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The only way to kick off a prequel to Game of Thrones is to bring in the big gun — namely, a yellow dragon named Syrax.
The very first introduction to HBO’s House of the Dragon was through a young Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) riding her beloved steed with abandon over the skies of King’s Landing. High above the Red Keep, she is free of drama: no one is trying to take away her birthright.
Too bad she had to land.
The series’ co-creator Ryan Condal had a lot to accomplish in the very first episode of HBO’s much-anticipated prequel, based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood novel. Besides introducing his key, tow-headed protagonist, he also had to establish lines of succession and who should and shouldn’t take over the throne.
And there was the birth of a Targaryen heir. Even author and House of the Dragon co-creator Martin didn’t expect that.
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Speaking at House of the Dragon’s 2023 FYC event, Martin used that scene from the pilot as an example of how his book series only provided a primer for the prequel. It was Condal who turned it into a something more. Way more.
“[They are] significantly different from the books that were the source for Game of Thrones,” Martin said. “Those are five, soon to be seven, I hope, novels that are fully developed with characters, the dialogue, the scenes, it’s all there. Fire and Blood is an imaginary history book that has a few scenes where I zero in and I give you a path page of a scene. I give
Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland has revealed a raft of new and returning commissions, including Discovery+ shows Gwyneth vs Terry: The Ski Crash Trial and Peltz-Beckham vs The Wedding Planners.
Simu Liu isn’t quite sure when the “Shang Chi” sequel is coming.
They are the symbols of a town moving from an industrial past to a vibrant new future.
, who stepped out at the All England Club earlier this week.The couple looked loved-up as they took in the action on another busy day at SW19, which saw , golden girl of British tennis, sail through to the third round of the tournament. James Middleton, dapper in a linen suit and contrasting , put a protective arm around his wife, who leaned into his side.
The Nun’s back!
EXCLUSIVE: Deadline spoke to Nordic distributor Scanbox about why it made sense to join new European film and TV studio Vuelta Group, which we revealed earlier this morning.
Selome Hailu Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez have been cast in Season 2 of Ryan Murphy’s “Monster,” Variety has learned. They will play the Menéndez brothers in the Netflix anthology series, which told the story of Jeffrey Dahmer (Evan Peters) in Season 1. Netflix confirmed the subject and title of “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” in May. This will be the first of the two additional “Monster” installments that Netflix ordered after “Dahmer — The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” became the streamer’s No. 2 most popular English-language series of all time. (It was surpassed by “Wednesday” in December; then recently, Netflix began ranking viewership by estimated viewers instead of total hours viewed, putting “Dahmer” at No. 3 behind “Wednesday” and “Stranger Things” Season 4.)
Ryan Murphy has found the Menendez brothers for season 2.Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez have been cast as Erik and Lyle, respectively, Deadline reports, for the upcoming season of the Netflix true-crime anthology series. Called , the new season — a follow-up to season 1, which centered around serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, played by Evan Peters -- tells the story of the two siblings who were found guilty of murdering their parents, José and Mary Louise, in 1989. Cooper Koch (left) and Nicholas Alexander Chavez will play the Menendez brothers in season 2 of 'Monster.'Lyle and Erik were convicted on two counts of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder before being sentenced to life in prison without parole in 1996 following two trials.After their story became a media sensation, the Menendez brothers' trial and lives have been adapted into TV and film numerous times. Their story has been depicted in Lifetime's 2017 TV movie, , starring Nico Tortorella, as well as the 2017 NBC series, , led by Edie Falco, who played the Menendez brothers' defense attorney.
The Bill leading to Awaab's Law is set to appear in Parliament for a final time this week before being signed off by King Charles. More than 177,000 people signed a change.org petition launched by the Manchester Evening News to change the law in Awaab Ishak's memory.
A man and a woman who were exposed for keeping their pet dogs in the most horrific conditions have been spared a jail sentence.
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Weeds are a pain for any gardener and they don't just pop up in flowerbeds, as they can sprout in between cracks on patios.
Editor’s note: Deadline’s It Starts on the Page features standout drama series scripts in 2023 Emmy contention. It showcases the critical role writers’ work plays in a show’s success. Arrangements were made before the WGA strike began on May 2.
Maya Hawke is dishing some family secrets. The "Stranger Things" actress, 24, opened up about lying to her famous father, Ethan Hawke, on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen." Maya recalled being in the worst trouble she's ever been in when she lied to her dad. "I lied.
Selome Hailu “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” is coming to a close. The teen musical comedy’s upcoming fourth season will be its last on Disney+. The met series is set at the high school where the original “High School Musical” movies were filmed and centers on a group of teenage musical theater lovers who decide to mount a production of “High School Musical.” In Season 4, which premieres on Aug. 9, the Wildcats return to East High after an epic summer at Camp Shallow Lake and prepare a stage production of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.” But plans are disrupted when Principal Gutierrez announces that Disney has decided to make the long-awaited “High School Musical 4: The Reunion” movie on location at their beloved high school.
Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp realized that love doesn’t always feel like it should during their tumultuous — and nearly decade-long — relationship.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Most of this year’s limited or anthology series Emmy frontrunners had several choices on where to compete. “Dahmer: Monster — The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is part of a new “Monster” anthology series, but it could have gone drama. “Beef” might have found a home in drama or comedy, but landed in limited (same goes for “Mrs. Davis”). All of these series have a trailblazer to thank for the flexibility that comes with the limited/anthology category: HBO’s “From the Earth to the Moon.” It’s been 25 years since that landmark miniseries was an Emmy contender — and it’s remarkable to look back at what a controversial decision it was at the time to even call it a “miniseries.”
Margot Robbie is taking fans inside Barbieland! In a video for , the 32-year-old actress gives a tour of the Barbie Dreamhouse ahead of the release of the movie next month.The tour starts in the all-pink kitchen and bar area, which features both «obviously artificial» 2D decals and '50s-themed props. From there, Robbie walks fans outside to her «favorite design feature» of the house — the slide that takes Barbie from her bedroom into the waterless pool. «Not super practical, but nothing is for Barbie,» Robbie quips.Like the pool, the shower is sans water, as there are no elements in Barbieland.
There’s a lot to unpack to properly adapt The Dark Tower books by Stephen King.
Matthew Broderick couldn't be happier to be a dad.The celebrated actor walked the red carpet at the 2023 Father of the Year Awards at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel on Thursday, where he was joined by his 20-year-old son, James Wilkie Broderick, who presented him with the special honor at the event.ET spoke with the father-son duo ahead of the gala, and Matthew, 61, said that out of all the things he's done, being a father «is my favorite.»Reflecting on the unexpected nature of fatherhood, Matthew explained, «It just happens, you know? You don't really know how to do it, and then suddenly you're a dad. But I'm very happy that that happened.»«I didn't really choose for him to be my dad either, in the same fashion,» James chimed in with a laugh. «But I'm extremely happy.»Matthew and his wife, Sarah Jessica Parker, welcomed James in 2002.