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James Norton has been tapped to portray Ormund Hightower in Season 3 of HBO’s House of the Dragon, Deadline has learned.

Ormund, who was referenced in Season 2 but never appeared on onscreen, is then nephew of Otto (Rhys Ifans), cousin to Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Gwayne (Freddie Fox) and the Lord of Oldtown. He is presently leading the Hightower forces in a march on King’s Landing to support his house against Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy).

Variety was first to report Norton’s casting.

Based on Martin’s Fire & Blood and set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon tells the story of House Targaryen.

In addition to Ifans, Cooke, Fox and D’Arcy, the cast also includes Matt Smith, Emma, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Matthew Needham, Sonoya Mizuno, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban and Jefferson Hall. Additional Season 2 cast includes Abubakar Salim,...

“House of the Dragon” has found its Ormund Hightower.

Variety has learned exclusively that James Norton will join the HBO show’s upcoming third season as Ormund.

The official description for the character states that he is “Otto’s (Rhys Ifans) nephew, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Gwayne’s (Freddie Fox) cousin, and the Lord of Oldtown. He is presently leading the Hightower host in a march on King’s Landing to support his house against Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy).”

The character had previously been reference during Season 2 of “House of the Dragon” but has never been seen onscreen.

Norton is perhaps best known for his roles in the British TV shows “Happy Valley” and “Grantchester,” though he has also starred in series such as “McMafia” and the 2016 miniseries adaptation of “War & Peace.” Norton also previously starred in the HBO series “The Nevers” and he received a BAFTA nomination in 2015 for his role in “Happy Valley.

We've heard that the third season of House of the Dragon will film from March through October of this year, a good long time. We have more evidence that things are ramping up now, as Redanian Intelligence reports that director Nina Lopez-Corrado is joining the lineup for the upcoming season.

Lopez-Corrado is an experienced television director who has worked on shows like The Night Agent, Supernatural, FBI: International, and Perry Mason, the latter of which was a severely underrated HBO period drama that in no way deserved to be canceled two seasons in, Fyi. Lopez-Corrado is also part of the directing lineup for the upcoming season season of The Last of Us, another heavy HBO genre drama, so she seems to be carving out a niche for herself. If you can get in good with the people at HBO, you'll have some interesting work ahead of you.

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This article contains spoilers for many major fantasy TV shows!For every unforgettable moment in a fantasy TV show, there are just as many controversial moments that push viewers to their breaking point. Even the most popular fantastical TV series in history have included scenes that were so polarizing that audiences stop watching the show altogether. Typically, these plot points revolve around the introduction or exit of characters, as this can dramatically alter the series' dynamic and be devastating to witness. TV deaths often spark outrage when viewers feel that the character didn't deserve to be killed off and still had more to contribute.

There are many fantasy TV scenes that make no sense, but this is more excusable, as the complex magic systems and world-building in speculative fiction shows can become confusing. However, when a series makes a concrete and avoidable choice that alienates audience members, it's much more difficult to accept this.

The American Revolution, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding and its eight-year War for Independence, will premiere on Sunday, November 16, and air for six consecutive nights through Friday, November 21st at 8:00-10:00 p.m. Et on PBS. The full series will be available to stream beginning Sunday, November 16 on the PBS site and App.

The much-anticipated series, which has been in production for eight years, was directed and produced by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by long-time collaborator Geoffrey C. Ward. The filmmakers and PBS scheduled the broadcast for 2025, the 250th anniversary of the start of the war, which began in the spring of 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence.

The American Revolution examines how America’s creation turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence,...

Emilia Clarke’s career has been a tumultuous ride through the years. From her iconic performance in the Game of Thrones franchise to starring in multiple movie deals in between, she’s had a very busy schedule. While she loved some of these projects, one stuck out like a sore thumb: Terminator: Genisys.

Emilia Clarke in Terminator: Genisys / Credits: Paramount Pictures

The actress admitted she did not have a good time working on this film, a fact that was reflected in its critical reviews. Sure, it earned a decent profit at the box office, but the fans’ reactions were brutal. It’s sad to imagine that behind this project was the same director who helmed some of the best episodes from Game of Thrones.

Emilia Clarke didn’t enjoy working on Alan Taylor’s Terminator: Genisys

The poor reception of Alan Taylor’s Terminator: Genisys killed every possibility of producing sequels,...

Alessandro Nivola as Aleksei Sytsevich in Jc Chandor’s Kraven The Hunter.

In the fourth instalment of my conversation with Alessandro Nivola before he headed off to the Venice International Film Festival to promote two world premières of films that he is in, we discussed his role as Aleksei Sytsevich (aka Rhino) in Jc Chandor’s Kraven The Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson with Russell Crowe, Christopher Abbott, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger. Working again with Chandor after A Most Violent Year, David O Russell casting him twice, Alan Taylor’s The Many Saints Of Newark, John Woo’s Face/Off, Joe Johnston’s Jurassic Park III also came up.

Alessandro Nivola with Anne-Katrin Titze on Aleksei Sytsevich, aka Rhino: “I'm the main antagonist to Aaron Taylor-Johnson's character, who is this other Spider-man villain called Kraven. And I am scary. ”

In Venice, Alessandro was the lucky charm: Pedro Almodóvar won the Golden Lion...

Jon Hamm auditioned multiple times for Mad Men? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Yes, Jon Hamm had to audition seven to eight times before landing the role. As he himself said, “I wasn’t going to have a bad audition.” When Mad Men creator Matt Weiner was assembling the cast for AMC’s first original series, he made a bold call: cast mostly unknown actors.

Why? He wanted audiences to see characters with fresh eyes—no baggage from previous roles. That decision turned into a high-stakes gamble for the network. AMC had to find actors who could carry the weight of these characters without any preconceived notions.

But finding Don Draper was make-or-break. According to Mad Men pilot director Alan Taylor, “It was all going to stand or fall based on Don.” In other words, if they didn’t get Don right, the whole show could collapse.

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The second season of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon began with a visit to the North, where Rhaenyra Targaryen's son Jacaerys Velaryon (Harry Collett) brokered an alliance with young Cregan Stark (Tom Taylor), the head of House Stark in these days. They didn't have much time together, but it was neat to visit the Wall again, and to see some of the Stark iconography.

For instance, Cregan Stark bore the Valyrian steel blade Ice, the same one that Ned Stark would wield over 100 years later on Game of Thrones...before it's used to behead him at the first season. The official Game of Thrones YouTube channel recently dropped a little behind-the-scenes video about how they recreated this iconic sword for the prequel show. Watch it above!

Does House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal seem a little too giddy over the prospect of getting to play with Ice,...

The second season of House of the Dragon wrapped up earlier this year, and most people who watched it agree that the best episode was the fourth, "The Red Dragon and the Gold," which ended with Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best) and her dragon Meleys being knocked out of the sky by Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) and his dragon Vhagar. After a pitched battle, Rhaenys and Meleys both ended up dead, although we were spared the sight of their burned and blackened bodies on the ground.

But we've known for a while that director Alan Taylor actually did film the dead bodies of Rhaenys and Meleys, but for whatever reason that shot was cut from the final episode. “It’s always like that,” he said in an interview shortly after the episode aired. “I think the impulse behind that choice was to make sure that we stayed focused on the key storylines.

As the fantasy TV show landscape grows larger and more impressive every year, older shows must conclude and make way for new projects entering the sphere. Plenty of long-running shows currently on the air are not only exiting gracefully but are completing their planned arcs. By having a confirmed end date, these shows get to carefully orchestrate a conclusion that will successfully bring the character development and story full circle, which always satisfies fans. As difficult as it is to say goodbye to such high-quality shows, it's good to know they won't suddenly be canceled at their peak.

There's hope that these series will join the ranks of fantasy TV shows with almost perfect endings since having a definitive conclusion is often better than going on for too long. When a fantasy TV show continues for too many seasons, it taints the legacy of the series, making the case that...

McG's 2009 sci-fi war picture "Terminator: Salvation" is an outlier in the "Terminator" film series, in that it's the only one that's not a time-travel story. James Cameron's 1984 film "The Terminator" was about a mild-mannered waitress named Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) who found herself being stalked by a killer robot from the future (Arnold Schwarzenegger). A human time traveler named Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn) finds Sarah and explains that, in his time, humans and intelligent robots are fighting a vicious, apocalyptic war. He also explains that Sarah is destined to give birth to a son named John, who will grow up and lead a successful resistance against the Machines. The Machines, in desperation, sent an assassin back in time to kill John Connor before his birth. Kyle Reese will protect her. 

The premise of time-traveling robot assassins was repeated in 1991's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day," and in 2003's "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.

Exploring the reasons behind Natalie Portman’s rift with Marvel and her departure (Photo Credit – Instagram)

When Thor: Love and Thunder rolled out, seeing Natalie Portman wielding Mjolnir, cape flapping and biceps in full god mode, Marvel fans knew this wasn’t just another superhero cameo. The Black Swan Oscar-winner’s surprise return as Jane Foster transformed into the Mighty Thor sent shockwaves because—let’s face it—Portman’s Marvel exit was supposed to be final. This comeback seemed as unlikely as, well, lifting Thor’s hammer.

The drama first sparked in 2011, right after Thor introduced Portman as Marvel’s first female lead. While the movie was a hit backstage, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. When Thor: The Dark World came around, Portman went all-in, lobbying for Patty Jenkins to direct. Jenkins, fresh off Monster (the Charlize Theron powerhouse that snagged her an Oscar), had the vision to...

After putting himself on the map as a director with 2016's Deadpool, Tim Miller quickly found himself in high demand. When creative differences with Ryan Reynolds resulted in the filmmaker walking away from Deadpool 2, he set about rebooting the Terminator franchise alongside James Cameron.

The Avatar director had praised Terminator Genisys in a featurette for the disappointing 2015 effort, something he'd later share his regret over due to what a colossal disappointment Alan Taylor's reboot was.

In comparison, Dark Fate received mostly positive reviews from fans and critics but failed to make a significant impact at the box office. Earning $62 million in North America and $261 million worldwide, the blockbuster was deemed a flop and the beloved franchise was put back on the shelf.

Despite being a major improvement over its predecessors - and the fact it featured the fan-pleasing reunion of original stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton on...

Major television deaths are almost always sad, but they're especially devastating when viewers barely get to spend time with the character in question. While the death of a longtime favorite dramatically impacts the show and its audience, the demise of smaller players can hit just as hard.

This is especially true when they've made a good impression, igniting hopes that they'll take on a more prominent role in the story. In some cases, they're met with an early end instead, leaving viewers to wonder what their character arc could have looked like if they'd lasted longer than a handful of episodes.

Syrio Forel (Miltos Yerolemou) Game of Thrones (2011-2019)

Game of Thrones' Syrio Forel is the perfect example of a fan-favorite character who makes an impression in just a few episodes. Syrio is introduced in season 1's "Lord Snow," when Ned tasks him with training Arya in the art of swordplay.

Fantasy TV shows can change quickly, and when big plot twists and narrative changes are written into the story, they have a major impact. The magic systems and rules of the realities that these fantastical worlds exist in allow the writers and creators to experiment with story and character dynamics, leading to episodes that change everything for the series. These episodes typically incorporate a tone shift and switch the show's focus to a new set of character dynamics. Altering a series so drastically can either save and prolong its run or be the beginning of the end for the show.

The fantasy TV shows that deserved more seasons rarely get the chance to reinvent themselves and adapt to significant change. However, a long-running series must quickly adjust when actors decide to leave the show or a detailed story arc has reached its end. While it can be daunting to take...

Emma D'Arcy has received heaps of praise for portraying Rhaenyra Targaryen on House of the Dragon. We're currently near the start of what is sure to be a long wait for the third season of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series, but D'Arcy is already thinking about the kinds of things they'd like to do.

"A privilege of my job is to work with extraordinary actors, and that’s where I derive a huge amount of energy and pleasure," D'Arcy told The Guardian about working on the show. "I enjoy the familial confines of House of the Dragon, but all that said I’m desperate to beef up my Spotlight skill section and I do want a sword next season. I want a reason to see the stunt team. Both things are true."

Rhaenyra made a couple of comments in House of the Dragon season 2 about needing to take up...

Critically acclaimed and dripping with gothic allure, Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire returns for a captivating second season. Packed with even more thrills, ecstasy, and heartbreak, this bold new chapter continues the saga of love, immortality, and revenge, set against a stunningly visual and haunting backdrop.

And we have a copy to give away, on glorious Blu-ray!

Win Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire’ Season 2 on Blu-ray

Reuniting us with familiar faces like Louis (Jacob Anderson – Game of Thrones), Lestat (Sam Reid – The Newsreader), Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian – Succession), Claudia (Delainey Hayles – Too Close), and Armand, Season 2 promises to dive deeper into the darkness.

Hot off its BBC Two broadcast, Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire Season 2 will be available on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital from October 7, 2024, courtesy of Acorn Media International. For those who want to fully immerse themselves in the tale, a Blu-ray and...

Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire Season 2 will be released on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 7 October 2024 courtesy of Acorn Media International. Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire Season 1 & 2 Box set will also be available on Blu-ray and DVD so to celebrate we are giving away a Season 2 Blu-ray!

The interview continues in modern-day Dubai, where vampire Louis recounts his life – or rather, his afterlife – to renowned journalist Daniel Molloy, now joined by fellow vampire Armand.

His story picks up immediately where season one left off. Having conspired to kill Lestat and fled New Orleans, Louis and Claudia find themselves in post-war Europe attempting to rebuild their lives. Their journey leads them to Paris, where they unearth forgotten secrets and encounter the vampire community Claudia had hoped to find, including Armand, with whom Louis feels an instant connection. But will they find the home they desperately seek, and...

Nothing destroys a happy mood like watching a spoiler-filled movie trailer. Last month, someone posted a short TV spot for "Alien: Romulus" that revealed the xenomorph nest/hive that appears in the third act -- a secret nugget that would have been thrilling to see on IMAX during my first viewing rather than on a tiny iPhone screen.

Still, despite complaints from fans, studios and marketing companies continually pack include essential plot twists, third-act surprises, and money shots in trailers, anything to fill seats on opening weekend. I get it! Hollywood is a business. However, this questionable approach too often destroys first-time viewings of movies, dampening their impact for viewers who were likely sold on a product after a simple minute-long teaser. But I digress.

Remarkably, this trend has been around for a while. Studios have spoiled movies since the dawn of cinema. Don't believe me? Check out this list...

Last week, George R.R. Martin took to his “Not a Blog” to hint at some significant grievances with the recent sophomore season of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon, promising to go into more detail soon.

The writer has now done just that, with a lengthy post outlining why he felt one particular character omission in the season premiere could have a "butterfly effect" on later seasons of the show.

He also spoils a significant season 3 death - at least for those who haven't read the book.

In the show, King Aegon and Queen Helaena have two children (Jaehaerys and Jaehaera), but in Martin's Fire and Blood, the twins have a younger brother, 2-year-old Maelor. The infamous “Blood and Cheese” sequence in the series shows the hired thugs kill Jaehaerys in front of his mother, but the events of the book are quite different - and a lot more disturbing.

It sounds like George R.R. Martin may have some issues with the second season of House of the Dragon.

The Game of Thrones author, who is also listed as co-creator and executive producer on House of the Dragon, took to his “Not a Blog” over the weekend to hint at some significant grievances with the recent sophomore season of HBO's Got prequel series.

Martin began by admitting that he’s had “a pretty wretched year,” before revealing that he is planning to list off his problems with the show in an upcoming blog post.

"I need to talk about some of that, and I will, I will… I was away from my computer traveling from July 15 to August 15, so a lot of things that needed saying did not get said. I am glad I took that trip, though. My stress levels beforehand were off the charts, so much so that...

One of the hard-earned truths of Game of Thrones is its sudden and shocking tragedies that not only catch the viewers unaware but leave them shaken for weeks after. But despite placing no value on a hero’s life and killing off fan-favorite characters without hesitation, such bold strokes on the creators’ part only invited more frenzied fanatics to the show instead of putting them off.

Game of Thrones [Credit: HBO]

George R.R. Martin’s creation, in the decade and a half since its live-action debut, has maintained a stranglehold over the audience that no other show has ever managed to replicate in television history. Be it Breaking Bad or The Sopranos, the other-worldly allure that Game of Thrones possesses to this day, along with its irreplaceable and iconic storylines, remains unsurpassed and unparalleled by all means and standards.

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No amount of exceptional...

Emilia Clarke has seen both the highs and the lows of the Hollywood business. The actress has consistently proved her versatility by taking on roles that depicts her diverse range as an actor. However, not all of her performances have been able to grab the same acclaim from viewers.

Emilia Clarke in Terminator: Genisys || Credits: Paramount Pictures

For many, Game of Thrones might be at the top of the list, given how the final season of the show was a topic of contention among the public. But on the other hand, it was her involvement in Terminator Genisys that left a huge stain on her illustrious acting career, even bigger than Got.

Emilia Clarke Dodged a Bullet by Saying No to More Terminator Movies

Playing Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones skyrocketed Emilia Clarke’s career trajectory. The show was well-acclaimed, and her performance as the Mother of Dragons was widely appreciated.

How did the organizers of this year’s Sundance Film Festival: Asia mark their return to Taiwan? By growing the festival in every way possible.

For the second year in a row, Sundance Film Festival: Asia returned to Taipei. The expansion of the festival’s programming was a reflection of Taiwan’s efforts to boost filmmaking in the region. The festival run was extended from three to five days. Only three feature films were shown last year. This time around, 15 films including “Didi,” “Sujo,” “Little Death” and “Your Monster” were among the films showcasing the best of U.S. independent storytelling. Last year only two filmmakers attended; this time around, there were eight. The festival also doubled in scale its panels and masterclasses.

Not only is it showcasing films and hosting panels, but the organizers are also helping to raise the country’s profile as a hub for local and international filmmakers.

Is George R.R. Martin ready to spill some tea?

In his latest blog post, the Game of Thrones author suggested that he has a few thoughts he’d like to share about the making of The House of the Dragon.

“I do not look forward to other posts I need to write, about everything that’s gone wrong with House of the Dragon … but I need to do that too, and I will,” he writes. “Not today, though.”

Ah, so when? No word on when we can expect his follow-up, sadly. The majority of his Aug. 30 blog is devoted to a local tradition in Santa Fe, N.M.

The second season of Hotd ended with more of a whimper than a bang since the HBO drama was given two fewer episodes than season one as part of a long-term plan for the drama. That meant a major campaign — the bloody...

To those still mourning Carmela Soprano’s cut scene from “The Many Saints of Newark” in 2021, Edie Falco is now weighing in on how her character played a part in the prequel film to David Chase’s “The Sopranos.”

Speaking with IndieWire to promote her upcoming indie comedy “I’ll Be Right There,” Falco tells us about how her opening scene for “Many Saints” had gotten cut.

“I came in, and I did a monologue,” Falco told IndieWire. “I’m embarrassed that I don’t know what [exactly] it was about. It was Carmela as if she was musing on the old days, and then the movie began. Then I found out that [Taylor] didn’t end up using it. What a flippy day that was [laughs]. All these years later they’re doing my hair, putting on jewelry, putting the nails back on, it was like a serious trip. There were so many ‘Sopranos’ people there.

Mad Max Director George Miller Open to Helming Thor 5 - Main Image

Although his Justice League movie may not have progressed, director George Miller has moved on to bigger, more well-received projects with films like Happy Feet and his revival of the Mad Max series.

With him getting praise for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Miller was asked whether he would be eager to take on another huge IP in the form of the next Thor film, and it looks like Miller is up for the challenge.

George Miller on Possibly Helming the Next Thor Movie

Talking to ComicBook, Miller was asked whether he would be open to directing Thor 5 for Marvel Studios, to which he replied that he would just be happy to work with Chris Hemsworth again. Miller says:

“I would work with Chris on anything. I really would. He’s a wonderful actor. He’s got the...

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The 2024 Sundance Film Festival: Asia held its opening press conference today (August 20) in Taipei, announcing that the event will take place from August 21 to August 25. Over 40 Hollywood professionals will gather in Taipei for this five-day event, which will feature the premieres of 15 award-winning films, 6 short films competing in the competition, and a series of prestigious master panels and workshops. This year, the number of panels and workshops has expanded from last year’s 4 to 14. Highlights include a “Sound Workshop” featuring Skip Lievsay, known as the father of Atmos, in conversation with Taiwan’s top sound designer Tu Duu-chih.

Season 4 was the peak for many top TV shows due to character development. Not all shows peaked at season 4, but many did due to audience understanding. Season 4 of popular TV shows like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad had impactful moments.

Certain TV shows took some time to reach their highest quality, and for many, season 4 was where they peaked. Some of the best TV shows of all time were at their best in season 4, but there were many varied reasons for this. For a lot of shows, their respective writers needed to develop the characters more, which resulted in earlier seasons being less popular. TV show seasons werent always so short, but sometimes, too many episodes made storylines overly confusing or even boring.

Multiple titles in TV history found themselves peaking right in the middle of their initial runs, depending on the overall length of the TV show. The...

The season 2 finale of House of the Dragon aired this past Sunday, with the episode - and the season overall - coming in for quite a bit of backlash.

Season 1 of the Game of Thrones prequel series laid the groundwork for the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, and season 2... continued to set up the conflict.

Though we did get to see a couple of exciting events such as the Battle of Rook's Rest and the Red Sowing, most of the episodes focused on moving the pieces into place for the major battles to come.

There's nothing wrong with more character-focused drama, of course, but the consensus among fans seems to be that most of the supporting players simply aren't compelling enough to sustain interest, and it seems obvious that HBO is padding out the story as much as possible with repetitive, drawn-out arcs.

Now, showrunner...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 8.

House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal explains that key season 2 finale cameo. After debuting earlier this summer, the sophomore outing of the hit Game of Thrones spinoff came to an end this past Sunday, teeing up an explosive season 3. The House of the Dragon season 2 finale features a handful of surprising moments and developments, one of the most interesting being a brief cameo by Daenerys Targaryen herself (though not played by Emilia Clarke), as Daemon (Matt Smith) sees Aegon the Conqueror's prophecy in a vision.

During a Q&a Zoom session with reporters on Monday, as shared by EW, Condal is asked about Daemon's vision in the House of the Dragon season 2 finale and whether the inclusion of Daenerys instead of Jon Snow confirms that she is the "Prince That Was Promised." According to Condal, the character's inclusion is...

Burbank, CA – The reign of House Targaryen continues as Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is set to release the HBO Original drama series House Of The Dragon: The Complete Second Season. Following the unprecedented success of its first season, which captured hearts and imaginations worldwide, this latest installment promises even more drama, intrigue…and dragons! The physical release includes all eight heart-pounding episodes from the second season of the hit HBO series, with over an hour of bonus content, including two all-new, never-before-seen exclusive featurettes, plus extended “The House that Dragons Built – Inside the Episode” pieces for each of the (8) Season 2 episodes. House Of The Dragon: The Complete Second Season will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook Edition, 4K Ultra HD Standard Edition, Blu-ray, and DVD on November 19, online and in-store at major retailers. And for a limited time, while supplies last, collectible character cards are being...

Burbank, CA – The reign of House Targaryen continues as Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is set to release the HBO Original drama series House Of The Dragon: The Complete Second Season. Following the unprecedented success of its first season, which captured hearts and imaginations worldwide, this latest installment promises even more drama, intrigue…and dragons! The physical release includes all eight heart-pounding episodes from the second season of the hit HBO series, with over an hour of bonus content, including two all-new, never-before-seen exclusive featurettes, plus extended “The House that Dragons Built – Inside the Episode” pieces for each of the (8) Season 2 episodes. House Of The Dragon: The Complete Second Season will be available for purchase on 4K Ultra HD™ Steelbook Edition, 4K Ultra HD™ Standard Edition, Blu-ray™, and DVD on November 19, online and in-store at major retailers. And for a limited time, while supplies last, collectible character cards are being...

Acorn Media International has announced the highly anticipated release of Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire Season 2 and the comprehensive Season 1 & 2 Box Set, set to arrive on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital on 7 October 2024. This release follows the critically acclaimed first season, promising fans a continuation of the gothic, visually stunning saga that has captivated audiences worldwide.

The second season of Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire dives deeper into the dark and seductive world of immortals. Reprising their roles, Jacob Anderson (Game of Thrones) as Louis, Sam Reid (The Newsreader) as Lestat, Eric Bogosian (Succession) as Daniel Molloy, Delainey Hayles (Too Close) as Claudia, and Assad Zaman as Armand, the series promises to deliver even more thrills, ecstasy, and pain set against a richly gothic backdrop.

The new season picks up immediately after the climactic events of Season 1. Louis and Claudia, having conspired to kill Lestat, flee New...

Love it or hate it, Rotten Tomatoes is now more important than ever when it comes to whether moviegoers decide to check out the latest releases in theaters, and it's not uncommon for studios to tout scores as proudly as star ratings.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has delivered hit after hit since Iron Man was released in 2008, though the Multiverse Saga has proven it's not immune from the wrath of critics. 

After delivering its first Rotten movie in 2021, Marvel Studios had a so-so 2022 before a 2023 we're betting Kevin Feige and company would rather forget (particularly at the box office). Thanks to last year's strikes, 2024 will see the release of only one movie: the R-Rated Deadpool & Wolverine.

It's broken box office records and, with it now added to this list, looking back at how these movies fared on the review aggregator makes for interesting reading, particularly when they're stacked up against each other.

The internet is dark and full of spoilers.

Just as details of the series finale of Game of Thrones and the first season finale of House of the Dragon were shared online, the same thing has happened with the final season 2 episode of HBO's prequel series.

Several clips from this coming Sunday's finale have been leaked via a TikTok account which has since been taken down, but the footage has made it to Reddit and Twitter.

The clips are said to amount to about 30 minutes of footage overall, and while a few key plot points have been revealed, the biggest spoilers - including the very ending of the episode - appear to remain under wraps (for now).

We won't be sharing the clips here, but the most significant talking point seems to be another Daemon hallucination/vision, this time involving a White Walker and the Queen of Dragons herself, Daenerys...

This week's penultimate season 2 episode of House of the Dragon, "The Red Sowing," finally gave Team Black the advantage in the Targaryen civil war, and if the teaser for next Sunday's finale is any indication, the Dance of the Dragons is going to be taken to another level of devastation as more fire-breathing beasts join the fray.

Spoilers follow.

After Seasmoke claimed Addam of Hull as his rider in the closing moments of last week's episode, Rhaenyra – with some convincing from Mysaria – decides to look for dragonriders among the lowborn, leading to an "army of bastards" arriving to Dragonstone in a perilous attempt to claim the second-largest dragon alive, Vermithor.

The notoriously volatile creature burns/devours most of the wannabes, but Hugh Hammer stands his ground and ultimately claims the dragon, with Ulf the White stumbling right into Silverwing's path and (luckily) managing to follow suit.

The episode concludes with...

Just last month, AMC announced that they had ordered a third season of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire – and that with season 3, the show would be moving on to the events of the second novel in Rice’s Vampire Chronicles series, The Vampire Lestat! In this story, Lestat becomes the frontman in a rock band, something that carries over into the events of the third book, The Queen of the Damned. That’s why those books were mashed together for the 2002 film Queen of the Damned, where Lestat’s singing voice was provided by Jonathan Davis of Korn. If you’ve been curious to hear what Lestat’s singing voice will sound like on the Interview with the Vampire TV series, AMC has you covered: they’ve just released Lestat’s first single, “Long Face,” and you can check it out in the embed above.

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The House of the Dragon season 2 finale trailer teases an epic conclusion. Following Luke's death during the season 1 finale, season 2 has seen the Black and Greens march closer towards war starting with Blood and Cheese and the duel of the Cargyll twins. The all-out war finally arrived with the Battle of Rook's Rest, resulting in the death of Rhaenys and her dragon Meleys. Afterward, the Blacks plan to rally dragonseeds to their side and during House of the Dragon season 2 episode 6's ending, Rhaenyra leaves on Syrax to confront Seasmoke's new rider, Addam of Hull.

Now, after the seventh episode aired, Max released the trailer for the House of the Dragon season 2 finale. Watch it below:

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House of the Dragon 8/10 Cast David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Gavin Spokes, Fabien Frankel, Jefferson Hall, Rhys Ifans, Graham McTavish, Matt Smith,...

As this week's episode of House of the Dragon continued to move the various pieces into place as we head towards the season 2 finale, two characters allowed themselves a brief moment of happiness among the death and dragon-fire.

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Along with Seasmoke seeking out his own rider, Aemond making the most sinister sick bed visit in history, and Daemon still wondering whey he's hallucinating at Harrenhall (hint: it might have something to do with the drinks your new witch bestie makes for you every night before bed), we got a surprising moment of passion between Queen Rhaenyra and her new adviser, Lady Mysaria.

The scene begins with Mysaria revealing how she got the scar on her neck after suffering unspeakable abuse at the hands of her own father. Rhaenyra embraces her ally to offer some comfort, but the hug lingers and the two end up sharing a kiss before being interrupted by a guard.

The House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7 trailer teases the events of this season's penultimate episode. The death of Rhaenys and Meleys at the Battle at Rook's Rest marked a major loss for the Blacks, with Queen Rhaenyra losing a valuable member of her small council and a battle-tested dragon. During House of the Dragon season 2 episode 5's ending, Jace and Rhaenyra devise a plan to turn the tide of war by finding others with Valyrian blood to claim the riderless dragons on Dragonstone, including Vermithor, Silverwing, and Seasmoke.

Now, after the sixth episode aired, Max released the trailer for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7. Watch it below:

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House of the Dragon airs new episodes Sunday nights on HBO and Max.

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House of the Dragon 8/10 Cast David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, Gavin Spokes, Fabien Frankel, Jefferson Hall,...

Warning: Contains Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6.

King's Landing drama shines in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6, with engaging character interactions and a powerful depiction of smallfolk struggles. Paddy Considine's return as Viserys adds depth to Daemon's arc, bringing closure to his visions. Some Team Black storylines lack impact, with repetitive scenes and an underdeveloped Vale storyline.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 continues the fallout from Rooks Rest and the gradual build to the finale with another solid, if unspectacular, outing. The Game of Thrones prequel has settled back into the same slower, early season rhythm it had before the Dance of the Dragons exploded into life in episode 4, but thats not a bad thing. Theres some intriguing setup and strong character development in Kings Landing, Harrenhal, and on Dragonstone, although not everything works.

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Dark fantasy genre offers a gritty and twisted take on traditional hero stories with morally complex characters and dark themes. Popular series like Game of Thrones and Supernatural set high standards for high fantasy with dark undertones. Underrated gems like The Magicians, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Penny Dreadful offer a darker and more macabre take on dark fantasy.

Live-action dark fantasy is a rapidly expanding genre with many phenomenal TV shows that offer excitement and thrills. The story of good versus evil has a perennial quality that appeals to optimism and justice. However, in a world thats increasingly chaotic and filled with hate, these stories have begun to feel disingenuous. This has led many people to seek out stories that provide a degree of escapism while also reflecting reality. Dark fantasy is the perfect solution.

Dark fantasy is an age-old countercultural movement that challenges the traditional hero's journey, black-and-white morality,...

Sunday's episode of House of the Dragon was a somewhat subdued affair after the fiery events of last week's hour, but it did conclude with Rhaenyra Targaryen and her son Jace hatching (no pun) a plan to bring two powerful new dragons into the battle.

Silverwing and Vermithor - two of the oldest and largest dragons alive - have resided on Dragonstone for many years with no riders, but Jace believes Team Black can enlist people with traces of Valyrian blood to claim the fire-breathing beasts, thus giving them an advantage - or at least even the playing field - in the war against the Greens.

If you've been paying attention, you might have a pretty good idea of which minor characters (one only appeared in a single scene earlier this season) will become new dragonriders.

Spoilers follow.

If the show follows the book, it'll be Hugh Hammer, the blacksmith fretting about his poorly daughter,...

Includes Spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4.

House of the Dragon redeems a divisive Game of Thrones season 7 dragon battle episode. Alan Taylor's return to direct brings emotional depth & stunning visuals to House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4. Season 2, episode 4 offers an intense dragon clash packed with drama, plot twists, and thematic depth in Targaryen war.

House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4, offered redemption to the Game of Thrones franchise for one of the original show's silliest episodes. Game of Thrones season 8 was widely criticized, leaving any future spinoffs with a daunting responsibility. House of the Dragon has constant pressure to maintain a certain level of quality for the franchise to move forward after audiences nearly lost interest after the Game of Thrones ending. The series has been a tremendous success so far, with the recent "The Red Dragon and the Gold" receiving the prequel's highest reviews yet.

Hotd: How Ridley Scott's Gladiator Influenced the Battle of Rook's Rest - Main Image

House of the Dragon is still halfway through, but the series has just delivered one of the biggest setpieces: the Battle of Rook’s Rest.

Interestingly, the location chosen to shoot the scene, Bourne Wood, was inspired by Ridley Scott’s Gladiator.

How Gladiator Inspired the Battle of Rook’s Rest in Hotd

In the latest instalment of the House of the Dragon making-of docuseries, The House that Dragons Built, director Alan Taylor revealed that they were shooting at the same location that was the opening battle scene for the original Gladiator.

Production designer Jim Clay explained, “Bourne Wood is a bit of a popular location because it goes back to Gladiator days and Ridley Scott. So you think, 'If Ridley Scott chose it, then it’s got to be pretty good,’ and it did.

Sunday's fourth episode of House of the Dragon concluded with an intense "Dance of the Dragons" involving three of Westeros's fire-breathing beasts and their riders, and by the time the smoke had cleared, the devastating Battle of Rook's Rest had claimed the life of one major character and severely injured (at the very least) another.

Riding Vhagar, the oldest and largest dragon alive, Aemond Targaryen managed to take out Rhaenys Targaryen's dragon Meleys, sending beast and rider plummeting to a fiery death.

King Aegon and Sunfye were engaged in battle with Rhaenys and Meleys when Vhagar attacked, and Aemond's first blast took down his own brother. Collateral damage, or was Aemond seizing an opportunity to gain revenge on his older sibling for consistently taunting and making fun of him as a child?

During an interview with Total Film, Aemond actor Ewan Mitchell indicated that his character knew exactly what he was doing,...

“House of the Dragon” drew 8.1 million viewers across HBO and Max in the U.S. for its fiery fourth episode of Season 2 on Sunday, just besting the audience size for the premiere last month.

On June 16, “House of the Dragon” debuted its second season to 7.8 million viewers, putting the Season 2 premiere 22% below the 10 million viewers that the “Game of Thrones” prequel series launched to in 2022.

Per Warner Bros. Discovery, the premiere of “House of the Dragon” Season 2 is now approaching 25 million viewers, and catch-up viewing over the Fourth of July holiday led “House of the Dragon” Season 2 to its “strongest week yet” on Max between July 1-7.

Sunday’s Episode 4, titled “The Red Dragon and the Gold,” featured an epic dragon battle scene. Prince Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) and his dragon Vhagar of the Greens, who is joined at the last minute by his usurper sibling King Aegon Targaryen II...

Warning! Major spoilers ahead for House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4

Eve Best explains that Rhaenys has always been reluctant to use dragons in House of the Dragon, comparing the creatures to nuclear weapons in the real world. Rhaenys knows after turning back to face Aemond and Vhagar that she's essentially choosing the nuclear option and that she won't be coming back alive. Rhaenys' death means Rhaenyra is now without a key ally and advisor, but the Greens have also suffered a major setback with the potential loss of King Aegon.

House of the Dragon star Eve Best explains why Rhaenys turns back in season 2, episode 4. Returning for its sophomore outing last month, the hit Game of Thrones spinoff show has now given audiences the first major action sequence of the season with the Battle at Rook's Rest. Rhaenys plays a major role throughout the sequence, supporting those inside the stronghold on her dragon,...