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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.

Red Brooklyn · 10-22-2010, 12:46 PM

It starts in Spring of 2011, I think. The web site says they're still filming; episode 8 or 9.

I'm still reading Storm. It's amazing, of course. Arya's story keeps getting better and better. Just read the part with The Hound in the cave. Just... awesome.

allen_kcCard · 10-22-2010, 06:08 PM

The one where they start out blindfolded? Holy crap, I just read that this morning.

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Originally Posted by Red Brooklyn

It starts in Spring of 2011, I think. The web site says they're still filming; episode 8 or 9.

I'm still reading Storm. It's amazing, of course. Arya's story keeps getting better and better. Just read the part with The Hound in the cave. Just... awesome.

Red Brooklyn · 10-22-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by allen_kcCard

The one where they start out blindfolded? Holy crap, I just read that this morning.

That's exactly the one. And it was amazing. Seriously, the Arya chapters never disappoint. This one may have been my favorite so far.

Red Brooklyn · 10-23-2010, 01:17 PM

I was thinking about all the little mysteries that are wedged here and there within the series. For example, the identity of Jon Snow's mother. Or Lord Hoster's finally words. Or some of the things John Arryn implied. I'm wondering if any/all of these things will be answered, or further explored.... or if they are just little things that can never ben known, sprinkled in for added flavor.

Of course, I'm only 500 + pages into Storm. I have a lot of story left. Maybe some/all of these things will be addressed by book's end. Just kinda thinking out loud here...

keg in kc · 10-23-2010, 01:26 PM

I think the identity of Jon Snow's mother is going to be important. There's been a lot of debate over who she is.

Red Brooklyn · 10-23-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

I think the identity of Jon Snow's mother is going to be important. There's been a lot of debate over who she is.

I sort of have that feeling/hope as well. I'm not sure if I have any real guesses at this point. Once I've finished all the books, I'll probably want to dive into this more. Maybe get everyone's theories.

TrickyNicky · 10-23-2010, 03:31 PM

http://www.blogoficeandfire.blogspot...ogue-bran.html

This guy, on his first time through the series gives his thoughts after each chapter. If you are bored and you want to laugh a little and remember what happened in the previous books, give it a read.

Red Brooklyn · 10-30-2010, 08:26 AM

EDIT: So... I'm about 710 pages into aSoS... and...

WHAT THE **** DID I JUST READ??!!!! ... Are you KIDDING me?!! NO.

NO!! I refuse. **** this book. **** ALL THE BOOKS!!

I can't believe that shit.... man.... A Storm Of Swords can go to hell!

Spoiler!

Seriously... this shit's crazy.

allen_kcCard · 10-30-2010, 08:47 AM

Yeah, that kind of took it out of me too for a bit and I stopped reading for a day or so.

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Originally Posted by Red Brooklyn

WHAT THE **** DID I JUST READ??!!!! ... Are you KIDDING me?!! NO.

NO!! I refuse. **** this book. **** ALL THE BOOKS!!

I can't believe that shit.... man.... A Storm Of Swords can go to hell!

Spoiler!

Seriously... this shit's crazy.

Red Brooklyn · 10-30-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by allen_kcCard

Yeah, that kind of took it out of me too for a bit and I stopped reading for a day or so.

Seroiusly, man. I feel drained. I didn't ever realize I was that invested in the story... but, wow. I feel crushed.

NewChief · 10-30-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Brooklyn

Seroiusly, man. I feel drained. I didn't ever realize I was that invested in the story... but, wow. I feel crushed.

I knew it was coming and I was still devastated.

allen_kcCard · 10-30-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Brooklyn

Seroiusly, man. I feel drained. I didn't ever realize I was that invested in the story... but, wow. I feel crushed.

It was quick to redemption for me. Jon is getting better and better...and, well, just keep reading.

Spoiler!

Red Brooklyn · 10-30-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by allen_kcCard

It was quick to redemption for me. Jon is getting better and better...and, well, just keep reading.

Spoiler!

Completely agree with you sir. Every word.

Red Brooklyn · 10-30-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NewPhin

I knew it was coming and I was still devastated.

I guess it's just great writing. But it doesn't make me like it.

NewChief · 10-30-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Brooklyn

I guess it's just great writing. But it doesn't make me like it.

I think it's what makes GRRM so damned good and unique. I've never seen a fantasy writer who was so willing to kill off characters.

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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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10-22-2010, 12:46 PM	#301
Red Brooklyn Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Casino cash: $8071398	It starts in Spring of 2011, I think. The web site says they're still filming; episode 8 or 9. I'm still reading Storm. It's amazing, of course. Arya's story keeps getting better and better. Just read the part with The Hound in the cave. Just... awesome.
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10-23-2010, 01:17 PM	#304
Red Brooklyn Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Casino cash: $8071398	I was thinking about all the little mysteries that are wedged here and there within the series. For example, the identity of Jon Snow's mother. Or Lord Hoster's finally words. Or some of the things John Arryn implied. I'm wondering if any/all of these things will be answered, or further explored.... or if they are just little things that can never ben known, sprinkled in for added flavor. Of course, I'm only 500 + pages into Storm. I have a lot of story left. Maybe some/all of these things will be addressed by book's end. Just kinda thinking out loud here...
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10-23-2010, 01:26 PM	#305
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	I think the identity of Jon Snow's mother is going to be important. There's been a lot of debate over who she is.
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10-30-2010, 08:26 AM	#308
Red Brooklyn Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Casino cash: $8071398	EDIT: So... I'm about 710 pages into aSoS... and... WHAT THE ** DID I JUST READ??!!!! ... Are you KIDDING me?!! NO. NO!! I refuse. this book. ** ALL THE BOOKS!! I can't believe that shit.... man.... A Storm Of Swords can go to hell! Spoiler! Robb, Catelyn AND Arya????God.... This book literally just knocked the wind out of me... And the HOUND?! I want to see Tyrion make the Hound skull **** Walder Frey before he slits BOTH of their throats! ... I swear if Tyrion bites it too, I'm not reading another word of this series... IT'S TOO MUCH!! Seriously... this shit's crazy. Last edited by Red Brooklyn; 10-30-2010 at 09:20 AM..
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