WiC Weekly: August 23-29, 2020
By WiC Staff
We’ve got an exclusive quote from George R.R. Martin, insight into an Outlander mystery, a celebration of lesser-known Star Wars characters, and more!
WiC Weekly is a place where we recap the latest and greatest news to come out of the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, books, movies and TV. Time for your weekly round of catch-up!
First up, we return to a question everyone was asking when Game of Thrones wrapped last year: What’s going to be “the next Game of Thrones“? Can there even be one with TV the way it is today?
After the success of #GameofThrones, it was inevitable that studios and streamers would try and replicate it. But with TV the way it is, is that even possible? https://t.co/4NVsDvvfmF
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) August 30, 2020
Outlander has done a great job of teasing mysteries early that won’t be solved for years. Author Diana Gabaldon talks about one of the biggest:
Outlander author Diana Gabaldon talks about the next book in her series, and confirms a long-running fan theory about Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). https://t.co/hAyfrfAnjm
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) August 30, 2020
This week, WiC got an exclusive quote from George R.R. Martin, who had some glowing things to say about an upcoming oral history of Game of Thrones written by journalist James Hibberd:
A new #GameofThrones oral history book will look at “what went on in front of the cameras and…behind the scenes…the tough decisions…the reasons why.” https://t.co/pCFoBBse5R
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) August 30, 2020
I’m not entirely sure what’s going on in this new sci-fi show from Ridley Scott, but I know I’m interested:
Alien and Gladiator director Ridley Scott brings us Raised by Wolves, a sci-fi drama about an android protecting her human children from space Crusaders. Watch the trailer! https://t.co/eNyGiixPFK
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) August 30, 2020
Maisie Williams look back on her early (very early) days as Arya Stark:
Maisie Williams remembers her eye-opening audition for #GameofThrones, when she realized that everything that made her different were perfect for the role. https://t.co/kTfUuzCJ1z
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) August 30, 2020
Star Trek legends George Takei and Williams Shatner keep up their 50-feud. Why five up a good thing?
George Takei calls out William Shatner for being insecure on the set of Star Trek, and Shatner hits back. I could act like I’m above enjoying this but I’d be lying. https://t.co/jDuyT8SEF6
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) August 30, 2020
Finally, we’re getting some detailed looks at Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. Hype levels increasing:
The sandworms of Dune should be mammoth and intimidating, yet also graceful and beautiful. Does the new movie pull it off? Take a look: https://t.co/jIOe2xPcUl
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) August 30, 2020
This week, Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) welcomed home a treasured Game of Thrones heirloom:
The Game of Thrones cast members have gotten to take home props here and there, but Sophie Turner (Sansa) definitely got the coolest one. https://t.co/s9kVPXjkd3
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) August 30, 2020
Another Star Trek thing before we reach our finale:
There are 7 different #StarTrek shows either already on the air or on the way. Is this great for the franchise, or are things getting bloated? https://t.co/2DVw4vIagc
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) August 30, 2020
Finally, we celebrate some of the lesser-known (but still pretty well-known, in some cases) Star Wars characters who deserve their day at the theater:
The #StarWars galaxy is so much bigger than just the movies. Here are 20 of the best SW characters who’ve never appeared on the big screen…yet. https://t.co/rcqxKnquNF
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) August 30, 2020
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