ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » September 13, 2009, 7:22 pm

Not my favorite, but I don't skip it upon further reading... not bad. I can't really find anything I don't like. Same with Brienne--I like her story as well.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » March 3, 2010, 3:23 pm

Already info in the Books section, but this deserves the double treatment.

SLIGHT NWS WARNING -> Partially nude Lena Headly (G-String, prone, boobsies covered)

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/44136

Gawww, she is hot.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » June 14, 2010, 1:28 pm

Teaser trailer up on HBO.com!

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » June 14, 2010, 2:30 pm

More like a teaser of a teaser.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » June 14, 2010, 2:50 pm

No kidding. saw this lastnight right before trueblood aired. Its a true teaser...show nothing, but have some guy read text from the book...voilla!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » June 14, 2010, 3:42 pm

Meh. Yeah, it doesn't show much but it is nice to see something! Granted, it will not air until next spring....

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » July 13, 2010, 1:10 pm

Sam Tarly, Rast and Sirio have been cast.

http://grrm.livejournal.com

Has Gregor Clegane been cast yet? So many characters!

Sartori · Post by **Sartori** » July 13, 2010, 10:27 pm

This is fucking fantastic:

http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2 ... teran.html

I never would have thought of it, but I think he's perfect. He played one of the best characters on The Wire IMO, and sounded convincingly local to Baltimore even if he is from Dublin. Good actor and a perfect choice.

Kaldaur · Post by **Kaldaur** » July 14, 2010, 12:12 am

Holy hell, you're right. I heard some great names tossed around for Littlefinger, but he's scheming and cunning (or at least, has played those characters before). Looking forward to him in the role.

miir · Post by **miir** » July 14, 2010, 9:01 am

Good grief, if microanalysis of the casting is any indication, this series is going to do nothing but enrage the cult of GRRM.
I can just picture his rabid fans running to the internet after every episode to post all the mistakes and inconsistencies based on thier own personal interpretations of the characters in the books.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » July 14, 2010, 12:53 pm

Pretty much! It will be like fan postings on NY Daily News after a Mets game. I'm just hoping for an entertaining series.

Omg where is Tom Bombadil??

Kaldaur · Post by **Kaldaur** » July 14, 2010, 6:13 pm

Haha miir, I look at it more as if they're doing this great a job casting, then I'll be okay with their dramatic choices. TV and books are different; if I wanted the books verbatim, I'd read them. I just want them to do a good job with what they have, and casting seems to point in a positive direction.

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » July 15, 2010, 5:15 pm

Canelek wrote:Meh. Yeah, it doesn't show much but it is nice to see something! Granted, it will not air until next spring....

You talking about Lena Headly in a string or the teaser?

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » July 15, 2010, 5:46 pm

A G-string would be nice!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » July 19, 2010, 12:37 pm

Cast to date:

SERIES REGULARS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

Mark Addy as King Robert Baratheon
Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy
Sean Bean as Eddard “Ned” Stark
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Ser Jamie Lannister
Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister
Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark
Aidan Gillen as Littlefinger
Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon
Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont
Kit Harington as Jon Snow
Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister
Isaac Hempstead-Wright as Bran Stark
Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen
Richard Madden as Rob Stark
Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane (Hound)
Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark
Maisie Williams as Arya Stark

FEATURED CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

John Bradley as Samwell Tarly
Ron Donachie as Ser Rodrik Cassel
Jerome Flynn as Bronn
Conleth Hill as Varys
Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo
Donald Sumpter as Maester Luwin

GUEST CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

Josef Altin as Pyp
Gethin Anthony as Renly Baratheon
Ciaran Bermingham as Mord
Esme Bianco as Ros
Susan Brown as Septa Mordane
Dominic Carter as Janos Slynt
Antonia Christophers as Mhaegen
Kate Dickie as Lysa Arryn
Roy Dotrice as Grand Maester Pycelle
Emun Elliott as Marillion
Lino Facioli as Robin Arryn
Jefferson Hall as Ser Hugh of the Vale
Derek Halligan as Alliser Thorne
Rhodri Hosking as Mycah
Margaret John as Old Nan
Finn Jones as Ser Loras Tyrell
Dermot Keaney as Gared
Francis Magee as Yoren
Joseph Mawle as Benjen Stark
Brendan McCormack as Ser Vardis Egan
Ian McElhinney as Ser Barristan Selmy
Luke McEwan as Rast
Kristian Nairn as Hodor
Rob Ostlere as Ser Waymar Royce
Eugene Simon as Lancel Lannister
Jamie Sives as Jory Cassel
John Standing as Jon Arryn
Conan Stevens as Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane
Peter Vaughan as Maester Aemon Targaryen
Miltos Yeromelou as Syrio Forel

Kaldaur · Post by **Kaldaur** » July 21, 2010, 12:10 am

/nerdgasm

Nick · Post by **Nick** » July 22, 2010, 9:33 pm

Friend of mine doing extra work on this in the coming weeks.

I wasn't willing to grow my beard non stop until January - so no extra work for me.

Would have been fun though

Kaldaur · Post by **Kaldaur** » July 22, 2010, 9:49 pm

That's sweet Nick. I saw the extras casting call a few months ago, but it was for men who know how to ride. I was almost tempted to speed learn so I could break my neck on set!

Nick · Post by **Nick** » July 23, 2010, 12:28 am

There was a call put out over the last few months - let me see if I can find it...

Hmm... best I could come up with:

http://www.northernirelandscreen.co.uk/ ... oryID=2707

Really fucking glad to see someone like Aidan Gillen involved. That shows it must be being taken pretty seriously, but then again you see nonentity morons like Alfie Allen being dragged into it (oh wow my daddy was famous let me in, let me in!) - but hey, you can't have everything.

I saw Alfie Allen do a performance of "Equine." He was utterly terrible. Definitely one of the "don't believe the hype" crowd. But maybe he will be good, who knows?

Still, the cast and production lineup on this show looks fucking incredible. So I reckon it will be brilliant.

They were looking for amputees recently, as well as cross eyed men and hot latino women (not something you see in Belfast too much. Sadly.)

It'd be amazing to get a chance to go along to a filming for some of this stuff. I know one guy who may be able to wrangle me a place for an afternoon or so - it's great to see such a fantastic production come to NI though

Sartori · Post by **Sartori** » September 14, 2010, 10:45 pm

w00t!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAZzCFPc ... r_embedded

and also, w00t!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjY6QnOP ... r_embedded

Ransure · Post by **Ransure** » September 14, 2010, 11:44 pm

FU GRRM, stop making youtube videos and finish the last goddamn books!!

but seriously, Im excited

Sartori · Post by **Sartori** » November 29, 2010, 6:54 pm

New trailers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNhgIjyE ... r_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43LW7a_N ... r_embedded

masteen · Post by **masteen** » November 30, 2010, 1:05 pm

I am actually hoping for his fatness to die before production closes so the gifted and consistently productive writers at HBO can give us some closure on this series.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » November 30, 2010, 4:53 pm

When do the books finish? hehe

I started reading the books earlier this year, and am sorry I started since this guy doesn't seem to care anymore about the series. 5 years between books and counting? that's crazy. They're good, but not that freaking good.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » January 22, 2011, 10:05 pm

new trailer on hbo.com with a start date of april 17th. Sunday.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » April 3, 2011, 11:01 am

replying to myself...to revive the thread for a reminder!

Tonight, 4/3 Sunday, at 9PM EST, first 15 minutes of the show are on. hell yeah.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » April 3, 2011, 12:04 pm

Cool poster!

Boogahz · Post by **Boogahz** » April 3, 2011, 12:28 pm

Fairweather Pure wrote:

Cool poster!

Not really. I've seen the X plenty of times. Nothing new.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » April 3, 2011, 3:38 pm

Picture shows up for me and all my other devices. I don't know what to tell ya!

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » April 3, 2011, 8:36 pm

It wouldn't display for me in Firefox 4, but I opened the url from your image tag ( http://www.impawards.com/tv/posters/game_of_thrones.jpg ) in a separate window and it displayed fine. Now that it's cached on my laptop, it shows up in this thread too.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » April 4, 2011, 4:06 am

Picture doesn't show for me. (even Xatrei link shows access forbidden)

This series is getting good reviews so far.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » April 4, 2011, 7:06 pm

I'm very impressed with the production of the first 15 minutes. its up on HBO.com if anyone wants to watch it. Sound effects and music are absolutely perfect. I hope they continue thru with production value like the first band of brothers and John Adams.

Sartori · Post by **Sartori** » April 5, 2011, 1:17 am

drool

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » April 5, 2011, 6:28 pm

That 15 minutes seemed like 5. Fantastic! Lots of changes, but that is to be expected for story flow in this format.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » April 5, 2011, 6:46 pm

I'm glad for changes. I don't want to be shown exactly verbatim what I read already. I just really hope they can produce follow up seasons quickly once this is a hit, because we all kind of know it will be with the strength behind the first book.

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » April 7, 2011, 11:19 am

It has been so damn long since I read the first book that I'd be oblivious to a verbatim dialog. Anyone know if this will be available for download? I can't afford a premium channel at this time.

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » April 7, 2011, 11:36 am

I tried browsing through a bit of the book to get a feel for it in the book store one day, and while I obviously can't make final judgment, and might like them, they struck me as a bit too... Nerdy? I know I'll probably get tore down for that. I don't really know how to say it, but basically in some cases for me, too much detail is a bad thing (which is funny cause I love Stephen King's books). It's like them talking about the science behind a warp drive or something in Star Trek.. I don't give a shit, I just want to see it happen.

Anyhow, by nature the show will be pared down quite a bit, and I think I'll like it. Preview looked cool, I'll look to download it once it gets started.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » April 7, 2011, 4:26 pm

Bubba Grizz wrote:It has been so damn long since I read the first book that I'd be oblivious to a verbatim dialog. Anyone know if this will be available for download? I can't afford a premium channel at this time.

Preview should still be streaming on HBO.com.

And sure! All of the torrent sites should have it right away! I'll be going the same route due to buying a house and having to pare down bills.

Kluden · Post by **Kluden** » April 7, 2011, 9:27 pm

I have HBO, and will watch it when it airs, then download it on eztv to watch later.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » April 17, 2011, 5:29 pm

Tonight!

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » April 18, 2011, 8:50 am

Last night!

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » April 18, 2011, 1:43 pm

Having not read the books, the first episode was kind of boring. I'm sure it's hard to introduce all the material of a deep storyline.

The story will have to heat up quick if they want to capture the attention of those that haven't read the books.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » April 18, 2011, 3:19 pm

I haven't read them.. .What's the basic plot!

Dregor Thule · Post by **Dregor Thule** » April 18, 2011, 3:19 pm

Was hawesome!

masteen · Post by **masteen** » April 19, 2011, 4:33 pm

Aslanna wrote:I haven't read them.. .What's the basic plot!

Winter is coming.

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » April 19, 2011, 4:59 pm

Who cares about plot? There are Boobies!

Post by **Xouqoa** » April 19, 2011, 5:53 pm

Already renewed for Season 2!

http://grrm.livejournal.com/211736.html

Kwonryu DragonFist · Post by **Kwonryu DragonFist** » April 19, 2011, 7:57 pm

Good first episode, i liked Daenerys physique.

Xatrei · Post by **Xatrei** » April 20, 2011, 2:07 am

I haven't read any of the books, and probably won't as I don't make a lot of time for reading fiction these days. Besides, that's what TV is for.

I really liked the first episode, and am looking forward to more. I didn't think it was too slow personally, but my expectations were probably tempered by expecting a lot of setting up the story line for the series.

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » April 20, 2011, 3:08 am

A tad slow for me, but I guess I don't care about setting up the story as much being as I haven't read the books, otherwise I'd feel different I'm sure. Nudity made up for it though!

[Show]: I was pretty pissed when Denis Leary's doppleganger killed the little kid.