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George R.R. Martin missed the premiere for Game Of Thrones spin-off House Of The Dragon after testing positive for COVID-19.The author confirmed he wouldn’t be attending the Los Angeles premiere on Wednesday (July 27) in a short video, after testing positive for the virus following his appearance at San Diego Comic-Con.“My symptoms are minor,” Martin said.

USA Today reported.“I was going to start today by introducing George R.R. Martin and tell you how great it is to have George on the journey with us,” Bloys said to the audience at the premiere.

that’s coming.A brazen couple has been busted having public sex at a filming location from “Game of Thrones.”The shocking incident occurred last week in the Old Town area of Dubrovnik, Croatia — which served as the set for the fictional city of King’s Landing in the hit HBO show. A passerby flipped out their cellphone to record the romping pair, with the X-rated footage looking like a scene from the notoriously naughty fantasy series.In the video, the kinky couple is seen standing against a stone wall in the historic square, with the woman bent over as her partner penetrates her from behind.

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin has said the franchise world is no more “anti-woman” than real-life history.The writer responded to criticism regarding forthcoming HBO prequel series House of the Dragon, in which there won’t be a queen taking to the Iron Throne.“I get inspiration from history, and then I take elements from history and I turn it up to 11,” Martin said at a Comic-Con panel, per Entertainment Weekly.“Games of Thrones is, as many people have observed, based very loosely on the War of the Roses. [House of the Dragon] is based on an earlier period in history called the Anarchy.”He added: “I don’t think Westeros is particularly more anti-woman or more misogynistic than real life and what we call history.”Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke addressed criticism the show faced about its treatment of women back in 2016.“There’s so much controversy.

Game of Thrones” prequel “House of the Dragon,” creator George R.R. Martin explained why women have a hard time grabbing power in Westeros.“I get inspiration from history, and then I take elements from history and I turn it up to 11,” the fantasy author said at a Comic-Con panel in San Diego on Saturday, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Three years on from the series finale of “Game Of Thrones” isn’t long enough for some of the show’s old fans. Some people still loathe the eighth and final season of HBO’s most popular show, especially its last episode.

Games Of Thrones finale backlash.The writer behind the hit HBO show spoke about the largely negative reaction to season eight while talking to The Hollywood Reporter about the upcoming prequel series, House Of The Dragon.“The fucking toxic internet and these podcasts out there saying that season eight left such a bad impression that people say, ‘Oh, I’m never going to watch them again’,” Martin told the outlet.“I don’t trust them anymore.”Casey Bloys, the HBO Max content chief, said: “It was a social media backlash. I think in multiple parts of our society, we are reminding ourselves that Twitter is not real life.“We knew it was going to be divisive and, of course, you want all fans to be happy but that’s never going to happen.”Bloys added: “There weren’t a lot of people walking around despondent or upset.

“House of the Dragon,” is slated to have less sex than its predecessor.According to showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, the new HBO Max series will “pull back” on the number of intimate scenes.Sapochnik — who also directed several episodes of “GoT” — will keep the scenes at bay, but won’t stay away from exploring the themes of sex and violence in the Targaryen family, he told the Hollywood Reporter.“If anything, we’re going to shine a light on that aspect,” Sapochnik said of the sexual assaults that often happened in the parent series.“Game of Thrones” aired on HBO from 2011 until 2019 and featured many sexually explicit plot lines including rape and incest.“You can’t ignore the violence that was perpetrated on women by men in that time. It shouldn’t be downplayed and it shouldn’t be glorified,” Sapochnik noted.He added that he and his co-showrunner Ryan Condal “carefully” and “thoughtfully” planned out the moments of sexual violence in the new series.

Three years on from the series finale of “Game Of Thrones” isn’t long enough for some of the show’s old fans. Some people still loathe the eighth and final season of HBO’s most popular show, especially its last episode.

Game Of Thrones spin-offs have been revealed.The first spin-off to Game Of Thrones is set to premiere on August 21, House Of The Dragon, which is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood.House Of The Dragon, however, was one of many concepts considered for a spin-off series.

HBO‘s House Of The Dragon – the prequel series to Game Of Thrones – has landed, offering up new shots of fire, blood and dragons.Having dropped an initial teaser trailer in October and a second earlier this year, the full-length trailer went live just a few hours ago (July 21) and, at the time of writing, has already amassed over 3.1 million views.The fresh trailer sets us up for the ten-episode first season, which tells the story of Rhaenyra and Aegon Targaryen and the war of the Seven Kingdoms, taking place 200 years before the events in Game Of Thrones.The new HBO series stars Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Paddy Considine (Viserys Tagaryen), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower), Steve Toussaint (Corlys Velaryon) and more.The series is set to premiere on HBO Max on August 21 in the US and simulcast on Sky Atlantic/NOW in the UK in the early hours of August 22.It’s the first of several upcoming Game Of Thrones spin-offs based on the fantasy novels by George R R Martin including The Sea of Snake, about Lord Corlys Velaryon; 10,000 Ships, about warrior queen Princess Nymeria; A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on Martin’s fantasy novels Tales of Dunk and Egg, and an animated series, The Golden Empire.

, has debuted its official trailer — and it's a spectacle!Based on George R.R. Martin's 2018 novel, Fire & Blood, the anticipated prequel is set 200 years before the events of the original series and tells the story of the House Targaryen. In the nearly three-minute trailer, released three days before its San Diego Comic-Con appearance Saturday, the question of who is the rightful heir to the throne becomes the catalyst for the tension and dramatics that soon unfold.«I will not be made to choose between my brother and my daughter,» King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) declares.But some in the Targaryen clan are taking matters into their own hands, with the king's younger brother, Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), anointing himself the successor.But the king's daughter, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy), has her sights set on being queen, even though that is «not the order of things.» «When I am queen, I will create a new order,» she says. «War is afoot.» It most certainly is.

dropped Wednesday, accompanied by its premiere date, which will be August 21.“War is afoot,” a voice says at the beginning of the trailer. “The dream… it was clearer than a memory and I heard the sound of thundering hooves, splintering shields and ringing swords,” Viserys Targaryen (Harry Lloyd) continued. “And I place my heir upon the Iron Throne, and all dragons roared as one.”The 10-episode drama is based on author George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” which set is 200 years before the story of House Targaryen.“I have seen rough cuts of a few of them, and I’m loving them,” he said of the episodes in a February blog post.

Scratching a years-long itch endured by fans of the hit HBO fantasy series “Game Of Thrones,” the network finally released a full trailer for its prequel series, “House Of The Dragon.” Based on George R.R Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the narrative of “House Of The Dragon” will unfold 200 years before the events of “Game Of Thrones,” focusing on the story of House Targaryen and the events preceding the Targaryen civil war.

We are about a month away from the long-awaited debut of “House of the Dragon,” HBO’s first attempt at a “Game of Thrones” spinoff. And though the source material is well known and the trailers point to a show that feels very much like the original ‘Thrones,’ it appears the creators of ‘Dragon’ are actually going to take some pretty big risks, particularly with how the story is structured.

HBO bosses have said the first Game Of Thrones spin-off was cancelled because it lacked the “depth and richness” of the original series.The show, under the working title Bloodmoon, was originally announced in 2018 and took place 8,000 years before events in Game Of Thrones. The pilot of the show, starring Naomi Watts and Jamie Campbell Bower, reportedly cost between $30million and $35million (£29million) to shoot.Despite the huge budget, Bloodmoon was cancelled by HBO in 2019 before it saw the light of day. The announcement was coupled with the reveal of a new spin-off, House Of The Dragon, set to premiere on August 21.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO chief content officer, Casey Bloys, addressed the show’s cancellation.

Prior to the release of the final season of “Game of Thrones,” HBO was apparently knee-deep in developing a number of projects that would keep the franchise going. But as we now know, that process would extend years and lead to a failed pilot, multiple ditched prequel ideas, and finally, only one new series, “House of the Dragon.” And according to those working on the projects, HBO was a little scared to venture too far off the ‘Thrones’ path with its follow-up series.

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has said that "quite a bit" of her brain is missing as she opened up about the two brain aneurysms she had while filming the popular HBO show.The actress, 35, who played main character Daenerys Targaryen on the show, opened up about the terrifying experiences she had after falling ill on two occasions on set, once in 2011 and another in 2013. Emilia had to undergo surgery following each aneurysm, she told BBC's Sunday Morning, and spoke about how "remarkable" it is that she can continue her life as normal despite the two life-threatening ordeals, The Mirror reports.

Game Of Thrones star Emilia Clarke has discussed how there is “quite a bit” of her brain missing after suffering two aneurysms.Back in 2019, Clarke spoke out about the aneurysms, the first of which she suffered after completing filming on the first series of the HBO hit series.Yesterday (July 17), the actor – who played Daenerys Targaryen in the show – spoke again about the experience during an interview on BBC One’s Sunday Morning talk show.“The amount of my brain that is no longer usable – it’s remarkable that I am able to speak, sometimes articulately, and live my life completely normally with absolutely no repercussions,” she revealed.Of the brain scans she has since received, Clarke said: “There’s quite a bit missing! Which always makes me laugh.“I am in the really, really, really small minority of people that can survive that.”She added: “Because strokes, basically, as soon as any part of your brain doesn’t get blood for a second, it’s gone. And so the blood finds a different route to get around but then whatever bit it’s missing is therefore gone.”In an essay for the New Yorker back in 2019, Clarke explained that she began to feel a bad headache while getting ready to work out and had to push herself through her first few exercises.

Emilia Clarke is a survivor. The actress is looking back at the frightening medical emergencies she suffered while filming The actress recently opened up to — while promoting her forthcoming West End debut in a production of Anton Chekhov’s and she looked back at her experience dealing with two brain aneurysms, first in 2011 and then in 2013«It was the most excruciating pain,» Clarke shared, adding that it was «incredibly helpful to have sweep me up and give me that purpose.»Both times Clarke dealt with her brain aneurysms, she required significant recovery time.

House Of The Dragon, the forthcoming prequel to Game Of Thrones, is set to be honoured with its own set of Funko POP! figures.Set 200 years before events in the flagship series, House Of The Dragon is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood and follows the Targaryen family during the Dance of the Dragons – a civil war among House Targaryen for the Iron Throne.Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine), Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and major dragon Syrax will be immortalised in the popular collectible toy collection, spanning nine unique models.Check out the new figures below, and pre-order your favourites here.Welcome To The Age of Dragons! The pursuit of legacy begins.

Brimming with drama and a seemingly never-ending supply of unique and nail-biting medical situations, the BBC's Casualty has long been a staple of Saturday night viewing. Racking up an impressive 700 plus episodes and counting, the much-loved series began life in 1986, going on to scoop four BAFTAs, a National Television Award and even spawning its own spin-off series in Holby City.

Well, it’s official: there’s a new “Game Of Thrones” series in development over at HBO centered around Jon Snow, and Kit Harington has direct involvement in it. And while it remains to be seen if the show will get the green light for a pilot, a series order, and so forth, series creator George R.R.

“Game of Thrones” sequel series.In an interview with the BBC, the former Mother of Dragons confirmed that Kit Harington will reprise his role as Jon Snow in a spin-off centered around the fan-favorite fantasy hero, as the Hollywood Reporter previously reported. “He has told me about it.

Emilia Clarke has confirmed that Kit Harington will reprise his role as Jon Snow in a Game Of Thrones sequel.The currently unnamed series, which will be the first spin-off show to be set after the events of Game Of Thrones, was first announced by HBO last week.In a recent interview with the BBC, Clarke confirmed that the project is highly likely to go ahead, having been “certified” by Harington himself.“He has told me about it. And I know it exists.

Stranger Things villain Vecna was inspired by the Night King in Game Of Thrones, the Netflix show’s makeup designer has revealed.BAFTA-winning designer Barrie Gower explained to Digital Spy that Matt and Ross Duffer had looked to the villainous character from the HBO show for inspiration.“Their brief, really – they were fans of our work from Game Of Thrones, and the character we did, the Night King. And they were also fans of recent work we’d done for Chernobyl for HBO as well, with all the radiation-burn victims,” Gower explained.“For season four they were after an iconic villain, and I think they almost wanted a mix of those two approaches.

the Hollywood Reporter has reported.Kit Harington, 35, who won two Emmys for his portrayal of the courageous night’s watchmen and stalwart Stark in the original “GOT,” is reportedly attached. The Post has reached out to his reps for comment.The original series based on author George R.

“What is dead may never die, but rises again harder and stronger.” That line from HBO‘s “Game Of Thrones” applies to the network’s plethora of spin-off shows to the hit fantasy drama currently in development. And HBO has a lot of “Game Of Thrones” stuff they’re working on right now beyond “House Of The Dragon,” premiering this August.

Game of Thrones sequel series focusing on Jon Snow is officially in the works.Kit Harington is set to reprise his role as the beloved character from the HBO show, in the show which is currently in the early stages of development.No plot details have been revealed at the time of writing, but the new project suggests Snow’s fate since discovering his true name was Aegon Targaryen could be upended.HBO and Harington’s representatives declined to comment on the new project. This story will be updated accordingly.In other Game of Thrones news, Maisie Williams recently revealed she thought Arya Stark was queer until she filmed a sex scene with Joe Dempsie’s Gendry in season eight.Speaking to Teen Vogue Williams said: “The first time that I was surprised by Arya I guess was probably in the final series where she whips off her clothes and sleeps with Gendry.“I thought that Arya was queer, you know? So… yeah.

, with Kit Harington attached to reprise the role of Jon Snow, according to multiple reports.While HBO has explored multiple prequel spin-off series to varying degrees of success — with  premiering in August — this would be the first series set in the universe that would take place following the events of the series finale.Setting the series after the events of the finale also set the stage for possible cameos from several popular characters who survived the events of. The same could not be said for, which takes place 200 years before the events of the original series.During his time on, Harington was nominated for two Emmys, including Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2016 and Outstanding Lead Actor in 2019.

Game Of Thrones.The actor, who played Arya in the hit HBO show, discussed her surprise at the character’s sex scene with Gendry (Joe Dempsie) in the second episode of season eight.Speaking to Teen Vogue Williams said: “The first time that I was surprised by Arya I guess was probably in the final series where she whips off her clothes and sleeps with Gendry.“I thought that Arya was queer, you know? So… yeah. That was a surprise.”The first Game Of Thrones spin-off series House Of The Dragon is released in August.

With its unusal-yet-captivating premise of teams solving cryptic puzzles in make-believe worlds, The Crystal Maze has long been regarded as a real diamond of a game show. Launched in 1990, this family-favourite series proved a real hit, with us all gathering around the telly to cheer on players tasked with unlocking the titular crystals.

Game Of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin has opened up about the ending of the show on which his books were based in a new interview.Speaking to The Independent, Martin reflected on the backlash the show received online after its divisive ending.“I don’t understand how people can come to hate so much something that they once loved,” Martin told the publication.

Game Of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin has opened up about writing the ‘Red Wedding’ chapter of his novels in a new interview.Martin said the chapter, which was later turned into a notorious episode of the Game Of Thrones television series that saw several major characters killed at once, was one of the most difficult he’s ever written.“I finished the entire book, except for the Red Wedding [chapter],” Martin told The Independent. “That was such a painful chapter for me to write, losing some characters that I had come to know and love. Nine years I’d been with these characters, and now I was going to kill them horribly! That was difficult.”“It’s a horrible chapter, and it upsets people,” he continued.

Game Of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has addressed his “competitive” nature as he prepares for House Of The Dragon to vie with The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power.The writer, who has also served as a producer/consultant on HBO‘s Game Of Thrones and its forthcoming prequel series House Of The Dragon, said in a new interview that he hopes that if The Rings Of Power “win six Emmys, and I hope they do, I hope we win seven”.Martin told The Independent that he wishes both shows will succeed because he supports more epic fantasy being shown on screen.He said: “I know a lot of articles, the minute the dates were announced, it’s, ‘Oh, the battle for fantasy supremacy. It’s Rings Of Power versus House Of Dragon, who will win?’ I don’t know why they always have to do that.“I hope both shows succeed.

Pregnant Sophie Turner was seen enjoying quality time with her daughter Willa as they headed to an indoor playground.The 26-year-old Game of Thrones actress looked relaxed and casual, wearing a long sleeve top which showed off her blooming baby bump, and cream wide-leg trousers Her one-year-old little girl wore a backwards green baseball cap, white graphic T-shirt and a pair of beige patterned trousers.The cutie carried a green balloon as the pair headed for a fun session at the Ball N Bounce Indoor playground in Los Angeles. It was a much more laidback and relaxed look for the expectant mum, who is married to Joe Jonas, when compared to recent glamorous appearances at red carpet events.