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Title: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 12, 2008, 04:18:57 PM
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HBO has given a pilot order to fantasy project "Game of Thrones."

The program is based on George R.R. Martin’s bestselling series of novels "A Song of Fire & Ice" and executive produced by David Benioff ("Troy"), D.B. Weiss ("Halo") and Guymon Casady ("Hope & Faith"). The title “Game of Thrones” is from the first novel in the series.

If greenlit, “Thrones” would represent the rarest of TV genres: a full-fledged fantasy series.

Though broadcasters have embraced sci-fi-tinged shows in recent years following the success of ABC’s “Lost” and NBC’s “Heroes,” and supernatural themes have been given a spin by CW’s “Supernatural” and HBO’s own “True Blood,” high fantasy is nearly nonexistent in primetime TV history -- and “Thrones” is an unabashed member of the genre. The books have swords, dragons, magic, the works.

“Fantasy is the most successful genre in terms of feature films given the incredible popularity of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and Harry Potter movies,” Benioff said. “High fantasy has never been done on TV before and if anybody can do it, it’s HBO. They’ve taken tired genres and reinvented them -- mobsters in ‘The Sopranos’ and Westerns with ‘Deadwood.’”

The cost of producing a fantasy series is usually a big factor that deters networks. The producers note “Thrones” is written as a character drama and major battles often take place off stage.


“It’s not a story with a million orcs charging across the plains,” Weiss said. “The most expensive effects are creature effects and there’s not much of that.”


Martin plans seven books in the series. The producers intend for each season to span one novel.

But before the series can get on the air, the producers first have to slay a more formidable threat than any dragon: pilot competitors. HBO has 10 other pilots in contention for series orders. Though the network declines to project how many shows will receive an order since HBO doesn’t need to fill a specific number of time-periods like broadcasters, at least six are expected to get a pickup.

Also, the success of “True Blood” may work in “Thrones'” favor. HBO has always sought to defy any sort of specific genre branding for their network, emphasizing that each project is judged on its own merits. Yet given how the vampire drama continues to gain viewers, and how Showtime’s swords-and-monarchy historical drama “The Tudors” has performed strongly, it’s not unreasonable to believe the network may see “Thrones” as a good fit.

Previous fantasy titles on TV are few and far between. ABC’s “Pushing Daisies” might qualify as a member of the genre, though its fantastical elements are wrapped in a modern day crime procedural. ABC Family’s “Kyle XY” could fit. Some would consider the WB’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” fantasy, though supernatural drama is probably a more appropriate term. Former syndicated program “Xena Warrior Princess,” however, is firmly in the genre. NBC’s upcoming “Kings” also qualifies.

"Swords and sorcerers are more the province of movies -- and kid's TV cartoons -- than of prime time series," said TV historian Tim Brooks. "There are occasional attempts, such as the syndicated 'Conan: The Television Series' and 'The Adventures of Sinbad,' and the various revivals of Robin Hood sometimes included magic. But none of TV's big hits, that I can think of, fall into this category. Adult viewers prefer characters they can relate to."

Some thoughts: I suspect a fair number of viewers are going to love this idea -- a high fantasy series with a grown-up budget and no content restrictions? Not even the hugely popular movie franchises cited by the producers have offered such a prospect, because no studio greenlights a fantasy budget without the promise of a PG-13 rating. Combined with "True Blood," this also suggests an interesting, AintItCoolNews-targeted direction for the network. Less edgy-PBS, more R-rated Comic Con.
http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/11/hbo-orders-fant.html

Martin speaks:
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HBO has given the production order.

They will be filming the pilot episode of A GAME OF THRONES.

It's just the pilot so far. They'll need to see that before they decide whether to proceed with a full season's episodes. So let's all hope the pilot will kick serious ass.

It should. David Benioff and Dan Weiss did a terrific job with the script. And yes, all of you can relax, it's very faithful. Dan and David will be the executive producers for the pilot and (we hope) the eventual series.

More details when I have 'em. The news is very fresh. HBO just issued their own press release, which should be up on their website soon, if it's not there already.

Winter is coming to HBO. Hot damn.
http://grrm.livejournal.com/
Now finish ADWD please

Time for totally ridiculous casting speculation

Dakota Fanning: Dany
The Rock: Drogo
my loins will explode  :drool
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: BlueTsunami on November 12, 2008, 04:39:19 PM
AIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

 :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun  :tauntaun 

I am so psyched for this! Now we need A Dance with Dragons  :'( Maybe RR was waiting for this to go through to announce the release of the next book?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 12, 2008, 04:41:20 PM
TOTALLY RIDICULOUS CASTING

Liam Neeson - Ned Stark
(http://tinyurl.com/647xnr)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: BlueTsunami on November 12, 2008, 04:43:14 PM
FOMG, or Jeremy Irons
TOTALLY RIDICULOUS CASTING

Liam Neeson - Ned Stark
(http://tinyurl.com/647xnr)

OMFG

Or Jeremy Irons!

(http://xs433.xs.to/xs433/08463/s915.jpg) (http://xs.to)

Both would give me a hard junk though
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Joe Molotov on November 12, 2008, 04:44:23 PM
 :hump :hump :hump
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 12, 2008, 04:46:09 PM
Irons is probably too intense to play Stark. Ned should be played by someone I could cuddle with, no homo.

Blond Irons: Tywin?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: ShogunOfFear on November 13, 2008, 03:13:32 PM
Holy Shit this is really happening!  Can't wait I just started 'A Feast For Crows', what an amazing series.


(http://tinyurl.com/647xnr)

Ned Stark wouldn't wear no bloody kilt  :punch

Now who should play Cersei?   :hump
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 13, 2008, 03:15:07 PM
Cersei  :tauntaun

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: BlueTsunami on November 13, 2008, 03:19:57 PM
Blond Irons: Tywin?

omfg :bow
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: ShogunOfFear on November 13, 2008, 03:23:57 PM
Cersei art stolen from gaf.
(http://www.komarckart.com/agot_05.jpg)

Can't wait to see Jaime tap that ass :hyper
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 13, 2008, 03:24:59 PM
Peter Dinklage=Tyrion

(http://tinyurl.com/62wg5m)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 13, 2008, 03:45:30 PM
Pfft.  Dance with Dragons will NEVER come out, fools.  I will be reading the tenth and final book of the superior Malazan series in a little over a year, and Martin will choke to death on a pizza while revising a boring Sansa chapter.  Book it.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 13, 2008, 03:47:09 PM
FUCK YOU

spoiler (click to show/hide)
it'll come out next year but I'm not confident about him finishing the series.  :-\
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 13, 2008, 03:51:04 PM
You need to get off yer duff and read the Malazan books already, Pee Dee.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 13, 2008, 03:52:50 PM
I've got so much shit on my backlist. And everyone (EXCEPT YOU) says the first book is meh

I read some of the beginning and it wasn't bad but...
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 13, 2008, 04:19:12 PM
The first 2/3 of Gardens of the Moon is meh, but the endgame is FUCK AWESOME.

I'm not even really sure how I'd rank all of the Malazan books.  Each one has something cool about it.

Gardens of the Moon:  suffers from throwing you into the middle of the action without explaining a lot of what is going on, but by the time you start to figure a few things out it becomes fuck awesome.  Also, QUICK BEN.
Deadhouse Gates:  Where the hell did Whiskeyjack go?  Oh, never mind- COLTAINE.  You also get to find out more about Fiddler and Kalam, which is cool.
Memories of Ice:  Back to the Bridgeburners and Whiskeyjack.  Probably the best book in the series but suffers a bit from the Mhybe storyline.
House of Chains:  Karsa Orlong.  'nuff said one you get off your ass and read about him.  Also introduces Tavore.
Midnight Tides:  Serious departure from the other books- takes place on a different continent mostly in a flashback.  But introduces perhaps the two funniest characters in a fantasy series- Tehol and Bugg.
Bonehunters:  uneven but engaging.  More Ganoes Paran and Fiddler.  The battle at Y'Ghatan is probably one of the best in the series, which is saying something.
Reaper's Gale:  even more uneven but still pretty awesome, because Tehol and Bugg are back, and Karsa Orlong has his showdown with the Emperor of a Thousand Deaths.  "I will kill him- once."
Toll the Hounds:  very well paced and written- back to the earlier high standard of the series in lots of ways, including a welcome return to Capustan, the setting of the first book.  An absolutely cataclysmic fight at the end.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: muckhole on November 13, 2008, 08:29:18 PM
I'll really have to give the Malazan books another go, then. I got about half way through the first, put it down, and just never went back. Never grabbed me.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 13, 2008, 08:32:36 PM
I'll really have to give the Malazan books another go, then. I got about half way through the first, put it down, and just never went back. Never grabbed me.

Not lookin' good Triumph. Haven't found anyone to co-sign the series as anything more than an extravagant pile of ideas jumbled together with little to no explanation, cohesion, or characters worth caring about.

Malazan=The Mars Volta of fantasy
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 13, 2008, 11:43:54 PM
I'll really have to give the Malazan books another go, then. I got about half way through the first, put it down, and just never went back. Never grabbed me.

Not lookin' good Triumph. Haven't found anyone to co-sign the series as anything more than an extravagant pile of ideas jumbled together with little to no explanation, cohesion, or characters worth caring about.

Malazan=The Mars Volta of fantasy

Shut up you simpering dolt, you think Forrest Gump is a good movie.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 13, 2008, 11:46:44 PM
I'm gonna give it a try don't worry, it's only like $9 at Borders so I have no excuse. I'm just sayin' what I've heard so far hasn't been good. I liked the part I read

spoiler (click to show/hide)
basically some chick watching soldiers marching to war before getting owned by some old wench
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but my hopes aren't high. I like fantasy books with characters I give a shit about. Badasses are cool but they don't bring home the bacon for me
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 13, 2008, 11:57:51 PM
Pfft.  There are plenty of characters to care about, not everyone is a bad ass.  Fiddler in particular is at the core of a lot of the series.  Plus, since Erickson is actually able to, you know, write books on a regular basis you get to see the progression of characters over the course of the series.  A lot of people grow into their bad assery.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 03, 2008, 03:21:14 PM
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Thanks again to everyone who has posted their casting suggestions and a special thanks to our excellent hosts here on the board for their synopses, which save us a great deal of time. It is encouraging to see that our actor/character ideas often match those of the board, and it is helpful to learn about a whole slew of actors we weren't familiar with before.

The age of the actors is a significant issue; trust us that this is something we've discussed with George since our earliest conversations (well over two years ago). None of the characters will be radically aged.

The location has not yet been finalized, but we're getting close. With any luck, George will be giving you an answer to that question before the end of the year, or very early in 2009.

Shooting dates have also not been determined yet. We're impatient, too, but as you can imagine this is an elaborate production, with large sets to be built, a huge cast to be filled, etc.

For those who would like to send resumes, videos, etc.: we hope to have a casting director in place within the next month. When we do, we'll let you know his/her name and where materials should be sent.

One last thing: our focus at the moment is on casting the pilot. So we're only worried about characters who appear in the pilot. Just so you know the pilot parameters, here's the first line of dialogue:

"We should start back."

And here's the last line:

"The things I do for love."

Sound familiar?


We think you're going to like it...

D&D
http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?showtopic=32275&st=80&p=1607351&#entry1607351

Holy shit, so the pilot will cover

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-The prologue ("we should start back"): introduce of the Others
-Important events afterward: discovery of the direwolves, King's arrival in Winterfell, etc
-Bran's injury ("things I do for love")
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Eric P on December 03, 2008, 03:26:58 PM
that's about where i stopped and gave up for greener pastures.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 03, 2008, 03:29:57 PM
So around the point where Eddard decided to take the Hand position? I remember you posting about it in the GAF thread
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Eric P on December 03, 2008, 03:35:00 PM
yeah right around there.

longer fantasy works just don't hold my interest.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 16, 2008, 05:38:51 PM
Update :drudge

The GAF poster Gunshot has a blog that covers all Game of Thrones news/info. He recently got a huge scoop: some insider sent him the 60 page pilot script. He did the smart thing by not posting it for all to see but he did offer a synopsis. It closely matches what the producers stated the pilot would look like:

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As already mentioned by Benioff and Weiss, we open with the prologue. Waymar, Gared and Will ranging beyond the wall when they are set up by Others.

After the prologue, the credit sequence. A raven is sent from Castle Black to King's Landing. As it flies over Westeros we see the map, the raven dips down over points of interest (Winterfell, The Eyrie, etc.) and the map fades from view to show the actual castles. Eventually, the raven flies into the Red Keep and lands on the Iron Throne. End credits.

Next the beheading scene. Plays out almost exactly like the book, down to Theon kicking the disembodied head. Then the direwolf pups are discovered.

Cut to Dany in Pentos. Viserys and her discuss the wedding and his plan to retake Westeros. Illyrio introduces Viserys and Daenerys to Drogo.

Next, we jump to King's Landing. The lifeless body of Jon Arryn on his deathbed. Cersei and Pycelle discuss his final words. "The seed is strong." Cut to a brothel. Tyrion is enjoying the company of one the "employees" there. Jaime barges in, tells him they are heading to Winterfell.

Cut to Catelyn and Ned in the godswood, they talk about the King coming to Winterfell. The King and his party arrive. Robert and Ned go down to the crypts to talk. Next scene, the feast in the Great Hall. There is an exchange between Ned and Jaime that wasn't in the book. Jon and Benjen talk about the Night's Watch. Tyrion and Jon talk about bastards. Cut to Catelyn and Ned in their bedchamber. They receive the message from Lysa. Ned decides to accept the King's offer. The next day, we see the Stark and Lannister boys at their sword play. All these scenes play out very closely to the book, with the exception of the Ned-Jaime encounter, albeit condensed quite a bit.

Cut back to Pentos. Drogo and Dany's wedding feast. We see some dancing, some raping, some killing. The gifts are given. Dany and Drogo consummate the marriage.

Back to Winterfell, Robert and Ned speak before leaving to go on a hunt. Bran climbs. Spys Jaime and Cersei in the act. "The things I do for love." Fade to black.
http://winter-is-coming.blogspot.com/2008/12/winter-is-comings-exclusive-pilot.html
 :o :o :o

Some analysis from the site
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A few more details I found interesting. Regarding ages, Jon and Robb are listed as 17 in the script, Sansa as 13, Arya 11 and Bran as 8, Dany is listed as 15. All the other children seemed to be the same age as in the books. Was a bit odd when a 13-year old Joffrey was acting like a 17-year old Robb was no match for him. Also, the credit sequence, this very idea was proposed over at the Westeros forums. I wonder if David & Dan took it from there? Or if they had it in the script already? My script doesn't have a date on it so I don't know for sure. Also, no flashbacks. I think the history of the world is established well, even without the flashbacks. We get pieces of the story of the Rebellion, Robert and Lyanna, the Mad King, etc. through dialogue between characters and not through flashbacks or exposition. This is the way it should be though and it works well.

Sounds really  good. I really like the details on scenes that aren't featured in the book, mainly concerning Tyrion and Jaime. Introducing Tyrion in a brothel is a great idea.

Also adding a Jamie/Ned conversation at the banquet sounds very interesting.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on December 16, 2008, 05:52:40 PM
I couldn't get more than three pages in

the prose style is  :-X :-X :-X :-X
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 16, 2008, 05:56:53 PM
I couldn't get more than three pages in

the prose style is  :-X :-X :-X :-X

err what? What didn't you like about it

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 06, 2009, 03:57:10 AM
megaton :drudge

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Tom McCarthy has come aboard to direct HBO's fantasy pilot "Game of Thrones," on which the star of his first feature, "The Station Agent's" Peter Dinklage, has been tapped for a key role.

Based on George R.R. Martin's best-selling "Songs of Fire and Ice" novels, "Thrones" is described as an epic struggle for power set in a vast and violent fantasy kingdom. Dinklage will play Tyrion, the Queen's brother who is treated as an outsier because of his size.

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss penned the pilot script and are exec producing. HBO Entertainment president-turned-producer Carolyn Strauss, Management 360's Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, Ralph Vicinanza and Martin serve as co-exec producers, and Mark Huffam and Frank Doelger are producers.

"Thrones" is slated to film in the third quarter in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in what the country's First Minister Peter Robinson hails as "the first TV production of such vast size and scale that has been filmed in Northern Ireland."

Dinklage, repped by manager David Ginsberg and attorney Karl Austen, is filming two features: the indie "Pete Smalls Is Dead," which he also co-produces, and Screen Gems/Sidney Kimmel's remake of "Death at a Funeral."

"Thrones" marks the first TV directorial gig for the Gersh-repped McCarthy, an actor who wrote and directed two features, 2003's "Station Agent" and 2007's "The Visitor," both of which landed him Indie Spirit Awards. On the acting side, McCarthy next appears in "2012."
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i30b29365238b3652295a5a9e328518de

 :o :o :o :o

Peter Dinklage, wow they got it right. Fucking perfect for Tyrion
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/PhoenixDark1/Penelope_Peter_Dinklage.jpg)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on May 06, 2009, 04:20:40 AM
zzzzz ha hork listening
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Draft on May 06, 2009, 09:48:28 AM
Little old for Tyrion.

But I bet most of the actors will be 10+ years older than the characters they're playing.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 06, 2009, 01:14:40 PM
Age won't be a problem consider he's supposed to be ugly as sin.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Cyanista on May 06, 2009, 02:34:22 PM
What sort of complaint can you actually lob at GRR's prose?  It's concise and accessible, RARELY purple.  I mean, for a fantasy writer, he pretty much has that on lockdown.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Tauntaun on May 06, 2009, 03:12:49 PM
What sort of complaint can you actually lob at GRR's prose?  It's concise and accessible, RARELY purple.  I mean, for a fantasy writer, he pretty much has that on lockdown.

You've been away for awhile so perhaps you've forgotten EB's elitism.  DESU NE??!!??  :elephant
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 06, 2009, 03:13:35 PM
Actually more EBers who've read it like it. Any negativity is aimed more at some of the sexual shit in the books, plus Martin's "laziness"
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Tauntaun on May 06, 2009, 03:14:46 PM
Actually more EBers who've read it like it. Any negativity is aimed more at some of the sexual shit in the books, plus Martin's "laziness"

What are there mad penises up that piece?  :hyper
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 06, 2009, 03:17:17 PM
Actually more EBers who've read it like it. Any negativity is aimed more at some of the sexual shit in the books, plus Martin's "laziness"

Also the fact that it's not as good as the Malazan books.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Cheebs on May 06, 2009, 03:26:21 PM
I could never read these books after randomly seeing him at a book signing. He was so fat...and smelly.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 06, 2009, 03:28:54 PM
Actually more EBers who've read it like it. Any negativity is aimed more at some of the sexual shit in the books, plus Martin's "laziness"

Also the fact that it's not as good as the Malazan books.

*insert typical I'll Give It a Try post*

My friends say it's good, but a giant mess.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 06, 2009, 03:30:51 PM
It's lost some traction in the last two books, but it's no where NEAR gigantic mess status, which I have always taken to mean "Wheel of Time".
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 06, 2009, 03:40:37 PM
mess in terms of a bunch of shit randomly going on. Awesome concepts thrown in and out at rapid speed, leaving the book as a whole feeling shallow.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 06, 2009, 03:44:09 PM
Yeah, your friends are dumb.  The first book does start in the middle of events already set into motion, but if you pay attention and aren't a fucktard you can pick up what's going on easily enough.  And yes, some things that happen in some books aren't fully explained until later volumes in the series, but oh fucking well, go cry a river you whiny bitches.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Cyanista on May 06, 2009, 04:14:41 PM
Wheel of time is unreadable tripe, straight up.  Someone raved about it to me in jr. high, and I was already over it.  I didn't even finish one book, which is really rare for me.  I have read some serious garbage, just because I hate leaving books unfinished.

That said, the sex in GRRM's books is a little..daunting.  I got the feeling he hasn't had much of it in real life, from reading it.  The rest of the story I ate up, though.  Read them fast and wanted more. 

Sure, any 900 page book you can read in a couple of days isn't exactly expanding your mind power, but they were imminently readable and I can't wait for the next one.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Cyanista on May 06, 2009, 04:15:25 PM
Yeah, your friends are dumb.  The first book does start in the middle of events already set into motion, but if you pay attention and aren't a fucktard you can pick up what's going on easily enough.  And yes, some things that happen in some books aren't fully explained until later volumes in the series, but oh fucking well, go cry a river you whiny bitches.

Ok I haven't read these books, but I'd like to point out that plot holes are generally believed to be a bad thing.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 06, 2009, 04:21:55 PM
Yea, the series was just up my alley. I still find myself randomly thinking about certain parts, wondering what a character should or shouldn't have done.

ASOS spoiler:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
usually relating to Robb. And I've come to the conclusion that there wasn't anything he could have done to reach a different conclusion
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ADWD is going to be fuck awesome.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 06, 2009, 04:43:58 PM
Yeah, your friends are dumb.  The first book does start in the middle of events already set into motion, but if you pay attention and aren't a fucktard you can pick up what's going on easily enough.  And yes, some things that happen in some books aren't fully explained until later volumes in the series, but oh fucking well, go cry a river you whiny bitches.

Ok I haven't read these books, but I'd like to point out that plot holes are generally believed to be a bad thing.

I'm not really referring to plot holes, I'm more referencing some character that will be introduced briefly in a minor role in one book and come back in a later volume where you get to find out who they really are, what they're really doing, etc.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 20, 2009, 05:09:01 AM
:drudge
Sean Bean as Ned Stark. Holy shit  :o

plus more casting
http://grrm.livejournal.com/95840.html

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on July 20, 2009, 05:19:03 AM
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err what? What didn't you like about it

it's wayyyyyyyy overripe.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: cubicle47b on July 20, 2009, 12:34:45 PM
I read the first and part of the second book in the Malazan series.  It didn't grab me.  I have gotten tired of waiting around for the fifth ASoIaF book, though.  So much so that I think R. Scott Bakker's Prince of Nothing / Aspect-Emperor series has eclipsed it as my favorite.  After reading The Judging Eye I decided to go back and re-read the original trilogy.  So fucking good.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 20, 2009, 02:28:26 PM
Martin has been updating his blog about the book more often than usual lately. At Finncon last week he said he thinks the can finish the book by October or so, which means a spring 2010 release; he didn't promise or write that in stone though, for obvious reasons. I'm confident it'll be done soon. But then again, I was confident it would come out this year.

Nice casting with Joffery - Gordon's son from BB/TDK. I already hate him  :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: BlueTsunami on July 20, 2009, 04:11:58 PM
Holy shit, Sean Bean is perfectly casted as Ned :heartbeat
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Himu on July 20, 2009, 04:41:18 PM
can't wait to get a boner watching this
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 04, 2009, 03:00:07 AM
:drudge
Jennifer Ehle has been cast as Catelyn Stark. :
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Most of you will know her best from her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet in the BBC's miniseries of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE in 1995, but she's got all sorts of other credits, she's won a BAFTA Award and two Tonys, and she will be a wonderful Catelyn.
http://grrm.livejournal.com/

I like it. She's no Gilligan Anderson lol, but it sounds like she's a great actress and she definitely has the motherly look I had in mind for Catelyn.

NSFW:
http://www.videobomb.cz/video/Jennifer_Ehle
 :o
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: BlueTsunami on August 04, 2009, 07:59:26 AM
They're taking in some partly obscure but awesome actors. Good signs so far.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Mandark on August 04, 2009, 11:30:48 AM
The '95 Pride and Prejudice miniseries was awful, and Ehle was awful in it.   :gbcry
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Great Rumbler on August 04, 2009, 11:33:26 AM
The '95 Pride and Prejudice miniseries was awful, and Ehle was awful in it.   :gbcry

Whaaaaat?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Mandark on August 04, 2009, 11:34:20 AM
Yeah I said it.  Fuck a Colin Firth.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Great Rumbler on August 04, 2009, 11:40:56 AM
Yeah I said it.  Fuck a Colin Firth.

 :wtf
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: TakingBackSunday on August 04, 2009, 11:43:48 AM
I started reading this series today  :D
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Reb on August 04, 2009, 11:53:40 AM
Yeah, I hate sex too.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 04, 2009, 12:20:12 PM
I started reading this series today  :D

Avoid spoilers at all costs my man. I think I've done a good job of tagging spoilers in this thread/other related threads, but that can't be said of everyone
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 04, 2009, 12:28:41 PM
Hell, create a spoiler free thread for discussion just in case. A couple things got spoiled for me while reading, but not because I stumbled on them in a thread - I flipped ahead a few pages on one occasion just to see if someone was really dead  :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: TakingBackSunday on August 04, 2009, 12:33:14 PM
I shall definitely NOT enter this thread then!  I'll report back once I finish it
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on August 05, 2009, 03:49:48 PM
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The '95 Pride and Prejudice miniseries was awful, and Ehle was awful in it.   gbcry

 :o
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 21, 2009, 01:24:24 AM
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HBO appoints subjects to 'Thrones'
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau joins Sean Bean in pilot
By James Hibberd
Aug 20, 2009, 11:00 PM ET

HBO is filling out the cast of its fantasy pilot "Game of Thrones" with the addition of former "New Amsterdam" star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and several others.


The group joins the previously cast lead Sean Bean as battle-weary Ned Stark, who leaves his home to serve the king. Mark Addy, Kit Harrington, Jennifer Ehle, Jack Gleeson, Peter Dinklage and Harry Lloyd also star.

In the adaptation of the George R.R. Martin fantasy-book series, Coster-Waldau will play Jaime Lannister, one of the king's guards and a ruthless usurper of the previous king. The actor, most recently seen in Ron Moore's Fox pilot "Virtuality," is repped by WME, Impression and Independent Talent Group.

Another addition is Tamzin Merchant (Showtime's "The Tudors"), who'll play Daenerys, an exiled teenage princess.

Also new to the cast: Richard Madden ("Hope Springs") as Stark's eldest son, Robb; Iain Glen ("Into the Storm") as Ser Jorah Mormont, a disgraced knight; Alfie Allen ("The Other Boleyn Girl") as Theon, Stark's young ward; Sophie Turner ("Doctor Who"), as Stark's eldest daughter, Sansa; Maisie Williams as Stark's young tomboy daughter, Arya.

The group joins the previously cast lead Sean Bean as battle-weary Ned Stark who leaves his home to serve the king, Mark Addy, Kit Harrington, Jennifer Ehle, Jack Gleeson, Peter Dinklage and Harry Lloyd.

HBO still has a few more roles to fill in the large ensemble cast of "Thrones," one of the more buzzed-about titles on the premium network's development slate. The pilot shoots in Ireland in October.

David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Guymon Casady, Carolyn Strauss, Vincent Gerardis and Martin are executive producing.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3iebbbd387ec9a77d4420b06999a24352b

Jaime
(http://www.buddytv.com/articles/image/new-amsterdam/nikolaj-coster-waldau-profile.jpg)

Robb
(http://www.troikatalent.com/images/small_images/Madden_Richard.jpg)

My initial reaction to the Jaime casting was "hmm, not pretty enough." But the more I look at this guy, the more it makes sense.

(http://tinyurl.com/mnc9po)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 21, 2009, 03:39:56 AM
GRRM speaks. He has some pics of Arya and Sansa as well; the pics are pretty small though
http://grrm.livejournal.com/

plus a fan vid of Nikolaj Coster-Waldau which sells me even more. He's perfect.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: chronovore on August 21, 2009, 05:20:45 AM
I'm excited to see any fantasy that isn't YA-oriented hit the screens. I don't mind YA fiction at all, but jesus does all fantasy have to be about fucking nerdy, magic orphans with mean step-parents?

On Malazan: picked up Deadhouse Gates or whatever the 2nd book is, having taken the better part of a year to finish Gardens of the Moon over my three attempts to read it. Good stuff, but thick.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Cormacaroni on August 21, 2009, 05:23:52 AM
'orphans with mean step-parents' galore in this!

man you suck at reading Malazan. i'm starting on book 9 in a few days (once amazon.co.uk delivers!) :rock
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 01, 2009, 09:08:49 PM
Cersei has been cast :drudge

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All the major roles for HBO's "Game of Thones" pilot have been filled in recent weeks -- except one.

I can exclusively reveal that Lena Headey, most recently seen as Sarah Connor in Fox's "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," will play Cersei Lannister, a woman of royal blood who is every bit as smart, cunning and devious as the powerful men around her.

Other cast members include the perfectly cast Peter Dinklage as Cersei's brother Tyrion, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Cersei's twin, Jaime, Sean Bean as aristocrat Ned Stark, Jennifer Ehle as his wife Catelyn Stark and Mark Addy as King Robert.

The "Game of Thrones" pilot, an adaptation of a fantasy novel by George R.R. Martin, starts shooting in late October in Northern Ireland.

She was Leonidas' queen in 300  :drool

She's not the uber hot goddess you'd expect for Cersei but she's still good looking. Can't wait to see her in set pics
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: BlueTsunami on September 01, 2009, 09:15:14 PM
Hmmmm... I need to see her with hyper blonde hair. But yeah, I'm not really feeling her as Cersei.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 01, 2009, 09:17:55 PM
I was hoping for Sophia Myles
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Madrun Badrun on September 01, 2009, 09:39:27 PM
am I the only one that pictures Cersei as an elf and Jaime as Legolas (orlando bloom legolas)?  :-[
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Tucah on September 01, 2009, 09:46:29 PM
I don't picture Cersei as an elf, but I always see Jaime as Legolas.


Really excited for this. I've never actually read past the first book (even though I thought it was great), but I'm rereading AGoT now and have the other three sitting right here with the full intention of getting through them.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 20, 2009, 02:38:25 AM
(http://www.liftingfaces.com/uploads/got_castsofar3.jpg)
1 – Sean Bean as Eddard Stark, Lord of Winterfell
2 – Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister aka Tyrion the Imp
3 – Jennifer Ehle as Catelyn Stark, Lady of Winterfell
4 – Tamzin Merchant as Daenerys Targaryen, aks Daenerys Stormborn
5 – Lena Headey as Cersei Baratheon, Queen of the Seven Kingdoms
6 – Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Ser Jaime Lannister, Kingslayer
7 – Mark Addy as Robert Baratheon, King of the Seven Kingdoms
8 – Kit Harington as Jon Snow, Bastard of Winterfell
9 – Richard Madden as Robb Stark, Heir to Winterfell
10 – Isaac Hempstead-Wright as Bran Stark
11 – Maisie Williams as Arya Stark
12 – Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark
13 – Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon, Prince of the Seven Kingdoms
14 – Ron Donachie as Ser Rodrik Cassel, Master of Arms at Winterfell
15 – Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont, Exiled Lord of Bear Island
16 – Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy, Heir to the Iron Islands
17 – Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen, The Beggar King
18 – Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo, Dothraki Warrior
19 – Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane aka The Hound
20 – Joseph Mawle as Benjen Stark
21 – Ian McNeice as Illyrio Mopatis
22 – Donald Sumpter as Maester Luwin
23 – Jamie Campbell Bower as Ser Waymar Royce
24 – Richard Ridings as Gared
25 – Bronson Webb as Will
26 – Esmé Bianco as Ros the red-headed whore


Credit to http://www.liftingfaces.com/2009/09/...s-cast-so-far/
:bow :bow :bow

Arya is perfect :bow

Drogo is too...handsome looking. I expected a big ass dude with powerful loins, crushing coconuts with his fingers

I'll have to wait to see the Dany actress in makeup/costume. There are some good pictures of her out there but in many she just looks...off, not in a good way. The book describes her as a strange beauty. Tamzin Merchant definitely looks strange...

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: BlueTsunami on October 20, 2009, 02:49:07 AM
Imagine if this series goes on for a couple of years, the kids will pull Harry Potters and grow up (assuming the actors stay on board). Would be cool.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 20, 2009, 02:58:20 AM
If the pilot gets picked up it would have to be a bomb of epic proportions not to have at least two seasons imo. HBO admits they fucked up canceling Rome; at the time they didn't take DVD sales into account in their decision to keep/drop shows. And another problem with Rome was shooting in Italy which is damn expensive. They're shooting Thrones in Ireland which isn't expensive, and Morroco (which is more expensive, but not at Italy's level).

The problem might eventually come down to the series' expansion of scope. The second book has a huge ass battle scene involving a city defending itself from siege and a naval combat involving tons of ships. I hope it doesn't turn into a giant ugly CG fest

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Diunx on October 20, 2009, 03:02:00 AM
wtf pd? I was expecting an actual pic from the show.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: ManaByte on October 20, 2009, 03:26:42 AM
The question is if GRRM will even get all seven books done by the time HBO is ready for seasons to be made of them.

If Raimi could make the Sword of Truth series 1000000x better than the shitty books, then there's no reason why this series will bomb.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 20, 2009, 03:41:26 AM
I'd imagine they'll combine AFFC and ADWD over two seasons; AFFC may have worked as a book (depending on who you ask) but dropping large amounts of popular characters for an entire season would probably be TV suicide.

Also anyone else think the actors for Theon (16) and Viserys (17) should be switched lol?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Van Cruncheon on October 20, 2009, 04:03:19 AM
drogo is jason momoa from stargate atlantis, and he is a big fuckin duder.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 20, 2009, 04:11:12 AM
But can he raise a chick into the sky and impregnate her with one thrust?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: chronovore on October 21, 2009, 08:51:46 AM
The question is if GRRM will even get all seven books done by the time HBO is ready for seasons to be made of them.

If Raimi could make the Sword of Truth series 1000000x better than the shitty books, then there's no reason why this series will bomb.

Wow, I never even heard of this series. Was it good? Xena-like at all?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Great Rumbler on October 21, 2009, 10:59:52 AM
The question is if GRRM will even get all seven books done by the time HBO is ready for seasons to be made of them.

If Raimi could make the Sword of Truth series 1000000x better than the shitty books, then there's no reason why this series will bomb.

Wow, I never even heard of this series. Was it good? Xena-like at all?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Seeker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_of_the_Seeker)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: chronovore on October 23, 2009, 01:33:16 PM
Neat, thanks. Probably look for the DVDs next time I'm in the USA. Apple thinks it should charge 35 bucks for a show I can only watch on my iPod.  :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: muckhole on October 24, 2009, 11:47:41 AM
Was Gregor Clegane in the first book at all? I've been curious to see who they'd cast for that role.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Human Snorenado on October 24, 2009, 11:58:11 AM
Was Gregor Clegane in the first book at all? I've been curious to see who they'd cast for that role.

He makes a brief appearance in the tourney that they hold at King's Landing after everyone gets back if memory serves.  The one that Loras Tyrell wins riding a mare in heat, and the Hound saves him after Gregor tries to kill the girly knight.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 24, 2009, 01:01:13 PM
Yup, he'll definitely be in the first season if it gets picked up. The actor who is playing The Hound is 6'8 so whoever they get for Gregor is gonna be huge
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 24, 2009, 02:49:25 PM
Was Gregor Clegane in the first book at all? I've been curious to see who they'd cast for that role.

ya he was. 

edit:  damn carry over to the next page!
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Dickie Dee on October 24, 2009, 04:04:05 PM
I really should re-read this, so many of the side characters are a blur to me.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 20, 2009, 02:58:56 PM
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Filming on the Game of Thrones pilot is complete. This was confirmed via a Julia Frey blog post. The last few days were all night shoots, with the last day of filming being a Tue night/Wed morning shoot. Yesterday was the wrap party and today the cast and crew are packing up and heading home.

Now it is onto post-production: editing, effects, sound, etc. Depending on how polished HBO wants this pilot to be before making a decision, that work could take a few weeks or a few months. We know Modern VideoFilm will be doing some work on the pilot in February. GRRM mentioned a decision from HBO in March. I tend to think it will be earlier than that though as HBO generally likes to make quick decisions. I'm holding out hope for an early Christmas present from HBO.
http://winter-is-coming.blogspot.com/

Now we wait. The visual effects staff seems pretty legit, including people who worked on the John Adams miniseries. Obviously Thrones won't have as big of a budget, it seems fair to say the effects technologies used in Adams will find their way into Thrones. Especially considering the show's visual effects supervisor worked extensively on Adams
[youtube=560,345]oTUs7hDq2PA[/youtube]

Holy shit, imagine that technology bringing Winterfell to life, or the Wall. All my initial worries about effects went out the window the minute I watched that video
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Post by: BlueTsunami on November 20, 2009, 03:19:18 PM
That's fucking ridiculous. Very intelligent use of expanding sets... just blows my damn mind.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 20, 2009, 05:02:43 PM
Yea man, it knocked me away. I've seen cgi used like that but never imagined it that being paired with this show. They turn sunny days into snowy nights in 1776 cotttdamnn.

Winterfell could be brought to life so well, or the wall. Initially I thought it might be this big ugly green screen backdrop but not anymore.  :o

I'd be shocked if this pilot doesn't get the green light.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Cormacaroni on November 20, 2009, 07:48:33 PM
Neat, thanks. Probably look for the DVDs next time I'm in the USA. Apple thinks it should charge 35 bucks for a show I can only watch on my iPod.  :lol

"The series follows the epic journey of a young woods guide named Richard Cypher (played by Craig Horner), a mysterious woman named Kahlan Amnell (played by Bridget Regan), and a wizard named Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander (played by Bruce Spence) to stop Darken Rahl (played by Craig Parker) from unleashing an ancient and terrifying power."

:rofl

Darken Rahl :rofl
Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander :rofl
unleashing an ancient and terrifying power :rofl
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: ManaByte on November 20, 2009, 08:14:10 PM
Um, I wouldn't be pinning your hopes and dreams on John Adams as an example of how HBO will treat this.

John Adams was originally going to be a full 12 part mini-series like 1776 will be, but at the last minute during shooting HBO destroyed the budget and forced them to cut it down to 7 parts (which is why some episodes are much longer than others).
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 20, 2009, 08:23:03 PM
Like I said, I know the budget won't be as big. But it's good to know the same folks who worked on Adams' special effects will be working on Thrones.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Madrun Badrun on November 20, 2009, 08:31:22 PM
Neat, thanks. Probably look for the DVDs next time I'm in the USA. Apple thinks it should charge 35 bucks for a show I can only watch on my iPod.  :lol

"The series follows the epic journey of a young woods guide named Richard Cypher (played by Craig Horner), a mysterious woman named Kahlan Amnell (played by Bridget Regan), and a wizard named Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander (played by Bruce Spence) to stop Darken Rahl (played by Craig Parker) from unleashing an ancient and terrifying power."

:rofl

Darken Rahl :rofl
Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander :rofl
unleashing an ancient and terrifying power :rofl

It's actually pretty good, if you were the type to like Xena and Hercules. 
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 14, 2010, 10:48:49 PM
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HBO: 'Games of Thrones' dailies 'look fantastic'
TCA -- HBO programming chief Michael Lombardo says the dailies for highly anticipated fantasy series "Game of Thrones" look "fantastic" and the project looks very strong for a series pickup.

"Everything looks fantastic," said Lombardo, who's become a fan of the George R.R. Martin books upon which the project is based. "The director got great performances. Unlike a lot of projects like this, everything was shot on location. It has such a rich texture that it looks more expensive than it actually was."

The network spent $5 million-$10 million on the pilot to bring castle Winterfell to life. Lombardo says executives are "sitting on pins and needles" waiting for a rough cut in two weeks.

"The fantasy is so incidental, it has a very adult tone," Lombardo said. "You forget it's fantasy while you're watching it, and that's what I love about it."

The pilot will employ some CGI, for backgrounds, the story's "direwolves" (a mixture of real animals and CGI) and dragon eggs.

Also, like in the books, each family in the story will have its own color pallet for clothing and armor.

If all goes well, Lombardo said, "Game of Thrones" will be on HBO in spring 2011 -- "March or April."


"I would be surprised if it doesn't [get greenlit]," Lombardo said. "It has everything going for it."
http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/01/hbo-games-of-thrones-dailies-look-fantastic.html

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From Matt Roush (TV Guide) on Twitter:
HBO programming chief tells me they'll see pilot of Game of Thrones in 2 wks. Dailies look good; more scripts written.

Amazing news. I thought they'd be working on it into Feb, and HBO would see it and make final decisions in March. Sounds like post-production ended rather quickly, well at least compared to what was expected.

The programming chief sounds pretty damn excited. There's no fucking way they don't pick the show up. :bow
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Raban on January 14, 2010, 11:02:52 PM
Gives me time to catch up. I was surprised when I picked up GoT expecting typical fantasy prose and came away 50 pages in quite pleased.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 14, 2010, 11:03:48 PM
You'll be hooked once you pass say the 80th or so page
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Raban on January 14, 2010, 11:07:38 PM
You'll be hooked once you pass say the 80th or so page

I put it down for good a few months ago and just picked it up again. How many books are out so far, anyways? Five?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 14, 2010, 11:09:18 PM
4 out, 5th out later this year hopefully. It's supposed to be a 7 part series
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: ManaByte on March 02, 2010, 07:23:45 PM
Greenlit to series.
http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/03/hbo-greenlights-game-of-thrones-.html

(http://reporter.blogs.com/.a/6a00d83451d69069e201310f542cb2970c-800wi)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Dickie Dee on March 02, 2010, 07:27:08 PM
 :omg :elephant :omg
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Cormacaroni on March 02, 2010, 07:37:39 PM
:hyper
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 02, 2010, 08:22:20 PM
:bow :bow :bow

Fuck yea. Knew it would be picked up.

That pic has to be of Royce or Will finding the dead bodies beyond the Wall in the prologue

edit: Martin's reaction
http://grrm.livejournal.com/136965.html

twitter responses

Sansa
http://twitter.com/sophiesansa

Bran
http://twitter.com/IsaacBranFlakes
:rock
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Tucah on March 03, 2010, 11:04:21 AM
Haven't been this hyped for a show in a while, and it's still a year out :lol

:hyper :hyper Will be incredible
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 22, 2010, 02:27:23 AM
New Dany
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As has been put forth (and finally confirmed by George R. R. Martin’s Not A Blog), English actress Emilia Clarke has assumed the role of Daenerys Targaryen recently vacated by Tamzin Merchant. And yes, that would be Clarke with an “e.”

Emilia’s experience is limited; she’s barely out of drama school, having attended the prestigious Drama Centre London. But Emilia has done some work, appearing in the role of Saskia Mayer in the drama DOCTORS: EMPTY NEST, as well as the two Lisa’s Story commercials for Samaritans.

George says:

    Our new Daenerys is a beautiful and talented young actress named Emilia Clarke, a recent graduate of Drama Centre London.
http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/05/emilia-clarke-is-daenerys/

[youtube=560,345]AtjeDEectH8[/youtube]
(http://winter-is-coming.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/emilia-clarke2.jpg)

I like her eyes. Lacks the striking yet odd beauty I imagined Dany to have, but I'd say she's definitely an upgrade over Merchant. And apparently she can act.

Interestingly Martin seemed kinda bummed Merchant was being dropped in blog posts praising her recent work on The Tudors. I wonder whether HBO made the decision to get rid of her, or if she changed her mind about potentially being tied to one show for multiple seasons.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Fresh Prince on May 22, 2010, 03:10:15 AM
Looks like Hannah Montana
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 22, 2010, 09:13:01 PM
[youtube=560,345]-QkaEDdNew8[/youtube]
I'm sold.

Only thing I don't like...her face is kinda flabby and undefined (especially in those side shots). The Targs have pretty sharp facial features, at least in my mind. She's gonna need to lose some weight
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Bloodwake on May 23, 2010, 02:34:14 PM
I'm in the middle of the second book right now. I sorta put it down for a few months though.

This looks good though. I'm not creaming myself over the books but I will give the series a try. SEAN BEAN IS FUCKING NED STARK. Best cast ever.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Bloodwake on May 23, 2010, 02:40:59 PM
There's a date for the book, btw.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
The Wise Man's Fear comes out March 1, 2011

:bow ROTHFUSS :bow2
[close]

 :P
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: BlueTsunami on May 23, 2010, 02:41:16 PM
Its a great series of books. Its one of those things that has its ebb and flow of awesomeness but its so easily consumed. You just become so interested in certain characters that you're just compelled to keep going at a steady pace.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (full pilot cast picture)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 13, 2010, 01:31:18 PM
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Tonight, turn to HBO at 8:45 ET/PT for a very special True Blood pre-show and get a taste of what's to come on Hung, Entourage, Bored to Death, Eastbound and Down and our newest dramas, Boardwalk Empire & Game of Thrones.
http://www.facebook.com/HBO?v=wall&story_fbid=124686780900091

:drudge :drudge :drudge

ffffuuu
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Tucah on June 13, 2010, 05:38:53 PM
YES. It will probably only be a few seconds of footage, but I can't wait to see it. :hyper
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Tucah on June 13, 2010, 09:00:48 PM
Well, we got our AWESOME 10 seconds of footage.

WINTER IS COMING.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 13, 2010, 09:10:29 PM
dammit waiting for it to be put online. 10 seconds isn't a lot but I'm still hyped to see it
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 13, 2010, 09:16:12 PM
edit: better quality at next post
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 13, 2010, 09:21:29 PM
HBO uploaded it
http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones/about/video/winter-is-coming.html/eNrjcmbOYC5Uz89JccxLzKksyUwOSExP9UvMTdUsy0xJzYeJOufnlaRWlDDns0knlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmsjGyMXIyMgIAblQXOA==


http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones

:drudge
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Dickie Dee on June 13, 2010, 09:37:03 PM
looks great
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 13, 2010, 10:39:46 PM
Does indeed look as great as 10 seconds could be expected to look. Nails the look and feel, I think. Pity it's still so far away - I just bought all the books again on Kindle (they were cheap!) so am in the mood for this.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Madrun Badrun on June 13, 2010, 11:28:05 PM
can see it.  Probably because I'm in Canada :(
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: muckhole on June 13, 2010, 11:40:30 PM
can see it.  Probably because I'm in Canada :(

After you click the link, select HBO US. Worked fine for me.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Madrun Badrun on June 14, 2010, 12:04:13 AM

now it worked for me.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 14, 2010, 01:16:39 PM
Frame by frame look at the teaser
http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Entry/4230/

I didn't even know there were three naked chicks before seeing the frame lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 19, 2010, 07:15:56 PM
(http://pics.livejournal.com/grrm/pic/000ae2qs)
Quote
So instead I'll just confirm the reports. We have our Knight of Flowers. The part of Ser Loras Tyrell in the HBO series GAME OF THRONES will be played by Finn Jones.
:supergay

Dude needs to gain some weight but it seems like a good choice.
[youtube=560,345]vDSFXbOFmSE[/youtube]
don't really need an amazing actor for Loras
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 12, 2010, 07:29:12 PM
sheeeiiit :bow
Quote
Aidan Gillen has been cast to play Littlefinger in Game of Thrones according to The Hollywood Reporter’s James Hibberd.

    HBO’s fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” has cast a new series regular: Aidan Gillen will play the scheming Littlefinger on the show.

    In the adventure series, Littlefinger is an adviser to King Robert who manipulates those in power to fit his own agenda.

    Gillen is familiar to HBO viewers as Councilman Thomas ‘Tommy’ Carcetti on the network’s “The Wire.” He was also on “Queer as Folk” and in the movie “Shanghai Knights.”
(http://i25.tinypic.com/2lbcr6f.jpg)

The cast keeps getting better and better. I was more hyped about Littlefinger being cast than anyone else, and they knocked it out the park. My pipe dream choice was Michael Sheen but Gillen always seemed perfect and more likely :bow
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Madrun Badrun on July 12, 2010, 07:31:08 PM
Awesome
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Dickie Dee on July 12, 2010, 09:41:07 PM
Carcetti
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 13, 2010, 09:54:40 AM
[youtube=560,345]bhj2nQIiAnU[/youtube]
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: TakingBackSunday on July 13, 2010, 02:58:44 PM
Game of Thrones is fucking boring and pretty creepy (the whole Daenerys and Rhaegar dynamic is fucking weird).

Sorry, I keep trying to get into the book but I struggle with each chapter.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: TakingBackSunday on July 13, 2010, 03:02:29 PM
(http://www.midamericon.org/photoarchive/05conq005.JPG)

come to me, young daenarys
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: BlueTsunami on July 13, 2010, 03:07:50 PM
If I ever read through these books again the sexually charged parts are definitely gonna read differently now that I know what a giant sweaty horn dog Martin is.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Dickie Dee on July 13, 2010, 03:43:40 PM
Someone post the Drinky R.R. Crow .gif
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 14, 2010, 02:48:51 AM
Martin's comments on needing to have to take a cold shower after watching the auditions for Shae had me cracking up. Creepy old man  :lol

The sex scenes are what kinda makes me think twice about recommending the books. They're amazing, but I could see the sex scenes making people go "wtf am I reading..."

Also BrandKnew...if you can't get into it past the 100 page count...I don't know what to tell you. It's not an insta-action fantasy book, but there's enough action and intrigue to keep things fascinating imo

*daps BlueTsunami*
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 21, 2010, 12:03:05 PM
OMG

Castle Black being built
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4815511514_435ca6dc1d.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4815511662_bf1cdfe044.jpg)
http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/07/thrones-cast-heads-to-belfast/ (http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/07/thrones-cast-heads-to-belfast/)

That quarry is absolutely perfect. I can't be the only person who glanced at that and thought they actually built The Wall :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: Cheebs on July 21, 2010, 03:50:59 PM
(http://www.midamericon.org/photoarchive/05conq005.JPG)


I once saw him signing books at my local borders when I was there once and I walked by his table and he smelled TERRIBLE. Gross guy.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: TakingBackSunday on July 21, 2010, 07:55:46 PM
were you with your mom
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones pilot (first footage TONIGHT 8:45pm et)
Post by: The Fake Shemp on July 21, 2010, 07:56:25 PM
were you with your mom

holy shit :rofl
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 11, 2010, 01:16:37 PM
Finn Jones (Loras) and Conan Stevens (Gregor Clegane) horse riding training
(http://tinyurl.com/28fnpop)

soo awesome :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Madrun Badrun on August 11, 2010, 04:37:36 PM
Gregor Clegane doesn't look that big.  It looks more like they just gave him a tinny horse. 
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: cubicle47b on August 13, 2010, 09:19:52 AM
Gregor Clegane doesn't look that big.  It looks more like they just gave him a tinny horse. 

He's a 7' bodybuilder.  I don't think you're going to find much bigger than that.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Great Rumbler on August 13, 2010, 09:38:34 AM
-Just over 7 feet tall
-330 pounds
-Spent time in the army
-Has practiced karate, freestyle fighting, medieval fighting, and pro wrestling
-Wrote and starred in his own movie
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 13, 2010, 02:03:06 PM
And his real name is CONAN
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Madrun Badrun on August 13, 2010, 03:05:58 PM
And his real name is CONAN
ya ok you win
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Eric P on September 10, 2010, 06:55:14 PM
john hodgeman is a huge nerd

http://beta.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/articles/web-extras/2010/sep/10/guest-picks-john-hodgman/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wnyc_home+%28WNYC+New+York+Public+Radio%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
Quote
What’s the last great book you read?

Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin.  It is THE WIRE of fantasy novels.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on September 10, 2010, 07:37:01 PM
hahahah thats a pretty awesome quote
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 10, 2010, 08:50:22 PM
Now that it has received hipster dap, get back on board Eric P!

HBO news:
Quote
Thrones to be featured prior to True Blood finale

HBO has sent out an email and a tweet indicating that Game of Thrones will be included in their preview of upcoming shows prior to Sunday’s True Blood  finale. Look for it to start at 8:40 PM. If it is anything like last time, the East Coast will get it before the West Coast. And Canada won’t get it at all. Thankfully HBO has assured us that they will post whatever they show to their site immediately after it airs. They’ve also promised a brand new Thrones promo image!

Winter Is Coming: There was no indication in the email of whether this will be a new trailer, a behind-the-scenes feature or just a re-air of the teaser. They should have enough footage to do a full-trailer, if they want to. Ran over at Westeros has heard that there apparently exists a longer trailer internally at HBO, but does not know if they plan to air that this Sunday or not. Personally, I’m hoping for a full trailer, but I’d also be plenty excited to see some behind-the-scenes stuff. I doubt they would just re-air the teaser, but I guess it is possible. Either way, we’re definitely getting a new photo, so only two more days until new Thrones media!
http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/09/thrones-to-be-featured-prior-to-true-blood-finale/
:rock

I'd love some behind the scenes stuff, or a new trailer.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Eric P on September 10, 2010, 09:17:01 PM
pass

i don't really like john hodgeman either
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 12, 2010, 09:15:20 PM
New teaser and behind-the-scenes look!
http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/about/video/in-production.html/eNrjcmbOYC5Uz89JccxLzKksyUwOSExP9UvMTWXO1yzLTEnNh4k75+eVpFaUsEknlpbkF+QkVtqWFJWmsjFyMjKyMQIAZvsXOA==

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2e5ur7p.jpg)
 :drool
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 12, 2010, 09:24:24 PM
Cersei looks kinda meh, but I liked the look of everything else. Can't wait for a screen by screen cap of the teaser
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on September 12, 2010, 09:54:12 PM
Daenerys :bow2
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on September 12, 2010, 09:54:32 PM
It's the behind the scenes in youtube yet?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 12, 2010, 10:00:42 PM
[youtube=560,345]zjY6QnOPcoI[/youtube]

[youtube=560,345]FAZzCFPcLoo[/youtube]
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on September 12, 2010, 10:03:12 PM
nice.

There is a behind the scenes for season 8 of Curb in the related videos :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on September 12, 2010, 10:05:29 PM
kinda unfortunate the Behind the Scenes preview frame is of Martin  :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 12, 2010, 10:08:33 PM
I was just thinking that. Of all the nice shots to pick  :lol

Can't wait for screen caps. I saw Littlefinger for like a second, and apparently Prycelle is there too
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 18, 2010, 02:52:14 AM
(http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/101117/Game-of-Thrones-Jaime-Lannister_450.jpg)
omgggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

(http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/101117/Game-of-Thrones-arrow_360.jpg)

(http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/101117/Game-of-Thrones-Tyrion_360.jpg)
:rock

Gotta say Cersei and Dany don't look great; Dany looked good in the teaser trailer so I'm not too worried, but I've yet to see a good shot of Lena Headley as Cersei.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: ManaByte on November 18, 2010, 02:56:03 AM
Game of Thrones is fucking boring and pretty creepy (the whole Daenerys and Rhaegar dynamic is fucking weird).

Sorry, I keep trying to get into the book but I struggle with each chapter.

Truth. It's hard to get past her being THIRTEEN in the first book. Once you realize that and the sex starts it kills the book.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Darunia on November 18, 2010, 04:23:45 AM
Cersei doesn't look ice queen-y enough, but apart from that the shots range from good to awesome (Jaime, Bran).
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on November 18, 2010, 09:02:48 AM
Jaime looks good in his proper armor. Mollifies some reservations when he was cast (just based on headshots). I still think pretty boy actors who can act like douchebags (at first) are a dime a dozen and don't know why he was picked. I always got "man model" vibes from the books, which let you underestimate the character at first.

Still wicked kewl shots though  :)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on November 18, 2010, 09:03:12 AM
Can't wait to see some Tyrion scene
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 26, 2010, 09:26:49 PM
hi res versions of the pictures from EW
http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2010/11/26/high-resolution-ew-photos.html

Catelyn doesn't look that bad with makeup/higher res. Still disappointed the first actress left. Arya looks so perfect wow

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: ManaByte on November 26, 2010, 09:35:28 PM
Wait a second. I thought they cast someone much older as Daenerys? Are they going to change the whole Daenerys/Rhaegar bit? If not...eh...not sure if I'll be watching. It was creepy enough in the book.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Madrun Badrun on November 26, 2010, 09:40:54 PM
Says the dude who has a thing for Disney princesses.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on November 26, 2010, 09:45:21 PM
Is the 13 year old the chick with the white hair and the kinky outfit? :drool will watch.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Raban on November 26, 2010, 09:46:49 PM
Is the 13 year old the chick with the white hair and the kinky outfit? :drool will watch.

Without seeing the author I thought this was a post from magus.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 26, 2010, 09:47:41 PM
Wait a second. I thought they cast someone much older as Daenerys? Are they going to change the whole Daenerys/Rhaegar bit? If not...eh...not sure if I'll be watching. It was creepy enough in the book.

They aged her up to around 18, same as the actress. Pretty much everyone has been aged up, and they've changed the time line to accompany it; Game of Thrones happens 15 years after a rebellion that dethrones Daenerys' father, but in the series it'll be 20 years or so.

The character most ruined by being aged up is Robb Stark imo. In the first book he's about 15, in the series the actor looks 18-20. Robb goes through so much as a kid, and that sense of a kid being thrown into a deadly adult situation will be lost.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Great Rumbler on November 26, 2010, 09:56:43 PM
Kind of lame that they did that, but it's not surprising. Without bumping up everyone's age they probably would have had to cut/alter the story even more.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 27, 2010, 01:12:23 AM
OMG EW LOOK AT THE HAIR ON DAENERYS' ARMS ONCE SEEN IT CAN'T BE UNSEEN AAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: chronovore on November 27, 2010, 03:56:18 AM
Thanks for pointing it out. I think it's cute as hell.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on November 27, 2010, 09:19:36 AM
OMG EW LOOK AT THE HAIR ON DAENERYS' ARMS ONCE SEEN IT CAN'T BE UNSEEN AAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH

Yeah I noticed them when I first saw the pics, soooooooo hot! :drool
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on November 27, 2010, 08:37:10 PM
http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2010/11/27/inside-game-of-thrones-preview.html (http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2010/11/27/inside-game-of-thrones-preview.html)

SQUUEEEEEE~
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 27, 2010, 08:46:10 PM
OMG :bow
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: chronovore on November 28, 2010, 08:54:30 PM
OMG EW LOOK AT THE HAIR ON DAENERYS' ARMS ONCE SEEN IT CAN'T BE UNSEEN AAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH

Yeah I noticed them when I first saw the pics, soooooooo hot! :drool
:dap
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on November 28, 2010, 08:57:38 PM
I seriously cannot wait to see Dinklage playing Tyrion. I think, during my second read through the books, Tyrion has become my favorite character.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Human Snorenado on November 28, 2010, 11:08:55 PM
I actually like Jaime's character arc and am curious to see where he goes in the books that will never get written.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 29, 2010, 12:05:49 AM
Third trailer
http://winter-is-coming.net/2010/11/hbo-airs-third-game-of-thrones-trailer/

OMG
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 29, 2010, 12:18:18 AM
Yea...I really need to read these books, huh?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 29, 2010, 12:24:24 AM
Only thing I don't like:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Looks like Jaime's confrontation with Ned occurs in the middle of the day, instead of at night. A bright mid day battle kinda ruins the suspense of that moment. Plus it's kinda odd that Ned and Littlefinger would leave a brothel at that time lol
[close]

you hyped Cajole?  :o
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Great Rumbler on November 29, 2010, 12:25:52 AM
Yea...I really need to read these books, huh?

Game of Thrones is great, but really depressing. So make sure you're in the right mood for it.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on November 29, 2010, 12:33:29 AM
Only thing I don't like:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Looks like Jaime's confrontation with Ned occurs in the middle of the day, instead of at night. A bright mid day battle kinda ruins the suspense of that moment. Plus it's kinda odd that Ned and Littlefinger would leave a brothel at that time lol
[close]

you hyped Cajole?  :o

Yeah, that latest clip looked really good. And I did pick up the first book and read the epilogue a while back, but then I got totally sidetracked. I might force myself to read it next.  Always better to read -> watch.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 29, 2010, 12:35:05 AM
Some people complain it's slow, but the book relies more on intrigue/suspense than balls to the wall action. As it progresses things get more deadly.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Darunia on November 29, 2010, 03:50:33 AM
Only thing I don't like:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Looks like Jaime's confrontation with Ned occurs in the middle of the day, instead of at night. A bright mid day battle kinda ruins the suspense of that moment. Plus it's kinda odd that Ned and Littlefinger would leave a brothel at that time lol
[close]

you hyped Cajole?  :o

Yeah, that latest clip looked really good. And I did pick up the first book and read the epilogue a while back, but then I got totally sidetracked. I might force myself to read it next.  Always better to read -> watch.

The first book probably won't grab you from the start, but there's a certain point where things start to pick up and you won't be able to put the thing down afterwards. CoK was a bit of a disappointment for me, but really... You need to read these to get to Storm of Swords and that book is just insane. It's without a doubt the best fantasy book I've read. For character reveals/development, for the general plot, for pacing... GoT and CoK will feel like mere buildup for what goes down in SoS. It's so so good  :hyper

SoS is the reason I really want to see this show get a third season.

Trailer looked good. Can't wait for that 15 min making of next week.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: chronovore on November 29, 2010, 06:55:26 AM
OK, srsly, whatevs. How many sexy SF authors are out there?

Yeah, I know there's a broad amount of difference between "sexy" and "what the hell did I clean out of my shower drain?" but still.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on November 29, 2010, 09:22:51 AM
This show looks expensive as fuck :o can't wait :hyper no network even come close to HBO when it comes to drama :bow2
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 29, 2010, 11:02:42 AM
I wonder if it costs more than Boardwalk Empire. Luckily they're shooting in Ireland where costs are considerably cheaper than many other locations; Rome was super expensive in part due to filming in Italy.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 29, 2010, 11:08:04 AM
Belfast in Northern Ireland, and Malta. The Ireland government is quite happy about the money being brought in by the show
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Himu on November 29, 2010, 11:12:44 AM
I didn't realize Boromir was in this.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: ManaByte on November 29, 2010, 11:14:20 AM
Sean Bean will do anything for a paycheck (Percy Jackson)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 29, 2010, 03:19:07 PM
Sounds like the pilot has been screened to critics

Quote
AustinMovieSnob  Victor J DePasqual
Finally, finally got to watch Game of Thrones episode 1, final cut. Almost 54 minutes with credits. Bonus? Episode 2!

AustinMovieSnob  Victor J DePasqual
@x3h It is very good.

@westerosorg Typical HBO FX level, and that's a compliment. Looks outstanding.

:bow
hyyype
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: chronovore on November 29, 2010, 06:46:08 PM
Sean Bean will do anything for a paycheck (Percy Jackson)

Equilibrium.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on December 05, 2010, 11:04:36 PM
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJR3eBfcusM[/youtube]
:o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif):o(http://i54.tinypic.com/t701o2.gif)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on December 05, 2010, 11:25:38 PM
i'm gonna be a lazy POS and instead of simply going on the google and googling some stuff

can someone tell me what this is about?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 05, 2010, 11:26:40 PM
i'm gonna be a lazy POS and instead of simply going on the google and googling some stuff

can someone tell me what this is about?

Fantasy kingdom politics.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 05, 2010, 11:38:51 PM
Incest
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on December 05, 2010, 11:49:01 PM
i'm gonna be a lazy POS and instead of simply going on the google and googling some stuff

can someone tell me what this is about?

I heard it is The Wire of fantasy.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
and The Wire of pedo incest literature :shh
[close]
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Human Snorenado on December 06, 2010, 12:12:50 AM
You're gonna love it, fistful.  Plenty of jailbait.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on December 06, 2010, 12:15:05 AM
hmm. if they've released e-versions of the books i'll check em out when i get a kindle
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on December 06, 2010, 12:16:23 AM
Carcetti is in this? :bow2 Daenerys is so hot can't wait to see them titties :drool :drool :bow HBO :bow2

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on December 06, 2010, 12:20:19 AM
Daenerys is so hot can't wait to see them titties :drool :drool

(http://imgur.com/Falyb.png)

:wag 13 in the books, 15 in the series when she get's mongol'd :wag

:cop
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on December 06, 2010, 12:31:30 AM
 :hitit
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 06, 2010, 02:41:57 AM
Wow, it looks amazing. The casting has been superb from the beginning, and seeing the actors and actresses in costume re-confirms things. Sooo glad they recast Dany btw: she looks beautiful.

Really the only gripe I (still) have is Robb being aged up so much. I realize they had to age characters up, but his story could lose some of its emotional impact with him being a young man at the beginning of the series.

edit: still don't think she's the perfect Cersei visually, but Headly pulls off the dialogue/mannerisms perfectly. And oh god Jaime looks like a royal Sawyer from Lost lmao, so awesome


edit: holy shit, screen cap spoiler
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Brandon Stark flashback scene? And a glimpse of the Iron Throne  :o
(http://elabrevadero.com/wp-content/gallery/inside-got/imagen-47.png)
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: ManaByte on December 06, 2010, 08:47:48 AM
I bet if you check the registered sex offenders in New Mexico you'll find George RR Martin's picture.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on December 06, 2010, 09:18:50 AM
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Brandon Stark flashback scene? And a glimpse of the Iron Throne  :o
(http://elabrevadero.com/wp-content/gallery/inside-got/imagen-47.png)
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Oh man, expanding on certain things like that, visually, would make this such an amazing experience for people who have already read the damn books 2 times over. That scene is going to be brutal.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 06, 2010, 02:59:19 PM
I wonder what the context of the scene is. Will it be Ned having a dream or Jaime describing it to someone
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Joe Molotov on December 06, 2010, 09:46:44 PM
I bet if you check the registered sex offenders in New Mexico you'll find George RR Martin's picture.

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/goalsetterpk/pedo_smile.jpg)

(http://www.midamericon.org/photoarchive/05conq005.JPG)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 07, 2010, 03:22:59 AM
the full video includes a couple scenes not included in the 10min version

[youtube=560,345]-EVKp5nYxyI[/youtube]
Peter Dinklage (Tyrion) scene at 6:08 :bow

line should have been "my brother has a sword, and my sister has a pair of teats"  8)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Great Rumbler on December 07, 2010, 07:58:11 PM
This looks so good, the more I see of it the more hyped I get. Wish I had HBO with my cable package.  :-\
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 07, 2010, 09:46:52 PM
First show I'm gonna feel bad about downloading
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Darunia on December 17, 2010, 01:19:40 PM
From gaf:

(http://i.imgur.com/yKvxq.jpg)

:lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 10, 2011, 04:06:36 PM
(http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/storage/thumbnails/7720508-10123166-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1294433682079)

Access Hollywood interviews:
-  Peter Dinklage (http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-extended-peter-dinklage-talks-hbos-game-of-thrones_video_1268936)
-  Emilia Clarke (http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-extended-emilia-clarke-talks-hbos-game-of-thrones_video_1268935)
-  Sean Bean (http://www.accesshollywood.com/is-sean-bean-game-for-thrones_video_1268828)

:bow :bow :bow
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on January 10, 2011, 06:48:13 PM
(http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/storage/thumbnails/7720508-10123166-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1294433682079)

Access Hollywood interviews:
-  Peter Dinklage (http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-extended-peter-dinklage-talks-hbos-game-of-thrones_video_1268936)
-  Emilia Clarke (http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-extended-emilia-clarke-talks-hbos-game-of-thrones_video_1268935)
-  Sean Bean (http://www.accesshollywood.com/is-sean-bean-game-for-thrones_video_1268828)

:bow :bow :bow

I wanna' bang Emilia Clarke so hard, then softly then back to hard
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on January 10, 2011, 09:31:13 PM
Emilia Clarke (http://www.accesshollywood.com/access-extended-emilia-clarke-talks-hbos-game-of-thrones_video_1268935)


Pedo scenes suddenly less creepy. YOWZA
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 10, 2011, 09:35:45 PM
sooo glad the original Dany actress was dropped. Clark is pretty cute
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: ManaByte on January 11, 2011, 12:34:41 PM
http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2011/1/7/latest-set-photos.html
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 16, 2011, 08:00:53 PM
New teaser tonight:
Quote from: HBO GoT Twitter
Watch a new teaser trailer for #GameofThrones before tonight's premiere of #BigLove, only on @HBO.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on January 16, 2011, 09:09:35 PM
So....are we seeing that white haired chick naked this season? just answer yes or no.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 16, 2011, 09:10:49 PM
(http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/storage/iron-throne.jpg)

teaser:
http://tinyurl.com/4tfaumz   :o

[youtube=560,345]PZ5p18wIQEI
[/youtube]

Dinux: yes, multiple times
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on January 16, 2011, 09:44:41 PM
:drool
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 16, 2011, 09:48:39 PM
For you
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1655909/game-thrones-actress-filming-sex-scenes-was-really-scary.jhtml
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on January 16, 2011, 10:01:30 PM
She looks even hotter as a brunette :heart is the teaser on youtube yet? HBO won't let me watch it.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 16, 2011, 10:02:19 PM
[youtube=560,345]PZ5p18wIQEI[/youtube]
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on January 16, 2011, 10:03:56 PM
PD :bow2
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on January 16, 2011, 10:55:12 PM
tbh i only really care about this because it's got Sean Bean in a time with swords and stuff.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 16, 2011, 10:56:12 PM
tbh i only really care about this because it's got teen girls in sex scenes.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Joe Molotov on January 16, 2011, 11:04:29 PM
Japan shouldn't have a corner on the loli market. We gotta take it back for America!  :american
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on January 16, 2011, 11:08:19 PM
They only need to show a nipple of the white haired chick for this show to be better than the entirety of Lord of the Rings.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 17, 2011, 01:05:38 AM
Quote
   He stopped then, and drew her down onto his lap. Dany was flushed and breathless, her heart fluttering in her chest. He cupped her face in his huge hands and she looked into his eyes. "No?" he said, and she knew it was a question.

    She took his hand and moved it down to the wetness between her thighs. "Yes," she whispered as she put his finger inside her.

:teehee
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: ManaByte on January 17, 2011, 01:32:45 AM
Yea and that's a THIRTEEN YEAR OLD.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on January 17, 2011, 01:34:26 AM
but the years in SOIAF last for like a decade of our time. So she's really at least 130.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: ManaByte on January 17, 2011, 01:36:01 AM
GRRM wasn't rubbing one out to a 130 year old when he wrote that.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on January 17, 2011, 01:37:13 AM
The promo that ran before the season premiere of Big Love tonight was pretty cool. The only thing I know about it is how much you guys are gay for it.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: chronovore on January 17, 2011, 07:33:45 AM
(http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/storage/iron-throne.jpg)

This is what Drew has been building in his living room with all those knives?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on January 17, 2011, 08:37:05 AM
Wait, Manabyte has sworn another bloodoath and this time it's against a GRRM?? Shit's guaranteed to be tight.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: ManaByte on January 17, 2011, 09:18:31 AM
I like the books. That doesn't stop me from thinking GRRM is a creepy pedo.

Terry Goodkind too, as some of the Darken Rahl shit is even creepier than GRRM.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 01, 2011, 02:09:45 AM
http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2011/1/31/the-artisans-maisie-williams.html

sooo awesome. She looked perfect for the role when she was first revealed a couple years ago, and I have a feeling she'll bring Arya to life perfectly on camera
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 19, 2011, 08:20:36 PM
An Invitation to Westeros
[youtube=560,345]lLKVJr7QHjM[/youtube]
http://www.hbo.com/video/video.html/?autoplay=true&vid=1160821&filter=game-of-thrones&view=null

:bow
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 27, 2011, 10:42:42 PM
<a href="http://ow.ly/i/8Dor" target="_blank"><img src="http://static.ow.ly/photos/normal/8Dor.jpg" alt="Owly Images" /></a>
[youtube=560,345]UWIyCUHrESk[/youtube]

Holy shit
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Madrun Badrun on February 27, 2011, 10:57:43 PM
FUCK YA!!!
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on February 28, 2011, 03:10:31 AM
Jesus Christ at the Weirwood image. Goosebumps.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on March 02, 2011, 04:27:59 AM
:hyper :hyper :hyper

I think this has gone from "it'd be neat to see this onscreen", to this might actually be a show worth watching.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 02, 2011, 07:01:14 PM
[youtube=560,345]rDtsYjNV0eI[/youtube]
 :uguu
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on March 02, 2011, 08:25:00 PM
I'm not watching any more of these. They look f'ing AMAAAZING though. I have added the premier date to my Google Calendar :hyper
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Human Snorenado on March 02, 2011, 10:36:24 PM
Looks sweet, shame they'll never have an ending as he'll never write another book.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on March 03, 2011, 06:51:32 AM
Looks sweet, shame they'll never have an ending as he'll never write another book.

:fbm
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Madrun Badrun on March 03, 2011, 10:45:39 AM
A Dance With Dragons will be published on July 12


 :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 03, 2011, 11:29:42 AM
OMGGGGG
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 03, 2011, 04:36:37 PM
FuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKk

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 07, 2011, 12:12:28 PM
[youtube=560,345]EzQshrvRIZg[/youtube]
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on March 07, 2011, 12:50:44 PM
Looks so good, production values are off the chain
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 07, 2011, 01:22:26 PM
Guessing they haven't finished the sound/score yet; when Marllion slaps the table you'd expect some type of sound.

Catelyn looks much better than I thought she would initially; still liked the original actress more (she looked exactly like I had imagined Catelyn) but this one seems fine, and early reports suggest she knocks the role out the park.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 13, 2011, 09:44:16 PM
New preview: Fire and Blood (no youtube yet)
http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2011/3/13/fear-and-blood-preview.html

New feature: The Starks
[youtube=560,345]e4sTrjgDacI[/youtube]
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on March 14, 2011, 01:08:47 AM
You can see some blond chick's sideboob on the fear and blood trailer! :drool I can't wait for this show :bow HBO :bow2
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on March 15, 2011, 11:34:14 PM
Finally started reading the book. About 100 pages in. Like it quite a bit already.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 15, 2011, 11:40:38 PM
(http://winter-is-coming.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/got-dany-poster.jpg)

(http://winter-is-coming.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/got-ned-poster.jpg)
:bow

Wish I lived in a nice city where I could see one of the posters on some big building.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 16, 2011, 03:39:23 PM
-  WiC.net also pointed out that Fancast uploaded a ton of videos over on their site (http://www.fancast.com/tv/Game-of-Thrones/106696/clips) (Stark, Lannister, and Targaryen portraits, etc...)

A few youtube links to the content:
-  Stark Portraits: Jon Snow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIU9UCpkMps)
-  Stark Portraits: Sansa Stark (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dJjq78HZOM)
-  Stark Portraits: Bran Stark (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7hDTyE8le0)
-  Stark Portraits: Catelyn Stark (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSD03i6rKj4)

- WiC is posting more youtube links here when he gets them. (http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/03/new-house-videos-baratheon-and-lannister/)

EDIT:
-  Stark Portrait: Arya (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NGAf6DnDWo)
-  Stark Portrait: Ned (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW7Xk82dU14)
-  Targaryen Portrait: Viserys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMtS-fm0JGs)
-  Targaryen Portrait: Daenerys (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6UITpdLt-s)

EDIT2:
-  Targaryen Portrait: Khal Drogo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpWaMDh-QN4)
-  Lannister Portrait: Robert Baratheon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P7nqrlooOQ)
         -  Lannister Portrait: Cersei Lannister (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycDo-VBZzWI)
         -  Lannister Portrait: Tyrion Lannister (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ois_9HGsfkU)


-  House of Lannister (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URxuzDwE5S0)
-  House of Baratheon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9dqgWX66fY)

onslaught of video holy shit   :o

Finally a shot of Tywin and a better look at Renly.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on March 28, 2011, 12:12:47 AM
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/27/camelot-vs-game-of-thrones/

"Incest level" :rofl      

Quote
Game of Throne

Sex

Tons. Incest sex, reluctant sex, little person sex, sapphic grinding, party guest sex

:bow HBO :bow2
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 28, 2011, 12:17:05 AM
sapphic grinding is the word of the day

HBO understands the beauty of scissoring
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on March 28, 2011, 12:18:48 AM
I like the fact that the show has dwarf sex, I was afraid I would have to wait till season 2 of Spartacus to enjoy that on my tv.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 28, 2011, 01:12:06 AM
Apparently there was a new trailer aired tonight with direwolf action  :o
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on March 28, 2011, 01:22:29 AM
That trailer was awesome

(I finished the book)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 28, 2011, 01:44:49 AM
Thoughts? I hope to god you got through spoiler free
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on March 28, 2011, 09:08:03 AM
Yes. And it was good. I like the world he's created, and the whole multiple viewpoints gimmick, even if some of the female ones are awful. The female characters in general are kinda terrible.
spoiler (click to show/hide)
At least Daernys finds redemption at the end.
[close]


GRRM is ballsy with his willingness to kill off characters, but I've heard this comes back to bite him later on. Guess I'll see. I can definitely understand why people are ready to end themselves if the next book never comes out, as I imagine he ends each installment much like he ended the first.

I'm really looking forward to the show. Just the few clips I've seen definitely influenced my reading, as I imagine Eddard Stark as Sean Bean the entire time -- which was great.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 28, 2011, 11:55:00 PM
[youtube=560,345]Qjz9Wwx6vzc[/youtube]
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 03, 2011, 09:48:35 PM
15 minute preview of the first episode
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/04/the-first-fourteen/

If the HBO video doesn't work, I'm sure a youtube version will be up very soon.

Amazing. Gonna watch it again

They changed the prologue but certainly made it more thrilling. dayuum
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 03, 2011, 09:59:30 PM
That preview was fucking awesome.

:bow Sean Bean :bow2
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 03, 2011, 10:03:55 PM
WHERE IS THE YOUTUBE VERSION!!!??? FUCK YOU HBO!!!!!
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 03, 2011, 10:10:51 PM
WHERE IS THE YOUTUBE VERSION!!!??? FUCK YOU HBO!!!!!

lol puerto rico

oh wait my mom is from there

still lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 03, 2011, 10:15:05 PM
Yeah I also find that place hilarious :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 03, 2011, 10:20:49 PM
Yeah I also find that place hilarious :lol

Shit, you're dominican
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on April 03, 2011, 10:39:10 PM
preview was great, more please. Boromir was great, can't wait to see Legolas and Gimli
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 03, 2011, 11:22:12 PM
no mirror yet? that hbo stream loads so slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 03, 2011, 11:23:17 PM
this is one of the internet's darkest hours, smh.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Madrun Badrun on April 03, 2011, 11:53:16 PM
It is going to be worse when the actual show hits.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 04, 2011, 12:14:09 AM
Pirates are usually quite fast with HBO shows, don't know what the fuck is going on with this preview.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Madrun Badrun on April 04, 2011, 12:24:14 AM
I'm hoping they are slow by a day.  I have my robotics final on the 18th.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 04, 2011, 01:26:57 AM
Just watched the preview on the incredibly slow and choppy hbo stream, was fucking great the body parts arranged as some some of symbol was pretty awesome.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 04, 2011, 10:29:54 AM
I come bringing mirror

[youtube=560,345]fRZJpX4AdAM[/youtube]

havent watched it yet though
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on April 04, 2011, 10:10:49 PM
:bow GRRM :bow2

http://io9.com/#!5788838/george-rr-martin-talks-about-world+building-tinkering-and-the-ending-of-lost (http://io9.com/#!5788838/george-rr-martin-talks-about-world+building-tinkering-and-the-ending-of-lost)
Quote
Martin says he's terrified that he'll "fuck it up" at the end of A Song of Ice and Fire and "do a Lost."
:lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 04, 2011, 10:16:23 PM
Isn't the book coming out in june the last one?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Human Snorenado on April 04, 2011, 10:20:00 PM
Isn't the book coming out in june the last one?

Nope, two more, so the last one should come out roughly nine years after Martin dies.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on April 04, 2011, 10:48:50 PM
Kinda torn about whether to start re-reading before/while the series runs. I have a ton of other stuff calling me so probably won't. But the urge is strong.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 05, 2011, 12:23:18 AM
I've just been listening to the audio books, which are really good. Roy Dotrice elevates them from a simple reading to something quite entertaining. Shame his health forced him out of GoT, he would have been a great Prycelle. I wonder if the DVDs/Blu Rays will feature some footage of him in the part.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 05, 2011, 12:50:14 AM
Do you got any links to the audio books pd? I wanna listeb to them during work.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 05, 2011, 01:03:19 AM
Do you got any links to the audio books pd? I wanna listeb to them during work.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
http://www.warez-bb.org/viewtopic.php?t=1526350&highlight=
[close]

That should be the correct version. There are a couple other e-books out there with different narrators.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 05, 2011, 01:16:28 AM
Thanks! gonna download it tomorrow if I have internet (right now I'm stealing some from a neighbor, :piss my phone company :piss2)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 05, 2011, 01:51:56 AM
NP my man. We're minority posters, we gotta stick together
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 05, 2011, 01:54:16 AM
Yep, is no coincidence that the only active leper poster is black.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 05, 2011, 03:49:51 AM
I read 250 pages of Game of Thrones on the train from Leeuwarden, NL to Brugge, BE yesterday. Goddamn. It's really good.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on April 05, 2011, 04:07:30 AM
ah, the home of dwarf porn. Fitting right in I assume?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 05, 2011, 04:09:45 AM
...?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on April 05, 2011, 04:17:12 AM
never seen 'In Bruges' then? tsk tsk
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 05, 2011, 10:54:12 AM
I've seen it. Totally forgot about that part. :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 08, 2011, 01:33:41 AM
I shouldn't be listening to this book at work, I got a raging boner during dany's first sex scene :lol to bad I have only being able to download the first part since my fucking phone company still hasn't come to fix my internet, part two is downloading pretty fast on my neighbor's connection so hopefully the connection won't drop and I'll be able to download a couple more parts before bed.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 08, 2011, 02:22:37 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OofPjpBVvEA

Viserys is played by the creeping looking guy from the family of blood episode of doctor who! :bow this show's casting director :bow2
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 09, 2011, 02:10:49 AM
tommy carcetti as little finger is perfect fucking casting!
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 09, 2011, 10:11:01 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T84d-lRNLs

:bow
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 09, 2011, 10:50:15 PM
Wow lots of scenes from the final chapters of the book there  :o
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on April 10, 2011, 01:32:22 AM
I sort of like what I've heard about the books but can't stand the writing ... maybe I should try this.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 13, 2011, 03:40:41 PM
Just finished book one :bow2 Cockless wonder is a wonderful insult :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 13, 2011, 03:55:43 PM
I'm ~450 page into the first book, so I'm ok for the first few episodes.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 17, 2011, 08:08:20 PM
Let's hope the pirate gods are good to us hboless plebes and we don't have to wait hours for the episode to appear online.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 17, 2011, 08:22:33 PM
Let's hope the pirate gods are good to us hboless plebes and we don't have to wait hours for the episode to appear online.
:bow

I'm hoping for 11pm, maybe midnight

I'll probably buy HBO soon though
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 17, 2011, 09:01:01 PM
For fucks sake, pay for HBO and help fund the show, you dirty poors.

Just got to the part in the book where
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Joffery is revealed as Jamie's kid, King Robert is on his deathbed, and Viserys finally get his crown of gold... all over his face.
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 17, 2011, 09:04:27 PM
HBO is expensive bro.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 17, 2011, 09:05:43 PM
Sucks for you, bro.

Just started on the East coast feed, but I'm waiting until 9pm for HD feed on HBO West.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 17, 2011, 09:15:10 PM
the HD feed is pretty amazing
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 17, 2011, 09:48:55 PM
HBO isn't expensive anymore. You can get it for like $10 or some shit. Will have it before end of month
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 17, 2011, 09:53:35 PM
HBO isn't expensive anymore. You can get it for like $10 or some shit. Will have it before end of month

In the third world everything is more expensive, that includes premium cable.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 17, 2011, 10:05:06 PM
so how close to the book are we dealing with here?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 17, 2011, 10:06:34 PM
Pretty damn close. Some things changed for brevity, but it's a pretty faithful adaption
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 17, 2011, 10:11:32 PM
cool.

pretty meaty pilot. a lot of story jam packed in but i didn't feel overwhelmed. sean bean is fantastic as expected. definitely going continue watching.

and maybe i'll even grab the books when i finally buy a kindle
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 17, 2011, 10:16:49 PM
I bet the pilot ended with "the things I do for love" :bow2

:bow Game.of.Thrones.S01E01.HDTV.XviD-FEVER :bow2
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Bloodwake on April 17, 2011, 11:25:39 PM
Aargh, want HD torrent.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 17, 2011, 11:38:29 PM
720p is out too, should be in any torrent site.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Bloodwake on April 18, 2011, 12:07:10 AM
Yup, noticed :D.

Downloading now. Shouldn't be too much longer.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Bebpo on April 18, 2011, 12:20:35 AM
Is the book better than this?

Ep1 was pretty lolz.  Terrible dialogue, one-dimensional characters and nothing but sex, violence, more sex and lolis.  It was like a skinamax movie.  Didn't help the acting for some of the cast was super cheezy.  I'm hoping this is just a bad adaptation of what I hear is a great book.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Great Rumbler on April 18, 2011, 12:36:34 AM
Is the book better than this?

Ep1 was pretty lolz.  Terrible dialogue, one-dimensional characters and nothing but sex, violence, more sex and lolis.  It was like a skinamax movie.  Didn't help the acting for some of the cast was super cheezy.  I'm hoping this is just a bad adaptation of what I hear is a great book.

You'd be lapping that up if it was animated by Japanese people.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 12:39:25 AM
Is the book better than this?

Ep1 was pretty lolz.  Terrible dialogue, one-dimensional characters and nothing but sex, violence, more sex and lolis.  It was like a skinamax movie.  Didn't help the acting for some of the cast was super cheezy.  I'm hoping this is just a bad adaptation of what I hear is a great book.

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/PhoenixDark1/ponybrony.jpg)
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on April 18, 2011, 12:57:28 AM
can someone pm me a torrent
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: cool breeze on April 18, 2011, 01:02:54 AM
I watched the beginning and end.  need to watch the middle if it comes on demand.  It has that kid from Batman Begins in it!
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 18, 2011, 02:26:22 AM
Emilia Clarke  is the hottest thing to grace television, god damn! and I just realized King Robert is the guy from the second Flintstones movie :rofl
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 03:28:20 AM
Solid pilot. Lots of characters packed into an hour, so I can imagine people who haven't read the novels might feel lost. But then again most shows have ensemble casts, from Mad Men to Lost, and naturally it takes some time for characters to stand out. Ned, Catelyn, Jon, Tyrion and especially Arya stood out, whereas characters like Robb and Theon were just...there. I'm sure that will change.

The visuals were stunning as expected, not much that hasn't been said about them. Going in, I was more concerned with the writing and acting, and from what I saw both were good. Sean Bean is excellent as Ned Stark, and really held the episode together. Mark Addy was also very good as the king; Bean and Addy's scenes together were some of the best in the pilot, from the introduction to the crypt scene.

Seems like some folks have complained about the Targ/Dothraki scenes, but I thought they were good overall. Loved how they transitioned from Robert in the crypt lamenting the remaining Targs to the shot of Dany. The only thing I didn't like about her first scene was Viserys taking her clothes off; seemed kinda forced considering we get to see her nude later anyway. The wedding looked kinda off at times, especially the dumb fight with the guy's guts getting ripped out; I wish that scene was shot a bit darker, like with the sun going down and fires everywhere. Would have definitely cut down on any cheesy/corny factor. Still, Dany was perfect as was Viserys so I can't complain too much.

random stuff:
-really like the music
-the intro credits are VERY good
-the ugliest scene was that green screen shot of Bran climbing, yuck
-Arya had like two lines, yet stole every scene she was in. Perfect casting omg
-the ending was perfect. Reading reactions on twitter was hilarious, and I can't wait to hear more reactions from people who weren't familiar with the novel
-perhaps the only thing I really didn't like: a couple odd edits. Right after the beheading scene, the party is on a bridge with a dead stag blocking the path. Just seemed so abrupt, especially considering there are no commercial breaks. A similar thing happens after Drogo views Dany and rides off; the next scene shows Viserys, Dany, and Illyrio looking across the ocean

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 18, 2011, 01:09:50 PM

The only thing I didn't like about her first scene was Viserys taking her clothes off; seemed kinda forced considering we get to see her nude later anyway.


I'm pretty sure he does that in the book a couple of times and did you see how hot she is? how can you complaint about how many times we see her naked? unless......:supergay.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 18, 2011, 03:57:03 PM
Danny has got a booty her
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 04:02:53 PM
The scene of the red headed whore with Tyrion probably made me want to have sex more than anything in my life. Dunno, just her getting in bed, being completely naked...I mean I've seen naked women in porn, I know what it's like. But I could just imagine being Tyrion and having a naked woman crawling over me. Must be an amazing feeling
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on April 18, 2011, 04:44:56 PM
The scene of the red headed whore with Tyrion probably made me want to have sex more than anything in my life. Dunno, just her getting in bed, being completely naked...I mean I've seen naked women in porn, I know what it's like. But I could just imagine being Tyrion and having a naked woman crawling over me. Must be an amazing feeling

be honest: which turned you on more, thinking about a naked redhead or thinking about being a sarcastic midget
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 18, 2011, 04:52:44 PM
Yeah the whore was crazy hot.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 04:55:50 PM
The scene of the red headed whore with Tyrion probably made me want to have sex more than anything in my life. Dunno, just her getting in bed, being completely naked...I mean I've seen naked women in porn, I know what it's like. But I could just imagine being Tyrion and having a naked woman crawling over me. Must be an amazing feeling

be honest: which turned you on more, thinking about a naked redhead or thinking about being a sarcastic midget

The midget, and all the sarcastic things he might say as he spun on my dick like a pig roasting over a fire

did you like the pilot Patel?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mandark on April 18, 2011, 05:00:56 PM
Isn't Tyrion meant to be disfigured or at least fugly?  Cause Peter Dinklage is a handsome little nugget of a man.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 18, 2011, 05:37:31 PM
Isn't Tyrion meant to be disfigured or at least fugly?  Cause Peter Dinklage is a handsome little nugget of a man.

Thats definitely an issue in regards to the physical portrayal of Tyrion. He also had mis-matched eyes.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 05:39:36 PM
I'm fine with it. He's reviled due to his appearance, but also due to being a dwarf, which was seen as a judgment from the gods.

Now, if they cast Christina Hendricks as Brienne, then I'd have a problem. Well, maybe not actually  :drool
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 18, 2011, 05:44:07 PM
Strange, everyone I know that has read the books loved it, and everyone I knew who hasn't read the books hated it.  I would have expected something a little different from the reaction.

It makes sense. The book helps fill in some gaps that the show doesn't cover. I'll be interested to see what my wife thinks of it, seeing how she hasn't read the book.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 05:48:02 PM
Did you like it Gundum?

As a fan my vision is probably blurred, but the cast of names doesn't strike me as an exclusive problem. Lost introduced a host of characters, as did Mad Men and a host of other popular shows. As the series progresses people will begin recognizing names faster. Hell it took me like 5 episodes of Community to remember everyone's name; initially I just referenced characters as "the black guy" or "nerdy hot chick" or "Chevy Chase"
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 18, 2011, 05:49:25 PM
I liked it a lot, even though some things were changed for reasons I can't figure out.

Like,
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Bran no longer overhears Jamie and Cersei talking about their killing of Jon Arryn. He just catches them fucking
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 05:58:05 PM
I liked it a lot, even though some things were changed for reasons I can't figure out.

Like,
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Bran no longer overhears Jamie and Cersei talking about their killing of Jon Arryn. He just catches them fucking
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He doesn't overhear them discussing killing Aryyn. Cersei expresses her fears of Ned, yet is glad he was appointed instead of a less honorable opponent like Littlefinger. They wonder about what Lisa knows, whether John told her something...but she doesn't implicate herself
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 18, 2011, 06:00:47 PM
Strange, everyone I know that has read the books loved it, and everyone I knew who hasn't read the books hated it.  I would have expected something a little different from the reaction.

It makes sense. The book helps fill in some gaps that the show doesn't cover. I'll be interested to see what my wife thinks of it, seeing how she hasn't read the book.

Definitely this. The amount of things unsaid and not expanded upon in the Pilot is pretty big. For someone who has read the books (like me) it feels like we're seeing these people go about their lives and as the viewer I know of all the machinations below.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 06:02:19 PM
Strange, everyone I know that has read the books loved it, and everyone I knew who hasn't read the books hated it.  I would have expected something a little different from the reaction.

It makes sense. The book helps fill in some gaps that the show doesn't cover. I'll be interested to see what my wife thinks of it, seeing how she hasn't read the book.

Definitely this. The amount of things unsaid and not expanded upon in the Pilot is pretty big. For someone who has read the books (like me) it feels like we're seeing these people go about their lives and as the viewer I know of all the machinations below.

GoT end spoiler, don't read:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Like Dany's bath scene
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 18, 2011, 06:05:36 PM
Strange, everyone I know that has read the books loved it, and everyone I knew who hasn't read the books hated it.  I would have expected something a little different from the reaction.

It makes sense. The book helps fill in some gaps that the show doesn't cover. I'll be interested to see what my wife thinks of it, seeing how she hasn't read the book.

Definitely this. The amount of things unsaid and not expanded upon in the Pilot is pretty big. For someone who has read the books (like me) it feels like we're seeing these people go about their lives and as the viewer I know of all the machinations below.

GoT end spoiler, don't read:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Like Dany's bath scene
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Yep, great call to whats to come on the writers part
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Madrun Badrun on April 18, 2011, 06:17:17 PM
I don't remember that part?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 18, 2011, 06:20:28 PM
I don't remember that part?

Not sure how far you've read, FM but Danny gets in
spoiler (click to show/hide)
scalding hot water
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Its not in the book (at least I don't remember it) so that would be a scene that people who have read far enough can appreciate.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 06:24:33 PM
It happens later in the book
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on April 18, 2011, 06:29:50 PM
did you like the pilot Patel?

didn't watch, not interested
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Dickie Dee on April 18, 2011, 07:10:13 PM
Isn't Tyrion meant to be disfigured or at least fugly?  Cause Peter Dinklage is a handsome little nugget of a man.

I'm pretty happy about most of the casting, and glad they got someone to pull off Tyrion, but yeah, he probably is too handsome a chap for Tyrion.

I've been chalking it up to "ugly reads better on page than on-screen" though. Plus being a dwarve in a medievel-ish society is enough, any deformity just seems like overkill.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mandark on April 18, 2011, 07:27:33 PM
Yeah, "he's stigmatized cause he's a dwarf" is more than plausible.  I figure they cast him cause there's enough room in Hollywood for one small person to get steady work as an actor, and he's been kicking Verne Troyer's ass for a decade now.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 07:42:47 PM
[youtube=560,345]FET09MYis_g[/youtube]

Come to think of it, are there any "ugly" little person actors?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Bebpo on April 18, 2011, 08:23:20 PM
Is the book better than this?

Ep1 was pretty lolz.  Terrible dialogue, one-dimensional characters and nothing but sex, violence, more sex and lolis.  It was like a skinamax movie.  Didn't help the acting for some of the cast was super cheezy.  I'm hoping this is just a bad adaptation of what I hear is a great book.

You'd be lapping that up if it was animated by Japanese people.

It actually felt like most anime these days. 

Lots of nudity = lots of panty shots/boob jiggle
Lots of sexualized lolis = lots of sexualized lolis
Incest = incest
stereotypical characters = stereotypical characters
straight forward 13 year old dialogue to show they are a certain stereotypical character = likewise

Fits right in with most of the anime airing this season!  Then again it's aimed at the same 13-20 year old male nerd audience so it's not that surprising.


Anyhow, I'll just say I thought the first 20 mins were great and had a lot of atmosphere, the lord of Winterfall guy was very well acted and there were a few nicely done scenes spread throughout.  It wasn't terrible, but it didn't come off as the start of "THE BEST FANTASY STORY EVER WRITTEN (tm)" that all fans claim it to be.  Regardless, even if it was terrible I'd still watch the entire first season just to see what all the fuss is about.  If by ep10 it turns into a great show, I'll bite the bullet and read the books. 
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on April 18, 2011, 09:03:14 PM
Great choice for Tyrion, given the limited options, but it's going to be a hard sell when

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Tyrion is riding around in battle smiting the foe with his mace or whatever. It was implausible in the book but it will be ridiculous on screen
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 18, 2011, 10:01:50 PM
My favorite part of that scene is
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the guy charging Tyrion yelling "die die die!" I forgot exactly how, but eventually Tyrion smacks him in the head with his axe and says "no, you die." Even better when you hear it in the audiobook
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on April 18, 2011, 10:08:33 PM
but not so awesome when performed with little bitty crocodile arms I bet
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 19, 2011, 01:09:58 AM
I love all of Arya's weird facial expressions :lol you can already tell that she, Viserys and tiryon are gonna steal any scene they are in, prepare for the onslaught of Arya avatars at gaf.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: brob on April 19, 2011, 01:58:50 AM
so... uh, does this show have magic and shit in it? I thought it was straight medieval fun, but it opens with a bunch of corpses looking like they just got out of the well in The Grudge.

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 19, 2011, 02:04:59 AM
[youtube=560,345]3UA8swJtPsQ[/youtube]
this guy is awesome :rofl

Love getting impressions from people who haven't read the books

Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on April 19, 2011, 02:17:49 AM
so... uh, does this show have magic and shit in it? I thought it was straight medieval fun, but it opens with a bunch of corpses looking like they just got out of the well in The Grudge.


no magic there, the way those dismembered corpses moved around is all explainable by the laws of science
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Joe Molotov on April 19, 2011, 02:23:07 AM
Come to think of it, are there any "ugly" little person actors?

Nah, they'll just put Warwick Davis in make-up if they need that.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 21, 2011, 10:07:58 AM
Finished GoT last night.  :o

spoiler (click to show/hide)
People who haven't read the books are gonna be shocked when Ned dies in the TV series, seeing how they've made him out to be the "main character."
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 21, 2011, 06:03:35 PM
Finished book 2, HBO is gonna have to spend some major moneys on season 2 especially the battle of blackwater :o
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 21, 2011, 06:58:14 PM
Finished GoT last night.  :o

spoiler (click to show/hide)
People who haven't read the books are gonna be shocked when Ned dies in the TV series, seeing how they've made him out to be the "main character."
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Heh, that must have shocked you. I remember thinking it was some trick or something.

I love the ending of the book, especially Catelyn's final chapter where Robb is proclaimed King of the North. Made me cheer irl
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 21, 2011, 07:04:07 PM
We have free HBO this weekend but it is the latino one and GOT doesn't premiere there until may, I was hoping to watch the second episode live :fbm
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 21, 2011, 07:29:52 PM
Finished GoT last night.  :o

spoiler (click to show/hide)
People who haven't read the books are gonna be shocked when Ned dies in the TV series, seeing how they've made him out to be the "main character."
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spoiler (click to show/hide)
Heh, that must have shocked you. I remember thinking it was some trick or something.

I love the ending of the book, especially Catelyn's final chapter where Robb is proclaimed King of the North. Made me cheer irl
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I was thinking it was a trick, but the chapter where
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Bran and Rickon both dreamt about seeing him in the crypt
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kinda confirmed it for me. And yeah, Cat's chapter was great.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 21, 2011, 07:31:56 PM
We have free HBO this weekend but it is the latino one and GOT doesn't premiere there until may, I was hoping to watch the second episode live :fbm

That's funny, because it premiered on HBO Latino in the states alongside the original English version.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 21, 2011, 07:35:52 PM
lol so I have HBO third world?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 21, 2011, 07:36:39 PM
Pretty much. :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 22, 2011, 01:22:26 PM
i've been reading GoT on my kindle today. havent gotten beyond the first episode tho.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: dicklaurent on April 22, 2011, 03:25:35 PM
just watched the first ep. seemed ok. the intro with the ice morons was really shitty compared to the book. but the rest seemed ok enough. this first episode is pretty much exactly as much of the shitty book I could stomach, so got a feeling this will probably just become much better for me watching from the next episode and onward.

[youtube=560,345]FET09MYis_g[/youtube]

Come to think of it, are there any "ugly" little person actors?

oh nice. that's the guy from cargo! http://i52.tinypic.com/2wp81i0.jpg
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 22, 2011, 03:44:33 PM
just watched the first ep. seemed ok. the intro with the ice morons

I'm thinking those were wights (the actual undead) vs the actual others or white walkers. I hope they weren't white walkers... I was thinking more specter like instead of shitting feral monsters.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: dicklaurent on April 22, 2011, 04:09:11 PM
blue eyes guys were definitely others/whitewalkers. seems so
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 22, 2011, 04:10:52 PM
Read a little more about it and I hate what they did with them, they're all 28 days feral zombies. The fuck.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 22, 2011, 04:16:03 PM
from what i read in the beginning part of the book i would imagine properly displaying that on tv would either take too much money or be too difficult without too much CGI and they probably wanted to keep it simple. i dunno i'm not very far so i dont know how much more we find out of them so i couldnt tell you if the entire tone is blown.
but we've seen very little in the show so getting all flustered so soon is silly
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 22, 2011, 04:50:22 PM
I though the others where the blue eye zombies that dude in the first book.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 22, 2011, 05:07:25 PM
I though the others where the blue eye zombies that dude in the first book.

Those were wights or undead wildlings. The Others or "White Walkers" were supposed to be the tall pale creatures thats actually seen and talked about in the first books prologue. In the show they're black and look like orcs in LOTR. I watched the video and there's definitely the ice crackling sound that can be heard in the scene beyond the wall which points to the thing they fast being a "White Walker". As said the little girl was a wight.

Its just a large change and something I'm feeling all nerd rage about. The supernatural aspects of this series should have been treated more delicately instead of outright doing what they did.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: dicklaurent on April 22, 2011, 05:10:00 PM
from what i read in the beginning part of the book i would imagine properly displaying that on tv would either take too much money or be too difficult without too much CGI and they probably wanted to keep it simple. i dunno i'm not very far so i dont know how much more we find out of them so i couldnt tell you if the entire tone is blown.
but we've seen very little in the show so getting all flustered so soon is silly

yeah maybe. it's not that important. but it did leave a pretty bad first impression. maybe would have been better if I hadn't read the beginning of the first book. everything just feeling way too close in during that whole intro probably wouldn't have bothered me so much then. I remember it as being much bigger scale/distance in the book. but the shitty 'cheap set' atmosphere would have been there regardless


they're all 28 days feral zombies. The fuck.

yeah exactly. went all monster movie for a while. whut. edit: definitely also thought they should have been more ghostlike. and dignified maybe, or another word like this :lol majestic. but again I only read the beginning of the first book
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 22, 2011, 07:08:02 PM
Quote
“’What could you do if you did find her?” Jon asked, smiling. “You said she bit your member
off.”
“Only half. And half me member is twice as long as any other man’s.”

This made me laugh more than it should :lol
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 22, 2011, 08:21:49 PM
There's a difference between The Others and the wights. And considering what happens later in the series (ASOS...), I saw nothing wrong with how they were presented in the prologue.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on April 22, 2011, 08:35:36 PM
There's a difference between The Others and the wights. And considering what happens later in the series (ASOS...), I saw nothing wrong with how they were presented in the prologue.

Do you think they were all Wights at the beginning of the episode? I'd like to also think they're wights since they seem to rise up from the snow (where all the dead wildlings were laid out) but at the same time the one we got a good look at was quick and it was wielding a sword nimbly (where in the book they're lumbering things). There was also the ice cracking sound in the scene that pointed towards them being Others. The creators seem have been very careful in regards to their approach to the series so making The Others look like Wildlings just seems like a strange oversight to me.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 22, 2011, 08:45:45 PM
There's a difference between The Others and the wights. And considering what happens later in the series (ASOS...), I saw nothing wrong with how they were presented in the prologue.

Do you think they were all Wights at the beginning of the episode? I'd like to also think they're wights since they seem to rise up from the snow (where all the dead wildlings were laid out) but at the same time the one we got a good look at was quick and it was wielding a sword nimbly (where in the book they're lumbering things). There was also the ice cracking sound in the scene that pointed towards them being Others. The creators have been very careful in regards to their approach to the series so making The Others look like Wildlings just seems like a strange oversight to me.

It seemed to me like the things that gave chase, and cut Gared's head off were White Walkers. Whereas the little girl was a reanimated body, ie Wight. Maybe they were actually all Wights, I guess it would depend on what the writers wrote. But in the book the characters that attack Royce are White Walkers capable of planning, thought, and personality (they laugh as they kill him). Royce is reanimated as a Wight, who isn't capable of any type of thought apparently.


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Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 23, 2011, 04:15:06 PM
i've been reading around and i'm seeing that a lot of people where confused and not sure who exactly was involved with the death of Jon Arryn. its funny because it's made seriously pretty blatant in the first episode. they even have a scene early on where it's pretty clearly spelled out that the Lannister fuck twins did it before they even reach Winterfell and get caught boning in the tower. it's far more subtle in the book
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 24, 2011, 04:21:23 PM
Holy fuck, I've been trying to read Clash of Kings, but the first chapter is so TERRIBLE that I can't get through it.
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Post by: CajoleJuice on April 24, 2011, 05:17:35 PM
Finally got around to watching the pilot and I can totally understand someone who hadn't read the book not feeling it at all.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on April 24, 2011, 05:56:27 PM
Holy fuck, I've been trying to read Clash of Kings, but the first chapter is so TERRIBLE that I can't get through it.

stay with it.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 24, 2011, 05:59:54 PM
Oh I will, but good lord is it bad. It's put me to sleep on two separate occasions.
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Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 24, 2011, 10:01:01 PM
man. reading the book has made the show less interesting. in tonight's case i am literally seeing what i just read last night.

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Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 24, 2011, 10:07:19 PM
i dunno how we are handling spoilerly talk about book/show differences. about Bran waking up:

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disappointed they dropped the whole surreal dream sequence and made him wake up after Lady dying.
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Post by: BlueTsunami on April 24, 2011, 11:49:25 PM
i dunno how we are handling spoilerly talk about book/show differences. about Bran waking up:

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disappointed they dropped the whole surreal dream sequence and made him wake up after Lady dying.
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I wonder if they'll revisit that 'cause if they don't they're culling what seems to be an important setup further down the series.

man. reading the book has made the show less interesting. in tonight's case i am literally seeing what i just read last night.



Its the opposite effect for me but my second read of the series was almost a year ago. Though having it so fresh on the mind would probably be bad (like reading the book and then listening to the audio tape).
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Post by: cool breeze on April 25, 2011, 01:02:48 AM
so if I liked the first two episodes, should I just pick up the book and read that instead?
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Post by: BlueTsunami on April 25, 2011, 01:07:24 AM
so if I liked the first two episodes, should I just pick up the book and read that instead?

I guess it depends on if you plan on still watching the series (sounds like your not if you do read them) or if you want your own imagination to influence what you see in your minds eye or go by the shows. I think theres a Stephen King quote about this dilemma. The book is good though and as a person who generally doesn't like different Point of Views I still enjoyed the books.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 25, 2011, 01:09:35 AM
Good episode. Lots of much needed character development, more Tyrion and more Arya...not much to complain about. Somewhat slow though, so I wonder how newer viewers might perceive it as compared to the more eventful pilot

Holy fuck, I've been trying to read Clash of Kings, but the first chapter is so TERRIBLE that I can't get through it.

The prologue? It introduces a bunch of new characters from the POV of an old man. Personally I liked it at the time, although it certainly wasn't up to par with GoT's prologue. Trust me, once you get back to the main POVs, as well as the new one, you'll be entertained
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: cool breeze on April 25, 2011, 01:13:36 AM
I'll keep up with the show, but that's one episode a week of a story that I can probably knock out in a gruesomely lonely day.

I usually do this sort of thing because I'm impatient.  I did it with Walking Dead too, but that became very different after the first two episodes.  It's weird that a TV show is what gets me started into reading a book.  I think it's the "I can sit around like a slob and passively watch a giant arab rape a small white woman" factor.  Picking up a book takes slightly more effort.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 25, 2011, 01:15:51 AM
Episode featured another case of weird editing imo. After the scene with the assassin, which was very impressive btw, it switches immediately to Dany's storyline. When we see Catelyn again she's walking through Winterfell. Seems like a quick shot of Robb and the guards bolting into the room would have made it feel much more "finished"
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Post by: BlueTsunami on April 25, 2011, 01:20:00 AM
Episode featured another case of weird editing imo. After the scene with the assassin, which was very impressive btw, it switches immediately to Dany's storyline. When we see Catelyn again she's walking through Winterfell. Seems like a quick shot of Robb and the guards bolting into the room would have made it feel much more "finished"

It seems like they were trying to tie in the issue Cats hands and Dannys but the cut back to Cat was definitely weird. I guess we're seeing the time constraints in the editing. Which is weirdly seesaw like 'cause some of the other cuts to Danny have been great.

Also just want to say that the natural light when Robert parlays with Ned was gorgeous. Love the cinematography in this.
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Post by: TEEEPO on April 25, 2011, 04:08:28 AM
welp, i'm sold on reading the books now.
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Post by: Diunx on April 25, 2011, 11:25:52 AM
Really disappointed they let Bran's dreams out, the wolf dreams play a big part on the story so no doubt Bran will describe them to the Maester or something next episode but I was looking forward to actually see the dreams.

Something else I was looking forward was Emilia Clarke riding Drogo in front of his entire khalasar, with the light of torches and the moon illuminating her naked body, alas all I got was clothed sex in a tent :fbm
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Post by: Diunx on April 26, 2011, 01:57:43 PM
Robb has some pretty awesome hair.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 26, 2011, 02:07:51 PM
Ratings held steady, with no drop off from the 9pm showing
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Sunday’s 9 p.m. airing was seen by 2.2 million viewers, matching last week. The 11 p.m. repeat drew another 732,000, also in line with premiere night. Meanwhile the first episode has since climbed to 6.8 million thanks to OnDemand and all of HBO’s extra airings.
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/04/very-promising-ratings-for-episode-two/

I'd expect some growth next episode given how many people watched the pilot through OnDemand and extra airings. Future episodes won't have as many airings now that Treme has premiered.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 26, 2011, 02:24:56 PM
Got through the first chapter of Clash of Kings. It picked up near the end and things are back on track.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 26, 2011, 02:39:49 PM
Yup, I figured once the prologue was done you'd get back into it. Although some people complain that ACOK seems less eventful than GoT
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 26, 2011, 03:06:28 PM
It appears that used copies of the ASOFAI books have been snapped up at local shops. I managed to get GoT and CoK for $2.50 each, but can't find SoS or FfC anywhere.
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Post by: Diunx on April 26, 2011, 09:01:59 PM
HOLY FUCK! At SOS HOLY FUCK!!!!!
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 26, 2011, 09:35:27 PM
:fbm
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Post by: Diunx on April 27, 2011, 01:32:17 AM
If they split that book into two seasons that is going to be the most epic cliffhanger finale ever!
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 27, 2011, 01:54:49 AM
I wouldn't mind just getting three seasons as long as ASOS is done in 20 eps, split into two parts

first part ends with "that thing"

second part ends with the epilogue
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Post by: BlueTsunami on April 27, 2011, 02:11:01 AM
Having read through the books already, the reactions from the viewers new to the series are almost as enjoyable as seeing these moments on TV. I think I'd also want them to at least go through ASOS completely. I'd be ok with that. I'd be one of those unfortunate cases where a series on HBO didn't follow through but I'm sure the moments from now to then will be fantastic to witness and be referred to as the same level as The Wire, Sopranos, Carnival etc.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 27, 2011, 02:59:51 AM
best part of the ep: Dany looking all distinguished mentally-challenged, staring into space as that chick tried to teacher her how to bang :rofl
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on April 28, 2011, 01:18:08 AM
Book 3 spoilers:

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HOLY FUCK AT THE OTHER WEDDING!
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Post by: Polari on April 28, 2011, 04:11:56 AM
That episode was sweet. Apart from the whole bit with that one slave girl teaching the blonde one how to fuck that big dude. It was kind of like you can take the sex scene out of the fantasy novel, but you can't take the fantasy novel out of the sex scene.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 28, 2011, 04:14:15 AM
but that sex scene isn't in the fantasy novel. i just blew your mind
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Polari on April 28, 2011, 04:19:18 AM
but that sex scene isn't in the fantasy novel. i just blew your mind

Oh snap.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 28, 2011, 04:31:01 AM
I agree it was a cheesy scene though. All the other Dorkathi stuff in that episode was fine, so I was hoping it wouldn't get all corny again like the pilot scenes. Then that happened. Oh well, Dany staring into space during the lesson was awesome enough to make me forget
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Post by: Cormacaroni on April 28, 2011, 08:15:57 AM
gratifying that they have discovered a position other than doggy though.

Although as a worst-case scenario, having every sex scene doggystyle only is far from apocalyptic.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 29, 2011, 09:51:08 PM
JUST FINISHED THE BOOK!

SPOILERS!
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God DAMNIT i'm gonna be forced to watch Sean Bean die AGAIN. FFS you put this guy in leather and give him a sword and he's gonna fucking die. But man. so much stuff is left unresolved. I was going to watch until this season was over before i moved onto the next book but i dunno if i can now. the only thing i didnt care for as much was the battle scenes. mostly because i had a hard time following what was being described. like the Lannisters were winning then the suddenly are losing. i just have a hard time imagining the world and how the battles are taking place. hopefully the show will be able to put it into better context for me.
my favorite thing was how just after Ned gets turned on by Littlefinger we then do not return to him until we've had chapters on every other character. seeing the perspectives on the same situation was really well done.
the ending. fuckin dragons man. breast feeding dragons. i dunno what can be said to that.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 29, 2011, 10:28:01 PM
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Which battle are you referring to? The only "big" battle we see is the one where Tyrion's POV details the vanguard. I like the fact that the battles are only described from one person's POV, at least in GoT. From Tyrion's perspective the battle seems to go ill at times, but ultimately the Lannisters win by sheer numbers. I'd imagine a battle that huge would feature portions of the army that didn't know their side was about to win.

Epic book, and I'm glad the major stuff wasn't spoiled for you
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Post by: fistfulofmetal on April 29, 2011, 11:14:03 PM
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Which battle are you referring to? The only "big" battle we see is the one where Tyrion's POV details the vanguard. I like the fact that the battles are only described from one person's POV, at least in GoT. From Tyrion's perspective the battle seems to go ill at times, but ultimately the Lannisters win by sheer numbers. I'd imagine a battle that huge would feature portions of the army that didn't know their side was about to win.

Epic book, and I'm glad the major stuff wasn't spoiled for you
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i'm speaking more to my problem with following book scenarios that require you to visually contextualize character location and placement compared to each other. especially in a "battle" situation. i didn't remember the plan Robb had put forth earlier and when we followed Tyrion and his crew holding the left flank the book and shortly after Robb seizing Jaime i wasn't able to connect the two in time and had a real hard time establishing their locations in relation to each other. 
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the map's out there really helped though
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on April 29, 2011, 11:17:36 PM
ah ok I see

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The map definitely helped my understanding. Loved that part after the battle where the rider tells Tywin that Robb's army is actually marching towards Riverrun. So epic
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Post by: Diunx on April 30, 2011, 01:59:11 AM
Major book 3 spoilers!

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But the stink that filled the privy gave ample evidence that the oft-repeated jape about his father was just another lie.

Lord Tywin Lannister did not, in the end, shit gold.

:rofl

The Hound :'(
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 01, 2011, 05:46:57 PM
book question:

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who were the two dudes that Arya saw when she was sneaking around the dungeons? the wizard and the dude with the yellow spiked beard? I assumed one was Varys but i was never sure and i didnt know who the other one was
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 01, 2011, 05:53:39 PM
book question:

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who were the two dudes that Arya saw when she was sneaking around the dungeons? the wizard and the dude with the yellow spiked beard? I assumed one was Varys but i was never sure and i didnt know who the other one was
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Illyrio
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Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 01, 2011, 09:59:31 PM
oh man the Syrio scene at the end was fantastic.

edit: whats with them not showing Jon's wolf?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on May 01, 2011, 10:05:45 PM
They really dropped the ball on the Direwolfs imo, how hard is it to have a dog walk next to the Stark children in their scenes?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 01, 2011, 10:40:34 PM
i'm guessing they are waiting a bit before they really show us Kings Landing. for budgetary reasons obviously
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 02, 2011, 12:17:16 AM
Sorry, GoT. You're not getting watched tonight.
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Post by: chronovore on May 02, 2011, 12:20:25 AM
Why? Was it bad?
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Post by: BlueTsunami on May 02, 2011, 12:31:24 AM
Obama's speech, maybe?
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 02, 2011, 12:52:38 AM
Obama's speech, maybe?

Yep. I'll watch it tomorrow.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 02, 2011, 01:10:16 AM
I watched around 11:50am and couldn't really get into it fully, due to what happened tonight.

thoughts tomorrow
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Post by: Diunx on May 02, 2011, 01:57:45 AM
Just watch it, it was good but Viserys meltdown seemed a bit random, in the book she ask someone to bring him to her and they tell him "the Khalesee commands you to go to her" or something and he loses it but here he just randomly appears out of the bushes and star screaming :lol

And again, no wolves.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on May 02, 2011, 01:58:29 AM
i'm guessing they are waiting a bit before they really show us Kings Landing. for budgetary reasons obviously

Yeah I was looking forward to seeing the dragon pit and the red keep.
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Post by: etiolate on May 02, 2011, 04:56:43 AM
Watching the series, but I haven't read the books. Tonight's episode was a bit dull for most of the runtime. The imp's scenes were the best, and the exiled queen's growth is interesting. I was worried that Kings Landing or whatever its called would be boring and so far it has been.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 02, 2011, 01:25:55 PM
I was really disappointed with the King's Landing scenes, especially the council meeting; the actors sped through their lines, and Littlefinger's delivery was so wooden. This carried over into his scene with Catelyn (who's been a great actress through all three episodes). I liked Jaime's tense scene with Ned, and the one with Cersei and Joffery, but just about everything else was just off. BUT Arya's dinner scene was clearly the best of the night

Luckily things rebounded afterward, with good scenes on the Wall (driven by Tyrion) and the Dany stuff, which finally worked. In the previous episodes her scenes were easily the worst aspect, but last night they were good - in no small part due to an increase in screen time for Mormont. Great actor, he really elevates the Dorthraki stuff beyond the natural cheese of that storyline (which gets better as the book progresses).

side notes..

-Lancel Lannister sighting  :o
-very brief Bran scenes. Really liked the one with Old Nan
-The Wall shots look fantastic
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Post by: etiolate on May 02, 2011, 02:44:25 PM
The wolves adds a visual tension to scenes and would help the King's Landing stuff I think.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 02, 2011, 02:47:30 PM
There has been discussion that it's been very hard to get the dogs to cooperate on set.

side note: While the King's Landing stuff fell flat overall, I really liked the scene with Robert and Barriston, and wonder how people unfamiliar with the books perceived it. As a fan of the books, it was fascinating seeing Robert discuss killing one of Barriston's fellow soldiers so freely; Barriston fought alongside the Targs during the rebellion. A new viewer probably watched that thinking "who is this old guy, and why is the camera fixed on his face"
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Post by: etiolate on May 02, 2011, 03:13:07 PM
That whole scene seemed like wasted time to me. It felt like a bit of character building, but it didn't tie into anything else.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 02, 2011, 03:14:44 PM
Yup, makes sense. Worked for fans, but not anyone else. Would have made sense for Robert to at least mention Barriston was on the other side at the time.
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Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 02, 2011, 08:30:34 PM
the intro music is so dope
http://winter-is-coming.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Game-Of-Thrones-Official-Show-Open-HBO-Title-sequence.mp3



[youtube=560,345]79Invy0tvOc[/youtube]

also: best scene so far in the show

edit: man with the slow build of the music being all innocent then growing to be more serious as Ned starts to see the truth: his daughter is being trained to be a soldier and not a lady. SO GOOD
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Post by: dicklaurent on May 04, 2011, 10:52:23 PM
every scene with Tyrion is the best scene in every episode so far
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Post by: BlueTsunami on May 05, 2011, 03:30:00 AM
The Syrio scene was definitely very good. I wonder how much input Martin had overall but I feel as though he may have influenced these pivotal scenes.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 08, 2011, 10:02:07 PM
i get the feeling that if i didn't read the book i may not be enjoying this as much. hard to say. i mean they're really churning through the plot and trimming out a lot of stuff to do it. like i hope this isnt all we see of the joust because they mad a big deal of it being a costly venture and we only see one little round.
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Post by: Diunx on May 08, 2011, 11:03:59 PM
Just watched the first episode en espańol :bow

They are taking their sweet ass time to release tonight's episode :punch
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: cool breeze on May 08, 2011, 11:29:57 PM
i get the feeling that if i didn't read the book i may not be enjoying this as much. hard to say. i mean they're really churning through the plot and trimming out a lot of stuff to do it. like i hope this isnt all we see of the joust because they mad a big deal of it being a costly venture and we only see one little round.

so, do they make Lady Stark an even more gigantic bitch in the book?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 08, 2011, 11:46:43 PM
character wise - the show is as faithful as it could be.
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Post by: CajoleJuice on May 08, 2011, 11:59:05 PM
yeah it's crazy how much is being left out

there was also that awesome incident at the end of the tournament that they probably left out

kinda shows how ridiculously huge the book is
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 09, 2011, 12:04:59 AM
Anyone who thinks we are going to be seeing huge scale battles and general LOTR-style spectacle in this is high as a kite. Maybe once or twice a series. It's TV. 90% of it HAS to be talking heads, or the budget would be untenable.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: cool breeze on May 09, 2011, 12:17:37 AM
so, the book has that sort of action?

I'll probably pick it up this week.  I'm enjoying the show.

character wise - the show is as faithful as it could be.

oh, ok.  It would be practically impossible to make Lady Stark a bigger bitch.
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Post by: CajoleJuice on May 09, 2011, 01:39:01 AM
Anyone who thinks we are going to be seeing huge scale battles and general LOTR-style spectacle in this is high as a kite. Maybe once or twice a series. It's TV. 90% of it HAS to be talking heads, or the budget would be untenable.

well i meant plot-wise
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Post by: Cormacaroni on May 09, 2011, 01:48:45 AM
A ton of plot has to be cut as well, but you can be sure they will be starting the cuts with the most expensive to film.
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Post by: CajoleJuice on May 09, 2011, 02:45:35 AM
A ton of plot has to be cut as well, but you can be sure they will be starting the cuts with the most expensive to film.

yeah, definitely right about that
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 09, 2011, 03:09:24 AM
Sooo much exposition this ep, and yet imo it was the best episode of the season thus far. Much of the exposition flowed well enough, with a couple hiccups (that Viserys scene in the bath).

So far all the Wall stuff has been amazing, and tonight was no exception; the Wall also had the best exposition scene imo (Thorne's tale about his ranger outing beyond the Wall). Great introduction of Sam, and I love how the other night's watch members have been involved thus far.

The King's Landing stuff was way better this ep; liked Littlefinger a lot more, and I really liked the introduction of Gendry.

Seems like the show is finding its legs after a somewhat troublesome (but still good) start. Most of the early reviews have said the 5th and especially 6th episodes are very strong, and I can't wait.
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Post by: GilloD on May 09, 2011, 05:57:06 AM
There's so much internal monologue that it';s hard to dramatize the enormous amount of information the audience is missing out on.
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Post by: Cormacaroni on May 09, 2011, 07:14:50 AM
yessssss, it finished downloading just as i finished dinner. It is on, sers, it is ON.
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Post by: dicklaurent on May 09, 2011, 03:49:21 PM
tyrion noooooooooo
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Post by: brob on May 09, 2011, 08:49:25 PM
really enjoying the show. Reading what other people, who have read the books, have to say is interesting. I'm not having any issues with the pacing and most of the story-lines are well worth their screen time. I think I'll be picking up the books next chance I get (summer, probably).
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Post by: Diunx on May 10, 2011, 02:12:25 AM
Best episode so far, Ghost looks fucking awesome! next week they will introduce the Knight of Flower and the awesomeness that is Bronn :bow2
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 10, 2011, 08:11:14 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/DF7FR.gif)

carcetti, epic creeper
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on May 10, 2011, 09:11:10 AM
Sam looks like a weebo pedo that weird beard doesn't help.
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Post by: Dickie Dee on May 11, 2011, 05:25:18 PM
Sooo much exposition this ep, and yet imo it was the best episode of the season thus far. Much of the exposition flowed well enough, with a couple hiccups (that Viserys scene in the bath).

So far all the Wall stuff has been amazing, and tonight was no exception; the Wall also had the best exposition scene imo (Thorne's tale about his ranger outing beyond the Wall). Great introduction of Sam, and I love how the other night's watch members have been involved thus far.

The King's Landing stuff was way better this ep; liked Littlefinger a lot more, and I really liked the introduction of Gendry.

Seems like the show is finding its legs after a somewhat troublesome (but still good) start. Most of the early reviews have said the 5th and especially 6th episodes are very strong, and I can't wait.

All that exposition was handled surprisingly well as they (almost mostly) happened alongside character moments with them naturally discussing the world around them.

It actually made me think back to how sharp those redlettermedia prequel reviews were about how characters and exposition was handled:

*shot of one character sitting down woodenly discussing plot points -> cut to opposite character sitting across woodenly discussing plot points*
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: BlueTsunami on May 11, 2011, 06:20:58 PM
Its annoying reading the comments in regards to pace. Some people are angry its moving at breakneck speeds then you've got people complaining that a good chunk of this episode was devoted to exposition. Some people are forgetting that this isn't a show for the fans but fans and newcomers all.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: GilloD on May 15, 2011, 11:14:17 AM
HOLY FUCK. Just made it to
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the wedding massacare in Storm of Swords. Martin just butchered the entire cast of the fucking novel. Who's left? Is Book 4 like JON SNOWS ADVENTURES IN LORD-DOM? Because I'm fucking exhuatsed of THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES OF ARYA STARK: GIRL RANGER dfhgfdjfd ommggggggg
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on May 15, 2011, 11:15:35 AM
I clicked on this thread, saw that spoiler, and absent-mindedly clicked on it. I read about 8 words before going OH FUCK. Oops.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 15, 2011, 11:20:24 AM
god dammit can we keep book spoilers somewhere else
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: CajoleJuice on May 15, 2011, 11:25:34 AM
Nah, it's my bad. Not GilloD's fault at all.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 15, 2011, 10:00:22 PM
fucking loved that episode.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: cool breeze on May 15, 2011, 10:02:15 PM
great episode

penis, gays, and fighting.  plus an announcement that episode 7 is a week early on HBO Go right after episode 6 next week :rock
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 15, 2011, 10:06:03 PM
FUCKING TIME WARNER NOT SUPPORTING HBO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :maf :maf :maf


I have a strong feeling as to what's going to happen in episode 7.
if you havent read the book then don't read this. this speculation is a spoiler:
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THEY'RE GONNA KILL NED  :'(
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 15, 2011, 10:22:25 PM
FUCKING TIME WARNER NOT SUPPORTING HBO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :maf :maf :maf


I have a strong feeling as to what's going to happen in episode 7.
if you havent read the book then don't read this. this speculation is a spoiler:
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THEY'RE GONNA KILL NED  :'(
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I'm so not looking forward to reliving that once more. It was hard enough in the book.  :( :( :( :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: cool breeze on May 15, 2011, 11:47:02 PM
I'm not reading that spoiler but if it involves Ayra or Jon, I'll be pissed by this time next week.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on May 16, 2011, 12:22:29 AM
Episode 7 being on HBO go next week pretty much means is gonna be on the internet that same day :hyper
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 16, 2011, 01:11:38 AM
Great episode. Caught the 11pm showing in HD at my mom's cousin's house :bow

Some of the scenes dragged on too long (that Renly/Loras scene, and the Robert/Cersei scene), but the lack of exposition made things run smoothly overall.

If episode 7 is truly the ep people will be talking about, I have to question the idea of putting it online early. I guess it will guarentee buzz/word of mouth and translate into good ratings, but it's still odd.

spoilers
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ep 6 is called The Golden Crown, so we know what that's about. I'm guessing Robert will go on his hunt in that episode, and return injured/die in ep 7. If that's the case, Ned would die in ep8 unless they rush things. Dunno, I don't think ep7 makes sense as a place for that big event.
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Diunx on May 16, 2011, 02:04:01 AM
Well I'm glad I got to see Lily Allen's little brother's dick before dying thanks hbo.

So glad they included a fight between the kingslayer and ned, so awesome :bow
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: etiolate on May 16, 2011, 05:12:37 AM
A ton of plot revelation and shock and developments this episode, also, very bloody. It's interesting that this episode signals the turning point, when things really start to get going, and may be the best so far, but is also the most horrifying in manners of violence and human actions.

Still, there were many visual mishaps in the storytelling that threw me out of the fiction. One, the flaccid penis after fucking a girl. It ruined the illusion in a time of easy porn access. Weird, but true. Also, there was one other mishap, which I cannot remember right now. I think it involved the spider and the whore house owner, but I am sure. I just know that it threw me off as well.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: dicklaurent on May 16, 2011, 07:16:44 PM
very nice episode. enjoyed this one a lot. but yeah it might be moving at a bit too fast pace. it felt like I was missing out on some plot during this one. but really enjoyed it anyway. might have to look up in the book if I missed out on stuff, damn.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Madrun Badrun on May 16, 2011, 07:20:27 PM
hopefully the split the next 2 books into two season each.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: GilloD on May 16, 2011, 08:18:26 PM
hopefully the split the next 2 books into two season each.

Book 2 and 3 could easily be crammed into 1 longer season. 2 really drags it's feet
 
Book 2/3 spoilers
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Arya's CRAAAZY ADVENTURES could easily be condensed. All the Renly/Stannis nonsense could be over and done in 3 or 4 eps. Even Theon's coup could be introduced, concieved and executed in like 5 episodes. Book 2 has a lot of padding and moving pieces around that could be chopped out
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Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 16, 2011, 10:41:55 PM
ACOK has a lot of "filler" that could be cut out for the show. I use the quotation marks because many people complain about the exposition and lack of action throughout much of ACOK. To me there's so much depth and domino pieces that it's great. I think it could be done in 10 episodes, although I'd prefer 11-12 so the pace isn't so fast; I'd imagine the first few episodes will be burdened with exposition and introducing new characters (Stannis especially).

Splitting ASOS into two 10 episode seasons would be great. I can think of a perfect place for that first season to end...
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 16, 2011, 10:53:09 PM
The problem with cutting out 'filler' is that we don't know what is just background color and what is just the start of a long-term plotline. Presumably the producers of the show have got plenty of input direct from the source on what is safe to cut though.

Loved last night's ep, shit is starting to hit the fan. Blood and guts galore.

It's starting to bother me that Sean Bean constantly looks like he just wet his pants in fear. A bit of concern is certainly warranted in his situation, but he is supposed to be stoic.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 17, 2011, 05:05:14 AM
Sean Bean is perfect. in everything.
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 17, 2011, 07:08:30 AM
Explain the constant buh buh buh face then. I want to hand him a tissue and pat him on the back most of the time he's on screen
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on May 17, 2011, 02:06:27 PM
I just read on gaf that the Black Fish is not in this season! what is this folly?
Title: Re: HBO orders Game of Thrones
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 17, 2011, 09:11:35 PM
Explain the constant buh buh buh face then. I want to hand him a tissue and pat him on the back most of the time he's on screen

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh



The kid who plays Bran is a great actor! I havent seen a lot of people mention it. Very surprising. None of his lines feel forced. really natural.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 17, 2011, 09:48:59 PM
Seems like there's a major debate over book details every week on WiC. Usually it boils down to nitpicking or an insistence that the show replicate the books 100%, but this week I agree with the fans: I really don't like what the show has done with Renly. The sex stuff doesn't bother me, although I would have preferred a better reveal of their relationship.

Making Renly a pansy is such an odd, stupid move. In the books Renly participates in the jousting Tourney and eventually loses to The Hound; he's also one of Robert's hunting partners. Physically he's the spitting image of his brother during the rebellion: tall, strong, pure badass. So why is he a lanky baby in the series, scared of blood?

I "get" the general idea of Loras influencing Renly, it makes sense and will be interesting to watch later in the series. But I just hate the idea of Renly being some court cretin afraid of his own shadow. And speaking of Loras, why does the actor look like he's never visited a gym in his life? Loras is one of the most accomplished fighters in the series. I must say it's puzzling that the producers didn't set up some type of 300-esque gym program to get some of these guys in shape.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on May 17, 2011, 09:52:06 PM
Explain the constant buh buh buh face then. I want to hand him a tissue and pat him on the back most of the time he's on screen

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh



The kid who plays Bran is a great actor! I havent seen a lot of people mention it. Very surprising. None of his lines feel forced. really natural.

He has a big fanbase on 4chan...
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on May 18, 2011, 01:15:22 AM
Seems like there's a major debate over book details every week on WiC. Usually it boils down to nitpicking or an insistence that the show replicate the books 100%, but this week I agree with the fans: I really don't like what the show has done with Renly. The sex stuff doesn't bother me, although I would have preferred a better reveal of their relationship.

Making Renly a pansy is such an odd, stupid move. In the books Renly participates in the jousting Tourney and eventually loses to The Hound; he's also one of Robert's hunting partners. Physically he's the spitting image of his brother during the rebellion: tall, strong, pure badass. So why is he a lanky baby in the series, scared of blood?

I "get" the general idea of Loras influencing Renly, it makes sense and will be interesting to watch later in the series. But I just hate the idea of Renly being some court cretin afraid of his own shadow. And speaking of Loras, why does the actor look like he's never visited a gym in his life? Loras is one of the most accomplished fighters in the series. I must say it's puzzling that the producers didn't set up some type of 300-esque gym program to get some of these guys in shape.

Yeah, I really don't get why they decided to change Renly that much, he was pretty brave in the books and here he is some craven( yeah I'm pissed off about they saying coward instead in the show) that fears the sight of blood.

Some gaffer that apparently knows the guy playing Loras said that he and the guy that plays Renly decided to hit the gym before season 2 starts shooting so hopefully they will look like proper medieval warriors next season.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on May 19, 2011, 02:55:45 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU7VpQYd_yg

:hyper
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on May 19, 2011, 08:15:52 PM
Seems like there's a major debate over book details every week on WiC. Usually it boils down to nitpicking or an insistence that the show replicate the books 100%, but this week I agree with the fans: I really don't like what the show has done with Renly. The sex stuff doesn't bother me, although I would have preferred a better reveal of their relationship.

Making Renly a pansy is such an odd, stupid move. In the books Renly participates in the jousting Tourney and eventually loses to The Hound; he's also one of Robert's hunting partners. Physically he's the spitting image of his brother during the rebellion: tall, strong, pure badass. So why is he a lanky baby in the series, scared of blood?

I "get" the general idea of Loras influencing Renly, it makes sense and will be interesting to watch later in the series. But I just hate the idea of Renly being some court cretin afraid of his own shadow. And speaking of Loras, why does the actor look like he's never visited a gym in his life? Loras is one of the most accomplished fighters in the series. I must say it's puzzling that the producers didn't set up some type of 300-esque gym program to get some of these guys in shape.

Yeah, I really don't get why they decided to change Renly that much, he was pretty brave in the books and here he is some craven( yeah I'm pissed off about they saying coward instead in the show) that fears the sight of blood.

Some gaffer that apparently knows the guy playing Loras said that he and the guy that plays Renly decided to hit the gym before season 2 starts shooting so hopefully they will look like proper medieval warriors next season.

Wait - Season 2 is confirmed?   :elephant
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on May 20, 2011, 11:23:18 AM
Yes they confirmed a day after the first episode aired, there are even casting calls for Brienne and Melissandre on the web.

Yesterday at work I scanned an advertising order from Bantam books  8)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on May 22, 2011, 08:29:10 PM
They better have a Tower of Joy flashback tonight, that shit is too awesome to ignore like they have been doing with all the dreams/flashbacks.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on May 22, 2011, 09:56:20 PM
another great episode

edit: hbo go is getting hammered  :'(
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 22, 2011, 10:07:15 PM
amazing episode

episode 7 will be online by tomorrow but i am hesitant in downloading it because i bet the spies will be watching the torrents very closely.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: brob on May 22, 2011, 10:20:25 PM
when does tonight's episode go online? I'mma pirate the shit out of it.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 22, 2011, 10:22:34 PM
HBO Go is getting hammered, but someone who got it to work said the stream quality isn't great
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 22, 2011, 10:22:50 PM
when does tonight's episode go online? I'mma pirate the shit out of it.

you mean episode 6 or 7? i'm sure both will be up by tomorrow morning.

right now i'm refreshing the hbo go website even though time warner doesnt support it just to suck all the bandwidth up and fuck over everyone else.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on May 22, 2011, 10:25:20 PM
lol

the hbo go site isn't working, and yes, the quality is terrible but I'm guessing that's also a result of the hammering.

and you can't fast forward haha.  it freezes, and then you quit out, and then you gotta start from the start.

great site promotion....
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: brob on May 22, 2011, 10:27:27 PM
This week was episode 6 right? Why is 7 leaking out early?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on May 22, 2011, 10:29:13 PM
it is supposed to be a promotion for HBO's online streaming video site HBO Go.  but the site isn't working.

edit: nice, the xfinity video streaming site has it too and in better quality and it actually works.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on May 22, 2011, 11:00:59 PM
when does tonight's episode go online? I'mma pirate the shit out of it.

It's been out for like half an hour.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Polari on May 22, 2011, 11:18:53 PM
amazing episode

episode 7 will be online by tomorrow but i am hesitant in downloading it because i bet the spies will be watching the torrents very closely.

Filestube :bow
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on May 22, 2011, 11:32:20 PM
fuuck two weeks until the next new episode  :maf

episode 7 was great too

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huge cliffhanger  :maf :maf :maf
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: lennedsay on May 22, 2011, 11:35:07 PM
Milking the eel :bow2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 22, 2011, 11:48:36 PM
methinks i'm going to just wait and watch it next week

what's great is that i know what happens anyway so there's literally no way I can be spoiled!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on May 22, 2011, 11:54:44 PM
it's probably best to wait and keep it consistent...waiting two weeks is going to suck

spoiler for end of episode 7
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it ends with Baelish holding a knife to Ned's throat
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ah, this is incentive to buy the book.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on May 23, 2011, 12:20:29 AM
just got to episode 5, super fab Renly is weird.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 23, 2011, 12:32:27 AM
Best ep yet, by far. Nearly every scene was ace, and it brought to life some of my favorites from the book. I really liked last week's ep, but tonight showed the awesome potential this show has.

Tyrion :bow
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: brob on May 23, 2011, 01:09:38 AM
Great episode. damn! I haven't read the books, but I continue to be impressed at how easy it is to follow. While there are characters I don't like (although, I admit I'm probably not meant to like them) all of the various story threads are very entertaining. There is never a point where I find myself annoyed at the screen-time offered to any one.

I've heard a lot of how people seem to have this thing were GRRM's portrayal of women is supposed to be somewhat misogynistic, but either that is a-ways off in the series or I've completely missed the boat because I find several of the female characters to be superb (shout outs to daenerys), I mean, even the whore riding on the turnips was quick witted and able bodied! Anyone care to fill me in?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 23, 2011, 02:01:11 AM
The misogyny argument says all the women in Martin's series are in sub-servant positions, positioned below men and ultimately have little to no control over their lives. While this is certainly true for certain characters, it couldn't be more false for others. Nor are all the women as one dimensional as some claim; consider Dany's evolution from the pilot to tonight, for instance. It's hard to give more examples because we'd move into spoiler territory, but suffice to say there are some strong female characters.

Given Martin has based his story on medieval Europe, it's not particularly shocking that a lady would have significantly less opportunities than males. Women were indeed used to link families and forge alliances; hell, marriage in of itself was once used as a means to transfer property and rights.

A good example is Catelyn. She's been running around during the last few episodes, but eventually she will get back to the role of a concerned mother trying to protect her family. She's one of the most hated characters in the book, as are Sansa and Cersei. Sansa for her ridiculous princess worldview and Cersei for...well, being Cersei. The most unpopular characters being female does not suggest misogyny or that Martin can't write female characters. Arya is one of the most popular characters, and many people "love to hate" Cersei more than purely hate her.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: etiolate on May 23, 2011, 02:06:30 AM
always wary of writing in characters to match a social fantasy

In the show at least, female characters generally challenge male authority or go out on their own: stark's wife, daughter, and the whore, or they have a power all their own like Mommy Dearest.

(Yes I am not bothering to remember names)

So the 7th episode is out, but only on HBO Go? Lame.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 23, 2011, 02:23:59 AM
did you like the ep btw?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: etiolate on May 23, 2011, 04:01:19 AM
yeah, but not as much as the previous episode

I miss the wolves. Too bad about not being able to work with them. Did they appear more in the books?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 23, 2011, 05:46:41 AM
^^yep. they were all over the place.

Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on May 23, 2011, 09:00:03 AM
The wolves situation is quite embarrassing tbh, even in true blood they were able to work with wolves in a lot of episodes last season.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: brob on May 23, 2011, 09:35:53 AM
what, is there a production problem with regards to the wolves? that's disappointing
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 23, 2011, 12:37:51 PM
Yup. In the novel, Bran is confronted with far more wildlings and Robb faces them with his wolf and Bran's. The direwolves rip most of the wildlings to shreds, causing Osha (the female) to surrender before the last one is killed by Theon's arrow.

There's gotta be a direwolf scene in ep7 with Jon
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on May 23, 2011, 12:46:56 PM
Catelyn is one of the most hatted charaters?  Really PD?  I might understand it in regards to the end of Crows, but nothing else really.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 23, 2011, 12:50:15 PM
Her and Sansa are basically the two most hated, with Brienne somewhere in there too. Personally I didn't hate Catelyn, although her POVs become somewhat grating as she becomes more and more of a delusional mommy dearest. Sansa deserves the hate imo, although her character gets better.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on May 23, 2011, 01:28:21 PM
I actually started to like Catelyn midway but there's still something very slow and plodding about her chapters. Lots of introspection and character studies vs. things actually happening (like Brienne's PoV).
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 23, 2011, 01:48:59 PM
Yea, I liked Catelyn overall, but in many ways more so for the characters involved in her chapters (Robb, the Blackfish, Edmure Tully) than for her POV/thoughts.

Brienne gets a bad rep in many ways, but there's definitely a point where her POV seems quite pointless. I liked it initially as it re-introduced some intrigue and suspense into the series, but as it dragged on I lost interest until the epic ending.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Dickie Dee on May 23, 2011, 02:56:07 PM
I liked most of the characters as written, even Sansa who's all doe-eyed and ribbons - it's fun her slowly (slowly!) evolve though.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: bud on May 24, 2011, 06:43:29 PM
saw the pilot today.  :o :bow

emilia clarke omggggggggg
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on May 24, 2011, 08:38:40 PM
Her and Sansa are basically the two most hated, with Brienne somewhere in there too. Personally I didn't hate Catelyn, although her POVs become somewhat grating as she becomes more and more of a delusional mommy dearest. Sansa deserves the hate imo, although her character gets better.


I never got delusional mommy dearest at all.  She was generally right about things, especially concerning Rob.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 29, 2011, 11:36:38 PM
I wish I hadn't watched tonight's ep last week with the HBO Go thingie :(

damn next week's preview looks epic
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Bebpo on May 30, 2011, 01:07:21 AM
Latest ep was gooood.  I love how the show is like MATSUNO GAME: THE SHOW; which is one of my favorite genre.

Will probably read the books after S1 ends.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: etiolate on May 30, 2011, 02:53:39 AM
So Ep 7, I actually saw what was coming awhile ago, but I didn't think it would all happen in the same episode. Also monologues delivered over lesbian sex always seem to work out great.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on May 30, 2011, 02:54:58 AM
I had to lower the volume on the Littlefinger scene. Shit was straight porn and at least with porn there's lulls between moans, that shit went on for like 3 fucking minutes!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: etiolate on May 30, 2011, 03:03:38 AM
I have two female roommates and I still left the volume on.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 30, 2011, 03:38:23 AM
Worst scene of the season by far imo. Shameless shit son
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: etiolate on May 30, 2011, 04:00:13 AM
Rewatching it after seeing the rest of the episode, it's actually a lot better and plays really well with what happens later.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CrystalGemini on May 30, 2011, 08:17:57 AM
Ok so i don't have HBO.  Someone give me the details or a link or something!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on May 30, 2011, 09:48:01 AM
Rewatching it after seeing the rest of the episode, it's actually a lot better and plays really well with what happens later.

yep. it pretty much telegraphs what he's going to do. it's funny because it's so blatantly obvious but they throw in two hot chicks finger-banging to distract you.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on May 30, 2011, 09:16:18 PM
Ok so i don't have HBO.  Someone give me the details or a link or something!

How is Etoilet watching it without you!

http://www.icefilms.info/index
Follow the directions on the front page (get Greasemonkey addon for Firefox, download divx player recommended and NEVER update it), profit
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CrystalGemini on May 31, 2011, 02:10:33 AM
I only see him once a week - he lives an hour away. :(

We usually watch a bunch of shows through the week separately then watch them again together at the end of the week.  Or sometimes we watch shows at the same time separately and talk about it over online chat while watching.  :)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 03, 2011, 12:13:13 PM
[youtube=560,345]6AoQQjkL2gc[/youtube]
holy shit :bow

Martin wrote the episode
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Robo on June 03, 2011, 12:25:51 PM
I hate Joffrey so much.  Someone please tell me he gets his due in a satisfying manner, like the Dothraki King karate chopping his head in half.  Please please please.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 03, 2011, 12:59:35 PM
ironically, he dies in exactly the same way as Chloe from 24
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Herr Mafflard on June 03, 2011, 01:04:14 PM
what relation is Charles Dance to Jamie Lanaster? Uncle? That scene was a blur to me.

really enjoying the show btw, never read the books
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 03, 2011, 01:07:49 PM
Father - he's Lord Tywin Lancaster, Jaime and Cersei's dad.

Unless I am horribly mistaken, haven't read the books since the last one came out.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 03, 2011, 01:08:38 PM
what relation is Charles Dance to Jamie Lanaster? Uncle? That scene was a blur to me.

really enjoying the show btw, never read the books

Dance plays Tywin Lannister, the father of Jaime, Cersei, and Tyrion. He was the former Hand of the Mad King.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Herr Mafflard on June 03, 2011, 01:22:40 PM
Thanks.

Tyrion's probably my favourite character so far in the show, couldn't care less about the other Lannisters.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 03, 2011, 01:25:46 PM
Tyrion is a mad pimp, and he only gets better
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 03, 2011, 01:30:58 PM
[youtube=560,345]w3AuxJPSk0c[/youtube]

Bronn :bow
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: bud on June 03, 2011, 03:16:26 PM
herpderp

... why would you say this without putting it in spoiler tags? :-\

Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 03, 2011, 04:23:34 PM
[youtube=560,345]w3AuxJPSk0c[/youtube]

Bronn :bow

Extreme Bro Adventure I will call this part of Tyrion's story :lol :bow2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 03, 2011, 06:32:57 PM
[youtube=560,345]6AoQQjkL2gc[/youtube]
holy shit :bow

Martin wrote the episode


book 1 spoiler

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Drogo fighting one of his own dudes? I dont remember that from the book. Guess they are changing the story (probs due to budget) so that he gets injured by one of his bloodriders
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Bebpo on June 06, 2011, 01:53:07 AM
After last weeks good ep, this was kind of dull.  I thought the show had kicked into gear, but this ep was just another transition ep building up to the next set of events.  Hope ep9/10 are an awesome finish.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 06, 2011, 02:44:38 AM
I honestly thought this was one of the worst written and directed eps recently; interestingly, Martin wrote it. It featured a host of my favorite scenes from the novel but they were brought to life in such a bland, boring manner. Can't say I'm a fan of the Greatjon's casting, and the scene with him challenging Robb and being attacked by Ghost came off rather cheesy.

Other scenes dragged on for long periods of time. The Dothraki scene felt like it took forever, perhaps due to all the Dothraki dialogue. Sansa's first scene with the council dragged. All of these scenes features a series of stale lines. I must say I was surprised, given how much shit hit the fan plot wise, that it felt dull for such long periods.

Arya killing the stableboy had none of the shock or emotion it had in the novel. The kid recited some lines then got stabbed. It looked like they just threw the scene together. The last couple episodes seemed to move past such standard directing a bit, but tonight's ep brought it back big time. While there were previous episodes that I didn't think were very good, this was disappointed me the most.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: etiolate on June 06, 2011, 04:02:10 AM
It felt like nothing really happened in this episode, especially after the rush of events previously. The Dothraki scene didn't add much and felt out of place.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 06, 2011, 09:45:30 AM
Man why did they even bother to cast the hound if they are going to just have him standing there? and yeah they kind of butchered all the awesome scnes I was looking forward from this episode, they really need to up the number of episodes next season, its really hurting the quality of the show and a bunch of backstory is getting ignored.

They also left out Syrio's best line:

"you are fast for a knight"
"And you are slow for a knight" :bow2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 06, 2011, 09:47:27 AM
Lol got that wrong
"You arer fast for a dancing master"
"And you are slow for a knight"
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Robo on June 06, 2011, 10:31:35 AM
It did have a giant dong in it, though.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 06, 2011, 11:36:12 AM
Apparently HBO received complaints about the scarcity of Asian characters in its programming.  A memo was sent out asking for more Wangs.  Boy, did Game of Thrones deliver!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 06, 2011, 12:08:38 PM
Speaking of Asians, quick question for folks who've read the book: how would you feel about an asian being cast as Melisandre for S2? I ask because WiC did a nice casting piece on the character which featured an asian actress
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/02/casting-season-two-melisandre/

In a perfect world they'd get Monica Bellucci
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 06, 2011, 11:38:39 PM
I want eva green for that role :drool
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 07, 2011, 12:11:47 AM
Speaking of Asians, quick question for folks who've read the book: how would you feel about an asian being cast as Melisandre for S2? I ask because WiC did a nice casting piece on the character which featured an asian actress
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/02/casting-season-two-melisandre/

In a perfect world they'd get Monica Bellucci

Oh man, Monica Bellucci :drool

Imagine her with fiery red hair
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 07, 2011, 01:15:12 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4-xIfzxR80

What the fuck where is Danny's belly?

Robb is such a handsome bad ass :heart
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 07, 2011, 08:18:58 PM
Damn, i thought ep 8 kicked ass, like there was almost too much excitement. I don't give a shit if they don't linger over every goddamn fanboy wank moment from the books. Keep it moving!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 07, 2011, 08:22:29 PM
Damn, i thought ep 8 kicked ass, like there was almost too much excitement. I don't give a shit if they don't linger over every goddamn fanboy wank moment from the books. Keep it moving!

I agree with this so much. The fans want fanservice and that will do nothing for the show proper just, as per the term "fanservice", appease the fans of the books themselves. Let the tv series thrive in its medium.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 07, 2011, 08:27:05 PM
I liked the ep more on my second viewing, but still left disappointed at certain scenes. I'm not arguing it should be a strict adaption - that doesn't matter to me. I just thought some scenes of that episode were bad, made more disappointing considering they were some of my favorite from the book. The stab scene is atrocious, and I'm not a fan of the Greatjon casting/scenes.

Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 07, 2011, 10:15:14 PM
Damn, i thought ep 8 kicked ass, like there was almost too much excitement. I don't give a shit if they don't linger over every goddamn fanboy wank moment from the books. Keep it moving!

I agree with this so much. The fans want fanservice and that will do nothing for the show proper just, as per the term "fanservice", appease the fans of the books themselves. Let the tv series thrive in its medium.

:rock

Yeah, exactly. I like the books fine (not exactly genius lit. but good riproaring fun) but when i'm watching a TV show, I want something different. Faster, with compelling visuals. As TV, this show is starting to really kick ass now. So what if they flub a few 60 second scenes here and there. It's not like they are burning all copies of the book! Go read them again if you like.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 07, 2011, 10:18:02 PM
Quote
'Game of Thrones' hits ratings high

Another bloody good performance for HBO’s Game of Thrones on Sunday: The 9 p.m. airing averaged 2.7 million viewers, up 22 percent since the series premiere. If you count the additional 900,000 people who tuned in two hours later, GOT lured 3.6 million viewers for the night. Sweet.

Season to date, GOT has an average gross audience (linear plays, DVR and HBO On Demand) of 8.3 million viewers.
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/07/game-of-thrones-ratings/

Good to see the ratings climbing nearly every week. A 3mil finale seems very possible
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 07, 2011, 10:50:19 PM
Quote
'Game of Thrones' hits ratings high

Another bloody good performance for HBO’s Game of Thrones on Sunday: The 9 p.m. airing averaged 2.7 million viewers, up 22 percent since the series premiere. If you count the additional 900,000 people who tuned in two hours later, GOT lured 3.6 million viewers for the night. Sweet.

Season to date, GOT has an average gross audience (linear plays, DVR and HBO On Demand) of 8.3 million viewers.
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/07/game-of-thrones-ratings/

Good to see the ratings climbing nearly every week. A 3mil finale seems very possible

And what a finale it will be :heart. Its great seeing that curve go up when you realize what all these people are in store for.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 08, 2011, 05:04:44 PM
I'm still holding out hope for a tower of joy flashback next episode IT WOULD ONLY TAKE ONE MINUTE HBO YOU CHEAP FUCKS!!!!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: brob on June 08, 2011, 05:33:14 PM
great episode. Really enjoying this show. damn. For a show with this many storylines I'm thoroughly surprised I'm never annoyed at one being cut off in order to move on to the next one. They're all so good.

:bow
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 08, 2011, 09:26:45 PM
btw, it's kinda freakin' me out right now watching Tyson Chandler play in the NBA Finals, then seeing him again doing chicks doggy style and ripping out dude's throats

(http://www.slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/tyson_chandler.jpg)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 10, 2011, 01:13:46 AM
Game of Thrones shirt for sale tody at tee fury:

http://www.teefury.com/

(http://www.teefury.com/products_large_images/1306799803_BOTTOM__053014h10m27.jpg)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 10, 2011, 07:38:55 PM
[youtube=560,345]r4-xIfzxR80&[/youtube]

I've been waiting for this ep since the show was greenlit. Here we go fellas, here we go
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 10, 2011, 07:40:42 PM
:hyper
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 10, 2011, 07:42:34 PM
(http://winter-is-coming.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tyrion-with-hilltribes.jpg)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 10, 2011, 07:44:02 PM
That photo is historic. A little person in armor that isn't portraying a fantastical dwarf. GOT breaking barriers :bow
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 10, 2011, 07:46:04 PM
dude is so handsome.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 10, 2011, 10:05:57 PM
dude is so handsome.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
not for much longer
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 12, 2011, 09:58:49 PM
 :(
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 12, 2011, 09:59:59 PM
goddamn

ok, ordering all the books tomorrow morning
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on June 12, 2011, 10:01:53 PM
didn't watch yet, but YEP
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 12, 2011, 10:04:41 PM
that's one way to bring the budget down - just dont show the battles!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 12, 2011, 10:05:52 PM
question about how these scenes played out in the book, without getting into spoilers after these scenes (as I haven't read them yet)

spoiler (click to show/hide)
are the two battles detailed in the book? or was this a clever way of alluding to battles they didn't have to budget to go to town on?
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edit: fistfulofmetal is a mind reader...wow
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 12, 2011, 10:09:57 PM
Tyrion's battle is detailed from his point of view, obscured by fog of war. The Whispering Wood battle isn't
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 12, 2011, 10:13:21 PM
in the book i had a hard time understanding what was actually happening when it came to the battle stuff and thanks to this episode it spelled it out pretty clearly.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 12, 2011, 10:20:14 PM
I didn't really care for Tyrion getting doinked on the head and conveniently losing consciousness but there are more important moments that need to be touched on
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 12, 2011, 10:32:38 PM
Gonna watch later tonight since I'm watching the playoffs. Reading twitter on my iPod and laughing my ass off
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 12, 2011, 10:53:21 PM
Some people are rage quitting (or saying they are) those are the most enjoyable 'cause they're so irrational
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 12, 2011, 11:08:28 PM
I don't remember exactly but wasn't the Dany/Drogo stuff supposed to take place at night?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 12, 2011, 11:11:15 PM
I don't remember exactly but wasn't the Dany/Drogo stuff supposed to take place at night?

The writers seem unwilling to shoot anything at night
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 12, 2011, 11:28:36 PM
[youtube=560,345]rxLOXUGmRKI[/youtube]

and to think Batman gave him his periscope
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 12, 2011, 11:30:45 PM
I don't remember exactly but wasn't the Dany/Drogo stuff supposed to take place at night?

The writers seem unwilling to shoot anything at night

huh... yeah. wait nope, there was a night scene at the Wall!


can't wait for this season to be over so I can finally move onto book 2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 12, 2011, 11:36:53 PM
dude is so handsome.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
not for much longer
[close]


dammit...I clicked this hoping it would be a picture of the handsome dwarf being more handsome

Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 13, 2011, 12:08:08 AM
Fuuuu no internet to download this episode :fbm hopefully it will be back by tomorrow or I'm gonna have to download it at work.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Bebpo on June 13, 2011, 12:13:39 AM
Ep9:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Kind of saw that coming, but damn, still depressing.

Good ep
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 13, 2011, 01:09:06 AM
[youtube=560,345]mOoA1OtcNjM[/youtube]

Not much to say. It took awhile, but the show finally reached god tier.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on June 13, 2011, 01:12:12 AM
That scene was handled really, really well.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 13, 2011, 01:25:56 AM
from twitter:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
That was some BULLSHIT!!!!!!!! FUCK HBO, FUCK J.J MARTIN!!! FUCK ALL THESE BITCHES WHO KILLED SHAUN BEAN!!!! ARE THEY ON CRACK OR SOMETHING!!!! I AM DONE WITH THIS SERIES!!!!!
[close]
:lol

edit:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
THEY KILLED MY nicca NED MAN! FUCK THAT
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:lol
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: naff on June 13, 2011, 02:42:14 AM
Tyrion lookin like a boss

Love him :heartbeat

Dl'ing ep9 now :drool
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Robo on June 13, 2011, 10:30:05 AM
dude is so handsome.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
not for much longer
[close]


dammit...I clicked this hoping it would be a picture of the handsome dwarf being more handsome


I did the same thing.  I assume he means dwarves age rather poorly.  :-\
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 13, 2011, 11:42:59 AM
Fuuuu! Downloaded the episode at school but forgot my usb :fbm
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on June 13, 2011, 12:43:36 PM
dude is so handsome.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
not for much longer
[close]


dammit...I clicked this hoping it would be a picture of the handsome dwarf being more handsome


I did the same thing.  I assume he means dwarves age rather poorly.  :-\

i got burnt too :fbm
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 14, 2011, 09:29:19 AM
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZm0pllFuaQ[/youtube]

jorah being a badass
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 14, 2011, 10:57:10 AM
http://www.digitalspy.com/celebrity/s151/game-of-thrones/news/a324783/sean-bean-stabbed-after-glamour-model-row.html

What a boss! :bow2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: ManaByte on June 14, 2011, 11:01:00 AM
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYNeT2nzEgA[/youtube]
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 14, 2011, 02:38:58 PM
What a fantastic episode although they left out my favorite part from Tyrion's story, "A Lannister is worth more"

:bow Tywin :bow2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: naff on June 15, 2011, 06:21:08 AM
from twitter:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
That was some BULLSHIT!!!!!!!! FUCK HBO, FUCK J.J MARTIN!!! FUCK ALL THESE BITCHES WHO KILLED SHAUN BEAN!!!! ARE THEY ON CRACK OR SOMETHING!!!! I AM DONE WITH THIS SERIES!!!!!
[close]
:lol

edit:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
THEY KILLED MY nicca NED MAN! FUCK THAT
[close]
:lol

:lol  :'(
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 15, 2011, 11:49:08 AM
do they ever get into the past of the series? because I'm a bit confused about how things went down

like, how did Robert (?) become King when Jamie killed the previous one? sounds like the previous bloodline of white haired people, and the mad king (?) were all butchered.  And Robert was a soldier with Ned, and some Starks were killed by the mad King or something?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on June 15, 2011, 11:58:11 AM
do they ever get into the past of the series? because I'm a bit confused about how things went down

like, how did Robert (?) become King when Jamie killed the previous one? sounds like the previous bloodline of white haired people, and the mad king (?) were all butchered.  And Robert was a soldier with Ned, and some Starks were killed by the mad King or something?

Ya the mad king killed Neds father and brother.  His sister also died, who was Roberts love.  Can't remember exactly why the rebellion started but it was because the mad king was mad.  Robert became king because his family was the closest in blood to the old rulers.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 15, 2011, 12:02:46 PM
is that related to the 'old gods' thing?

so how did the white haired people become the leaders? were they even closer? does it have to do with the last dragon thing?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on June 15, 2011, 12:06:27 PM
No nothing to do with the old gods thing.  The white haired people became rulers when they conquered the seven kingdoms using dragons 300 years before the present time.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on June 15, 2011, 12:10:47 PM
Which family did the Mad King rule? Is he a Targerean?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on June 15, 2011, 12:15:03 PM
The mad king was a Targaryen.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Dickie Dee on June 15, 2011, 12:30:45 PM
do they ever get into the past of the series? because I'm a bit confused about how things went down

like, how did Robert (?) become King when Jamie killed the previous one? sounds like the previous bloodline of white haired people, and the mad king (?) were all butchered.  And Robert was a soldier with Ned, and some Starks were killed by the mad King or something?

Ya the mad king killed Neds father and brother.  His sister also died, who was Roberts love.  Can't remember exactly why the rebellion started but it was because the mad king was mad.  Robert became king because his family was the closest in blood to the old rulers.

It started because Ned's sister ran supposedly kidnapped by Rhaegaer (sp?) Targaryen, who was Daenarys' brother, and Ned's brother along with Robert started the war.

Spoilering speculation that's almost considered a given:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
she wasn't kidnapped but ran off with him instead, and Jon Snow is their child, not Ned's bastard
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 15, 2011, 01:04:00 PM
do they ever get into the past of the series? because I'm a bit confused about how things went down

like, how did Robert (?) become King when Jamie killed the previous one? sounds like the previous bloodline of white haired people, and the mad king (?) were all butchered.  And Robert was a soldier with Ned, and some Starks were killed by the mad King or something?

The spark of the war happened at a tourney when Rhaegar Targaryen, Dany and Visery's older brother, won the jousting tournament and gave the winner's rose to Lyanna Stark instead of his own wife. At the time Lyanna was betrothed to Robert Baratheon, and he was sitting in the audience.

Some time after that Lyanna disappeared from King's Landing, and word spread that Rhaegar had kidnapped her. When Brandon Stark, Ned's older brother, heard the news he rode to King's Landing with some men to demand his sister be returned. The Mad King arrested them all, then sent letters to the north demanding their fathers come to court and explain themselves. When they came, including Ned's father, they were tortured and killed, as were the sons. Afterwards the Mad King sent letters to the Erie demanding John Aryyn arrest Robert Baratheon and Ned Stark, and hand them over to King's Landing. Aryyn had fostered them both through childhood and refused, instead calling his banners. The Starks and Baratheons eventually called their own banners, and the civil war broke out.

The rebellion won and Robert, who was a distant cousin to the Targaryens, was proclaimed king.

edit: here's the history of it including battles, if you want. No spoilers for future books
http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Robert%27s_Rebellion
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 15, 2011, 07:56:42 PM
I really want to know what Rhaegar knew. I love the mysterious aura that surrounds that character.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 16, 2011, 08:28:46 AM
I started reading Clash of Kings yesterday and I'm already pretty into it. The first Sansa chapter totally wasn't boring as shit!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 16, 2011, 11:00:28 AM
I wonder how far the show will go in regards of how she's abused in King's Landing. We'll probably get a preview in ep10, but in ACOK she gets slapped around and shit. Dunno how having a 15-16 year old girl abused like that will play out on television.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on June 16, 2011, 03:43:40 PM
thanks for the spilers
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on June 16, 2011, 03:51:32 PM
It's not like he spoiled anything important like how she learns to transform into a dragon.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on June 16, 2011, 04:08:46 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/mTEQGl.jpg)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on June 16, 2011, 04:41:46 PM
I started reading Clash of Kings yesterday and I'm already pretty into it. The first Sansa chapter totally wasn't boring as shit!

I'm almost done with Clash of Kings. It started out reallly slow and boring, but man does it pick up.  :o
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 17, 2011, 09:25:33 AM
my weakness of following character based solely on names is really showing but i was able to connect who Joras Slynt was. I felt pretty good about myself when i googled his name and I confirmed he was the who I thought he was from the show.  :)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 17, 2011, 10:45:27 AM
you mean Janos Slynt? it was pretty obvious who he was if you saw episode 7.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on June 17, 2011, 01:26:12 PM
I would welcome this plot twist.
spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://i.imgur.com/1ds9o.jpg)
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 17, 2011, 01:52:27 PM
you mean Janos Slynt? it was pretty obvious who he was if you saw episode 7.

pretty clear i'm bad with names.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 17, 2011, 02:26:00 PM
[youtube=560,345]4FpMUdteYBM[/youtube]

Could be one of the best finales ever, but I'm worried about something specific

spoiler
spoiler (click to show/hide)
The dragons...given how average some of the CGI has been thus far, I'm not too enthusiastic right now. Sure the CGI backdrops have been great thus far; the Twins looked excellent last week for instance. But this is going to be a living CGI character (well characters). I really hope they don't do it exactly as in the book, with the dragons breast feeding from Dany. Even the best CGI couldn't make that NOT cheesy imo.

If the dragon looks like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7clv4LaLzU&feature=related

I won't be disappointed. That's from a 10 year old film.
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on June 18, 2011, 08:04:30 PM
Finished Clash of Kings, my copy of Storm of Swords should be here on Monday.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 18, 2011, 10:15:02 PM
Finished Clash of Kings, my copy of Storm of Swords should be here on Monday.

Oh boy, this is gonna be fun :)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 18, 2011, 11:13:57 PM
Less than a month for dance with dragons! Gonna pirate the audio book when it comes out to listen to it at work :hyper
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Van Cruncheon on June 18, 2011, 11:45:50 PM
So is this show any good?

yes, better than the books
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Van Cruncheon on June 18, 2011, 11:47:56 PM
lotsa titties and gore
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 18, 2011, 11:55:41 PM
So is this show any good?

yes, better than the books

The show is good, but it's not nearly as good as the books imo...
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Van Cruncheon on June 18, 2011, 11:57:36 PM
good thing you put "imo" there
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 18, 2011, 11:57:45 PM
So is this show any good?

yes, better than the books

The last 4 or 5 eps have me agreeing with you. Very surprised at that, but then Martin is a shitty writer so they had a head start
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on June 19, 2011, 12:01:24 AM
I can't stand Martin's overwrought prose style either, it's like writing for people who like the idea of "good writing" but have only heard about it secondhand and so aren't quite clear on what it is
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 19, 2011, 12:07:46 AM
The show doesn't come even close to the books they cut some of the best parts from the books.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 19, 2011, 12:15:56 AM
So is this show any good?

yes, better than the books

The last 4 or 5 eps have me agreeing with you. Very surprised at that, but then Martin is a shitty writer so they had a head start

the fuck? who are you people

In some ways the show regurgitates the book's dialogue while handicapping the scope, both of its action and world building. I have no gripe with that; I realize a show couldn't possibly match the novel's scope with a $60 million budget, and years before the pilot came out we were told it would be more of a character driven drama than some balls-to-the-wall fantasy epic. But it makes it impossible to compare the show to the novel.

The writers have done a good job filling in blanks for new viewers like Etoilet, but there's so much else that's often missing or quickly glossed over. And I'm not a fan of some of the more ridiculous attempts to shoehorn exposition into scenes, using sex to distract viewers.

Regardless, the show is good, and the last few episodes have really seen it elevate to impressive heights. I must admit I almost teared up last week when Robb emerged from the Whispering Woods; seeing Catelyn's emotional reaction+that soaring music was a sight to behold. I've probably watched that scene 10 times. It doesn't happen like that in the novel, where things are more bittersweet. The show is full of good changes/improvements like that, but there are also ones I don't like
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 19, 2011, 01:11:03 AM
Well, he is a terrible prose stylist, and there is a fuckload of it to read. That's kind of a serious handicap. All the books do well is plot and character. That's plenty, but the show is doing a great job on those fronts too. Plus, it doesn't take forever to get where it's going.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 19, 2011, 01:15:16 AM
meh, not going to get riled up over e-hyperbolics
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 19, 2011, 09:47:56 PM
Yoren is perfect.

book 1 and early book 2 spoiler
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interesting that they grabbed stuff from early book 2 into the finale
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 19, 2011, 09:52:24 PM
lol how is that a spoiler?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 19, 2011, 09:58:07 PM
i dunno actually. i meant to go into specifics but didn't

but anyway. the CG dragons didn't suck really. it was about as good as you can expect.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 19, 2011, 10:00:45 PM
episode ends with
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war ramping up.  past the wall shenanigans.  naked chick surviving with baby dragons.
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"returns spring 2012"

yeah, I'm not waiting. 
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on June 20, 2011, 12:11:35 AM
Just started on the west coast HD feed, can't wait to see how they handle the
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DRAGONS!!!
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Finished Clash of Kings, my copy of Storm of Swords should be here on Monday.

Oh boy, this is gonna be fun :)

Clash of Kings discussion below:
Wow, I can't believe that
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Winterfell is totally burned to the ground! I got a strong Empire Strikes Back feeling at the end when the Stark boys split up...
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Gonna start SoS right away, then move on to Feast for Crows so I'm ready for Dance with Dragons on release day.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Bebpo on June 20, 2011, 12:13:34 AM
Great ep.

Good epilogue for a story that didn't have a conclusion :P  Did a nice job wrapping things up following what happened at the end of last ep.  Season 2 seems like it should be awesome.


Going to start reading the books once I finish up the book I'm currently reading.  By the time season 2 airs I can probably get through at least the first 2 books, if not the first 3.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 20, 2011, 12:54:16 AM
Holy shit @ the finale. They fucking nailed it. I went in with a host of reservations and fears, some of which I had since the show was in development, but the creative team put them all to rest tonight. Definitely one of the best season finales I've seen.

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I can't help but think back to the day when Catelyn was recast, and how many of us freaked out over her appearance. The actress has been wonderful all season, with tonight being damn impressive and heartbreaking. The mixture of sadness and rage on her face tonight was quite stunning. That emotional tension flowed through the rest of the episode as each actor and actress turned in great performances.

I'm quite impressed with how many of my favorite scenes from the end of the book were portrayed. The King of the North was quite impressive, although I didn't like the change in Catelyn's reaction; it's my favorite moment out of the book series, and overall I thought they did a damn good job. Tywin's scene with Tyrion was great; Dinklage has been amazing all season, and Charles Dance was quite a welcome addition to the second half of the season. Finally, the dragon scene was done perfectly.  The dragons looked pretty damn good; I had feared they would look cheesy. Damn Dany was perfectly cast.
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on June 20, 2011, 12:57:16 AM
NAILED IT, BITCHES!

Wow, they did a great job with the reveal of the little ones.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 20, 2011, 01:28:28 AM
holy shit apparently in the credits, they list
spoiler for book 2 and 4, gtfo:
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the actor who played Syrio as being Jaquen in the episode haha. Nice nod to the fans/conspiracy theories. I got nerd chills seeing those three locked up
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on June 20, 2011, 01:50:43 AM
So is this show any good?

yes, better than the books

The show is good, but it's not nearly as good as the books imo...

needs more pedo, amirite???
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: etiolate on June 20, 2011, 03:36:36 AM
nice finale

Dany has been awesome and redeemed was what was the most boring part of the previous episode.

Though everything right now hinges on a character turn for prince bratty and that kind of frowns me. His character feels like a heel turn instead of a natural product right now.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 20, 2011, 09:47:09 AM
Man they ripped out all the emotion from the scene where rickon and bran find out about ned's dead, other than that it was pretty good, for a second there I thought we were going to get a look at Jaquen :hyper
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: brob on June 20, 2011, 01:30:38 PM
very enjoyable finale! Still enjoying all the storylines, although the crippled kid and his assy kid-brother could get annoying I suppose. Will probably be reading the books over the summer if I can get a hold of my brother's library card (as mine was blacklisted :'( )
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 20, 2011, 01:47:51 PM
anyone with hbo go wanna please let me use their account for a bit? i wanna try it on my phone.

plz
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on June 20, 2011, 02:29:15 PM
I've already given my info out to two friends. Sorry.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 20, 2011, 03:20:02 PM
Just watched it again and I noticed that there was no red comet  :-\
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 20, 2011, 03:20:44 PM
Just watched it again and I noticed that there was no red comet  :-\

I think that'll be one of the things they touch on in the start of the second season. Great opener for a world that now has Dragons.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 20, 2011, 03:28:08 PM
But it appeared the same night the dragons were born which is why Danny believes that the comet is a sign from the gods, it won't have the same impact now.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on June 20, 2011, 03:44:32 PM
The comet doesn't show up until CoK, right? I don't remember it in Game of Thrones at all. It will be just fine if it's not mentioned until next season.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 20, 2011, 05:02:05 PM
The comet appeared just before the dragons were born, it just seems weird to me they would let that out but add that useless scene with picelle and one with littlefinger and varys that gave me a fealing of deja vu.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 20, 2011, 05:08:51 PM
I loved that Varys/Littlefinger scene. The Prycelle one was good too; it was fun seeing him pretend to be a feeble old man in front of Ros, who must be a spy for Littlefinger. But I feel that scene could have been placed in S2 instead.

We'll see the comet in S2 so I'm not worried.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 21, 2011, 08:04:44 AM
Book 2 spoilers:

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Tyrion's storyline. The chapter where he sends the Lannister guard to escort Frey back to Robb then he accosts Pycelle about betraying his trust and accusing him of killing Jon Arryn. Man that scene right there the culmination of some good as storytelling. When Tyrion is going on saying how he told Varys one thing, Littlefinger another thing and Pycelle the truth yet Cersei somehow knew of the truth my mind was racing trying to remember the previous chapters. I spent a good amount of time trying to focus my attention and remember things because I knew they're going to be important but man I didn't catch that he was telling them different things. BUT! I Did catch that he saw the Tears of Lys in his collection and I remembered that someone.... (Pycelle himself?) suggested that tears of lys may have been the poison. I called that he was involved right then and there so. The stuff a little earlier about the reveal that Bronn has been looking for a thief, a poisoner, a mummer and a murder was kinda lost on me. I know that Bronn has been recruiting sellswords but that kind of blind reveal went right over my head.
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I eagerly await next season. shit's gonna be so cash
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 21, 2011, 11:03:10 AM
Oh hell yes. Tyrion v Varys v Littlefinger v Cersei=epic shit all season. The King's Landing scenes were kind of hit and miss in S1, at least initially. There going to be full of fireworks all through S2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 21, 2011, 12:33:02 PM
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    After a relatively average launch of 2.2 million viewers, Thrones continued to edge higher in the ratings all season. With its season finale, Thrones hit a number HBO has been targeting: 3 million viewers. Adding the show’s repeat at 11 p.m., a total of 3.9 million viewers tuned in. The show continues to average 8.3 million viewers when you include all repeats, DVR and On Demand viewing.

    Guess those readers pledging they would stop watching after Episode 9′s shocking event couldn’t stay away?
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And in the UK, Digital Spy reports that the episode drew 667k viewers on Sky Atlantic, to end up as the second highest episode to date (the premiere delivered 743k). The UK numbers have been up-and-down all season, so I never know what to make of them, but the good news is even the lows have been higher than just about every other Sky Atlantic show.
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/06/season-finale-sets-a-ratings-high/

Impressive ratings growth all season. After such an amazing finale and DVD sales next year, S2's debut could be very big. Although I do hope HBO decides to release the DVD this holiday season, which would break tradition; Boardwalk Empire just came out on DVD iirc
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on June 21, 2011, 12:33:38 PM
Can't wait to see Ros on Blu-ray
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 21, 2011, 12:42:48 PM
 :-\

I wouldn't want to see those freckles in HD, or irl.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on June 21, 2011, 12:45:38 PM
Usually not my type but she won me over by showing off her tits in every other episode
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 21, 2011, 01:15:41 PM
:-\

I wouldn't want to see those freckles in HD, or irl.

:supergay
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on June 21, 2011, 01:32:09 PM
I can only imagine PD seeing a naked girl irl. EWW WHAT ARE THESE BLEMISHES
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 21, 2011, 02:00:37 PM
And the girl responds "Those are my nipples!"
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: brob on June 21, 2011, 10:52:30 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/KlkMq.jpg)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 22, 2011, 02:23:31 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/p2eb4.png)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on June 22, 2011, 11:19:53 AM
Got my copy of Storm of Swords yesterday, only 1,000 pages to go!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on June 22, 2011, 11:54:54 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/p2eb4.png)

lol
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 22, 2011, 12:54:35 PM
mid book 2 spoilers

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FUUU. Stannis using his dark magic to assassinate his brother. G'damn.
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 22, 2011, 01:19:32 PM
I wonder how they'll do that next season, and when.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlackMage on June 22, 2011, 01:36:37 PM
Well, he is a terrible prose stylist, and there is a fuckload of it to read. That's kind of a serious handicap. All the books do well is plot and character. That's plenty, but the show is doing a great job on those fronts too. Plus, it doesn't take forever to get where it's going.

You would fall under Louis CK's definition of a taco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IFloXOuLgA
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 22, 2011, 05:51:28 PM
More book 2 spoilers
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FUCK THEON
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 22, 2011, 07:52:34 PM
Well, he is a terrible prose stylist, and there is a fuckload of it to read. That's kind of a serious handicap. All the books do well is plot and character. That's plenty, but the show is doing a great job on those fronts too. Plus, it doesn't take forever to get where it's going.

You would fall under Louis CK's definition of a taco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IFloXOuLgA

oh sure, I'm gonna click on a link to have a professional comedian insult me for 5 minutes
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlackMage on June 22, 2011, 10:18:04 PM
Well, he is a terrible prose stylist, and there is a fuckload of it to read. That's kind of a serious handicap. All the books do well is plot and character. That's plenty, but the show is doing a great job on those fronts too. Plus, it doesn't take forever to get where it's going.

You would fall under Louis CK's definition of a taco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IFloXOuLgA

oh sure, I'm gonna click on a link to have a professional comedian insult me for 5 minutes

it's what you deserve
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 22, 2011, 10:19:42 PM
Go on then, articulate your displeasure. I can take it!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlackMage on June 22, 2011, 10:20:41 PM
Go on then, articulate your displeasure. I can take it!

taco!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlackMage on June 22, 2011, 10:22:52 PM
seriously if someone came up to me and were all "myeeeh he's a terrible prose stylist myeeh /monocle" I would pluck out your eyes you can't ever read again.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlackMage on June 22, 2011, 10:24:51 PM
of course then you'd be all myeh his braile is so disorganized.. wouldn't you you piece of shit
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: cool breeze on June 22, 2011, 10:25:21 PM
I'd tell him I don't have change and walk away at a brisk pace
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 22, 2011, 11:06:54 PM
seriously if someone came up to me and were all "myeeeh he's a terrible prose stylist myeeh /monocle" I would pluck out your eyes you can't ever read again.

Well, I think he is. I've read 4,000 pages of his prose, I'm fairly comfortable in making that assessment. Not my fault if you lack a basis for comparison 'cause you don't read anything else :tophat
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on June 23, 2011, 12:03:18 AM
My dad started watching the show with my mom a few days back, and he complained about the sex. My mom had read the book and was the one that really wanted to watch. Yet my dad went ahead and watched an episode without my mom yesterday. Then he watched the episode tonight with the gay scene and he said he's done with the show. :rofl
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 23, 2011, 12:21:57 AM
 :lol

He wouldn't last a day on EB
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: lennedsay on June 23, 2011, 12:36:35 AM
 :lol You should invite him here!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 23, 2011, 12:43:58 AM
Surprisingly my religious parents LOVE Spartacus. My mom said the sex was gratuitous but the story and violence make it tolerable. While she was complaining about the sex my dad was just sitting at his laptop with a smile on his face  :lol

GoT has considerably less action and more sex than Spartacus, dunno whether they'd like it. I have a feeling my mom would like it, for the more character drama stuff
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: lennedsay on June 23, 2011, 01:13:06 AM
:rofl

My mom and sister finally started watching Sex and the City, but I think they're watching reruns on TBS so it's not even Sex and the City. It's just The City.

My dad still gets uncomfortable when people kiss on screen and us girls are in the room.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 23, 2011, 01:14:47 AM
My (3 yr old) daughter burst into my room while Drogo was rearing Dany - took a bit of explaining.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: lennedsay on June 23, 2011, 01:16:21 AM
What do you say in a situation like that? They're wrestling? One of them lost a contact lens and they're trying to find it?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 23, 2011, 01:17:08 AM
"they're just playing Wii Wrestling, honey"
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: lennedsay on June 23, 2011, 01:18:06 AM
They're playing something called "Kinect" and we'll never discuss it in this house again.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: The Sceneman on June 23, 2011, 01:34:28 AM
I watched the first episode of this last night, as EVERY SINGLE ONE of my friends recommended the show to me.

It's good. I buzzed out hard on the Dave Navarro lookalike. I was pretty high.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 23, 2011, 01:44:34 AM
What do you say in a situation like that? They're wrestling? One of them lost a contact lens and they're trying to find it?

You mean after i hurriedly slipped it back into my pants?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 23, 2011, 01:50:53 AM
Surprisingly my religious parents LOVE Spartacus. My mom said the sex was gratuitous but the story and violence make it tolerable. While she was complaining about the sex my dad was just sitting at his laptop with a smile on his face  :lol

GoT has considerably less action and more sex than Spartacus, dunno whether they'd like it. I have a feeling my mom would like it, for the more character drama stuff


What? Spartacus has much much sex than game of thrones.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 23, 2011, 01:52:52 AM
First season? Hmm dunno, seemed like GoT had more to me. I thought Spartacus had better ones though :teehee

lucy lawless :bow

what's the name of the blond chick who fucked the little kid in Spartacus, to get him to do something for her? aww man that shit made me cry and fap at the same time  :-\
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 23, 2011, 01:56:20 AM
Sounds like you need to rewatch the first season, they had sex montage ffs!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on June 23, 2011, 02:00:14 AM
My wife is reading GoT, she's bummed that there isn't any more sex. She liked the sex.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 23, 2011, 02:04:53 AM
I love the sex scenes in the books Martin puts so much details in them :drool

Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 23, 2011, 02:05:58 AM
"tastes salty, m'lord"  :-\
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 23, 2011, 02:08:53 AM
:bow Lord's kiss :bow2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 23, 2011, 02:17:12 AM
I'll shit bricks if HBO casts Lily Allen as Asha
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 23, 2011, 02:22:47 AM
I would masturbate furiously at the awesome.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 23, 2011, 02:26:02 AM
Keith Allen as Balon to complete the circle :bow
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: etiolate on June 23, 2011, 03:18:22 AM
I can't keep all the characters' names in my head. I just refer tot hem by my own nicknames. Like cripple boy, wench from the wild, that whore, fatty balds, the imp, breastfeeder and fingers got ate.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 23, 2011, 05:23:57 AM
I just thought of a sexy casting decision but its in Storm of Swords...

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Alison Brie as Jeyne Westerling
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:heart
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 23, 2011, 10:00:26 AM
She is a pretty bad actress, the accent would be awful.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on June 23, 2011, 10:15:33 AM
Yeah thinking about it some more that would be awful. I just wanna' bone her I guess.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Eric P on June 23, 2011, 11:30:18 AM
i finally got a chance to see the final episode last night.

it was good, but it definitely felt like the show was a condensation of the book, which I never finished.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Cormacaroni on June 23, 2011, 11:33:48 AM
Can you see how condensing a book that you never finished might be a good thing
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: lennedsay on June 23, 2011, 12:05:36 PM
I can't keep all the characters' names in my head. I just refer tot hem by my own nicknames. Like cripple boy, wench from the wild, that whore, fatty balds, the imp, breastfeeder and fingers got ate.

 :lol We do the same. My husband has read the books but for my sake he uses nicknames to explain a situation to me. Little Fucker is the brother of Brother Fucker and Sister Fucker. Brother Fucker is married to Old Fat Fuck, who grew up with Capt Phil Harris from Deadliest Catch and was in love with his sister Dead Bitch.

I hope that's all right because otherwise he's going to have to give me a refresher course.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on June 23, 2011, 02:19:54 PM
Can you see how condensing a book that you never finished might be a good thing

:lol
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 23, 2011, 03:23:10 PM
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/23/game-of-thrones-casting/

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HBO’s Game of Thrones has made its first casting hire for season 2:

Natalie Dormer, who memorably played the seductive and doomed Anne Boleyn on Showtime’s The Tudors, has been added to the fantasy drama’s regular cast.

Dormer will play Margaery Tyrell, a (minor spoiler alert) beautiful and shrewd young woman from the influential House Tyrell. She’s pledged to marry the late King Robert’s brother, Renly Baratheon, as part of House Tyrell’s support for his bid to seize the Iron Throne from King Joffrey.

In addition to The Tudors, Dormer is also appearing in the upcoming Captain America.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 24, 2011, 12:04:54 AM
She's almost 30, Margery is 16 in the novel. Well this should create one of the more hilarious dynamics on television in a couple years, assuming the show lasts:

book 4 spoiler:
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her marrying a 13 year old boy
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Apparently she's a good, respected actress. I'm guessing they'll be expanding her role
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on June 28, 2011, 01:50:29 AM
115 pages into Storm of Swords....

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Just met Mance Rayder... I like him so far...
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Post by: Diunx on June 28, 2011, 10:56:39 AM
So I'm reading that the book is out? Can anyone confirm/deny it?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on June 28, 2011, 11:22:37 AM
It's out, some stores shipped it early. I'd suggest you stay away from sites that may spoil it for you, and ignore troll posters
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Herr Mafflard on June 28, 2011, 11:23:36 AM
sorta interesting article that observes season 1 of GoT as a gritty noir

http://www.overthinkingit.com/2011/06/27/game-of-thrones-raymond-chandler/

Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 28, 2011, 11:38:06 AM
Well fuck if amazon don't ship it earlier I'm gonna have to download it.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on June 28, 2011, 11:52:24 AM
I hate when people confuse film noir with literature noir. It's not the same thing and stop painting everything thats film noir as literature noir :piss
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on June 28, 2011, 12:23:06 PM
What the fuck are you talking about?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on June 28, 2011, 12:33:36 PM
that article was confusing film noir and literature noir all throughout, it was sloppy
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Post by: Diunx on June 28, 2011, 01:01:26 PM
fuck this I'm blocking 4chan and westeros.org!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Herr Mafflard on June 28, 2011, 03:19:58 PM
that article was confusing film noir and literature noir all throughout, it was sloppy

I thought the comparison of Chandler's seedy L.A. to that of King's Landing was apt, as was the analogy of Ned Stark as the Philip Marlowe of that world.

You know, themes in narrative, be it book or film, that are similar.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on June 30, 2011, 05:49:54 PM
Just finished book two. I can definitely see how getting all of that into one season an be pretty tricky. Especially some of the stuff from.later in the book.

The end. Not as crazy as the fray.book but I actually kind of liked it more.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 07, 2011, 08:14:32 PM
Martin has put some clues on his blog concerning S2 casting, and apparently it points to Gwendoline Christie as Brienne:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1EDafL1qUqg/TKvChJVWP7I/AAAAAAAAQe8/Ja6H_TRdns8/s1600/Picture+80.png)
she's 6'3. Fits the "Hollywood Ugly" mode, ie not actually ugly. Which I expected.
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Post by: BlueTsunami on July 07, 2011, 08:39:17 PM
As long as she's tall, I guess.

(http://i.imgur.com/rtoMM.jpg)

Will be interesting to see her in a suit of armor.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 07, 2011, 08:40:29 PM
i'd smash  :-\ :-[ :interracial
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Post by: CajoleJuice on July 07, 2011, 11:05:50 PM
They'll ugly her up. If they can do it to Charlize Theron, they can do it to anyone.
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Post by: Diunx on July 08, 2011, 01:21:20 AM
Yep, some padding and some prosthetics and you get Brienne the beauty, I hope they leave the line: "there is no being more unfortunate than an ugly woman" in Cat is such a bitch :lol
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: chronovore on July 10, 2011, 08:20:28 AM
i'd smash  :-\ :-[ :interracial
She'd smash you, pretty sure.

They'll ugly her up. If they can do it to Charlize Theron, they can do it to anyone.
This.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on July 10, 2011, 05:53:46 PM
TWO MORE DAYS TILL DANCE, MOTHERFUCKERRRRRS

And I haven't been spoiled. In commemoration...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPvmIxu-LSA
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 10, 2011, 06:02:51 PM
I'm about halfway through SoS and then I'll start FFC. Pre-ordered DWD at Amazon so I can start it as soon as I'm ready.
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Post by: Diunx on July 10, 2011, 06:16:14 PM
:elephant
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Post by: CajoleJuice on July 10, 2011, 06:31:16 PM
I'm keeping pace with Gundam, just about.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on July 12, 2011, 01:36:25 PM
Apparently two cast members of camelot have been casted for season two, there is still hope for eva green PD!!!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mandark on July 12, 2011, 02:32:10 PM
I hate when people confuse film noir with literature noir. It's not the same thing and stop painting everything thats film noir as literature noir :piss

I had to google "literature noir" and apparently it's a clothing brand.

???
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 12, 2011, 02:44:42 PM
Apparently two cast members of camelot have been casted for season two, there is still hope for eva green PD!!!

Joseph Fiennes as Stannis Baratheon and Eva Green as Melisandre would certainly rock. I think Green may still be a pipe dream; she'll probably head back to film. But to be fair, she did sign up to do Camelot on Starz, so if HBO comes calling I'm sure she'd hear them out.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on July 12, 2011, 02:50:59 PM
Apparently two cast members of camelot have been casted for season two, there is still hope for eva green PD!!!

Joseph Fiennes as Stannis Baratheon

What? If anything, he would have made a good Renly.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 12, 2011, 03:00:45 PM
True he looks more like Renly than the actor they chose, but he's also in his early 40s making him more in Stannis' range imo.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on July 12, 2011, 03:19:46 PM
Fiennes just doesn't cut much of an imposing physical figure. I liked the suggestion of Mark Strong in the GAF thread (one of those threads, at least).
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on July 12, 2011, 03:20:31 PM
I could see him as Mance Rayder too.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 12, 2011, 03:24:05 PM
Fiennes just doesn't cut much of an imposing physical figure. I liked the suggestion of Mark Strong in the GAF thread (one of those threads, at least).

You're right, Strong would be perfect. I was just thinking about Fienness due to the tweet, but hmm...the more I think about it the more I like your idea.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 12, 2011, 03:42:14 PM
while reading the book I pretty much was picturing Mark Strong as Stannis.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on July 12, 2011, 04:51:33 PM
I pictured Stannis much older but the face in my mind I cannot easily translate to an actual actor
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on July 12, 2011, 09:07:17 PM
The thing about stannis is that even thought he is younger than robert I always pictured him as older.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 12, 2011, 10:19:22 PM
He's described as looking older due to the...company he keeps.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 15, 2011, 06:34:05 PM
I'm about halfway through Storm of Swords:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Chapters Arya > Catelyn > Arya

fuck. fuck. I'm shocked almost beyond words. I haven't been that gripped with glee, terror, dread and sorrow in a long time. "His axe took her in the back of the head" I hope to god that doesn't mean what I think it means :(
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 15, 2011, 06:44:56 PM
I pictured Stannis much older but the face in my mind I cannot easily translate to an actual actor

I picture James Cromwell, but he's probably too old now.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 15, 2011, 07:02:23 PM
I'm about halfway through Storm of Swords:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Chapters Arya > Catelyn > Arya

fuck. fuck. I'm shocked almost beyond words. I haven't been that gripped with glee, terror, dread and sorrow in a long time. "His axe took her in the back of the head" I hope to god that doesn't mean what I think it means :(
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I can't think of many books that ripped my heart out like that entire sequence of events. I remember reading that, then the Arya chapter, and just putting the book down. Went to Buffalo Wild Wings to chill off lol
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 15, 2011, 07:13:37 PM
i stopped reading there. is that a spoiler or just a comment?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 15, 2011, 07:14:40 PM
No just a comment on the chapter you read, and my reaction
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 15, 2011, 07:34:46 PM
Nah about 5 years ago
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on July 15, 2011, 11:00:23 PM
I pictured Stannis much older but the face in my mind I cannot easily translate to an actual actor

I picture James Cromwell, but he's probably too old now.

Yes! That would work but I agreed that he's aged past the point where I think it would work. A bald actor with a similar look would be perfect.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on July 16, 2011, 11:01:23 AM
I'm about halfway through Storm of Swords:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Chapters Arya > Catelyn > Arya

fuck. fuck. I'm shocked almost beyond words. I haven't been that gripped with glee, terror, dread and sorrow in a long time. "His axe took her in the back of the head" I hope to god that doesn't mean what I think it means :(
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I can't think of many books that ripped my heart out like that entire sequence of events. I remember reading that, then the Arya chapter, and just putting the book down. Went to Buffalo Wild Wings to chill off lol
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I was at work listening to the audio book and had to pause it for like half an hour.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 16, 2011, 11:38:44 AM
Check out this amazing map of Westeros, fashioned like a medieval map
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/5937718041_6a69c09c84_o.jpg
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 16, 2011, 02:16:18 PM
man, Storm of Swords is so good.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 16, 2011, 04:26:49 PM
SPOILERS

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I thrusted my fist into the air in joy when I finished the chapter where Jon defended the Wall and became lord commander only to have ARYA at the top of the next page. SO HAPPY
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Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 19, 2011, 02:07:43 PM
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/19/stannis-melisandre/

Stannis and Melisandre have been haste



edit: also just finished Storm of Swords. ending was amazing
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 19, 2011, 02:19:38 PM
Carice van Houten was good in Black Book. Nice choice.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on July 19, 2011, 02:26:49 PM
Can't wait to see who they pick for Davos and Roose Bolton, also hoping they cast Victarion this season :bow2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 19, 2011, 02:33:16 PM
Wow she's hot, and apparently is a good actress. Nice choice.

Dunno about Stannis. By all accounts he's a good actor, and I'm probably just having a hard time picturing him as Stannis due to all the pics of him smiling lol
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on July 19, 2011, 02:54:03 PM
he looks a bit skinny too.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 19, 2011, 03:54:00 PM
for those that don't know, the chick was in Black Death with Sean Bean. she played a necromancer/witch and got a bunch of people to denounce their god.

i am 100% that's why she chosen for the role.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on July 19, 2011, 04:07:34 PM
That and she's hawt.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on July 19, 2011, 06:00:55 PM
And she blew sean bean it is known.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 19, 2011, 06:55:20 PM
thanks for spoiling that stannis survives until at least book 5 thus negating any tension that he might die asshole
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on July 19, 2011, 07:39:44 PM
yeah smh

also: storm of swords is indeed amazing
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 19, 2011, 08:13:29 PM
thanks for spoiling that stannis survives until at least book 5 thus negating any tension that he might die asshole

Have you finished ASOS?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on July 19, 2011, 08:42:47 PM
wow you guys fucking suck, seriously unmarked spoilers? smh


Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on July 19, 2011, 08:55:02 PM
It only is because everyone who hypes up the books makes sure to say how ANY CHARACTER COULD DIE ANY TIME
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 19, 2011, 08:55:57 PM
thanks for spoiling that stannis survives until at least book 5 thus negating any tension that he might die asshole

Have you finished ASOS?

yup. i was shocked by the ending

then i was shocked by the ENDING
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 19, 2011, 09:09:04 PM
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/19/liam-cunningham-davos/

Davos
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 19, 2011, 09:14:35 PM
I love the Davos choice

thanks for spoiling that stannis survives until at least book 5 thus negating any tension that he might die asshole

Have you finished ASOS?

yup. i was shocked by the ending

then i was shocked by the ENDING

To be fair (i'll put this in spoilers, but it's not really a spoiler):
spoiler (click to show/hide)
AFFC focuses primarily on the south and east, while ADWD focuses on the north. With that in mind it's not a spoiler to say Stannis is in book 5. The books intersect, with ADWD surpassing it by 400 or so pages.
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 19, 2011, 09:43:09 PM
(http://www.top-models.com/pics/pics-large/Carice-Van-Houten-75762.jpg)

 :heartbeat
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Post by: etiolate on July 19, 2011, 11:35:51 PM
I hear she's got some golden calves, if you know what I mean.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on July 19, 2011, 11:46:12 PM
if by golden you mean nice and by calves you mean tits then yes.  Otherwise no.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on July 22, 2011, 01:24:54 AM
Youtube links for the panel?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 22, 2011, 02:26:37 AM
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=29495326&postcount=13539
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=29496645&postcount=13545

Interestingly, most of the people who ask questions are female and sound like they haven't read the novels. Really cool to see, and perhaps bodes well for the future
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Post by: Diunx on July 22, 2011, 10:47:04 AM
Was there a panel about the books or just the tv show?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on July 22, 2011, 11:35:14 AM
Jon Snow has to be tapping Daenarys
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mupepe on July 22, 2011, 11:38:28 AM
just watched the 2nd episode.  this show is amazing so far.  does it stay this good?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on July 22, 2011, 11:44:30 AM
it gets better. much better
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 22, 2011, 01:25:06 PM
just watched the 2nd episode.  this show is amazing so far.  does it stay this good?

Gets a lot better; third episode is kinda bad, but after that it starts getting better and better
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Post by: Mupepe on July 22, 2011, 03:13:23 PM
This makes daddy happy.  *tweaks nipples*

Episode 1 was pretty good though it was pretty much exposition and character introductions.  Episode 2 was full on awesome.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on July 22, 2011, 08:29:27 PM
kinda seemed like peter dinklage was annoyed to be there
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 22, 2011, 09:57:50 PM
Nah, he just looked tired. He just had a baby and has to fly to Belfast in a few days. Must suck
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 22, 2011, 11:39:34 PM
Plus people kept opening the door and coming in while he was trying to get with some Comic-Con whores. It's like they didn't even see the sock!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on July 23, 2011, 02:02:57 AM
Khal Drogo was awesome in that panel :lol you can tell he already tapped that Targaryen ass :drool
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on July 31, 2011, 11:21:52 PM
reading through FFC now. it's chapter structure with the characters it follows is strange. it's interesting following Cersei chapters because they are just filled with so much underlying rage and paranoia.


I also found a pretty detailed world map: http://icefire.d20.cz/public/agot/svet-bar.pdf

i can say that that the geographical placements i had in my head were dead wrong
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on July 31, 2011, 11:31:44 PM
i would like to see that world put on a globe
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 02, 2011, 07:42:21 PM
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/horse-jerky-and-sandcamels/Content?oid=9230088

:lol

It's safe to read.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: chronovore on August 03, 2011, 08:51:28 AM
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/horse-jerky-and-sandcamels/Content?oid=9230088

:lol

It's safe to read.

As someone who's only starting on Game of Thrones just now, I still found that article pretty well-accurate for the 100 pp. or so which I've read.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on August 04, 2011, 07:48:18 AM
Feast for Crows, near the end:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
The speed at which Cersei's plan dissolved was amazing. I love how it was foreshadowed earlier when Littlefinger was shocked at she was ruining herself with her decisions and he had to speed up his plan based on what she was doing.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 05, 2011, 03:00:15 AM
http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6579356/game-of-thrones-rpg
 :lol
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on August 05, 2011, 08:38:03 AM
Finished FFC. Some great moments throughout but overall not as strong as the other books.

gonna take a break for this series for a bit. maybe 2 or three months
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 05, 2011, 08:35:22 PM
Yup AFFC is rather controversial among folks. Some say it sucks, others argue it's good but simply not on the level as the other books. Personally I loved it. The second and third books feature a never ending escalation of things, from battles to twists and war, etc. AFFC is basically the aftermath of that shit, as the title implies.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 10, 2011, 03:18:08 PM
Lord Bolton has been cast
[youtube=560,345]B1xxqPE4I4g[/youtube]
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/08/michael-mcelhatton-cast-as-roose-bolton/

Those eyes...yup, fits the look to me.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on August 10, 2011, 03:20:35 PM
Yep the guy looks perfect.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on August 11, 2011, 11:20:25 AM
http://grrm.livejournal.com/233477.html

GRRM is going to read from The Winds of Winter next thursday at worldcon! I hope is a Alayne chapter :hyper :hyper
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on August 11, 2011, 12:05:35 PM
is the book already written?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on August 11, 2011, 12:06:51 PM
He moved some of the chapters from dance to winds but I think he said is gonna take him like three years to finish it.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Dickie Dee on August 11, 2011, 12:18:27 PM
LOL, he says he's not even starting it until the end of next year - has to "catch up on his conventions" :lol
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 11, 2011, 12:26:14 PM
I'm fine with that. He no doubt deserves a break. I just hope the next book doesn't take more than half a decade to write. It actually can't or the HBO show just might catch him.

adwd end spoiler:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
For all his talk of cutting through the "Mereenese Knot," ADWD didn't really resolve it. Most of the characters who set out to meet Dany still haven't reached her, and her situation is probably more complicated now with her back with the Dothraki. Does she kill them all and ride to Mereen, or do they lay down their arms and help her free the city? Either way I expect a lot more "wandering" chapters...
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Post by: CajoleJuice on August 11, 2011, 04:07:57 PM
LOL, he says he's not even starting it until the end of next year - has to "catch up on his conventions" :lol

hahahaha
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 25, 2011, 09:31:14 PM
[youtube=560,345]frqB1snSYms[/youtube]
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on September 25, 2011, 09:32:38 PM
:hyper
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: CajoleJuice on September 25, 2011, 09:44:33 PM
yeah that was cool...

 ::)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 25, 2011, 09:48:21 PM
Pretty sure that's Stannis' voice :o

but yea, it's just a teaser of a teaser.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on September 25, 2011, 10:01:23 PM
yeah that was cool...

 ::)

It was cool enough to post it on my Twitter!

:bow R'hllor :bow2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Joe Molotov on September 25, 2011, 10:28:31 PM
It should have ended with Jon going "This is Winterfell!" and kicking Joffrey off the wall.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 10, 2011, 06:37:21 PM
Ygritte cast, finally

Quote
Downton Abbey actress Rose Leslie has landed the key role of a Wildling woman that Jon Snow meets during during his adventures beyond the Wall. Ygritte is described as “strong-willed, witty, skilled in battle and survival in the wilderness. An unconventional beauty, skinny but strong with red hair (which the Wildlings consider ‘kissed by fire’).”
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/10/10/game-of-thrones-rose-leslie/

(http://tinyurl.com/42g56g6)

Downton Abbey is an amazing show, btw
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: TakingBackSunday on October 10, 2011, 07:23:56 PM
Have they casted Brienne yet
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 10, 2011, 07:28:09 PM
ya
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 10, 2011, 07:35:18 PM
Have they casted Brienne yet
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/07/gwendoline-christie-is-brienne/

she's huge
[youtube=560,345]W0nQO-r48j4[/youtube]
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Post by: BlueTsunami on October 10, 2011, 07:47:53 PM
She's 6' 3" :O

Can't wait to see her in character
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on October 10, 2011, 09:09:29 PM
Even she isn't bad looking, haha

It's gonna be funny seeing Jaime call her wench for fucking three episodes

....I suppose.  I just started Storm of Swords so I don't know how long that storyline goes
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 12, 2011, 03:49:21 PM
[youtube=560,345]wfIu8WEia8k[/youtube]
hnnnnnggggggg  :heartbeat
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Post by: Diunx on October 13, 2011, 01:44:04 AM
I'm in love.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 13, 2011, 02:38:18 AM
She looks pretty homely on Downton Abbey lol, but I think it's because her hair is tucked in a maid hat. Which is even hotter as I can only think of her cleaning my room then she rips her clothes off and BAM she's hot all of a sudden
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Post by: Diunx on October 13, 2011, 10:01:07 AM
:drool
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 19, 2011, 05:40:26 PM
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First promo video for season two to air tomorrow

How’s this for a birthday present? HBO has just sent us an email notifying us that tomorrow night we will get our first glimpse of season two of Game of Thrones! It is to be an In-Production video that will feature ” never-before-seen footage and new characters from the upcoming second season of the series which will premiere on HBO in the Spring of 2012.” The video is set to air just prior to tomorrow night’s Boardwalk Empire episode. Don’t have HBO? No problem, we will have it embedded here in a new post right around 9 PM ET!
http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/11/first-promo-video-for-season-two-to-air-tomorrow/ (http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/11/first-promo-video-for-season-two-to-air-tomorrow/)
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 19, 2011, 06:01:37 PM
I just want to see Melisandre. hnnnngggg

(http://tinyurl.com/7rnb36j)
(http://tinyurl.com/7t4opkj)
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Post by: Diunx on November 19, 2011, 08:38:37 PM
I hope is like Six minutes long like the first behind the scenes GOT video :hyper
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Post by: Groogrux on November 20, 2011, 10:06:55 AM
I'm ready!!!
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 20, 2011, 01:22:57 PM
I hope is like Six minutes long like the first behind the scenes GOT video :hyper

The first one was 1:30min
http://winter-is-coming.net/media/videos/season-one/behind-the-scenes/

It came out in September though, so there was less footage to work with. The second was 11min and came out in early December. Considering this is late November I can't help but think it'll be 2-3min at least. Hopefully more considering a lot of the shoot is finished; iirc the only stuff that hasn't been completed are the Wall scenes.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 20, 2011, 04:41:26 PM
When is the second season supposed to air again?

April.

I'm glad this season will significantly upped the hotness ante without casting bad actresses.

(http://tinyurl.com/7szsjn5)
(http://tinyurl.com/6mbvwk6)
(http://tinyurl.com/83nqpkn)
(http://tinyurl.com/7eotako)


hnnnggggg
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Post by: BlueTsunami on November 20, 2011, 04:46:16 PM
Girl in the first image is ridiculously hot
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Post by: Diunx on November 20, 2011, 05:09:52 PM
Ygrette and Chanplin's grand daughter are ridiculously hot! :drool :drool
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 20, 2011, 05:09:56 PM
Who do those actresses play?

The first is Natalie Dormer who plays Margery Tyrell (Loras' sister). In the book she's like 16 but they've aged her up significantly for the show

The second is Rose Leslie who plays Ygritte, a wildling

The third is Carice van Houten, who plays Melisandre, a councilor to Stannis Baratheon

And the fourth is Oona Chaplin, who plays "Jeyne." There's confusion over what her role will be, although signs point to her replacing
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Jeyne Westerling from the novels.
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Post by: BlueTsunami on November 20, 2011, 05:16:38 PM
All these new additions will make Cersei look homely, well maybe not the actress playing Ygritte while she's in character
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 20, 2011, 05:24:06 PM
All these new additions will make Cersei look homely, well maybe not the actress playing Ygritte while she's in character

Interestingly Carice van Houten was originally approached to play Cersei, but had to decline. But yea, I thought Headey was a nice casting choice but she hasn't worked out well. She had a great emotional scene in the second episode, but after that it was all stink face. Cersei is supposed to be a seductress, and a paranoid, wounded mother. Yet in the show she shows none of that, and is just salty all the time.

I also think the show has dropped the ball in terms of her costumes/hair though. She's always wearing the thickest dresses, like sweaters or something. And I really hate the "southron" hair style shit : /
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Post by: Narag on November 20, 2011, 09:04:19 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE12H1HorUU
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 20, 2011, 09:11:10 PM
bearded Renly omg :bow
Melisandre :bow
Arya Bieber :bow

Nice little preview, hypppeeeeee
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Post by: Diunx on November 20, 2011, 09:56:21 PM
On my way home from celebrating my cousin's graduation! Can't fucking wait to watch this :hyper

Remly looks like Jesus! :bow2
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 20, 2011, 10:32:20 PM
(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luzo1g6hfa1qkyhuao2_250.gif)
That's Brienne behind Renly!
http://tumblrofthrones.tumblr.com/
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Post by: fistfulofmetal on November 20, 2011, 10:38:01 PM
beared Renly :bow2
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Post by: Diunx on November 20, 2011, 10:48:14 PM
That's how he should have looked like since the beginning :bow2
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Post by: BlueTsunami on November 21, 2011, 01:54:06 AM
Renly the Bear! Oh wait, wrong animal... or is it?
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on November 21, 2011, 02:55:43 AM
:teehee
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 01, 2011, 02:38:54 AM
DVD/Blu Ray set is coming out March 6, 2012. Features included, plus a clip of one of the behind-the-scenes videos:
http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/11/30/game-of-thrones-dvd/

big ass dvd art, 56kers be warned:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
http://tinyurl.com/7dzdtr5
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 02, 2011, 11:19:08 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McGhPh6r6lg
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Post by: ZephyrFate on December 03, 2011, 12:10:10 AM
Renly got even hotter than he was already.
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on December 03, 2011, 03:29:15 PM
Arya is my favorite character in the books.  Is that a popular stance?
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Post by: Flannel Boy on December 03, 2011, 03:33:45 PM
Arya is my favorite character in the books.  Is that a popular stance?

Yes, with fistful.
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Post by: ZephyrFate on December 03, 2011, 03:47:12 PM
Arya is my favorite character in the books.  Is that a popular stance?
Mine's a character we meet in the second season. Who encounters Arya.
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Post by: BlueTsunami on December 03, 2011, 04:29:45 PM
Arya is my favorite character in the books.  Is that a popular stance?

As far as the books go, I think she's the most popular. She certainly has the most interesting PoV.
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on December 03, 2011, 04:48:55 PM
Arya is my favorite character in the books.  Is that a popular stance?
Mine's a character we meet in the second season. Who encounters Arya.

Jaqen?
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: ZephyrFate on December 03, 2011, 07:06:02 PM
Arya is my favorite character in the books.  Is that a popular stance?
Mine's a character we meet in the second season. Who encounters Arya.

Jaqen?
Yeah, didn't want to say anything because I assumed there might be people here who still haven't read the books.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 03, 2011, 07:21:22 PM
Arya and Tyrion are generally people's favorite characters, plus Jon.

Williams is still very young, but she looks older, and sounds older; her voice has gotten deeper compared to last year:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1oR-3E_ohI

There's a chance we'll get the first trailer on December 11th, before the Boardwalk Empire finale.
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Post by: Narag on December 03, 2011, 08:52:30 PM
Jorah and The Hound ended up my favorites. Before I grew to like Dany and Sansa chapters, they carried them for me.
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on December 03, 2011, 09:17:06 PM
I fucking hate sansa.  whiny bitch
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 11, 2011, 09:04:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBrsM_WlfV8
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Post by: fistfulofmetal on December 11, 2011, 09:07:13 PM
its too bad they arent subtitling it "A Clash of Kings"
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Post by: Diunx on December 11, 2011, 09:11:40 PM
What the fuck! I was expecting a proper trailer :maf
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 11, 2011, 09:21:40 PM
What the fuck! I was expecting a proper trailer :maf

it's a teaser breh, we won't get a trailer until January I bet
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on December 11, 2011, 09:30:21 PM
Winter is Coming

Cold Winds are Rising

It's Icier than a Witches Tit
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on December 11, 2011, 10:31:25 PM
the horns at the end game me chills :bow

one for rangers...two for wildlings...three for....... :omg
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Post by: Diunx on December 11, 2011, 11:59:27 PM
I wonder how much of the third book they are including this season.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 06, 2012, 04:07:03 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5SnkmGaBw

So far the armor and costumes from S2 look much better than in S1.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 07, 2012, 04:37:18 PM
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A little birdie who ‘might’ work for HBO ‘might’ have told me that season starts April 1st. Love your blog by the way.
http://tumblrofthrones.tumblr.com/post/15434097644/season-2

Just a rumor, but if true we should know soon enough as we'll start seeing more new media, trailers etc.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 17, 2012, 08:17:53 PM
S2 premiers on April 1st in the US and April 2nd in Europe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5ItWizs08

holy shit that water is beautiful  :o
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Post by: chronovore on January 19, 2012, 11:46:29 AM
Was that a Kingdom of Loathing t-shirt he was wearing?  :o
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 29, 2012, 09:33:33 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOzXsqoJhtE
:bow :bow :bow

hype hype hypeeee
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Post by: ZephyrFate on January 29, 2012, 09:37:04 PM
 :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper :hyper
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Post by: etiolate on January 29, 2012, 11:23:00 PM
They're filming in Croatia? That's gonna be beautiful.
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Post by: fistfulofmetal on January 29, 2012, 11:43:24 PM
man i forgot a lot about what happens in books 2, 3 and 4...

they are so fucking dense and i know the basic plot outlines but the specifics allude me. arrrhgugh
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 29, 2012, 11:49:19 PM
They're filming in Croatia? That's gonna be beautiful.

Yup the location of outside shots for King's Landing have been moved from Malta to Croatia. The production video alone looks better than every exterior shot in the first season. From what I understand Croatia is pretty expensive to film in, especially compared to Malta, but hopefully the sales of the S1 DVD and S2's ratings justify the expense.

I'm excited at how much better these trailers and production videos look when compared to S1. The first season was definitely good, but many of the early episodes just didn't feel like amazing television, or HBO standards. Lots of the cinematography was pretty boring imo. The final 3-4 episodes saw definitive improvement, especially the last two. From what has been shown and discussed thus far, S2 will be far more cinematic. I can't wait.
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Post by: etiolate on January 30, 2012, 01:19:51 AM
I wonder if they got a good deal on their filming costs from Croatia. The country is trying to become more and more of a tourist destination and is likely looking for more publicity.

As the video says, they're filming at Dubrovnik. That's one place I've been wanting to go. Pula, too, but that has an ancient Roman flare due to the surviving ruins. Dubrovnik is supposed to have some killer seafood.
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Post by: Diunx on January 30, 2012, 09:00:04 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOzXsqoJhtE
:bow :bow :bow

hype hype hypeeee

:bow indeed
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 09, 2012, 11:10:42 PM
(http://winteriscoming.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Brienne-Gwendoline-Christie-Helen-Sloan-681x1024.jpg)
 :o :o :o
http://winteriscoming.net/2012/02/the-first-publicity-photos-from-season-two/#more-13874
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Post by: Diunx on February 10, 2012, 12:12:59 AM
they outdid themselves with Brienne! :bow2
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on February 10, 2012, 09:17:15 AM
Holy fucking shit at Briennne. She looks like a warrior. That haircut, I love it!
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Post by: Joe Molotov on February 10, 2012, 09:34:45 AM
oh wow
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Post by: CajoleJuice on February 10, 2012, 01:51:10 PM
not ugly enough
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Post by: TakingBackSunday on February 10, 2012, 02:08:36 PM
davos :bow
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 14, 2012, 03:22:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfkOD5AzAkE
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on February 14, 2012, 03:40:03 PM
What's that PD? Can't see it from my phone.
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Post by: Dickie Dee on February 14, 2012, 04:45:49 PM
Filming The North in Iceland. (looks Arctic-y)
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Dickie Dee on February 14, 2012, 05:05:11 PM
I only skimmed the GAF thread for this but people have mentioned the foresty bits were shot in Ireland, these might just be the really north North.

I don't think the problem is lack of trees, but yeah, always pictured the North as Siberia/Northern Canada tundra. Not Antarctica.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 14, 2012, 05:09:51 PM
The woody stuff is being handled in Ireland from what I understand, with the beyond the Wall scenes being handled in Iceland. Makes sense to me, as the Wildling areas were described as having mountains and waterfalls

The Fist Of the First Men scene will be shot in Ireland  too. So while we don't know if "that scene" will happen in S2, they'll at least reach the area.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 15, 2012, 01:23:54 AM
By "that scene", you mean (series)
spoiler (click to show/hide)
three horn blasts for Others?
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Yea, that whole thing.

spoilerz
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Like, I know they reach the Fist this season, and Jon goes off with Halfhand to scout. There's a lot of discussion on whether Jon will get captured in ep9 or ep10; HBO tends to have the penultimate episode be where big shit hits the fan, and the finale sets up the next season.

So I'm thinking Jon kills Halfhand and is captured in ep9, then in ep10 we learn that he's being taken directly to the Wildling camp to meet the king beyond the wall. Perhaps the very final scene of the season could be Sam back at the Fist, dogs going crazy, cold wind, and three horns blasting. That would be badass
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Post by: BlueTsunami on February 15, 2012, 08:23:31 AM
That'd be the perfect ending to the season, definitely.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 15, 2012, 06:59:51 PM
spoiler for acok:
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the battle of Blackwater will be 60 minutes long in episode 9
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http://winteriscoming.net/2012/02/scifinow-magazine-features-amazing-s2-details/

fffffffuuuuuuuu :bow
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Post by: Diunx on February 16, 2012, 06:47:46 AM
:bow
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Post by: chronovore on February 16, 2012, 11:17:48 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLMydhMqWDQ
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 18, 2012, 12:41:41 AM
blu ray review
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Game-of-Thrones-The-Complete-First-Season-Blu-ray/25599/#Review
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 20, 2012, 09:23:21 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfPtTnaDbdk

finally a good shot of Stannis :bow

and a back shot of Jeyne  :o
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 26, 2012, 10:09:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X66PDW1Mjf8
 :o
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on February 26, 2012, 10:11:19 PM
I love how the time Varys saying trick with Stannis pulling out Lightbringer :lol
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on February 26, 2012, 11:36:40 PM
I'm sort of excited as to how they'll portray the Iron Islands. It can be a bit droll in the books but visually I think, if they do it correctly, should be pretty captivating to actually watch.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 26, 2012, 11:53:20 PM
I'm just awaiting dem bj slurping noises for Theon
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on February 27, 2012, 12:50:20 AM
"It tastes salty, m'lord"

Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 03, 2012, 05:40:20 PM
http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/03/03/game-of-thrones-seven-devils/
holy shit that gave me nerd chills of the highest quality :bow :bow  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 03, 2012, 06:29:26 PM
That's a bitching song, too.  I'm excite.

I wonder if they're going to
spoiler (click to show/hide)
disfigure Tyrion in the series like he becomes in the books.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 03, 2012, 06:40:41 PM
might want to spoiler tag that
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 03, 2012, 07:10:53 PM
boo-urns
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 03, 2012, 07:19:22 PM
(http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0buxhgMFo1qfv91lo4_250.gif)
hhggnnnnggggg

and on that thing BN..
spoiler (click to show/hide)
I hope they don't do too much for the facial deformities. Dinklage is such a great actor, dunno how a bunch of prosthetic on him would play out.
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: TakingBackSunday on March 03, 2012, 07:53:36 PM
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The Red Wedding is a failure?!?  First I've heard about that haha.  That event along with Joffrey's death are my favorite moments in the series.
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Post by: ZephyrFate on March 03, 2012, 09:47:20 PM
I have always felt that Martin's two greatest artistic failures were (don't read if you haven't read all the books)

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The Red Wedding, and cutting off Tyrion's nose.
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#3 is pig-jousting.

what the fuck, seriously? You are the ONLY person I've EVER seen say that about
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the Red Wedding.
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Are you on something?
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 03, 2012, 09:57:38 PM
I'm baffled, like 100% so. A bit wuuuut @ Awesom-O
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 03, 2012, 10:33:17 PM
That was...pretty much the point though

spoilers:
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ASOS is the end of the series' first act. The following novels (which are essentially one novel) haven't lived up to ASOS in part because the various political factions within the series are still dealing with the fallout from The War Of The Five Kings. consider it by region: the Riverlands are still carrying out a small, dying rebellion in the middle of ADWD. The north remains unconquered, despite the devastation of the Starks. The theater of war is now focused on the south (the Ironborn fighting Highgarden), where there are no POVs unfortunately.

The Red Wedding was like dropping an atom bomb on a country: there's not much else that can top it or advance things. Now the question is how things progress everywhere else.

I'd also argue this wouldn't be nearly as much of a perceived problem if ADWD had come out on time. People waited 5 years for what they thought would be a sequel to ASOS, and it wasn't. Reactions would have been more realistic/calm if the book came out a couple years after AFFC.
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Post by: ZephyrFate on March 03, 2012, 11:01:53 PM
IMO (series spoilers):

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The story struggled to maintain its momentum once the events of Storm were wrapped up. There hasn't really been a major conflict since then. The Others still haven't invaded, the events across the Narrow Sea have stumbled along slowly, and there's no overarcing narrative driving the story forward anymore. I'm still very interested in where it goes, but killing off Robb immediately ended one of the crucial conflicts of the series. It was a masterfully-written scene though.
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No overarching narrative? The Others are coming, disease is spreading, magic is coming into full power again... it's very much a fallout from ASOS but in its wake lies devastation, or perhaps life? It's left the entire world on edge, and for that I think the RW was necessary for the series and why ADWD and AFFC make wonderful catharsis.
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 03, 2012, 11:32:26 PM
It's called A Feast For Crows for a reason
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Post by: Smooth Groove on March 03, 2012, 11:34:44 PM
Is there any more doggy style ravishing of little blondes?  I've only watched the first episode. 
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 04, 2012, 12:27:11 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t92ukx0A2fk
 :lol

ok, I'm buying the set now
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 09, 2012, 01:18:17 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSZmDteRlQ4

Amazing. One of the things I really didn't like about S1 was how Sandor's story was handled. That's such a powerful scene that demands to be told dramatically by Sandor himself, not whispered by Littlefinger.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 09, 2012, 04:55:36 AM
I can't believe they essentially glossed over that scene with Littlefinger's explanation. That was a pivotal scene in the book and it seems as though McCann would have been up to the task of the portrayal. They really underutilized Clegane in the first season but I guess the already dense season needed certain things cut.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on March 09, 2012, 12:53:09 PM
That was great, I hope they keep his scenes with Sansa this season, they are all great.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 10, 2012, 11:49:14 PM
Another trailer, this time aimed at the romance crowd
http://winteriscoming.net/2012/03/new-trailer-the-more-you-love-airs-on-hbo/

(http://i.imgur.com/4qDA7.jpg)
HHHNNNNNGGGGG
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 11, 2012, 01:19:00 AM
Lawdy' at Margery's gown. Framing those titties.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 11, 2012, 01:23:33 AM
(http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/wicnet/19098085754/1/tumblr_m0pbcaxeXU1r9h4he)
nom nom move the camera down dammit!

(http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0p8wutJRN1qdxhsio1_500.gif)
:bow
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 11, 2012, 01:33:35 AM
Fuuuuuck, April 1st needs to get here already
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 11, 2012, 01:40:31 AM
Ygritte looks like the chick from the new Pixar movie, Brave :rock
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on March 11, 2012, 11:18:43 AM
Ygritte :drool
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 11, 2012, 03:57:19 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqD-Ebfd2WA#!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on March 11, 2012, 06:30:34 PM
Jesus fuck Asha is ugly as shit!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 11, 2012, 08:59:14 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXNTZuhDkU8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjA4vDBdpcs
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 12, 2012, 08:47:16 AM
this is book related from ADWD:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Regarding Asha -- she died. It described explicitly that an axe split her skill in two. it described her dying moments.

then she showed up a few chapters later. Should I just shut up?
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on March 12, 2012, 09:52:56 AM
this is book related from ADWD:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Regarding Asha -- she died. It described explicitly that an axe split her skill in two. it described her dying moments.

then she showed up a few chapters later. Should I just shut up?
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spoiler (click to show/hide)
and the axehead crunched against her temple
with a scream of steel on steel.
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She was wearing a helmet.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 12, 2012, 09:57:24 AM
maybe i just read it wrong... wtf. i went back and re-read it. wtf. i could have sworn.... lol. reading her chapter was really weird.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 12, 2012, 01:43:37 PM
FUCK

I'm so sorry. fuck fuck fuck.

I could have sworn you finished. FUCK
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 12, 2012, 01:55:19 PM
I HAVENT FINISHED ADWD PD THANKS THO
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on March 12, 2012, 02:13:10 PM
:rofl
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 12, 2012, 02:16:32 PM
god fucking dammit  :'(
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: MyNameIsMethodis on March 12, 2012, 02:30:44 PM
ban PD for spoilers
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 12, 2012, 02:34:03 PM
its fine. i'm not mad. just disappointed.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 12, 2012, 02:35:14 PM
I still feel shitty. Once again I apologize

Perhaps cleavage shots can make up for it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3dCc6xUS8c
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on March 18, 2012, 03:55:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwaF0D8LrzQ
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 18, 2012, 04:13:02 PM
awesome

Also I keep seeing a new tv trailer during March Madness. Can't find it online, but it features a badass shot of Rattleshirt  :o
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on March 18, 2012, 04:16:30 PM
:o oh shit!!! I hope HBO puts it online tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NApAtmugS1c

series spoilers don't read if you are a loser who hasn't read the books:

spoiler (click to show/hide)
so apparently instead of falling for Jeyne Westerling, Robb falls for Jeyne...the war nurse?
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 18, 2012, 04:22:08 PM
There's a rumor on WiC that

spoilers:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
Jeyne is Lannister; not a direct blond obviously, but related somehow. The argument being that audiences would understand the magnitude of this better if it had a Romeo and Juliet feel. Eh.
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: ZephyrFate on March 18, 2012, 04:45:47 PM
thats very heavyhanded to me. i dont like it.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Human Snorenado on March 18, 2012, 04:46:36 PM
Finally got around to watching ep 1. 

Uh... lots of titties. 
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 18, 2012, 04:51:40 PM
thats very heavyhanded to me. i dont like it.

I hope it's not true.  Not do I like the idea that she's just a commoner Northern nurse
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Dickie Dee on March 18, 2012, 05:38:37 PM
I thought she was from some lower house that Robb either didn't need/already had. Not a commoner

Her being a Lannister doesn't make much sense, as it'd only be a (potential) alliance maker, possibly creating allies from their lower houses. Good move!

*off to wiki*
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: BlueTsunami on March 18, 2012, 07:05:25 PM
Also the history behind Jeyne's house adds some weight in regards to her role in the book and how it contrasts against the Lannisters. Changing something like that is just stupid but I guess the show writers feel she's just an auxiliary character.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 18, 2012, 07:10:47 PM
But by all accounts they're significantly increasing her presence, which makes things even more odd. If she's just some nurse...I see no reason in making the changes. If one of her parents is a Lannister...eh, seems heavy handed as Zeph said. Why not keep it as she's a member of a lowly house once affiliated with the Lannisters.

Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Dickie Dee on March 18, 2012, 07:33:09 PM
She probably only has a greater presence because Robb has a greater presence that isn't being told offpage/offscreen - still doesn't need any changes though to her backstory
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 18, 2012, 07:37:22 PM
Yup, they've increased Robb's presence which I like. Some fans, especially Elio Garcia from Westeros.org, have argued it's a bad thing because it's such a generic television move, whereas in the books a lot of myth and mystery surrounds Robb's exploits. But I see no reason why the show can't use a mixture of that same myth/mystery while showing some of Robb's exploits. He's arguably one of the most important characters in ACOK, as his decisions influence so much of what goes on in the north and south.

Edit: let's remember to spoil tag any major stuff, as Malek, Beezy, and others haven't read the books
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: fistfulofmetal on March 18, 2012, 07:41:36 PM


Edit: let's remember to spoil tag any major stuff,

yes... let's
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Dickie Dee on March 18, 2012, 07:42:37 PM
Some fans, especially Elio Garcia from Westeros.org, have argued it's a bad thing because it's such a generic television move, whereas in the books a lot of myth and mystery surrounds Robb's exploits.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Easy for them to say about trying to make a decent hour of television - have people talk about his important exploits while the viewer is off taking a piss because apparently nothing is happening atm, or just showing them...

Said it before the show even started though...it's gonna make the RW that much more  :o :o :o
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Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 18, 2012, 11:58:50 PM
Some fans, especially Elio Garcia from Westeros.org, have argued it's a bad thing because it's such a generic television move, whereas in the books a lot of myth and mystery surrounds Robb's exploits.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
Easy for them to say about trying to make a decent hour of television - have people talk about his important exploits while the viewer is off taking a piss because apparently nothing is happening atm, or just showing them...

Said it before the show even started though...it's gonna make the RW that much more  :o :o :o
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I agree 100%. Garcia used The Wire to argue that main characters don't need to be in every episode for a show to work. Dany is barely in ACOK for instance, but her story is being expanded for the show. Benching up and coming stars of you newr show is a BAD idea. Especially when it's as expensive as GoT is.

As long as the new content is GOOD, I'm all for it.
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 19, 2012, 01:08:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mip82-GLPe0
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on March 19, 2012, 01:26:13 PM
:o Finally!
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Diunx on March 25, 2012, 11:51:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il7FT4p2jqE
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 26, 2012, 12:01:08 AM
can't wait

a review from HBO Watch:
http://hbowatch.com/game-of-throne-season-2-episode-1-review/

It definitely relieves the concerns I had about the Cersei/Littlefinger scene, which was initially reported to be quite different.

Also, sounds like squeamish people are going to go crazy over the end of the episode
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 26, 2012, 01:47:36 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flIHsZvC1SU

Looks like Garrus designed Margery's dress  :derp
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Momo on March 26, 2012, 01:49:30 PM
5 more days right? :hyper
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 28, 2012, 02:36:30 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geFQly1N8UQ
 :lol

my nucca
Title: Re: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread
Post by: Phoenix Dark on March 29, 2012, 01:07:32 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5Ii1Cw4Duk