bishopcruz Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 (edited) I love HBO, not only did they grab Preacher, but now they have grabbed the best fantasy novels of the last decade or so. I dunno how many people here have read the series, a 'Song of Fire and Ice'. It is without a doubt one of the best fantasy series released in years. Much darker and more complex than a lot of what I would consider the more generic fantasy out there, it was refreshing. I have never read a fantasy series where the surprises just kept coming. For those who haven't read it, it is probably closest to the early part of Berserk, but with a lot more politics. Anyhow HBO has picked up the series, and I can't be more excited. From Variety HBO has acquired the rights to turn George R.R. Martin's bestselling fantasy series "A Song of Fire & Ice" into a dramatic series to be written and exec produced by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss."Fire" is the first TV project for Benioff ("Troy") and Weiss ("Halo") and will shoot in Europe or New Zealand. Benioff and Weiss will write every episode of each season together save one, which the author (a former TV writer) will script. The series will begin with the 1996 first book, "A Game of Thrones," and the intention is for each novel (they average 1,000 pages each) to fuel a season's worth of episodes. Martin has nearly finished the fifth installment, but won't complete the seven-book cycle until 2011. The author will co-exec produce the series along with Management 360's Guymon Casady and Created By's Vince Gerardis. Martin's series has drawn comparisons to J.R.R. Tolkien, because both are period epics set in imagined lands. But Martin has eschewed Tolkien's good-vs.-evil theme in favor of flawed characters from seven noble families. The book has a decidedly adult bent, with sex and violence comparable to series like "Rome" and "Deadwood." "They tried for 50 years to make 'Lord of the Rings' as one movie before Peter Jackson found success making three," Martin said. "My books are bigger and more complicated, and would require 18 movies. Otherwise, you'd have to choose one or two characters." Aside from writing the most recent draft of "Halo," Weiss recently adapted the William Gibson novel "Pattern Recognition" for WB and director Peter Weir. Benioff and Weiss were repped by CAA and Management 360. Edited May 20, 2011 by bishopcruz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 How in the hell did I miss this? Does anyone know more? Is it still on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 This really would be badass. Hope it happens, and that they don't fuck it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopcruz Posted May 6, 2008 Author Share Posted May 6, 2008 (edited) Ah, yeah, no other news on this one, it still appears to be in pre-production, but it's been a quiet year or so since this was announced. IIRC, Preacher got announced on that same date, but no one has heard shit on it either. Hope it isn't cancelled. In brighter news, apparently there is now a ship date for 'A Dance With Dragons': September 30, 2008. I just pray to god this series gets finished before George RR Martin dies. If he were to pull a Jordan on us I would be pissed. Edit: For ironic clarification of a 3 year old post. Edited May 20, 2011 by bishopcruz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 yea :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Here is the current (confirmed) cast list. I am fucking excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I will get HBO if this happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 So. Fucking. Looking. Forward. To. This. You know about George R. R. Martin's lj account, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 (edited) what's this rumor about Connery playing Selmy? Edited September 26, 2009 by archangel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I... take it you like the link?what's this rumor about Connery playing Selmy?As far as I know, just that. A rumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 that would be so full of win, I think i'd die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 It's not so don't get excited, if you want up to date news, check the winter is coming blog... yes I'm too lazy to link it atm, will do so later, oh and they have a twitter! I follow it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 A production still form the pilot: http://pics.livejournal.com/grrm/pic/0008zczp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 From G.R.R.Martin's blog: ============================================================ GAME OF THRONES HBO Entertainment Season one will total 10 episodes Production is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and is will begin principal photography on July 26, 2010. “Game of Thrones” has received funding from Northern Ireland Screen and will shoot in the Paint Hall studio, Belfast, as well as various locations in Northern Ireland. A second location for production will be Malta with assistance from the Malta Film Commission. LOG LINE: “Game of Thrones” is a new original HBO series based on George R.R. Martin’s best-selling novels. In a world where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime, the Westeros crown comes with a price. Betrayal, lust, intrigue and supernatural forces shake the four corners of the Kingdom, from the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and the ancient Wall that protects the realm from the darkness beyond. Kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noble men vie for power in the bloody struggle for the Iron Throne. SERIES CREDITS: David Benioff Executive Producer D.B. Weiss Executive Producer Carolyn Strauss Co-Executive Producer Guymon Casady Co-Executive Producer Vince Gerardis Co-Executive Producer Ralph Vicinanza Co-Executive Producer George R.R. Martin Co-Executive Producer Mark Huffam Producer Frank Doelger Producer Marco Pontecorvo Director of Photography Alik Sakharov Director of Photography Gemma Jackson Production Designer Michele Clapton Costume Designer The pilot was written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. The writers of the series are: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss (seven episodes), Bryan Cogman, Jane Espenson and George R.R. Martin (one episode each). “Game of Thrones” is based on the series of books “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R. Martin. The pilot director was Tom McCarthy. Series directors include: Brian Kirk, Daniel Minahan and Alan Taylor. Other directors will be announced as they are confirmed. SERIES REGULARS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: Mark Addy as King Robert Baratheon Alfie Allen as Theon Greyjoy Sean Bean as Eddard “Ned” Stark Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Ser Jamie Lannister Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister Michelle Fairley as Catelyn Stark Aidan Gillen as Littlefinger Jack Gleeson as Joffrey Baratheon Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont Kit Harington as Jon Snow Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister Isaac Hempstead-Wright as Bran Stark Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen Richard Madden as Rob Stark Rory McCann as Sandor Clegane (Hound) Sophie Turner as Sansa Stark Maisie Williams as Arya Stark FEATURED CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: John Bradley as Samwell Tarly Ron Donachie as Ser Rodrik Cassel Jerome Flynn as Bronn Conleth Hill as Varys Jason Momoa as Khal Drogo Donald Sumpter as Maester Luwin GUEST CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: Josef Altin as Pyp Gethin Anthony as Renly Baratheon Ciaran Bermingham as Mord Esme Bianco as Ros Susan Brown as Septa Mordane Dominic Carter as Janos Slynt Antonia Christophers as Mhaegen Kate Dickie as Lysa Arryn Roy Dotrice as Grand Maester Pycelle Emun Elliott as Marillion Lino Facioli as Robin Arryn Jefferson Hall as Ser Hugh of the Vale Derek Halligan as Alliser Thorne Rhodri Hosking as Mycah Margaret John as Old Nan Finn Jones as Ser Loras Tyrell Dermot Keaney as Gared Francis Magee as Yoren Joseph Mawle as Benjen Stark Brendan McCormack as Ser Vardis Egan Ian McElhinney as Ser Barristan Selmy Luke McEwan as Rast Kristian Nairn as Hodor Rob Ostlere as Ser Waymar Royce Eugene Simon as Lancel Lannister Jamie Sives as Jory Cassel John Standing as Jon Arryn Conan Stevens as Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane Peter Vaughan as Maester Aemon Targaryen Miltos Yeromelou as Syrio Forel ========================================================================== God, I'm looking forward to this. I'll add more links later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 <object style="height: 390px; width: 640px"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWIyCUHrESk?version=3"><param'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWIyCUHrESk?version=3"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWIyCUHrESk?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="390"></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APANCHALYPSE RETURNS Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 You sir, are excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 You sir, are excited. I've been waiting quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Only a few hours left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 YES! I knew nothing of the books, but I got stoked for this show last week when I watched the plethora of clips and behind the scenes footage HBO has up on their site. I'll be a week behind on it though, as I promised the gf we'd start watching it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 It ended just where it should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 would people who do not get erections for lord of the walk rings and dragons and stuff enjoy this serious question here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycaon Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Ah, yes. Dragons. I wonder how many fantasy settings actually have those in them that people automatically associate them with the whole damn genre. To be fair, dragons did exist in this setting, but still... It's an excellent series as a book. As a tv series, it's only the first episode, but it seems to be doing well thus far. Unless they up the sorcery in the adaptation, it should be heavily outweighed by intrigue and actual story/character development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Are dragons not extinct in any fantasy thing other than Dungeons and Dragons, and WarCraft? Seriously, I know the whole "dragons are extinct" thing probably stemmed from movies going "Holy shit, it's the 70s we can't afford that shit" but it's become a trope now. Hell, they're practically extinct in Breath of Fire and that is a game that is about dragons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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