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  • GRR Martin on adjustments in Game of Thrones spin-offs

    By Express News Service

    Even as House of the Dragon (HOTD) was acquired broad viewership, writer George RR Martin, the thoughts behind Game of Thrones (GOT) and HOTD, stated that a few of tasks that stemmed out of the GOT universe have been impacted by the continuing adjustments at HBO Max.

    In his weblog put up, George wrote that a few of his exhibits he deliberate have been “shelved”. 

    This has come at the price of HBO’s guardian firm Warner Media merging with Discovery in April. 

    Since then, the streamer’s slate has been going through value cuts leading to present cancellations. Some exhibits like Love Life, Minx, FBoy have been cancelled. 
     

    Even as House of the Dragon (HOTD) was acquired broad viewership, writer George RR Martin, the thoughts behind Game of Thrones (GOT) and HOTD, stated that a few of tasks that stemmed out of the GOT universe have been impacted by the continuing adjustments at HBO Max.

    In his weblog put up, George wrote that a few of his exhibits he deliberate have been “shelved”. 

    This has come at the price of HBO’s guardian firm Warner Media merging with Discovery in April. 

    Since then, the streamer’s slate has been going through value cuts leading to present cancellations. Some exhibits like Love Life, Minx, FBoy have been cancelled. 
     

  • Warner Bros to make film on George RR Martin

    By Express News Service

    Recently, whereas selling his new guide The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, George RR Martin revealed that Warner Bros Animation is making an animated film primarily based on his novel, The Ice Dragon. The fantasy novel was first printed within the Nineteen Eighties and was illustrated by Alicia Austin.

    The Ice Dragon tells the story of a winter baby, Adara, who was born in the course of the worst freeze ever. At a younger age, she touches and later rides an ice dragon, a creature to be feared. Years later, struggle involves her farm with dragons from the North and their riders attacking her household. The little woman then takes it upon herself to finish the struggle with the assistance of the ice dragon.

    David Anthony Durham shall be adapting The Ice Dragon for the display screen. Revealing extra concerning the challenge, George RR Martin stated, “Warner Bros. Animation has bought the rights to The Ice Dragon, and we’ll increase it to a completely animated movie… a theatrical movie, we hope, to be launched in a movement image palace close to you.” 

    George RR Martin is the creator of the collection of epic fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire, which later acquired tailored into the massively common HBO collection Game of Thrones and its prequel collection House of the Dragon.

    (This story initially appeared on Cinema Express)

    Recently, whereas selling his new guide The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty, George RR Martin revealed that Warner Bros Animation is making an animated film primarily based on his novel, The Ice Dragon. The fantasy novel was first printed within the Nineteen Eighties and was illustrated by Alicia Austin.

    The Ice Dragon tells the story of a winter baby, Adara, who was born in the course of the worst freeze ever. At a younger age, she touches and later rides an ice dragon, a creature to be feared. Years later, struggle involves her farm with dragons from the North and their riders attacking her household. The little woman then takes it upon herself to finish the struggle with the assistance of the ice dragon.

    David Anthony Durham shall be adapting The Ice Dragon for the display screen. Revealing extra concerning the challenge, George RR Martin stated, “Warner Bros. Animation has bought the rights to The Ice Dragon, and we’ll increase it to a completely animated movie… a theatrical movie, we hope, to be launched in a movement image palace close to you.” 

    George RR Martin is the creator of the collection of epic fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire, which later acquired tailored into the massively common HBO collection Game of Thrones and its prequel collection House of the Dragon.

    (This story initially appeared on Cinema Express)

  • House of the Dragon: Paddy Considine Reveals What Bothers King Viserys

    House of the Dragon: Paddy Considine, who has been getting optimistic response for his position of King Viserys within the streaming collection House of Dragon, opened up about his on-screen character within the Game of Thrones prequel. The English actor not too long ago spoke about how his youthful brother within the collection, Prince Daemon Targaryen (performed by Matt Smith), will not be somebody whom he can belief to take over the dominion of Westeros. Talking about his character of King Viserys, Paddy stated that he’s in a tough place as a result of he loves his youthful brother and is continually forgiving of his frequent transgressions however he is aware of, too, that Daemon can’t be trusted to rule Westeros. He stated, “Daemon is unpredictable, he’s like an addict in that you never know what he will do next.”Also Read – House of The Dragon: Meet Emma D’Arcy, The Actress Who Plays Adult Princess Rhaenyra in GoT Prequel

    The prospect of the unstable Daemon as ruler worries not solely his older brother however his closest advisors, together with Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), the Hand of the King. “And Viserys becoming King has forced a massive wedge between them,” he added. ‘House of Dragon’ is a gripping saga that takes us deep into the extraordinary world of Westeros and explores the Targaryen household — the omnipotent dragon riders who’re the seemingly invincible rulers of the seven kingdoms. Also Read – What Happens in House of the Dragon Episode 5? Princess Rhaenyra’s Wedding Amid Bloodshed And More – Twitter Reacts!

    The 10-episode collection is streaming on OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar with new episodes dropping each Monday at 6:30 a.m. IST. Also Read – House of The Dragon: Why is Rhaenyra Attracted to Her Uncle Daemon? Milly Alcock Explains

    — Except for the headline, the story is taken from IANS.

  • Director Miguel Sapochnik quits as ‘House of the Dragon’ co-showrunner forward of season two

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Miguel Sapochnik is leaving “House of the Dragon” forward of the second season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” spin-off collection.

    Sapochnik served because the showrunner on season one, which premiered final month on Disney + Hotstar, together with co-creator Ryan Condal.

    According to the leisure web site Deadline, Condal will now function solo showrunner on the following instalment.

    Sapochnik, who helmed “Game of Thrones” episodes similar to “The Battle of Bastards” and “The Winds of Winter”, will proceed to function the chief producer on “House of the Dragons”.

    “Working within the GoT universe for the past few years has been an honour and a privilege, especially spending the last two with the amazing cast and crew of ‘House of the Dragon’. I am so proud of what we accomplished with Season 1 and overjoyed by the enthusiastic reaction of our viewers,” Sapochnik mentioned.

    “It was incredibly tough to decide to move on, but I know that it is the right choice for me, personally and professionally. As I do so, though, I am deeply comforted to know that Alan will be joining the series. He’s someone I’ve known and respected for a long time, and I believe this precious series could not be in safer hands,” he added.

    Condal will work carefully with collection co-creator George RR Martin and the remainder of the manufacturing staff for the second season, which was introduced days after the premiere of the primary installment.

    The present is predicated on Martin’s ebook “Fire & Blood”, a historical past of House Targaryen set 300 years earlier than the occasions described in “Game of Thrones”, which ended its eight-season run in 2019.

    Alan Taylor, a “Game of Thrones” veteran, will even be part of as a director and govt producer on the second season of the present.

    LOS ANGELES: Miguel Sapochnik is leaving “House of the Dragon” forward of the second season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” spin-off collection.

    Sapochnik served because the showrunner on season one, which premiered final month on Disney + Hotstar, together with co-creator Ryan Condal.

    According to the leisure web site Deadline, Condal will now function solo showrunner on the following instalment.

    Sapochnik, who helmed “Game of Thrones” episodes similar to “The Battle of Bastards” and “The Winds of Winter”, will proceed to function the chief producer on “House of the Dragons”.

    “Working within the GoT universe for the past few years has been an honour and a privilege, especially spending the last two with the amazing cast and crew of ‘House of the Dragon’. I am so proud of what we accomplished with Season 1 and overjoyed by the enthusiastic reaction of our viewers,” Sapochnik mentioned.

    “It was incredibly tough to decide to move on, but I know that it is the right choice for me, personally and professionally. As I do so, though, I am deeply comforted to know that Alan will be joining the series. He’s someone I’ve known and respected for a long time, and I believe this precious series could not be in safer hands,” he added.

    Condal will work carefully with collection co-creator George RR Martin and the remainder of the manufacturing staff for the second season, which was introduced days after the premiere of the primary installment.

    The present is predicated on Martin’s ebook “Fire & Blood”, a historical past of House Targaryen set 300 years earlier than the occasions described in “Game of Thrones”, which ended its eight-season run in 2019.

    Alan Taylor, a “Game of Thrones” veteran, will even be part of as a director and govt producer on the second season of the present.

  • House of the Dragon: GoT Prequel Renewed For Season 2 After Whopping Ten Million Views

    House of the Dragon: House of the Dragon turned one of the vital considered reveals in tv historical past because it recorded over 10 million views on its first day in United States. As the quantity rose to twenty million within the 4 day span, the makers have a excellent news for HotD and Game of Thrones followers. The GoT prequel streaming on HBO MAX surpassed its predecessor’s most watched episode that recorded 13 million views. Now the corporate has determined to resume the collection for its second season wanting on the record-breaking viewership. Earlier The Economic Times had reported that 1.9 million folks turned in for House of the Dragon on Sky Atlantic and Comcast’s Sky within the neighbouring the United Kingdom on day 1.Also Read – Akshay Kumar is King Viserys Targaryen in House of The Dragon? Fans Find Uncanny Resemblace – Check Funny Tweets

    HOUSE TARGARYEN TO RETURN FOR SEASON 2

    Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice-President, HBO programming, stated, “We are beyond proud of what the entire House of the Dragon team has accomplished with season one. Our phenomenal cast and crew undertook a massive challenge and exceeded all expectations, delivering a show that has already established itself as must-see-TV. A huge thank you to George RR Martin, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik for leading us on this journey. We couldn’t be more excited to continue bringing to life the epic saga of House Targaryen with season two.” Also Read – House of the Dragon Creates Milestone by Surpassing GoT Pilot Episode Despite All Disturbing Scenes

    HOUSE OF THE DRAGON DEPICTS TARGARYEN RIVALRY

    HotD is predicated on Martin’s Fire & Blood and is predicated on the inner-family dispute between Targaryen within the story will later lead it to a civil warfare. House of the Dragon created by screenwriter and govt producer Ryan J Condal focuses on a narrative with the identical backdrop as GOT about occasions that occurred 200 years in the past. HotD narrates the historical past of Targaryens in Westeros known as Dance of the Dragons that arose over competing claims on the Iron Throne. Also Read – Swiggy Hires ‘Dragons’ to Deliver Your Food Order, Don’t Believe Us? See This!

    House of the Dragon episode 1 premiered on HBO Max on August 21 and Disney + Hotstar on August 22.

    For extra updates on HotD, try this area at India.com.

  • House of the Dragon star Emily Carey reveals she deleted Twitter after fan backlash

    House of the Dragon star Emily Carey has revealed that she stop Twitter after receiving a barrage of abusive tweets submit her look on the 2022 San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). The British actor, who performs the younger Alicent Hightower in HBO’s prequel sequence to Game of Thrones, mentioned she was trolled for her feedback on the present’s panel on the annual occasion the place she had mentioned how she constructed a backstory for her character.

    “I love social media. I’m 19, so I’m all on social media, and I’ve been on social media since I was a kid because I’ve worked since I was a kid so I’m very conscious of things … Any hate that comes in, it’s just … It’s a person behind a screen. You just have to move on from it,” Carey informed the Australian web site News.com.au.

    “But I will say I did delete Twitter (after SDCC) because it’s just so loud. Even when it’s good, there’s so many and it’s so loud. I love the buzz, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes it can be overwhelming, and that’s me being completely transparent,” the 19-year-old actor added.

    House of the Dragon, which began streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar from Monday, follows the historical past of House Targaryen set 172 years earlier than the delivery of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and the occasions narrated in Game of Thrones, the epic fantasy drama which ended its eight-season run in 2019.

    In July, Emily Carey had mentioned on the SDCC that she selected to humanise her character Alicent, which sparked outrage amongst die-hard followers of George R R Martin’s books on which the 2 reveals are primarily based.

    “There had been some gaps that we needed to fill, so to determine all of it out I kind of began journaling, and… managed to provide you with some type of backstory, and it proved to be very helpful. I’ve by no means had the liberty to create an entire human being like this earlier than. So it was a lot enjoyable having the ability to go so in-depth along with her.

    “There are so many layers to her. I think lots of people are already expecting her to be the villain of the show, but I think bringing her in younger, there was a lot more to explore,” she had mentioned.

    Her feedback had been reportedly met with a backlash on the microblogging website because the customers argued that her character was a villain. At the time, Carey had reiterated her stance about her character.

    “I stand by what I said in the panel. Alicent is not the villain, folks. When we meet her she’s a child, a product of the patriarchy. Just you wait and see. Maybe you’ll sympathise,” she had mentioned in a tweet, which she later deleted.

  • George RR Martin on House of the Dragon’s birthing scene: ‘It has the kind of impact that the Red Wedding had…’

    Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has already created a stir with its pilot episode. Just like the unique, right here intercourse, nudity and gore will be present in abundance, however none of that appeared to have disturbed the viewers as a lot because the graphic birthing scene.

    Speaking to Vanity Fair, creator Ryan J Condal defended the scene and stated that it was ‘not meant to be gratuitous’.

    “It’s not meant to be gratuitous. It’s meant to show there’s a heavy theme in this particular period. In Fire and Blood, there’s a lot of very difficult births. It was something we wanted to carry over the season. There’s this whole idea in Game of Thrones, or in the Middle Ages, or in historical age like this, that the men marched off to the battlefield and the women’s battlefield happened in the child bed. That was a very dangerous place to be. All of the complications that people go through in modern birth that are now fixed by science and medicine and surgery were not really possible back then. Any slight complication, anything could lead to very tragic consequences for the child and the mother. We wanted to dramatise that,” stated Ryan.

    Meanwhile, author and co-creator of House of the Dragon George RR Martin stated the sequence was vital and highly effective, including, “That scene is…you don’t want to use the word ‘enjoyable’ for a scene like that, but it’s incredibly powerful. It’s visceral and it’ll rip your heart out and throw it on the floor. It has the kind of impact that the Red Wedding had. It’s a beautifully done scene of something horrible.”

    But on the finish of the day, Martin feels that makers of the present are being unfairly put within the highlight for going via with it.

    “I’ve been accused of being a particularly bloody person. Star Wars kills more people than I do,” stated the beloved author.

    House of the Dragon is streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar.

  • George R R Martin assessments constructive for covid-19, skips ‘House of the Dragon’ premiere 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES:  “Game of Thrones” writer George RR Martin gave the premiere of “House of the Dragon” right here a miss after he examined constructive for covid-19.

    Martin contracted the virus within the days following his look on the San Diego Comic-Con panel of “House of the Dragon”, based mostly on his e book “Fire & Blood” set generations earlier than the occasions of “Game of Thrones”.

    According to Variety, HBO and HBO Max’s chief content material officer Casey Bloys on Wednesday night knowledgeable the viewers on the Los Angeles premiere of the upcoming fantasy sequence about Martin’s absence.

    “I was going to start today by introducing George RR Martin and tell you how great it is to have George on the journey with us. Unfortunately, George got covid at Comic-Con, so he’s not here. I think he’s feeling fine, so nothing to worry about,” mentioned Bloys.

    “I wanted to tell you what a pleasure it is and how lucky we are to have the architect of this world on this journey with us. He has been fantastic,” he added.

    Last Saturday, Martin instantly addressed the subject of covid-19 throughout the present’s Comic-Con panel, sharing that he had been exercising warning and remaining socially distanced all through the pandemic.

    He had mentioned he spent quite a lot of time at his Santa Fe residence and selected to not go to the “House of the Dragon” set throughout manufacturing.

    During the premiere, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapotchnik, who serves as co-executive producers and co-showrunners on “House of the Dragon”, launched the night’s screening of the sequence pilot. “‘House of the Dragon’ couldn’t exist with out the gorgeous work and phrases of George R R Martin.

    We are extremely grateful that he was daring sufficient to entrust his opus to me as the author and Miguel because the director,” mentioned Condal.

    “House of the Dragon” will air on HBO and HBO Max within the US on August 21. In India, the sequence will begin streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from August 22.

    LOS ANGELES:  “Game of Thrones” writer George RR Martin gave the premiere of “House of the Dragon” right here a miss after he examined constructive for covid-19.

    Martin contracted the virus within the days following his look on the San Diego Comic-Con panel of “House of the Dragon”, based mostly on his e book “Fire & Blood” set generations earlier than the occasions of “Game of Thrones”.

    According to Variety, HBO and HBO Max’s chief content material officer Casey Bloys on Wednesday night knowledgeable the viewers on the Los Angeles premiere of the upcoming fantasy sequence about Martin’s absence.

    “I was going to start today by introducing George RR Martin and tell you how great it is to have George on the journey with us. Unfortunately, George got covid at Comic-Con, so he’s not here. I think he’s feeling fine, so nothing to worry about,” mentioned Bloys.

    “I wanted to tell you what a pleasure it is and how lucky we are to have the architect of this world on this journey with us. He has been fantastic,” he added.

    Last Saturday, Martin instantly addressed the subject of covid-19 throughout the present’s Comic-Con panel, sharing that he had been exercising warning and remaining socially distanced all through the pandemic.

    He had mentioned he spent quite a lot of time at his Santa Fe residence and selected to not go to the “House of the Dragon” set throughout manufacturing.

    During the premiere, Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapotchnik, who serves as co-executive producers and co-showrunners on “House of the Dragon”, launched the night’s screening of the sequence pilot. “‘House of the Dragon’ couldn’t exist with out the gorgeous work and phrases of George R R Martin.

    We are extremely grateful that he was daring sufficient to entrust his opus to me as the author and Miguel because the director,” mentioned Condal.

    “House of the Dragon” will air on HBO and HBO Max within the US on August 21. In India, the sequence will begin streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from August 22.

  • ‘Game of Thrones’ creator George RR Martin teases ‘darkish’, ‘highly effective’ pilot of ‘House of the Dragon’

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Celebrated creator George R R Martin says he watched the pilot episode of HBO’s upcoming “Game of Thrones” prequel collection “House of the Dragon” and completely cherished it.

    Based on Martin’s guide “Fire & Blood”, “House of the Dragon” is about over 300 years previous to the occasions of “Game of Thrones”, which ended its eight-season run on HBO in 2019.

    The present tells the story of House Targaryen and the Targaryen civil battle, often called the “Dance of the Dragons”.

    In a put up on his official weblog, Martin stated he noticed the “rough cut” of the primary episode.

    “I’m anticipating ‘House of the Dragon’ fairly eagerly myself, for what it is value. Okay, I’m hardly goal. And I do know a whole lot of what you’ll be seeing. (I, um, wrote the guide).

    “Also… mum’s the word now, don’t tell anyone… I’ve seen a rough cut of the first episode. And loved it. It’s dark, it’s powerful, it’s visceral… just the way I like my epic fantasy,” the 73-year-old author stated.

    Martin praised showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik for doing an “amazing job” with the collection.

    “Ryan and Miguel have done an amazing job and the cast… just as with GAME OF THRONES, most viewers will only have heard of a few of the actors, but I think you are going to fall in love with a lot of them. (Only to have your heart broken later when… but no, that would be telling),” he wrote.

    “House of the Dragon” will function an ensemble forged of Paddy Considine, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno and Fabien Frankel.

    The collection will make its debut on HBO in 2022.

  • ‘Game of Thrones’ Official Fan Convention coming to Las Vegas in February

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Warner Bros Themed Entertainment has introduced that the ‘Game of Thrones’ Official Fan Convention might be held in Las Vegas subsequent yr.

    The occasion, which is being organised to have fun the upcoming “House of the Dragon”, a prequel sequence to the Emmy-winning epic sequence, will run from February 18-20, 2022.

    According to Collider, the fan conference might be an “action-packed experience” for the franchise followers and can happen on the Rio Hotel & Suites Convention Center.

    Peter van Roden, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros Themed Entertainment stated the workforce is “thrilled” to be celebrating “Game of Thrones” with its first official fan conference.

    “This is an exciting initiative, growing one of our beloved global franchises and allowing fans to become even more immersed in the world of Westeros and beyond. This will be a truly unforgettable experience that loyal and new fans alike will love and enjoy,” Van Roden stated.

    The occasion will function the entire customary conference fare that veteran attendees of conventions have come to count on, together with particular visitors, cosplay and trivia competitions, loads of panels, and autograph signings and photograph alternatives, in addition to the sale of unique “Game of Thrones” merchandise.

    No schedule or visitor line-up has been introduced as of but, however the full schedule, in addition to ticket costs and on-sale dates, might be launched within the coming months.

    Based on George RR Martin’s fantasy e book sequence “A Song of Fire And Ice”, “Game of Thrones” had a wonderful eight-season run on HBO from April 17, 2011 to May 19, 2019.

    It was created by David Benioff and D B Weiss.

    The TV present went on to turn into a cultural phenomenon with an unimaginable fanbase internationally, with its reputation elevating many actors like Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Jason Momoa, Sophie Turner, Kit Harington, Maisie Williams, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Richard Madden, amongst others in its giant ensemble solid to prominence.

    The eighth and closing season of “Game of Thrones” acquired divisive critiques from each the viewers and critics, with over two lakh followers signing a web based petition urging the premium cable community to remake the final chapter.

    Benioff and Weiss, who additionally served as showrunners on the sequence, had been closely criticised for beneath par script writing and poor portrayal of ladies within the closing season.