WiC Weekly: December 20-26
By WiC Staff
This week on WiC, we look back at The Mandalorian, forward to Vikings, interrogate the writing of George R.R. Martin and Patrick Rothfuss, and more!
Welcome to the holiday edition of WiC Weekly! What happened round here over the last seven merry days? Let’s find out!
The second season of The Mandalorian ended a week ago, but we’re still sorting through our feelings about it:
The second season of The Mandalorian has come to a close, and it was one to remember. We rank all the episodes, “worst” to best: https://t.co/0nEroG3RZi
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 27, 2020
Vikings is coming to an end very soon. What better time than to look at some of its similarities and differences to another popular historical show?
How are Vikings and The Last Kingdom alike? How are they different? What characters do they share? Which one is more historically accurate? GO! https://t.co/kIH3C0P2Ib
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 27, 2020
Speaking of Vikings, we’ve been talking to the stars ahead of the end:
In an exclusive interview, Vikings star Alex Høgh Andersen teases the show’s final 10 episodes, and takes a deep dive into Ivar the Boneless: https://t.co/FGKPzoZuxZ
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 27, 2020
Every Song of Ice and Fire fan knows that George R.R. Martin takes his time writing books. What does his friend and much faster writer Diana Gabaldon make of it?
Fans have been waiting nearly a decade for The Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin. What’s the holdup? Author and friend Diana Gabaldon shares her insight: https://t.co/92YTmlM2Jt
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 27, 2020
Back to The Mandalorian, the season 2 finale featured a big cameo. You know the one I’m talking about:
Mark Hamill returned to the role of Luke Skywalker for the epic Mandalorian finale, but he wasn’t the only actor involved: https://t.co/HQ9NpnvcZz
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 27, 2020
Like George R.R. Martin, Kingkiller Chronicle author Patrick Rothfuss takes his time with his books. At least he’s willing to talk about it with fans:
What characters get explored more in the third Kingkiller Chronicle book? Will there be a time jump? What of the Fae? Patrick Rothfuss answers fan questions: https://t.co/2rOyGrbcY8
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 27, 2020
Amazon is bringing us show based on the hugely popular Wheel of Time books. But how much of the novels will it preserve?
The Wheel of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins talks about changes being made from the books. How will the characters, dialog and locations be different? https://t.co/c0tEWQc3JM
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 27, 2020
Game of Thrones star and light of the world Sophie Turner is spreading the truth:
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner wore a mask while giving birth to her daughter, and she has words for those who think they are exempt: https://t.co/2ADcRIsuz0
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 27, 2020
An Obi-Wan Kenobi series is coming to Disney+, and we have a lot of thoughts on it:
What role will Darth Vader play in the new Obi-Wan Kenobi show? What about young Luke and family? We’re getting hyped for this new Star Wars series! https://t.co/rFIX2XM8cv
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 27, 2020
Wonder Woman 1984 is here! What’s the verdict?
Director Patty Jenkins is back with a fun, sometimes rushed ’80s adventure for our titular hero in the DCEU movie Wonder Woman 1984: https://t.co/qBNrkwdWZ3
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 27, 2020
Happy holidays, everyone!
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