WiC Weekly: December 24-30
By Dan Selcke
It’s the final edition of WiC Weekly for the year. What pieces of Game of Thrones news made waves over the past seven days?
First up, lots of Game of Thrones cast members have been out in force lately talking up the season to come. Ben Crompton (Dolorous Edd) gave one of the better teases.
Ben Crompton (Dolorous Edd): “I’d be surprised if people are disappointed” by the end of #GameofThrones. https://t.co/dQHrU20ZIn pic.twitter.com/PPa7t6pWlW
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Elsewhere, a whole cavalcade of cast members got together to talk about the past, present, and future of the show. Everyone was here. EVERYONE.
The actors behind Bran, Littlefinger, the Hound, Grey Worm, Davos, Sam, Podrick and more talk about how #GameofThrones has changed over the years. https://t.co/ePSRD6RuMf pic.twitter.com/6sGbryAzLQ
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The Game of Thrones season 7 home boxset is yielding plenty of dividends, including this tidbit about Alfie Allen.
Alfie Allen improvised one of his key scenes in #GameofThrones season 7, showing that he's even more talented than we thought he was. https://t.co/ECJZWgGhhE pic.twitter.com/RehHYDTZJQ
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Game of Thrones is a very popular show…perhaps too much. Hence this:
In news that will surprise no one, #GameofThrones was the most pirated TV show of 2017, a title it's held for six years in a row now. The full story: https://t.co/1prjSuVDMC pic.twitter.com/qDCu7YeS5M
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Let’s zero in on cast member John Bradley for a minute, as he gives an in-depth interview about all things Samwell Tarly.
John Bradley sees "a lot of similarities" between himself and Samwell Tarly, his #GameofThrones character. Enoy this meaty, in-depth interview. https://t.co/SLDZoVxsWy pic.twitter.com/62ZiWify9M
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Christmas is over, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop getting gifts…for yourself or others. In fact, with the rush over, some places — HBO among them — are offering deals to clear out their stash.
HBO discounts #GameofThrones merchandise for its Winter Sale. Get to shopping! If it please you. https://t.co/16jP9xvknm pic.twitter.com/fOKGlY7b7B
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Game of Thrones season 8 isn’t coming out for a good long while, and fans need something to do with their hype. We approve.
Because it's never too early to get hype, check out fan-made posters for the eighth and final season of #GameofThrones. https://t.co/GQXZY49WWU pic.twitter.com/5pCVnr7iHD
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For a couple years now, Richard Preston has been exploring the mythological and archetypal roots of Game of Thrones. There’s more on the way, but for now, let’s review the journey so far:
The characters and stories on #GameofThrones are deeply rooted in myth, archetype, and legend. We explore the connections in this ongoing series: https://t.co/JXGkrdqI9J pic.twitter.com/H8l9nejYeU
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Game of Thrones video analyst Alt Shift X is back with a great video taking a long hard look at one of the most complicated characters in the series: Jaime Lannister.
Is Jaime Lannister a villain?
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This great video essay traces his development from his unsavory beginnings, his conflicted middle, and beyond... https://t.co/SxUdr7luz3 pic.twitter.com/DLsnqMXwmh
Finally, we go over some of the latest season 8 “leaks” from inside HBO. Are they believable?
Okay…let’s talk about the “leaked pages” from #GameofThrones season 8. Beware possible weapons-grade spoilers. https://t.co/n2PZykKyNW pic.twitter.com/nb7yQECxiF
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