game-of-thrones

We're Headed Back to Dallas

Richard Lawson · 07/08/11 04:58PM

Your (or your parents') favorite guilty pleasure is returning to the airwaves in fancy, updated form. Also today: Big Game of Thrones casting news, TNT has a hit on its hands, and some exciting Hugh Jackman news.

Finally, Rich People Get Some Attention

Richard Lawson · 06/23/11 05:15PM

After years of oppression, rich people in LA are at last going to get the treatment they deserve. Also today: Superman has a new mom, Game of Thrones has a new queen, David O. Russell likes lookin' at the ladies, and some Good Wife news.

Game of Thrones Forever

Richard Lawson · 06/21/11 04:51PM

HBO's sword 'n' snow epic finished its first season in mighty fine form. Also today: Lots of casting news, from people as diverse as Griffin Dunne and Penn Badgley. Plus: Who will replace Elliot Stabler?

What The Killing Can Learn from Game of Thrones

Brian Moylan · 06/20/11 11:58AM

Last night both HBO's Game of Thrones and The Killing had their season finales. One was brilliant and the other a huge letdown. Here is what Thrones did to kill The Killing.

France Loves Mel Gibson

Richard Lawson · 05/17/11 05:01PM

Despite everything, the French are pretty happy with Mel Gibson right now. Also today: even more network TV news, this time from the CW, plus an update on prestige cabler AMC.

Get Ready to Be Mad About Olivia Munn All Over Again

Richard Lawson · 04/26/11 05:00PM

America's most polarizing actress has been cast in another project, one that's sure to be issuey. What will people say? Also today: a good actress joins a hopefully good movie, more Hunger Games casting news, and some good and some bad for HBO.

Man Jailed After Attacking His Cousin Over Game of Thrones

Seth Abramovitch · 04/26/11 12:14AM

Do you have Game of Thrones fever? You aren't alone. We're just two episodes into HBO's new fantasy series, and its intricate tale of dwarves, direwolves, and doggy-styling has already earned it a passionate following. In fact, one fan feels so strongly about it, he's currently sitting in jail.

HBO Renews Yet Another Series After Only One Episode

Brian Moylan · 04/19/11 11:38AM

HBO's newest epic, Game of Thrones, lured nearly 5 million viewers into its magical realm on Sunday night. That gave the cable network for people who think they're too smart for regular TV an opportunity to play its favorite game: the instant series renewal.

Game of Thrones May Be the Best Soap Opera on TV

Brian Moylan · 04/18/11 11:20AM

To much fanfare and nearly constant repetition, HBO unveiled its latest lavish drama last night. Considering the push it's been given, it was hard to like Game of Thrones, but the finished product was way better than anticipated. It was like Dynasty with zombies.

Game of Thrones Might Be HBO's Riskiest Series Yet

Richard Lawson · 03/04/11 02:46PM

HBO recently released a new trailer for its upcoming fantasy series Game of Thrones and today announced that they're airing a fifteen minute clip of the first episode on April 3rd. So the full PR roll-out has officially kicked into high gear, and while clips and photos indicate that it's certainly grand and gorgeous looking, can it ultimately work as a series?

Anne Hathaway Gets Whatever She Wants

Richard Lawson · 01/17/11 03:30PM

Award nominations, fabulous clothes, and now a role on Glee that she willed into existence. Also today: Robert Downey Jr. is one smart old dog, the triumphant return of Sarah Michelle Gellar, and some Jennifer Love Hewitt news.

If You Loved Lord of the Rings, You'll Like Game of Thrones

Richard Lawson · 11/29/10 01:04PM

Here's a trailer for the new HBO spectacular Game of Thrones, a relatively magicless fantasy series based on the popular novels by George R.R. Martin. It concerns a world where seasons last for decades, and everyone's upset.