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Warner Bros explores ‘Game of Thrones’ film as HBO expands fantasy franchise

Warner Bros has been quietly working on a film set in George RR Martin’s fantasy world as HBO/Max and Warner Bros start merging their major fantasy franchises.

THE SHELF / Book-to-screen adaptations to look forward to in the second half of 2024

The first half of this year has treated us with some truly amazing book-to-screen adaptations like Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Ripley. The second half is also unlikely to disappoint. Here are some book-to-screen adaptations to pack the rest of your year with.

‘They never make it better’: George RR Martin calls out TV and film adaptations

Renowned author George RR Martin, the creative mind behind the "Game of Thrones" series, has voiced strong criticism against TV and film adaptations of books, asserting that they often fail to measure up to their source material. In a recent blog post, Martin lamented the trend of screenwriters and producers altering beloved stories to "make them their own," often to the detriment of the original work.

Ian Gelder, ‘Game of Thrones’ actor, passed away

In "Game of Thrones", he portrayed Kevan Lannister, the astute younger brother of Lord Tywin Lannister, in 12 episodes of the groundbreaking series. Apart from playing one of the Lannisters, Ian appeared in several TV shows including Doctor “Who”, “Snatch”, “Fifteen-Love”, “Casualty”, “Father Brown”, “The Bill”, “Edward the King”, and “I Thought You’d Gone”, amongst others.

HBO announces ‘Game of Thrones’ Aegon’s conquest spinoff

Exciting news emerges from HBO as the network teams up with prolific writer Mattson Tomlin for a new venture set in the beloved "Game of Thrones" universe. Tomlin, known for his work on projects like "The Batman Part II" and the Keanu Reeves action comic adaptation "BRZRKR," is set to spearhead the development of a spinoff titled "Aegon’s Conquest."

5 deserving actors who never won an Emmy

Throughout television history, there are certain performances that persist as amongst the greatest, even without the accolade of an Emmy. These actors not only captivated audiences, but also earned praise from critics, adding a layer of bewilderment to the persistent oversight by the Emmys.

‘GOT’ star Emilia Clarke gets MBE for raising awareness

Actress Emilia Clarke has said the MBEs awarded to both her and her mother in the New Year Honours are "amazing" for raising awareness about brain injuries. The Game of Thrones star suffered two brain haemorrhages in her 20s, then set up a charity in 2019 with mum Jenny. They have now been appointed MBEs for services to people with brain injuries.