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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.

NewChief · 05-09-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kcxiv

Your the ONLY one i have seen so far that said it translates bad. I just got the books and am about 130 pages into the book, and so far it seems to be pretty spot on except for the ages of the kids, which have to be upped for obvious reasons.

Just ignore him. There's a combination of factors at work here:

1) He's trolling because he loves to get a rise out of people.
2) He doesn't understand what makes the show good and what people find appealing about because he judges the merit of shows on some other aesthetic base (action).
3) I'm not sure that he's a "smart" enough viewer to really pick up on the intrigue and foreshadowing that's taking place, so to him it just looks like a bunch of people talking.

The primary factor at work here is #1.

This show has more in common with the Soprano's than with Lord of the Rings.

Swanman · 05-09-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Red 5

The action in the last episode sucked.

The show isn't for you. It isn't about action in the least. It's about the crafting of many branching and interweaving storylines. Just stop watching and stop trolling.

Swanman · 05-09-2011, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Buck

This show never feels like its an hour long either.

I was wondering if they were going to finish the tourney in this episode. I thought they would since it seemed like only a half hour elapsed and then....end credits.

Swanman · 05-09-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Buck

That was the best episode so far.

It had completely slipped my mind that Catelyn thought Tyrion plotted to kill Bran by the end of the episode and when she got all those guys to arrest him I was like, "OH SHIT!"

I think other than Jon, Littlefinger is my favorite character in the show.

It was a great scene because Tyrion was at first very happy to see Catelyn since he missed her at Winterfell. Then it all went badly for him.

I loved how they captured Catelyn polling the room for support prior to moving on Tyrion. It was great tactically because she was not going to make a move unless she knew the odds were to her advantage. They translated that bit from the book masterfully.

Sfeihc · 05-09-2011, 07:46 AM

You guys should just put Wendler on ignore. Works for me.

I can't get over how well Game of Thrones is paced. As the credits for each episode roll I can't believe that an hour has passed.

NewChief · 05-09-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Swanman

It was a great scene because Tyrion was at first very happy to see Catelyn since he missed her at Winterfell. Then it all went badly for him.

I loved how they captured Catelyn polling the room for support prior to moving on Tyrion. It was great tactically because she was not going to make a move unless she knew the odds were to her advantage. They translated that bit from the book masterfully.

Yeah, it shows that she's also a shrewd politician and manipulator and perfectly capable at the Game of Thrones (more adept than her husband... after all... she is a Tully).

NewChief · 05-09-2011, 08:27 AM

Watched it early this morning. Good episode. I think that next week is going to continue to be mainly buildup with the big badass episode coming in EP6 (I know that someone posted a synopsis of each episode, but I don't really remember what it said).

One thing I noticed about this episode:

Spoiler!

Huffmeister · 05-09-2011, 09:21 AM

They did a good job of filling in a lot back story without hitting you over the head with it. The Septon's quizzing Sansa in the throne room to get a bit more info about the Mad King, Viserys talking about the dragons, Sam talking about his relationship with his father, and Littlefinger telling Sansa about The Hound and The Mountain.

Good stuff. I just wish they would have built up the tourney a bit more. Hopefully there will be more in the next episode.

Hodor!

ChiefsFanatic · 05-09-2011, 10:50 AM

I liked the episode, but I think they were too subtle for the death at the tourney to have the proper weight with people unfamiliar with the books.

The scene with Catelyn at the end had me holding my breath though.

keg in kc · 05-09-2011, 11:09 AM

The show ended with me expecting more tourney next week. They have characters that still need to be introduced (Loras...). Only featuring a single joust would be a bit of a let-down.

Mr. Laz · 05-09-2011, 11:12 AM

shorty's in trouble

eazyb81 · 05-09-2011, 11:23 AM

Sam might be the biggest pussy in HBO's history.

Hopefully he grows a pair or at least becomes interesting.

keg in kc · 05-09-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Sam might be the biggest pussy in HBO's history.

Hopefully he grows a pair or at least becomes interesting.

Sam becomes pretty important, but it'll be a while.

NewChief · 05-09-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Sam might be the biggest pussy in HBO's history.

Hopefully he grows a pair or at least becomes interesting.

Yeah, they're doing a great job with him. I remember completely hating him and being annoyed by him while reading the books. I think it gets worse before it gets better, if I remember correctly.

Swanman · 05-09-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

The show ended with me expecting more tourney next week. They have characters that still need to be introduced (Loras...). Only featuring a single joust would be a bit of a let-down.

I remember seeing things in the previews before the start of the season from the tourney so I assume they will finish it up next week. They probably broke it up because they needed a cliffanger to end this episode, and the arresting of Tyrion was perfect for that.

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05-09-2011, 08:27 AM	#937
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9730204	Watched it early this morning. Good episode. I think that next week is going to continue to be mainly buildup with the big badass episode coming in EP6 (I know that someone posted a synopsis of each episode, but I don't really remember what it said). One thing I noticed about this episode: Spoiler! They mentioned hunting accidents twice. Nice foreshadowing. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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Huffmeister Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $9904277	They did a good job of filling in a lot back story without hitting you over the head with it. The Septon's quizzing Sansa in the throne room to get a bit more info about the Mad King, Viserys talking about the dragons, Sam talking about his relationship with his father, and Littlefinger telling Sansa about The Hound and The Mountain. Good stuff. I just wish they would have built up the tourney a bit more. Hopefully there will be more in the next episode. Hodor!
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ChiefsFanatic DeadPunisher Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Blue Springs, MO. 64014 Casino cash: $3229205	I liked the episode, but I think they were too subtle for the death at the tourney to have the proper weight with people unfamiliar with the books. The scene with Catelyn at the end had me holding my breath though.
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05-09-2011, 11:09 AM	#940
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