Game of Thrones draws season-high ratings and Twitter buzz for episode 3
Episode 3 of the final season of Game of Thrones was one of the biggest so far — both in body count and audience ratings — drawing 17.8 million viewers to make it the most-watched episode of the season and second most-watched episode of the series up to this point. It also set a Twitter record, too.
What’s the point of Game of Thrones after The Battle of Winterfell?
After more than seven seasons of build-up, the heroes of Game of Thrones finally battled the army of the dead, and it was ... not what we assumed. The threat looming over the entire series is changed, and we're left to ponder what exactly the show was about all this time.
In true Game of Thrones fashion, one potential spinoff has already been killed
Bryan Cogman, who wrote Game of Thrones' character-driven season 8 episode A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, revealed that the Thrones prequel he was developing for HBO will not go forward. An entirely different spinoff, which stars actress Naomi Watts, is still in production.
HBO’s Game of Thrones episode 4 preview looks ahead to The Last War
HBO released a brief preview of the upcoming fourth episode of the show's final season, featuring many of the characters still reeling from the climactic Battle of Winterfell that was depicted in episode 3. Now, it seems, the final war for the Iron Throne will finally commence.
Game of Thrones episode 3 photos look ahead to the Battle of Winterfell
HBO has released a trailer and photos previewing season 8's upcoming third episode, which will feature the climactic Battle of Winterfell that pits many of the show's key figures against the army of The Night King. The preview of the episode features the cryptic subtitle "The Dead are already here."
The Game of Thrones season premiere was pirated 54 million times in 24 hours
Winter is here, and so are the pirates. The debut episode of Game of Thrones' final season was pirated 54 million times in the 24 hours after it aired, almost tripling the show's official viewership totals and putting HBO's epic fantasy drama on pace to be the year's most pirated show.
Game of Thrones’ season 8 premiere reminds us why Daenerys shouldn’t be queen
In the first episode of Game of Thrones’ eighth season, Daenerys Targaryen is sitting pretty as the most powerful person in Westeros, but although she seems like a good bet to grab the Iron Throne, is she the right person for the job? Given the evidence on display, the answer is: No, absolutely not.
The 10 most brutal battle scenes in Game of Thrones, from Hardhome to The Door
Game of Thrones features some of the most gruesome, brutal battle scenes in all of television, with body counts in the thousands, severed heads and limbs, burning bodies, and any other morbid form of death you could possibly imagine. From Hardhome to the Battle of the Bastards, here are the 10 best.
They won’t hatch dragons, but these are the coolest Game of Thrones Easter eggs
Game of Thrones may be famous for its shocking twists and violent death scenes, but the show has also slipped a number of subtle jokes and references into its 7+ seasons. Here are some of our favorite Easter eggs from Game of Thrones, some so esoteric only a maester would spot them.
You can’t turn away from the 10 most memorable Game of Thrones death scenes
Game of Thrones is known for some of the most brutal, bloody, and shocking death scenes to ever appear on the small screen. If you're a glutton for punishment and want to relive the misery, check out our list of the 10 most gruesome and memorable fatalities in HBO's epic fantasy series.
Google Play celebrates Game of Thrones season 8 with discounted content
In celebration of Game of Thrones season 8, Google announced sweeping discounts on games, books, and even seasons 1 through 7 of the show on Google Play. Deals range in how long they're available, so it's worth checking them out and keeping in mind what you want to get for yourself.
You can now stream HBO, Showtime, and Starz in a single Roku app
It'll be easier than ever to find the new season of Game of Thrones on Roku. The company has added HBO to the Roku Channel on its devices, finally allowing owners of its popular streaming devices to stream programming from the premium cable giant in the same app as Showtime, Starz, and other services.
The best Game of Thrones theories
Season 8 of Game of Thrones is still a ways off. But that also that means there is plenty of time to study the wildest theories fans have come up with -- and maybe do a little speculating of your own. Here are some of the biggest, most interesting Game of Thrones theories ahead of the show's finale.
Game of Thrones season 8 was promised to be massive. Now we have the numbers
HBO has revealed that the average running time for the six episodes in Games of Thrones season 8 will be 72 minutes, with some episodes running more than an hour, and some falling short of that mark The network also revealed the air dates for each episode in the show's final season.
Fans of the fellowship can buy this hobbit-style home for under $200K
No pressure to destroy the one ring here: Just stay home. This "hobbit house" in River Falls, Wisconsin is not only airy, energy-efficient and solidly-built, it's also for sale at a bargain price of $190,000, down nearly $100,000 from its original listing price.
War looms large in first, full Game of Thrones season 8 trailer
HBO has released the first, full-length trailer for Game of Thrones season 8, the final story arc of the award-winning fantasy series based on author George RR Martin's novels. The two-minute trailer offers a glimpse of the war to come between the armies of Westeros and The Night King.
Colder and bloodier, Game of Thrones season 8 has a premiere date
HBO has released a new teaser trailer for Game of Thrones season 8 that brings together Jon Snow, Sansa Stark, and Arya Stark in the Crypts of Winterfell and reveals the official premiere date for the final season of the award-winning series. Game of Thrones will return April 14.
‘Game of Thrones’ will bring back the dead with a reunion special
With the final season of Game of Thrones airing in April 2019, we have confirmation that HBO filmed a reunion special for the show that will feature some of the cast members from earlier in the series. Where that special will be available, though, might surprise some fans.
13 shocking and brutal TV character deaths that still haunt us
Bidding farewell to your favorite television character is always tough, and it's even more difficult when that character meets a tragic and unexpected end. Be prepared for spoilers as we look at some of the brutal, unsettling television character deaths that still haunt fans to this day.
‘Middle-earth: Shadow of War’ update banishes all microtransactions
A new update for Middle-earth: Shadow of War has removed all microtransactions. Their presence in the original version of the game drew criticism, particularly because it's a single-player title. The update also includes improvements to the progression system, as well as the endgame challenge.
Syfy debuts first trailer for ‘Game of Thrones’ author George R.R. Martin’s ‘Nightflyers’
A TV adaptation of George R.R. Martin's novella Nightflyers is coming to Syfy, and the network has now released the series' first trailer.
‘Game of Thrones’ prequels will have bigger budgets than original series
HBO is developing at least five Game of Thrones prequel series, and they're expected to have budgets similar to or greater than the original series.
Between the Streams: Venomless trailer, Game of Thrones Star Wars, ‘Solo’ time
This week, we've got a ton of good stuff, including lots of new Star Wars news (Game of Thrones anyone?), a slew of trailers, and so much more.
‘Game of Thrones’ creators will build new worlds in Disney’s Star Wars galaxy
Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have been tapped to produce and write a new series of Star Wars films separate from all the Star Wars films we've seen thus far.
Casting call! Who should Amazon cast in the Lord of the Rings series?
Amazon hasn't announced the cast -- or even story -- for its upcoming Lord of the Rings series, but we have some ideas.
Hacker suspected of extorting HBO over ‘Game of Thrones’ script is charged
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York identified a suspect in the HBO, Game of Thrones hack.
Between the Streams: ‘Justice League’ is bearable, Franco goes X-Men, ‘LOTR’ TV
This week on Between the Streams: Justice League is bearable, Franco goes X-Men, and Amazon lands a Lord of the Rings TV series.
Master the Shadow Wars in 'Middle-earth: Shadow of War' with our guide
The Shadow Wars chapter at the end of Middle-earth: Shadow of War is the hardest part of the game. Here's how to make it easier.
Here’s what you need to know before starting ‘Middle-earth: Shadow of War’
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is an enormous game packed full of content. Here's what you need to know when you're getting started.
‘Middle-earth: Shadow of War’ review
‘Middle-earth: Shadow of War’ builds on the first game’s unique Nemesis system with better world design and awesome combat.
This veteran gamer created his own high-tech D&D custom table
Veteran Dungeons & Dragons gamer Ken Hinxman created this cool custom table with a 4K touchscreen and a 40-inch smart TV.
How Zoic’s VFX magic brought winter to ‘Game of Thrones’ and gave Arya a new face
Zoic Studios visual effects supervisor Mat Krentz discusses his team's VFX work on Season 7 of HBO's Game of Thrones.
Amazon wants the next 'Game of Thrones' says CEO Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos wants the next big TV blockbuster, and he wants it to be an Amazon hit series. The studio is under pressure to deliver..
Digital actors will never replace humans, says Andy Serkis (and he would know)
The man behind characters like Gollum, King Kong, and Caesar discusses his new Jungle Book movie, and Planet of the Apes video game.