WiC Weekly: March 17-23
This week in Game of Thrones news, the massive green screen set at Magheramorne Quarry saw lots of action. From the Unsullied to Dothraki warriors, from the Northern army to White Walkers, the set is literally lit. We’ve got a lot to talk about, so let’s jump right in.
First up, Amazon is spending $500 million to bring J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings to its streaming service. Everyone’s trying to be the next Game of Thrones.
Amazon to spend an insane $500 million on the first two seasons of its Lord of the Rings show. Can this be a follow-up to #GameofThrones? https://t.co/SZW2S3wzzc pic.twitter.com/ceSfGBjmlW
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
The Unsullied marched to Magheramorne Quarry to film scenes for Game of Thrones season 8. Thoughts and prayers to the old gods and the new that Grey Worm doesn’t die.
The Unsullied shoot scenes for #GameofThrones season 8 at Magheramorne Quarry. Check out pics and video: https://t.co/M1m69APp53 pic.twitter.com/5j6iw5mgWN
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
We’re going back to the dragonpit in season 8, which means Dany and her dragons will most likely pay Cersei a little visit. Get hyped.
#GameofThrones SPOILERS: We will return to the Dragonpit, first seen last year, in season 8. Get the details: https://t.co/QlRCoMb6Do pic.twitter.com/1qabHZhnPk
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
An interesting new structure appeared at the King’s Landing set at Titanic Studios, and we know exactly what it’s going to be…we think.
Season 8 filming: #GameofThrones adds an interesting new structure to the enormous King’s Landing set at Titanic Studios. https://t.co/E3PvxWwWgj pic.twitter.com/bCQ796HDc2
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
Actor Frank Black from The Frankenstein Chronicles — a series where Sean Bean (Ned Stark) is the main character — has joined the cast of Game of Thrones for season 8.
Actor Frank Blake joins the cast of #GameofThrones season 8. Who will he play? Read on: https://t.co/IrJQWmwxIA pic.twitter.com/1scNf24Tsi
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
Speaking of Sean Bean, he discussed Ned Stark’s legacy on Game of Thrones.
Sean Bean discusses the legacy of Ned Stark, and how he affected casting decisions on #GameofThrones years after Ned died. https://t.co/MFLHGarZXr pic.twitter.com/0yjIsXHY5Q
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
Missandei actress Nathalie Emmanual had some interesting things to say about the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones.
Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei): The ending of #GameofThrones “definitely will not be rushed.” https://t.co/fF75kiohP8 pic.twitter.com/GnD7HpeNov
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
In celebrity news, we found out that Peter Dinklage (Tyrion) will, in fact, be in Avengers: Infinity Wars. But, who or what will he be playing?
In celebrity news, we can confirm that Peter Dinklage WILL indeed appear in Avengers: Infinity War. Not a bad resume he's building. https://t.co/h6iDL6oDoy pic.twitter.com/Evz0oGuUd6
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
The cover for George R.R. Martin’s next book has been revealed. No, it’s not that book.
Check out the cover of Fire and Blood, George R.R. Martin's history of the Targaryen dynasty, out this year! https://t.co/EI0BOiUKqw pic.twitter.com/2WOZsVVSgc
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
We’ve got a new episode of Take the Black Podcast with House Razor to listen to. Get excited because Lady Isis is back, and she brought the fun with her.
This week on the Take the Black Podcast (House Razor), we discuss filming news from King’s Landing, Winterfell, and more! Now available on iTunes. https://t.co/hL6uEx30du pic.twitter.com/H5S1KP1FiR
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
Finally, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister) is rocking a beard in season 8. You know, beards help protect the face in very cold climates. The North Remembers.
Finally, Jaime Lannister will have a "full beard" in #GameofThrones season 8. If we try, I'm sure we can read into this. https://t.co/ZLAOBfxw82 pic.twitter.com/1rN9zSkeMY
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) March 25, 2018
Next: Season 8 filming: The army of the dead comes to Magheramorne Quarry
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