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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.

kcpasco · 05-01-2011, 08:12 PM

My only complaint so far is the lack of ghost. That wolf never left his side.

My guess is they couldn't find a white wolf.

Hammock Parties · 05-01-2011, 08:23 PM

ugh, that was yawn worthy as shit

do better

kcpasco · 05-01-2011, 08:28 PM

The interaction between Jon and Tyrion without ghost is just killing me. Those were some of my favorite parts in the book.

kcpasco · 05-01-2011, 08:38 PM

Hodor Hodor

keg in kc · 05-02-2011, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Red 5

Ugh, this episode is boring so far. talktalktalktalktalk

Welcome to fantasy for grownups.

keg in kc · 05-02-2011, 03:35 AM

This episode gave me the first real sense of foreboding for the all the tragedy that's about to begin. It's going to be really interesting to see people's reactions by the end of the season. This isn't like anything that's ever been on TV before, and I think it's going to be shocking to many.

Swanman · 05-02-2011, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by keg in kc

This episode gave me the first real sense of foreboding for the all the tragedy that's about to begin. It's going to be really interesting to see people's reactions by the end of the season. This isn't like anything that's ever been on TV before, and I think it's going to be shocking to many.

The sounds of real swords clashing while Arya is having her dancing lesson really gave a good sense of that.

Great Expectations · 05-02-2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WoodDraw

I just finished the second book. I'm finding more and more that there are certain characters and story lines I just don't give a **** about. Daenerys is firmly in that category. Really, anytime the story moves away from the the Starks and Lannisters, it just slows down so much for me.

I won't spoil anything, but Theon only became interesting to me towards the end of the book, for obvious reasons. Davos was okay, but still very mehhh.

Not that I don't like it. I'll still pick up the next book...

I thought Daenerys was one of the less interesting characters until the third book. She really comes into her own. Davos is still meh to me.

Huffmeister · 05-02-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Great Expectations

I thought Daenerys was one of the less interesting characters until the third book. She really comes into her own. Davos is still meh to me.

Agreed, I really came to enjoy Dany's chapters. I really liked Davos' character, and kept wanting his chapters to lead up to something more, but nothing ever seemed to happen with them.

allen_kcCard · 05-02-2011, 09:57 AM

Next week looks awesome, and should introduce a lot of new characters. Not checking my spelling of names, so likely wrong on some here, but some that come to mind are Thoros, Gregor, Loras, and Beric.

allen_kcCard · 05-02-2011, 10:02 AM

Speaking of intoduction of new characters, Varys was great, as were Pycelle, Syrio, Renly, and Lacel. They all blend in, but it is cool seeing knowing that they have parts to play in the story.

Huffmeister · 05-02-2011, 10:23 AM

Yeah, there were a LOT of new characters introduced in this episode. Every member of the council was great, especially Petyr Baelish (Littlefinger) and Varys.

My favorite scene from last night was Robert eating and drinking in his room. Yelling at Lancel, trading war stories with Jaime and Barristan (who was awesome, btw), and finally Jaime telling Robert about the Mad King ("Burn them all").

Also, did anyone else think that Syrio looked like Robert Downey Jr with a fro?

Swanman · 05-02-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by allen_kcCard

Next week looks awesome, and should introduce a lot of new characters. Not checking my spelling of names, so likely wrong on some here, but some that come to mind are Thoros, Gregor, Loras, and Beric.

It is a very safe bet the Gregor and Loras will play a role given they are probably spending a good chunk of the episode on the tourney.

Thoros will get some time if they show any of the melee.

allen_kcCard · 05-02-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Swanman

It is a very safe bet the Gregor and Loras will play a role given they are probably spending a good chunk of the episode on the tourney.

Thoros will get some time if they show any of the melee.

Yeah, guessing Thoros and Beric will be quick glances, but will be there.

TrickyNicky · 05-02-2011, 11:00 AM

I don't know if there will be a melee. When they were going over the costs, they said 40,000 Gold Dragons for the winner of the tourney, 20,000 to the runner up, and 20,000 for the winner of the Archery contest. No mention of the prize for the melee.

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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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05-02-2011, 03:35 AM	#846
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	This episode gave me the first real sense of foreboding for the all the tragedy that's about to begin. It's going to be really interesting to see people's reactions by the end of the season. This isn't like anything that's ever been on TV before, and I think it's going to be shocking to many.
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05-02-2011, 09:57 AM	#850
allen_kcCard Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $4353183	Next week looks awesome, and should introduce a lot of new characters. Not checking my spelling of names, so likely wrong on some here, but some that come to mind are Thoros, Gregor, Loras, and Beric.
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05-02-2011, 10:02 AM	#851
allen_kcCard Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $4353183	Speaking of intoduction of new characters, Varys was great, as were Pycelle, Syrio, Renly, and Lacel. They all blend in, but it is cool seeing knowing that they have parts to play in the story.
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05-02-2011, 10:23 AM	#852
Huffmeister Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $9904277	Yeah, there were a LOT of new characters introduced in this episode. Every member of the council was great, especially Petyr Baelish (Littlefinger) and Varys. My favorite scene from last night was Robert eating and drinking in his room. Yelling at Lancel, trading war stories with Jaime and Barristan (who was awesome, btw), and finally Jaime telling Robert about the Mad King ("Burn them all"). Also, did anyone else think that Syrio looked like Robert Downey Jr with a fro?
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05-02-2011, 11:00 AM	#855
TrickyNicky My Black Friend, Alan Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manhattan Casino cash: $10007047	I don't know if there will be a melee. When they were going over the costs, they said 40,000 Gold Dragons for the winner of the tourney, 20,000 to the runner up, and 20,000 for the winner of the Archery contest. No mention of the prize for the melee.
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