House of the Dragon

When HBO announced that it would be making a spin-off of Game of Thrones, there was understandable apprehension. Rare is the network that can resist milking ...

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But I also remember how GoT outran the George R. R. Martin source material, how the narrative flailed and sputtered even as more and more expensive dragons ...

As he and the Hand of the King, Otto Hightower (Ifans), trade glowering barbs across a royal conference table, I felt a stirring of the old dark magic. [disavowed](https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/george-rr-martin-shut-out-game-of-thrones-seasons-1235339333/) the late episodes of GoT, is heavily involved in House of the Dragon—it’s based on his prequel novel Fire & Blood. The first episode is especially disappointing—a lavish hour of CGI spectacle that smacks of money even as bets are hedged. As the ill-mannered Daemon Targaryen, brother to Viserys, he has a rock star’s swagger, truly awful blonde hair, and kicks life into the first episode whenever he appears. Viewers’ expectations are met—especially on the hyper-violence front—but the hour is pretty inert. I remember how ruthless—in the early going—David Benioff and Dan Weiss’s game-changing fantasy saga could feel, how startlingly dangerous, how impolite.

A handy 'House of the Dragon' glossary: places, powers and people you need to know · PLACES · King's Landing. You remember: The capital of Westeros, the seat of ...

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Which is the focus of the latest campaign on Snapchat, which enables Snap users to transform themselves into dragons via various AR activations within the app's ...

Each Lens Creator personally selected the location for their individual Landmarker Lens, bringing a powerful local element to this global campaign.” “Snap and HBO Max have also coordinated with members of Snap’s Lens Network from around the world to build custom Landmarker AR experiences in their local markets. This is the first partnership to pair a brand with a diverse group of Lens Creators at a global scale.”

Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, the showrunners of the “Game of Thrones” prequel, discuss its fealty to the original and the new politics of brothel ...

It was such a generational event — people had a lot of expectation for where that series was going to end and what it was going to be. As this show progresses, the only bit of fantasy are the dragons and prophecy — and the dragons are kind of domesticated, they’ve got saddles. If you can’t crack that then you’re in trouble, because what you want people to do is say, “Oh, cool, they can do dragons,” and then move on. For example, there’s a big brothel scene in the premiere, which is synonymous with “Thrones,” but that show also received plenty of criticism for its handling and overuse of sex and nudity. SAPOCHNIK I would argue that we are standing on the shoulders of the previous show, which got people to see dragons as being part of this world. CONDAL I mean, that scene is right out of the book. SAPOCHNIK The problem in doing a brothel scene like they used to in “Game of Thrones” is what we would do is hire adult entertainment actors. Of all the stories that were kind of bandied around, it’s the closest one to the original show in tone. Much had to be the same because it’s still “Game of Thrones,” it’s still the same universe. Martin, the literary mastermind of the “Thrones” universe. We specifically set out to start the show as “Game of Thrones” and not to try and deviate. A director of many of the most spectacular “Thrones” installments, he is a showrunner on “Dragon” and directed several episodes, including Sunday’s series premiere.

Ahead of the premiere of HBO's “Games of Thrones” prequel this weekend, D'Arcy spoke to Vogue about its bold (and refreshing) departures from the original ...

Although they initially read only a small selection of scenes, they were immediately drawn to Rhaenyra as a character who finds herself unable to submit to the conventions of the world around her. “She’s grappling with these questions of identity and the restriction of womanhood from very early on,” Emma D’Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra as an adult, tells Vogue. At the center of the story is Rhaenyra Targaryen, who ignites a fierce battle for succession when she's named the first female heir to the Iron Throne.

Paddy Considine and Milly Alcock in “House of the Dragon.” (Ollie Upton / HBO). By Los Angeles Times Staff.

“Moonlight’s” [Trevante Rhodes](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-trevante-rhodes-12-strong-20180119-htmlstory.html) stars. (For reference, Robert Baratheon, the ruler at the start of “Game of Thrones,” is the 18th, and the first non-Targaryen.) According to “Game of Thrones” lore, most of Valyria (people, dragons, structures) was wiped out by a massive volcanic eruption, leaving the Targaryens and their dragons as the sole survivors. [interview with star Bob Odenkirk](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-08-15/better-call-saul-season-6-finale-bob-odenkirk-breaking-bad) about why the series’ conclusion left him “a little shattered,” and listen to staff writer Yvonne Villarreal [interview Odenkirk’s co-star Rhea Seehorn](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2022-08-15/better-call-saul-season-6-finale-rhea-seehorn-kim-wexler) about Kim Wexler’s future on a special episode of “The Envelope” podcast. Of course, familiarity with the “Game of Thrones” universe may deepen one’s experience of “House of the Dragon,” but the series stands on its own as a drama of palace intrigue. Jeanie Buss says it’s also ‘the truth’](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-08-15/los-angeles-lakers-legacy-hulu-jeanie-buss-antoine-fuqua): Hulu’s new docuseries has to follow in the footsteps of [“Winning Time”](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-04-01/winning-time-lakers-hbo-cast-episodes-magic-johnson-jerry-west) and “They Call Me Magic.” The Lakers owner isn’t worried. Some of the most important houses from “Game of Thrones” — the Starks, Tyrells and Greyjoys, as well as the Tullys, Boltons and Freys — are absent from “House of the Dragon,” at least in the early stages. The working title for the series, created by Estrada with [“Corporate” creators Pat Bishop, Jake Weisman and Matt Ingebretson](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-corporate-review-20180117-story.html), was “Punk Ass Bitch,” which reflects the way the characters speak to each other, but “This Fool” captures its affectionate spirit. Perhaps the last vestige of the aesthetic movement that came to be called TV’s latest “Golden Age,” worthy of comparison not only with its predecessor but also with “The Americans,” “The Leftovers” and “Halt and Catch Fire,” “Saul” is one of the most finely tuned, audaciously made, brilliantly acted dramas of its (or any) era, a witty, slow-burn chamber piece of thwarted ambition and rigged systems both reminiscent of “Breaking Bad” and utterly distinct from it. Julio is relatively upright, and uptight; he works at Hugs Not Thugs — “the fifth-largest gang-rehabilitation center in L.A.,” run by a not-unwise old white radical, played by Michael Imperioli — and is in a comically codependent relationship with spunky ex-girlfriend Maggie (Michelle Ortiz, the smartest of them all). [How a kid from El Monte became one of Hollywood’s few Latino executives](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-08-17/cris-abrego-column-one): Cris Abrego, one of Hollywood’s few high-ranking Latino executives, oversees U.S. [‘These stories changed my life’: How Penny Marshall shaped the new ‘League of Their Own’](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-08-17/a-league-of-their-own-amazon-prime-video-cast): A visit with the filmmaker, and affection for her baseball classic, guided Abbi Jacobson, Will Graham and company in their inclusive 2022 reboot.

Where you've seen her: Australian TV shows like Janet King and Upright, Netflix's Pine Gap, Starz's The Gloaming. Who she plays: Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, ...

Where you've seen him: The Amazing Spider-Man (as The Lizard/Dr. Eleanor O'Hara), 2012's Much Ado About Nothing, Fate: The Winx Saga. Where you've seen him: the Hobbit trilogy (as Dwalin), Rambo (as Lewis), Outlander (as Dougal MacKenzie/Buck MacKenzie), 24, Prison Break. [House of the Dragon](https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a29638796/house-of-the-dragon-game-of-thrones-news-cast-date-rumors/) cast has undergone some incredible transformations to bring the Targaryens and their allies—and enemies—to life. (Check out more GoT transformations [here](https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/g9012/game-of-thrones-actors-real-life/).) Where you've seen her: Wonder Woman (as young Diana), the 2018 Tomb Raider remake (as young Lara), the BBC series Casualty.

LOS ANGELES : The highly anticipated "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" received glowing reviews from many television critics on Friday, ...

Martin's fantasy world for a series centered on the bloody civil war within House Targaryen. The new franchise spin-off returns audiences to George R.R. LOS ANGELES : The highly anticipated "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" received glowing reviews from many television critics on Friday, but still has a lot to prove to others.

If the House of Targaryen is rich in dragons, then Warner Bros Discovery has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to ad space, with HOTD getting pumped ...

GOT in its final season averaged 46M per episode domestically, and RelishMix notes there’s chatter on social media of those who are “still not satisfied with the ending.” Euphoria Season 2 episodes, by comparison, which had the added advantage of HBO Max, averaged 19.5M viewers each across all platforms. Inspired by the exhibits one might see exploring the relics and traditions of real-life regimes such as ancient Rome or ancient Egypt, the HOTD exhibit features props, costumes, and specially-designed displays to highlight the history of Daenerys Targaryen’s ancestors. “The Comic-con announcements and live panel spiked a wave of materials leading-up to the streaming premiere weekend.” In addition, among the promo partners, there’s a month-long pop-up experience for the series at the Natural History Museum of LA from Aug. The app’s TikTok viral mascot made an appearance at the HOTD Comic-Con activation, where he reminded attendees to complete their lessons with life-size push notifications and signs with dragon commands in High Valyrian. If the House of Targaryen is rich in dragons, then Warner Bros Discovery has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to ad space, with HOTD getting pumped across such channels, per advertising stat org iSpot, as TBS (20.9%), Discovery (9.1%), TNT (7.7%), CNN (7.4%) and Food Network (6.6%). The lens will be available in such territories as Australia, parts of Europe, India, the Middle East and Northern Africa, North America, and more. Another notable mention in the teamwork for HOTD among Warner Bros Discovery channels was the exclusive look at the Martin series on the debut night of Discovery’s Shark Week on Sunday, July 24. [House of the Dragon](https://deadline.com/tag/house-of-the-dragon/), premiering this Sunday on both the linear pay-TV channel and streaming service [HBO Max](https://deadline.com/tag/hbo-max/). How about the members of TNT’s All Elite Wrestling team sitting on the new GOT throne from HOTD at the San Diego Comic-Con experience (read down). “It has also been exciting to see teams across the company work collaboratively with the HBO team in what has been an unprecedented cross-promotional campaign. In speaking to Deadline, Pia Barlow, EVP of HBO Originals Marketing, said the m.o.

Milly Alcock as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen, a highlight of House of the Dragon's opening episodes. HBO. Heavy is the head that wears the crown. The opening ...

As the first episode of House of the Dragons finished, I asked myself whether it was as captivating as Game of Thrones' first. Even after six episodes of the show, House of the Dragon's scope is still mysterious. But the shining star of House of the Dragon's opening episodes is surely Milly Alcock as Rhaenyra. In contrast, House of the Dragon is all about the internecine conflict generated by different Targaryens all laying claim to the same Iron Throne. Much of Game of Thrones centered on the combative houses of Westeros vying to become the dominant clan. Only time, and the subsequent seasons it brings, will tell if House of the Dragon can scale that wall.

Here are the locations revealed so far for the special AR dragons on Snapchat: Los Angeles: Venice Beach Grand Canals; Rio De Janeiro: Princess Isabel Statue ...

Each AR lens was built by a different Snap lens creator. There will be 20 lenses released during the season as more dragons are introduced to the show. From Sunday, if you're in the right place you'll see Snapchat's new "Landmarker Lenses" starring dragons.

Whether you're after a gruesome Welsh horror to sink your teeth into or a return to Westeros, our critics have you covered for the next seven days.

at the Disco downsized to a solo project in 2015, Brendon Urie reflects on fast living and burning out. Turn an old launderette into a thriving amusement arcade in this throwback to 90s arcade culture. The ridiculous open‑world gangster adventure series gets a reboot with a new instalment, set in the chaotic and violent county of Santo Ileso. Recent Channel 4 hit Big Boys was one of many TV comedies over the years to have its roots in the Edinburgh festival fringe – in creator Jack Rooke’s solo show Good Grief, to be specific. A giant spider crab caught off Japan in 1875 is one of the strange sights in this exhibition marking 150 years since the first ever voyage to get the measure of the deep oceans. However his brutal behaviour as governor of Trinidad – controversial even at the time – has come under renewed scrutiny. Now in his mid-80s, he joins the Australian World Orchestra at the Proms this week, for Webern, Debussy (in an arrangement by Brett Dean) and Brahms. Now comes the sequel, which explores what happened next, including an appearance on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury. The first Fisherman’s Friends film (2019) was based on the heartwarming true story of the folk band from Cornwall who unexpectedly hit the big time in 2010. If you love a ludicrous and gleefully tasteless horror premise, then boy is this the film for you. Written by Dragon Ball series creator Akira Toriyama, this is the latest in nearly 30 instalments of the hit Japanese animation franchise. An unsettling but effective horror told entirely in Welsh (with English subtitles), The Feast, starring Annes Elwy, is a visual and sonic banquet.

HBO is going all in with AR experiences for "House of the Dragon," as the series has its own companion AR app called DracARys.

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For Warner Bros. Discovery's HBO, the second entrant in its Game of Thrones franchise has a lot to prove. Amazon, on the other hand, has less to lose, analysts ...

"The Rings of Power" also has a huge baked-in audience. No rating has been assigned to "The Rings of Power," yet. Of course, the fans will be the final metric. The company will also "have no choice" but to cancel the show if it doesn't perform well, "especially with the [recent] pullback of content spend," Rayburn said. Tolkien's monumental "The Lord of the Rings" novels. "I feel like they have more to prove in the market," said Dan Rayburn, a streaming and media analyst. "Not everybody despised it, but certainly there was a lot of the opposite of love. The final season of "Game of Thrones" left a sour taste in many fans' mouths, as showrunners wrote beyond the events in the material created by author Martin, who has yet to finish the story in his books. "The Rings of Power" focuses on the major events of Middle-earth's second age, a time of peace that is disrupted by the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron. Discovery, the second entrant in its Game of Thrones franchise has a lot to prove, and to live up to. "House of the Dragon" tells the story of the Targaryen civil war that took place about 200 years before the events portrayed in "Game of Thrones." Discovery's](//www.cnbc.com/quotes/WBD) "House of the Dragon" should be dueling franchises, as they begin within a couple weeks of each other, the two series serve very different purposes for their respective studios.

With HBO's new 'Game of Thrones' prequel, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is hoping to beat the merger odds.

Official Traile...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DotnJ7tTA34) [Most of them fail](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1467-8551.2006.00475.x). Discovery, Inc., seems determined to beat the odds.

It's reviewing pretty well, but TV shows have a higher bar than say, movies on a site like Rotten Tomatoes, where 90% or 95%+ scores are pretty regular (Black ...

HBO is also going up against the billion dollar Lord of the Rings show, which is about to start airing on Amazon, with the timing of release being no coincidence. It remains somewhat unclear what the longer term plan is for House of the Dragon, as its previously been described as a potential Targaryen anthology where they can go back and forth in time hundreds of years, rather than simply carrying on with these existing characters for a second season. In contrast, House of the Dragon season 1 has an 85% with those 344 reviews in. - Season 2 – 96% It’s reviewing pretty well, but TV shows have a higher bar than say, movies on a site like Rotten Tomatoes, where 90% or 95%+ scores are pretty regular (Black Bird 97%, Ms. HBO has gone wild with screeners, which has resulted in 344 scored reviews of the show ahead of its debut tomorrow.

Most TV critics have applauded House of the Dragon, while others found it less magical than it's very popular original, Game of Thrones.

Martin's fantasy world for a series centered on the bloody civil war within House Targaryen. Brian Lowry of CNN saw the prequel as a "less-addictive game for an earlier throne" but said it was "not bad." The new franchise spin-off returns audiences to George R.R.

King Viserys Targaryen · Rhaenyra Targaryen · Daemon Targaryen · Otto Hightower · Alicent Hightower · Rhaenys Targaryen · Lord Corlys Velaryon · Queen Aemma Arryn.

She grew up in the Red Keep of King’s Landing and is close to the royal family’s inner circle. Played by Rhys Ifans, he serves the realm but is a staunch opponent to Daemon. Since it was extensively covered in “Fire & Blood,” the entire story exists to read, so viewers of the HBO series should beware of spoilers for upcoming storylines. Weiss are not involved with “House of the Dragon.” Instead, author George R.R. Unlike the original “Game of Thrones,” showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Prepare to step back into the world of “Game of Thrones” on Sundays once again.

The world of George R.R. Martin returns this month to HBO, but this time, the battle on House of the Dragons is set long before Game of Thrones.

House of the Dragon is set 172 years before the main Game of Thrones series, so we could also see Westeros descend into disarray and see other Houses rise in power and affluence as Targaryens begin to battle within, towards the planned end of the show. Martin has already stated that the series intends on making small changes to what we know about those events, but since he is heavily involved in the making of the show, the series has his stamp of approval. Of course, we know that eventually, Daenerys was able to bring dragons back to the realm, but the series is set at the time when dragons were a regular fixture for the Targaryens and those they ruled.

A new featurette on House of the Dragon explains the noble houses vying for the Iron Throne in the Game of Thrones prequel series.

The best part of Game of Thrones was the different dynamics between all the houses as they fought it out for the throne. The series is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and is going to be exploring what fans only read about or heard about in passing in the first series. It will be particularly exciting to see where houses like the Velaryons go in the first season given their connection to the throne and Corlys’ bitterness towards Viserys. The height of the Targaryen reign. The highly anticipated fantasy series finally premieres this Sunday, August 21, and now HBO has released a new featurette that takes fans through a few of the competing “Noble Houses” the Targaryens will be dealing with in the first season. He’s the richest man not of Targaryen blood, but like the featurette points out, that doesn’t really matter if you’re not on the Iron Throne.

George R.R. Martin & Ryan J. Condal's prequel doubles down on both, as Viserys weathers various challengers to his dominion, including his brother Daemon [Matt ...

And also, I think there’s a danger that you come to hate the work. It wasn’t that I was lazy about it; I committed to A Room for Romeo Brass and In America and all those earlier films. Not in terms of a particular framework for the character, but in terms of how I wanted to treat the material with the same respect you’d approach Shakespeare. It’s important to have an experience like that in any line of work, but I would go out on a limb and say that I’m passionate about acting now in a way I never was when I started out. He’s chosen, I think, for his temperament, because he understands that he’s the king of the Westerosi, and he has a respect for it. DEADLINE: Knowing you a little, it feels like so many of the challenges you’ve taken on have come from a place of wanting to leap into the work and commit to figuring out how to succeed. Martin has described him as the King Lear of the Thrones world, and I was really intrigued by that because it was an opportunity to play a great character. But when I went to the set, I went in with purpose, and I did have a moment of awe. It was a great thing to be a part of, but anybody could have played that part to be honest. I was completely not into any of that fantasy stuff; I thought it was a bit lame. It’s very much a part of the history of Westeros, and within the world of Game of Thrones. But we did watch it all throughout lockdown, so I had seen enough to be able to call my wife and say, “I’ve just been offered the role of the king in the new Game of Thrones prequel,” and have it be exciting enough to impress her [laughs].

The long await first GoT spinoff is here, but makes very clear it ain't 2011 anymore, says our TV Critic.

But this battle with the ghost of Game of Thrones and all other contenders, is about legacy. Tolkien’s work in what looks to be an epic effort from the House of Bezos. [The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power](https://deadline.com/tag/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power/) series to market by about two weeks. The global reach of Squid Game, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Boys, or Stranger Things are individually impressive, and reflect the array of stories in a worldwide market. Still in the noticeable absence of the sweeping spirit and hearty ensemble of the David Benioff and D. Knowing the primary purpose of HoD existing is to recapture the HBO glory days of GoT, the show avoids the ticker tape parade and saying much of the quiet thing out loud and gets on with establishing its own footing. [ the Snow spinoff hits the screen](https://deadline.com/2022/06/kit-harington-game-of-thrones-sequel-series-snow-george-r-r-martin-1235051162/) in a couple of years. Viserys’ remarriage to Rhaenyra’s BFF and daughter of Hand of the King Ser Otto Hightower (a consistently scene-owning [Rhys Ifans](https://deadline.com/tag/rhys-ifans/)) Lady Alicent (Olivia Cooke) rearranges the power flowchart when the decades apart couple have a son. Already in a leg hold trap of expectations and certain to get another season, the securely self-aware show almost leisurely slices its way through, bringing a traditional tale of palace intrigue to life. Martin & Respecting The Legacy – Hero Nation Podcast](https://deadline.com/2022/08/house-of-the-dragon-creators-interview-podcast-1235089144/) [Matt Smith](https://deadline.com/tag/matt-smith/)) and eventually his surviving offspring to a temerarious duty of continuing the line. In that vein, the streamlining of the plot lines serves HoD well as the investment in characters over scenarios bares fruition in successive episodes of its first season.

Once again, the Iron Throne is at the center of all rife, as dynastic battles come to the fore after the death of King Viserys I Targaryen (played by Paddy ...

In House Of The Dragon, we will meet King Viserys I, the king of Westeros and who is also the father of the protagonist, Rhaenyra, and brother to her rival Daemon. Daenerys was the only true heir to the throne until, it turned out that she was Jon Snow’s aunt (a plot twist that no one saw coming). After his death, she began to expand her empire into Essos and earned the loyalty of the Unsullied, after liberating them from their masters. Scene Stealer](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/article-15-kumud-mishra-ayushmann-khurrana-casteism-scene-stealer-anubhav-sinha-8097133/) Once again, the Iron Throne is at the center of all rife, as dynastic battles come to the fore after the death of King Viserys I Targaryen (played by Paddy Considine in the show). After Robert ascended the throne, the Targaryens were ousted and the original series focused on Daenerys’ mission to restore her family’s legacy. However, Viserys is also the namesake of Daenerys’ brother and great-grandfather in the original series. So it turns out that while Daenerys is the distant niece of both Rhaenyra and Daemon, they might also be her grandparents, several times removed, which would also make Rhaenyra her distant cousin, as Daemon is Rhaenyra’s uncle as well as her husband. Have to make changes...’](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-box-office-failure-if-my-films-are-not-working-it-is-my-fault-8101428/) [At residences and offices of those named in CBI FIR, locked doors and absent owners](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/at-residences-and-offices-of-those-named-in-cbi-fir-locked-doors-and-absent-owners-8102359/) [CRED’s Freedom Fest 2022 is now live: Don’t miss out on curated rewards, deals, and offers](https://indianexpress.com/article/branded-content/creds-freedom-fest-2022-is-now-live-dont-miss-out-on-curated-rewards-deals-and-offers-8088027/) [Latest News](/latest-news/) [House of the Dragon: How does Game of Thrones connect to new show? The new series focuses on the Targaryen family history, and is set around two centuries before the original. Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke) was at the centre of GoT, and we followed her story for eight seasons and her transformation from the timid woman to a fiery queen, the mother of dragons, who succumbed to the Targaryen madness that the House was known for. [Game of Thrones](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/paddy-considine-on-what-to-expect-from-episode-1-of-house-of-the-dragon-8100291/) came to an end with Season 8 in 2019.

The early reviews for the series, which stars Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cook and Paddy Considine are extremely promising, inspiring hope among fans that ...

Taking place a couple of centuries before Dany begins her quest to regain the Iron Throne, we see her House in its heyday, but not without a little family drama. So we already know a good bit about what House of the Dragon is all about, thanks to the original text, George R.R. Just like the good old days of Game of Thrones!