George RR Martin says Game of Thrones is no more ‘anti-woman’ than real-life
2 years, 5 months ago

George RR Martin says Game of Thrones is no more ‘anti-woman’ than real-life

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 George RR Martin addressed the lack of a female presence on the Iron Throne during a Comic-Con panel for the upcoming House of the Dragon series this weekend. “I don’t think Westeros is particularly more anti-woman or more misogynistic than real life and what we call history,” Martin added during the panel discussion in San Diego. George RR Martin Game of Thrones faced a number of accusations of sexism for its treatment of the show’s female characters. Yet that’s what’s beautiful about Game of Thrones – its depiction of women in so many different stages of development,” she told Entertainment Weekly.

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It turns out ‘House of the Dragon’ is as homophobic as ‘Game of Thrones’
2 years, 3 months ago

It turns out ‘House of the Dragon’ is as homophobic as ‘Game of Thrones’

LA Times  

This story contains spoilers for Episode 5 of “House of the Dragon,” “We Light the Way.” “House of the Dragon” has made it abundantly clear that Westeros is not the most progressive place. And in introducing Laenor’s story, “House of the Dragon” follows “Game of Thrones’” tradition of failing its LGBTQ characters. And, just as in “Game of Thrones,” it’s …

Castration and symbolism in the House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones Universe
2 years, 4 months ago

Castration and symbolism in the House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones Universe

Firstpost  

We are two episodes down in House of the Dragon, HBO’s big-budget Game of Thrones spinoff created by George RR Martin and Ryan Condal. Every season, every storyline in Game of Thrones had one character that fits the classical ‘loose cannon’ mould: a person whose motivations were often unclear, whose behavior was reckless and unpredictable and whose appearance would signal …

House of the Dragon showrunners showed THAT controversial childbirth scene to several women
2 years, 4 months ago

House of the Dragon showrunners showed THAT controversial childbirth scene to several women

Daily Mail  

The creative minds behind House of the Dragon have revealed they showed Queen Aemma Targaryen's brutal medieval c-section scene to several women to gauge their reactions before the series premiered. Childbirth: The creative minds behind House of the Dragon have revealed they showed Queen Aemma Targaryen's brutal childbirth scene to several women to gauge their reactions before the series premiered …

House of the Dragon can’t escape Game of Thrones’ legacy of blood and boobs
2 years, 4 months ago

House of the Dragon can’t escape Game of Thrones’ legacy of blood and boobs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Another concluded that “a series which subjected its female …

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel keeps dragons, adds diversity
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Game of Thrones’ prequel keeps dragons, adds diversity

Associated Press  

The prequel to “Game of Thrones’’ is set to forge its own storytelling path, with a new set of characters and a more diverse team behind the scenes. The story focuses on House Targaryen, made famous in “Game of Thrones” by Emilia Clarke’s Daenerys and her fearsome dragons. “You know you’re in that world, but you’re seeing a different story, …

TV CEO Insults Emilia Clarke In Front Of 'Game Of Thrones' Fans — And It Does Not Go Well
2 years, 4 months ago

TV CEO Insults Emilia Clarke In Front Of 'Game Of Thrones' Fans — And It Does Not Go Well

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING An Australian television company has apologized after its chief executive referred to actor Emilia Clarke as a “short, dumpy girl” at a premiere this week. Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany made the eyebrow-raising remark before a screening of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” spinoff series, “House of the Dragon,” on Tuesday. According to Australian news outlet Crikey, Delany was …

Olivia Cooke says Game of Thrones prequel showrunners ‘wouldn’t be in right minds’ to include ‘egregious graphic violence towards women’
3 years, 9 months ago

Olivia Cooke says Game of Thrones prequel showrunners ‘wouldn’t be in right minds’ to include ‘egregious graphic violence towards women’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Olivia Cooke has discussed whether …

George RR Martin, 'Game of Thrones' Creators Didn't Agree on How Khaleesi-Khal Drogo's Intimate Scenes Would Play Out
4 years, 3 months ago

George RR Martin, 'Game of Thrones' Creators Didn't Agree on How Khaleesi-Khal Drogo's Intimate Scenes Would Play Out

News 18  

George RR Martin, the author of A Song of Ice and Fire on which HBO’s hit show Game of Thrones was based has revealed some behind-the-scenes facts from the show. The author said how a consensual love-making scene in the book between Khaleesi and Khal Drogo was changed to a sexual assault scene in the show without his permission or …

Game of Thrones ‘changed’ things for women on TV, says Gemma Whelan
4 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones ‘changed’ things for women on TV, says Gemma Whelan

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 Gemma Whelan believes that Game of Thrones had a positive impact …

‘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’ love affair with sadistic audience manipulation, and why we keep watching
5 years, 8 months ago

‘Game of Thrones’ love affair with sadistic audience manipulation, and why we keep watching

LA Times  

Television Critic Ned was beheaded. The miracle of “Game of Thrones” isn’t that a nerdy collection of Dungeons & Dragons-inspired novels was turned into peak television’s most celebrated drama since “The Wire,” or that the gorgeously crafted production made resurrection by black magic, birthing dragons in a funeral pyre and the art of wearing a dead man’s face seem utterly …

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