<p>US President Donald Trump has once again leaned into his "king" persona, this time using a Game of Thrones-style video to showcase his plans to transform Washington. The White House posted an AI-generated video on Monday (Aug 10), borrowing the look and music of HBO's hit fantasy series as it presented a dramatic, three-dimensional map of Trump's restoration projects across the US capital.</p><h2><strong>Trump's Game of Thrones video</strong></h2><p>Set to the show's iconic theme music, the video highlights projects including a new fountain at Meridian Hill Park, work at Dupont Circle and developments near Union Station. But the final scene takes the royal imagery even further.&nbsp;</p><p>The video depicts a medieval-style Oval Office where the Resolute Desk morphs into a throne bearing an American flag emblem. The video was posted with the caption: "THE CAPITAL: RESTORED. Order restored. The capital reclaimed."</p><p>The imagery immediately drew attention because of Trump's repeated embrace of the "king" label, despite the American presidency having no monarchy.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/baba-vanga-s-2026-prophecy-2-predictions-already-came-true-3-terrifying-ones-remain-first-human-alien-contact-world-war-3-and-putin-s-exit-1786169922573"><strong>Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Trump and 'Game of Thrones' have history</strong></h2><p>This is not the first time Trump has used imagery from the HBO franchise for political messaging.</p><p>In 2018, Trump posted a Game of Thrones-inspired image while announcing the restoration of US sanctions on Iran.</p><p>At the time, HBO was unhappy with the political use of its intellectual property. The company's then executive vice president and head of marketing, Chris Spadaccini, said the network did not like its intellectual property being used for political purposes.</p><p>HBO even responded on social media, referencing the show's fictional Dothraki language, asking: "How do you say trademark misuse in Dothraki?"</p><p>However, the company ultimately chose not to escalate the dispute with the president.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mmr-vaccine-under-fire-trump-orders-review-as-us-battles-worst-measles-outbreak-in-35-years-1786408307478"><strong>MMR vaccine under fire: Trump orders review as US battles worst measles outbreak in 35 years</strong></a></p><h2><strong>'King Trump' flag adds to royal imagery</strong></h2><p>The latest video comes just days after Trump shared another post embracing the "king" imagery. On Sunday, he posted an image of a flying "King Trump" flag on Truth Social, while appearing to tease a return to the White House in 2028, despite constitutional limits on presidential terms.</p>

<p>The latest White House video therefore adds another layer to Trump's growing use of royal imagery, turning his vision for Washington into a fantasy-style depiction of a capital being "reclaimed" under his leadership.</p><p>HBO had not publicly commented on the latest video at the time of publication.</p>

Trump's latest White House video uses Game of Thrones-style imagery to portray his Washington makeover, ending with the Oval Office transformed into a medieval throne room. The post has renewed criticism over the president's repeated embrace of "king" imagery.

US President Donald Trump has once again leaned into his "king" persona, this time using a Game of Thrones-style video to showcase his plans to transform Washington. The White House posted an AI-generated video on Monday (Aug 10), borrowing the look and music of HBO's hit fantasy series as it presented a dramatic, three-dimensional map of Trump's restoration projects across the US capital. Trump's Game of Thrones video Set to the show's iconic theme music, the video highlights projects including a new fountain at Meridian Hill Park, work at Dupont Circle and developments near Union Station. But the final scene takes the royal imagery even further. The video depicts a medieval-style Oval Office where the Resolute Desk morphs into a throne bearing an American flag emblem. The video was posted with the caption: "THE CAPITAL: RESTORED. Order restored. The capital reclaimed." The imagery immediately drew attention because of Trump's repeated embrace of the "king" label, despite the American presidency having no monarchy. Also read | Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside Trump and 'Game of Thrones' have history This is not the first time Trump has used imagery from the HBO franchise for political messaging. In 2018, Trump posted a Game of Thrones-inspired image while announcing the restoration of US sanctions on Iran. At the time, HBO was unhappy with the political use of its intellectual property. The company's then executive vice president and head of marketing, Chris Spadaccini, said the network did not like its intellectual property being used for political purposes. HBO even responded on social media, referencing the show's fictional Dothraki language, asking: "How do you say trademark misuse in Dothraki?" However, the company ultimately chose not to escalate the dispute with the president. Also read | MMR vaccine under fire: Trump orders review as US battles worst measles outbreak in 35 years 'King Trump' flag adds to royal imagery The latest video comes just days after Trump shared another post embracing the "king" imagery. On Sunday, he posted an image of a flying "King Trump" flag on Truth Social, while appearing to tease a return to the White House in 2028, despite constitutional limits on presidential terms.

<p>Trump's latest White House video uses Game of Thrones-style imagery to portray his Washington makeover, ending with the Oval Office transformed into a medieval throne room. The post has renewed criticism over the president's repeated embrace of "king" imagery.</p>

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<p>To millions of fans, Hannah Murray is best known as the resilient, soft-spoken Gilly on Game of Thrones. But behind the scenes, as her Hollywood career flourished, Murray was quietly fighting a losing battle against psychological manipulation. Six years after walking away from the spotlight, the 36-year-old actor is throwing light upon a dark, harrowing chapter of her life- her time inside an alleged wellness cult that ultimately landed her in a psychiatric ward.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a deeply personal excerpt from her upcoming book, The Make Believe: A Memoir of Magic and Madness, published by The Cut, Murray details how a quest for wellness quickly spiralled into a living nightmare.</p><h2>Cult leader performed an exorcism on Hannah Murray</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Murray revealed that her personal trainer on the sets of Kathryn Bigelow’s 2017 film Detroit introduced her to an "energy healer" named Grace. Looking for guidance, Murray confided in her, and the actress claimed her vulnerability became her gateway into a tight-knit group run by a charismatic leader she refers to only as "Steve."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Slowly, the group eroded her sense of reality. Murray recalls how Steve claimed to have "performed an exorcism" on her while she was filming Detroit. Instead of seeing her rapidly deteriorating mental state as a medical emergency, the group reframed it as a spiritual battle. Even as her mind began to fracture, Murray remembers being entirely under their spell.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I was concerned only with the energy I could feel spiralling up through my body.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The breaking point arrived just hours before her official initiation ceremony into the group. While in London, Murray suffered a massive psychological breakdown. She describes hiding in a toilet cubicle, hearing Steve's voice echoing in her head, gripped by a physical agony that felt like “giving birth through my skull.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Emergency services were called, and Murray was rushed to the Gordon Hospital in London, where she was detained for 28 days under the Mental Health Act.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even from her hospital bed, Murray sent a flurry of conflicting text messages to Steve—alternating between furiously accusing him of being an “evil cult leader” and desperately thanking him. Steve denied any wrongdoing, and Murray's brainwashed state kept her defending him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I had been completely taken in by everything he said,” Murray writes, reflecting on the terrifying power of her delusion. “I believed him. I believed he was not a cult leader. I believed everything he told me.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During her involuntary stay, Murray was officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Looking back at the harrowing transition from the cult's grip to medical reality, she notes with stark honesty that she entered the hospital “extremely psychotic and left somewhat less so.”</p>

Former Game of Thrones and Skins actor Hannah Murray has revealed that six years after walking away from Hollywood, she fell into an alleged wellness cult that pushed her into a severe mental health crisis.

To millions of fans, Hannah Murray is best known as the resilient, soft-spoken Gilly on Game of Thrones. But behind the scenes, as her Hollywood career flourished, Murray was quietly fighting a losing battle against psychological manipulation. Six years after walking away from the spotlight, the 36-year-old actor is throwing light upon a dark, harrowing chapter of her life- her time inside an alleged wellness cult that ultimately landed her in a psychiatric ward. In a deeply personal excerpt from her upcoming book, The Make Believe: A Memoir of Magic and Madness, published by The Cut, Murray details how a quest for wellness quickly spiralled into a living nightmare. Cult leader performed an exorcism on Hannah Murray Murray revealed that her personal trainer on the sets of Kathryn Bigelow’s 2017 film Detroit introduced her to an "energy healer" named Grace. Looking for guidance, Murray confided in her, and the actress claimed her vulnerability became her gateway into a tight-knit group run by a charismatic leader she refers to only as "Steve." Slowly, the group eroded her sense of reality. Murray recalls how Steve claimed to have "performed an exorcism" on her while she was filming Detroit. Instead of seeing her rapidly deteriorating mental state as a medical emergency, the group reframed it as a spiritual battle. Even as her mind began to fracture, Murray remembers being entirely under their spell. “I was concerned only with the energy I could feel spiralling up through my body.” The breaking point arrived just hours before her official initiation ceremony into the group. While in London, Murray suffered a massive psychological breakdown. She describes hiding in a toilet cubicle, hearing Steve's voice echoing in her head, gripped by a physical agony that felt like “giving birth through my skull.” Emergency services were called, and Murray was rushed to the Gordon Hospital in London, where she was detained for 28 days under the Mental Health Act. Even from her hospital bed, Murray sent a flurry of conflicting text messages to Steve—alternating between furiously accusing him of being an “evil cult leader” and desperately thanking him. Steve denied any wrongdoing, and Murray's brainwashed state kept her defending him. “I had been completely taken in by everything he said,” Murray writes, reflecting on the terrifying power of her delusion. “I believed him. I believed he was not a cult leader. I believed everything he told me.” During her involuntary stay, Murray was officially diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Looking back at the harrowing transition from the cult's grip to medical reality, she notes with stark honesty that she entered the hospital “extremely psychotic and left somewhat less so.”

<p>Former<i> </i>Game of Thrones<i> </i>and Skins actor Hannah Murray has revealed that six years after walking away from Hollywood, she fell into an alleged wellness cult that pushed her into a severe mental health crisis.</p>

From Westeros to a psych ward: Game of Thrones star Hannah Murray opens up about her terrifying ordeal inside an alleged wellness cult

The CinemaCon 2026 event has unveiled several major projects for the coming months. From Tom Cruise being introduced in Digger to the new Game of Thrones film, the annual gathering has kicked off its second day on a positive note.

<p>The CinemaCon 2026 event has unveiled several major projects for the coming years. From the first trailer of Tom Cruise's Digger to the new Game of Thrones film, the annual gathering has kicked off its second day on a positive note.</p>

CinemaCon 2026 unveils major projects: Tom Cruise in Digger, Game of Thrones film and more

<p>The world of Game of Thrones is getting bigger! Bringing much thrill to fans, the new movie now has a title: Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest. At Warner Bros.’ CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Tuesday evening, the makers shared an update.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The title reveal comes almost a month after the GOT movie first grabbed the attention of movie enthusiasts. However, this is only a working title, so don’t be surprised if it changes in the coming years. As of now, there is no confirmation on when the movie will go on floors or its planned release timeline.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The upcoming movie, which will be the first-ever big-screen epic of the GOT world, was part of Warner Bros' 2027 and beyond slate.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/digger-trailer-unveiled-at-cinemacon-tom-cruise-stuns-with-dramatic-transformation-1776226257768">Digger trailer unveiled: Tom Cruise stuns with dramatic transformation</a></p><h2>What do we know about the movie so far?</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>News of the film first surfaced in March, and it has been revealed that the story will follow the original conqueror, Aegon I Targaryen, from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. &nbsp;For the unversed, Aegon Targaryen was the first King of Westeros and the creator of the Iron Throne, which he made from the melted weapons of his enemies. The storyline of Aegon's conquest is the prequel of the GOT show and takes place around 300 years before the events in the original series.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/kanye-west-postpones-france-concert-amid-possible-ban-after-uk-snub-1776228001344">Kanye West postpones France concert amid possible ban after UK snub</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film is in very early developments and no release year or the cast of the film have been announced yet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Targaryens, a Valyrian family known for their dragons, ruled the lands and seas of Westeros in Martin’s famous book series and HBO’s expansive GOT universe, including prequels like House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Beau Willimon, best-known for Netflix’s House of Cards and Disney+’s hit Star Wars, will write the project. The wait for this movie is long, so meanwhile, the audience can return to the world of the GOT this summer with the release of season 4 of House of Dragon.&nbsp;</p>

The title reveal comes almost a month after the GOT movie first grabbed the attention of movie enthusiasts. However, this is only a working title, so don’t be surprised if it changes in the coming years. As of now, there is no confirmation on when the movie will go on floors or its planned release timeline.

The world of Game of Thrones is getting bigger! Bringing much thrill to fans, the new movie now has a title: Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest. At Warner Bros.’ CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Tuesday evening, the makers shared an update. The title reveal comes almost a month after the GOT movie first grabbed the attention of movie enthusiasts. However, this is only a working title, so don’t be surprised if it changes in the coming years. As of now, there is no confirmation on when the movie will go on floors or its planned release timeline. The upcoming movie, which will be the first-ever big-screen epic of the GOT world, was part of Warner Bros' 2027 and beyond slate. Also read: Digger trailer unveiled: Tom Cruise stuns with dramatic transformation What do we know about the movie so far? News of the film first surfaced in March, and it has been revealed that the story will follow the original conqueror, Aegon I Targaryen, from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. For the unversed, Aegon Targaryen was the first King of Westeros and the creator of the Iron Throne, which he made from the melted weapons of his enemies. The storyline of Aegon's conquest is the prequel of the GOT show and takes place around 300 years before the events in the original series. Also read: Kanye West postpones France concert amid possible ban after UK snub The film is in very early developments and no release year or the cast of the film have been announced yet. The Targaryens, a Valyrian family known for their dragons, ruled the lands and seas of Westeros in Martin’s famous book series and HBO’s expansive GOT universe, including prequels like House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Beau Willimon, best-known for Netflix’s House of Cards and Disney+’s hit Star Wars, will write the project. The wait for this movie is long, so meanwhile, the audience can return to the world of the GOT this summer with the release of season 4 of House of Dragon.

<p>The title reveal comes almost a month after the GOT movie first grabbed the attention of movie enthusiasts. However, this is only a working title, so don’t be surprised if it changes in the coming years.&nbsp;</p>

Aegon’s Conquest: Game of Thrones movie gets a title, more details revealed at CinemaCon

<p>Game<i> of Thrones</i> is one of the renowned fantasy shows from America, which is based on the novel by George R.R. Martin. Created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the track of the iconic theme has been composed by Ramin Djawadi, who has also been part of several renowned projects. But did you know the musician has a connection to Iran? Let's delve in to know more.</p><h2>Ramin Djawadi—the artist behind the iconic score of Game of Thrones and his take on working for the show</h2><p>Born in Duisburg, Germany, Ramin Dwajadi is a son to an Iranian father and a German mother. He went to Krupp-Gymnasium in Duisburg, West Germany, and has studied at the Berklee College of Music. Djawadi garnered the attention of Hans Zimmer, who recruited him to Remote Control Productions. He later moved to Los Angeles and worked as an assistant to Klaud Badelt.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/8-war-based-films-based-on-middle-east-conflict-the-hurt-locker-lone-survivor-american-sniper-and-more-1750579043734"><strong>10 War-based films based on Middle-East conflict</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an interview with DW, when Ramin was asked how he was able to come up with the musical concept for the show, he said, "The producers asked me that very question right at the beginning. Because there are so many storylines and characters, it would have been too complicated to give everyone his or her own musical theme. That's why we decided to only write themes for individual plots and specific families. We let ourselves be guided by the plot."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/oscars-2026-security-ramped-up-amid-fbi-alert-about-possibility-of-iran-drone-threat-on-california-1773286895523"><strong>Oscars 2026: Security ramped up amid FBI alert about possibility of Iran drone threat on California</strong></a></p><h2>Ramin Djawadi's other projects for composition of music</h2><p>After working as an assistant to Klaus Badelt, he made additional music and arrangements for Badelt and Hans Zimmer movies such as <i>Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Time Machine, </i>and the Academy Award-nominated film <i>Something's Gotta Give.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/lindsay-lohan-returns-to-us-from-dubai-amid-iran-war-see-pics-1773296893087"><strong>Lindsay Lohan returns to US from Dubai amid Iran war | See pics</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2006, Djawadi scored the first Sony Pictures Animation project, Open Season, followed by the sequel Open Season 2. In 2007, Djawadi scored <i>Fly Me To The Moon</i>, the first full-length animation film to be released solely in 3D (2008) by the Belgian studio nWave. In 2014, Djawadi wrote the score for an American action horror film,<i> Dracula Untold.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rakesh-bedi-reacts-on-dhurandhar-2-release-and-yash-s-toxic-getting-postponed-due-to-us-iran-conflict-1773307150065"><strong>Rakesh Bedi reacts on Dhurandhar 2 release and Yash's Toxic getting postponed due to US-Iran conflict</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Djawadi composed the score for the 2021 Marvel Studios film <i>Eternals</i>, which marked his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) since 2008's Iron Man. Djawadi composed music for the trailer of <i>Magic: The Gathering: Theros Beyond Death</i>, a card game. Djawadi co-composed music with Brandon Campbell for the second episode of Apple TV+'s series Amazing Stories, titled <i>The Heat. </i>He composed music for Disney+'s nature documentary film Elephant. Djawadi composed the score for Lisa Joy's feature film debut Reminiscence. He also co-composed the music for the Amazon Game's New World with Brandon Campbell.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Game of Thrones, Ramin has worked for series that include <i>House of the Dragon, 3 Body Problem, Prison Break, Person of Interest, Jack Ryan, and Fallout.</i> He has also composed music for the video games of the<i> Medal of Honor </i>franchise, the <i>Gears of War franchise</i>, and<i> System Shock 2.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ramin has bagged several accolades including two Emmys (both for Game of Thrones), one Annie Award (for Win or Lose), three Grammy nominations and seven Emmy nominations. He was awarded the BMI Icon Award at Broadcast Music Inc.'s 40th annual Film, TV and Visual Media Awards in 2024.</p>

Ramjin Djawadi is an Iranian-German composer who has composed for renowned shows including Game of Thrones' iconic theme. Read to know more. 

Game of Thrones is one of the renowned fantasy shows from America, which is based on the novel by George R.R. Martin. Created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the track of the iconic theme has been composed by Ramin Djawadi, who has also been part of several renowned projects. But did you know the musician has a connection to Iran? Let's delve in to know more. Ramin Djawadi—the artist behind the iconic score of Game of Thrones and his take on working for the show Born in Duisburg, Germany, Ramin Dwajadi is a son to an Iranian father and a German mother. He went to Krupp-Gymnasium in Duisburg, West Germany, and has studied at the Berklee College of Music. Djawadi garnered the attention of Hans Zimmer, who recruited him to Remote Control Productions. He later moved to Los Angeles and worked as an assistant to Klaud Badelt. Also Read: 10 War-based films based on Middle-East conflict In an interview with DW, when Ramin was asked how he was able to come up with the musical concept for the show, he said, "The producers asked me that very question right at the beginning. Because there are so many storylines and characters, it would have been too complicated to give everyone his or her own musical theme. That's why we decided to only write themes for individual plots and specific families. We let ourselves be guided by the plot." Also Read: Oscars 2026: Security ramped up amid FBI alert about possibility of Iran drone threat on California Ramin Djawadi's other projects for composition of music After working as an assistant to Klaus Badelt, he made additional music and arrangements for Badelt and Hans Zimmer movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Time Machine, and the Academy Award-nominated film Something's Gotta Give. Also Read: Lindsay Lohan returns to US from Dubai amid Iran war | See pics In 2006, Djawadi scored the first Sony Pictures Animation project, Open Season, followed by the sequel Open Season 2. In 2007, Djawadi scored Fly Me To The Moon, the first full-length animation film to be released solely in 3D (2008) by the Belgian studio nWave. In 2014, Djawadi wrote the score for an American action horror film, Dracula Untold. Also Read: Rakesh Bedi reacts on Dhurandhar 2 release and Yash's Toxic getting postponed due to US-Iran conflict Djawadi composed the score for the 2021 Marvel Studios film Eternals, which marked his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) since 2008's Iron Man. Djawadi composed music for the trailer of Magic: The Gathering: Theros Beyond Death, a card game. Djawadi co-composed music with Brandon Campbell for the second episode of Apple TV+'s series Amazing Stories, titled The Heat. He composed music for Disney+'s nature documentary film Elephant. Djawadi composed the score for Lisa Joy's feature film debut Reminiscence. He also co-composed the music for the Amazon Game's New World with Brandon Campbell. Apart from Game of Thrones, Ramin has worked for series that include House of the Dragon, 3 Body Problem, Prison Break, Person of Interest, Jack Ryan, and Fallout. He has also composed music for the video games of the Medal of Honor franchise, the Gears of War franchise, and System Shock 2. Ramin has bagged several accolades including two Emmys (both for Game of Thrones), one Annie Award (for Win or Lose), three Grammy nominations and seven Emmy nominations. He was awarded the BMI Icon Award at Broadcast Music Inc.'s 40th annual Film, TV and Visual Media Awards in 2024.

<p>Ramjin Djawadi is an Iranian-German composer who has composed for renowned shows including Game of Thrones' iconic theme. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

DYK the iconic Game of Thrones theme was composed by Iranian-German composer Ramjin Djawadi?

HBO Max is considered a one-stop OTT platform, offering high-quality movies, cartoons, original shows, and reality sitcoms. From Game of Thrones to the most recent addition, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, here are some of the best shows. 

<p>HBO Max is considered a one-stop OTT platform, offering high-quality movies, cartoons, original shows, and reality sitcoms. From Game of Thrones to the most recent addition, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, here are some of the best shows to watch.</p>

From Game of Thrones to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: List of best shows on HBO Max

On Dec 5, Netflix, Inc announced that the company is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) as they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the streaming giant will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO. 

<p>On Dec 5, Netflix, Inc announced that the company is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) as they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the streaming giant will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.&nbsp;</p>

Game of Thrones, Friends, and More: Netflix is set to welcome iconic shows under its umbrella

<p>Remember Brank Stark, the youngest of the Stark family in the HBO series Game of Thrones? Isaac Hempstead, the actor who played the role in the hit show, is now married. The actor shared the happy news on Instagram as he shared photos of his wedding with his partner, whom he referred to as ‘M’. The couple got married in an intimate London ceremony.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The best person I have ever met, the best day of my life, the best friends and family we could ever ask for,” Hempstead Wright captioned an Instagram post as he shared dreamy photos of the ceremony. “What a day, what a life — I love you M .”</p>

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<p> </p><p>The comment box was flooded with congratulatory wishes from friends, family, and former castmates.</p><p> </p><p>“ Congratulations!!!!,” Gwendoline Christie, who portrayed Brienne of Tarth in GoT wrote. Meanwhile, Lena Heady, who played Cersei Lannister, added, “Congratulations ya beauties.” </p><p> </p><p>His on-screen sister, Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), gushed, “Congratulations Isaaaaaac!!!!!!,” while John Bradley (Samwell Tarly) added, “Oh MATE!! Congratulations! ”</p><p>Many fans also expressed surprise over how quickly the actor had grown up since he first appeared on screen in the iconic show in 2011.</p><p> </p><p>“I remember when you were just a little boy being thrown out of windows … now look at you! You’re all grown up, gone off to marry and … and …,” one user wrote, while another quipped, “I love that the comments are a GoT reunion.”</p><h2>Bran on Game of Thrones</h2><p>Hempstead joined the cast of the show when he was 12 years old. When the show was wrapping up its final season he was 19. In an earlier interview, he had stated that the saying goodbye to his character was an ‘emotional’ journey. </p><p> </p><p>“It was really sad. Saying goodbye to Bran and putting that costume away for the last time was like, wow. It was really weird,” he told E! News back then. “I’m never in my life going to be Bran Stark again, the person I’ve got to play for the last ten years of my life. It’s a pretty huge chapter of my life to say goodbye to, so it was emotional.”</p><p> </p><p>He continued of the cast, “I think a lot of us will be keen to do the reunions. We’ve got a little group chat so people are always popping up ideas in there of when we should hang out. Somebody mentioned Ibiza. We’ll have to see.”</p>

Actor Isaac Hempstead, who played Bran Stark in Game of Thrones, is all grown up now. Hempstead recently got married and took to Instagram to share photos of the ceremony. 

Remember Brank Stark, the youngest of the Stark family in the HBO series Game of Thrones? Isaac Hempstead, the actor who played the role in the hit show, is now married. The actor shared the happy news on Instagram as he shared photos of his wedding with his partner, whom he referred to as ‘M’. The couple got married in an intimate London ceremony. “The best person I have ever met, the best day of my life, the best friends and family we could ever ask for,” Hempstead Wright captioned an Instagram post as he shared dreamy photos of the ceremony. “What a day, what a life — I love you M .”

<p>Actor Isaac Hempstead, who played Bran Stark in Game of Thrones, is all grown up now. Hempstead recently got married and took to Instagram to share photos of the ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

Actor who played Bran Stark in Game Of Thrones ties the knot! Shares dreamy photos of wedding on Instagram

<p>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a Game of Thrones spin-off, is finally set to premiere in early January next year.</p><p><br>HBO has confirmed the release window of the much-awaited series, along with a new poster that clearly sets the tone and style for the audience.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"A Tall Tale That Became Legend," read a tagline on the poster.</p><p><br>The makers further wrote, "This Winter, Spring is Coming. #AKnightoftheSevenKingdoms premieres January, only on @hbomax. #NYCC."</p><p><br>The announcement quickly gained traction, as fans wasted no time before heading to the comment section and expressing their curiosity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One wrote, "My favourite Game of Thrones story right here. Can't wait!!!" while another added, “Everybody wake up, WINTER IS COMING.”</p><p><br>Earlier this year, Warner Bros Discovery executives stated that the second HBO prequel to 'Game of Thrones' following 'House of the Dragon' will premiere by the end of 2025. Later, it was announced that the show had been pushed to 2026, and the makers also unveiled a first look at the show's trailer.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This Winter, Spring is Coming.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AKnightoftheSevenKingdoms?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AKnightoftheSevenKingdoms</a> premieres January, only on <a href="https://twitter.com/hbomax?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hbomax</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYCC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NYCC</a> <a href="https://t.co/zq3wcztM37">pic.twitter.com/zq3wcztM37</a></p>&mdash; Game of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) <a href="https://twitter.com/GameOfThrones/status/1975214565001724184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>As per Variety, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is adapted from George RR Martin's novella 'The Hedge Knight', focusing on the exploits of the knight Ser Duncan the Tall, set to be played by Peter Claffey. His young squire, Egg, will be portrayed by Dexter Sol Ansell.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The show will be set nearly 100 years before the events of GOT and another 100 years after the events of 'House of the Dragon'.</p><p><br>It will show how Dunk and Egg's journey will take them to a competition where they encounter several members of the Targaryen dynasty, including Prince Aerion Targaryen, Prince Baelor Targaryen, and Prince Maekar Targaryen.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"A century before the events of 'Game of Thrones,' two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros... a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends," the official synopsis reads, as quoted by Variety.</p><p><br>With the latest update, fans now eagerly await the official release date of the GOT prequel.&nbsp;</p>

Earlier this year, Warner Bros Discovery executives stated that the second HBO prequel to 'Game of Thrones' following House of the Dragon will premiere by the end of 2025. 

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a Game of Thrones spin-off, is finally set to premiere in early January next year. HBO has confirmed the release window of the much-awaited series, along with a new poster that clearly sets the tone and style for the audience. "A Tall Tale That Became Legend," read a tagline on the poster. The makers further wrote, "This Winter, Spring is Coming. #AKnightoftheSevenKingdoms premieres January, only on @hbomax. #NYCC." The announcement quickly gained traction, as fans wasted no time before heading to the comment section and expressing their curiosity. One wrote, "My favourite Game of Thrones story right here. Can't wait!!!" while another added, “Everybody wake up, WINTER IS COMING.” Earlier this year, Warner Bros Discovery executives stated that the second HBO prequel to 'Game of Thrones' following 'House of the Dragon' will premiere by the end of 2025. Later, it was announced that the show had been pushed to 2026, and the makers also unveiled a first look at the show's trailer.

<p>Earlier this year, Warner Bros Discovery executives stated that the second HBO prequel to 'Game of Thrones' following House of the Dragon will premiere by the end of 2025.&nbsp;</p>

GOT spinoff: When and where to watch prequel series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

<p>Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark in the popular television series Game of Thrones, has spoken out about the controversial rape scene featuring her character and Ramsay Bolton. While the show captured the imagination of fans worldwide, some of its graphic scenes were widely criticized by many. Years after the show’s finale, Truner has reacted to the backlash that followed.</p><h2>Sophie defends the controversial scene</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Turner reflected on working on a popular show while speaking with Flaunt, where she also spoke about the scene in which her character (Sansa Stark) was sexually assaulted by her husband Ramsay Bolton. Turner said she still believes that show was "actually doing a lot of justice to women."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Turner said, “I did feel – and still do – that Game of Thrones shone a light on things that many people were like, 'Oh god, you can't show that kind of thing' – and I understand it can be triggering – I totally understand that point of view. But I did feel we were actually doing a lot of justice to women and the fight women have had to fight for hundreds of thousands of years – the patriarchy, being treated as objects, and being constantly sexually assaulted – I don’t think there's one woman I know who hasn't had a form of that."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She added, "I think if Game of Thrones came out today, we'd definitely put some trigger warnings on there. But I’m really proud to have been a part of Game of Thrones, where they didn't shy away from showing atrocities that happened to women back then. I feel proud to have been part of the conversation."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>About the controversial scene in Game of Thrones</h2><p>Turner played Sansa Stark in all eight seasons of the HBO series. The controversial scene had Sansa being raped by her husband Ramsay on her wedding night in Season 5. The scene had created quite a bit of controversy when it was first aired.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The scene showed Sansa Stark enduring a lot of physical and emotional violence at the hands of her husband, Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon). The episode featured Ramsay sexually assaulting Sansa as Sansa’s former childhood friend, Theon, was forced to watch.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The scene prompted outrage on social media as it moved away from the Game of Thrones books. The viewers accused the show of going overboard when it came to depicting violence against women.</p><h2>Sophie Turner’s next projects</h2><p>Sophie Turner was most recently seen in the mystery thriller, Trust, which premiered on August 22. The film follows Lauren Lane, a rising Hollywood actor who escapes to a remote cabin after she’s embroiled in a controversy. Her quest for peace changes for the worse when she discovers she is not alone and is trapped in a sinister survival game. After Trust, Turner will be seen in projects- Steal and The Dreadful.</p>

Sophie Turner famously played Sansa Stark in all eight seasons of Game of Thrones. The actress featured in a controversial rape scene in the fifth season of the show. 

Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark in the popular television series Game of Thrones, has spoken out about the controversial rape scene featuring her character and Ramsay Bolton. While the show captured the imagination of fans worldwide, some of its graphic scenes were widely criticized by many. Years after the show’s finale, Truner has reacted to the backlash that followed. Sophie defends the controversial scene Turner reflected on working on a popular show while speaking with Flaunt, where she also spoke about the scene in which her character (Sansa Stark) was sexually assaulted by her husband Ramsay Bolton. Turner said she still believes that show was "actually doing a lot of justice to women." Turner said, “I did feel – and still do – that Game of Thrones shone a light on things that many people were like, 'Oh god, you can't show that kind of thing' – and I understand it can be triggering – I totally understand that point of view. But I did feel we were actually doing a lot of justice to women and the fight women have had to fight for hundreds of thousands of years – the patriarchy, being treated as objects, and being constantly sexually assaulted – I don’t think there's one woman I know who hasn't had a form of that." She added, "I think if Game of Thrones came out today, we'd definitely put some trigger warnings on there. But I’m really proud to have been a part of Game of Thrones, where they didn't shy away from showing atrocities that happened to women back then. I feel proud to have been part of the conversation." About the controversial scene in Game of Thrones Turner played Sansa Stark in all eight seasons of the HBO series. The controversial scene had Sansa being raped by her husband Ramsay on her wedding night in Season 5. The scene had created quite a bit of controversy when it was first aired. The scene showed Sansa Stark enduring a lot of physical and emotional violence at the hands of her husband, Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon). The episode featured Ramsay sexually assaulting Sansa as Sansa’s former childhood friend, Theon, was forced to watch. The scene prompted outrage on social media as it moved away from the Game of Thrones books. The viewers accused the show of going overboard when it came to depicting violence against women. Sophie Turner’s next projects Sophie Turner was most recently seen in the mystery thriller, Trust, which premiered on August 22. The film follows Lauren Lane, a rising Hollywood actor who escapes to a remote cabin after she’s embroiled in a controversy. Her quest for peace changes for the worse when she discovers she is not alone and is trapped in a sinister survival game. After Trust, Turner will be seen in projects- Steal and The Dreadful.

<p>Sophie Turner famously played Sansa Stark in all eight seasons of Game of Thrones. The actress featured in a controversial rape scene in the fifth season of the show.&nbsp;</p>

Sophie Turner finally reacts to the backlash over rape scene in GoT featuring Sansa Stark and Ramsay Bolton

<p>The Israeli military this month executed a full-planned operation on June 13 to target Iranian nuclear facilities and eliminate its top military commanders. One of their operations was dubbed "Red Wedding" on the infamous Game of Thrones massacre, executing one of their biggest operations.</p><p>The series of attacks that jolted Iran this month was not just a military campaign but it included deceptions, logistics, years of planning, and old-fashioned assassinations.</p><p>Operation Red Wedding was planned to destroy Iran's military leadership in one fell swoop, giving them no power to coordinate a retaliatory attack. Meanwhile, the Israeli army was simultaneously striking at Iran's nuclear sites to crush their nuclear capabilities.</p><p>Then something unexpected happened, which made Israeli commanders cautious, as they feared their cover was blown. The Israeli surveillance noticed Iran's air force leadership suddenly mobilising. However, Iran's military leaders unknowingly gathered at one location, making it easier for them to attack. Then just within minutes, the Israeli military wiped all of them out.</p><p>On the other hand, Operation Narnia was in place, in which the Israeli military was killing Iran's leading nuclear scientists. It did not take long for the Israeli forces to eliminate Iran's top military leaders as well as nuclear scientists.</p><p>Israeli intelligence tracked their movements and struck when they unknowingly clustered together. “Rather than scattering, they gathered - sealing their fate,” Wall Street Journal reported, shedding light on why it was exactly "Operation Red Wedding".</p><p>It all began in the 1990s, when Israel identified Iran's nuclear capabilities and started planning to destroy Iranian nuclear infrastructure.</p><p>Over the 12-day war, at least 1190 Iranians were killed in Israeli strikes, according to a US-based human rights group. While 4475 people suffered injuries.</p><p>However, both Israel and Iran claimed victory in the war after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire, ending the 12-day war.&nbsp;</p>

The series of attacks that jolted Iran this month was not just a military campaign but it included deceptions, logistics, years of planning, and old-fashioned assassinations.

The Israeli military this month executed a full-planned operation on June 13 to target Iranian nuclear facilities and eliminate its top military commanders. One of their operations was dubbed "Red Wedding" on the infamous Game of Thrones massacre, executing one of their biggest operations. The series of attacks that jolted Iran this month was not just a military campaign but it included deceptions, logistics, years of planning, and old-fashioned assassinations. Operation Red Wedding was planned to destroy Iran's military leadership in one fell swoop, giving them no power to coordinate a retaliatory attack. Meanwhile, the Israeli army was simultaneously striking at Iran's nuclear sites to crush their nuclear capabilities. Then something unexpected happened, which made Israeli commanders cautious, as they feared their cover was blown. The Israeli surveillance noticed Iran's air force leadership suddenly mobilising. However, Iran's military leaders unknowingly gathered at one location, making it easier for them to attack. Then just within minutes, the Israeli military wiped all of them out. On the other hand, Operation Narnia was in place, in which the Israeli military was killing Iran's leading nuclear scientists. It did not take long for the Israeli forces to eliminate Iran's top military leaders as well as nuclear scientists. Israeli intelligence tracked their movements and struck when they unknowingly clustered together. “Rather than scattering, they gathered - sealing their fate,” Wall Street Journal reported, shedding light on why it was exactly "Operation Red Wedding". It all began in the 1990s, when Israel identified Iran's nuclear capabilities and started planning to destroy Iranian nuclear infrastructure. Over the 12-day war, at least 1190 Iranians were killed in Israeli strikes, according to a US-based human rights group. While 4475 people suffered injuries. However, both Israel and Iran claimed victory in the war after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire, ending the 12-day war.

<p>The series of attacks that jolted Iran this month was not just a military campaign but it included deceptions, logistics, years of planning, and old-fashioned assassinations.</p>

Operation Red Wedding: How Israel pulled off 'Game of Thrones' style attack on Iran

The ancestral seat of House Targaryen, Dragonstone featured dramatic cliffside visuals filmed on the islet of Gaztelugatxe in northern Spain. Its winding stone stairway leading to a chapel was reimagined in the show as the approach to Daenerys’s castle.

<p>The ancestral seat of House Targaryen, Dragonstone featured dramatic cliffside visuals filmed on the islet of Gaztelugatxe in northern Spain. Its winding stone stairway leading to a chapel was reimagined in the show as the approach to Daenerys’s castle.</p>

From King's Landing to Dragonstone! These real castles brought Game of Thrones to life (See pics)

The highly-rated web shows you cannot afford to miss - Game of Thrones to Succession

<p>From the intriguing world of Game of Thrones to the complexities of the Roy family in Succession, here's a list of highly-rated web shows that you will never regret re-watching.&nbsp;</p>

<p>George RR Martin, whose epic fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire inspired the famous TV series Game of Thrones, was part of the colossal project to revive the dire wolf and met the pups a few weeks back. He shared his excitement about the resurrection in a blog post, and talked about seeing the pups and how he had to keep mum about the return of the dire wolf. Notably, Martin was a cultural advisor and an investor in the project spearheaded by Colossal.</p>
<p>Martin termed the day of the announcement, April 7, as Direwolf Day. " I've been holding my tongue for months now, sworn to silence yet dying to tell the world. Pardon my shouting, but... THE DIREWOLF IS BACK..." he wrote on Facebook.</p>
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<p>He shared how he became part of the project after getting a call from Peter Jackson, a filmmaker in New Zealand. He told Martin to call a guy named Ben Lamm, who had "something huge he wanted to share".&nbsp;</p>
<p>&ldquo;Extinct for more than ten thousand years, but extinct no longer, thanks to Ben Lamm, George Church, Beth Shapiro, and the rest of their team of mad scientists at Colossal," Martin added.</p>
<h2><strong>Martin's books brought back dire wolves</strong></h2>
<p>Martin's books that the popular show GoT was based on famously brought back the dire wolves as the sigil of House Stark. The writer was approached by the team of genetic engineers working on the de-extinction of the species. He acted as an advisor, and when the pups were ready, he met Romulus and Remus at a private preserve. A cute photoshoot shows the pups posing on the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones. The 330-pound prop was a loan by filmmaker Peter Jackson.</p>
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<p>Martin also shared a photo of him holding one of the dire wold pups in his arms. "I met them all in February, in&hellip; well, that would be telling. And I met Romulus and Remus too. Here&rsquo;s me and Romulus. (Or maybe Remus. They&rsquo;re twins, and hard to tell apart," the writer wrote.</p>
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<p>Colossal co-founder Ben Lamm told CBR that meeting the pups made Martin emotional. &nbsp;"I did fly George out to meet the Wolves, and he cried! He completely cried. He said this was like one of the greatest things that he's ever seen," he said.</p>
<p>Lamm also shared how the pups behaved in their initial days. He said they were like regular puppies, playful for some time. "But now they are acting more like wolves."&nbsp;</p>
<p>"They're getting to the point that I wouldn't try to pet them or anything anymore," he added.</p>
<p>The three dire wolf puppies were created using genetic material from two dire wolf fossils. This included a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull. They combined it with the genome of a grey wolf to resurrect the long-extinct species.</p>

George RR Martin, the man behind Game of Thrones, was part of the resurrection of dire wolves. He was an advisor and an investor in the project. World Trending

George RR Martin, whose epic fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire inspired the famous TV series Game of Thrones, was part of the colossal project to revive the dire wolf and met the pups a few weeks back. He shared his excitement about the resurrection in a blog post, and talked about seeing the pups and how he had to keep mum about the return of the dire wolf. Notably, Martin was a cultural advisor and an investor in the project spearheaded by Colossal. Martin termed the day of the announcement, April 7, as Direwolf Day. " I've been holding my tongue for months now, sworn to silence yet dying to tell the world. Pardon my shouting, but... THE DIREWOLF IS BACK..." he wrote on Facebook. Also Read: As dire wolves return, experts warn of a Jurassic Park-like scenario He shared how he became part of the project after getting a call from Peter Jackson, a filmmaker in New Zealand. He told Martin to call a guy named Ben Lamm, who had "something huge he wanted to share". “Extinct for more than ten thousand years, but extinct no longer, thanks to Ben Lamm, George Church, Beth Shapiro, and the rest of their team of mad scientists at Colossal," Martin added. Martin's books brought back dire wolves Martin's books that the popular show GoT was based on famously brought back the dire wolves as the sigil of House Stark. The writer was approached by the team of genetic engineers working on the de-extinction of the species. He acted as an advisor, and when the pups were ready, he met Romulus and Remus at a private preserve. A cute photoshoot shows the pups posing on the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones. The 330-pound prop was a loan by filmmaker Peter Jackson. Martin also shared a photo of him holding one of the dire wold pups in his arms. "I met them all in February, in… well, that would be telling. And I met Romulus and Remus too. Here’s me and Romulus. (Or maybe Remus. They’re twins, and hard to tell apart," the writer wrote. Also Read: Scientists claim to have resurrected dire wolf. 'First successfully de-extincted animal' Colossal co-founder Ben Lamm told CBR that meeting the pups made Martin emotional. "I did fly George out to meet the Wolves, and he cried! He completely cried. He said this was like one of the greatest things that he's ever seen," he said. Lamm also shared how the pups behaved in their initial days. He said they were like regular puppies, playful for some time. "But now they are acting more like wolves." "They're getting to the point that I wouldn't try to pet them or anything anymore," he added. The three dire wolf puppies were created using genetic material from two dire wolf fossils. This included a 13,000-year-old tooth and a 72,000-year-old skull. They combined it with the genome of a grey wolf to resurrect the long-extinct species.

George RR Martin, the man behind Game of Thrones, was part of resurrection of dire wolves

<p>If you are a fan of HBO's Game of Thrones, you are probably familiar with the direwolves of House Stark. But, did you know that the real animal species went extinct around 12,500 years ago? Now, thanks to genetic engineering, they&rsquo;ve been brought back to life.</p>
<p>In the fantasy world of Game of Thrones, dire wolves have been fan favorites since the very first episode of the Emmy-winning show. Apart from their wild nature, one could not deny that these furry creatures added a pinch of cuteness to the series.</p>
<h2>How have dire wolves been brought back to life?</h2>
<p>After over 10,000 years, the dire wolves have been brought back to the living world by Colossal Biosciences Inc., a Dallas-based biotech firm. On Monday (April 7), the company announced the birth of three dire wolves - named Romulus, Remus and Kheleesi (after the character in Game of Thrones). These are the world&rsquo;s first de-extinct animals, born on October 1, 2024.</p>
<p>In detail shared on the X handle of Colossal Biosciences, they shared the photos of Romulus and Remus, revealing that they were&nbsp;<br>brought back from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome and ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Dr. Beth Shapiro, the company&rsquo;s chief science officer, said they have taken DNA &nbsp;from a 72,000-year-old skull in Idaho and a 13,000-year-old tooth in Ohio for the project.&nbsp;<br><br>Check the post here:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">SOUND ON. You&rsquo;re hearing the first howl of a dire wolf in over 10,000 years. Meet Romulus and Remus&mdash;the world&rsquo;s first de-extinct animals, born on October 1, 2024.<br><br>The dire wolf has been extinct for over 10,000 years. These two wolves were brought back from extinction using&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/wY4rdOVFRH">pic.twitter.com/wY4rdOVFRH</a></p>
&mdash; Colossal Biosciences&reg; (@colossal) <a href="https://twitter.com/colossal/status/1909247817672957959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>As per Bloomberg, the dire wolf pups are living in a fenced-in nature preserve at a secret location in the US. &nbsp;Their diet included a mix of beef, deer and horse meat along with a specially formulated kibble.</p>
<p>The company has previously announced their efforts to bring extinct animals like the mammoth and the dodo.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>What are dire wolves?</h2>
<p>The furry carnivores were apex predators that roamed North America during the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene epochs (approximately 125,000 to 9,500 years ago). As per National Geographic, weighing around 150 pounds, they were much heavier than today&rsquo;s and their evolutionarily distant cousins, gray wolves. They preyed on Ice Age horses and ground sloths.&nbsp;</p>
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In the fantasy world of Game of Thrones, dire wolves have been fan favorites since the very first episode of the Emmy-winning show. Apart from their wild nature, one could not deny that these furry creatures added a pinch of cuteness to the series.

If you are a fan of HBO's Game of Thrones, you are probably familiar with the direwolves of House Stark. But, did you know that the real animal species went extinct around 12,500 years ago? Now, thanks to genetic engineering, they’ve been brought back to life. In the fantasy world of Game of Thrones, dire wolves have been fan favorites since the very first episode of the Emmy-winning show. Apart from their wild nature, one could not deny that these furry creatures added a pinch of cuteness to the series. How have dire wolves been brought back to life? After over 10,000 years, the dire wolves have been brought back to the living world by Colossal Biosciences Inc., a Dallas-based biotech firm. On Monday (April 7), the company announced the birth of three dire wolves - named Romulus, Remus and Kheleesi (after the character in Game of Thrones). These are the world’s first de-extinct animals, born on October 1, 2024. In detail shared on the X handle of Colossal Biosciences, they shared the photos of Romulus and Remus, revealing that they were brought back from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome and ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years. Dr. Beth Shapiro, the company’s chief science officer, said they have taken DNA from a 72,000-year-old skull in Idaho and a 13,000-year-old tooth in Ohio for the project. Check the post here: SOUND ON. You’re hearing the first howl of a dire wolf in over 10,000 years. Meet Romulus and Remus—the world’s first de-extinct animals, born on October 1, 2024. The dire wolf has been extinct for over 10,000 years. These two wolves were brought back from extinction using… pic.twitter.com/wY4rdOVFRH — Colossal Biosciences® (@colossal) April 7, 2025 As per Bloomberg, the dire wolf pups are living in a fenced-in nature preserve at a secret location in the US. Their diet included a mix of beef, deer and horse meat along with a specially formulated kibble. The company has previously announced their efforts to bring extinct animals like the mammoth and the dodo. What are dire wolves? The furry carnivores were apex predators that roamed North America during the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene epochs (approximately 125,000 to 9,500 years ago). As per National Geographic, weighing around 150 pounds, they were much heavier than today’s and their evolutionarily distant cousins, gray wolves. They preyed on Ice Age horses and ground sloths.

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<p>George R.R. Martin has shared a glowing review of the upcoming<em> Game of Thrones</em> spinoff series<em> A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</em>. The series is based on his novellas Tales of Dunk and Egg and The Hedge Knight and is expected to stream on Max in 2025.</p>
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<h2>What is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms about?</h2>
<p><em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</em> is set 90 years before the events of<em> Game of Thrones</em> and follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Egg, who will one day become King Aegon V Targaryen.</p>
<h2>Martin's praise for the series</h2>
<p>Speaking to <em>Collider</em>, Martin expressed his enthusiasm for the adaptation, stating, "I've seen Dunk and Egg, the first season, and it's great, and now they're working on the second season." He also emphasised that the two lead characters are particularly special to him, saying, "They're not what most people would expect in a fantasy story."</p>
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<h2>Tone and style</h2>
<p>Unlike <em>Game of Thrones</em> and <em>House of the Dragon</em>, <em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</em> will have a lighter tone with more humour. Martin described it as "a little softer than Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, as well as a little more humorous. I hope the audience will be open to that kind of change."</p>
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<h2>The cast</h2>
<p>The show stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall, alongside Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Daniel Ings, and Sam Spruell in key roles. Ira Parker (<em>House of the Dragon, The Last Ship</em>) is serving as the showrunner.</p>
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Entertainment | Hollywood: Discover the thrilling new series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, as hailed by Game of Thrones creator, inspired by the captivating novella Tales of Dunk and Egg.

George R.R. Martin has shared a glowing review of the upcoming Game of Thrones spinoff series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The series is based on his novellas Tales of Dunk and Egg and The Hedge Knight and is expected to stream on Max in 2025. Also Read: Netflix releases action-packed new trailer for Devil May Cry What is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms about? A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones and follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Egg, who will one day become King Aegon V Targaryen. Martin's praise for the series Speaking to Collider, Martin expressed his enthusiasm for the adaptation, stating, "I've seen Dunk and Egg, the first season, and it's great, and now they're working on the second season." He also emphasised that the two lead characters are particularly special to him, saying, "They're not what most people would expect in a fantasy story." Also Read: Princess Mononoke returns to IMAX for Studio Ghibli's 40th year anniversary Tone and style Unlike Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will have a lighter tone with more humour. Martin described it as "a little softer than Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, as well as a little more humorous. I hope the audience will be open to that kind of change." Also Read: John Wick 5 confirmed: Keanu Reeves returns to action The cast The show stars Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall, alongside Dexter Sol Ansell, Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Daniel Ings, and Sam Spruell in key roles. Ira Parker (House of the Dragon, The Last Ship) is serving as the showrunner. Also Read: Star Wars: Andor showrunner teases surprise Rogue One cameo in season 2

GOT creator George R.R. Martin praises A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms spinoff

<p>In a recent interview with <em>Deadline</em>, HBO's Head of Drama Series and Films, Francesca Orsi, revealed that several new <em>Game of Thrones</em> spinoffs are currently in the works, beyond what has already been announced. The success of <em>House of the Dragon</em> has encouraged the network to expand the franchise even further.</p>
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<h2>Upcoming Game of Thrones spinoffs</h2>
<p>Orsi shared, &ldquo;We have other spinoffs that we&rsquo;re working on right now, one of which&mdash;which I won&rsquo;t get into&mdash;is very promising, and it is still within the Targaryen line.&rdquo;</p>
<p>She added, &ldquo;There are a number of other spinoffs, but we can&rsquo;t guarantee which will move forward. However, we are investing heavily in them. I would say A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the most intimate one.&rdquo;</p>
<p>While details remain scarce, fans can expect more updates on these spinoffs in the coming months. Meanwhile, <em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</em> is nearing its release.</p>
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<h2>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</h2>
<p>The series is based on The Hedge Knight, a novella written by George R.R. Martin. Set 90 years before the events of <em>Game of Thrones</em>, it follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Egg, who will one day become King Aegon V Targaryen.</p>
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<p>The show stars Peter Claffey in the lead role, with Ira Parker serving as showrunner. The six-episode series is currently in post-production.</p>
<p>Speaking about the show on his blog, George R.R. Martin wrote, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve seen all six episodes now (the last two in rough cuts, admittedly), and I loved them. Dunk and Egg have always been among my favourite characters, and the actors we found to portray them are just incredible.&rdquo;</p>
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HBO's Head of Drama Series and Films has just confirmed the good news that there are plans for multiple new Game of Thrones spinoffs

In a recent interview with Deadline, HBO's Head of Drama Series and Films, Francesca Orsi, revealed that several new Game of Thrones spinoffs are currently in the works, beyond what has already been announced. The success of House of the Dragon has encouraged the network to expand the franchise even further. Also Read: Captain America: Brave New World faces box office slump in Chinese market Upcoming Game of Thrones spinoffs Orsi shared, “We have other spinoffs that we’re working on right now, one of which—which I won’t get into—is very promising, and it is still within the Targaryen line.” She added, “There are a number of other spinoffs, but we can’t guarantee which will move forward. However, we are investing heavily in them. I would say A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the most intimate one.” While details remain scarce, fans can expect more updates on these spinoffs in the coming months. Meanwhile, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is nearing its release. Also Read:Daredevil: Born Again showrunner shares exciting update on season 2 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms The series is based on The Hedge Knight, a novella written by George R.R. Martin. Set 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones, it follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Egg, who will one day become King Aegon V Targaryen. Also Read: Director search intensifies for DCU's Clayface movie The show stars Peter Claffey in the lead role, with Ira Parker serving as showrunner. The six-episode series is currently in post-production. Speaking about the show on his blog, George R.R. Martin wrote, “I’ve seen all six episodes now (the last two in rough cuts, admittedly), and I loved them. Dunk and Egg have always been among my favourite characters, and the actors we found to portray them are just incredible.” Also Read: Ne Zha 2 passes 1.6 billion at the global box office as it enters the US markets

HBO confirms more Game of Thrones spinoffs are in development

<p>&nbsp;Get ready for a new face in <em>House of the Dragon</em> season 3!&nbsp; Actor James Norton has joined the highly-anticipated third season.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Variety magazine has reported that Norton has joined the show as Ormund Hightower, a character mentioned throughout season 2. However, this will be the character's onscreen debut in the upcoming season.</p>
<p>Ormund, who holds the title of Lord of Oldtown, is one of the key members of Team Green in the war for the Iron Throne. He's the nephew of Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) and the cousin of Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke).</p>
<p>&ldquo;Otto&rsquo;s (Rhys Ifans) nephew, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Gwayne&rsquo;s (Freddie Fox) cousin, and the Lord of Oldtown. He is presently leading the Hightower host in a march on King&rsquo;s Landing to support his house against Rhaenyra (Emma D&rsquo;Arcy),&rdquo; reads the official description of the character, as per Varitey.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>About Norton's previous works</strong></h2>
<p>The actor, who is set to make his debut in the dragon world, has previously seen on crime drama <em>Happy Valley</em>, as well as <em>Doctor Who</em>, <em>Death Comes to Pemberley</em>, <em>Black Mirror</em>, <em>War &amp; Peace</em>, <em>Little Women</em>, <em>Bob Marley: One Love</em>, and <em>Flatliners.</em></p>
<h2>More about House of the Dragon season 3?</h2>
<p><em>House of the Dragon</em>, a prequel to <em>Game of Thrones</em> based on George RR Martin&rsquo;s book <em>Fire &amp; Blood</em>, tells the story of House Targaryen.&nbsp;</p>
<p>After a cliffhanger ending of season 2, the next part of the much-anticipated drama will see the Greens and Blacks on the battlefield for the throne.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The details of the forthcoming season are under wraps and their have been no updates when the show is set to release.&nbsp;</p>

Hollywood | Entertainment Ormund, who holds the title of Lord of Oldtown, is one of the key members of Team Green in the war for the Iron Throne. He's the nephew of Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) and the cousin of Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke).

Get ready for a new face in House of the Dragon season 3! Actor James Norton has joined the highly-anticipated third season. Variety magazine has reported that Norton has joined the show as Ormund Hightower, a character mentioned throughout season 2. However, this will be the character's onscreen debut in the upcoming season. Ormund, who holds the title of Lord of Oldtown, is one of the key members of Team Green in the war for the Iron Throne. He's the nephew of Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) and the cousin of Dowager Queen Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke). “Otto’s (Rhys Ifans) nephew, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Gwayne’s (Freddie Fox) cousin, and the Lord of Oldtown. He is presently leading the Hightower host in a march on King’s Landing to support his house against Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy),” reads the official description of the character, as per Varitey. About Norton's previous works The actor, who is set to make his debut in the dragon world, has previously seen on crime drama Happy Valley, as well as Doctor Who, Death Comes to Pemberley, Black Mirror, War & Peace, Little Women, Bob Marley: One Love, and Flatliners. More about House of the Dragon season 3? House of the Dragon, a prequel to Game of Thrones based on George RR Martin’s book Fire & Blood, tells the story of House Targaryen. After a cliffhanger ending of season 2, the next part of the much-anticipated drama will see the Greens and Blacks on the battlefield for the throne. The details of the forthcoming season are under wraps and their have been no updates when the show is set to release.

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<p>Exciting news for <em>Game of Thrones</em> fans as Warner Bros. is currently developing at least one new film which will be set in George RR Martin’s fantasy universe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to various sources, the film is in a very early development stage. The studio has not roped in any filmmaker or cast or even a writer at the moment. The studio is reportedly keen on developing a film that will be based entirely on the politics around Westeros.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new film is a bold move on part of Warner Bros. as the team wanted to keep the series as a standalone HBO series. The showrunners of the original <em>Game of Thrones </em>series, David Benioff and Dan Weiss wanted to conclude the series with three feature films instead of its 2019 final season. George RR Martin was also keen on the idea of a movie. But all of this couldn’t materialise because HBO resisted any spinoff on the series.</p>

<h2>HBO now moving forward with a new film idea?</h2>

<p>Now that a lot of HBO management has changed, the new executives are keen on trying different things.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also, in 2022, HBO released the prequel series <em>House of the Dragon</em> which recently aired its second season. The network also has the upcoming prequel series <em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms </em>planned for 2025.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are other series in development too.</p>

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Exciting news for Game of Thrones fans as Warner Bros. is currently developing at least one new film which will be set in George RR Martin’s fantasy universe. According to various sources, the film is in a very early development stage.

Exciting news for Game of Thrones fans as Warner Bros. is currently developing at least one new film which will be set in George RR Martin’s fantasy universe. According to various sources, the film is in a very early development stage. The studio has not roped in any filmmaker or cast or even a writer at the moment. The studio is reportedly keen on developing a film that will be based entirely on the politics around Westeros. The new film is a bold move on part of Warner Bros. as the team wanted to keep the series as a standalone HBO series. The showrunners of the original Game of Thrones series, David Benioff and Dan Weiss wanted to conclude the series with three feature films instead of its 2019 final season. George RR Martin was also keen on the idea of a movie. But all of this couldn’t materialise because HBO resisted any spinoff on the series. HBO now moving forward with a new film idea? Now that a lot of HBO management has changed, the new executives are keen on trying different things. Also, in 2022, HBO released the prequel series House of the Dragon which recently aired its second season. The network also has the upcoming prequel series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms planned for 2025. There are other series in development too. Also read: Deadpool and Wolverine OTT release in India: Everything to know

Game of Thrones new film in development: Warner Bros. have big plans for hit show

<p>Tyrion Lannister's relationship with his father Tywin Lannister was complicated and the two loathed each other. However, contrary to what they played onscreen, Peter Dinklage and Charles Dance enjoyed a close bond on the <em>Game of Thrones </em>set and had intense affection for each other.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a recent appearance on <em>Hot Ones</em>, Dinklage revealed that he loves Dance and that he's one of his favourite human beings. When asked if Dance used to apologise to him during takes, Dinklage said, "We would get really invested in those things. Just like between every take, he would come over and just gently touch me on the shoulder."</p>

<p>The actor added that while they didn't have the time to "hug it out", the interactions "felt very paternal too".</p>

<p>"But, he played a horrible human being, but he’s one of my favourite human beings," the actor told Evans.</p>

<p>Dinklage also credited their emotional performances to the great dialogue penned by GoT creators Dan Weiss and David Benioff.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Back in 2013, Dance praised Dinklage in an NME interview and confessed to constantly apologising to his co-star because of the way he had to treat him onscreen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I spend a lot of my time with Peter Dinklage and he’s the most adorable man, a wonderful actor," Dance said at the time. "After all those scenes, I apologise to him every time. I have to treat him like s—. You’ve only seen a little snippet of the awfulness in episode 1."</p>


Tyrion Lannister's relationship with his father Tywin Lannister was complicated and the two loathed each other. However, contrary to what they played onscreen, Peter Dinklage and Charles Dance enjoyed a close bond on the Game of Thrones set and had intense affection for each other.

Tyrion Lannister's relationship with his father Tywin Lannister was complicated and the two loathed each other. However, contrary to what they played onscreen, Peter Dinklage and Charles Dance enjoyed a close bond on the Game of Thrones set and had intense affection for each other. During a recent appearance on Hot Ones, Dinklage revealed that he loves Dance and that he's one of his favourite human beings. When asked if Dance used to apologise to him during takes, Dinklage said, "We would get really invested in those things. Just like between every take, he would come over and just gently touch me on the shoulder." The actor added that while they didn't have the time to "hug it out", the interactions "felt very paternal too". "But, he played a horrible human being, but he’s one of my favourite human beings," the actor told Evans. Dinklage also credited their emotional performances to the great dialogue penned by GoT creators Dan Weiss and David Benioff. Also read: Al Pacino 'forever haunted' by childhood injury to his penis Back in 2013, Dance praised Dinklage in an NME interview and confessed to constantly apologising to his co-star because of the way he had to treat him onscreen. "I spend a lot of my time with Peter Dinklage and he’s the most adorable man, a wonderful actor," Dance said at the time. "After all those scenes, I apologise to him every time. I have to treat him like s—. You’ve only seen a little snippet of the awfulness in episode 1."

Peter Dinklage reveals how his GOT co-star Charlie Dance eased tension between intense, humiliating scenes

<p>Anupam Kher has roped in <em>Game of Thrones</em> actor Iain Glen for his directorial comeback and you can expect it to be a huge deal. Returning to direction after a gap of 22 years, <em>Tanvi The Great</em> is really special to Anupam Kher.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, as a picture of Anupam and Iain got leaked, the actor-director said, “Unfortunately, or fortunately, our picture got leaked, so we thought it was better to accept it and talk about it. I am very fortunate that he is a part of Tanvi The Great.”</p>

<h2><strong>Anupam Kher on his equation with Iain Glen(GoT)</strong></h2>

<p>Now speaking about his equation with Iain Glen, Anupam said he had worked with the actor on the British series <em>Mrs Wilson</em>. He said, “That’s how I approached him, and I loved working with him. He is an amazing theatre actor.”</p>

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<p>He added, “He was fascinated by Indian people. He had never seen such kind of hospitality, love, affection and this kind of professionalism as well. Iain was thrilled about the week that he was here. It was his first visit to India, and he said that he will come back again.”</p>

<p>As for <em>Tanvi The Great</em>, Anupam Kher first announced the cast of technicians on board the project before the acting crew and said, “I wanted to acknowledge the contribution of the technicians as they are the backbone of the film. They make it look like the way it looks, and this is what should be done. Our film is a musical and how can I not introduce my music director first? I am fortunate to have (composer) MM Keeravaani on board. And I have two Oscar winners in the film with him and (sound designer) Resul Pookutty. I think it’s important to not just acknowledge but applaud the work done by these people behind the camera.”</p>

<p>In addition to the <em>Game of Thrones</em> actor, Anupam Kher has brought together artists from other parts of the world including Japanese cinematographer Keiko Nakahara. “The film has a universal theme and is made for the world audience,” he announced.&nbsp;</p>


Anupam Kher has roped in Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen for his directorial comeback and you can expect it to be a huge deal. Returning to direction after a gap of 22 years, Tanvi The Great is really special to Anupam Kher.

Anupam Kher has roped in Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen for his directorial comeback and you can expect it to be a huge deal. Returning to direction after a gap of 22 years, Tanvi The Great is really special to Anupam Kher. Last month, as a picture of Anupam and Iain got leaked, the actor-director said, “Unfortunately, or fortunately, our picture got leaked, so we thought it was better to accept it and talk about it. I am very fortunate that he is a part of Tanvi The Great.” Anupam Kher on his equation with Iain Glen(GoT) Now speaking about his equation with Iain Glen, Anupam said he had worked with the actor on the British series Mrs Wilson. He said, “That’s how I approached him, and I loved working with him. He is an amazing theatre actor.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) × He added, “He was fascinated by Indian people. He had never seen such kind of hospitality, love, affection and this kind of professionalism as well. Iain was thrilled about the week that he was here. It was his first visit to India, and he said that he will come back again.” As for Tanvi The Great, Anupam Kher first announced the cast of technicians on board the project before the acting crew and said, “I wanted to acknowledge the contribution of the technicians as they are the backbone of the film. They make it look like the way it looks, and this is what should be done. Our film is a musical and how can I not introduce my music director first? I am fortunate to have (composer) MM Keeravaani on board. And I have two Oscar winners in the film with him and (sound designer) Resul Pookutty. I think it’s important to not just acknowledge but applaud the work done by these people behind the camera.” In addition to the Game of Thrones actor, Anupam Kher has brought together artists from other parts of the world including Japanese cinematographer Keiko Nakahara. “The film has a universal theme and is made for the world audience,” he announced.

Anupam Kher returns to direction, signs GoT actor Iain Glen for role

If you are a Game of Thrones fan then this story is surely going to be a treat for you. Watch in for more details.

GOT Auction: A treat for 'Game Of Thrones' fans

<p>The <em>Game Of Thrones</em> author George RR Martin isn't too happy with the changes made in the fantasy drama <em>House of the Dragons&nbsp;</em>— a spin-off show of GoT, and based on Martin's Fire and Blood novel series.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
In a blog post, Martin has mentioned that the co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal has made significant changes in his novel Fire &amp; Blood adaptation. The author has expressed displeasure at the number of changes and stated that the alteration in seasons two as well as three and four can cause serious problems.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
The blog was deleted a few hours after publishing. HBO, the platform that has bought the screen rights of the books, issued a statement soon after in response to Martin's blog.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"In the show, Aegon and Helaena have two young children (the 6-year-old twins Jaehaerys and Jaehaera). In the book, they have three -- there's an even younger brother, 2-year-old Maelor. In a sprawling show with many characters for viewers to remember, having one less child seems like a rather routine adaptive choice. But, Martin notes, this is resulting in a 'butterfly effect' of consequences."&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Season two of <em>House of the Dragons</em> had certain changes, like the Blood and Cheese scene, two persons who were hired to murder Jaehaerys in front of his mother<br />
The sequences in the book were presented differently.<br />
<br />
George RR Martin elaborated on the same, saying, "I still believe the scene in the book is stronger. The readers have the right of that. The two killers are crueler in the book. I thought the actors who played the killers on the show were excellent... but the characters are crueler, harder, and more frightening in FIRE &amp; BLOOD. ... I would also suggest that Helaena shows more courage, more strength in the book, by offering her own own life to save her son. Offering a piece of jewellery is just not the same ... As I saw it, the 'Sophie's Choice' aspect was the strongest part of the sequence, the darkest, the most visceral. I hated to lose that. And judging from the comments on line, most of the fans seemed to agree."<br />
<br />
"I argued against it, for all these reasons," Martin mentioned. "I did not argue long, or with much heat, however. The change weakened the sequence, I felt, but only a bit. And Ryan had what seemed to be practical reasons for it; they did not want to deal with casting another child, especially a two-year old toddler. Kids that young will inevitably slow down production, and there would be budget implications. Budget was already an issue on HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, it made sense to save money wherever we could. Moreover, Ryan assured me that we were not losing Prince Maelor, simply postponing him. Queen Helaena could still give birth to him in season three, presumably after getting with child late in season two. That made sense to me, so I withdrew my objections and acquiesced to the change," he added.</p>

<p>Martin continued, "Sometime between the initial decision to remove Maelor, a big change was made. The prince's birth was no longer just going to be pushed back to season 3. He was never going to be born at all. The younger son of Aegon and Helaena would never appear."</p>

<p>"Maybe... but I don't see how. The butterflies would seem to prohibit it ... From what I know, that seems to be what Ryan is doing here. It's simplest, yes, and may make sense in terms of budgets and shooting schedules. But simpler is not better ... Maelor by himself means little. He is a small child, does not have a line of dialogue, does nothing of consequence but die... but where and when and how, that does matter."</p>

<p>Martin also mentioned about the death of a character and how it was shown in the series as compared to its depiction in the book, "None of that is essential, I suppose... but all of it does serve a purpose, it all helps to tie the story lines together, so one thing follows another in a logical and convincing manner ... that's a considerable loss."</p>

<p>"And there are larger and more toxic butterflies to come if HOUSE OF THE DRAGON goes ahead with some of the changes being contemplated for seasons 3 and 4...," he added.</p>

<p>Later, HBO responded to the post with a statement, "There are few greater fans of George RR Martin and his book Fire &amp; Blood than the creative team on House of the Dragon, both in production and at HBO. Commonly, when adapting a book for the screen, with its own format and limitations, the showrunner ultimately is required to make difficult choices about the characters and stories the audience will follow. We believe that Ryan Condal and his team have done an extraordinary job and the millions of fans the series has amassed over the first two seasons will continue to enjoy it."&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Martin is co-creator of <em>House of the Dragons.</em></p>


The Game Of Thrones author George RR Martin isn't too happy with the changes made in the fantasy drama House of the Dragons — a spin-off show of GoT, and based on Martin's Fire and Blood novel series.

The Game Of Thrones author George RR Martin isn't too happy with the changes made in the fantasy drama House of the Dragons — a spin-off show of GoT, and based on Martin's Fire and Blood novel series. In a blog post, Martin has mentioned that the co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal has made significant changes in his novel Fire & Blood adaptation. The author has expressed displeasure at the number of changes and stated that the alteration in seasons two as well as three and four can cause serious problems. The blog was deleted a few hours after publishing. HBO, the platform that has bought the screen rights of the books, issued a statement soon after in response to Martin's blog. "In the show, Aegon and Helaena have two young children (the 6-year-old twins Jaehaerys and Jaehaera). In the book, they have three -- there's an even younger brother, 2-year-old Maelor. In a sprawling show with many characters for viewers to remember, having one less child seems like a rather routine adaptive choice. But, Martin notes, this is resulting in a 'butterfly effect' of consequences." Season two of House of the Dragons had certain changes, like the Blood and Cheese scene, two persons who were hired to murder Jaehaerys in front of his mother The sequences in the book were presented differently. George RR Martin elaborated on the same, saying, "I still believe the scene in the book is stronger. The readers have the right of that. The two killers are crueler in the book. I thought the actors who played the killers on the show were excellent... but the characters are crueler, harder, and more frightening in FIRE & BLOOD. ... I would also suggest that Helaena shows more courage, more strength in the book, by offering her own own life to save her son. Offering a piece of jewellery is just not the same ... As I saw it, the 'Sophie's Choice' aspect was the strongest part of the sequence, the darkest, the most visceral. I hated to lose that. And judging from the comments on line, most of the fans seemed to agree." "I argued against it, for all these reasons," Martin mentioned. "I did not argue long, or with much heat, however. The change weakened the sequence, I felt, but only a bit. And Ryan had what seemed to be practical reasons for it; they did not want to deal with casting another child, especially a two-year old toddler. Kids that young will inevitably slow down production, and there would be budget implications. Budget was already an issue on HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, it made sense to save money wherever we could. Moreover, Ryan assured me that we were not losing Prince Maelor, simply postponing him. Queen Helaena could still give birth to him in season three, presumably after getting with child late in season two. That made sense to me, so I withdrew my objections and acquiesced to the change," he added. Martin continued, "Sometime between the initial decision to remove Maelor, a big change was made. The prince's birth was no longer just going to be pushed back to season 3. He was never going to be born at all. The younger son of Aegon and Helaena would never appear." "Maybe... but I don't see how. The butterflies would seem to prohibit it ... From what I know, that seems to be what Ryan is doing here. It's simplest, yes, and may make sense in terms of budgets and shooting schedules. But simpler is not better ... Maelor by himself means little. He is a small child, does not have a line of dialogue, does nothing of consequence but die... but where and when and how, that does matter." Martin also mentioned about the death of a character and how it was shown in the series as compared to its depiction in the book, "None of that is essential, I suppose... but all of it does serve a purpose, it all helps to tie the story lines together, so one thing follows another in a logical and convincing manner ... that's a considerable loss." "And there are larger and more toxic butterflies to come if HOUSE OF THE DRAGON goes ahead with some of the changes being contemplated for seasons 3 and 4...," he added. Later, HBO responded to the post with a statement, "There are few greater fans of George RR Martin and his book Fire & Blood than the creative team on House of the Dragon, both in production and at HBO. Commonly, when adapting a book for the screen, with its own format and limitations, the showrunner ultimately is required to make difficult choices about the characters and stories the audience will follow. We believe that Ryan Condal and his team have done an extraordinary job and the millions of fans the series has amassed over the first two seasons will continue to enjoy it." Martin is co-creator of House of the Dragons.

George RR Martin criticises changes made in House of the Dragons, HBO responds

<p>Kit Harington aka Jon Snow has a lot to say on how <em>Game of Thrones</em> ended. The HBO show has gained cult status and is one of the most streamed shows. The HBO show with its enormous popularity both while it aired and now after the show aired its finale, continues to enjoy space on the internet. For better or for worse, <em>Game of Thrones</em> has always engaged audiences on the internet, especially because of its shoddy ending.</p>

<p>The ending looked hurried and poorly carried out, considering such large budgets were involved and there was good enough literature available to refer to.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kit Harington&nbsp;admits this about Game of Thrones ending</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking on the backlash that the&nbsp;<em>Game of Thrones </em>ending received from its ardent fans, Kit Harington admitted that the makers made some mistakes. In an interview with British GQ, he said that he understood why most think it was “rushed”.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kit who played Jon Snow, a central character, said, “I think if there was any fault with the end of Thrones, is that we were all so f**king tired, we couldn't have gone on longer. And so I understand some people thought it was rushed and I might agree with them. But I’m not sure there was any alternative. I look at pictures of me in that final season and I look exhausted. I look spent. I didn't have another season in me.”</p>

<p>He also addressed the largely negative reactions from fans of the show and said, "Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I think there were mistakes made, story-wise, towards the end maybe. I think there were some interesting choices that didn’t quite work.”</p>

<h2><strong>Other Game of Thrones spinoff in making</strong></h2>

<p>Even though<em> Game of Thrones</em> has wrapped up, makers involved with the same are now developing several spinoffs. There is one that is already through its second season – <em>House of the Dragon. House of the Dragon </em>is set 200 years before the events of <em>Game of Thrones.</em> Season 2 ended this month. The show will return with season 3 in 2026.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In addition, <em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight </em>has also been confirmed and is in development.</p>


Kit Harington aka Jon Snow has a lot to say on how Game of Thrones ended. The HBO show has gained cult status and is one of the most streamed shows. The HBO show with its enormous popularity both while it aired and now after the show aired its finale, continues to enjoy space on the internet.

Kit Harington aka Jon Snow has a lot to say on how Game of Thrones ended. The HBO show has gained cult status and is one of the most streamed shows. The HBO show with its enormous popularity both while it aired and now after the show aired its finale, continues to enjoy space on the internet. For better or for worse, Game of Thrones has always engaged audiences on the internet, especially because of its shoddy ending. The ending looked hurried and poorly carried out, considering such large budgets were involved and there was good enough literature available to refer to. Kit Harington admits this about Game of Thrones ending Speaking on the backlash that the Game of Thrones ending received from its ardent fans, Kit Harington admitted that the makers made some mistakes. In an interview with British GQ, he said that he understood why most think it was “rushed”. Also read: Jennifer Lopez making last ditch efforts? Singer visits husband ahead of his birthday Kit who played Jon Snow, a central character, said, “I think if there was any fault with the end of Thrones, is that we were all so f**king tired, we couldn't have gone on longer. And so I understand some people thought it was rushed and I might agree with them. But I’m not sure there was any alternative. I look at pictures of me in that final season and I look exhausted. I look spent. I didn't have another season in me.” He also addressed the largely negative reactions from fans of the show and said, "Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I think there were mistakes made, story-wise, towards the end maybe. I think there were some interesting choices that didn’t quite work.” Other Game of Thrones spinoff in making Even though Game of Thrones has wrapped up, makers involved with the same are now developing several spinoffs. There is one that is already through its second season – House of the Dragon. House of the Dragon is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. Season 2 ended this month. The show will return with season 3 in 2026. Also read: Please, Please..singer Sabrina Carpenter could have been seriously hurt, averts fireworks explosion: Watch In addition, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight has also been confirmed and is in development.

Jon Snow knows SOMETHING! Kit Harington agrees this about Game of Thrones ending

<p>The much-awaited HBO fantasy <em>House of the Dragon</em>’s (HOTD) second season came with much fanfare and its eight-episode run ended with massive disbelief. But it wasn’t the good kind of disbelief. Those watching the developments and the tension that had been bubbling on the surface since its first episode this June did not expect yet another season to end without a proper war shaking things up. Too many Small Council meetings, too little action!</p>

<p>The audience was promised some action, what with the show campaign labelling this season as Team Green vs Team Black aka full-blown civil war. Unfortunately, we ended up exactly where we were at the end of the first season; readying for war. There was only one thing that intrigued us, apart from the dragons of course.</p>

<p>While the show runs on the able shoulders of two very powerful queens, it is a very sexist world they reside in. Given we are dealing with queens and not kings in this George RR Martin outing, one would expect to see some powerful decisions made by the intelligent heads wearing the crowns. What we get instead is constant persecution of the two women on the basis of their gender.</p>

<h2><strong>Small Council, petty council</strong></h2>

<p>Both Queen Rhaenyra and Queen Dowager Alicent find themselves interrupted, questioned and doubted in their respective councils repeatedly. While Alicent proved her mettle for several years by reigning in place of her ailing husband, King Viserys, Rhaenyra too, is not just her father’s chosen heir, she’s also a just ruler and a fantastic dragon rider. And yet, both women are constantly second-guessed by their council members. On most occasions, Rhaenyra is questioned for choosing to wait and not start a mindless war by her Small Council, composed of all male members. And the decisions that she does take, like the Red Sowing, are met with doubt and protest. Infuriatingly, she is also asked if her husband, Prince Daemon, is in agreement with her policies.</p>

<p>Alicent deals with a different hell altogether. After successfully ruling in her husband’s stead as the Queen Regent for many years, Alicent finds herself increasingly ignored by the Team Green Small Council. On more occasions&nbsp;than one cares to count, Alicent is not even consulted in the strategies decided on by her council. From usurping the throne before informing Rhaenyra of her father’s passing to some of the battles in this season, Alicent is kept in the dark, even by Ser Criston Cole, her protector and lover. The worst insult comes from her son, the Prince Regent Aemond who relieves her of her Small Council duties altogether and asks her to ‘return to more domestic pursuits.’</p>

<h2><strong>Children who second-guess their mothers</strong></h2>

<p>Rhaenyra and Alicent have proven to be as womanly as the age and times of Westeros expect of them. They have birthed a steady brood of dashing youth. And yet, these very children second-guess their every move. Though Rhaenyra’s children fare better in this comparison, they are still sullen when not pacified.</p>

<p>Interestingly, Rhaenyra gave her father, King Viserys, plenty to worry about as a teenager. From running around the dark alleys of King’s Landing to flirting dangerously with her uncle, Prince Daemon (we know how that went), Rhaenyra found loyalty and unconditional love from her father in a place where daughters were hardly given their due. When it came to motherhood, however, things became complex for Rhaenyra. Her three sons grew up with people mocking their Targaryen legitimacy (black hair and strong features, anyone?). She held her ground and fiercely protected her cubs and yet, in the second season of the show, Jacaerys, her first born, gave her unsolicited advice more than once.</p>

<p>The idea to invite noble citizens with known Targaryen blood to try to claim the riderless dragons was actually Jace’s. And a great idea it was, until Rhaenyra decided to include the Targaryen bastards as well. With bastards being a touchy topic for Jacaerys, he decidedly spent the rest of his mother’s campaign sulking. He also second guessed his mother’s moves and wanted Daemon to hold fort, thinking his mother as somewhat weak for the position she was rewarded.</p>

<p>In King’s Landing, Alicent fared even more terribly than Rhaenyra. All we saw was blatant disrespect from the white-haired mean boys of the Queen Dowager. In the first season, we found Alicent paying a maid to keep her silence about the assault she faced from her firstborn, now King Aegon (or the usurper depending on which team you support). His rash decisions, like ordering the hanging of all the rat catchers of the palace, or going off to battle it out with Princess Rhaenys and her dragon Meleys, just to blow off his frustration at not being able to do any big damage to Rhaenyra’s forces, were all against Alicent’s wishes. While Aegon suffered a massive setback (spoilers!) for his whims, Alicent’s biggest opposition came from Prince Aemond, her second son and a notoriously ruthless war-mongering Targaryen who has a dark backstory.</p>

<p>Aemond was bullied by his brothers and even lost an eye in a violent fight as a child, a wrong he chose to never forget. As an adult, he builds on his skills and becomes a Valyrian-speaking, sword-wielding expert who also rides Westeros’ oldest and strongest dragon, Vhagar. To Alicent, Aemond is especially difficult as an unpredictable character whose bloodlust is hardly ever avenged. Her judgement is accurate enough - it is indeed Aemond who tosses her out of the Small Council, making her truly introspect on her role in the feuding dynasty for the first time ever.</p>

<h2><strong>Wearing burdensome identities</strong></h2>

<p>Ironically, while both women are seen lamenting their failure as mothers this season, it comes from a place of guilt men do not wander in even by mistake. When Alicent wonders to her brother, Gwayne Hightower, if it is her or the Red Keep that made her children this way, we wonder too – did the father, King Viserys ever stop to think what kind of sons he was raising by always favouring Rhaenyra, even when one had lost his eye? Or did the long-serving Hand of King Viserys, Ser Otto Hightower, ever sit and ponder his role in creating the mess that his daughter Alicent is. For years and years, she served her father’s interests and later fulfilled her wifely duties by first, marrying a much older man and then, tending to his illness for the better part of her youth. When she finally found some kind of independence and sexual release, she resented herself for it – after all, her conditioning and inner voice had always labelled Rhaenyra immoral for similar choices.</p>

<p>And then there’s Prince Daemon, the uncle-husband of Queen Rhaenyra, who for most part of this season, chose to claim the throne for himself. He went rogue, opted for vile war tactics and even claimed the Riverlands army. It is only when he is shown a super potent vision by the Harrenhal witch, Alys Rivers, did he come to terms with his place in the story.</p>

<p>While we may have to wait a solid two years for these complex but brilliant characters to come alive on our screens again, one thing is for sure, the women of the <em>House of the Dragon</em> have more than men and dragons to fight against.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: The writer's views do not represent those of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.</strong></em></p>


The much-awaited HBO fantasy House of the Dragon’s (HOTD) second season came with much fanfare and its eight-episode run ended with massive disbelief. But it wasn’t the good kind of disbelief.

The much-awaited HBO fantasy House of the Dragon’s (HOTD) second season came with much fanfare and its eight-episode run ended with massive disbelief. But it wasn’t the good kind of disbelief. Those watching the developments and the tension that had been bubbling on the surface since its first episode this June did not expect yet another season to end without a proper war shaking things up. Too many Small Council meetings, too little action! The audience was promised some action, what with the show campaign labelling this season as Team Green vs Team Black aka full-blown civil war. Unfortunately, we ended up exactly where we were at the end of the first season; readying for war. There was only one thing that intrigued us, apart from the dragons of course. While the show runs on the able shoulders of two very powerful queens, it is a very sexist world they reside in. Given we are dealing with queens and not kings in this George RR Martin outing, one would expect to see some powerful decisions made by the intelligent heads wearing the crowns. What we get instead is constant persecution of the two women on the basis of their gender. Small Council, petty council Both Queen Rhaenyra and Queen Dowager Alicent find themselves interrupted, questioned and doubted in their respective councils repeatedly. While Alicent proved her mettle for several years by reigning in place of her ailing husband, King Viserys, Rhaenyra too, is not just her father’s chosen heir, she’s also a just ruler and a fantastic dragon rider. And yet, both women are constantly second-guessed by their council members. On most occasions, Rhaenyra is questioned for choosing to wait and not start a mindless war by her Small Council, composed of all male members. And the decisions that she does take, like the Red Sowing, are met with doubt and protest. Infuriatingly, she is also asked if her husband, Prince Daemon, is in agreement with her policies. Alicent deals with a different hell altogether. After successfully ruling in her husband’s stead as the Queen Regent for many years, Alicent finds herself increasingly ignored by the Team Green Small Council. On more occasions than one cares to count, Alicent is not even consulted in the strategies decided on by her council. From usurping the throne before informing Rhaenyra of her father’s passing to some of the battles in this season, Alicent is kept in the dark, even by Ser Criston Cole, her protector and lover. The worst insult comes from her son, the Prince Regent Aemond who relieves her of her Small Council duties altogether and asks her to ‘return to more domestic pursuits.’ Children who second-guess their mothers Rhaenyra and Alicent have proven to be as womanly as the age and times of Westeros expect of them. They have birthed a steady brood of dashing youth. And yet, these very children second-guess their every move. Though Rhaenyra’s children fare better in this comparison, they are still sullen when not pacified. Interestingly, Rhaenyra gave her father, King Viserys, plenty to worry about as a teenager. From running around the dark alleys of King’s Landing to flirting dangerously with her uncle, Prince Daemon (we know how that went), Rhaenyra found loyalty and unconditional love from her father in a place where daughters were hardly given their due. When it came to motherhood, however, things became complex for Rhaenyra. Her three sons grew up with people mocking their Targaryen legitimacy (black hair and strong features, anyone?). She held her ground and fiercely protected her cubs and yet, in the second season of the show, Jacaerys, her first born, gave her unsolicited advice more than once. The idea to invite noble citizens with known Targaryen blood to try to claim the riderless dragons was actually Jace’s. And a great idea it was, until Rhaenyra decided to include the Targaryen bastards as well. With bastards being a touchy topic for Jacaerys, he decidedly spent the rest of his mother’s campaign sulking. He also second guessed his mother’s moves and wanted Daemon to hold fort, thinking his mother as somewhat weak for the position she was rewarded. In King’s Landing, Alicent fared even more terribly than Rhaenyra. All we saw was blatant disrespect from the white-haired mean boys of the Queen Dowager. In the first season, we found Alicent paying a maid to keep her silence about the assault she faced from her firstborn, now King Aegon (or the usurper depending on which team you support). His rash decisions, like ordering the hanging of all the rat catchers of the palace, or going off to battle it out with Princess Rhaenys and her dragon Meleys, just to blow off his frustration at not being able to do any big damage to Rhaenyra’s forces, were all against Alicent’s wishes. While Aegon suffered a massive setback (spoilers!) for his whims, Alicent’s biggest opposition came from Prince Aemond, her second son and a notoriously ruthless war-mongering Targaryen who has a dark backstory. Aemond was bullied by his brothers and even lost an eye in a violent fight as a child, a wrong he chose to never forget. As an adult, he builds on his skills and becomes a Valyrian-speaking, sword-wielding expert who also rides Westeros’ oldest and strongest dragon, Vhagar. To Alicent, Aemond is especially difficult as an unpredictable character whose bloodlust is hardly ever avenged. Her judgement is accurate enough - it is indeed Aemond who tosses her out of the Small Council, making her truly introspect on her role in the feuding dynasty for the first time ever. Wearing burdensome identities Ironically, while both women are seen lamenting their failure as mothers this season, it comes from a place of guilt men do not wander in even by mistake. When Alicent wonders to her brother, Gwayne Hightower, if it is her or the Red Keep that made her children this way, we wonder too – did the father, King Viserys ever stop to think what kind of sons he was raising by always favouring Rhaenyra, even when one had lost his eye? Or did the long-serving Hand of King Viserys, Ser Otto Hightower, ever sit and ponder his role in creating the mess that his daughter Alicent is. For years and years, she served her father’s interests and later fulfilled her wifely duties by first, marrying a much older man and then, tending to his illness for the better part of her youth. When she finally found some kind of independence and sexual release, she resented herself for it – after all, her conditioning and inner voice had always labelled Rhaenyra immoral for similar choices. And then there’s Prince Daemon, the uncle-husband of Queen Rhaenyra, who for most part of this season, chose to claim the throne for himself. He went rogue, opted for vile war tactics and even claimed the Riverlands army. It is only when he is shown a super potent vision by the Harrenhal witch, Alys Rivers, did he come to terms with his place in the story. While we may have to wait a solid two years for these complex but brilliant characters to come alive on our screens again, one thing is for sure, the women of the House of the Dragon have more than men and dragons to fight against. Disclaimer: The writer's views do not represent those of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

House of the Dragon and the sexist undertones of a story about queens

<p>When author George RR Martin first created the dragon-riding character Daenerys Stormborn in 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series in 1996, little did he know that a decade-and-half later, 'Khaleesi', would take over pop culture with the unassailable popularity of<em> Game of Thrones</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the peak of <em>Game of Thrones'</em> popularity, the mothers named their daughters Khaleesi. Not the Queen but Khaleesi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now one such mother was left devastated after her daughter's passport application was denied because she was named Khaleesi.</p>

<p>According to a New York Post report, Lucy, from South West England, told the BBC that the initial application to get her daughter, Khaleesi, 6, a passport was denied.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Officials reportedly told her that she needed Warner Brothers' approval because they own the name's trademark.</p>

<p>"I was absolutely devastated, we were so looking forward to our first holiday together," Lucy said.</p>

<p>The 39-year-old mother was planning their "dream" trip to Disneyland Paris.</p>

<p>"I had a letter come through from the Passport Office, saying her name is trademarked by Warner Brothers," she said.</p>

<p>"It was the first I’ve heard of such a thing — I was astonished."</p>

<p>After receiving legal advice, the disappointed mother learned her daughter was allowed to use that name.</p>

<p>"I didn’t understand and felt frustrated. If she could get a birth certificate, would something not have been flagged up then?" she said.</p>

<p>"I never thought you could trademark a name," she added.</p>

<p>The Passport Office reportedly later called Lucy to apologise for the error.</p>

<p>"If I hadn’t posted this on social media, nothing would have been done. I would have been stuck, not knowing what to do," she said.</p>

<p>Lucy is now waiting for her daughter’s passport to arrive before booking a new trip to Disneyland Paris.</p>

<p>"I am hoping the passport will be issued soon and was promised that they would call back in a few days to see if it had progressed," she told the New York Post.</p>

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<p>She also hopes her story may help others stuck in a similar situation.</p>

<p>"I think there might be other people in this situation, that they may have had their passports declined recently because of something like this. Hopefully, they now know it can be resolved," she said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


When author George RR Martin first created the dragon-riding character Daenerys Stormborn in 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series in 1996, little did he know that a decade-and-half later, 'Khaleesi', would take over pop culture with the unassailable popularity of Game of Thrones.

When author George RR Martin first created the dragon-riding character Daenerys Stormborn in 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series in 1996, little did he know that a decade-and-half later, 'Khaleesi', would take over pop culture with the unassailable popularity of Game of Thrones. At the peak of Game of Thrones' popularity, the mothers named their daughters Khaleesi. Not the Queen but Khaleesi. Now one such mother was left devastated after her daughter's passport application was denied because she was named Khaleesi. According to a New York Post report, Lucy, from South West England, told the BBC that the initial application to get her daughter, Khaleesi, 6, a passport was denied. Also read | Khal Drogo lifts his 'Khaleesi', Emilia Clarke can't stop blushing Officials reportedly told her that she needed Warner Brothers' approval because they own the name's trademark. "I was absolutely devastated, we were so looking forward to our first holiday together," Lucy said. The 39-year-old mother was planning their "dream" trip to Disneyland Paris. "I had a letter come through from the Passport Office, saying her name is trademarked by Warner Brothers," she said. "It was the first I’ve heard of such a thing — I was astonished." After receiving legal advice, the disappointed mother learned her daughter was allowed to use that name. "I didn’t understand and felt frustrated. If she could get a birth certificate, would something not have been flagged up then?" she said. "I never thought you could trademark a name," she added. The Passport Office reportedly later called Lucy to apologise for the error. "If I hadn’t posted this on social media, nothing would have been done. I would have been stuck, not knowing what to do," she said. Lucy is now waiting for her daughter’s passport to arrive before booking a new trip to Disneyland Paris. "I am hoping the passport will be issued soon and was promised that they would call back in a few days to see if it had progressed," she told the New York Post. Also read | Top Feminist Icons of Game of Thrones She also hopes her story may help others stuck in a similar situation. "I think there might be other people in this situation, that they may have had their passports declined recently because of something like this. Hopefully, they now know it can be resolved," she said. (With inputs from agencies)

Mother of 'Khaleesi' says daughter denied passport to visit Disneyland

<p>The brain recognises faces that it comes across. Sometimes we see those faces in places where they don't even exist. The science behind it is too complex for a common person&nbsp;to understand. To get insights, psychologists have used the popular TV series Game of Thrones to understand everything that goes inside our brains that helps us to recognise faces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The psychology department at the University of York conducted a new study to better understand how the brain processes and identifies faces. In a press release, the university said that the findings provide new insights into prosopagnosia or face blindness, which is a condition that impairs facial recognition and affects approximately 1 in 50 people.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As quoted in the press release, senior author of the study, Professor Tim Andrews from the university's Department of Psychology, said: "We were really excited to see the results of our study as they suggest that our ability to recognise faces relies on what we know about people, not just what they look like."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Andrews said that the study indicates that several factors are involved for us to recognise a face, including connecting a face with knowledge about the person, their character traits, body language, our personal experiences with them and our feelings towards them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Facial recognition is essential for daily life and social interactions. When people struggle with this, it can significantly impact their lives and relationships, often leading to mental health issues and social anxiety," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kira Noad, who is the lead author of the study and PhD student, said in the press release, "We chose to show participants footage from Game of Thrones because the series captivated people around the world with its strong characters and their deeply nuanced personalities."&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 70&nbsp;participants involved in the study had their brains examined by the researchers while they were watching clips from the Games of Thrones. Half of the participants were familiar with the show's famously complex lead characters. while the other half had never seen the series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MRI scans revealed that when main characters appeared on screen, brain activity in neurotypical participants who knew the characters increased in areas of the brain linked to non-visual knowledge about the characters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The researchers then repeated the same process on people with prosopagnosia in order to determine whether these regions are important for face recognition. Their inability to recognise faces is consistent with the fact that the effect of familiarity was not observed in the same brain regions as neurotypical subjects.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study found that there was also a decrease in the connections between the visual and non-visual regions in facial blindness.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Many previous studies on the mechanisms in the brain behind facial recognition have been done in laboratory settings with 2D static images of faces. We aimed to create a study format that was more like real life, using video to show complex scenes with multiple people," Noad said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The brain recognises faces that it comes across. Sometimes we see those faces in places where they don't even exist. The science behind it is too complex for a common person to understand.

The brain recognises faces that it comes across. Sometimes we see those faces in places where they don't even exist. The science behind it is too complex for a common person to understand. To get insights, psychologists have used the popular TV series Game of Thrones to understand everything that goes inside our brains that helps us to recognise faces. The psychology department at the University of York conducted a new study to better understand how the brain processes and identifies faces. In a press release, the university said that the findings provide new insights into prosopagnosia or face blindness, which is a condition that impairs facial recognition and affects approximately 1 in 50 people. Also read: Genetically engineered common fly species to combat issue of humanity's organic waste As quoted in the press release, senior author of the study, Professor Tim Andrews from the university's Department of Psychology, said: "We were really excited to see the results of our study as they suggest that our ability to recognise faces relies on what we know about people, not just what they look like." Andrews said that the study indicates that several factors are involved for us to recognise a face, including connecting a face with knowledge about the person, their character traits, body language, our personal experiences with them and our feelings towards them. "Facial recognition is essential for daily life and social interactions. When people struggle with this, it can significantly impact their lives and relationships, often leading to mental health issues and social anxiety," he added. Also read: Intersex mosquitoes may help stop diseases like dengue, Zika, yellow fever and Chikungunya: Study Kira Noad, who is the lead author of the study and PhD student, said in the press release, "We chose to show participants footage from Game of Thrones because the series captivated people around the world with its strong characters and their deeply nuanced personalities." More than 70 participants involved in the study had their brains examined by the researchers while they were watching clips from the Games of Thrones. Half of the participants were familiar with the show's famously complex lead characters. while the other half had never seen the series. MRI scans revealed that when main characters appeared on screen, brain activity in neurotypical participants who knew the characters increased in areas of the brain linked to non-visual knowledge about the characters. Also read: Cocaine sharks are swimming in the seas of Brazil. The source of the drug will disgust you The researchers then repeated the same process on people with prosopagnosia in order to determine whether these regions are important for face recognition. Their inability to recognise faces is consistent with the fact that the effect of familiarity was not observed in the same brain regions as neurotypical subjects. The study found that there was also a decrease in the connections between the visual and non-visual regions in facial blindness. "Many previous studies on the mechanisms in the brain behind facial recognition have been done in laboratory settings with 2D static images of faces. We aimed to create a study format that was more like real life, using video to show complex scenes with multiple people," Noad said. (With inputs from agencies)

Game of Thrones helps researchers gain new insights into face blindness: Study

<p>After <em>House of the Dragon</em>, there is another<em> Game of Thrones</em> spinoff series in the making. The new series is called<em> A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</em> which will land on HBO next year.</p>

<p>When asked about the series, <em>Game of Thrones</em> author George RR Martin, who is the EP of the series said that the new spinoff “will be a lot shorter than <em>Game of Thrones</em> or <em>House of the Dragon</em>, with a much different tone. But it’s still Westeros, so no one is truly safe.”</p>

<h2><strong>Plot of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p><em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</em> will follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (played by Peter Claffey) and his young squire, Egg (played by Dexter Sol Ansell).</p>

<p>The official logline for <em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</em> reads: It is “set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory” and “great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.”</p>

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<p>According to George RR Martin’s book, season 1 of the show will deal with the events of his first Dunk-and-Egg novella, The Hedge Knight. He wrote, “The show will make its debut next year and if it does well, [Novella #2] The Sworn Sword and [Novella #3] The Mystery Knight, will follow. By which time, I hope to have finished some more Dunk &amp; Egg stories (yes, after I finish The Winds of Winter).”</p>

<p><em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms </em>will be written and executive-produced by Martin and Ira Parker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The<em> Game of Thrones </em>spinoff is slated to premiere in June 2025.</p>


After House of the Dragon, there is another Game of Thrones spinoff series in the making. The new series is called A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms which will land on HBO next year.

After House of the Dragon, there is another Game of Thrones spinoff series in the making. The new series is called A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms which will land on HBO next year. When asked about the series, Game of Thrones author George RR Martin, who is the EP of the series said that the new spinoff “will be a lot shorter than Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, with a much different tone. But it’s still Westeros, so no one is truly safe.” Plot of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (played by Peter Claffey) and his young squire, Egg (played by Dexter Sol Ansell). The official logline for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reads: It is “set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory” and “great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.” Also read: Judge blocks sale of Elvis Presley’s historic Graceland mansion According to George RR Martin’s book, season 1 of the show will deal with the events of his first Dunk-and-Egg novella, The Hedge Knight. He wrote, “The show will make its debut next year and if it does well, [Novella #2] The Sworn Sword and [Novella #3] The Mystery Knight, will follow. By which time, I hope to have finished some more Dunk & Egg stories (yes, after I finish The Winds of Winter).” A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be written and executive-produced by Martin and Ira Parker. The Game of Thrones spinoff is slated to premiere in June 2025.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: George RR Martin reveals what to expect from next GoT spinoff series

<p>If you were among those who were eagerly waiting for a spinoff show on the life story of <em>Game of Thrones</em> character Jon Snow, we have a sad update for you. It’s no longer happening!</p>

<p>Kit Harington who played the fan-favourite character Jon Snow in <em>Game of Thrones </em>recently revealed that makers have shelved the idea of a Jon Snow spinoff show. He said that the spinoff centred around Jon Snow is “off the table” since they “couldn’t find the right story to tell”.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kit's Jon Snow role is a fan-favourite</strong></h2>

<p>It was reported in June 2022 that Kit will return to his iconic<em> Game of Thrones</em> role. The same earned him two Emmy nominations – one for supporting actor and another for lead actor in a drama series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, George RR Martin confirmed in a blog post that it was Kit’s idea. He said at the time, “It was Kit Harrington who brought the idea to us. I cannot tell you the names of the writers/showrunners, since that has not been cleared for release yet but Kit brought them in too, his own team, and they are terrific.”</p>

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<p>Harrington kept quiet about the idea since he wanted to be sure before the world got a whiff of it. Kit Harington said, “I hadn’t really ever spoken about it, because it was in development. I didn’t want it leaked out that it was being developed. I didn’t want the thing to happen where people kind of start theorizing, getting either excited about it or hating the idea of it, when it may never happen. Because in development, you look at every angle, and you see whether it’s worth it.”</p>

<p>“And currently, it’s not. Currently, it’s off the table, because we all couldn’t find the right story to tell that we were all excited about enough. So, we decided to lay down tools with it for the time being. There may be a time in the future where we return to it, but at the moment, no. It’s firmly on the shelf,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But they didn’t go ahead with it since they “couldn’t find the right story to tell”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The network has not commented on this development so far.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened in Game of Thrones</strong></h2>

<p>In <em>Game of Thrones,</em> Kit’s character Jon Snow was exiled from Westeros. He is shown riding into the Haunted Forest with his dire wolf Ghost and the Wildlings to begin a new life.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<em>Game of Thrones</em> universe will continue on HBO and its streaming service Max as <em>House of the Dragon</em> returns for Season 2 this summer and <em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight</em> goes into production.</p>

<p>Kit Harington’s latest film <em>Blood for Dust </em>will release in theatres on April 19.&nbsp;</p>


If you were among those who were eagerly waiting for a spinoff show on the life story of Game of Thrones character Jon Snow, we have a sad update for you. It’s no longer happening!

If you were among those who were eagerly waiting for a spinoff show on the life story of Game of Thrones character Jon Snow, we have a sad update for you. It’s no longer happening! Kit Harington who played the fan-favourite character Jon Snow in Game of Thrones recently revealed that makers have shelved the idea of a Jon Snow spinoff show. He said that the spinoff centred around Jon Snow is “off the table” since they “couldn’t find the right story to tell”. Kit's Jon Snow role is a fan-favourite It was reported in June 2022 that Kit will return to his iconic Game of Thrones role. The same earned him two Emmy nominations – one for supporting actor and another for lead actor in a drama series. Later, George RR Martin confirmed in a blog post that it was Kit’s idea. He said at the time, “It was Kit Harrington who brought the idea to us. I cannot tell you the names of the writers/showrunners, since that has not been cleared for release yet but Kit brought them in too, his own team, and they are terrific.” Harrington kept quiet about the idea since he wanted to be sure before the world got a whiff of it. Kit Harington said, “I hadn’t really ever spoken about it, because it was in development. I didn’t want it leaked out that it was being developed. I didn’t want the thing to happen where people kind of start theorizing, getting either excited about it or hating the idea of it, when it may never happen. Because in development, you look at every angle, and you see whether it’s worth it.” “And currently, it’s not. Currently, it’s off the table, because we all couldn’t find the right story to tell that we were all excited about enough. So, we decided to lay down tools with it for the time being. There may be a time in the future where we return to it, but at the moment, no. It’s firmly on the shelf,” he said. Also read: The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey shows off her post-baby body in bikini: Pics But they didn’t go ahead with it since they “couldn’t find the right story to tell”. The network has not commented on this development so far. What happened in Game of Thrones In Game of Thrones, Kit’s character Jon Snow was exiled from Westeros. He is shown riding into the Haunted Forest with his dire wolf Ghost and the Wildlings to begin a new life. Also read: American singer Morgan Wallen throws a chair off a bar roof; gets arrested Meanwhile, the Game of Thrones universe will continue on HBO and its streaming service Max as House of the Dragon returns for Season 2 this summer and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight goes into production. Kit Harington’s latest film Blood for Dust will release in theatres on April 19.

Jon Snow ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff not happening. Here's why

<p>Who is it going to be for you?&nbsp;Team Green or Team Black? The new posters of <em>House of the Dragon</em> season 2 are out and&nbsp;the makers&nbsp;have made it&nbsp;quite difficult for&nbsp;fans to choose between the two factions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first character posters from<em> House of the Dragon</em> season 2 are a treat for the eyes as HBO’s <em>Game of Thrones</em> prequel comes back heavy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The posters come with the words “All Must Choose” as both factions get ready for a bloodbath. What we do expect from the upcoming season is a lot of sudden deaths, murders and revenge as Team Green and Team Black are vying for each other’s blood after a climactic ending to season 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Check out the posters below:</strong></p>

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<p>It was previously reported by Deadline that <em>House of the Dragon </em>showrunner Ryan Condal will have season 2 pick up “where we left off”. Condal explained in the report, “Now we get to fall into the more traditional rhythms of storytelling and Game of Thrones. We've always talked about this particular tale, George [R.R. Martin] has too, of being a Shakespearean or Greek tragedy. This series is very much about a house tearing itself apart from within. Now that all those pieces have been set on the board, I'm really excited to tell the next chapter, to see what happens now that Viserys is gone and no longer keeping a lid on things."</p>

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<h2><strong>When and where to watch Game of Thrones’ prequel, House of the Dragon season 2?</strong></h2>

<p>Like before, <em>House of the Dragon</em> season 2 will be available on HBO and will stream on Max. In India, it will be available on JioCinema. The show’s much-awaited season 2 will drop in June, 2024.&nbsp;</p>


Who is it going to be for you? Team Green or Team Black? The new posters of House of the Dragon season 2 are out and the makers have made it quite difficult for fans to choose between the two factions.

Who is it going to be for you? Team Green or Team Black? The new posters of House of the Dragon season 2 are out and the makers have made it quite difficult for fans to choose between the two factions. The first character posters from House of the Dragon season 2 are a treat for the eyes as HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel comes back heavy. The posters come with the words “All Must Choose” as both factions get ready for a bloodbath. What we do expect from the upcoming season is a lot of sudden deaths, murders and revenge as Team Green and Team Black are vying for each other’s blood after a climactic ending to season 1. Check out the posters below: It was previously reported by Deadline that House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal will have season 2 pick up “where we left off”. Condal explained in the report, “Now we get to fall into the more traditional rhythms of storytelling and Game of Thrones. We've always talked about this particular tale, George [R.R. Martin] has too, of being a Shakespearean or Greek tragedy. This series is very much about a house tearing itself apart from within. Now that all those pieces have been set on the board, I'm really excited to tell the next chapter, to see what happens now that Viserys is gone and no longer keeping a lid on things." Also read: From Demon Slayer to My Hero Academia: All anime releases in Spring 2024, date and where to watch When and where to watch Game of Thrones’ prequel, House of the Dragon season 2? Like before, House of the Dragon season 2 will be available on HBO and will stream on Max. In India, it will be available on JioCinema. The show’s much-awaited season 2 will drop in June, 2024.

New character posters from House of Dragon S2 want you to pick a team

<p><em>Game of Thrones</em> star Maisie Williams has finally put&nbsp;to words what it means&nbsp;to become famous and&nbsp;the perils of child stardom. Williams was just a&nbsp;child when she starred in HBO’s hit show <em>Game of Thrones</em> that achieved cult status soon after it aired for the first season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maisie Williams found instant fame at the age of 12 as Arya Stark in <em>Game of Thrones</em>. The fantasy drama series ran for the duration of her teenage years from 2011 to 2019. What that resulted in was a journey to feeling “comfortable in my own skin.”</p>

<p>She said, “I was so lost for so long and I knew that I was, and when I couldn’t pin down what I felt my identity was within that, it brought me a lot of discomfort. It’s hard to even put myself back there and talk about how tough it was just because I think it’s done.”</p>

<h2><strong>Maisie struggled dealing with fame</strong></h2>

<p>She struggled between finding her own identity and portraying this character on screen which everyone loved. She said, “Playing characters has been so enthralling, but I’ve done that through a really formative time in my life.”</p>

<p>She feels she’s now “comfortable” in her own skin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maisie added, &nbsp;“It was at its absolute worst when I also was the most out of touch with myself — not knowing your identity and that kind of thing — I think rejection at that point felt so personal, so painful. I’d solely compare myself to other actresses, and the way people looked, and all of the most destructive ways that you can compare yourself.”</p>

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<h2><strong>What next?</strong></h2>

<p>On the work front, Maisie will next star as Catherine Dior, Christian Dior’s sister, in Apple TV’s <em>The New Look.</em> It will tell the story of how Catherine, Coco Chanel, Pierre Balmain and Cristóbal Balenciaga navigated the horrors of World War II and launch&nbsp;modern fashion.&nbsp;</p>

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Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams has finally put to words what it means to become famous and the perils of child stardom. Williams was just a child when she starred in HBO’s hit show Game of Thrones that achieved cult status soon after it aired for the first season.

Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams has finally put to words what it means to become famous and the perils of child stardom. Williams was just a child when she starred in HBO’s hit show Game of Thrones that achieved cult status soon after it aired for the first season. Maisie Williams found instant fame at the age of 12 as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones. The fantasy drama series ran for the duration of her teenage years from 2011 to 2019. What that resulted in was a journey to feeling “comfortable in my own skin.” She said, “I was so lost for so long and I knew that I was, and when I couldn’t pin down what I felt my identity was within that, it brought me a lot of discomfort. It’s hard to even put myself back there and talk about how tough it was just because I think it’s done.” Maisie struggled dealing with fame She struggled between finding her own identity and portraying this character on screen which everyone loved. She said, “Playing characters has been so enthralling, but I’ve done that through a really formative time in my life.” She feels she’s now “comfortable” in her own skin. Maisie added, “It was at its absolute worst when I also was the most out of touch with myself — not knowing your identity and that kind of thing — I think rejection at that point felt so personal, so painful. I’d solely compare myself to other actresses, and the way people looked, and all of the most destructive ways that you can compare yourself.” Also read: Feels good to be back: Jeremy Renner makes People’s Choice Awards appearance as presenter What next? On the work front, Maisie will next star as Catherine Dior, Christian Dior’s sister, in Apple TV’s The New Look. It will tell the story of how Catherine, Coco Chanel, Pierre Balmain and Cristóbal Balenciaga navigated the horrors of World War II and launch modern fashion. Also read: BAFTAs 2024: Hits and misses at the British Academy Film Awards

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