HBO orders new ‘Game of Thrones’ series as it scraps another
By Reuters
30 October 2019 |
2:56 pm
HBO ordered 10 episodes of a "Game of Thrones" spinoff called "House of the Dragon," the network said on Tuesday, shortly after reports emerged that the premium cable channel had nixed another series set in the world created by author George R.R. Martin.
In this article
Related
7 Feb 2018
'Game of Thrones' Creators to Produce New 'Star Wars' Film Series Disney announced on Thursday that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will write and produce the new set of films. David and Dan are some of the best storytellers working today.
14 Nov 2018
Final season of 'Game of Thrones' to premiere in April.
25 Dec 2018
Jason Momoa Struggled to Find Work After 'Game of Thrones' The actor starred as Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of the HBO show.
10 Apr 2019
As millions of fans around the world anticipate the premiere of the final season of the hit HBO show, Game of Thrones, the Danish actor and UN Goodwill ambassador who stars as Jamie Lannister paid a visit to Rwanda to spread awareness and support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in the country.
13 Apr 2019
Game of Thrones is no stranger to violence, but which character has committed the most war crimes so far? The Australian Red Cross analyzed every episode ahead of the final season — and their answer might surprise fans.
12 Apr 2019
TV series show: The 'Game of Thrones' grand finale.
8 May 2019
HBO Admits Starbucks Cup in 'Game of Thrones' Episode Was a 'Mistake' Fans were quick to notice a coffee up accidentally left in a scene during the latest episode of ‘Game of Thrones.’ The television network has already-removed the coffee cup from the episode on HBO's streaming site. It is still visible in the On-Demand version of the episode, but will likely also be fixed soon.
20 May 2019
Some 200 New Yorkers cast aside worries Sunday over the coming work week to focus instead on the coming of winter - the series finale of, "Game of Thrones."
21 May 2019
The following contains spoilers regarding the HBO epic's final episode. The actor says he knew Jon Snow's killing of Daenerys Targaryen would anger fans. I think it's going to divide. But if you track [Daenerys'] story all the way back, she does some terrible things.
11 Aug 2019
According to 'Deadline,' David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were reportedly being sought after by up to six major studios. Netflix won the bidding war. According to 'The Hollywood Reporter,' Benioff and Weiss closed the deal for $200 million. According to 'Variety,' the multi-year deal will allow the duo to write, direct and produce TV series and film.
23 Sep 2019
HBO's "Game of Thrones" won its fourth award for best series, while the network racked up the most trophies. "Fleabag" was the surprise of the night, winning best series, actress, director and writing in comedy.
30 Oct 2019
HBO ordered 10 episodes of a "Game of Thrones" spinoff called "House of the Dragon," the network said on Tuesday, shortly after reports emerged that the premium cable channel had nixed another series set in the world created by author George R.R. Martin.
Latest
1 day ago
An Alabama ban on the provision of gender-affirming medication for minors has been blocked by a federal judge. Transgender rights have become a bone of contention for right-wing Republicans.
1 day ago
The war in Ukraine is having a drastic impact on Africa. Prices for wheat, gas and gasoline are at record highs. Crisis regions could see things get worse than they already are.
1 day ago
The Ukrainian resistance in Irpin played a key role in holding off the Russian advance on the capital Kyiv during the first few weeks of the war. But the middle-class commuter town paid a heavy price. More than 300 civilians were killed and tens of thousands fled. Now, more than a month after the Russian withdrawal, residents are beginning to return to try to rebuild their lives. Reconstruction is slowly getting under way, but an estimated €800 million is needed to build new homes. FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih, Bastien Renouil and Raïd Abu Zaideh report from Irpin.
1 day ago
Known as the burial place of Achilles, the barren Black Sea rock has become the site of fierce combat between Ukraine and Russia. Snake Island has strategic and symbolic importance dating to the Soviet era.
1 day ago
Mali's military junta has announced it will be exiting a multi-national military force tackling an insurgency in West Africa's Sahel region.
1 day ago
People in Germany consume an average eleven kilos of chocolate each per year. But few think about the conditions under which cocoa beans are farmed. Child labor has been a problem for decades. But why? And what can be done about it?