Game of Thrones (TV, fantasy) Thread

[gmillerdrake]

I wish The Walking Dead was an HBO show

HBO was approached before AMC for The Walking Dead. They turned it down....I'm sure they regret that decision. It'd have been interesting to see the difference for sure because they'd likely have trimmed the fat in the episodes assuming they'd have stuck with the 10 episode deal they have going like GoT....or even True Detective and The Leftovers only had 8 episodes. TWD gets 16 episodes on AMC but IMO only 12 or 13 of them are worth a  each season and there is a ton of 'wasted' screen time in the episodes as well. But I do like the show a lot.

That's the one thing that has always impressed me with the Got episodes.....they really don't waste a second on those shows....doing an excellent job moving the story along of multiple different characters. Very well done.

[Progmetty]

I agree, no filler in GoT. I keep comparing to Walking Dead because it's the only other current show I watch and because they're both based on books, which would normally provide the amazing advantage of knowing where the plot is going a long time in advance instead of the rest of dumpster shows on TV where writers just make shit up as they go from season to season. Unfortunately I think Walking Dead still fell into the hands of dumb ass writers that usually have no idea what's gonna happen the following year and it shows.
Another thing I like about GoT is that the writers/creator don't use tool characters, tool is just what I call one dimensional character written and forced in the show to serve a sole purpose before dying or leaving, like the woman Tyrese fell in love with for an episode then got killed to turn Tyrese from a peaceful dumbfuck to a raging dumbfuck, there are usually at least one tool per Walking Dead season. Although a case can be made that Robb Stark's wife was a tool to facilitate the breaking of his oath to Walder Frey and all the consequences of that.
A thought on the subject of the show's pace going faster than the books: if HBO was to respect the epic that it introduced to us and how worthy the wait shall be; they wouldn't rush Martin to finish the books cause that will undoubtedly reflect on the quality of the writing so I think the best case scenario is for GoT to go on a year hiatus or even two if it needs to, to allow Martin to finish the books comfortably, I know some fans will be pissed off but I think waiting is better than any compromise on this epic, people wait on movie sequels just the same and I would appreciate and respect that action.
I do trust and like the two show running guys but I can't tell if they could really go into "make stuff up on our own" mode, even if Martin gave them guidelines on where the overall plot is going.

[Dimitrius]

They've already gone into that mode. Robb's wife was a complete fabrication on their part if I can mentioned one thing.

And they know where the story is headed, the showrunners and GRRM have both stated this. The scene with the white walker baby has never been appeared in the books but I bet it was them knowing that part of the story ahead of us (Martin has said that the next book will delve deeper into the white walkers).

[Progmetty]

I didn't know Robb's wife was not in the books, makes sense how she was a tool then heh, but that really makes me wonder what triggered Robb's fate in the books then, I need to buy them soon.

[cramx3]

Rob's wife is in the books, just a completely different character and does not die in the Red Wedding (wasnt present).  What happens to her in the books is unknown and GRRM stated she makes an appearance in the next book, but at what role? Who knows, maybe she just gets killed off.  But her being the reason for betrayal of the Frey's is still true in both book and show.

[Dimitrius]

Yeah, sorry I didn't make that clearer. Robb's wife in the books (Jeyne) and show (Talisa) are completely different characters in race, ethnicity and attitude but their marriage is still the reason the RW happened.

[Xenon]

Yeah, sorry I didn't make that clearer. Robb's wife in the books (Jeyne) and show (Talisa) are completely different characters in race, ethnicity and attitude but their marriage is still the reason the RW happened.

I like better the books version, it shows a bit more Robb's personality and resemblance with his father.
But on the other hand in the shows we have Oona Chaplin 

[Dimitrius]

One of the main reasons I didn't mind the change was Oona Chaplin's ass!

[ariich]

Yeah, sorry I didn't make that clearer. Robb's wife in the books (Jeyne) and show (Talisa) are completely different characters in race, ethnicity and attitude but their marriage is still the reason the RW happened.

Which is all that matters really.

[BlackInk]

The official 'Game of Thrones' YouTube channel has begun posting those little behind the scenes clips, and that 'The Raven Brings the Sight' stuff is starting to be promoted more on their Facebook page. It seems as if they're ramping up for some actual news pretty soon, and I am very excited for it.

[Prog Snob]

I was wondering when we should start getting some snippets and promos. It's almost January already. 

[cramx3]

I was wondering when we should start getting some snippets and promos. It's almost January already. 

Yes, Winter is coming... 

[abydos]

Global Warming cancels Winter due to low ratings.

[Prog Snob]

I was wondering when we should start getting some snippets and promos. It's almost January already. 

Yes, Winter is coming... 

  

[BlackInk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IMLt-fRIuw

A sort of trailer for HBO stuff coming in 2015. Towards the end there are four quick shots from the upcoming season. It isn't much, but you know... It's something for now.

[BlackInk]

Apparently HBO will be showing season 4 on the big screen in IMAX at the end of the month, and it will include a trailer for season 5.

[MrBoom_shack-a-lack]

It's starting to itch, that's for sure.

[ariich]

Looking forward to it, now that I've caught up on the books!

Is there any info out there on how far Season 5 will go in terms of the books? I'm assuming it'll be approximately Feast plus some of Dance, but that's purely a guess. I was wondering if there's any actual info out there.

[cramx3]

Looking forward to it, now that I've caught up on the books!

Is there any info out there on how far Season 5 will go in terms of the books? I'm assuming it'll be approximately Feast plus some of Dance, but that's purely a guess. I was wondering if there's any actual info out there.

I believe it may go up all the way through Dance.  It seems theyve cut out the Iron Islands and there are pictures of Tyrion with Dany on the internet.  Im not sure if they will cover every characters arc to the end of Dance, but I would say they get very far into it, also they filmed the walk of shame.

[Dimitrius]

Looking forward to it, now that I've caught up on the books!

Is there any info out there on how far Season 5 will go in terms of the books? I'm assuming it'll be approximately Feast plus some of Dance, but that's purely a guess. I was wondering if there's any actual info out there.

I believe it may go up all the way through Dance.  It seems theyve cut out the Iron Islands and there are pictures of Tyrion with Dany on the internet.  Im not sure if they will cover every characters arc to the end of Dance, but I would say they get very far into it, also they filmed the walk of shame.

I do wish that they aren't taking out the Iron Islands and just letting them sit on the sidelines until next year, I wouldn't be happy if the last we see of the Iron Islands is Asha/Yara running from the Dreadfort.

[cramx3]

Looking forward to it, now that I've caught up on the books!

Is there any info out there on how far Season 5 will go in terms of the books? I'm assuming it'll be approximately Feast plus some of Dance, but that's purely a guess. I was wondering if there's any actual info out there.

I believe it may go up all the way through Dance.  It seems theyve cut out the Iron Islands and there are pictures of Tyrion with Dany on the internet.  Im not sure if they will cover every characters arc to the end of Dance, but I would say they get very far into it, also they filmed the walk of shame.

I do wish that they aren't taking out the Iron Islands and just letting them sit on the sidelines until next year, I wouldn't be happy if the last we see of the Iron Islands is Asha/Yara running from the Dreadfort.

If thats the case, the writers really butchered them, but I think thats unlikely as she needs to get back to Theon, but who knows since we dont know how the story ends in terms of the Greyjoys

[Dimitrius]

Looking forward to it, now that I've caught up on the books!

Is there any info out there on how far Season 5 will go in terms of the books? I'm assuming it'll be approximately Feast plus some of Dance, but that's purely a guess. I was wondering if there's any actual info out there.

I believe it may go up all the way through Dance.  It seems theyve cut out the Iron Islands and there are pictures of Tyrion with Dany on the internet.  Im not sure if they will cover every characters arc to the end of Dance, but I would say they get very far into it, also they filmed the walk of shame.

I do wish that they aren't taking out the Iron Islands and just letting them sit on the sidelines until next year, I wouldn't be happy if the last we see of the Iron Islands is Asha/Yara running from the Dreadfort.

If thats the case, the writers really butchered them, but I think thats unlikely as she needs to get back to Theon, but who knows since we dont know how the story ends in terms of the Greyjoys

In my wishiest of wishes this is the showrunners giving GRRM time to release TWoW by holding the Iron Islands for another year.

[hefdaddy42]

Apparently HBO will be showing season 4 on the big screen in IMAX at the end of the month, and it will include a trailer for season 5.

For clarity, it isn't all of season 4, it is the last two episodes.

[cramx3]

Apparently HBO will be showing season 4 on the big screen in IMAX at the end of the month, and it will include a trailer for season 5.

For clarity, it isn't all of season 4, it is the last two episodes.

The battle at the wall would be amazing in IMAX.  Im a huge fan, but I dont see myself taking the time and money though to see it.

[cramx3]

Looking forward to it, now that I've caught up on the books!

Is there any info out there on how far Season 5 will go in terms of the books? I'm assuming it'll be approximately Feast plus some of Dance, but that's purely a guess. I was wondering if there's any actual info out there.

Not meaning to double post, but I just read this and it sums up pretty well a lot of what we know about season 5.... lots of spoilers so beware:

https://www.denofgeek.us/tv/game-of-thrones/240575/everything-we-know-about-game-of-thrones-season-5

[ariich]

Good stuff, thanks Cram.

My only worry is that things get a bit rushed now. I do think Seasons 3 and 4 were a bit too slow, but after they took 2 seasons to do 1 book, now apparently trying to get through 2 books in 1 season just seems a bit quick. I appreciate they can truncate some of the stories though, and I'll admit that some of the sub-plots in those books didn't seem to really go anywhere. So we'll just have to wait and see.

[hefdaddy42]

Much like Marvel Studios, I will trust them until they give me reason not to do so.

[cramx3]

Good stuff, thanks Cram.

My only worry is that things get a bit rushed now. I do think Seasons 3 and 4 were a bit too slow, but after they took 2 seasons to do 1 book, now apparently trying to get through 2 books in 1 season just seems a bit quick. I appreciate they can truncate some of the stories though, and I'll admit that some of the sub-plots in those books didn't seem to really go anywhere. So we'll just have to wait and see.

I actually thought the opposite, the first two seasons were slower and the last two were faster paced.  You can say it took two seasons to cover 1 book, but thats not entirely true as a lot of Dance is included in season 4 and also that one book happens to be the biggest and most action packed book whereas Feast and Dance are very slow paced books.

Regardless...

Much like Marvel Studios, I will trust them until they give me reason not to do so.

[BlackInk]

Season 5 premiere date officially announced, april 12th!

[Progmetty]

Have they announced which IMAX locations yet?

[hefdaddy42]

Have they announced which IMAX locations yet?

No.  I am patiently waiting.

[cramx3]

Season 5 premiere date officially announced, april 12th!

And on a side note, Silicon Valley will be airing right after.  Sunday nights are going to be awesome!

[hefdaddy42]

Season 5 premiere date officially announced, april 12th!

And on a side note, Silicon Valley will be airing right after.  Sunday nights are going to be awesome!

And VEEP.  Even more awesome!   

[hefdaddy42]

Going to the IMAX show tonight!   

[Prog Snob]

Going to the IMAX show tonight!   

Enjoy it!