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ive just posted that HBO will be releasing those clips on the 4th april....how come they did them now?? woohooofantastic, thank you for posting the links.... i would have missed them.
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sorry for the double post...ive just found this. you have probably seen it...its emilia clarke interview that was onsky atlantis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjeQcTkub8wsigpicComment
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More news on the Game of Thrones video games. The RPG which was hinted at has been properly annouced, info from a couple of sites.
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/25/re...f-thrones-rpg/
http://translate.google.com/translat...%26prmd%3Divns
With GRRM picking up the pace with the books, the series about to come out that should go on for a good few years and these new games, it seems it's a great time to be a Song of Fire and Ice fan.
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The Maesters path recently relased a new scene as a reward and now it's up on Youtube.
Here King Robert Baratheon and Lord Eddard Stark, discuss, among other things, tits.
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http://winter-is-coming.net/wp-conte...fthrones60.jpg
Drogo is amazing. i cannot wait to get my fix from this show.sigpicComment
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...and here are the rest of those great picturesOriginally posted by mirishka View Post
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/03/more-pics/
I got also another video for you all
Game Of Thrones: Costumes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_iFA...layer_embeddedComment
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had to spoiler it for size.
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Andron, please check your pm.Last edited by mirishka; 30 March 2011, 11:35 AM.sigpicComment
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You can now get wallpapers of the most prominent houses of Westeros.
http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones#/...allpapers.html
17 days...Comment
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More videos
This is on the other houses, a good introduction to some characters they haven't talked about yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmxRIgBtThk
And this is a bit on Ned Stark. I think there's a version of this already posted, buy this has some new footage.
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except!!! Drogo!! theres no bloomin Drogo wallie!!Originally posted by Andron View Post
i make my own.....*astards!
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Some more pics http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20477636,00.html
and one especially for mirishka http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/watch...n&dlvrit=51396Comment
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More videos. Pretty poor quality but they are very interesting.
On the Night's Watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRwHgS741W8
Shooting Locations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9iqt...el_video_title
and the Drothraki language.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNepA...el_video_title
If I find better quality versions of these vids I'll post the links.
Also various reviews have begin trickling in, all have been very positive. Den of Geek has a very good review up.
Originally posted here http://www.denofgeek.com/television/...ee_review.htmlAuthor George R.R. Martin's A Song Of Ice And Fire series of books contain a sprawling, complex mythology of warring dynasties set in an alternate medieval universe. It would take a steady hand and a healthy bank balance to give them the screen treatment they deserve, and HBO hasn't spared any expense in bringing its adaptation, Game Of Thrones, to our televisions. The horse and ermine budget alone must add up to seven figures. It's a visually sumptuous looking series, with superb, earthy sets augmented by the odd smattering of discrete CG.
The first episode introduces a dizzying array of plotlines, almost to the point where you wonder whether writer/creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss can keep all the fantastical plates spinning. There are all kinds of treasonous intrigues and clandestine affairs going on, and it's to both the credit of Game Of Throne's cast and director that the show remains a gripping watch, in spite of the amount of dialogue and backstory it has to impart.
Sean Bean heads up an exemplary, eclectic cast as Eddard Stark (his mateys call him Ned), the lord of the northern castle of Winterfell. As Game Of Thrones begins, Stark is asked by his old matey, King Robert, to become his left hand man, after his previous employee died in mysterious circumstances.
It later becomes apparent that sources close to the king are all plotting to overthrow his reign, while far away to the east, two factions are joining forces to make their own claim for the throne.
Game Of Thrones is gory, adult stuff, and appears to have been designed specifically to rile Daily Mail readers, with its foul-mouthed young princes and unapologetic nudity. The rather self-consciously sensationalistic moments don't always sit well with its grittier, more dramatic points, but then again, it would probably feel a little too po-faced without a few moments of crude levity.
Inevitably, there are some plot strands that are more interesting than others. I found myself less impressed with the growing union between the effete Targaryen dynasty and the barbarous Dothraki overseas than I was with the changing fortunes of Stark's family, but its writers are wise enough to keep the story riding along at a storming pace.
There are some superb characters too. Bean employs his stoic persona as well as ever, but my personal favourite is Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister, a lecherous, vertically challenged prince whose acid wit is worthy of ex-Sex Pistol John Lydon.
Despicable scallywagy is also in plentiful supply, with several characters revealing themselves to be far from pleasant as the first episode wears on. There's a pleasing lack of sentimentality in Benioff and Weiss' script, in fact, and Game Of Thrones' characters are universally flawed, interesting people. Lord Stark's wenchising while away at war resulted in an illegitimate son, Jon Snow (Kit Harington), while Mark Addy's king is a greedy man of growing girth who's totally unaware of the duplicity of those around him.
While Game Of Thrones' male cast gets the most lines, there are nevertheless some great performances from Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark, while Lena Headey plays the part of Queen Cersei with the icy resolve of wench Macbeth. Emilia Clarke has less to do as the forlorn Daenerys Targaryen, who's stuck in a miserable union with Khal Drogo, the monosyllabic warlord of the Dothraki.
In fairness, it's hinted that Clarke will have a bigger part to play later on, and it's Jason Mamoa (who'll soon be bearing his muscles again as Conan the Barbarian) who walks away with the trophy of Game Of Thrones' flattest character. He's little more than a grunting, rutting animal in a loin cloth, bless him. Hopefully, the rest of the series will give his character more depth, too.
Viewed on its own two feet, though, this opening episode provides a confident, gripping entry point to what could have been a bewilderingly expansive saga. Game Of Thrones' canvas is enormous and continent spanning, but the superb cast keep the human element of the story front and centre.
Best of all, this opener manages something that many series debuts fail to achieve. It starts with a gripping, even frightening opening sequence, and concludes with a similar dramatic flash that left me clamouring to see the next episode.
If Game Of Thrones can continue along at a pace as brisk and exciting as this, then the series has a bright future ahead of it, which is more than can be said for some of its characters.
I don't agree with their criticism of the Khal Drogo character, but his character develops more as things go on.Comment
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Interesting videos, thank you!
So here's an updated list of the episode titles of season 1:
1.01 Winter is Coming
1.02 The Kingsroad
1.03 Lord Snow
1.04 Cripples, *******s, and Broken Things
1.05 The Wolf and The Lion
1.06 A Golden Crown
1.07 You Win or You Die
1.08 The Pointy End
the last titles haven't been announced yet (1.09, 1.10)
There are also some news interviews http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/04/...ew-interviews/Comment
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Yet another postive review
Originally posted hereActor Sean Bean leads David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' small-screen adaptation of George R.R. Martin's bestselling "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels.
Barely a few minutes into HBO’s epic Game of Thrones series, it’s clear that the hype was right and the wait was worth it.
Based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin – often referred to as “the American Tolkien†– HBO is betting that fans of The Lord of the Rings will come to this for a sprawling, interwoven tale of feuding families, swords, sex, carnage, beasts, frayed loyalties, deception, intrigue and the pursuit of power.
As well they should. Game of Thrones has all the elements (many described above) that lure viewers to shows like The Sopranos, et al. That it’s a fantasy series shouldn’t scare anyone away, because – like Lord of the Rings – there’s a real allure to costume-dramas that pair dense mythology with all of the crowd-pleasing elements of war, honor, pride, lust, power and, yes, even humor. Thrones has all of those in spades and supports them with exceptional storytelling, strong writing, superb acting and some stunning visual effects.
Writers and executive producers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will certainly have their hands full dealing with die-hard fans on what they got right or wrong (or left out or put in that may have not been in the books), but they have the backing of Martin, who worked closely with the duo, and that should count for a lot. Perhaps more important to those people who haven’t read the books or heard much about this series, Benioff and Weiss kick things off immediately – with action, blood-shed and eeriness. Director Tim Van Patten creates a beautiful, haunting, visual template of vast expanses (Northern Ireland, Malta), white snow and dark shadows while also allowing the visual effects to pack a wallop.
That kind of start to the 10-part series was essential because Game of Thrones is a complicated story with numerous characters and a dense, interwoven back-story. Though it demands attention, Thrones never once bogs down. It’s the kind of drama where, when the first episode ends, you wish the nine others were immediately available. And that validates HBO’s notion that television is the perfect medium for a fantasy series done right. Getting Martin’s Thrones, the gold-standard, could end up landing HBO its next franchise.
Thrones is set in the fictional land of Westeros, where various clans – or houses -- have lived and fought for generations in different realms, until the Targaryens invaded and united the Seven Kingdoms under the Iron Throne. Now, years later, there’s a battle for the throne.
Right from the start, Thrones starts telling as many as four stories, involving the House Stark, run by Lord Eddard Stark (Sean Bean, who will be familiar to Lord of the Rings†fans); House Baratheon, run by King Robert Baratheon (the wonderful Mark Addy), House Lannister, which is linked to House Baratheon because Queen Cersei Baratheon (Lena Headey) was born a Lannister; and the exiled House Targaryen, where Prince Viserys Targaryen III (Harry Lloyd) wants to reclaim the Iron Throne and all Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. To do that, he’ll need an army, which is why he wants his sister, Princess Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) to marry Khal Drogo (Jason Momoa), who leads a tribe of vicious warrior horsemen.
Got that?
It’s actually not as confusing as it may sound. And there are more than a few unexpected surprises and even humorous detours (mostly provided by Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister whose whoring and drinking knows no bounds). A great series should challenge viewers to pay attention, to connect dots and anticipate connections. Thrones manages a superior complexity without ever making you think that you’ve lost the connection to the story. It’s paced with precision and the carefully crafted assemblage of characters unspools at such a rate that you can keep up while keeping tabs on their ever changing moods.
What that means, essentially, is that there’s a tight grip on the storytelling and a real understanding of who each person is – traits that make the complexity easier to bear.
It’s difficult to single out the most accomplished parts of Thrones. The ambition is immense, the fantasy world exceptionally well-conceived, the writing and acting elevating the entire series beyond contemporaries like The Borgias and Camelot, and the visual appeal continues to surprise with each episode.
What we have here is the successful pairing of an acclaimed collection of fantasy books with a television series that illuminates and expands what’s on the page.
Worth the wait? Absolutely. And even if you have no idea what all the fuss is about, you should get in from the start absorb Martin’s fantastical tale.
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