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‘Game Of Thrones’ Fan Petition Gets Over 450,000 Signatures In Hopes That Season 8 Will Be Remade

It’s safe to say that there are lots of Game of Thrones fans who aren’t pleased with the show’s final season. A petition on Change.org demanding that the season be remade now has over 450,000 signatures, and that number seems to be going up with every second. These disgruntled fans have targeted showrunners D.B. Weiss […]

By Patricia Grannum | 4y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Showrunners Show Up On Google Under ‘Bad Writers’ After Fans Get Annoyed With Episode 5

What happens when you write a bad episode of Game of Thrones? The fans get together on Reddit and make your picture to show up under the “bad writers” image search term on Google. SPOILER ALERT: This article discusses Episode 5, titled “The Bells,” of HBO’s Game of Thrones Season 8. Please proceed with caution […]

By Rachel Tsoumbakos | 4y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Co-Creators Benioff And Weiss Making Next ‘Star Wars’ Film

After two days of wildly varying opinions being cast forth onto social media by excited or agitated Game of Thrones fans — largely over the direction of the final season of the show — there is now even more controversial news emerging. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, showrunners for GoT — will be behind the […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’: Even The Creators Are Anxious About The Final Season

With such a long wait until the final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones, fans have been anxiously awaiting the outcome. In fact, even the show’s creators are apprehensive about Season 8. According to an interview that Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss did with Entertainment Weekly, they are worried that the […]

By Rachel Tsoumbakos | 4y ago

George R.R. Martin Wishes David Benioff And Dan Weiss Keep Lady Stoneheart In ‘Game of Thrones’

It has been known HBO’s Game of Thrones is inspired by George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novel series. However, there is this one important character from the book series that didn’t make it to the show. Talking about the much-awaited The Winds of Winter, the 69-year-old author discussed Catelyn Stark’s (Michelle […]

By Jonnalyn Cortez | 5y ago

‘Star Wars’ Franchise Faces Backlash Over Lack Of Inclusivity As ‘Game Of Thrones’ Creators Sign On For Series

Earlier this week, it was announced that Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss would soon be making the jump into hyperspace as they have officially been given the green light to write and produce a brand new series of Star Wars movies shortly after their Emmy award-winning HBO drama series draws to […]

By Adele Ankers | 5y ago

‘The Winds Of Winter’ Release Date: Did George R.R. Martin Hint Another Delay? GRRM To Tackle ‘Fake Histories’

Avid followers of the A Song of Ice and Fire series are now excited for the upcoming sixth installment. George R.R. Martin has been working on The Winds of Winter for nearly seven years already. However, the veteran author remains silent about the official release date of the much-anticipated novel. Now, new reports are claiming […]

By Nica Virtudazo | 5y ago

‘The Winds Of Winter’ Author George R.R. Martin Hints Two Books Might Arrive In 2018, Shares ‘TWOW’ Update

Many fans of the Game of Thrones series have to lengthen their patience since The Winds of Winter novel is not hitting shelves anytime soon. George R.R. Martin released the latest A Song of Ice and Fire installment, called A Dance with Dragons, in 2011. Now, new reports are claiming that the veteran writer might […]

By Nica Virtudazo | 6y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Spin-Off Looks Likely: Cast Will Return, But Showrunners Won’t

HBO’s hit fantasy drama Game of Thrones is fast approaching its conclusion, with only two short seasons remaining. However, when the curtains close on Game of Thrones Season 8, that might not be the last we see of George R.R. Martin’s Westeros. According to the show’s producers, David Benioff and Dan Weiss, a Game of […]

By Josh Moorcroft | 6y ago

Amanda Peet Dishes On The Sarah Paulson Kiss, Possible Relationship: ‘She’s Like My Wife’

Amanda Peet and Sarah Paulson may be more intimate than just a public kiss would first suggest, according to new comments the A Lot Like Love actress told media outlets over the weekend. According to one report in People, Amanda Peet — who is married to Game of Thrones co-creator David Benioff — called her […]

By Ernie Howell | 6y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Spinoff Confirmed: Show Writers David Benioff And D.B. Weiss Won’t Be Involved

A spinoff series to the hugely popular Game of Thrones has been all but confirmed by the show’s writers. However, those same writers also confirmed that they won’t be involved in the spinoff. This is the first time we’ve had confirmation that the much-anticipated spinoff to Game of Thrones will happen. However, the showrunners were […]

By Josh Moorcroft | 7y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Jason Momoa Teases The Return Of Khal Drogo In Season 7

It’s been a while since Khal Drogo (Jason Momoa) made an appearance on Game of Thrones, but that might change when HBO’s hit fantasy drama returns for Season 7. Momoa recently shared an interesting Instagram photo with Game of Thrones’ David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, sparking immediate speculation about his return to the series. “Cheeeeehhoooooooooo. […]

By Perry Carpenter | 7y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’: HBO Confirms Final Season, Addresses Spin-Off Rumors

All good things must come to an end, and, unfortunately Game of Thrones is no exception. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that HBO has confirmed that Season 8 will be final one for the blockbuster TV show. Showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss have stated multiple times that Season 8 seems like the appropriate time to […]

By Krista Clark | 7y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Only Has 13 to 15 Episodes Remaining Before The End

Game of Thrones is one of television’s most popular shows, but the fact is that the end is coming for the big HBO series. According to CNET, there will be two seasons left of Game of Thrones before the entire thing ends. Not only that, but there will not be two full-length 10-episode seasons left, […]

By Shawn Lealos | 7y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Lena Headey Shamed And Bullied Over Breasts

Game of Thrones often comes under fire for its treatment of women, but rarely, if ever, has an actress come under direct criticism from fans for her participation in one of these scenes — until now. Lena Headey reveals that one Game of Thrones scene in particular resulted in personal torment for her as an […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Creators Reveal ‘Jon Snow Is Dead’ Ahead Of Season 6 Premiere

When Game of Thrones returns for its sixth season, the fate of Jon Snow (Kit Harington) will hang in the balance. While fans continue to churn out theories on Jon’s resurrection, creators of the show recently confirmed that the character is dead. In an interview with Variety, creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss discussed Jon’s […]

By Perry Carpenter | 7y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Producers: Rumors Of Rewrites Because Of Criticism Are ‘Blatantly Untrue’

Game of Thrones has often been the target of criticism for its graphic violence and for its depiction of women. Last year writers David Benioff and Dan Weiss received a lot of heat for an especially brutal Game of Thrones scene in which Sansa was raped on her wedding night by her psychotic and sadistic […]

By Krista Clark | 7y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Spoilers: New Photos, Trailers Prepare Fans For Season 6

Game of Thrones is scheduled to return for Season 6 on April 24, 2016, and HBO released pictures of the upcoming season to get fans primed for the show’s return. As Bustle reports, the pictures were shared through Entertainment Weekly and featured some teasers as to what can be expected from Game of Thrones. In […]

By Ernie Howell | 7y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Brings On Season 6 With New Trailer [Video]

War is coming. That seems to be the general theme for Game of Thrones‘ season 6, if this new trailer is any indication. Taken apart piece by piece, Game of Thrones offers fans a deeper look than would appear at first glance, and if that weren’t enough, HBO has also released a five-minute behind-the-scenes look […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 6 Teaser Images Hint At Shocking Fate For Sansa Stark

http://cdn3.wibbitz.com/player?id=bf18c98e8f60e469aae62f0637f0087b5 Five seasons of HBO’s epic parallel universe action series, Game of Thrones, has seen every character in the script suffer — even, thankfully, the evil matriarch of the Lannister family and her insufferable son, Joffrey. Sansa Stark, the eldest of the Stark daughters, has already endured a ceaseless onslaught of hardships and betrayals throughout […]

By Sally Elliott | 7y ago

Peter Dinklage: You Officially Did The Strangest Thing At This Year’s Emmys

Peter Dinklage was not expecting to win the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Us Weekly reported he confessed right on stage, he wasn’t prepared for the win. “I wasn’t prepared at all. I was even chewing gum.” That begs the question: What did Peter Dinklage do with that gum? In what […]

By Stacey Cole | 8y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’: George R.R. Martin To Write 8 Books In Total

Game of Thrones fans may look forward to some exciting times ahead, with author George R.R. Martin considering completing a total of eight books in his Songs of Ice and Fire series. It would be useful here to recount briefly the history of how Game of Thrones came into being. Martin had started writing the […]

By Stacey Cole | 8y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Will Definitely Have An Eighth Season, Promises HBO Executive

Game of Thrones fans, brace yourself. (Sorry, we couldn’t resist!) Brace yourself… The schedule pictures are coming. pic.twitter.com/YqeyeFq7jP — keegan Stray (@keeganstray) July 27, 2015 There is some good and some bad news for Game of Thrones fans. HBO programming president Michael Lombardo has promised fans that Game of Thrones will get an eighth season, […]

By Stacey Cole | 8y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 6: Forget Kit Harington’s Hair, Jon Snow’s Fate May Have Been Revealed Months Ago [Spoilers]

Since the Season 5 finale of Game of Thrones, fans have been in denial about the fact that Jon Snow (Kit Harington) was murdered by the men who were supposed to stand beside him — despite the fact that Kit himself has proclaimed the end of his character. “I’m quite dead. It’s over for Jon […]

By Perry Carpenter | 8y ago

Maisie Williams — ‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Speaks Out On Overwhelming Nature Of Fame

Maisie Williams, Arya Stark on Game of Thrones, grew up on the five years the HBO show has been on the air. With each new year, Game of Thrones has upped the ante, causing the show, and the actors employed by it, to grow in popularity. Now Williams, the child who walked onto the set […]

By Alanna Vopni | 8y ago

Amanda Peet And ‘Game Of Thrones’ Creator Give Birth To Baby Boy

Amanda Peet and her husband gave birth to a healthy baby boy last night in Los Angeles while the city burned. This is the third child for the 42 year-old Peet and her husband, Davie Benioff. According to Life and Style, Peet and Benioff have two other children, Frances (7) and Molly (4). Born in […]

By Scott Falkner | 8y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Crew React To Controversial Rape Scene

Sunday night’s episode of Game of Thrones caused some intense fan reactions and as a result, author George R. R. Martin responded on his blog to questions that fans have been emailing him about the change in the controversial scene everyone is talking about. The director of the episode, Alex Graves, showrunner David Benioff, and […]

By Crystal Watanabe | 9y ago

‘Game of Thrones’ Showrunners On Significance of Ice And Oberyn Martell [VIDEO]

Warning: This article contains Game of Thrones spoilers from the show and the books. In this behind the scenes video released by HBO, Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss discuss the significance of the show’s opening scene in Two Swords, the introduction of Oberyn Martell, and Arya’s reclamation of her sword Needle. […]

By Crystal Watanabe | 9y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Casts ‘Sherlock’ Actor For Season Four

Game of Thrones has just made fans very happy after it announced that Sherlock star Mark Gatiss was cast for Season Four. Gatiss is the co-creator and co-star of another British favorite, Sherlock, where he plays Holmes’ mysterious brother Mycroft. Additionally, the British writer-producer-actor has written Doctor Who novels and episodes of the BBC classic, […]

By Patricia Didelot | 10y ago

Pedro Pascal Joins ‘Game Of Thrones’ Cast For Season 4

Pedro Pascal is somewhat of an unknown actor, but his rise to stardom could come after he joins the Game of Thrones cast for season 4. The Chilean actor has recently been seen on USA Network’s Graceland series, but he’s now set to become Prince Oberyn Martell on the popular HBO show. Creators David Benioff and […]

By Corey Mann | 10y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Writer David Benioff Is Concerned About The Series Future

Game Of Thrones writer and producer, David Benioff, has been discussing the show’s future revealing that they could encounter some problems as they catch up to George R.R. Martin’s novels. Game Of Thrones continues to enthral viewers with its heartbreaking and pulsating content, and last week’s Red Wedding episode has already been deemed a classic. […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 10y ago

‘Game Of Thrones’ Episode 4 Will Feature This Season’s First ‘Truly Epic Moment’ [Video]

For every Game of Thrones fan, life between Sundays is scarcely more than a painful waiting game, and the coming week is forecasted to be one of the longest after the major developments that are supposed to take place in tonight’s “And Now His Watch Is Ended.” SPOILER ALERT: We’ll briefly discuss last week’s “Walk […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

HBO’s “Game Of Thrones” Beheads George W. Bush [Video]

Was HBO’s Game of Thrones playing head games with President George W. Bush? In the audio commentary track for the Season 1, Episode 10 DVD of the hit series, showrunners Daving Benioff and D.B. Weiss call attention to a brief sequence that depicts the 43rd president’s prosthetic head on a spike. The last head on […]

By Robert Jonathan | 11y ago

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