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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.

David. · 06-29-2010, 04:27 PM

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I can recommend a few. However, let me preface it by saying there is nothing in the same league as ASoIaF, IMO.
Assassin's Apprentice

while its definitely not as good as asoiaf (what is really?) The assassins trilogy was definitely a good read. Very dark and gritty, I liked it a lot.
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TrickyNicky · 06-29-2010, 06:04 PM

Yeah, poor Fitz gets the screws put to him throughout the whole thing. Did you not like the Liveship or Tawny Man trilogies?

David. · 06-29-2010, 07:29 PM

I haven't got a chance to read those. I switched phones and haven't had an ereader worth a damn. Ill have to get the paperback versions I suppose.
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Red Brooklyn · 07-11-2010, 09:59 AM

Life's been kicking my ass lately, so I haven't had much time to read. I'm only 214 pages into A Game Of Thrones... but damn! What a fascinating story. I'm definately hooked. I think this will translate to TV very well.

keg in kc · 07-11-2010, 11:52 PM

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I think this will translate to TV very well.

It's really ironic. If I remember the story correctly, he began writing the series because there were complaints in Hollywood (he worked primarily in TV) that his scripts were too grandiose. So he wanted to write something really complex with an insane number of characters, something that he could never do in a TV series script. And now they're making a series out of it.

TrickyNicky · 07-12-2010, 12:59 AM

Conan Stevens was cast as Gregor Clegane. He is an Aussie, a 7ft bodybuilder, and former pro wrestler. I think they will still have to give him lifts and shoot from angles to make him look even bigger.

(hint: he's not asian)

Red Brooklyn · 07-12-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

It's really ironic. If I remember the story correctly, he began writing the series because there were complaints in Hollywood (he worked primarily in TV) that his scripts were too grandiose. So he wanted to write something really complex with an insane number of characters, something that he could never do in a TV series script. And now they're making a series out of it.

That's amazing. Of course, OF COURSE that's the way it went down.

Good for him.

TrickyNicky · 07-12-2010, 01:41 PM

Also, from his last blog entry before he left to teach a one-week writing course, Dance sounds like its very close to being done. Only a few chapters left. Throw in some time for editing and I'll bet it releases next spring.

Huffmeister · 07-12-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

It's really ironic. If I remember the story correctly, he began writing the series because there were complaints in Hollywood (he worked primarily in TV) that his scripts were too grandiose. So he wanted to write something really complex with an insane number of characters, something that he could never do in a TV series script. And now they're making a series out of it.

Hehe, that's funny. Kind of like how Watchmen could "never be made into a movie".

TrickyNicky · 07-13-2010, 12:30 AM

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Aidan Gillen has been cast to play Littlefinger in Game of Thrones according to The Hollywood Reporter’s James Hibberd.

HBO’s fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” has cast a new series regular: Aidan Gillen will play the scheming Littlefinger on the show.

In the adventure series, Littlefinger is an adviser to King Robert who manipulates those in power to fit his own agenda.

Gillen is familiar to HBO viewers as Councilman Thomas ‘Tommy’ Carcetti on the network’s “The Wire.” He was also on “Queer as Folk” and in the movie “Shanghai Knights.”

Winter is Coming: Awesome news! Gillen has been among the top fan choices for Littlefinger for a while now. Amazing how many times the fan favorite has landed the role. Gillen is a superb actor and should absolutely ace the role of the scheming Master of Coin. This cast just keeps getting better and better.

Great choice. I didn't even know he was Irish from watching The Wire.

Red Brooklyn · 07-13-2010, 09:02 AM

Nice. I didn't watch The Wire, and I don't think I've ever seen this guy's work. I have no idea if he's any good, but I love his look. Perfect for Littlefinger.

keg in kc · 07-16-2010, 08:37 PM

GAME OF THRONES

HBO Entertainment
Season one will total 10 episodes
Production is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and is will begin principal photography on July 26, 2010.

“Game of Thrones” has received funding from Northern Ireland Screen and will shoot in the Paint Hall studio, Belfast, as well as various locations in Northern Ireland. A second location for production will be Malta with assistance from the Malta Film Commission.

LOG LINE:

“Game of Thrones” is a new original HBO series based on George R.R. Martin’s best-selling novels. In a world where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime, the Westeros crown comes with a price. Betrayal, lust, intrigue and supernatural forces shake the four corners of the Kingdom, from the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and the ancient Wall that protects the realm from the darkness beyond. Kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noble men vie for power in the bloody struggle for the Iron Throne.

SERIES CREDITS:

David Benioff Executive Producer
D.B. Weiss Executive Producer
Carolyn Strauss Co-Executive Producer
Guymon Casady Co-Executive Producer
Vince Gerardis Co-Executive Producer
Ralph Vicinanza Co-Executive Producer
George R.R. Martin Co-Executive Producer
Mark Huffam Producer
Frank Doelger Producer
Marco Pontecorvo Director of Photography
Alik Sakharov Director of Photography
Gemma Jackson Production Designer
Michele Clapton Costume Designer

The pilot was written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. The writers of the series are: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss (seven episodes), Bryan Cogman, Jane Espenson and George R.R. Martin (one episode each). “Game of Thrones” is based on the series of books “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R. Martin.

The pilot director was Tom McCarthy. Series directors include: Brian Kirk, Daniel Minahan and Alan Taylor. Other directors will be announced as they are confirmed.

SERIES REGULARS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

Mark Addy as King Robert Baratheon
Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy
Sean Bean as Eddard “Ned” Stark
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Ser Jamie Lannister
Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister
Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark
Aidan Gillen as Littlefinger
Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon
Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont
Kit Harington as Jon Snow
Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister
Isaac Hempstead-Wright as Bran Stark
Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen
Richard Madden as Rob Stark
Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane (Hound)
Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark
Maisie Williams as Arya Stark

FEATURED CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

John Bradley as Samwell Tarly
Ron Donachie as Ser Rodrik Cassel
Jerome Flynn as Bronn
Conleth Hill as Varys
Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo
Donald Sumpter as Maester Luwin

GUEST CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

Josef Altin as Pyp
Gethin Anthony as Renly Baratheon
Ciaran Bermingham as Mord
Esme Bianco as Ros
Susan Brown as Septa Mordane
Dominic Carter as Janos Slynt
Antonia Christophers as Mhaegen
Kate Dickie as Lysa Arryn
Roy Dotrice as Grand Maester Pycelle
Emun Elliott as Marillion
Lino Facioli as Robin Arryn
Jefferson Hall as Ser Hugh of the Vale
Derek Halligan as Alliser Thorne
Rhodri Hosking as Mycah
Margaret John as Old Nan
Finn Jones as Ser Loras Tyrell
Dermot Keaney as Gared
Francis Magee as Yoren
Joseph Mawle as Benjen Stark
Brendan McCormack as Ser Vardis Egan
Ian McElhinney as Ser Barristan Selmy
Luke McEwan as Rast
Kristian Nairn as Hodor
Rob Ostlere as Ser Waymar Royce
Eugene Simon as Lancel Lannister
Jamie Sives as Jory Cassel
John Standing as Jon Arryn
Conan Stevens as Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane
Peter Vaughan as Maester Aemon Targaryen
Miltos Yeromelou as Syrio Forel

**Buck** · 07-20-2010, 09:43 AM

Huffmeister · 07-20-2010, 10:16 AM

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Got a link to original? The resolution is too low to really see any of the faces.

**Buck** · 07-20-2010, 10:45 AM

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Got a link to original? The resolution is too low to really see any of the faces.

Try this

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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Red Brooklyn Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Casino cash: $8071398	Life's been kicking my ass lately, so I haven't had much time to read. I'm only 214 pages into A Game Of Thrones... but damn! What a fascinating story. I'm definately hooked. I think this will translate to TV very well.
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TrickyNicky My Black Friend, Alan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manhattan Casino cash: $10007047	Also, from his last blog entry before he left to teach a one-week writing course, Dance sounds like its very close to being done. Only a few chapters left. Throw in some time for editing and I'll bet it releases next spring. __________________ *Adopt-a-Chief: David Mims #70* Dammit Mimsy!!!
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07-16-2010, 08:37 PM	#117
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	GAME OF THRONES HBO Entertainment Season one will total 10 episodes Production is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and is will begin principal photography on July 26, 2010. “Game of Thrones” has received funding from Northern Ireland Screen and will shoot in the Paint Hall studio, Belfast, as well as various locations in Northern Ireland. A second location for production will be Malta with assistance from the Malta Film Commission. LOG LINE: “Game of Thrones” is a new original HBO series based on George R.R. Martin’s best-selling novels. In a world where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime, the Westeros crown comes with a price. Betrayal, lust, intrigue and supernatural forces shake the four corners of the Kingdom, from the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and the ancient Wall that protects the realm from the darkness beyond. Kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noble men vie for power in the bloody struggle for the Iron Throne. SERIES CREDITS: David Benioff Executive Producer D.B. Weiss Executive Producer Carolyn Strauss Co-Executive Producer Guymon Casady Co-Executive Producer Vince Gerardis Co-Executive Producer Ralph Vicinanza Co-Executive Producer George R.R. Martin Co-Executive Producer Mark Huffam Producer Frank Doelger Producer Marco Pontecorvo Director of Photography Alik Sakharov Director of Photography Gemma Jackson Production Designer Michele Clapton Costume Designer The pilot was written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. The writers of the series are: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss (seven episodes), Bryan Cogman, Jane Espenson and George R.R. Martin (one episode each). “Game of Thrones” is based on the series of books “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R. Martin. The pilot director was Tom McCarthy. Series directors include: Brian Kirk, Daniel Minahan and Alan Taylor. Other directors will be announced as they are confirmed. SERIES REGULARS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: Mark Addy as King Robert Baratheon Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy Sean Bean as Eddard “Ned” Stark Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Ser Jamie Lannister Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark Aidan Gillen as Littlefinger Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont Kit Harington as Jon Snow Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister Isaac Hempstead-Wright as Bran Stark Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen Richard Madden as Rob Stark Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane (Hound) Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark Maisie Williams as Arya Stark FEATURED CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: John Bradley as Samwell Tarly Ron Donachie as Ser Rodrik Cassel Jerome Flynn as Bronn Conleth Hill as Varys Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo Donald Sumpter as Maester Luwin GUEST CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: Josef Altin as Pyp Gethin Anthony as Renly Baratheon Ciaran Bermingham as Mord Esme Bianco as Ros Susan Brown as Septa Mordane Dominic Carter as Janos Slynt Antonia Christophers as Mhaegen Kate Dickie as Lysa Arryn Roy Dotrice as Grand Maester Pycelle Emun Elliott as Marillion Lino Facioli as Robin Arryn Jefferson Hall as Ser Hugh of the Vale Derek Halligan as Alliser Thorne Rhodri Hosking as Mycah Margaret John as Old Nan Finn Jones as Ser Loras Tyrell Dermot Keaney as Gared Francis Magee as Yoren Joseph Mawle as Benjen Stark Brendan McCormack as Ser Vardis Egan Ian McElhinney as Ser Barristan Selmy Luke McEwan as Rast Kristian Nairn as Hodor Rob Ostlere as Ser Waymar Royce Eugene Simon as Lancel Lannister Jamie Sives as Jory Cassel John Standing as Jon Arryn Conan Stevens as Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane Peter Vaughan as Maester Aemon Targaryen Miltos Yeromelou as Syrio Forel
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