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***Please read the rules regarding spoilers below.***
Game of Thrones is a television series on HBO based on the best selling A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin. Game of Thrones is an epic, high fantasy series about the fight for control of Westeros which was inspired by The War of the Roses in medieval Europe. Though it's been labeled as fantasy, Game of Thrones is more about the struggle for power and family dynamics than it is about typical fantasy tropes like magic and elves. As co-producer and writer David Benioff put it: “If you have to just pick one word to describe it, it’s the word ‘power’ and how it affects those who are pursuing it, and how those who already have it try to retain it, and how those who are caught in the crossfire between the two are mutilated in the process.” In addition to complex characters living in a well thought out and developed world, the story boasts plenty of violence, sex, and other adult oriented content.
The third season premieres Sunday, March 31st at 9PM on HBO. The 10 episode season 3 will cover roughly the first half of “A Storm of Swords”, the third book in the ASOIAF series.
HBO’s Press Release on Season 3:
SPOILER RULES:
- ABSOLUTELY NO BOOK SPOILERS. It doesn't matter if they're under spoiler tags, they should not be in this thread. Use the other thread for book-related television discussion. This includes alluding to things, subtle hinting, comparing the books to the show, etc...
- Regular TV thread rules apply:
- For the non-book readers using this thread:
- For the book readers that want to lurk in this thread:
If you want to get some answers to something, PhoenixPause and timetokill have volunteered to answer questions via PM. Feel free to PM myself as well.
The bottom line is that this thread was created for people that haven't read the books to enjoy and discuss the television show. Keep their interests in mind and let them enjoy the show on their own terms without constantly pestering them. In general, there isn't a good reason for book readers to post in this thread. Thanks for your help.
Cast
The cast of Season 3 will see 45 members of the cast, not including recurring characters. There will once again be a host of new cast members joining the fray this season. To see the full cast for the first three seasons, check out WiC.net's cast page and HBO’s cast page.
Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Aidan Gillen (Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish)
Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Richard Madden (Robb Stark), Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark)
Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Rory McCann (Sandor “The Hound” Clegane), Conleth Hill (Varys), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly)
Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), James Cosmo (Commander Jeor Mormont), Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Carice van Houten (Melisandre), Sibel Kekilli (Shae), Rose Leslie (Ygritte)
Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell), Ciarán Hinds (Mance Rayder), Diana Rigg (Lady Olenna Tyrell), Mackenzie Crook (Orell), Clive Russell (Brynden “The Blackfish” Tully), Nathalie Emannuel (Missandei)
Kerry Ingram (Shireen Baratheon), Paul Kaye (Thoros of Myr), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Jojen Reed), Ellie Kendrick (Meera Reed), Richard Dormer (Beric Dondarrion), Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane)
Philip McGinley (Anguy), Tara Fitzgerald (Selyse Baratheon), Tobias Menzies (Edmure Tully), Anton Lesser (Qyburn), Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton), Noah Taylor (Locke)
Crew
The same writing staff from season 2 will return to write season 3 including David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Bryan Cogman, Vanessa Taylor, and George R.R. Martin. The directors for season 3 is a mix of returning and new directors. Returning directors include Dan Minahan, David Nutter, and Alik Sakharov. New directors to the series include Alex Graves (The West Wing), Michelle MacLaren (Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead), and show runners David Benioff & D.B. Weiss.
Trailers & Promos
Clips
Behind the Scenes
Promo Images
Season 3
Game of Thrones returns for its third season on March 31st, 2013. The season will once again consist of 10 episodes. For those that have read the novels, the third season will cover roughly the first half of A Storm of Swords.
Episodes
301: Valar Dohaeris (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by Dan Minahan) | Content Roundup
302: Dark Wings, Dark Words (Written by Vanessa Taylor, Directed by Dan Minahan) | Content Roundup
303: Walk of Punishment (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by David Benioff) | Content Roundup
304: And Now His Watch is Ended (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by Alex Graves) | Content Roundup
305: Kissed by Fire (Written by Bryan Cogman, Directed by Alex Graves) | Content Roundup
306: The Climb (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by Alik Sakharov) | Content Roundup
307: The Bear and the Maiden Fair (Written by George R.R. Martin, Directed by Michelle MacLaren) | Content Roundup
308: Second Sons (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by Michelle MacLaren) | Content Roundup
309: The Rains of Castamere (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by David Nutter) | Content Roundup
310: Mhysa (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by David Nutter) | Content Roundup
Links
GAF Threads
TV Threads:
Book Threads:
The Daily Beast:
Cultural Learnings (some spoilers):
Variety Review
ThoseDeafMutes said:
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Original OP:
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***Please read the rules regarding spoilers below.***
Game of Thrones is a television series on HBO based on the best selling A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin. Game of Thrones is an epic, high fantasy series about the fight for control of Westeros which was inspired by The War of the Roses in medieval Europe. Though it's been labeled as fantasy, Game of Thrones is more about the struggle for power and family dynamics than it is about typical fantasy tropes like magic and elves. As co-producer and writer David Benioff put it: “If you have to just pick one word to describe it, it’s the word ‘power’ and how it affects those who are pursuing it, and how those who already have it try to retain it, and how those who are caught in the crossfire between the two are mutilated in the process.” In addition to complex characters living in a well thought out and developed world, the story boasts plenty of violence, sex, and other adult oriented content.
The third season premieres Sunday, March 31st at 9PM on HBO. The 10 episode season 3 will cover roughly the first half of “A Storm of Swords”, the third book in the ASOIAF series.
HBO’s Press Release on Season 3:
HBO said:
SPOILER RULES:
- ABSOLUTELY NO BOOK SPOILERS. It doesn't matter if they're under spoiler tags, they should not be in this thread. Use the other thread for book-related television discussion. This includes alluding to things, subtle hinting, comparing the books to the show, etc...
- Regular TV thread rules apply:
- Once something airs in the US on the East Coast, it's fair game. Feel free to discuss anything that has aired without using spoiler tags.
- Anything that hasn't aired yet should be spoiler tagged including information from HBO previews, loglines, trailers, interviews, and a few other places.
- Speculation from people that haven't read the books is fine and encouraged.
- For the non-book readers using this thread:
- If you have any questions about plot points or want clarification on something, feel free to send a PM to any of the helpful volunteers (see below) and ask them.
- If you're curious about how things unfolded differently the book, please use the other thread.
- For the book readers that want to lurk in this thread:
- No taunting or teasing:
e.g. "Oh, just wait until you guys see what happens to him next week!!!" - No leading questions:
e.g. "What do you think will happen to this character by the end of the season?" - No comparing the book to the show:
e.g. "Well, that's different than in the book where they..." - Answering questions is fine when the information is readily available from what has aired on the show.
e.g. Q: "Wait, how is Robb related to Ned?" A: "Robb is Ned's son."
If you want to get some answers to something, PhoenixPause and timetokill have volunteered to answer questions via PM. Feel free to PM myself as well.
The bottom line is that this thread was created for people that haven't read the books to enjoy and discuss the television show. Keep their interests in mind and let them enjoy the show on their own terms without constantly pestering them. In general, there isn't a good reason for book readers to post in this thread. Thanks for your help.
Cast
The cast of Season 3 will see 45 members of the cast, not including recurring characters. There will once again be a host of new cast members joining the fray this season. To see the full cast for the first three seasons, check out WiC.net's cast page and HBO’s cast page.
Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Aidan Gillen (Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish)
Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Richard Madden (Robb Stark), Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark)
Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Rory McCann (Sandor “The Hound” Clegane), Conleth Hill (Varys), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly)
Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), James Cosmo (Commander Jeor Mormont), Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Carice van Houten (Melisandre), Sibel Kekilli (Shae), Rose Leslie (Ygritte)
Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell), Ciarán Hinds (Mance Rayder), Diana Rigg (Lady Olenna Tyrell), Mackenzie Crook (Orell), Clive Russell (Brynden “The Blackfish” Tully), Nathalie Emannuel (Missandei)
Kerry Ingram (Shireen Baratheon), Paul Kaye (Thoros of Myr), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Jojen Reed), Ellie Kendrick (Meera Reed), Richard Dormer (Beric Dondarrion), Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane)
Philip McGinley (Anguy), Tara Fitzgerald (Selyse Baratheon), Tobias Menzies (Edmure Tully), Anton Lesser (Qyburn), Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton), Noah Taylor (Locke)
Crew
The same writing staff from season 2 will return to write season 3 including David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Bryan Cogman, Vanessa Taylor, and George R.R. Martin. The directors for season 3 is a mix of returning and new directors. Returning directors include Dan Minahan, David Nutter, and Alik Sakharov. New directors to the series include Alex Graves (The West Wing), Michelle MacLaren (Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead), and show runners David Benioff & D.B. Weiss.
Trailers & Promos
- Trailer #2
- ”The Beast” Promo
- Extended Trailer #1
- Trailer #1
- ”War” Promo
- ”Enemies” Promo
- Season 1 & 2 Recap
- Season 2 Recap Show
Clips
Behind the Scenes
- Invitation to the Set
- In Production
- Vlog #4: Down to the Smallest Detail
- Vlog #3: Intensity of Iceland
- Vlog #2: Molding the Book Into a Series
- Vlog #1: Art Direction
Promo Images
Season 3
Game of Thrones returns for its third season on March 31st, 2013. The season will once again consist of 10 episodes. For those that have read the novels, the third season will cover roughly the first half of A Storm of Swords.
Episodes
301: Valar Dohaeris (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by Dan Minahan) | Content Roundup
302: Dark Wings, Dark Words (Written by Vanessa Taylor, Directed by Dan Minahan) | Content Roundup
303: Walk of Punishment (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by David Benioff) | Content Roundup
304: And Now His Watch is Ended (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by Alex Graves) | Content Roundup
305: Kissed by Fire (Written by Bryan Cogman, Directed by Alex Graves) | Content Roundup
306: The Climb (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by Alik Sakharov) | Content Roundup
307: The Bear and the Maiden Fair (Written by George R.R. Martin, Directed by Michelle MacLaren) | Content Roundup
308: Second Sons (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by Michelle MacLaren) | Content Roundup
309: The Rains of Castamere (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by David Nutter) | Content Roundup
310: Mhysa (Written by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Directed by David Nutter) | Content Roundup
Links
- Winter-is-Coming.net (aka WiC, the most up-to-date source for news about the series.)
- WiC's Cast page
- WiC's Crew page
- WiC's FAQ page
- Tower of the Hand (Chapter summaries, news, forums, and other information)
- Tower of the Hand Locations Gallery
- Westeros.org (Fan site with forums, discussion, and lots of other information
- HBO's official site for Game of Thrones
- HBO's Viewer's Guide
- Making Game of Thrones (HBO's official production blog)
- HBO's Twitter account for GoT
- Wikipedia entry for A Song of Ice and Fire *spoilers*
- Official pronunciation guide
GAF Threads
TV Threads:
- Game of Thrones - George RR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire - Season 1 - Sundays on HBO
- Game of Thrones (NO BOOK SPOILERS) - Season 1 - Sundays on HBO (read the rules in OP)
- *NO BOOK SPOILERS* Game of Thrones - Season 2 - Sundays on HBO (read rules in OP)
- Game of Thrones - Season 2 - George RR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire - Sundays on HBO
- Game of Thrones |OT| The offseason thread – Season 3
Book Threads:
- OK nerds, you win. Song of Ice and Fire is gud. (spoiler tagged discussion of all books)
- A Dance with Dragons |OT| - Read the rules or Melisandre casts magic missile (spoiler tagged discussion of ADwD)
- A Song of Ice and Fire -- **Unmarked Spoilers For All Books including ADWD** (everything is fair game, no spoiler tags)
The Daily Beast:
Season 3, which will depict roughly the first half of Martin’s A Storm of Swords, will present Benioff and Weiss with their greatest challenge yet, as both sides attempt to pick up the pieces after the last season’s climactic Battle of the Blackwater. The first four episodes of the new season, provided to critics ahead of its premiere, demonstrate a canny ability to fuse the literary with the visual, resulting in an exhilarating and magnificent thing of beauty, particularly in those scenes that make full use of locations as diverse as Iceland, Croatia, and Morocco.
While Season 3, like the novel on which it is based, takes a little while to get going, when it does pick up speed, it soars—particularly in the sensational third and fourth installments (“Walk of Punishment” and “And Now His Watch Is Ended”, both written by Benioff and Weiss. The first episode back lacks energy and intensity, but provides a necessary foundation off of which to build dozens of separate plots for the scattered characters.
Cultural Learnings (some spoilers):
Variety Review
- The season starts on March 31st at 9PM, and will continue each Sunday after for 10 episodes.
- Winter is Coming.
