.
Also Read: House of the Dragon Season 2 theory points towards Baela and Rhaenys’ tragic fate
Ryan Condal says House of the Dragon season 2 will have 2 major battles
Credits: Max
This was necessary for another reason as the upcoming season features the most bloody carnage fans might have ever seen. Actors on the show needed to learn what their dragons were capable of and prepare to act accordingly.
To fully immerse the crew and the fans in the Dance of the Dragons, Condal did everything in his power and streamlined the stories.
Also Read: House of the Dragon Season 2 theory points towards Baela and Rhaenys’ tragic fate
Ryan Condal says House of the Dragon season 2 will have 2 major battles
Credits: Max
This was necessary for another reason as the upcoming season features the most bloody carnage fans might have ever seen. Actors on the show needed to learn what their dragons were capable of and prepare to act accordingly.
To fully immerse the crew and the fans in the Dance of the Dragons, Condal did everything in his power and streamlined the stories.
- 5/23/2024
- by Vidhi Narula
- Wiki of Thrones
The fandom is gearing up for House of the Dragon season 2 to premiere on June 16. In the meantime, George R. R. Martin has an update on his writing, and it’s more about Dunk & Egg stories, rather than the long-pending The Winds of Winter. Grrm apparently wants to write more Dunk & Egg stories after finishing The Winds of Winter.
George R.R. Martin wishes to complete The Winds of Winter before writing more Dunk & Egg stories
Credits: HBO
In the recent blog, Martin also shared that he is hoping to wrap up The Winds of Winter soon. This news comes as a relief to many fans as they have been waiting for the series to wrap up sooner. The last book in the series was released quite a long time ago. Hence, fans are anxious to know what happens next. Martin wrote in his blog,
“The show will make its debut next year…...
George R.R. Martin wishes to complete The Winds of Winter before writing more Dunk & Egg stories
Credits: HBO
In the recent blog, Martin also shared that he is hoping to wrap up The Winds of Winter soon. This news comes as a relief to many fans as they have been waiting for the series to wrap up sooner. The last book in the series was released quite a long time ago. Hence, fans are anxious to know what happens next. Martin wrote in his blog,
“The show will make its debut next year…...
- 5/23/2024
- by Vidhi Narula
- Wiki of Thrones
Prepare to see a lot of the new Mrs. Lawrence when The Handmaid’s Tale returns next year.
Ever Carradine, who plays Naomi, has been promoted to series regular for the Hulu drama’s sixth and final season, TVLine has confirmed. Our sister site Deadline first reported the promotion.
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Carradine has...
Ever Carradine, who plays Naomi, has been promoted to series regular for the Hulu drama’s sixth and final season, TVLine has confirmed. Our sister site Deadline first reported the promotion.
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- 5/23/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
George R.R. Martin has been working on the final two novels of the A Song of Ice and Fire series, which inspired the HBO show Game of Thrones. The ending of the fantasy show was met with severe controversies due to Daenerys Targaryen’s sudden turn in character. The character goes on a rampage and massacres King’s Landing, which many consider anticlimactic.
The show moved away from the books as Martin took longer to finish his climactic novels and developed storylines on their own. However, if the makers had stuck more to the storyline the author was building, the ending might have made more sense and would have been less controversial. This storyline involved Tyrion Lannister.
George R.R. Martin Set Up A Darker Path For Tyrion Lannister Peter Dinklage in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO Entertainment/Television 360/Grok! Television/Generator
Tyrion Lannister is one of the most popular characters in George R.
The show moved away from the books as Martin took longer to finish his climactic novels and developed storylines on their own. However, if the makers had stuck more to the storyline the author was building, the ending might have made more sense and would have been less controversial. This storyline involved Tyrion Lannister.
George R.R. Martin Set Up A Darker Path For Tyrion Lannister Peter Dinklage in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO Entertainment/Television 360/Grok! Television/Generator
Tyrion Lannister is one of the most popular characters in George R.
- 5/23/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Movie writers and long-term collaborators D.B. Weiss and David Benioff are arguably most known for their work on HBO’s Game of Thrones. However, the two have worked on a range of other extremely popular projects, such as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, 3 Body Problem, and Leslie Jones: Time Machine.
The two almost added to this list a new Star Wars trilogy that they almost took up back in 2019. In an interview earlier this year, Weiss and Benioff revealed exactly what led to the cancellation of the project, which they ironically wanted to title The Last Jedi.
The Last Jedi. | Disney+
Not only was LucasFilm not interested in the concept, they ended up using their title, The Last Jedi, for the second installment of the trilogy series that eventually came out. Weiss even claimed that the two were left annoyed when Rian Johnson’s 2017 movie ended up with the same title,...
The two almost added to this list a new Star Wars trilogy that they almost took up back in 2019. In an interview earlier this year, Weiss and Benioff revealed exactly what led to the cancellation of the project, which they ironically wanted to title The Last Jedi.
The Last Jedi. | Disney+
Not only was LucasFilm not interested in the concept, they ended up using their title, The Last Jedi, for the second installment of the trilogy series that eventually came out. Weiss even claimed that the two were left annoyed when Rian Johnson’s 2017 movie ended up with the same title,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
George R.R. Martin Explains How Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Will Be Very Different to Game of Thrones - Main Image
George R.R. Martin recently opened up about how the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be different from the main series.
Last month, it was announced that HBO is officially moving forward with a new Game of Thrones prequel based on the Dunk and Egg books titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight.
The series will follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg set around a century before the events of Game of Thrones. Martin serves as the co-writer and executive producer.
George R.R. Martin Addresses A Knight of the Seven Kingdom's Difference from Game of Thrones
In his recent blog post, Martin shared an update on the pre-production of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight...
George R.R. Martin recently opened up about how the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be different from the main series.
Last month, it was announced that HBO is officially moving forward with a new Game of Thrones prequel based on the Dunk and Egg books titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight.
The series will follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg set around a century before the events of Game of Thrones. Martin serves as the co-writer and executive producer.
George R.R. Martin Addresses A Knight of the Seven Kingdom's Difference from Game of Thrones
In his recent blog post, Martin shared an update on the pre-production of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight...
- 5/23/2024
- EpicStream
Premiering in August 2022, the HBO Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon debuted to widespread acclaim and fan reception. Set nearly 200 years before the events of the main show, its premise focused on the Targaryen civil war. Additionally, after setting up the tension and plot for the same, the second season is ready to dive deep into the conflict as it teases tons of surprises and a massive increase in scale, as per showrunner, Ryan Condal.
Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon | HBO Max
From bloody battles to deep family drama, a lot lies in store for fans. While the first half of the first iteration explored the relationship between the various members of the Targaryen family, the latter half split them up into two factions. Thereafter, with hints of more dragons entering the storyline as per the last episode’s ending scene, here is how the show...
Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon | HBO Max
From bloody battles to deep family drama, a lot lies in store for fans. While the first half of the first iteration explored the relationship between the various members of the Targaryen family, the latter half split them up into two factions. Thereafter, with hints of more dragons entering the storyline as per the last episode’s ending scene, here is how the show...
- 5/23/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Updated with the Latest: Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin gave some updates on his novella-based prequel series The Hedge Knight.
“Things are moving along nicely with our Dunk & Egg spinoff,” the author and executive producer of the HBO megahit series wrote on his blog May 21, 2024. “I am told they just had the first table read, and that it went great.”
Martin also hinted at coming announcements of the show’s cast as well as the progress of bringing the first of his three Dunk & Egg novellas to life.
In April 2023, HBO announced it had ordered the show, fully titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. Ordered to series in April 2023, the prequel is based on novellas written by George R.R. Martin. During the Warner Bros. Discovery February, 2024 earnings call, CEO David Zaslov revealed the prequel is currently in preproduction.
What is A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight...
“Things are moving along nicely with our Dunk & Egg spinoff,” the author and executive producer of the HBO megahit series wrote on his blog May 21, 2024. “I am told they just had the first table read, and that it went great.”
Martin also hinted at coming announcements of the show’s cast as well as the progress of bringing the first of his three Dunk & Egg novellas to life.
In April 2023, HBO announced it had ordered the show, fully titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. Ordered to series in April 2023, the prequel is based on novellas written by George R.R. Martin. During the Warner Bros. Discovery February, 2024 earnings call, CEO David Zaslov revealed the prequel is currently in preproduction.
What is A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight...
- 5/22/2024
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
House of the Dragon season 2 is less than a month away from hitting Max, and that’s about all we can talk about right now.
The show promised to be back with an epic fight after the jaw-dropping season 1 ending, but all the fuss around the Game of Thrones prequel’s comeback is spurred not only by George R.R. Martin’s book series lovers (who already know how drastically things will turn in the next installment), but especially by the show’s proper actors.
Though House of the Dragon’s cast is surely prohibited to spill the beans on everything that’s about to happen in there, one of the show’s actresses has just dropped a major spoiler, and, unsurprisingly, it has a lot to do with Game of Thrones.
During Entertainment Weekly’s big interviews with House of the Dragon’s cast ahead of the second season’s premiere,...
The show promised to be back with an epic fight after the jaw-dropping season 1 ending, but all the fuss around the Game of Thrones prequel’s comeback is spurred not only by George R.R. Martin’s book series lovers (who already know how drastically things will turn in the next installment), but especially by the show’s proper actors.
Though House of the Dragon’s cast is surely prohibited to spill the beans on everything that’s about to happen in there, one of the show’s actresses has just dropped a major spoiler, and, unsurprisingly, it has a lot to do with Game of Thrones.
During Entertainment Weekly’s big interviews with House of the Dragon’s cast ahead of the second season’s premiere,...
- 5/22/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Ready for Game of Thrones lite?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a new series coming to HBO next year, and author George R.R. Martin, the EP of the series and creator of the novels that spawned this world, promises a shift in tone.
The new spinoff “will be a lot shorter than Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, with a much different tone,” Martin posted Wednesday on his blog. “But it’s still Westeros, so no one is truly safe.”
The series follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (played by Peter Claffey) and his young squire, Egg (played by Dexter Sol Ansell).
The official logline for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is “set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory” and “great destinies, powerful foes,...
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a new series coming to HBO next year, and author George R.R. Martin, the EP of the series and creator of the novels that spawned this world, promises a shift in tone.
The new spinoff “will be a lot shorter than Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, with a much different tone,” Martin posted Wednesday on his blog. “But it’s still Westeros, so no one is truly safe.”
The series follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (played by Peter Claffey) and his young squire, Egg (played by Dexter Sol Ansell).
The official logline for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is “set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory” and “great destinies, powerful foes,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The Voice’s Asher HaVon Tells All About Coach Reba, Wigging Out and Scoring a Win for His LGBTQ+ Fam
The confetti has scarcely settled after Tuesday’s Season 25 finale of The Voice (recapped here). But already, TVLine has connected with the NBC sing-off’s newly minted winner, Asher HaVon. Here, the native of Selma, Ala., spills the tea on coach Reba McEntire, scoring a victory for the LGBTQ+ community and rocking those amazing outfits.
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Tvline | Congratulations, Asher! Tell me, was there a point in the competition where you started to think, “Ya know what? I just might win this thing”?
Well, no! [Laughs] There was so...
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Tvline | Congratulations, Asher! Tell me, was there a point in the competition where you started to think, “Ya know what? I just might win this thing”?
Well, no! [Laughs] There was so...
- 5/22/2024
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be a departure from its predecessors in at least one major way, according to George R.R. Martin.
HBO’s upcoming Dunk-and-Egg spinoff “will be a lot shorter than Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, with a much different tone,” author and executive producer Martin posted Wednesday on his blog. “But it’s still Westeros, so no one is truly safe.”
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HBO’s upcoming Dunk-and-Egg spinoff “will be a lot shorter than Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, with a much different tone,” author and executive producer Martin posted Wednesday on his blog. “But it’s still Westeros, so no one is truly safe.”
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- 5/22/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Famous for his role as the Eleventh Doctor on Doctor Who and his appearance in The Crown, Matt Smith took on the role of Prince Daemon Targaryen in HBO’s massively popular prequel House of the Dragon. Taking place 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, Smith recalled the choreography and fierce commitment that went behind his role as the Targaryen royal.
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon | Credit: HBO Entertainment
During a discussion with his co-star Fabian Frankel, Matt Smith recalled a choreographed fight sequence that they were rehearsing. Reminiscing the time from the set and the efforts that went behind his character, Smith recalled sustaining a pretty serious-sounding injury that left him bleeding.
Matt Smith Sustained a Sword Injury on House of the Dragon
Premiered in the summer of 2022, the HBO prequel series House of the Dragon is once again set to make its big return...
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon | Credit: HBO Entertainment
During a discussion with his co-star Fabian Frankel, Matt Smith recalled a choreographed fight sequence that they were rehearsing. Reminiscing the time from the set and the efforts that went behind his character, Smith recalled sustaining a pretty serious-sounding injury that left him bleeding.
Matt Smith Sustained a Sword Injury on House of the Dragon
Premiered in the summer of 2022, the HBO prequel series House of the Dragon is once again set to make its big return...
- 5/22/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Elden Ring was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and the gaming community is eager to get its hands on the expansion. Shadow of the Erdtree is said to be the one and only Dlc for the base game and details about it hint at a worthy follow-up in terms of content.
The newest trailer just dropped and blew the collective minds of every Soulslike fan and they have already started sharing theories about it. While the expansion is scheduled to release later this year, anything is up for grabs and some of these ideas could potentially be canon.
The Gaming Community is Sharing Theories About the Elden Ring Dlc
Elden Ring was released two years ago and garnered universal praise and countless accolades.
The base game was already massive in scale, but director Hidetaka Miyazaki promises that the Shadow of the Erdtree will be on an equal footing. The gaming community will...
The newest trailer just dropped and blew the collective minds of every Soulslike fan and they have already started sharing theories about it. While the expansion is scheduled to release later this year, anything is up for grabs and some of these ideas could potentially be canon.
The Gaming Community is Sharing Theories About the Elden Ring Dlc
Elden Ring was released two years ago and garnered universal praise and countless accolades.
The base game was already massive in scale, but director Hidetaka Miyazaki promises that the Shadow of the Erdtree will be on an equal footing. The gaming community will...
- 5/22/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
This is not the first time that fans have expected disappointment from George R.R. Martin’s The Winds of Winter as it has been delayed several times in the past. The much-anticipated novel is part of A Song of Ice and Fire, and it will be the sixth addition to the series, it is believed to be over 1200 pages.
George R.R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
However, the book is taking so long that some fans of the author and his books have given up hope, because the novel is taking longer than some of the fans could remember. To give a clear idea, the fifth novel of the series was published, when HBO’s Game of Thrones was aired. Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for the faithful day, when they would hear the cheerful news of the author completing the next novel.
George R.R.
George R.R. Martin. Credits: Gage Skidmore/ Wikimedia Commons
However, the book is taking so long that some fans of the author and his books have given up hope, because the novel is taking longer than some of the fans could remember. To give a clear idea, the fifth novel of the series was published, when HBO’s Game of Thrones was aired. Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for the faithful day, when they would hear the cheerful news of the author completing the next novel.
George R.R.
- 5/22/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
This article appears in the new issue of Den Of Geek magazine. You can read all of our magazine stories here.
Before House of the Dragon season 2 began filming, showrunner Ryan Condal assembled the actors of the Game of Thrones prequel to view a simple slideshow. The subject of this presentation? Dragons, naturally. The dragon riders needed to get acquainted with their bonded beasts, as they’ll never actually meet them in the scaly flesh.
“These poor actors climb up on a saddle but they never interact with the creature they’re supposed to have this close bond with,” Condal says. “If you believe Westerosi historical propaganda, Aegon [II] and Sunfyre famously had the closest bond between dragon and human in history. It’s important for Tom Glynn-Carney as an actor to know what Sunfyre looks like.”
While the lesson was successful in introducing the new flying monsters to the cast,...
Before House of the Dragon season 2 began filming, showrunner Ryan Condal assembled the actors of the Game of Thrones prequel to view a simple slideshow. The subject of this presentation? Dragons, naturally. The dragon riders needed to get acquainted with their bonded beasts, as they’ll never actually meet them in the scaly flesh.
“These poor actors climb up on a saddle but they never interact with the creature they’re supposed to have this close bond with,” Condal says. “If you believe Westerosi historical propaganda, Aegon [II] and Sunfyre famously had the closest bond between dragon and human in history. It’s important for Tom Glynn-Carney as an actor to know what Sunfyre looks like.”
While the lesson was successful in introducing the new flying monsters to the cast,...
- 5/22/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
If there's one rule that any fan who's ever been exposed to Game of Thrones knows, it's that weddings in this universe never go right. At this point, any viewer familiar with at least some of the lore knows how many horrible things have happened at weddings, and knows to tense up the second a wedding is even mentioned.
However, House of the Dragon fans who have not yet had enough of the constant cruelty and bloodshed of the universe, as they are only now entering the season of real war, are willing to face the consequences and try another wedding.
The union of Rhaenyra's son, Jacaerys Velaryon, and Daemon's daughter, Baela Targaryen, may be the first somewhat peaceful celebration in a long time.
Will Baela and Jace Get Married in HoTD?
As established in season 1 of House of the Dragon, Daemon's two daughters were promised to Rhaenyra's sons in...
However, House of the Dragon fans who have not yet had enough of the constant cruelty and bloodshed of the universe, as they are only now entering the season of real war, are willing to face the consequences and try another wedding.
The union of Rhaenyra's son, Jacaerys Velaryon, and Daemon's daughter, Baela Targaryen, may be the first somewhat peaceful celebration in a long time.
Will Baela and Jace Get Married in HoTD?
As established in season 1 of House of the Dragon, Daemon's two daughters were promised to Rhaenyra's sons in...
- 5/21/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s latest trailer has given fans a new silver lining for everything the massive expansion has to offer. From new character arcs to surprising gameplay elements, this is going to be an experience that FromSoftware fans have never seen before.
Bandai Namco’s newest trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree has managed to exceed all expectations and speculations we may have had before. This time around, the Land of Shadow is giving fellow Tarnished a chance at redeeming this realm’s history.
Shadow of the Erdtree Looks Like a Brand-New Game What lies behind the story of the Golden Order?
Earlier, Elden Ring players were given a glimpse of a new realm they’ll be exploring in Shadow of the Erdtree. The Land of Shadow, as FromSoftware names it, is a large area (about the size of Limgrave) that hasn’t been explored before.
Bandai Namco’s newest trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree has managed to exceed all expectations and speculations we may have had before. This time around, the Land of Shadow is giving fellow Tarnished a chance at redeeming this realm’s history.
Shadow of the Erdtree Looks Like a Brand-New Game What lies behind the story of the Golden Order?
Earlier, Elden Ring players were given a glimpse of a new realm they’ll be exploring in Shadow of the Erdtree. The Land of Shadow, as FromSoftware names it, is a large area (about the size of Limgrave) that hasn’t been explored before.
- 5/21/2024
- by Tanay Sharma
- FandomWire
Well, there is something about Anya Taylor-Joy that seems completely tailor-made for a role in the acclaimed HBO’s Game of Thrones world. As anticipation builds for the forthcoming second season, of House of the Dragon, Taylor-Joy’s enthusiasm for the show only fuels the excitement among fans, who are now eagerly brainstorming potential roles for her in the GoT lore.
Anya Taylor-Joy in The Northman | Focus Features
The character of Queen Rhaenys from the upcoming GoT spin-off centering around Aegon’s Conquest has emerged as the prime contender for this casting speculation. With fans voicing their hopes and desires, HBO has the golden opportunity to pay attention to their passionate pleas and orchestrate a perfect union of the actress and the franchise, more specifically, the upcoming spin-off about Aegon’s Conquest!
Fans Eagerly Push for Anya Taylor-Joy as Queen Rhaenys
As anticipation mounts for the second season of House of the Dragon,...
Anya Taylor-Joy in The Northman | Focus Features
The character of Queen Rhaenys from the upcoming GoT spin-off centering around Aegon’s Conquest has emerged as the prime contender for this casting speculation. With fans voicing their hopes and desires, HBO has the golden opportunity to pay attention to their passionate pleas and orchestrate a perfect union of the actress and the franchise, more specifically, the upcoming spin-off about Aegon’s Conquest!
Fans Eagerly Push for Anya Taylor-Joy as Queen Rhaenys
As anticipation mounts for the second season of House of the Dragon,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
If Game of Thrones was gory, s*xually explicit, and filled with n*dity and booze then wait for the House of the Dragon Season 2, as Olivia Cooke said, it has crossed the line of its sequel show. House of the Dragon Season 2 has been one of the highly anticipated television shows after the success of season 1, which gave chills to the bones to the devout fans of the saga.
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower. Image Credit: HBO
Game of Thrones was necessarily a record-breaker with extremities to complement its grand narrative, but its prequel show has done wonders as well. With the House of the Dragon’s second season scheduled, Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in the show, gave fans some hint of what the second season entails.
Olivia Cooke Gave Insight To House of the Dragon Season 2 Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon. Credit:...
Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower. Image Credit: HBO
Game of Thrones was necessarily a record-breaker with extremities to complement its grand narrative, but its prequel show has done wonders as well. With the House of the Dragon’s second season scheduled, Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in the show, gave fans some hint of what the second season entails.
Olivia Cooke Gave Insight To House of the Dragon Season 2 Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon. Credit:...
- 5/21/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
House of the Dragon was without a doubt the finest show to premiere in 2022, and Paddy Considine was its shining star. Even in George R. R. Martin‘s original writing, Fire & Blood, Viserys Targaryen lacked depth until Considine brought it to life on screen. And even after his departure from the show, Paddy Considine is lighting up fans’ faces with his Iron Throne related interaction with his House of the Dragon co-stars while.
Paddy Considine reacts to Tom Glynn-Carney’s House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer
The final trailer for House of the Dragon Season 2 hit social media and YouTube not too long ago, and the hype meter is currently reaching the skies. The House of the Dragon cast is also excited about it, as several of them have reposted the clip on their social media. Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon II) did the same, but it is Considine’s comment on...
Paddy Considine reacts to Tom Glynn-Carney’s House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer
The final trailer for House of the Dragon Season 2 hit social media and YouTube not too long ago, and the hype meter is currently reaching the skies. The House of the Dragon cast is also excited about it, as several of them have reposted the clip on their social media. Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon II) did the same, but it is Considine’s comment on...
- 5/20/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
The eight-seasons-long Game of Thrones series is widely regarded as one of the most popular and successful novel-based adaptations of all time, with writer cum producer David Benioff credited as one of the show’s executive producers, showrunners, and writers. But while most of the saga was a masterpiece, they somehow managed to mess up the series finale, which didn’t sit well with fans.
Game of Thrones. | Credit: HBO.
That being said, infuriated fans still blame Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who was the other EP, writer, and showrunner for GoT, for ruining the perfect end for their favorite lore, seemingly because of the canceled Star Wars trilogy they were supposed to tame afterward. However, many don’t seem to realize that this story also has an unexplored perspective they never really came to know.
Game of Thrones Finale Wasn’t Rushed Because of Star Wars Trilogy?
As it seems,...
Game of Thrones. | Credit: HBO.
That being said, infuriated fans still blame Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who was the other EP, writer, and showrunner for GoT, for ruining the perfect end for their favorite lore, seemingly because of the canceled Star Wars trilogy they were supposed to tame afterward. However, many don’t seem to realize that this story also has an unexplored perspective they never really came to know.
Game of Thrones Finale Wasn’t Rushed Because of Star Wars Trilogy?
As it seems,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
House of the Dragon Producers Reveal Plans for Season 3 - Main Image
The first season of House of the Dragon was released to great success. Thus, it’s a no-brainer that it was renewed for another season, though with a reduced episode count. Now, the show's producers share their plans for House of the Dragon Season 3 in case HBO renews the show.
Compared to the 10-episode first season, House of the Dragon Season 2 will only have eight episodes.
Of course, many expected it to be as long as the first one, but the producers revealed they had no control over the reduced episode count.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the series’ executive producer, Sara Hess, claimed this move wasn’t a creative call. Though she couldn’t say anything about it, she stressed it “wasn’t really our choice.”
But despite this change, plans for the hit HBO series are already sealed.
The first season of House of the Dragon was released to great success. Thus, it’s a no-brainer that it was renewed for another season, though with a reduced episode count. Now, the show's producers share their plans for House of the Dragon Season 3 in case HBO renews the show.
Compared to the 10-episode first season, House of the Dragon Season 2 will only have eight episodes.
Of course, many expected it to be as long as the first one, but the producers revealed they had no control over the reduced episode count.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the series’ executive producer, Sara Hess, claimed this move wasn’t a creative call. Though she couldn’t say anything about it, she stressed it “wasn’t really our choice.”
But despite this change, plans for the hit HBO series are already sealed.
- 5/20/2024
- EpicStream
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