US Timeline Game of Thrones : Season 1 [Archive]

Tezcatlipoca

08-05-2009, 21:41

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=20253

Never heard of the books myself, but they sound quite interesting, & HBO has a good track record for quality TV.

Maggy

08-05-2009, 21:45

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=20253

Never heard of the books myself, but they sound quite interesting, & HBO has a good track record for quality TV.

I've read a couple,they are intricate political books set in a fantasy and magical land.My husband enjoyed them more than I did which as he's not really into fantasy all that much was a surprise.

joglynne

08-05-2009, 21:59

I started to read book one but lost interest early on due to the way the story was written but I may just dig the book out and try again.

A later update to your link shows that HBO still seem to be interested

Update: 10 September 2008
GRRM has confirmed that HBO have exercised their option and now own the television rights to A Song of Ice and Fire. Whilst this doesn't mean that the show is in pre-production or 100% go, it is a very significant step forward, as money has exchanged hands.

http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?showtopic=26791

Tezcatlipoca

08-05-2009, 22:07

ROFL, I didn't realise the article was so old - I copied the link from a thread at DS which I now realise is from 2007 & simply got bumped this week!

Ooops...

However, according to the post at DS which bumped the thread...

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=32317253#post32317253

The pilot for this is being filmed in Northern Ireland in October and the first casting news has just been anounced.

Peter Dinklage (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0227759/) as Tyrion.

The Director for the pilot is Tom McCarthy (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565336/)

Hugh

08-05-2009, 22:57

You may find this (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40997) of interest

Tezcatlipoca

20-07-2009, 21:15

Sean Bean has joined the cast:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i7c23ccda60974aa21b3bdee7a644c3a8

Maggy

20-07-2009, 21:27

The books are very hard to read but I suspect that they may well work better as a visual drama..:erm:

Tezcatlipoca

11-04-2011, 22:21

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New trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T84d-lRNLs

Awesome advance review: http://www.televisionaryblog.com/2011/04/where-wolves-prey-advance-review-of.html

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones

Starts in the US on Sunday 17th April on HBO, and in the UK only one day later on Monday 18th April on Sky Atlantic.

Looks epic :D

Zing

11-04-2011, 23:28

will be downloaded in HD with no adds and viewed before its aired in the UK by me lol

Tezcatlipoca

16-04-2011, 21:03

More glowing reviews: http://www.metacritic.com/tv/game-of-thrones/season-1/critic-reviews

martyh

16-04-2011, 21:20

will be downloaded in HD with no adds and viewed before its aired in the UK by me lol

Same hear ,realy looking forward to this :D

Zing

18-04-2011, 06:59

mines downloading woohoo lol

cimt

19-04-2011, 07:12

Just finished watching the first episode. I think I'm gunna have to start reading the books now cause I really enjoyed that.

dazed&confused

19-04-2011, 08:51

I've read all the books so far in the series (ongoing), which I really enjoyed.

Can't get Sky (Too many Trees), so I'm interested to hear any views on the programme, Might have to wait for the DVD !!

cimt

19-04-2011, 17:35

No surprise with HBO but it's been renewed already...

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/19/hbo-renews-game-of-thrones-for-second-season-premiere-grossed-4-2-million-on-hbo-sunday-night/89922

Tezcatlipoca

19-04-2011, 19:32

I really liked the first episode. Definitely going to keep watching.

If there's anyone else like me who felt they could do with more info on the characters & the backstory, but don't want to risk Wikipedia etc. due to spoilers, then have a read of the official Viewer's Guide on the HBO website...Loads of info, without (presumably) giving too much away.

http://viewers-guide.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/#!/guide/houses/

Peter_

19-04-2011, 21:27

I have just watched this and thoroughly enjoyed it especially as it was without a single ad break.;):D

martyh

19-04-2011, 21:29

I have just watched this and thoroughly enjoyed it especially as it was without a single ad break.;):D

Ditto ,shows a lot of promise

and yes much better without the adds ;)

Paul

19-04-2011, 22:39

Looks like something I need to take a peek at.

martyh

19-04-2011, 22:41

Looks like something I need to take a peek at.

make sure the kids don't watch it ;)

Paul

21-04-2011, 17:40

LOL. My kids are all old enough.

Its certainly .... um ... full on.

Interesting first ep, naughty brother eh.

I'll be keeping with it for now.

Tezcatlipoca

25-04-2011, 13:50

Reminder:

Episode 2 is now available, for those watching in pace with the US.

For those at CF who have Sky Atlantic, episode 2 will be shown tonight.

Stuart

25-04-2011, 15:58

Watched about 25 minutes of the first ep so far.

Looks good. Seems like a more adult version of Merlin in some ways, but enjoyable none the less.

Good to see a largely British cast.

Also, the sets are amazing. The music lends it a nicely "Epic film" type feel, and the acting is good.

Nice to see Lena Headey acting as well..

Zing

25-04-2011, 15:59

Second episode very good indeed. There really are some nasty slimely charectors.

Difficult to choose a side so far

Peter_

25-04-2011, 15:59

Reminder:

Episode 2 is now available, for those watching in pace with the US.

For those at CF who have Sky Atlantic, episode 2 will be shown tonight.
Waiting to acquire my episode without intervals later on.;)

Tezcatlipoca

26-04-2011, 20:28

Very good second episode. My only issue with the series so far is that it isn't always very clear how much time has progressed. Great cast & sets, though, and an extremely interesting story.

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Oh, & the opening titles are brilliant. Really well done.

Peter_

26-04-2011, 21:29

Zing

26-04-2011, 21:31

Niles Crane

26-04-2011, 22:56

I'm really enjoying this so far. As much as i enjoy high fantasy games, books etc, few TV shows have done anything for me but this has outdone my expectations.

Watched about 25 minutes of the first ep so far.

Looks good. Seems like a more adult version of Merlin in some ways, but enjoyable none the less.

Good to see a largely British cast.

Also, the sets are amazing. The music lends it a nicely "Epic film" type feel, and the acting is good.

Nice to see Lena Headey acting as well..

I found it a little amusing to see a former Hollyoaks actor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxanne_McKee) suddenly pop up as a Dothraki slave.

Zing

16-05-2011, 21:31

Really enjoying this now. Last nights/this night episode very good

Paul

16-05-2011, 21:42

Yep, some quite shocking scenes as well - a beheaded horse.

Peter_

16-05-2011, 21:45

I am just acquiring my copy.

v0id

16-05-2011, 21:52

Yep, some quite shocking scenes as well - a beheaded horse.

At the end of that scene it was more or less expected that the horse was in for a one way ticket to the glue factory, but that was shocking (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpQ-tOGXZiU)
I think this weeks joust has topped last weeks in gore :D

Peter_

16-05-2011, 22:00

Does no one like to use spoilers any more on here just in case other readers do not want these details about the episode they have yet to view.

alferret

16-05-2011, 22:00

Gonna have to give this a go as I'm all out of my current stuff.

Zing

16-05-2011, 22:04

Does no one like to use spoilers any more on here just in case other readers do not want these details about the episode they have yet to view.

This is US timeline it aired yesterday. UK is on now I think isnt it. If you do not want to see what happens do not read the thread till is views its not rocket science

Paul

16-05-2011, 23:07

Does no one like to use spoilers any more on here just in case other readers do not want these details about the episode they have yet to view.
US Timeline

They are not spoilers, its already been shown.

Tezcatlipoca

17-05-2011, 01:29

Great episode. Halfway there, now.

I've started reading the books. I finished "A Game of Thrones" last week, & I'm now halfway though book 2, "A Clash of Kings". Brilliant. Can't put them down.

alferret

20-05-2011, 20:14

I've started reading the books. I finished "A Game of Thrones" last week, & I'm now halfway though book 2, "A Clash of Kings". Brilliant. Can't put them down.

Im struggling with the book A Game of Thrones but as for the series :D Well what can I say absolutely brilliant, my wife & I both love it, just finished ep3 :)

Tezcatlipoca

13-06-2011, 21:32

Farewell, Lord Eddard :(

Only one episode left... Having read the book (well, all the books actually), I know what's coming and can only say this: it should be awesome...

Hugh

13-06-2011, 21:51

I'm saving the books for when I am on holiday (in six weeks time).

Sleeper919

22-06-2011, 05:05

Almost finished the second book, can't wait to see some of the new characters on screen.

The finale to season 1 was brilliant and I loved every second. I particularly liked the last scenes at Castle Black.

Ravenheart

06-07-2011, 20:40

Finally managed to catch up with watching GoT after a few busy weeks.

Brilliant series, I can't wait for season 2, and I'll probably pick up the first few books next week.

Seems the theme is popular too, with a number of different takes on the original http://blastr.com/2011/07/11-stunning-and-often-odd.php

Hugh

13-07-2011, 16:31

5th book in the series (A Dance With Dragons) is now available on Amazon (other booksellers are available).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dance-Dragons-Book-Song-Fire/dp/0002247399/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1310570929&sr=1-1

1040 pages.....

Tezcatlipoca

20-07-2011, 23:33

Some casting news for season 2:

(may be some minor spoilers in the EW links)

Margaery Tyrell (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/06/23/game-of-thrones-casting/) - Natalie Dormer (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1754059/)

Brienne (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/08/brienne-game-of-thrones/) - Gwendoline Christie (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3729225/)

Davos Seaworth (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/19/liam-cunningham-davos/) - Liam Cunningham (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0192377/)

Melisandre (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/19/stannis-melisandre/) - Carice van Houten (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0396924/)

Stannis Baratheon (http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/19/stannis-melisandre/) - Stephen Dillane (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0226820/)

Sleeper919

21-07-2011, 18:41

I kind of imagined Davos to look like Stephen Dillane and Stannis to look like Liam Cunningham!

filephump

22-08-2011, 16:35

Game of Thrones is effing fantastic! Best show on telly :D

Ravenheart

19-09-2011, 11:36

Good to see Peter Dinklage get an Emmy last night.

http://www.sfx.co.uk/2011/09/19/game-of-thrones%E2%80%99-peter-dinklage-wins-telefantasy%E2%80%99s-only-emmy-this-year/

Shame GoT didn't win more though, was an excellent series.