Game of Thrones

HBO announces ‘Game of Thrones’ Aegon’s conquest spinoff

Exciting news emerges from HBO as the network teams up with prolific writer Mattson Tomlin for a new venture set in the beloved "Game of Thrones" universe. Tomlin, known for his work on projects like "The Batman Part II" and the Keanu Reeves action comic adaptation "BRZRKR," is set to spearhead the development of a spinoff titled "Aegon’s Conquest."

5 deserving actors who never won an Emmy

Throughout television history, there are certain performances that persist as amongst the greatest, even without the accolade of an Emmy. These actors not only captivated audiences, but also earned praise from critics, adding a layer of bewilderment to the persistent oversight by the Emmys.

‘GOT’ star Emilia Clarke gets MBE for raising awareness

Actress Emilia Clarke has said the MBEs awarded to both her and her mother in the New Year Honours are "amazing" for raising awareness about brain injuries. The Game of Thrones star suffered two brain haemorrhages in her 20s, then set up a charity in 2019 with mum Jenny. They have now been appointed MBEs for services to people with brain injuries.

George RR Martin reveals status of ‘Game of Thrones’ projects during strikes

In light of the ongoing writers and actors strike, George RR Martin, the creator of “Game of Thrones”, took to his website to share the current status of the projects.

'Game of Thrones' Kit Harington and Rose Leslie welcome second child

Celebrity couple, Kit Harington and Rose Leslie recently announced that they are expecting their second child.

The death of romance: HBO's fascination with cursed weddings

Weddings are supposed to be one of the happiest days of a person's life, but HBO seems to have a different opinion.

Writers' strike freezes 'Handmaid's Tale,' 'Game of Thrones' spinoff

The new season of "The Handmaid's Tale" and a coming "Game of Thrones" prequel was halted as a nearly week-long strike by thousands of film and television writers rippled across Hollywood on Monday.

Should book adaptations always be faithful?

When it comes to casting, direction, design, and other varying aspects of production, the author being at the heart of it all can be a huge asset, assisting in the transformation of their ideas and offering tidbits of inspiration or knowledge that may otherwise be missing.

Why did Pedro Pascal change his real name?

Pedro Pascal, the current heartthrob of Hollywood, was not given the name we all know him by at birth. His parents, child psychologist Verónica Pascal and physician José Balmaceda Riera, chose to call the 47-year-old performer José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal.

October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

Books to read if you enjoyed ‘House of the Dragon’

Like A Song of Ice and Fire, The Priory of the Orange Tree is told from the perspective of many different characters in various parts of the world, with different loyalties, religions, ranks, and abilities.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

House of the Dragon revives Game of Thrones franchise with a standout first season

The showrunners lived up to expectations, delivering a brilliant storyline in House of the Dragon.

October 16, 2022
October 16, 2022

Paddy Considine’s Viserys is a rare example of an adaptation outshining the original

It’s to Paddy Considine's immense credit that he made Viserys so loveable among the fans.

September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022

Can HBO’s The Last of Us be a faithful adaptation of the video game?

The Last of Us fans worldwide will agree that the trailer did not disappoint.

September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022

House of the Dragon opening sequence explained

Here's the hidden meaning the opening sequence of House of the Dragon.

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

The dangerous game of Marlon James—Can genre fiction be great literature?

James seems to be saying to the establishment, to the same generous folks who once gave him the Booker and propelled him to the stratosphere: Go ahead and say this is not literature, I dare you. 

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

What HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ promises to bring to the world of ‘A Song of Ice & Fire’

Viewers of House of the Dragon won’t find themselves in a similar predicament as the events surrounding the second Targaryen Civil War have already been documented in full in Fire & Blood (2018).  

August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022

House of the Dragon debuts with fire, blood, and memories of Westeros

The first episode of HBO's newest fantasy delivers on all of its promises.

August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022

Why it might be a good idea to watch prequels first

Prequels are your gateway if you don’t want to feel lost.

July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

Why I’m excited about ‘House of the Dragon’

Fire & Blood is the historical retelling of the reign of the Targaryens as told by the fictional Archmaster Gyldayn, and it is a compressed version of all the things that make A Song of Ice and Fire so fun.

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