WiC Weekly: February 16-22
By Dan Selcke
Welcome to WiC Weekly, where we review the last seven days in the world of fantasy, sci-fi and anything else of interest to nerds of all ages! Let us begin.
First up, we’ve resurrected a feud that never was between two of the 20th century’s great literary masters:
The Lord of the Rings is the foundational fantasy series of the 20th century. Dune is the foundational sci-fi series of the 20th century. Now fight! https://t.co/n3feUKJ1dH
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
Speaking of fantasy books, what’s happening with Lionsgate’s adaptation of Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicle series?
In 2015, Lionsgate won the right to adapt the Kingkiller Chronicle for the big and small screens, but the process hasn't gone smoothly. Yet hope remains. https://t.co/8Xam1WX9hU
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is a few months past, but the internet isn’t ready to stop talking about it:
Finally, the full, unmade script for Colin Trevorrow's version of Star Wars: Episode IX is available to read. Let's illustrate the movie that never was! https://t.co/pFEHiWJHT1
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
Looking to the future, check out a beautiful new pic from the set of Amazon’s Wheel of Time show!
Pretty soon, we've finally going to see Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series adapted for TV! Get a look at the place where it all begins: https://t.co/XFi8nv0EJU
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
Venom is coming. Carnage, too:
Cletus Kasady, aka Carnage, is coming. Get a look at how Woody Harrelson will play this villain in the upcoming sequel to Venom. https://t.co/9BC7pBoMFm
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
The Expanse has been given a new lease on life thanks to Amazon. And they’re determined not to lose momentum:
It's only been two months since season 4 of The Expanse blasted onto Amazon, but word is already coming through that season 5 is finishing filming. https://t.co/eZodIrNnXV
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
Meet the cast of The Witcher season 2!
Meet the new cast members of The Witcher, including #GameofThrones star Kristofer Hivu! Seems to be at least one major book character missing, though... https://t.co/q38PH3amfa
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
And now for a video break:
The Hightower is the tallest building on #GameofThrones, but how does it compare to, say, the tallest building in #StarWars? Roll the tape! https://t.co/o08Nr40a10
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
What are the Game of Thrones cast members up to about a year out from the end of the series? Plenty:
Also, the actors behind Samwell Tarly and King Robert Baratheon unite for a new project. See what the Game of Thrones cast members are up to! https://t.co/EccwCrZj6q
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane) is having a big week. Have you heard of his self-produced twin drama?
Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane) follows up Game of Thrones with TWIN, a quiet, fascinating series that explores the dark side of domestic life. https://t.co/mBdN0iZxbm
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
And finally, paleontologists pay their respects to House Targaryen:
Naturally, the paleontologists involved with this complimented George R.R. Martin for keeping his dragons anatomically correct. Really. https://t.co/QVWpzUTUAS
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) February 23, 2020
Fire and blood and carbon dating.
And this has been the news, such as it is. Now let’s get ready to do it all again.
Next. Casting rumors emerge for Netflix’s The Sandman adaptation!. dark
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