HBO and Dark Horse announce Game of Thrones partnership
Dark Horse Deluxe will be producing a product line based on the HBO series Game of Thrones, itself based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire/i>...
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The Witch War—True Blood’s “Spellbound”
Action! And a vampire/witch war! Good. But still, way too many plots, most of which are annoyances, rather than interesting. Can we lean out the show now that it's been renewed for a fifth season... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Hic Sunt Dracones—Game of Thrones’ “Fire and Blood”
Finally, some dragons. Also, some game-changing. But now we have to wait until next Spring to see where the war leads, who reigns, and if any of it matters... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Who’s Your Daddy?—Game of Thrones’ “You Win or You Die”
I need a hero. Once again, it's looking like HBO is blowing a big budget on pretty scenery, and leaving out the truly exciting elements that would keep us watching. And a cast of damaged people doesn't provide anyone for the audience to root for... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Spirit of the North—Game of Thrones’ “The Kingsroad”
If the writers and producers can resist the temptation to lay on the gore and sex so heavily that this becomes a self-parody, they may have a long-running hit on their hands... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Swords and Sex—Game of Thrones’s “Winter Is Coming”
The producers may have tried to cram too much backstory—and too much sex without any love—into the premier episode, but the source material is rich enough, and there are hints of a wonderful tapestry... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Man Bites Dog—Being Human’s “Dog Eat Dog”
As metaphors for modern alienation, they're great. As characters who will keep me coming back next week, not so much... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.) Oh, and Syfy has renewed the series for another season.
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George R.R. Martin announces firm release date for A Dance with Dragons
The long-awaited fifth volume of George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Fire and Ice", titled A Dance with Dragons, well appear on 12 July...
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Hail to the King—True Blood’s “Hitting the Ground”
The heck with toadies and weak-willed vampires, now we're seeing true heroes, true villains, and true power, and it's enticing... (Warning: this review contains some spoilers.)
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Character Actor Maury Chaykin Dies
Character actor Maury Chaykin (1949-2010) had memorable roles in Dances with Wolves, My Cousin Vinny, and Entourage, and guest roles in...
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True Blood season three, “Sookie” books 11-13, and more Charlaine Harris news
Agent Joshua Bilmes reports HBO's renewal of True Blood for a third season, the sale of the 11th, 12th, and 13th "Sookie Stackhouse" books, and more...
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Swamp Fang—an overview of True Blood’s first season
For those of us who didn't see the first season of the HBO series True Blood, reviewer Sarah Stegall offers this catch-up review, because she's going to be tuning in for the second season...
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Sookie Stackhouse and True Blood around the world
Charlaine Harris's "Sookie Stackhouse" series is big news nearly everywhere, with translations into two dozen languages, and the HBO series True Blood, based on her novels, is or will be airing on at least four continents...
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GRRMartin’s Game of Thrones picked up as a pilot for HBO
George R.R. Martin's A Song of Fire & Ice series has been picked up by HBO, which is funding a pilot, to be titled Game of Thrones (after the first book in the series)...
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Charlaine Harris News: sales, premieres, and television fame and fortune
Charlaine Harris's "Sookie Stackhouse" novels have debuted as HBO's Blood Ties to wonderful numbers, and an order for more episodes. Meanwhile, her writing career also continues apace, with new sales...
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