The series has got better as it goes along,it's worth the watch at the very least. Nothing can be like the books but as i have said before,the books are a good read but slightly overrated .
Their are better fantasy Authors IMO.
To be honest, it was George RR Martin that restored my faith in the sci-fantasy genre. To think that the first, three books of the series sat on my shelf gathering dust for over a year, before I finally got around to reading them - tsk!
Only fantasy author I have found to trump him has been Tolkien, who I'll always have a soft spot for. However I have heard that Steven Erickson is a similiar type author and is meant to be very good as well. Will have to check him out for myself.
Game of Thrones is interesting and I am enjoying it, but cant put my finger on if it really happened or is it pure fantasy? I am not a history buff or lore buff.
It's pure fantasy, but it has a more realistic footing than say LotR. It's not even remotely historically accurate and completely made up.
So far anyway, there was some kind of living dead monster in the latest episode. We really don't know what that's about yet. (PLEASE DON'T SPOIL IF YOU HAVE READ THE BOOKS!)
Peter Dinklage "The Imp" has surpassed my expectations in the show. He's perfectly placed to be either a hero (which I suspect he's the only one in his family capable of being a hero) or a true agitant to cause war. He talks shit to EVERYONE, but his actions are almost always noble. I suspect (if they don't kill him off) that he'll be a very well loved character.
note: I've read none of the books
Did anyone think he did a great job in the series Threshold as well?
His acting is great in my opinion.
Yeah he is awesome in this - plays the character perfectly.
The girl that plays the little swordfighting girl Aria(?) is pretty awesome too - one to watch?
Tyrion Lannister and Arya Stark are my favorite characters from the books and so far both are being played well in the tv series.
They are both much more complex characters then either first appears....
Good news is they already renewed it for a second season..that should cover book 2. I think(hope) its a good bet that the series will continue until it no longer has written material to follow...iow 5 seasons(assuming the 5th book does come out finally this year lol)
Game of Thrones is interesting and I am enjoying it, but cant put my finger on if it really happened or is it pure fantasy? I am not a history buff or lore buff.
It's pure fantasy, but it has a more realistic footing than say LotR. It's not even remotely historically accurate and completely made up.
So far anyway, there was some kind of living dead monster in the latest episode. We really don't know what that's about yet. (PLEASE DON'T SPOIL IF YOU HAVE READ THE BOOKS!)
well so far (apart from "kind of living dead monster") its pure fantasy, but acurate technologically.
you won't find magic or sorcery, aliens or anything that would not be possible on earth in the 1200-1300
hell even the weapons have their weights. Ned Stark does unsheaths ICE, (a great sword 2/3 of his size) with 2 hands from his son that has to carry it with 2 hands and weilds it like a sword made of metal 2/3 of his size, thats a heavy son of a bitch.
the costumes are also era apropriate and region apropriate...the north will be wearing fur on top of boiled leather and in the south where its hot there will be 1/2 naked women
but its not historically acurate or anything, like scrimMaltese said, its a completely made up world and storyline
I watched a few episodes, but honestly I was put off by the amount of sex and violence that seemed to be there just for the sake of it. Even worse is the very slow character and story build-up, and what little of the story that was actually presented seemed to be a rip-off of the Elric of Melnibone book series that I didn't like either for the same reasons. And when I say rip-off, I mean fucking rip-off.
___________________ Sadly, I see storm clouds on the horizon. A faint stench of Vanguard is in the air.-Kien
I watched a few episodes, but honestly I was put off by the amount of sex and violence that seemed to be there just for the sake of it. Even worse is the very slow character and story build-up, and what little of the story that was actually presented seemed to be a rip-off of the Elric of Melnibone book series that I didn't like either for the same reasons. And when I say rip-off, I mean fucking rip-off.
Sometimes, I hate things everyone else loves, just for the sake of it too. It's fun. Everyone should try it. I love being Anti-Social like Gaz.
There really isn't much violence in the series and there isn't much sex either. The Amount in the First Few Episodes, is quite low compared to even Network Television. You see a brother and sister, which is a huge part of the plot; and you see a dwarf who loves Whore Houses, which is a huge part of his character. And you see a couple people get killed, which isn't even all that gory, which is pretty much nothing compared to even Network TV.
Sometimes, I hate things everyone else loves, just for the sake of it too. It's fun. Everyone should try it. I love being Anti-Social like Gaz.
You're just pissed off with me because I don't like the TV show that you do. Deal with it. I honestly don't care about your comparisons to "network tv", I am talking about Game of Thrones and what i like or dislike about it specifically.
___________________ Sadly, I see storm clouds on the horizon. A faint stench of Vanguard is in the air.-Kien
Sometimes, I hate things everyone else loves, just for the sake of it too. It's fun. Everyone should try it. I love being Anti-Social like Gaz.
You're just pissed off with me because I don't like the TV show that you do. Deal with it. I honestly don't care about your comparisons to "network tv", I am talking about Game of Thrones and what i like or dislike about it specifically.
No, actually you just said you don't like how slow a Mini-Series is (which they all are, since they are single stories stretched out over several month's worth of episodes) and you didn't like the Sex & Violence, both of which are relatively low in this one. Especially in comparison to any of the other Premium Channel Series.
My advice, stay away from Spartacus. Everyone else loves that Mini-Series too, and being Roman based on Galdiators, it has way more sex and violence than Game of Thrones could ever possibly write into their story line. Definitely not your cup of tea.
No, actually you just said you don't like how slow a Mini-Series is (which they all are, since they are single stories stretched out over several month's worth of episodes) and you didn't like the Sex & Violence, both of which are relatively low in this one. Especially in comparison to any of the other Premium Channel Series.
My advice, stay away from Spartacus. Everyone else loves that Mini-Series too, and being Roman based on Galdiators, it has way more sex and violence than Game of Thrones could ever possibly write into their story line. Definitely not your cup of tea.
What the fuck? What the hell am I even looking at here? All I did was say why I didn't like Game of Thrones, but apparently it has caused you to have to complete breakdown for some reason. I have already told you that I don't care about how Game of Thrones compares to anything else at all, networks or other miniseries. I don't give a god damn, man. I haven't even heard of "Spartacus" before.
___________________ Sadly, I see storm clouds on the horizon. A faint stench of Vanguard is in the air.-Kien
I watched a few episodes, but honestly I was put off by the amount of sex and violence that seemed to be there just for the sake of it. Even worse is the very slow character and story build-up, and what little of the story that was actually presented seemed to be a rip-off of the Elric of Melnibone book series that I didn't like either for the same reasons. And when I say rip-off, I mean fucking rip-off.
Sometimes, I hate things everyone else loves, just for the sake of it too. It's fun. Everyone should try it. I love being Anti-Social like Gaz.
There really isn't much violence in the series and there isn't much sex either. The Amount in the First Few Episodes, is quite low compared to even Network Television. You see a brother and sister, which is a huge part of the plot; and you see a dwarf who loves Whore Houses, which is a huge part of his character. And you see a couple people get killed, which isn't even all that gory, which is pretty much nothing compared to even Network TV.
Are you watching the same series i am? I agree there isnt that much violence, but i'm pretty sure that scene in the whore house with littlefinger lasted 5 minutes, not to mention dany's parts. The books are overrated imo and the series is good only because it's the first season (goes downhill after the second book) and because it follows the books closer then most tv series based off books, It really isn't as complex as people think, its production was just really well done.
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I watched a few episodes, but honestly I was put off by the amount of sex and violence that seemed to be there just for the sake of it. Even worse is the very slow character and story build-up, and what little of the story that was actually presented seemed to be a rip-off of the Elric of Melnibone book series that I didn't like either for the same reasons. And when I say rip-off, I mean fucking rip-off.
Sometimes, I hate things everyone else loves, just for the sake of it too. It's fun. Everyone should try it. I love being Anti-Social like Gaz.
There really isn't much violence in the series and there isn't much sex either. The Amount in the First Few Episodes, is quite low compared to even Network Television. You see a brother and sister, which is a huge part of the plot; and you see a dwarf who loves Whore Houses, which is a huge part of his character. And you see a couple people get killed, which isn't even all that gory, which is pretty much nothing compared to even Network TV.
Are you watching the same series i am? I agree there isnt that much violence, but i'm pretty sure that scene in the whore house with littlefinger lasted 5 minutes, not to mention dany's parts. The books are overrated imo and the series is good only because it's the first season (goes downhill after the second book) and because it follows the books closer then most tv series based off books, It really isn't as complex as people think, its production was just really well done.
Yeah, but that was a good 5 or 6 (or more) episodes into the series. Long after the first few. There were a couple more scenes with the Blonde guy (forget his name Khalese's brother), but they were later on as well.
I was in shock about Ned Stark .....completely blind sided by that turn.
I am dying to see :
1: Will the Del'Thracky (spelling lol) Prince live from his infection due to this voodoo ritual we've seen started (and what of her warning not to enter the tent once it starts....)
2. What will become now of the "fair" jamie lannister now that his ability to be used as a bargoning chip is well...cut short. (a brilliant play by the starks to get him I might add)
3. What will become of the wall if these white walkers are starting to awake now? Clearly there is some question as to if the wall is high enough!!!! go figure that one out!
So far I'm loving it...despite the possibility of it losing interest....it hasn't lost mine yet.
favorite players to date:
The imp. stands taller than all others right now.
also the shy heavy guy at the wall that is a friend to John Snow (The bastard)
I watched a few episodes, but honestly I was put off by the amount of sex and violence that seemed to be there just for the sake of it. Even worse is the very slow character and story build-up, and what little of the story that was actually presented seemed to be a rip-off of the Elric of Melnibone book series that I didn't like either for the same reasons. And when I say rip-off, I mean fucking rip-off.
Sometimes, I hate things everyone else loves, just for the sake of it too. It's fun. Everyone should try it. I love being Anti-Social like Gaz.
There really isn't much violence in the series and there isn't much sex either. The Amount in the First Few Episodes, is quite low compared to even Network Television. You see a brother and sister, which is a huge part of the plot; and you see a dwarf who loves Whore Houses, which is a huge part of his character. And you see a couple people get killed, which isn't even all that gory, which is pretty much nothing compared to even Network TV.
Are you watching the same series i am? I agree there isnt that much violence, but i'm pretty sure that scene in the whore house with littlefinger lasted 5 minutes, not to mention dany's parts. The books are overrated imo and the series is good only because it's the first season (goes downhill after the second book) and because it follows the books closer then most tv series based off books, It really isn't as complex as people think, its production was just really well done.
Hmm I would say the series gets even better after the first book, because you really start to see characters break their shell and become something. I'd have to say my only disappointment would be that the author sometimes concentrates far too much on intrigue, particularly regarding Cersei.
It surprises me a lot that someone who has read all the books (so far) thinks the series is overrated. To each their own I guess.
I think it is a fantastic show. There aren't many shows I can say that about but this one goes on my list.
1. Breaking Bad
2. The Wire
3. The Shield
4. Game of Thrones
5. The Sopranos
6. Boardwalk Empire
7. The Walking Dead
8. Sons of Anarchy
9. Dexter
Great age for television far as I'm concerened long as you aren't relying on it to come from the regular broadcasting stations. Good thing too I suppose considering the exact opposite can be said for the amount of crap Hollywood is shoveling out movie wise. As great a time as it is for television it is about as bad as you can get from a theatrical standpoint.
1. For god's sake mmo gamers, enough with the analogies. They're unnecessary and your comparisons are terrible, dissimilar, and illogical.
2. To posters feeling the need to state how f2p really isn't f2p: Players understand the concept. You aren't privy to some secret the rest are missing. You're embarrassing yourself.
3. Yes, Cpt. Obvious, we're not industry experts. Now run along and let the big people use the forums for their purpose.
11.7.01 Open casting call for HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones is returning to Northern Ireland to film season two. Filming will begin on July 25th and run through to December in Belfasts Paint Hall studios and various other locations throughout Northern Ireland.
" Highly successful HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones is returning to Northern Ireland to film series two! Filming will begin on July 25th and run through to December in Belfasts Paint Hall studios and various other locations throughout Northern Ireland. Extras NI are currently casting for thousands of extras to take part in the production. It is paid work!
For anyone wishing to register their interest, we are holding an open casting day at The Holiday Inn, 22 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast on Monday 4th July between 11am and 7pm. We simply ask that people come along anytime between these hours. We will give each person an application form to fill out and then we will take your photograph. Hopefully the whole process should only take about 20mins. No appointment necessary. If you have a showreel or headshots, please take them with you which we will gladly accept as we may also be casting for some special extra roles. We are casting for ADULTS ONLY and especially the following: - MALES of all hair lengths short, medium & long who are prepared to let their hair grow from now until Jan 2012 and/or bearded males - Strong and fit males, sporty types - Archers, swordfighters or re-enactors and people with military experience - Blacksmiths & Iron Workers - Skilled building tradespeople - Farmhands - Ship/Deck hands and sailors - Butchers/Hunters - Females aged 35-65 with non-dyed long hair past their shoulders
YOU MUST ALSO BE: - BASED IN NORTHERN IRELAND - HAVE A PASSPORT & A NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER FOR WORKING IN N.I. - ARE FLEXIBLE & CAN WORK WEEK DAYS FOR OCCASIONAL PAID WORK
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT MEMBER OF EXTRAS NI or you attended the open casting session last year - PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE OPEN CASTING THIS YEAR OR REAPPLY. You will automatically be considered for this year's series. Only re-attend if you have changed your appearance drastically e.g. grown a beard/ hair.
If you are MALE - please START GROWING YOUR HAIR & FACIAL HAIR immediately and be prepared to keep it long from now until January 2012!
For any further info required please call Stephen on 028 9040 9919 or email gameofthrones@extrasni.com. "
Wow, very interesting that Boardwalk Empire comes in second. Goes to show you that some people just won't give Fantasy a chance no matter how well reviewed it is. Personally I really enjoyed Boardwalk Empire and am happy for its numbers which I thought would be lower.
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To be honest, it was George RR Martin that restored my faith in the sci-fantasy genre. To think that the first, three books of the series sat on my shelf gathering dust for over a year, before I finally got around to reading them - tsk!
Only fantasy author I have found to trump him has been Tolkien, who I'll always have a soft spot for. However I have heard that Steven Erickson is a similiar type author and is meant to be very good as well. Will have to check him out for myself.
It's pure fantasy, but it has a more realistic footing than say LotR. It's not even remotely historically accurate and completely made up.
So far anyway, there was some kind of living dead monster in the latest episode. We really don't know what that's about yet. (PLEASE DON'T SPOIL IF YOU HAVE READ THE BOOKS!)
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Tyrion Lannister and Arya Stark are my favorite characters from the books and so far both are being played well in the tv series.
They are both much more complex characters then either first appears....
Good news is they already renewed it for a second season..that should cover book 2. I think(hope) its a good bet that the series will continue until it no longer has written material to follow...iow 5 seasons(assuming the 5th book does come out finally this year lol)
well so far (apart from "kind of living dead monster") its pure fantasy, but acurate technologically.
you won't find magic or sorcery, aliens or anything that would not be possible on earth in the 1200-1300
hell even the weapons have their weights. Ned Stark does unsheaths ICE, (a great sword 2/3 of his size) with 2 hands from his son that has to carry it with 2 hands and weilds it like a sword made of metal 2/3 of his size, thats a heavy son of a bitch.
the costumes are also era apropriate and region apropriate...the north will be wearing fur on top of boiled leather and in the south where its hot there will be 1/2 naked women
but its not historically acurate or anything, like scrimMaltese said, its a completely made up world and storyline
I watched a few episodes, but honestly I was put off by the amount of sex and violence that seemed to be there just for the sake of it. Even worse is the very slow character and story build-up, and what little of the story that was actually presented seemed to be a rip-off of the Elric of Melnibone book series that I didn't like either for the same reasons. And when I say rip-off, I mean fucking rip-off.
___________________
Sadly, I see storm clouds on the horizon. A faint stench of Vanguard is in the air.-Kien
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Sometimes, I hate things everyone else loves, just for the sake of it too. It's fun. Everyone should try it. I love being Anti-Social like Gaz.
There really isn't much violence in the series and there isn't much sex either. The Amount in the First Few Episodes, is quite low compared to even Network Television. You see a brother and sister, which is a huge part of the plot; and you see a dwarf who loves Whore Houses, which is a huge part of his character. And you see a couple people get killed, which isn't even all that gory, which is pretty much nothing compared to even Network TV.
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You're just pissed off with me because I don't like the TV show that you do. Deal with it. I honestly don't care about your comparisons to "network tv", I am talking about Game of Thrones and what i like or dislike about it specifically.
___________________
Sadly, I see storm clouds on the horizon. A faint stench of Vanguard is in the air.-Kien
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2006/12/13/
No, actually you just said you don't like how slow a Mini-Series is (which they all are, since they are single stories stretched out over several month's worth of episodes) and you didn't like the Sex & Violence, both of which are relatively low in this one. Especially in comparison to any of the other Premium Channel Series.
My advice, stay away from Spartacus. Everyone else loves that Mini-Series too, and being Roman based on Galdiators, it has way more sex and violence than Game of Thrones could ever possibly write into their story line. Definitely not your cup of tea.
Got a Game Idea? Look Here!
What the fuck? What the hell am I even looking at here? All I did was say why I didn't like Game of Thrones, but apparently it has caused you to have to complete breakdown for some reason. I have already told you that I don't care about how Game of Thrones compares to anything else at all, networks or other miniseries. I don't give a god damn, man. I haven't even heard of "Spartacus" before.
___________________
Sadly, I see storm clouds on the horizon. A faint stench of Vanguard is in the air.-Kien
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2006/12/13/
Are you watching the same series i am? I agree there isnt that much violence, but i'm pretty sure that scene in the whore house with littlefinger lasted 5 minutes, not to mention dany's parts. The books are overrated imo and the series is good only because it's the first season (goes downhill after the second book) and because it follows the books closer then most tv series based off books, It really isn't as complex as people think, its production was just really well done.
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Yeah, but that was a good 5 or 6 (or more) episodes into the series. Long after the first few. There were a couple more scenes with the Blonde guy (forget his name Khalese's brother), but they were later on as well.
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It's interesting so far....
I was in shock about Ned Stark .....completely blind sided by that turn.
I am dying to see :
1: Will the Del'Thracky (spelling lol) Prince live from his infection due to this voodoo ritual we've seen started (and what of her warning not to enter the tent once it starts....)
2. What will become now of the "fair" jamie lannister now that his ability to be used as a bargoning chip is well...cut short. (a brilliant play by the starks to get him I might add)
3. What will become of the wall if these white walkers are starting to awake now? Clearly there is some question as to if the wall is high enough!!!! go figure that one out!
So far I'm loving it...despite the possibility of it losing interest....it hasn't lost mine yet.
favorite players to date:
The imp. stands taller than all others right now.
also the shy heavy guy at the wall that is a friend to John Snow (The bastard)
Hmm I would say the series gets even better after the first book, because you really start to see characters break their shell and become something. I'd have to say my only disappointment would be that the author sometimes concentrates far too much on intrigue, particularly regarding Cersei.
It surprises me a lot that someone who has read all the books (so far) thinks the series is overrated. To each their own I guess.
O_o o_O
I think it is a fantastic show. There aren't many shows I can say that about but this one goes on my list.
1. Breaking Bad
2. The Wire
3. The Shield
4. Game of Thrones
5. The Sopranos
6. Boardwalk Empire
7. The Walking Dead
8. Sons of Anarchy
9. Dexter
Great age for television far as I'm concerened long as you aren't relying on it to come from the regular broadcasting stations. Good thing too I suppose considering the exact opposite can be said for the amount of crap Hollywood is shoveling out movie wise. As great a time as it is for television it is about as bad as you can get from a theatrical standpoint.
1. For god's sake mmo gamers, enough with the analogies. They're unnecessary and your comparisons are terrible, dissimilar, and illogical.
2. To posters feeling the need to state how f2p really isn't f2p: Players understand the concept. You aren't privy to some secret the rest are missing. You're embarrassing yourself.
3. Yes, Cpt. Obvious, we're not industry experts. Now run along and let the big people use the forums for their purpose.
11.7.01
Open casting call for HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones is returning to Northern Ireland to film season two. Filming will begin on July 25th and run through to December in Belfasts Paint Hall studios and various other locations throughout Northern Ireland.
" Highly successful HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones is returning to Northern Ireland to film series two! Filming will begin on July 25th and run through to December in Belfasts Paint Hall studios and various other locations throughout Northern Ireland. Extras NI are currently casting for thousands of extras to take part in the production. It is paid work!
For anyone wishing to register their interest, we are holding an open casting day at The Holiday Inn, 22 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast on Monday 4th July between 11am and 7pm. We simply ask that people come along anytime between these hours. We will give each person an application form to fill out and then we will take your photograph. Hopefully the whole process should only take about 20mins. No appointment necessary. If you have a showreel or headshots, please take them with you which we will gladly accept as we may also be casting for some special extra roles. We are casting for ADULTS ONLY and especially the following:
- MALES of all hair lengths short, medium & long who are prepared to let their hair grow from now until Jan 2012 and/or bearded males
- Strong and fit males, sporty types
- Archers, swordfighters or re-enactors and people with military experience
- Blacksmiths & Iron Workers
- Skilled building tradespeople
- Farmhands
- Ship/Deck hands and sailors
- Butchers/Hunters
- Females aged 35-65 with non-dyed long hair past their shoulders
YOU MUST ALSO BE:
- BASED IN NORTHERN IRELAND
- HAVE A PASSPORT & A NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER FOR WORKING IN N.I.
- ARE FLEXIBLE & CAN WORK WEEK DAYS FOR OCCASIONAL PAID WORK
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT MEMBER OF EXTRAS NI or you attended the open casting session last year - PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE OPEN CASTING THIS YEAR OR REAPPLY. You will automatically be considered for this year's series. Only re-attend if you have changed your appearance drastically e.g. grown a beard/ hair.
If you are MALE - please START GROWING YOUR HAIR & FACIAL HAIR immediately and be prepared to keep it long from now until January 2012!
For any further info required please call Stephen on 028 9040 9919 or email gameofthrones@extrasni.com. "
Wow, very interesting that Boardwalk Empire comes in second. Goes to show you that some people just won't give Fantasy a chance no matter how well reviewed it is. Personally I really enjoyed Boardwalk Empire and am happy for its numbers which I thought would be lower.