HBO greenlights A Game of Thrones pilot!

[keg in kc]

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.

[Baby Lee]

[Hawk]

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Haha, wow, some people have too much free time. Not bad though.

[L.A. Chieffan]

Anybody get the blu-ray yet? I'm at bestbuy they have the stark packaging for 35 and thinking about it. But I subscribe to HBO so like....

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

Anybody get the blu-ray yet? I'm at bestbuy they have the stark packaging for 35 and thinking about it. But I subscribe to HBO so like....

One of my coworkers got it. He said one of the coolest parts is that it has lots of the characters telling the history of Westeros in character. So, it will have a section on the Night's Watch, and Tywin Lannister, Ned Stark, and Robert Baratheon all talk about it in character.

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by L.A.Chieffan

Anybody get the blu-ray yet? I'm at bestbuy they have the stark packaging for 35 and thinking about it. But I subscribe to HBO so like....

Dammit, I just ordered the DVDs for 29.99 from deepdiscount.com. Was gonna post the link for others to take advantage of. For $5 more I could have picked up the blu-ray? Say it ain't so.

[Jawshco]

Originally Posted by NewChief

One of my coworkers got it. He said one of the coolest parts is that it has lots of the characters telling the history of Westeros in character. So, it will have a section on the Night's Watch, and Tywin Lannister, Ned Stark, and Robert Baratheon all talk about it in character.

Reeeally? Freakin' A! I'm buying that bluray set this week end.

[Jawshco]

The Stark Kids singing the theme to Game of Thrones. This is hilarious!

[chagrin]

coming in a year late or whatever, I just downloaded season 1, it's kick ass. Although since ROME was killed due to budget issues (IIRC) I am a little worried about ti's future but all in all good god damn show

[kcxiv]

Originally Posted by chagrin

coming in a year late or whatever, I just downloaded season 1, it's kick ass. Although since ROME was killed due to budget issues (IIRC) I am a little worried about ti's future but all in all good god damn show

It got monster ratings. If it can grow a little, we wont have to worry. As long as HBO and their writers can make good tv. Hopefully Martin can live long enough to finish it. lol

[chagrin]

Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja

It got monster ratings. If it can grow a little, we wont have to worry. As long as HBO and their writers can make good tv. Hopefully Martin can live long enough to finish it. lol

I'm glad the ratings were high, I hope it gets more than 2 seasons

[Blankey]

Hopefully it gets 6 or 7 more seasons.
I don't think GoT costs nearly as much to make as Rome since they shoot on location instead of giant sound stages.

[vailpass]

Amazon pre-release announcement for a new set of GOT illustrated books.
What do you think? Worthwhile purchase or money-grabbing gimmick?
*edit* I just looked at the first pages. It's a godamned comic book. Nevermind.

Book Description
Publication Date: March 27, 2012 | Series: A Game of Thrones: the Graphic Novel (Book 1)

You’ve read the books. You’ve watched the hit series on HBO. Now acclaimed novelist Daniel Abraham and illustrator Tommy Patterson bring George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy masterwork A Game of Thrones to majestic new life in the pages of this full-color graphic novel. Comprised of the initial six issues of the graphic series, this is the first volume in what is sure to be one of the most coveted collaborations of the year.

Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King’s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert’s name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse—unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season.

Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen’s brothers Jamie and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister—the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms.

Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki—whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys.

[keg in kc]

Coulda sworn I put this up yesterday. Guess not.

The More You Love Trailer

[Baby Lee]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

Coulda sworn I put this up yesterday. Guess not.

Heh,

Three times in the past couple days, I saw this thread and thought 'I should post that new trailer."

[keg in kc]

Upcoming episode descriptions:

Episode #11: “The North Remembers”

Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

As Robb Stark and his northern army continue the war against the Lannisters, Tyrion arrives in King’s Landing to counsel Joffrey and temper the young king’s excesses. On the island of Dragonstone, Stannis Baratheon plots an invasion to claim his late brother’s throne, allying himself with the fiery Melisandre, a strange priestess of a stranger god. Across the sea, Daenerys, her three young dragons and khalasar trek through the Red Waste in search of allies, or water. In the North, Bran presides over a threadbare Winterfell, while beyond the Wall, Jon Snow and the Night’s Watch must shelter with a devious wildling. Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss; directed by Alan Taylor.

Episode #12: “The Night Lands”

Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

In the wake of a bloody purge in the capital, Tyrion chastens Cersei for alienating the king’s subjects. On the road north, Arya shares a secret with Gendry, a Night’s Watch recruit. With supplies dwindling, one of Dany's scouts returns with news of their position. After nine years as a Stark ward, Theon Greyjoy reunites with his father Balon, who wants to restore the ancient Kingdom of the Iron Islands. Davos enlists Salladhor Saan, a pirate, to join forces with Stannis and Melisandre for a naval invasion of King’s Landing. Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss; directed by Alan Taylor.

Episode #13: “What Is Dead May Never Die”

Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

At the Red Keep, Tyrion plots three alliances through the promise of marriage. Catelyn arrives in the Stormlands to forge an alliance of her own. But King Renly, his new wife Margaery and her brother Loras Tyrell have other plans. At Winterfell, Luwin tries to decipher Bran’s dreams. Written by Bryan Cogman; directed by Alik Sakharov.

Episode #14: “Garden of Bones”

Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

Joffrey punishes Sansa for Robb’s victories, while Tyrion and Bronn scramble to temper the king’s cruelty. Catelyn entreats Stannis and Renly to forego their ambitions and unite against the Lannisters. Dany and her exhausted khalasar arrive at the gates of Qarth, a prosperous city with strong walls and rulers who greet her outside them. Tyrion coerces a queen’s man into being his eyes and ears. Arya and Gendry are taken to Harrenhal, where their lives rest in the hands of “The Mountain,” Gregor Clegane. Davos must revert to his old ways and smuggle Melisandre into a secret cove. Written by Vanessa Taylor; directed by David Petrarca.

Episode #15: “The Ghost of Harrenhal”

Debut: SUNDAY, APRIL 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)

The end of the Baratheon rivalry drives Catelyn to flee and Littlefinger to act. At King’s Landing, Tyrion’s source alerts him to Joffrey’s flawed defense plan and a mysterious secret weapon. Theon sails to the Stony Shore to prove he’s worthy to be called Ironborn. In Harrenhal, Arya receives a promise from Jaqen H’ghar, one of three prisoners she saved from the Gold Cloaks. The Night’s Watch arrive at the Fist of the First Men, an ancient fortress where they hope to stem the advance of the wildling army. Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss; directed by David Petrarca.