Game of Thrones [SPOILERS]

[Threash]

I wasnt referring to red carpet pics.  And to me, when someone says a chic is 'somewhat comely' that basically translates to homely. 

What it means to you is inconsequential, what it actually means is the exact opposite of what you think it does.

[MrHat]

This makes me want to reread the books.

But they're so long :(

[Rasix]

This makes me want to reread the books.

But they're so long :(

After reading Erickson and rereading the entire WoT series, not so much.  They're quick reads anyhow.

edit: I think I've done 1-3 twice and 1-4 twice.  The last time I did 1-4, I thought book 5 was coming out. 

[Arthur_Parker]

I reread them all a couple of months ago, surprisingly good even on a 2nd time through.  Excluding the Iron Islands sections but which just don't grab me at all.

[shiznitz]

This makes me want to reread the books.

But they're so long :(

If you re-read, do 1-6, then 9+. 7 and 8 contribute squat,

[Chimpy]

If you re-read, do 1-6, then 9+. 7 and 8 contribute squat,

 

Pretty sure there are only 4 books.

[Vaiti]

Here in Finland we chop large English text novel up into about three books each. I assume it is likewise elsewhere.

[shiznitz]

If you re-read, do 1-6, then 9+. 7 and 8 contribute squat,

 

Pretty sure there are only 4 books.

I thought he meant WoT, but I see I jumbled things.

[Lucas]

Here in Italy they split GoT in 2 books, ACoK 2, SoS 3, FfC 2. Sigh.

[Lucas]

Fantastic hi-res pic released on the "Making Game of Thrones" website, featuring Jon, Bran, Robb and Rickon (in the background) at Winterfell:

http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2010/12/23/tv-guide-photo-jon-bran-robb.html

[Ingmar]

Yes, it is unfair to call him a ghost writer which is why I didn't specifically name him.  His credentials weren't the point, it was that there were reams of material for a ghost writer to use.  Considering the overall quality of the books has increased significantly, I'm glad they didn't go with just a ghost writer.  (Though my wife did bitch that the latest one did the Jordan "tease for x^10 chapters, then have everything happen in the last 75 pages" thing.)

If it was real Jordan, it would have done the "tease for x^10 chapters, then have nothing happen in the last 75 pages" thing.

[Arthur_Parker]

http://twitter.com/sky_atlantic/status/22591051365621760

APRIL: #GameofThrones, an epic fantasy based on the novels by George RR Martin and starring Sean Bean.

April for UK, did I miss the US air date being announced?

[Chimpy]

Pretty sure it said April on the last big trailer thing you posted.

(or I am smoking crack)

[Arthur_Parker]

Maybe.

Firm date here anyway.

Sunday April 17th.

[Lucas]

Just.

Amazing.



More at http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2011/1/7/latest-set-photos.html

[Ruvaldt]

I don't want to be too nitpicky, but...those are awfully thick swords.  I always imagined Syrio and Arya practicing with blades similar to epees or rapiers.  Her sword is named "Needle," afterall.  Still, it's a minor critique, I suppose.

[Chimpy]

I don't want to be too nitpicky, but...those are awfully thick swords.  I always imagined Syrio and Arya practicing with blades similar to epees or rapiers.  Her sword is named "Needle," afterall.  Still, it's a minor critique, I suppose.

Pretty sure the book specifically notes that all Needle is is a smaller version of a "real" longsword. Shorter, lighter, smaller grip etc. I think it even mentions the blade having a fuller on it (which a rapier would not have in most cases).

[Arthur_Parker]

http://grrm.livejournal.com/146489.html

Maisie Williams, who will play Arya Stark, is preparing for her part by practicing her needlework. I though you might enjoy seeing these recent pictures of her that her mom was kind enough to send me.

http://pics.livejournal.com/grrm/pic/0009k32k/
http://pics.livejournal.com/grrm/pic/0009pa1w/

http://www.valyriansteel.com/shop/swords/needle-sword-of-arya-stark/prod_3.html

[Ruvaldt]

I didn't think of it exactly as a rapier, just something closer to one.  You're right about the fuller, but it still looks big to me.

Arthur_Parker: Yes!  That's much more like it.  My qualm has been overcome.

[Tarami]

Uhm, guys, those are wooden practice swords.

[dusematic]

Uhm, guys, those are wooden practice swords.

LOL, no shit.

[Arthur_Parker]

Uhm, guys, those are wooden practice swords.

Yeah, that's why Ruvaldt said "I always imagined Syrio and Arya practicing..."

[Ruvaldt]

Exactly.  It didn't make much sense to me to practice with swords that would be so dissimilar to the one she'd eventually use so I figured they were going bigger with her real sword as well, but after seeing stills of her and Needle any concern I had is gone now.

[Tarami]

Needle is not a wooden sword. Thus, not Needle in the picture. Thus, whatever complaint it's too thick to be Needle is invalid. They practiced with loaded wooden swords. Not Needle.

[Arthur_Parker]

I knew what he meant, it's logical.

[lamaros]

I knew what he meant, it's logical.

[Arthur_Parker]

Edit, apparently there's a major spoiler in this, not sure about what exactly after watching it and I've read the books.

Sean Bean interview about Game of Thrones

[Lucas]

Yeah, Sean Bean interview is quite spoilerish, at least the way he hints about possible developments;

Also, Emilia Clarke and Peter Dinklage video interviews here:

http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/01/access-hollywood-interviews-thrones-cast/

BEWARE: Emilia Clarke interview is also spoilerish at the beginning, when she refers to...Err, certain "gifts" she receives.

But Emilia is lovely 

[Sand]

I cant believe there isnt a thread on this already.

Other than Boardwalk Empire, which Im already watching, I havent been this excited about something on TV in a long time.
HBO is seriously doing some amazing programming.

http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html

Seems to be a very heavy European cast and crew. Filmed in Northern Ireland.

Its going to be awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43LW7a_NKMk

[Tarami]

I can't believe you didn't look five threads down.

[Sand]

I can't believe you didn't look five threads down.

Yeah. No excuse. Other than I hadnt had coffee yet this morning. 

[Lucas]

LOL.

Anyways, great interview with the producers and writers of the show, Benioff and Weiss, over at WiC; the roundtable was held during the recent TCA event:

http://winter-is-coming.net/2011/01/roundtable-discussion-with-david-dan/

Long read, but it's worth it: they dwelve into a lot of topics: their first impact with the books, their view on how to adapt from book to TV, flashbacks, fan expectation management and more.

[Lucas]

new BtS video over at Making Game of Thrones with Buster Reeves, Fight Coordinator:

http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2011/1/13/the-artisans-buster-reeves.html

Emilia Clarke briefly talks about sex scenes in GoT (rawr):

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1655909/game-thrones-actress-filming-sex-scenes-was-really-scary.jhtml

[Lucas]

New Teaser trailer 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ5p18wIQEI

[Lucas]

New video featuring Maisie Williams (Arya) talking about her swordwork.

WARNING: The amount of cuteness in this video could seriously harm you 

http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/2011/1/31/the-artisans-maisie-williams.html