Game of Thrones

Kit Harington Only Auditions for Roles Opposite Dragons, Apparently

Most of us know Kit Harington as Jon Snow: bastard son of Ned Stark, current king of the North, and maybe also the rightful heir to the throne of Westeros. (Spoilers, I guess?) But he’s also the voice of dragon trapper Eret in How to Train Your Dragon 2 and the upcoming How to Train…

Movies Germain Lussier

Game of Thrones‘ Final Season Video Teases a Song of Ice and Fire

Winter may have already arrived around the globe, but next year we’ll also be getting a winter the likes of which we’ve never seen. We’re a few months away from the final season of Game of Thrones, where good will take its last stand against the forces of the undead, and we’ve gotten a gorgeously…

io9 Beth Elderkin

Reigns: Game of Thrones’ Storylines Are So Good, HBO Should Copy Them

Strong writing is almost always what ultimately makes or breaks a video game, but it’s especially important in a game that’s as narratively-driven as Reigns: Game of Thrones. What’s interesting about Reigns: Game of Thrones is that each of its various plots involving characters from George R.R. Martin’s book series are designed to play out…

Games Charles Pulliam-Moore

These Villainous Character Art Mashups Will Bring Terror to Every Fictional Universe

What’s better than a good bad guy? Two good bad guys rolled into one. Two great tastes that taste evil together. Éric Allard is a 2D artist for Frima Studios, a video game company in Quebec. In his spare time, he does snazzy character art. With his permission, I’m happy to share some of his…

io9 Julie Muncy

An Unfortunately Timed Netflix Daredevil Figure, and More Toys of the Week

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular roundup of all the weirdest and most wonderful toys around. This week: The Lego Movie 2 gets some Lego sets (duh), Hasbro finds a new way to sell you cutesy little Star Wars figurines, and…a toilet in disguise. Yes, really! Check it out! The Lego Movie 2: The…

io9 Andrew Liszewski

More Intriguing Casting Rumors From the Game of Thrones Prequel

Godzilla marches into action in a new still from King of the Monsters. Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ Dracula adaptation has found its Count. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina adds some intriguing guests for its holiday special. Plus, a new Toy Story 4 poster, and details on the CW’s big DC Elseworlds crossover. Spoilers now! Endless…

Television James Whitbrook

Rick and Morty Get Szechuan Sauce, Black Mirror Goes Social, and More in Tabletop Gaming News

Welcome back to another installment of Gaming Shelf, our regular column where we look at the coolest board games and tabletop roleplaying games out there. This week, we’ve got a cool new Kickstarter for an Assassin’s Creed roleplaying game, the long-awaited arrival of Betrayal Legacy, and a whole bunch more. Didn’t spot any major expansions…

Games Beth Elderkin

Game of Thrones Narrows Down Its Final Season Premiere Date to a Month

The latest teaser for Game of Thrones, highlighting the biggest moments of the series while prepping us for the last season, has told us the month we can expect to see the final battle for the future of Westeros. The long march toward actually figuring out when we can watch the show again…marches on. The…

io9 Beth Elderkin

George RR Martin Explains Why Writing The Winds of Winter Is So Hard

The saga of the Iron Throne is slowly winding its way to closure, though the next book in A Song of Ice and Fire, The Winds of Winter, is still just a gleam in the eyes of long-suffering fans. In a recent interview with The Guardian, George RR Martin discussed frankly the challenge in putting…

Books & Comics Julie Muncy

These Game of Thrones Christmas Sweaters Are Terrible and I Love Them So Much

Christmas sweaters are the pinnacle of seasonal kitsch. They’re terrible, brightly colored, and make everyone look ridiculous. I adore them. These Game of Thrones Christmas sweaters, courtesy of Target? Chef’s kiss. Via Pop Sugar, I’ve learned that Game of Thrones-branded Christmas sweaters are currently being sold by Target, for those of us who want to…

Toys & Collectibles Julie Muncy

Watch Two College Marching Bands Join Forces to Perform an Epic Game of Thrones Halftime Tribute

Watching the elaborately-choreographed routines of college football marching bands always leaves me wondering how those students find the time to rehearse and perfect those performances. This recent Game of Thrones-themed halftime show was so grandiose that it actually required two college marching bands to join forces to recreate Westeros. At last Saturday’s University of Michigan versus…

io9 Andrew Liszewski

HBO Would Like Donald Trump to Stop Using Game of Thrones Memes to Stoke Fear Ahead of Elections [Updated]

Days ahead of the U.S.’s important midterm elections, Donald Trump has continued on his crusade to stoke fear in the hearts of the country’s conservatives with blatant lies and racism. Today, that took the form of a Game of Thrones meme that HBO is none too pleased about. Today, the U.S. president took to his…

io9 Charles Pulliam-Moore

Ease Your Game of Thrones Withdrawal With This Exclusive Sneak Peek at George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood

“You’re going to have to keep waiting for The Winds of Winter,” George R.R. Martin wrote back in April. No shock there. But in that same blog post, the Game of Thrones creator announced a different book: a detailed history of House Targaryen. It comes out later this month, and we’ve got an early peek.…

Books & Comics Cheryl Eddy

Updates From the Live-Action Halo Series, Frozen 2, and More

The screenwriter of Wonder Woman 1984 might be heading to a mysterious Marvel project. We’re getting Frozen 2 a little sooner than expected. Finn Wolfhard shares some behind-the-scenes looks at It: Chapter 2. Plus, what’s to come on the DC/CW shows, and great news for the Castlevania show. To me, my spoilers! Untitled Marvel Project…

Television James Whitbrook

Postal Apocalypse: Why Doesn’t George R.R. Martin Just Release Shorter Books?

JoHalloa, my friends, and also any foes who have nothing better to do! We’ve got a hell of a mailbag this week, so let’s get right to it: Is it worth returning to The Walking Dead if you rage-quit last season? Could Luke Cage and Iron Fist’s cancellations open the door for a Heroes for…

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Game of Thrones Will End With the Biggest Battle Ever Seen on Film or TV

Game of Thrones’ final season starts with an arrival long in the making and ends with a battle bigger than any ever seen in film or television. That’s according to new details revealed in Entertainment Weekly’s epic coverage of the highly anticipated and even more secretive final season of HBO’s award-winning hit show There are no…

io9 Germain Lussier

Game of Thrones Executive Producer Says Final Season Will Flip the Story ‘On Its Head’

The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones is so close we can almost taste the winter—even if HBO hasn’t yet announced a premiere date. In the meantime, we’ve got some intriguing thoughts from a Game of Thrones producer on what we can expect from the coming long night. Following that briefest of three-second…

io9 Beth Elderkin

Another Familiar Face Is Confirmed for Wonder Woman 1984

David Arquette thinks the world is ready for Scream 5. Spider-Man: Far From Home teases an iconic look for its big villain. Another mysterious figure joins the Game of Thrones prequel. Elseworld pictures reveal The Monitor and the black-suited Superman on the prowl. Plus, what’s to come on American Horror Story. Spoilers, away! Wonder Woman…

Television James Whitbrook

Naomi Watts Will Headline HBO’s Game of Thrones Prequel

The golden age of heroes in Westeros has found at least one of its heroes in Naomi Watts. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Watts will join Jane Goldman and George R.R. Martin’s prequel series—set thousands of years before the events of Game of Thrones, in the period of time where a fantastical golden age…

io9 James Whitbrook

Wild Rumors About an Iron Man Upgrade in Avengers 4

Peter Jackson still wants to direct a Tintin sequel. The CW wants to make a modern take on The Picture of Dorian Gray. Maisie Williams discusses her final moments filming Game of Thrones. Plus, new clips from Robin Hood and Halloween, and a seasonally spooky look at The Simpsons’ annual Halloween special. Spoilers, away! Avengers…

Television James Whitbrook

Kit Harington Only Auditions for Roles Opposite Dragons, Apparently

Game of Thrones‘ Final Season Video Teases a Song of Ice and Fire

Reigns: Game of Thrones’ Storylines Are So Good, HBO Should Copy Them

These Villainous Character Art Mashups Will Bring Terror to Every Fictional Universe

An Unfortunately Timed Netflix Daredevil Figure, and More Toys of the Week

More Intriguing Casting Rumors From the Game of Thrones Prequel

Rick and Morty Get Szechuan Sauce, Black Mirror Goes Social, and More in Tabletop Gaming News

Game of Thrones Narrows Down Its Final Season Premiere Date to a Month

George RR Martin Explains Why Writing The Winds of Winter Is So Hard

These Game of Thrones Christmas Sweaters Are Terrible and I Love Them So Much

Watch Two College Marching Bands Join Forces to Perform an Epic Game of Thrones Halftime Tribute

HBO Would Like Donald Trump to Stop Using Game of Thrones Memes to Stoke Fear Ahead of Elections [Updated]

Ease Your Game of Thrones Withdrawal With This Exclusive Sneak Peek at George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood

Updates From the Live-Action Halo Series, Frozen 2, and More

Postal Apocalypse: Why Doesn’t George R.R. Martin Just Release Shorter Books?

Game of Thrones Will End With the Biggest Battle Ever Seen on Film or TV

Game of Thrones Executive Producer Says Final Season Will Flip the Story ‘On Its Head’

Another Familiar Face Is Confirmed for Wonder Woman 1984

Naomi Watts Will Headline HBO’s Game of Thrones Prequel

Wild Rumors About an Iron Man Upgrade in Avengers 4

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