WiC Weekly: November 13-19
By WiC Staff
From the return of Indiana Jones to the onset of Marvel fatigue to the continuing celebration of House of the Dragon, there was a lot to talk about this week.
Each week, we take part of our Sundays and to review the biggest and best news items to come out over the past seven days. And that time is now!
Let’s start with something we were starting to think would never happen: news about Netflix’s Chronicles of Narnia adaptations:
It's been forever since we've heard anything about Netflix's plans to adapt C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia books for the small screen. Here's an update. https://t.co/b3jTfij2Wj
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) November 20, 2022
Moving over to Westeros, we look back at the fantasy phenomenon that almost wasn’t:
The Game of Thrones series premiere we know isn’t the one that HBO initially made. That one had to be completely retooled before it made it to air: https://t.co/Z4Ijuq6Scb
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) November 20, 2022
More recently, we’re still picking over the freshman season of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon.
The first season of House of the Dragon was a hit with critics and audiences, but it wasn't perfect. Thank the gods we're here to show it the way. https://t.co/Z2JxzauV8q
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) November 20, 2022
According to a recent study, one-third of Marvel fans are feeling superhero fatigue, compared with only one-fifth of DC fans.
How much is enough? https://t.co/jCRfNnphsY
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) November 20, 2022
The Walking Dead is ending!…a little:
Tonight is the last-ever episode of The Walking Dead! But don't worry (or worry a lot): there's more on the way: https://t.co/OKMh72qJ0G
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) November 20, 2022
Meanwhile, in streams you never expect to cross…
Why won't Jared and Ivanka advise Donald Trump again? Ask Ned Stark. https://t.co/QNzAMjSHJN
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) November 20, 2022
We finally have our first look at Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones 5 as the world’s most famous archaeologist and professor!
Indy is back! https://t.co/S7gKQWYBQ2
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) November 20, 2022
GQ held its Men of the Year awards this week, featuring some special guests:
House of the Dragon stars Emma D'Arcy, Milly Alcock and Fabien Frankel turn up for GQ's Men of the Year Awards, where D'Arcy is an honoree! https://t.co/M8YqVBtHuO
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) November 20, 2022
We look back at the Game of Thrones prequel season that was and pick out some of our favorite moments:
We analyze some pivotal scenes from House of the Dragon and compare them to how they play out in George R.R. Martin’s book Fire and Blood. https://t.co/dRF6fCBJpM
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) November 20, 2022
Finally, let’s look forward to some of the House of the Dragon goodness coming out way…in a couple years:
What's coming in the second season of House of the Dragon? We look to George R.R. Martin's book Fire & Blood to get an idea. https://t.co/kZkAqRMzFg
— Winter is Coming (@WiCnet) November 20, 2022
Want more like this? Stick around all this week!
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