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HBO confirms that Game of Thrones season 8 will be the last, potential spinoff “has to make sense creatively”

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During its Television Critics Association presentation, HBO has confirmed what Game of Thrones fans have long suspected, with programming chief Casey Bloys confirming that the eighth season will be its last. HBO has recently confirmed that the upcoming seventh season will consist of just seven episodes, while showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have previously suggested […]

Looking forward to Game of Thrones season six

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One of the biggest TV hits of recent years is undoubtedly the fantasy epic Game of Thrones. In just over five years the series has come from nowhere to become an award-winning franchise capable of engrossing its fans with its complex storylines, as well as being a hit with the critics thanks to its huge […]

Emilia Clarke talks Game of Thrones’ “epic” season 6

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Fresh from her Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has been speaking to the Los Angeles Times about the upcoming sixth season of HBO’s epic fantasy series and teasing what’s in store for Daenerys. “It’s really exciting,” states Clarke. “Next season, I’ve said this before, but there’s a […]

Bran Stark is coming back for Game of Thrones season 6

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Although Isaac Hempstead Wright’s Bran Stark was benched on Game of Thrones for all of season five, the actor has confirmed to the Irish Examiner that he’s officially coming back next season. Wright said, “I can’t say a lot, but I am back this season, and it’s going to get particularly interesting with Bran. He […]

SPOILERS: Kit Harington discusses the shocking finale to Game of Thrones season 5

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The finale of Game of Thrones season five aired a week ago and the internet is still abuzz by what they witnessed – or thought they witnessed – on their small screen. Did that really just happen??? It should go without saying but for those who haven’t already seen the season five finale then please […]

Sesame Street parodies Game of Thrones with Game of Chairs

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With Game of Thrones set to return to TV screens for its fifth season tomorrow night, Sesame Street has produced a parody of HBO’s epic fantasy series entitled ‘Game of Chairs’, which features Grover Bluejoy alongside puppet versions of the likes of Daenerys, Tyrion, Cersei, Joffrey, Ned and company. Check it out here… SEE ALSO: […]

Jumping the Shark on a Nuked Fridge: How Aquaman dials up the crazy to whole new levels

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Tom Jolliffe looks at Aquaman, and how it dials up the crazy to whole new levels… Some films are ridiculous. Of those, some are self aware of the sheer lunacy of their concept. Some are not aware of their own ridiculousness. The self aware films can often be a little too self-aware, and then feel […]