Game of Thrones (HBO)

Rywill · 2011-08-12T17:59:04.000Z

They’ve already said they’re moving up some timelines from ASOS, and putting some things on screen that were “off screen” in the books, in order to keep some fan-favorite characters (Jaime and Robb, it has to be) in front of viewers during season 2.

Equisilus · 2011-08-12T18:05:40.000Z

I just noticed that the BD version is up on Amazon for pre-order. No release date for it listed, though. Looking forward to seeing the comparison to the books, mainly in terms of how well the characters fit how I imagined them (not in terms of looks, which I already can see, but in terms of personality).

PeterGinsberg · 2011-08-12T21:12:10.000Z

Rywill:

They’ve already said they’re moving up some timelines from ASOS, and putting some things on screen that were “off screen” in the books, in order to keep some fan-favorite characters (Jaime and Robb, it has to be) in front of viewers during season 2.

I’m sure. I can’t imagine HBO missing the opportunity to have Robb’s injury and the ensuing “tragic love story” play out on screen. It’ll help a lot to set up the emotional impact of the big events in season 3.

Clay · 2011-08-14T16:14:17.000Z

Plus, that sort of came out of nowhere in the book, so I’ll appreciate seeing it play out on tv.

Angie_Gallant · 2011-08-19T23:43:45.000Z

That OtakuASSEMBLE guy on youtube that had that amazing meltdown about the death of Ned just got a really cool gift.

Mordrak · 2011-08-20T00:34:42.000Z

Angie Gallant:

That OtakuASSEMBLE guy on youtube that had that amazing meltdown about the death of Ned just got a really cool gift.

I would have sent him Ned’s decapitated head used in the show. Maybe they CG’d it all, so they couldn’t.

Mind_Elemental · 2011-08-20T18:44:50.000Z

Mordrak:

I would have sent him Ned’s decapitated head used in the show. Maybe they CG’d it all, so they couldn’t.

They didn’t - there was an interview where Sean Bean was talking about what a creepy feeling it was to handle the prop of his severed head.

Mordrak · 2011-08-21T00:25:19.000Z

Mind Elemental:

They didn’t - there was an interview where Sean Bean was talking about what a creepy feeling it was to handle the prop of his severed head.

Ahh, well, it was probably expensive, they’ll want to auction it off, they plan on reusing it, or they just aren’t that cruel. ;)

“We saw how attached you were to Ned Stark, so we got you a gift .”

Angie_Gallant · 2011-08-21T10:23:31.000Z

They dd underline the OR YOU DIE part of the poster at least.

Mordrak · 2011-08-21T14:13:54.000Z

Angie Gallant:

They dd underline the OR YOU DIE part of the poster at least.

Fair enough, and admittedly, it would have been a bit of a dick move. The signed poster is still a really cool gift and it was a great way to turn something that could be construed as negative for the show (look, this story pushes people away) into something a bit more positive, at least as a piece of PR.

Aquarian · 2011-08-22T12:30:26.000Z

Your Quaithe of the Shadow and mine, Laura Pradelska.

And one for the ‘well, all righty then!’ file:

In a recent NY Magazine interview with Jason Momoa, he hinted that Drogo might be making a comeback, further noting that he had written some scenes and sent them to the producers.

“I wrote some scenes and they might try to use them. George [R.R. Martin] can only write so much. Something could happen. Drogo could have a twin. You never know.”

Aw. He’s a writer!

Brian_Seiler · 2011-08-22T12:36:56.000Z

Aquarian:

Aw. He’s a writer!

Dude. He wrote his own Conan sequel. Before the first one was even released. I’m not sure if he’s delusional or just really naive.

Chuck · 2011-08-22T15:31:53.000Z

From the interview:

… It was a lot of fun to play Drogo. There’s a possibility you’ll see me do him again.
Even though he’s dead?
It’s a fantasy world, sweetheart.

Jesus, the guy comes of as bit of a hollywood prick, there. “Sweetheart?” Really?

Bonus points for be married to Lisa Bonet, though.

bluemax · 2011-08-22T19:50:30.000Z

Brian Seiler:

Not if he wants a bigger yacht.

He’ll just discover some more waterlogged calendars or edit another Wild Cards anthology as that doesn’t require actual writing.

Dr_Quasius · 2011-08-26T14:23:45.000Z

Found via Slashfilm:

A couple of special effects breakdown videos. Once again, I am astounded not by the cgi but at the extent of it. Oh, and spoilers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkptadiDABo

Tin_Wisdom · 2011-08-26T14:40:17.000Z

OK, that first one was super-impressive.

The second one was less-so, not because of the lack of skill or anything, but because it showed that scenes that I thought looked sparse because of the lack of extras… were only sparse due to a lack of imagination. Specifically, the Tourney of the Hand… they actually projected the meager “crowds” into the scene? Really? Ugh.

Woolen_Horde · 2011-09-12T21:15:50.000Z

Looks like Conan Stevens is out as Gregor Clegane. They recast the role. Sounds like the problem was on Conan’s end, as he’s busy filming The Hobbit and apparently he’s got a bigger role in Spartacus.

Also, the big news, Neil freaking Marshall is directing episode 9. I won’t spoil things, except this is GRRM’s episode, the budget buster. They brought in a film director who can get the job done. This is Marshall’s first TV job.

Cormac · 2011-09-13T01:14:09.000Z

Woolen Horde:

Also, the big news, Neil freaking Marshall is directing episode 9. I won’t spoil things, except this is GRRM’s episode, the budget buster. They brought in a film director who can get the job done. This is Marshall’s first TV job.

Just had to make sure this was the spoiler thread before responding…
Whats so big in Ep 9 again? I assume its the Battle of the Blackwater?

Dufresne · 2011-09-13T06:29:53.000Z

Cormac:

Just had to make sure this was the spoiler thread before responding…
Whats so big in Ep 9 again? I assume its the Battle of the Blackwater?

Yep. GRRM has said he’s writing the battle episode. I think the title is also “Blackwater.”

liquorice · 2011-09-13T09:52:30.000Z

Tin Wisdom:

Specifically, the Tourney of the Hand… they actually projected the meager “crowds” into the scene? Really? Ugh.

I was under the impression that that was on purpose - large crowds in medieval terms being less than large crowds in modern ones.