WiC Weekly: November 27 – December 3
By WiC Staff
A new book on HBO gives us insight into Game of Thrones, The Wheel of Time continues to rock our world, and a Star Trek scandal rocks Paramount+.
What happened this week in the worlds of fantasy, sci-fi, movies and TV? That’s what you read WiC Weekly for.
Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers is a treasure trove of new Game of Thrones info.
In his new book about HBO, James Andrew Miller got George R.R. Martin and his representatives to talk about Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke, and more. https://t.co/VotALCyatc
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 5, 2021
The new season of Star Trek: Discovery has been overshadowed by the controversy surrounding the new season of Star Trek: Discovery.
ViacomCBS ticked off Star Trek fans when it pulled the series from Netflix in international markets. Now it's trying to make amends. https://t.co/tUyblzHano
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 5, 2021
In The Winds of Winter news, George R.R. Martin said the barest sliver of a thing about it, which is enough for us.
George R.R. Martin weighs in on his many projects, including The Winds of Winter and the "three hundred and seventeen new GAME OF THRONES successor shows." https://t.co/19GTEKhAcH
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 5, 2021
The Wheel of Time is finally here, continually the fantasy TV renaissance started by Game of Thrones. And Amazon intends to keep it going.
Jeff Bezos is throwing a ton of money at The Wheel of Time show. But he's saving the big bucks for later. https://t.co/Z4RSOF5zo7
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 5, 2021
Two years later, we’re still litigating the ending of Game of Thrones:
Outlander author Diana Gabaldon is friends with George R.R. Martin, and she doesn't sound happy with how Game of Thrones ended his story. https://t.co/dbjG32F35F
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 5, 2021
If The Wheel of Time keeps going like this, actor Zoë Robins could become a household name:
At the end of the fourth episode of The Wheel of Time, Nynaeve al'Meara digs deep and channels the One Power. Actor Zoë Robins talks through this huge scene. https://t.co/GhVi9dA8KH
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 5, 2021
Back to Tinderbox, George R.R. Martin talks us through the network of Game of Thrones prequels not in development:
From Blood Moon to House of the Dragon and beyond, HBO is investing a lot in Game of Thrones prequel shows. And the journey hasn't always been smooth. https://t.co/QVIWyvgvNF
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 5, 2021
Love Lord of the Rings? Emblazon it on your body:
From the Witch King of Angmar to the Fellowship of the Ring, lots of fans have gotten creative tattoos inspired by The Lord of the Rings. https://t.co/Lm9Cu5ZITt
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 5, 2021
Another day, another House of the Dragon casting announcement:
HBO is casting a ton of characters for its Game of Thrones prequel show House of the Dragon, even minor ones. A good sign! https://t.co/JzXjnoYblg
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 5, 2021
Finally, check out our review of the latest The Wheel of Time episode:
The fifth episode of The Wheel of Time continues the roll the show has been on as characters reunite in the city of the Aes Sedai. https://t.co/A2Ylt4IvzB
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) December 5, 2021
What will the new week bring? Stick around and find out.
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