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« Reply #350 on: June 21, 2011, 12:07:51 PM »
I don't see that being as much of a problem now as it might've been ten years ago, now that the series is well more than halfway complete.

Book: publication year (HBO air year) - gap

1: 1996 (2011) - 15 years
2: 1999 (2012) - 13 years
3: 2000 (2013) - 13 years
4: 2005 (2014) - 9 years
5: 2011 (2015) - 4 years
6: ---- (2016)
7: ---- (2017)

Season 6 should have no problem, but if he has any issues like he did with the last two books it's highly unlikely he'll have completed 7 before the tv series is ready to film it.  Hopefully at least one of these books gets finished with no real snags for Martin, but I doubt he'll rush things just to finish before the tv series does.

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« Reply #351 on: June 21, 2011, 12:14:08 PM »
Well then, we just have to wait the TV series will wait up for him.
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« Reply #352 on: June 21, 2011, 12:24:50 PM »
Well, I'd rather Martin just not have snags and gets the books out, and at his standards, quicker.  Waiting for the last two books has dropped all expectations I have of a speedy new book.  :lol
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« Reply #353 on: June 22, 2011, 12:44:06 PM »
Man, the casting on this show still blows my mind; everyone is fantastic and fits their role perfectly.

I can't wait to see who they choose for Stannis.  Mark Strong's name has popped up several places, that would make me  :hefdaddy x 1000

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« Reply #354 on: June 23, 2011, 01:04:08 PM »
First casting info for season 2: Natalie Dormer for Margaery Tyrell.

https://winter-is-coming.net/2011/06/natalie-dormer-to-play-margaery-tyrell/
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« Reply #355 on: June 23, 2011, 01:22:25 PM »
I just saw that too.  Should be cool, I enjoyed her on The Tudors.  A little old for Margaery but as has been pointed out numerous times they've aged up all of the younger characters for the show so it's all good.  At this point I completely trust their casting judgement.  Can't wait to find out who they're going to cast for Stannis and his posse (Davos, Melisandre, etc.) and the Greyjoys (Balon, Asha, etc.).  Also curious as to who's going to play Brienne.  That's gotta be an awkward casting call:  "We're looking for a large, mannish, unattractive woman."   :lol

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« Reply #356 on: June 23, 2011, 01:39:34 PM »
Actually, I wonder if they aren't just going to hire a man for Brienne.  Otherwise makeup can go a long way to making someone seeming hideous without really being so.

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« Reply #357 on: June 23, 2011, 04:20:26 PM »
Oh right, I forgot about Brienne.   That will be interesting.  But I enjoy that the harsh realism of the novels transfer to life; it WILL require a girl to man-up (pun intended) to fit the roll.  Just have to accept what life has dealt and try your best with it, really.


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Well Brienne is obviously falling for Jaime, and Jaime warming up to her more and more as his own character begins to change throughout the whole journey with them two.  Perhaps Martin has some plans for her....

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« Reply #358 on: June 23, 2011, 05:29:17 PM »
Oh right, I forgot about Brienne.   That will be interesting.  But I enjoy that the harsh realism of the novels transfer to life; it WILL require a girl to man-up (pun intended) to fit the roll.  Just have to accept what life has dealt and try your best with it, really.


**major spoiler**

Well Brienne is obviously falling for Jaime, and Jaime warming up to her more and more as his own character begins to change throughout the whole journey with them two.  Perhaps Martin has some plans for her....

Like being hanged by Catelyn?  :lol

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« Reply #359 on: June 23, 2011, 09:07:47 PM »
Like being hanged by Catelyn?  :lol
Except she quite possibly shouted something to save the life of her and her companions. :p.

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« Reply #360 on: June 24, 2011, 05:54:47 AM »
Like being hanged by Catelyn?  :lol
Except she quite possibly shouted something to save the life of her and her companions. :p.

She might have, but for all we know she could have shouted "Jaime!" which would have pissed Cat off even more.

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« Reply #361 on: June 24, 2011, 06:59:02 AM »
Also curious as to who's going to play Brienne.  That's gotta be an awkward casting call:  "We're looking for a large, mannish, unattractive woman."   :lol

I wonder if Hillary Swank is available.   ;)

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« Reply #362 on: June 24, 2011, 08:26:18 AM »
I see lots of people suggesting her, but it doesn't make sense to me unless they plan on really downplaying just how awful a lot Brienne was dealt.  Swank is too small to play Brienne as described in the books.

Like being hanged by Catelyn?  :lol
Except she quite possibly shouted something to save the life of her and her companions. :p.

She might have, but for all we know she could have shouted "Jaime!" which would have pissed Cat off even more.
I don't think Cat was at the execution.  I'll be a little disappointed if she managed her way out of this, it just didn't seem plausible when I had read it.  However, I do think she survived, and with the emphasis on her screaming a final word it has to be that.  She must have indicated she would kill Jaime, somehow.

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« Reply #363 on: June 24, 2011, 02:09:49 PM »
I see lots of people suggesting her, but it doesn't make sense to me unless they plan on really downplaying just how awful a lot Brienne was dealt.  Swank is too small to play Brienne as described in the books.

I was just being a smartass.  I think she looks kind of man-ish (broad shoulders, etc.), but not nearly enough to play Brienne as described in the books.  Of course, truly ugly people on TV/film, especially women, are a rarity.  Dinklage is much more handsome than the Tyrion of the books, and I suspect that Brienne will end up being "Hollywood Ugly", as well.

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« Reply #364 on: June 24, 2011, 05:39:27 PM »
I see lots of people suggesting her, but it doesn't make sense to me unless they plan on really downplaying just how awful a lot Brienne was dealt.  Swank is too small to play Brienne as described in the books.

Like being hanged by Catelyn?  :lol
Except she quite possibly shouted something to save the life of her and her companions. :p.

She might have, but for all we know she could have shouted "Jaime!" which would have pissed Cat off even more.
I don't think Cat was at the execution.  I'll be a little disappointed if she managed her way out of this, it just didn't seem plausible when I had read it.  However, I do think she survived, and with the emphasis on her screaming a final word it has to be that.  She must have indicated she would kill Jaime, somehow.

I really hope that's not what happens...Jaime is well on the path to redemption and I would much rather see Brienne hack Cat to pieces than kill Jaime. That may be because I like Jaime and absolutely despise Cat, though.

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« Reply #365 on: June 24, 2011, 09:55:42 PM »
No, I think those are fairly common sentiments.

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« Reply #366 on: June 27, 2011, 08:14:30 PM »
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« Reply #367 on: June 27, 2011, 08:25:55 PM »
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May I present, this post from earlier in the thread.

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« Reply #368 on: June 27, 2011, 08:41:22 PM »
Ah... I knew that "Arrested Westeros" sounded vaguely familiar. I think I saw that post but never checked the link out :lol

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« Reply #369 on: June 29, 2011, 12:01:04 PM »
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« Reply #370 on: July 07, 2011, 06:27:35 PM »
Gwendoline Christie cast as Brienne of Tarth.
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« Reply #371 on: July 08, 2011, 06:02:47 AM »
She doesn't look very ugly. Oh well, hopefully the makeup team can handle that job  :lol

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« Reply #372 on: July 08, 2011, 06:20:11 AM »


This is Brienne?  Agreed, needs more ugly.  Somebody beat the crap out of her. 
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« Reply #373 on: July 08, 2011, 06:42:19 AM »
A strawberry shortcake might do the trick.
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« Reply #374 on: July 08, 2011, 09:03:23 AM »
She's only 6'3'', she's still probably going to need to wear risers.  Brienne is big ...for a man.  Maybe all the other actors are short.

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« Reply #375 on: July 11, 2011, 11:33:07 AM »


This is Brienne?  Agreed, needs more ugly.  Somebody beat the crap out of her.  



I'm sure the make-up department will have a "make her more manly" memo on their desk (at least I hope...)  Her "beauty" is essential especially when she begins her journey with you know who....


Actually, she might do quite well (link below, forward to 0:19s in the video).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1W5klIT7dg


Stlil excited to see the Stannis and Greyjoy crews....


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whenever I think of Asha Greyjoy I am reminded of Fang from Final Fantasy 13.  That would rock if the girl they choose looks like her (they also have similar personalities)
https://www.kegames.net/resimler/final.fantasy.13.fang.haber.jpg
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« Reply #376 on: July 11, 2011, 11:40:07 AM »
Well, I'd rather Martin just not have snags and gets the books out, and at his standards, quicker.  Waiting for the last two books has dropped all expectations I have of a speedy new book.  :lol

He stated that he will have time if HBO devotes 2 seasons for Storm of Swords (which they dam better well!, that book is massive) and 3 seasons total for the following two books.

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« Reply #377 on: July 11, 2011, 06:03:26 PM »
Absolutely loved A Game of Thrones - the book, that is.

I have just moved onto Clash of Kings, which has started really well. As a writer myself, I feel enthralled when reading Martin's work. It's almost effortless writing, and i'm seeing new words used all the time. Like, all the time, without the usual obvious use of a Thesaurus. Such a talented writer.

Random question, but does anyone know why AGoT has page numbers, and ACoK does not? (Kindle users only)
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« Reply #378 on: July 11, 2011, 07:22:27 PM »
A few months ago none of them had corresponding page numbers.  Seems they just uploaded the numbers for the most popular selling books first, and AGoT is probably a much better seller at the moment.  They did say it wasn't for all the books, but they didn't give a clear description of which ones would get it.

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« Reply #379 on: July 11, 2011, 09:28:34 PM »
Stupid Amazon why can you not ship the book so I will receive it on release day?

Gives me time to try to finish off my re-read of Storm I guess.

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« Reply #380 on: July 13, 2011, 10:42:07 PM »
I'm still waiting for mine.  :'(

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« Reply #381 on: July 14, 2011, 05:53:51 AM »
All book discussion should go in the proper thread:

https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=4956.0
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« Reply #382 on: July 14, 2011, 07:18:18 AM »
13 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama and Supporting Actor for Dinklage.

More importantly, they got nominated for Best Hairstyling for "A Golden Crown"  :rollin
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« Reply #383 on: July 14, 2011, 06:47:27 PM »
13 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama and Supporting Actor for Dinklage.

More importantly, they got nominated for Best Hairstyling for "A Golden Crown"  :rollin

Why has Boardwalk Empire been nominated for anything?

Unless i'm missing something, Season 1 has been finished for a long time, and didn't Buscemi win last year also?

HBO are masters at their craft, but I fail to see how this show has even appeared this year. Feels like a lifetime ago this show finished its first Season.
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« Reply #384 on: July 14, 2011, 06:50:20 PM »
13 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama and Supporting Actor for Dinklage.

More importantly, they got nominated for Best Hairstyling for "A Golden Crown"  :rollin

Why has Boardwalk Empire been nominated for anything?

Unless i'm missing something, Season 1 has been finished for a long time, and didn't Buscemi win last year also?

HBO are masters at their craft, but I fail to see how this show has even appeared this year. Feels like a lifetime ago this show finished its first Season.

it debuted in the middle of last September, right at the beginning of the year I guess as far as Emmy eligibility is concerned.
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