Game of Thrones

Amazon taps Sophie Turner for ‘Tomb Raider’ series

Sophie Turner is reportedly close to landing the lead role in Amazon’s upcoming “Tomb Raider” series. According to Variety, although the deal has not been finalised yet, it is expected to be confirmed shortly.

Warner Bros explores ‘Game of Thrones’ film as HBO expands fantasy franchise

Warner Bros has been quietly working on a film set in George RR Martin’s fantasy world as HBO/Max and Warner Bros start merging their major fantasy franchises.

THE SHELF / Book-to-screen adaptations to look forward to in the second half of 2024

The first half of this year has treated us with some truly amazing book-to-screen adaptations like Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Ripley. The second half is also unlikely to disappoint. Here are some book-to-screen adaptations to pack the rest of your year with.

‘They never make it better’: George RR Martin calls out TV and film adaptations

Renowned author George RR Martin, the creative mind behind the "Game of Thrones" series, has voiced strong criticism against TV and film adaptations of books, asserting that they often fail to measure up to their source material. In a recent blog post, Martin lamented the trend of screenwriters and producers altering beloved stories to "make them their own," often to the detriment of the original work.

Ian Gelder, ‘Game of Thrones’ actor, passed away

In "Game of Thrones", he portrayed Kevan Lannister, the astute younger brother of Lord Tywin Lannister, in 12 episodes of the groundbreaking series. Apart from playing one of the Lannisters, Ian appeared in several TV shows including Doctor “Who”, “Snatch”, “Fifteen-Love”, “Casualty”, “Father Brown”, “The Bill”, “Edward the King”, and “I Thought You’d Gone”, amongst others.

HBO announces ‘Game of Thrones’ Aegon’s conquest spinoff

Exciting news emerges from HBO as the network teams up with prolific writer Mattson Tomlin for a new venture set in the beloved "Game of Thrones" universe. Tomlin, known for his work on projects like "The Batman Part II" and the Keanu Reeves action comic adaptation "BRZRKR," is set to spearhead the development of a spinoff titled "Aegon’s Conquest."

5 deserving actors who never won an Emmy

Throughout television history, there are certain performances that persist as amongst the greatest, even without the accolade of an Emmy. These actors not only captivated audiences, but also earned praise from critics, adding a layer of bewilderment to the persistent oversight by the Emmys.

‘GOT’ star Emilia Clarke gets MBE for raising awareness

Actress Emilia Clarke has said the MBEs awarded to both her and her mother in the New Year Honours are "amazing" for raising awareness about brain injuries. The Game of Thrones star suffered two brain haemorrhages in her 20s, then set up a charity in 2019 with mum Jenny. They have now been appointed MBEs for services to people with brain injuries.

George RR Martin reveals status of ‘Game of Thrones’ projects during strikes

In light of the ongoing writers and actors strike, George RR Martin, the creator of “Game of Thrones”, took to his website to share the current status of the projects.

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

The dangerous game of Marlon James—Can genre fiction be great literature?

James seems to be saying to the establishment, to the same generous folks who once gave him the Booker and propelled him to the stratosphere: Go ahead and say this is not literature, I dare you. 

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

What HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ promises to bring to the world of ‘A Song of Ice & Fire’

Viewers of House of the Dragon won’t find themselves in a similar predicament as the events surrounding the second Targaryen Civil War have already been documented in full in Fire & Blood (2018).  

August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022

House of the Dragon debuts with fire, blood, and memories of Westeros

The first episode of HBO's newest fantasy delivers on all of its promises.

August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022

Why it might be a good idea to watch prequels first

Prequels are your gateway if you don’t want to feel lost.

July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

Why I’m excited about ‘House of the Dragon’

Fire & Blood is the historical retelling of the reign of the Targaryens as told by the fictional Archmaster Gyldayn, and it is a compressed version of all the things that make A Song of Ice and Fire so fun.

July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022

“Quite a bit missing” of brain: “Khaleesi” recalls 2 brain aneurysms while filming GOT

Having to contend with two brain aneurysms while filming the HBO series “Game of Thrones”, Emilia Clarke – known to fans worldwide as “Daenerys Targaryen” or “Khaleesi” – has spoken about it once more.

May 10, 2022
May 10, 2022

House of the Dragon – A Game of Thrones Prequel

Expectations are high for its spin-off, House of the Dragon, the latest foray into Westeros. Set to premiere on HBO Max in August 2022, one might ask, how will it be any different from its predecessor?

May 18, 2019
May 18, 2019

What to binge watch once ‘Game of Thrones’ ends

Game of Thrones, one of the most successful television shows of our current age, is approaching its end. While there’s still time before the final episode of the series airs, diehard fans may already be wondering what they can watch next. Thankfully, there are plenty of other serials that feature what fans

June 24, 2018
June 24, 2018

‘Game of Thrones’ co-stars Kit Harington, Rose Leslie wed

Former “Game of Thrones” co-stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie get married with a church service and a celebration at the bride’s ancestral castle in Scotland.

September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017

Kit Harington and Rose Leslie are getting married

After months of speculation, rumours, and reports, it is confirmed that Game of Thrones lovebirds Kit Harington (aka Jon Snow) and Rose Leslie (aka Ygritte) are tying the knot.