Game Of Thrones News

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Warner Bros. Sets 'Aegon's Conquest' for June 2029 Amid Paramount Merger

Warner Bros. has officially scheduled the first 'Game of Thrones' feature film, 'Aegon's Conquest,' for a June 1, 2029, theatrical release. Directed by Owen Harris and written by Beau Willimon, the movie will depict the origin story of the Targaryen dynasty, specifically focusing on Aegon I, the first Lord of the Seven Kingdoms. This marks the first time the character has been depicted on screen, expanding the George R.R. Martin universe beyond the original series and its current spinoffs. No cast members or production start dates have been announced yet.

via A.V. Club|

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film10 days ago•1 min saved

Warner Bros. Sets June 2029 Release for 'Aegon's Conquest' Feature

Warner Bros. has officially scheduled the first 'Game of Thrones' feature film, 'Aegon's Conquest,' for a June 2029 theatrical release. Directed by Owen Harris and written by Beau Willimon, the movie will depict the origin story of the Targaryen dynasty, specifically focusing on Aegon I, the first Lord of the Seven Kingdoms. This marks the first time the character has been depicted on screen, expanding the George R.R. Martin universe beyond the original series and its current spinoffs. No cast members or production start dates have been announced yet.

via TheWrap|

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film10 days ago•13 min saved

Warner Bros. Dates 'Aegon's Conquest' for June 2029

Warner Bros. has officially scheduled the first 'Game of Thrones' feature film, 'Aegon's Conquest,' for a June 1, 2029, theatrical release. Directed by Owen Harris and written by Beau Willimon, the movie will depict the origin story of the Targaryen dynasty, specifically focusing on Aegon I, the first Lord of the Seven Kingdoms. This marks the first time the character has been depicted on screen, expanding the George R.R. Martin universe beyond the original series and its current spinoffs. No cast members or production start dates have been announced yet.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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film10 days ago•13 min saved

Warner Bros. Sets 'Aegon's Conquest' for June 2029 Theatrical Release

Warner Bros. has officially scheduled the first 'Game of Thrones' feature film, 'Aegon's Conquest,' for a June 1, 2029, theatrical release. Directed by Owen Harris and written by Beau Willimon, the movie will depict the first on-screen appearance of Aegon I Targaryen, the founder of the Targaryen dynasty. No cast or production start dates have been announced yet.

via Gizmodo|

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film10 days ago•14 min saved

Warner Bros. Dates 'Aegon's Conquest' for June 2029

Warner Bros. has officially scheduled the first 'Game of Thrones' feature film, 'Aegon's Conquest,' for a June 1, 2029, theatrical release. Directed by Owen Harris and written by Beau Willimon, the movie will depict the origin story of the Targaryen dynasty, specifically focusing on Aegon I, the first Lord of the Seven Kingdoms. This marks the first time the character has been depicted on screen, expanding the George R.R. Martin universe beyond the original series and its current spinoffs. No cast members or production start dates have been announced yet.

via Deadline|

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film10 days ago•14 min saved

Warner Bros. Sets 'Aegon's Conquest' for June 2029

Warner Bros. has officially dated 'Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest' for a June 1, 2029, theatrical release. Directed by Owen Harris and written by Beau Willimon, the film will be the first feature in the George R.R. Martin franchise, depicting the Targaryen dynasty's origin story centuries before the original series.

via Variety|

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inarts-entertainment1 month ago•13 min saved

Dragon star calls season 3 finale death an honour

Phia Saban, who plays Helaena Targaryen on House of the Dragon, says she was honoured to die in the season 3 finale, having sensed her character’s fate as the series diverges from the books. She received the official call from showrunner Ryan Condal and described the moment as exhilarating, as the show moves toward its final season. The finale depicts Helaena’s death after being imprisoned by Rhaenyra, a brutal moment that continues the show’s departures from George R.R. Martin’s source material and fuels ongoing debates about adaptation, underscored by Martin’s distancing from the project and Condal’s defense of their creative choices.

via The Independent|

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television2 months ago•5 min saved

Prophecy Unleashed: Finale Sets the Stage for a Tumultuous Season 4

In the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale, Rhaenyra publicly reveals the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy to a bewildered crowd, a retcon that ties Targaryen rule to a looming northern threat and raises questions about how this will mesh with Game of Thrones. Her unraveling leadership—ordering Daemon to attack Tumbleton, dismissing Mysaria, and harshly treating Helaena—pushes her toward a precarious throne and directly sets up a chaotic Season 4 as factions realign and old prophecies drive the realm toward turmoil.

via SlashFilm|

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entertainment2 months ago•10 min saved

Rhaenyra's Messianic Moment Echoes Daenerys, Showrunner Confirms

In the House of the Dragon season 3 finale, Rhaenyra delivers a messianic speech outside the Sept, declaring herself the realm’s savior, a deliberate echo of Daenerys’ arc in Game of Thrones, as showrunner Ryan Condal notes the parallels are intentional to link the two eras and explore themes of prophecy, power, and tyranny, with Daemon’s vision underscoring their shared fate as the story moves toward its conclusion.

via Business Insider|

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culture2 months ago•11 min saved

Game of Thrones Goes Shakespeare: The Mad King Debuts at the RSC in Stratford

The Royal Shakespeare Company opens Game of Thrones: The Mad King in Stratford-upon-Avon, a 3h45m stage epic with a 36-strong cast featuring younger versions of Ned Stark, Lyanna Stark, Rhaegar Targaryen and Aerys II; George RR Martin was closely involved and attended the premiere. Critics broadly praise the spectacle (Telegraph, Guardian) but are mixed on pacing and dramatic poetry (Times), with some saying it works best for hardcore fans. The production aims to echo Shakespearean history and could extend beyond Stratford if successful.

via BBC|

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inarts-entertainment2 months ago•12 min saved

Dragon series chief defends book departures amid Martin backlash

House of the Dragon director Nina López-Corrado defends the show’s deviations from George RR Martin’s books, saying the changes are deliberate and advance the story, despite Martin’s criticism. Showrunner Ryan Condal has argued that adapting the source requires invention and collaboration with Martin, though Martin has voiced frustration with the process. The interview references season 3 developments (including Dreamfyre and Corlys Velaryon’s kidnapping) and teases a path toward a fourth season and a major finale, underscoring that departures are meant to deepen character arcs and upcoming battles.

via The Independent|

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entertainment2 months ago•12 min saved

Dragon director defends book changes amid Martin critique

House of the Dragon’s director Nina Lopez-Corrado defends deviations from the source material amid George RR Martin’s criticism, saying the changes help evolve future storylines; showrunner Ryan Condal says adapting the books requires invention and that Martin was involved but disagreed with some practical decisions, with season 3 finale setting up events for a possible fourth season and the Battle of Tumbleton.

via The Independent|

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television2 months ago•15 min saved

Dragons Roar and Schemes Collide in This Week’s House of the Dragon

An action-packed penultimate episode of House of the Dragon season 3 delivers prophecy, blood, and dragons as Rhaenyra’s coalition marches toward King’s Landing while Aemond’s schemes unfold at Harrenhal; Helaena’s dream teases fate, a tense hallucinatory moment with Alicent and Alys unsettles the truth between mother and son, and Sheepstealer is killed after a chaotic dragon dance involving Daemon, Rhaena, Baela, and Addam. Sunfyre roars back as Aegon proclaims himself ruler, and in King’s Landing Ormund plots to seize Driftmark with Ulf’s help while Corlys remains a hostage. Mysaria tests loyalties as tensions mount ahead of the finale, which is teased to loom large.

via Gizmodo|

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theater2 months ago•15 min saved

The Mad King Preview Delivers Standing Ovation After Cancellations

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s stage adaptation of Game of Thrones, The Mad King, finally opened previews in Stratford-upon-Avon, earning a standing ovation after last-minute cancellations earlier in the week; director Dominic Cooke noted it’s a world premiere and previews may pause for technical issues, but the four-hour performance ran without unscheduled stops, with extra showings added and the official opening slated for August 8 as audiences, including travelers from abroad, await the full run.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 months ago•8 min saved

Lena Headey explains body double kept Walk of Atonement authentic amid backlash

Lena Headey says she used a body double for Cersei’s Walk of Atonement to preserve the emotional performance and avoid being naked before thousands of extras, a choice she found bafflingly criticized. She credits Rebecca Van Cleave for the demanding role, notes her own experience allowed clearer boundaries, and argues the MeToo era has helped younger actresses reject uncomfortable situations and push for safer on‑set norms.

via Fox News|

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