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Comic Book Preview – George R.R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings #10

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Dynamite Entertainment releases George R.R. Martin’s A Clash of Kings #10 this Wednesday, and we have the official preview for you here; check it out… The tensions between Cersei and Tyrion reach a breaking point as the Queen, convinced that Tyrion will betray her, seizes the woman he believes Tyrion loves. Meanwhile, Catelyn Stark reels […]

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 […]

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 […]

Threezero’s Arya Stark Game of Thrones collectible figure revealed

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Sideshow has revealed promotional images for Threezero’s 1:6 scale Arya Stark figure which is based on the likeness of Maisie Williams in the eighth season of HBO’s hit fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $179; take a look here…. Sideshow and Threezero are proud to present […]

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 […]

Game of Thrones showrunners explain why Lady Stoneheart was excluded

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David Benioff and Dan Weiss, the showrunners of Game of Thrones, have revealed why Lady Stoneheart wasn’t included in the show. When it came to adapting George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, not everything could make it into HBO’s Game of Thrones. One of the storylines to miss out completely was […]