Do you still remember this post of ours from ten days ago? I know, in the teaser trailer frenzy things get forgotten and overlooked. What should not be let to pass unnoticed, is the recent confirmation of the information we had: Brian Kirk was added to the team as the director of two episodes. According to this tweet, courtesy of The_Rabbit’s inquisitive efforts, he started working (on the preproduction) already last week. Read more about Kirk’s experience and Winter’s opinion of him in the original post.
Hear Me Roar: So now this is official. Speculation corner: who is taking the helm for the reshoots? If Kirk, does this count as the first of the two episodes, or is he doing episodes 2 and 3, regardless? The fact that he started working on the project early suggests close co-operation with Tom McCarthy, the director of the pilot, who is passing the torch to his successor. Either way, it seems that this dinamic duo is going to be responsible for establishing the tone of the series from the director’s perspective.
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Doesn't seem to me that this guy is "worthy" of setting the tone of the series. Directing later episodes – sure, but…
sjweningsQuote Reply
Well, he does have experience with many top series, and was nominated for Irish Flim and Television awards regularly. McCarthy is still the main guy, and has already done the most important job with the pilot.
Hear Me RoarQuote Reply
Can't help but note that I had it confirmed from HBO the evening before THR's article. It was a nice moment! :)
Hoping to hear back from them soon on another direction query.
@westerosorgQuote Reply
Well done, Ran and Westeros! It really is cool to be in official contact with the guys, isn't it? :) missed this tweet, but looking forward to more information.
Hear Me RoarQuote Reply
This guy directed episodes of Dexter and Tudors. It's good enough for me.
AlexQuote Reply
Not sure if this has been mentioned before but it looks like a couple new editions of "A Game of Thrones" are to be released in the US on 22nd Feb 2011. I'm guessing they will have covers tied into the show or at least a "Now a major HBO show" sticker.
MormegilQuote Reply
Looks like a good choice, I wish him to do well, his success is also ours.
humusTasterQuote Reply
A comment about SPOILERS. WiC, please follow in GRRM's example and implement a strict no spoiler policy on this blog. The comments are rife with insensitive spoiler posts and are sure to ruin the surprises in the story for many people who come to this site who have never read the books. Thank you.
TheOldBearQuote Reply
No please don't. We'd rather discuss the actual storyline.
JohnQuote Reply
I think that the spoiler warnings wouldn't be out of place (and some posters are already following that style), but the strict no spoiler policy would be too much. It would kill the discussion.
NemoQuote Reply
I think that the biggest problem is that WiC has not got Ty (GRRMs personal assistant) to do the checking of the posts. :)
Although I can agree that spoiler policy is useful and fair, but somehow I think if it is too rigid, it would "kill" the discussion on the WiC blog, at this stage.
It is up to us to use the words !SPOILER! or something similar to mark the spoilerish content.
The_Rabbit01Quote Reply
Yeah, whats the suggestion here anyway? Banning all users that spoils something?
Maybe putting up a warning on the frontpage to remind people to be vary of spoiling stuff like main character xxx dies by the end of book number x. But a "real" no spoilers-policy would do more harm than good here.
sjweningsQuote Reply
Ridiculous, this is a fan site. We talk plot. Caveat emptor.
shadallionQuote Reply
http://www.4rfv.co.uk/industrynews.asp?id=112877
I totally agree about the Tollymore Forest!
NymeriaQuote Reply
I've never actually seen it, but it looks awesome in the teaser and the first released still!
NymeriaQuote Reply
Has it been mentioned, maybe already long ago, that one can vote Game of Thrones as the "Most Anticipated New Show of 2010-2011 Season" in something called "Tubey Awards" by Television Without Pity: http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/tubeys/nomin…
SnowfellQuote Reply
I imagine this place will start getting heavy traffic (if it hasn't already, Winter could tell us that) so there should probably just be a caution next to the comments link. I don't think adopting a spoiler free policy would fly around here.
dizzy34Quote Reply
Thanks for the link.
It is always good to know about and to vote for GoT.
The_Rabbit01Quote Reply
Hadn't seen that before, thanks for the heads up!
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
Yes, yesterday was our heaviest trafficked day ever. By a pretty good margin too.
I'll be adopting a more official spoiler policy once the site redesign goes live and, rest assured, it won't interfere with any discussions.
For now, just try to be mindful of possible new fans and keep spoilers to a minimum and if you need to talk about something spoilerish, give fair warning.
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
voted.
sjweningsQuote Reply
Here's hoping we get legitimate spoiler or cut tags, a la livejournal or the many forums out there.
Stella MarisQuote Reply
Still, no reason we can't be civil and post spoiler warnings.
go_falconsQuote Reply
I voted. However, I worry about any poll in which it appears that Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles won like every category last year.
@VohdreQuote Reply
For those looking through the polls, it is the 24th poll.
spacechampionQuote Reply
Awesome, voted.
Also, trying to figure out how Vampire Beehl and SOOKAHHH are not listed on the ballot for "Worst Romantic Relationship"…
Stella MarisQuote Reply
Voted as well =) and I wish Mr. Kirk goodluck with our GoT
LiesieQuote Reply
This is the one thing I'm worried about. Just like McCarthy, Kirk has NO experience with large ensemble casts on the level of Thrones. I hope they'll both do well, but I'm concerned that they won't handle it properly.
Ser_NAQuote Reply
Just curious how many hits you get?
dizzy34Quote Reply
Voted too…(i'm such a represent'n geek)
dizzy34Quote Reply
Agreed…why are all the other characters on True Blood so much more interesting than Bill and Soookaahhh?
dizzy34Quote Reply
Over 17k. Beat the previous record of 12k which occurred when the series got the greenlight. :)
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
Winter can restrict posting comments only to registered users, that can do some screening. most of the regular folks here are alright spoilers wise.
humusTasterQuote Reply
I like the "visitors" count even better. Only counts distinct addresses viewing the site. Great numbers per day, imagine so many different people following the site each day…
Hear Me RoarQuote Reply
SOOKAHHH
in Sanskrit it means happiness, bliss.
in russian it means bitch.
maybe it has other meanings I don't know.
humusTasterQuote Reply
Will there any sort of ASOIAF expert on site, during the filming? Obviously the directors can't be expected to know the books very well, especially if they're only directing one or two episodes. What if one of them suggests something which would contradict an element from the books. Are D&D in charge of that?
LexQuote Reply
PS I'm against banning all spoilers, but I DO think it might be a good idea to at least do something like this:
SPOILERS!!!
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Hot Pie dies.
LexQuote Reply
Maybe you should apply for the job lex.
Of course, they do have George. ;)
Ser_NAQuote Reply
Thank you, as long as their is fair warning then it should be fine. Frankly it's hard to make a fan page with a shit ton of speculation sans spoilers. If new readers ignore the warning, it's up to them to deal with the consequences of knowing that… (SPOILERS!)
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—- Will, and Waymar die in the prologue! Oh Em Gee!
SyleonQuote Reply
SPOILERS
They have a guy hired to creat Dothraki. I'm sure there will be some kind of resident ASoIaF nerd on set to make sure things stay true. The more relevant concern I have about staying true to the books would be creative choices that differ from the original story that may come back to bite them down the line since the books aren't finished yet. EXAMPLE D&D decide to answer the Syrio Forel question once and for all by presenting a much less speculative result of his sparring sessionwith Meryn Trant by showing what happens after Arya leaves. If he gets run through in the series, but GRRM decides to bring him back later (as a FM or otherwise) in the books, it presents a huge problem. Just an example here. but you see how filming the series with books yet to come out could be troublesome. Fortunately D&D have GRRM to consult with in relevant areas. It should prevent major continuity issues, but there might be smaller ones that crop up.
Lord Ned's HeadQuote Reply
What about using some sort of spoiler invisitext, so the person has to right click and drag across the spoiler to enable the text, otherwise they can skip to the non-spoiler info below the hidden spoiler text.
TysnowQuote Reply
So very true! Love the Show but if they cut out Bill and Sookie I don't think I'd mind. Pam is quicly becoming one of my favourites
Phoenix_tornQuote Reply
George's policy makes a bit more sense (though I have always questioned the priorites of anyone with reading time who chooses to lurk on boards when they haven't finished the source material yet) on his Not-A-Blog that it does here. George's site is first and foremost about the books. He has to consider that people who are interested but who have not yet read the story may be heading over to his site to check things out for the first time. Indeed, as the hype grows, his site is sure to become a much busier place. Also, his blog isn't really the place to discuss what happens in the books or any theories one may have about the plot. Its more of a spot for George to let lose his feelings on topics as varied as writing progress (albiet rare), politics and sports. Its also a hub for news (even though he has an official news section he usually give us info on the blog as well). It makes sense to keep spoilers out of that forum because someone may not know what they are getting into.
Lord Ned's HeadQuote Reply
This site however, is and has been from its inception an area for discussion, speculation, and comparison (of what will be different from book to seies). Restricting spoilers here would kill alot of the discussion (and fun) we have been having for years now waiting for this to get going. That said, Winter knows what he is doing. A warning on the main page and spoiler warnings should be sufficient steps to keep people from ruining their reading (or viweing) experience.
Lord Ned's HeadQuote Reply
Between Pam's Gene Wilder-esque "Oh, please, don't go down there", Lafayette's "bitch, the you/me bridge ain't never happening", and Andy's "conscience off, dick on" one-liners last Sunday…oh man, I am totally pumped for this season of TB. It's weird to love the minor characters more than the major ones.
Stella MarisQuote Reply
That's what I love about True Blood. The minor characters are so well written and distinct from each other. Everyone of them has their own warped world view. I love Terry, and he's had what…10 lines per season, so far? If that?
Phoenix_tornQuote Reply
Apparently actor finn Jones has been cast as Loras.
http://www.imdb.com/news/ni2871297/
News posted on his girlfriends facebook page according to this http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/showthread.php…
MormegilQuote Reply
wrong imdb link http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3645691/
MormegilQuote Reply
If its ture, the kid will make a great Loras from a look sstandpoint!
Lord Ned's HeadQuote Reply
Oh, man. Having to choose between The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones was PAINFUL. I am looking forward for both shows! But ultimately I had to choose…Game of Thrones :)
ConquestQuote Reply
Yeah, I love it.
I mean….
I LOVE YOU, TERRY. I SHOULD TELL YOU THAT MORE OFTEN.
The only character I hate with a passion is the Queen. Or rather, I am angry because there was so much potential and I know what could have been, but between bad writing and terrible acting by ERW…well…I think that's the only role that's beyond saving.
Stella MarisQuote Reply
Yeah…I try to ignore her… I hope she dies soon…
Phoenix_tornQuote Reply
help spread the word vote for GAME OF THRONES
http://www.westeros.org/GoT/News/Entry/Vote_for_G…
OGBEBABAQuote Reply
and remember vote on your computer, vote at work, vote on your phone, vote on your friends computer.
your not cheating your just casting other peoples votes for them :)
ogbebabaQuote Reply
You guys deserve everyone and then some for all your work.
dizzy34Quote Reply
On the spoiler issue:
The game has changed as of HBO having an official site, so far as any "this is the way the site has always been" arguments. NOW is a critical moment to make the decision to force Spoilertext or not. Whatever you have planned in changing this site, WIC, the SPOILER policy and tools are now at their critical importance. The longer the site goes without a spoiler policy, the more entrenched a spoilery atmosphere will remain.
Now, if that's what you want here, never mind me. :)
Critical_GeekQuote Reply
@ WIC
I guess since it's official you can now add Kirk to your crew list :)
Also, your FAQ page is in need of an update (Emilia Clarke isn't mentioned in the cast list, the production start date still says June)… and of course, don't forget to add the official GOT-dedicated HBO subsite to your links!
…whenever you have time, of course!
Keep up the good work!
NymeriaQuote Reply
@WIC
Also, just a suggestion… it might be nice to have an album with all the fan-made wallpapers, photoshopped pictures, etc. (properly credited, of course), so they don't get buried in the threads never to be seen again…
We've seen a few already, but I expect more could be coming… and it would be more convenient for the rest of us to admire, comment (maybe?) and download :)
I understand that this isn't a forum, so you don't want to keep a thread active forever, but this could act more like a library and maybe have it's own link in the top menu … It all depends of course if you're ready to transfer the links yourself in the library (more things to manage, I know) or if you would let the artists who are interested to share their art post it there themselves.
Something to consider maybe when you redesign the site…
NymeriaQuote Reply
Unless they worked on "The Wire," then pretty much nobody does. The shows he has worked on do have fairly large ensembles, though. It's a matter of degree, and besides, not every episode will have every minor character in it. It's likely a good number of members of that ensemble won't be in whatever episodes he works on.
BrudeQuote Reply
This seems to have the ring of truth about it. We'll see soon enough, of course. I don't know the guy's work but he certainly looks the part, ringlets and all, so I'm cool with him at least as far as that goes.
BrudeQuote Reply
VERY good idea, I've had trouble locating old fan art on here.
LexQuote Reply
Coming soon …
Hear Me RoarQuote Reply
Updated! Link to come.
Hear Me RoarQuote Reply
Wow, that was fast!
NymeriaQuote Reply
Link added. :)
Thanks for the reminder Nym!
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
Wondering about one thing: are we still keeping the link to Jennifer Ehle Fan Blog?
Just asking.
Hear Me RoarQuote Reply
Nah, we can probably get rid of that one.
Consider it gone. :)
Winter Is ComingQuote Reply
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