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Martin's sixth "Ice and Fire" novel The Winds of Winter, the author sat down with the fine folks at Entertainment Weekly to offer up some new info on the highly-anticipated project: ● If you though Seven Kingdoms had a tough time getting along… imagine 100 kingdoms: "We talk about the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros; there were Seven[...]
No HBO Airing for 'Game of Thrones' Reunion Special
Such a strange choice for HBO to make, but the Game of Thrones reunion special will NOT be airing on the cable network, and will instead be released on DVD. Specifically, in the complete series box set following the completion of the 8th and final season of the series, which will air beginning in the first half[...]
Fire & Blood: An Excerpt From George R. R. Martin's Targaryen History Tome
The novel covers the first 150 years of House Targaryen's rule of Westeros, long before the events in Game of Thrones.] A murder of ravens took flight from the twisted towers of Harrenhal. On the Red Fork, Lord Jason Lannister found himself facing the Lord of Pinkmaiden, old Petyr Piper, and the Lord of Wayfarer's Rest, Tristan Vance[...]
George R. R. Martin has Been "Struggling" With Winds of Winter for Years
He did say that once he's immersed in the world of Westeros [writing-wise], the rest of the world vanishes: "The show has achieved such popularity around the world, the books have been so popular and so well reviewed, that every time I sit down I'm very conscious I have to do something great, and trying to[...]
Sean Bean as Ned Stark in Game of Thrones
She's got the ruthlessness that a Westeros ruler needs to have, but, is there anything left of a gentle heart in her? That remains to be seen; mercy isn't really in her makeup now following the takedown of Walder Frey and Littlefinger. Chances are, she WON'T be the victor in this round of the game of thrones,[...]
George R. R. Martin WILL Be Publishing in 2018- But Not The Thing We Want
Martin WILL be publishing a new tome in 2018, despite reports to the contrary.  True, it's not the Song of Ice And Fire installment fans were hoping for, it *is* a story set in Westeros. Announced today on Martin's not-a-blog blog (which he actually said he was going to STOP using earlier this year, but obviously that isn't[...]
Game of Thrones 2019
In today's biggest 'DUH' moment, HBO confirmed in an email (and also tweet) that yes, Game of Thrones will be returning for season 8 in 2019.  The email also confirmed that the season will consist of six episodes, and that it will be the final season for the high fantasy series. Official key art posted by HBO[...]
Game of Thrones Season 7, Episodes 1-3 Summaries Revealed
Tyrion plans the conquest of Westeros. Episode S07E03: The Queen's Justice (W: David Benioff & D B Weiss / D: Mark Mylod) Daenerys holds court Cersei returns a gift Jaime learns from his mistakes. HBO wants to make sure we're all up to speed, so here's how things stand going into Game of Thrones Season 7: "Daenerys Targaryen has[...]
Game Of Thrones: HBO Bringing Westeros To Fans Worldwide With Touring Exhibition
It's Westeros…and it's coming for you. HBO announced on Thursday that it is partnering with global events provider GES for the first-ever Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition, a worldwide tour inspired by the hugely popular fantasy-drama series meant to transport attendees into the world of the Seven Kingdoms to see firsthand authentic costumes, props, and[...]
Game of Thrones
As the high fantasy cable drama of Game Of Thrones nears it's series conclusion, it's apparent HBO doesn't want to leave Westeros just yet. Variety just broke the news that yes, HBO has indeed closed deals with four different writers to explore the various spinoff options possible after the end of the show  That's four writers for[...]
GAME OF THRONES Season 7 Images Surface *UPDATED*
Martin have enjoyed some of the highest ratings for a series EVER for the cable network, bringing fans and critics to the world of Westeros. Today, TVLine exclusively posted these first release images from HBO featuring looks at Emilia Clarke as Daenerys, Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, Conleth Hill as Varys, Nathalie Emmanuel as Missandei, Lena[...]