In Westeros, dragons are the end all and be all of power. Aegon the Conqueror only is known as “the conqueror” because he and his sisters landed in the Blackwater Rush with three dragons. Aegon’s ground forces were puny in comparison to kings like Harren Hoare, Torrhen Stark, Mern Gardener and Loren Lannister. But Aegon […]
Continue reading →We’re in a lull, people — filming news on Season 8 has slowed to a crawl as post-production is underway (although we’ve gotten some intriguing tidbits about the prequels), and we’re no closer to a release date than we were months ago. And aside from the Emmys on Monday night that resulted in some fun sound […]
Continue reading →Back in 2006 (how time flies!) author George R.R. Martin decided to change the title of the seventh ASOIAF novel, then named A Time for Wolves, to A Dream of Spring. I have to agree with him that the new title fits better- spring does come after winter after all- so it implies that there’s […]
Continue reading →“We do not sow” Paraphrasing Olenna Tyrell, those are words that strike fear in the heart, because violence is implicit in them. These aren’t farmers who work the fields nor traders who will come to negotiate with you. When the Ironborn arrive to some place, it is to take everything they can by force, and […]
Continue reading →The title for Game of Thrones season 7 episode 7 has been released … and boy, do I hope it implies what I think it does!
Continue reading →With the Emmys over, the cast of Game of Thrones is heading back to Belfast and filming has resumed. Along with the latest sightings, we also have some news regarding a return and a new casting notice for season 7. WotW’s Petra is visiting Belfast at the moment and happened to run into a few […]
Continue reading →Here’s your weekly Brush-Up video of last week’s Game of Thrones episode entitled “Blood of my Blood”. Join me to celebrate the return of Benjen and Sam putting on his big boy pants. This video should be safe enough for the Unsullied because the spoilers and speculation is at the very end of the video […]
Continue reading →Game of Thrones is on the hunt for more colorful featured characters for season 6, according to the newest batch of casting breakdowns that have found their way to us. This group of characters appears to be largely connected, with several of them part of a theater troupe. The casting of theatrical performers fits with the […]
Continue reading →Can you believe it? There’s only three episodes left! As you breathlessly await Episode 8, come re-explore Game of Thrones Episode 7 “The Gift” with me, Dame Pasty. I guarantee at least one laugh but sobbing is strictly prohibited. Spoilers are back in this week and they’re at the very end for the Unsullied. Video […]
Continue reading →New Watcher recruits Geoffery (Sullied) and Nate (Mostly-Unsullied) are back again to talk Arya, Greyscale, and what may lie ahead for Sansa Stark in another synchronized re-watch of episode six: “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken.”
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