Inside ‘House of the Dragon’ Part 2: “It’s a Powerful, Dark, Shakespearean Tragedy”

The two-part report continues on the set of ‘Dragon’: The cast opens up about their characters, the showrunners explain how the new series tackles issues of race and sexual violence, and a look at the franchise’s future. Plus, the show’s new official trailer. After HBO spent years searching to find the ideal successor series to the king of its platform, network executives picked a story … Continue reading Inside ‘House of the Dragon’ Part 2: “It’s a Powerful, Dark, Shakespearean Tragedy”

Inside ‘House of the Dragon’ Part 2: “It’s a Powerful, Dark, Shakespearean Tragedy”

The two-part report continues on the set of ‘Dragon’: The cast opens up about their characters, the showrunners explain how the new series tackles issues of race and sexual violence, and a look at the franchise’s future. Plus, the show’s new official trailer. After HBO spent years searching to find the ideal successor series to the king of its platform, network executives picked a story … Continue reading Inside ‘House of the Dragon’ Part 2: “It’s a Powerful, Dark, Shakespearean Tragedy”

‘House of the Dragon’ Showrunners Didn’t Want ‘Another Bunch of White People’ in ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff

We wanted to find a way to put diversity in the show,  but we didn’t want to do it in a way that felt like it was an afterthought or, worse, tokenism. ~ Ryan Condal, Co-showrunner “House of the Dragon” is already righting a “Game of Thrones” misstep. The upcoming spinoff prequel series has a more racially diverse cast, including an elite Black family comprising … Continue reading ‘House of the Dragon’ Showrunners Didn’t Want ‘Another Bunch of White People’ in ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoff

Wil Johnson as knight Ser Vaemond Velaryon in House of Dragons

Looks like we will see our old friend, Wil Johnson, in a new role. Whoo-Hoo!! I was first introduced to him in Outlander as Dr. Joe Abernathy, Dr. Claire Randall’s best friend from medical school. Later, I had the pleasure of interviewing him. He will play knight Ser Vaemond Velaryon in HBO’s upcoming House of Dragons!! I do hope he has a recurring role. I … Continue reading Wil Johnson as knight Ser Vaemond Velaryon in House of Dragons

#WinterisHere Game of Thrones Season 7: Trailer #2

Oooh-wee is all I can say, again . . . Ooooh-wee. So excited! Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros; A forgotten race returns after being dormant for thousands of years. ~Video via HBO It may be the first day of summer, but #WinterisHere on July 16th! Disclaimer: We hold no rights to any of the pictures; no copyright infringement intended. Continue reading #WinterisHere Game of Thrones Season 7: Trailer #2

Game of Thrones Season 7: Official Trailer

Oooh-wee is all I can say . . . Ooooh-wee. So excited! WINTER and the GREAT WAR are here Game of Thrones fans. Cersei Lannister — now queen of the rapidly fracturing Westeros — surrounded on all sides by enemies invading from all points of the compass. Determined and monomaniacal as ever she intones . . Enemies to the East . . . Exiles Daenerys Targaryen and Tyrion Lannister have … Continue reading Game of Thrones Season 7: Official Trailer

Game of Thrones – Promos for Season 6

As we continue to wait til April 24th for the new season, HBO has put out some new promos, from each of the houses. First up, the Targaryen Battle Banner. You are nothing. The millionth of your name. Queen of Nothing. ~ Dothraki  The Stark Battle Banner. Winterfell is mine. Come and see. ~ Ramsay Bolton The Lannister Battle Banner. Every one of us is poor and … Continue reading Game of Thrones – Promos for Season 6