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Iwan Rheon says Game of Thrones’ Sansa rape scene was “worst day of my career”

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After making his debut in the second season of Game of Thrones, Iwan Rheon’s Ramsay Bolton (then Ramsay Snow) wasted little time in establishing himself as one of the most despicable characters in all of the Seven Kingdoms – a world filled to the brim with despicable characters. However, the cruel and sadistic bastard son […]

Threezero’s Arya Stark Game of Thrones collectible figure revealed

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Sideshow has revealed promotional images for Threezero’s 1:6 scale Arya Stark figure which is based on the likeness of Maisie Williams in the eighth season of HBO’s hit fantasy drama series Game of Thrones. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $179; take a look here…. Sideshow and Threezero are proud to present […]

Emilia Clarke recalls fighting with Game of Thrones showrunners over making Daenerys too cold and expressionless

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Although Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys Targaryen was one of the fan-favourite characters in HBO’s Game of Thrones, it seems like she had to battle to get the character she wanted. In the interview from James Hibberd’s behind-the-scenes Game of Thrones book, Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon, which includes interviews with cast and crew members, Clarke recalled […]

Game of Thrones: George R.R. Martin explains how Hodor’s death will differ in the books

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George R.R. Martin, the author of Game of Thrones, has revealed how Hodor’s death won’t be quite the same in The Winds of Winter. Game of Thrones is packed full of memorable and often shocking deaths, including the grisly and game-changing end of Hodor in season six. The beloved character sacrificed himself for his friends […]

Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon casts Paddy Considine as Viserys Targaryen

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The Game of Thrones prequel is finally shaping up, with Entertainment Weekly breaking the news of the first major casting of the series. British actor Paddy Considine will play King Viserys Targaryen in the upcoming series, House of the Dragon. Considine previously starred in another HBO drama The Outsider, as well as the hit series […]

Game of Thrones’ showrunners had to beg HBO to let them make the Battle of Blackwater

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David Benioff and D.B Weiss, the showrunners for Game of Thrones, apparently had to really push HBO to let them do season two’s Battle of Blackwater. Game of Thrones eventually became known for its extraordinary set pieces and epic battles but it all started with season two’s Battle of Blackwater – a ferocious clash on […]

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin reveals his least favourite scene in the entire TV show

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George R.R. Martin, the creator of Game of Thrones, has revealed his least favourite scene in the entire TV show adaptation. When it comes to adapting a book, especially a series as sprawling as A Song of Ice and Fire, there are going to be differences. Author George RR Martin was pretty well involved with […]

Game of Thrones showrunners explain why Lady Stoneheart was excluded

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David Benioff and Dan Weiss, the showrunners of Game of Thrones, have revealed why Lady Stoneheart wasn’t included in the show. When it came to adapting George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, not everything could make it into HBO’s Game of Thrones. One of the storylines to miss out completely was […]

Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon on track for 2022 premiere

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HBO’s president, Casey Bloys, has revealed that Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is on track to arrive in 2022. For those who have a Game of Thrones shaped hole in their lives now that the acclaimed fantasy series is over, you will be pleased to hear that the prequel show House of […]

Threezero’s Tormund Giantsbane Game of Thrones figure available to pre-order

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Sideshow and Threezero have revealed the 1:6 scale Tormund Giantsbane figure which is based on the likeness of Kristofer Hivju as the wildling leader in season 7 of HBO’s hit fantasy series Game of Thrones. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $188.00; take a look at the promotional images here… SUPPORT FLICKERING […]