Game of Thrones

One Of Game Of Thrones‘ Nastiest Villains Is Making A Comeback

And the show may have cast a major character for some flashback scenes. Who’s fighting whom in Civil War? Deadpool has a lot more Green Lantern jokes… that won’t make it into the film. Plus, American Horror Story’s “most disturbing” scene, and our first look at Sleepy Hollow’s Betsy Ross. Behold, Spoilers! Captain America: Civil…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 10

The New Spider-Man Reboot Won’t “Revisit” His Origin Story At All

Rumors about Scoot McNairy’s Batman v Superman character resurface again. Spider-Man may have a bigger role in Civil War than previously thought. Charlie Hunnam wants less spectacle in Pacific Rim 2. Plus, Ron Perlman still wants Hellboy 3, and Legends of Tomorrow casts a new DC superhero. Spoilers! Captain America: Civil War Birth Movies Death’s…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 4

Ian McShane Joins Game Of Thrones Cast For Season 6

According to Entertainment Weekly, Ian McShane has been cast in a mystery role. Let the speculation begin. The show’s tight-lipped production will not reveal any details about McShane’s character, who’s coming on board for the most mysterious season yet. Thrones is preparing to dive headlong into narrative territory not yet revealed in author George R.R.…

io9 Andrew Liptak Aug 1

Game of Thrones Is Planning on Eight Seasons

Michael Lombardo, president of HBO Programming, said at the Television Critics Association press event today that the oft-quoted “seven seasons” plan for Game of Thrones is now out the window. Instead, the showrunners currently believe it’ll take eight years to finish the story. Here’s Lombardo’s exact quote: Seven seasons and out was never the case.…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Jul 30

Agents Of SHIELD Gives Us Our First Look At The “New” Daisy Johnson!

A Sherlock star may have joined Star Wars: Rogue One. Batman v Superman adds another comics character. There’s even more crazy rumors about the fate of a Game of Thrones favorite. Plus new looks at Bruce Timm’s Justice League film, and unlikely casting for The Bastard Executioner. Spoilers now! Star Wars: Rogue One Sherlock actor…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 28

Game Of Thrones Season 6 Could Unravel a Key Mystery From the Books

A new rumor teases a major turning point in The Force Awakens. Rachel McAdams may be in Doctor Strange after all. Ron Perlman discusses his desire to make Hellboy 3. The Flash and Arrow will set up a new character heading to Legends of Tomorrow. Plus, new looks at Batman v. Superman and Supergirl. So…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 27

Game of Thrones Characters, Autocorrected

Artist James Chapman depicted Game of Thrones characters as the autocorrected versions of their fantastical names, and the results are funny and delightful. Chapman, a physics Phd student and the author of Soundimals: An Illustrated Guide to Animal Sounds in Other Languages, found that his phone’s autocorrect kept interfering when he messaged friends about GoT.…

Tech News Kaila Hale-Stern Jul 24

Here’s the Best Proof Yet That Jon Snow Is Alive on Game of Thrones

Despite being stabbed bunches during last season finale, it appears that Jon Snow’s story in Game of Thrones isn’t quite over. Actor Kit Harington was spotted in Belfast, where season six is currently being shot, and not only do we have proof, it doesn’t look like he’s just there for a cameo. The proof comes…

Television Rob Bricken Jul 22

What Will Daenerys Learn in the Next Season of Game of Thrones?

Get another teasing look at Neil Blomkamp’s Alien movie. Lego Batman casts its Boy Wonder. The Flash casts a wrestling star as a supervillain. Plus, how Grimm’s next season will change the series, an animated teaser for X-Files’ return, and footage from The Expanse, Fantastic Four and more. Behold, Spoilers! Neil Blomkamp’s Alien Blomkamp has…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 17

Game Of Thrones’ Conleth Hill Tells Us Why Varys Might Beat Littlefinger

We’ve advanced the theory, in the past, that all of Game of Thrones is the war between Varys and Littlefinger. When we caught up with Conleth Hill, who plays Varys, we had to ask him about this. Plus Hill told us why Varys and Littlefinger are opposites, but Varys and Tyrion are the same. Warning:…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jul 16

Your Favorite George R.R. Martin Moments Just Got A Bit More Exciting

Now that Game of Thrones has depicted most of the major events from George R.R. Martin’s books, it’s harder and harder to picture those characters and situations any other way. Maybe this will help. The 2016 A Song of Ice and Fire Calendar is going on sale July 28, and we’ve got the first exclusive…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jul 15

Which TV Show Left You With the Most Agonizing Cliffhanger?

Today, we shared an interview with Liam “Ser Davos” Cunningham, who helped answer some of the questions that Game of Thrones left us with when it ended its fifth season. (Though not, of course, its biggest one.) But GoT isn’t the only science fiction, fantasy or horror show to bust out an insane cliffhanger. Not…

Television Cheryl Eddy Jul 15

Can Ser Davos Help Clean Up One of Game of Thrones’ Biggest Messes?

We’ve got a long wait until Game of Thrones comes back, and there are a lot of situations we’re going to be freaking out about until then. Ser Davos Seaworth is in the middle of about three of them. So when we caught up with actor Liam Cunningham, we had a lot of questions for…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Jul 15

The X-Men Could Finally Wear Their Comic Costumes In X-Men Apocalypse

And Jennifer Lawrence says she would be open to returning as Mystique in future X-Men films. Daniel Craig denies a Force Awakens cameo. Plus, a crucial Game of Thrones character returns for season six, learn more about Westworld, and Bryan Fuller talks Hannibal’s future. Spoilers Now! X-Men: Apocalypse Stan Lee has confirmed he’s filmed a…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 15

Who Wins, Brienne or Captain Phasma? Gwendoline Christie Answers

Gwendoline Christie kind of became the queen of Comic-Con in 2015. In addition to being there for The Hunger Games and her signature role on Game of Thrones, she was finally introduced to the world as her Star Wars character, the evil chrome trooper Captain Phasma. So, of course, she was immediately asked who would…

io9 Germain Lussier Jul 12

The Game of Thrones Comic-Con Panel Offered Laughs, But Not Much Else

Game of Thrones panels at Comic-Con are a mixed bag; the next season hasn’t started filming so no one can really say anything. Even so, moderator Seth Myers did his best on Friday in Hall H to give fans a solid dose of info and fun— including this supercut of Game of Thrones references in…

io9 Germain Lussier Jul 10

The special effects behind Game of Thrones’ epic White Walker battle

The VFX in Game of Thrones is consistently great for a TV show, with some scenes rivaling the very best of any visual medium. And this past season’s battle (or massacre) at Hardhome between the White Walkers and wights vs The Night’s Watch and the wildlings might very well be the best we’ve seen. At…

Sploid Casey Chan Jul 7

The Evolution of Game of Thrones‘ Effects With VFX Boss Joe Bauer

When you get a chance to talk to Game of Thrones’ VFX supervisor Joe Bauer, you don’t ask him about the weather. So we didn’t—instead, we asked him to discuss the greatest FX scenes over the show’s five seasons in this exclusive io9 video, and the show’s ever-evolving with practical effects and digital wizardry. Contact…

Television Rob Bricken Jul 7

Why Does Batman Hate Superman in Batman v. Superman?

How will future Terminator films handle John Connor? Netflix may be having trouble deciding how to take on Iron Fist. Plus there’s a ton more Batman v Superman details, speculation on the return of a certain Game of Thrones star, and new looks at Mockingjay Part 2 and Once Upon A Time. Spoilers Get! Batman…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 6

When You Play The Game Of Thrones, You Rock Or You Die

Foo Fighter’s front man David Grohl recently broke his leg during a show last June, and had cancelled several shows. The band went back on stage, with Grohl perched on a throne of guitars that looks like it was more than a little inspired by Game of Thrones. [Variety]

io9 Andrew Liptak Jul 5

One Of Game Of Thrones‘ Nastiest Villains Is Making A Comeback

The New Spider-Man Reboot Won’t “Revisit” His Origin Story At All

Ian McShane Joins Game Of Thrones Cast For Season 6

Game of Thrones Is Planning on Eight Seasons

Agents Of SHIELD Gives Us Our First Look At The “New” Daisy Johnson!

Game Of Thrones Season 6 Could Unravel a Key Mystery From the Books

Game of Thrones Characters, Autocorrected

Here’s the Best Proof Yet That Jon Snow Is Alive on Game of Thrones

What Will Daenerys Learn in the Next Season of Game of Thrones?

Game Of Thrones’ Conleth Hill Tells Us Why Varys Might Beat Littlefinger

Your Favorite George R.R. Martin Moments Just Got A Bit More Exciting

Which TV Show Left You With the Most Agonizing Cliffhanger?

Can Ser Davos Help Clean Up One of Game of Thrones’ Biggest Messes?

The X-Men Could Finally Wear Their Comic Costumes In X-Men Apocalypse

Who Wins, Brienne or Captain Phasma? Gwendoline Christie Answers

The Game of Thrones Comic-Con Panel Offered Laughs, But Not Much Else

The special effects behind Game of Thrones’ epic White Walker battle

The Evolution of Game of Thrones‘ Effects With VFX Boss Joe Bauer

Why Does Batman Hate Superman in Batman v. Superman?

When You Play The Game Of Thrones, You Rock Or You Die

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