Author Topic: Game Of Thrones S4: Her name isn't Khaleesi (Read 76325 times)

Tasty · « **Reply #540 on:** May 20, 2014, 10:26:36 PM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on May 20, 2014, 10:15:05 PM

Fucking black people.

Fucking black people

Bebpo · « **Reply #541 on:** May 20, 2014, 10:51:44 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 20, 2014, 10:07:51 PM

And to judge Martin based off Victarion, one of the worst (albeit badass) human beings in the series...c'mon son

Yeah, uh, when I read the Victorian chapters I basically picture Kratos from God of War except with a bigger medieval build, a boat, and a power glove.

Himu · « **Reply #542 on:** May 20, 2014, 11:34:50 PM »

YES. Pod and Brienne buddy comedy!!!!!

Himu · « **Reply #543 on:** May 20, 2014, 11:41:01 PM »

Arya and Hound comedy is picking up too!

chronovore · « **Reply #544 on:** May 21, 2014, 02:33:41 AM »

http://www.buzzfeed.com/lyapalater/seeing-the-game-of-thrones-cast-as-normal-humans-is-still-co

Tasty · « **Reply #545 on:** May 21, 2014, 02:38:28 AM »

OTP confirmed

Himu · « **Reply #546 on:** May 21, 2014, 02:56:24 AM »

The last three or so episodes have been perfect. They've laid down every thing fantastic about the second half of A Storm of Swords so far: Jon Snow's development as a hardened Crow willing to do anything for Nights Watch as he placates his usual emotional Stark honor of the Robb Stark variety, for Crow honor. Now a man grown, and not ruled by his emotions but by what needs to be done, even if it means fucking a wildling and temporarily going against his vows. The ultimate fantasy hero. The ravaging of the countryside through the eyes of Arya Stark. The trial of Tyrion. Oberyn Marttel and his ethos. It's all coming together. Fantastic stuff. Some of the middle of season was weak and definitely flawed, but they seem to have found their groove.

The fact that they've reversed Jon's TERRIBLE characterization from seasons 2 and 3 have made me really, really happy. And now I can finally stan my fave without any pain.

Himu · « **Reply #547 on:** May 21, 2014, 03:24:16 AM »

As for the moon door moment, I thought it was fine. It lacked the tension of what happened in the book, but that's because the revelation that Lysa is the one that killed Jon Arryn and blamed it on the Lannisters at the behest of Baelish was revealed during the moon door scene, and not before. So it comes as a shock when you read it. But it's only done because in the books have character view points, and Baelish is not a viewpoint character in ASOS, so it's needed for Sansa to hear for the plot twist to be told. The way they did it suits the medium more because it'd be cheesy as fuck if they did the whole "VILLAIN REVEALS HER PLOT TO THE HERO" thing.

Then again,

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it doesn't reveal that Lysa snuck into Peter's room and pretended to be Cat and fucked him[, and how her father forced to drink moon tea to abort it.

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It's a good scene, but it's missing something. Not worthy of the bitching book readers are doing though.

Rufus · « **Reply #548 on:** May 21, 2014, 04:24:54 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 20, 2014, 10:07:51 PM

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=822529

The OP had a misunderstanding and ultimately had it cleared up, but to make a more broad point...I've never understood why people are so quick to accuse authors of somehow advocating bad shit that characters in their novel believe. I know people who have accused Cormac McCarthy and Mark Twain of being racist...because of certain characters or language in their work. It just baffles me...

And to judge Martin based off Victarion, one of the worst (albeit badass) human beings in the series...c'mon son

Cross-reference that with what they think of the, let's say, 'ephebophilia' in the books.

Himu · « **Reply #549 on:** May 21, 2014, 11:20:35 AM »

1. The show is now flipping events. As we all know, the snow castle/moon door scene is the final chapter in ASOS. Biter and Rorge attack Brienne, and Hound is injured in the bar fight. They've essentially made it more fun to watch because while events are shuffled and changed, the same result actually happens (see: Hound is now injured, for example.)

2. That's what Hot Pie was for. He doesn't show up in the books after they leave him at the inn. But guess what, the show uses adaptation in a smart and creative way to fix problems the books had. One major issue with AFFC was Brienne's quest. It sucked. It was meandering and shit. Having Hot Pie point her in the direction and cut on bloat in just one scene is genius. Fuck Biter and Rorge.

3. They have actually shown that they have the capacity to IMPROVE AFFC and DWD now by taking these steps.

huckleberry · « **Reply #550 on:** May 21, 2014, 11:31:01 AM »

Anyone who likes Kit Harrington (Jon Snow) - do yourself a favor and don't watch Pompeii.

Tasty · « **Reply #551 on:** May 21, 2014, 11:47:00 AM »

He was OK in SH Revelation.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #552 on:** May 21, 2014, 11:50:19 AM »

Quote from: Formerly Known As Himuro on May 21, 2014, 03:24:16 AM

As for the moon door moment, I thought it was fine. It lacked the tension of what happened in the book, but that's because the revelation that Lysa is the one that killed Jon Arryn and blamed it on the Lannisters at the behest of Baelish was revealed during the moon door scene, and not before. So it comes as a shock when you read it. But it's only done because in the books have character view points, and Baelish is not a viewpoint character in ASOS, so it's needed for Sansa to hear for the plot twist to be told. The way they did it suits the medium more because it'd be cheesy as fuck if they did the whole "VILLAIN REVEALS HER PLOT TO THE HERO" thing.

Then again,
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it doesn't reveal that Lysa snuck into Peter's room and pretended to be Cat and fucked him[, and how her father forced to drink moon tea to abort it.
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It's a good scene, but it's missing something. Not worthy of the bitching book readers are doing though.

Also if you hadn't figured out that Lysa killed Jon Arryn by that point

Brehvolution · « **Reply #553 on:** May 21, 2014, 03:44:31 PM »

I'm finally caught up. It's hard to keep track of all these names.

The red woman's titties.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #554 on:** May 21, 2014, 04:06:51 PM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on May 21, 2014, 03:59:40 PM

Quote from: Steve Contra on May 21, 2014, 11:50:19 AM
Also if you hadn't figured out that Lysa killed Jon Arryn by that point

Really? I don't remember many clues pointing in that direction.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #555 on:** May 21, 2014, 08:46:07 PM »

EW: 'Game of Thrones' looks to Spain for season 5

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TV’s most globe-trotting series is preparing to add another country to its passport. Sources say HBO’s Game of Thrones is looking to film part of season 5 in Spain. The HBO fantasy hit is currently scouting locations in the Andalucia region of the country and is deep in talks with a local film commission.

If all goes according to plan, Spain will mark the seventh country (the seventh kingdom, if you will) where Thrones has shot on location. The main Thrones production base and studio is at Titanic Studios in Belfast, Northern Ireland (a former shipyard where the fated luxury liner was constructed a century ago). In addition, production units have been dispatched in recent seasons to Croatia (mostly King’s Landing scenes) and Iceland (mostly scenes set North of the The Wall). Footage has also been shot in Morocco and Malta (largely the Slaver’s Bay cities in Essos) and, briefly, the United States (the bear pit scene).

Wow very interesting. Spain is pretty expensive to shoot in, so I assumed they would film what I assume this relates to in Morocco (which is where King's Landing was shot in S1 before it moved to Croatia). I guess the show's growth opened the door for this though, so it makes sense.

AFFC/ADWD:

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Obviously this is for Dorne exterior shots; I can't wait to see the water gardens. They've spent a surprising amount of time discussing Dorne this season, including the Sand Snakes, so I'd imagine we'll get some interesting stuff. Plus this allows the show to branch out ethnically which will no doubt help in global markets; the books have a pretty large popularity in South America and Spain, and Martin has noted that during visits he finds that they love AFFC due to the Dornish stuff.

We won't get 6 Sand Snakes (Oberyn has six daughter instead of eight on the show) but I'd imagine we'll get at least one, probably Obara. Doran and Arianne are certainly locks to appear. It'll make for some interesting, female driven court scenes. But will they include Arys Oakheart? I'm assuming the Myrcella plot will remain, and they'd need a kingsguard for that. Although it doesn't need to be a speaking role I guess.

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Arianne pls

bluemax · « **Reply #556 on:** May 21, 2014, 09:00:51 PM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on May 21, 2014, 03:59:40 PM

Quote from: Steve Contra on May 21, 2014, 11:50:19 AM
Also if you hadn't figured out that Lysa killed Jon Arryn by that point

Really? I don't remember many clues pointing in that direction.

I mean half the shit that happens in the books is so fucking obvious. And the stuff that isn't obvious is just because GURM has no idea what he's doing.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #557 on:** May 21, 2014, 09:24:06 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 21, 2014, 08:46:07 PM

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CajoleJuice · « **Reply #558 on:** May 21, 2014, 09:59:13 PM »

i watched don't mess with the zohan because of her

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #559 on:** May 21, 2014, 10:02:39 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on May 21, 2014, 09:59:13 PM

i watched don't mess with the zohan because of her

This is dedication. And now that I know she's in the film I might watch it too

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #560 on:** May 22, 2014, 02:25:08 AM »

Quote from: bluemax on May 21, 2014, 09:00:51 PM

Quote from: AWESOM-O on May 21, 2014, 03:59:40 PM
Quote from: Steve Contra on May 21, 2014, 11:50:19 AM
Also if you hadn't figured out that Lysa killed Jon Arryn by that point

Really? I don't remember many clues pointing in that direction.

I mean half the shit that happens in the books is so fucking obvious. And the stuff that isn't obvious is just because GURM has no idea what he's doing.

*yawn*

huckleberry · « **Reply #561 on:** May 23, 2014, 06:17:42 AM »

Brehvolution · « **Reply #562 on:** May 23, 2014, 11:40:22 AM »

Poor Robin is going to starve to death now.

huckleberry · « **Reply #563 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:14:08 PM »

I really don't think they could have found a better actor to play Robin. Something about that kid makes me want to see him abused.

Tasty · « **Reply #564 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:16:51 PM »

Quote from: halgorithmic on May 23, 2014, 02:14:08 PM

I really don't think they could have found a better actor to play Robin. Something about that kid makes me want to see him abused.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #565 on:** May 23, 2014, 02:37:56 PM »

Characters leaked for Game of Thrones season 5, with new details

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Thanks to a tip from a Winteriscoming.net source, we have a better idea of how Game of Thrones season 5 is taking shape. Casting is in full swing, providing us with details about who the show will be adding next year- and a few of the changes that may happen with them.

Fans have been speculating that with Game of Thrones possibly filming in Spain next season that we’ll be seeing a lot of Dorne, and based on the role breakdown that has surfaced, they’re right.

Casting roles/descriptions:

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Prince Doran Martell – Doran is described as the major new player this year, appearing in multiple episodes. The fiftysomething prince uses a wheelchair, is reclusive and rules wisely. It appears the show is looking to continue the trend it started with Pedro Pascal, and cast Latino actors for the Martell clan.

Prince Trystane Martell – Trystane, the handsome fiance of Princess Myrcella, is being aged up to 18.

Areo Hotah - Doran’s personal bodyguard will appear throughout the season, assisting the prince with his duties. The show is particularly looking for a black actor to fill the role.

The Sand Snakes, Oberyn Martell’s bastard daughters (with ages ranging 18-25):

Obara Sand – The eldest and most athletic Sand Snake will be having a major fight scene with a series regular character- not one who crosses her path in the books. This is an interesting change.

Nymeria Sand – Nymeria is described as “mixed race,” with her father being the fairer Oberyn and her mother being darker skinned. The second oldest of these Sand Snakes, she’s beautiful, emotional and very strong.

Tyene Sand - The youngest of the Sand Snakes that we meet uses her wits and seductive powers, and is less of a physical fighter than the other Sand Snakes. She is just as deadly as her sisters, however, but her weapon is poison.

High Sparrow - The books’ pious head of a religious movement will be appearing in several episodes in season 5.

Septa Unella – The show is looking for a character actress to play the imposing and unrelenting septa who spends a lot of time with a major series character next year.

Maggy the Frog- A fortune teller in A Feast for Crows, she’ll be in one episode next year.

Lollys Stokeworth – Just last week in “Mockingbird,” Bronn announced his intention to marry Lollys, whom Tyrion considers “dimwitted.” It looks like the sellsword will still be around next year.

Yezzan - A sleazy Meereenese slave owner.

The Waif – The strange child from the books that Arya encounters will likely be played by an older actress, one in her later teens, and we understand the show is specifically looking for a woman of East Asian descent for the part.

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http://winteriscoming.net/2014/05/23/characters-confirmed-game-thrones-season-5-new-details/

They're going all out, wow. I didn't expect this. BTW the list is incomplete, meaning other characters will be in S5 as well.

AFFC/ADWD

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I figured we'd get two Sand Snakes, Obara and Nym - would never have guessed they'd go for three. Obara facing off against a regular series character? What if they cut Quentyn and instead send Obara to Meereen to treat with Dany, things go bad and she frees the dragons and ultimately dies at the hands of Daario. That would make for a more interesting tale than Quentyn and accomplish the plot device: turning Dorne against Dany and making them support "Aegon."

Arianne isn't mentioned but I'm sure she'll be cast.

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huckleberry · « **Reply #566 on:** May 23, 2014, 03:46:20 PM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on May 23, 2014, 02:36:53 PM

Quote from: halgorithmic on May 21, 2014, 11:31:01 AM
Anyone who likes Kit Harrington (Jon Snow) - do yourself a favor and don't watch Pompeii.

Whatever happened with that Klondike show that Richard Madden was in? He's a good actor, and I'd like to see him get more roles.

I hadn't even heard of the show...guaranteed to make quite a few women I know happy though.

Himu · « **Reply #567 on:** May 23, 2014, 04:31:28 PM »

AFFC

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SAND SNAKES!!!

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Human Snorenado · « **Reply #568 on:** May 23, 2014, 05:13:08 PM »

One thing the show has done really well for sure is political intrigue; I'm almost certain I'll enjoy the show version of AFFC more than the book.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #569 on:** May 23, 2014, 07:01:45 PM »

Affc/Adwd

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oh god PD I hope you're right, that'd be an excellent change. Fuck Quentyn.

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #570 on:** May 23, 2014, 07:58:13 PM »

The political intrigue was the best part of AFFC, I don't get the complaints on that front. But it'll certainly be great to see it from multiple character's perspective.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #571 on:** May 25, 2014, 08:13:31 AM »

http://gawker.com/seth-rogen-and-snoop-dogg-got-high-and-recapped-game-of-1581131068

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #572 on:** May 25, 2014, 05:02:16 PM »

Just saw this on reddit

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[–]AaronC14 316 points 55 minutes ago*
I'm going to try and keep this spoiler free. Oberyn is one of the greatest warriors in Westeros, what kind of training did you have to undertake to help fit with this trait of his?
Also I'd like to add that you're fucking KILLING IT as Oberyn. (the good kind of killing it)

[–]Pedro_PascalPedro Pascal 415 points 48 minutes ago
First, thank you VERY very much. That's always amazing for me to hear. And the production of Game of Thrones actually put me in some pre-training before I went to Europe to start shooting. I was put intro some classes with a master of Wushu, an acrobatic martial art, and they put me with a master, his name is Master Hu, and he has a studio in Los Angeles where he sort of basically showed me the basics and taught me how to fight with a spear and twist my body around and move in ways I never thought possible. And this was a guy who actually did Shaolin movies with Jet Li very early in Jet Li's career, and fought alongside him as his sidekick, so he was the real deal.
Then once I got to Europe and started shooting, there were really intensive fight rehearsals with me and the stunt team that was headed by C.C. Smiff, and other actors, and we did a lot of fight choreography and rehearsals. The Oberyn style of fighting is inspired by Wushu.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #573 on:** May 25, 2014, 07:28:30 PM »

That's fucking awesome

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #574 on:** May 30, 2014, 05:17:02 PM »

Casting news, DO NOT click if you don't want AFFC spoilers

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Maggy The Frog has also been cast. Based on the "in your face" nature of the show I'm going to bet right now that they'll show Cersei pushing her friend down the well.

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AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #575 on:** June 01, 2014, 10:06:44 PM »

bachikarn · « **Reply #576 on:** June 01, 2014, 10:11:25 PM »

ZephyrFate · « **Reply #577 on:** June 01, 2014, 10:12:40 PM »

interesting changes tonight.

helios · « **Reply #578 on:** June 01, 2014, 10:20:13 PM »

End of season / book 3 spoiler

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I loved the foreshadowing of Tywin's death

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chronovore · « **Reply #579 on:** June 01, 2014, 10:29:01 PM »

Quote from: helios on June 01, 2014, 10:20:13 PM

End of season / book 3 spoiler

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I loved the foreshadowing of Tywin's death
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I've been spoiling this series for myself ever since I accidentally watched the opening of Season 2 before finishing ASoIaF, so I was willing to spoil myself here. Still. Damn.

helios · « **Reply #580 on:** June 01, 2014, 10:38:30 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on June 01, 2014, 10:29:01 PM

Quote from: helios on June 01, 2014, 10:20:13 PM
End of season / book 3 spoiler

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I loved the foreshadowing of Tywin's death
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I've been spoiling this series for myself ever since I accidentally watched the opening of Season 2 before finishing ASoIaF, so I was willing to spoil myself here. Still. Damn.

Poor chrono

book 3 / season 4 spoiler

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at least I didn't say how

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Human Snorenado · « **Reply #581 on:** June 01, 2014, 11:13:58 PM »

Economy of Kings Landing took an L tonight brehs, brothel patronage down at least 40%

Tasty · « **Reply #582 on:** June 01, 2014, 11:58:59 PM »

Mah man Jorah :'(

#TeamAntiDany

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #583 on:** June 02, 2014, 12:38:24 AM »

Honestly I thought the episode was pretty underwhelming from start to finish. The fight was quite well done but seemed rushed to me. I would have liked to have seen it last a few more minutes.

Missandei tho

Tasty · « **Reply #584 on:** June 02, 2014, 12:41:52 AM »

Less

beetle talk and more fighting would definitely have been preferred.

Mandark · « **Reply #585 on:** June 02, 2014, 12:43:10 AM »

The beetle monologue >>>>>>>>>> trial monologue but different strokes.

Diunx · « **Reply #586 on:** June 02, 2014, 12:46:19 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on June 02, 2014, 12:38:24 AM

Missandei tho

Highlight of the show

Book 4

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we are finally getting some flashbacks and is fucking Maggie the frog?

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #587 on:** June 02, 2014, 12:49:30 AM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #588 on:** June 02, 2014, 01:07:58 AM »

Bebpo · « **Reply #589 on:** June 02, 2014, 01:35:35 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on June 02, 2014, 12:38:24 AM

Honestly I thought the episode was pretty underwhelming from start to finish. The fight was quite well done but seemed rushed to me. I would have liked to have seen it last a few more minutes.

Missandei tho

Yeah, was pretty bored this ep even though the fight was almost word for word from the book. Hopefully next two are good stuff.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #590 on:** June 02, 2014, 07:44:34 AM »

https://mediacru.sh/vn_kkZqJzmLQ

at least you have a tongue, Grey Worm

Brehvolution · « **Reply #591 on:** June 02, 2014, 09:02:54 AM »

I actually said, "oh shit!" when Oberyn's head popped.

helios · « **Reply #592 on:** June 02, 2014, 09:03:51 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on June 02, 2014, 07:44:34 AM

https://mediacru.sh/vn_kkZqJzmLQ

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #593 on:** June 02, 2014, 09:47:21 AM »

If Obarth has forsaken us, at least we have...this?

http://maisiewilliams.tumblr.com/post/87569966119/what-you-missed-on-4x08-of-game-of-thrones

Beezy · « **Reply #594 on:** June 02, 2014, 10:46:50 AM »

zzzzzzzzz

Let me know when obarth returns.

Tasty · « **Reply #595 on:** June 02, 2014, 11:16:07 AM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #596 on:** June 02, 2014, 11:35:00 AM »

I liked the long shot at the beginning btw, I've been waiting for the show to do something like that.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #597 on:** June 02, 2014, 12:41:49 PM »

Beezy · « **Reply #598 on:** June 02, 2014, 01:26:35 PM »

Oberyn looks like Ab-Soul there.

helios · « **Reply #599 on:** June 02, 2014, 01:39:06 PM »

That dude is huge

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Author Topic: Game Of Thrones S4: Her name isn't Khaleesi (Read 76325 times)