Originally posted by magictrick
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Originally posted by jmoz
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The first season will have 12 episodes, which is a standard HBO season.
Low fantasy is the correct term. And if you've read any of the books then you'd know that the "silly" politics is pretty much a focus of the books. Considering that George R.R Martin is exec producing and is a member of the writing staff, and the series is supposed to be very faithful to the books, I don't think that's going to change. -
I'm hoping with the shortened depiction of the books in tv format, they'd focus on the fantasy elements more. The Wraith or whatever they're called. There's a subtle undertone of a looming invasion by them in the series which still hasn't happened yet.Comment
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If you read the books then you must realize that magic has absolutely no part to play in the overall plot of the books. Aside from the dragons it would be much easier simply to ignore the few instances where Martin felt it necessary to just throw in magic just for the sake of it rather than it having it play an integral part in the storytelling.Originally posted by jmoz View PostComment
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Yea I don't think fantasy is really the focus here. The only reason its classified as fantasy is because it takes place in a fantasy world. And of course, there are a few elements like dragons and the Others that add to it, but not much focus on those.sigpicComment
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Are the books really worth checking out? As a rule, I tend to turn my nose up at any non-Tolkien, non-Lewis fantasy, but I'm quite looking forward to the TV series."A society grows great when old men plant trees, the shade of which they know they will never sit in. Good people do things for other people. That's it, the end." -- Penelope Wilton in Ricky Gervais's After LifeComment
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It seems like you've answered your own question. The funny part is that Martin fans also turn their noses up at any NON Martin books. lol!Comment
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They sure are. I was hooked from the very first one. Personally what I liked is that there are fantasy elements but there is also a ton of character development. Each character is layered and there is no "good vs bad" scenario which is great.Originally posted by DigiFluid View PostsigpicComment
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When is this series starting exactly. I love the books and I'm really looking forward to this tv series so this is actually going to get me to subscribe to HBO again.sigpicComment
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April. We don't have an exact date yet, but you can bet it'll be on a Sunday; which means it'll be on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, or 24th."A society grows great when old men plant trees, the shade of which they know they will never sit in. Good people do things for other people. That's it, the end." -- Penelope Wilton in Ricky Gervais's After LifeComment
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Cool thanks, at least I know which month to call the cable company up by lol.
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There's a new behind-the-scenes featurette about the costume armor.
The Artisans: Simon Brindle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNIw5rAkzAsComment
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Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh
"A society grows great when old men plant trees, the shade of which they know they will never sit in. Good people do things for other people. That's it, the end." -- Penelope Wilton in Ricky Gervais's After LifeComment
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Gimme gimme gimme.
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