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โGame of Thronesโ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction
Read full article: โGame of Thronesโ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auctionFans and collectors came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and items from the hit television series โGame of Thrones.โ.
Hundreds of โGame of Thronesโ props are up for auction, from Jon Snowโs sword to dragon skulls
Read full article: Hundreds of โGame of Thronesโ props are up for auction, from Jon Snowโs sword to dragon skullsFans of โGame of Thronesโ can now battle it out themselves as 2,000 items from the series go up for auction.
The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington says
Read full article: The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington saysWinter is, apparently, not coming back, as Kit Harington shut down talk of a Jon Snow sequel to HBOโs massive hit โGame of Thrones.โ.
Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like 'Lucy,' 'Martin,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Thrones'
Read full article: Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like 'Lucy,' 'Martin,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Thrones'The 75th Emmy Awards will include cast reunions and recreations of classic moments from a dozen iconic shows throughout television history.
Joe Jonas reportedly consults with at least 2 divorce lawyers
Read full article: Joe Jonas reportedly consults with at least 2 divorce lawyersAnother celebrity couple may soon call it quits. Joe Jonas, who has been married to Sophie Turner since 2019, has consulted with at least two divorce lawyers in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.
What are the odds your favorite โHouse of the Dragonโ character will make it out alive?
Read full article: What are the odds your favorite โHouse of the Dragonโ character will make it out alive?As any โGame of Thronesโ fan knows, the God of Death is always knocking on the door. Itโs just a matter of knowing when to say โnot todayโ to keep you alive.
'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boy
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boyFILE - Rose Leslie, left, and Kit Harington arrive at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The "Game of Thrones" stars have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. โGame of Thronesโ stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. Harington's publicist Marianna Shafran confirmed the birth Tuesday, saying Harington and Leslie are โvery very happy!โNo further details were given. It's the first child for both the 34-year-old Scottish actor Leslie and the 34-year-old English actor Harington, who married in 2018.
George R.R. Martin can't build castle library in New Mexico
Read full article: George R.R. Martin can't build castle library in New MexicoSANTA FE, N.M. โ โGame of Thronesโ author George R.R. Martin won't be able to build a seven-sided, castle-style library at his compound in Santa Fe that drew objections from neighbors. The city's Historic Districts Review Board on Tuesday denied a request to allow Martin to exceed the building height limit in the historic district where he lives, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported. โIt is a medieval castle, and I donโt understand how we could possibly approve it in this style,โ board member Frank Katz said. โThe fact remains that the proposed building is still a prominent castle in the middle of a residential neighborhood in Santa Fe,โ the letter said.
James Bond, 'Avengers' star Diana Rigg dies at 82
Read full article: James Bond, 'Avengers' star Diana Rigg dies at 82This image released by HBO shows Diana Rigg as Olenna Tyrell in a scene from "Game of Thrones." Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at home with her family. Daughter Rachael Stirling said she died of cancer that was diagnosed in March. She was 82. (HBO via AP)
UK foreign secretary under fire for taking-a-knee comments
Read full article: UK foreign secretary under fire for taking-a-knee commentsLONDON Britains foreign secretary has drawn criticism after he suggested in an interview that taking a knee appeared to be from Game of Thrones and was a symbol of subjugation. Downing Street said that Raab had been expressing a personal opinion. The gesture has come to be recognized as a symbolic act in opposing racism and police violence and has been widely used by people worldwide protesting the death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis on May 25. It gained momentum in 2016 when American football player Colin Kaepernick took the knee during the national anthem before a game to protest racism and police bruality. ___Follow all AP coverage of racial injustice and police brutality at https://apnews.com/GeorgeFloyd.
Game of Thronesโ star gets musical spot for Super Bowl LIV ad
Read full article: Game of Thronesโ star gets musical spot for Super Bowl LIV adMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. โ Maisie Williams, better known as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, will be singing โLet It Goโ from Walt Disneyโs movie โFrozenโ during a Super Bowl LIV ad for Audi on Sunday. The German automakerโs ad for the new e-tron Sportback, a sports utility vehicle, chose the song to deliver the message that consumers need to let go of the past. โCreating a sustainable, livable future for generations to come is the worldโs most important challenge," Williams said in a statement. โIโm proud to share Audiโs vision for sustainable mobility.โSven Schuwirth, Audiโs head of brand for digital business and customer experience, said the 22-year-old actress is the โperfect representative" of how consumers are increasingly advocating for sustainable options. Global partner agency 72andSunny Amsterdam created the ad.
Quiz: Do you remember the biggest pop culture moments from 2019?
Read full article: Quiz: Do you remember the biggest pop culture moments from 2019?So much happened this year that it was hard to condense it all into one single quiz, but we think we did a good job of capturing the most iconic and wacky pop culture moments of the year. From Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooperโs emotional Oscar performance to the big โGame of Thronesโ finale, weโve got everything you need to remember about 2019. Take the quiz below to see how well you do.
Emilia Clarke says she's been pressured to appear nude after 'Thrones'
Read full article: Emilia Clarke says she's been pressured to appear nude after 'Thrones'(CNN) - Emilia Clarke's role as the Khaleesi on "Game of Thrones" began with many nude scenes for the actress. But, after Season 1 of the hit HBO series, she started calling the shots on how much of her body she wanted to show. Now, the actress says her past on-screen nudity has encouraged some producers to request she get naked in post-"GOT" projects. "I've had fights on set before where I'm like, 'No, the sheet stays up,' and they're like, 'You don't wanna disappoint your Game of Thrones fans.' Regardless of there being nudity or not, I would have spent that first season thinking I'm not worthy of requiring anything; I'm not worthy of needing anything at all."
Hollywood Minute: Career honor for Charlize Theron
Read full article: Hollywood Minute: Career honor for Charlize TheronA big honor for Charlize Theron, "Game of Thrones" prequel nixed, and "GoT" producers won't make a "Star Wars" trilogy. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
'Game of Thrones' prequel, 'House of the Dragon,' coming to HBO
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' prequel, 'House of the Dragon,' coming to HBOThe final season of "Game of Thrones" premieres on HBO on Sunday, April 14. The cable network announced Tuesday it has ordered a "Game of Thrones" prequel from George R.R. The show is set 300 years before the events of "Game of Thrones" and tells the story of the House of Targaryen, according to HBO. Sapochnik, who has an overall deal at HBO and directed several episodes of "Game of Thrones," will direct the pilot. "The 'Game of Thrones' universe is so rich with stories," said Casey Bloys, president of HBO programming.
'GOT' wins final Emmy battle
Read full article: 'GOT' wins final Emmy battlePeter Dinklage accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for "Game of Thrones" onstage during the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. The show went on to win OutstandingHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - 'Game of Thrones' has won its final Emmy battle. The HBO series picked up the best drama Emmy at Sunday's ceremony, capping off its final season with a coveted achievement. "Game of Thrones" is now tied with "Hill Street Blues," "L.A. Law," "The West Wing," and "Mad Men" for most wins in the best drama category. Heading into the night, the drama had 32 total nominations, setting a new record for the most nominations earned in a single year by a drama series.
See who took home an Emmy Award
Read full article: See who took home an Emmy AwardRachel Brosnahan attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES (CNN) - The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards were presented on Sunday. Below is a list of this year's winners in major categories. "Drunk History""I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman""Saturday Night Live" *WINNER"Who Is America?" The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.
Predicting who will win big at this year's Emmy Awards
Read full article: Predicting who will win big at this year's Emmy AwardsIt's hard to believe that this year's Emmy Awards are right around the corner, and the night will surely be filled with TV's biggest stars. Best drama series"Better Call Saul" (AMC)"Bodyguard" (Netflix)"Game of Thrones" (HBO)"Killing Eve" (BBC America)"Ozark" (Netflix)"Pose" (FX)"Succession" (HBO)"This Is Us" (NBC)Will win: "Game of Thrones"Should win: "Pose"If one award is a guarantee on Emmy night, it's this one. Best comedy series"Barry" (HBO)"Fleabag" (Amazon)"The Good Place" (NBC)"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon)"Russian Doll" (Netflix)"Schitt's Creek" (Pop)"Veep" (HBO)Will win: "Veep"Should win: "Fleabag"Not everyone watched Amazon's "Fleabag," so it seems like a long shot for this incredible comedy to win. Louis-Dreyfus has won this award for every season she's played the tyrant politician Selena Meyer, so why stop now? Season 11 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" was nothing short of entertaining, so expect the queens to win again this year.
'Game of Thrones' looks poised to torch more Emmy records
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' looks poised to torch more Emmy records(CNN) - There are plenty of games within the game at this Sunday's Emmy ceremony, but none more intriguing than whether "Game of Thrones" will go out in another blaze of glory, torching the field one more time after its polarizing final season. Still, there are several more milestones that could fall on Sunday, when the main Emmy ceremony is televised by Fox. Three more wins ("Thrones" is nominated in seven remaining categories) would bring the overall 2019 trophies to 13, eclipsing the show's own record of 12, reached in both 2015 and 2016. For starters, those most vocal in their criticism of the final season probably aren't entirely representative of the wider audience base. The Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.
Another 'Game of Thrones' prequel could take wing at HBO
Read full article: Another 'Game of Thrones' prequel could take wing at HBO(CNN) - There could be more winter coming to HBO, with another "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially advancing to the pilot stage. Martin is working on a project set roughly 300 years before events depicted in the series, according to Deadline. HBO has already produced another related pilot that takes place thousands of years before "Game of Thrones," starring Naomi Watts. Additional spinoffs of the series were placed in development when HBO learned that "Thrones" would be ending, as the cable network -- like CNN, a unit of WarnerMedia -- sought to retain a connection to its most popular franchise. Martin has periodically kept fans abreast of possible additions to the "Game of Thrones" mythology via his blog.
Kit Harington confirmed for role in Marvel's 'The Eternals'
Read full article: Kit Harington confirmed for role in Marvel's 'The Eternals'ANAHEIM, California (CNN) - Kit Harington has been confirmed for a role in Marvel's "The Eternals," bringing the "Game of Thrones" star into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Harington will play Dane Whitman, aka the heroic Black Knight, in the movie. That's not one of the characters known as the Eternals in the comics, which were created by Jack Kirby. Deadline had reported that Harington would be joining the Marvel stable, without any details about in what capacity. Friday, the studio unveiled a lineup of Marvel and "Star Wars"-related series for its streaming service, Disney+.
Sophie Turner wishes Sansa or Arya would have killed Cersei in 'GOT' finale
Read full article: Sophie Turner wishes Sansa or Arya would have killed Cersei in 'GOT' finaleOne of those cast members who would have liked to have seen things end differently is Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark. "I thought Arya would kill Cersei," said Turner. "And I would like to have seen Sansa and Cersei reunited, or Arya and Cersei. Cersei ended up dying in the penultimate episode alongside her twin brother Jaime. Even Lena Headey, who played Cersei, wanted a bigger death for her character.
HBO exec responds to 'Game of Thrones' blowback
Read full article: HBO exec responds to 'Game of Thrones' blowback(CNN) - The final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" was a ratings juggernaut that helped the network receive a record-setting number of Emmy nominations. It was also poorly reviewed by viewers and critics, particularly with regards to the series finale. He said that, despite online petitions suggesting so, HBO has no plans to re-shoot the finale and, frankly he "can't imagine any other network would" either. Bloys also denied that network executives had meddled with the series through copious notes to creators David Benioff and D.B. In response to whether the criticism has changed how HBO will approach its planned prequel to the medieval-style fantasy series, Bloys said, "It has not at all."
'Game of Thrones' sets record with Emmy nominations
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' sets record with Emmy nominationsThe cast of "Game of Thrones" now has their eyes on some Emmys -- 32 to be exact. The HBO drama walked away with double-digit Emmy nominations on Tuesday, setting a new record for most nominations earned in a single year by any drama series. This year's nominations included one for best drama and a slew of individual nominations for cast members including Kit Harrington, Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams and Gwendoline Christie. To date, the fantasy series has won 47 Emmys and been nominated 161 times, including this year's nominations. The "Game of Thrones" series finale aired in May, to mixed reviews.
'Game of Thrones,' 'Veep' ride sentimental wave into Emmys
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones,' 'Veep' ride sentimental wave into EmmysFrazer Harrison/Getty Images(CNN) - The Emmys usually offer a mix of old and new, but sentimental favorites could be more pronounced at this year's nominations, with "Game of Thrones" defending its crown, "Veep" waging its final campaign and "The Big Bang Theory" having a shot at one last big bang. New series can bring freshness to the awards, even if "The Kominsky Method" brings old pros Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin into play. Wild cards include NBC's quirky "The Good Place," Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Amazon import "Fleabag," and Netflix's "GLOW" and "Russian Doll." In that respect, if the 2019 Emmys feel messier and more disjointed than usual, they might just be a teaser of what's to come. The main Emmy telecast will be held Sept. 22 and televised live by Fox.
Federal judge referenced 'Game of Thrones'
Read full article: Federal judge referenced 'Game of Thrones'(CNN) - Nearly two months after the "Game of Thrones" series finale, some fans still are not quite over the way it ended. Among them, a federal appeals court judge who referenced his displeasure with the final season to illustrate a point in a recent case. "We will not render Troice meaningless the way that 'Game of Thrones' rendered the entire Night King storyline meaningless in its final season," Owens wrote, referring to the (Spoiler alert!) Despite his seeming invincibility, the Night King was easily taken down by the show's beloved Arya Stark in a way that some fans criticized. Some fans even started a Change.org petition prior to the series finale demanding HBO re-make the final season.
Want to beat boredom without breaking the bank? Here are 5 free events in Miami this week
Read full article: Want to beat boredom without breaking the bank? Here are 5 free events in Miami this weekThere's always plenty to do in Miami, but finding fun on the cheap can be another story. If you're on the hunt for events and activities that won't break the bank, we've got five solid options that won't cost you a dime, from a Game of Thrones trivia night to a free Fitbit workout session. When: Wednesday, July 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m.Where: Growler USA - Wynwood, 337 N.W. When: Thursday, July 11, 5 p.m.- Friday, July 12, 2 a.m.Where: SHOTS Miami, 311 N.W. Admission: FreeClick here for more details, and to get your ticketsThis story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor.
4 events to check out in Miami this week
Read full article: 4 events to check out in Miami this weekFrom rooftop jazz to "Game of Thrones" trivia, here's a roundup of options to help you get out and about in the days ahead. The Best in Design of 2018From the event description:Join us for Wednesday's opening night of our first exhibit in our new location. Check out the winners of the 2018 AIA Miami Design Awards at this Best Designs of 2018 showcase. When: Wednesday, July 10, 6-9 p.m.Where: Miami Center for Architecture & Design, 310 S.E. Admission: FreeClick here for more details, and to get your ticketsThis story was created automatically using local event data, then reviewed by an editor.
New species of bee fly named after 'Game of Thrones' character
Read full article: New species of bee fly named after 'Game of Thrones' characterNew species of bee fly named after 'Game of Thrones' characterCANBERRA, Australia - Australian scientists have the thrilling task of naming different species of animals that are found, and this year a species of bee fly was named after a character from "Game of Thrones." The fly is just one of 230 species that the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia has named so far this year. All names have to have a combination of a genus name, which comes first, and a species name. "Xuankun Li, who named the bee fly Paramonovius nightking, is a PhD student at CSIRO and a huge fan of 'Game of Thrones,' proving that inspiration for new species names can come from anywhere," entomologist Dr. Bryan Lessard said in a statement. Other newly named species include a cusk eel named Barathronus algrahami, after fish collection manager Al Graham, and a tiny soldier fly from Judbarra National Park, Northern Territory, named Prosopochrysa lemannae, in honour of insect technician Cate Lemann.
'Game of Thrones' alum Lena Headey scores Showtime pilot
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' alum Lena Headey scores Showtime pilotIf you were left a little deflated by Cersei Lannister's anticlimactic "Game of Thrones" death, you aren't alone. Actress Lena Headey says she wished her character had gone out a different way too. Lena Headey could be headed for Showtime. "It goes without saying that Lena Headey is a force, whose essence is ideal to take on this wonderfully dynamic lead role." Christian Torpe, who created the Danish series on which the American adaptation is based, will write this pilot as well.