A Murder of Crows: The best – and worst – season yet

And now for something completely different.

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The four core members behind Watchers on the Wall may have been embroiled within the Game of Thrones scene for the past several years, but they’ve never all assembled around one great round table in the common hall before to alternatively duel and embrace. It’s high time that all changed – and to also see what kind of ruckus can be kicked up. The television series has no shortage of controversial elements or contentious adaptation choices, after all, and when served with bread and ale, there’s no better culinary experience to be had.

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Stars on set today at Vila Dalmacija, and Maisie Williams heads to Braavos to film season 5

The filming of Game of Thrones season 5 has officially commenced in Croatia today.

The biggest news is that one of our sources has confirmed that the Vila Dalmacija set is indeed representing Dorne.

Filming today involved (click for spoilers) Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jerome Flynn and Alexander Siddig. Tomorrow, filming will continue with the inclusion of extras.

Maisie Williams has tweeted that she is en route to Braavos. Given that filming at the Kaštel Gomilica location is first up on the schedule, and the set is looking more like Braavos with every new picture, it’s likely that this is her final destination.


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Game of Thrones actors photographed filming season 5 at Lough Shore Park, Antrim

Reports have been coming in over the last day or so of filming for Game of Thrones season 5 currently taking place at Lough Shore Park in Antrim, Northern Ireland.

A fan spotted the actors on set, and the photos below are considered major spoilers for the Unsullied!

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Mark Gatiss returning for Game of Thrones season 5

gatissEntertainment Weekly reports that Mark Gatiss will return in Game of Thrones season 5.

Viewers will remember Gatiss as Tycho Nestoris, the Iron Bank representative who tentatively hedged his bets with Stannis last season.

Gatiss is expected to return to the Game of Thrones set in Croatia next week to begin filming.

Cian: The Croatian aspect of this news is perhaps the most interesting. It looks as though Nestoris could possibly be taking on the role of Noho Dimittis from A Feast for Crows.

More location problems for Game of Thrones season 5 (resolved), cast prepares for filming in Croatia, and more

Image courtesy of Sibenik.in
Image courtesy of Sibenik.in

In a statement on Sibenik.in, the Dubrovnik Diocese has clarified its stance on Game of Thronestroublesome relationship with Dubrovnik Cathedral.

They have stated that they only disallowed filming of the interior of the cathedral/walking out of it, and that they did not and can not prohibit filming in the immediate surrounding area.

UPDATE: Entertainment Weekly has since confirmed that this is “old news”, and that the producers have secured a new location for the sequence.

Mild spoilers below the cut.

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A Song of Ice (Buckets) and Fire

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Winter came early for several members of the Game of Thrones cast and crew recently when they decided to take part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

And while participants came from across the realm, from the Wall to Dorne to across the Narrow Sea (and everywhere in between), one thing was very clear: when the cold winds (waters?) rise, they all scream like little girls:

UPDATE:  Adding Natalie Dormer to the challenge video (edited by Dame Pasty)

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The North Remembers: Always Support the Bottom

Raven LogoLoyal bottom supporters, it is time to look at what was going on in the community in August 2011, three years ago. Like this year, the show was between seasons and so we were getting casting news concerning new characters for season two (a veritable myriad thereof!), while filming was in full swing.

  • Gemma Whelan was confirmed as Yara Greyjoy, and Kerr Logan as Matthos Seaworth. Nonso Anozie was cast as Xaro Xhoan Daxos. Tom Wlaschiha joined as fan favourite Jaqen H’ghar (who may return this year!), Roy Dotrice was cast as Pyromancer Hallyne, and we found out Hannah Murray joined in the role of Gilly. We got Robert Pugh as Craster. We also figured out that Michael McElhatton was cast as Roose Bolton, and that Ben Crompton was to play Dolorous Edd – he has had great one-liners, that guy! Later that month we got Patrick Malahide as Balon Greyjoy, Daniel Portman as Podrick Payne, Ian Hanmore as Pyat Pree, Ralph Ineson as Dagmer Cleftjaw, Lucian Msamati as Salladhor Saan, and Andy Beckwith as Rorge. We also found out Laura Pradelska was to play Quaithe (when will we see her again?) and Forbes KB got the role of Black Lorren, one of the Ironborn.

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Rodeo FX breaks down their Emmy Award winning work on season 4

Rodeo FX has released a visual effects breakdown of their work on Game of Thrones season 4.

The visual effects company based out of Montreal was awarded with a Creative Arts Emmy recently for their contribution to the series, as one of the main vendors to work on season 4. Rodeo FX created a total of 150 shots for the season over the span of six months with the help of over 100 artists, project managers, and technicians.

This new breakdown shows off some of the truly amazing work that earned them a trophy, and acts as another friendly reminder that much of what we see on screen is completely computer generated.

Game of Thrones, Season 4 – VFX breakdown from Rodeo FX on Vimeo.

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