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- 5/30/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Author George R.R. Martin created the global phenomenon Game of Thrones when he wrote the fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire. Set in a medieval fantasy realm where Seven Kingdoms fight to be the ruler of the lands, the novel series spawned the popular HBO show which won multiple Emmys and was one of the most-watched series.
After the show ended with season 8, which was largely considered to be disappointing, HBO commissioned multiple prequels, of which only House of the Dragon has seen the light of day. However, among the multiple prequels in development is Aegon’s Conquest, which sees the origins of the Seven Kingdoms. Writer Mattson Tomlin mentioned that Martin instructed him to avoid one mistake from Game of Thrones creators.
Game of Thrones Prequel Aegon’s Conquest Is In Early Stages Of Development Tom Glynn-Carney in House of the Dragon
George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones...
After the show ended with season 8, which was largely considered to be disappointing, HBO commissioned multiple prequels, of which only House of the Dragon has seen the light of day. However, among the multiple prequels in development is Aegon’s Conquest, which sees the origins of the Seven Kingdoms. Writer Mattson Tomlin mentioned that Martin instructed him to avoid one mistake from Game of Thrones creators.
Game of Thrones Prequel Aegon’s Conquest Is In Early Stages Of Development Tom Glynn-Carney in House of the Dragon
George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones...
- 5/16/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The finale of Game of Thrones aired almost five years ago, and since then HBO has been developing a multitude of spin-offs, prequels, and sequels to fill the void.
So far the only one to come to fruition has been House of the Dragon, which had the difficult job of drawing us back to Westeros after the disappointing end of GoT left most fans uninterested. Many doubted that the show could do the job, but they were quickly proven wrong – viewership for House of the Dragon started high and got higher as news got out about its quality. The first season holds a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes (Season 8 of the original series has 55%.)
But not all ideas are going to make it, and recent details about the Queen Nymeria project 10,000 Ships prove HBO might have been right to axe it.
Who is Queen Nymeria?
One thousand years before the events of Game of Thrones,...
So far the only one to come to fruition has been House of the Dragon, which had the difficult job of drawing us back to Westeros after the disappointing end of GoT left most fans uninterested. Many doubted that the show could do the job, but they were quickly proven wrong – viewership for House of the Dragon started high and got higher as news got out about its quality. The first season holds a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes (Season 8 of the original series has 55%.)
But not all ideas are going to make it, and recent details about the Queen Nymeria project 10,000 Ships prove HBO might have been right to axe it.
Who is Queen Nymeria?
One thousand years before the events of Game of Thrones,...
- 4/28/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
Game of Thrones’ overwhelming popularity inevitably led to HBO wanting more TV shows set in George Martin’s captivating world. Countless projects have already been pitched and rejected, but while some of them were questionable at best, others were promising and spectacular even based on their premises — and still ended up in the red-lit pile with the rest.
10,000 Ships Almost Sailed with Grrm’s Approval
One of the best ideas for a Game of Thrones prequel show was 10,000 Ships. In the original TV show, the legendary warrior-queen Nymeria was Arya Stark’s favorite historical figure and the deliberate namesake of the girl’s direwolf because of that. In George Martin’s lore, Queen Nymeria is among the most interesting characters.
Queen Nymeria and her people, the Rhoynar, lost their native country and were forced to live on the water. They had a massive fleet of thousands ships that effectively created...
10,000 Ships Almost Sailed with Grrm’s Approval
One of the best ideas for a Game of Thrones prequel show was 10,000 Ships. In the original TV show, the legendary warrior-queen Nymeria was Arya Stark’s favorite historical figure and the deliberate namesake of the girl’s direwolf because of that. In George Martin’s lore, Queen Nymeria is among the most interesting characters.
Queen Nymeria and her people, the Rhoynar, lost their native country and were forced to live on the water. They had a massive fleet of thousands ships that effectively created...
- 4/25/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
Brian Helgeland was one of the writers working on a Game of Thrones spinoff that George R.R. Martin signed off on but one that HBO did not pick up.
In a new interview, Helgeland discusses why the tentatively titled 10,000 Ships series didn’t happen despite his saying his script “came out great.”
“I think they felt the period of my show was too far removed from the pillars of the original. That’s why it hasn’t been picked up yet, but nothing is ever dead,” Helgeland said in an interview with Inverse.
The Man on Fire and L.A Confidential writer says his script, “was based on Queen Nymeria and this little blurb about her that was in a Westeros encyclopedia. Essentially, it was the story of Moses but swapping him out for Nymeria. Her country gets ruined and her people are forced to live on the water, which...
In a new interview, Helgeland discusses why the tentatively titled 10,000 Ships series didn’t happen despite his saying his script “came out great.”
“I think they felt the period of my show was too far removed from the pillars of the original. That’s why it hasn’t been picked up yet, but nothing is ever dead,” Helgeland said in an interview with Inverse.
The Man on Fire and L.A Confidential writer says his script, “was based on Queen Nymeria and this little blurb about her that was in a Westeros encyclopedia. Essentially, it was the story of Moses but swapping him out for Nymeria. Her country gets ruined and her people are forced to live on the water, which...
- 4/24/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Brian Helgeland is a popular name in the industry for his works in films like Mystic River and L.A. Confidential. The latter even blessed him with an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The renowned screenwriter and producer was near to having his Game of Thrones spin-off series. However, the Ten Thousand Ships series never got a green light from HBO.
A scene from Game Of Thrones
The idea of Brian Helgeland’s Ten Thousand Ships was planned to be based on the mythological story of Moses. The structure and tonality of the story would have been very different from the main Game of Thrones series. Although Helgeland has stated that his script is still there and HBO can pick it if they want, it is highly unlikely due to the present political milieu of the world.
What was Brian Helgeland’s planned Game of Thrones spin-off series about?...
A scene from Game Of Thrones
The idea of Brian Helgeland’s Ten Thousand Ships was planned to be based on the mythological story of Moses. The structure and tonality of the story would have been very different from the main Game of Thrones series. Although Helgeland has stated that his script is still there and HBO can pick it if they want, it is highly unlikely due to the present political milieu of the world.
What was Brian Helgeland’s planned Game of Thrones spin-off series about?...
- 4/24/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Best known for his work on L.A. Confidential and Mystic River, both brilliant thrillers, filmmaker Brian Helgeland is certainly one of Hollywood’s more interesting authors. And while the Oscar-winning writer and director is best known for his work on movies, he has also pitched a Game of Thrones spin-off series to HBO, which was ultimately rejected. Tentatively titled 10,000 Ships, the series was supposed to be focused on Queen Nymeria, the warrior-queen of the Rhoynar, but the idea was ultimately rejected by HBO, which seems to be a very bad move.
Namely, Helgeland has revealed more information about his series, revealing that it would have been an amazing ocean epic, and knowing Helgeland’s writing skills, we’re quite certain that the series would have been amazing. The filmmaker has revealed more information about his planned project, and we are going to bring them here to you.
Nymeria,...
Namely, Helgeland has revealed more information about his series, revealing that it would have been an amazing ocean epic, and knowing Helgeland’s writing skills, we’re quite certain that the series would have been amazing. The filmmaker has revealed more information about his planned project, and we are going to bring them here to you.
Nymeria,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Despite the disappointment of its finale, Game of Thrones undeniably had a successful run, leading many to consider the possibility of spin-offs due to its immense popularity. Brian Helgeland, an Oscar-winning screenplay writer also entertained one such idea and recently discussed why his spinoff script failed to be chosen and the challenges it encountered in a recent interview.
Game of Thrones Brian Helgeland’s Game of Thrones Spinoff Idea was Based on Queen Nymeria!
Brian Helgeland elaborated on his involvement with a certain Game of Thrones spin-off which focused on expanding the world of Westeros. Based on Queen Nymeria, who is a legendary figure in the history of Westeros, Queen of Rhoynar, who later founded the kingdom of Nymeria. Although not a lot is known about her, she is known for her strength and leadership.
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Game of Thrones Brian Helgeland’s Game of Thrones Spinoff Idea was Based on Queen Nymeria!
Brian Helgeland elaborated on his involvement with a certain Game of Thrones spin-off which focused on expanding the world of Westeros. Based on Queen Nymeria, who is a legendary figure in the history of Westeros, Queen of Rhoynar, who later founded the kingdom of Nymeria. Although not a lot is known about her, she is known for her strength and leadership.
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- 4/24/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
All "Game of Thrones" fans know the words Valar Morghulis, a Valyrian saying for "All men must die." That phrase almost proved prophetic when it came to HBO's attempts to whittle down the many spin-off shows at various stages in development over the years. Although "House of the Dragon" survived the culling to earn a second season, several others -- the Jon Snow-centric series, an untitled prequel starring Naomi Watts (which actually filmed a full pilot episode before being scrapped), and even a show set in the slums of King's Landing, Flea Bottom -- were doomed to the chopping block.
One of the more fascinating concepts, however, involved a famous figure from Westerosi history known as Nymeria. Titled "Ten Thousand Ships", this, too, never coalesced and we've never known why. Luckily, the folks over at Inverse recently had the chance to sit down with writer Brian Helgeland, known for "A Knight's Tale,...
One of the more fascinating concepts, however, involved a famous figure from Westerosi history known as Nymeria. Titled "Ten Thousand Ships", this, too, never coalesced and we've never known why. Luckily, the folks over at Inverse recently had the chance to sit down with writer Brian Helgeland, known for "A Knight's Tale,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Brian Helgeland’s Game of Thrones spinoff, Ten Thousand Ships, is getting docked as HBO shelves the project before it can set sail. Helgeland, the director behind films like L.A. Confidential and A Knight’s Tale and screenwriter for the Tony Scott-directed crime drama Man on Fire, spoke with Inverse about the defunct project, saying it would have focused on Queen Nymeria, the warrior-queen who led the Rhoynar refugees to Dorne.
Helgeland speaks with Inverse and makes Ten Thousand Ships sound biblical in scope and story. He likens Queen Nymeria’s tale to the story of Moses, with survivors from a ravaged country setting sail for a new home.
“It came out great, but I think they felt the period of my show was too far removed from the pillars of the original,” Helgeland explained to Inverse about his spinoff. “That’s why it hasn’t been picked up yet,...
Helgeland speaks with Inverse and makes Ten Thousand Ships sound biblical in scope and story. He likens Queen Nymeria’s tale to the story of Moses, with survivors from a ravaged country setting sail for a new home.
“It came out great, but I think they felt the period of my show was too far removed from the pillars of the original,” Helgeland explained to Inverse about his spinoff. “That’s why it hasn’t been picked up yet,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Brian Helgeland’s illustrious Hollywood career includes winning an Oscar for writing “L.A Confidential,” directing Heath Ledger’s beloved 2001 comedy “A Knight’s Tale” and scripting films such as “Man on Fire” and “Mystic River.” It also could’ve included a “Game of Thrones” spinoff series had HBO moved forward on his pitch, which was titled “Ten Thousand Ships” and centered on Queen Nymeria.
“It came out great, but I think they felt the period of my show was too far removed from the pillars of the original,” Helgeland recently told Inverse about his spinoff. “That’s why it hasn’t been picked up yet, but nothing is ever dead. My script was based on Queen Nymeria and this little blurb about her that was in a Westeros encyclopedia.”
“Essentially, it was the story of Moses but swapping him out for Nymeria,” he continued. “Her country gets ruined and her people...
“It came out great, but I think they felt the period of my show was too far removed from the pillars of the original,” Helgeland recently told Inverse about his spinoff. “That’s why it hasn’t been picked up yet, but nothing is ever dead. My script was based on Queen Nymeria and this little blurb about her that was in a Westeros encyclopedia.”
“Essentially, it was the story of Moses but swapping him out for Nymeria,” he continued. “Her country gets ruined and her people...
- 4/23/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
"Game of Thrones" continues to try and match the "Star Wars" franchise for the biggest number of announced projects that will probably never see the light of day. Sure, "House of the Dragon" was a big hit and season 2 is on its way, but by that point, HBO had already canceled another prequel show after spending $30 million on the pilot. As of now, there are supposedly spin-offs in the works for "Dunk and Egg," another for the character of Nymeria, another one about Aegon's Conquest, one about the Sea Snake, and a whole set of animated spin-offs.
Though some of them are moving along in development, one spin-off we know for sure won't make it to the screen is the Jon Snow sequel series. You remember Jon Snow, right? He's the guy who knows nothing, was revived from the dead, and had sex with his aunt before murdering her.
Speaking...
Though some of them are moving along in development, one spin-off we know for sure won't make it to the screen is the Jon Snow sequel series. You remember Jon Snow, right? He's the guy who knows nothing, was revived from the dead, and had sex with his aunt before murdering her.
Speaking...
- 4/9/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Format
BBC Studios has licensed the immensely popular “Top Gear” format to Finland’s Nelonen channel and Ruutu streaming service to create a Finnish adaptation of the long-running and Emmy-winning series. The Finnish adaptation will be presented by comedian, musician and author Ismo Leikola, former elite Ice hockey winger Teemu Selänne and actor Christoffer Strandberg. It will air in the spring of 2024.
Set in the world of cars and driving, the show will see Leikola, Selänne and Strandberg compete in various car-related challenges to determine who among them is the ultimate driver.
The license to Finland is the 11th adaptation of the format globally. “Top Gear” began in the U.K. in 1977, where it has run for 33 seasons. However, the U.K. version has been paused after host Andrew Flintoff was involved in an accident on the show’s test track in December 2022.
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Keshet International’s British production arm Keshet U.
BBC Studios has licensed the immensely popular “Top Gear” format to Finland’s Nelonen channel and Ruutu streaming service to create a Finnish adaptation of the long-running and Emmy-winning series. The Finnish adaptation will be presented by comedian, musician and author Ismo Leikola, former elite Ice hockey winger Teemu Selänne and actor Christoffer Strandberg. It will air in the spring of 2024.
Set in the world of cars and driving, the show will see Leikola, Selänne and Strandberg compete in various car-related challenges to determine who among them is the ultimate driver.
The license to Finland is the 11th adaptation of the format globally. “Top Gear” began in the U.K. in 1977, where it has run for 33 seasons. However, the U.K. version has been paused after host Andrew Flintoff was involved in an accident on the show’s test track in December 2022.
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Keshet International’s British production arm Keshet U.
- 6/7/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Los Angeles, April 16 (Ians) Author George R.R. Martin has shared why he didn’t want the new ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff which is tentatively titled ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight’ not called ‘Dunk & Egg’.
The prequel series from the mind of George R. R. Martin is based on a series of novellas centred around the future Lord Commander of the Kingsguard named Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire known as Egg. Many fans have referred to this series as “Dunk & Egg” but Martin shared on his blog why he opted for a different title, reports Deadline.
“The working title will be A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. Whether that will be the final title, I can’t say for sure beyond saying that no, it won’t be called Takes of Dunk & Egg or The Adventures of Dunk & Egg or Dunk & Egg,” Martin...
The prequel series from the mind of George R. R. Martin is based on a series of novellas centred around the future Lord Commander of the Kingsguard named Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire known as Egg. Many fans have referred to this series as “Dunk & Egg” but Martin shared on his blog why he opted for a different title, reports Deadline.
“The working title will be A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. Whether that will be the final title, I can’t say for sure beyond saying that no, it won’t be called Takes of Dunk & Egg or The Adventures of Dunk & Egg or Dunk & Egg,” Martin...
- 4/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
HBO ordered a new Game of Thrones spinoff which is tentatively titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight.
The prequel series from the mind of George R. R. Martin is based on a series of novellas centered around the future Lord Commander of the Kingsguard named Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire known as Egg. Many fans have referred to this series as “Dunk & Egg” but Martin shared on his blog why he opted for a different title.
“The working title will be A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. Whether that will be the final title, I can’t say for sure… beyond saying that no, it won’t be called Takes of Dunk & Egg or The Adventures of Dunk & Egg or Dunk & Egg,” Martin wrote on his latest blog post.
Martin continued, “I love Dunk and I love Egg, and I know...
The prequel series from the mind of George R. R. Martin is based on a series of novellas centered around the future Lord Commander of the Kingsguard named Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire known as Egg. Many fans have referred to this series as “Dunk & Egg” but Martin shared on his blog why he opted for a different title.
“The working title will be A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. Whether that will be the final title, I can’t say for sure… beyond saying that no, it won’t be called Takes of Dunk & Egg or The Adventures of Dunk & Egg or Dunk & Egg,” Martin wrote on his latest blog post.
Martin continued, “I love Dunk and I love Egg, and I know...
- 4/16/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
What is dead may never die, but rises again — in the form of yet another spin-off! Don't let any lingering fanbase rage fool you, the "Game of Thrones" universe is still thriving. Following the massive success of "House of the Dragon," the acclaimed prequel series that broke multiple HBO viewing records, Warner Bros Discovery has announced the next Thrones spinoff slated to enter production. Prepare for sword-fighting, jousts, and moral dilemmas galore because next up on the docket is "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms."
Fans of George R. R. Martin's novels know this tale best as The Adventures of Dunk and Egg, the affectionate title for the story of two unlikely heroes who wander Westeros during the Targaryen reign. One is the courageous knight of legend Ser Duncan the Tall, and the other is his diminutive squire, Egg. Think back to those glorious days of Brienne and Podrick's...
Fans of George R. R. Martin's novels know this tale best as The Adventures of Dunk and Egg, the affectionate title for the story of two unlikely heroes who wander Westeros during the Targaryen reign. One is the courageous knight of legend Ser Duncan the Tall, and the other is his diminutive squire, Egg. Think back to those glorious days of Brienne and Podrick's...
- 4/15/2023
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
HBO reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the “Game of Thrones” franchise this week by ordering a full season of a new spinoff titled “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight” just days after “House of the Dragon” began production on Season 2. The new series, which follows the adventures of a knight named Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg, is based on a series of novellas that Martin began publishing in 1998.
Those who have paid attention to the endless pipeline of “Game of Thrones” shows in development will recognize the project, as Martin has been open about wanting to make a show about the characters. The series has been commonly referred to as “Dunk & Egg,” as the two characters are often colloquially called. But in a new post on his personal blog, Martin explained why they ultimately had to go with a more distinguished-sounding title.
“The working...
Those who have paid attention to the endless pipeline of “Game of Thrones” shows in development will recognize the project, as Martin has been open about wanting to make a show about the characters. The series has been commonly referred to as “Dunk & Egg,” as the two characters are often colloquially called. But in a new post on his personal blog, Martin explained why they ultimately had to go with a more distinguished-sounding title.
“The working...
- 4/15/2023
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
George Rr Martin has revealed fresh details about his newly announced Game of Thrones prequel series.
The American author, who is behind the fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire, which was turned into the hit HBO series about feuding noble families, wrote in a blog post that the new adaptation will be based on his novella The Hedge Knight.
The book is about the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, in a period where the Iron Throne is still under Targaryen rule before the events of the original series.
Egg, brother of Aemon Targaryen who became a Maester to the Night’s Watch at Castle Black and appeared in Game of Thrones, would later grow up to become Aegon V.
He is also the grandfather of Aerys II, often referred to as the “Mad King”, who was the ruler of Westeros before King Robert Baratheon.
The American author, who is behind the fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire, which was turned into the hit HBO series about feuding noble families, wrote in a blog post that the new adaptation will be based on his novella The Hedge Knight.
The book is about the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, in a period where the Iron Throne is still under Targaryen rule before the events of the original series.
Egg, brother of Aemon Targaryen who became a Maester to the Night’s Watch at Castle Black and appeared in Game of Thrones, would later grow up to become Aegon V.
He is also the grandfather of Aerys II, often referred to as the “Mad King”, who was the ruler of Westeros before King Robert Baratheon.
- 4/15/2023
- by Charlotte McLaughlin
- The Independent - TV
This post contains spoilers for "Game of Thrones." Additionally, some of the deaths described are rather graphic, and a few involve children.
If there's one thing "Game of Thrones" is known for, it's gratuitous nudity and sex. If there's two things, it's bloody and often shocking violence. Indeed, a large part of the show's draw is that nobody is safe. The Starks are the closest thing to traditional heroes, and they get the pointy end of the stick more than anyone else. If there's any plot armor to be found in Westeros, it's made of tin foil.
As impressive as the show's body count is, some of the deaths are simply more — more vicious, more disturbing, and more stomach-churning. There's a reason one of the most infamous moments in all of television happened on "Game of Thrones" and was christened the Red Wedding. As gruesome as that scene is, it's...
If there's one thing "Game of Thrones" is known for, it's gratuitous nudity and sex. If there's two things, it's bloody and often shocking violence. Indeed, a large part of the show's draw is that nobody is safe. The Starks are the closest thing to traditional heroes, and they get the pointy end of the stick more than anyone else. If there's any plot armor to be found in Westeros, it's made of tin foil.
As impressive as the show's body count is, some of the deaths are simply more — more vicious, more disturbing, and more stomach-churning. There's a reason one of the most infamous moments in all of television happened on "Game of Thrones" and was christened the Red Wedding. As gruesome as that scene is, it's...
- 12/16/2022
- by Eric Pierce
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for the final season of "Game of Thrones."
In the most unsurprising news out of Westeros since Cersei Lannister admitted that her kids weren't her husband Robert's, actor Kit Harington has revealed that his character, Jon Snow, is "not okay" following the events of HBO's "Game of Thrones." Has Jon Snow ever been "okay," really, save for his various horny adventures in ice caves and on boats? The man has a perpetual pout to rival Morpheus' from "The Sandman" or even Robert Pattinson's Batman, so I can't imagine that he'd be particularly cheery after he gets exiled to the Wall for regicide and kin-slaying after he killed his aunt-girlfriend, Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), because she went power-mad and started murdering everyone. It's hard to imagine anyone being in a good state of mind after all of that, let alone eternal sad boy Jon Snow.
At a...
In the most unsurprising news out of Westeros since Cersei Lannister admitted that her kids weren't her husband Robert's, actor Kit Harington has revealed that his character, Jon Snow, is "not okay" following the events of HBO's "Game of Thrones." Has Jon Snow ever been "okay," really, save for his various horny adventures in ice caves and on boats? The man has a perpetual pout to rival Morpheus' from "The Sandman" or even Robert Pattinson's Batman, so I can't imagine that he'd be particularly cheery after he gets exiled to the Wall for regicide and kin-slaying after he killed his aunt-girlfriend, Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), because she went power-mad and started murdering everyone. It's hard to imagine anyone being in a good state of mind after all of that, let alone eternal sad boy Jon Snow.
At a...
- 12/13/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for season 1 of "House of the Dragon."
The "House of the Dragon" finale arrived with fire and blood on the brain; after 10 episodes of build-up and just barely avoiding the inevitability of a civil war, the dam finally broke and the uneasy peace of Westeros is officially no more. A new king has been crowned, completely ignoring the line of succession that King Viserys left behind and laughing off Rhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) claim to the throne.
Usually, stealing a Targaryen's throne is a surefire way to dying a fiery death, but Rhaenyra's former friend — and key orchestrator of this coup — Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) has a plan. Unlike her father, who would much prefer to murder the princess and all her children, Alicent's plan does not involve dispatching the Kingsguard as assassins. No, Alicent instead offers terms of peace and a well-worn token of friendship.
The "House of the Dragon" finale arrived with fire and blood on the brain; after 10 episodes of build-up and just barely avoiding the inevitability of a civil war, the dam finally broke and the uneasy peace of Westeros is officially no more. A new king has been crowned, completely ignoring the line of succession that King Viserys left behind and laughing off Rhaenyra Targaryen's (Emma D'Arcy) claim to the throne.
Usually, stealing a Targaryen's throne is a surefire way to dying a fiery death, but Rhaenyra's former friend — and key orchestrator of this coup — Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) has a plan. Unlike her father, who would much prefer to murder the princess and all her children, Alicent's plan does not involve dispatching the Kingsguard as assassins. No, Alicent instead offers terms of peace and a well-worn token of friendship.
- 10/25/2022
- by Shania Russell
- Slash Film
House of the Dragon has come to an explosive end.
The Game of Thrones spin-off series aired the 10th and final instalment of its first season on Sunday (23 October) in the US and Monday (24 October) in the UK.
Spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 10 below – you have been warned!
After King Viserys (Paddy Considine) dies, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and her father, the Hand (Rhys Ifans), conspire to keep the king’s death a secret in order to buy them time to prepare Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) to usurp the throne from Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy).
After Rhaneyra learns from Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best) that Aegon has been crowned King, Otto arrives at Dragonstone with the request that Rhaenyra bend the knee to Aegon.
While Daemon (Matt Smith) is eager to wage war against Otto and his convoy immediately, Rhaenyra is more hesitant and appears to be swayed in her decision to...
The Game of Thrones spin-off series aired the 10th and final instalment of its first season on Sunday (23 October) in the US and Monday (24 October) in the UK.
Spoilers for House of the Dragon episode 10 below – you have been warned!
After King Viserys (Paddy Considine) dies, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and her father, the Hand (Rhys Ifans), conspire to keep the king’s death a secret in order to buy them time to prepare Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) to usurp the throne from Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy).
After Rhaneyra learns from Princess Rhaenys (Eve Best) that Aegon has been crowned King, Otto arrives at Dragonstone with the request that Rhaenyra bend the knee to Aegon.
While Daemon (Matt Smith) is eager to wage war against Otto and his convoy immediately, Rhaenyra is more hesitant and appears to be swayed in her decision to...
- 10/24/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - TV
“Dreams didn’t make us kings,” Daemon Targaryen tells his wife, Rhaenyra. “Dragons did.” He tells her this with his hand around her throat, choking the air out of her. The Queen — or princess, depending on your point of view — had just informed him of the prophecy known as the “Song of Ice and Fire.” It’s Aegon the Conqueror’s prescient dream, confided in her by her father King Viserys, about a future Targaryen monarch who will save the realm from darkness in the North. It’s one of...
- 10/24/2022
- by Sean T. Collins
- Rollingstone.com
This article contains spoilers for the first episode of "House of the Dragon."
In the premiere episode of the "Game of Thrones" prequel series "House of the Dragon," young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) and her friend, Lady Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey), study the histories of their world together beneath the heart tree in the Godswood of King's Landing. Alicent thinks Rhaenyra hasn't been paying attention, but she quickly impresses her friend by reciting the story they were discussing, complete with all of the details. She recounts the tale of Nymeria, a warrior princess of the Rhoynar who helped found the nation that became Dorne. If the name sounds familiar, that's because Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) named her direwolf after the historic heroine. But who is Princess Nymeria, and why does she so inspire the young girls of Westeros?
In the guide to writer George R. R. Martin's world,...
In the premiere episode of the "Game of Thrones" prequel series "House of the Dragon," young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) and her friend, Lady Alicent Hightower (Emily Carey), study the histories of their world together beneath the heart tree in the Godswood of King's Landing. Alicent thinks Rhaenyra hasn't been paying attention, but she quickly impresses her friend by reciting the story they were discussing, complete with all of the details. She recounts the tale of Nymeria, a warrior princess of the Rhoynar who helped found the nation that became Dorne. If the name sounds familiar, that's because Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) named her direwolf after the historic heroine. But who is Princess Nymeria, and why does she so inspire the young girls of Westeros?
In the guide to writer George R. R. Martin's world,...
- 8/22/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Returning to Westeros after the conclusion of Game of Thrones was always going to be bittersweet, but House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 1 is a welcome change of pace.
We have so much conflict off the bat that it's hard not to ponder who will turn against who by the season's end, and I am so here for this ride.
Princess Rhaenyra narrating the series is a nice touch. Considering that "The Heirs of the Dragon" primarily revolves around her going from a young woman determined for a simple life to heir to the throne, it makes sense.
Rhaenyra's tale promises to be epic, but it will be difficult to watch her thrust into these scenarios she never imagined herself being in.
The past was sexist to female descendants of the throne, and it's hard not to think Princess Rhaenys will be royally pissed off at this development years after...
We have so much conflict off the bat that it's hard not to ponder who will turn against who by the season's end, and I am so here for this ride.
Princess Rhaenyra narrating the series is a nice touch. Considering that "The Heirs of the Dragon" primarily revolves around her going from a young woman determined for a simple life to heir to the throne, it makes sense.
Rhaenyra's tale promises to be epic, but it will be difficult to watch her thrust into these scenarios she never imagined herself being in.
The past was sexist to female descendants of the throne, and it's hard not to think Princess Rhaenys will be royally pissed off at this development years after...
- 8/22/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
When “House of the Dragon” premieres on HBO tonight, it will mark the beginning of a new era for the “Game of Thrones” franchise. While the spin-off is unlikely to fully live up to all expectations, the series will serve as an effective way to gauge fans’ appetites for future adventures in Westeros. If enthusiasm turns out to be high, HBO has no shortage of other ideas in the pipeline.
In a new interview with the New York Times, “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin offered more detail about the wide range of spin-offs that HBO has in development and the approach that he hopes to see the network take when it comes to producing them.
“We are developing a number of other spin-offs,” Martin said. “There’s the Jon Snow sequel show, and the rest are all prequels. There’s ‘Ten Thousand Ships’ about Nymeria — that’s like...
In a new interview with the New York Times, “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin offered more detail about the wide range of spin-offs that HBO has in development and the approach that he hopes to see the network take when it comes to producing them.
“We are developing a number of other spin-offs,” Martin said. “There’s the Jon Snow sequel show, and the rest are all prequels. There’s ‘Ten Thousand Ships’ about Nymeria — that’s like...
- 8/21/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
HBO's Game of Thrones was a cultural phenomenon that brought to vivid life George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novel series and leap-frogged the written saga to a controversial and epic conclusion.
While readers Patiently await the literary ending -- one that Martin has promised will be significantly different from what HBO's adaptation presented -- television fans missing the Seven Kingdoms can anticipate a veritable banquet of spin-off projects in the near (and not-so-near) future.
First out of the gate is House of the Dragon, a prequel series centered on the civil war of the dragon-riding Targaryen House, premiering on August 21.
Martin joined members of the cast -- Matt Smith, Steve Toussaint, Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Emma D'Arcy, Emily Carey, and Milly Alcock -- and co-creator Ryan Condal on a panel at San Diego's Comic-Con to discuss what we can expect from...
While readers Patiently await the literary ending -- one that Martin has promised will be significantly different from what HBO's adaptation presented -- television fans missing the Seven Kingdoms can anticipate a veritable banquet of spin-off projects in the near (and not-so-near) future.
First out of the gate is House of the Dragon, a prequel series centered on the civil war of the dragon-riding Targaryen House, premiering on August 21.
Martin joined members of the cast -- Matt Smith, Steve Toussaint, Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Emma D'Arcy, Emily Carey, and Milly Alcock -- and co-creator Ryan Condal on a panel at San Diego's Comic-Con to discuss what we can expect from...
- 8/1/2022
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
“A Song of Ice and Fire” author George R.R. Martin promises he’s still working to finish his book series, but explained in a new blog post that a number of “Game of Thrones” spinoff series have taken up much of his time lately.
“The Winds of Winter,” the planned sixth novel in Martin’s book series, on which the HBO series “Game of Thrones” was based, has been in the works since at least 2011. In a Wednesday post on his blog, Martin admits while he made “a lot” of progress on the book in 2020, he made “less” in 2021. “But ‘less’ is not ‘none,’” Martin added.
Why did he make less progress in 2021? Because he was busy working on various “Game of Thrones” spinoff series in the works at HBO and HBO Max. The first, “House of the Dragon,” has wrapped filming and while HBO has yet to officially greenlight any additional shows,...
“The Winds of Winter,” the planned sixth novel in Martin’s book series, on which the HBO series “Game of Thrones” was based, has been in the works since at least 2011. In a Wednesday post on his blog, Martin admits while he made “a lot” of progress on the book in 2020, he made “less” in 2021. “But ‘less’ is not ‘none,’” Martin added.
Why did he make less progress in 2021? Because he was busy working on various “Game of Thrones” spinoff series in the works at HBO and HBO Max. The first, “House of the Dragon,” has wrapped filming and while HBO has yet to officially greenlight any additional shows,...
- 3/10/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
George R.R. Martin sent a raven Wednesday with updates on his highly anticipated new projects on his blog.
The 73-year old fantasy author behind “Game of Thrones” (and creative contributor to the just-dropped “Elden Ring” video game) cast some light on the numerous “GoT” prequel series that are in the works. Perhaps more importantly to his O.G. fans, he confirmed that he is still plugging away at his long-delayed novel “The Winds of Winter,” the sixth of seven planned doorstopper books in the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series from which “Game of Thrones” and the entire Westeros mythos derives.
“Winds of Winter,” which was originally due to be published in 2016, is still coming, he says, but as a way of excusing himself for its absence, he wrote that Westeros is bigger than just one project now. But working in that world is his “number one priority,” he said.
The 73-year old fantasy author behind “Game of Thrones” (and creative contributor to the just-dropped “Elden Ring” video game) cast some light on the numerous “GoT” prequel series that are in the works. Perhaps more importantly to his O.G. fans, he confirmed that he is still plugging away at his long-delayed novel “The Winds of Winter,” the sixth of seven planned doorstopper books in the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series from which “Game of Thrones” and the entire Westeros mythos derives.
“Winds of Winter,” which was originally due to be published in 2016, is still coming, he says, but as a way of excusing himself for its absence, he wrote that Westeros is bigger than just one project now. But working in that world is his “number one priority,” he said.
- 3/10/2022
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Even though "Game of Thrones" has been off the air for nearly three years, it's still a major part of pop culture. With plans for at least one spinoff already in progress - not to mention two more planned books in George R.R. Martin's books series - there's a lot more "Game of Thrones" coming our way in the future. It doesn't look like the world of Westeros will be going away anytime soon, and we can't wait to see what's in store for this sprawling universe next.
Just how well do you remember "Game of Thrones," though? The epic show spanned dozens and dozens of important characters, several years, multiple continents, and more twists and turns than anyone could have ever seen coming. It's next to impossible to remember every little detail, but there are plenty of memorable moments we're sure you haven't forgotten. Maybe you're a whiz...
Just how well do you remember "Game of Thrones," though? The epic show spanned dozens and dozens of important characters, several years, multiple continents, and more twists and turns than anyone could have ever seen coming. It's next to impossible to remember every little detail, but there are plenty of memorable moments we're sure you haven't forgotten. Maybe you're a whiz...
- 2/9/2022
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
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