WiC Weekly: February 26-March 4
By Dan Selcke
Welcome to the world in Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire. It’s time for WiC Weekly.
First in the news, Game of Thrones alumni Neil Fingleton has died. He was 36.
Let's recap the biggest #GameofThrones news from last week. First, actor Neil Fingleton (Mag the Mighty) has passed. https://t.co/I5OXIRqRLM
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 5, 2017
For the first time in months, HBO has actually released new footage from Game of Thrones season 7. Well, sort of.
HBO releases "In Production" tease for #GameofThrones season 7. It's as close to new footage we've gotten in ages! https://t.co/15JwK8cOHZ
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 5, 2017
In was a big week for leaks. Some shots from behind the scenes of season 7 also surfaced.
In addition to the In Production tease, behind-the-scenes photos from season 7 also turned up this week: https://t.co/eYrsJzbzVm pic.twitter.com/QA1uO3Damv
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 5, 2017
George R.R. Martin gives fans a little update as to the shape of his Song of Ice and Fire series.
George R.R. Martin says that his Song of Ice and Fire series, when completed, will be seven books long, "I hope." https://t.co/mdb9zOFBsw
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 5, 2017
In filming news, there’s a new report on some season 7 shooting that happened recently in Canada. It may well have involved some of the show’s favorite furry friends.
Alberta officials confirms that #GameofThrones has filmed scenes in Canada, and that it came there for the wolves. https://t.co/IzEXpk5eJY
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 5, 2017
Thinking of going to the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience? If you can, we think you should. Here’s why.
Here are the five best moments from the #GameofThrones Live Concert Experience, touring North America now. https://t.co/2S0r5JsHpi
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 5, 2017
By this point in the life cycle of Game of Thrones, a lot of characters from A Song of Ice and Fire have been left on the cutting room floor. Who do fans miss the most?
Which book character do fans most wish HBO hadn't omitted from #GameofThrones? Check out the poll restuls: https://t.co/S63s7uNWBZ
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 5, 2017
As we wind down, let’s turn to some theories and speculation. Let’s start with the theories.
Fan theory time: Robert Baratheon is Gendry's father. Might Cersei actually be his mother? We explore. https://t.co/dVwW2WK8fm
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 5, 2017
Now for the speculation. Warning: there are SPOILERS in this one.
Based on light SPOILERS, we have a season 7 theory: Will Tormund Giantsbane become part of a strategic marriage? https://t.co/sM1sVZp5EM
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 5, 2017
Finally, here’s a funny way to predict the future of Game of Thrones: behold the automatic spoiler generator.
Last, peer into the future with the hilarious #GoT SPOILER generator. A sample: "Daenerys is actually Syrio Forel." https://t.co/QPNaIAwB0d
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 5, 2017