George R.R. Martin Archives

Community Movie Delayed by the Writers’ Strike?

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | May 6, 2023 | 0

Will Abed’s hopeful prophecy of “six seasons and a movie” ever come to pass? Because at every turn, the announced Peacock Community movie has been delayed or put in jeopardy by constant issues. After an entire decade, the promised film is closer than it has ever been. Yet, the wr...

House of the Dragon Season 2 Begins Filming

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Apr 11, 2023 | 0

HBO’s House of the Dragon, which blasted onto small screens last fall and was met with both critical and audience acclaim, has begun filming its second season, according to series co-creator Ryan Condal. When making this announcement, Condal said: “House of the Dragon has returned. We are th...

HBO Looking at Aegon’s Conquest Game of Thrones Prequel

virginiakublawi | Apr 3, 2023 | 0

A Variety exclusive reports that HBO is contemplating another Game of Thrones prequel, this one centering on Aegon the Conqueror. No writer is currently signed, but HBO is eager to get the project up and running. Check out Variety’s description of the show’s plot: “The show would tell ...

REVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 10, “The Black Queen”

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Oct 24, 2022 | 0

The long-awaited conclusion to the first season of House of the Dragon has come with this week’s “The Black Queen.” This episode is far from the worst of the season, but also far from the best. It’s a very middle-of-the-road episode that neither elicits anticipation for the n...

REVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 9, “The Green Council”

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Oct 17, 2022 | 0

Many viewers of HBO’s House of the Dragon have held off on recommending the show to others until its conclusion, fearing that it will take a sharp turn like Game of Thrones did. Those concerns prove more than valid with episode 9, “The Green Council.” This episode takes a swift...

REVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 1, Episode 8 “The Lord of the Tides”

Jed | Hollywood Scholar | Oct 10, 2022 | 1

The beginning of the end is here, and the Targaryen Civil War has begun. In this week’s House of the Dragon, “The Lord of the Tides,” the meandering and constant setup is finally brought to a close. The majority of “The Lord of the Tides” is bloated setup with two great scenes slipped in. ...