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Game of Thrones 15th Anniversary Celebration Begins!
Game of Thrones premiered on April 17, 2011, and over the course of 8 seasons it changed television forever. The show is about to turn 15, and we're kicking off a month-long celebration to mark the occasion. What's in store? How has the series' legacy held up? Let the festivities commence! We promise they'll only be slightly less exciting than a Dothraki wedding.
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