As if filming a logistically and narratively complex show in multiple countries at the same time wasn’t difficult enough, it turns out the Castle Black set faced a rockslide early on in the filming for season 6
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Game of Thrones Memory Lane 304: And Now His Watch is Ended
On April 21st 2013, Alex Graves made his Game of Thrones directorial debut, Kraznys was cooked, and a fuckin’ legend was born. Yes, “And Now His Watch is Ended” was a quintessential GoT episode – fire, blood, death, exposition, innuendo, politicking, character development, more fire, more blood, and more death.
Written by David Benioff and Dan Weiss, “And Now His Watch is Ended” remains forever memorable thanks to its closing scene. It is quite a contemplative episode until the chaotic final third, laying down tracks ahead of certain plotlines, while providing crucial turning points for others.
Alfie Allen teases Theon’s “darker” season 6 plot and Kit Harington reiterates, “I’m really dead. I’m not coming back”
Here are two new Game of Thrones interviews to tide you over! We have Alfie Allen talking about Theon’s psychology next season and promising a “darker” storyline. We also have Kit Harington stating once again that he’s not returning to Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones Memory Lane 303: Walk of Punishment
Today’s episode in the #GoT50 countdown to season 6 ended with a bang- or a chop, rather, and the playing of one of Westeros’ most famous songs, “The Bear and the Maiden Fair.” Here to walk us down Memory Lane, through the episode’s big moments and shocking conclusion, is Hannah of Game of Owns! -Sue the Fury
“Walk of Punishment” is the third episode of Season 3, written and directed by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, their series directorial debut. Airing April 14th, 2013, “Walk of Punishment” set a new viewership record for Game of Thrones, with 4.7 million viewers. We get into the swing of the third season with an episode filled with more comic relief than we’re used to from Game of Thrones, and a life-altering moment for Jaime Lannister.
The Game of Thrones March Madness teaser in HD is here!
We shared a version of the newest Game of Thrones season 6 promo yesterday, but today, HBO has finally uploaded the March Madness teaser! With better quality, we can take a clearer look at the video and even catch a few things we missed in yesterday’s viewing.
The teaser:
We’ve taken more screencaps from the fresh version of the trailer, to cover anything we might’ve missed and so you can all take another look. Since there are a lot of images, they’re all going below the cut!
Emilia Clarke on the role of women and being back to square one on Game of Thrones
Emilia Clarke talks to Entertainment Weekly in a new interview about what we can look forward to for Daenerys. The actress who brings the khaleesi to life shares what it’s like returning to “square one” with the Dothraki in season 6, and discusses the controversial role of women on Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones Memory Lane 302: Dark Wings, Dark Words
Today, a guest writer will walk us through “Dark Wings, Dark Words” in our #GoT50 countdown. Please welcome WotW reader, commenter and annual surveymaster James Rivers! -Sue the Fury
“Dark Wings, Dark Words” is one of the lowest-rated Game of Thrones episodes on IMDb. But frankly it stands up pretty well; perhaps there are no major events — and no on-screen deaths — but we are introduced to a surprising number of new characters who matter down the road. It has a good amount of foreshadowing for discerning book readers, as well as dialogue that, in the light of the forthcoming season 6, is suddenly important to remember.
Mysterious new Game of Thrones footage popping up today
Well, we tried to wait it out and see if the actual video would turn up today, but no dice so far. So, we’re diving into the quick and dirty screencaps and seeing what we find!
Last night, it seems that a new teaser or trailer for Game of Thrones season 6 aired on TBS during the basketball game, around 10:40PM Central Time. Luckily our friend Manu happened to be watching the game, and managed to catch several images from the trailer and jot down a description of the action happening onscreen.
We’re going to be sharing Manu’s screencaps below (with his permission), along with descriptions, speculation and thoughts, so if you’re spoiler-phobic, this is where you check-out, because there’s some good stuff here!
Update: This video version has surfaced finally! We’ll keep looking for a better version but it’s great to have something!
New official photos from Game of Thrones Season 6
With less than a month until the new season premieres, Entertainment Weekly continues sharing their inside scoop with brand new images.
Above, Isaac Hempstead Wright returns with new cast member Max von Sydow as Bran and the Three-Eyed Raven bring insight to Westeros through their gift of the Sight.
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Game of Thrones Memory Lane 301: Valar Dohaeris
Only thirty days left until the Game of Thrones season 6 premiere! Time is flying now and the #GoT50 countdown is helping with our impatience. Today we begin season 3 in our rewatch, with another guest writer and WotW regular taking the wheel. Please welcome Greatjon of Slumber! -Sue the Fury
“Brother.”
The first word spoken of Game of Thrones Season 3, said by Samwell Tarly as he flees the massacre at the Fist of the First Men, sets the tone for “Valar Dohaeris,” where almost every significant conversation is dominated by discussion of familial relations.