Game Of Thrones: The Sopranos with swords or Dynasty in chainmail?
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‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons (EXCLUSIVE)
“Game of Thrones” will premiere its highly anticipated sixth season on April 24, but the executive producers say they are considering an abbreviated end game for the hit HBO series.
In an exclusive interview with Variety, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss said they are weighing wrapping up the Emmy-winning saga of Westeros and the battle for the Iron Throne with just 13 more episodes once this sixth season is over: seven episodes for season 7; six for the eighth and potential final season.
“I think we’re down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We’re heading into the final lap,” said Benioff. “That’s the guess, though nothing is yet set in stone, but that’s what we’re looking at.”
Sources later clarified those exact numbers were premature, given that the showrunners are now just beginning to outline their plans, but said that any upcoming seasons may be shorter than the full 10 episodes of seasons past.
HBO programming president Michael Lombardo acknowledged the showrunners’ plan to wind down the series with two more years. “That’s my understanding from them right now, those have been the conversations we’ve had,” he says. “Because where these narratives go, it feels like another two years to them. As a television executive, as a fan, do I wish they said another six years? I do.”
But, he added, “I’m always an optimist, and I do believe we will figure this out.”
It’s long been speculated that the show would end with season eight; HBO signaled back in January that they were in talks with Weiss and Benioff for two more seasons. Fans might have expected that the two additional seasons would run the usual 10-episode-per-season stretch, but the executive producers say the shorter run will enable them to spend more time per episode. “Thrones” is set to go back into production in July.
To live up to the standard they’ve set for themselves — and fans — Weiss and Benioff said they can’t continue to produce 10 episodes of the show in the show’s usual 12- or 14-month time frame. “It’s crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule,” Weiss said.
While the “Game of Thrones” showrunners said the shorter-episode scenario is their hope, HBO executives made it clear there’s no deal yet in place. “We’re still in conversations,” said Lombardo.
http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/
“Game of Thrones” will premiere its highly anticipated sixth season on April 24, but the executive producers say they are considering an abbreviated end game for the hit HBO series.
In an exclusive interview with Variety, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss said they are weighing wrapping up the Emmy-winning saga of Westeros and the battle for the Iron Throne with just 13 more episodes once this sixth season is over: seven episodes for season 7; six for the eighth and potential final season.
“I think we’re down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We’re heading into the final lap,” said Benioff. “That’s the guess, though nothing is yet set in stone, but that’s what we’re looking at.”
Sources later clarified those exact numbers were premature, given that the showrunners are now just beginning to outline their plans, but said that any upcoming seasons may be shorter than the full 10 episodes of seasons past.
HBO programming president Michael Lombardo acknowledged the showrunners’ plan to wind down the series with two more years. “That’s my understanding from them right now, those have been the conversations we’ve had,” he says. “Because where these narratives go, it feels like another two years to them. As a television executive, as a fan, do I wish they said another six years? I do.”
But, he added, “I’m always an optimist, and I do believe we will figure this out.”
It’s long been speculated that the show would end with season eight; HBO signaled back in January that they were in talks with Weiss and Benioff for two more seasons. Fans might have expected that the two additional seasons would run the usual 10-episode-per-season stretch, but the executive producers say the shorter run will enable them to spend more time per episode. “Thrones” is set to go back into production in July.
To live up to the standard they’ve set for themselves — and fans — Weiss and Benioff said they can’t continue to produce 10 episodes of the show in the show’s usual 12- or 14-month time frame. “It’s crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule,” Weiss said.
While the “Game of Thrones” showrunners said the shorter-episode scenario is their hope, HBO executives made it clear there’s no deal yet in place. “We’re still in conversations,” said Lombardo.
http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/
what was this from..?
wow, that very well could be. Definitely looks like the person getting stabbed is wearing a crown of some sorts
And look to the right you'll see the shadow of the iron throne
I really believe this season will be a lot of flash back filler, while they wait to see the direction grrm will go to tie everything up.
what was this from..?
Not too familiar with her past work, but it's one of these ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathalie_Emmanuel#Filmography
Filmography
Film
Year Title Role
2012 Twenty8k Carla
2015 Furious 7 Ramsey
2015 Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials Harriet
2017 Maze Runner: The Death Cure Harriet
Television
Year(s) Title Role Notes
2006–2010 Hollyoaks Sasha Valentine
2008 Hollyoaks Later Sasha Valentine Series 1
2009 Hollyoaks: The Morning After the Night Before Sasha Valentine
2011 Casualty Cheryl Hallows Episode: "Only Human"
2011 Misfits Charlie Episode: "3.1"
2012 Websex: What's the Harm? Presenter
2013–present Game of Thrones Missandei Seasons 3-4 (Recurring; 15 episodes)
Season 5- (Main role; 7 episodes)
Agreed. That's one of the things with the specialty networks & their seasons that often range from 8, 10, and 13 episodes. The seasons only run 2 - 3 months, and there's that huge gap before the next season (many series have 8 - 18 months off). Definitely takes some getting used to as most people grew up with sitcoms & network dramas that run 20 - 24 episodes with shorter delays before the next season. And of course the mid-season finales that drag out seasons like AMC and others have done with Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, etc. Smart on AMC's end when it comes to The Walking Dead (starting the season around Halloween and running until December, and then taking the better part of Dec' - Feb' off, before returning for Feb & March to wrap up).
could be worse. Could be a fucking BBC show. I'm bout sick of Sherlock and Luther with those 3-6 episode seasons....
True, true. At that point ... it's like ... what's the point? Mini-series-type format are definitely trying for viewers.
Yeah i saw some where that this season. The show runners is going to tie up loose ends story wise. That they skipped over from previous seasons. And some plots reworked into the current time.
it's been repeated a million times, but I'll say it again. I WOULD GO RAW / NO PULLOUT and put a ring on it.
She is naturally sexy. a pure natural beauty.
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Looks like GOT will have a new intro this season!
If "Game of Thrones" happened in the 80s. Whoever did this, awesome job
If "Game of Thrones" happened in the 80s. Whoever did this, awesome job
Looks like GOT will have a new intro this season!
If "Game of Thrones" happened in the 80s. Whoever did this, awesome job
This one is better
Looks like GOT will have a new intro this season!
If "Game of Thrones" happened in the 80s. Whoever did this, awesome job
had it opened like this you'd be expecting everyone to use 80s slang in conversations
Im re-watching all of the seasons right now on HBO NOW. I havent seen alot of the episodes since they first aired. Im on episode 7 of season 3. I forgot how that mafucka ramsey bascially made theon go in a big ass circle. Right back to the dread fort
Im re-watching all of the seasons right now on HBO NOW. I havent seen alot of the episodes since they first aired. Im on episode 7 of season 3. I forgot how that mafucka ramsey bascially made theon go in a big ass circle. Right back to the dread fort
Same here got 2 left dance of dragons and mothers mercy
High Sparrow looks worried Jamie's reputation states he's about that life (tywinn coming out of him this season?)
Im re-watching all of the seasons right now on HBO NOW. I havent seen alot of the episodes since they first aired. Im on episode 7 of season 3. I forgot how that mafucka ramsey bascially made theon go in a big ass circle. Right back to the dread fort
I think I am about to re-watch last seasons episodes as well today. I would think they would have a marathon today
one of the HBO channels is starting tomorrow afternoon
King Slayer, Oath Breaker, Sister Fucker, he better be worried.
Since,the book readers and non-book readers are on the same level now,there shouldn't be people complaining about spoilers this season
lmaooo oooooo SHIT!
I think its so hilarious that the book readers are actually bent out of shape over the fact that they don't have a "leg up" anymore.
I've read and heard so many things online about the book readers complaining about it.
Just finishe the last 2 episodes.
This gonna be weird for me last june I binge watched 5 seasons in 2 weeks.
Now I have to go thru a whole season 1 ep at a time. If you think book readers are pissed those of us use to it all at once will be struggling week by week.
This gonna be weird for me last june I binge watched 5 seasons in 2 weeks.
Now I have to go thru a whole season 1 ep at a time. If you think book readers are pissed those of us use to it all at once will be struggling week by week.
I think its so hilarious that the book readers are actually bent out of shape over the fact that they don't have a "leg up" anymore.
I've read and heard so many things online about the book readers complaining about it.
You had some book readers get mad that some of the storyline on the show will appear in the next book....I'm like,yall spoiled alot of shit for non-readers for 5 years and yet yall mad about some stuff that's going to appear in the next book.
Mind you,I'm a book reader,so that logic makes no sense at all.
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