WiC Weekly: March 26-April 1

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Welcome to WiC Weekly, where we recap the biggest Game of Thrones-related news stories from the past week. And what a week it was. Let’s get to it.

Let’s start with the obvious: HBO released a new promo trailer for Game of Thrones season 7, featuring new footage of some of our favorite characters.

Naturally, we were all over it. Here’s our screencap breakdown of the trailer, where we mine it for hints and other info.

The rest of the internet was all over it, too, and came with some very interesting theories based on the new footage.

Remember when HBO revealed the premiere date for Game of Thrones season 7 by melting a block of ice for an hour-and-a-half? We do, and it sounds like the showrunners will, too.

Ex-Game of Thrones cast member Rose Leslie did some reminiscing.

Richard Preston examines where Jaqen H’ghar, Arya’s mysterious mentor, fits in the world of myth.

Game of Thrones cast member Iain Glen talks all things Jorah Mormont, from his love life to his health to his fashion choices.

Ted Nasmith has painted what George R.R. Martin considers the definitive versions of some of the great castles as Westeros. Sample his work:

Here’s something fun: tell me you wouldn’t enjoy going to a wedding like this.

Finally, vote for your favorites in the second-to-last round of our Game of Thrones March Madness tournament!