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ASoIaF pilot greenlit on HBO
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 08:21 PM
There's an interesting rumour going around that Steven Erikson - yes, that one - is going to be an extra in the Game of Thrones TV series, riding a horse in a cameo role. Apparently he said this to someone at the recent Czech convention Tricon, but has not been confirmed yet.
This would be interesting and slightly surreal. Maybe some on the board could help confirm or deny this one?
This would be interesting and slightly surreal. Maybe some on the board could help confirm or deny this one?
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 08:43 PM
That's one crazy rumour.
"pseudoscience and superstition will seem year by year more tempting, the siren song of unreason more sonorous and attractive. Where have we heard it before? Whenever our ethnic or national prejudices are aroused, in times of scarcity, during challenges to national self-esteem or nerve, when we agonize about our diminished cosmic place and purpose, or when fanaticism is bubbling up around us – then, habits of thought familiar from ages past reach for the controls. The candle flame gutters. Its little pool of light trembles. Darkness gathers. The demons begin to stir." - Carl Sagan
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 08:39 PM
Slick Mongoose, on 02 September 2010 - 08:43 PM, said:
That's one crazy rumour.
Erikson told WiC that the rumour was actually true, but they left it too long to sort it out, so he won't be appearing in S1 at least. Of course, that doesn't rule out future possibilities
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Posted 13 September 2010 - 06:38 AM
New trailer (cool) and Behind the Scenes video (not much said, but you can see other characters)
http://www.comingsoo...ws.php?id=69745
http://www.comingsoo...ws.php?id=69745
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Posted 23 September 2010 - 11:12 PM
Possible logo.
Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister.
An absolute metric ton of images taken from the previews and behind-the-scenes clips.
Some interesting tidbits from the last month and a half or so of shooting:
They are filming out of order, with the first month of shooting concentrating on Episodes 3-5, including the Hand's Tourney scene (which had over 200 extras present) and several meetings of the King's small council. Some additional footage set at the Wall, featuring Jon Snow's integration into the Night's Watch, has also been filmed, along with several scenes involving Daenerys Targaryen and her adventures on the eastern continent.
Contrary to earlier reports, which suggested that only Dany's scenes would be filmed in Malta and everything else in Northern Ireland, there will be a mixture of scenes spread across the two locations. More of Dany's material will be filmed in Northern Ireland (particularly her scenes crossing the Dothraki Sea and in Vaes Dothrak) whilst some of the Maltese locations will stand in for exterior filming of the city of King's Landing.
A great deal of attention is being paid to fine detail. A shot of Grand Maester Pycelle's desk reveals scrolls bearing the names of previous Targaryen kings (even down to the fact that King Aegon IV left off the honorific 'King of the Rhoynar' due to his dislike of the Dornish), whilst King Robert's crown has a stag motif to reflect the Baratheon heraldic symbol. Eddard's small council seat has the symbol of a hand imprinted on it, whilst Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish wears a small clasp in the shape of a mockingbird.
Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister.
An absolute metric ton of images taken from the previews and behind-the-scenes clips.
Some interesting tidbits from the last month and a half or so of shooting:
They are filming out of order, with the first month of shooting concentrating on Episodes 3-5, including the Hand's Tourney scene (which had over 200 extras present) and several meetings of the King's small council. Some additional footage set at the Wall, featuring Jon Snow's integration into the Night's Watch, has also been filmed, along with several scenes involving Daenerys Targaryen and her adventures on the eastern continent.
Contrary to earlier reports, which suggested that only Dany's scenes would be filmed in Malta and everything else in Northern Ireland, there will be a mixture of scenes spread across the two locations. More of Dany's material will be filmed in Northern Ireland (particularly her scenes crossing the Dothraki Sea and in Vaes Dothrak) whilst some of the Maltese locations will stand in for exterior filming of the city of King's Landing.
A great deal of attention is being paid to fine detail. A shot of Grand Maester Pycelle's desk reveals scrolls bearing the names of previous Targaryen kings (even down to the fact that King Aegon IV left off the honorific 'King of the Rhoynar' due to his dislike of the Dornish), whilst King Robert's crown has a stag motif to reflect the Baratheon heraldic symbol. Eddard's small council seat has the symbol of a hand imprinted on it, whilst Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish wears a small clasp in the shape of a mockingbird.
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Posted 23 October 2010 - 12:52 AM
I think it's an accurate assumption to say this is Daenerys.
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Posted 12 November 2010 - 09:07 PM
HBO have put up a fresh new video about food in the series and the amount of thought they have put into how food in King's Landing should be different from Winterfell and how both should be different from Castle Black. Impressive stuff. They also confirm that they see King's Landing as very much a more Mediterranean-style climate (at least at this point) than is perhaps gotten across in the books.
Lena Headey also gave this mini-update on her Facebook page:
Lena Headey also gave this mini-update on her Facebook page:
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"Game of thrones is coming to the end of the season one shoot and I can tell you that I believe even the most ardent fans will be smiling in 2011. Everyone has brought their A game. Amazing scripts,sets,costumes and a diverse group of interesting/talented actors. Winter is definitely coming.
It was -4 in Belfast the other night...Home sweet warm home is but a few days away"
It was -4 in Belfast the other night...Home sweet warm home is but a few days away"
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Posted 15 November 2010 - 01:14 PM
Beric Dondarrion has been cast with Australian actor David Michael Scott. This is surprising as there seemed to be an expectation that Beric and Thoros were going to be left until Season 3 to be cast (with Beric perhaps being pointed out on the tourney field with his helmet on and being sent on his mission by message rather than directly). Instead HBO seem to have gone for it in Season 1.
That does leave the question of will Thoros also be cast (he could just show up as one of the BwB in Season 3). It also still leaves Walder Frey as, by far, the biggest character not yet cast.
That does leave the question of will Thoros also be cast (he could just show up as one of the BwB in Season 3). It also still leaves Walder Frey as, by far, the biggest character not yet cast.
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Posted 15 November 2010 - 11:43 PM
Walder Frey - evil fat old b@st@rd - the way I see it, it's about time Robbie Coltrane did something other than friendly giant.....
However I doubt that will happen.
However I doubt that will happen.
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Posted 16 November 2010 - 12:09 AM
I really hope they keep the dragons out of the first season, so as to avoid the stigma that follows dragons as juvenile fantasy monsters. but The first book had next to no magic, so at the very least they can not ruin the series with lame special effects. like those damn terrible effects that ruined the legend of the seeker...wait. that show was just terrible all over, not just the effects. i am sullied from watching that drivel. There is NO way that the HBO make will be anything near as bad as the Goodkind disaster (though the books set a bad example to begin with).
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Posted 16 November 2010 - 12:55 AM
The guy who is playing Tywin looks just like I imagined him. Good call!
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Posted 16 November 2010 - 05:15 PM
Trull, on 16 November 2010 - 12:09 AM, said:
I really hope they keep the dragons out of the first season, so as to avoid the stigma that follows dragons as juvenile fantasy monsters. but The first book had next to no magic, so at the very least they can not ruin the series with lame special effects. like those damn terrible effects that ruined the legend of the seeker...wait. that show was just terrible all over, not just the effects. i am sullied from watching that drivel. There is NO way that the HBO make will be anything near as bad as the Goodkind disaster (though the books set a bad example to begin with).
Seeing how dragons appear only at the end of the 1st book I have little doubt that they'll appear only by the last episode and after that Dany has considerably less screen time.
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Posted 18 November 2010 - 05:34 PM
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Posted 18 November 2010 - 06:23 PM
Ulrik, on 18 November 2010 - 05:34 PM, said:
Those pics are amazing! Everyone fits their roles so perfectly. Very close to what I imagined them to look like.
Love the shot of Jon and Bran and the one of Jon and Samwell at the Wall.
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Posted 28 November 2010 - 07:10 PM
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Being optimistic´s worthless if it means ignoring the suffering of this world. Worse than worthless. It´s bloody evil.
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Posted 29 November 2010 - 11:33 AM
Just... wow... Mark Addy looks pretty good as King Robert...
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Posted 29 November 2010 - 01:19 PM
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Posted 29 November 2010 - 01:25 PM
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Posted 29 November 2010 - 03:54 PM
Holy Crap. I only just realised Donald Sumpter is in this!! Would have preferred him as the Spider to Maester Luwin, but that's still the best piece of news I've had all day 
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Posted 29 November 2010 - 06:51 PM
QuickTidal, on 29 November 2010 - 01:19 PM, said:
That was a fantastic trailer. Loved the scene with Tyrion at the Inn
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