Game of Thrones

Weirdest and Most Memorable Roles the Game of Thrones Cast Played

Game of Thrones might have the most solid cast on television. From top to bottom, these people are some of the most fascinating actors on the small screen right now — and many of them have a pretty fascinating genre pedigree. Here are the most random or remarkable genre roles each of the stars had…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders May 10

Game of Thrones Movie Posters from Famous Directors Are Just Too Cool

Saul Bass was behind some of the most indelible intro title sequences in movie history. Casino, North By Northwest, Vertigo. He died in 1996, and just a few days ago, Google broke out a Doodle for his birthday. And now here’s a pretty damn great nerd tribute on top. Four movie posters for Game of…

Tech News Kyle Wagner May 10

Robb Stark cast as Prince Charming in Cinderella because OBVIOUSLY

Perfect, just perfect. Disney has just announced that Richard Madden, owner of the Robb Stark perm and ruler of our hearts, will be their Prince in the Kenneth Branagh-directed live-action Cinderella. This is just perfect. He joins Cate Blanchett as the evil stepmother and Lily James as Cinderella. Still no word on who will play…

Movies Meredith Woerner May 8

Game Of Thrones engagement shoots announce: The Wedding is Coming

Hit the bricks prenuptial Walking Dead photo shoots, the new pre-wedding hotness is all George R.R. Martin. Yes, Game of Thrones engagement shoots are the new zombies, and it fucking rocks. Two elegant geeks posed for a fur-trimmed engagement shoot inspired by Game of Thrones., and it’s pretty gorgeous (then again anything remotely related to…

Television Meredith Woerner May 7

Star Wars: Episode VII could start filming in 2014… but where?

Damon Lindelof reveals the biggest story challenge of Star Trek Into Darkness, and the potential villains of Star Trek 3. Zoe Saldana gives an Avatar sequel update. A Doctor Who love interest joins Transformers 4. Plus Game of Thrones, Under the Dome, and Arrow! Spoilers ahoy! Top image from The Walking Dead. Star Trek Into…

Television Alasdair Wilkins May 7

Remember when Jaime Lannister was a starship captain?

Long before he was the swashbuckling, incestuous, damaged brother of Tyrion and Cersei Lannister, Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau starred in the amazing space TV show Virtuality. Which, if the gods were not cruel, would have been a TV series. We were just geeking out about how sad we were that Fox killed Virtuality, finally running…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders May 6

Is Game of Thrones all about the war between Varys and Littlefinger?

Varys and Littlefinger may seem to be minor players — but the maneuverings of the noble families of Westeros often seem to come back to their ongoing chess game. Also, in last night’s Game of Thrones, Varys and Littlefinger articulate two very different philosophies, which help illuminate the divided loyalties you’re seeing all over. Spoilers…

Television Charlie Jane Anders May 6

This Week’s TV: 6 Season Finales. Plus Neil Gaiman writes Doctor Who!

This week’s television includes a half dozen finales — including a Community finale that revisits the Darkest Timeline. Can Neil Gaiman make the Cybermen awesome again? Plus Person of Interest reveals the truth about the Machine, and Tricia Helfer plays a mother who has psychic powers! Clips and details below. Top image: Doctor Who Today:…

Television Charlie Jane Anders May 6

Benedict Cumberbatch says you might root for his Star Trek villain

Kevin Feige reveals why Captain America can’t necessarily trust his own allies in The Winter Soldier and whether new superheroes will show up in S.H.I.E.L.D. Michael Caine joins Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, because obviously. A familiar mutant is seen on the X-Men: Days of Future Past set. Spoilers right now! Top image from Star Trek Into…

Television Alasdair Wilkins May 6

Dragon Zach Galifianakis plays Game of Game of Thrones on SNL

Zach Galifianakis graced Saturday Night Live with his manic, bearded hosting skills last night and showed us that it’s not easy being green. Or, more precisely, it’s not easy being dressed as a green dragon while enduring game show humiliation. The Game of Game of Thrones sketch pokes fun at fans’ encyclopedic knowledge of A…

io9 Lauren Davis May 5

The One Moment That Made Tonight’s Doctor Who Entirely Worthwhile

Can Diana Rigg make all the television? Now, please? The former Emma Peel is getting a brand new lease on life in genre TV — first Game of Thrones, and now Doctor Who. Tonight’s “Crimson Horror” wasn’t particularly a standout episode in general, but god, was Diana Rigg amazing. Especially this bit. Spoilers… It’s kind…

Television Charlie Jane Anders May 4

8 Game of Thrones characters who are better on TV than in the books

We’ve talked before about the many ways the Game of Thrones TV series has improved upon George R.R. Martin’s beloved fantasy books, but there’s something we haven’t mentioned — the characters. There are performances on-screen which enhance their literary inspirations, and here are just a few! 1) Margaery Tyrell We begin with what is probably…

Television Rob Bricken May 3

10 Characters Who Got More Interesting After They Died

Sometimes there’s a character that the writers don’t know what to do with, or who’s hit a dead end. What do you do with this superfluous character? How do you up the ante? Kill them. And then have them come back evil (or good), with new powers, or deeply troubled. Here are the 10 characters…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta May 1

What exactly does Joss Whedon have planned for Thanos in Avengers 2?

Carrie Fisher once again confirms that she will be in Star Wars: Episode VII. Michael Shannon reveals why he’s so excited about General Zod in Man of Steel. Andrew Garfield and Jamie Foxx are spotted in an Amazing Spider-Man 2 set video. An Oscar nominee joins the latest incarnation of American Horror Story. It’s all…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Apr 30

On Game of Thrones, some men just want to watch the world burn

The Mad King of Westeros really, really liked wildfire. A lot. Crazy King Aerys has been dead a long time, but he still overshadows the realm — not just because those who deposed him are ruling, but also because his terrible reign raises the ultimate question: When is it okay to break your oath and…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Apr 29

If you’re not watching Warehouse 13, you’re kind of a bad person

We’re not judging or anything, but yeah — if you’re not watching Warehouse 13, then your soul is probably in mid-decay. And you’re part of why we can’t have nice things. Tonight’s midseason opener is a pretty good jumping-on point for all things Warehouse, too. Plus check out our guide to all the rest of…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Apr 29

An adorable Khaleesi hosts the best Game of Thrones kids show ever

Warning: This video contains mild spoilers for the first two seasons of Game of Thrones. Also, it is insanely adorable, despite the truly horrific amounts of Targaryen-on-puppet violence featured within. Obviously, these puppets didn’t watch last Sunday’s episode of GoT, or they would have known you don’t fuck with Danaerys.

io9 Rob Bricken Apr 25

You’re all pronouncing Khaleesi WRONG

We’ve all been pronouncing Daenerys Targaryen’s title wrong! In an interview with Vulture Game of Thrones language maker (official title) David J. Peterson revealed that the Dothraki tongue pronounces Khaleesi as “KHAH-lay-see,” not “ka-LEE-see.” Boom, mind blown. Does the fact that every human on the planet butchers his made up fantasy language bother him? You…

Television Meredith Woerner Apr 23

The Greatest Game of Thrones Joke You’ll See All Week

Warning: Mild spoiler for this past weekend’s Game of Thrones episode below. The folks at Grantland managed to track down the shipping information for the rather special package Varys received in “And Now His Watch Has Ended.” I know that if I had ordered a box containing the severely beaten but still living wizard who…

Television Rob Bricken Apr 23

Just how complex are Man of Steel and Nolan’s Interstellar?

Matthew McConaughey’s wonderfully crazy ramblings hint at the scale of Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar. Orson Scott Card discusses the Ender’s Game movie. Guardians of the Galaxy casts a very British actress. Plus spoilers for Game of Thrones, Revolution, and Arrow! Spoilers… Top image from Star Trek Into Darkness. Man of Steel Michael Shannon discusses filming his…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Apr 23

Weirdest and Most Memorable Roles the Game of Thrones Cast Played

Game of Thrones Movie Posters from Famous Directors Are Just Too Cool

Robb Stark cast as Prince Charming in Cinderella because OBVIOUSLY

Game Of Thrones engagement shoots announce: The Wedding is Coming

Star Wars: Episode VII could start filming in 2014… but where?

Remember when Jaime Lannister was a starship captain?

Is Game of Thrones all about the war between Varys and Littlefinger?

This Week’s TV: 6 Season Finales. Plus Neil Gaiman writes Doctor Who!

Benedict Cumberbatch says you might root for his Star Trek villain

Dragon Zach Galifianakis plays Game of Game of Thrones on SNL

The One Moment That Made Tonight’s Doctor Who Entirely Worthwhile

8 Game of Thrones characters who are better on TV than in the books

10 Characters Who Got More Interesting After They Died

What exactly does Joss Whedon have planned for Thanos in Avengers 2?

On Game of Thrones, some men just want to watch the world burn

If you’re not watching Warehouse 13, you’re kind of a bad person

An adorable Khaleesi hosts the best Game of Thrones kids show ever

You’re all pronouncing Khaleesi WRONG

The Greatest Game of Thrones Joke You’ll See All Week

Just how complex are Man of Steel and Nolan’s Interstellar?

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