‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 will be ‘the greatest thing that’s ever aired on TV’

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We can always count on Jason Momoa’s enthusiasm to get us through the day, whether he’s brightening up Justice League with his bro-speak or geeking out about Game of Thrones, the show that killed him off back in Season 1 but still retains his eternal loyalty. 

During a recent visit to Belfast to see his buddies — but not to reprise his role as Khal Drogo (“He’s dead! He can’t come back, it wouldn’t work,” Momoa insists) — the Aquaman star apparently found out a lot more than he wanted to about Game of Thrones‘ final season.

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The 7 accents of ‘Game of Thrones’ explained for non-Brits

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The visuals of Game of Thrones may be fading from your memory now that Season 7 is in the rear-view mirror (also now that Season 8 isn’t likely to hit until early 2019). But we’re willing to bet the show’s sounds will stick in your brain for a lot longer. 

We’re not talking about the theme music or the sound effects of dragon fire or cracking ice — it’s all about the accents, darling. 

Let’s be real: almost everyone in the world outside the U.K. is enamored with the accents of Game of Thrones. Yet few know what those accents are even called, let alone their geographic origins. Certainly, nobody has revealed the fact that the show’s most predominant accent, Yorkshire, is now being spoken entirely by non-native speakers; even Brits don’t realize that.  Read more…

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Tywin Lannister narrates the second episode of nature doc parody ‘Savage Cuties’

While the the premiere episode of Savage Kingdom: Uprising was crude & ferocious, this recreation is simply cute & fuzzy. Presenting Savage Cuties narrated by Charles Dance.
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This ‘Game of Thrones’ casting news could hint at a Season 8 storyline

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Warning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7.

It may be many long and dismal months before the Game of Thrones finale arrives, but when it comes to Westeros it’s never too early to start speculating.

The latest Season 8 clues come courtesy of fan site Watchers on the Wall, who have done a splendid bit of detective work to track down a new — and potentially important — addition to the cast.

That addition is a character called Sarra, who will be played by an actress called Danielle Galligan.

Look at the latest listing on Galligan’s talent management profile: Read more…

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US charges Iranian hacker for stealing unaired episodes of hit HBO shows

 While it didn’t dampen enthusiasm for everyone’s favorite dragon-oriented political drama, HBO certainly wasn’t happy when the major twists from the seventh season of its hottest show popped up online before they aired. According to a newly released indictment, an Iranian man named Behzad Mesri faces charges for the hack. Read More

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Tywin Lannister from ‘Game of Thrones’ narrating this nature doc parody is adorably epic

What if the epic nature documentary series Savage Kingdom featured kittens & puppies instead of lions & hyenas? Presenting Savage Cuties narrated by Charles Dance of Game of Thrones.
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Emilia Clarke isn’t here for your ‘Game of Thrones’ nudity shaming

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If you’ve got a problem with the nudity and sex scenes in Game of Thrones, don’t waste your time taking it up with Emilia Clarke. 

Our beloved Daenerys Targaryen has landed the latest cover of Harpers Bazaar and in the accompanying feature, she discusses everything from finding love to Brexit—but the best bit comes with a little rant she goes on about her hit HBO show and the squabble she’s picked over the years with some viewers.

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Live out your ‘Game of Thrones’ dreams with these authentic drinking horns

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It’s hard to stay up-to-date with the latest drinking instruments. From Nalgenes to Mason jars to S’well bottles, there’s always a new hip bottle for consuming your precious liquids. But the latest trend isn’t even a bottle – it’s the AleHorn Drinking Horn.

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This classic drinking horn can be filled with mead, beer, or any other liquid of your choice. Whether you’re a Game of Thrones superfan or dream of moving deep into the woods, this one-of-a-kind drinking horn will make you feel like you’re living in a bygone era. Read more…

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Can Amazon finally give us the ‘Lord of the Rings’ that Tolkien would have wanted?

Maybe Amazon can finally do justice to what J. R. R. Tolkien’s fantasy epic Lord of the Rings was supposed to represent. 
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