<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

Maisie Williams found Game of Thrones fame 'challenging'

<p>A lot of <em>Game of Thrones' </em>stories are in the store. George RR Martin, the man behind the world of HBO's <em>Game of Thrones,</em> has revealed the future projects that are currently in the pipeline.&nbsp;<br />
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In his blog post, the 75-year-old penned a praising note for the Netflix's animated series <em>Blue Eye Samurai.</em> Further, Martin said that he's now developing an animated series on the GOT&nbsp; world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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“‘Blue Eye Samurai’s’ very much its own thing, and it is magnificent,” Martin wrote. “Even if you don’t normally watch animation, give it a try. It’s terrific. If you like my own stuff, I think you’ll love it.”</p>

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He later went on to reveal the animated projects that he's working on now, “As it happens, HBO and I have our own animated projects, set in the world of ‘A Song Of Ice &amp; Fire.’ None of them have been greenlit yet, but I think we are getting close to taking the next step with a couple of them.”<br />
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In 2021, Variety revealed that an animated series is in development. Confirming the news, Martin said he has pitched four animated series with HBO. However, two out of the four projects were “shelved.”</p>

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The third show in the development is based on the Nine Voyages. Martin wrote, "Work on the other two animated projects continues apace, however... and meanwhile, we have moved NINE VOYAGES, our series about the legendary voyages of the Sea Snake, over from live action to animation. A move I support fully."<br />
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However, the writer said that "budgetary constraints" would likely have made a live-action version expensive as half of the show is set at sea.</p>

<p>''So we now have three animated projects underway...Will any of them make it to air? happen? No way to know. Nothing is certain in Hollywood. &nbsp;&nbsp;But if it does happen, with one or two or all three shows, I hope we can make them as good as gorgeous and gripping as &nbsp;BLUE EYE SAMURAI. We will for d*** sure try," the famous writer said.</p>

<p>Currently, the world is waiting for the second season of the <em>House of the Dragon.</em> Based on George RR Martin’s hit book "Fire &amp; Blood", the show tells the story of House Targaryen.&nbsp;<br />
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The series tells the story of Westeros, 200 years before the events of <em>Game of Thrones</em>. No release date has been unveiled for season 2 yet.&nbsp;<br />
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The season two cast includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A lot of Game of Thrones' stories are in the store. George RR Martin, the man behind the world of HBO's Game of Thrones, has revealed the future projects that are currently in the pipeline.

A lot of Game of Thrones' stories are in the store. George RR Martin, the man behind the world of HBO's Game of Thrones, has revealed the future projects that are currently in the pipeline. In his blog post, the 75-year-old penned a praising note for the Netflix's animated series Blue Eye Samurai. Further, Martin said that he's now developing an animated series on the GOT world. “‘Blue Eye Samurai’s’ very much its own thing, and it is magnificent,” Martin wrote. “Even if you don’t normally watch animation, give it a try. It’s terrific. If you like my own stuff, I think you’ll love it.” Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce kiss on the dance floor on New Year’s eve, video goes viral He later went on to reveal the animated projects that he's working on now, “As it happens, HBO and I have our own animated projects, set in the world of ‘A Song Of Ice & Fire.’ None of them have been greenlit yet, but I think we are getting close to taking the next step with a couple of them.” In 2021, Variety revealed that an animated series is in development. Confirming the news, Martin said he has pitched four animated series with HBO. However, two out of the four projects were “shelved.” Jeremy Renner on his snowplow accident and road to recovery: 'I'm so blessed that I have so many things' The third show in the development is based on the Nine Voyages. Martin wrote, "Work on the other two animated projects continues apace, however... and meanwhile, we have moved NINE VOYAGES, our series about the legendary voyages of the Sea Snake, over from live action to animation. A move I support fully." However, the writer said that "budgetary constraints" would likely have made a live-action version expensive as half of the show is set at sea. ''So we now have three animated projects underway...Will any of them make it to air? happen? No way to know. Nothing is certain in Hollywood. But if it does happen, with one or two or all three shows, I hope we can make them as good as gorgeous and gripping as BLUE EYE SAMURAI. We will for d*** sure try," the famous writer said. Currently, the world is waiting for the second season of the House of the Dragon. Based on George RR Martin’s hit book "Fire & Blood", the show tells the story of House Targaryen. The series tells the story of Westeros, 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. No release date has been unveiled for season 2 yet. The season two cast includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham. (With inputs from agencies)

Three Game of Thrones animated series in the works, George R R Martin reveals

<p>After shattering the box office records with<em> KGF</em>, Prashanth Neel is back with another magnum opus,<em> Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire </em>with <em>Rebel</em> star Prabhas playing the lead role of Deva. The release of the movie is just around the corner, and before that, many fan theories are circulating, with some speculating about a possible crossover between the two movies. After the trailer release, many fans were quick to draw comparisons between <em>KGF</em> and the <em>Salaar</em> world.</p>

<p>Amid all this, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is playing the lead role of Varadha Raja, a friend of Deva and son of Jagapathi's character, who is the head of the city&nbsp;Khaansaar.</p>

<p>Addressing the same, Prithviraj said the<em> Salaar</em> is much bigger and grander than <em>KGF 2. </em>During his recent interview&nbsp;with News18, the actor said, “I understand the comparisons that are happening between Salaar and<em> KGF 2</em>. I am a big Prashant Neel fan and I would have been disappointed had I seen his next film after<em> KGF 2</em>, which opens in a tulip field in Amsterdam. It is not something that I expect from him. It is too premature for the audience because 10 minutes into Salaar people will forget all the comparisons. Salaar is much bigger and grander than<em> KGF 2.</em> The scale of the film is so huge that it can even dwarf <em>KGF 2</em>.”</p>

<p>On the probable crossover, the south star said, “Prashant has these wild ideas about how the origins of Khansaar (the world created in Salaar) and the origins of Kolar gold fields (shown in <em>KGF</em>) can come together. But it is only he who can say how these two worlds can come together. I am not aware of the universe that he wants to create.”</p>

<p><strong>The world of Salaar is a bit like Game Of Thrones.</strong></p>

<p>Elaborating further, the Malayalam actor said that the whole world of <em>Salaar</em> is a bit like the highly acclaimed series <em>Game Of Thrones.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>“I remember walking on the sets of <em>Salaar </em>and literally feeling dwarfed by it. I think audiences will get the same feeling when they watch the film in theatres. I have told Prashant that the whole world of<em> Salaar </em>is a bit like <em>Game Of Thrones.</em> That’s the kind of drama and the character dynamics the film has with a lot of action. It is essentially an action entertainer with some spectacular action sequences and some of the best hero elevation moments, but what really stood out for me in the film is the drama which holds the film together,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by <em>KGF </em>fame Prashanth Neel, the forthcoming movie has an ensemble cast that consists of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Eshwari Rao, and Sriya Reddy.</p>

<p><strong>Salaar vs Dunki</strong></p>

<p>The movie is going to witness a big clash with Shah Rukh Khan's <em>Dunki. </em>This is the second time Neel's film will face off with SRK's movie. In 2018,<em> Zero </em>and the Yash starter<em> KGF</em> were released on Christmas week, with the latter going on to become a massive hit.&nbsp;</p>


After shattering the box office records with KGF, Prashanth Neel is back with another magnum opus, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire with Rebel star Prabhas playing the lead role of Deva.

After shattering the box office records with KGF, Prashanth Neel is back with another magnum opus, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire with Rebel star Prabhas playing the lead role of Deva. The release of the movie is just around the corner, and before that, many fan theories are circulating, with some speculating about a possible crossover between the two movies. After the trailer release, many fans were quick to draw comparisons between KGF and the Salaar world. Amid all this, actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is playing the lead role of Varadha Raja, a friend of Deva and son of Jagapathi's character, who is the head of the city Khaansaar. Addressing the same, Prithviraj said the Salaar is much bigger and grander than KGF 2. During his recent interview with News18, the actor said, “I understand the comparisons that are happening between Salaar and KGF 2. I am a big Prashant Neel fan and I would have been disappointed had I seen his next film after KGF 2, which opens in a tulip field in Amsterdam. It is not something that I expect from him. It is too premature for the audience because 10 minutes into Salaar people will forget all the comparisons. Salaar is much bigger and grander than KGF 2. The scale of the film is so huge that it can even dwarf KGF 2.” On the probable crossover, the south star said, “Prashant has these wild ideas about how the origins of Khansaar (the world created in Salaar) and the origins of Kolar gold fields (shown in KGF) can come together. But it is only he who can say how these two worlds can come together. I am not aware of the universe that he wants to create.” The world of Salaar is a bit like Game Of Thrones. Elaborating further, the Malayalam actor said that the whole world of Salaar is a bit like the highly acclaimed series Game Of Thrones. “I remember walking on the sets of Salaar and literally feeling dwarfed by it. I think audiences will get the same feeling when they watch the film in theatres. I have told Prashant that the whole world of Salaar is a bit like Game Of Thrones. That’s the kind of drama and the character dynamics the film has with a lot of action. It is essentially an action entertainer with some spectacular action sequences and some of the best hero elevation moments, but what really stood out for me in the film is the drama which holds the film together,” he said. Directed by KGF fame Prashanth Neel, the forthcoming movie has an ensemble cast that consists of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Eshwari Rao, and Sriya Reddy. Salaar vs Dunki The movie is going to witness a big clash with Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki. This is the second time Neel's film will face off with SRK's movie. In 2018, Zero and the Yash starter KGF were released on Christmas week, with the latter going on to become a massive hit.

Prithviraj Sukumaran says the world of Salaar is a bit like Game of Thrones: 'Scale of the film is so huge'

<p>If you need help planning your movies and show dates with family and friends, we have the entire slate of release dates of upcoming projects from HBO as the streamer announced its plans in detail. Along with the dates of <em>House of the Drago</em>n, we have the latest news on <em>The Last of Us, The White Lotus,&nbsp;</em>and much more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The much-awaited second season of the acclaimed <em>Game of Thrones </em>prequel series, <em>House of the Dragon</em> will return in 2024. According to the latest developments, the <em>House of the Dragon</em> will return in “early summer” of 2024. Season two will consist of eight episodes. The first season of the show featured 10 episodes.</p>

<p>HBO made the announcement on the latest release dates of upcoming projects in a New York event as HBO chief Casey Bloys addressed the media and said that the second season of <em>House of the Dragon</em> has wrapped filming and is currently in post-production.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Casey Bloys also revealed that <em>Euphoria</em> season 3, <em>The White Lotus</em> season 3, and HBO’s prequel series to Stephen King’s novel<em> It, Welcome to Derry</em> – have all been pushed to 2025.</p>

<p>The <em>Last of Us </em>season two begins production in spring 2024 and is also likely coming in 2025. This change has come into effect because of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Owing to the dual Hollywood strikes, out of which one has been resolved, actors and studios are unable to resume production on all major projects.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, there was another important announcement on the <em>Game of Thrones</em> front as the next <em>GoT</em> prequel, <em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight,</em> hopes to begin shooting in the spring. There were no cast announcements owing to the SAG-AFTRA strikes but reports suggest that the studio has some names in mind.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These are the only <em>Game of Thrones</em> prequels the company is looking at right now. Other prequels that they announced last year are in the conceptualisation phase.&nbsp;</p>


If you need help planning your movies and show dates with family and friends, we have the entire slate of release dates of upcoming projects from HBO as the streamer announced its plans in detail.

If you need help planning your movies and show dates with family and friends, we have the entire slate of release dates of upcoming projects from HBO as the streamer announced its plans in detail. Along with the dates of House of the Dragon, we have the latest news on The Last of Us, The White Lotus, and much more. The much-awaited second season of the acclaimed Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon will return in 2024. According to the latest developments, the House of the Dragon will return in “early summer” of 2024. Season two will consist of eight episodes. The first season of the show featured 10 episodes. HBO made the announcement on the latest release dates of upcoming projects in a New York event as HBO chief Casey Bloys addressed the media and said that the second season of House of the Dragon has wrapped filming and is currently in post-production. Casey Bloys also revealed that Euphoria season 3, The White Lotus season 3, and HBO’s prequel series to Stephen King’s novel It, Welcome to Derry – have all been pushed to 2025. The Last of Us season two begins production in spring 2024 and is also likely coming in 2025. This change has come into effect because of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Owing to the dual Hollywood strikes, out of which one has been resolved, actors and studios are unable to resume production on all major projects. Meanwhile, there was another important announcement on the Game of Thrones front as the next GoT prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, hopes to begin shooting in the spring. There were no cast announcements owing to the SAG-AFTRA strikes but reports suggest that the studio has some names in mind. These are the only Game of Thrones prequels the company is looking at right now. Other prequels that they announced last year are in the conceptualisation phase.

House of the Dragon, Euphoria, White Lotus: HBO teases release dates of upcoming shows

<p><em>Game of Thrones</em> star Darren Kent, who played the role of a Goatherd from Slavers Bay in the superhit series, is dead. He was 36 years old. Darren passed away last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The cause of death has not been confirmed. As per Metro, Kent suffered from osteoporosis, arthritis, and a rare skin disorder in the early years of his career.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kent's death was announced on Facebook by his agency Carey Dodd Associates:.</p>

<p>They wrote in the post, ''It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday.''</p>

<p>''His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time.''</p>

<p>''Darren was not only a talented actor, director and writer, he was truly one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. It has been a privilege and pleasure to have been a part of his journey. RIP my friend.''</p>

<p>In his career, Darren Kent has appeared in shows like <em>Snow White &amp; the Huntsman</em> and<em> Eastenders</em> and has worked with Hollywood A-listers like <em>Twilight</em>&nbsp;actor Kristen Stewart and Kiefer Sutherland.&nbsp;For his role in <em>Sunnyboy,</em> Darren bagged the Best Actor trophy in the Van D’Or Awards.</p>

<p>Soon after the news of his death was confirmed, tributes started pouring in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mushroom Theatre Company wrote on X, earlier known as&nbsp;Twitter: ''So very very sad to hear about the passing of our patron&nbsp;<br />
@darrenpaulkent. Our thoughts are with his family &amp; friends at this difficult time.'''</p>

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Game of Thrones star Darren Kent, who played the role of a Goatherd from Slavers Bay in the superhit series, is dead. He was 36 years old. Darren passed away last week.

Game of Thrones star Darren Kent, who played the role of a Goatherd from Slavers Bay in the superhit series, is dead. He was 36 years old. Darren passed away last week. The cause of death has not been confirmed. As per Metro, Kent suffered from osteoporosis, arthritis, and a rare skin disorder in the early years of his career. Kent's death was announced on Facebook by his agency Carey Dodd Associates:. They wrote in the post, ''It is with deep sadness we have to tell you that our dear friend and client Darren Kent passed away peacefully on Friday.'' ''His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time.'' ''Darren was not only a talented actor, director and writer, he was truly one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. It has been a privilege and pleasure to have been a part of his journey. RIP my friend.'' In his career, Darren Kent has appeared in shows like Snow White & the Huntsman and Eastenders and has worked with Hollywood A-listers like Twilight actor Kristen Stewart and Kiefer Sutherland. For his role in Sunnyboy, Darren bagged the Best Actor trophy in the Van D’Or Awards. Soon after the news of his death was confirmed, tributes started pouring in. Mushroom Theatre Company wrote on X, earlier known as Twitter: ''So very very sad to hear about the passing of our patron @darrenpaulkent. Our thoughts are with his family & friends at this difficult time.''' Darren was an amazing human being and so special. Always giving of his time to people and always so positive. A fine actor too and he achieved so much as well. Such heartbreaking news 💔 https://t.co/sQEu1YocJz — Lee Mead (@leemeadofficial) August 14, 2023 × Darren was an amazing human being and so special. Always giving of his time to people and always so positive. A fine actor too and he achieved so much as well. Such heartbreaking news 💔 https://t.co/sQEu1YocJz — Lee Mead (@leemeadofficial) August 14, 2023 × Lee Mead wrote on X, earlier known as Twitter, ''Darren was an amazing human being and so special. Always giving of his time to people and always so positive. A fine actor too and he achieved so much as well. Such heartbreaking news 💔.'' What a privilege it was to be your friend and to work together on so many projects over the years. Life won’t be the same without you 💔I will miss you so much. RIP darling Darren Kent xxxx pic.twitter.com/Fz81LszZkF — Jane Gull (@GullJane) August 14, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The conclusion of HBO's <em>Game of Thrones</em> in 2019 left fans with mixed feelings about the final season. Not to put a fine point on it, the finale in particular is considered among the worst in American TV history. Even many of the cast members have spoken with candour about their, um, unvarnished opinions about the direction the show went towards the end. Among those voicing their displeasure is Conleth Hill, the Irish actor who portrayed the enigmatic Lord Varys, also known as the Spider. Hill recently opened up about his frustration with how his character's arc unfolded during the last two seasons, and his remarks shed light on the complexities of bringing a gargantuan and beloved series to a close.</p>

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<h2><strong>What did Conleth Hill say?</strong></h2>

<p>Throughout much of the series, Varys had been a fascinating character with a cunning intellect, serving as the Master of Whisperers to the Iron Throne and possessing an extensive network of spies and informants. However, during the later seasons, Hill told &nbsp;The Times that he noticed a shift in Varys' portrayal, leading him to feel disheartened. In his own words, Hill expressed how he felt "frustrated with the last couple of series because Varys wasn't the all-knowing character he had been." This change in Varys' character left him seemingly in the dark about significant events, and his influence over events dwindled.</p>

<p>"I thought I’d done something wrong. Right up until the last two series, I had no complaints at all. I just felt frustrated with the last couple of series because Varys wasn’t the all-knowing character he had been. I think the writers wanted to do one thing to end it and the studio HBO wanted to do another. I felt that last series was a bit rushed. I was inconsolable, but now I’m fine about it," he said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Do&nbsp;Conleth Hill's remarks hold water?</strong></h2>

<p>Absolutely. The reason for the discontent among fans with the ending of <em>Game of Thrones </em>is not solely because it was bad, but rather because the entire final season, along with most of the seventh season, contradicted the essence of what had come before. The resolution of the narrative seemed to undo the very core of the show's essence. While the situation in Westeros when the final episode aired may not have been implausible, it felt undeserved and lacking in logical foundations. Throughout its run, <em>GoT</em> was known for shocking its audience with the deaths of major characters. However, in the past, these deaths were always a logical culmination of the character's actions. Take, for example, Ned Stark, whose beheading followed some questionable decisions he had made, including trusting Littlefinger. Although his death was shocking, it made sense in the context of the story.</p>

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<p>However, from season 7 onwards, when the show outpaced the book series, shocking events occurred seemingly for the sake of shock value alone. They appeared to have no meaningful connection to the events that had transpired before. The storytelling leading up to these crucial moments lacked organic and believable development, resulting in a sense of shallowness and a lack of emotional weight. As a result, the impact of these moments was diminished.</p>

<p>In Varys' case, a turning point in his storyline was when he switched allegiances and joined forces with Daenerys Targaryen. However, upon learning that Jon Snow was the rightful heir to the Iron Throne, Varys chose to betray Daenerys, leading to his eventual execution by dragon-fire. While Varys's commitment to the realm remained consistent, his diminishing influence and knowledge during the later seasons were disheartening for both Hill and many fans.</p>

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The conclusion of HBO's Game of Thrones in 2019 left fans with mixed feelings about the final season. Not to put a fine point on it, the finale in particular is considered among the worst in American TV history.

The conclusion of HBO's Game of Thrones in 2019 left fans with mixed feelings about the final season. Not to put a fine point on it, the finale in particular is considered among the worst in American TV history. Even many of the cast members have spoken with candour about their, um, unvarnished opinions about the direction the show went towards the end. Among those voicing their displeasure is Conleth Hill, the Irish actor who portrayed the enigmatic Lord Varys, also known as the Spider. Hill recently opened up about his frustration with how his character's arc unfolded during the last two seasons, and his remarks shed light on the complexities of bringing a gargantuan and beloved series to a close. Also Read: How 'American Tolkien' George RR Martin created the world of Game of Thrones What did Conleth Hill say? Throughout much of the series, Varys had been a fascinating character with a cunning intellect, serving as the Master of Whisperers to the Iron Throne and possessing an extensive network of spies and informants. However, during the later seasons, Hill told The Times that he noticed a shift in Varys' portrayal, leading him to feel disheartened. In his own words, Hill expressed how he felt "frustrated with the last couple of series because Varys wasn't the all-knowing character he had been." This change in Varys' character left him seemingly in the dark about significant events, and his influence over events dwindled. "I thought I’d done something wrong. Right up until the last two series, I had no complaints at all. I just felt frustrated with the last couple of series because Varys wasn’t the all-knowing character he had been. I think the writers wanted to do one thing to end it and the studio HBO wanted to do another. I felt that last series was a bit rushed. I was inconsolable, but now I’m fine about it," he said. Do Conleth Hill's remarks hold water? Absolutely. The reason for the discontent among fans with the ending of Game of Thrones is not solely because it was bad, but rather because the entire final season, along with most of the seventh season, contradicted the essence of what had come before. The resolution of the narrative seemed to undo the very core of the show's essence. While the situation in Westeros when the final episode aired may not have been implausible, it felt undeserved and lacking in logical foundations. Throughout its run, GoT was known for shocking its audience with the deaths of major characters. However, in the past, these deaths were always a logical culmination of the character's actions. Take, for example, Ned Stark, whose beheading followed some questionable decisions he had made, including trusting Littlefinger. Although his death was shocking, it made sense in the context of the story. Also Read: How House of the Dragon improves upon Game of Thrones However, from season 7 onwards, when the show outpaced the book series, shocking events occurred seemingly for the sake of shock value alone. They appeared to have no meaningful connection to the events that had transpired before. The storytelling leading up to these crucial moments lacked organic and believable development, resulting in a sense of shallowness and a lack of emotional weight. As a result, the impact of these moments was diminished. In Varys' case, a turning point in his storyline was when he switched allegiances and joined forces with Daenerys Targaryen. However, upon learning that Jon Snow was the rightful heir to the Iron Throne, Varys chose to betray Daenerys, leading to his eventual execution by dragon-fire. While Varys's commitment to the realm remained consistent, his diminishing influence and knowledge during the later seasons were disheartening for both Hill and many fans. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Game of Thrones actor on 'rushed' death of his character Lord Varys: I thought I’d done something wrong

<p>Be it reimagining Hollywood stars in India or Indian movie stars in never-seen-before settings, Artificial Intelligence is enjoying its time. In addition to this list is Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who dropped his AI-generated portraits and asked fans to pick the ones they like the best. Impressed with the technology and how it has envisioned him, Kunal wrote, “Thank you for these @withgokul Love these creations and feel inspired to make them a fictional reality on screen someday.”</p>

<p>Liked by millions in an instant of them being published on social media, AI Portraits have taken the internet by storm. The technology allows anyone to imagine a fictional world where you can be anything, anyone.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kunal looked like a character straight out of a period drama. The first picture looked like he could play the Indian version of Khal Drogo, a role that was made famous by Jason Momoa in HBO’s <em>Game of Thrones</em> show. The show was extremely popular and fetched huge ratings for the channel. Some netizens also thought Kunal looked like a character from a Marvel film. One user said that his second portrait looked like Robert Downey Jr from Marvel’s <em>Iron Man</em> film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, on the work front, Kunal Kemmu will be next seen in Raj &amp; DK’s web show titled <em>Gulkanda Tales</em>. It will stream on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Rahi Anil Barve, the show also stars Pankaj Tripathi and Patralekha in key roles. In addition to this, he’s also trying his hands at the direction with Excel Entertainment’s upcoming comedy-drama film <em>Madgaon Express.</em></p>

<p>Kunal is best known for his comedy roles in films. His work in <em>Go Goa Gone </em>and<em>&nbsp;Golmaal</em> is a favourite among his fans. He’s also done serious films like <em>Traffic Signal, Kalyug,</em> and others.&nbsp;</p>

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Be it reimagining Hollywood stars in India or Indian movie stars in never-seen-before settings, Artificial Intelligence is enjoying its time. In addition to this list is Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who dropped his AI-generated portraits and asked fans to pick the ones they like the best.

Be it reimagining Hollywood stars in India or Indian movie stars in never-seen-before settings, Artificial Intelligence is enjoying its time. In addition to this list is Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who dropped his AI-generated portraits and asked fans to pick the ones they like the best. Impressed with the technology and how it has envisioned him, Kunal wrote, “Thank you for these @withgokul Love these creations and feel inspired to make them a fictional reality on screen someday.” Liked by millions in an instant of them being published on social media, AI Portraits have taken the internet by storm. The technology allows anyone to imagine a fictional world where you can be anything, anyone. Kunal looked like a character straight out of a period drama. The first picture looked like he could play the Indian version of Khal Drogo, a role that was made famous by Jason Momoa in HBO’s Game of Thrones show. The show was extremely popular and fetched huge ratings for the channel. Some netizens also thought Kunal looked like a character from a Marvel film. One user said that his second portrait looked like Robert Downey Jr from Marvel’s Iron Man film. Meanwhile, on the work front, Kunal Kemmu will be next seen in Raj & DK’s web show titled Gulkanda Tales. It will stream on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Rahi Anil Barve, the show also stars Pankaj Tripathi and Patralekha in key roles. In addition to this, he’s also trying his hands at the direction with Excel Entertainment’s upcoming comedy-drama film Madgaon Express. Kunal is best known for his comedy roles in films. His work in Go Goa Gone and Golmaal is a favourite among his fans. He’s also done serious films like Traffic Signal, Kalyug, and others. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Straight out of a GoT episode! Kunal Kemmu's AI-generated portraits look fun

<p>"It's not TV. It's HBO" is more than just a marketing catchphrase. It now defines HBO. The premium cable network has brought us some of the finest TV over several decades. Unlike the approach of throwing money blindly at anything that might sell that is popular these days, HBO has stuck with a curated outlook. It's the same old quality over quantity style. And, what do you know, it works. Practically every other HBO show becomes a phenomenon. From the gritty streets of Baltimore to the epic battlefields of Westeros, the network has consistently delivered some of the best television out there. The HBO brand, however, may be in peril right now. And not because of any competition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Warner Bros Discovery, the new entity that emerged after the merger between two entertainment giants, has changed the name of HBO Max to just Max. Since then, many have been stupefied over the decision to remove the HBO tag, which has signified quality for such a long time, and not Max, which is painfully generic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>HBO, as we know it, is alive at the moment. But who knows what the corporate overlords of the company will decide next, considering 'HBO' is no longer a profitable brand name in their books. Before the beloved network dies, though, let's celebrate it by listing the top 10 HBO shows. So, without further ado, let's dive into the top 10 HBO shows of all time (according to me, of course).</p>

<h2><strong>1.<em> The Wire</em></strong></h2>

<p>Widely considered one of the greatest TV dramas of all time, <em>The Wire </em>depicts the interconnecting lives of various characters in Baltimore, from drug dealers and police officers to politicians and journalists. The show's creators, led by David Simon, meticulously researched and crafted each season to provide a nuanced and realistic portrayal of life in the city. The writing is exceptional, the acting superb, and the social commentary insightful.</p>

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<h2><strong>2. <em>The Sopranos</em></strong></h2>

<p>A close second, <em>The Sopranos</em> centres around New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano and his struggles to balance his family life with his criminal activities. The show features complex characters, sharp writing, and a pitch-dark sense of humour that sets it apart from other crime dramas. James Gandolfini's performance as Tony Soprano is for me the best screen performance ever.</p>

<h2><strong>3. <em>Rome</em></strong></h2>

<p>This historical drama takes viewers back to ancient Rome during the rise of Julius Caesar and then Augustus. The show's attention to detail, from the costumes to the sets, is mind-boggling, and the writing deftly weaves together historical events with fictional storylines. The ensemble cast, including Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, and Ciarán Hinds, delivers strong performances throughout the show's two seasons.</p>

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<h2><strong>4. <em>Game of Thrones</em></strong></h2>

<p>Based on George R.R. Martin's fantasy book series, <em>Game of Thrones</em> became a cultural phenomenon during its eight-season run. The show's complex plot, shocking twists, and large ensemble cast kept viewers on the edge of their seats. While the final season received mixed reviews, there's no denying the impact the show had on popular culture and the TV industry as a whole.</p>

<h2><strong>5. <em>Succession</em></strong></h2>

<p>This dark comedy-drama follows the wealthy and dysfunctional Roy family, who own a global media conglomerate. The show features a stellar cast, including Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, and Sarah Snook, and the writing is sharp and biting. Succession's examination of wealth, power, and family dynamics makes for a compelling (and often uncomfortable) watch.</p>

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<h2><strong>6. <em>Curb Your Enthusiasm</em></strong></h2>

<p>Larry David's semi-autobiographical show follows his misadventures and social faux pas in Los Angeles. The show's unique blend of cringe humour and improvisation sets it apart from other comedies, and David's character is both relatable and frustrating. The show has been praised for its ability to capture the absurdities of everyday life.</p>

<h2><strong>7. <em>Deadwood</em></strong></h2>

<p>Set in the lawless town of Deadwood, South Dakota during the late 1800s, this Western drama features a rich cast of characters and explores themes of power, corruption, and morality. The writing, led by David Milch, is lyrical and vivid, and the performances from the likes of Ian McShane and Timothy Olyphant are superb. While the show was cancelled after three seasons, it remains a cult favorite among fans. There is a movie too that ties up loose threads.</p>

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<h2><strong>8. <em>Veep</em></strong></h2>

<p>This political satire stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer, a former vice president who becomes president after her predecessor resigns. The show skewers the inner workings of Washington D.C., with biting wit and sharp writing. The ensemble cast, including Tony Hale and Anna Chlumsky, delivers top-notch performances, and Louis-Dreyfus' portrayal of Meyer is both hilarious and cringe-inducing.</p>

<h2><strong>9. <em>Six Feet Under</em></strong></h2>

<p>This drama explores the lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles. The show's exploration of death, grief, and family dynamics is poignant and thought-provoking, and the writing is top-notch. The ensemble cast, including Peter Krause and Michael C. Hall, delivers outstanding performances, and the show's finale is widely regarded as one of the best in TV history. The show's creator, Alan Ball, was also responsible for the critically acclaimed American Beauty and True Blood.</p>

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<h2><strong>10. <em>Boardwalk Empire</em></strong></h2>

<p>Set in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era, <em>Boardwalk Empire</em> stars Steve Buscemi as a corrupt politician and bootlegger Enoch "Nucky" Thompson. The show features a strong ensemble cast and impressive period detail, with each episode feeling like a mini-movie. The writing, led by Terence Winter, is nuanced and complex, with themes of power, greed, and morality explored throughout the series.</p>

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"It's not TV. It's HBO" is more than just a marketing catchphrase. It now defines HBO. The premium cable network has brought us some of the finest TV over several decades.

"It's not TV. It's HBO" is more than just a marketing catchphrase. It now defines HBO. The premium cable network has brought us some of the finest TV over several decades. Unlike the approach of throwing money blindly at anything that might sell that is popular these days, HBO has stuck with a curated outlook. It's the same old quality over quantity style. And, what do you know, it works. Practically every other HBO show becomes a phenomenon. From the gritty streets of Baltimore to the epic battlefields of Westeros, the network has consistently delivered some of the best television out there. The HBO brand, however, may be in peril right now. And not because of any competition. Warner Bros Discovery, the new entity that emerged after the merger between two entertainment giants, has changed the name of HBO Max to just Max. Since then, many have been stupefied over the decision to remove the HBO tag, which has signified quality for such a long time, and not Max, which is painfully generic. HBO, as we know it, is alive at the moment. But who knows what the corporate overlords of the company will decide next, considering 'HBO' is no longer a profitable brand name in their books. Before the beloved network dies, though, let's celebrate it by listing the top 10 HBO shows. So, without further ado, let's dive into the top 10 HBO shows of all time (according to me, of course). 1. The Wire Widely considered one of the greatest TV dramas of all time, The Wire depicts the interconnecting lives of various characters in Baltimore, from drug dealers and police officers to politicians and journalists. The show's creators, led by David Simon, meticulously researched and crafted each season to provide a nuanced and realistic portrayal of life in the city. The writing is exceptional, the acting superb, and the social commentary insightful. 2. The Sopranos A close second, The Sopranos centres around New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano and his struggles to balance his family life with his criminal activities. The show features complex characters, sharp writing, and a pitch-dark sense of humour that sets it apart from other crime dramas. James Gandolfini's performance as Tony Soprano is for me the best screen performance ever. 3. Rome This historical drama takes viewers back to ancient Rome during the rise of Julius Caesar and then Augustus. The show's attention to detail, from the costumes to the sets, is mind-boggling, and the writing deftly weaves together historical events with fictional storylines. The ensemble cast, including Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, and Ciarán Hinds, delivers strong performances throughout the show's two seasons. 4. Game of Thrones Based on George R.R. Martin's fantasy book series, Game of Thrones became a cultural phenomenon during its eight-season run. The show's complex plot, shocking twists, and large ensemble cast kept viewers on the edge of their seats. While the final season received mixed reviews, there's no denying the impact the show had on popular culture and the TV industry as a whole. 5. Succession This dark comedy-drama follows the wealthy and dysfunctional Roy family, who own a global media conglomerate. The show features a stellar cast, including Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, and Sarah Snook, and the writing is sharp and biting. Succession's examination of wealth, power, and family dynamics makes for a compelling (and often uncomfortable) watch. 6. Curb Your Enthusiasm Larry David's semi-autobiographical show follows his misadventures and social faux pas in Los Angeles. The show's unique blend of cringe humour and improvisation sets it apart from other comedies, and David's character is both relatable and frustrating. The show has been praised for its ability to capture the absurdities of everyday life. 7. Deadwood Set in the lawless town of Deadwood, South Dakota during the late 1800s, this Western drama features a rich cast of characters and explores themes of power, corruption, and morality. The writing, led by David Milch, is lyrical and vivid, and the performances from the likes of Ian McShane and Timothy Olyphant are superb. While the show was cancelled after three seasons, it remains a cult favorite among fans. There is a movie too that ties up loose threads. 8. Veep This political satire stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer, a former vice president who becomes president after her predecessor resigns. The show skewers the inner workings of Washington D.C., with biting wit and sharp writing. The ensemble cast, including Tony Hale and Anna Chlumsky, delivers top-notch performances, and Louis-Dreyfus' portrayal of Meyer is both hilarious and cringe-inducing. 9. Six Feet Under This drama explores the lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles. The show's exploration of death, grief, and family dynamics is poignant and thought-provoking, and the writing is top-notch. The ensemble cast, including Peter Krause and Michael C. Hall, delivers outstanding performances, and the show's finale is widely regarded as one of the best in TV history. The show's creator, Alan Ball, was also responsible for the critically acclaimed American Beauty and True Blood. 10. Boardwalk Empire Set in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era, Boardwalk Empire stars Steve Buscemi as a corrupt politician and bootlegger Enoch "Nucky" Thompson. The show features a strong ensemble cast and impressive period detail, with each episode feeling like a mini-movie. The writing, led by Terence Winter, is nuanced and complex, with themes of power, greed, and morality explored throughout the series. 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<p>There is more from the world of <em>Game Of Thrones.</em> On Wednesday, HBO Max announced that it has greenlit the prequel of GoT based on the author's <em>Dunk and Egg </em>books. The show will be following the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and a young Aegon V Targaryen (Egg) 90 years prior to the events of A Song of Ice and Fire which inspired the hit web series <em>Game Of Thrones.</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The announcement was made during an event that had&nbsp;Warner Bros, Discovery, the press, and&nbsp;the Investors in attendance,&nbsp;&nbsp;where it was also revealed that HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming service will combine and simply be called Max.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The series is currently titled <em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. </em>The official logline states, “A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve 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.”</p>

<p>Martin will serve as writer and executive producer, as well as Ira Parker, who was a co-executive producer on Season 1 of <em>House of the Dragon.&nbsp;Game of Thrones</em>&nbsp;and <em>House of the Dragon&nbsp;</em>veterans Ryan Condal and Vince Gerardis will serve as executive producers.</p>

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<p>Martin has written three novellas in the <em>Tales of Dunk and Egg</em>&nbsp;series to date- &nbsp;<em>The Hedge Knight</em>&nbsp;in 1998, <em>The Sworn Sword</em>&nbsp;in 2003 and <em>The Mystery Knight</em>&nbsp;in 2010. The three novellas were then collected and published together as <em>A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms</em>&nbsp;in 2015.</p>

<p>This is the latest Westeros-based project at HBO. Following the global success of <em>Game of Thrones,</em>&nbsp;the premium cabler moved to develop a number of series set in the world created by Martin.<br />
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Post the success of <em>Game Of Thrones</em>, HBO announced several prequel shows. Among the numerous projects announced - which are being developed over the years- the only one to have moved forward and released on OTT was <em>House Of Dragon</em> which premiered its first season on August 2022. It's season 2 is being filmed currently.&nbsp;</p>


There is more from the world of Game Of Thrones. On Wednesday, HBO Max announced that it has greenlit the prequel of GoT based on the author's Dunk and Egg books.

There is more from the world of Game Of Thrones. On Wednesday, HBO Max announced that it has greenlit the prequel of GoT based on the author's Dunk and Egg books. The show will be following the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and a young Aegon V Targaryen (Egg) 90 years prior to the events of A Song of Ice and Fire which inspired the hit web series Game Of Thrones. The announcement was made during an event that had Warner Bros, Discovery, the press, and the Investors in attendance, where it was also revealed that HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming service will combine and simply be called Max. The series is currently titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight. The official logline states, “A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve 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.” Martin will serve as writer and executive producer, as well as Ira Parker, who was a co-executive producer on Season 1 of House of the Dragon. Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon veterans Ryan Condal and Vince Gerardis will serve as executive producers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HBO Max (@hbomax) × Martin has written three novellas in the Tales of Dunk and Egg series to date- The Hedge Knight in 1998, The Sworn Sword in 2003 and The Mystery Knight in 2010. The three novellas were then collected and published together as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in 2015. This is the latest Westeros-based project at HBO. Following the global success of Game of Thrones, the premium cabler moved to develop a number of series set in the world created by Martin. Post the success of Game Of Thrones, HBO announced several prequel shows. Among the numerous projects announced - which are being developed over the years- the only one to have moved forward and released on OTT was House Of Dragon which premiered its first season on August 2022. It's season 2 is being filmed currently.

Game Of Thrones prequel titled Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight greenlit by HBO

<p>Filming on the much-awaited second season of<em> Game of Thrones</em> prequel <em>House of Dragon</em> is underway. Production on the mega-budget show is on at Leavesden Studios in the UK. In a statement, showrunner Ryan Condal said, “<em>House of the Dragon</em> has returned. We are thrilled to be shooting again with members of our original family as well as new talents on both sides of the camera. All your favorite characters will soon be conspiring at the council tables, marching with their armies, and riding their dragons into battle. We can’t wait to share what we have in store.”</p>

<p>The season two cast includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.</p>

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<p>In addition to those attached to the show since its first season, among the new faces on board is executive producer and Emmy-winning director Alan Taylor (who was an essential part of <em>Game of Thrones</em>). the show. He joined the board after <em>House of the Dragon</em> season one’s co-showrunner and director Miguel Sapochnik stepped down.</p>

<p><em>House of Dragon</em> season 2 is likely to return in 2024 although no date has been set for the same. For the unversed, <em>House of Dragon</em> tells us the story of Westeros, 200 years before the events of <em>Game of Thrones</em>. Based on George RR Martin’s hit book <em>Fire &amp; Blood, House of Dragon</em> tells the story of House Targaryen.</p>

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Filming on the much-awaited second season of Game of Thrones prequel House of Dragon is underway. Production on the mega-budget show is on at Leavesden Studios in the UK.

Filming on the much-awaited second season of Game of Thrones prequel House of Dragon is underway. Production on the mega-budget show is on at Leavesden Studios in the UK. In a statement, showrunner Ryan Condal said, “House of the Dragon has returned. We are thrilled to be shooting again with members of our original family as well as new talents on both sides of the camera. All your favorite characters will soon be conspiring at the council tables, marching with their armies, and riding their dragons into battle. We can’t wait to share what we have in store.” The season two cast includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham. In addition to those attached to the show since its first season, among the new faces on board is executive producer and Emmy-winning director Alan Taylor (who was an essential part of Game of Thrones). the show. He joined the board after House of the Dragon season one’s co-showrunner and director Miguel Sapochnik stepped down. House of Dragon season 2 is likely to return in 2024 although no date has been set for the same. For the unversed, House of Dragon tells us the story of Westeros, 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. Based on George RR Martin’s hit book Fire & Blood, House of Dragon tells the story of House Targaryen. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

House of Dragon season 2 begins filming; set for 2024 release

<p>Get ready for<em> Game of Thrones</em> once more as HBO is planning on a prequel about Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros. Variety reports that a discussion at HBO Studios is in its early stages. They also plan on first producing a feature film which would then lead into a series. The film will be made by both HBO and Warner Bros.</p>

<p>The<em> GoT</em> prequel show would tell the story of how Aegon and his sister-wives, Visenya and Rhaenys, used their army and three dragons to conquer six of the seven kingdoms in Westeros. The only they are unable to capture is Dorne. Thus Aegon became the first true king of Westeros, the first to sit on the Iron Throne and was the founder of the Targaryen Dynasty. All this happened some 300 years ago from the events of<em> Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones</em> was a huge hit and in fact became one of the most successful shows of all time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>HBO is currently developing several shows – spinoffs and prequels of <em>Game of Thrones</em> – after its massive success. All shows are based on a world created by author George RR Martin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The most recent one we saw after <em>Game of Thrones</em>&nbsp;was <em>House of the Dragon.</em> The show premiered in August 2022. Season 2 of the show is currently in production.&nbsp;</p>

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Get ready for Game of Thrones once more as HBO is planning on a prequel about Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros. Variety reports that a discussion at HBO Studios is in its early stages.

Get ready for Game of Thrones once more as HBO is planning on a prequel about Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros. Variety reports that a discussion at HBO Studios is in its early stages. They also plan on first producing a feature film which would then lead into a series. The film will be made by both HBO and Warner Bros. The GoT prequel show would tell the story of how Aegon and his sister-wives, Visenya and Rhaenys, used their army and three dragons to conquer six of the seven kingdoms in Westeros. The only they are unable to capture is Dorne. Thus Aegon became the first true king of Westeros, the first to sit on the Iron Throne and was the founder of the Targaryen Dynasty. All this happened some 300 years ago from the events of Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones was a huge hit and in fact became one of the most successful shows of all time. HBO is currently developing several shows – spinoffs and prequels of Game of Thrones – after its massive success. All shows are based on a world created by author George RR Martin. The most recent one we saw after Game of Thrones was House of the Dragon. The show premiered in August 2022. Season 2 of the show is currently in production. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Game of Thrones prequel on Aegon the Conqueror to get film, new show at HBO

<p><em>Game Of Thrones</em> star Maise &nbsp;Williams and US-based Indian actress Freida Pinto is in India for a special reason. The two actresses will be part of fashion giant Dior's grand show which will take place at Mumbai's Gateway Of India on March 30. Several prominent names from the fashion world are expected to attend the show.&nbsp;<br />
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Both Frieda and Maisie shared their excitement on social media about their India visit. Maise shared a video of her hotel room in Mumbai and seemed dazzled after seeing Indian decor.</p>

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Meanwhile, Frieda revealed she was back home after 3 years: "I`m coming back home to Mumbai after almost 3 years and I`m so excited that this trip is also going to be a meaningful one with Dior. When fashion brands use their platform to highlight the incredible contribution from other cultures and in this case my own, my Indian culture, it`s an association I cannot afford to not get behind," she said in a statement.</p>

<p>"This has already been an incredible year for India in the field of arts and sports and so it`s only fair we add fashion to the list too," the actress added.&nbsp;<br />
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Dior will showcase its pre-fall 2023 show against the historic backdrop.<br />
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A collaboration between Maria Grazia Chiuri, the creative director of Dior, and Mumbai-based non-profit Chanakya School of Craft, it’s the first time a European luxury mega-brand will host a standalone show in India. &nbsp;<br />
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Dior's current artistic director of women`s collections has collaborated with Mumbai-based atelier Chanakya School Of Craft to put together the luxury brand`s ready-to-wear collection fashion terminology, the Pre-fall fashion refers to small capsule collections released by designers just ahead of the fall fashion shows in February, and arriving in stores in early summer.&nbsp;<br />
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Pre-fall fashion is usually unveiled in a less formal, smaller-scale runway show to the primary Fall and Spring Fashion Week shows. Taking to Instagram, Maria thanked India for its warm welcome and sharing a picture with Karishma Swali of the CEO of Chanakya School Of Craft, Maria wrote "Last night's evening celebrated most excitingly and authentically one of the most important projects of my life that I have shared with @karishmaswali77 and @nehalshahv for more than thirty years. I feel at home in this country and I am truly moved by last night`s celebrations. Thank you again," she wrote.</p>

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Maria was also ecstatic after she met the veteran beauty Rekha. She wrote on her Instagram, "I was so touched to meet the iconic Rekhagi last night for the first time. India`s most iconic woman and an incredible actress. I am so grateful you have joined us last night, it was a true honour."</p>


Game Of Thrones star Maise Williams and US-based Indian actress Freida Pinto is in India for a special reason. The two actresses will be part of fashion giant Dior's grand show which will take place at Mumbai's Gateway Of India on March 30.

Game Of Thrones star Maise Williams and US-based Indian actress Freida Pinto is in India for a special reason. The two actresses will be part of fashion giant Dior's grand show which will take place at Mumbai's Gateway Of India on March 30. Several prominent names from the fashion world are expected to attend the show. Both Frieda and Maisie shared their excitement on social media about their India visit. Maise shared a video of her hotel room in Mumbai and seemed dazzled after seeing Indian decor. Meanwhile, Frieda revealed she was back home after 3 years: "I`m coming back home to Mumbai after almost 3 years and I`m so excited that this trip is also going to be a meaningful one with Dior. When fashion brands use their platform to highlight the incredible contribution from other cultures and in this case my own, my Indian culture, it`s an association I cannot afford to not get behind," she said in a statement. "This has already been an incredible year for India in the field of arts and sports and so it`s only fair we add fashion to the list too," the actress added. Dior will showcase its pre-fall 2023 show against the historic backdrop. A collaboration between Maria Grazia Chiuri, the creative director of Dior, and Mumbai-based non-profit Chanakya School of Craft, it’s the first time a European luxury mega-brand will host a standalone show in India. Dior's current artistic director of women`s collections has collaborated with Mumbai-based atelier Chanakya School Of Craft to put together the luxury brand`s ready-to-wear collection fashion terminology, the Pre-fall fashion refers to small capsule collections released by designers just ahead of the fall fashion shows in February, and arriving in stores in early summer. Pre-fall fashion is usually unveiled in a less formal, smaller-scale runway show to the primary Fall and Spring Fashion Week shows. Taking to Instagram, Maria thanked India for its warm welcome and sharing a picture with Karishma Swali of the CEO of Chanakya School Of Craft, Maria wrote "Last night's evening celebrated most excitingly and authentically one of the most important projects of my life that I have shared with @karishmaswali77 and @nehalshahv for more than thirty years. I feel at home in this country and I am truly moved by last night`s celebrations. Thank you again," she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Grazia Chiuri (@mariagraziachiuri) × Maria was also ecstatic after she met the veteran beauty Rekha. She wrote on her Instagram, "I was so touched to meet the iconic Rekhagi last night for the first time. India`s most iconic woman and an incredible actress. I am so grateful you have joined us last night, it was a true honour."

Dior to showcase at Mumbai's Gateway Of India, Frieda Pinto, Maise Williams part of guest list

<p>Actress Natalie Dormer, who played Margaery Tyrell in <em>Game Of Thrones</em> has reportedly married her fiancé David Oakes. According to reports, the actor couple exchanged vows last month and toasted their new beginnings together with an intimate dinner at Roth Bar&amp;Grill in Bruton, Somerset. The couple shares a two-year-old daughter together.&nbsp;<br />
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A source told MailOnline, "Natalie and David kept the wedding very low-key, they didn’t want it to be a huge bash though it certainly was still a day to remember. hey just wanted to share the moment with a select group of people as they’re very private individuals. But it was a beautiful ceremony."<br />
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Dormer, 41, and the <em>Vikings: Valhalla</em> star, 39, began dating in 2019, two years after starring together in the play, Venus in Fur. In January 2021, they welcomed their first child together- a baby girl. In a later interview, the <em>Tudor</em> actress reflected on motherhood and described her baby as "an absolute joy." She also joked that she got pregnant during the pandemic because there was little else to do.&nbsp;<br />
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Speaking on the <em>That’s After Life! </em>podcast, she said, “It’s the perfect thing to do during a pandemic, is get pregnant and have a baby.<br />
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“I feel like I’m probably being a bit of a cliché. She’ll probably be sitting in a bar in 30 years’ time on a date going, ‘Yeah, I’m a Covid baby!’ I think there’s going to be lots of Covid babies, because what else can you do?”</p>

<p>The new mother had also complained about not getting enough sleep. &nbsp;“She's an absolute joy – I’m never going to complain about shooting hours ever again because the sleep deprivation is something else.”</p>

<p>Dormer was previously engaged to director Antony Byrne, but the pair split in 2018 after 11 years together.</p>


Actress Natalie Dormer, who played Margaery Tyrell in Game Of Thrones has reportedly married her fiancé David Oakes. According to reports, the actor couple exchanged vows last month and toasted their new beginnings together with an intimate dinner at Roth Bar&Grill in Bruton, Somerset.

Actress Natalie Dormer, who played Margaery Tyrell in Game Of Thrones has reportedly married her fiancé David Oakes. According to reports, the actor couple exchanged vows last month and toasted their new beginnings together with an intimate dinner at Roth Bar&Grill in Bruton, Somerset. The couple shares a two-year-old daughter together. A source told MailOnline, "Natalie and David kept the wedding very low-key, they didn’t want it to be a huge bash though it certainly was still a day to remember. hey just wanted to share the moment with a select group of people as they’re very private individuals. But it was a beautiful ceremony." Dormer, 41, and the Vikings: Valhalla star, 39, began dating in 2019, two years after starring together in the play, Venus in Fur. In January 2021, they welcomed their first child together- a baby girl. In a later interview, the Tudor actress reflected on motherhood and described her baby as "an absolute joy." She also joked that she got pregnant during the pandemic because there was little else to do. Speaking on the That’s After Life! podcast, she said, “It’s the perfect thing to do during a pandemic, is get pregnant and have a baby. “I feel like I’m probably being a bit of a cliché. She’ll probably be sitting in a bar in 30 years’ time on a date going, ‘Yeah, I’m a Covid baby!’ I think there’s going to be lots of Covid babies, because what else can you do?” The new mother had also complained about not getting enough sleep. “She's an absolute joy – I’m never going to complain about shooting hours ever again because the sleep deprivation is something else.” Dormer was previously engaged to director Antony Byrne, but the pair split in 2018 after 11 years together.

Game Of Thrones star Natalie Dormer marries David Oakes in an intimate ceremony

<p>Bella Ramsey, who is best known for her roles as Lyanna Mormont in 'Game Of Thrones' series has revealed she is gender-fluid. Ramsey has also played Mildred Hubble in 'The Worst Witch' and at present stars alongside Pedro Pascal in the acclaimed new HBO series 'The Last Of Us'. While promoting the show in a recent interview, she opened up about her gender identity.</p>

<p><strong>Gender fluid</strong><br />
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Speaking to New York Times, Ramsey said, "I guess my gender has always been very fluid,” she said. “Someone would call me ‘she’ or ‘her’ and I wouldn’t think about it. But I knew that if someone called me ‘he,’ it was a bit exciting."</p>

<p>Ramsey revealed she ticks the non-binary option in all documents. "I'm very much just a person. Being gendered isn’t something that I particularly like. But in terms of pronouns, I really couldn’t care less,” she said.<br />
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In 'The Last Of Us', Bella Ramsey plays the role of a teenager named Ellie who is escorted across the post-apocalyptic United States by smuggler Joel (Pascal).&nbsp;<br />
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Bella Ramsey shot to fame with her performance in 'Game Of Thrones' where she played Lyanna Mormont.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>About her new show 'The Last Of Us'</strong><br />
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Leading up to the premiere of 'The Last of Us,' Ramsay also addressed to how she reacted to fan toxicity over her casting as Ellie, admitting that she had never experienced that before.<br />
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"There would be times I'd find it funny. Then I'd get to the end of a 10-minute scrolling session, put my phone down and realize: Maybe that was a bad idea," she said. She is, however, hopefull that fans of the video game will also fall in love with the show. The actor explained that the show follows the emotional beats of the game and honors the legacy of 'The Last of Us'. "But (the live-action series adaptation) brings a new life into it. It explores different avenues that weren't explored so much in the game. I do think people are going to love it. I hope they do."</p>


Bella Ramsey, who is best known for her roles as Lyanna Mormont in 'Game Of Thrones' series has revealed she is gender-fluid. Ramsey has also played Mildred Hubble in 'The Worst Witch' and at present stars alongside Pedro Pascal in the acclaimed new HBO series 'The Last Of Us'.

Bella Ramsey, who is best known for her roles as Lyanna Mormont in 'Game Of Thrones' series has revealed she is gender-fluid. Ramsey has also played Mildred Hubble in 'The Worst Witch' and at present stars alongside Pedro Pascal in the acclaimed new HBO series 'The Last Of Us'. While promoting the show in a recent interview, she opened up about her gender identity. Gender fluid Speaking to New York Times, Ramsey said, "I guess my gender has always been very fluid,” she said. “Someone would call me ‘she’ or ‘her’ and I wouldn’t think about it. But I knew that if someone called me ‘he,’ it was a bit exciting." Ramsey revealed she ticks the non-binary option in all documents. "I'm very much just a person. Being gendered isn’t something that I particularly like. But in terms of pronouns, I really couldn’t care less,” she said. In 'The Last Of Us', Bella Ramsey plays the role of a teenager named Ellie who is escorted across the post-apocalyptic United States by smuggler Joel (Pascal). Bella Ramsey shot to fame with her performance in 'Game Of Thrones' where she played Lyanna Mormont. About her new show 'The Last Of Us' Leading up to the premiere of 'The Last of Us,' Ramsay also addressed to how she reacted to fan toxicity over her casting as Ellie, admitting that she had never experienced that before. "There would be times I'd find it funny. Then I'd get to the end of a 10-minute scrolling session, put my phone down and realize: Maybe that was a bad idea," she said. She is, however, hopefull that fans of the video game will also fall in love with the show. The actor explained that the show follows the emotional beats of the game and honors the legacy of 'The Last of Us'. "But (the live-action series adaptation) brings a new life into it. It explores different avenues that weren't explored so much in the game. I do think people are going to love it. I hope they do."

'Game Of Thrones' star Bella Ramsey comes out as gender fluid

<p>Kit Harington, best known for his role as Jon Snow in ‘Game of Thrones’ hinted at what fans could expect if there was a sequel series in the making on his character.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He made an appearance at the GoT convention in Los Angeles where he was asked about the Jon Snow sequel. Kit Harington said, “I think if you asked him, he would’ve felt he got off lightly. At the end of the show when we find him in that cell, he’s preparing to be beheaded and he wants to be. He’s done. The fact he goes to the Wall is the greatest gift and also the greatest curse.”</p>

<p>Kit Harington continued, “He’s gotta go back up to the place with all this history and live out his life thinking about how he killed Dany, and live out his life thinking about Ygritte dying in his arms, and live out his life thinking about how he hung Olly, and live out his life thinking about all of this trauma, and that, that’s interesting.”</p>

<p>“So I think where we leave him at the end of the show, there’s always this feeling of like… I think we wanted some kind of little smile that things are OK. He’s not OK,” he added.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, novelist George R.R. Martin revealed that it was Kit Harington that came up with the idea of continuing Jon Snow’s storyline in a new series. He said, “Yes, it was Kit Harrington (sic) 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>


Kit Harington, best known for his role as Jon Snow in ‘Game of Thrones’ hinted at what fans could expect if there was a sequel series in the making on his character.

Kit Harington, best known for his role as Jon Snow in ‘Game of Thrones’ hinted at what fans could expect if there was a sequel series in the making on his character. He made an appearance at the GoT convention in Los Angeles where he was asked about the Jon Snow sequel. Kit Harington said, “I think if you asked him, he would’ve felt he got off lightly. At the end of the show when we find him in that cell, he’s preparing to be beheaded and he wants to be. He’s done. The fact he goes to the Wall is the greatest gift and also the greatest curse.” Kit Harington continued, “He’s gotta go back up to the place with all this history and live out his life thinking about how he killed Dany, and live out his life thinking about Ygritte dying in his arms, and live out his life thinking about how he hung Olly, and live out his life thinking about all of this trauma, and that, that’s interesting.” “So I think where we leave him at the end of the show, there’s always this feeling of like… I think we wanted some kind of little smile that things are OK. He’s not OK,” he added. Earlier this year, novelist George R.R. Martin revealed that it was Kit Harington that came up with the idea of continuing Jon Snow’s storyline in a new series. He said, “Yes, it was Kit Harrington (sic) 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.”

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<p>Wilko Johnson, the guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, has died. He was 75.</p>

<p>A statement posted Wednesday on Johnson’s official social media accounts on behalf of his family said the musician died Monday evening at his home in southeast England.</p>

<p>Born John Wilkinson in 1947, Johnson was raised on Canvey Island, a marshy, industrial oil town in England’s River Thames estuary. He studied Anglo-Saxon literature at Newcastle University and worked as a schoolteacher before forming Dr Feelgood with other local friends.</p>

<p>At a time of flamboyant glam and indulgent prog rock, they played a then-unfashionable brand of blues and R&amp;B, dressed in cheap suits that made them look, Johnson said later, like “shoddy bank robbers.”</p>

<p>Johnson helped give Dr Feelgood a dangerous edge with his choppy, relentless guitar style and thousand-yard glare — a look terrifying enough to earn him a role later in life as silent executioner Ser Ilyn Payne on 'Game of Thrones'.</p>

<p>The anarchic outfit inspired bands who would soon drive the U.K. punk explosion, and teetered on the edge of global fame, scoring a U.K. No. 1 album, tours of the U.S. and a deal with CBS records. Then in 1977, Johnson walked out amid friction with charismatic lead singer Lee Brilleaux, who died in 1994.</p>

<p>Johnson later said that if the band had been able to follow its managers’ instructions to behave, “I’m pretty sure we’d be multimillionaires. But we didn’t. We were geezers from Canvey Island. We were great friends, and we fell out.”</p>

<p>Johnson went on to perform with Ian Dury’s band, the Blockheads, and spent years playing to a devoted fanbase, largely in the U.K. and Japan.</p>

<p>In 2012, Johnson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was told it was terminal. The prospect of death unexpectedly revived his creative energies. He declined chemotherapy, decided to go on one last tour, and recorded a “final” album, 'Going Back Home',&nbsp;with Roger Daltrey of The Who.</p>

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<p>“I suddenly found myself in a position where nothing matters anymore,” he told the Associated Press in 2013. “I’m a miserable so-and-so normally. ... I’d be worrying about the taxman or all the things that we worry about that get in the way of the real things. And suddenly it doesn’t matter. All of that doesn’t matter.</p>

<p>“You walk down the street and you feel intensely alive. You’re `Oh, look at that leaf!′ You’re looking around and you think, `I’m alive. Ain’t it amazing?’”</p>

<p>In another twist, a fan who was also a cancer specialist offered to help. After surgery to remove a 3-kilogram (6.6-pound) tumour, Johnson announced in 2014 he was cancer-free. He released another album, “Blow Your Mind,” in 2018, and played gigs with his Wilko Johnson Band until last month.</p>

<p>Daltrey paid tribute to “the uncompromising Bard of Canvey.”</p>

<p>“More than anything Wilko wanted to be a poet,” he said. “I was lucky to have known him and have him as a friend. His music lives on but there’s no escaping the final curtain this time.”</p>

<p>Johnson is survived by his sons Simon and Matthew and grandson Dylan.</p>

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Wilko Johnson, the guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, has died.

Wilko Johnson, the guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, has died. He was 75. A statement posted Wednesday on Johnson’s official social media accounts on behalf of his family said the musician died Monday evening at his home in southeast England. Born John Wilkinson in 1947, Johnson was raised on Canvey Island, a marshy, industrial oil town in England’s River Thames estuary. He studied Anglo-Saxon literature at Newcastle University and worked as a schoolteacher before forming Dr Feelgood with other local friends. At a time of flamboyant glam and indulgent prog rock, they played a then-unfashionable brand of blues and R&B, dressed in cheap suits that made them look, Johnson said later, like “shoddy bank robbers.” Johnson helped give Dr Feelgood a dangerous edge with his choppy, relentless guitar style and thousand-yard glare — a look terrifying enough to earn him a role later in life as silent executioner Ser Ilyn Payne on 'Game of Thrones'. The anarchic outfit inspired bands who would soon drive the U.K. punk explosion, and teetered on the edge of global fame, scoring a U.K. No. 1 album, tours of the U.S. and a deal with CBS records. Then in 1977, Johnson walked out amid friction with charismatic lead singer Lee Brilleaux, who died in 1994. Johnson later said that if the band had been able to follow its managers’ instructions to behave, “I’m pretty sure we’d be multimillionaires. But we didn’t. We were geezers from Canvey Island. We were great friends, and we fell out.” Johnson went on to perform with Ian Dury’s band, the Blockheads, and spent years playing to a devoted fanbase, largely in the U.K. and Japan. In 2012, Johnson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was told it was terminal. The prospect of death unexpectedly revived his creative energies. He declined chemotherapy, decided to go on one last tour, and recorded a “final” album, 'Going Back Home', with Roger Daltrey of The Who. Also read: Cancelled 'Bruce Almighty' sequel titled 'Brucifer' had Jim Carrey's character making a deal with Satan “I suddenly found myself in a position where nothing matters anymore,” he told the Associated Press in 2013. “I’m a miserable so-and-so normally. ... I’d be worrying about the taxman or all the things that we worry about that get in the way of the real things. And suddenly it doesn’t matter. All of that doesn’t matter. “You walk down the street and you feel intensely alive. You’re `Oh, look at that leaf!′ You’re looking around and you think, `I’m alive. Ain’t it amazing?’” In another twist, a fan who was also a cancer specialist offered to help. After surgery to remove a 3-kilogram (6.6-pound) tumour, Johnson announced in 2014 he was cancer-free. He released another album, “Blow Your Mind,” in 2018, and played gigs with his Wilko Johnson Band until last month. Daltrey paid tribute to “the uncompromising Bard of Canvey.” “More than anything Wilko wanted to be a poet,” he said. “I was lucky to have known him and have him as a friend. His music lives on but there’s no escaping the final curtain this time.” Johnson is survived by his sons Simon and Matthew and grandson Dylan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Season 1 of 'House of the Dragon' was a huge success! It had several re-castings and time jumps. But, did you know if co-creator and author George R.R. Martin had the deciding vote, he would have liked the series to start at least 40 years before Viserys was chosen as the heir to the Iron Throne? The author revealed the same in a recent interview and shared that he would've liked more time jumps and re-castings in the first season of the popular OTT series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video interview with Penguin Random House, Martin said, "That [beginning] was not handed down by some muse from ancient Greece. We — myself and the other writers — had a lot of spirited discussions about where to begin that story."</p>

<p>He added, "I would have began it like 40 years earlier with the episode I would have called ‘The Heir and the Spare,’ in which Jaehaerys’s two sons, Aemon and Baelon, are alive. And we see the friendship, but also the rivalry, between the two sides of the great house. You know, Aemon dies accidentally when a Myrish crossbowman shoots him by accident on Tarth and then Jaehaerys has to decide who becomes the new heir. Is it the daughter of the older son who’s just died or is it the second son, who has sons of his own and is a man and she’s just a teenage girl?"</p>

<p>In an excited tone, Martin further shared, "You would have had 40 more years and you would have had even more time jumps and you would have even more re-castings and, yeah, I was the only one who was really enthused about that."</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-teary-eyed-matthew-perry-looks-back-at-massive-weight-fluctuations-due-to-substance-abuse-529322" hreflang="en">Teary-eyed Matthew Perry looks back at massive weight fluctuations due to substance abuse</a></p>

<p>Owing to the massive success of its first season, 'House of the Dragon'&nbsp;has been renewed for a second season and according to&nbsp;showrunner Condal, there will be no more significant time jumps or re-castings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the last episode of season one, we saw&nbsp;the gruesome death of Prince Lucerys (played by Elliot Grihault). The boy’s tragic demise will surely heat up the cold war that Targaryens and Hightowers have been waging long before King Viserys' death. In the next season, we will get to see how Rhaenyra Targaryen will avenge her son's death.</p>


Season 1 of 'House of the Dragon' was a huge success! It had several re-castings and time jumps. But, did you know if co-creator and author George R.R. Martin had the deciding vote, he would have liked the series to start at least 40 years before Viserys was chosen as the heir to the Iron Throne?

Season 1 of 'House of the Dragon' was a huge success! It had several re-castings and time jumps. But, did you know if co-creator and author George R.R. Martin had the deciding vote, he would have liked the series to start at least 40 years before Viserys was chosen as the heir to the Iron Throne? The author revealed the same in a recent interview and shared that he would've liked more time jumps and re-castings in the first season of the popular OTT series. In a video interview with Penguin Random House, Martin said, "That [beginning] was not handed down by some muse from ancient Greece. We — myself and the other writers — had a lot of spirited discussions about where to begin that story." He added, "I would have began it like 40 years earlier with the episode I would have called ‘The Heir and the Spare,’ in which Jaehaerys’s two sons, Aemon and Baelon, are alive. And we see the friendship, but also the rivalry, between the two sides of the great house. You know, Aemon dies accidentally when a Myrish crossbowman shoots him by accident on Tarth and then Jaehaerys has to decide who becomes the new heir. Is it the daughter of the older son who’s just died or is it the second son, who has sons of his own and is a man and she’s just a teenage girl?" In an excited tone, Martin further shared, "You would have had 40 more years and you would have had even more time jumps and you would have even more re-castings and, yeah, I was the only one who was really enthused about that." Also read: Teary-eyed Matthew Perry looks back at massive weight fluctuations due to substance abuse Owing to the massive success of its first season, 'House of the Dragon' has been renewed for a second season and according to showrunner Condal, there will be no more significant time jumps or re-castings. In the last episode of season one, we saw the gruesome death of Prince Lucerys (played by Elliot Grihault). The boy’s tragic demise will surely heat up the cold war that Targaryens and Hightowers have been waging long before King Viserys' death. In the next season, we will get to see how Rhaenyra Targaryen will avenge her son's death.

HOTD would've started 40 years earlier with more time jumps if George R.R. Martin had the last say

<p>It has been more than a decade since the last book in George RR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, titled 'A Dance with Dragons' came out. The already formidable number of fans of the series were augmented after HBO's TV adaptation called 'Game of Thrones' premiered. But the series sped past the books in fifth and sixth seasons and ended in ignominy with seventh and eighth seasons that were written without the aid of any source material. All the while, Martin has failed to live up to multiple promises as to when the next book, titled 'The Winds of Winter', will coming out.</p>

<p>So now, he has stopped giving any promises at all. The fans are doubly eager to read the two remaining books (the seventh and final book will be called 'A Dream of Spring') precisely because 'GoT' ending was so hugely disappointing and they expect and hope the book series will be better in that regard.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-george-rr-martin-499968">George RR Martin on ‘toxic’ ‘Game of Thrones’ final season backlash: ‘I don’t trust them anymore’</a></strong></p>

<p>In the latest news, Martin has revealed an update about 'The Winds of Winter'. During an appearance on Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show', Martin said the sixth 'ASOIAF' book is going to be bigger than 'A Storm of Swords' and 'A Dance with Dragons', which were already pretty big tomes.</p>

<p>"I think it’s going to be a very big book [more than 1500 pages] and I think I’m about three-quarters of the way done. The characters all interweave and I’m actually finished with a couple of the characters, but not others. I have to finish all that weaving.”</p>

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<p>'A Song of Ice and Fire' is mainly set on Westeros, which is one of the three known continents in this fictional world. On Westeros is Seven Kingdoms, which is actually only one kingdom, but called so because it was divided into seven realms some three centuries ago before the events of the series. In north, the Seven Kingdoms is bounded by the Wall, a structure built to protect the realm from threats from the frigid wastes.</p>

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<p>Initially, Martin had planned a trilogy of novels with around 800 pages of material per book. But the world and the plot became too big and unwieldy to really subsume everything into just three books. The plan then move to five books, and finally (as of now) to seven books. Until now, only five books have been published, with the last one 'A Dance with Dragons' being released in 2011. It has been 11 years without the next book, titled 'The Winds of Winter'.<br />
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Meanwhile, 'House of the Dragon' ended with its season 1 on Sunday. &nbsp;Created by Martin and Ryan J. Condal, the series wa set two hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ in the past of Westeros wherein the Targaryens ruled. Unlike ‘GoT’, ‘HotD’ was not based on a struggle for Iron Throne, but a struggle for the Iron Throne among Targaryens themselves.</p>


It has been more than a decade since the last book in George RR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, titled 'A Dance with Dragons' came out. The already formidable number of fans of the series were augmented after HBO's TV adaptation called 'Game of Thrones' premiered.

It has been more than a decade since the last book in George RR Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, titled 'A Dance with Dragons' came out. The already formidable number of fans of the series were augmented after HBO's TV adaptation called 'Game of Thrones' premiered. But the series sped past the books in fifth and sixth seasons and ended in ignominy with seventh and eighth seasons that were written without the aid of any source material. All the while, Martin has failed to live up to multiple promises as to when the next book, titled 'The Winds of Winter', will coming out. So now, he has stopped giving any promises at all. The fans are doubly eager to read the two remaining books (the seventh and final book will be called 'A Dream of Spring') precisely because 'GoT' ending was so hugely disappointing and they expect and hope the book series will be better in that regard. Also Read: George RR Martin on ‘toxic’ ‘Game of Thrones’ final season backlash: ‘I don’t trust them anymore’ In the latest news, Martin has revealed an update about 'The Winds of Winter'. During an appearance on Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show', Martin said the sixth 'ASOIAF' book is going to be bigger than 'A Storm of Swords' and 'A Dance with Dragons', which were already pretty big tomes. "I think it’s going to be a very big book [more than 1500 pages] and I think I’m about three-quarters of the way done. The characters all interweave and I’m actually finished with a couple of the characters, but not others. I have to finish all that weaving.” 'A Song of Ice and Fire' is mainly set on Westeros, which is one of the three known continents in this fictional world. On Westeros is Seven Kingdoms, which is actually only one kingdom, but called so because it was divided into seven realms some three centuries ago before the events of the series. In north, the Seven Kingdoms is bounded by the Wall, a structure built to protect the realm from threats from the frigid wastes. Also Read: George R.R. Martin urged HBO to make 'Game of Thrones' run for 10 seasons Initially, Martin had planned a trilogy of novels with around 800 pages of material per book. But the world and the plot became too big and unwieldy to really subsume everything into just three books. The plan then move to five books, and finally (as of now) to seven books. Until now, only five books have been published, with the last one 'A Dance with Dragons' being released in 2011. It has been 11 years without the next book, titled 'The Winds of Winter'. Meanwhile, 'House of the Dragon' ended with its season 1 on Sunday. Created by Martin and Ryan J. Condal, the series wa set two hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ in the past of Westeros wherein the Targaryens ruled. Unlike ‘GoT’, ‘HotD’ was not based on a struggle for Iron Throne, but a struggle for the Iron Throne among Targaryens themselves.

George RR Martin says 'The Winds of Winter' is three-quarters finished: 'It will be biggest of them all'

<p>Om Rout's most anticipated film 'Adipurush' teaser was unveiled during the mega event organised at the banks of sacred river Sarayu in Ayodhya, the birthplace of lord Rama. The mythological drama has been one of the most anticipated projects that all moviegoers have been waiting for.<br />
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Ever since&nbsp;the announcement of the film, makers have promised that the movie&nbsp;starring Prabhas as Lord Rama, will be visually spectacular with all the high-cost VFX and CGI work put into it. However, after the teaser was made public, the only thing that cinemagoers got was a big disappointment.&nbsp;<br />
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Soon after the teaser was released, netizens flocked social media with their negative&nbsp;reactions. Not just VFX or the cartoonish vibe that one minute clip gave, Twitterati&nbsp;also pointed out some serious faults that the teaser had - like Saif Ali Khan's look, weird demons and dragon-like creatures showed in the&nbsp;teaser that also led many to call it&nbsp;a cheap copy of HBO popular series 'Game of Thrones'.&nbsp;Even some users shared stills&nbsp;from 'GOT'&nbsp;that were strikingly similar to the teaser.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hashtags like 'Disappointed Adipurush'&nbsp;and 'Disaster' also become the top trends.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Nice Hairstyle #Raavam Bro 🤣 #Adipurush #AdipurushMegaTeaserReveal #Cartoon Animated ramayan,'' one user wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdipurushTeaser?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AdipurushTeaser</a> is just a cheap copy of Game of Thrones. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prabhas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prabhas</a> <a href="https://t.co/73C0Q4Cjzc">pic.twitter.com/73C0Q4Cjzc</a></p>
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<p>“Requesting everyone to watch this movie instead of #Adipurush even Japanese people created better ramayan than om raut adipurush is just a biggest scam, anime &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;cartoon adipurush #OmRaut,” another fan wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bwood deliberately doing these things...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisappointingAdipurish?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DisappointingAdipurish</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/disappointed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#disappointed</a> South Heros don't do bwood fils for 💸💸💸 ur imgae will destroy 100 % with bwood industry...and don't encourage... bwood <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tollywood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tollywood</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiranjeevi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiranjeevi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Prabhas%F0%93%83%B5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Prabhas𓃵</a> <a href="https://t.co/A5R8PcfCCP">https://t.co/A5R8PcfCCP</a></p>
— R@M (@rakeshmithra1) <a href="https://twitter.com/rakeshmithra1/status/1576639798101815297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Praising the 1994 Japanese version of Ramayana, one user wrote, ''Japanese Anime Movie #Ramayan (1994) was much much much better x 100 than #Adipurush.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">700 cr Temple Run🤣🤣😭<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Adipurush?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Adipurush</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdipurushTeaser?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AdipurushTeaser</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdipurushMegaTeaserLaunch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AdipurushMegaTeaserLaunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Disappointed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Disappointed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Animated?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Animated</a> <a href="https://t.co/fH4B6k55iv">pic.twitter.com/fH4B6k55iv</a></p>
— Prem Sharma (@imprem858) <a href="https://twitter.com/imprem858/status/1576589487354040326?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ravan 👇 seriously<br />
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Yr ise to acche character pr cartoons m work krte h..pta nhi kya soch k inko yesa look diya ...Hindu culture ki respect na kr sko to 🙏 request h disrespect bhi mt kro<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisappointingAdipurish?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DisappointingAdipurish</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottAdipurush?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoycottAdipurush</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoycottbollywoodCompletely?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoycottbollywoodCompletely</a> <a href="https://t.co/xxec0eyklv">pic.twitter.com/xxec0eyklv</a></p>
— Anamika🌜✨ (@maa_ki_ladoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/maa_ki_ladoo/status/1576805173972062208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 3, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Ravan ne kahi apna ye suit Manish Malhotra Se to nhi silwaya na...Ramayan k time me aise karigar paye jate the...kamal hai <a href="https://t.co/KE63ye1XPY">pic.twitter.com/KE63ye1XPY</a></p>
— Akash Sharma (@AkashDC10) <a href="https://twitter.com/AkashDC10/status/1576583321387438081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Whole India right now is hugely <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/disappointed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#disappointed</a> after seeing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DisappointingAdipurish?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DisappointingAdipurish</a> teaser ... But Bollywood will remain busy promoting Taimur one way or other as money is flowing through Ancestors of Taimur Only. Now Even Ramayana is not spared. Too much love 72 hoors <a href="https://t.co/Q13C9jK1MH">pic.twitter.com/Q13C9jK1MH</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Beautiful <a href="https://t.co/mWLrmKeHul">pic.twitter.com/mWLrmKeHul</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice Hairstyle <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Raavam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Raavam</a> Bro 🤣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Adipurush?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Adipurush</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdipurushMegaTeaserReveal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AdipurushMegaTeaserReveal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cartoon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cartoon</a> Animated ramayan <a href="https://t.co/tSqctcbnIY">pic.twitter.com/tSqctcbnIY</a></p>
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<p>The film will release in theatres on January 12 in five different languages Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam,&nbsp;Kannada. The film will be co-produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Om Raut.</p>

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Om Rout's most anticipated film 'Adipurush' teaser was unveiled during the mega event organised at the banks of sacred river Sarayu in Ayodhya, the birthplace of lord Rama.

Om Rout's most anticipated film 'Adipurush' teaser was unveiled during the mega event organised at the banks of sacred river Sarayu in Ayodhya, the birthplace of lord Rama. The mythological drama has been one of the most anticipated projects that all moviegoers have been waiting for. Ever since the announcement of the film, makers have promised that the movie starring Prabhas as Lord Rama, will be visually spectacular with all the high-cost VFX and CGI work put into it. However, after the teaser was made public, the only thing that cinemagoers got was a big disappointment. Soon after the teaser was released, netizens flocked social media with their negative reactions. Not just VFX or the cartoonish vibe that one minute clip gave, Twitterati also pointed out some serious faults that the teaser had - like Saif Ali Khan's look, weird demons and dragon-like creatures showed in the teaser that also led many to call it a cheap copy of HBO popular series 'Game of Thrones'. Even some users shared stills from 'GOT' that were strikingly similar to the teaser. Hashtags like 'Disappointed Adipurush' and 'Disaster' also become the top trends. ''Nice Hairstyle #Raavam Bro 🤣 #Adipurush #AdipurushMegaTeaserReveal #Cartoon Animated ramayan,'' one user wrote. #AdipurushTeaser is just a cheap copy of Game of Thrones. #Prabhas pic.twitter.com/73C0Q4Cjzc — JON ¥ $NOW (@RebelKingSnow) October 2, 2022 × “Requesting everyone to watch this movie instead of #Adipurush even Japanese people created better ramayan than om raut adipurush is just a biggest scam, anime >>>>cartoon adipurush #OmRaut,” another fan wrote. Bwood deliberately doing these things...#DisappointingAdipurish #disappointed South Heros don't do bwood fils for 💸💸💸 ur imgae will destroy 100 % with bwood industry...and don't encourage... bwood #Tollywood #Chiranjeevi #Prabhas𓃵 https://t.co/A5R8PcfCCP — R@M (@rakeshmithra1) October 2, 2022 × Praising the 1994 Japanese version of Ramayana, one user wrote, ''Japanese Anime Movie #Ramayan (1994) was much much much better x 100 than #Adipurush.” 700 cr Temple Run🤣🤣😭#Adipurush #AdipurushTeaser #AdipurushMegaTeaserLaunch #Disappointed #Animated pic.twitter.com/fH4B6k55iv — Prem Sharma (@imprem858) October 2, 2022 × Ravan 👇 seriously Yr ise to acche character pr cartoons m work krte h..pta nhi kya soch k inko yesa look diya ...Hindu culture ki respect na kr sko to 🙏 request h disrespect bhi mt kro#DisappointingAdipurish #BoycottAdipurush#BoycottbollywoodCompletely pic.twitter.com/xxec0eyklv — Anamika🌜✨ (@maa_ki_ladoo) October 3, 2022 × Ravan ne kahi apna ye suit Manish Malhotra Se to nhi silwaya na...Ramayan k time me aise karigar paye jate the...kamal hai pic.twitter.com/KE63ye1XPY — Akash Sharma (@AkashDC10) October 2, 2022 × The Whole India right now is hugely #disappointed after seeing #DisappointingAdipurish teaser ... But Bollywood will remain busy promoting Taimur one way or other as money is flowing through Ancestors of Taimur Only. Now Even Ramayana is not spared. Too much love 72 hoors pic.twitter.com/Q13C9jK1MH — Indic Spectrum (@IndicSpectrum) October 3, 2022 × Beautiful pic.twitter.com/mWLrmKeHul — Sagar (@SagarPrabhas141) October 2, 2022 × Nice Hairstyle #Raavam Bro 🤣#Adipurush #AdipurushMegaTeaserReveal #Cartoon Animated ramayan pic.twitter.com/tSqctcbnIY — Gabbbar (@Gabbbbbbar) October 2, 2022 × The film will release in theatres on January 12 in five different languages Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada. The film will be co-produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Om Raut.

Disappointed netizens call 'Adipurush' teaser a 'cheap copy of Game of Thrones'

<p>In the third and latest episode of 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon', King Viserys (Paddy Considine) and his retinue went for a great hunt in the forests surrounding King's Landing. The hunting party was huge with dozens of huntsmen present in the party to lure the animal where the monarch could finish it off. This was in stark contrast to the hunting scene in the first season of 'Game of Thrones', where due to the lack of budget King Robert (Mark Addy) was accompanied only by only three others -- his younger brother Renly, Ser Barristan Selmy, and Lancel Lannister.</p>

<p>As per The Hollywood Reporter, George RR Martin, the author of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' fantasy series on which this franchise is based, revealed in the book titled 'Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon' that the hunting scene including King Robert was his least favourite of the entire show.</p>

<p>Also Read:<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-how-house-of-the-dragon-improves-upon-game-of-thrones-511722">&nbsp;How 'House of the Dragon' improves upon 'Game of Thrones'</a></strong></p>

<p>He said, "Where we really fell down in terms of the budget was my least favorite scene in the entire show, in all eight seasons: King Robert goes hunting. Four guys walking on foot through the woods carrying spears and Robert is giving Renly shit. In the book, Robert goes off hunting, we get word he was gored by a boar, and they bring him back and he dies. So I never [wrote a hunting scene]."</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aKVUPsgMOVI" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>He added, "But I knew what a royal hunting party was like. There would have been a hundred guys. There would have been pavilions. There would have been huntsmen. There would have been dogs. There would have been horns blowing — that’s how a king goes hunting! He wouldn’t have just been walking through the woods with three of his friends holding spears hoping to meet a boar.”</p>

<p>Martin's criticism appears to have been addressed in the episode "Second of His Name" of 'House of the Dragon'. The scene has all the pomp one would associate with a king from a fantasy setting inspired by mediaeval Europe. And not surprisingly as Martin is one of the co-creators of the show (along with Ryan Condal).</p>

<p>'House of the Dragon' streams on Disney+ Hotstar in India.</p>


In the third and latest episode of 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon', King Viserys (Paddy Considine) and his retinue went for a great hunt in the forests surrounding King's Landing.

In the third and latest episode of 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon', King Viserys (Paddy Considine) and his retinue went for a great hunt in the forests surrounding King's Landing. The hunting party was huge with dozens of huntsmen present in the party to lure the animal where the monarch could finish it off. This was in stark contrast to the hunting scene in the first season of 'Game of Thrones', where due to the lack of budget King Robert (Mark Addy) was accompanied only by only three others -- his younger brother Renly, Ser Barristan Selmy, and Lancel Lannister. As per The Hollywood Reporter, George RR Martin, the author of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' fantasy series on which this franchise is based, revealed in the book titled 'Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon' that the hunting scene including King Robert was his least favourite of the entire show. Also Read: How 'House of the Dragon' improves upon 'Game of Thrones' He said, "Where we really fell down in terms of the budget was my least favorite scene in the entire show, in all eight seasons: King Robert goes hunting. Four guys walking on foot through the woods carrying spears and Robert is giving Renly shit. In the book, Robert goes off hunting, we get word he was gored by a boar, and they bring him back and he dies. So I never [wrote a hunting scene]." He added, "But I knew what a royal hunting party was like. There would have been a hundred guys. There would have been pavilions. There would have been huntsmen. There would have been dogs. There would have been horns blowing — that’s how a king goes hunting! He wouldn’t have just been walking through the woods with three of his friends holding spears hoping to meet a boar.” Martin's criticism appears to have been addressed in the episode "Second of His Name" of 'House of the Dragon'. The scene has all the pomp one would associate with a king from a fantasy setting inspired by mediaeval Europe. And not surprisingly as Martin is one of the co-creators of the show (along with Ryan Condal). 'House of the Dragon' streams on Disney+ Hotstar in India.

How 'House of the Dragon' fixed George RR Martin's least favourite 'Game of Thrones' scene

<p>Best known for his performance as the evil Joffrey Baratheon in 'Game of Thrones', actor Jack Gleeson tied the knot with his girlfriend, Roisin O'Mahony, in a small ceremony in Ireland.</p>

<p>The news was shared on Twitter by Parish priest Father Pasty Lynch as he shared photos from the intimate ceremony that took place at Glenn Church.</p>

<p>In the caption, he described the nuptials as a "very simple, prayerful and dignified marriage ceremony".<br />
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For his special day, the actor wore gray dress trousers, a green button-down shirt, and a pair of brown loafers, while the bride could be seen with pastel and multi-colored dress.</p>

<p>The post also included one image that showed O`Mahony holding a pink bouquet in her hands and another picture of the duo in the church, with their wedding guests sitting in the background.</p>

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<p>Speaking to The Irish Independent, Lynch said that while the couple had a "wonderful wedding, this was only "the pre-wedding ceremony", as a second one will be taking place later.</p>

<p>"The real ceremony will take place over in England, but the family has been holidaying down here in Ballinskelligs, The Glen, for many years and they have so many happy memories here," he explained.</p>

<p>He went on to share more details about the ceremony, before acknowledging how important Ballinskelligs and the church is to Gleeson.</p>

<p>"Jack texted me this morning to say that it was such a wonderful, moving ceremony and afterward they went for a meal," he said. "Because of Ballinskelligs and The Glen it means so much to them, they were just delighted and there was a lovely, relaxed atmosphere right from the very beginning."</p>

<p>After expressing how "simple" and "content" everyone was at the nuptials, Lynch recalled how he first met Gleeson and praised him.</p>

<p>"Everyone down here knows Jack and that shows they`re just part of the whole community. When I met him, it was as if we knew each other all our lives, he`s that kind of person. There`s nothing artificial," the priest added.</p>

<p>Gleeson tends to keep his personal life out of the spotlight, as he doesn`t have any active social media accounts and has yet to have publicly discussed his wedding.<br />
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Best known for his performance as the evil Joffrey Baratheon in 'Game of Thrones', actor Jack Gleeson tied the knot with his girlfriend, Roisin O'Mahony, in a small ceremony in Ireland.

Best known for his performance as the evil Joffrey Baratheon in 'Game of Thrones', actor Jack Gleeson tied the knot with his girlfriend, Roisin O'Mahony, in a small ceremony in Ireland. The news was shared on Twitter by Parish priest Father Pasty Lynch as he shared photos from the intimate ceremony that took place at Glenn Church. In the caption, he described the nuptials as a "very simple, prayerful and dignified marriage ceremony". For his special day, the actor wore gray dress trousers, a green button-down shirt, and a pair of brown loafers, while the bride could be seen with pastel and multi-colored dress. The post also included one image that showed O`Mahony holding a pink bouquet in her hands and another picture of the duo in the church, with their wedding guests sitting in the background. Very simple, prayerful and dignified marriage ceremony for Film Celebrity Jason Gleeson and Roisin: The Glen Church pic.twitter.com/xcxAWGtXaJ — Patsy Lynch (@patsylynch) August 29, 2022 × Speaking to The Irish Independent, Lynch said that while the couple had a "wonderful wedding, this was only "the pre-wedding ceremony", as a second one will be taking place later. "The real ceremony will take place over in England, but the family has been holidaying down here in Ballinskelligs, The Glen, for many years and they have so many happy memories here," he explained. He went on to share more details about the ceremony, before acknowledging how important Ballinskelligs and the church is to Gleeson. "Jack texted me this morning to say that it was such a wonderful, moving ceremony and afterward they went for a meal," he said. "Because of Ballinskelligs and The Glen it means so much to them, they were just delighted and there was a lovely, relaxed atmosphere right from the very beginning." After expressing how "simple" and "content" everyone was at the nuptials, Lynch recalled how he first met Gleeson and praised him. "Everyone down here knows Jack and that shows they`re just part of the whole community. When I met him, it was as if we knew each other all our lives, he`s that kind of person. There`s nothing artificial," the priest added. Gleeson tends to keep his personal life out of the spotlight, as he doesn`t have any active social media accounts and has yet to have publicly discussed his wedding.

'Game of Thrones' star Jack Gleeson marries girlfriend Roisin O'Mahony

<p>If you, like countless others, were burned by the last couple of seasons of 'Game of Thrones', when the show unravelled like a cheap cardigan, a little bit of apprehension regarding 'House of the Dragon' is probable, even inevitable. The prequel series, set around two centuries before the events of its parent show, introduces a whole new tussle for the Iron Throne, whose contenders, unlike the War of the Five Kings, are all within the same house: the Targaryens. The premiere, titled "The Heirs of the Dragon" clocks 66 minutes and serves as, lines up the major characters.</p>

<p>In the new 'Game of Thrones' prequel, titled 'House of the Dragon', in which Ryan Condal and George RR Martin, the originator of this entire universe, share creator credits, there is a new tussle for the Iron Throne. But this time the contenders are all within the same house: the Targaryens. The story is based on a book called 'Fire &amp; Blood' by Martin, which illuminates the history of the Targaryens and how they come to rule Westeros.</p>

<p>Unlike the original series, which was dizzyingly complex with hundreds of characters, ranging from high lords and ladies to lowborn, 'House of the Dragon' is a much smaller, focussed tale. And yet, this is the same world of Westeros and Essos, the neighhbouring continent with all the Free Cities and the Dothraki</p>

<p>The reigning king Viserys I (Paddy Considine) rules in a time when the dynasty is well-established and the small folk of Westeros treat the Targaryen as something akin to gods with their dragons, their lilac eyes (it is a whole thing in the books), and their silver hair. Viserys has only one child Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock as young Rhaenyra), who is a woman, and the lords of Westeros tend not to prefer bowing before a female monarch if they can help it. So the king is on the lookout of a suitable wife after his previous one died in childbirth (the king chose to save the potential son when given the tragic choice by the Grand Maester, but he died too).</p>

<p>And until then, Rhaenyra is his heir. This irks not only certain lords of the Small Council, but also others with designs on the Iron Throne, either for themselves or their offspring. Among them is Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), the king's younger brother, who is written as a Jaime Lannister stand-in, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the cousin of the king who wished to rule the Seven Kingdoms but was spurned in favour of a male (Viserys).</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DotnJ7tTA34" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>The stage is set for a conflagration, and not a metaphorical one either. For this time, dragons have not gone extinct. They are very much there and are the reason the Targaryen are so feared. And when dragons fight among themselves, they can lay waste to the entire world. But before the actual battles begin, there is going to be a lot of intrigue, betrayals and backstabbing. While until now, 'House of the Dragon' does not have any character that is on the same level of wiliness and as fascinating as Littlefinger or Varys, it will satiate those fans of 'Game of Thrones' who watched it for all the political machinations and conspiracies. The dialogue is good and the characters are sketched extremely well.</p>

<p>'House of the Dragon' also benefits greatly from the painstaking world-building done by 'Game of Thrones'. There is a brief mention of an impending war between the living and the dead and an existential threat from the extreme north. Characters frequently speak in Old Valyrian, the language of Valyrian Freehold, a kingdom ruled by dragon lords among whom the Targaryens were only one family among dozens. These are not only fun callbacks, but also make the world of 'HotD' feel more lived in.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zzCrFWjKPy8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>If you could not stand all the sex in the parent series, particularly the non-consensual kind, 'HotD', at least in the premiere, has a lot less of it. There is, however, the violence here, clearly more than in the pilot episode of 'GoT'. In one scene crabs eagerly devour the innards of a dead man as the skin ripples. It can be too much even for 'GoT' veterans.</p>

<p>As it stands, 'House of the Dragon' is no match for the best of 'Game of Thrones' as the characters and the plot are not nearly that interesting enough yet, but it also feels fresh despite it all being the same world. The stakes here are also higher than, say, the first couple of seasons of 'GoT'. The subsequent episodes should deliver in the spectacle aspect after the fantasy version of dogfights (dragon-on-dragon combat) ensue.</p>

<p>'House of the Dragon' &nbsp;is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in India.</p>


If you, like countless others, were burned by the last couple of seasons of 'Game of Thrones', when the show unravelled like a cheap cardigan, a little bit of apprehension regarding 'House of the Dragon' is probable, even inevitable.

If you, like countless others, were burned by the last couple of seasons of 'Game of Thrones', when the show unravelled like a cheap cardigan, a little bit of apprehension regarding 'House of the Dragon' is probable, even inevitable. The prequel series, set around two centuries before the events of its parent show, introduces a whole new tussle for the Iron Throne, whose contenders, unlike the War of the Five Kings, are all within the same house: the Targaryens. The premiere, titled "The Heirs of the Dragon" clocks 66 minutes and serves as, lines up the major characters. In the new 'Game of Thrones' prequel, titled 'House of the Dragon', in which Ryan Condal and George RR Martin, the originator of this entire universe, share creator credits, there is a new tussle for the Iron Throne. But this time the contenders are all within the same house: the Targaryens. The story is based on a book called 'Fire & Blood' by Martin, which illuminates the history of the Targaryens and how they come to rule Westeros. Unlike the original series, which was dizzyingly complex with hundreds of characters, ranging from high lords and ladies to lowborn, 'House of the Dragon' is a much smaller, focussed tale. And yet, this is the same world of Westeros and Essos, the neighhbouring continent with all the Free Cities and the Dothraki The reigning king Viserys I (Paddy Considine) rules in a time when the dynasty is well-established and the small folk of Westeros treat the Targaryen as something akin to gods with their dragons, their lilac eyes (it is a whole thing in the books), and their silver hair. Viserys has only one child Princess Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock as young Rhaenyra), who is a woman, and the lords of Westeros tend not to prefer bowing before a female monarch if they can help it. So the king is on the lookout of a suitable wife after his previous one died in childbirth (the king chose to save the potential son when given the tragic choice by the Grand Maester, but he died too). And until then, Rhaenyra is his heir. This irks not only certain lords of the Small Council, but also others with designs on the Iron Throne, either for themselves or their offspring. Among them is Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), the king's younger brother, who is written as a Jaime Lannister stand-in, Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the cousin of the king who wished to rule the Seven Kingdoms but was spurned in favour of a male (Viserys). The stage is set for a conflagration, and not a metaphorical one either. For this time, dragons have not gone extinct. They are very much there and are the reason the Targaryen are so feared. And when dragons fight among themselves, they can lay waste to the entire world. But before the actual battles begin, there is going to be a lot of intrigue, betrayals and backstabbing. While until now, 'House of the Dragon' does not have any character that is on the same level of wiliness and as fascinating as Littlefinger or Varys, it will satiate those fans of 'Game of Thrones' who watched it for all the political machinations and conspiracies. The dialogue is good and the characters are sketched extremely well. 'House of the Dragon' also benefits greatly from the painstaking world-building done by 'Game of Thrones'. There is a brief mention of an impending war between the living and the dead and an existential threat from the extreme north. Characters frequently speak in Old Valyrian, the language of Valyrian Freehold, a kingdom ruled by dragon lords among whom the Targaryens were only one family among dozens. These are not only fun callbacks, but also make the world of 'HotD' feel more lived in. If you could not stand all the sex in the parent series, particularly the non-consensual kind, 'HotD', at least in the premiere, has a lot less of it. There is, however, the violence here, clearly more than in the pilot episode of 'GoT'. In one scene crabs eagerly devour the innards of a dead man as the skin ripples. It can be too much even for 'GoT' veterans. As it stands, 'House of the Dragon' is no match for the best of 'Game of Thrones' as the characters and the plot are not nearly that interesting enough yet, but it also feels fresh despite it all being the same world. The stakes here are also higher than, say, the first couple of seasons of 'GoT'. The subsequent episodes should deliver in the spectacle aspect after the fantasy version of dogfights (dragon-on-dragon combat) ensue. 'House of the Dragon' is streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in India.

'House of the Dragon' premiere review: A thrilling return to Westeros

<p>`Game of Thrones` mastermind George R.R. Martin is not happy with the makers of the iconic TV show to end the series with only eight seasons. As per Variety, Martin wanted more seasons of `Game of Thrones` which is adapted from his hit book series.</p>

<p>In a conversation with The Wall Street Journal, Martin shared that he advocated for many more seasons for the series, giving the storytelling a larger canvas.</p>

<p>"I was saying it needs to be 10 seasons at least and maybe 12, 13. I lost that one," he told the Journal. Ultimately, Martin didn`t have much say in the final stretch of `Game of Thrones,` as the events of the series stretched beyond the storyline established by books he has published so far.</p>

<p>"I had no contribution to the later seasons except, you know, inventing the world, the story and all the characters," he said. "I believe I have more influence now [on `House of the Dragon`] than I did on the original show."</p>

<p>Martin also spoke about the unconventional process for developing a spinoff of the main series, in which five teams developing separate concepts visited Martin in Santa Fe, N.M. to pitch their respective visions.</p>

<p>"It was like we were in the NFL playoffs and I`m coaching all the teams," he said. "Emotionally, that was a little odd," he added.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-hansal-mehta-slams-krk-for-spreading-rumours-of-cancelled-shows-of-taapsee-pannu-starrer-dobaaraa-508967" hreflang="en">ansal Mehta slams KRK for spreading rumours of cancelled shows of Taapsee Pannu-starrer 'Dobaaraa'</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Martin has come up with `House of the Dragon` -- the `Game of Thrones` prequel. It stars Emma D`Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower and Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower.</p>

<p>The show follows the Targaryen civil war known as the `Dance of the Dragons`, which broke out between siblings Aegon II and Rhaenyra after their father`s passing. The conflict sets House Targaryen`s most powerful dragons against other major houses in Westeros, including the Lannisters and Starks. Thanks to Daenerys Targaryen, it would be centuries before Westeros saw another dragon (Khaleesi).&nbsp;</p>


`Game of Thrones` mastermind George R.R. Martin is not happy with the makers of the iconic TV show to end the series with only eight seasons. As per Variety, Martin wanted more seasons of `Game of Thrones` which is adapted from his hit book series.

`Game of Thrones` mastermind George R.R. Martin is not happy with the makers of the iconic TV show to end the series with only eight seasons. As per Variety, Martin wanted more seasons of `Game of Thrones` which is adapted from his hit book series. In a conversation with The Wall Street Journal, Martin shared that he advocated for many more seasons for the series, giving the storytelling a larger canvas. "I was saying it needs to be 10 seasons at least and maybe 12, 13. I lost that one," he told the Journal. Ultimately, Martin didn`t have much say in the final stretch of `Game of Thrones,` as the events of the series stretched beyond the storyline established by books he has published so far. "I had no contribution to the later seasons except, you know, inventing the world, the story and all the characters," he said. "I believe I have more influence now [on `House of the Dragon`] than I did on the original show." Martin also spoke about the unconventional process for developing a spinoff of the main series, in which five teams developing separate concepts visited Martin in Santa Fe, N.M. to pitch their respective visions. "It was like we were in the NFL playoffs and I`m coaching all the teams," he said. "Emotionally, that was a little odd," he added. Also read: ansal Mehta slams KRK for spreading rumours of cancelled shows of Taapsee Pannu-starrer 'Dobaaraa' Meanwhile, Martin has come up with `House of the Dragon` -- the `Game of Thrones` prequel. It stars Emma D`Arcy as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower and Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower. The show follows the Targaryen civil war known as the `Dance of the Dragons`, which broke out between siblings Aegon II and Rhaenyra after their father`s passing. The conflict sets House Targaryen`s most powerful dragons against other major houses in Westeros, including the Lannisters and Starks. Thanks to Daenerys Targaryen, it would be centuries before Westeros saw another dragon (Khaleesi).

George R.R. Martin urged HBO to make 'Game of Thrones' run for 10 seasons

<p>HBO's megahit 'Game of Thrones' may have ended with a dud last season that was poorly received by critics and audiences, but the world originally envisioned by author George RR Martin in his ongoing fantasy series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' continues in a prequel spinoff series titled 'House of the Dragon', due for release later this month. But the shadow of the final season of 'GoT' still hangs over it. Fans still cannot believe that a show that was beloved for its writing and carefully written characters became a bungled mess.</p>

<p>Now, Martin himself, who is one of the two co-creators of 'House of the Dragon', has said that the 'GoT' showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss did not keep him in the loop for the final four seasons. This was a stark contrast to earlier seasons in which Martin scripted several episodes and was consulted in casting choices. The reason was not just Martin getting busier with 'The Winds of Winter', but also the forthcoming sixth book in 'A Song of Ice and Fire'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked why he believes he was not kept in the loop, he responded, “I don’t know — you have to ask Dan and David."</p>

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<p>One of the reasons many think the quality of the last few seasons of 'GoT'' deteriorated was because the show got ahead of the books. Many fans have since wondered whether the books will end differently than the show. Martin has earlier teased that while in some ways the endings will be the same and in other ways, it will be different.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'House of the Dragon', co-created by Ryan J. Condal, is set two hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ in the past of Westeros wherein the Targaryens ruled. Unlike ‘GoT’, ‘HotD’ is not based on a struggle for Iron Throne, but a struggle for the Iron Throne among Targaryens themselves. The story is of an intra-family conflict for the Iron Throne. Emma D'Arcy plays the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, who wishes to rule the Seven Kingdoms, at least as Queen Regent. The reigning king is Paddy Considine’s Viserys I Targaryen, who tries hard to please everybody. Matt Smith is Prince Daemon Targaryen, Viserys’ younger brother. Also in the mix is Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke’s character who is Rhaenyar’s friend, but marries the king, complicating things.</p>

<p>‘House of the Dragon’ premieres on August 21.</p>


HBO's megahit 'Game of Thrones' may have ended with a dud last season that was poorly received by critics and audiences, but the world originally envisioned by author George RR Martin in his ongoing fantasy series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' continues in a prequel spinoff series titled 'House of the Dragon', due for release later this month.

HBO's megahit 'Game of Thrones' may have ended with a dud last season that was poorly received by critics and audiences, but the world originally envisioned by author George RR Martin in his ongoing fantasy series 'A Song of Ice and Fire' continues in a prequel spinoff series titled 'House of the Dragon', due for release later this month. But the shadow of the final season of 'GoT' still hangs over it. Fans still cannot believe that a show that was beloved for its writing and carefully written characters became a bungled mess. Now, Martin himself, who is one of the two co-creators of 'House of the Dragon', has said that the 'GoT' showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss did not keep him in the loop for the final four seasons. This was a stark contrast to earlier seasons in which Martin scripted several episodes and was consulted in casting choices. The reason was not just Martin getting busier with 'The Winds of Winter', but also the forthcoming sixth book in 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. When asked why he believes he was not kept in the loop, he responded, “I don’t know — you have to ask Dan and David." One of the reasons many think the quality of the last few seasons of 'GoT'' deteriorated was because the show got ahead of the books. Many fans have since wondered whether the books will end differently than the show. Martin has earlier teased that while in some ways the endings will be the same and in other ways, it will be different. 'House of the Dragon', co-created by Ryan J. Condal, is set two hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ in the past of Westeros wherein the Targaryens ruled. Unlike ‘GoT’, ‘HotD’ is not based on a struggle for Iron Throne, but a struggle for the Iron Throne among Targaryens themselves. The story is of an intra-family conflict for the Iron Throne. Emma D'Arcy plays the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, who wishes to rule the Seven Kingdoms, at least as Queen Regent. The reigning king is Paddy Considine’s Viserys I Targaryen, who tries hard to please everybody. Matt Smith is Prince Daemon Targaryen, Viserys’ younger brother. Also in the mix is Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke’s character who is Rhaenyar’s friend, but marries the king, complicating things. ‘House of the Dragon’ premieres on August 21.

George RR Martin was kept 'out of loop' on last four 'Game of Thrones' seasons, doesn't know why

<p>It's been three years since HBO's juggernaut show 'Game of Thrones' came to a close.&nbsp;Now, the history of the throne is being examined in the prequel 'House of the Dragon,' which charters how the House of Targaryen falls into civil war. The series debuts on HBO on Aug. 21. &nbsp;The show starts with King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) having to choose an heir, either his dutiful daughter, Princess Rhaenyra, or his wayward and violent brother, Prince Daemon.<br />
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"There's so much that Daemon gets away with because his brother is the king," Considine said in an interview with Reuters.<br />
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"It's not until he breaks my heart with his words that I do act," Considine added. The show is based on passages of George RR Martin's 2018 novel 'Fire &amp; Blood,' which gave a brief history of the Targaryen family 200 years before 'Game of Thrones.' &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
<br />
The crux of the show lies with the relationship between two women, Alicent Hightower and Princess Rhaenyra. &nbsp; &nbsp; The two are close until Rhaenyra`s mother dies and Alicent marries King Viserys and becomes the queen, demanding that her children become the heirs to the throne.<br />
<br />
"You're going there from the (point of view) of two women for the first time," said Emma D'Arcy, who plays the older Princess Rhaenyra in the generation-spanning story. "It's a show that interrogates patriarchy, misogyny and power."<br />
Some fans complained about the finale of the original 'Game of Thrones' series. 'House of the Dragon' co-creator Ryan Condal said the ending of the new series is already planned.&nbsp;<br />
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"We do have a plan out in front of us, but the main idea is to tell as much story as the book gives us and instead of overstaying your welcome, to get out and leave them wanting a little bit more," Condal said.</p>


It's been three years since HBO's juggernaut show 'Game of Thrones' came to a close. Now, the history of the throne is being examined in the prequel 'House of the Dragon,' which charters how the House of Targaryen falls into civil war.

It's been three years since HBO's juggernaut show 'Game of Thrones' came to a close. Now, the history of the throne is being examined in the prequel 'House of the Dragon,' which charters how the House of Targaryen falls into civil war. The series debuts on HBO on Aug. 21. The show starts with King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) having to choose an heir, either his dutiful daughter, Princess Rhaenyra, or his wayward and violent brother, Prince Daemon. "There's so much that Daemon gets away with because his brother is the king," Considine said in an interview with Reuters. "It's not until he breaks my heart with his words that I do act," Considine added. The show is based on passages of George RR Martin's 2018 novel 'Fire & Blood,' which gave a brief history of the Targaryen family 200 years before 'Game of Thrones.' The crux of the show lies with the relationship between two women, Alicent Hightower and Princess Rhaenyra. The two are close until Rhaenyra`s mother dies and Alicent marries King Viserys and becomes the queen, demanding that her children become the heirs to the throne. "You're going there from the (point of view) of two women for the first time," said Emma D'Arcy, who plays the older Princess Rhaenyra in the generation-spanning story. "It's a show that interrogates patriarchy, misogyny and power." Some fans complained about the finale of the original 'Game of Thrones' series. 'House of the Dragon' co-creator Ryan Condal said the ending of the new series is already planned. "We do have a plan out in front of us, but the main idea is to tell as much story as the book gives us and instead of overstaying your welcome, to get out and leave them wanting a little bit more," Condal said.

The Iron Throne up for grabs again in 'Game of Thrones' prequel series

<p>The first critical reactions to 'House of the Dragon' are here. The new HBO series is a spinoff of 'Game of Thrones' and is set in the same world, only 200 hundred years earlier. It is based on a seminal event in the history of Targaryens in Westeros called Dance of the Dragons that arose over competing claims on the Iron Throne. The story is based on the book by George RR Martin called 'Fire &amp; Blood'. Martin is also the originator of this entire world through his book series called 'A Song of Ice and Fire'.</p>

<p>Martin and Ryan J. Condal have the creator credit on 'House of the Dragon'. Miguel Sapochnik, who directed multiple episodes of 'Game of Thrones' has directed the pilot and&nbsp;possibly other episodes in the first season.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DotnJ7tTA34" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>Paddy Considine plays the role of the reigning monarch King Viserys I Targaryen. His eldest child is a daughter called Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy), an ambitious individual who does not hold with the norm that only men can rule the realm. The king's younger brother &nbsp;Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) also has designs on the throne. Also involved are Lady Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint),&nbsp;his wife Princess Rhaenys Velaryon (Eve Best), among others.</p>

<p><strong>How are critics reacting to 'House of the Dragon'?</strong></p>

<p>Collider's Steven Weintraub tweeted, "I did not like the last season of #GameofThrones. At all. But I’ll admit the series premiere of #HouseOfTheDragonHBO is really well done and I’ll definitely continue watching. After the episode ended they showed an extended preview of the season and looks cool."</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-house-of-the-dragon-trailer-hbo-series-promises-fiery-dragon-battles-in-an-older-struggle-for-iron-throne-499323">'House of the Dragon' trailer: HBO series promises fiery dragon battles in an older struggle for Iron Throne</a></strong></p>

<p>Another critic with Collider, Christina Radish wrote "...the thing I really dig is the fact that it still feels epic in scale and scope while telling a personal and intimate story about one family, showcasing both their love and dysfunction."</p>

<p>The Wrap's Brandon Katz wrote, "The #HouseOfTheDragonHBO pilot very efficiently explains its context in relation to GoT, introduces its core characters, and lays out the central conflict of the series. It's an easy to follow premiere with vibrant colors and detailed texture. Absolutely a worthy successor so far."</p>

<p>'House of the Dragon' premieres on August 21, 2022.</p>


The first critical reactions to 'House of the Dragon' are here. The new HBO series is a spinoff of 'Game of Thrones' and is set in the same world, only 200 hundred years earlier.

The first critical reactions to 'House of the Dragon' are here. The new HBO series is a spinoff of 'Game of Thrones' and is set in the same world, only 200 hundred years earlier. It is based on a seminal event in the history of Targaryens in Westeros called Dance of the Dragons that arose over competing claims on the Iron Throne. The story is based on the book by George RR Martin called 'Fire & Blood'. Martin is also the originator of this entire world through his book series called 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. Martin and Ryan J. Condal have the creator credit on 'House of the Dragon'. Miguel Sapochnik, who directed multiple episodes of 'Game of Thrones' has directed the pilot and possibly other episodes in the first season. Paddy Considine plays the role of the reigning monarch King Viserys I Targaryen. His eldest child is a daughter called Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy), an ambitious individual who does not hold with the norm that only men can rule the realm. The king's younger brother Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) also has designs on the throne. Also involved are Lady Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), his wife Princess Rhaenys Velaryon (Eve Best), among others. How are critics reacting to 'House of the Dragon'? Collider's Steven Weintraub tweeted, "I did not like the last season of #GameofThrones. At all. But I’ll admit the series premiere of #HouseOfTheDragonHBO is really well done and I’ll definitely continue watching. After the episode ended they showed an extended preview of the season and looks cool." Also Read: 'House of the Dragon' trailer: HBO series promises fiery dragon battles in an older struggle for Iron Throne Another critic with Collider, Christina Radish wrote "...the thing I really dig is the fact that it still feels epic in scale and scope while telling a personal and intimate story about one family, showcasing both their love and dysfunction." The Wrap's Brandon Katz wrote, "The #HouseOfTheDragonHBO pilot very efficiently explains its context in relation to GoT, introduces its core characters, and lays out the central conflict of the series. It's an easy to follow premiere with vibrant colors and detailed texture. Absolutely a worthy successor so far." 'House of the Dragon' premieres on August 21, 2022.

'House of the Dragon' first reactions: Critics call 'Game of Thrones' prequel a worthy successor

<p>'Game of Thrones' is back in the form of prequel 'House of the Dragon' with an all-new cast who turned out on Wednesday to launch the show at a premiere in Los Angeles.<br />
<br />
The new showrunners, who took over from David Benioff and DB Weiss, are Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik.<br />
"There`s more wealth, there`s been a half-century of peace and really the big thing about this is it`s a story about a house divided. It`s about a single house tearing itself apart from within," said Condal.</p>

<p><br />
The show begins with King Viserys Targaryen played by Paddy Considine deliberating who should be his next heir - his brother Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) or his daughter Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D`Arcy).<br />
<br />
However, a third challenger for the throne arises. Olivia Cooke plays Alicent Hightower, Princess Rhaenyra`s lifelong friend, who marries the king after his wife dies in childbirth.<br />
<br />
Cooke said she enjoyed the strained scenes between her and D`Arcy featured in the trailer. "It`s so fun for me because acting opposite Emma is like going toe-to-toe with (boxer) Mike Tyson. I love them so dearly and ... on screen it looks like we hate each other but I absolutely adore them."<br />
<br />
For D'Arcy, this is her biggest role to date, and she is bracing herself for sudden fame.<br />
<br />
"I`m really excited for the show to have an audience. What that does for me in my day-to-day, I can`t speak for but I`m really excited to see what people make of it," D'Arcy said.</p>

<p>Rhys Ifans, who plays Alicent's father, Ser Otto Hightower and is also the Hand of the King, said he feels positive about the show's future.<br />
<br />
"The performances from everyone are nothing short of exquisite and now it's just a case of waiting and seeing if it resonates with the many millions of fans and new audiences"<br />
<br />
'House of the Dragon' begins streaming on HBO on Aug. 21.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


'Game of Thrones' is back in the form of prequel 'House of the Dragon' with an all-new cast who turned out on Wednesday to launch the show at a premiere in Los Angeles.

'Game of Thrones' is back in the form of prequel 'House of the Dragon' with an all-new cast who turned out on Wednesday to launch the show at a premiere in Los Angeles. The new showrunners, who took over from David Benioff and DB Weiss, are Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik. "There`s more wealth, there`s been a half-century of peace and really the big thing about this is it`s a story about a house divided. It`s about a single house tearing itself apart from within," said Condal. The show begins with King Viserys Targaryen played by Paddy Considine deliberating who should be his next heir - his brother Prince Daemon (Matt Smith) or his daughter Princess Rhaenyra (Emma D`Arcy). However, a third challenger for the throne arises. Olivia Cooke plays Alicent Hightower, Princess Rhaenyra`s lifelong friend, who marries the king after his wife dies in childbirth. Cooke said she enjoyed the strained scenes between her and D`Arcy featured in the trailer. "It`s so fun for me because acting opposite Emma is like going toe-to-toe with (boxer) Mike Tyson. I love them so dearly and ... on screen it looks like we hate each other but I absolutely adore them." For D'Arcy, this is her biggest role to date, and she is bracing herself for sudden fame. "I`m really excited for the show to have an audience. What that does for me in my day-to-day, I can`t speak for but I`m really excited to see what people make of it," D'Arcy said. Rhys Ifans, who plays Alicent's father, Ser Otto Hightower and is also the Hand of the King, said he feels positive about the show's future. "The performances from everyone are nothing short of exquisite and now it's just a case of waiting and seeing if it resonates with the many millions of fans and new audiences" 'House of the Dragon' begins streaming on HBO on Aug. 21.

'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon' takes off in Hollywood

<p>It isn't uncommon to absolutely love a series or a movie, binge-watch or repeat it and then find out it was based on a book. Just that I do it the other way round.&nbsp;I first look up any interesting series or movie to find its source. If it is a book, I prefer reading it.</p>

<p>Many of the popular series and movies in recent times have been based on books. Here's a look at some of them:&nbsp;</p>

<p>1. <strong>Game of Thrones:</strong> The HBO fantasy that doesn't need any introduction, is based from 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series by George R R Martin. The book series, though, has only five books so far&nbsp;and is incomplete. The TV series has eight seasons and ended a few years ago. 'House of the Dragon' (releasing August 2022) is a spin-off of this series. It is a prequel to the world of 'Game of Thrones.' This is again based on a series of two books by George R R Martin of which the first, 'Fire and Blood', released in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>2. <strong>The Queen's Gambit: </strong>This Netflix series released in 2020 is based on a book of the same name by Walter Tevis. The book came out way back in 1983. I read only the book, though. It is the coming-of-age story of Beth Harmon, an international chess champion and child prodigy in the then male-domainted foray.&nbsp;</p>

<p>3. <strong>Gone Girl: </strong>This film was released&nbsp;in 2014 and was&nbsp;an adaptation of a novel of the same name. The novel.was written by Gillian Flynn. Often called one of the best suspense thrillers of all time, it runs around the disappearance of Amy Dune and the role of her husband Nick Dune in the same. Gillian Flynn is also the author of 'Sharp Objects,' adapted into a HBO series with the same name. 'Dark Places,' another mystery novel of hers, was made into a movie in 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>4.<strong> Scam 1992: </strong>This popular Indian series, released in 2020, draws inspiration from the book written by the same journalist who unearthed the scam, Sucheta Dalal. Sucheta and her husband Debashish Basu authored the book 'The Scam: Who won, Who lost and Who got away'. Now streaming on Sonyliv, the series is based on a stock-market crime by Harshad Mehta that led to much-needed reforms in Indian stock market.</p>

<p>5. <strong>The Art of Racing in the Rain:</strong> This novel by Garth Stein, published in 2008, is narrated by a golden retriever. Enzo is the pet of a race car driver who has a rough personal life. Enzo stands by his owner and his little daughter, helping them tide over everything. A perfect manifestation of a dog's emotions and their role in our lives, the novel was made into a movie in 2019 and is now streaming on Disneyplus hotstar.</p>

<p>6. <strong>Marley and Me:</strong>&nbsp;'Marley &amp; Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog' is a book by John Grogan, published in 2005. It was later adapted into the movie 'Marley and Me,' released in 2008. The movie is now on Amazon Prime. The&nbsp;book is the biography of Marley, the naughtiest and most energetic dog in a family of four.</p>

<p>7. <strong>The Namesake: '</strong>The Namesake' by Jhumpa Lahiri was&nbsp;published in 2003. The novel deals with a Bengali family in America, moving through different life styles, cultures, languages, food and also the feeling of being away from home. It was adapted into a film in 2007, starring Irrfan and Tabu as the lead characters. The movie is now on Disneyplus Hotstar.</p>

<p>8. <strong>The Zoya Factor: </strong>Anuja Chauhan authored 'The Zoya Factor', which was published in 2008. In 2019, it was made into a movie with the same name starring Dulquer Salman and Sonam Kapoor. The movie revolves around Zoya, a girl who believes that she is the lucky charm of Indian cricket team. Anuja's works are known for her comedy and Indian-ness. The movie is now streaming on Netflix.</p>


It isn't uncommon to absolutely love a series or a movie, binge-watch or repeat it and then find out it was based on a book. Just that I do it the other way round.

It isn't uncommon to absolutely love a series or a movie, binge-watch or repeat it and then find out it was based on a book. Just that I do it the other way round. I first look up any interesting series or movie to find its source. If it is a book, I prefer reading it. Many of the popular series and movies in recent times have been based on books. Here's a look at some of them: 1. Game of Thrones: The HBO fantasy that doesn't need any introduction, is based from 'A Song of Ice and Fire' book series by George R R Martin. The book series, though, has only five books so far and is incomplete. The TV series has eight seasons and ended a few years ago. 'House of the Dragon' (releasing August 2022) is a spin-off of this series. It is a prequel to the world of 'Game of Thrones.' This is again based on a series of two books by George R R Martin of which the first, 'Fire and Blood', released in 2018. 2. The Queen's Gambit: This Netflix series released in 2020 is based on a book of the same name by Walter Tevis. The book came out way back in 1983. I read only the book, though. It is the coming-of-age story of Beth Harmon, an international chess champion and child prodigy in the then male-domainted foray. 3. Gone Girl: This film was released in 2014 and was an adaptation of a novel of the same name. The novel.was written by Gillian Flynn. Often called one of the best suspense thrillers of all time, it runs around the disappearance of Amy Dune and the role of her husband Nick Dune in the same. Gillian Flynn is also the author of 'Sharp Objects,' adapted into a HBO series with the same name. 'Dark Places,' another mystery novel of hers, was made into a movie in 2015. 4. Scam 1992: This popular Indian series, released in 2020, draws inspiration from the book written by the same journalist who unearthed the scam, Sucheta Dalal. Sucheta and her husband Debashish Basu authored the book 'The Scam: Who won, Who lost and Who got away'. Now streaming on Sonyliv, the series is based on a stock-market crime by Harshad Mehta that led to much-needed reforms in Indian stock market. 5. The Art of Racing in the Rain: This novel by Garth Stein, published in 2008, is narrated by a golden retriever. Enzo is the pet of a race car driver who has a rough personal life. Enzo stands by his owner and his little daughter, helping them tide over everything. A perfect manifestation of a dog's emotions and their role in our lives, the novel was made into a movie in 2019 and is now streaming on Disneyplus hotstar. 6. Marley and Me: 'Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog' is a book by John Grogan, published in 2005. It was later adapted into the movie 'Marley and Me,' released in 2008. The movie is now on Amazon Prime. The book is the biography of Marley, the naughtiest and most energetic dog in a family of four. 7. The Namesake: 'The Namesake' by Jhumpa Lahiri was published in 2003. The novel deals with a Bengali family in America, moving through different life styles, cultures, languages, food and also the feeling of being away from home. It was adapted into a film in 2007, starring Irrfan and Tabu as the lead characters. The movie is now on Disneyplus Hotstar. 8. The Zoya Factor: Anuja Chauhan authored 'The Zoya Factor', which was published in 2008. In 2019, it was made into a movie with the same name starring Dulquer Salman and Sonam Kapoor. The movie revolves around Zoya, a girl who believes that she is the lucky charm of Indian cricket team. Anuja's works are known for her comedy and Indian-ness. The movie is now streaming on Netflix.

'Gone Girl' to 'Scam 1992: Popular movies and series based on books

<p>Upcoming HBO series ‘House of the Dragon’ is the first spinoff of the network’s wildly successful fantasy show ‘Game of Thrones’ to see the light of the day. Many others are in varying stages of development, and the matter of whether they will be greenlit may depend on the success of ‘HotD’. Created by George RR Martin (the creator of this entire world) and Ryan J. Condal, the series is set two hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ in the past of Westeros wherein the Targaryens ruled. Unlike ‘GoT’, ‘HotD’ is not based on a struggle for Iron Throne, but a struggle for the Iron Throne among Targaryens themselves.</p>

<p><strong>What ‘House of the Dragon’ story is all about?</strong></p>

<p>So it is a story of intra-family conflict. Emma D'Arcy plays the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, who wishes to rule the Seven Kingdoms, at least as Queen Regent. The reigning king is Paddy Considine’s Viserys I Targaryen, who tries hard to please everybody. Matt Smith is Prince Daemon Targaryen, Viserys’ younger brother. Also in the mix is Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke’s character who is Rhaenyar’s friend, but marries the king, complicating things.</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DotnJ7tTA34" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p><strong>What are the chances of ‘House of the Dragon’ being a success?</strong></p>

<p>The series has all the ingredients for a successful series: HBO’s budget and production quality, strong creative team and cast. But the shadow that was ‘Game of Thrones’ eighth and final season is looming over it. ‘GoT’ was the biggest show in the world, until it disappeared almost completely from the public imagination soon after a truncated and frankly terrible final season.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;'<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-house-of-the-dragon-trailer-hbo-series-promises-fiery-dragon-battles-in-an-older-struggle-for-iron-throne-499323">House of the Dragon' trailer: HBO series promises fiery dragon battles in an older struggle for Iron Throne</a></p>

<p><strong>George RR Martin takes on “toxic” ‘Game of Thrones’ fans</strong></p>

<p>Martin had a few blunt words about the “toxic” fans of the original series. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he said, “The f—-g toxic internet and these podcasts out there saying that season eight left such a bad impression that people say, ‘Oh, I’m never going to watch them again’. I don’t trust them anymore.”</p>

<p>Nearly everything sufficiently popular in pop culture has a section of its fandom whose entitled fans believe the stories should be written and actors should be act in the way they want, and ‘Game of Thrones’ is no exception.</p>

<p>Will ‘House of the Dragon’ find success like its parent series? Only time will tell. ‘House of the Dragon’ premieres in less than a month on August 21.</p>


Upcoming HBO series ‘House of the Dragon’ is the first spinoff of the network’s wildly successful fantasy show ‘Game of Thrones’ to see the light of the day. Many others are in varying stages of development, and the matter of whether they will be greenlit may depend on the success of ‘HotD’.

Upcoming HBO series ‘House of the Dragon’ is the first spinoff of the network’s wildly successful fantasy show ‘Game of Thrones’ to see the light of the day. Many others are in varying stages of development, and the matter of whether they will be greenlit may depend on the success of ‘HotD’. Created by George RR Martin (the creator of this entire world) and Ryan J. Condal, the series is set two hundred years before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ in the past of Westeros wherein the Targaryens ruled. Unlike ‘GoT’, ‘HotD’ is not based on a struggle for Iron Throne, but a struggle for the Iron Throne among Targaryens themselves. What ‘House of the Dragon’ story is all about? So it is a story of intra-family conflict. Emma D'Arcy plays the role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, who wishes to rule the Seven Kingdoms, at least as Queen Regent. The reigning king is Paddy Considine’s Viserys I Targaryen, who tries hard to please everybody. Matt Smith is Prince Daemon Targaryen, Viserys’ younger brother. Also in the mix is Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke’s character who is Rhaenyar’s friend, but marries the king, complicating things. What are the chances of ‘House of the Dragon’ being a success? The series has all the ingredients for a successful series: HBO’s budget and production quality, strong creative team and cast. But the shadow that was ‘Game of Thrones’ eighth and final season is looming over it. ‘GoT’ was the biggest show in the world, until it disappeared almost completely from the public imagination soon after a truncated and frankly terrible final season. Also Read: 'House of the Dragon' trailer: HBO series promises fiery dragon battles in an older struggle for Iron Throne George RR Martin takes on “toxic” ‘Game of Thrones’ fans Martin had a few blunt words about the “toxic” fans of the original series. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he said, “The f—-g toxic internet and these podcasts out there saying that season eight left such a bad impression that people say, ‘Oh, I’m never going to watch them again’. I don’t trust them anymore.” Nearly everything sufficiently popular in pop culture has a section of its fandom whose entitled fans believe the stories should be written and actors should be act in the way they want, and ‘Game of Thrones’ is no exception. Will ‘House of the Dragon’ find success like its parent series? Only time will tell. ‘House of the Dragon’ premieres in less than a month on August 21.

George RR Martin on ‘toxic’ ‘Game of Thrones’ final season backlash: ‘I don’t trust them anymore’

<p>The first full trailer for the upcoming 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon' is here. The series is a prequel to the original HBO show and is set two centuries before the War of the Five Kings. The story is based on the originator of this world George RR Martin's book 'Fire &amp; Blood'. As the title suggests, it tells the history of House Targaryen, which is reduced to just two members by the time 'Game of Thrones' begins -- Viserys (Harry Lloyd) and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Like the parent show, 'House of the Dragon', created by Martin and Ryan Condal, is also concerned with the struggle for the Iron Throne, the spiky seat made out of melted swords on which the monarch of Westeros sits. The difference, of course, is that this time the dragons will be involved, and way more than Daenerys' three. For during the timeline of 'GoT', the dragons were thought to be extinct. As the Targaryen power waned, dragons became weaker and weaker, until they were no bigger than cats.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>That was of course until Dany's firedrakes hatched, the biggest of whom, Drogon, rivalled Balerion the Black Dread, one of the biggest dragons to arrive on Westerosi shores, in terms of size.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 'House of the Dragon', King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) is the reigning sovereign and has a daughter Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy as&nbsp;adult and Milly Alcock as younger Rhaenyra) and a younger son Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith). When the times comes to designate his heir, Viserys dithers. Also involved are Lady Alicent Hightower(Olivia Cooke), Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), his wife Princess Rhaenys Velaryon (Eve Best), among others. The loyalties are divided, but most agree a woman should not be the realm's ruler. The war begins.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-george-rr-martin-promises-last-two-game-of-thrones-books-will-be-different-from-shows-ending-495850">George RR Martin promises last two Game of Thrones books will be different from show's ending</a></strong></p>

<p>If you loved the spectacle of dragons in 'Game of Thrones', 'House of the Dragon', it appears, is going to deliver on that in droves. For the first time in this franchise, we will see dragons taking on each other. There is also everything else you expect from a 'GoT' spinoff: intrigue, machinations, conspiracies, backstabbing, and so on.</p>

<p>'House of the Dragon' premieres on August 21, 2022.</p>


The first full trailer for the upcoming 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon' is here. The series is a prequel to the original HBO show and is set two centuries before the War of the Five Kings.

The first full trailer for the upcoming 'Game of Thrones' spinoff 'House of the Dragon' is here. The series is a prequel to the original HBO show and is set two centuries before the War of the Five Kings. The story is based on the originator of this world George RR Martin's book 'Fire & Blood'. As the title suggests, it tells the history of House Targaryen, which is reduced to just two members by the time 'Game of Thrones' begins -- Viserys (Harry Lloyd) and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke). Like the parent show, 'House of the Dragon', created by Martin and Ryan Condal, is also concerned with the struggle for the Iron Throne, the spiky seat made out of melted swords on which the monarch of Westeros sits. The difference, of course, is that this time the dragons will be involved, and way more than Daenerys' three. For during the timeline of 'GoT', the dragons were thought to be extinct. As the Targaryen power waned, dragons became weaker and weaker, until they were no bigger than cats. That was of course until Dany's firedrakes hatched, the biggest of whom, Drogon, rivalled Balerion the Black Dread, one of the biggest dragons to arrive on Westerosi shores, in terms of size. In 'House of the Dragon', King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine) is the reigning sovereign and has a daughter Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy as adult and Milly Alcock as younger Rhaenyra) and a younger son Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith). When the times comes to designate his heir, Viserys dithers. Also involved are Lady Alicent Hightower(Olivia Cooke), Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint), his wife Princess Rhaenys Velaryon (Eve Best), among others. The loyalties are divided, but most agree a woman should not be the realm's ruler. The war begins. Also Read: George RR Martin promises last two Game of Thrones books will be different from show's ending If you loved the spectacle of dragons in 'Game of Thrones', 'House of the Dragon', it appears, is going to deliver on that in droves. For the first time in this franchise, we will see dragons taking on each other. There is also everything else you expect from a 'GoT' spinoff: intrigue, machinations, conspiracies, backstabbing, and so on. 'House of the Dragon' premieres on August 21, 2022.

'House of the Dragon' trailer: HBO series promises fiery dragon battles in an older struggle for Iron Throne

<p>The trailer for HBO’s most awaited series, 'House of the Dragon’ is here and fans are already super excited to see what it has to offer. The series is a spinoff of the hit period war drama ‘Game of Thrones,'&nbsp;which first premiered in 2011. The prequel show is set two centuries before the War of the Five Kings and is based on the original writer George R.R.&nbsp;Martin's book 'Fire &amp; Blood' which will tell the backstory of House Targaryen, which is reduced to just two members by the time 'Game of Thrones' begins—Viserys (Harry Lloyd) and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the struggle for the iron thrones begins, the spinoff of 'GoT'&nbsp;may not be the last one on HBO. Up to this date, we have only had the adaptation of the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ from the book. But there are several sources of material by George R.R. Martin that can be developed into a television series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show’s co-creator, Miguel Sapochnik, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, explains how ‘House of the Dragon’ might serve as the foundation for more future stories. Sapochnik said, "The Targaryens span both directions. So as a spine to other possible stories and spinoffs... this is a great place to start."&nbsp;</p>

<p>And this could be right, given the numerous characters introduced in the show, like that of The Targaryens, who may have plenty of opportunities for exploration, from Aegon's conquest to the Doom of Valyria.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch the 'House of the Dragon' trailer here:-&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>As reported by Movieweb.com, HBO Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys said, "I also liked the idea of focusing on one family, and obviously the Targaryens have a lot of drama to go around. I also liked how empires can quickly fall - those are the types of conversations we are having in our own country, which I don't think is anything I would've thought we'd be talking about 20 years ago."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, ‘House of the Dragon’ is not the first spinoff of ‘Game of Thrones’ that was planned, but it is the first to be delivered to the audience. 'Bloodmoon' was the first spinoff from the ‘Game of Thrones’ series that was initially decided, and it would centre on The Long Knight. However, after a $30 million pilot episode, the Naomi Watts-starring television series was ultimately cancelled.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-house-of-the-dragon-trailer-hbo-series-promises-fiery-dragon-battles-in-an-older-struggle-for-iron-throne-499323">'House of the Dragon' trailer: HBO series promises fiery dragon battles in an older struggle for Iron Throne</a></p>

<p>Last March, news about three ‘GoT’ spinoffs were reported to be in production, the first of which was ‘The Sea Snake’, which would focus on Corlys Velaryon, aka The Sea Snake. Steve Toussaint will be seen playing the character in the ‘House of the Dragon.’&nbsp;</p>

<p>HBO is also developing ‘Ten Thousand Ships’, which will follow the story of Princess Nymeria, a member of House Martell who built Dorne. The series is being written by Amanda Segel, who has given a few draughts to George R.R. Martin. Additionally, there are rumours surrounding a series called 'Flea Bottom’, to be based on the King's Landing Slums, a place where the poorest citizens of Westeros' capital city reside, which is also reported to be in development at HBO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, actress Emilia Clarke last month confirmed that a spinoff series starring Kit Harrington's character Jon Snow was in the works. Therefore, don't be surprised if more spinoffs of Game of Thrones' expansion are announced in the future.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kit-harington-involved-in-game-of-thrones-jon-snow-sequel-series-says-emilia-clarke-491177">Kit Harington involved in 'Game of Thrones' Jon Snow sequel series, says Emilia Clarke</a></p>


The trailer for HBO’s most awaited series, 'House of the Dragon’ is here and fans are already super excited to see what it has to offer. The series is a spinoff of the hit period war drama ‘Game of Thrones,' which first premiered in 2011.

The trailer for HBO’s most awaited series, 'House of the Dragon’ is here and fans are already super excited to see what it has to offer. The series is a spinoff of the hit period war drama ‘Game of Thrones,' which first premiered in 2011. The prequel show is set two centuries before the War of the Five Kings and is based on the original writer George R.R. Martin's book 'Fire & Blood' which will tell the backstory of House Targaryen, which is reduced to just two members by the time 'Game of Thrones' begins—Viserys (Harry Lloyd) and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke). As the struggle for the iron thrones begins, the spinoff of 'GoT' may not be the last one on HBO. Up to this date, we have only had the adaptation of the ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ from the book. But there are several sources of material by George R.R. Martin that can be developed into a television series. The show’s co-creator, Miguel Sapochnik, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, explains how ‘House of the Dragon’ might serve as the foundation for more future stories. Sapochnik said, "The Targaryens span both directions. So as a spine to other possible stories and spinoffs... this is a great place to start." And this could be right, given the numerous characters introduced in the show, like that of The Targaryens, who may have plenty of opportunities for exploration, from Aegon's conquest to the Doom of Valyria. Watch the 'House of the Dragon' trailer here:- As reported by Movieweb.com, HBO Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys said, "I also liked the idea of focusing on one family, and obviously the Targaryens have a lot of drama to go around. I also liked how empires can quickly fall - those are the types of conversations we are having in our own country, which I don't think is anything I would've thought we'd be talking about 20 years ago." Meanwhile, ‘House of the Dragon’ is not the first spinoff of ‘Game of Thrones’ that was planned, but it is the first to be delivered to the audience. 'Bloodmoon' was the first spinoff from the ‘Game of Thrones’ series that was initially decided, and it would centre on The Long Knight. However, after a $30 million pilot episode, the Naomi Watts-starring television series was ultimately cancelled. Also Read: 'House of the Dragon' trailer: HBO series promises fiery dragon battles in an older struggle for Iron Throne Last March, news about three ‘GoT’ spinoffs were reported to be in production, the first of which was ‘The Sea Snake’, which would focus on Corlys Velaryon, aka The Sea Snake. Steve Toussaint will be seen playing the character in the ‘House of the Dragon.’ HBO is also developing ‘Ten Thousand Ships’, which will follow the story of Princess Nymeria, a member of House Martell who built Dorne. The series is being written by Amanda Segel, who has given a few draughts to George R.R. Martin. Additionally, there are rumours surrounding a series called 'Flea Bottom’, to be based on the King's Landing Slums, a place where the poorest citizens of Westeros' capital city reside, which is also reported to be in development at HBO. Meanwhile, actress Emilia Clarke last month confirmed that a spinoff series starring Kit Harrington's character Jon Snow was in the works. Therefore, don't be surprised if more spinoffs of Game of Thrones' expansion are announced in the future. Also Read: Kit Harington involved in 'Game of Thrones' Jon Snow sequel series, says Emilia Clarke

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