Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones cast talks dragons, puppet wolves, and the Khal Drogo dance. Plus, the scene George R.R. Martin doesn’t want to watch.

George R.R. Martin teased and quizzed the Game of Thrones cast in a panel at Comic-Con yesterday. The cast shared their greatest GoT challenges and favorite scenes, the creators hinted at what’s ahead, and Martin revealed the moment he won’t watch on television. Martin sported a spiffy pair of flame-covered suspenders as he moderated a…

Television Lauren Davis Jul 22

Hugh Jackman reveals the villain of The Wolverine! Plus Jon Favreau talks Cowboys & Aliens!

Man of Steel will take flight a little later than expected. Peter Dinklage explains what’s next for Tyrion on Game of Thrones. Joss Whedon’s long-delayed horror movie is finally getting released. And Hilary Swank is headed to Venus. Spoilers from here on out! Top image from the Total Recall reboot. Man of Steel The release…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Jul 22

Bestselling authors explain how to put the “epic” in epic fantasy

A gathering of giants took place this morning at San Diego Comic-Con. Michael Spradlin (author of the Youngest Templar series) moderated a panel discussion between George R. R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, Christopher Paolini, Peter Orullian, K. J. Taylor, and Kevin J. Anderson about the nature of epic stories, why we are attracted to…

Books & Comics Keith Veronese Jul 21

George R.R. Martin explains why we’ll never meet any gods in A Song of Ice and Fire

Just when we thought the Game of Thrones TV series would remain our lasting obsession, George R.R. Martin’s book A Dance With Dragons displaced it, with a fresh set of revelations and agonizing moments from Westeros. Martin is at San Diego Comic-Con promoting his latest book as well as the television series based on it,…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jul 21

Marc Webb explains what the realistic tone of The Amazing Spider-Man really means! Plus some intriguing hints for the new Daredevil movie!

The writers of Captain America discuss what role World War II will play in the sequel. Watch a few precious seconds of Doctor Who! Plus crucial Game of Thrones casting news! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from The Amazing Spider-Man. The Amazing Spider-Man Director Marc Webb explains the film’s more realistic tone: “One…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Jul 20

Damn It Feels Good to Be a Lannister: The Music Video

Jamie and Tyrion Lannister rap to the tune of “Damn It Feels Good To Be a Gangster” but with their own, special Game Of Thrones-themed lyrics. “Always pay your debts!” Take a listen! Be warned, there are lots of spoilers in this rap. Brought to you by the folks at Less Talk More Monkey Lyrics:…

Television Meredith Woerner Jul 19

Game of Thrones Lego minifigs totally rule!

We thought we’d already seen it all when it came to awesome Game of Thrones art projects, but these Lego minifigs totally rock the Seven Kingdoms. Here are the Starks, and click through to see the Clegane brothers and the Lannisters. These figures are the work of artist Sam Beattie, who cobbled them together from…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Jul 15

Chris Evans discusses the darker side of Captain America. And is Neil Blomkamp’s Elysium really casting extras as gang members?

The new Captain Kirk might be the new Robocop. Smallville continues to take shape in Illinois. The story of The Thing prequel is finally revealed. Plus George R.R. Martin explains why his next Game of Thrones episode might bankrupt HBO! Spoilers from this point forward! Top image from Captain America. Captain America Director Joe Johnston…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Jul 13

George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire may turn out to be eight books instead of seven

Talking to the Atlantic, George R.R. Martin admits that he may not be able to wrap up his massive A Song of Ice and Fire series in just two more books. He says that wrapping everything up in two more books is “my plan, my intent, that’s what I’m going to try to do. But…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jul 12

The Most Hilariously Wrong Spoilers for George R.R. Martin’s A Dance With Dragons

The internet recently flooded with spoilers for George R.R. Martin’s latest tome, A Dance With Dragons. Some of these were dead-on accurate, like a dwarf with a crossbow. And some of them… weren’t. The internet being what it is, there were tons of incorrect, misleading and downright ludicrous spoilers for A Dance With Dragons. Here…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jul 11

Massive, Easter Egg-filled map of Game Of Thrones’ Seven Kingdoms

Check out this amazing illustrated map of the seven kingdoms of Westeros — riddled with crests, beasts and heaps and heaps of amazing spoilers. It’s simply gorgeous. This illustrated wonder was created by the artist called Other-In-Law (who has a bunch of close ups of the map at that link). This thing is just stuffed…

Television Meredith Woerner Jul 8

A Next Generation actor wants a part in the next Star Trek movie. Plus tons more Torchwood and Warehouse 13 spoilers!

John Noble thinks he knows how many seasons Fringe has left. Game of Thrones casts one of season two’s (literally) biggest roles. Michael Bay responds to the Jason Statham Transformers 4 rumors. Plus some new Man of Steel set photos! Spoilers from here on out! Top image from Captain America. Man of Steel Tipster Blake…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Jul 8

George R.R. Martin’s A Dance With Dragons: Worth The Wait

This Tuesday, the years of anticipation will be over, and the fifth book in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series will finally be here. So does A Dance with Dragons live up to the near-insurmountable hype? Yes. For the most part. It’s a brilliant, horrifying, depressing book that takes the characters…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders Jul 7

10 Characters that Game of Thrones season two could leave out

There were two miracles about Game of Thrones season one: that it was so true to the book, and that it was so brilliant on its own terms. For season two, the show will have to choose one miracle. With the second book in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, the…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jul 7

2011: The Year Television Owns Comic-Con

When Doctor Who descended on San Diego Comic-Con in 2009, the British time-travelling juggernaut brought along megastar David Tennant and producer Russell T. Davies. But Comic-Con still stuck the Doctor in Ballroom 20, the smaller hall where television shows go. This year, the show’s bringing Matt Smith and Karen Gillan — and it’s getting a…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Jul 6

A speculative world map for A Song of Ice and Fire

HBO’s released their version of Westeros earlier this year, but Adam Whitehead of The Wertzone has been pondering the layout for George R.R. Martin’s fantastical world for a while now. Here, Whitehead takes a look at the lands beyond Westeros. https://gizmodo.com/explore-the-7-kingdoms-of-westeros-in-hbos-game-of-thro-5770589 https://gizmodo.com/mapping-the-seven-kingdoms-5689619 Thanks to one of the more detailed maps of the Free Cities that…

io9 Adam Whitehead - the Wertzone Jul 2

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences You Could Have at Comic-Con 2011

Only a few more precious weeks until San Diego Comic-Con! And even though Batman and Superman are skipping out this year, there’s still plenty to be excited about. http://io9.com/5814750/why-are-superman-batman-and-the-avengers-staying-away-from-comic+con Including Game of Thrones, Spider-Man, Venture Bros., and Locke & Key. Here’s our list of what we’re most excited about. Movies The Amazing Spider-Man Rumor has…

Movies Meredith Woerner Jul 1

Thor 2 is officially happening, but who will return for the sequel? Plus an utterly intense new Harry Potter clip!

Hugh Jackman reveals when The Wolverine will begin shooting. John Noble has a plan for peace between universes on Fringe. How will Game of Thrones handle all the new season two characters? Plus new Captain America and Harry Potter videos! It’s spoilers all the way down! Top image from Captain America. Thor 2 Disney and…

Television Alasdair Wilkins Jul 1

Would Ryan Reynolds return for Green Lantern 2? Plus the Marvel Studios head talks Captain America, The Avengers, and Iron Man 3!

Damon Lindelof explains why Ridley Scott’s Prometheus is more than just an Alien prequel. Guillermo del Toro confirms a key bit of Pacific Rim casting. Plus a former Doctor Who star is possibly headed to Game of Thrones! Nothing but spoilers from here on down… Top image from Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Captain America…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Jun 29

Man of Steel may have found Superman’s Kryptonian mom. Plus why the Cloud Atlas movie is headed to Berlin!

Don Cheadle discusses his future in the Marvel movies. Sookie’s various supernatural suitors explain what’s ahead on True Blood. Russell T. Davies explains why you must watch Torchwood: Miracle Day, plus Game of Thrones casts its first season two character. Spoilers from here on out! Top image from Rise of the Planet of the Apes.…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Jun 24

Game of Thrones cast talks dragons, puppet wolves, and the Khal Drogo dance. Plus, the scene George R.R. Martin doesn’t want to watch.

Hugh Jackman reveals the villain of The Wolverine! Plus Jon Favreau talks Cowboys & Aliens!

Bestselling authors explain how to put the “epic” in epic fantasy

George R.R. Martin explains why we’ll never meet any gods in A Song of Ice and Fire

Marc Webb explains what the realistic tone of The Amazing Spider-Man really means! Plus some intriguing hints for the new Daredevil movie!

Damn It Feels Good to Be a Lannister: The Music Video

Game of Thrones Lego minifigs totally rule!

Chris Evans discusses the darker side of Captain America. And is Neil Blomkamp’s Elysium really casting extras as gang members?

George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire may turn out to be eight books instead of seven

The Most Hilariously Wrong Spoilers for George R.R. Martin’s A Dance With Dragons

Massive, Easter Egg-filled map of Game Of Thrones’ Seven Kingdoms

A Next Generation actor wants a part in the next Star Trek movie. Plus tons more Torchwood and Warehouse 13 spoilers!

George R.R. Martin’s A Dance With Dragons: Worth The Wait

10 Characters that Game of Thrones season two could leave out

2011: The Year Television Owns Comic-Con

A speculative world map for A Song of Ice and Fire

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences You Could Have at Comic-Con 2011

Thor 2 is officially happening, but who will return for the sequel? Plus an utterly intense new Harry Potter clip!

Would Ryan Reynolds return for Green Lantern 2? Plus the Marvel Studios head talks Captain America, The Avengers, and Iron Man 3!

Man of Steel may have found Superman’s Kryptonian mom. Plus why the Cloud Atlas movie is headed to Berlin!

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