Episode 307 - Game Of Thrones - Will Tyrion and Sansa Wed?...
Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.08 - 'Second Sons': Dany meets the Titan’s Bastard. (Cr: HBO)
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Episode #8 Preview (VIDEO)
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And if Tyrion and Sansa wed, will Tyrion be able to stand up to say his vows?
Will Arya smash The Hound'
s skull in, in an offering to her god--Death? (below)
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Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.08 - 'Second Sons' Episode Description:
King’s Landing hosts a wedding, and Tyrion and Sansa spend the night together. Dany meets the Titan’s Bastard. Davos demands proof from Melisandre. Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman.
(Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Michelle MacLaren.) (Cr: HBO)
After the jump: More screencaps and extras from Game Of Thrones episode 307 and 308!
Game of Thrones Season 3: Recap #7 (VIDEO)
Game of Thrones Season 3: Inside the Episode #7 (VIDEO)
"If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention"
Kit Harington as Jon Snow, Mackenzie Crook as Orell and Rose Leslie as Ygritte in Game Of Thrones episode 7 (Cr: HBO)
Arya lost her last, best friend when the ever-somber Melisandre paid an unannounced visit to the Brotherhood Without Banners. Despite Gendry's protestations that he wished to become one of the Brotherhood and his worth to them as a blacksmith, he was sold off to the red witch for a couple of bags of gold.
Arya called Mel out as the witch she is and SPOILER correctly predicted that Gendry's fate in the witch's hands would be grim. (Remember the line Mel had about Stannis not being only one with King's blood? Gendry is the bastard son of Stannis's brother, the deceased King Robert Baratheon.)
Melisandre fixed her gaze on Arya and most likely nailed it when she insinuated that Arya would be responsible for many deaths in the future. She also, in her trademark spooky way, told Arya that they would meet again.
Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.07 - 'The Bear and the Maiden Fair' Description
Dany exchanges gifts with a slave lord outside of Yunkai. As Sansa frets about her prospects, Shae chafes at Tyrion’s new situation. Tywin counsels the king, and Melisandre reveals a secret to Gendry. Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal.
(Written by George R. R. Martin; directed by Michelle MacLaren.)
Sansa, Dany, Brienne, Tywin, Joffery, Gendry & Melisandre in Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.07 (Cr: HBO)
After the jump - Recap Round-up: “The Climb”, MORE Episode Extras (VIDEO) and
More Episode 3.07 Preview Screencaps - 'The Bear and the Maiden Fair' After the Jump!
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Episode #6 'The Climb' Preview (VIDEO) (PHOTOS)
Maisie Williams as Arya Stark in Game Of Thrones episode 3.06 'The Climb' (Credit: HBO)
Next week's episode of Game Of Thrones is aptly named "The Climb' as it refers to the journey Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and the Wildings, led by Tormund Giantsbane (Kristofer Hivju), make to The Wall with the intention of climbing it and 'building the biggest fire you've ever seen'. Giantsbane, though he's told Jon he likes him, gives him a stern warning all the same: If Jon falls during his long slippery ascent, he is not to scream.
There may be other situations that have been previewed that might entail 'a climb,' as often with the duel/multiple-meaning titled eppys, at least one meaning is not literal.
Roose Bolton (Michael McElhatton) in Game Of Thrones episode 3.05 (Credit: HBO)
I'm concerned about Roose Bolton, who now holds Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth's fate in his hands. He is said to be among the most ruthless of all the antagonists in Game Of Thrones.
Otherwise, we have this shot in the preview that is troubling. I have no idea what is wrong with Jojen (Thomas Brodie-Sangster)--it appears that he is having a seizure (?)
Jojen Reed (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) in Game Of Thrones episode 3.06 'The Climb' (Credit: HBO)
We know that in the next episode of Game Of Thrones, the red witch, Melisandre, is traveling to the Riverlands to meet with SPOILER Gendry (Joe Dempsie), of all people. Prior to leaving, she explained to Stannis that he was not the only one with the blood of a king and she was leaving to seek another. Perhaps Gendry's remark to Arya that he was tired of being beholden to others and wished to be a free man held more meaning than it seemed, foreshadowing the arrival of the witch and with her, what may entice him.
Arya and Gendry in Game Of Thrones episode 3.05
Episode 3.06 - 'The Climb' Episode Details
Tywin plans strategic unions for the Lannisters. Melisandre pays a visit to the Riverlands. Robb weighs a compromise to repair his alliance with House Frey. Roose Bolton decides what to do with Jaime Lannister. Jon, Ygritte and the Wildlings face a daunting climb--The Wall. (Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Alik Sakharov.)
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Recap #5 (VIDEO)
Joe Dempsie as "Gendry' and Maisie Williams as "Arya" in Game Of Thrones episode 305 (Cr: HBO)
Game of Thrones Season 3: Inside the Episode #5 (VIDEO)
'Game Of Thrones' episode 5 GIFS
Jon Snow and Ygritte - Episode 5.05 'Kissed by Fire'
Pain shuddered through him … and suddenly the bathhouse was spinning.
Brienne caught him before he could fall. Her arm was all gooseflesh,
clammy and chilled, but she was strong, and gentler than he would have
thought. Gentler than Cersei, he thought as she helped him from the tub, his legs wobbly as a limp cock. “Guards!” he heard the wench shout. “The Kingslayer!”
I'm going to bet that the idea of Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) marrying Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) to both 'do something' with the girl, and to keep her close as the war of the kingdoms continues, was Cersei's. She looks way too pleased with herself. If that is what is happening in the sequence of shots above. I'm going strictly on Tyrion's facial expressions and a single snip of dialogue that may or may not be from this scene (can't tell).
“Kissed by Fire”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
The Hound (Rory McCann) is judged by the gods; Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) is judged by men.
Jon (Kit Harington) proves himself; Robb (Richard Madden) is betrayed.
Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) learns the cost of weddings.
Written for television by Bryan Cogman; directed by Alex Graves.
Game Of Thrones - Episode 3.04 - 'And Now His Watch is Ended'
Farewell to the 'Old Bear'
Game Of Thrones Season 2 - James Cosmo as 'Lord Commander of the Night's Watch', The Night's Watch 'Old Bear' (with 'Sam Tarley' (John Bradley).
Mormont mercilessly chastises Sam for his failure in "Valar Dohaeris".
http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Jeor_Mormont
GAME OF THRONES - EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Episode #24: “And Now His Watch Is Ended”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
The Night’s Watch takes stock. Varys (Conleth Hill) meets his better.
Arya is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. Daenerys exchanges a
chain for a whip.
Written for television by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Alex Graves.
Jack Gleeson (King Joffrey Baratheon) in Game Of Thrones, fea. Dame Diana Rigg (Oleanna Tyrell), Emilia Clarke (Daenarys Targareon), Natalie Dormer (Maergary Tyrell), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Conleth Hill, (Varys).
Looking forward to Sunday. This episode looks reallygood!
Update! BOOK READERS "Game of Thrones" Season 3 Episode 3 Review "Walk of Punishment" (VIDEO)"Game of Thrones" Episode 3.03 "Walk of Punishment" Review (VIDEO)
POTENTIAL SPOILERS LIE AHEAD IF YOU HAVEN'T READ BOOK 3. SKIP FROM 3:50 TO 4:24 IF YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR SPOILERS. Simone Boyce is back with her rousing recaps of HBO's third season of "Game of Thrones." What storylines did you like the most in "Walk of Punishment?
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Episode #4 Preview (VIDEO)
“And Now His Watch Is Ended”
Game of Thrones Episode #24: Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
'Game Of Thrones' Season 3: Episode #4 Lena Headey as Queen Cersei Lannister and Dame Diana Rigg as Olenna Tyrell
Love this shot of these two ladies (above), whose scenes together are just going to get-ever-more-intense.
If this scenes is what I think it is, the episode title is referring to James Cosmos' character Jeor Mormont = 'The Old Bear.'.SPOILER: IIRC, he goes out with dignity--but possibly not some of his own men.
Game of Thrones screenshots GOT episode 3.4
From top: Jack Gleeson, Natalie Dormer, Charles Dance, Lena Headey, Dame Diana Rigg - Game Of Thrones - Season 3 (Credit: HBO)
Queen Cersei (Lena Headey) knows when she's facee-to-face with a formidable woman. In the case of the Tyrells, powerful women plural.
Game of Thrones Episode #24: “And Now His Watch Is Ended”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
The Night’s Watch takes stock. Varys (Conleth Hill) meets his better. Arya is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. Daenerys exchanges a chain for a whip.
Written for television by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Alex Graves.
Update! Game Of Thrones: New Characters of Season 3 (VIDEO)
George Martin Pens Game Of Thrones Episode Seven
Game Of Thrones: New Characters of Season 3 (VIDEO)
Episode 3.06 – 'The Climb'
Tywin plans strategic unions for the Lannisters. Melisandre pays a visit to the Riverlands. Robb weighs a compromise to repair his alliance with House Frey. Roose Bolton decides what to do with Jaime Lannister. Jon, Ygritte and the Wildlings face a daunting climb. (Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Alik Sakharov.)
Episode 3.07 – 'The Bear and the Maiden Fair'
Dany exchanges gifts with a slave lord outside of Yunkai. As Sansa frets about her prospects, Shae chafes at Tyrion’s new situation. Tywin counsels the king, and Melisandre reveals a secret to Gendry. Brienne faces a formidable foe in Harrenhal. (Written by George R. R. Martin; directed by Michelle MacLaren.)
Episode 3.08 – 'Second Sons'
King’s Landing hosts a wedding, and Tyrion and Sansa spend the night together. Dany meets the Titan’s Bastard. Davos demands proof from Melisandre. Sam and Gilly meet an older gentleman. (Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Michelle MacLaren.)
There's some shifting of time and characters written into the synopses for Game Of Thrones episodes 306-308.
Spoiler: It would seem that the characters of Gendry and Edric are being combined and that red witch Melisandre shall reveal to Gendry that the now-dead King Robert Baratheon is his father.
The Buzz: Game of Thrones at the Academy of TV Arts & Sciences (VIDEO)
Game Of Thrones, Dark Wings, Dark Words (Episode 3.02) Recap
Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) in Game Of Thrones episode 3.3 ( Cr: HBO)
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Episode #3 (#23) Preview (VIDEO)
Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) meets with the slavers (Credit: HBO)
Episode #23: “Walk of Punishment” Details
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Tyrion shoulders new responsibilities. Jon (Kit Harington) is taken to the Fist of the First Men. Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) meets with the slavers. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) strikes a deal with his captors.
Written for television by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by David Benioff.
Game Of Thrones, Dark Wings, Dark Words (Episode 3.02) Review
I liked this episode more than the GoT season 3 premiere. It had more fluidity, moved more quickly, and featured characters that were sorely missed in episode one: Jaime, Brienne, and Arya. Also, it caught us up Bran and Co. and introduced us to two new, very intriguing characters who join him on his long journey.
I felt like there was too much King's Landing last week and just enough this week with the much-lauded scene with Dame Diana Rigg's Matriarch, Olenna Tyrell and Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) as well as queen-to-be Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer) playing pitch perfectly to the way it as written in book #3. It will be fun to see the Tyrell's story un-spool.
I don't know why exactly because I used to enjoy her, but I'm really tiring of of Queen Regent Cersei's (Lena Headey) sneer. She really seems a one-note character in the television adaption and though snarky-witty (snitty?) at times, she comes across as her bratty-sadist son the King pointed out in this episode and her hated brother Tyrion pointed out in the last, rather lacking in any real abilities. Sort of predictable and ho-hum.
Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) were entertaining, though Brienne showed her naivete allowing Jaime to take her sword. Their extended sword fight in plain sight on a cross-bridge looks as if it will have disastrous consequences.
Very little happened in Jon Snow's (Kit Harington) segment. He met a warg--a human that can see through a non-human's eyes--for the first time--that was about it. Speaking of wargs, we found that Jon's half-brother Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright), who is trekking to the Wall in search of Jon, is himself a warg as is his new companion Jojen Reed (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) who is accompanied and protected by his older sister, Meera Reed (Ellie Kendrick).
My eyes are glazing over too when the mother-son duo of Catelyn Stark (Michelle Fairley) and Robb Stark (Richard Madden) are onscreen. They are as big of sourpusses as Charles Dance's Tywin Lannister but he is way more interesting. Robb pouts and stomps around and Cateyln frets and grieves--there is zero levity ever to their scenes and it is tiresome. Robb marrying Talisa (Oona Chaplin) in an uncharacteristic moment of thoughtless, spontaneous indulgence last season has given us a character that is just sort of hanging around as a plot device.
Finally, we found out what became of turn-cloak Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen)--he's in a very-very dark place.
Enjoy the preview video (above) and screencaps (after the jump) of next week's episode, Game Of Thrones Episode #23: “Walk of Punishment," as Game of Thrones - Inside Episode 3.02 - Dark Wings, Dark Words (VIDEO) and the just added The Daily Raven: "Game of Thrones" Season 3 Ep. 2 Review.
NEW Footage! Game Of Thrones Critics Trailer #2 (VIDEO)
Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister in Game Of Thrones (Cr: HBO)
See what happened on the season 3 premiere episode of "Game of Thrones." And remember to catch new episodes every Sunday night at 9pm only on HBO. For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
This is a unique recap, not just of the happenings in Game Of Thrones episode 301 but additional scenes that tie Arya, Jaime and Brienne's season 2 story to the what I'm guessing will be in episode #2--and it's close-captioned!
I really missed having any scenes in the Game Of Thrones premiere episode featuring Arya especially, as she is the most compelling character in one of the most-heartbreaking situations. She quite literally has no one fending for her--she's the leader of her little pack of 'runaways' and will continue to be, through fierce circumstances that would be daunting even for an adult, never mind a girl of perhaps twelve or thirteen.
Tom Wlaschiha as Jaqen H'ghar and Maisie Williams as Arya in Game Of Thrones (Cr: HBO)
Here is a second Game Of Thrones critic's trailer from HBO.
Some new footage is mixed in with previously seen clips.
Game of Thrones Episode 301 Recap (VIDEO) GIFS and Screencaps!
Above: Ciarán Hinds as Mance Rayder, Mackenzie Crook as Orell, and Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game Of Thrones Episode 302 - Dark Wings, Dark Words (Credit: HBO)
One of the most gorgeously set locations on the Game of Thrones, Iceland, is standing in for the fantastic land Beyond The Wall. Many fans are 'shipping the Ygritte (Rose Leslie) and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) relationship in hopes that it will burn as brightly as Ygritte's flaming locks. Offscreen, the two actors share a warm friendship which seems to translate quite nicely onto the small screen.
Episode #22: “Dark Wings, Dark Words”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Sansa (Sophie Turner) says too much. Shae (Sibel Kekilli) asks Tyrion
(Peter Dinklage) for a favor. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) finds a way
to pass the time. Arya (Maisie Williams) runs into the Brotherhood
Without Banners.
Written for television by Vanessa Taylor; directed by Daniel Minahan.
Game Of Thrones Season 3 starts shortly after season 2 ended (mostly)
Game of Thrones, Season 3 - Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran)
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Inside The Wildlings (VIDEO)
Game of Thrones - Episode 3.01 - Valar Dohaeris - Review
This is an initial impression of the premiere episode Game of Thrones - Episode 3.01 - 'Valar Dohaeris'. It contains only the mildest of spoilers.
Unsurprisingly and very satisfyingly, the series has raised the bar yet again visually. The locations, the sets, the costumes, the effects… everything just looks sumptuous.
In the premiere episode, we pick up where we left off last season, with Sam Tarley running from the White Walkers and their army of undead. The scene is intense and atmospheric...with a surprise ending. Cut to the opening credits, which feature King’s Landing, Winterfell, Harrenhal, Dragonstone, the Wall and Astapor.
The rest of the episode is dedicated to catching us up with the various players in the story, including those in King’s Landing, on Dragonstone, beyond the Wall and across the Narrow Sea.
Many of these scenes do double-duty, not only catching us up on past events but also setting things up for later in the season like... watching the chess pieces being moved into position yet again... and their potential meaning... for the storylines this season.
And what of those storylines? Every one wants to know how closely this season will hew to A Storm of Swords.
Having only watched a fraction of season 3... it seems that they are still following the main storyline but at times...taking a different path getting to their destination.
There are a number of new scenes in episode one that are not in the book but which blend in in such a way that they could have been.
Others scenes, like in past seasons are wholly different from the writings of George R.R. Martin, but they serve to streamline events and characters.
Season 2 of Game Of Thrones kept most of our characters very busy.
Robb Stark is
fighting for an independent North.
Theon Greyjoy turned on the
Starks but was eventually stabbed in the back by his own family.
Joffrey Lannister is still on the Iron Throne, but his uncle, Renly Baratheon,
also felt he had the right to claim the throne and he received help
from House Tyrell.
Tyrion Lannister arrived in King’s Landing to
become the hand of the king, only to almost succcumb during the
Battle of the Blackwater and then to be cast aside by his own
father, Tywin.
Then there is Stannis Baratheon, also still in it to win
it, and he is being helped by Melisandre (Carice van Houten).
Meanwhile, Daenerys Targaryen is still on Essos with her three
dragons, Jon Snow is still a captive of the Wildlings, and the last
episode ended with Sam Tarly trying to hide from an army of White Walkers.
(Cr: HBO)
Game of Thrones is an HBO series that started in April 2011. The series is based on the epic fantasy book series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin. It's premise is about a power struggle for the Iron Throne between seven noble families on the fictional continent Westeros.
Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau)
GAME OF THRONES - APRIL EPISODES DESCRIPTIONS
Episode #22: “Dark Wings, Dark Words”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Sansa (Sophie Turner) says too much. Shae (Sibel Kekilli) asks Tyrion
(Peter Dinklage) for a favor. Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) finds a way
to pass the time. Arya (Maisie Williams) runs into the Brotherhood
Without Banners.
Written for television by Vanessa Taylor; directed by Daniel Minahan.
Episode #23: “Walk of Punishment”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 14 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Tyrion shoulders new responsibilities. Jon (Kit Harington) is taken to
the Fist of the First Men. Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) meets with the
slavers. Jaime strikes a deal with his captors.
Written for television by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by David Benioff.
Episode #24: “And Now His Watch Is Ended”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
The Night’s Watch takes stock. Varys (Conleth Hill) meets his better.
Arya is taken to the commander of the Brotherhood. Daenerys exchanges a
chain for a whip.
Written for television by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Alex Graves.
Episode #25: “Kissed by Fire”
Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 28 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
The Hound (Rory McCann) is judged by the gods; Jaime is judged by men.
Jon proves himself; Robb (Richard Madden) is betrayed. Tyrion learns the
cost of weddings.
Written for television by Bryan Cogman; directed by Alex Graves.
Season 3 of "Game Of Thrones," premieres on March 31st at 9PM
Game Of Thrones Season 3 LA Premiere - Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen)
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Game of Thrones - Emmy Panel 2013
An Evening with Game of Thrones.
Featuring David Benioff, D.B Weiss, George R.R. Martin, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Kit Harington, Michelle Fairley, Sophie Turner, and Maisie Williams. Hosted by Rob McEllhenney.
Hosted by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) at the Game Of Thrones Season 3 LA Premiere (Cr: The Buzz)
Game of Thrones Cover Shoot Part 2! Costumes! VIDEO [HD]
Join Game of Thrones stars Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Fairley, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Richard Madden, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on their cover shoot with TV Guide Magazine! 2013
Game of Thrones Cover Shoot Part 1! [HD]
Join Game of Thrones stars Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Fairley, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Richard Madden, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on their cover shoot with TV Guide Magazine!
Game Of Thrones Season 3 LA Premiere - Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth)
Game Of Thrones Season 3 LA Premiere - Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth)
Game Of Thrones Season 3 LA Premiere - Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth)
After the jump: more shots of the cast of Game Of Thrones at Season 3 LA Premiere (Cr: The Buzz) and Screencaps from the TVGuide Cover Shoot (Cr: TVGuide)
Rose Leslie as Ygritte in Game Of Thrones Season 3 (Credit: EW)
You may think you know how brutal HBO’s beautiful, dark, twisted fantasy Game of Thrones
can get, but to paraphrase Wildling temptress Ygritte: “You know
nothing about season 3.” Based on roughly the first half of the third
novel in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, A Storm of Swords,
this season continues the epic story of rival families vying
for power in a fantasy kingdom where winter and summer last for years.
It includes some of the most rousing moments of
triumph in the saga’s five-book (so far) histroy — as well as its
most bloody casualties. ...“Emotionally, this season really goes for the jugular,” Thrones executive story editor Bryan Cogman tells Entertainment Weekly in this week’s issue. “In some cases, quite literally.”...
Showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss are reluctant to raise
expectations any higher, but are optimistic...One
particular “Scene Which Shall Not Be Named,” as Benioff called it, left
the Thrones team devastated. “I’ve never seen the crew so
emotional,” Benioff says. “If the scene has that effect on the people
making it who know what’s coming, if they’re that overpowered, I think
it’s going to have an overwhelming effect on people watching it.” (cont.)
This season, the Lannister family backstabbing is ratcheted to a new
level now that Lord Tywin (Charles Dance) has returned to King’s
Landing. Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) struggles to purchase a
merciless eunuch army. Kingslayer Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) attempts
to escape the confinement of his noble escort Brienne (Gwendoline
Christie). Jon Snow (Kit Harington) infiltrates the rival Wildling camp
led by Mance Rayder (Ciarán Hinds), while the mesmerizing Ygritte (Rose Leslie)
tries to melt Jon Snow’s heart.
HBO's Season 3 adaption of Game of Thrones is one that has long been anticipated by fans of the George R.R. Martin epic fantasy series "A Song Of Ice & Fire."
Based on parts of book 3, this season some of the most compelling characters get into some of the most memorable situations of the entire series thus far.
Diana Rigg as Lady Oleanna (Cr: EW)
Diana Rigg will play a character that stood out for her extreme directness, her lack of desire to suffer fools and her ability to scheme. It should be an absolute joy to see Rigg take on the pivotal role of Lady Oleanna Tyrell.
As Blackwater Bay cools, the victors consolidate their power
and rebuild King’s Landing. But new challengers for the Iron Throne
rise from the most unexpected places. Characters old and new must
navigate the demands of family, honor, ambition, love and – above all –
survival, as the Westeros civil war rages into autumn.
Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R.
Martin, GAME OF THRONES is an epic story of treachery and nobility set
on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years,
and only the lust for power is eternal. The Emmy®- and Golden
Globe-winning series returns for its ten-episode third season SUNDAY,
MARCH 31 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other
episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time.
As season three begins, the Lannisters hold absolute
dominion over King’s Landing after repelling Stannis Baratheon’s forces.
Yet Robb Stark, King in the North, still controls much of the South as
well, and has yet to lose a battle. In the Far North, Mance Rayder has
united the wildlings into the largest army Westeros has ever seen. Only
the Night’s Watch stands between him and the Seven Kingdoms, but nobody
knows what happened to its Lord Commander and the force he led beyond
the Wall.
Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen – reunited with
her three growing dragons – ventures into Slaver’s Bay in search of
ships to take her home and allies to conquer it.
Returning series regulars on GAME OF THRONES this season
include: Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion
Lannister), Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark), Lena Headey (Cersei
Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
(Jaime Lannister), Aidan Gillen (Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish), Iain
Glen (Jorah Mormont), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Richard Madden (Robb
Stark), Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark),
Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) and
Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon).
Additional returning series regulars this season include:
Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Rory McCann (Sandor
“The Hound” Clegane), Conleth Hill (Varys), John Bradley (Samwell
Tarly), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), James Cosmo (Commander
Jeor Mormont), Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Carice van Houten
(Melisandre), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Sibel Kekilli (Shae),
Rose Leslie (Ygritte) and Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell).
Returning recurring cast members on GAME OF THRONES this
season include: Natalia Tena (Osha), Joe Dempsie (Gendry), Oona Chaplin
(Talisa Maegyr Stark), Julian Glover (Maester Pycelle), Kristian Nairn
(Hodor), Finn Jones (Loras Tyrell), Esmé Bianco (Ros), Gemma Whelen
(Yara Greyjoy), Hannah Murray (Gilly) and Art Parkinson (Rickon Stark).
New cast members for the third season include: Ciarán Hinds
(Mance Rayder), Diana Rigg (Lady Olenna Tyrell), Mackenzie Crook
(Orell), Clive Russell (Brynden “The Blackfish” Tully), Nathalie
Emannuel (Missandei), Kerry Ingram (Shireen Baratheon), Paul Kaye
(Thoros of Myr), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Jojen Reed), Ellie Kendrick
(Meera Reed), Richard Dormer (Beric Dondarrion), Kristofer Hivju
(Tormund Giantsbane), Philip McGinley (Anguy), Tara Fitzgerald (Selyse
Baratheon), Tobias Menzies (Edmure Tully), Anton Lesser (Qyburn), Ian
McElhinney (Barristan Selmy), Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton) and Noah
Taylor (Locke).
Jon is brought before Mance Rayder, the King Beyond the
Wall, while the Night’s Watch survivors retreat south. In King’s
Landing, Tyrion asks for his reward. Littlefinger offers Sansa a way
out. Cersei hosts a dinner for the royal family. Daenerys sails into
Slaver’s Bay.
Written for television by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Daniel Minahan.
Gwendoline Christie: Game Of Thrones' Chameleon Knight
Gwendoline Christie - Despite what all the interviewers say, she's exactly like Brienne of Tarth (Cr: Gwendoline Christie/Twittter)
After looking forward to 'meeting' Brienne of Tarth onscreen in season 2 of HBO's Game Of Thrones, I was not the least disappointed in Gwendoline Christie's portrayal of the character, nor in her appearance. Unfortunately, we didn't get a lot of time to appreciate Christie's abilities--her acting or her physicality--as her chacacter's arc hadn't picked up yet. SPOILER. It does this season. And better yet, her arc is hugely intertwined with another character that though a fan fave, was barely glimpsed last season (same reason as for 'Brienne'). Both will (hopefully) get a nice piece of screen time in Game of Thrones season 3 as they struggle through an incredibly perilous adventure 'together' (reluctantly).
In a gorgeous forest glade in Northern Ireland last September, Gwendoline Christie is dressed in armor and sitting atop a horse. Her arms and hands
are bound with sturdy rope. “I can only shake hands with my eyes,” she
says with a grin.
When the director orders “action,” Christie, as Game of Thrones
fan-favorite knight Brienne of Tarth, jumps off the horse and muscles
through some henchmen. On the show it all looks quick and simple. In
person, the action is more impressive because of Christie’s bulky
costume and bindings — just try jumping down onto uneven ground without
the use of your arms. Luckily, ever since landing the role of Brienne
two years ago, Christie has engaged in heavy physical training for the
part. The rigorous dedication will pay off more than ever in season
three as her character undertakes a very challenging journey while
trying to return the captive kingslayer Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj
Coster-Waldau) to King’s Landing.
“We last saw her as a female knight who was very much having to prove
herself and find her place and find her place in society because she
doesn’t have a natural place where she fits in,” Christie says after the
crew releases her from her bindings. “By the end of [the season] she
has a mission, which she believes is for the greater good. [Season 3]
focuses on [Brienne and Jaime's] relationship and the journey those two
human beings go on is extraordinary. We see her in situations trying to
survive in ways that extend beyond her physical strength. And we start
to see her explore her womanhood, what it is, for her, to be a woman.
She’s starts to find out more about herself and about very basic human
emotions — attachment to someone else and what honor really means to
her. In this ridiculous and extreme situation of high drama, she starts
to really find out who she is and what she believes in.”
Brienne is described in George R.R Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire novels
as large, tough and physically unattractive. When EW first reported the
relative newcomer had landed the role, the very first reader comment on
the post, which included a red-carpet out-of-character photo of the
actress, was, “She looks too pretty and thin to play Brienne.” That
oddly flattering knock was a somewhat common reaction to her casting (at
least, until fans saw her impressively muscular interpretation of the
role).
Christie says she was rather startled — and pleased — by the response.
“All my life, all I’ve ever wanted is for people to say — first of all —
I’m pretty. But ‘too pretty’? Is amazing,” she says. “I also loved that
they said, ‘Who’s this model?’ I only ever wanted to be a model. This
acting thing — three years of drama school — is an accident! I was like,
‘Wow, they think I’m a model?’ I didn’t mind it at all. I knew all the
things I wanted to do to become the part. I’ve always been able to look
very different very easily.”
As you listen to Christie, it’s striking how, on the surface, she is
nothing like Brienne — in a good way. Brienne’s personality is rather
cold and humorless whereas Christie is witty and passionate.
Nonetheless, the actress says she’s been able to identify with Brienne’s
search to find her place in the world. “There’s so many parts of my
life that I’ve struggled with — that so many millions of others
struggled with — about being an outsider, about feeling ugly, about
having to overcome looking different to other people,” she says. “The
great thing about this character is she’s found her strength. And this
season, she goes beyond that as a person.”
THRONES NEWS!: This is the first entry in a series of 15 Game of
Thrones stories with exclusive behind-the-scenes content, largely drawn
for our Northern Ireland set visit last fall. EW’s Thrones countdown
will feature a new Game of Thrones story (#EWThrones hashtag) with
original (non-spoiler) interviews each weekday in the Inside TV blog
leading up to the March 31 season three premiere. After that, we’ll have
recaps (see the recaps for the first two seasons here) and interviews
after each episode airs. Follow me on Twitter @james_hibberd for Game of
Thrones news.
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The Red Witch 'Melisandre' (Carice van Houton) (CR: EW/HBO)
Making Of Game Of Thrones Season 3: Vlog #4 - Down To The Smallest Detail
Small details can pose big challenges. Go behind the scenes with Game Of Thrones season 3
Propmaster Gordon Fitzgerald to see cool stuff from the show up close.
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen on the Game Of Thrones season 3 set (CR: HBO)
Khaleesi and a dragon cage, which according to propmaster Gordon Fitzgerald, was convincing--but not functional(!)
RECAP Game of Thrones Season 2 with Executive Producers, D.B. Weiss and David Benioff.
Season 3 of the acclaimed epic fantasy by George R.R. Martin premieres on 3/31 at 9 PM.
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The $15,000 'Game of Thrones' painting?
Scroll below to see more artistic takes on the world of HBO’s Game of Thrones courtesy of Austin’s Mondo Gallery.
The images are part of an exhibit that opened Friday, timed to the start of the South by Southwest film festival. Below are 10 original pieces from the exhibit. If you want to buy the first one, however, you have to pay the Iron Price — $15,000 for an oil painting that includes several of the Thrones-verse fan-favorite characters. The rest are more modestly priced.
Below are the first two posters in a series of eight creative images that will be unveiled starting today at the gallery’s new Thrones
event. Mondo, the collectible art division of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema,
is launching the poster series on the first day of the South by
Southwest music/film/interactive conference, which is seeing an
increased TV industry presence this year (Showtime, NBC, The CW,
A&E, Bravo and USA are among the networks with events planned).
Top: Peter Dinklage plays Tyrion Lannister in Game Of Thrones - Season 3
Bottom: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau plays Jaime Lannister (Cr: HBO)
Most of the comments seem to be suggesting that the Jaime Lannister rendition was best--with pretty much the rest of the Game of Thrones' - Season 3 - Character Portraits just of 'meh' quality.
After revealing itsflying dragon official posterlast week, HBO’s Game of Thrones
is now releasing 12 character-driven ads for the fantasy hit’s upcoming
third season. There’s haunting images of Robb Stark, Jon Snow, Cersei
Lannister and many more staring at you until they’re blue in the face.
The ads will start popping up in print publications and on outdoor ad
spaces starting next week (the S3 trailer is here).
Game Of Thrones - Season 3 - Episode Titles Revealed
Ep. 301 – Valar Dohaeris
Ep. 302 – Dark Wings, Dark Words
Ep. 303 – Walk of Punishment
Ep. 304 – And Now His Watch is Ended
Ep. 305 – Kissed by Fire
Ep. 306 – to be determined
Ep. 307 – The Bear and the Maiden Fair
Ep. 308 – to be determined
Ep. 309 – The Rains of Castamere
Ep. 310 – Mhysa
Game of Thrones Season 3 Sneak Peek: Death, Dragons and the King Beyond the Wall!
Game of Thrones Season 3 is coming.
The new season returns on March
31st at 9pm. For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
Song featured in this trailer is "Bones" by MS MR
Watch Game of Thrones online at HBO GO® http://itsh.bo/eIDxfw.
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - Trailer (Extended Version) VIDEO
After the jump! Game of Thrones season 3 promo link and a third large Game of Thrones character poster (my 2nd choice) and Game Of Thrones Season 3: Trailer VIDEO Screencaps.
Game of Thrones Season 3 Sneak Peek: Death, Dragons and the King Beyond the Wall!
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister In Game Of Thrones Season 3 (Cr: HBO)
Music: Ms Mr - Bones (Game of Thrones Season 3 Trailer Soundtrack)
“I am Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, of the blood of old Valyria. I am the dragon’s daughter, and I swear to you that those who would harm you will die screaming.”
Game of Thrones Season 3 is coming.
The new season returns on March 31st at 9pm.
For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
Here is the first official Game of Thrones Season 3 trailer, which clues us in to the inevitable, continuing wars as the attempt to win a place on the Iron Throne escalates. In the 1-minute teaser trailer you'll see plenty of familar faces and fan favorites like Tyrion, Jon Snow
& Arya. Season 3 also heralds the arrival of new faces like Mance Rayder, the 'King Beyond the Wall'. And it wouldn't be Game Of Thrones without a dragon, right? So we get a glimpse at the Mother Of Dragons' most precocious 'child'--and he does indeed breathe fire!
Enjoy this series of quicks cuts of the good, bad and scary people and not-people of Westeros and far beyond that you meet in the third installment of the series.
Game Of Thrones premieres on HBO on March 31 at 9/8c.
Emilia Clarke is Daenerys Targaryen, a.k.a. Khaleesi, a.k.a. the Mother of Dragons on Game of Thrones
Emilia Clarke stars in Game Of Thrones -Season 3 on HBO starting 3.31.13 (Screencap Credit: GQ)
GAME OF THRONES dragon queen and upcoming Broadway leading lady in the new production of BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, rising star Emilia Clarke, shows off her striking visage and luscious curves in a provacative new photo shoot for GQ Magazine.
GAME OF THRONES returns on HBO for Season Three at the end of March.
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S begins previews on March 4 and is set to open March 20. The play is a new adaptation of the classic Truman Capote novel by Richard Greenberg, directed by Sean Mathias.
It's silly to say, but when I take the wig off at the end of the day, I'm rather disappointed when I look in the mirror." Doubtful!
But really, right now is good: critical love, and massive viewership, and job assurance... Plus, she's plotting follow-ups to "my first real job." Like playing Holly Golightly on Broadway, or maybe making a ballistic comedy (Clarke laughs as often as some people blink, and doesn't mind being seen around L.A. with Seth MacFarlane)—or, better, crashing her other favorite shows: "I'd give my right arm to be, like, a random extra on Girls, just to walk past one of the scenarios. I'd love that more than anything. Or, like, a meth head on Breaking Bad. It'd be like Where's Wally?!" (Which you've gotta hear— her true, highborn British accent pronouncing the book's true British title: Wally!) "Only, again, without the wig, they wouldn't recognize me." Like picking Waldo out of a crowd without his hat. Or his dragons.
Enjoy Game Of Thrones Season 2 Blu-Ray Extras Like the Newest Release: Game of Thrones Season 2: George RR Martin Takes the Night's Watch Oath!
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jaime Lannister (Cr: HBO)
Forging Game of Thrones Sword (Jaime Lannister) VIDEO
Published on Feb 11, 2013
Every week our master swordsmith and renowned propmaster, Tony Swatton, forges iconic weapons using high-speed belt grinders, scorching furnaces, and pounding power hammers. Then he takes his weapon to the streets to bust up some stuff.
In our Premiere Episode, Tony builds Jaime Lannister's sword from "Game of Thrones." This blade will be crafted from scratch, with a hilt forged from molten bronze, and then taken outside for an epic battle against a windshield.
Brought to you by Game of Thrones; the complete second season available on Blu-ray, DVD & iTunes. Own it February 19.
Kit Harington as Jon Snow (Cr: HBO)
Game Of Thrones Season 3 Premiere Episode Description:
Episode #21: Jon is brought before Mance
Rayder, the King Beyond the Wall, while the Night’s Watch survivors
retreat south. In King’s Landing, Tyrion asks for his reward,
Littlefinger offers Sansa a way out, and Cersei hosts a dinner for the
royal family. Arya runs into the Brotherhood Without Banners. Dany sails
into Slaver's Bay. (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed
by Daniel Minahan)
Now is a great time to reacquaint yourself with the world of Game Of Thrones while waiting for the March 30, 2013 premiere on HBO of the third season. These clips go behind-the-scenes, delving deeper into the fantastical world created by George R.R. Martin.
Game of Thrones Season 2: Inner Circle VIDEO Clip
Interview with the gorgeous Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister) and the writers of Game of Thrones about what it is like to work with her 'old friend' Peter Dinklage, who plays her brother, Tyrion Lannister on the show.
Game of Thrones Season 2: The Night's Watch History VIDEO Clip
Narrated by the beautiful, whiskey-voiced Rose Leslie, who plays the wildling Ygitte, The Night's Watch History is a spine-chilling, violent tale of the Night's Watch.
Game of Thrones Season 2: The Night's Watch VIDEO Clip
Listen to Kit Harington (Jon Snow) recite the Night's Watch Oath with pivotal scenes from season two.
Screencap from Game of Thrones Season 2: Making Histories VIDEO (Cr: HBO)
Game of Thrones Season 2: Making Histories VIDEO
A fascinating expansion of the Game Of Thrones series that springs to life through through animated drawings of Will Simpson. One of 19 included with the BLU-RAY SEASON 2 VIDEO EXTRAS. Narrated by Rose Leslie.
Update! Game of Thrones Season 2: George RR Martin Takes the Night's Watch Oath (VIDEO)
Game Of Thrones Hardcover Book ( Credit: HBO)
Lastly, is Game of Thrones: Inside HBO's Game of Thrones Hardcover Book VIDEO, which though to my knowledge, is not part of the DVD, is still filled with wondrous displays of scenery and commentary from the artists and other creatives who bring the show to life.
Tune in for the Premiere of Game Of Thrones Season 3 on 3.30.13!
Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones - Season 3 - debuting March 30 2013 on HBO (Credit: HBO)
Published on Feb 10, 2013
One Image Shoot Promo VIDEO
"What is real?" Watch a Season 3 tease.
Don't miss the season 3 premiere on March 31st, 2013. For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
(Featuring Petyr Baelish (Aidan Gillen) as the narrator.)
"Chaos isn't a pit. Chaos is a ladder.
Many who try to climb it fail, never get to try again. The fall breaks them.
And some given the chance to climb, they cling to the realm, or the gods, or love.
Only the ladder is real. The climb is all there is."
Meet Tormund Giantsbane, Mance Rayder, & Orell on the Iceland set of Game Of Thrones season 3!
Game of Thrones on location in Iceland season 3 - Behind the Scenes - Tormund Giantsbane (Kristofer Hivju)
Making Of Game Of Thrones Season 3: Vlog #3 - Intensity Of Iceland
Go beyond the Wall as the cast and crew of Game of Thrones films in Iceland.
For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
There will be no green screens in the location footage for the 'beyond the wall' portion of season 3 Game of Thrones as this breathtakingly stark, gorgeous behind-the-scenes video shows. That is real ice on people's hair, faces and beards--see?
Game of Thrones Season 3 Iceland location shot (behind-the scenes) Real ice on actor's face & beard.
It is explained in the GoT: Intensity Of Iceland video, that there is only about 5 hours of light in which to shoot each day which adds to the many other challenges of creating Game Of Thrones in Iceland. Everyone seems to have great attitude about it, though. Wonder if anyone ended up with frostbite? It sure looks like a distinct possibility!
Game of Thrones Season 3 Iceland location shot (behind-the scenes)
More behind-the-scenes caps from 'Game Of Thrones' Season 3 Vlog #3 - Intensity Of Iceland after the jump!
Sophie Turner as 'Sansa Stark' in Game Of Thrones season 3: Can things get any worse for Sansa or is there a shred of hope left? (Cr: HBO)
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - NEW Character Promo Photos!
Stephen Dillane as the distraught and possibly mad, 'Stannis Baratheon" in Games Of Thrones - Season 3 (CR: HBO)
Game of Thrones': 23 amazing season three photos released
HBO just released 23 large high-quality photos from the eagerly anticipated third season of Game of Thrones. Behold images of fan favorites like Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen and Tyrion Lannister, along with new characters joining the show this year such as Wildling leader Mance Rayder and The Queen of Thorns (below).
Lady Olenna, the Queen of Thorns, played by Dame Diana Rigg. (CR: HBO)
Ciaran Hinds as "Mance Rayder" Game of Thrones BTS Season 3 (Cr: HBO)
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Invitation To The Set (VIDEO)
Published on Jan 19, 2013
Don't miss the season 3 premiere on March 31st, 2013.
Kit Harington as 'Jon Snow' in Game of Thrones - Season 3
Making Of Game Of Thrones Season 3: Vlog #2 - Molding The Book Into A Series (VIDEO)
Don't miss the season 3 premiere on March 31st, 2013. For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
Maisie Williams as 'Arya Stark' in a scene from Game of Thrones - season 3 (Cr: HBO)
Game Of Thrones Season 3: Three-Eyed Raven Tease (VIDEO)
Game of Thrones Season 2: Stark Children Beatboxing Game of Thrones Theme (VIDEO)
Watch the Season 2, episode 3 audio commentary opening credits as Maisie Williams (Arya), Sophie Turner (Sansa), and Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran) beat box to the Game of Thrones theme song.
The new season three Game of Thrones Vlog (part #2) is quite exciting in that it shows scenes which include (pretty much) all the major characters. Though each new Game of Thrones season 3 scene is short some could be considered spoiler-ish so be warned--and enjoy!
Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones season 3 (Cr: HBO)
Episodes of Game Of Thrones Season 3 to be "slightly longer."
Making Of Game Of Thrones Season 3: Vlog #1 - Art Direction VIDEO
Don't miss the season 3 premiere on March 31st, 2013.
For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
Maisie Williams as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones season 3 (Cr: HBO)
The biggest production on TV of one of the biggest stories in fantasy is about to get ...bigger.
The Game of Thrones team is creating a “super-sized” third season of the hit series.
With showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss tackling content from the first half (roughly) of author George R.R. Martin’s largest Song of Ice and Fire novel (the 973-page, A Storm of Swords), the writer-producer duo are delivering slightly longer episodes to the network.
They will number still only ten, but the episodes will run a bit longer each week than in previous seasons.
“There’s almost another full episode’s worth of extra minutes spread across the season,” Weiss says. “One of the great liberties with HBO is we’re not forced to come in at a specific time. We can’t be under 50 minutes or over 60, but that gives us a lot of flexibility.”
“A super-sized season, as befitting Storm of Swords,” Benioff adds. “Last year we had a lot of 52-minute episodes. This year is a lot of 56, 57.”
In fact, the third season finale is expected to run more than an hour — a move that requires special permission from the network (previously, the show’s pilot and its second season finale exceeded an hour).
Episodes are still being edited so exact times could change, but HBO and producers are confident the season will deliver more Thrones than ever before. Says HBO in a statement:
“All 10 episodes gained a minute or two from past seasons with the finale very possibly exceeding 60 minutes.”
“So for people clamoring for another episode, it’s in there,” Weiss says. “It’s just been cut into tiny pieces.”
The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey - 13 Minute Special [HD] (VIDEO):
A new The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey picture shows Gandalf confront the Goblin King.
The image (above), which shows the tense meeting after the wizard (Ian McKellen) and his dwarf companions are surprised by the monsters after seeking refuge in a mountain cave, debuted on Entertainment Weekly's Facebook page.
In the confusion of the kidnapping, Bilbo (Martin Freeman) is lost and has a fateful encounter with Gollum (Andy Serkis).
The cast also includes Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm,
Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Evangeline Lilly and Richard
Armitage.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will debut on December 13 in the UK and December 14 in the US.
In the adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel, Bilbo Baggins is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, he.... gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know. Source: New Line Cinema
A goblin (w/Aiden Turner) in a scene from the fantasy adventure THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), released by Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM.
In the first Hobbit sneak peek VIDEO, Gandalf the Grey gives Bilbo Baggins the sword, 'Sting'!
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' Sneak Peek #1 'Sting' (VIDEO)
I have totally missed Ian McKellen's 'Gandalf the Grey!'
(L-r) PETER HAMBLETON as Gloin, DEAN OâGORMAN as Fili, JOHN CALLEN as Oin, KEN STOTT as Balin, MARTIN FREEMAN as Bilbo Baggins, JAMES NESBITT as Bofur, AIDAN TURNER as Kili, STEPHEN HUNTER as Bombur, WILLIAM KIRCHER as Bifur, JED BROPHY as Nori and MARK HADLOW as Dori in the fantasy adventure âTHE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY,â a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), released by Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM.
Gollum, performed by ANDY SERKIS in the fantasy adventure âTHE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY,â a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), released by Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM.
CATE BLANCHETT as the Elf Queen Galadriel in the fantasy adventure "THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY," a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), released by Warner Bros. Pictures and MGM.
"Release Date: December 14, 2012 (3D/2D theaters and IMAX) Studio: New Line Cinema (Warner Bros. Pictures) Director: Peter Jackson Screenwriter: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson Starring: Ian
McKellen, Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Ian Holm,
Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Evangeline Lilly, Andy
Serkis, Richard Armitage, John Bell, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John
Callen, Luke Evans, Stephen Fry, Ryan Gage, Mark Hadlow, Peter
Hambleton, Barry Humphries, Stephen Hunter, William Kircher, Sylvester
McCoy, Bret McKenzie, Graham McTavish, Mike Mizrahi, James Nesbitt, Dean
O'Gorman, Lee Pace, Mikael Persbrandt, Conan Stevens, Ken Stott,
Jeffrey Thomas, Aidan Turner, Billy Connolly
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - Casting News - Coldplay Drummer to Guest
You know your show is a big deal when you need to cast a drummer and Will Champion shows up.
The Coldplay musician will appear in the eagerly anticipated third season of the fantasy drama.
Here’s all we’re permitted to reveal about his part: Champion will play … a drummer!
This is actually the second famous musician joining Thrones during the
upcoming season — Snow Patrol lead singer Gary Lightbody was cast last
summer in a role that hasn’t yet been officially described (Next: Bono
as Ramsay Snow!).
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - Set Photos - First look at Daario and Missandei:
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - Set Photos - Khaleesi & Ser Jorah (thumbnails):
Can't argue that the Game of Thrones season 3 sets and costumes don't look as amazinglynrealistic as ever. I imagine a tour of the sets would be a truly spectacular experience but since I don't think it feasible to travel so afar at this time, these photos will have to suffice.
Despite the inevitable nit-picking from the the devout Game of Thrones 'bookies' that rue the transition of the look of a fantasy book character to the costuming of an actual actor who is not going to be trussed up and CGI'ed like say, Gollum in the big screen LotR, I see no reason to complain that Daario is missing his 'blue hair and 3-prong blue beard with gold mustachio tips.' To be most forthright, this aspect of the series--all of the Mother of Dragons/Khaleesi adventures is the least interesting of the series thus far. To say they give her 'nothing' to do' is rather an exaggertion; to assess that she really does not accomplish a lot given how much time she expends doing it? That might be fair. My truth is that every time I get to a 'Khaleesi' chapter in the Game Of Thrones series I wish to skip it, though I don't. I'm hoping that Emilia Clarke, the actor portraying her, will somehow mine something of interest (besides Ser Jorah) out of the television adaption. To sum up, I hope the whole Mother of Dragons aspect of the books is greatly improved for the television adaption--that, or her screen time is reduced.
Emilia Clarke (Daenerys/Khaleesi), Rose Leslie (Ygritte) Michelle Fairley (Lady Stark) & Richard Madden (Robb Stark) at San Diego Comic-Con 2012
Yup. That's George Martin up at the podium, hosting it seems.
Game of Thrones Panel SSDD 2012 - Looking restless, Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy) peruses the room. It is not his imagination. Stuck on the tail end of the panel, they have been ignoring him.
HBO just announced 14 new cast additions to season three of Game of Thrones. Season three also got a premiere date: March 31, 2013. (Video with all the actors below).
Diana Rigg as Lady Olenna Tyrell. Also known as “The Queen of Thorns,” Lady Olenna is the grandmother of Margaery and Loras Tyrell and is, in many ways, the true leader of their powerful family.
I'm especially intrigued with Dame Diana Rigg being cast in another high-profile role--two in just a short span of time. She will be a really good Queen of Thorns!
Mackenzie Crook as Orell. A wildling raider, Orell is a “warg” or “skinchanger,” with the ability to enter the mind of an animal and control its actions.
Clive Russell as Bryndon “The Blackfish” Tully. Known far and wide as “The Blackfish,” Brynden is a famous knight and the uncle of Catelyn Stark. He quarreled bitterly with his brother, Lord Hoster Tully, and the two were estranged for many years.
I don't know Clive Russell's work but he certainly looks and sounds like a good fit for the role of 'Blackfish Tully' (see casting season 3 video, this page).
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) HD Exclusive Featurette - Making of the film
The Dark Knight Rises NEW Poster Art (July 6)
The Dark Knight Rises NEW Poster Art (July 6)
The Dark Knight Rises NEW Poster Art (July 6)
The 49-page spoiler-filled Dark Knight Rises document (link below to Deadline pdf)
Update 7.6.12: Forty-nine pages of The Dark Knight Rises production notes released!
The Dark Knight Rises marketing team inexplicably released 49 pages of production notes, dialogue and synopses to the public yesterday. (I blame the Comic-Con crazy media blizzard, OK not really but there had to be some reason.)
In it, they spell out the key plot points of the film, all the way up to detailing its finale.
Are you brave or curious enough to crack this PDF open?
Thanks to the folks at Deadline, we know this much about the bountiful The Dark Knight Rises spoilery extravaganza:
1. There are interviews with all the main actors included.
2. There are dialogue excerpts, many that have been shown in the clips that have previously been released.
3. The ending is (sort of) revealed in the synopsis.
I read for a number of pages then got really bored with the extended descriptions of exactly what material went into everyone's costumes and how they felt about said costumes that I began skimming so if the exact ending is relvealed, I didn't see it. Maybe thats what they were thinking. Comic-Con is ripping so much attention away from everything else pop culture that this little package will be largely be ignored.
"The Dark Knight Rises" in theaters July 20. Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' "The Dark Knight Rises" is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy.
Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar(R) winner Christian Bale ("The Fighter") again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar(R) winner Marion Cotillard ("La Vie en Rose"), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake.
Returning to the main cast, Oscar(R) winner Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules") plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar(R) winner Morgan Freeman ("Million Dollar Baby") reprises the role of Lucius Fox.
I'm curious how the addition of the Reed siblings will affect Osha's (Natalia Tena) part in the story. She stood in for them a number of times in Game of Thrones season 2. (Credit:HBO)
I'm glad to know of this!
Game of Thrones - Season 3 - 11 Reasons To Be Excited Posted by DarkUFO at Friday, June 22, 2012
Jojen and Meera Reed, 'Teenage Crannogmen':
The Reed siblings are introduced in George Martin's 'A Song Of Ice and Fire' book series in the second book, A Clash of Kings.
The Reed's father is a bannerman to the Starks and his children go to Winterfell to renew their pledge. The Reeds are there for almost everything that happens to Bran in season 2 including when Theon took over Winterfell. Meera Reed protects the children while Jojen Reed helps Bran with his visions. How they’re going to be introduced in season 3 is still a mystery, but these two characters are pivotal in Bran’s story and give some much needed spice and sense of adventure as well.
Important character traits to know about: Crannogmen
The Crannogmen are so called for their habit of living in small villages formed of reeds and thatch that sit atop floating islands in the mire ('crannogs'). They are a poor people and seldom leave their lands subsisting on fishing and frogging.
They are talented hunters and warriors and despite their short stature and somewhat primitive lifestyle, the crannogmen have proven a notoriously difficult people to conquer.
They use nets, bronze knives, frog spears, and round leather shields. They fight with poison, guerrilla tactics, and a mastery of their difficult terrain.
According to those who have fought them, their houses, even their castles move. They are disparaged as "frog-eaters, swamp-dwellers, mud-men and bog devils" by most other people of the Seven Kingdoms and are looked down upon for their tactics, which are viewed as cowardly.
The histories say that the crannogmen grew close to the children of the forest in the days when the greenseers tried to bring the hammer of waters down upon the Neck.
Since that time, they have sworn their oaths of fealty to the Starks thousands of years ago.
They are ruled by House Reed from Greywater Watch. Other families of crannogmen are House Fenn, Peat, Boggs, Cray, Quagg, Greengood and Blackmyre.
They have an ages-old feud with House Frey, who rule the lands immediately to the south.'
Up through ASoIaF book#3, neither of the characters that Kit Harington ('Jon Snow' ) or Emilia Clarke ('Daeneys Targaryen') play, have met 'the Hound.'
Up through ASoIaF book#3, neither of the characters that Kit Harington ('Jon Snow' ) or Emilia Clarke ('Mother of Dragons, 'Daeneys Targaryen') play, have met 'the Hound.'
Sandor Clegane (a.k.a. The Hound) played by Rory McCann: Where will we meet him next? And, through which completely unexpectedASoIaF character will we meet him?
The last the Kingsguard saw of The Hound, he said this:
[the Hound's fear of fire is renewed watching people burn to death, and refuses to keep fighting] Sandor Clegane: I lost half of my men. The Blackwater is on fire. Joffrey Baratheon: Dog, I command you to go back up there and fight! [the Hound shakes his head] Tyrion Lannister: You're in the Kingsguard, Clegane. We must beat them back or they're going to take the city... your king's city. Sandor Clegane: F*ck the Kingsguard. F*ck the city. F*ck the king.' [the Hound walks away] (IMDb)
During the Battle of the Blackwater, Clegane fled King’s Landing and offered to take Sansa with him. Although she denied him, his story is definitely not over. He doesn’t get POV chapters though, so he reappears in another character’s storyline and is actually a welcome and frightening addition. The interactions between this POV character and Clegane are “different” and are definitely worth the wait.
The Return of Barristan Selmy:
I do remember this scene and I'm familiar with the character but I cannot picture the actor (Ian McElhinney) who portrayed Barristan Selmy on Game of Thrones.
In case viewers have forgotten, Barristan Selmy was the Lord Commander of the Kingsguards until Joffrey humiliatingly dismissed him. He vowed to find the rightful king to serve and stormed off without ever being seen again…until now. Without giving away too much, he certainly thought long and hard about who he was going to look for because his return is quite the surprise, even to the readers. He actually returned much sooner, but was not revealed until book three through the eyes of a POV character who readers thought would never meet him. Hopefully the show gives him the justice he deserves.
Peter Dinklage as 'Tyrion Lannister' in Game of Thrones - episode 2.11 "Blackwater"
"I'm entrely sure you're entirely sure what I'm suggesting." - Tyrion to Varys about 'boys.'
'Game Of Thrones': Tyrion's Best Quotes in Season 2 (VIDEO):
Tyrion Lannister (Emmy-winning PETER DINKLAGE) is easily one of the most beloved characters on HBO's "GAME OF THRONES." Not only does he have a cunning mind, but he's the only person who knows how to keep Cersei in her place.
The Best of Tyrion Lannister - Game of Thrones, Season 1 (VIDEO):
Until season 3:
What unifies and defines GAME OF THRONES and it's universe are themes about power and its uses and personal loyalty vs. obligations to the larger community. Within most episodes we travel to the far-flung reaches of Westeros and beyond with the truly exceptional thing being that AGoT's producers, directors, cast and crew have been able to expertly weave together numerous disparate ideas, making them their very own.
There are dozens of variations on George R.R. Martin's continual themes, but there isn't a repetitive quality to the stories, as what different people will do with their free will, how they'll think and plot and fight and (f*ck) their way out of situations -- those things are as exasperating, surprising, heartwarming, horrifying--as infinitely variable, as human nature itself.
TOM WLASCHIHA as Jaqen H'ghar gives Arya Stark (MAISIE WILLIAMS) a coin in the season 2 finale of HBO's GAME OF THRONES:
Game Of Thrones Season 2: Recap #20:
The Tyrell family scores major points as Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer) becomes King Joffery's betrothed (!)
EW.com has a list of new characters coming to HBO’s Game of Thrones in season three.
Fans have been wondering which names from George R.R. Martin’s third Song of Ice and Fire novel, A Storm of Swords, will be introduced next year, especially since the lengthy book is being divided into two seasons.
GAME OF THRONES showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss spoke about some of the creative changes this year and next season’s plans:
“[Jojen and Meera Reed] haven’t been written out,” Benioff says.
“It’s important to point out that that we have the largest cast on television right now. We introduced dozens of new characters in season two. If you hurl 300 characters at an audience, the story collapses under the weight of too many faces, too many names, and too many subplots. We need to be just as mindful of the audience members who have never read the books as we are of the readers; the series will fail if we only appeal to those who already know the characters. So we try to be parsimonious about how many new roles we introduce to the story and when we introduce them.”
Here’s A CHARACTER LIST of some of the new faces who will appear in season three of GAME OF THRONES on HBO:
– Mance Rayder: We’ve heard about him all season. A former member of the Night’s Watch who became the “King Beyond the Wall,” the leader of the Wildlings.
– Daario Naharis: A confident and seductive warrior.
– Jojen Reed; Meera Reed: A teenage brother and sister duo with special insights, (in the books, friends of the Starks).
– Edmure Tully: A brash young member of the Tully family. (Catelyn's brother)
– Ser Brynden Tully (The Blackfish): Catelyn Stark’s uncle.
– Beric Dondarrion: A skilled knight who is the leader of the outlaw group, Brotherhood Without Banners. Rumours persist that he has been killed many times yet he 'soldiers on.'
– Thoros of Myr: A red priest who follows the same religion as Melisandre.
– Tormund Giantsbane: A Wildling raider. (to say the least) 'Game of Thrones' scoop: Season 3 character list revealed -- EXCLUSIVE
EMILIA CLARKE as Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen in GAME OF THRONES Episode 2.10 (Season Finale) Credit: HBO
GAME OF THRONES Season 2: Inside The Episode #20:
Episode #20 Season 2 Finale "Valar Morghulis": 'An Evolving Dream' (VIDEO):
Dany's hallucination while in the House of the Undying featured now-dead husband, "Khal Drogo" (Jason Momoa) (CREDIT: HBO)
Keep Your Enemies Close (VIDEO):
PETER DINKLAGE as Tyrion Lannister
Stepping Up Her Game (VIDEO):
Gwendoline Christie, who plays Brienne of Tarth, trained a great deal and her costume was engineered for her very special form for the occasions like the one we saw in the season finale, when she utilizes that training. I think she looks awesome--like a warrior should look.
Be sure to watch the video chat with Gwendoline Christie. I found her to be very appealing.
SOPHIE TURNER as Sansa Stark and AIDEN GILLEN as Petyr Baelish (Littlefinger) in the Season 2 FINALE of Game of Thrones - Episode 2.10: "Valar Morghulis" on HBO this Sunday!
Game Of Thrones: Season 2 Finale Preview VIDEO:
Don't miss the season finale on Sunday night at 9PM. For more on Game of Thrones, go to http://itsh.bo/HpR8b1.
Jon (KIT HARINGTON) and Ygritte (ROSE LESLIE) in:
The Season 2 FINALE of Game of Thrones - Episode 2.10: "Valar Morghulis" on HBO this Sunday!
Season 2, Episode 10
Episode Synopsis: In the second-season finale, Luwin has advice for Theon as he calls his men to action. Meanwhile, Arya gets a gift from Jaqen; Jon proves his worth to Qhorin; Daenerys finds herself in unfamiliar surroundings; and Brienne silences Jaime. Original Air Date: Jun 3, 2012
Guest Cast Donald Sumpter: Maester Luwin Tom Wlaschiha: Jaqen H'ghar Gwendoline Christie: Brienne
"Valar Morghulis" PROMO PHOTOS:
I'm really enjoying NATALIE TENA ('Tonks' in the Harry Potter movies) as the Stark boys' protector, former wildling enemy, "Osha.' Without any prompting, she's done more than kill a guard to protect and shelter the boys, she's been very compassionate towards them. Her mettle is bound to be tested again as their 'adventure' continues in season 3.
IAN GLEN as sellsword Ser Jorah Mormont and EMILIA CLARKE as 'Mother of Dragons,' Daenerys Targaryen in the Season 2 FINALE of Game of Thrones - Episode 2.10: "Valar Morghulis"
Game Of Thrones Season 2: The Story So Far (Episodes 17-19):
AFTER THE JUMP: Game Of Thrones Season 2: Inside The Episode #19 (Video):
JEROME FLYNN as Tyrion's sellsword "Bronn," leads the singing: More after the jump!
LENA HEADY as Queen Cersei and CALLUM WHARRY as Tommen Baratheon in a scene from GAME OF THRONES - Episode 2.09 - 'Blackwater'
Game Of Thrones Season 2: Recap #19
'Cersei's Protection' PHOTO (above) looks very pretty but highly impractical in that a vast swath of her upper body (chest, shoulders, neck) is utterly unprotected. During the episode, I was curious why she appeared to be in a cool-looking metal bustier!
The penultimate episode of GAME OF THRONES - Episode 2.09 - 'Blackwater,' did not disappoint. In case you've not yet seen the plethora of HBO 'episode extras,' I've put them all together here. Enjoy!
The Hound: One-way Ticket (VIDEO)
The Hound of HBO's Game Of Thrones has been toned down from the ASoIaF series and IMO, is much more sympathetic than his book counterpart, who for example, held a knife to Sansa's throat and demanded she sing him a song before he made his departure/escape from King's Landing. I do think this works very well, televised. Here, Rory McCann, who plays Sandor Clegane ('The Hound'), gives his POV about the Hound's situaton in 'Blackwater.'
'Extreme Behaviour': VIDEO Cersei, Tommen, the throne of swords and nightshade.
The Battle of Blackwater--shot exactly as a film - 'Epic' (VIDEO)
Turning Yellow: VIDEO
Do or Die: VIDEO (David Benioff)
Cersei crumbles, Sansa rises to the challenge.
AFTER THE JUMP:
'On the Same Side': VIDEO, 'A House of Pleasure': VIDEO
GAME OF THRONES - PETER DINKLAGE as 'Tyrion Lannister' in the Battle of Blackwater, episode 2.09 (#19), airing Sunday, May27 on HBO (Credit: HBO)
Game Of Thrones Season 2: Episode #19 Preview VIDEO:
Game Of Thrones Season 2: Episode 19 - 'Battle Tease' VIDEO:
Stephen Dillane as Stannis Baratheon in Episode 2.09 of Game Of Thrones, Sunday May 27, 2012 on HBO (Credit: HBO, inc.):
GAME OF THRONES (HBO) 'BLACKWATER' (THE BATTLE OF BLACKWATER BAY) SYNOPSIS:
Episode #19: “Blackwater” Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Tyrion and the Lannisters fight for their lives as Stannis’ fleet assaults King’s Landing. Written by George R.R. Martin; directed by Neil Marshall.
The executive producers of GAME OF THRONES are David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Frank Doelger; co-executive producers, George R.R. Martin, Vanessa Taylor, Alan Taylor, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis; produced by Bernadette Caulfield.
Game Of Thrones Season 2: Episode 19 - 'War Of The Kings' Trailer VIDEO:
After the jump:
GAME OF THRONES Episode 18 RECAP ('A Man Without Honour') (VIDEO):, Game Of Thrones Season 2: Inside The Episode #18 (VIDEO)::
KIT HARINGTON - Jon Snow in Game of Thrones on HBO interviews about episode 2.08, 'The Prince Of Winterfell':
BOOK SPOILER: I'm just finishing 'the 3rd installment of the "A Song of Ice & Fire' series. In 'A Clash Of Kings,' near the very end, Jon Snow is having vivid dreams and in one he returns to Winterfell to be lord and restore it to it's former glory. Within the dream Jon Snow realises that he is a bastard and cannot ever be 'Lord of Winterfell'. Very soon after in his waking life however, a tempting offer is extended that could make this a reality.
Here are the HBO Extras for Game Of Thrones Episode 2.08 - 'The Prince Of Winterfell':
GAME OF THRONES - 'Walking on Ice' VIDEO:
GAME OF THRONES - 'A Selfish Mistake' VIDEO :
GAME OF THRONES - 'Played For a Fool' VIDEO :
GAME OF THRONES - 'Practical Tailoring' VIDEO :
GAME OF THRONES - 'The Proper End' VIDEO -
GAME OF THRONES - 'More Pressing Problems' VIDEO :
Love the shot of Tyrion's sellsword, 'Bronn' fighting in the Battle of Blackwater' :
Jerome Flynn is exactly as I would have pictured the character from reading the books and he certainly acts the part. I'm going on record as wanting Bronn's fate in the Battle of Blackwater be exactly like that of the book. It worked very well there and will here as well. Seriously. It's a very bloody battle.
Right: Varys and Tyrion Lannister (Conleth Hill and Peter Dinklage) Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO
Click through the thumbnails for the full-size HQ photo & wallpaper.
GAME OF THRONES' penultimate Battle of the Blackwater episode is just a little over a week away and HBO has just released the first image from the game and life-changing bloody battle.
Here’s Bronn (Jerome Flynn) taking aim on a cliff, with what appears to be part of Blackwater Bay and King’s Landing behind him FYI 'Blackwater' will take place at night as, executive producer David Benioff stated, “Flaming arrows at night look gorgeous.”
GAME OF THRONES Preview Episode #18 - Tom Wlaschiha as 'Jaqen'
(Above) GAME OF THRONES Preview Episode #18 - KIT HARRINGTON (HBO)
SPOILER! Jon Snow is going to hear "You know nothing, Jon Snow,' for a good, long time.
There is some very cool stuff in this new (ancient) world north of the Wall and much that's incredibly dangerous, of course.
Sunday on GAME OF THRONES: Game Of Thrones Season 2: Episode #18 Preview VIDEO:
GAME OF THRONES Episode #18: Things are coming to a full-on boil at Harrenhal - Arya (MAISIE WILLIAMS) must make a move.
(CREDIT:HBO)
GAME OF THRONES Episode #18: “The Prince of Winterfell”: At Winterfell, Theon receives a visitor and holds down the fort. Arya calls in her final debt with Jaqen (Tom Wlaschiha) in a way that displeases him. Robb is betrayed. Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) and Varys (Conleth Hill) find common ground. Dany ignores Jorah's (Iain Glen) advice. Stannis (Stephen Dillane) and Davos (Liam Cunningham) approach their destination, and Davos is offered a reward. Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Alan Taylor.
Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
GAME OF THRONES: SEASON 2 FINALE SYNOPSIS Episode 2.10 - Valar Morghulis - Press Release:
Episode #20: “Valar Morghulis” (season finale)
As Theon (Alfie Allen) stirs his men to action, Luwin (Donald Sumpter) offers some final advice. Brienne (Gwendolyn Christie) silences Jaime; Arya (Maisie Williams) receives a gift from Jaqen (Tom Wlaschiha); Dany (Emilia Clarke) goes to a strange place; and Jon (Kit Harington) proves himself to Qhorin (Simon Armstrong).
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 3 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by Alan Taylor.
Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark) 'Jaime Lannister is irredeemable.'
GAME OF THRONES - Ill-Fit to Rule (VIDEO):
"Quaithe', a prophet from the same island as Melisandre(!)
GAME OF THRONES - Masked Prophet VIDEO:
Harrenhal's Hanging Cart
GAME OF THRONES - Ill-Fit to Rule VIDEO:
GAME OF THRONES - True Fidelity VIDEO:
ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
Episode #17: “A Man Without Honor” (HBO) Debut: SUNDAY, MAY 13 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) Other HBO playdates: May 13 (11:00 p.m.), 15 (11:00 p.m.), 16 (10:00 p.m.) and 19 (1:30 a.m.) HBO2 playdates: May 14 (9:00 p.m.), 17 (8:00 p.m.), 18 (midnight) and 20 (1:00 p.m.) Jaime (Nicolaj Coster-Waldau) meets a distant relative; Dany receives an invitation to the House of the Undying; Theon leads a search party; Jon loses his way in the wilderness; Cersei (Lena Headey) counsels Sansa (Sophie Turner). Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss; directed by David Nutter.
AFTER THE JUMP -
'Murder of the 13' (diagram) Tywin's Chamber (rendering)
Isaac Hempstead Wright as Prince of Winterfell, Bran Stark in GAME OF THRONES Episode 15 (HBO):
Game of Thrones Season 2: Recap #15 VIDEO:
Despite the massive going's on in GAME OF THRONES Episode 15 "The Ghost of Harrenhal," the single moment that resonated with me most was the subtle yet deadly serious conversation at Renly's deathbed between Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish (Aiden Gillen) and Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer). In the wake of Renly's murder, Littlefinger has urged the Tyrells to beat a hasty retreat before Stannis is upon them. Margaery is in agreement with him and in the course of their conversation, Littlefinger asks Margaery if she wishes to become 'a queen.' 'No' she says as she gazes upon Renly in death, 'I want to be THE queen.'
All of a sudden this seemingly demure barely-a-woman has tipped her hand about her end game. No doubt Littlefinger had already suspected as much as the Tyrell's are a matriarchy (see Inside the Episode #15 video) with the men seemingly rather pliable and the women calling the shots behind the scenes. Instead of a poor, young widowed bride, Margarey presents herself here as a self-possessed and introspective woman who is in no way out ot the game.
Game Of Thrones - Episode 15 - Inside the Episode VIDEO:
BELOW: CLICK ON THE THUMBNAILS TO SEE WHAT 5 OF THE STARK CHIDREN HAVE BEEN DOING:
After the jump: Game Of Thrones Season 2: Anatomy Of A Scene - Theon Being Baptized VIDEO:
PROMETHEUS - 3 MINUTE INTERNATIONAL TRAILER (4.30.12):
Apparently, the 'invitation' (an oft-repeated preview comment by the Noomi Rapace character) is from...Ridley Scott!
WARNING: This preview contains rather large SPOILERS. Not kidding. That said, if you've seen "Alien" and understand that semantics aside, PROMETHEUS is a prequel, then nothing should trouble you about the trailer. Ridley Scott and Co. can argue right up until Prometheus premieres that the film is "not a prequel," but think about it. If he said yeah, it's just a prequel, would as many people be buzzing about it? Maybe. But why chance it? Surely the marketing guys wounldn't. Call it original (ish) and reap the rewards of a potentially massively successful scifi film. Its Ridley Scott. No matter what, there will be elements that will make it worthwhile. It could be magnificent. With Scott's 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner' my two favourite science fiction films thus far, I would like nothing more.
PROMETHEUS Behind The Scenes (April 26) Prometheus Behind The Scenes. A new clip of the upcoming and anticipated Alien movie.
A behind the scenes on Ridley Scott's incredible work. 20 years after Blade Runner, the visionary director returns to sci-fi movie with this 'Alien' prequel. The film, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Noomi Rapace, Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Logan Marshall-Green, Idris Elba and Guy Pearce opens June 8, 2012.
'The Dark Knight Rises' Trailer Teases Batman's Suffering, More Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anne Hathaway (Video)
The new trailer for the upcoming Batman film offers an up close look at the series' new stars and Bruce Wayne's emotional arc. '...Seemingly loosely based on Frank Miller's 1986 Batman comic limited series The Dark Knight Returns, the film features a story that takes place eight years after the conclusion of 2008's The Dark Knight. Christian Bale's Batman is seemingly out of commision, or at least very unprepared to face off against the psychotic menace of Bane, played by a Tom Hardy whose voice is much more clear than it was in earlier trailers.
Bane's warpath brings Gotham to its knees and puts Batman on his (broken) back, though the combination of Commisioner Gordon (Gary Oldman), Alfred (Michael Caine) and John Blake (newcomer to the series, Joseph Gordon-Levitt) believe in his return, even when all seems lost.
The trailer features Gordon-Levitt and Anne Hathaway, who plays Selina Kyle/Catwoman, quite heavily, telling a story of struggle and misplaced trust amid the crippling of a city.
Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar(R) winner Christian Bale ("The Fighter") again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar(R) winner Marion Cotillard ("La Vie en Rose"), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake. Returning to the main cast, Oscar(R) winner Michael Caine ("The Cider House Rules") plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar(R) winner Morgan Freeman ("Million Dollar Baby") reprises the role of Lucius Fox.
GAME OF THRONES - Episode 15 – 'The Ghost of Harrenhal' – RECAP:
We open the episode in King Renly’s tent as Renly talks war strategy & alliances with Catelyn Stark. Things sound somewhat promising but because of Melisandre's demon spawn birthing scene last week, everyone probably guessed that Renly's number was about to be up. Sure enough, but a few minutes into the episode Renly is driven through with the shadow demon's sword, falling into Brienne's arms and dying. Guards are upon her immediately but she quickly dispatches them. Then, with Catelyn's urging, she and Cat beat a hasty retreat. Later is a heart-rending scene between Brienne and Catelyn, where a still very distraught Brienne pledges her loyalty to Catelyn Stark. Perfectly played by both Gwendoline Christie as Brienne and Michelle Fairley as Catelyn.
Back in Renly’s camp, the Tyrells have discovered the fate of poor Renly. Loras seems much more upset than Margaery expressing his desire for revenge by killing Stannis himself. Margaery advises caution, as does Littlefinger. She though, is thinking only about the end game, and Littlefinger appears to be on the same page. Says he, 'You wish to be a queen?' Says she, 'No.'...pause...'I wish to be THE queen.'
Stannis has arrived in Renly’s camp and all of his bannermen except the Tyrells who have fled, have joined him. Davos needs to speak with Stannis of a 'hard truth' in the forthcoming battle strategy. Stannis tells him they next sail to Blackwater Bay and, despite Davos's protestations, Davos will command the fleet. Davos advises Stannis to leave Melisandre behind because, he tells him, he will lose his men to the Red Woman if they are victorious as she will be credited her for the victory. Stannis glumly acquiesces without argument.
In King’s Landing, Tyrion meets with Cersei about Renly’s death. Tyrion warns that they will be Stannis's next target. Cersei blithely responds that Joffrey has begun making siege plans, but she plays coy about what those plans are. Undaunted, Tyrion goes to Lancel to get the inside scoop. After verbally kicking around Cersei's boy-toy, Tyrion learns that the Queen Regent has ordered alchemists s make wildfire. Tyrion journeys to the Alchemist’s Guild seeing firsthand the potential in “the substance.” He orders Hallyne to continue making it under Tyrion's direction now.
On the Iron Islands, Theon is preparing to set sail on his ship, the Sea Bitch. His motley crew doesn’t respect him. He meets Dagmer Cleftjaw for the first time; Dagmer suggests instead of raiding some fishing villages, they attack the under-defended Torrhen’s Square. Theon tells him they could take it, but couldn’t hold it once Winterfell sends forces to reclaim it. The two men exchange knowing glances and Theon now sees a path to victory and the much-desired respect from his men.
In Winterfell, Bran is taking yet another 'town hall' meeting,' continuing to listen to the complaints of minor lords. To his irritation, little brother Rickon noisily mashes walnuts by his side. Breaking the staid process, Rodrik bursts in declaring Torrhen Square is under attack. Despite most of them off at battle with Robb, Rodrick tells Bran he could round up 200 fighting men. Bran orders him to do so and to reclaim Torrhen Square. Later, he talks with Osha about his dreams. He talks of the three-eyed crow and then tells Osha about his dream of the sea crashing over the walls Winterfell.
In the far North, the Night’s Watch has arrived at the Fist of the First Men. As they set up camp, Qhorin Halfhand arrives with a force from the Shadow Tower. Qhorin and Jeor Mormont, the Old Bear, talk strategy; the Halfhand wants to take a small force of men to eliminate Mance’s scouts and Jon Snow wants to go with him. Commander Mormont resists at first, but relents after an internal dialogue where he seems to remember his end-game with Snow. It doesn't hurt that Sam cheerfully offers to pick up Jon’s steward duties.
Across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys is a guest of Xaro Xhoan Daxos, the prince who vouched for her and her troupe at the gates of Qarth. Dany has finally figured out how how to feed her dragons or rather how they can now feed themselves (they like their meat singed). Xaro hosts a meet and greet for Dany including the shiver-inducing warlock, Pyat Pree. He shows Dany a bit of magic and invites her to the House of the Undying. Clad in a bizarre wooden mask, Quaithe makes an appearance, delivering cryptic warnings to Jorah of impending danger. Later that night, Xaro demonstrates his immense wealth and then proposes marriage to Dany. He also delivers the news that King Robert is dead. Dany consults with 'adviser and friend,' Jorah. She considers accepting Xaro’s proposal and setting sail to Westeros immediately. Jorah advises her that they wait, that their allies are in Westeros and they need just one ship, not three, to get them there.
Tom Wlaschiha as Jaqen H’ghar
At Harrenhal, Arya attends to Lord Tywin as he meets with his lords. They are discussing what to do about Robb, as he continues to make mincemeat of them at every battle. Tywin recognizes Arya as a northerner. He asks of her what they say of Robb in the north. She tells him the tales of Robb riding a direwolf into battle, or even turning into a direwolf, and that he can’t be killed. “Do you think he can’t be killed?,” he intones. Arya meets his eyes steadily: “No. Anyone can be killed.” Tywin tells her to fetch some water as the already long meeting will continue much longer. On her way, she runs into the enigmatic Jaqen H’ghar dressed as a Lannister soldier. He tells her she owes the Red God three lives, that she must give a man three names and a man will do the rest. Arya gives him his first name, the torturer nicknamed The Tickler. Later, a scream and a thud comes from the courtyard. The Tickler lies on the ground, his head twisted 180 degrees around, facing up. Arya looks up at the battlements and sees Jaqen. He acknowledges her by holding one finger up to his face.
Also at Harrenhall, 'Gendry' (Joe Dempsie)
My thoughts on 'The Ghost of Harrenhal':
Maybe because I'm new to the book series, currently at the beginning of 'A Storm of Swords', I'm not getting bent about the changes being made in the adaption from the A Song of Ice and Fire book series to the HBO telling of the story. The author of the books, George R.R. Martin is an advisor on the adaption process and it seems most choices are done in service to the process that must be gone through in order to come out the other side, so to speak.
I don't care who Arya chose as her first kill. It needed to be someone that she hated's name. She more or less just plucked out of the air as Jaquen sprang the three deaths for three lives offer on her and she answered quickly. In my mind, the Tickler was as good as any. Book readers fussing over 'what will they do when' in book 3 need to focus on the now (adaption of book 2). If you love the book version so very much, go back and reread it to assuage your feelings of being cheated.
Speaking of 'Arya', Maisie Williams is a fantastic Arya. She's acting at the level of the best adult actors on the show. When I read the books now I picture her and that's about as good as it gets.
Though he didn't impress me all that much in season 1, Isaac Hempstead Wright as 'Bran' is increasingly growing on me. He never overplays and his restrained performance serves the story quite well.
Tom Wlaschiha as Jaqen H'ghar is mysterious, strange and very alluring. He's an instant favourite of mine.
Finally, the scene in the aftermath of Renly's murder between Stephen Dillane as Stannis and Liam Cunningham as Davos was churning with tumult just beneath it's muted surface. Kudos to both actors.
Lena Headey as Cersei and Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister in GAME OF THRONES - Episode #16:
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Theon (Alfie Allen) completes his master stroke. In King’s Landing, the Lannisters send Myrcella (Aimee Richardson) from harm’s way in the nick of time. Arya (Maisie Williams) comes face to face with a surprise visitor; Dany (Emilia Clarke) vows to take what is hers; Robb (Richard Madden) and Catelyn (Michelle Fairley) receive crucial news; Qhorin (Simon Armstrong) gives Jon (Kit Harington) a chance to prove himself.
Written by Vanessa Taylor; directed by David Nutter.
AFTER THE JUMP: Game Of Thrones Season 2: Inside The Episode #15
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Brienne of Tarth (Gwendoline Christie) in GAME OF THRONES Episode 2.05 (#15) HBO:
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Game of Thrones Episode #15: "The Ghost of Harrenhal" Season 2, Episode 5 Synopsis (TVGuide):
The Baratheon rivalry ends, drawing different reactions from Catelyn and Littlefinger; Tyrion finds Joffrey's defense plan at King's Landing lacking, but also learns of a mysterious secret weapon; Theon continues to prove himself to his father by sailing to the Stony Shore; Arya gets a promise from Jaqen H'ghar; the Night's Watch regroup at an ancient fortress called the Fist of the First Men.
Original Air Date: Apr 29, 2012
Guest Cast Stephen Dillane: Stannis Baratheon Tom Wlaschiha: Jaqen H'ghar Gethin Anthony: Renly Baratheon
RECAP GAME OF THRONES 'Garden Of Bones' Episode 2.04 (#14) HBO:
Arya is taken to Harrenhal, along with Gendry, Hot Pie and the other prisoners. At Harrenhal, the Mountain makes his first season 2 appearance while we meet The Tickler for the first time. Arya first begins reciting her “nightly prayer”--repeating the names of those she intends to kill: “Joffrey, Cersei, Ilyn Payne, the Hound.” Her experience in the camp has added a name to that list, though: Polliver, one of the Lannister guards who abused her fellow prisoners. Gendry is chosen to be the Tickler’s next victim but Lord Tywin Lannister arrives just in time. He scolds the Mountain and his men for not putting his captives to work. He orders them to find work for the prisoners and immediately recognizing Arya for the girl that she is, takes Arya as his cupbearer. Gendry is enlisted as a smith.
Meanwhile, the 'Young Wolf', King of the North Robb Stark, wins a great victory against the Lannister forces. However, he gets a reality check from 'Talisa,' a pseudonym apparently, for Jeyne Westerling (Oona Chaplin). Talisa saves a Lannister soldier’s life by amputating his leg, while Robb holds him down. Later she challenges Robb on his plan after he wins the war, to which Robb replies, he doesn’t know.
Richard Madden as King Robb Stark and Oona Chaplin as Talisa'
Back in King’s Landing, King Joffrey is punishing Sansa for her brother’s victory. Thankfully, Tyrion arrives and puts a stop to it.
Later, Joff's uncle Tyrion sends him prostitutes as a present after his sellsword Bronn, suggests that maybe Joff might benefit getting un'clogged' (ew). We quickly see that Joffrey isn't interested in getting off sexually, rather he orders Ros to beat the other prostitute at crossbow-point to send a message to his uncle. While we don’t see Tyrion receive Joff’s message, we do see him discover Lancel Lannister's secret (he's bedding Queen Regent Cersei) and use it turn him into an informer.
Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, 'Dragon Mother' Daenerys has arrived at the gates of Qarth, “the greatest city that ever was or will be.” Her stubbornness pays off as her threat—“turn us away and we will burn you first”—impresses, and after some deliberation outside of the city gates, Dany’s khalasar is finally allowed entrance to the city after Xaro Xhoan Daxos invokes ‘sumai’, agreeing to stand for her.
Littlefinger arrives at Renly’s camp with a message for Catelyn: Tyrion wishes to trade Jaime Lannister for Sansa and Arya. As a gesture of goodwill, Littlefinger delivers Ned’s bones to Catelyn.
The next day, Stannis arrives on the scene to treat with Renly, both men wanting to take the throne in King’s Landing. Stannis, the “charmless” elder, believes the crown is his by divine right. Younger brother Renly has many friends and has gathered a much larger force but he can’t know his brother’s secret weapon—the “child” his high priestess Melisandre will be bearing him later that night. Stannis delivers the ultimatum, Renly has until dawn to surrender and bend the knee. That night, Stannis sends Davos and Melisandre to the shore. There, in a cave beneath Renly’s camp, Melisandre disrobes, lies on the ground and gives birth to a shadow demon.
Melisandre gives birth to a shadow demon spawn (HBO):
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