Game of Thrones General (Non-Book Related) Discussion Thread

[Marvolo]

So the silver lining to Season 7 being delayed until next summer is that the Season 6 Blu-ray will be released on November 15, making this the first time any GOT season has been released on Blu-ray and DVD before the holidays.


http://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=19443

BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL FEATURES:
In-Episode Guide – Dig deeper into the show with this in-feature resource that provides background information about on-screen characters, locations, and relevant histories.
Histories and Lore – Learn about the mythology of Westeros and Essos as told from the varying perspectives of the characters themselves in 18 history pieces.
The Old Way: narrated by Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk)
The Kingsmoot: narrated by Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk)
The Sunset Sea: narrated by Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk)
War of the Ninepenny Kings: narrated by Brother Ray (Ian McShane)
The Great Tourney at Harrenhal: narrated by Meera Reed (Ellie Kendrick)
Robert's Rebellion: narrated by Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau)
Vaes Dothrak: narrated by Jorah Mormont (Iain Glen)
The Dothraki: narrated by Jorah Mormont (Iain Glen)
Northern Allegiances to House Stark: narrated by Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner)
Children of the Forest vs. the First Men: narrated by the Three-Eyed Raven (Max von Sydow)
Brotherhood Without Banners: narrated by Thoros of Myr (Paul Kaye)
Oldtown: narrated by Grand Maester Pycelle (Julian Glover) and Qyburn (Anton Lesser)
House Dayne: narrated by Young Ned Stark (Robert Aramayo)
The Little Birds: narrated by Lord Varys (Conleth Hill)
Knights of the Vale: narrated by Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish (Aidan Gillen)
House Tarly: narrated by Randyll Tarly (James Faulkner)
Riverrun: narrated by Brynden 'the Blackfish' Tully (Clive Russell)
Great Sept of Baelor: narrated by the High Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce)
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL FEATURES:
The Battle of the Bastards: An In-Depth Look – Behind-the-scenes piece examining the production challenges of creating this epic event, including explorations of VFX, stunts, and interviews with key cast and crew.
Recreating the Dothraki World – Behind-the-scenes piece looking at the creation of Vaes Dothrak and its importance to Dany's evolution.
18 Hours at the Paint Hall –Follow all three shooting units as they converge in this behind-the-scenes snapshot of a day in the life of the largest show on television
Audio Commentaries – The most commentaries ever recorded for Game of Thrones, featuring:
Episode 601: Director Jeremy Podeswa, Director of Photography Greg Middleton, and Daniel Portman (Podrick Payne)
Episode 602: Writer Dave Hill, Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton), Iwan Rheon (Ramsay Bolton), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), and Ben Crompton (Dolorous Edd)
Episode 603: Director Daniel Sackheim, Production Designer Deborah Riley, and Dean-Charles Chapman (Tommen Baratheon)
Episode 604: Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), and Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm)
Episode 605 (2 commentaries): Gemma Whelan (Yara Greyjoy), Pilou Asbæk (Euron Greyjoy), Ellie Kendrick (Meera Reed), and Kristian Nairn (Hodor); Prosthetics Supervisor Barrie Gower, Camera Operators Chris Plevin and Ben Wilson, and Executive Producer Bernadette Caulfield
Episode 606: Director Jack Bender, Director of Photography Jonathan Freeman, John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), and Hannah Murray (Gilly)
Episode 607: Producer/Writer Bryan Cogman, Ian McShane (Septon Ray), and Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell)
Episode 608: Director Mark Mylod, Essie Davis (Lady Crane), and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister)
Episode 609 (2 commentaries): Director Miguel Sapochnik, Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), and Kit Harington (Jon Snow); Director of Photography Fabian Wagner, Visual Effects Producer Steve Kullback, and Visual Effects Supervisor Joe Bauer
Episode 610 (2 commentaries): Executive Producers/Writers David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), and Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister); Special Effects Supervisor Sam Conway, Camera Operator Sean Savage, and Producer Chris Newman
Deleted Scenes – Four deleted scenes.

Thats the earliest HBO has ever released a GOT season on blu-ray.

And I hate partial slipcpvers! Ten Cloverfield Lane had a partial slip and it was ****! And they are stacking discs now.

Also, that is a picture of the DVD packaging. The Blu-ray will have 4 discs.

 

[Marvolo]

Over 25 million watched each S6 episode of Game of Thrones

GAME OF THRONES highly anticipated sixth season conquered all previous seasons with episodes averaging 25.1 million viewers to-date (linear Plays + DVR + HBO On Demand + HBO GO/HBO NOW). That’s approximately five million viewers more when compared to last year’s average (20.2 million). Viewing on HBO’s Digital Platforms comprise almost 40% of season six total viewing, with HBO GO and HBO NOW up a combined 91% vs. last season. Overall, GAME OF THRONES continued its reign as the most watched HBO series on record.

http://watchersonthewall.com/25-million-watched-s6-episode-game-thrones/#more-71219

 

[Roose Bolton]

If even half of those people watched Black Sails then Starz wouldn't have ****ed us around

 

[Iceman]

They must be upset they've only got 13 more paydays left.

 

[Marvolo]

A Game of Thrones: The 20th Anniversary Illustrated Edition” Available For PreOrder

Published in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of George R. R. Martin’s landmark series, this lavishly illustrated special edition of A Game of Thrones revitalizes the fantasy masterpiece that started a cultural phenomenon. With gorgeous full-page illustrations in every chapter, the mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure of this magnificent saga come to life as never before.

https://www.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-20th-Anniversary-Illustrated/dp/0553808044/ref=sr_1_22

 

[BestGirl]

If even half of those people watched Black Sails then Starz wouldn't have ****ed us around

It's a shame that good shows like Black Sails and Penny Dreadful weren't more popular.

 

[Reek]

they didn't market either of those shows ... like... at all. so they are lucky they both got more than one season.

 

[Marvolo]

Starz and Showtime marketed those two shows on their channels with multiple trailers and tv spots and online with ads. And I've seen Penny Dreadful and Black Sails trailers prior to the start of a film at my local Carmike.

 

[Reek]

meh... sails didn't have **** for marketing... but they only planned a few seasons given starz style...

penny dreadful had dreadful marketing .............. dreadful... if Dexter can last 8 seasons, dreadful should have made at least 5... but no one really gave a **** or knew about it.

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

I re-watched S01 to S05. In the episode where Stannis tells Shoren the story about the merchant that gave her a doll from which she got infected by the "scale disease" something is not very clear to me, did the merchant was hired to kill her ?

 

[BestGirl]

That was never made clear. I assume not - or, at least no one could prove it - since Stannis ought to have mentioned it had that been the case.

 

[Reek]

It's not explained in the books... but in the show, I took it as a Targ loyalist tried to have her and Stannis killed for taking Dragonstone.

 

[Victarion]

Yeah, I read it as someone upset with Robert's Rebellion looking for revenge.

 

[Drizzle]

Pretty much confirming what we already knew:

http://www.thewrap.com/game-of-thrones-season-8-will-be-the-last-hbo-confirms/

 

[union_jak]

10 seasons would have stretched it, I think. It already feels like they're drawing things to a close. I don't really want it to drag on to the point that it's going stale, especially after people like Cersei are dead and whoever claims the throne, takes it.

 

[Victarion]

Yep. Season six felt like we were on the fast track to the endgame.

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

I was re watching The Thing prequel and realized Tormund actor was in it.
Edit : with the same heavy beard.

 

[Slick]

Congrats GoT cast and crew. Season 6 was awesome. I thought Mr.Robot was going to take it though.

 

[Reek]

Mr. Robot sucked.

 

[Slick]

I don't respect your opinion.......... Jk
Only kinda though lol but I'm glad GoT took it. Well deserved.

 

[Reek]

the Slater twist ruined it for me.

 

[Sawyer]

They deserve it, if for no other reason than for finally confirming R+L=J, am I right, ladies?

 

[Charlatan]

Saw this and thought I might share it since news is sparse. The Last Harpy has made a couple of character videos in addition to his great theory videos on his channel. He does a daily video and I find it helps pass the time waiting on the next season.

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[Reek]

 

[Roose Bolton]

Sansa gets raped by Littlefinger and then dies