George R. R. Martin exclusively talks to MTV Geek about the "Game of Thrones" episode he wrote last season, "The Battle of Blackwater" -- and how he might have had it done a little differently!
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George R. R. Martin On His 'GoT' Season 2 Episode 'The Battle of Blackwater'
Posted 3/20/13 5:20 pm EST by MTV Geek in Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin
Who Will Have Their Revenge In This 'Game of Thrones' Season 3 Trailer?
Posted 2/23/13 2:02 pm EST by Charles Webb in George R. R. Martin, HBO, Trailers, TV
Fans of George R. R. Martin's "A Storm of Swords" have wondered how HBO will be able to adapt the first half of the novel into the third season of HBO's "Game of Thrones." The answer, apparently, is put more dragons in it--at least based on the latest trailer for the March premiere.
Can Tyrion wrest control away from his increasingly mad nephew? Will the Starks get their vengeance upon the Lannisters? Are we going to see actual dragon fire?
First Look: 'Game of Thrones' #17
Posted 2/19/13 3:57 pm EST by MTV Geek in Dynamite, Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin
MTV Geek is pleased to give you your first peek at the cover for "Games of Thrones" #17, hitting stores in May:
Plushie Direwolves Oh My! 'Game of Thrones' Merch To Be Unveiled At Toy Fair
Posted 2/6/13 12:26 pm EST by MTV Geek in Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, Toy Fair, Toys
Wouldn't this direwolf look cute as a plushie?
By Zack Smith
Two words: PLUSH DIREWOLVES.
Seeking to top their already-formidable announcement about Archer toys, Factory Entertainment has announced they’ve gotten the license to the Emmy-winning HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. Get your ravens ready, because you’re going to want to tell all your friends about this one.
The planned merchandise, which will debut at this year's Toy Fair, includes: Read More...
George R. R. Martin Could be Developing Another HBO Project
Posted 2/6/13 10:58 am EST by Charles Webb in George R. R. Martin, HBO, News, TV
Deadline reports that the "Game of Thrones" creator has signed a deal with HBO to develop another project as part of a two-year contract with the network.
So how's this going to affect George R.R. Martin's role on "Game of Thrones," you might ask?
George R.R. Martin Posts Excerpt From 'The Winds Of Winter'
Posted 1/10/13 11:13 am EST by Eddie Wright in Books, Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin
George R.R. Martin sneakily unleashed a new excerpt from the upcoming sixth book in his "A Song of Ice and Fire" series "The Winds of Winter." For those who've been living under a direwolf corpse for the last few years, "A Song of Ice and Fire" is the basis for HBO's "Game of Thrones" and "Winter" is eagerly anticipated following the release of "A Dance of Dragons" in July of 2011. Martin has a reputation for leisurely writing though some may say expertly crafting his work so the expected release date for "The Winds of Winter" is something like March of 2156.
EXCLUSIVE: Extended 'Game of Thrones' #12 Preview
Posted 1/8/13 10:48 am EST by Eddie Wright in Dynamite, George R. R. Martin
MTV Geek is pleased to present you with an exclusive extended sneak peek at "Game of Thrones" #12, hitting stores January 9th from Dynamite Publishing:
"In Winterfell, young Brandon Stark, though crippled by his near-fatal fall, is finally able to ride again, with the help of a gift from Tyrion Lannister. As thanks, the Imp has been imprisoned by Catelyn Stark and her sister, Lysa Arryn, in the forbidding sky dungeons of the Eyrie, and charged with Bran's attempted murder. Now, in a desperate bid for freedom, Tyrion demands the right of trial by combat. But what chance does a dwarf have against Lysa's chosen champion? Differences in size are not the only reason for an unequal fight, as Eddard Stark learns in King's Landing, where his investigation into the death of Jon Arryn takes an unexpected and deadly turn." Read More...
'A World of Ice And Fire' Is An Amazing Interactive Guide To 'Game of Thrones'
Posted 11/28/12 11:34 am EST by Don Hatfield in Apps, Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, HBO, TV
The world of Westeros introduced in "Game of Thrones" is a pretty big place with lots of people and places you'll need to remember if you want to stay in the loop. To make things a little easier for us, Random House Digital has created the "A World of Ice and Fire" app, a massive digital guide to "Game of Thrones" featuring character bios and interactive maps. Read More...
'A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying' Sends Players To The Wall With 'Night's Watch Sourcebook'
Posted 10/29/12 12:30 pm EST by Matt Morgan in Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, Hobby Gaming
It's no secret, George R. R. Martin is a master world-builder with a knack for complex settings. Whether you watch "Game of Thrones" on HBO or read the original "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels, it's a challenge to keep track of all the moving parts. What's that mean for gamers? The world of Westeros is ripe for roleplayers to fill with their own characters and adventures.
One of those settings that readers and viewers alike have been itching to see more of is The Wall, where the Night's Watch serves to protect the seven kingdoms of Westeros. Now, Green Ronin Publishing is preparing to release the Night's Watch Sourcebook, giving gamers an expansive toolbox to explore The Wall and lands beyond.
Fantasy Flight Games To Hold World Championship Weekend, Debut Star Wars Card Game
Posted 10/24/12 4:12 pm EST by Matt Morgan in George R. R. Martin, Hobby Gaming, Star Wars
Fantasy Flight Games may be making a name for itself beyond the core hobby gaming community by producing games based on hit properties such as "Game of Thrones" and "Star Wars," but that doesn't mean these products are designed without serious competition in mind.
From November 9th to 11th, gamers will converge on the Fantasy Flight Games headquarters and event center in Roseville, MN, to participate in the inaugural World Championship Weekend. They'll be hoping to claim titles in the following games: "A Game of Thrones: The Card Game," "Android: Netrunner The Card Game," "Call of Cthulhu: The Card Game," "Dust Tactics," "Dust Warfare," "Warhammer: Invasion The Card Game," and the "Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures Game."
Which Iconic DC Character Was Almost A Part Of George R.R. Martin's 'Wildcards'?
Posted 10/3/12 3:44 pm EST by MTV Geek in Comic Books, George R. R. Martin
MTV Geek chatted with "Game Of Thrones" creator George R.R. Martin and acclaimed author Neil Gaiman at Worldcon 2012 recently...and the two revealed some very interesting backstory behind Martin's "Wildcards" anthology!
Martin had orginally invited Alan Moore to participate in "Wildcards" -- but the writer, who was working on "Watchmen" at the time, never responded! However, another young comic creator named "Neil" was interested in contributing to "Wildcards," and pitched a character that would go one to be one of the most famous in comic book history! Read More...
A Look At 'Game of Thrones' Special Effects: Dragons, Castles And Direwolves
Posted 9/21/12 10:26 am EST by Don Hatfield in Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, TV
Special effects may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of "Game of Thrones," but the second season was full of computer generated goodness. Not just dragons and direwolves either. Many of the sprawling locations required a lot of CGI work to feel as expansive as they appeared. Now a video from Pixomondo, the Creative Arts Emmy Winner for outstanding special visual effects for their work on the series, is giving us a different look at season 2.
George R.R. Martin: "I'd Write Doctor Strange!"
Posted 9/20/12 3:25 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Comic Books, Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, Marvel
If Marvel is fishing for a new "Doctor Strange" writer any time soon, "Game Of Thrones" creator George R.R. Martin is definitely interested! The acclaimed author explained to us at Worldcon 2012 how The Master of the Mystic Arts was always one of his favorites, and that he would love to write the comic book series. But there is a big "however," however...
House Baratheon Coming to Fantasy Flight's 'Battles of Westeros' Game
Posted 7/19/12 1:59 pm EST by Matt Morgan in Announcements, Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin, Hobby Gaming
Because getting your butt kicked in the Battle of the Blackwater just once is not nearly enough, Game of Thrones fans will soon be able to take the reigns of House Baratheon and re-create the epic conflict again and again. Perhaps they'll even have a chance to write their own ending to the conflict between Baratheon and Lannister, or better yet, stage a fan fiction-esque battle of Baratheon versus Stark.
All of the above are possible with the Battles of Westeros tactical board game system from Fantasy Flight Games, which is about to receive its first major addition in the form of a House Baratheon Army Expansion. Game of Thrones may not be returning to HBO until March 31st, but with the luck of the dice and a skin of hot mulled wine, you just might yet survive the winter.
First Look: 'George R.R. Martin's A Game Of Thrones' #12
Posted 6/11/12 4:30 pm EST by Valerie Gallaher in Comic Books, Dynamite, Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin
MTV Geek is pleased to give you your first look at Dynamite's "George R.R. Martin's A Game Of Thrones" #12, hitting stores in September:
GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S A GAME OF THRONES #12
32 pages FC • $3.99 • Mature
Written by GEORGE R.R MARTIN
Adapted by DANIEL ABRAHAM
Art by TOMMY PATTERSON
Cover by MIKE S. MILLERIn Winterfell, young Brandon Stark, though crippled by his near-fatal fall, is finally able to ride again, with the help of a gift from Tyrion Lannister. As thanks, the Imp has been imprisoned by Catelyn Stark and her sister, Lysa Arryn, in the forbidding sky dungeons of the Eyrie, and charged with Bran’s attempted murder. Now, in a desperate bid for freedom, Tyrion demands the right of trial by combat. But what chance does a dwarf have against Lysa’s chosen champion? Differences in size are not the only reason for an unequal fight, as Eddard Stark learns in King’s Landing, where his investigation into the death of Jon Arryn takes an unexpected—and deadly—turn. Read More...
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