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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 9:14 am 
Anybody else looking forward to this show? Show premiers on HBO on April 17, with a "sneak preview" of the first 15 minutes on April 3. http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones
This looks very promising to me! I'm currently reading the book it was based on. It's a saga and I love those! Sort of a cross between The Tudors and Lord of the Rings. Lots of conspiracies, intrigue and colorful characters. The book is really good, so I can't wait! Anybody else?
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 9:23 am
I haven't read the books, but I'll be watching. It's got an impressive cast and an intriguing premise.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 10:02 am
Here's a really intriguing clip from the HBO web site on the making of the series and some of the background info. Don't believe it contains any spoilers, but will give you an idea of the scope of the project. This must be a really expensive show to produce! Better get good ratings or they won't be able to do it for long.
Enjoy:
http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones/about/video/inside-game-of-thrones.html/eNrjcmbO0CzLTEnNd8xLzKksyUx2zs8rSa0oUc-PSYEJBSSmp-ol5qYy5zMXsjGyMXIyMrJJJ5aW5BfkJFbalhSVpgIAXbkXOA==
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Sanfranjoshfan
Member
09-17-2000
| Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 10:32 am
Jason Momoa cast in Game of Thrones
Tuesday - October 20, 2009
Category: ACTORS | Tags: Atlantis, Jason Momoa
by Darren Sumner
Stargate Atlantis co-star Jason Momoa (“Ronon Dex") has landed a role in the pilot to HBO’s new fantasy drama Game of Thrones. The actor first announced the news to fans at last week’s Armageddon Expo in Australia, and it was quickly confirmed by the Chicago Tribune.
The highly anticipated new series is based on the novel series A Song of Ice and Fire by acclaimed author George R. R. Martin. The story follows a group of families vying for control of the throne of the Seven Kingdoms. Four of the series' planned seven titles have been published to date.
Momoa will play Khal Drogo, a wealthy and powerful warrior and horse lord.
The show will star Lena Headey (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), Sean Bean (The Lord of the Rings), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (New Amsterdam), Peter Dinklage (Threshold), Jamie Campbell-Bower (The Twilight Saga: New Moon), and Jennifer Ehle (Pride and Prejudice).
Filming will reportedly take place in Morocco, Scotland and Ireland. The show will offer Jason his first nude scene and his first sex scene, according to one fan report from the convention.
Game of Thrones officially begins production on October 24. If it is picked up by HBO for a full series, expect a premiere in 2010 or 2011.
LINK to gateworld.net/news
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It looks like Momoa's character goes a bit overboard with the eyeliner!
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 11:45 am
Thanks for that info, SFJF! I looked Jason Momoa up on imdb.com and he was also on North Shore, a very short-lived Hawaiian-themed show a few years back. So totally excited about his show!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 1:04 pm
Yep, planning to watch this one. Haven't read the books either... hoping it will jumpstart me onto the books.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 6:04 pm
I just started the first book a few days ago and can't put it down. Also can't stop thinking about the characters when I'm not reading it. It's that good. I hope the series lives up to the books!
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Riviere
Member
09-09-2000
| Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 3:16 pm
Definitely!!!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 3:19 am
Has the show started yet?
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 7:12 am
Show premiers on HBO on April 17, with a "sneak preview" of the first 15 minutes on April 3. http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 7:33 am
Thanks muchly BJM!
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 4:09 pm
I will watch and probably read the books when my son and husband are done reading them. Sounds like it will be a good read and watch.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 9:34 pm
Anybody watch the sneak preview tonight? I guarantee it gets better from here!
Here's Tim Goodman's Hollywood Reporter review (he loves it!):
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/game-thrones-tv-review-174120
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, April 05, 2011 - 3:19 pm
I just watched the sneak preview and want to see more!
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 8:47 am
IIRC, that "sneak peak" was pretty much the first two chapters of the book, more or less. It gets better. Can't wait!
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, April 06, 2011 - 3:11 pm
I cheated too. Had my son tell me more of the story. looking forward to it!
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 7:24 am
It's TONIGHT! Yay!!!
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, April 18, 2011 - 10:54 am
dang it, we decided to watch after grampa read stories to our grandsons, then I fell to sleep right as it started!!! will watch soon!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, April 18, 2011 - 1:05 pm
'Necee, we decided to wait and watch it ON DEMAND at our own time and our own leisurely pace.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, April 18, 2011 - 2:38 pm
Mameblanche, I think it is going to be a great series!
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Monday, April 18, 2011 - 3:58 pm
First episode didn't disappoint. The visuals are astounding for a TV show.
The final scene is a bit of a shocker.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, April 18, 2011 - 8:03 pm
Lycan, I am soooo looking forward to seeing this, although I am a bit worried about the gore-level, since I haven`t read the book.
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Lycanthrope
Member
09-19-2002
| Monday, April 18, 2011 - 9:45 pm
Mame, I didn't read the books either(yet). There are a few scenes that have a bit of a gore level, but it's not too bad, IMO.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 7:57 am
Thanks Lycan. I'm still quite looking forward to it, and have convinced hubby of two things, 1) He's gonna luv it, and 2) I won't watch it without him, due to the expected carnage. ;)
The funniest thing is that we'll probably watch it over dinner.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 5:30 pm
Loved it! So far it seems to be pretty true to the books. The scenary and backgrounds are beautiful!
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