HBO's A Game of Thrones

[Shawn]

http://grrm.livejournal.com/

Hot off the heels of cancelling another big-budget production, HBO has announced that they will be adapting George R. R. Martin's beloved fantasy series, starting with "A Game of Thrones". The way it's currently planned, each book will constitute one season of the show.

I'm cautiously optimistic; They cancelled Rome because it was just way too expensive to produce, but I can't see ASoIaF being much cheaper. At any rate, we probably won't be seeing this until at least late 2008.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Sounds awesome to me. :)

[Estelle Russard]

Agreed. They should cast Willow as Tyrion :)

[Zem-El Vymes]

They cancelled Rome to make this??? :mad

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Such a wise decision. ;)

[Zem-El Vymes]

Absolutely not.

[Figrin D'an]

Fun idea in concept, I'm not sure how well it'll do though.

Rome was an excellent series, from the limited amount I saw of it, kind of disappointed to see it get dropped.

[Shawn]

Done right, this could easily be as good as Rome. I'm not getting my hopes up, though, just in case.

[Zem-El Vymes]

It could be, but it certainly wouldn't have Rome's accessability, that's for sure.

[Dasquian Belargic]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i30b29365238b3652295a5a9e328518de


Tom McCarthy has come aboard to direct HBO's fantasy pilot "Game of Thrones," on which the star of his first feature, "The Station Agent's" Peter Dinklage, has been tapped for a key role.

Based on George R.R. Martin's best-selling "Songs of Fire and Ice" novels, "Thrones" is described as an epic struggle for power set in a vast and violent fantasy kingdom. Dinklage will play Tyrion, the Queen's brother who is treated as an outsier because of his size.

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss penned the pilot script and are exec producing. HBO Entertainment president-turned-producer Carolyn Strauss, Management 360's Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, Ralph Vicinanza and Martin serve as co-exec producers, and Mark Huffam and Frank Doelger are producers.

"Thrones" is slated to film in the third quarter in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in what the country's First Minister Peter Robinson hails as "the first TV production of such vast size and scale that has been filmed in Northern Ireland."

Dinklage, repped by manager David Ginsberg and attorney Karl Austen, is filming two features: the indie "Pete Smalls Is Dead," which he also co-produces, and Screen Gems/Sidney Kimmel's remake of "Death at a Funeral."

"Thrones" marks the first TV directorial gig for the Gersh-repped McCarthy, an actor who wrote and directed two features, 2003's "Station Agent" and 2007's "The Visitor," both of which landed him Indie Spirit Awards. On the acting side, McCarthy next appears in "2012."

On his livejournal GRRM linked to this image of Dinklage, which I presume is him in character as Tyrion: http://pics.livejournal.com/grrm/pic/0004gbgk/ Not exactly how I pictured him but he does look the part!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

AIEEEEE! I can't wait I can't wait! Peter Dinklage is such a good actor, I'm glad he's going to be Tyrion. :D

[Dasquian Belargic]

I haven't seen him in anything (that I can remember), but I'm glad to hear that you think he's up to the challenge. Tyrion is one of my favorite characters, though I have only read the first book in the series so far.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Well, he was in Prince Caspian. And Elf (:lol). And a few episodes of 30 Rock. I think he's a great choice.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Ohhhhh I remember him from 30 Rock, now that you mention it (I haven't seen Elf or Caspian :uhoh)

Who else would you cast? I googled to see others dream casting choices, and one guy seemed to have everyone covered :lol


Tywin Lannister: Patrick Stewart
Cersei Lannister: Julie Benz
Tyrion Lannister: Peter Dinklage
Jamie Lannister: Jude Law
Joffrey Lannister-Baratheon: Jeremy Sumpter

Benjen Stark: Alexis Denisof
Eddard Stark: Raph Fiennes
Catelyn Tully: Julianne Moore
Sansa Stark: Caitlin Wachs
Arya Stark: Dakota Fanning
Jon Snow: Jared Padalecki

Daenerys Targaryen: Alexis Bledel
Viserys Targaryen: Joaquin Phoenix
Rhaegar Targaryen: Brad Pitt
Khal Drogo: The Rock

Robert Baratheon: John Rhys Davies
Renly Baratheon: Tom Welling

Theon Greyjoy: Edward Norton
Asha Greyjoy: Carrie-Anne Moss

Edmure Tully: Sean Bean
Brynden Tully: Harrison Ford

Gregor Clegane: Paul "Big Show" Wight
Sandor Clegane: Peter Stormare

Lysa Arryn: Kate Winslet
Rattleskirt: Steve Buscemi
Oberyn Martell: Benicio Del Toro
Barristan: Sean Connery
Varys: Kevin Spacey

[Tear]

He was pretty decent in "In bruges". Least I think that was him. racist dwarf. I cannot wait for this series.

[Dakota Gue]

Ah yes, Colin Farrell karate chops him :lol

I cant wait for this. Soooo excited.

And definitely, Sean Bean should be cast in there some place.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Holy crap Sean Bean has been signed on to play Eddard Stark.

http://grrm.livejournal.com/95840.html

[Tear]

Ohhh nice choice. Dunno about their pick for Barathon though...I pictured him more of a mountain of a man. But hes a good enough actor so i'll give him the benefit.

[Dasquian Belargic]

I always imagined him as big but broad too. Kind of like Henry VIII is famously depicted - loves his meat, mead and maids ;)

[Emelie Shadowstar]

*late on the bandwagon* I am actually in the process of reading A Game of Thrones right now so this makes me all kinds of giddy. :lol

I rather like who they have cast as characters right now... seeing as how it's on HBO makes me kinda happy too since they can make it...well...good.

*keeps fingers crossed*

[Dasquian Belargic]

Aside from the Lannisters, I think the two characters I am most looking forward to seeing the casting choices for are Sandor Clegane and Daenerys Targaryen. I have never been able to think of a famous face to fit them in my mind..

[Dasquian Belargic]

http://grrm.livejournal.com/100361.html

GRRM says filming begins on October 26 - I guess we will hear lots more casting choices by then!

[Dasquian Belargic]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3iebbbd387ec9a77d4420b06999a24352b


In the adaptation of the George R.R. Martin fantasy-book series, Coster-Waldau will play Jaime Lannister, one of the king's guards and a ruthless usurper of the previous king. The actor, most recently seen in Ron Moore's Fox pilot "Virtuality," is repped by WME, Impression and Independent Talent Group.

Another addition is Tamzin Merchant (Showtime's "The Tudors"), who'll play Daenerys, an exiled teenage princess.

Also new to the cast: Richard Madden ("Hope Springs") as Stark's eldest son, Robb; Iain Glen ("Into the Storm") as Ser Jorah Mormont, a disgraced knight; Alfie Allen ("The Other Boleyn Girl") as Theon, Stark's young ward; Sophie Turner ("Doctor Who"), as Stark's eldest daughter, Sansa; Maisie Williams as Stark's young tomboy daughter, Arya.

:eee

[Dasquian Belargic]

Cersei Lannister is now cast, she will be played by Lena Headey... ooo!

[Dasquian Belargic]

They have cast Sandor Clegane! A guy named Rory McCann. Here he is in a kilt, selling oats:

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:3

[Dasquian Belargic]

Khal Drogo has been cast!

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[Emelie Shadowstar]

This casting continues to please me :eee

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Ahhhh!!!!! Jason Momoa is Khal Drogo!?!??!?!??!?!

*swoons*

Seeing him was one of the best parts of Dragon*Con. :love He bought that same Chewie shirt that a lot of you guys did too.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Haha, no way!

I can't really think of anyone else who could do Khal Drogo justice, unless it was some unknown, so I'm glad they picked him. It's turning out to be a pretty meaty cast, so far. I'm still kind of shocked that Sean Bean is actually involved in this, and Lena Headey (aka Sarah Connor) should be excellent too.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Sean Bean must like playing MAJOR SPOILER: characters who die in the first book.

:cry

[Dasquian Belargic]

Good lord Ian McNeice is in this now too! (as Illyrio Mopatis, Magister of the Free City of Pentos)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

nothing to see here

[Dasquian Belargic]

n/t ---------

[Lilaena De'Ville]

You don't get it. :)

Because stuff happens

[Dasquian Belargic]

I get it - Im just not sure what it has to do with the tv series, besides potenially spoiling people

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I found it hilarious?

If you don't want it in the thread you can delete it I guess.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/03/hbo-greenlights-game-of-thrones-.html

HBO has greenlit Game of Thrones and 9 episodes have been ordered. :dance


The premium network has picked up the project for a first season debut next spring (below is the first released photo from the series). Nine episodes plus the pilot have been ordered. Production will begin in Belfast this June.

[Crusader]

Winter is near!!!

[Andana Callax]

:eee

I have time to read, re-read, and read the books again!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I hope the writers for the show are ready to improvise the 5th season. ;)

[Crusader]

I think finishing the 5th book just in time is a problem that the show is not going to have since it should have been out like yesterday!
And getting to the point of a sixth season is a problem HBO would love to have with this show.
Let's be honest it is not likely that this show is getting more than 2 seasons if it is not a real game changer.

[Dasquian Belargic]

http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/03/ehle-out-fairley-in/

Catelyn Stark has been recast.

[Crusader]

I get it - Im just not sure what it has to do with the tv series, besides potenially spoiling people

Yup this just spoiled me an awesome cliffhanger...normally I would have thought that Cat cuts Jaime's beautifull head of but now it was obvious that he lost his hand...
BTW I loved that scene in the book. "There are no men like me. There is just me!"
"I normally don't throw children out of the window in order to increase their health."

[Lilaena De'Ville]

About Jamie - yes, a real spoiler - Catelyn doesn't cut anything off of him.

[Crusader]

Arya horseface practicing with needle.
http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/04/maisie-williams-practising/

[Crusader]

Hell this show needs a third season...I just read this scene in "A storm of swords"...in which Robb dies. This is so heartbreaking and I didn't see this treachery coming after Edmure's future wife(now widow I guess) was not one of Walder's ugly daughters. This was certainly a highlight in the books so far...I guess Arya has a lot more names to add to her prayer now. This is so heartbreaking.
BTW thanks for this thread people since without it I would have missed a lot of fun. I guess it is time to order the 4th book soon...

[Lilaena De'Ville]

A Storm of Swords is the best book of the series. :thumbup

[Crusader]

^^I totaly agree with you Lil. A storm of swords was the best book in the series so far. Once I am done with a feast for crows I would love to share some theories here where I think the story is heading. I have got my own theory right now who Jon's mother is.
...but I guess I will share this with you once I am done with the 4th book.

oh and btw my brother's wedding is this weekend...
...so according to Martin I should be very carefull: Surviving a battle seems to be a lot more easy than a wedding. I caught myself feeling pitty for poor little Joffrey. Assholes like him should die by the sword and not by poison.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Joffrey deserves no pity. I frickin hate that kid. It was intensely satisfying that he died. Even though it was an awful way to go.

Feast is a good book, but nothing can really compare to Storm of Swords.

edit: As far as theories as to who Jon's mom is, I have my own as well. But I didn't really come up with myself, I read other people's theories on it. It seems sound though! And Jon isn't really in Feast at all.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Another casting change - Emilia Clarke will now be playing Daenerys Targaryen.

http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/05/emilia-clarke-is-daenerys/

Personally, I'm glad. The previous actress is sooo annoying as Katherine Howard in The Tudors. I'm not sure whether this is just because that character is writing to be as obnoxious as possible, but either way I am glad she has been replaced.

[Crusader]

I hope the writers for the show are ready to improvise the 5th season. ;)

Hehe I think I now understand what you mean because it won't be possibel to tell the story like he did in a Feast for Crows. If they want to do it right they have to split a Storm of Swords into 2 seasons because a lot of shit is going down in this book and it really deserves to be not rushed in any way. Then they will need to merge A dance with dragons and a feast for crows into 2 simultanious running seasons otherwise they would have to send 50% of the cast on vacation for a year.
So the production plan would look a little bit lik this:

A Game of Thrones 2011
A Clash of Kings 2012
A Storm of Swords (Part one) 2013
A Storm of Swords (Part two) 2014
A Feast for Crows (Part one) and A Dance with Dragons (Part one) 2015
A Feast for Crows (Part two) and A Dance with Dragons (Part two) 2016
(so George R.R. Martin has got 5 years from now to finish a Dance with Dragons and the Wind of Winter)

The Winds of Winters 2017
(If he tries to merge the story lines again this might be just as big as A Storm of Swords)
A Dream of Spring 2018 or 2019
(OK if Martin does not know how his Song of Ice and Fire ends until 2017 or 2018 HBO will be screwed or happy that they have cancelled this show years ago)

[Daria Nytherciria]

I hope we do get more than a couple of seasons out of this. There is so much potential, and the cast seems to be largely people who don't have any other big commitments on the horizon, people who generally have been playing smaller roles so should hopefully relish the chance to be centre stage - which the exception of Sean Bean, but for obvious reasons he has a limited time with the show so that shouldn't be a problem.

[Crusader]

WINTER IS COMING

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They have got a new sub-site on HBO featuring an image of Sean Bean as Ned Stark.
http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones

And here is a HD version of the trailer in QT
http://hbo.vo.llnwd.net/o32/av/progressive/series/game-of-thrones/winter-is-coming-329901-1-hi.mov

[Dasquian Belargic]

YESYESYESYES:ohno

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Saw it yesterday in front of True Blood - can't wait!

But I will. And if you're a true aSoIaF fan you're used to waiting....

[Crusader]

http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/06/loras-cast-grrm-confirms-and-promises-more/

Loras has been casted and he looks like a real knight of flowers...

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I actually took until my second read through to realize that Loras and Renly were gay. :o

[Dasquian Belargic]

:whaa

for real?

[Crusader]

Yeah that's the great thing about GRRM: he hints more than he actually writes...but seriously Holly, Jaime himself says that it was a good choice by the Tyrells to give him the white coat since it is hard to find a match for a man with his preferences.

There is one scene in A Game of Thrones where Arya overhears a conversation in the catacombs of the Red Keep. This conversation of conspirators is never ever mentioned in the books again although the identity of the people talking to each others is never revealed it is obvious that we must know at least one of them and that they are part of a bigger plan. A Feast for Crows Spoiler My theory is that one of these characters must be either Varys, Pycelle or Little Finger.

A Feast for Crows is not as awesome as A Storm of Swords (BTW Jenny finish reading this book it is great!) but one scene with Little Finger and Sansa made me rethink and evaluate who is really a player and who is pawn in this Game of Thrones. This is what makes this book so enjoyable in the end: So many conspiracys are hinted that it is hard to track them all.
Cersei is obviously a pawn... and so is Stannis but I never saw it coming that the prince of Dorne is a player although there are some hints in Danys storyline as well at least I try to read this into the story. I still haven't figured out if Little Finger is a player or a pawn that wants to become a queen. He obviously has a plan of his own.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I've probably said this before but Littlefinger MUST be James Callis. :colbert.

And the Red Keep conspirators one of them must be Varys, because we know he knew about the secret passages in the Red Keep.

[Crusader]

I've probably said this before but Littlefinger MUST be James Callis. :colbert.

And the Red Keep conspirators one of them must be Varys, because we know he knew about the secret passages in the Red Keep.
Yeah James Callis would be awesome.

We know from a aGoT and aSoS that Littlefinger knows some of the secret passages himself since he helpes Eddard and Sansa (here through the help of Ser Dontos) to leave the Red Keep.
Varys on the other hand was like Ser Barristan Selmy a man of the Targayen and his loyalty torwards people is questionable.
I still haven't decided if he is a player or a pawn on the field and if he is a pawn who is playing him?

[Lilaena De'Ville]

In my defense a second read through was when Storm of Swords came out, so maybe I was only a little slow, okay?

[Crusader]

http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/07/we-have-a-sam/

They have found an actor for Samwell Tarly. Personly I would have prefered an actor with more chins but he still looks like Ser Piggy and the article suggests that he is ready for the part.

EDIT:


An urgent casting call has gone out for Will, the ranger from the prologue. Here is the text of the breakdown:


Will – Aged 20. A young ranger working with the Night’s Watchmen. A young self-reliant outsider with characterful face, but honest and dependable. Young, trust-worthy and hard-working. A brave fighter from humble origins. We want an interesting face for this part…
Has a good scene in which he stands up to an arrogant and ambitious young nobleman and proves his own well-earned common sense. 1 episode

http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/07/will-being-recast-prologue-will-be-reshot/

This is kind of intresting. Maybe they really want to polish the visuals of the prologue or GRRM decided to let Will come back in a later book.

[Serena Laran]

He's only in one episode, the pilot. They must have rewatched it and decided to recast and shoot that part.

Prologue spoiler for Game of Thrones he dies, remember? Killed by wights. Technically that means he's a wight now I guess.

[Crusader]

Yeah I know that but there is this one character in a storm of swords who seems to be a wight and a man of the nightwatch as well. This would be a pants on head retarded twist by GRRM but you never know.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

There are many wights who are men of the Nightswatch, due to that battle they had on the Fist of the First Men.

Oh of course I think you are talking about Coldhands (speculation)who I've always thought will turn out to be Benjen Stark. I highly highly highly doubt that this will turn out to be someone from the prologue.

[Tiercel Habrok]

Littlefinger is cast: http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/07/game-of-thrones-casts-wire-veteran.html

Fans of the Wire will remember him as Councilman Tommy Carcetti :D

[Dasquian Belargic]

The role of Jory Cassel, captain of guards and right hand man to Lord Eddard Stark, will be filled by Scottish actor JAMIE SIVES.

Another terrific young British actor will replace JAMIE CAMPBELL BOWER and don the sable cloak of Ser Waymar Royce. His name is ROB OSTLERE.

The role of Varys the Spider will be played by CONLETH HILL.

[Bette Davis]

Awesome!

I'm looking forward to this greatly. :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

The casting of Littlefinger is especially good, IMO.

[Crusader]

The role of Varys the Spider will be played by CONLETH HILL.

Does anyone know that guy? I think Varys role is one of the most important roles in AGOT since you always want to trust him even against all odds.

[Crusader]

A list of supporting actors that have been casted for the first season.
I really like Lancel and Maester Aemon
http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/07/breaking-down-the-new-cast-members/

[Dasquian Belargic]

They are picking actors who have really... characterful faces, if that makes sense. People who look unique and interesting, even for smaller roles. It's great.

[Crusader]

yeah this is one of the things I loved about BSG as well. Everytime a character had a reoccuring role you could tell that instantly.

[Dasquian Belargic]

I didn't realise the woman playing Osha played Tonks in the Harry Potter movies!

[Crusader]

What do you girls/women think about the choice for Bronn? I always imagined him less handsome. The actor is obviously going to dye his hair since Bronn is supposed to have dark hair.
This makes me wonder if the Bronn from the series lives up to the Bronn in my head.

[Crusader]

So they have cast a former German porn actress for Shae... how fitting.
Sibel Kekilli
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1402546/

Well she can actually act so don't be afraid.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Shae :shakefist

At least she'll be comfortable acting with her clothes off

[Crusader]

Shae is one of my favorite characters since you so want her to be too good to be true.

I had a discussion with a friend of mine that I gave my ASOIAF books to read and we discussed about Sibel being Shae. We agreed that she is definetly a good choice for a character like Shae. We really liked her in Heads-On and she is kind of a Femme Fatale.

[Crusader]

A longer TEASER of Ice and Fire

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A behind the scenes featurette

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ENJOY!

[Dasquian Belargic]

I still can't get over the fact that this has Sean motherfrakkin Bean. Best casting ever.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Major plot spoiler - His casting is proof that he only likes being attached to fantasy projects if he gets to die in the first part.

Maybe its to avoid being typecast, but I think that IS beginning to be his type.

[Dasquian Belargic]

I can't wait to see the Lannisters in action :3

:love Jaime

[Crusader]

Ever since I spotted a samurai armor in this show and heard rumors that there were plans to actually give the Lannisters samurai swords I started to question the art direction of this show. I just hope that the red Samurai Armor is for Thoros or the brave companions otherwise this will be hard to live with.

In my mind Jaime will always look like on the picture below. But there are some rumors that he is one of those guys on a horse wearing a grey and golden armor and a strange helmet. I just hope that this is just a random gold cloak.

In my mind the Starks must look like German Knights since they already have a good German name. The Lannisters are English(Red/Golden Lions...you get the picture) and the Baratheons are Italian while Riverun and the Vale is definetly France since all the Tullys are useless except for Brynden Tully.

[Tera Uolmi]

That's a totally badass picture of Jaime :love

[Crusader]

The picture above and this picture are completly defining for me how ASOAF has to look like. But right here I have to discourage everyone who has not read all the released books to not search the web for fanart since you are going to spoil yourself a lot since all the big plot points have a dynamic that cries for being turned into painted art.

[Garren Goodfellow]

http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/inside/extras/download/wallpapers.html?cmpid=ABC499

Wallpapers of Ned and Dany :ohno

[Crusader]

http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2010/11/17/new-got-photos-on-ewcom.html

[Crusader]

More GOT photos:
http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20385926_20442931,00.html

[Dasquian Belargic]

I love how absolutely everything looks so far. All of the casting has looks spot on. Jaime and Tyrion especially.

[Miranda Tarkin]

Can't wait to see this!

[Dasquian Belargic]

new teaser

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[Crusader]

Thanks Jenny

[Crusader]

http://www.westeros.org/GoT/Gallery/Category/C55/P60/
screen caps

[Dasquian Belargic]

I have just been watching Harry Lloyd (who will play Viserys Targaryen) in an episode of Doctor Who. He is very creepy!

[Atreyu]

One clever fan has done up a fan video showcasing every single cast member (accompanied by music from the PC RPG Baldur's Gate):

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[Barbara Nolan]

There is a 15 minute "Behind the Scenes" bit that was shown on HBO yesterday - its up on Winteriscoming.net or whatever that website is. I should look for it...

http://winter-is-coming.net/ second article down is the video. Its pretty awesome!

The best part of that video you posted, Atreyu, is the bird song when Varys is shown. :D

[Aurelias Kazaar]

If this lasts four seasons, will they have to start making original, original stories because they won't have a book to draw from?

In other words: MARTIN PUT OUT YOUR LATEST BOOK!!!!

[Crusader]

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[Dasquian Belargic]

So we are going to be getting this in April... :ohno

[Estelle Russard]

One clever fan has done up a fan video showcasing every single cast member (accompanied by music from the PC RPG Baldur's Gate):







I dont know which I find more exciting - seeing all those amazing actors in it, or all those awesome characters all listed out like that.

I. CANT. WAIT.

[Crusader]

http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2011/1/7/latest-set-photos.html

Arya vs. Siorel :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

I think they have announced the US premiere date as some time in April, but no mention so far of when the rest of the world will see this on TV.

[Emelie Shadowstar]

April 17th to be exact!

...after looking at the promo photos and watching the insider thingie... I have determined that this is far too long away. :colbert

[Crusader]

It is just a 10 episode season so once it is on TV it will be over even faster.

[Dasquian Belargic]

How long is each episode going to be? 45 mins, an hour?

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Its HBO so each episode will be about 57 minutes long.

[Dasquian Belargic]

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[Tear]

That is far too sexy. Can't wait.

[Dasquian Belargic]

I can't stop watching it! Jaime and Jon Snow look amazing

EDIT: Incidentally, having watched the behind the scenes stuff, I realise I have been pronouncing Jaime's name wrong all along. I assumed that since it wasn't spelled Jamie, it was pronounced more like Jaym (or James without the 's') - but apparently you say it Jaymee?

[Jane]

Yeah, its spelled Jaime but pronounced Jaim-E.

[Crusader]

ONLY 60 days left...and GRRM has married these days...I hope he plans on having his honey moon after he has finished "A DANCE with DRAGONS".

[Crusader]

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[Dasquian Belargic]

The promo swag that is being sent out for this show:

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http://violetblue.posterous.com/gallery-incredible-schwag-hbos-gameofthrones

[Crusader]

http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/03/03/dance-with-dragons-date/

Good news for Holly. Her wait is nearly over! A Dance with Dragons will be out in July.

[Dasquian Belargic]

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/03/game-of-thrones-new-trailer/

Another new trailer!

[Tear]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/03/03/dance-with-dragons-date/)

JULY 12th!!!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/03/03/dance-with-dragons-date/

Good news for Holly. Her wait is nearly over! A Dance with Dragons will be out in July.
This is the site I always check when I want to know if its out yet.

http://www.isadancewithdragonsoutyet.com/

Its been very helpful over the years.

[Hera]

July? I know what me wants for my Birthday :)

[Anna Fernandez]

There is an interactive game called the Maester's Path fom HBO on http://themaesterspath.com , with different rewards for solving the riddles/puzzles.

Reward One (scene with Jon and Arya):
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Reward Two (scene with Catelyn and Tyrion):
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[Dasquian Belargic]

:eee first lesson: stick 'em with the pointy end!

[Crusader]

This forum needs a like button :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

A new poster for the series: http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Entry/Official_Game_of_Thrones_Poster/

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I know its nit-picky, but it bothers me that they didn't try to make Sean Bean's hair darker. Starks are supposed to have dark hair, and Arya and Jon take after him, while the other kids are more like Catelyn with auburn hair. Its not as bad as if they'd disregarded hair color for the Lannisters or the Baratheon children, but still.

I'm sure its not a big deal. :p But in that poster Ned looks very dirty blond.

[Dasquian Belargic]

even more new posters! (with a dark haired Sean Bean ;))

http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2011/3/17/high-resolution-game-of-thrones-character-posters.html

[Lilaena De'Ville]

There are some awesome high-res posters available at HBO.com, and I turned them into wallpapers.

http://jainhollie.com/random/Jon.jpg

http://jainhollie.com/random/Ned.jpg

http://jainhollie.com/random/Robert.jpg

http://jainhollie.com/random/Cersei.jpg

http://jainhollie.com/random/Dany3.jpg

http://jainhollie.com/random/dany2.jpg

http://jainhollie.com/random/dany1.jpg

[Crusader]

One month left to go!...and after that we might dance with dragons if this page shows something else: http://www.isadancewithdragonsoutyet.com/

[Dasquian Belargic]

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[Dasquian Belargic]

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[Dasquian Belargic]

http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2011/3/23/high-resolution-game-of-thrones-landscape-stills.html

Some high res stills of Winterfell, Kings Landing and the Wall.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

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Oh my gosh they nailed the casting of Littlefinger. I cannot cannot wait!

[Dasquian Belargic]

As soon as they announced it was Aiden Gillen, I knew they'd picked the right guy. Anyone who is familiar with his time as Tommy Carcetti on The Wire would have to agree with me... he is just perfect for the part.

Also! The more I see of Catelyn Stark, the more impressed I am with her. The scene where she is talking to Ned about how he has made his choice... I thought it looked really powerful.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Yeah - a lot of people online are complaining that she's ugly, but one: she's not ugly, and two: I think she looks like a mother of grown (almost grown?) children who hasn't lived a cushy life. I think she's going to be great. :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

I don't think she's ugly either. I mean, she obviously isn't as striking as Cersei - but that's intentional. She looks like a normal woman! I haven't seen her in anything else but she seems like a great actress so far. And she's Irish so hooray for the UK talent in this show.

[Crusader]

I did not know that Irland is part of the UK...did you guys overthrow any goverments lately?

[Dasquian Belargic]

Michelle Fairley is from Northern Ireland :mneh That's still Irish in my books.

The majority of the main cast is from either the UK or ROI, in fact! :)

[Aimee Connors]

If you live in NY or LA you are OBLIGATED to search out the Taste of Westeros food trucks.

http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2011/3/25/a-taste-of-westeros-coming-to-a-city-near-you.html?cmpid=ABC587

Sounds amazing!

[Estelle Russard]

The You win or you Die poster is sooo my background now.

Awesome. So. Awesome.

[Crusader]

3 Weeks to go!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

http://skyatlantic.sky.com/game-of-thrones-news

Big news - SKY is premiering GoT on the 18th, just one day after the US air date. :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

Yeah, it seems like Sky Atlantic has a good deal with HBO whereby they get the new shows pretty sharpish. Pity that we don't have Sky anymore!

EDIT:

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[Tear]

HBO's got a preview of the first episode up. It's 15minutes. I'm going to avoid it. Go in unspoiled but some of you might want the sneak peek.

[Aimee Connors]

Oh my God, it was SO good. Can't wait for the 17th.

[Crusader]

11 days to go! That is less than 2 weeks...I asked my calculator :D

[Anna Fernandez]

We should count down the days using house words. I'll go first-

Eleven days to go
WE DO NOT SOW
(house Greyjoy)

[Crusader]

10 days left,
I hope production is in a hurry,
because they should know
"OURS IS THE FURY!"
House Baratheon

[Irvine Bezra]

I think the way they pulled off the first 15 minutes was pretty cool.. really looking forward to this adaptation..

[Dasquian Belargic]

WINTER IS COMING
in 8 days

[Crusader]

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[Dasquian Belargic]

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[Crusader]

Only 3 days left till Winter is coming :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

I'm so excited, HEAR ME ROAR :D

[Crusader]

My anticipation for this is GROWING STRONG but unfortunately my girlfriend does not want me to watch it until wednesday when we see each other again.

[Crusader]

Only 4 hours left till the actual release

[Salem Ave]

Whilst we wait.. a montage of Sean Bean looking/sounding like a badass

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PS. where are we non-USers going to be able to watch this online, live?

[Crusader]

http://tv.nytimes.com/2011/04/15/arts/television/game-of-thrones-begins-sunday-on-hbo-review.html?smid=tw-nytimes&seid=auto
A nice little review to keep your expectations low ;)

I consider this the worst review so far :D

[Salem Ave]

Women don't read fantasy books :rolleyes:rolleyes:rolleyes:rolleyes

[Lilaena De'Ville]

You should have heard the uproar on SA about that review, lol. Epic.

Despite that crazy review, my anticipation is UNBOWED, UNBENT, UNBROKEN.

Can't wait. :ohno

[Anna Fernandez]

The pilot was...

SO GOOD!

Ended with the things I do for love.. Badass.

[Wyl Staedtler]

Oh my goodness. Amazing! Ahhh I want to live in a grim castle. :(

My oh my there is a lot of incest! That whole Lannister business was incredibly... something. :uhoh

So far my least favourite family house is Targaryen. We shall see how this evolves!

[Dasquian Belargic]

:crack ahhhhh amazing!! :crack

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[Crusader]

So far my least favourite family house is Targaryen. We shall see how this evolves!

You haven't met the house Tyrel yet. Any force that has got flowers on their shields can't be taken serious...ask the French!

[Dasquian Belargic]

House Targaryen were a slow burner (harhar) for me, in the books. The further their story progresses, the more interesting they become.

HBO has a Viewers Guide (http://viewers-guide.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/?cmpid=ABC794) to Westeros and the Houses online now, which actually has a picture of Loras Tyrell. He doesn't look anything like I imagined! :o Lancel Lannister looks like more of a pansy than the Knight of Flowers.

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[Crusader]

May I have your attention please:





Much rumored about and speculated on, HBO has now made it official. Game of Thrones will be returning for a second season! Here is the press release:


HBO RENEWS GAME OF THRONES FOR SECOND SEASON


LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2011 – Following strong critical and viewer response to the series’ April 17 debut, HBO has renewed GAME OF THRONES for a second season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming.
“We are delighted by the way David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have brought George R.R. Martin’s amazing book series to the screen, and thrilled by the support of the media and our viewers,” said Lombardo. “This is the continuation of an exciting creative partnership.”
Based on the bestselling fantasy book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” by George R.R. Martin, GAME OF THRONES follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen as they vie for power in a land where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime.
Among the early critical raves, TV Guide has called the show “a crowning triumph” and “brilliant,” while the Los Angeles Times termed GAME OF THRONES “a great and thundering series,” as well as “wild and bewitching.” The Hollywood Reporter praised the “excellent storytelling, superb acting and stunning visual effects,” and the New York Post observed that the “art directing, acting and incredible sets are as breathtaking as the massive scope of the series.”
The gross audience for the premiere night of GAME OF THRONES on the main HBO channel was 4.2 million viewers.




So now I want a "Hollywood Ugly"TM Katee Sackhoff as Brienne of Tarth! Do it!

[Tear]

Just caught the first episode. Loved it. The characters, costumes, production designs. Everything. I want all episodes now! Whoever did casting for this show did a great job.



So now I want a "Hollywood Ugly"TM Katee Sackhoff as Brienne of Tarth! Do it!

Ooo good call.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Joffrey just looks SO :smug: and punchable. Ty said "man that kid looks like a douche" as soon as he came on screen. :lol

[Salem Ave]

So now I want a "Hollywood Ugly"TM Katee Sackhoff as Brienne of Tarth! Do it!


I can't see it happening, as much as we'd love it. It'll probably be some unknown British or European actress.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Yeah I think (not to get hung up on ages) Katee's a little too old. And not nearly tall enough.

[Salem Ave]

If you look on GoT sites around the web, she is often the character whose casting is debated the most. I can't imagine who they will pick but based on the choices they had made so far, I'm not worried.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I'm sure they'll cast an unknown or relatively unknown in the part. It'll be great, whoever it is (as long as she doesn't mind being the ugliest woman ever?).

[Salem Ave]

Preview for episode 2:

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[Crusader]

I'm sure they'll cast an unknown or relatively unknown in the part. It'll be great, whoever it is (as long as she doesn't mind being the ugliest woman ever?).

Well being the ugliest woman ever is just a small price to pay if you can share a bathtub with Jaime Lannister.

[Anna Fernandez]

They can justify casting whoever they want anyway - Tyrion is supposed to be pretty hideous but obviously Peter Dinklage is a good looking guy. In that society a dwarf is hideous no matter what they actually look like. And Brienne is "ugly" because she's big and mannish, and doesn't conform to society's norms of what a woman should be or do.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v471/jainhollie/iphone%20wallpapers/

Made some iPhone sized wallpapers if you want 'em!

[Wyl Staedtler]

Auuuugh some guy in Metrotown saw me reading the book by a fountain and accosted me and spewed spoilers! :(

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Omg that's terrible!

A little funny, but mostly terrible.

[Mu Satach]

that suxs! :mad

[Dasquian Belargic]

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[Anna Fernandez]

Last night's episode was... awesome.

Spoilers below for Episode 2, The Kingsroad:
Tyrion's interaction with Joffrey and the other Baratheon kids was perfect. Plus it was cathartic to see Joff get slapped around.

HUGE divergence from the book - Cersei's tender scene with Catelyn. Are they trying to humanize her? Was her story about the dead baby true? Or all just a clever lie that actually proves her conniving and cold status? I'm going with the latter.

Summer to the rescue was AWESOME. They didn't explain that Cat had had the direwolf tied up outside because she didn't want it near Bran, but its okay. End result, the same. Direwolves are awesome. Every kid should have one. Cat's struggle with the assassin was really good too. It was longer than I imagined in the book, but I liked it. I would have done the same thing if I were her.

No one introduces Theon, who is this ugly dude promising to fight with Rob? I imagine they will properly explain him in time. Maester Luwin is awesome, and yes, he's wearing his chain! Its so huge!

The bit with Dany and her slave was not as 'lesbiany' as some reviewers made it out to be. Her taking charge and forcing Drogo to see her as a person and not just a sex receptacle was a great point in the book and its a good part of the show. Plus, Jason Momoa :swoon:

Jon and Tyrion talking was a great scene as well, as was Robert and Ned talking about their exploits in years past. They are very believable as friends.

OH how can I forget NEEDLE! Great scene between Jon and Arya, and Nymeria nearly stole it with the 'gloves' bit. Those dogs are adorable.

The ribbons tied to Lady's collar were :3. Sansa is such a dumb princess, but she's only 13. Ty wanted to strangle her. The part between Joff, Arya, and Mycah played out exactly how it should, and it was great. I miss Nymeria already. And.... LADY :cry

I actually cried. So, so, so sad.

tl:dr - it was awesome. Can't wait til next week.

[Dasquian Belargic]

ep 2 spoilers

I thought we were introduced to Theon in the first episode. Doesn't he give Ned his sword, in the scene where the black brother is beheaded? and then we saw him with Robb and Jon, getting shaved? I don't think they explicitly said who he was, but there are a few characters like that who haven't had explicit introductions, but you can generally guess that their role is based on the action we've seen so far.

Jon and Arya made me :') they are adorable. Jon and Ned before they parted ways... also pretty sweet. Tyrion is probably my favourite character based on performances so far.

Cersei's "grief" was very interesting. It's one of the things discussed in the 'behind the scenes' video I posted above.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Jenny - No, I know he was in Episode 1, just they haven't referred to him by name. *I* know who he is, but I've read the books. People who haven't will not know he is someone of some importance and probably assume he's just another man at arms or something.

[Crusader]

I am kind of watching the first few episodes with mixed feelings. Sometimes I remember scenes from the book differently or I am afraid that they forgot to mention a detail in a scene that I considered important.

I kind of feel like the first time I watched the Fellowship of the Ring. In the pause in the middle of the premiere I met a guy from school at the toilet of the theater and he told me that this movie is boring so far.

Now I sit at the couch with my girlfriend, we are both fanboys and so I always fear that people who did not read the books might feel left out or bored. So if you haven't read the book please tell me that you like it...

I noticed the Theon problem as well but there has not been a single chance for them to tell his story in a casual manner.

UPDATE Theon: There will be a scene in the next 4 episodes when Tyrion returns from the wall where he will have a conversation with Theon. This episode will most likely explain the complexity of his character.

[Crusader]

GRRM has confirmed that A Dance with Dragons is done... Well his editor confirmed it... He just posted a picture of dead King Kong:

http://grrm.livejournal.com/212603.html

[Emelie Shadowstar]

I am LOVING this show... just completely loving it. I think being familiar with the characters makes it all a bit more ":3" worthy the entire time but the boyfriend hasn't read any of the books and he's enjoying it as well.

I think after ep 2 he was completely and totally hooked. XD He was all "They end on THAT?! Wtf?? ......... do we have another on the dvr? *pout*"

Overall I'm okay with them taking a few episodes to explain who everyone is and their importance. If it takes a while to get to Theon that's cool... after all they only have an hour every week and if they spent a whole ep going "And here's this person's back story!" it might get a little tedious.


Joffrey just looks SO :smug: and punchable. Ty said "man that kid looks like a douche" as soon as he came on screen. :lol

XD my boyfriend said the same thing. lol

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Is it safe to say that Syrio is awesome? :D

SYRIOWNS bitches.

http://i.imgur.com/DyYxs.gif
Also Arya owns.


edit: ALSO also, preview for next week's episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqZorL-1gcU

[Crusader]

http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/05/thrones-ratings-on-the-rise-in-us-steady-in-uk/

good news the ratings are improving

[Crusader]

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[Rutabaga]

I haven't read the books, but I'm loving the show so far. As a matter of fact, I'm loving the show so much that as soon as I'm done reading the book I'm working on right now, I'll be starting this series. I'm craving more! :eee

[Crusader]

Ser Barristan FTW!

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[Dasquian Belargic]

My fav Dany line from Ep 4

"The next time you raise a hand to me will be the last time you have hands!"

[Lilaena De'Ville]

OMG you guys better have seen episode 5 by now, surely? So great, and I get to watch 6 & 7 on Sunday thanks to HBOgo. :crack

Also, this (could be considered a spoiler for Episode 5 but its for the funny)

























...
http://i.imgur.com/cqgJq.jpg

[Dasquian Belargic]

Haha, Littlefinger :3

[Emelie Shadowstar]

:3 rofl...

I seriously kinda secretly didn't like him in the books but the actor that plays him is just delightful.

Also.. Renly/Loras, whaaaaaaaaa? I don't remember that. I honestly don't! I'm like...halfway through Storm of Swords and feel like I completely missed something... or did they embellish/add-on? *confused as hell*

[Jane]

They were gay in the books, it's just pretty subtle.

[Crusader]

Well it is never spelled out but it is hinted straight forward in the first book. Renly is always caring for his looks and he always speaks highly about Ser Loras' skills.

If you don't get it until the end of the 3rd book. Finally in the 4th it is sort of explained.

[Crusader]

So I finally watched the 5th episode.

This was the best episode so far and I really liked the scenes that were not in the book. But what makes me the most happy about this episode is that it solved a mystery for me that has not been revealed in the book series yet.

BIG SPOILER WARNING:
Please don't read this if you have not finished "A feast for Crows"
This episode finally solved the issue of who Arya ear droped on. Now that I know that Illyrio Mopatis and Varys are working together. I finally might be able to assign him to a player in the game of thrones. Well obviously Littlefinger is playing his own game and if you have finished the 4th book you will know that the house of Martell seems to be still loyal to the true king of Westeros and Varys seems to play on their team.

The original plan must have been to get the Dothraki in the boat by arranging the marriage with Daenerys. Then they would marry Viserys to the daughter of the house Martel and try to conquer Westeros with the help of the Dothraki and Dorne.

So Varys might be a pawn in the game of thrones and not a schemer nor is he neutral how he always claims. It was wrong to trust the spider, Robert, He is still loyal to the Fire and Blood.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Related to the above: Varys has always been a player in the Game, I wouldn't call him a pawn. I don't see how you can say he's not a schemer - certainly he seems to be working toward bringing Dany back to Westeros but like Littlefinger I wouldn't be surprised to find that he has his own reasons for doing what he does.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Count me in with the "I had no idea Renly was gay" camp. Or at least I didn't when I was reading Thrones/Kings/Swords.

...I really should finish reading Feast for Crows.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Most men don't marry a super hot chick and then spend their wedding night praying with their brother-in-law. Plus Jamie (? I think)'s comment to Loras about shoving a sword up 'some where even Renly never found.'

And come on, Rainbow guard? :lol Renly and Loras were faaaabulous. It is pretty subtle tbh but it is confirmed by GRRM. I think the fact we never have an explicit scene between them to spell it out is because they were never POV characters in the books, and they weren't being obvious about it. Other than the 'praying' together all night, a lot.

Its a little hilarious that some people are accusing HBO of adding this to further their 'gay agenda' when the characters are lovers in the books - granted I could have done without the weird blow job sound FX.

[Tear]

I didn't know about Loras and Renly either. Watching that episode I was sitting there like "What? No...that's not right...is it?" A moment of pondering later. "Well...that explains a few things. Actually, that makes sense how did I not pick up on that?"

[Dasquian Belargic]

I think the ominously titled A Golden Crown was my favourite episode so far! The "trial" at the Eyrie was great. The scenes with Tyrion and Bronn continue to be some of the best in the series, IMO. The final scene, with Viserys and his crown, was of course great too. All the more so for those of us who knew what was coming.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Have you seen episode 7 yet? :D

[Dasquian Belargic]

Not yet! Hopefully I'll get to watch that tonight. What's the episode title??

[Lilaena De'Ville]

You Win or You Die

dun dun dunnnnn... It's quite good, and as I watched it last Wednesday on HBOgo I am on pins and needles for ep 8 - The Pointy End, written by GRRM himself.

[Crusader]

I am so looking forward to watching Episode 6-7 this weekend with my girlfriend. I heard episode 6 has a crowning moment of awesomeness!

[Rutabaga]

Having not read the books (I'm on the first one right now), I did not know what was coming at the end of tonight's episode. And I'm just devastated.

Joffrey Lannister is a horrible little prick and must die. :shootin

[Jo Holloway]

Joffrey is a psychopath. My husband is ready to never watch the show again but I told him he has to at least watch the last episode and finish out the season.

[Crusader]

Yesterday was awesome! Well except for the fact that I was hoping to see Jaime Lannister cut himself a path to Robb Stark until his sword gets stuck in the body of a Karstark.

[Jo Holloway]

I'm thinking they are saving their pennies for SPOILER ......dragons............!!

I loved the addition of (ep9) Ned making eye contact with (and knowing she was relatively safe) Arya. A small addition to the narrative, but oh so wonderful. The execution scene was just pitch perfect.

[Crusader]

The execution scene was just pitch perfect.
Yes this scene was well executed!
But new viewers will not understand that Ned gets killed with his own sword.

[Dasquian Belargic]

I'm catching up on the last 3 episodes today :ohno

[Tear]

Ah, the moment I had been dreading since this series started finally came.

Funny story. I only read the song of fire and ice because my girlfriend at the time raved about the books. I'm not a big reader. I grew up reading comic books and they're still my main source of 'reading'(Explains my grammar right?;)). So when she forced me to read the first few chapters of a 'Game of thrones' I wasn't impressed but she insisted I at least finish the book, so I did. Then I became hooked, obviously.

I don't know about the rest of you but when I read a book, or watch a movie, I tend to pick a 'horse', a character that I latch onto and root for through the whole thing. For example in the movie 'The departed' it was Matt Damons character. I almost won that one too! Damn you marky mark!

***********************
Massive spoilers below. Those who haven't read the bookS(plural) avoid at all costs!!!!!!!!
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Anyway my first pick was Ned Stark. Then George killed him off! I was pretty shocked. What the hell? Who kills off their main characters. Especially so early in the book! A little devastated I moved on to Robb. I liked him second best anyway. To my ex's credit she never let on what was about to happen to him. That one really crushed me. I remember calling her right after finishing the chapter and being like "YOU KNEW THIS WHOLE TIME!?", so dumped.:lol So that's it. Every character I pick George has killed off. Although the last two are possibly still alive: The Hound, Brianne the Maid and Bronn.

Anyone know how many episodes are in the first season?

[Jo Holloway]

Ten episodes - season finale is next week. And guys - Tear's not kidding don't read those spoilers he posted if you haven't read all the books. :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

One thing that struck me today was how well it feels like the whole series has been paced so far. To begin with, I wondered how they would manage to cram all the important scenes and characters into just ten episodes, but now - a week before the finale - I think they've done a great job.

I am particularly excited to see the conclusion to Dany's section of the first book :ohno

[Crusader]

This review is pretty fucking hilarious. Please watch it after episode 9:

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[Dasquian Belargic]

:lol "Someone has to be held accountable for this!! George RR Martin who wrote the fuckin books, or HBO for setting it up that way! I don't care who's responsible CAUSE BOTH OF YOU CAN GO FUCK YOURSELVES!"

It's Sean Bean, what did you expect?! He always gets killed off. It's a show about political intrigue and backstabbing, of course the most honorable guy is gonna get it! :mneh

[Razielle Alastor]

omfg.. that guy.. :twak

read the books dude. that is all.

[Rutabaga]

OMG, I'm crying again, but this time it's with laughter. That video is awesome. :lol

[Crusader]

It's a show about political intrigue and backstabbing, of course the most honorable guy is gonna get it! :mneh

This reminds me of my favorite Bronn quote so far:
Lysa:"You fought without honor"
Bronn(pointing at the moon door): "He did!"

Favorite Robb quote so far:
"If we do it your way we lose...We wont do it your way."

[Crusader]

http://videos.nymag.com/video/What-If-Game-of-Thrones-Was-a-B/player

Buddy Comedy Version of GOT about Tyrion and Bronn

[Dasquian Belargic]

^ Very funny :lol those two are seriously one of the best bits about GoT

[Tear]

Watched the Finale last night. It was great. Argh. Season 2 cannot come fast enough.

Although I did have one gripe.I was expecting her to be bald but she still had hair at the end. Those that have read the books should know who I am talking about. Those that don't and accidentally read this will probably take it wildly out of context;).

[Lilaena De'Ville]

I didn't mind that, Tear, its just an aesthetic decision and I think it worked just fine. I mean really, were you sad that there wasn't milk dripping out of her nipples and dragons nursing on them too? ;) Although I think right at the beginning of the dragon reveal the one in her lap was nursing.

Great episode. :D I'm sad I have to wait until April of next year for the next season though. :( I'll have an infant by then! *brain boggles*

[Dasquian Belargic]

(completely spoiler free teaser)

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[Rutabaga]

What a fabulous 10 weeks it's been. I'm already counting the days to season 2. :eee

[Tear]

I didn't mind that, Tear, its just an aesthetic decision and I think it worked just fine. I mean really, were you sad that there wasn't milk dripping out of her nipples and dragons nursing on them too? ;) Although I think right at the beginning of the dragon reveal the one in her lap was nursing.

Great episode. :D I'm sad I have to wait until April of next year for the next season though. :( I'll have an infant by then! *brain boggles*

I agree aesthetically it works just fine. I just thought it was a nice bit of symbolism to show how much she ends up changing as a character. Plus when you notice something in the books and the show doesn't show it right away you tend to point and go "Heeeeey.";)

Oh and having her hair burn to the point of being bald is a significantly more longstanding aesthetic then say her nipples dripping milk. However thought inducing that may be.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Incidentally this is hilarious - a fan's reaction to episode 9. He's done review/reaction videos to all the episodes (he's unspoiled so everything is a surprise) and he live streamed himself watching Episode 9. After that his roommate grabbed a camera and then...

NWS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf6D2vfZqM

Just watch it. NWS for language.

[Crusader]

They killed my nigger Ned. Fuck that man!

[Dasquian Belargic]

This kid playing Joffrey is ridiculous. I know the character is awful, just in the way that it's written, but I'm sure his smug little face is making him even more detestable!

THE KING IN THE NORTH :pirate

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Yeah, the casting for Joffrey was spot on. As soon as he showed his face I wanted to punch him in it, lol!

[Dasquian Belargic]

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/23/game-of-thrones-casting/

Natalie Dormer has been cast as Margaery Tyrell :love

[Emelie Shadowstar]

Yesssssssssss!!!!

[Travis North]

The only episode I'd watched was the finale and I've got to say I can't wait to see season two.
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[Lilaena De'Ville]

OMG Travis go back and watch the other ones. :eek

edit: detailed fan made map of Westeros:
http://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?6795-Westeros-by-Tear

[Dasquian Belargic]

Hats off to Ramin Djawadi - the OST is pretty fantastic!

[Tear]

edit: detailed fan made map of Westeros:
http://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?6795-Westeros-by-Tear

It appears I have a productive clone. :lol

[Hera]

Isnt that ironic, Tear.



My kids are addicted to GoT from the first episode.
I'd been telling them about the books for years, and they could see how
hyped I was about the HBO series coming and now....well, they are choked that they wont have more episodes until next spring, hahha.

The series has been outstanding so far, I agree.

Its all just sooooo good.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

edit: detailed fan made map of Westeros:
http://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?6795-Westeros-by-Tear

It appears I have a productive clone. :lol
I bet you guys pronounce it differently :lol Tear:cry and Tear a page :mneh

[Tear]

edit: detailed fan made map of Westeros:
http://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?6795-Westeros-by-Tear

It appears I have a productive clone. :lol
I bet you guys pronounce it differently :lol Tear:cry and Tear a page :mneh

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[Crusader]

According to Amazon my "A Dance with Dragons" gets shipped tonight. I am excited. I will post a picture once I get it into my hands for real!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

omg omg - no I just checked and mine isn't shipped yet. Argh! :shakefist

We'll have to start a book thread. With tags, of course. :)

[Crusader]

http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/60599197.html

Due to a technical error, Amazon.de shipped out a few copies of A Dance with Dragons yesterday. That means some lucky German customers wil be getting their hands on ADWD two weeks early. The issue has since been addressed, but the damage has already been done. It's only a matter of days-- hours really-- before someone somewhere leaks details about the long-awaited book. Be careful where you tread. Let us know if you've received ADWD, but please hold on to your thoughts and questions. We'll provide a more official thread to discuss the new book soon.

Read more at ONTD: http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/60599197.html#ixzz1QbxllEc5

[Crusader]

:D Guess who will be reading a book all week?

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Augh! So jealous!

Time for me to avoid all likely places for spoilers, I guess. Like SA.com. :uhoh

[Tear]

:D Guess who will be reading a book all week?

Haha! You pimp!

[Dasquian Belargic]

Peteeeer :shakefist

[Crusader]

I promise not to talk about the book until Lilaena and the rest have started talking about it.

[Morgan Evanar]

I promise not to talk about the book until Lilaena and the rest have started talking about it.
You are a good friend.

[Tear]

Maid of Tarth has been cast: Gwendoline Christie

[Razielle Alastor]

She's a bit prettier than I had it in my head, but ok. :p