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‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction
Read full article: ‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auctionFans and collectors came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and items from the hit television series “Game of Thrones.”.
Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skulls
Read full article: Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skullsFans of “Game of Thrones” can now battle it out themselves as 2,000 items from the series go up for auction.
The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington says
Read full article: The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington saysWinter is, apparently, not coming back, as Kit Harington shut down talk of a Jon Snow sequel to HBO’s massive hit “Game of Thrones.”.
Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like 'Lucy,' 'Martin,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Thrones'
Read full article: Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like 'Lucy,' 'Martin,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Thrones'The 75th Emmy Awards will include cast reunions and recreations of classic moments from a dozen iconic shows throughout television history.
What are the odds your favorite ‘House of the Dragon’ character will make it out alive?
Read full article: What are the odds your favorite ‘House of the Dragon’ character will make it out alive?As any “Game of Thrones” fan knows, the God of Death is always knocking on the door. It’s just a matter of knowing when to say “not today” to keep you alive.
‘Game of Thrones’ star Peter Dinklage critical of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ remake
Read full article: ‘Game of Thrones’ star Peter Dinklage critical of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ remakeEmmy winning actor and “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage is raising questions about the planned remake of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”
'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boy
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boyFILE - Rose Leslie, left, and Kit Harington arrive at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The "Game of Thrones" stars have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. “Game of Thrones” stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. Harington's publicist Marianna Shafran confirmed the birth Tuesday, saying Harington and Leslie are “very very happy!”No further details were given. It's the first child for both the 34-year-old Scottish actor Leslie and the 34-year-old English actor Harington, who married in 2018.
George R.R. Martin can't build castle library in New Mexico
Read full article: George R.R. Martin can't build castle library in New MexicoSANTA FE, N.M. – “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin won't be able to build a seven-sided, castle-style library at his compound in Santa Fe that drew objections from neighbors. The city's Historic Districts Review Board on Tuesday denied a request to allow Martin to exceed the building height limit in the historic district where he lives, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported. “It is a medieval castle, and I don’t understand how we could possibly approve it in this style,” board member Frank Katz said. “The fact remains that the proposed building is still a prominent castle in the middle of a residential neighborhood in Santa Fe,” the letter said.
James Bond, 'Avengers' star Diana Rigg dies at 82
Read full article: James Bond, 'Avengers' star Diana Rigg dies at 82This image released by HBO shows Diana Rigg as Olenna Tyrell in a scene from "Game of Thrones." Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at home with her family. Daughter Rachael Stirling said she died of cancer that was diagnosed in March. She was 82. (HBO via AP)
UK foreign secretary under fire for taking-a-knee comments
Read full article: UK foreign secretary under fire for taking-a-knee commentsLONDON Britains foreign secretary has drawn criticism after he suggested in an interview that taking a knee appeared to be from Game of Thrones and was a symbol of subjugation. Downing Street said that Raab had been expressing a personal opinion. The gesture has come to be recognized as a symbolic act in opposing racism and police violence and has been widely used by people worldwide protesting the death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis on May 25. It gained momentum in 2016 when American football player Colin Kaepernick took the knee during the national anthem before a game to protest racism and police bruality. ___Follow all AP coverage of racial injustice and police brutality at https://apnews.com/GeorgeFloyd.
Quiz: Do you remember the biggest pop culture moments from 2019?
Read full article: Quiz: Do you remember the biggest pop culture moments from 2019?So much happened this year that it was hard to condense it all into one single quiz, but we think we did a good job of capturing the most iconic and wacky pop culture moments of the year. From Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s emotional Oscar performance to the big “Game of Thrones” finale, we’ve got everything you need to remember about 2019. Take the quiz below to see how well you do.
Michigan Football tweets eerie picture of a snowed-in Michigan Stadium
Read full article: Michigan Football tweets eerie picture of a snowed-in Michigan StadiumRoughly halfway through the seasons first big snowmaker on Monday, Michigan Football tweeted a stunning picture of a completely snowed-in Michigan Stadium. The image looks like a scene out of Game of Thrones, and at first glance its hard to believe any football will be played there on Saturday. It's a Winter Wonderland in The Big House! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/rB27Ane8LK Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 11, 2019Crews were out Tuesday clearing massive amounts of snow on the field with plows and in the stands with shovels ahead of the Michigan State game. But remember, it could be worse, like this game against Indiana in 2016: Like what youre reading?
'GOT' wins final Emmy battle
Read full article: 'GOT' wins final Emmy battlePeter Dinklage accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for "Game of Thrones" onstage during the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. The show went on to win OutstandingHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - 'Game of Thrones' has won its final Emmy battle. The HBO series picked up the best drama Emmy at Sunday's ceremony, capping off its final season with a coveted achievement. "Game of Thrones" is now tied with "Hill Street Blues," "L.A. Law," "The West Wing," and "Mad Men" for most wins in the best drama category. Heading into the night, the drama had 32 total nominations, setting a new record for the most nominations earned in a single year by a drama series.
See who took home an Emmy Award
Read full article: See who took home an Emmy AwardRachel Brosnahan attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES (CNN) - The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards were presented on Sunday. Below is a list of this year's winners in major categories. "Drunk History""I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman""Saturday Night Live" *WINNER"Who Is America?" The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.
Predicting who will win big at this year's Emmy Awards
Read full article: Predicting who will win big at this year's Emmy AwardsIt's hard to believe that this year's Emmy Awards are right around the corner, and the night will surely be filled with TV's biggest stars. Best drama series"Better Call Saul" (AMC)"Bodyguard" (Netflix)"Game of Thrones" (HBO)"Killing Eve" (BBC America)"Ozark" (Netflix)"Pose" (FX)"Succession" (HBO)"This Is Us" (NBC)Will win: "Game of Thrones"Should win: "Pose"If one award is a guarantee on Emmy night, it's this one. Best comedy series"Barry" (HBO)"Fleabag" (Amazon)"The Good Place" (NBC)"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon)"Russian Doll" (Netflix)"Schitt's Creek" (Pop)"Veep" (HBO)Will win: "Veep"Should win: "Fleabag"Not everyone watched Amazon's "Fleabag," so it seems like a long shot for this incredible comedy to win. Louis-Dreyfus has won this award for every season she's played the tyrant politician Selena Meyer, so why stop now? Season 11 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" was nothing short of entertaining, so expect the queens to win again this year.
Predicting who will win big at this year's Emmy Awards
Read full article: Predicting who will win big at this year's Emmy AwardsIt's hard to believe that this year's Emmy Awards are right around the corner, and the night will surely be filled with TV's biggest stars. Best drama series"Better Call Saul" (AMC)"Bodyguard" (Netflix)"Game of Thrones" (HBO)"Killing Eve" (BBC America)"Ozark" (Netflix)"Pose" (FX)"Succession" (HBO)"This Is Us" (NBC)Will win: "Game of Thrones"Should win: "Pose"If one award is a guarantee on Emmy night, it's this one. Best comedy series"Barry" (HBO)"Fleabag" (Amazon)"The Good Place" (NBC)"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon)"Russian Doll" (Netflix)"Schitt's Creek" (Pop)"Veep" (HBO)Will win: "Veep"Should win: "Fleabag"Not everyone watched Amazon's "Fleabag," so it seems like a long shot for this incredible comedy to win. Louis-Dreyfus has won this award for every season she's played the tyrant politician Selena Meyer, so why stop now? Season 11 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" was nothing short of entertaining, so expect the queens to win again this year.
'Game of Thrones' looks poised to torch more Emmy records
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' looks poised to torch more Emmy records(CNN) - There are plenty of games within the game at this Sunday's Emmy ceremony, but none more intriguing than whether "Game of Thrones" will go out in another blaze of glory, torching the field one more time after its polarizing final season. Still, there are several more milestones that could fall on Sunday, when the main Emmy ceremony is televised by Fox. Three more wins ("Thrones" is nominated in seven remaining categories) would bring the overall 2019 trophies to 13, eclipsing the show's own record of 12, reached in both 2015 and 2016. For starters, those most vocal in their criticism of the final season probably aren't entirely representative of the wider audience base. The Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.
Artists Create Epic 285-Foot-Long 'Game of Thrones' Tapestry
Read full article: Artists Create Epic 285-Foot-Long 'Game of Thrones' TapestryThis isn't your great-, great-, great-, great-grandmother's tapestry. The "Game of Thrones" tapestry is on display in the same city in France as its inspiration, the 950-year-old Bayeux tapestry. Inspired by the 11th century embroidered work of art, artists in Northern Ireland spent 1,500 hours creating the "Game of Thrones" tapestry. The "Game of Thrones" tapestry is on display at the Hotel du Doyen in Bayeux until Dec. 31. RELATED STORIESSophie Turner's 'Game of Thrones' Tattoo Was Actually a Major SpoilerParents Are Rethinking Naming Their Daughters 'Khaleesi'Check Out These Adorable Babies in 'Game of Thrones'-Inspired Costumes
Another 'Game of Thrones' prequel could take wing at HBO
Read full article: Another 'Game of Thrones' prequel could take wing at HBO(CNN) - There could be more winter coming to HBO, with another "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially advancing to the pilot stage. Martin is working on a project set roughly 300 years before events depicted in the series, according to Deadline. HBO has already produced another related pilot that takes place thousands of years before "Game of Thrones," starring Naomi Watts. Additional spinoffs of the series were placed in development when HBO learned that "Thrones" would be ending, as the cable network -- like CNN, a unit of WarnerMedia -- sought to retain a connection to its most popular franchise. Martin has periodically kept fans abreast of possible additions to the "Game of Thrones" mythology via his blog.
Get that 'Downton Abbey' experience at this Metro Detroit spot
Read full article: Get that 'Downton Abbey' experience at this Metro Detroit spotIt was one of the most popular shows on TV, right up there with "Game of Thrones" or "Breaking Bad," now, "Downton Abbey" has come out with a movie and fans can't wait to see what happens next! Guests will have an immersive experience where they will interview to work as a servant in Meadow Brook Hall. At its peak, Meadow Brook Hall employed more than 29 staff that lived and worked there. They give regular tours daily, but this special "Servant's Life" tour is only available on weekends in September. You can purchase tickets on their website to get that "Downton Abbey" experience before the movie is out!
Kit Harington confirmed for role in Marvel's 'The Eternals'
Read full article: Kit Harington confirmed for role in Marvel's 'The Eternals'ANAHEIM, California (CNN) - Kit Harington has been confirmed for a role in Marvel's "The Eternals," bringing the "Game of Thrones" star into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Harington will play Dane Whitman, aka the heroic Black Knight, in the movie. That's not one of the characters known as the Eternals in the comics, which were created by Jack Kirby. Deadline had reported that Harington would be joining the Marvel stable, without any details about in what capacity. Friday, the studio unveiled a lineup of Marvel and "Star Wars"-related series for its streaming service, Disney+.
Sophie Turner wishes Sansa or Arya would have killed Cersei in 'GOT' finale
Read full article: Sophie Turner wishes Sansa or Arya would have killed Cersei in 'GOT' finaleOne of those cast members who would have liked to have seen things end differently is Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark. "I thought Arya would kill Cersei," said Turner. "And I would like to have seen Sansa and Cersei reunited, or Arya and Cersei. Cersei ended up dying in the penultimate episode alongside her twin brother Jaime. Even Lena Headey, who played Cersei, wanted a bigger death for her character.
HBO chief: Sorry, fans, no 'Game of Thrones' do-over
Read full article: HBO chief: Sorry, fans, no 'Game of Thrones' do-overBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - The clamor from "Game of Thrones" fans for a do-over of the drama's final season has been in vain. There are few downsides to having a hugely popular show like "Game of Thrones," Bloys said, but one is that fans have strong opinions on what would be a satisfying conclusion. Emmy voters proved unswayed by petitioners demanding a remake: They gave "Game of Thrones" a record-breaking 32 nominations earlier this month. HBO will want to keep the fan fervor alive for the prequel to "Game of Thrones" that's in the works. Asked whether negative reaction to the "Game of Thrones" conclusion will shape the prequel, Bloys replied, "Not at all."
HBO exec responds to 'Game of Thrones' blowback
Read full article: HBO exec responds to 'Game of Thrones' blowback(CNN) - The final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" was a ratings juggernaut that helped the network receive a record-setting number of Emmy nominations. It was also poorly reviewed by viewers and critics, particularly with regards to the series finale. He said that, despite online petitions suggesting so, HBO has no plans to re-shoot the finale and, frankly he "can't imagine any other network would" either. Bloys also denied that network executives had meddled with the series through copious notes to creators David Benioff and D.B. In response to whether the criticism has changed how HBO will approach its planned prequel to the medieval-style fantasy series, Bloys said, "It has not at all."
'Game of Thrones' sets record with Emmy nominations
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' sets record with Emmy nominationsThe cast of "Game of Thrones" now has their eyes on some Emmys -- 32 to be exact. The HBO drama walked away with double-digit Emmy nominations on Tuesday, setting a new record for most nominations earned in a single year by any drama series. This year's nominations included one for best drama and a slew of individual nominations for cast members including Kit Harrington, Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams and Gwendoline Christie. To date, the fantasy series has won 47 Emmys and been nominated 161 times, including this year's nominations. The "Game of Thrones" series finale aired in May, to mixed reviews.
'Game of Thrones,' 'Veep' ride sentimental wave into Emmys
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones,' 'Veep' ride sentimental wave into EmmysFrazer Harrison/Getty Images(CNN) - The Emmys usually offer a mix of old and new, but sentimental favorites could be more pronounced at this year's nominations, with "Game of Thrones" defending its crown, "Veep" waging its final campaign and "The Big Bang Theory" having a shot at one last big bang. New series can bring freshness to the awards, even if "The Kominsky Method" brings old pros Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin into play. Wild cards include NBC's quirky "The Good Place," Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Amazon import "Fleabag," and Netflix's "GLOW" and "Russian Doll." In that respect, if the 2019 Emmys feel messier and more disjointed than usual, they might just be a teaser of what's to come. The main Emmy telecast will be held Sept. 22 and televised live by Fox.
Federal judge referenced 'Game of Thrones'
Read full article: Federal judge referenced 'Game of Thrones'(CNN) - Nearly two months after the "Game of Thrones" series finale, some fans still are not quite over the way it ended. Among them, a federal appeals court judge who referenced his displeasure with the final season to illustrate a point in a recent case. "We will not render Troice meaningless the way that 'Game of Thrones' rendered the entire Night King storyline meaningless in its final season," Owens wrote, referring to the (Spoiler alert!) Despite his seeming invincibility, the Night King was easily taken down by the show's beloved Arya Stark in a way that some fans criticized. Some fans even started a Change.org petition prior to the series finale demanding HBO re-make the final season.
New species of bee fly named after 'Game of Thrones' character
Read full article: New species of bee fly named after 'Game of Thrones' characterNew species of bee fly named after 'Game of Thrones' characterCANBERRA, Australia - Australian scientists have the thrilling task of naming different species of animals that are found, and this year a species of bee fly was named after a character from "Game of Thrones." The fly is just one of 230 species that the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia has named so far this year. All names have to have a combination of a genus name, which comes first, and a species name. "Xuankun Li, who named the bee fly Paramonovius nightking, is a PhD student at CSIRO and a huge fan of 'Game of Thrones,' proving that inspiration for new species names can come from anywhere," entomologist Dr. Bryan Lessard said in a statement. Other newly named species include a cusk eel named Barathronus algrahami, after fish collection manager Al Graham, and a tiny soldier fly from Judbarra National Park, Northern Territory, named Prosopochrysa lemannae, in honour of insect technician Cate Lemann.
'Game of Thrones' alum Lena Headey scores Showtime pilot
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' alum Lena Headey scores Showtime pilotIf you were left a little deflated by Cersei Lannister's anticlimactic "Game of Thrones" death, you aren't alone. Actress Lena Headey says she wished her character had gone out a different way too. Lena Headey could be headed for Showtime. "It goes without saying that Lena Headey is a force, whose essence is ideal to take on this wonderfully dynamic lead role." Christian Torpe, who created the Danish series on which the American adaptation is based, will write this pilot as well.
This 'Game of Thrones' castle is for sale and it's not as expensive as you'd think
Read full article: This 'Game of Thrones' castle is for sale and it's not as expensive as you'd thinkThe castle that was used as a location in the third season of the hit series is currently for sale, and shockingly, it's not that expensive. Fans may recognize this Northern Island castle as the setting of Riverrrun in the show's third season. The actual name of the castle is Gosford Castle. Only a portion of this mid-1800s castle is actually up for sale (who needs an entire castle after all, right? The portion of the castle for sale includes six multi-floor apartments that feature incredible architecture and stunning views of the properties.