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
Sean Bean has been entertaining fans for many years enthralled fans, starring in some popular and successful films. He played pivotal parts in his hit films such as Patriot Games, GoldenEye, Ronin, Troy, and The Martian. However, his recognizable roles were in two beloved franchises Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.
Sean Bean as Sean Miller in Patriot Games
These were two instances where Bean played heroic and noble men. As Boromir in Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Ned Stark in Game of Thrones, Bean pierced audiences’ hearts with their deaths. The actor is set to go a full 180 with his next role where he plays the harsh father of Sergiu Celibidache, set to be played by John Malkovich in a biopic.
Sean Bean’s New Role in The Yellow Tie Is a Stark Contrast to Eddard Stark
Ned Stark was one of...
Sean Bean as Sean Miller in Patriot Games
These were two instances where Bean played heroic and noble men. As Boromir in Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and Ned Stark in Game of Thrones, Bean pierced audiences’ hearts with their deaths. The actor is set to go a full 180 with his next role where he plays the harsh father of Sergiu Celibidache, set to be played by John Malkovich in a biopic.
Sean Bean’s New Role in The Yellow Tie Is a Stark Contrast to Eddard Stark
Ned Stark was one of...
- 5/15/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Twenty years ago, Troy and its cast made its mark on epic filmmaking. Director Wolfgang Petersen’s take on Homer’s Iliad featured an ensemble cast led by Brad Pitt and created a wildly entertaining, if not entirely accurate, movie.
Working from a script by future Games of Thrones showrunner David Benioff, the Troy cast brought to life legends like Achilles, Helen of Troy, and Hector. Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, and Diane Kruger were among those who joined Pitt in the impressive cast. While many of the actors haven’t made another film on Troy‘s scale, they continue to perform in blockbuster movies 20 years later.
Brad Pitt Brad Pitt | Toni Anne Barson/WireImage (L); Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images (R)
Brad Pitt starred as the de facto lead of the Troy cast as the hero Achilles. However, as Pitt admitted in 2019, he didn’t want any part of Troy.
“I...
Working from a script by future Games of Thrones showrunner David Benioff, the Troy cast brought to life legends like Achilles, Helen of Troy, and Hector. Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, and Diane Kruger were among those who joined Pitt in the impressive cast. While many of the actors haven’t made another film on Troy‘s scale, they continue to perform in blockbuster movies 20 years later.
Brad Pitt Brad Pitt | Toni Anne Barson/WireImage (L); Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images (R)
Brad Pitt starred as the de facto lead of the Troy cast as the hero Achilles. However, as Pitt admitted in 2019, he didn’t want any part of Troy.
“I...
- 5/14/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Although Kit Harington attracted all eyes on him with his prolific performance since the beginning of Game of Thrones, people can’t forget one House Stark character who set the tone for the show’s notorious unpredictability. It’s none other than the actor behind the role of Eddard “Ned” Stark, Sean Bean, who left quite an impression on the series and its fans.
Sean Bean in Game of Thrones
Despite Sean Bean’s appearance in Game of Thrones being cut short with an untimely demise at the end of season one, his impact on the series extended far beyond his character’s arc. His influence was later seen in the performances of subsequent actors, including Paddy Considine who appeared as King Viserys in the prequel series House of the Dragon.
Sean Bean’s Lasting Impact on Game of Thrones Despite Limited Screen Time
From starring in the James Bond...
Sean Bean in Game of Thrones
Despite Sean Bean’s appearance in Game of Thrones being cut short with an untimely demise at the end of season one, his impact on the series extended far beyond his character’s arc. His influence was later seen in the performances of subsequent actors, including Paddy Considine who appeared as King Viserys in the prequel series House of the Dragon.
Sean Bean’s Lasting Impact on Game of Thrones Despite Limited Screen Time
From starring in the James Bond...
- 5/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
By the notorious Game of Thrones finale, few OGs remained around. The Tyrells, the Targaryens, the Martells, the Bolton, the Freys, and many others essentially went extinct and lost everything. The Lannisters, the Baratheons, and the Starks lost almost all their heirs save for the most unlikely ones. Many Great and small Houses fell to never rise again, with new dynasties coming to take their places.
But one unlikely Great House managed to sit out all the danger, and its lord didn’t lose anything; in fact, he gained much more than he had at the start of the story.
House Arryn Started the Chaos in Westeros
If we pretend to ignore Petyr Baelish’s active participation in these events for a second, it was Jon Arryn, Robert Baratheon’s Hand of the King, who started the entire ordeal that led to the War of the Five Kings. Jon Arryn...
But one unlikely Great House managed to sit out all the danger, and its lord didn’t lose anything; in fact, he gained much more than he had at the start of the story.
House Arryn Started the Chaos in Westeros
If we pretend to ignore Petyr Baelish’s active participation in these events for a second, it was Jon Arryn, Robert Baratheon’s Hand of the King, who started the entire ordeal that led to the War of the Five Kings. Jon Arryn...
- 5/4/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
House of the Dragon, the Game of Thrones prequel series that debuted on HBO and Max in 2022 and is returning soon, focuses on House Targaryen, generations before the events of the original Game of Thrones series.
They are, of course, the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), one of the main characters on Game of Thrones, whose series-long plot was about wanting to recapture her family's throne.
While House of the Dragon focuses on that particular family, we did get occasional glimpses of other familiar houses in the first season of that show, including the Baratheons. Also, there are fleeting mentions of Houses such as Arryn and Stark.
While the members of House Stark were among the most important characters throughout Game of Thrones, none of the Starks were major characters In the first season of House of the Dragon.
However, it appears that it is about to change.
Meet Lord Cregan
Entertainment Weekly,...
They are, of course, the ancestors of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), one of the main characters on Game of Thrones, whose series-long plot was about wanting to recapture her family's throne.
While House of the Dragon focuses on that particular family, we did get occasional glimpses of other familiar houses in the first season of that show, including the Baratheons. Also, there are fleeting mentions of Houses such as Arryn and Stark.
While the members of House Stark were among the most important characters throughout Game of Thrones, none of the Starks were major characters In the first season of House of the Dragon.
However, it appears that it is about to change.
Meet Lord Cregan
Entertainment Weekly,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Stephen Silver
- TVfanatic
English actor Sebastian Croft had been performing for years before he gained mainstream recognition in the mid-2010s. He was first seen on screen in the 2014 music video of Idina Menzel’s Baby It’s Cold Outside. Then he appeared as Newsie in the “Spring-Heel’s Jack” episode of Houdini and Doyle in 2016 before playing Young Ned Stark in two episodes of Game of Thrones. Breaking into prominence with the Ned Stark role, Croft has improved his resume with a diverse range of impressive performances on stage and on screen. Around the same time he played Ned Stark, the English actor also
The post 5 Reasons Why Heartstopper’s Sebastian Croft Should Be On Your Radar first appeared on TVovermind.
The post 5 Reasons Why Heartstopper’s Sebastian Croft Should Be On Your Radar first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/1/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Game of Thrones creators met with George R. R. Martin for the first time in 2006 to discuss the possibility of making Martin’s best seller A Song of Ice and Fire into a series. Martin revealed that he was approached by other directors who wanted to make his work into a feature film. However, David Benioff and D. B. Weiss shared the writer’s desire for a series adaptation and even answered his questions about his novel.
Game of Thrones creators D. B. Weiss and David Benioff answered George R. R. Martin’s questions right to make the series happen
The creators’ answer to one question may have eventually made the epic fantasy series possible. While Martin did not reveal whether the creators answered it right at the time, they shook hands on the project right after that meeting and were in business with HBO.
Game Of Thrones Creators Answered George R.
Game of Thrones creators D. B. Weiss and David Benioff answered George R. R. Martin’s questions right to make the series happen
The creators’ answer to one question may have eventually made the epic fantasy series possible. While Martin did not reveal whether the creators answered it right at the time, they shook hands on the project right after that meeting and were in business with HBO.
Game Of Thrones Creators Answered George R.
- 4/28/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Whether you liked the ending or not, Game of Thrones was undoubtedly a major hit for HBO, and many critics, despite everything, still regard it as one of the best series of all time, especially within the fantasy genre. The second season of the spin-off House of the Dragon, which is going to premiere soon, is currently the main focus of the production studio, but we also know that there will be more series in the future. A prequel series titled Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight is currently in the works at HBO, as you might know, which is going to serve as a prequel.
The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight series is based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg series, a series of novellas written by George R. R. Martin. It will serve as a prequel series to the main Game of Thrones series,...
The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight series is based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg series, a series of novellas written by George R. R. Martin. It will serve as a prequel series to the main Game of Thrones series,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
To watch Game of Thrones is to put oneself in the headspace of the people who populate its world. And what typically roams through their minds? Ambition, anxiety, fear, fury, and lust (we mustn't forget about lust) — fraught emotional elements that, once combined, resulted in turning Thrones into HBO's most popular series.
It's still remarkable how infectious the show was at its peak before the adaptable material dried up and its overall quality dimmed and later died. Example: In the penultimate episode of Season 1, when Ned Stark (Sean Bean) was executed on the orders of the cruel boy-king Joffrey (Jack Gleeson), viewers demanded satisfaction — nay, retribution! — alongside Ned's survivors. Tuning in for Season 2 was compulsory.
It's still remarkable how infectious the show was at its peak before the adaptable material dried up and its overall quality dimmed and later died. Example: In the penultimate episode of Season 1, when Ned Stark (Sean Bean) was executed on the orders of the cruel boy-king Joffrey (Jack Gleeson), viewers demanded satisfaction — nay, retribution! — alongside Ned's survivors. Tuning in for Season 2 was compulsory.
- 4/12/2024
- by Jarrod Jones
- Primetimer
Spoiler Alert: This story discusses major plot developments in Season 1, Episode 3 of “3 Body Problem,” currently streaming on Netflix.
When David Benioff and D.B. Weiss first approached John Bradley about starring in their new series, “3 Body Problem,” they explained that his character would in many ways be the antithesis of the role that launched the actor’s career on their previous show, “Game of Thrones.” On that series, Bradley’s Samwell Tarly was a deferential and soft-spoken nobleman forced to forsake his fortune and standing for a life of anonymity. On “3 Body Problem,” Bradley’s Jack Rooney is a brash and self-possessed working class kid who chooses to give up a career in academia to build a fortune in snack foods.
It wasn’t until Bradley received the first set of scripts for “3 Body Problem,” however, that he understood that Jack had a more fundamental difference from Sam: He’s brutally murdered.
When David Benioff and D.B. Weiss first approached John Bradley about starring in their new series, “3 Body Problem,” they explained that his character would in many ways be the antithesis of the role that launched the actor’s career on their previous show, “Game of Thrones.” On that series, Bradley’s Samwell Tarly was a deferential and soft-spoken nobleman forced to forsake his fortune and standing for a life of anonymity. On “3 Body Problem,” Bradley’s Jack Rooney is a brash and self-possessed working class kid who chooses to give up a career in academia to build a fortune in snack foods.
It wasn’t until Bradley received the first set of scripts for “3 Body Problem,” however, that he understood that Jack had a more fundamental difference from Sam: He’s brutally murdered.
- 3/25/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
“House of the Dragon” takes fans back to Westeros, a land of sprawling kingdoms, noble houses vying for power, and of course, dragons. It takes place about two centuries before the events of the fan-favorite Game of Thrones.
A still from House of the Dragon Season One
The prequel delves into the history of House Targaryen, the dragonlords who once ruled with absolute power. As special effects budgets and technology soar, fans are hungry for visuals that push the boundaries of what’s possible on television. The creators of “House of the Dragon” are promising to deliver just that.
SUGGESTEDHouse of the Dragon Season 2 Forces Fans to Pick a Side After Releasing Two Different Trailers to Declare the Targaryen Civil War House of The Dragon Creators Ensure That There Is Some Pretty Epic Stuff To Come The Battle of Bastards || Game of Thrones
George R.R. Martin‘s House of the Dragon...
A still from House of the Dragon Season One
The prequel delves into the history of House Targaryen, the dragonlords who once ruled with absolute power. As special effects budgets and technology soar, fans are hungry for visuals that push the boundaries of what’s possible on television. The creators of “House of the Dragon” are promising to deliver just that.
SUGGESTEDHouse of the Dragon Season 2 Forces Fans to Pick a Side After Releasing Two Different Trailers to Declare the Targaryen Civil War House of The Dragon Creators Ensure That There Is Some Pretty Epic Stuff To Come The Battle of Bastards || Game of Thrones
George R.R. Martin‘s House of the Dragon...
- 3/22/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
One thing that fans learned after watching Game of Thrones was that any character can die at any point in the series regardless of how significant they are. It seems like House of the Dragon is also all set to go on a similar path as its predecessor series and we might be witnessing a lot of unexpected deaths in the second season of the series.
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen | Source: House of the Dragon
Ryan Condal opens up about the moral dilemma in House of the Dragon
After the massive success of Game of Thrones, HBO decided to explore some more stories from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. As a result, the studio landed on the book, Fire & Blood which tells the history of the strongest house in the history of Westeros, the House Targaryen.
The events of House of the Dragon take place about...
Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen | Source: House of the Dragon
Ryan Condal opens up about the moral dilemma in House of the Dragon
After the massive success of Game of Thrones, HBO decided to explore some more stories from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. As a result, the studio landed on the book, Fire & Blood which tells the history of the strongest house in the history of Westeros, the House Targaryen.
The events of House of the Dragon take place about...
- 3/22/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
House of the Dragon dropped two dueling trailers for its season 2 making the show’s intention clear. Just like how the Marvel fandom rallied behind Team Captain America and Team Iron Man during the release of Captain America: Civil War, HoTD wants the fans to pick sides. The two sides in this vicious Targaryen Civil War are Rhaenyra Targaryen’s team black and Alicent Hightower’s team green. However, fans have yet to meet some of the members of these feuding factions.
Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy as Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon Season 2 first look image
HoTD Season 2 will feature some new characters in both team black and team green. Creator Ryan Condal has promised that all other major characters will make their appearance in due time, which is happy news for fans who missed one great story arc featuring a Targaryen in Game of Thrones.
Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy as Alicent Hightower and Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon Season 2 first look image
HoTD Season 2 will feature some new characters in both team black and team green. Creator Ryan Condal has promised that all other major characters will make their appearance in due time, which is happy news for fans who missed one great story arc featuring a Targaryen in Game of Thrones.
- 3/22/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
HBO just dropped two trailers for the second season of House of the Dragon, and the world has been obsessing over it ever since. Releasing two trailers with two different sides of the Dance of the Dragons, the marketing strategy is quite brilliant. But we are not here to talk about marketing strategy.
During the trailers of the blacks (Queen Rhaenyra’s side), we see a brief glimpse of The Wall and, quite possibly, Lord Cregan Stark. Being the Lord of Winterfell, Stark has quite an interesting story to tell, and showrunner Ryan Condal is quite excited for the world to meet Cregan Stark!
Jacaerys Velaryon and Cregan Stark in a still from House of the Dragon season 2
Ryan Condal Is Excited For The World To Meet Cregan Stark In the House of the Dragon!
People might remember that during the end of season 1 of the HBO show, Rhaenyra laid...
During the trailers of the blacks (Queen Rhaenyra’s side), we see a brief glimpse of The Wall and, quite possibly, Lord Cregan Stark. Being the Lord of Winterfell, Stark has quite an interesting story to tell, and showrunner Ryan Condal is quite excited for the world to meet Cregan Stark!
Jacaerys Velaryon and Cregan Stark in a still from House of the Dragon season 2
Ryan Condal Is Excited For The World To Meet Cregan Stark In the House of the Dragon!
People might remember that during the end of season 1 of the HBO show, Rhaenyra laid...
- 3/22/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
The Bear Stars, Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, And Ebon Moss-Bachrach In Leading Roles. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
FX’s The Bear is the chaotic culinary dramedy that has taken over the internet. From quotable dialogues to supreme performances, The Bear has become one of the most beloved TV shows. Season 2 premiered last year and got a perfect 100 on the Rotten Tomatoes scoreboard, adding to the show’s hype. Speculations are rife that The Bear Season 4 is also in the works?
The show got renewed for season 3 and has already started shooting, and new reports suggest that the makers might also be quietly shooting for season 4 along with season 3.While there has been no official announcement by either FX or the makers, the news has circulated like wildfire, amping up the hopes of the diligent fans of the masterful show.
The Bear Season 3 Announcement Trending Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor...
FX’s The Bear is the chaotic culinary dramedy that has taken over the internet. From quotable dialogues to supreme performances, The Bear has become one of the most beloved TV shows. Season 2 premiered last year and got a perfect 100 on the Rotten Tomatoes scoreboard, adding to the show’s hype. Speculations are rife that The Bear Season 4 is also in the works?
The show got renewed for season 3 and has already started shooting, and new reports suggest that the makers might also be quietly shooting for season 4 along with season 3.While there has been no official announcement by either FX or the makers, the news has circulated like wildfire, amping up the hopes of the diligent fans of the masterful show.
The Bear Season 3 Announcement Trending Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor...
- 3/15/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Game of Thrones Writers on Ned Stark Scene (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Game of Thrones writers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are pretty excited about their new series, 3 Body Problem. Like GoT, which was based on George Rr Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, the upcoming Netflix series is also based on Liu Cixin’s novel, The Three-Body Problem. The GoT writer duo has teamed up with Alexander Woo for the sci-fi thriller.
For Game of Thrones, David and Weiss have worked together for several years. In an interview, David Benioff was asked how the scenes are in the writer’s room, considering Alexander has joined them for their Netflix series. In an interview with Pti, Benioff said that sometimes they all agree, which makes it easy to work. There are also times when they disagree, and they argue about it. When Alex joined them, they kept doing their thing.
Game of Thrones writers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are pretty excited about their new series, 3 Body Problem. Like GoT, which was based on George Rr Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, the upcoming Netflix series is also based on Liu Cixin’s novel, The Three-Body Problem. The GoT writer duo has teamed up with Alexander Woo for the sci-fi thriller.
For Game of Thrones, David and Weiss have worked together for several years. In an interview, David Benioff was asked how the scenes are in the writer’s room, considering Alexander has joined them for their Netflix series. In an interview with Pti, Benioff said that sometimes they all agree, which makes it easy to work. There are also times when they disagree, and they argue about it. When Alex joined them, they kept doing their thing.
- 3/14/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Sean Bean has no clue whatsoever about the ending of HBO’s Game of Thrones. He led the first season as the Lord of Winterfell before getting his head cut off in the ninth episode. Since then, he never followed the story of the series.
HBO’s Game of Thrones
Season 8 was, indeed, the most controversial and critically panned installment of the famed fantasy show. Fans blamed showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss for the lackluster plot and anticlimactic finale that apparently ruined the franchise.
Sean Bean Didn’t Keep Up With Game Of Thrones
Sean Bean once spoke with The Times and was asked about his opinion on the season finale’s ending. Surprisingly, he does not know what happened. In turn, he asked the interviewer what took place in the show.
The actor did not keep up with the hype after his character’s poor fate in the first season.
HBO’s Game of Thrones
Season 8 was, indeed, the most controversial and critically panned installment of the famed fantasy show. Fans blamed showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss for the lackluster plot and anticlimactic finale that apparently ruined the franchise.
Sean Bean Didn’t Keep Up With Game Of Thrones
Sean Bean once spoke with The Times and was asked about his opinion on the season finale’s ending. Surprisingly, he does not know what happened. In turn, he asked the interviewer what took place in the show.
The actor did not keep up with the hype after his character’s poor fate in the first season.
- 3/14/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
For years, fans of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series believed the books simply couldn’t be adapted to the screen. There were too many characters, spread across multiple continents, in stories that would take years to intersect. And much of the plot was inspired by events that took place decades, if not centuries, before the contemporary action. It was an impossible task, everyone assumed. No one could do that.
Then David Benioff and D.B. Weiss actually did it. HBO’s Game of Thrones was a global smash,...
Then David Benioff and D.B. Weiss actually did it. HBO’s Game of Thrones was a global smash,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
Game of Thrones has lots of cool characters who are all linked together in some pretty interesting ways. Whether as family, friends, or enemies, their tangled relationships made the show really exciting to watch.
In this relationship loop, the family connection of Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow shook up the story big time. The two major characters first crossed paths in Season 7.
Daenerys arrived in Westeros and met Jon for the first time. Soon after, they became romantically involved, adding a new dimension to the story.
Game of Thrones S08: Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen and Kit Harington as Jon Snow
When Jon and Daenerys finally meet, fans learned a big secret: Jon isn’t Ned Stark’s son but the child of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, which makes Daenerys Jon’s aunt. However, George R.R. Martin, initially planned for Jon to have a love interest even more disturbing than Daenerys.
In this relationship loop, the family connection of Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow shook up the story big time. The two major characters first crossed paths in Season 7.
Daenerys arrived in Westeros and met Jon for the first time. Soon after, they became romantically involved, adding a new dimension to the story.
Game of Thrones S08: Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen and Kit Harington as Jon Snow
When Jon and Daenerys finally meet, fans learned a big secret: Jon isn’t Ned Stark’s son but the child of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark, which makes Daenerys Jon’s aunt. However, George R.R. Martin, initially planned for Jon to have a love interest even more disturbing than Daenerys.
- 3/5/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
When Sophie Turner Knew More Than Her Parents About S*x Because Of Her Explicit HBO Series, Game Of Thrones. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Game of Thrones is one of the top-rated and most popular television shows of all time. It had all the elements of a perfect fantasy drama – from bloodshed to a gripping storyline, and it all came with an extra amount of saucy scenes. Got is known for its graphic, intimate scenes, and some of the actors were very young when they started in this HBO series. Sophie Turner was one of them. The actress was reportedly 13 years old when the show began.
She played the role of Ned Stark’s elder daughter, Sansa Stark, and her character development was one of the best. She was a lovestruck fool in the first season who dreamt of becoming Jeoffrey’s wife; from there to becoming the Queen in the North,...
Game of Thrones is one of the top-rated and most popular television shows of all time. It had all the elements of a perfect fantasy drama – from bloodshed to a gripping storyline, and it all came with an extra amount of saucy scenes. Got is known for its graphic, intimate scenes, and some of the actors were very young when they started in this HBO series. Sophie Turner was one of them. The actress was reportedly 13 years old when the show began.
She played the role of Ned Stark’s elder daughter, Sansa Stark, and her character development was one of the best. She was a lovestruck fool in the first season who dreamt of becoming Jeoffrey’s wife; from there to becoming the Queen in the North,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Spoiler Alert! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of The Bachelor.
It’s a two-night Bachelor event, and Joey is meeting the women in Malta after a tumultuous first few weeks in Los Angeles, to say the least.
The confrontation at the pool party has everyone on edge and, while they all claim they’d like to move on, it seems to be all anyone can talk about. That’s probably why Joey gives Maria and Sydney a two-on-one to clear the air. But, more on that later.
First, Lexi gets a one-on-one date with Joey. They spend the day walking around Malta, trying plenty of new foods, dancing, and even just taking in the city from a hilltop. They also take in some paintings at a church, and Lexi reminisces about her late grandfather, who was an artist. She says during confessional that she’s hoping to...
It’s a two-night Bachelor event, and Joey is meeting the women in Malta after a tumultuous first few weeks in Los Angeles, to say the least.
The confrontation at the pool party has everyone on edge and, while they all claim they’d like to move on, it seems to be all anyone can talk about. That’s probably why Joey gives Maria and Sydney a two-on-one to clear the air. But, more on that later.
First, Lexi gets a one-on-one date with Joey. They spend the day walking around Malta, trying plenty of new foods, dancing, and even just taking in the city from a hilltop. They also take in some paintings at a church, and Lexi reminisces about her late grandfather, who was an artist. She says during confessional that she’s hoping to...
- 2/13/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Even those who’ve never visited Malta in real life will recognize it in dozens of films — Assassin’s Creed, Troy, Captain Phillips, Last Voyage of the Demeter, Gladiator and pretty soon Gladiator 2, to name a few. There are reasons filmmakers flock there. Not only is it a versatile location that provides a contemporary or period backdrop but also the facilities and crew are unrivaled, tax incentives are generous and accommodations are among the best in Europe with the island nation boasting a whopping six Michelin-starred restaurants.
Renowned for its special effects water facility, Malta offers one indoor tank and two large exterior water tanks situated along the coast, affording filmmakers an authentic horizon line for scenes set on the water. The studio offers a range of water SFX equipment including wave machines, wind machines, rain towers, tip tanks, water shooters and smoke machines.
Malta’s first sound-stage is currently...
Renowned for its special effects water facility, Malta offers one indoor tank and two large exterior water tanks situated along the coast, affording filmmakers an authentic horizon line for scenes set on the water. The studio offers a range of water SFX equipment including wave machines, wind machines, rain towers, tip tanks, water shooters and smoke machines.
Malta’s first sound-stage is currently...
- 1/13/2024
- by Jordan Riefe
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s How House Of The Dragon Characters Are Connected To Game Of Thrones Characters ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer has left everyone waiting eagerly for what’s to come, and before it’s here, let’s brush your knowledge on it in connection to Game of Thrones. Firstly, the series is set over 150 years before Game of Thrones took place. Therefore, the characters from Got might not appear in this spin-off, but the houses in Got are also present in the Hotd. The show’s primary focus is the Targaryens and their downfall, but other Houses have appeared in the first season, and more will be seen in the upcoming one. From Lannisters to Baratheons and Starks, here’s a quick guide.
The first season of the HBO series was just a tease and had set the stage for the Dance of the Dragons to begin.
The House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer has left everyone waiting eagerly for what’s to come, and before it’s here, let’s brush your knowledge on it in connection to Game of Thrones. Firstly, the series is set over 150 years before Game of Thrones took place. Therefore, the characters from Got might not appear in this spin-off, but the houses in Got are also present in the Hotd. The show’s primary focus is the Targaryens and their downfall, but other Houses have appeared in the first season, and more will be seen in the upcoming one. From Lannisters to Baratheons and Starks, here’s a quick guide.
The first season of the HBO series was just a tease and had set the stage for the Dance of the Dragons to begin.
- 12/13/2023
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
When the man who unapologetically beheaded Ned Stark calls something “very dark,” we sit up and take notice.
So we’re extra intrigued now that Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin reports that he’s seen the first two episodes of House of the Dragon‘s upcoming season and deemed them “powerful, emotional, gut-wrenching, heart rending.”
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In a recent post on his personal blog,...
So we’re extra intrigued now that Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin reports that he’s seen the first two episodes of House of the Dragon‘s upcoming season and deemed them “powerful, emotional, gut-wrenching, heart rending.”
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In a recent post on his personal blog,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
When Game of Thrones first graced our screens, it promised a saga of epic proportions. But little did we know it would redefine television, with scenes so impactful they would spark discussions that endure long after the credits rolled. As we reminisce about the moments that left us in awe, let’s delve into fifteen unforgettable scenes from this iconic series. Ned Stark’s Execution Sets a Harrowing Precedent The beheading of Ned Stark was a moment of pure shock. It was the point where viewers realized no character was safe. Sean Bean, who played Ned Stark, captured the complexity of his...
- 11/24/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Game of Thrones, infamous for its ruthless narrative, left fans with a legacy of shocking moments. Among them, the deaths of key characters stand out as some of the most heart-wrenching scenes in television history. Here, we recount the top 15 deaths that resonated deeply with viewers, leaving an indelible mark on the show’s fandom. 1. Ned Stark – Season 1 Episode 9 The execution of Ned Stark was a defining moment that set the tone for Game of Thrones. His death was not just a loss of a beloved character but a harsh lesson that no one was safe...
- 11/23/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The acting ensemble in Peter Jackson‘s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is nothing short of spectacular. Younger actors including Elijah Wood and Orlando Bloom became stars while the cast was peppered with veteran thespians, too, including Sir Ian McKellen, Christopher Lee, and John Rhys-Davies.
British actors such as Sean Bean and Andy Serkis, American stars like Sean Astin and Viggo Mortensen, and Australian performers including Cate Blanchett and David Wenham all melded together to breathe life into Middle Earth. The shocking thing, however, is that only one actor landed an Oscar nomination for their work in the esteemed trilogy. That was McKellen, who was nominated in 2002 for playing Gandalf the Grey in the first movie, “The Fellowship of the Ring.” But so many more actors could and should have been nominated for their work in Jackson’s film series. Here are just five such cases.
Sean Bean — Best...
British actors such as Sean Bean and Andy Serkis, American stars like Sean Astin and Viggo Mortensen, and Australian performers including Cate Blanchett and David Wenham all melded together to breathe life into Middle Earth. The shocking thing, however, is that only one actor landed an Oscar nomination for their work in the esteemed trilogy. That was McKellen, who was nominated in 2002 for playing Gandalf the Grey in the first movie, “The Fellowship of the Ring.” But so many more actors could and should have been nominated for their work in Jackson’s film series. Here are just five such cases.
Sean Bean — Best...
- 11/10/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
If you ever lamented that Game of Thrones‘ final season did nothing with Arya’s hard-won ability to make herself look like anyone she chose, be comforted by the fact that Westeros’ queen regent herself was right there with you.
In a new interview, Thrones alum Lena Headey says she would have liked to have seen Ned Stark’s youngest daughter use her Faceless Man mojo in Season 8 — especially if those tricks were employed during a scene with Headey’s Cersei.
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In a new interview, Thrones alum Lena Headey says she would have liked to have seen Ned Stark’s youngest daughter use her Faceless Man mojo in Season 8 — especially if those tricks were employed during a scene with Headey’s Cersei.
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- 10/31/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
For as much as HBO's "Game of Thrones" became known for its excessive sexuality and big-budget blockbuster sequences, it had gained notoriety early on for something simpler: Killing off fan-favorite characters, and refusing anything like a happy ending. While that came straight from the source material, George R.R. Martin's long-running series of fantasy novels, it also defied conventional television wisdom, leaving the show with a complicated legacy.
For instance, the death of de facto protagonist Ned Stark (Sean Bean) in the penultimate episode of the show's first season was shocking and brutal. Considering he was played by a movie star and was one of the few genuinely good-hearted people in the show, his execution spoke to the show's ambition. If he could die, anybody could. And they often did.
The show's most notorious fan-favorite character murder was actually a parade of murders, a wedding-set massacre that turned the show's...
For instance, the death of de facto protagonist Ned Stark (Sean Bean) in the penultimate episode of the show's first season was shocking and brutal. Considering he was played by a movie star and was one of the few genuinely good-hearted people in the show, his execution spoke to the show's ambition. If he could die, anybody could. And they often did.
The show's most notorious fan-favorite character murder was actually a parade of murders, a wedding-set massacre that turned the show's...
- 9/3/2023
- by Anthony Crislip
- Slash Film
Across the eight seasons of "Game of Thrones," there are many moments that are infuriating, most of them intentional. These are the acts of violence and injustice done to characters we love that make us connect even more to those particular characters. In season 1, the major instance of this is when the newly minted king Joffrey Baratheon (Jack Gleeson) orders the beheading of Ned Stark (Sean Bean). It's a moment that changed not just "Game of Thrones" but television drama as a whole forever. What's interesting about the moment, though, is that it was actually an inevitability that we just wanted to tell ourselves wasn't going to happen.
A few episodes before that, in the appropriately titled fifth episode, "The Wolf and the Lion," there was a moment I'd argue was even more infuriating. Ned and Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) have a duel, and as the two men are fighting,...
A few episodes before that, in the appropriately titled fifth episode, "The Wolf and the Lion," there was a moment I'd argue was even more infuriating. Ned and Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) have a duel, and as the two men are fighting,...
- 8/26/2023
- by Mike Shutt
- Slash Film
Part of the reason "Game of Thrones" became such a lightning rod of a television show was that no character was safe. When Sean Bean's Ned Stark, ostensibly the show's main character, got beheaded in the penultimate episode of the first season, it signaled to viewers everywhere that this was a show that was not to be missed. Before that moment aired, I had never heard of "Game of Thrones" or George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" book series. Fantasy is a genre I rarely stick my toe in, and even if I had heard of it, it just went in one ear and out the other. But the fervor around Ned's death was unavoidable and caught my interest. I started the first episode, was immediately hooked, and watched every other episode of the series live.
Throughout the show, prominent characters met their ends: Robb Stark,...
Throughout the show, prominent characters met their ends: Robb Stark,...
- 8/19/2023
- by Mike Shutt
- Slash Film
The following article contains spoilers for "Game of Thrones."
"Game of Thrones" is one of those shows that is always on the list when you talk about "peak TV." It was the talk of every watercooler group and dominated social media discussions. Most of the actors are household names now, from Emilia Clarke, who just finished a run on "Secret Invasion," to Gwendoline Christie, who has been in the latest "Star Wars" trilogy and the recent hit "Wednesday." Kit Harington, of course, is also one of those household names. He played Jon Snow, Night's Watch member and the apparent bastard son of Sean Bean's Ned Stark (though that wasn't his true heritage). He could have been king, but turned down the crown. He fell in love with the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys (Clarke), found out she was his aunt, and ended up killing her because of her tyranny. His...
"Game of Thrones" is one of those shows that is always on the list when you talk about "peak TV." It was the talk of every watercooler group and dominated social media discussions. Most of the actors are household names now, from Emilia Clarke, who just finished a run on "Secret Invasion," to Gwendoline Christie, who has been in the latest "Star Wars" trilogy and the recent hit "Wednesday." Kit Harington, of course, is also one of those household names. He played Jon Snow, Night's Watch member and the apparent bastard son of Sean Bean's Ned Stark (though that wasn't his true heritage). He could have been king, but turned down the crown. He fell in love with the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys (Clarke), found out she was his aunt, and ended up killing her because of her tyranny. His...
- 8/13/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
With "House of the Dragon" recently airing its first season on HBO, it feels like "Game of Thrones" never left our televisions. It's hard to believe that it's been 12 years since those who'd already read the George R.R. Martin's books the series was based on had to keep their expressions neutral as their friends watched it all unfold. We saw events like the Red Wedding, the death of Jon Snow (Kit Harington), and the big moment from the very first season when Jamie Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) pushed 10-year-old Brandon Stark (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) out of a tower window, paralyzing him. Why would Jamie be so needlessly cruel? Little Bran, who liked to climb walls, just happened to peer into a tower as Jamie and his twin sister Cersei (Lena Headey) were getting it on. Cersei kept insisting that Bran saw what they were doing, and Jamie figured the death of...
- 7/31/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
One does not simply watch a Sean Bean movie expecting him to get out alive. After all, it’s a bit of a running joke that if Sean Bean is cast, he’ll be getting a death scene. That’s some reputation right there–but at least the actor takes it in stride, recently revealing that one stands out above the rest. Can you guess which one?
Speaking with Screen Rant, Sean Bean said that his sacrificial death in the first Lord of the Rings movie stands as his personal favorite. “I suppose the best death was Boromir in Lord of the Rings, that was a very epic kind of death, it was very emotional, very moving, and Peter Jackson allowed me enough time to die and milk it, and get the music and pathos. I like that one.”
Sean Bean also fondly recalled his first on-screen death, in 1986’s Carvaggio,...
Speaking with Screen Rant, Sean Bean said that his sacrificial death in the first Lord of the Rings movie stands as his personal favorite. “I suppose the best death was Boromir in Lord of the Rings, that was a very epic kind of death, it was very emotional, very moving, and Peter Jackson allowed me enough time to die and milk it, and get the music and pathos. I like that one.”
Sean Bean also fondly recalled his first on-screen death, in 1986’s Carvaggio,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
“It’s just a show,” is the common response from someone seeing a person crying at the death of a fictional person on screen. But TV acolytes will know that it can be hard to rein in the emotions when your favourite character for the past seven years has just been killed off.
In the battle of TV versus cinema, the former has always packed more of a punch when it comes to impactful deaths – probably because we’ve come to know the character better over a longer period of time. And when someone who you’ve grown used to seeing day-in and day-out suddenly vanishes from your life forever, there are going to be some emotional ramifications.
Sometimes, in the saddest of circumstances, the demise of a character even marks the demise of the show itself, with creators and writers failing to keep us interested beyond their death blow.
In the battle of TV versus cinema, the former has always packed more of a punch when it comes to impactful deaths – probably because we’ve come to know the character better over a longer period of time. And when someone who you’ve grown used to seeing day-in and day-out suddenly vanishes from your life forever, there are going to be some emotional ramifications.
Sometimes, in the saddest of circumstances, the demise of a character even marks the demise of the show itself, with creators and writers failing to keep us interested beyond their death blow.
- 4/13/2023
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
[Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for “Succession” Season 4, Episode 3, “Connor’s Wedding.”]
Just a week ago, Logan Roy was alive and screaming — more specifically, he was shouting at the Atn bullpen about killing their enemies to build a “faster, lighter, meaner, wilder” future. But now it’s Santa the hitman (Santassassin?) who’s nothing more than a “jam smear on the highway.” Typically, when a television character dies, that’s it. They’re out of the game. Ned Stark did not win the “Game of Thrones.” Richie Aprile never became a boss in “The Sopranos.” Mr. Heckles didn’t marry Rachel on “Friends.” To some, death may be another beginning, but for anyone playing to win on TV, it’s a pretty definitive defeat.
Not so for Logan Roy. The business titan may not have preferred his death to take place while traveling (let alone in an airplane bathroom), and he’s certainly fuming over falling...
Just a week ago, Logan Roy was alive and screaming — more specifically, he was shouting at the Atn bullpen about killing their enemies to build a “faster, lighter, meaner, wilder” future. But now it’s Santa the hitman (Santassassin?) who’s nothing more than a “jam smear on the highway.” Typically, when a television character dies, that’s it. They’re out of the game. Ned Stark did not win the “Game of Thrones.” Richie Aprile never became a boss in “The Sopranos.” Mr. Heckles didn’t marry Rachel on “Friends.” To some, death may be another beginning, but for anyone playing to win on TV, it’s a pretty definitive defeat.
Not so for Logan Roy. The business titan may not have preferred his death to take place while traveling (let alone in an airplane bathroom), and he’s certainly fuming over falling...
- 4/12/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
This article contains spoilers for season one of House of the Dragon and for all of Game of Thrones.
In a 2018 video released on YouTube by publishers Random House when promoting the release of Fire & Blood (the book HBO’s House of the Dragon is partially based on), George R.R. Martin was asked “Which Targaryen is your favorite?” He said, “I’m notorious for my love of gray characters, and one of the grayest characters in the entire history of Westeros is Daemon Targaryen, the Rogue Prince.” Truer words were never spoken – Daemon Targaryen is an enigma, a highly unpredictable character who seems sometimes to be the villain and sometimes the hero of the show. But we have seen this type of character in Westeros before, in Game of Thrones’ Jaime Lannister.
There are quite a few superficial similarities between Jaime and Daemon. They are both blonde; they are both...
In a 2018 video released on YouTube by publishers Random House when promoting the release of Fire & Blood (the book HBO’s House of the Dragon is partially based on), George R.R. Martin was asked “Which Targaryen is your favorite?” He said, “I’m notorious for my love of gray characters, and one of the grayest characters in the entire history of Westeros is Daemon Targaryen, the Rogue Prince.” Truer words were never spoken – Daemon Targaryen is an enigma, a highly unpredictable character who seems sometimes to be the villain and sometimes the hero of the show. But we have seen this type of character in Westeros before, in Game of Thrones’ Jaime Lannister.
There are quite a few superficial similarities between Jaime and Daemon. They are both blonde; they are both...
- 4/10/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Given that Prime Video’s epic fantasy series The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power was created in the wake of Game Of Thrones exploding the small-screen swords-and-sorcery-saga scene, it was only natural that there’d be some cast crossover. After establishing Robert Aramayo (briefly a young Ned Stark in the later seasons of Thrones) in the first season, Season 2 is now adding Mance Rayder himself, Ciarán Hinds, is one of three fresh cast additions for the next run of Rings Of Power, currently shooting in the UK.
Also entering the cast is Rory Kinnear_.
Who the three fresh faces are playing is being kept under wraps – but with the new episodes shooting now, hopefully it won’t be too long a wait until we’re taken back to Middle-earth for the next chapter in the Second Age story. The new season continues Jd Payne.
Also entering the cast is Rory Kinnear_.
Who the three fresh faces are playing is being kept under wraps – but with the new episodes shooting now, hopefully it won’t be too long a wait until we’re taken back to Middle-earth for the next chapter in the Second Age story. The new season continues Jd Payne.
- 3/20/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
Hogwarts Legacy is based on the Wizarding World universe created by J.K. Rowling. You can read more about Rowling’s history of transphobic remarks as well as find resources to support LGBTQ organizations here.
The Harry Potter films are full of iconic performances and memorable actors. Daniel Radcliffe became an international star when he landed the leading role as the titular Harry Potter, and Alan Rickman’s tenure as Professor Severus Snape is arguably his most famous role since he played Hans Gruber in Die Hard.
Hogwarts Legacy is an unwritten chapter of the magical Wizarding World, complete with new narratives, heroes, and villains. The game includes characters some fans may have seen or heard of, but those characters make up a fraction of the cast. For the most part, characters are portrayed by actors who are new to the Wizarding World, but, much like Alan Rickman, odds are good...
The Harry Potter films are full of iconic performances and memorable actors. Daniel Radcliffe became an international star when he landed the leading role as the titular Harry Potter, and Alan Rickman’s tenure as Professor Severus Snape is arguably his most famous role since he played Hans Gruber in Die Hard.
Hogwarts Legacy is an unwritten chapter of the magical Wizarding World, complete with new narratives, heroes, and villains. The game includes characters some fans may have seen or heard of, but those characters make up a fraction of the cast. For the most part, characters are portrayed by actors who are new to the Wizarding World, but, much like Alan Rickman, odds are good...
- 2/10/2023
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
The open-world role-playing video game “Hogwarts Legacy” has added a transgender character to the Harry Potter universe.
Sirona Ryan, a witch who owns the Hogsmeade bar The Three Broomsticks, suggests she transitioned in a line of dialogue when she introduces herself to the player, who engages with her to learn more info about a goblin named Lodgok.
“I’ve known [Lodgok] for years. We met when I was waiting tables here as a student — well before I bought the place,” Sirona says per Entertainment Weekly. “He was cordial enough, but we weren’t friends then. His mistrust of wizardkind ran deep… Hadn’t seen him in years when he came in a few months ago. But, he recognized me instantly. Which is more than I can say for some of my own classmates. Took them a second to realize I was actually a witch, not a wizard.”
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Sirona Ryan, a witch who owns the Hogsmeade bar The Three Broomsticks, suggests she transitioned in a line of dialogue when she introduces herself to the player, who engages with her to learn more info about a goblin named Lodgok.
“I’ve known [Lodgok] for years. We met when I was waiting tables here as a student — well before I bought the place,” Sirona says per Entertainment Weekly. “He was cordial enough, but we weren’t friends then. His mistrust of wizardkind ran deep… Hadn’t seen him in years when he came in a few months ago. But, he recognized me instantly. Which is more than I can say for some of my own classmates. Took them a second to realize I was actually a witch, not a wizard.”
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- 2/6/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Say what you will about the legacy of "Game of Thrones," but one thing the series always understood was the power of a compelling antagonist. People don't agree on much, but hatred for Joffrey Baratheon is basically universal. The bastard king was loathed well before he chopped off Ned Stark's head because he'd already revealed himself to be a spoiled, cruel and pathetic prince. The more time we spent with him, the more our hatred grew. But villainous as he may have been, Joffrey was hardly the biggest threat to the show's protagonists. He knew basically nothing about waging war or ruling the kingdom, and wouldn't have lasted a mere millisecond on an actual battlefield. An untrained Arya Stark nearly killed him in the second episode! But there were plenty of other capable antagonists milling about.
Initially a mystery, Ramsay Bolton shared Joffrey's penchant for cruelty but had the brains to back it up.
Initially a mystery, Ramsay Bolton shared Joffrey's penchant for cruelty but had the brains to back it up.
- 1/12/2023
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
"A Song of Ice and Fire" fans will have to wait a bit longer for news about the future of HBO's various "Game of Thrones" spinoffs: according to George R.R. Martin, the recent changes to HBO Max in the wake of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger have, as to be expected, impacted the author's ongoing collaborations with the network that brought us "Game of Thrones."
Martin shared some news about the future of several projects in development on his website "Not a Blog" this week, in a charmingly on-brand update post titled "Stuff and Nonsense." The author first noted that he is working on "House of the Dragon" season two, along with his long-awaited book "The Winds of Winter," before mentioning he's also spending time on "several of the other successor shows that we're developing with HBO."
Several potential shows set within the world of Westeros have been reported on...
Martin shared some news about the future of several projects in development on his website "Not a Blog" this week, in a charmingly on-brand update post titled "Stuff and Nonsense." The author first noted that he is working on "House of the Dragon" season two, along with his long-awaited book "The Winds of Winter," before mentioning he's also spending time on "several of the other successor shows that we're developing with HBO."
Several potential shows set within the world of Westeros have been reported on...
- 12/30/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for "Game of Thrones." Additionally, some of the deaths described are rather graphic, and a few involve children.
If there's one thing "Game of Thrones" is known for, it's gratuitous nudity and sex. If there's two things, it's bloody and often shocking violence. Indeed, a large part of the show's draw is that nobody is safe. The Starks are the closest thing to traditional heroes, and they get the pointy end of the stick more than anyone else. If there's any plot armor to be found in Westeros, it's made of tin foil.
As impressive as the show's body count is, some of the deaths are simply more — more vicious, more disturbing, and more stomach-churning. There's a reason one of the most infamous moments in all of television happened on "Game of Thrones" and was christened the Red Wedding. As gruesome as that scene is, it's...
If there's one thing "Game of Thrones" is known for, it's gratuitous nudity and sex. If there's two things, it's bloody and often shocking violence. Indeed, a large part of the show's draw is that nobody is safe. The Starks are the closest thing to traditional heroes, and they get the pointy end of the stick more than anyone else. If there's any plot armor to be found in Westeros, it's made of tin foil.
As impressive as the show's body count is, some of the deaths are simply more — more vicious, more disturbing, and more stomach-churning. There's a reason one of the most infamous moments in all of television happened on "Game of Thrones" and was christened the Red Wedding. As gruesome as that scene is, it's...
- 12/16/2022
- by Eric Pierce
- Slash Film
Wilko Johnson, the influential guitarist for the British pub rock band Dr. Feelgood who was credited with laying the groundwork for the punk movement, has died at the age of 75.
“This is the announcement we never wanted to make, & we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died,” Johnson’s Twitter announced Tuesday. “He passed away at home on Monday 21st November. Thank you for respecting the family’s privacy at this very sad time. Rip Wilko Johnson.”
A cause of death was not provided. A decade ago,...
“This is the announcement we never wanted to make, & we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died,” Johnson’s Twitter announced Tuesday. “He passed away at home on Monday 21st November. Thank you for respecting the family’s privacy at this very sad time. Rip Wilko Johnson.”
A cause of death was not provided. A decade ago,...
- 11/23/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Musician Wilko Johnson, known to TV viewers as Ser Ilyn Payne on HBO’s Game of Thrones, died on Nov. 21. He was 75.
“This is the announcement we never wanted to make, and we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died,” reads a message published to Johnson’s Twitter account on Wednesday. “He passed away at home on Monday 21st November. Thank you for respecting the family’s privacy at this very sad time. Rip Wilko Johnson.”
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“This is the announcement we never wanted to make, and we do so with a very heavy heart: Wilko Johnson has died,” reads a message published to Johnson’s Twitter account on Wednesday. “He passed away at home on Monday 21st November. Thank you for respecting the family’s privacy at this very sad time. Rip Wilko Johnson.”
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- 11/23/2022
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
This article contains spoilers for Game of Thrones.
More than three years after the series finale, the ending of Game of Thrones is still dividing fans and actors alike. While some of the series’ actors, like Kit Harrington and Isaac Hempstead Wright have spoken out in defense of Game of Thrones’ final season, others like Lena Headey have vocalized their disappointment in how things ended for their characters.
Maisie Williams, who played Arya Stark in the series, has shared her mixed feelings on her characters’ arc in the final season before, telling Entertainment Weekly in 2019 that she originally saw things ending very differently for Arya, saying “And I wanted Arya to kill Cersei even if it means [Arya] dies too. Even up to the point when Cersei’s with Jaime I thought [while reading the script], ‘He’s going to whip off his face [and reveal its Arya]’ and they’re both going to die. I thought that’s...
More than three years after the series finale, the ending of Game of Thrones is still dividing fans and actors alike. While some of the series’ actors, like Kit Harrington and Isaac Hempstead Wright have spoken out in defense of Game of Thrones’ final season, others like Lena Headey have vocalized their disappointment in how things ended for their characters.
Maisie Williams, who played Arya Stark in the series, has shared her mixed feelings on her characters’ arc in the final season before, telling Entertainment Weekly in 2019 that she originally saw things ending very differently for Arya, saying “And I wanted Arya to kill Cersei even if it means [Arya] dies too. Even up to the point when Cersei’s with Jaime I thought [while reading the script], ‘He’s going to whip off his face [and reveal its Arya]’ and they’re both going to die. I thought that’s...
- 10/28/2022
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Maisie Williams, who stars as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, said the show “definitely fell off at the end.”
She revealed to her brother during a Twitch stream that she rewatched the entire show recently.
“It started really strong,” the actress said, echoing the thoughts of many Got fans.
Critics have expressed disappointment in the finale, which aired in May 2019. Although she knew what to expect, she said she was “heartbroken” when Ned Stark, played by Sean Bean, died at the end of season one. “For the first time, I could like, really feel the story,” she said.
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Despite her feelings about the ending, Williams said the show “popped off.” During its eight-season run, Got averaged around 44.2 million viewers. Before watching it for the first time, Williams said she...
She revealed to her brother during a Twitch stream that she rewatched the entire show recently.
“It started really strong,” the actress said, echoing the thoughts of many Got fans.
Critics have expressed disappointment in the finale, which aired in May 2019. Although she knew what to expect, she said she was “heartbroken” when Ned Stark, played by Sean Bean, died at the end of season one. “For the first time, I could like, really feel the story,” she said.
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Despite her feelings about the ending, Williams said the show “popped off.” During its eight-season run, Got averaged around 44.2 million viewers. Before watching it for the first time, Williams said she...
- 10/27/2022
- by Miranda Dipaolo
- Uinterview
Spoiler Alert: This story contains a discussion of several major plot developments for the Season 1 finale of HBO’s “House of the Dragon,” currently streaming on HBO Max.
Ever since Ned Stark lost his head in the ninth ever episode of “Game of Thrones,” audiences have understood that death and tragedy spare no one in George R.R. Martin’s unforgiving fantasy world of Westeros. The season finale of the “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon,” again proved that to be true.
To wit, in the episode, aptly named “The Black Queen,” after Rhaenys (Eve Best) informs Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) that King Viserys is dead and Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) have usurped her claim and placed Prince Aegon (Tom Gynn-Carney) on the Iron Throne, the shock of the news leads Rhaenyra to miscarry a stillborn baby on her own with no aid. Later,...
Ever since Ned Stark lost his head in the ninth ever episode of “Game of Thrones,” audiences have understood that death and tragedy spare no one in George R.R. Martin’s unforgiving fantasy world of Westeros. The season finale of the “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon,” again proved that to be true.
To wit, in the episode, aptly named “The Black Queen,” after Rhaenys (Eve Best) informs Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) that King Viserys is dead and Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) have usurped her claim and placed Prince Aegon (Tom Gynn-Carney) on the Iron Throne, the shock of the news leads Rhaenyra to miscarry a stillborn baby on her own with no aid. Later,...
- 10/24/2022
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains light spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 10 and some future events in Fire & Blood.
Peace was never an option for Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke).
It was always obvious that a civil war between the Blacks and the Greens was coming on House of the Dragon. Stories about happy mixed families who learn to co-exist with one another is not really George R.R. Martin’s whole vibe. Not only that but the show’s producers were upfront that the series would be covering the event know as the “Dance of the Dragons” before the first episode even aired. Now, as of episodes 9 and 10, the war is finally here and it’s already proven to be a costly one.
The loss of life seen in House of the Dragon season 1’s final act is just an appetizer for the real carnage to come.
Peace was never an option for Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke).
It was always obvious that a civil war between the Blacks and the Greens was coming on House of the Dragon. Stories about happy mixed families who learn to co-exist with one another is not really George R.R. Martin’s whole vibe. Not only that but the show’s producers were upfront that the series would be covering the event know as the “Dance of the Dragons” before the first episode even aired. Now, as of episodes 9 and 10, the war is finally here and it’s already proven to be a costly one.
The loss of life seen in House of the Dragon season 1’s final act is just an appetizer for the real carnage to come.
- 10/24/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
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