Game of Thrones creators tried to remove fantasy from HBO show: 'We didn’t want to just appeal to that type of fan'
5 years, 2 months ago

Game of Thrones creators tried to remove fantasy from HBO show: 'We didn’t want to just appeal to that type of fan'

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The creators of Game of Thrones revealed they tried to erase many of the fantasy elements featured in George RR Martin’s source material because they “didn’t want to just appeal to that type of fan”. David Benioff and DB Weiss made a rare appearance on a panel at the Austin Film Festival to discuss the series where they said they admitted they “didn’t know” what they were doing when they decided to make the show, and are surprised HBO let them proceed after their “dismal” pilot episode. Addressing the show’s many violent scenes, including the infamous Red Wedding sequence, Benioff said: “To be honest, we went too far with some of those.” Game of Thrones ended with a divisive finale in May. The backlash to the final season saw the launch of a Reddit campaign to get Benioff and Weiss's picture top of the search engine if you type in “bad writers”.

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Kit Harington says 'Game of Thrones' final season was 'rushed': There were mistakes made
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kit Harington says 'Game of Thrones' final season was 'rushed': There were mistakes made

Hindustan Times  

Los Angeles, Mistakes were made during the final season of "Game of Thrones", says British star Kit Harington, who played the fan-favourite character of Jon Snow in the HBO series. Kit Harington says 'Game of Thrones' final season was 'rushed': There were mistakes made During a profile interview with GQ Magazine, Harington agreed with the fans that the eighth and …

‘I was inconsolable’: Game of Thrones star shares honest thoughts on last two seasons
1 year, 5 months ago

‘I was inconsolable’: Game of Thrones star shares honest thoughts on last two seasons

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Game of Thrones star Conleth Hill, who played Lord Varys in …

Lena Headey says Game of Thrones made her career feel ‘harder’
1 year, 7 months ago

Lena Headey says Game of Thrones made her career feel ‘harder’

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones: Emilia Clarke confirms existence of Jon Snow spin-off
2 years, 6 months ago

Game of Thrones: Emilia Clarke confirms existence of Jon Snow spin-off

The Independent  

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is done talking about Game of Thrones
4 years, 1 month ago

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is done talking about Game of Thrones

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau says he was sad HBO show ended for just ‘half an hour’
4 years, 1 month ago

Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau says he was sad HBO show ended for just ‘half an hour’

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones: Kit Harington was told his character would kill Night King, says Maisie Williams
4 years, 4 months ago

Game of Thrones: Kit Harington was told his character would kill Night King, says Maisie Williams

The Independent  

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau says he had 'almost' signed the petition to reshoot Game of Thrones finale
4 years, 4 months ago

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau says he had 'almost' signed the petition to reshoot Game of Thrones finale

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who played Jamie Lannister in the series, revealed that he had ‘almost’ endorsed the fan petition that asked for the remake of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones alum Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has revealed that he had “almost” endorsed the fan petition that asked for the remake of the eighth and final season …

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau 'Almost' Signed Petition to Reshoot 'Game Of Thrones' Finale
4 years, 4 months ago

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau 'Almost' Signed Petition to Reshoot 'Game Of Thrones' Finale

News 18  

Game of Thrones' alum Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has revealed that he had 'almost' endorsed the fan petition that asked for the remake of the eighth and final season of the epic fantasy series. Showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss had under fire for below par script writing and poor portrayal of women in the final season of the HBO series, which …

Game of Thrones actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ‘almost wanted to donate’ to petition for new ending
4 years, 4 months ago

Game of Thrones actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ‘almost wanted to donate’ to petition for new ending

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones' Nikolaj Coster-Waldau aka Jamie Lannister Rules Out Return of Show
4 years, 4 months ago

Game of Thrones' Nikolaj Coster-Waldau aka Jamie Lannister Rules Out Return of Show

News 18  

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who featured as Jaime Lannister in HBO's fantasy series Game of Thrones, recently appeared on Kelly Clarkson’s virtual show to talk about his recent movie The Silencing, released in July. He shared his thoughts about any wiggle room over the eight seasons almost clarifying that the cast won't be reconciling for the show any further. Nikolaj paid special …

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington reveals why Jon Snow wouldn’t have made a good king
4 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington reveals why Jon Snow wouldn’t have made a good king

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage defends ‘extraordinary’ season 8: ‘I’m proud’
5 years, 1 month ago

Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage defends ‘extraordinary’ season 8: ‘I’m proud’

The Independent  

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Kit Harington hasn’t seen final Game of Thrones season, says that’s how he dealt with the controversy
5 years, 3 months ago

Kit Harington hasn’t seen final Game of Thrones season, says that’s how he dealt with the controversy

Hindustan Times  

Game of Thrones actor Kit Harington said at Monday’s 71st Emmys that he dealt with the backlash surrounding the final season of the hit HBO show by not watching it. British actor Kit Harington arrives for the 71st Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington and Emilia Clarke at …

'Game Of Thrones' Wins Best Drama At Emmys After Divisive Final Season
5 years, 3 months ago

'Game Of Thrones' Wins Best Drama At Emmys After Divisive Final Season

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Game of Thrones” went out in a blaze of glory at the 2019 Emmy Awards after a polarizing final season, picking up the award for Outstanding Drama Series on Sunday night despite some major upsets earlier in the evening. HBO’s fantasy juggernaut, which has received eight consecutive nominations and three previous wins in that category, took home …

‘Game of Thrones’ creators sign deal with Netflix
5 years, 5 months ago

‘Game of Thrones’ creators sign deal with Netflix

LA Times  

David Benioff, left, and D.B. Weiss, creators of HBO’s fantasy epic “Game of Thrones,” have signed a multiyear production deal with Netflix. In a statement, Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos touted Benioff and Weiss as “master storytellers.” “They are a creative force and have delighted audiences worldwide with their epic storytelling,” Sarandos said in his statement. In a joint …

Game of Thrones actor Nathalie Emmanuel responds to controversial Missandei death scene
5 years, 5 months ago

Game of Thrones actor Nathalie Emmanuel responds to controversial Missandei death scene

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones: HBO boss responds to fans demanding remake of season 8
5 years, 5 months ago

Game of Thrones: HBO boss responds to fans demanding remake of season 8

The Independent  

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HBO chief: Sorry, fans, no Game of Thrones do-over
5 years, 5 months ago

HBO chief: Sorry, fans, no Game of Thrones do-over

China Daily  

Actress Emilia Clarke and actor Kit Harington from a scene from Game of Thrones. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The clamor from Game of Thrones fans for a do-over of the drama's final season has been in vain. HBO programming chief Casey Bloys said Wednesday there was no serious consideration to remaking the story that some viewers and critics called disappointing. …

HBO chief defends final season of ‘Game of Thrones’
5 years, 5 months ago

HBO chief defends final season of ‘Game of Thrones’

LA Times  

More than a million outraged fans have signed a petition urging HBO to remake the final season of “Game of Thrones” without showrunners David Benioff and D.B. summer press tour, “but it wasn’t something we seriously considered.” The subject of the divisive final season of “Game of Thrones” came up throughout his Q&A session with reporters. I think that just …

Game of Thrones fans boo Nikolaj Coster-Waldau for defending Jaime’s death at Comic Con, cast avoids fan questions. Watch video
5 years, 5 months ago

Game of Thrones fans boo Nikolaj Coster-Waldau for defending Jaime’s death at Comic Con, cast avoids fan questions. Watch video

Hindustan Times  

The Game of Thrones cast leapt to the defence of its much-maligned final season in front of a boisterous crowd at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, blaming the backlash on negative media coverage. The HBO fantasy epic's conclusion enraged fans around the world, and organizers of the pop culture convention reminded attendees before the retrospective panel to make the cast …

Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss pull out of San Diego Comic-Con
5 years, 5 months ago

Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss pull out of San Diego Comic-Con

Hindustan Times  

Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan B Weiss are not going to this year’s Comic-Con, HBO has announced. David Benioff and DB Weiss will not be a part of Game of Thrones’ SDCC panel. A wealth of recognition for the cast and guest stars, including the show’s only previous winner, Peter Dinklage with three awards, helped Game of …

‘Game of Thrones’ earned a record-breaking 32 Emmy nods—and it deserves them
5 years, 5 months ago

‘Game of Thrones’ earned a record-breaking 32 Emmy nods—and it deserves them

LA Times  

Fans may have had mixed to “way to ruin my favorite show, you sexist pigs” feelings about the final season of HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” but these were not shared by the 24,000 or so members of the Television Academy. It’s rare enough for a long-running series to even make it to the Emmys in its final season, but on …

Game of Thrones season 8: Backlash to HBO show branded 'silly' by Jaime Lannister actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
5 years, 5 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Backlash to HBO show branded 'silly' by Jaime Lannister actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

The Independent  

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau speaks out against "Thrones" backlash: "We worked our asses off"
5 years, 5 months ago

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau speaks out against "Thrones" backlash: "We worked our asses off"

Salon  

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau appeared at a “Game of Thrones” fan event this weekend and stood up for his blockbuster HBO series in the face of persistent backlash over the final season. Assholes.’ They really ― like everyone on ‘Game of Thrones,’ every single person and there are thousands ― we worked our asses off to make the best show we could …

Game of Thrones cinematographer calls fans ‘lazy’, defends controversially dark episode
5 years, 6 months ago

Game of Thrones cinematographer calls fans ‘lazy’, defends controversially dark episode

Hindustan Times  

Cinematographer Fabian Wagner, who shot the most action-heavy episodes of the final season of Game of Thrones, both of which were heavily criticised by fans, has defended the vision behind some of the decisions that were made behind-the-scenes. We made a creative choice to not see what’s going on, because we wanted the audience to be with our heroes on …

Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington, Sophie Turner react to final season backlash: ‘Shut up, it was perfect’
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington, Sophie Turner react to final season backlash: ‘Shut up, it was perfect’

Hindustan Times  

Game of Thrones actors such as Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, Pilou Asbaek and Pedro Pascal have reacted to fan backlash over the controversial final season of the once celebrated HBO show. Pedro Pascal, who played Oberyn Martell in the show, tweeted immediately after the divisive finale, “Shut up, it was perfect.” Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark in the show, …

Game of Thrones: George RR Martin posts update on The Winds of Winter after series finale
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones: George RR Martin posts update on The Winds of Winter after series finale

The Independent  

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Game of Thrones fans can’t believe who won the throne: ‘Even Joffrey is better,’ says Twitter
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones fans can’t believe who won the throne: ‘Even Joffrey is better,’ says Twitter

Hindustan Times  

The much awaited series finale of Game of Thrones has received mixed reactions from fans, who appreciated Sansa Stark’s arc, but expressed disappointment at Bran Stark being crowned king. Reacting to Tyrion’s claims that ‘Bran has the best story’, one fan wrote, in all-caps, “ARYA, WHO LEARNED SHAPE-SHIFTING AND MURDERED THE INVINCIBLE ICE KING OF DEATH: Bran has what now?” …

Game of Thrones stars pay emotional tribute to HBO's mammoth fantasy series as finale episode airs
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones stars pay emotional tribute to HBO's mammoth fantasy series as finale episode airs

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Game of Thrones stars Sophie Turner, Gwendoline Christie, Liam Cunningham Jacob Anderson and John Bradley among others posted emotional tributes to the show. Kristofer Hivju View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristofer Hivju on May 19, 2019 at 10:33am PDT Kristofer Hivju posted an appreciation status for Gwendoline Christie for “her brilliant performance as the warrior, the …

Game of Thrones: It creator Stephen King defends HBO series — 'You know what they say. All good things...'
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones: It creator Stephen King defends HBO series — 'You know what they say. All good things...'

Firstpost  

Stephen King defended Game of Thrones season 8 and the widespread criticism it is receiving through a petition to remake the show with better writers. Recently, author Stephen King defended the last season and the widespread criticism it is receiving, justifying his statements saying, “People don’t want ANY ending. But you know what they say: All good things…” The HBO …

Game of Thrones: Bran Stark actor criticises petition asking HBO to remake season 8
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones: Bran Stark actor criticises petition asking HBO to remake season 8

The Independent  

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‘Game of Thrones’ series finale ends more with an exhale than a bang
5 years, 7 months ago

‘Game of Thrones’ series finale ends more with an exhale than a bang

LA Times  

The Iron Throne, “Game of Thrones’” ultimate prize that countless characters killed and were killed for over eight seasons of stellar storytelling, melted into a puddle during the series finale Sunday, dripping slowly down a set of stairs that once led to the realm’s coveted seat of power. The twists that made “Game of Thrones” such a thrill ride over …

Game of Thrones cast is as disappointed with season 8 as you are and they are saying it openly
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones cast is as disappointed with season 8 as you are and they are saying it openly

Hindustan Times  

Like clockwork, a Game of Thrones cast member has publicly expressed their frustration with the final season immediately after a major turning point for their character. Conleth Hill, who played Lord Varys in the hit HBO show, has said that ‘the last couple seasons weren’t my favourite’. Hill joins the likes of Lena Headey, Gwendoline Christie and several other actors …

Game of Thrones: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey share behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram
5 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey share behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram

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Game of Thrones co-stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldu and Lena Headey can be seen making goofy expressions as they pose for the camera in the behind-the-scenes pictures Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers for Game of Thrones season 8. Daenerys Targaryen burnt King’s Landing to dust and the life of two of the most important characters in the series — Cersei and …

Game Of Thrones viewers are left disappointed
5 years, 7 months ago

Game Of Thrones viewers are left disappointed

Daily Mail  

If the battle of Winterfell disappointed by failing to provide an adequate death list, one might assume the relentless bloodshed that underpinned Sunday evening’s episode of Game of Thrones might appease its increasingly hard to please fan-base. Fans stayed up late to watch Daenerys Targaryen burn Kings Landing to the ground - incinerating thousands of innocent men, women and children …

Game Of Thrones lights up Twitter as fans post memes about Jaime Lannister and Bran Stark reunion
5 years, 8 months ago

Game Of Thrones lights up Twitter as fans post memes about Jaime Lannister and Bran Stark reunion

Daily Mail  

Jaime Lannister and Bran Stark had an awkward reunion on Sunday's episode of Game Of Thrones. Twitter fuel: Jaime Lannister had an awkward reunion with Bran Stark on Sunday's episode of Game Of Thrones that provided inspiration for Twitter users A Twitter user shared a post with Bran's quote along with an image of Jaime's response that showed Homer Simpson …

Column: Is ‘Game of Thrones’ TV’s greatest show of all time? Yes, it is
5 years, 8 months ago

Column: Is ‘Game of Thrones’ TV’s greatest show of all time? Yes, it is

LA Times  

Culture columnist/critic “So what should I be watching?” When you write about television, you get asked this question a lot. All great, successful, significant shows, none of which even approaches the visual, thematic or difficulty level of “Game of Thrones.” RELATED: ‘Game of Thrones’ deals in sadistic audience manipulation. All those network concerns about audience comfort and engagement be damned; …

‘Game of Thrones’ cast reflects on the show’s legacy and most shocking moments
5 years, 8 months ago

‘Game of Thrones’ cast reflects on the show’s legacy and most shocking moments

LA Times  

Before they were cast in “Game of Thrones,” they were mostly obscure — supporting players in cult Danish political dramas and former member of forgotten pop duos from the ’90s. For younger stars like Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams, who’ve been in “Game of Thrones” for nearly half their lives, the show is like a home movie — albeit a …

Game of Thrones: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau responds to season 8 fan theory
5 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau responds to season 8 fan theory

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Jaime Lannister on the show, was the latest guest to appear …

Game of Thrones' final season trailer gave us more questions than answers
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones' final season trailer gave us more questions than answers

ABC  

We've got our first real look at the final season of Game of Thrones, with the trailer for season eight of the HBO drama dropping Wednesday morning. Last season ended with Jaime slowly trotting out of King's Landing, missing his signature Lannister armour and making his way north. Loading The blacksmith Gendry trained under in King's Landing was responsible for …

Game of Thrones final season: Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen
5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones final season: Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen

Daily Mail  

New eye-opening Game of Thrones posters capturing 20 of the characters sat on the Iron Throne have been released ahead of upcoming season eight. Double take: The poster depicting Jon sat on the Iron Throne undeniably had echoes of the season one image of the late Ned Stark on the seat Spot the difference: All the similarities weren't lost on …

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