Movies and TV HBO greenlights A Game of Thrones pilot! - Page 114

keg in kc · 03:58 PM

EDIT: Changed the original header to mark this as the thread where spoilers are allowed (but not necessarily recommended...). Created a new, spoiler-free thread for Ice and Fire virgins...

This is awesome...

Huge, Huge News

Nov. 11th, 2008 at 10:29 PM

HBO has given the production order.

They will be filming the pilot episode of A GAME OF THRONES.

It's just the pilot so far. They'll need to see that before they decide whether to proceed with a full season's episodes. So let's all hope the pilot will kick serious ass.

It should. David Benioff and Dan Weiss did a terrific job with the script. And yes, all of you can relax, it's very faithful. Dan and David will be the executive producers for the pilot and (we hope) the eventual series.

More details when I have 'em. The news is very fresh. HBO just issued their own press release, which should be up on their website soon, if it's not there already.

Winter is coming to HBO. Hot damn.

eazyb81 · 06-21-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Easy there tiger.

Most people mention Sopranos as one of the best shows of all-time, and I've heard many people say GoT is at the very least on par with it.

I don't see how you don't think it could possibly be mentioned as one of the best ever when it ends, unless you are an old fogey that thinks of Cheers and M.A.S.H. as epic TV.

**Baby Lee** · 06-21-2011, 05:13 PM

There have only been 3 shows I've CRAVED from week to week. Deadwood, Lost [until it became clear it wasn't going to deliver on it's initial intrigue], and GoT.

Loved The Sopranos and The Wire, but I didn't spend the balance of the week breathlessly waiting for what would happen next. Watched it, had a hoot, turned it off.

Deadwood, The Sopranos, The Wire. My big three. GoT shows promise to join them.

keg in kc · 06-21-2011, 05:20 PM

I think Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad are the two best series on the air right now. They're the kind of shows I can sit and watch 3 or 4 hours at a time with undivided attention. And I'm saying that without yet watching the final four episodes of GoT due to work, purportedly the best episodes of the season.

**KcMizzou** · 06-21-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawk

Hell yeah! She's very sexy, I had never seen that actress before, but I like her a lot, she's doing a good job and she's hot!

I read that she's fresh out of drama school.

**Buck** · 06-21-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

There have only been 3 shows I've CRAVED from week to week. Deadwood, Lost [until it became clear it wasn't going to deliver on it's initial intrigue], and GoT.

Loved The Sopranos and The Wire, but I didn't spend the balance of the week breathlessly waiting for what would happen next. Watched it, had a hoot, turned it off.

Deadwood, The Sopranos, The Wire. My big three. GoT shows promise to join them.

Don't you watch Breaking Bad?

**Baby Lee** · 06-21-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

Don't you watch Breaking Bad?

This IS a very good series. Wouldn't change my big 3, but it's just a slight slight slight step down. Agiain, the love versus crave divide. On, hoot, off. Only, I watched the last season all in a row, so. . .

Valiant · 06-21-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Might end up being the best TV show ever.

I don't know one person that watches it that is not completely obsessed with it now.

Don't ****ing jinx it..

I am not saying Heroes had a shot in hell at that claim, but their first season was great.. Then dog poop..

Valiant · 06-21-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

There have only been 3 shows I've CRAVED from week to week. Deadwood, Lost [until it became clear it wasn't going to deliver on it's initial intrigue], and GoT.

Loved The Sopranos and The Wire, but I didn't spend the balance of the week breathlessly waiting for what would happen next. Watched it, had a hoot, turned it off.

Deadwood, The Sopranos, The Wire. My big three. GoT shows promise to join them.

I was that with Oz and Supernatural..

Valiant · 06-21-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I read that she's fresh out of drama school.

Yep, first role and she landed a big one.. Should help propel her career..

Swanman · 06-21-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

I don't see how this show will not receive a bunch of Emmys.

Definitely for best drama/miniseries (however they term it).

I really hope Peter Dinklage (Tyrion) gets a nod for supporting actor. As for actress, you could definitely make cases for Lena Headey (Cersei) and Michelle Fairley (Catelyn). You could also make a case for Emilia Clarke (Daenerys) in her very first role. Sean Bean will probably be put in the best actor category as he did get quite a bit of screen time.

If the quality level stays consistent next season onward, this series could clean up every year they have a season.

DJ's left nut · 06-21-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Brooklyn

Spoiler!

Tough shit.

George Martin hates you.

Frankie · 06-21-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanman

Definitely for best drama/miniseries (however they term it).

I really hope Peter Dinklage (Tyrion) gets a nod for supporting actor....... Sean Bean will probably be put in the best actor category as he did get quite a bit of screen time.

I'm all for PD getting an Emmy for this in the supporting category.

Sean Bean IMO is one of the most underrated actors alive today.

Fishpicker · 06-21-2011, 09:40 PM

my big 3: GoT, Breaking Bad, Louis (starts Thursday). Curb your enthusiasm is just outside the big 3. I think its winding down

kcxiv · 06-21-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Finished last night finally. Just really excellent.

I guess the thing I'm most impressed with, though, is how well-received this series has been by the "normal" television viewer. The salon.com critic is putting it in the same category as The Sopranos or Deadwood and thinks people will quote GoT in the future thesame way they quote The Godfather now.

In the comments sections of the article, there are tons and tons of people offering huge praise for the series often prefaced with, "I'm not a fan of fantasy, but...."

my brother in law doesnt watch tv shows at all. He was on my computer while i started watching episode one over again and he was hoooked. He would come over every sunday after the 5th episode and watch it with me. Give it a chance and youll love it.

Fishpicker · 06-22-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

my brother in law doesnt watch tv shows at all. He was on my computer while i started watching episode one over again and he was hoooked. He would come over every sunday after the 5th episode and watch it with me. Give it a chance and youll love it.

now that it's over, gonna start watching HBO GO shit 'till ADWD drops.

11-12-2008, 06:29 AM
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	HBO greenlights A Game of Thrones pilot! (spoilers) EDIT: Changed the original header to mark this as the thread where spoilers are allowed (but not necessarily recommended...). Created a new, spoiler-free thread for Ice and Fire virgins... This is awesome... Huge, Huge News Nov. 11th, 2008 at 10:29 PM HBO has given the production order. They will be filming the pilot episode of A GAME OF THRONES. It's just the pilot so far. They'll need to see that before they decide whether to proceed with a full season's episodes. So let's all hope the pilot will kick serious ass. It should. David Benioff and Dan Weiss did a terrific job with the script. And yes, all of you can relax, it's very faithful. Dan and David will be the executive producers for the pilot and (we hope) the eventual series. More details when I have 'em. The news is very fresh. HBO just issued their own press release, which should be up on their website soon, if it's not there already. Winter is coming to HBO. Hot damn. Last edited by keg in kc; 04-25-2011 at 03:58 PM..
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Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6838598	There have only been 3 shows I've CRAVED from week to week. Deadwood, Lost [until it became clear it wasn't going to deliver on it's initial intrigue], and GoT. Loved The Sopranos and The Wire, but I didn't spend the balance of the week breathlessly waiting for what would happen next. Watched it, had a hoot, turned it off. Deadwood, The Sopranos, The Wire. My big three. GoT shows promise to join them. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
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06-21-2011, 05:20 PM	#1698
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	I think Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad are the two best series on the air right now. They're the kind of shows I can sit and watch 3 or 4 hours at a time with undivided attention. And I'm saying that without yet watching the final four episodes of GoT due to work, purportedly the best episodes of the season.
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06-21-2011, 09:40 PM	#1708
Fishpicker On one quarter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: I play all day Casino cash: $2887111	my big 3: GoT, Breaking Bad, Louis (starts Thursday). Curb your enthusiasm is just outside the big 3. I think its winding down __________________ A person who has been [ideologically] demoralized cannot assess true information. the [demoralization] process is complete and irreversible. -Yuri Bezmenov on Soviet Subversion
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