Re: The Song of Ice and Fire - George R.R. Martin

by **Amaryl** Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:02 pm

Spoiler:

by **Meralynn / Ashla** Thu Sep 02, 2010 1:07 pm

I am just excited and childish. I am a BIT older than 12. Razz

Anyway yes, Marting tends to avoid clichés entirely, twist the story around in a way you never thought possible.

Spoiler:

by Guest Thu Sep 02, 2010 3:25 pm

I finished the first book, eagerly devouring the second. Really enjoyable books. On one side, I hate awesome characters being killed off, and on the other side it thrills me so much to see that nothing is set, nothing is guaranteed.

by **Muzjhath** Thu Sep 02, 2010 3:38 pm

I have no problem with awesome characters dying. Brings live to books rather than take it away if you actually let characters die instead of making them immortal by plot divices.

Predictions:

by **Meralynn / Ashla** Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:07 am

I found something rather funny in Crows, page 634. It's not spoiling anything so I'll let it be open.

"The best whores are at the Happy Port, down by where the mummers´Ship is moored." She pointed. Some of the dockside whores were vicious, and sailors fresh from the sea never knew which ones. (...)
"Ask for Merry. Meralyn is her true name, but everyone calls her Merry, and she is." Merry bought a dozen oysters every time Cat came by the brothel and shared them with her girls. She had a good heart, everyone agreed. "That, and the biggest pair of teats in all of Braavos," Merry herself was fond of boasting.

I had no idea about this when I made my character. xD

by **Zinkle Figgins** Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:21 pm

Check this out: complete HBO series cast.

by **Grufftoof** Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:17 pm

Some inspired casting.

Charles Dance as Tywin is amazing to be honest. Perfect.

We shall see how it "looks" as that is a lot of the battle. casting can work, even if seemingly dodgy, if the feel of the thing works.

by **Meralynn / Ashla** Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:18 pm

Most of that cast looks GREAT!
They still haven't found Bran and Rickon, eh? I guess Rickon is incredibly hard to cast for, as he's just 4 years old.

I don't really like the one they picked for Daenarys, though. She looks more like a Myrcella to me. Also Loras Tyrell isn't pretty enough.

The tease on HBO's site makes me goose-bump. I want this show to air NOOOOW!!! Very Happy

by **Jenette / Dagur** Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:33 pm

I hated the guy they had cast for Jamie to start with, but he's kind of grown on me.

Far more irritated that it's going to be on Sky in the UK really... I heard good rumours that the BBC were going to co-produce it like Rome but seems that never materialised.

by **Meralynn / Ashla** Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:46 pm

I must admit that Cersei's and Jaime's actors could easily pass for siblings. I also think they both look great for the role. Though I would have preferred if they were blonde. ^^

by **Zinkle Figgins** Wed Sep 08, 2010 5:42 am

Some of the actors are just pefect.

I wonder how Jamie will be able to fight with that nose. Unless the nose is the weapon itself!

by Guest Wed Sep 08, 2010 8:35 am

Billiam / Ashla wrote:Though I would have preferred if they were blonde. ^^

They'll propably have their hair dyed.

by **Muzjhath** Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:11 am

Or wigs. Wigs/hairpieces is much more common than hair dye.

by **Meralynn / Ashla** Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:06 pm

Zinkle Figgins wrote:Some of the actors are just pefect.

I wonder how Jamie will be able to fight with that nose. Unless the nose is the weapon itself!

Oh, hush, big noses are smexy!

by **Zinkle Figgins** Wed Sep 15, 2010 6:07 pm

http://www.hbo.com/#/game-of-thrones

by **Meralynn / Ashla** Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:49 am

OMG! Is that Daenarys! I change my mind, she looks awesome!!

EDIT: WOW! Check out that Behind the Scenes clip! I am so excited I am actually bouncing up and down right now as I write! I can't wait for this!!

by **Zinkle Figgins** Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:05 pm

by **Meralynn / Ashla** Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:32 pm

*drools*

Must....see....

Where the hell is the Dance of Dragons book? It's about bloody time!

by **Grufftoof** Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:35 pm

October 2010. That's the best date so far. As in, it's the date we have yet to pass :p

by **Meralynn / Ashla** Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:41 pm

Feast for Crows:

Spoiler:

by **Muzjhath** Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:20 pm

grufftoof wrote:October 2010. That's the best date so far. As in, it's the date we have yet to pass :p

Since the book has had a "release date" every years since 06... It's not really. I'm not beliving any dates until I actually see the book on the shelfs =P

by **Grufftoof** Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:33 pm

Marogg/Helanie wrote:
grufftoof wrote:October 2010. That's the best date so far. As in, it's the date we have yet to pass :p
Since the book has had a "release date" every years since 06... It's not really. I'm not beliving any dates until I actually see the book on the shelfs =P

Hence it being the best date "so far" as the "date we have yet to pass"! I've heard nothing recently... but... call me a cynic:

Martin has been heavily involved in the HBO programme, maybe that has spurred him on to write? Or slowed him down?

Maybe his publishers smell the obvious money in sales linked to a HBO programme bringing his work to a larger market? Delaying release until next year anyway...

by **Amaryl** Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:41 pm

well. the show starts in 2011... so october 2010 is very unlikely, since he hasn't finished the manuscript as of yet. and then there still editorialising stuff, getting stuff to the printer then shipping it... nope that won't happen.

by **Muzjhath** Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:35 pm

So, new commercial for the TV series out:

Spoiler:

That... for some reason seemingly doesn't want to appear in a flashlink... Here's the url:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ixEWrTLiZg

by **Meralynn / Ashla** Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:59 pm

omfg.... that looks absolutely perfect. <3

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