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‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction
Read full article: ‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auctionFans and collectors came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and items from the hit television series “Game of Thrones.”.
Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skulls
Read full article: Hundreds of ‘Game of Thrones’ props are up for auction, from Jon Snow’s sword to dragon skullsFans of “Game of Thrones” can now battle it out themselves as 2,000 items from the series go up for auction.
The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington says
Read full article: The Jon Snow sequel to 'Game of Thrones' isn't happening, Kit Harington saysWinter is, apparently, not coming back, as Kit Harington shut down talk of a Jon Snow sequel to HBO’s massive hit “Game of Thrones.”.
Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like 'Lucy,' 'Martin,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Thrones'
Read full article: Emmys will have reunions, recreations of shows like 'Lucy,' 'Martin,' 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Thrones'The 75th Emmy Awards will include cast reunions and recreations of classic moments from a dozen iconic shows throughout television history.
What are the odds your favorite ‘House of the Dragon’ character will make it out alive?
Read full article: What are the odds your favorite ‘House of the Dragon’ character will make it out alive?As any “Game of Thrones” fan knows, the God of Death is always knocking on the door. It’s just a matter of knowing when to say “not today” to keep you alive.
Don’t touch these: Rare animals found on Texas’ coast sting like Portuguese man o’ war
Read full article: Don’t touch these: Rare animals found on Texas’ coast sting like Portuguese man o’ warA wild and very blue discovery this week for scientists along a 328-foot stretch of Corpus Christi beach this week: four blue dragons.
‘Game of Thrones’ lives on with Broadway prequel expected to debut in 2023
Read full article: ‘Game of Thrones’ lives on with Broadway prequel expected to debut in 2023A stage production of the Emmy Award-winning series “Game of Thrones” is reportedly being developed by its creator George R.R. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the stage play of the television series which spanned eight seasons will be about the 10-day Great Tourney in Westeros, which is “considered the biggest competition event in Westeros history,” that occurred 16 years prior to the events in “Game of Thrones.”“The play will for the first time take audiences deeper behind the scenes of a landmark event that previously was shrouded in mystery,” the play’s official description reads. “Featuring many of the most iconic and well-known characters from the series, the production will boast a story centered around love, vengeance, madness and the dangers of dealing in prophecy, in the process revealing secrets and lies that have only been hinted at until now.”AdAccording to the report, no characters have yet been officially confirmed for the play; however, iconic characters will be revived, such as Ned Stark, Jaime Lannister, Lyanna Stark, Lord Robert Baratheon, Prince Rhaegar Targaryen, Prince Oberyn Martell, and Ser Barristan Selmy. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the team behind the live “Games of Thrones” play, which is currently untitled, is working to get the show to Broadway, London’s West End, and Australia, with its premiere expected to be in 2023.
'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boy
Read full article: 'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boyFILE - Rose Leslie, left, and Kit Harington arrive at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The "Game of Thrones" stars have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. “Game of Thrones” stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. Harington's publicist Marianna Shafran confirmed the birth Tuesday, saying Harington and Leslie are “very very happy!”No further details were given. It's the first child for both the 34-year-old Scottish actor Leslie and the 34-year-old English actor Harington, who married in 2018.
Yuki, the ‘giant’ Florida wolfdog who went viral in 2018, dies at age 13
Read full article: Yuki, the ‘giant’ Florida wolfdog who went viral in 2018, dies at age 13NAPLES, Florida – A 13-year-old wolfdog named Yuki, who became an internet sensation for his resemblance to a canine creature from the popular HBO TV series “Game of Thrones” has died, WOFL reported. He was given a second chance of life at the sanctuary and the photos shared on social media have gone viral, according to WOFL. “Yuki taught us all about patience, love, and understanding as all animals have unique personalities and set their own boundaries.” the sanctuary wrote. “We are absolutely heartbroken and we will all miss him dearly.”Yuki, a Gray Wolf mix, became an internet sensation in 2018 when photos of him next to his caretaker went viral due to his size. At the time, the internet thought the pup was photoshopped, WOFL reported.
George R.R. Martin can't build castle library in New Mexico
Read full article: George R.R. Martin can't build castle library in New MexicoSANTA FE, N.M. – “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin won't be able to build a seven-sided, castle-style library at his compound in Santa Fe that drew objections from neighbors. The city's Historic Districts Review Board on Tuesday denied a request to allow Martin to exceed the building height limit in the historic district where he lives, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported. “It is a medieval castle, and I don’t understand how we could possibly approve it in this style,” board member Frank Katz said. “The fact remains that the proposed building is still a prominent castle in the middle of a residential neighborhood in Santa Fe,” the letter said.
James Bond, 'Avengers' star Diana Rigg dies at 82
Read full article: James Bond, 'Avengers' star Diana Rigg dies at 82This image released by HBO shows Diana Rigg as Olenna Tyrell in a scene from "Game of Thrones." Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at home with her family. Daughter Rachael Stirling said she died of cancer that was diagnosed in March. She was 82. (HBO via AP)
UK foreign secretary under fire for taking-a-knee comments
Read full article: UK foreign secretary under fire for taking-a-knee commentsLONDON Britains foreign secretary has drawn criticism after he suggested in an interview that taking a knee appeared to be from Game of Thrones and was a symbol of subjugation. Downing Street said that Raab had been expressing a personal opinion. The gesture has come to be recognized as a symbolic act in opposing racism and police violence and has been widely used by people worldwide protesting the death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis on May 25. It gained momentum in 2016 when American football player Colin Kaepernick took the knee during the national anthem before a game to protest racism and police bruality. ___Follow all AP coverage of racial injustice and police brutality at https://apnews.com/GeorgeFloyd.
Quiz: Do you remember the biggest pop culture moments from 2019?
Read full article: Quiz: Do you remember the biggest pop culture moments from 2019?So much happened this year that it was hard to condense it all into one single quiz, but we think we did a good job of capturing the most iconic and wacky pop culture moments of the year. From Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s emotional Oscar performance to the big “Game of Thrones” finale, we’ve got everything you need to remember about 2019. Take the quiz below to see how well you do.
Sophie Turner wishes Sansa or Arya would have killed Cersei in 'GOT' finale
Read full article: Sophie Turner wishes Sansa or Arya would have killed Cersei in 'GOT' finaleOne of those cast members who would have liked to have seen things end differently is Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark. In an interview with The Wrap, Turner admitted that she was happy that Sansa was able to remain in the North and rule it, but she would have liked for Sansa and her character's sister, Arya, to have been reunited with the mad queen Cersei. "I thought Arya would kill Cersei," said Turner. "And I would like to have seen Sansa and Cersei reunited, or Arya and Cersei. Cersei ended up dying in the penultimate episode alongside her twin brother Jaime.