House of the Dragon has indeed become a cultural phenomenon today. With a strong marketing strategy, the show has permeated all facets of the internet and consolidated its place as one of the most anticipated shows of all time.
Due to the actors being governed by British Union Equity, the cast of House of the Dragon were on sets working when their American counterparts were striking. The protest was against unfair wages and work conditions along with protection against the misuse of artificial intelligence. Cast of the show has now commented on their feelings during the filming, in an interview with Variety.
House of the Dragon cast was working when American actors were striking
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Emma D’Arcy, who plays the mighty Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon claimed that it was an uncomfortable situation. They felt like they were stuck between a rock and a hard place. They thanked...
Due to the actors being governed by British Union Equity, the cast of House of the Dragon were on sets working when their American counterparts were striking. The protest was against unfair wages and work conditions along with protection against the misuse of artificial intelligence. Cast of the show has now commented on their feelings during the filming, in an interview with Variety.
House of the Dragon cast was working when American actors were striking
Credits: Max
Emma D’Arcy, who plays the mighty Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon claimed that it was an uncomfortable situation. They felt like they were stuck between a rock and a hard place. They thanked...
- 6/3/2024
- by Vidhi Narula
- Wiki of Thrones
The entertainment industry is ever-evolving with lots of new shows and movies. Despite that, Game of Thrones has remained one of the best shows to air on television. Game of Thrones had a very questionable ending which disappointed many fans yet, it has set the standard for all the subsequent shows. For Game of Thrones’ anniversary on 19 May, an article by Polygon featured quotes from famous creators, directors and showrunners discussing how it has impacted the industry so far. Let’s delve into what these creators said.
Read More: Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon II) subtly teases a torture scene from House of the Dragon Season 2
Naren Shankar of The Expanse comments on Game of Thrones’ influence on other shows
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Naren Shankar, co-showrunner of the Amazon Prime series The Expanse, felt the impact of Game of Thrones and resonated with it. He felt that the show did a great job...
Read More: Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon II) subtly teases a torture scene from House of the Dragon Season 2
Naren Shankar of The Expanse comments on Game of Thrones’ influence on other shows
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Naren Shankar, co-showrunner of the Amazon Prime series The Expanse, felt the impact of Game of Thrones and resonated with it. He felt that the show did a great job...
- 6/3/2024
- by Ojas Goel
- Wiki of Thrones
House of the Dragon Season 2 releases on June 16. The hype is very evident in how the fans are reacting all over social media and other community channels. As we get closer to the release date, more and more leaks, and fan theories are surfacing. One of these fans went out of their way to create a short animation on what the Battle at Rook’s Rest would look like. Let’s look at what the animation portrays and feel the thrill of war.
Read More: Fans react to Daemon getting aggressive with Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon season 2 promo
Fan-made animation portraying Battle at Rook’s Rest
A YouTuber with the handle, Unity 5 Games committed 3 months of his time to create a short animation of the Battle at Rook’s Rest. They used leaks from the set of the second season of House of the Dragon as well as...
Read More: Fans react to Daemon getting aggressive with Rhaenyra in House of the Dragon season 2 promo
Fan-made animation portraying Battle at Rook’s Rest
A YouTuber with the handle, Unity 5 Games committed 3 months of his time to create a short animation of the Battle at Rook’s Rest. They used leaks from the set of the second season of House of the Dragon as well as...
- 6/3/2024
- by Ojas Goel
- Wiki of Thrones
On Monday, June 3, CBS Mornings welcomes actor Matt Smith and author Jonathan Haidt to the show. Smith will discuss his role as Daemon Targaryen in the HBO fantasy drama series “House of the Dragon,” while Haidt will talk about his book “The Anxious Generation,” which explores the impact of technology and social media on […]
CBS Mornings: Matt Smith, Jonathan Haidt...
CBS Mornings: Matt Smith, Jonathan Haidt...
- 6/2/2024
- by Riley Avery
- MemorableTV
Matt Smith’s role as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon may be his most anticipated performance today, but that was not the case when he was cast in Doctor Who in 2009. The actor faced a lot of early criticism from fans of the franchise just because he was an unknown star.
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon / HBO Entertainment
At one point, Smith considered backing out of the project believing he could not pull it off or he might ruin the reputation of Doctor Who. Needless to say, it became his career’s breakthrough, and he was lauded for his impressive work on the series.
Matt Smith On His Unforgettable Role In Doctor Who
During his interview with Variety, actor Matt Smith reflected on his time working on Doctor Who. He became the youngest actor to ever play the lead role in the famed British show.
You...
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon / HBO Entertainment
At one point, Smith considered backing out of the project believing he could not pull it off or he might ruin the reputation of Doctor Who. Needless to say, it became his career’s breakthrough, and he was lauded for his impressive work on the series.
Matt Smith On His Unforgettable Role In Doctor Who
During his interview with Variety, actor Matt Smith reflected on his time working on Doctor Who. He became the youngest actor to ever play the lead role in the famed British show.
You...
- 6/2/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
House of the Dragon is nearing the premiere of its second season, which will debut later this month. The series stars Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen, an unpredictable and fierce warrior. While Smith and most of the cast and crew are returning from the first season, one major player will be noticeably absent from proceedings after co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik’s exit.
Matt Smith will reprise his role as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 2 (Credit: HBO).
In a recent interview, Smith addressed Sapochnik’s departure from the series. Smith admitted that the viewers would feel the impact of Sapochnik’s absence but reassured fans that the overall quality of the series would not take a hit. At the same time, Smith also teased what fans can expect from his character in the second season.
House of the Dragon Star Matt Smith Addresses Co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik’s Exit...
Matt Smith will reprise his role as Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 2 (Credit: HBO).
In a recent interview, Smith addressed Sapochnik’s departure from the series. Smith admitted that the viewers would feel the impact of Sapochnik’s absence but reassured fans that the overall quality of the series would not take a hit. At the same time, Smith also teased what fans can expect from his character in the second season.
House of the Dragon Star Matt Smith Addresses Co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik’s Exit...
- 6/2/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
House of the Dragon’s season 2 is only a few weeks away from finally arriving at Max, bringing in a highly anticipated full-scale war between House of Targaryen’s divided members.
Since the very beginning of the show that was launched in 2022, the storyline has been keeping fans on the edge of their seats, wondering if the friendship between Rhaenyra and Alicent will ever get another chance to be revived.
Though House of the Dragon’s creators surely added something of their own instead of sticking to George R.R. Martin’s story (just like the same happened to Game of Thrones back in the day), this time things are radically different, and the book series’ lovers already know why.
In season 1, House of the Dragon makes it pretty clear that Rhaenyra and Alicent have been close friends since a very young age, though Alicent’s father’s decision to trade...
Since the very beginning of the show that was launched in 2022, the storyline has been keeping fans on the edge of their seats, wondering if the friendship between Rhaenyra and Alicent will ever get another chance to be revived.
Though House of the Dragon’s creators surely added something of their own instead of sticking to George R.R. Martin’s story (just like the same happened to Game of Thrones back in the day), this time things are radically different, and the book series’ lovers already know why.
In season 1, House of the Dragon makes it pretty clear that Rhaenyra and Alicent have been close friends since a very young age, though Alicent’s father’s decision to trade...
- 6/2/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
We are all set to return to the world of Targaryen politics soon with House of the Dragon Season 2. The Matt Smith prequel series, set 200 years before Game of Thrones, has garnered widespread praise after its premiere in late 2022.
House of the Dragon Season 2 raised several headlines when it continued its filming and was completed in time even after facing the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. However, it faced another significant issue when co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik left the show. According to a recent interview by Matt Smith, fans will feel Sapochnik’s absence in the second season.
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon in House of the Dragon [Credit: HBO]Initially, the reports claimed that Miguel Sapochnik left the show on amicable terms. But soon, it was reported that Sapochnik left the show after a disagreement with HBO regarding the involvement of his wife.
What did Matt Smith say about Miguel Sapochnik’s absence from House of the Dragon?...
House of the Dragon Season 2 raised several headlines when it continued its filming and was completed in time even after facing the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. However, it faced another significant issue when co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik left the show. According to a recent interview by Matt Smith, fans will feel Sapochnik’s absence in the second season.
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon in House of the Dragon [Credit: HBO]Initially, the reports claimed that Miguel Sapochnik left the show on amicable terms. But soon, it was reported that Sapochnik left the show after a disagreement with HBO regarding the involvement of his wife.
What did Matt Smith say about Miguel Sapochnik’s absence from House of the Dragon?...
- 6/2/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
A new ruler will soon be taking over the Texas Renaissance Festival, which is the largest faire worldwide. Max’s “Ren Faire” documents the intense battle to determine who will succeed 86-year-old George Coulam when he eventually passes away. Throughout three episodes, the docuseries highlights George’s run as “king” and what lies ahead when he must step down. The first episode is available to stream on Max beginning Sunday, June 2. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
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“Ren Faire” documents the incredible transfer of power at the Texas Renaissance Festival. For 50 years, founder George Coulam has been known as King George to Texas Renaissance Festival attendees. However, his reign will soon be coming to an end as his mind isn’t as sharp as it once was.
How to Watch ‘Ren Faire’ Premiere When: Sunday, June 2, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About ‘Ren Faire’ Premiere
“Ren Faire” documents the incredible transfer of power at the Texas Renaissance Festival. For 50 years, founder George Coulam has been known as King George to Texas Renaissance Festival attendees. However, his reign will soon be coming to an end as his mind isn’t as sharp as it once was.
- 6/2/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Last Updated on June 3, 2024
Earlier this week, we posted a rather disturbing story about how the Neon-produced horror flick Immaculate apparently looks awful on streaming. Many viewers have complained about the movie looking almost comically dark, posting screen captures that make it look amateurishly shot. Here’s the thing, though – that’s not how the movie is supposed to look. The tweets caught the attention of director Michael Mohan, who wrote the following in reply to one angry tweeter: “I know, man. This was absolutely not done intentionally. We have no control over the compression specs of each platform. It’s a real problem that truly bums me out, and after comparing them all, iTunes is the closest to what we wanted / brighter than the rest.”
Notably, in the comments horror director William Brent Bell posted that the same thing happened to him with the release of Orphan First Kill...
Earlier this week, we posted a rather disturbing story about how the Neon-produced horror flick Immaculate apparently looks awful on streaming. Many viewers have complained about the movie looking almost comically dark, posting screen captures that make it look amateurishly shot. Here’s the thing, though – that’s not how the movie is supposed to look. The tweets caught the attention of director Michael Mohan, who wrote the following in reply to one angry tweeter: “I know, man. This was absolutely not done intentionally. We have no control over the compression specs of each platform. It’s a real problem that truly bums me out, and after comparing them all, iTunes is the closest to what we wanted / brighter than the rest.”
Notably, in the comments horror director William Brent Bell posted that the same thing happened to him with the release of Orphan First Kill...
- 6/2/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
After the Game of Thrones Season 8 debacle, fans had given up all hope from the franchise. George R. R. Martin’s creation, often considered one of the best works in fantasy, lost fans very quickly. But out came House of the Dragon to the rescue, and proved that his works can stand even the toughest of times.
Princess Rhaenys in House of the Dragon| Max
Though Game of Thrones was criticized for going off the rails, way more than Martin would have liked, the prequel show House of the Dragon has taken its own liberties as well. But so far, these have worked in favor of the showrunners, as the response has been largely positive.
One of the changes made to the Targaryen conflict was the initial contender against Viserys at the beginning of the saga. Though Rhaenys is presented as a prime candidate, Martin’s Fire & Blood chose someone else.
Princess Rhaenys in House of the Dragon| Max
Though Game of Thrones was criticized for going off the rails, way more than Martin would have liked, the prequel show House of the Dragon has taken its own liberties as well. But so far, these have worked in favor of the showrunners, as the response has been largely positive.
One of the changes made to the Targaryen conflict was the initial contender against Viserys at the beginning of the saga. Though Rhaenys is presented as a prime candidate, Martin’s Fire & Blood chose someone else.
- 6/1/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
One of the most recurring themes of Game of Thrones was its intense death sequences. There is hardly any episode that does not feature an individual death or a large-scale massacre. However, no matter how many deaths the show features, very few of them hit us like the brutal killing of Oberyn Martell.
Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones | HBO Entertainment
Oberyn Martell was a breakout role for Pedro Pascal and had a massive contribution to his worldwide stardom. The charming Dornish prince was introduced in Season 4 and quickly became a fan-favorite for his charming personality.
Sadly, the Red Viper could not even last for a full season. A decade ago, on this day, he left the epic after being involved in one of the most scarring death scenes in television history.
What led Oberyn Martell to get one of the worst Game of Thrones deaths?
Pedro...
Pedro Pascal as Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones | HBO Entertainment
Oberyn Martell was a breakout role for Pedro Pascal and had a massive contribution to his worldwide stardom. The charming Dornish prince was introduced in Season 4 and quickly became a fan-favorite for his charming personality.
Sadly, the Red Viper could not even last for a full season. A decade ago, on this day, he left the epic after being involved in one of the most scarring death scenes in television history.
What led Oberyn Martell to get one of the worst Game of Thrones deaths?
Pedro...
- 6/1/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The American Revolution comes at ye fast.
So Claire and Jamie are in a very somber mood, indeed, in the new teaser for the back half of Outlander Season 7.
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Starz released the first peek at the drama’s upcoming episodes Saturday in conjunction with World Outlander Day. As previously announced, the second half of Season 7 will premiere on Friday, Nov. 22, at 8/7c on Starz.
So Claire and Jamie are in a very somber mood, indeed, in the new teaser for the back half of Outlander Season 7.
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Starz released the first peek at the drama’s upcoming episodes Saturday in conjunction with World Outlander Day. As previously announced, the second half of Season 7 will premiere on Friday, Nov. 22, at 8/7c on Starz.
- 6/1/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
It’s seemed like an interminably long wait, but everything we know about Outlander Season 7 Part 2 has just increased.
As part of the World Outlander Day celebration, Starz announced today that the highly anticipated second half of the seventh will premiere on Friday, November 22.
Coming off of the first half of Outlander Season 7, viewers find Claire (Caitríona Balfe), Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Young Ian (John Bell) leaving the colonies and arriving in their beloved homeland: Scotland.
The perils of the Revolutionary War force them to choose between standing by those they love and fighting for the land they have made their new home.
Meanwhile, Roger (Richard Rankin) and Brianna (Sophie Skelton) face new enemies across time, and must battle the forces that threaten to pull their family apart.
As loyalties change and painful secrets come to light, Jamie and Claire’s marriage is tested like never before.
With their love...
As part of the World Outlander Day celebration, Starz announced today that the highly anticipated second half of the seventh will premiere on Friday, November 22.
Coming off of the first half of Outlander Season 7, viewers find Claire (Caitríona Balfe), Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Young Ian (John Bell) leaving the colonies and arriving in their beloved homeland: Scotland.
The perils of the Revolutionary War force them to choose between standing by those they love and fighting for the land they have made their new home.
Meanwhile, Roger (Richard Rankin) and Brianna (Sophie Skelton) face new enemies across time, and must battle the forces that threaten to pull their family apart.
As loyalties change and painful secrets come to light, Jamie and Claire’s marriage is tested like never before.
With their love...
- 6/1/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
As part of the “World Outlander Day” celebration, Starz has set the premiere for the second half of Outlander Season 7 for Friday, November 22. New episodes will drop weekly on Fridays at midnight Et on the Starz app, Starz streaming and on-demand. On linear, new episodes will debut at 8 Pm Et/Pt on Starz in the U.S.
Outlander is also currently in production on a 10-episode eighth and final season. Newly joined cast includes Kieran Bew, who will be playing “Captain Charles Cunningham,” a retired British soldier; Frances Tomelty, who will play his mother, “Elspeth Cunningham”; and Carla Woodcock, who joins in the role of “Amaranthus Grey,” a new member of the Grey family.
L to R: Kieran Bew, Frances Tomelty and Carla Woodcock
In Season 7 Part 2, Claire (Caitríona Balfe), Jamie...
Outlander is also currently in production on a 10-episode eighth and final season. Newly joined cast includes Kieran Bew, who will be playing “Captain Charles Cunningham,” a retired British soldier; Frances Tomelty, who will play his mother, “Elspeth Cunningham”; and Carla Woodcock, who joins in the role of “Amaranthus Grey,” a new member of the Grey family.
L to R: Kieran Bew, Frances Tomelty and Carla Woodcock
In Season 7 Part 2, Claire (Caitríona Balfe), Jamie...
- 6/1/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The second half of “Outlander” Season 7 has set its premiere date at Starz.
The final eight episodes of the season will premiere on Nov. 22. New episodes will be available each week on Friday at midnight Et on the Starz app and on all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms ahead of their linear premiere at 8 p.m. Et in the U.S. and Canada. The announcement was made as part of “World Outlander Day.”
The official description of the remaining episodes states: “Coming off of the first half of ‘Outlander’ season seven, viewers find Claire (Caitríona Balfe), Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Young Ian (John Bell) leaving the colonies and arriving in their beloved homeland: Scotland. The perils of the Revolutionary War force them to choose between standing by those they love and fighting for the land they have made their new home. Meanwhile, Roger (Richard Rankin) and Brianna (Sophie Skelton) face new enemies across time,...
The final eight episodes of the season will premiere on Nov. 22. New episodes will be available each week on Friday at midnight Et on the Starz app and on all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms ahead of their linear premiere at 8 p.m. Et in the U.S. and Canada. The announcement was made as part of “World Outlander Day.”
The official description of the remaining episodes states: “Coming off of the first half of ‘Outlander’ season seven, viewers find Claire (Caitríona Balfe), Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Young Ian (John Bell) leaving the colonies and arriving in their beloved homeland: Scotland. The perils of the Revolutionary War force them to choose between standing by those they love and fighting for the land they have made their new home. Meanwhile, Roger (Richard Rankin) and Brianna (Sophie Skelton) face new enemies across time,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
House of the Dragon co-creator Ryan Condal had Matt Smith’s face in mind when he wrote the role of Daemon Targaryen in the series. Soon, he met with Smith to discuss the role along with co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik in 2020. Smith agreed to the role but he had his concerns about the series. He was worried that the series came too soon after Game of Thrones ended and that audiences had already seen this story.
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon | HBO
Smith’s concerns were unfounded as the first season of the series received an overwhelmingly positive response from GoT fans. He is all set to return to the role in HoTD Season 2, which will focus on the Dance of the Dragons, the Targaryen Civil War between Rhaenyra’s team Black and Alicent’s team Green.
House of the Dragon Actor Matt Smith Had Genuine Concerns Before Joining...
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon | HBO
Smith’s concerns were unfounded as the first season of the series received an overwhelmingly positive response from GoT fans. He is all set to return to the role in HoTD Season 2, which will focus on the Dance of the Dragons, the Targaryen Civil War between Rhaenyra’s team Black and Alicent’s team Green.
House of the Dragon Actor Matt Smith Had Genuine Concerns Before Joining...
- 6/1/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
In 2011, HBO embarked on a mega-prospect to adapt George R.R. Martin’s fantasy novels into live-action. A production that started off with grounded ambition soon took flight to become one of the world’s most recognizable and acclaimed series of such genre, at least for most of it. Starring the likes of Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, and Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones went on to rule global charts. However, the process of creating this behemoth did not come easy and did involve certain challenges, forcing changes.
Emilia Clarke in a still from Game of Thrones | HBO
At times, the show drastically moved away from the books and the original intentions of the author. While some changes caused furors and caused a dip in ratings, others proved beneficial and even helped the project fare better. One such instance involved Clarke and her story as a Targaryen descendant and a...
Emilia Clarke in a still from Game of Thrones | HBO
At times, the show drastically moved away from the books and the original intentions of the author. While some changes caused furors and caused a dip in ratings, others proved beneficial and even helped the project fare better. One such instance involved Clarke and her story as a Targaryen descendant and a...
- 6/1/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
As the imminent season of House of the Dragon approaches fast and steady, fans are bubbling with anticipation. With the key cast making a spectacular comeback and new characters gracing the show with their presence, things are bound to get exciting. And let’s not forget the much-hyped Dance of the Dragons.
But you know what they say, every rose has its thorn, and this one might just prick fans a bit too much.
House of the Dragon (Credit: HBO)
While season 2 of House of the Dragon appears to be full of delicious promises, fans should brace themselves to mourn a few unfortunate losses, too.
Emma D’Arcy Has Dismaying News for House of the Dragon 2 Fans
The spicy dynamic of The Black Queen and Prince Daemon is perhaps one of the most remarkable elements of House of the Dragon that lends the show an electric atmosphere (via TVLine). Emma D’Arcy,...
But you know what they say, every rose has its thorn, and this one might just prick fans a bit too much.
House of the Dragon (Credit: HBO)
While season 2 of House of the Dragon appears to be full of delicious promises, fans should brace themselves to mourn a few unfortunate losses, too.
Emma D’Arcy Has Dismaying News for House of the Dragon 2 Fans
The spicy dynamic of The Black Queen and Prince Daemon is perhaps one of the most remarkable elements of House of the Dragon that lends the show an electric atmosphere (via TVLine). Emma D’Arcy,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Tehran-born British actor and activist Nazanin Boniadi departs from the hit Prime Video fantasy-adventure show Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power ahead of season 2. The actor recently took to her Instagram to share that she will not return to reprise her character in the second season of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit prequel series.
Nazanin Boniadi as Bronwyn in Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power. credit: Prime Video
Boniadi who has been a devout activist, revealed the real reason behind her absence from the show stating that her decision to step down from the hit series is not related to her subsequent prioritization of her advocacy of the political movement #WomanLifeFreedom. However, fans are convinced that the reason for the actor leaving the show was quite vague.
Nazanin Boniadi Explains Her Departure From The Rings of Power Nazanin Boniadi in a scene in season 1 of...
Nazanin Boniadi as Bronwyn in Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power. credit: Prime Video
Boniadi who has been a devout activist, revealed the real reason behind her absence from the show stating that her decision to step down from the hit series is not related to her subsequent prioritization of her advocacy of the political movement #WomanLifeFreedom. However, fans are convinced that the reason for the actor leaving the show was quite vague.
Nazanin Boniadi Explains Her Departure From The Rings of Power Nazanin Boniadi in a scene in season 1 of...
- 6/1/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
With its list of new releases for June 2024, HBO streamer Max is finally headed back to Westeros.
The highlight of this month is undoubtedly the premiere of House of the Dragon season 2 on June 16. Episode 1 will drop on both HBO and Max that Sunday night at 9 p.m. Et. With the infamous Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons now underway, the next batch of episodes for this Game of Thrones prequel should be truly epic.
Arriving before House of the Dragon season 2 is another story of a fraught succession. Ren Faire, a documentary series about an ailing king retiring from the country’s largest renaissance festival, premieres on June 2. Other TV options this month include Julio Torres comedy Fantasmas on June 7 and docuseries One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit on June 25.
Max plays host to a couple of major movies in June as well. The...
The highlight of this month is undoubtedly the premiere of House of the Dragon season 2 on June 16. Episode 1 will drop on both HBO and Max that Sunday night at 9 p.m. Et. With the infamous Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons now underway, the next batch of episodes for this Game of Thrones prequel should be truly epic.
Arriving before House of the Dragon season 2 is another story of a fraught succession. Ren Faire, a documentary series about an ailing king retiring from the country’s largest renaissance festival, premieres on June 2. Other TV options this month include Julio Torres comedy Fantasmas on June 7 and docuseries One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit on June 25.
Max plays host to a couple of major movies in June as well. The...
- 6/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
In a recent interview Emily Carey, the actor who portrayed young Alicent Hightower commented on House of the Dragon season 2. With the show about to release on 16 June, everyone is extremely hyped. Any information or leaks about the show incite a fire in the fans. Will the second live up to the standards of the first season? Will it be better? We don’t know what to expect from it. These tiny bits of information help us piece together what to expect.
Read More: Emily Carey (Alicent) shares an unseen behind-the-scenes clip from House of the Dragon set
Emily Carey talks about flashbacks in House of the Dragon Season 2
Credits: Netflix
Netflix’s new adaptation Geek Girl stars Emily Carey. Recently, she had an interview with RadioTimes.com to promote her new show. When she was asked if she and Milly Alcock would turn up in a flashback in season...
Read More: Emily Carey (Alicent) shares an unseen behind-the-scenes clip from House of the Dragon set
Emily Carey talks about flashbacks in House of the Dragon Season 2
Credits: Netflix
Netflix’s new adaptation Geek Girl stars Emily Carey. Recently, she had an interview with RadioTimes.com to promote her new show. When she was asked if she and Milly Alcock would turn up in a flashback in season...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ojas Goel
- Wiki of Thrones
It’s quite hard to believe that we have lived through a time when wearing masks and being vaccinated was as necessary as oxygen to breathe. The Covid-19 pandemic shut down various systems and threatened to disrupt entire industries. So, when Miguel Sapochnik and Ryan Condal envisioned a Game of Thrones spinoff show focusing on the Targaryens, they knew they had to act fast and see what becomes of it. Matt Smith was one of the first actors they thought of.
HBO was not too keen on monopolizing the Westeros universe. They felt that the story needed new angles and perspectives. Subsequently, HBO canceled the other spinoff titled Bloodmoon after it reportedly went over budget. House of the Dragon was a saving grace since it would give fans something refreshing while ensuring success for the channel.
Ryan Condal had Matt Smith in mind while creating the Targaryen-based prequel
Credit: Max...
HBO was not too keen on monopolizing the Westeros universe. They felt that the story needed new angles and perspectives. Subsequently, HBO canceled the other spinoff titled Bloodmoon after it reportedly went over budget. House of the Dragon was a saving grace since it would give fans something refreshing while ensuring success for the channel.
Ryan Condal had Matt Smith in mind while creating the Targaryen-based prequel
Credit: Max...
- 6/1/2024
- by Vidhi Narula
- Wiki of Thrones
House of the Dragon season 2 is perched on the precipice of greatness. The latest Matt Smith interview by Variety also suggests the same.
The actor dives into the intricacies of his character and how Daemon Targaryen has changed from the first season. Playing such a tough and complex character must have been an uphill battle but Smith has made it look seamlessly easy. However, Daemon’s relationship with Rhaenyra is the one under duress in the latest House of the Dragon season.
Daemon and Rhaenyra’s Relationship in House of the Dragon season 2
Credit: Max
The promos and trailers released for House of the Dragon season 2 show a certain bubble of tension clouding Daemon and Rhaenyra’s relationship. The couple ended season 1 with a massive loss as Aemond kills Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys. Moroever, their relationship also seemed to strain with Daemon choking Rhaenyra towards the end in anger. Now,...
The actor dives into the intricacies of his character and how Daemon Targaryen has changed from the first season. Playing such a tough and complex character must have been an uphill battle but Smith has made it look seamlessly easy. However, Daemon’s relationship with Rhaenyra is the one under duress in the latest House of the Dragon season.
Daemon and Rhaenyra’s Relationship in House of the Dragon season 2
Credit: Max
The promos and trailers released for House of the Dragon season 2 show a certain bubble of tension clouding Daemon and Rhaenyra’s relationship. The couple ended season 1 with a massive loss as Aemond kills Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys. Moroever, their relationship also seemed to strain with Daemon choking Rhaenyra towards the end in anger. Now,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Vidhi Narula
- Wiki of Thrones
Showrunner Miguel Sapochnik was sort of a bridge between the shows Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. He knew the ins and outs of the Westerosi narrative and oversaw the production of both shows. He even directed six episodes of Game of Thrones.
However, a recent report suggested that Sapochnik has left House of the Dragon because the show decided not to invite his wife into the production team. He has been a great asset to House of the Dragon team since he knew how to bring such a grand show to life with resonance.
Matt Smith addresses losing a showrunner
Credits: Max
Matt Smith plays the complex character of Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Going through all kinds of highs and lows, his character is in a bit of a crisis mode in the upcoming season. In a recent interview with Variety, Smith spoke about...
However, a recent report suggested that Sapochnik has left House of the Dragon because the show decided not to invite his wife into the production team. He has been a great asset to House of the Dragon team since he knew how to bring such a grand show to life with resonance.
Matt Smith addresses losing a showrunner
Credits: Max
Matt Smith plays the complex character of Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Going through all kinds of highs and lows, his character is in a bit of a crisis mode in the upcoming season. In a recent interview with Variety, Smith spoke about...
- 6/1/2024
- by Vidhi Narula
- Wiki of Thrones
Actress Emily Carey, known for her role as the younger version of Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, now stars in Geek Girl, a new British-Canadian TV series on Netflix. The show is based on Holly Smale’s 2013 young adult novel and is now available for streaming.
Read More: Emily Carey answers House of The Dragon questions on live Instagram Q&a session
Emily Carey’s new show Geek Girl is now out on Netflix
Credits: Alekos Bottiroli
Geek Girl is a ten-part series with a unique spin on the coming-of-age story. It follows Harriet Manners, an awkward teenager who unexpectedly enters the modeling world. As she navigates the challenges and surprises of her new life, she tries to stay true to herself. The series, adapted from Holly Smale’s popular novel, explores growth, self-discovery, and embracing one’s uniqueness.
The trailer for Geek Girl introduces viewers to Emily Carey as Harriet Manners,...
Read More: Emily Carey answers House of The Dragon questions on live Instagram Q&a session
Emily Carey’s new show Geek Girl is now out on Netflix
Credits: Alekos Bottiroli
Geek Girl is a ten-part series with a unique spin on the coming-of-age story. It follows Harriet Manners, an awkward teenager who unexpectedly enters the modeling world. As she navigates the challenges and surprises of her new life, she tries to stay true to herself. The series, adapted from Holly Smale’s popular novel, explores growth, self-discovery, and embracing one’s uniqueness.
The trailer for Geek Girl introduces viewers to Emily Carey as Harriet Manners,...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
Summertime tends to be a quieter yet exciting period for the average TV viewer, as the broadcast season hiatus leaves room for big streaming and cable offerings to take center stage.
There might be a bit of a decrease in output now that the Emmy submission period is over, but there’s no lack of new and returning shows across broadcast, streaming and cable this summer. While the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will keep the world’s attention in late july, the return of Amazon’s “The Boys” and HBO’s “House of the Dragon” will surely have fans talking throughout the next few months, while new shows like “Star Wars” spin-off “The Acolyte” on Disney+ and the animated “Terminator Zero” hope to burst into the zeitgeist. Broadcast will also have some returning favorites with new seasons like “The Bachelorette” and more.
Check out TheWrap’s staff picks for the...
There might be a bit of a decrease in output now that the Emmy submission period is over, but there’s no lack of new and returning shows across broadcast, streaming and cable this summer. While the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will keep the world’s attention in late july, the return of Amazon’s “The Boys” and HBO’s “House of the Dragon” will surely have fans talking throughout the next few months, while new shows like “Star Wars” spin-off “The Acolyte” on Disney+ and the animated “Terminator Zero” hope to burst into the zeitgeist. Broadcast will also have some returning favorites with new seasons like “The Bachelorette” and more.
Check out TheWrap’s staff picks for the...
- 5/31/2024
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas, Drew Taylor, Jacob Bryant, Lucas Manfredi, Kayla Cobb, Loree Seitz, Sharon Knolle, Raquel 'Rocky' Harris, JD Knapp, Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Bran Stark took the Iron Throne. GoJo acquired Waystar Royco. But who will rule the Texas Renaissance Festival? That’s the battle at the center of “Ren Faire,” HBO’s new docuseries set to air in the network’s coveted Sunday-evening slot during the two weeks ahead of “House of the Dragon” Season 2.
“It sounds like that’s what their calculus was, to put it as close to that show as possible,” series director Lance Oppenheim says, laughing.
“Ren Faire” may have the knights and knaves of “Thrones,” but the power dynamics running through it more closely resemble “Succession.” Produced by Josh and Benny Safdie’s Elara Pictures, the three-episode doc centers on George Coulam, the iconoclastic octogenarian founder of the “nation’s largest Renaissance theme park,” which welcomes about half a million guests annually to carouse among costumed entertainers while munching turkey legs and cheering on jousters.
The festival...
“It sounds like that’s what their calculus was, to put it as close to that show as possible,” series director Lance Oppenheim says, laughing.
“Ren Faire” may have the knights and knaves of “Thrones,” but the power dynamics running through it more closely resemble “Succession.” Produced by Josh and Benny Safdie’s Elara Pictures, the three-episode doc centers on George Coulam, the iconoclastic octogenarian founder of the “nation’s largest Renaissance theme park,” which welcomes about half a million guests annually to carouse among costumed entertainers while munching turkey legs and cheering on jousters.
The festival...
- 5/31/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
The relevance of Game of Thrones in modern pop culture has, by definition, changed and revolutionized the concept of entertainment television and epic storytelling. Although the era of limited vision and critical thinking might be taking a back seat, the unpredictably unsatisfying ending to Season 8 of the HBO series still exists under heightened scrutiny and constant debate.
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones [Credit: HBO]In the Season 8 finale, the audience found Kit Haringtonʼs Jon Snow riding off into the sunset along with the wildlings and other northern tribes that hold no allegiance after uniting them under a common cause to fight the Continent’s most imminent threat: the White Walkers. And yet, the prophecy about the Prince that was promised never came true and Aegon Targaryen was lost to the North of the Wall rather than reclaiming his seat at the Iron Throne.
Kit Harington Comments on Jon...
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones [Credit: HBO]In the Season 8 finale, the audience found Kit Haringtonʼs Jon Snow riding off into the sunset along with the wildlings and other northern tribes that hold no allegiance after uniting them under a common cause to fight the Continent’s most imminent threat: the White Walkers. And yet, the prophecy about the Prince that was promised never came true and Aegon Targaryen was lost to the North of the Wall rather than reclaiming his seat at the Iron Throne.
Kit Harington Comments on Jon...
- 5/31/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
The domestic box office might be suffering but there is a blockbuster month of TV coming our way in June. Whether you're anxiously awaiting the second half of Bridgerton Season 3, a dragon duel for the ages in House of the Dragon, or excited to journey to a galaxy far, far, away with The Acolyte, there's something for everyone.
Fire up your queues because Prime Video's raunchy superhero satire The Boys also returns for Season 4 in June and make sure you have your stress toy ready for The Bear Season 3. Hulu and FX will be dropping all episodes at once on June 27 so we hope you're ready to "Yes, chef" Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) through yet another existential crisis.
Primetimer has also prepared a few more niche suggestions for what to watch in our superlative section. Grab your remotes, let's go.
Premieres June 4...
Fire up your queues because Prime Video's raunchy superhero satire The Boys also returns for Season 4 in June and make sure you have your stress toy ready for The Bear Season 3. Hulu and FX will be dropping all episodes at once on June 27 so we hope you're ready to "Yes, chef" Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) through yet another existential crisis.
Primetimer has also prepared a few more niche suggestions for what to watch in our superlative section. Grab your remotes, let's go.
Premieres June 4...
- 5/31/2024
- by Megan Vick
- Primetimer
While HBO execs aren't tied to the ratings like regular commercial channels, they have to air programs that will keep viewers subscribed. Which of their shows will be cancelled or renewed? We'll have to wait and see.
Scripted HBO shows listed: Animals, Avenue 5, The Baby, Ballers, Betty, Big Little Lies, Boardwalk Empire, The Brink, Camping, The Comeback, Crashing, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Deuce, Divorce, Eastbound & Down, Euphoria, Game of Thrones, Gentleman Jack, Getting On, Girls, The Gilded Age, Hello Ladies, Here and Now, High Maintenance, His Dark Materials, House of the Dragon, I May Destroy You, I Know This Much Is True, The Idol, In Treatment, Industry, Insecure, Irma Vep, Jonah from Tonga, The Last of Us, The Leftovers, Looking, Lovecraft Country, Mare of Easttown, Mosaic, Mrs. Fletcher, The Nevers, The New Pope, The Newsroom, The Night Of, The Outsider, Perry Mason,...
Scripted HBO shows listed: Animals, Avenue 5, The Baby, Ballers, Betty, Big Little Lies, Boardwalk Empire, The Brink, Camping, The Comeback, Crashing, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Deuce, Divorce, Eastbound & Down, Euphoria, Game of Thrones, Gentleman Jack, Getting On, Girls, The Gilded Age, Hello Ladies, Here and Now, High Maintenance, His Dark Materials, House of the Dragon, I May Destroy You, I Know This Much Is True, The Idol, In Treatment, Industry, Insecure, Irma Vep, Jonah from Tonga, The Last of Us, The Leftovers, Looking, Lovecraft Country, Mare of Easttown, Mosaic, Mrs. Fletcher, The Nevers, The New Pope, The Newsroom, The Night Of, The Outsider, Perry Mason,...
- 5/31/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Exclusive: Famed fantasy writer George R.R. Martin has unveiled the first still from the set of The Summer Machine, a short film that we’re told will be part of a new anthology series produced by Martin. Check the image out below.
Further details about the project are scant, but we’re told that it’s within the sci-fi genre, and that filming recently wrapped at an undisclosed location in New Mexico. Michael Cassutt (The Twilight Zone) directed from his own script, with Steve Graham (Z Nation), Elias Gallegos (Dark Winds), and Mark Steinig (Killer Kafe) producing alongside Martin for Fevre River Packet Company.
Lensed by Alexander Yellen (Z Nation), the film stars Lina Esco (S.W.A.T.) and features Charles Martin Smith (American Graffiti) and Matt Frewer (Fear the Walking Dead) in supporting role.
In a statement on the project, Martin simply deadpanned, “Summer is coming” — in a...
Further details about the project are scant, but we’re told that it’s within the sci-fi genre, and that filming recently wrapped at an undisclosed location in New Mexico. Michael Cassutt (The Twilight Zone) directed from his own script, with Steve Graham (Z Nation), Elias Gallegos (Dark Winds), and Mark Steinig (Killer Kafe) producing alongside Martin for Fevre River Packet Company.
Lensed by Alexander Yellen (Z Nation), the film stars Lina Esco (S.W.A.T.) and features Charles Martin Smith (American Graffiti) and Matt Frewer (Fear the Walking Dead) in supporting role.
In a statement on the project, Martin simply deadpanned, “Summer is coming” — in a...
- 5/30/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
House of the Dragon focuses on The Dance of the Dragons, a story that tells of the Targaryen Civil War between the Blacks and Greens. The war was made up of the various battles that occurred in Westeros over a number of years. Matt Smith‘s Daemon Targaryen and Ewan Mitchell‘s Aemond Targaryen, who will be two of the main characters in Season 2, are the two most well-known fighters from the two sides. Smith recently teased a face-off between the two.
Daemon will be much “weaker” in House of the Dragon Season 2
Daemon has always been known to be an agent of chaos, infamous for being stern, unpredictable, and dangerous. However, Season 2 will mellow him down. Smith told Variety in a recent interview:
“We definitely meet Daemon at a point of crisis in this situation, and in many ways, it’s a different version of him. It’s one that’s much weaker.
Daemon will be much “weaker” in House of the Dragon Season 2
Daemon has always been known to be an agent of chaos, infamous for being stern, unpredictable, and dangerous. However, Season 2 will mellow him down. Smith told Variety in a recent interview:
“We definitely meet Daemon at a point of crisis in this situation, and in many ways, it’s a different version of him. It’s one that’s much weaker.
- 5/30/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
Beetlejuice is back! Batman director Tim Burton and beloved actor Michael Keaton are reuniting for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Burton's award-winning Beetlejuice.
Empire Magazine has shared two covers for the sequel, with the first putting the spotlight on the title character alongside stars Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, and Catherine O'Hara. The second focuses solely on Beetlejuice and was illustrated by artist Chris Christodoulou.
After an unexpected family tragedy, the movie sees three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
Empire Magazine has shared two covers for the sequel, with the first putting the spotlight on the title character alongside stars Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, and Catherine O'Hara. The second focuses solely on Beetlejuice and was illustrated by artist Chris Christodoulou.
After an unexpected family tragedy, the movie sees three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.
With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
With House of the Dragon just around the corner, HBO Max has been releasing multiple promos to generate excitement amongst fans for the upcoming show. One of their latest promos showcases all the dragons we have seen in the show so far.
These dragons, belonging to House Targaryen, fought in the Civil War known as the Dance of the Dragons. However, we will see more dragons in the upcoming season that weren’t shown in the promo.
Read More: Two major characters to return in House of the Dragon Season 2
House of the Dragon’s new Targaryen Dragons promo
You can watch the video here:
The trailer looks into various iconic shots from Season 1 while listing all the dragons that will fight in the war. The video gives us all the dragon names and how to pronounce them. However, it doesn’t show us some dragons that will fight in the war,...
These dragons, belonging to House Targaryen, fought in the Civil War known as the Dance of the Dragons. However, we will see more dragons in the upcoming season that weren’t shown in the promo.
Read More: Two major characters to return in House of the Dragon Season 2
House of the Dragon’s new Targaryen Dragons promo
You can watch the video here:
The trailer looks into various iconic shots from Season 1 while listing all the dragons that will fight in the war. The video gives us all the dragon names and how to pronounce them. However, it doesn’t show us some dragons that will fight in the war,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
Elio M. García Jr. recently shared an update about the casting for the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” on Westeros.org, A Song of Ice and Fire’s official website. In addition to creating Westeros.org and A Wiki of Ice and Fire, García Jr. has assisted author George R.R. Martin in writing various lore books, including Fire and Blood.
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is filmed in Northern Ireland. The casting for the main actors was previously announced, but Martin has now revealed that many other important characters have been cast. However, HBO isn’t ready to reveal the names of these new cast members yet.
Read More: Could George R. R. Martin be unhappy with House of the Dragon adaptation?
George R.R. Martin on the casting of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
Credit: Getty Images
García Jr. posted, “Most of the auditions — not all,...
“A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is filmed in Northern Ireland. The casting for the main actors was previously announced, but Martin has now revealed that many other important characters have been cast. However, HBO isn’t ready to reveal the names of these new cast members yet.
Read More: Could George R. R. Martin be unhappy with House of the Dragon adaptation?
George R.R. Martin on the casting of “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”
Credit: Getty Images
García Jr. posted, “Most of the auditions — not all,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ved Prabhudesai
- Wiki of Thrones
It’s almost time for House of the Dragon Season 2. On June 16, the program is scheduled to premiere on Max for a second season. We already know there will be a NYC premiere event, and you can win a chance to attend it. Now, it appears there will be an offline premiere event in London and Paris in the upcoming month, and you can enter an online contest to win a chance to attend them along with the cast of the show! And it’s free!
Sky announces free tickets contest for House of the Dragon fans
As the release date draws closer, several premiere events for Season 2 of House of the Dragon are being organized to build up hype. Sky is organizing a contest giving away free tickets to 2 lucky people. All you have to do is register on their website right here. Winners will be announced on 14th June,...
Sky announces free tickets contest for House of the Dragon fans
As the release date draws closer, several premiere events for Season 2 of House of the Dragon are being organized to build up hype. Sky is organizing a contest giving away free tickets to 2 lucky people. All you have to do is register on their website right here. Winners will be announced on 14th June,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- Wiki of Thrones
The Greens started the war on the wrong foot by killing Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys. Now, she is hungry for revenge and will stop at nothing to pursue the enemy until their will breaks.
The latest promo for House of the Dragon season 2 shows Rhaenyra pulling all the stops to win the war. In the Dance of the Dragons, only one side will emerge victorious while bloodshed will be common on both ends.
“We must break the will of our enemy, and end this war.” — Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
New promo for ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2. Premieres June 16 on HBO. pic.twitter.com/8y3mftY1JC
— westerosies (@westerosies) May 27, 2024
Similar to how Rhaenyra will stop at nothing, Alicent will do everything in her power to sustain the Iron Throne and consolidate her kingdom. She has to protect her kids from Rhaenyra’s wrath while juggling the threat to the throne.
The latest promo for House of the Dragon season 2 shows Rhaenyra pulling all the stops to win the war. In the Dance of the Dragons, only one side will emerge victorious while bloodshed will be common on both ends.
“We must break the will of our enemy, and end this war.” — Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
New promo for ‘House Of The Dragon’ Season 2. Premieres June 16 on HBO. pic.twitter.com/8y3mftY1JC
— westerosies (@westerosies) May 27, 2024
Similar to how Rhaenyra will stop at nothing, Alicent will do everything in her power to sustain the Iron Throne and consolidate her kingdom. She has to protect her kids from Rhaenyra’s wrath while juggling the threat to the throne.
- 5/30/2024
- by Vidhi Narula
- Wiki of Thrones
Adaptations are their own art. Figuring out exactly how to transfer characters, events, and settings from pages to screens is by no means an easy undertaking, especially with avid fans breathing down your neck; there’s no room for mistakes.
Generally, the rule of thumb is to avoid removing or changing the source material too much, but that doesn’t solve another problem — pacing and timeline. Take House of the Dragon, for example: this show splits one book into several seasons, and while adapting it, they also need to conform to the laws of television… Hard job, that.
HotD Season 2 Will Be Shortened
It’s due to the pacing and timeline reasons that House of the Dragon won’t have equal-length seasons. Original shows tend to follow an established guideline — 10, 15, 22, or any other set number episodes per season — but this strategy doesn’t always work with adaptations. It definitely won...
Generally, the rule of thumb is to avoid removing or changing the source material too much, but that doesn’t solve another problem — pacing and timeline. Take House of the Dragon, for example: this show splits one book into several seasons, and while adapting it, they also need to conform to the laws of television… Hard job, that.
HotD Season 2 Will Be Shortened
It’s due to the pacing and timeline reasons that House of the Dragon won’t have equal-length seasons. Original shows tend to follow an established guideline — 10, 15, 22, or any other set number episodes per season — but this strategy doesn’t always work with adaptations. It definitely won...
- 5/30/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
It’s almost time to head back to Westeros as the second season of “House of the Dragon” premieres on Max and HBO on Sunday, June 16. The epic prequel series to “Game of Thrones” will air new episodes in HBO’s premier window on Sunday night through Aug. 4. Also hitting the service in June will be the comedy special from “Hacks” star “Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go” and the motel-renovation series “Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home.”
Also coming to Max via the Bleacher Report Sports Add-On will be United States Men’s and Women’s soccer games, the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, Major League Baseball games, and potentially the conclusions of the NBA and NHL conference championship slates. Don’t miss any of the sports action and streaming premieres of the best prestige and unscripted titles on Max. The streamer offers three monthly subscription plans ranging from ad-supported...
Also coming to Max via the Bleacher Report Sports Add-On will be United States Men’s and Women’s soccer games, the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, Major League Baseball games, and potentially the conclusions of the NBA and NHL conference championship slates. Don’t miss any of the sports action and streaming premieres of the best prestige and unscripted titles on Max. The streamer offers three monthly subscription plans ranging from ad-supported...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
I don’t generally intertwine my two jobs as a hustling Gen-Zer who is incapable of keeping her life together, but I’m making an exception for Geek Girl because it’s a show that centers on the fashion industry. An industry that is so remarkably unforgiving that I had to immediately leave my brain behind while watching Geek Girl. It’s how some of us felt after watching Emily in Paris. Nobody has it that easy, and nobody is going to be handing things to you on a platter that way. Geek Girl tells the story of Harriet Manners, a high schooler, whose life suddenly changes when she happens to be at London Fashion Week, thanks to her class winning a competition. She’s scouted by one of the industry’s biggest agencies and then taken on a journey into the world of all things fashion. Adapted from the best-selling novels by Holly Smale,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ruchika Bhat
- DMT
Netflix’s Geek Girl is all things teen-drama fun. The English show starring House of The Dragon’s Emily Carey does require some suspension of disbelief. Especially if you have any knowledge of the workings of the fashion industry. However, it’s still an amusing coming-of-age story about finding one’s true self and owning up to your distinctiveness. The fashion industry is surely not as forgiving as it is in this show. Geek Girl tells the story of Harriet Manners, an intelligent straight-a student whose life is upended when she gets scouted as a supermodel by one of London’s biggest fashion agencies. Harriet’s not the kind of girl who likes attention. In fact, she’s the kind of kid who hates the spotlight and would rather hide in the corner. Harriet’s never been interested in fashion; it’s always been her best friend Nat, who obviously...
- 5/30/2024
- by Ruchika Bhat
- DMT
After directing Thor: The Dark World, filmmaker Alan Taylor moved on to Terminator Genisys. Released in 2015, it's widely considered the worst movie in the sci-fi franchise's storied history. Meant to serve as a reboot, it introduced a new timeline created when Skynet attempted to kill Sarah Connors as a child.
In the movie's big twist, we learned that Skynet had transformed Jason Clarke's John Connor into a Terminator-hybrid. Joining him in the cast were Emilia Clarke as Sarah, Jai Courtney as Kyle Reese, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as a T-800 dubbed "Pops."
Despite being heavily featured in bizarre promo photos, House of the Dragon star Matt Smith made a relatively minor appearance as the advanced T-5000 Terminator who embodies Skynet, and it sounds like shooting his scenes was a bemusing experience for the British actor.
"My rather brief time in that world. It was quite strange, you know, when I [was] filming,...
In the movie's big twist, we learned that Skynet had transformed Jason Clarke's John Connor into a Terminator-hybrid. Joining him in the cast were Emilia Clarke as Sarah, Jai Courtney as Kyle Reese, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as a T-800 dubbed "Pops."
Despite being heavily featured in bizarre promo photos, House of the Dragon star Matt Smith made a relatively minor appearance as the advanced T-5000 Terminator who embodies Skynet, and it sounds like shooting his scenes was a bemusing experience for the British actor.
"My rather brief time in that world. It was quite strange, you know, when I [was] filming,...
- 5/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
What are the official words of House Targaryen?Fire and BloodOurs is the FuryGrowing StrongFamily, Duty, HonorWhat cataclysmic event drove House Targaryen from Essos to the Seven Kingdoms?The Doom of ValyriaThe Long NightThe Andal InvasionThe Blackfyre RebellionWhat are the colours of the two rival factions who fight in “The Dance of the Dragons”?Green and BlackGold and BlackRed and BlackSilver and BlackWhat gift did Uncle Daemon give to his teenage niece Rhaenyra?A necklace made from Valyrian steelA scale model of Old ValyriaA book about the exodus of Queen Nymeria to DorneA curved dagger made from Valyrian steelIntending to shore up his claim to the throne, Daemon stole an egg laid by which dragon?DreamfyreSyraxMeleysVhagarWhat was the nickname of Craghas Drahar, who occupied the Stepstones and was defeated by Daemon?The CrabfeederThe White WormThe Black DreadThe Lord of the TidesWhat event did Alicent Hightower disrupt by wearing a green gown,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Matt Smith is one of the most prominent actors on the cast of House Of The Dragon, a Game of Thrones spinoff set in the Seven Kingdoms. He is known to series lovers as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who and as Prince Philip in Netflix’s The Crown. Smith initially had some doubts about playing Daemon Targaryen in the spinoff series as it came soon after the finale season of Game of Thrones.
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon | HBO
Smith was concerned that audiences were already familiar with the story of House of the Dragon. He came to understand that the spinoff series was independent of its predecessor and told things on a bigger scale. The second season of the series will focus on the much anticipated Targaryen Civil War between Rhaenyra’s team black and Alicent’s team green.
Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen in Game of Thrones spinoff, House of the Dragon | HBO
Smith was concerned that audiences were already familiar with the story of House of the Dragon. He came to understand that the spinoff series was independent of its predecessor and told things on a bigger scale. The second season of the series will focus on the much anticipated Targaryen Civil War between Rhaenyra’s team black and Alicent’s team green.
- 5/30/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Rising to fame through Doctor Who, Matt Smith, thereafter captivated audiences with his roles in The Crown and House of the Dragon. Currently awaiting the release of his HBO show’s second season on June 16, 2024, Smith appeared for an interview with Variety. Therein, he revealed his admiration for the Hollywood icon – Keanu Reeves.
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon | HBO Entertainment
Speaking fondly of the actor, Matt Smith casually revealed rewatching Keanu Reeves’ 1991 action movie Point Break, which happens to be one of Reeves’ best thrillers. While the world knows Reeves for John Wick, Smith seemingly took pride in being interested in the actor’s performance from before his John Wick fame. Later on, The Crown star also revealed his desire to meet the actor someday.
Matt Smith’s Admiration for Keanu Reeves After Rewatching Point Break
Appearing as the youngest ever Doctor on the iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who,...
Matt Smith in House of the Dragon | HBO Entertainment
Speaking fondly of the actor, Matt Smith casually revealed rewatching Keanu Reeves’ 1991 action movie Point Break, which happens to be one of Reeves’ best thrillers. While the world knows Reeves for John Wick, Smith seemingly took pride in being interested in the actor’s performance from before his John Wick fame. Later on, The Crown star also revealed his desire to meet the actor someday.
Matt Smith’s Admiration for Keanu Reeves After Rewatching Point Break
Appearing as the youngest ever Doctor on the iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Max has unveiled its full programming for LGBTQ Pride Month.
Throughout June, Max will be updating its LGBTQ+ Voices page with new curations, including “Presenting with Pride,” “Pride in Every Story,” “Beyond the Binary” and “Queer Film Club,” custom artwork, and more to celebrate Pride Month globally.
As previously announced, the streamer’s Human By Orientation platform will host a “House of Drag” viewing party on the premiere night of “House of the Dragon” Season 2 on June 16 in Brooklyn. Hosted by Priyanka from the fourth season of “We’re Here,” the one-night-only, sold-out event will feature a “Battle for the Iron Throne” for the queer fandom of “House of the Dragon.”
Max is also partnering with NewFest during its annual Pride Festival (May 30-June 3), activating both virtual and in-person community screenings of LGBTQ+ titles to further amplify the voices and stories of the queer community. Max, in collaboration with NewFest Pride,...
Throughout June, Max will be updating its LGBTQ+ Voices page with new curations, including “Presenting with Pride,” “Pride in Every Story,” “Beyond the Binary” and “Queer Film Club,” custom artwork, and more to celebrate Pride Month globally.
As previously announced, the streamer’s Human By Orientation platform will host a “House of Drag” viewing party on the premiere night of “House of the Dragon” Season 2 on June 16 in Brooklyn. Hosted by Priyanka from the fourth season of “We’re Here,” the one-night-only, sold-out event will feature a “Battle for the Iron Throne” for the queer fandom of “House of the Dragon.”
Max is also partnering with NewFest during its annual Pride Festival (May 30-June 3), activating both virtual and in-person community screenings of LGBTQ+ titles to further amplify the voices and stories of the queer community. Max, in collaboration with NewFest Pride,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
The first season of Game of Thrones’ prequel, House of the Dragon, was an immediate success. The show has spread all over the social media like a wildfire and managed to get to the hearts of millions of people so fast, it was renewed by HBO the day after the pilot’s premiere.
No one had any doubts about its quality, and now that season 2 is near, fans are hopeful to get the show at least just as good, if not even better. What’s important to remember, however, is that the setting will change, as both teams step into war. With different motives and put in different circumstances, the characters you know and love may still surprise you.
Will Daemon Die in House of the Dragon Season 2?
Though it is impossible to tell in which part of the show will one or another character die, given that the fans...
No one had any doubts about its quality, and now that season 2 is near, fans are hopeful to get the show at least just as good, if not even better. What’s important to remember, however, is that the setting will change, as both teams step into war. With different motives and put in different circumstances, the characters you know and love may still surprise you.
Will Daemon Die in House of the Dragon Season 2?
Though it is impossible to tell in which part of the show will one or another character die, given that the fans...
- 5/30/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Emily Carey is interviewed for Netflix’s coming of age drama Geek Girl. Carey stars as Harriet. The all-star cast also includes Emmanuel Imani as Wilbur Evans, Sarah Parish as Jude Paignton, Liam Woodrum (Love In Zion National) as Nick Park, Tim Downie as Richard Manners, Zac Looker (A Kind of Spark) as Toby Pilgrim, Jemima Rooper (Flowers in the Attic: The Origin) as Annabel Manners, Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Yuji Lee, Daisy Jelley (London Kills) as Poppy Hepple-Cartwright and introduces Rochelle Harrington as Natalie Grey.
The screen adaptation was co-created for television by Jessica Ruston and Holly Smale, and further episodes were written by Sameera Steward and Sarah Morgan, with additional material by Zoë Rocha and Georgie Armour. The series is directed by Declan O’Dwyer.
Stefan Pape asks the questions, the series will debut on Netflix worldwide (outside of Canada) on May 30th and in Canada on May 30th on streaming platform Stacktv.
The screen adaptation was co-created for television by Jessica Ruston and Holly Smale, and further episodes were written by Sameera Steward and Sarah Morgan, with additional material by Zoë Rocha and Georgie Armour. The series is directed by Declan O’Dwyer.
Stefan Pape asks the questions, the series will debut on Netflix worldwide (outside of Canada) on May 30th and in Canada on May 30th on streaming platform Stacktv.
- 5/30/2024
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Naruto Anime to Release New Episode After 17 Years: Exciting Comeback News (Photo Credit – IMDb)
After the longest 17 years wait, fans can see their childhood show, returning to the screen after the release follow-up series of the original story, Naruto Shippuden and the popular sequel spin off series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations both are also very hyped up shows among the fans.
But now, finally, fans can anticipate the Naruto series returning this year. The official news regarding the show was being circulated in a report provided by TV Tokyo Financial Results in a Q&a session with Ichiro Ishikawa, President and Representative Director of TV Tokyo Holdings.
Naruto Series: Expected Release Date and Details on New Episodes:
As per former, news circulated through Twitter in July 2023, where it was officially announced that four new episodes will be telecast in the same year on 3 Sept. To celebrate and honor the 20th anniversary of the show,...
After the longest 17 years wait, fans can see their childhood show, returning to the screen after the release follow-up series of the original story, Naruto Shippuden and the popular sequel spin off series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations both are also very hyped up shows among the fans.
But now, finally, fans can anticipate the Naruto series returning this year. The official news regarding the show was being circulated in a report provided by TV Tokyo Financial Results in a Q&a session with Ichiro Ishikawa, President and Representative Director of TV Tokyo Holdings.
Naruto Series: Expected Release Date and Details on New Episodes:
As per former, news circulated through Twitter in July 2023, where it was officially announced that four new episodes will be telecast in the same year on 3 Sept. To celebrate and honor the 20th anniversary of the show,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Karishma Singh
- KoiMoi
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