Game of Thrones : Season 1
 

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=20253


Never heard of the books myself, but they sound quite interesting, & HBO has a good track record for quality TV.

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I've read a couple,they are intricate political books set in a fantasy and magical land.My husband enjoyed them more than I did which as he's not really into fantasy all that much was a surprise.

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I started to read book one but lost interest early on due to the way the story was written but I may just dig the book out and try again.

A later update to your link shows that HBO still seem to be interested

http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?showtopic=26791

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ROFL, I didn't realise the article was so old - I copied the link from a thread at DS which I now realise is from 2007 & simply got bumped this week!

Ooops...

However, according to the post at DS which bumped the thread...

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...3#post32317253

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You may find this of interest

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Sean Bean has joined the cast:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...3bdee7a644c3a8

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The books are very hard to read but I suspect that they may well work better as a visual drama..:erm:

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New trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8T84d-lRNLs

Awesome advance review: http://www.televisionaryblog.com/201...review-of.html

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_of_Thrones


Starts in the US on Sunday 17th April on HBO, and in the UK only one day later on Monday 18th April on Sky Atlantic.

Looks epic :D

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will be downloaded in HD with no adds and viewed before its aired in the UK by me lol

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More glowing reviews: http://www.metacritic.com/tv/game-of...critic-reviews

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Same hear ,realy looking forward to this :D

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mines downloading woohoo lol

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Just finished watching the first episode. I think I'm gunna have to start reading the books now cause I really enjoyed that.

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I've read all the books so far in the series (ongoing), which I really enjoyed.

Can't get Sky (Too many Trees), so I'm interested to hear any views on the programme, Might have to wait for the DVD !!

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No surprise with HBO but it's been renewed already...

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...ay-night/89922

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I really liked the first episode. Definitely going to keep watching.

If there's anyone else like me who felt they could do with more info on the characters & the backstory, but don't want to risk Wikipedia etc. due to spoilers, then have a read of the official Viewer's Guide on the HBO website...Loads of info, without (presumably) giving too much away.

http://viewers-guide.hbo.com/game-of.../guide/houses/

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I have just watched this and thoroughly enjoyed it especially as it was without a single ad break.;):D

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Ditto ,shows a lot of promise

and yes much better without the adds ;)

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Looks like something I need to take a peek at.

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make sure the kids don't watch it ;)

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LOL. My kids are all old enough.

Its certainly .... um ... full on.

Interesting first ep, naughty brother eh.

I'll be keeping with it for now.

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Reminder:

Episode 2 is now available, for those watching in pace with the US.

For those at CF who have Sky Atlantic, episode 2 will be shown tonight.

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Watched about 25 minutes of the first ep so far.

Looks good. Seems like a more adult version of Merlin in some ways, but enjoyable none the less.

Good to see a largely British cast.

Also, the sets are amazing. The music lends it a nicely "Epic film" type feel, and the acting is good.

Nice to see Lena Headey acting as well..

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Second episode very good indeed. There really are some nasty slimely charectors.

Difficult to choose a side so far

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Waiting to acquire my episode without intervals later on.;)

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Very good second episode. My only issue with the series so far is that it isn't always very clear how much time has progressed. Great cast & sets, though, and an extremely interesting story.

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Oh, & the opening titles are brilliant. Really well done.

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I have my copy ready to watch on my memory stick tomorrow.:D

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Agreed

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I'm really enjoying this so far. As much as i enjoy high fantasy games, books etc, few TV shows have done anything for me but this has outdone my expectations.

I found it a little amusing to see a former Hollyoaks actor suddenly pop up as a Dothraki slave.

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Really enjoying this now. Last nights/this night episode very good

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Yep, some quite shocking scenes as well - a beheaded horse.

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I am just acquiring my copy.

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At the end of that scene it was more or less expected that the horse was in for a one way ticket to the glue factory, but that was shocking
I think this weeks joust has topped last weeks in gore :D

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Does no one like to use spoilers any more on here just in case other readers do not want these details about the episode they have yet to view.

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Gonna have to give this a go as I'm all out of my current stuff.

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This is US timeline it aired yesterday. UK is on now I think isnt it. If you do not want to see what happens do not read the thread till is views its not rocket science

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US Timeline

They are not spoilers, its already been shown.

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Great episode. Halfway there, now.



I've started reading the books. I finished "A Game of Thrones" last week, & I'm now halfway though book 2, "A Clash of Kings". Brilliant. Can't put them down.

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Im struggling with the book A Game of Thrones but as for the series :D Well what can I say absolutely brilliant, my wife & I both love it, just finished ep3 :)

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Farewell, Lord Eddard :(

Only one episode left... Having read the book (well, all the books actually), I know what's coming and can only say this: it should be awesome...

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I'm saving the books for when I am on holiday (in six weeks time).

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Almost finished the second book, can't wait to see some of the new characters on screen.

The finale to season 1 was brilliant and I loved every second. I particularly liked the last scenes at Castle Black.

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Finally managed to catch up with watching GoT after a few busy weeks.

Brilliant series, I can't wait for season 2, and I'll probably pick up the first few books next week.

Seems the theme is popular too, with a number of different takes on the original http://blastr.com/2011/07/11-stunning-and-often-odd.php

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5th book in the series (A Dance With Dragons) is now available on Amazon (other booksellers are available).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dance-Dragon...0570929&sr=1-1

1040 pages.....

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Some casting news for season 2:

(may be some minor spoilers in the EW links)


Margaery Tyrell - Natalie Dormer

Brienne - Gwendoline Christie

Davos Seaworth - Liam Cunningham

Melisandre - Carice van Houten

Stannis Baratheon - Stephen Dillane

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I kind of imagined Davos to look like Stephen Dillane and Stannis to look like Liam Cunningham!

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Game of Thrones is effing fantastic! Best show on telly :D

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Good to see Peter Dinklage get an Emmy last night.

http://www.sfx.co.uk/2011/09/19/game...mmy-this-year/

Shame GoT didn't win more though, was an excellent series.

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A well deserved win for Peter Dinklage :)