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Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy join Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon

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All of the pieces for the next Game of Thrones puzzle are starting to come together. With the latest casting news from the prequel series House of the Dragon, the show is beginning to look like a star-studded event. On the top of the list is Matt Smith, known for his time on Doctor Who […]

HBO shares concept art from Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon

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Warner Media CEO Jason Kilar has announced that filming on the Game of Thrones prequel spinoff House of the Dragon is set to get underway in 2021. The show is based upon George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood book, and will take place some 300 years before the hit HBO series, detailing the a bloody […]

Comic Book Preview – George R.R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings #9

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Dynamite Entertainment’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings continues this week with the release of issue #9; check out the official preview here… The threat of war looms high at King’s Landing, leaving Tyrion little time to deal with the enemies without…not to mention those planning treacheries within. Sansa is questioned by […]

Iwan Rheon says Game of Thrones’ Sansa rape scene was “worst day of my career”

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After making his debut in the second season of Game of Thrones, Iwan Rheon’s Ramsay Bolton (then Ramsay Snow) wasted little time in establishing himself as one of the most despicable characters in all of the Seven Kingdoms – a world filled to the brim with despicable characters. However, the cruel and sadistic bastard son […]

Comic Book Preview – George R.R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings #8

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Dynamite Entertainment releases George R.R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings #8 is out this Wednesday; check out the official preview here… Amidst the freezing cold beyond the wall, Jon Snow meets the wildling Ygritte and learns the Song of the Winter Rose. Meanwhile, Theon Greyjoy, fresh from conquering Winterfell, awakens to the disappearance of his […]

Emilia Clarke recalls fighting with Game of Thrones showrunners over making Daenerys too cold and expressionless

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Although Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen was one of the fan-favourite characters in HBO’s Game of Thrones, it seems like she had to battle to get the character she wanted. In the interview from James Hibberd’s behind-the-scenes Game of Thrones book, Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon, which includes interviews with cast and crew members, Clarke recalled […]

Game of Thrones: George R.R. Martin explains how Hodor’s death will differ in the books

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George R.R. Martin, the author of Game of Thrones, has revealed how Hodor’s death won’t be quite the same in The Winds of Winter. Game of Thrones is packed full of memorable and often shocking deaths, including the grisly and game-changing end of Hodor in season six. The beloved character sacrificed himself for his friends […]

Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon casts Paddy Considine as Viserys Targaryen

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The Game of Thrones prequel is finally shaping up, with Entertainment Weekly breaking the news of the first major casting of the series. British actor Paddy Considine will play King Viserys Targaryen in the upcoming series, House of the Dragon. Considine previously starred in another HBO drama The Outsider, as well as the hit series […]

Game of Thrones’ showrunners had to beg HBO to let them make the Battle of Blackwater

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David Benioff and D.B Weiss, the showrunners for Game of Thrones, apparently had to really push HBO to let them do season two’s Battle of Blackwater. Game of Thrones eventually became known for its extraordinary set pieces and epic battles but it all started with season two’s Battle of Blackwater – a ferocious clash on […]

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin reveals his least favourite scene in the entire TV show

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George R.R. Martin, the creator of Game of Thrones, has revealed his least favourite scene in the entire TV show adaptation. When it comes to adapting a book, especially a series as sprawling as A Song of Ice and Fire, there are going to be differences. Author George RR Martin was pretty well involved with […]