It’s still early to say what the future will hold for yet another spinoff of Game of Thrones, but the universe’s actors appear to have already signed up for the project in their heads should they indeed be officially cast.
George R.R. Martin’s fantasy franchise has recently been keeping busy developing House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, with the latter being in the early works right now, but the universe surely has bigger plans for its expansion. With more characters’ stories receiving vaster attention than expected, Game of Thrones’ franchise may soon introduce a spinoff of a spinoff.
As House of the Dragon is set to continue its extremely successful TV run for several years to come, one of its characters might be getting his own show, but in a very weird way.
Back in 2021, it was revealed that HBO writers had pitched another GoT spinoff,...
George R.R. Martin’s fantasy franchise has recently been keeping busy developing House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, with the latter being in the early works right now, but the universe surely has bigger plans for its expansion. With more characters’ stories receiving vaster attention than expected, Game of Thrones’ franchise may soon introduce a spinoff of a spinoff.
As House of the Dragon is set to continue its extremely successful TV run for several years to come, one of its characters might be getting his own show, but in a very weird way.
Back in 2021, it was revealed that HBO writers had pitched another GoT spinoff,...
- 6/7/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Having trouble predicting what will win Best Drama Series at the upcoming Emmy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s 2024 Emmy Experts! These savvy pundits from major media outlets have chimed in with their predictions, and the majority of them believe the trophy will go to FX’s “Shogun.” The other potential nominees, per our current racetrack odds, are Netflix’s “The Crown,” Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show,” HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses,” Showtime’s “The Curse,” Prime Video’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” and Prime Video’s “Fallout.”
As of this writing, nine out of our 16 Emmy Experts predict a victory for “Shogun”: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Matt Roush (TV Guide Magazine), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby) and Susan King (Gold Derby). The big-budget Japanese historical drama...
As of this writing, nine out of our 16 Emmy Experts predict a victory for “Shogun”: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Matt Roush (TV Guide Magazine), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby) and Susan King (Gold Derby). The big-budget Japanese historical drama...
- 6/7/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for House of the Dragon, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Clipped and The Watchers.
The Watchers premiere
Writer/director Ishana Night Shyamalan premiered her directorial debut in NYC on Sunday, alongside father M. Night Shyamalan and stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré and Oliver Finnegan.
M. Night Shyamalan, Alistair Brammer, Olwen Fouéré, Dakota Fanning, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Georgina Campbell and Oliver Finnegan
House of the Dragon premiere
Showrunner Ryan Condal and stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney and Ewan Mitchell debuted season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel in NYC on Monday.
Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy and showrunner Ryan Condal Fabien Frankel
Clipped premiere
FX celebrated the premiere of Clipped in downtown Los Angeles on Monday,...
The Watchers premiere
Writer/director Ishana Night Shyamalan premiered her directorial debut in NYC on Sunday, alongside father M. Night Shyamalan and stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré and Oliver Finnegan.
M. Night Shyamalan, Alistair Brammer, Olwen Fouéré, Dakota Fanning, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Georgina Campbell and Oliver Finnegan
House of the Dragon premiere
Showrunner Ryan Condal and stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney and Ewan Mitchell debuted season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel in NYC on Monday.
Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy and showrunner Ryan Condal Fabien Frankel
Clipped premiere
FX celebrated the premiere of Clipped in downtown Los Angeles on Monday,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Storytelling has been a facet of social behavior since the days of fingerpainting on dimly lit cavern walls.
Hopefully, the grunting, scratching cave audience didn't bludgeon the artist to death with makeshift clubs when a bad story resulted.
Modern fans can get downright mean over aspects of their favorite series.
Sometimes, the showrunners acknowledge the outcry -- sometimes, they don't.
Netflix's The Witcher and Amazon Prime's Rings of Power are perfect examples of what happens when writers ignore the fans, with both seeing a drastic drop in viewership.
The Rings of Power ended the season with only a third of its original audience.
Then again, for every failure, there is a success story.
For the most part, Shogun stuck to the books and never had to face the wrath of the fans.
It doesn't take much to reason the rest of the way through this balancing act, with millions...
Hopefully, the grunting, scratching cave audience didn't bludgeon the artist to death with makeshift clubs when a bad story resulted.
Modern fans can get downright mean over aspects of their favorite series.
Sometimes, the showrunners acknowledge the outcry -- sometimes, they don't.
Netflix's The Witcher and Amazon Prime's Rings of Power are perfect examples of what happens when writers ignore the fans, with both seeing a drastic drop in viewership.
The Rings of Power ended the season with only a third of its original audience.
Then again, for every failure, there is a success story.
For the most part, Shogun stuck to the books and never had to face the wrath of the fans.
It doesn't take much to reason the rest of the way through this balancing act, with millions...
- 6/7/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
Deadpool & Wolverine‘s Hugh Jackman is set to star in Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie and I was not prepared for the synopsis. Let’s get right to it.
Based on Leonie Swann’s international bestseller, the film follows George Hardy (Jackman), “a shepherd who loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night, he reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand, never suspecting that not only can they understand, but they argue for hours afterwards about whodunnit. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The local cop Tim Derry, on the other hand, has never solved a serious crime in his life, so the sheep conclude they will have to solve it themselves, even if it means...
Based on Leonie Swann’s international bestseller, the film follows George Hardy (Jackman), “a shepherd who loves his sheep and raises them only for their wool. Every night, he reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand, never suspecting that not only can they understand, but they argue for hours afterwards about whodunnit. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The local cop Tim Derry, on the other hand, has never solved a serious crime in his life, so the sheep conclude they will have to solve it themselves, even if it means...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Out of all the dystopian future genres, cyberpunk might just be the most aesthetically unique and recognizable. While there aren’t too many movies and TV shows set in its dark, hopeless, and neon-lit reality, the ones that are out there are nothing short of iconic — and among them all, the Blade Runner movies are the ultimate royalty.
While this franchise only has two big movies, do not despair: a new mini-series is coming right up, and we have some fresh details about it.
Blade Runner 2099 Plot Revealed
An upcoming sequel to Blade Runner 2049, the 2099-set series has seen little to no official information released about it. Thankfully, scoopers are just as interested in it as we are, and recently, they returned with the news. Daniel Richtman, a famous industry insider, shared the plot of the new Blade Runner movie on his Patreon.
“In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived...
While this franchise only has two big movies, do not despair: a new mini-series is coming right up, and we have some fresh details about it.
Blade Runner 2099 Plot Revealed
An upcoming sequel to Blade Runner 2049, the 2099-set series has seen little to no official information released about it. Thankfully, scoopers are just as interested in it as we are, and recently, they returned with the news. Daniel Richtman, a famous industry insider, shared the plot of the new Blade Runner movie on his Patreon.
“In Los Angeles 2099, Cora lived...
- 6/7/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
For a limited time, viewers can sign up to Max free for an entire week to stream ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ or anything else available on the streamer.
Who will claim the Iron Throne for themselves? Will Rhaenyra Targaryen become the first ruling queen in the history of Westeros, or will Aegon II win the throne for himself? Fans will just have to watch Season 2 of “House of the Dragon,” which premieres Sunday, June 16 on Max and find out for themselves! Max normally starts at $9.99 per month, but for a very limited time the streamer is offering new customers a seven-day free trial to re-watch the first season of the show or anything else they desire before Season 2 becomes available.
Key Details: New customers can sign up for a seven-day trial of Max between now and June 23. By signing up on or after Sunday, June 9, viewers can...
Who will claim the Iron Throne for themselves? Will Rhaenyra Targaryen become the first ruling queen in the history of Westeros, or will Aegon II win the throne for himself? Fans will just have to watch Season 2 of “House of the Dragon,” which premieres Sunday, June 16 on Max and find out for themselves! Max normally starts at $9.99 per month, but for a very limited time the streamer is offering new customers a seven-day free trial to re-watch the first season of the show or anything else they desire before Season 2 becomes available.
Key Details: New customers can sign up for a seven-day trial of Max between now and June 23. By signing up on or after Sunday, June 9, viewers can...
- 6/7/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The second season of House of the Dragon promises to be an exciting display of battle and gore. In the forthcoming season, the performers, reviewers, and fans can’t wait to watch their characters take on fresh obstacles and storylines. HBO received very positive feedback from the first House of the Dragon Season 2 premiere, which took place recently in New York City.
Critics are in awe of House of the Dragon Season 2
The expectations with the second season of the Game of Thrones prequel were just as high as its hype meter, and it is surely holding up just fine. Several industry experts and celebs were invited to the limited screening held on 4th June, and the reviews are out now. While Rotten Tomatoes rated Season 2 88% initially, it has been on the rise ever since, currently sitting at 93%. Most of the critics have also given a 4+ rating out of 5 after the premiere.
Critics are in awe of House of the Dragon Season 2
The expectations with the second season of the Game of Thrones prequel were just as high as its hype meter, and it is surely holding up just fine. Several industry experts and celebs were invited to the limited screening held on 4th June, and the reviews are out now. While Rotten Tomatoes rated Season 2 88% initially, it has been on the rise ever since, currently sitting at 93%. Most of the critics have also given a 4+ rating out of 5 after the premiere.
- 6/7/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
Zack Snyder‘s partnership with Netflix continues as the Rebel Moon director follows up his ode to Star Wars and Seven Samurai with a new anime from The Stone Quarry and Xilam Animation. Xilam Animation is responsible for such projects as Oggy and the Cockroaches, Zig & Sharko, and Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life for Disney+, all of which they’ve created and produced. Snyder’s new show, Twilight of the Gods, is an anime that he co-created that’s based on Norse mythology. Netflix has now released a first look at the new dark and violent limited series with previously unreleased images.
The synopsis from Netflix Tudum reads,
“In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds, and great despair, Leif (Stuart Martin), a mortal king, is saved on the battlefield by Sigrid (Sylvia Hoeks), an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love. On their wedding night, Sigrid and...
The synopsis from Netflix Tudum reads,
“In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds, and great despair, Leif (Stuart Martin), a mortal king, is saved on the battlefield by Sigrid (Sylvia Hoeks), an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love. On their wedding night, Sigrid and...
- 6/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
House of the Dragon Season 2 is all set to release on June 16th. But before that, the show has already made a mark with its premieres in New York and Paris, attended by the cast, crew, and special invitees. The early reviews are in, and they are promising, with the show debuting on Rotten Tomatoes at a solid 90%. Reviewers have also pointed out the significant changes in the series’ intro from Season 1, and fans are excited to see this new change.
Read More: Creative Director talks about hints hidden in intros
House of the Dragon’s new intro
Credits: Max
Twitter account Wake the Dragon has reported that the intro for House of the Dragon has changed significantly from Season 1. The first season’s intro featured the symbols of every major Targaryen of the royal family, connected by a stream representing their shared bloodline.
Read More: Creative Director talks about hints hidden in intros
House of the Dragon’s new intro
Credits: Max
Twitter account Wake the Dragon has reported that the intro for House of the Dragon has changed significantly from Season 1. The first season’s intro featured the symbols of every major Targaryen of the royal family, connected by a stream representing their shared bloodline.
- 6/7/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
Game of Thrones went from being one of the most celebrated shows in recent memory to the poster child of how not to end a show and waste a decade’s worth of character development. While the initial part of the show is still considered some of the best that television had to offer in the 2010s, the ending of the show, five years on, still remains a sore topic for fans and audiences.
Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones || HBO
The conflicts and the environment that the show set up in its initial seasons were not congruent with the resolutions and solutions that were put forward in the finale of the series. Westeros was a country plagued by vassals having more power than they needed, which put the crown at risk. The solution would have been a stronger regime rather than an autocratic system of power.
Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones || HBO
The conflicts and the environment that the show set up in its initial seasons were not congruent with the resolutions and solutions that were put forward in the finale of the series. Westeros was a country plagued by vassals having more power than they needed, which put the crown at risk. The solution would have been a stronger regime rather than an autocratic system of power.
- 6/7/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The new Star Wars outing on Disney+ has the force on its side. Deadline is reporting that the new Jedi-centric show debuted with 4.8 million views on its first day. This makes The Acolyte Disney+’s biggest series premiere of the year. It is on track to overtake Ahsoka‘s performance of generating 14 million views in its first five days.
This bit of news comes as somewhat of a surprise since Disney+ doesn’t usually release streaming numbers after just the first day. The company announced Ahsoka‘s viewership after five days most likely due to the popularity of the character. Last December, the streamer announced numbers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians after its first six days. Other shows on the streamer don’t usually get their viewer numbers released unless they are rather good. Reporting the numbers for The Acolyte so soon after the premiere makes it seem like...
This bit of news comes as somewhat of a surprise since Disney+ doesn’t usually release streaming numbers after just the first day. The company announced Ahsoka‘s viewership after five days most likely due to the popularity of the character. Last December, the streamer announced numbers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians after its first six days. Other shows on the streamer don’t usually get their viewer numbers released unless they are rather good. Reporting the numbers for The Acolyte so soon after the premiere makes it seem like...
- 6/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon, returns for its second season in ten days, and the review embargo has now lifted.
Though most critics got to see all 8 episodes, some only got the first 2, which should be taken into account when reading through these verdicts.
Though reviews are still coming in, House of the Dragon season 2 currently sits at a very impressive 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Approaching its dynastic cataclysm with a deliberate stride rather than a charging gallop, House of the Dragon carefully sets up its emotional stakes to make the fiery spectacle all the more scorching," reads the Critics Consensus.
The cast - particularly Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen - come in for universal praise, as does the production values, VFX and intense action sequences (it sounds like season 2 ups the gore quota considerably), but some seem to feel that the story has a few issues,...
Though most critics got to see all 8 episodes, some only got the first 2, which should be taken into account when reading through these verdicts.
Though reviews are still coming in, House of the Dragon season 2 currently sits at a very impressive 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Approaching its dynastic cataclysm with a deliberate stride rather than a charging gallop, House of the Dragon carefully sets up its emotional stakes to make the fiery spectacle all the more scorching," reads the Critics Consensus.
The cast - particularly Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen - come in for universal praise, as does the production values, VFX and intense action sequences (it sounds like season 2 ups the gore quota considerably), but some seem to feel that the story has a few issues,...
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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‘Peaky’s Blind Ambition
By order of the Netflix executives: There have been trickles of information about a Peaky Blinders movie ever since the BBC series came to a dramatic end after eight years and six seasons in 2022. Now, the news is official. The show that launched a thousand undercuts and laid the foundations for Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer Oscar win is easily one of the most popular dramas of the past decade, and it’s no surprise the entertainment world went crazy after Nancy broke the story Tuesday that a Peaky feature film is indeed coming. Netflix has greenlit a script from creator Steven Knight with Tom Harper, who helmed half of the show’s first season,...
‘Peaky’s Blind Ambition
By order of the Netflix executives: There have been trickles of information about a Peaky Blinders movie ever since the BBC series came to a dramatic end after eight years and six seasons in 2022. Now, the news is official. The show that launched a thousand undercuts and laid the foundations for Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer Oscar win is easily one of the most popular dramas of the past decade, and it’s no surprise the entertainment world went crazy after Nancy broke the story Tuesday that a Peaky feature film is indeed coming. Netflix has greenlit a script from creator Steven Knight with Tom Harper, who helmed half of the show’s first season,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
As anticipation builds for the premiere of the highly awaited second season of House of the Dragon, fans take a notorious dig at a particular House Stark actor, Tom Taylor. Set to play Cregan Stark, the Lord of Winterfell in S2, Taylor has surprisingly garnered immense hate and criticism since his casting announcement.
A still from House of the Dragon | HBO
A lot of people seem to be skeptical based on Tom Taylor’s appearance as Cregan Stark which lacks intimidation. However, as fans delve back into the complex world of Westeros with House of the Dragon S2, a few of them rally behind Taylor, fervently defending him against backlash.
Tom Taylor Cast as Cregan Stark in House of the Dragon Faces Backlash
Back in December 2023, EW reported the arrival of a popular figure from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood in House of the Dragon season 2. With HBO dropping...
A still from House of the Dragon | HBO
A lot of people seem to be skeptical based on Tom Taylor’s appearance as Cregan Stark which lacks intimidation. However, as fans delve back into the complex world of Westeros with House of the Dragon S2, a few of them rally behind Taylor, fervently defending him against backlash.
Tom Taylor Cast as Cregan Stark in House of the Dragon Faces Backlash
Back in December 2023, EW reported the arrival of a popular figure from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood in House of the Dragon season 2. With HBO dropping...
- 6/7/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Netflix unveiled first looks at a whole host of its upcoming animated shows and features during an event on Thursday, and Rebel Moon director Zack Snyder was on hand to introduce the first footage from his Norse Mythology series, Twilight of the Gods.
“I love mythology,” said the filmmaker. "On a scale like this, I feel like animation was the greatest way to tell the story.”
First announced way back in 2019, it's taken quite a while to find its way to our screens, but we recently learned that the show will finally premiere on Netflix this Fall.
The project has been described as "Anime-influenced," but judging by these clips, we'd say the animation style has more in common with the Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon studio.
“When most people think about animation, they think about Saturday morning cartoons, or G-rated movies,” said the presentation’s host, Christopher Sean. “But animation is...
“I love mythology,” said the filmmaker. "On a scale like this, I feel like animation was the greatest way to tell the story.”
First announced way back in 2019, it's taken quite a while to find its way to our screens, but we recently learned that the show will finally premiere on Netflix this Fall.
The project has been described as "Anime-influenced," but judging by these clips, we'd say the animation style has more in common with the Academy Award-nominated Cartoon Saloon studio.
“When most people think about animation, they think about Saturday morning cartoons, or G-rated movies,” said the presentation’s host, Christopher Sean. “But animation is...
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Beverly Hills-based Cinema Management Group has closed a first round of distribution deals for the animated kids and family feature “Buffalo Kids,” screening in this year’s Annecy Presents section at the prestigious French festival.
Adapted from the short film “Cuerdas” (“Strings”), “Buffalo Kids” is a frontier tale about two recently orphaned Irish siblings. The duo emigrate to America, landing in the urban wilderness of New York City, where their uncle Niall was meant to pick them up. When Niall, who normally resides in California, is a no-show, the kids set out to try and find their distant kin. What follows is a trans-continental odyssey across North America, including wild action sequences, new friends, and picturesque landscapes.
Producer and co-writer Jordi Gasull said of the film: “The idea of adapting ‘Strings’ into a full-length feature has been in my heart for years, and to see it come to life is...
Adapted from the short film “Cuerdas” (“Strings”), “Buffalo Kids” is a frontier tale about two recently orphaned Irish siblings. The duo emigrate to America, landing in the urban wilderness of New York City, where their uncle Niall was meant to pick them up. When Niall, who normally resides in California, is a no-show, the kids set out to try and find their distant kin. What follows is a trans-continental odyssey across North America, including wild action sequences, new friends, and picturesque landscapes.
Producer and co-writer Jordi Gasull said of the film: “The idea of adapting ‘Strings’ into a full-length feature has been in my heart for years, and to see it come to life is...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The latest news coverage in Hollywood has been more concerned with the resolution or escalation of the conflict between Kevin Costner and Taylor Sheridan. Despite countless interviews and statements, the rumors whispering about Costner’s apparent return (or lack thereof) to Yellowstone have occupied our every waking hour.
But even in the middle of all the chaos, it becomes harder to hide the real reason behind the audience’s fierce attachment and loyalty to the Dutton patriarch.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]With an almost sociopathic tendency in his character’s nature and a ruthless moral compass that moves its needle only when he commands it to, Kevin Costner’s terrifying character is quick to capture the audience’s hearts, simply based on historical evidence alone. Shows with characters as instinctively evil as John Dutton have been known to attract a higher percentage of viewers, and this has remained true since the days of The Sopranos.
But even in the middle of all the chaos, it becomes harder to hide the real reason behind the audience’s fierce attachment and loyalty to the Dutton patriarch.
Yellowstone [Credit: Paramount Network]With an almost sociopathic tendency in his character’s nature and a ruthless moral compass that moves its needle only when he commands it to, Kevin Costner’s terrifying character is quick to capture the audience’s hearts, simply based on historical evidence alone. Shows with characters as instinctively evil as John Dutton have been known to attract a higher percentage of viewers, and this has remained true since the days of The Sopranos.
- 6/7/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Jason Momoa was recently cast in the hit sci-fi series Dune. But the fact that he’d gotten a spot in such a highly coveted movie gave Momoa a bit of imposter syndrome.
Jason Momoa felt like he took someone else’s job in the movie ‘Dune’ Jason Momoa | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Momoa was a part of an ensemble cast of actors who starred in the Denis Villeneuve film adaptation. But initially, he was just excited about working with Villeneuve himself, regardless of the movie. The actor recalled in an interview with IndieWire how he ended up cast as Duncan Idaho.
“I got a call from my agent literally on top of a mountain, and I was shocked, and he was like, ‘Denis Villeneuve wants to talk to you right now,'” Momoa recalled. “I thought it was a prank. He said, ‘He wants to talk to you right now.
Jason Momoa felt like he took someone else’s job in the movie ‘Dune’ Jason Momoa | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Momoa was a part of an ensemble cast of actors who starred in the Denis Villeneuve film adaptation. But initially, he was just excited about working with Villeneuve himself, regardless of the movie. The actor recalled in an interview with IndieWire how he ended up cast as Duncan Idaho.
“I got a call from my agent literally on top of a mountain, and I was shocked, and he was like, ‘Denis Villeneuve wants to talk to you right now,'” Momoa recalled. “I thought it was a prank. He said, ‘He wants to talk to you right now.
- 6/7/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The world premiere of Ant Timpson’s Bookworm starring Elijah Wood will open the 28th edition of Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal running July 18-August 4.
Wood reunites with his Come To Daddy director on the story of a has-been illusionist who reunites with the 11-year-old daughter he has never met, a voracious reader who dreams of proving the existence of a mythological beast. Nell Fisher from Evil Dead Rise also stars.
Second wave selections include the world premiere of The Beast Within starring Kit Harington from Game Of Thrones. Documentary filmmaker Alexander J. Farrel’s narrative feature debut tells...
Wood reunites with his Come To Daddy director on the story of a has-been illusionist who reunites with the 11-year-old daughter he has never met, a voracious reader who dreams of proving the existence of a mythological beast. Nell Fisher from Evil Dead Rise also stars.
Second wave selections include the world premiere of The Beast Within starring Kit Harington from Game Of Thrones. Documentary filmmaker Alexander J. Farrel’s narrative feature debut tells...
- 6/6/2024
- ScreenDaily
With the release of House of the Dragon’s second season just around the corner, actor Steve Toussaint took the opportunity to discuss Lord Corlys Velaryon’s role in the upcoming season on ABC News. He also shared a few poignant words about the importance of representation in the sci-fi and fantasy genres, a topic that resonates deeply with many fans. Toussaint addressed that Lord Corlys had a different appearance in George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, the book on which the TV series is based.
Read More: Steve Toussaint (Corlys) initially wanted to be in Game of Thrones’ canceled prequel ‘Bloodmoon’
Steve Toussaint speaks on ABC News about Corlys Velaryon
You can watch the full video here:
ABC News previewed a scene showing a conversation between Corlys and Rhaenys from Season 2. In it, Corlys speaks about feeling uneasy that Daemon was absent when the Blacks needed him to lead.
Read More: Steve Toussaint (Corlys) initially wanted to be in Game of Thrones’ canceled prequel ‘Bloodmoon’
Steve Toussaint speaks on ABC News about Corlys Velaryon
You can watch the full video here:
ABC News previewed a scene showing a conversation between Corlys and Rhaenys from Season 2. In it, Corlys speaks about feeling uneasy that Daemon was absent when the Blacks needed him to lead.
- 6/6/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
The notorious Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss took their game to the next level with 3 Body Problem, their latest hard sci-fi TV show that recently premiered on Netflix. While D&d are getting props and great reviews from everyone, the celebrated author Stephen King has a little something to say about it, too — but it’s not just sheer praise from the King of Horror.
In fact, the famous writer largely preferred the previous adaptation that went criminally overlooked in America.
King Defends the Superior Adaptation
Much like everyone else, Stephen King recently jumped into the 3 Body Problem wagon thanks to the Netflix adaptation. But upon watching it, the author had to point out that, while Benioff and Weiss’s version is good, it has nothing on the earlier 2023 Chinese adaptation called Three-Body. Most people didn’t even know about it!
“Three-Body (Amazon Prime) is...
In fact, the famous writer largely preferred the previous adaptation that went criminally overlooked in America.
King Defends the Superior Adaptation
Much like everyone else, Stephen King recently jumped into the 3 Body Problem wagon thanks to the Netflix adaptation. But upon watching it, the author had to point out that, while Benioff and Weiss’s version is good, it has nothing on the earlier 2023 Chinese adaptation called Three-Body. Most people didn’t even know about it!
“Three-Body (Amazon Prime) is...
- 6/6/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
"House of the Dragon" was always going to live in the shadow of "Game of Thrones." The big question was how effectively it could operate in that shadow, and if it could carve out its own identity while weathering constant comparisons to the series that spawned it. The show's first season was an often remarkable proof of concept — yes, this was another show set in author George R.R. Martin's fantasy kingdom of Westeros, but it had its own flavor, its own tone. Spanning decades (and recasting several key characters halfway through the season as they aged up), it was a show operating at a sprint, hungry to prove itself, and hungry to prove itself entirely self-reliant, that it is its own show.
The funny thing about the long-awaited second season of "House of the Dragon," after all that grand distance established in the first outing, is how much it feels like "Game of Thrones.
The funny thing about the long-awaited second season of "House of the Dragon," after all that grand distance established in the first outing, is how much it feels like "Game of Thrones.
- 6/6/2024
- by Jacob Hall
- Slash Film
Very few shows have ever caught my attention the way the world of Game of Thrones has the opening title sequence. The music hits, sending chills down my spine, knowing I am ready to be engulfed in this world of lies and deceit. We’ve waited close to two years to reenter the world of Westeros, but House of the Dragon has returned for a second season, and I’ve got so much to say about it.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Plot
King Viserys Targaryen’s death sent shockwaves through Westeros as a succession plan backfired in the face of Princess Thaenyra. Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war between the Black and Green Councils, fighting for Queen Rhaenyra and King Aegon, respectively.
Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO
Suggested“It’s Game of Thrones, expect the very worst possible”: You Are Not Ready For House of the Dragon...
House of the Dragon Season 2 Plot
King Viserys Targaryen’s death sent shockwaves through Westeros as a succession plan backfired in the face of Princess Thaenyra. Westeros is on the brink of a bloody civil war between the Black and Green Councils, fighting for Queen Rhaenyra and King Aegon, respectively.
Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO
Suggested“It’s Game of Thrones, expect the very worst possible”: You Are Not Ready For House of the Dragon...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ricky Valero
- FandomWire
On House of the Dragon, there are prominent characters named Rhaenyra, Rhaenys, and Rhaena. There’s an Alicent and also an Alys. There are identical twins named Arryk and Erryk (both pronounced like “Eric”). There are references to multiple characters named Jaehaerys, and there’s also a Jacaerys, whose nickname is Jace, though you shouldn’t confuse him with a different character named Jason. And did I mention that Jason also has an identical twin?
There’s also a scene in the HBO fantasy epic’s second season where two...
There’s also a scene in the HBO fantasy epic’s second season where two...
- 6/6/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
The opening lines of “House of the Dragon” Season 2 stem from a character I’m not meant to name speaking of things that have no real bearing in the “Game of Thrones” universe. “Duty is sacrifice,” the man says. (I hope I can say he’s a man.) “It eclipses all things, even blood. All men of honor must pay its price.” Sorry to interrupt, good sir, but who are these “men of honor” you speak of? Are they hiding? Is HBO saving them for the next spinoff? Some are certainly dead, given the body count on which George R.R. Martin has built his brutal world, but there are scant few in “HotD” who fit the description. To be fair, the narrating man qualifies, and his colleagues also appear to be living a principled existence. But having seen nine seasons of heartless betrayals and maniacal power grabs, simply recognizing one...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
The hectic inaugural season of House of the Dragon covered roughly 20 years as the long-standing peace under King Viserys came to an end. In the season’s final two episodes, the series found its footing, establishing the parallel claims to the throne between the Black faction that follows Viserys’s appointed heir, daughter Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), and the Green faction under Rhaenyra’s former best friend, Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), who follow Alicent and Viserys’s young, impetuous son Aegon II (Tom Glynn-Carney).
All the table setting and time jumping that dominated the better part of the first season have, perhaps inevitably, set the stage for a much stronger second season for House of the Dragon. It’s also, especially for a Game of Thrones property, surprisingly restrained. The first four episodes made available to press cover only a few weeks, and the entire opening episode, “A Son for a Son,...
All the table setting and time jumping that dominated the better part of the first season have, perhaps inevitably, set the stage for a much stronger second season for House of the Dragon. It’s also, especially for a Game of Thrones property, surprisingly restrained. The first four episodes made available to press cover only a few weeks, and the entire opening episode, “A Son for a Son,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Aaron Riccio
- Slant Magazine
While a spiritual successor to Game of Thrones in many aspects from the general setting to political scheming as a crucial part of the plot, House of the Dragon has many noticeable distinctions from its mother show. However, the upcoming Season 2 will get rid of some of them, “leaning into the Game of Thrones formula,” star claims.
HotD Always Felt Smaller Than GoT
Perhaps the biggest and most obvious distinction between the two TV shows is their character roster. Game of Thrones followed multiple characters from different dynasties and origins, located at time across the world from each other — whereas House of the Dragon focuses solely on the Targaryen dynasty as its title implies.
This far more modest selection of main characters comes with its own consequences: namely, the fact that HotD doesn’t really show its viewers Westeros.
House of the Dragons Season 1 goes wherever the Targaryens are, and...
HotD Always Felt Smaller Than GoT
Perhaps the biggest and most obvious distinction between the two TV shows is their character roster. Game of Thrones followed multiple characters from different dynasties and origins, located at time across the world from each other — whereas House of the Dragon focuses solely on the Targaryen dynasty as its title implies.
This far more modest selection of main characters comes with its own consequences: namely, the fact that HotD doesn’t really show its viewers Westeros.
House of the Dragons Season 1 goes wherever the Targaryens are, and...
- 6/6/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
In the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, relationships are a flaming disaster. As these suppressed emotions finally start to surface, the Targaryen dynasty plunged into civil war. However, some interactions slipped right under our noses, one of which was between dowager Queen Alicent and her protector Criston Cole, which might surprise a lot.
Criston Cole and Alicent Hightower have s*x during the Blood and Cheese scene
As the House of the Dragon Season 2 release date slowly rolls closer, more tidbits are being revealed at promotional tours. The most recent one comes from an interview with Bgn, where Fabien Frankel revealed Criston Cole had s*x with Alicent. He said:
“[Criston Cole] is in there with Alicent when that’s happened. I mean, he should have been there standing sentry. Yeah. And he wasn’t.
I mean, it’s like one of the first lines that Aegon has to...
Criston Cole and Alicent Hightower have s*x during the Blood and Cheese scene
As the House of the Dragon Season 2 release date slowly rolls closer, more tidbits are being revealed at promotional tours. The most recent one comes from an interview with Bgn, where Fabien Frankel revealed Criston Cole had s*x with Alicent. He said:
“[Criston Cole] is in there with Alicent when that’s happened. I mean, he should have been there standing sentry. Yeah. And he wasn’t.
I mean, it’s like one of the first lines that Aegon has to...
- 6/6/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
Ghost of Tsushima was a great surprise from Sucker Punch Productions and the perfect swan song for the PlayStation 4 era. The game has received countless accolades and universal praise from fans as they clamour for a sequel that has yet to be revealed or even announced.
The community anticipated an announcement sometime soon and the developers are actively working on something as soon as the first game launched years ago. It is time for the developers to share what they are working on in an upcoming event like Summer Game Fest.
Ghost of Tsushima Fans Are Hopeful for a Surprise at The Summer Game Fest
The gaming community is optimistic for the Ghost of Tsushima sequel to be a part of the Summer Game Fest lineup.
The players were disappointed after the recent PlayStation State of Play. The games were visually impressive, but none of them were what the community had been hoping for.
The community anticipated an announcement sometime soon and the developers are actively working on something as soon as the first game launched years ago. It is time for the developers to share what they are working on in an upcoming event like Summer Game Fest.
Ghost of Tsushima Fans Are Hopeful for a Surprise at The Summer Game Fest
The gaming community is optimistic for the Ghost of Tsushima sequel to be a part of the Summer Game Fest lineup.
The players were disappointed after the recent PlayStation State of Play. The games were visually impressive, but none of them were what the community had been hoping for.
- 6/6/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
The WatchersImage: Warner Bros.
When a filmmaker is just starting out, it’s good to get a few out for practice. If you’re a nobody, these exercises take place in obscurity. But if you’re the daughter of the guy who made The Sixth Sense, your wobbly baby steps...
When a filmmaker is just starting out, it’s good to get a few out for practice. If you’re a nobody, these exercises take place in obscurity. But if you’re the daughter of the guy who made The Sixth Sense, your wobbly baby steps...
- 6/6/2024
- by Katie Rife
- avclub.com
Every. Season. Counts.
The Bear's renewal for simultaneously filmed third and fourth seasons was sweet dad-rock music to the ears of critics and audiences alike.
After sweeping the Emmys and benefiting from word-of-mouth buzz around its Christmas-themed episode "Fishes," the show was practically guaranteed renewal to give us at least one more season with the volatile and tight-knit Berzattos.
An Interesting Experiment
Capitalizing on the moment by filming back-to-back seasons was a smart move for the series and might become a trend for other shows.
Logistically it makes sense to take advantage of utilizing a show's cast and crew for two seasons in one go, instead of having to align all of those schedules again in another eighteen months or so.
In the current landscape of surprise cancellations, it also makes creative sense for a show to film a multi-season arc without the worry of ending on a cliffhanger.
The...
The Bear's renewal for simultaneously filmed third and fourth seasons was sweet dad-rock music to the ears of critics and audiences alike.
After sweeping the Emmys and benefiting from word-of-mouth buzz around its Christmas-themed episode "Fishes," the show was practically guaranteed renewal to give us at least one more season with the volatile and tight-knit Berzattos.
An Interesting Experiment
Capitalizing on the moment by filming back-to-back seasons was a smart move for the series and might become a trend for other shows.
Logistically it makes sense to take advantage of utilizing a show's cast and crew for two seasons in one go, instead of having to align all of those schedules again in another eighteen months or so.
In the current landscape of surprise cancellations, it also makes creative sense for a show to film a multi-season arc without the worry of ending on a cliffhanger.
The...
- 6/6/2024
- by Paullette Gaudet
- TVfanatic
When it comes to the race to win an Emmy, there will be a collective buzz around the award’s 60+ categories until Sept. 15 when we find out who gets the gold.
Arguably one of the most highly competitive awards doesn’t happen at the main event but the weekend before at the Creative Arts ceremony. That’s when the winners in the four guest performer categories (which include guest actor and actress in both comedy and drama genres) are awarded for a one-time or re-curring role. (Think Jamie Lee Curtis’ two-episode performance on FX’s “The Bear” — a likely candidate.)
In looking back at early precursors, this award has quite a checkered past with numerous category name changes and head-scratching nominee groupings over the years. For example, in 1977, the bracket was called outstanding single appearance in a comedy or drama series. There was no separation by genre, so nominees included...
Arguably one of the most highly competitive awards doesn’t happen at the main event but the weekend before at the Creative Arts ceremony. That’s when the winners in the four guest performer categories (which include guest actor and actress in both comedy and drama genres) are awarded for a one-time or re-curring role. (Think Jamie Lee Curtis’ two-episode performance on FX’s “The Bear” — a likely candidate.)
In looking back at early precursors, this award has quite a checkered past with numerous category name changes and head-scratching nominee groupings over the years. For example, in 1977, the bracket was called outstanding single appearance in a comedy or drama series. There was no separation by genre, so nominees included...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jim Halterman
- Variety Film + TV
BMI Celebrates ‘Game of Thrones’ Composer Ramin Djawadi With Icon Honor at Annual Film and TV Awards
“Game of Thrones” composer Ramin Djawadi was honored with the BMI Icon Award at Broadcast Music Inc.’s 40th annual Film, TV and Visual Media Awards Wednesday night in Beverly Hills.
The Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated composer was acknowledged for his “memorable scores and themes inspiring future generations of composers,” BMI president-ceo Mike O’Neill said in presenting the award.
Djawadi’s music for “Game of Thrones” became a sensation during the HBO fantasy series’ eight-season run, which concluded in 2019. He won two Emmys, for his music in the seventh and eighth seasons, and later conducted it with symphony orchestras and choirs during world tours in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
His other television credits include “Westworld,” “Prison Break” and the current fantasy and sci-fi series “House of the Dragon,” “3 Body Problem” and “Fallout.” Among his film credits are “Iron Man,” “Eternals,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” “Clash of the Titans” and “Pacific Rim,” and he has...
The Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated composer was acknowledged for his “memorable scores and themes inspiring future generations of composers,” BMI president-ceo Mike O’Neill said in presenting the award.
Djawadi’s music for “Game of Thrones” became a sensation during the HBO fantasy series’ eight-season run, which concluded in 2019. He won two Emmys, for his music in the seventh and eighth seasons, and later conducted it with symphony orchestras and choirs during world tours in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
His other television credits include “Westworld,” “Prison Break” and the current fantasy and sci-fi series “House of the Dragon,” “3 Body Problem” and “Fallout.” Among his film credits are “Iron Man,” “Eternals,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” “Clash of the Titans” and “Pacific Rim,” and he has...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
When Ryan Condal decamped for the U.K. in 2020 to begin work on a Game of Thrones spinoff, it hadn’t occurred to the screenwriter that he, his wife and their two young children wouldn’t return to Los Angeles anytime soon. “It was about two years later, when the show came out and everybody watched it, that I finally thought, ‘Oh, Ok, we’re going to be here for a while,’ ” he says.
The “everybody” in question was 29 million viewers, per episode, across platforms, a stat that minted House of the Dragon as HBO’s new flagship. It returns for a second season June 16, with at least a third and a fourth all but given. Fortunately for Condal, he brought a little of Hollywood to his home office in Central London. The showrunner — who got his start working on a slew of unproduced scripts before penning blockbusters (the Dwayne Johnson...
The “everybody” in question was 29 million viewers, per episode, across platforms, a stat that minted House of the Dragon as HBO’s new flagship. It returns for a second season June 16, with at least a third and a fourth all but given. Fortunately for Condal, he brought a little of Hollywood to his home office in Central London. The showrunner — who got his start working on a slew of unproduced scripts before penning blockbusters (the Dwayne Johnson...
- 6/6/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 28th edition of the Fantasia International Film Festival is set to run from from July 18th through August 4th at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas in Montreal, with additional screens and events at Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée. Last month, the festival announced the first wave of titles that will be screening this year, and now the second wave has been unveiled!
With this second wave announcement, we learn that Cube director Vincenzo Natali has been chosen to be the recipient of the Candadian Trailblazer Awards this year, while the line-up of films includes the Elijah Wood comedy Bookworm, the Kit Harington werewolf movie The Beast Within, a movie called Scared Shitless, the 1815-set blockbuster epic The Count of Monte-Cristo, and Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo’s The Soul Eater.
Here’s the information on the second wave of titles (and the Canadian Trailblazer...
With this second wave announcement, we learn that Cube director Vincenzo Natali has been chosen to be the recipient of the Candadian Trailblazer Awards this year, while the line-up of films includes the Elijah Wood comedy Bookworm, the Kit Harington werewolf movie The Beast Within, a movie called Scared Shitless, the 1815-set blockbuster epic The Count of Monte-Cristo, and Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo’s The Soul Eater.
Here’s the information on the second wave of titles (and the Canadian Trailblazer...
- 6/6/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“Will operates from a place of such immense love and clarity, which I think is often common with people who are dealing with facing their own mortality,” reveals “3 Body Problem” star Alex Sharp. For our recent webchat about portraying Will Downing, a brilliant scientist diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, Sharp recounts a day on set when “there was a line that was ended up being cut. In the bar scene at the beginning of the season, where Jack makes a comment to Will about something to do with him giving up and just being a teacher, Will responds, ‘don’t you think there’s something really noble about dedicating your life to the future?'” he recalls, adding, “that’s just Will. Then you put that person in the position of being terminally ill and it’s like almost a microcosm or metaphor for what humanity is dealing with.
- 6/6/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“House of the Dragon” showrunner Ryan Condal describes the second season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel as a “cold war in process.”
“And that’s really because of the dragons,” Condal told Variety at the Season 2 premiere Monday night in New York City. “Everybody’s terrified of launching mutually assured destruction and burning down the kingdom that they’re trying to rule over.”
“House of the Dragon” Season 2 will continue to chronicle the royal succession civil war, known as the Dance of Dragons, between two rival factions of House Targaryen: the greens and the blacks.
“I think I was most excited to explore the exchange of power,” Olivia Cooke said of her character, Alicent Hightower. “She was at the height of her power come the end of Season 1, and now her son’s on the throne, making her the Queen Dowager. I don’t think she’s really...
“And that’s really because of the dragons,” Condal told Variety at the Season 2 premiere Monday night in New York City. “Everybody’s terrified of launching mutually assured destruction and burning down the kingdom that they’re trying to rule over.”
“House of the Dragon” Season 2 will continue to chronicle the royal succession civil war, known as the Dance of Dragons, between two rival factions of House Targaryen: the greens and the blacks.
“I think I was most excited to explore the exchange of power,” Olivia Cooke said of her character, Alicent Hightower. “She was at the height of her power come the end of Season 1, and now her son’s on the throne, making her the Queen Dowager. I don’t think she’s really...
- 6/6/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
The Fantasia International Film Festival returns with its 28th edition from July 18 through August 4, 2024, returning to the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas, with additional screens and events at Montreal’s Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée. The second wave of programming has been unveiled, adding even more genre premieres to an already packed slate.
Come To Daddy director Ant Timpson‘s Bookworm (starring Elijah Wood and Evil Dead Rise‘s Nell Fisher) is the fest’s 2024 Opening Film. Fantasia is also hosting the World Premieres of the dark fantasy The Beast Within, starring “Game of Thrones” actor Kit Harington, Cannes’ hit The Count of Monte-Cristo, and more. The festival is also giving their Canadian Trailblazer Award to Vincenzo Natali, to be presented before the premiere of the new 4K restoration of his 1997 classic Cube.
The second wave of titles, from the press release:
Bookworm
Fantasia’s 28th...
Come To Daddy director Ant Timpson‘s Bookworm (starring Elijah Wood and Evil Dead Rise‘s Nell Fisher) is the fest’s 2024 Opening Film. Fantasia is also hosting the World Premieres of the dark fantasy The Beast Within, starring “Game of Thrones” actor Kit Harington, Cannes’ hit The Count of Monte-Cristo, and more. The festival is also giving their Canadian Trailblazer Award to Vincenzo Natali, to be presented before the premiere of the new 4K restoration of his 1997 classic Cube.
The second wave of titles, from the press release:
Bookworm
Fantasia’s 28th...
- 6/6/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival has unveiled its second wave of titles, which includes the world premiere of Ant Timpson’s “Bookworm” as the opening night film. This year’s edition, the 28th for the festival, will run from July 18 to August 4. More titles will be announced July 3.
Other world premieres included in the line-up are “The Beast Within” starring Kit Harington (“Game of Thrones”), which follows a young girl as she starts to question her atypical life in her family’s compound in England, and makes a shocking discovering about her dad; and “Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain,” with director Kenji Nakamura reviving the thrills of the original anime.
“Bookworm” stars Elijah Wood (“Yellowjackets”) and Nell Fisher (“Evil Dead Rise”). The official logline reads, “Mildred (Fisher), a precocious eleven-year-old bookworm, escapes her humdrum existence by immersing herself in novels where literary adventures abound, with a...
Other world premieres included in the line-up are “The Beast Within” starring Kit Harington (“Game of Thrones”), which follows a young girl as she starts to question her atypical life in her family’s compound in England, and makes a shocking discovering about her dad; and “Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain,” with director Kenji Nakamura reviving the thrills of the original anime.
“Bookworm” stars Elijah Wood (“Yellowjackets”) and Nell Fisher (“Evil Dead Rise”). The official logline reads, “Mildred (Fisher), a precocious eleven-year-old bookworm, escapes her humdrum existence by immersing herself in novels where literary adventures abound, with a...
- 6/6/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
Plot: The final leg of Gus and Jepperd’s journey finds the duo traveling to Alaska in search of answers to the origin of the Sick and the location of Sweet Tooth’s estranged mother, Birdie. As Wendy and Becky nurture their past connection, survivors guard a sacred region with mystical powers. With Helen Zhang hot on their trail, Dr. Aditya Singh desires to correct his past mistakes while fighting the urge to give in to dark voices haunting his guilty conscience. With an end to the madness in sight, sacrifices, death, and destabilization carve a path toward salvation.
Review: Before the world can heal, humankind must reckon that they’re no longer the dominant species, nor will they be ever again. The final season of Sweet Tooth is a tale of vengeance, redemption, and hope. Gus and Jepperd’s odyssey through impossible odds, hecatomb, and renewal nears its end,...
Review: Before the world can heal, humankind must reckon that they’re no longer the dominant species, nor will they be ever again. The final season of Sweet Tooth is a tale of vengeance, redemption, and hope. Gus and Jepperd’s odyssey through impossible odds, hecatomb, and renewal nears its end,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
With House of the Dragon Season 2 just around the corner, fans are ecstatic, discussing all the possible scenarios we may see in the coming episodes. Since the series is based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire and Blood, many fans already expect what they will see and how things will turn out. In its promotional campaign, Max drew special attention to a shocking event that we will likely see at the beginning of Season 2. This event was caused by the two assassins, Blood and Cheese, who show up in multiple trailers and promos for House of the Dragon Season 2.
Read More: Details you might have missed in the new House of the Dragon Season 2 trailers
Who are Blood and Cheese in House of the Dragon?
Credits: Max
Blood is a watchman serving in the City Watch of King’s Landing, played by Sam C. Wilson. According to the description,...
Read More: Details you might have missed in the new House of the Dragon Season 2 trailers
Who are Blood and Cheese in House of the Dragon?
Credits: Max
Blood is a watchman serving in the City Watch of King’s Landing, played by Sam C. Wilson. According to the description,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
3 Body Problem To Run For 3 Seasons, Here’s What Sources Had To Say ( Photo Credit – Netflix )
Created by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, Netflix’s sci-fi show, 3 Body Problem dominated the streaming industry in March. As the first season marked great success, Netflix has recently announced at the Fysee panel that this hugely hit series based on the books by Liu Cixin will run for three seasons.
Set in 1960s China, the eight-episode series chronicles humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization. A young astrophysicist named Ye Wenjie makes a decision that sets the course for an unforeseen outcome. Fast forward several decades to the 21st century, a group of brilliant scientists joins forces with a detective to confront the catastrophe that could destroy humanity.
Netflix 3 Body Problem to end after 3 Seasons
Game of Thrones co-creator D.B. Weiss talked about the further installments of 3 Body Problem.
Created by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, Netflix’s sci-fi show, 3 Body Problem dominated the streaming industry in March. As the first season marked great success, Netflix has recently announced at the Fysee panel that this hugely hit series based on the books by Liu Cixin will run for three seasons.
Set in 1960s China, the eight-episode series chronicles humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization. A young astrophysicist named Ye Wenjie makes a decision that sets the course for an unforeseen outcome. Fast forward several decades to the 21st century, a group of brilliant scientists joins forces with a detective to confront the catastrophe that could destroy humanity.
Netflix 3 Body Problem to end after 3 Seasons
Game of Thrones co-creator D.B. Weiss talked about the further installments of 3 Body Problem.
- 6/6/2024
- by Samridhi Goel
- KoiMoi
After the long wait of nearly two years, our favorite epic fantasy political drama is back, and this time with even more dragons. It has been more than five years since Game of Thrones ended and no other series has been able to replace the hole it left in the television space until its prequel series House of the Dragon came out to reclaim its fans and apologize to its fans for the terrible Season 8 of Got. Now we are finally getting the second season of the fan-favorite HBO series.
Based on Fire & Blood by author George R. R. Martin, the HBO series is created by Ryan Condal and R. R. Martin. House of the Dragon’s story is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and it follows the story of a devastating war of succession between two Targaryen siblings after the death of their father. So,...
Based on Fire & Blood by author George R. R. Martin, the HBO series is created by Ryan Condal and R. R. Martin. House of the Dragon’s story is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and it follows the story of a devastating war of succession between two Targaryen siblings after the death of their father. So,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
How long will HBO's TV adaptation of "The Last of Us" last? We're finally inching closer to an answer. With only two primary video games serving as the source material, fans (myself included) have been wondering if the show would pull a "Game of Thrones" and end up pushing beyond the story laid out in the games. We saw what happened when HBO and the "Thrones" creatives made that decision, but we can breathe easy: That won't happen here.
In an interview with Deadline, "The Last of Us" game creator Neil Druckmann and his co-showrunner Craig Mazin said the show will not include stories that go beyond the endpoint established in the second game. "As a fan, I'm thrilled that there might be a third 'Last of Us' game. As the co-creator of this television show, there's no world where I would want our show to go beyond the source...
In an interview with Deadline, "The Last of Us" game creator Neil Druckmann and his co-showrunner Craig Mazin said the show will not include stories that go beyond the endpoint established in the second game. "As a fan, I'm thrilled that there might be a third 'Last of Us' game. As the co-creator of this television show, there's no world where I would want our show to go beyond the source...
- 6/5/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Time heals all wounds, we guess — but Joel and Ellie won’t have as much of it when The Last of Us returns for Season 2.
Series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have confirmed to Deadline that the HBO drama’s sophomore run will span seven episodes, down from the nine installments of Season 1.
More from TVLineThe Last of Us: Jeffrey Wright to Reprise His Video-Game Role in Season 2A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Has 'Much Different Tone' From Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin SaysJessica Lange Fights to Stay on the Stage in The Great Lillian Hall Trailer...
Series co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have confirmed to Deadline that the HBO drama’s sophomore run will span seven episodes, down from the nine installments of Season 1.
More from TVLineThe Last of Us: Jeffrey Wright to Reprise His Video-Game Role in Season 2A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Has 'Much Different Tone' From Game of Thrones, George R.R. Martin SaysJessica Lange Fights to Stay on the Stage in The Great Lillian Hall Trailer...
- 6/5/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
With anticipation ramping up, Max has released new stills from House of the Dragon Season 2. The Game of Thrones prequel based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood is set to release on June 16th 2024.
The pictures feature fan-favourite characters in scenes from the first two episodes. The pictures might hint at important moments in the upcoming season. Starting off, pictured at the top of this article, is Rhaenyra hugging Jacaerys.
Read More: Details you might have missed in the new House of the Dragon Season 2 trailers
Max releases new stills from House of the Dragon Season 2
Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
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Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
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Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
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Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen
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Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen and Harry Collet as Jacaerys Targaryen
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Olivia Cooke as...
The pictures feature fan-favourite characters in scenes from the first two episodes. The pictures might hint at important moments in the upcoming season. Starting off, pictured at the top of this article, is Rhaenyra hugging Jacaerys.
Read More: Details you might have missed in the new House of the Dragon Season 2 trailers
Max releases new stills from House of the Dragon Season 2
Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen and Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
Credits: Max
Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
Credits: Max
Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
Credits: Max
Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen
Credits: Max
Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen and Harry Collet as Jacaerys Targaryen
Credits: Max
Olivia Cooke as...
- 6/5/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
House of the Dragon Season 2 premieres on June 16. Max subscribers are rushing to the site to see if their subscription is active and renewing them to view the episodes as soon as they release. Max, formerly HBO Max, saw this as an opportunity to jack up their prices and usher in more money for their platform.
Given how House of the Dragon is Wbd’s marquee property, it comes as no surprise that the streaming platform is taking full advantage of the latest season.
Also Read: HBO Max is looking to make a Game of Thrones animated drama
Max raises subscription price, effective immediately
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The news of streaming platforms ballooning up their prices is not the latest phenomenon. Ever since the pandemic hit, streaming platforms have realized how crucial they are in offering end-to-end entertainment to consumers. With such a powerful hand, the platforms have had no trouble in marking their territory.
Given how House of the Dragon is Wbd’s marquee property, it comes as no surprise that the streaming platform is taking full advantage of the latest season.
Also Read: HBO Max is looking to make a Game of Thrones animated drama
Max raises subscription price, effective immediately
Credits: Max
The news of streaming platforms ballooning up their prices is not the latest phenomenon. Ever since the pandemic hit, streaming platforms have realized how crucial they are in offering end-to-end entertainment to consumers. With such a powerful hand, the platforms have had no trouble in marking their territory.
- 6/5/2024
- by Vidhi Narula
- Wiki of Thrones
Exclusive: It’s a case of good news-bad news for The Last of Us fans who have been patiently waiting more than a year for new episodes of HBO’s award-winning drama adaptation based on the acclaimed video game. When Season 2 finally arrives in 2025, it will be shorter than Season 1, consisting of seven episodes. But the good news is that a potential third season will be “significantly larger” and possibly bigger in scope, and there could very well be a Season 4 coming behind it according to series co-creators, executive producers, showrunners and directors Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. Plus, one of the Season 2 episodes will be “quite big” in length.
The size of the Season 2 order was hinted at in January when Deadline revealed the lineup of the season’s seven directors, including Mazin and Druckmann. The duo arrived at the number of episodes after careful consideration.
“The story material...
The size of the Season 2 order was hinted at in January when Deadline revealed the lineup of the season’s seven directors, including Mazin and Druckmann. The duo arrived at the number of episodes after careful consideration.
“The story material...
- 6/5/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Smith may play a fan-favorite Targaryen right now, but there was another Targaryen descendant who has always had fan support for being the best Game of Thrones character. Fans may get riled up for that exact reason at Smith’s recent comments on who would win a battle between Daemon Targaryen and Jon Snow. Smith shared that Daemon would emerge victorious over Kit Harington’s Jon Snow in such a scenario.
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon | HBO
Such a fight would never take place in the Game of Thrones universe because of the 200-year gap between the storylines. However, Smith shared that his character’s ownership of the large red dragon Caraxes would make him a clear winner over Jon Snow.
Matt Smith Claims Daemon Targaryen Would Win Over Jon Snow In A Fight
Kit Harington as Jon Snow in a still from Game of Thrones...
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon | HBO
Such a fight would never take place in the Game of Thrones universe because of the 200-year gap between the storylines. However, Smith shared that his character’s ownership of the large red dragon Caraxes would make him a clear winner over Jon Snow.
Matt Smith Claims Daemon Targaryen Would Win Over Jon Snow In A Fight
Kit Harington as Jon Snow in a still from Game of Thrones...
- 6/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
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