Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
04-29-11 | 10:17 AM
#301
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
That and you'd hope that the renewed (and expanded) interest in the series would light a fire under him. I'm sure HBO wouldn't mind seeing where it's going and getting a grasp on what it would take to finish it off.
04-29-11 | 10:21 AM
#302
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
Call me a pessimist, but I doubt they'll finish the series with all the books (assuming he finishes them). It just seems like too expensive of a show to run for 6-8 years.
04-29-11 | 10:25 AM
#304
DVD Talk Special Edition
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
I'd love to see it at least last through the events of the third book.. Book three is probably my favorite book of fiction. It is hard to picture a show like this last 7+ seasons, but it would be nice.
04-29-11 | 10:25 AM
#305
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
I'm already pretty happy just getting one. Anything after 2 will be gravy. I mean, with the books, it's not like I'll feel short changed on not getting a full story.
04-29-11 | 10:26 AM
#306
Moderator
04-29-11 | 11:13 AM
#307
DVD Talk Legend
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 10,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Capitol of the Empire! Center of all Commerce and Culture! Crossroads of Civilization! NEW ROME!!!...aka New York City
04-29-11 | 11:30 AM
#308
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
Not really. Each book stops at a natural stopping point, but it's more like Lord of the Rings than True Blood.
I think the plan is one season per book. Which makes me wonder what will happen if the series continues to succeed. There's a chance, I suppose that by the time they get to Season 6 (no sooner than 2016 and maybe later if HBO puts more than 12 months between seasons), Martin will have written book six. I think it's next to impossible that he has written book 7 by the time they're ready to film it. So what then? Does Martin let them film the story the way his books will play it out, thereby spoiling his last book? Does the show go off in its own direction, straying from the plot of the books? It will definitely be an interesting situation.
.
I think the plan is one season per book. Which makes me wonder what will happen if the series continues to succeed. There's a chance, I suppose that by the time they get to Season 6 (no sooner than 2016 and maybe later if HBO puts more than 12 months between seasons), Martin will have written book six. I think it's next to impossible that he has written book 7 by the time they're ready to film it. So what then? Does Martin let them film the story the way his books will play it out, thereby spoiling his last book? Does the show go off in its own direction, straying from the plot of the books? It will definitely be an interesting situation.
.
Book 1 - Season 1
Book 2 - Season 2
Book 3 - Season 3 and 4
Book 4 - Season 5
Book 5 - Season 6 and 7
Book 6 - Season 8
Book 7 - Season 9
Now Book 3 and Book 5 might be one season, if they bump it up to 13-14 episodes per season, I could see additional cuts being made
04-29-11 | 11:33 AM
#309
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
Really? You really can't tell these stories in 10-13 hours? We're only 2 into season one and I feel like a shit-ton has happened. Roughly what percentage of book one are we at?
How much is the written word devoted to descriptions and exposition that can be told on screen indirectly?
How much is the written word devoted to descriptions and exposition that can be told on screen indirectly?
04-29-11 | 11:39 AM
#310
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
I hate these "non-spoiler" hinting posts. It takes away from a person discovering stuff on their own. Also, a lot of times when people make these types of posts they aren't being as subtle or clever as they think and end up spoiling things anyway.
04-29-11 | 11:41 AM
#311
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 574
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Cincinnati, OH
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
Really? You really can't tell these stories in 10-13 hours? We're only 2 into season one and I feel like a shit-ton has happened. Roughly what percentage of book one are we at?
How much is the written word devoted to descriptions and exposition that can be told on screen indirectly?
How much is the written word devoted to descriptions and exposition that can be told on screen indirectly?
04-29-11 | 11:45 AM
#312
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
I already had a friend that I turned onto the show spoil something for me because he was discussing it with his coworkers and they said "Oh, you mean the....?"
I was furious
Is it really so hard to understand the difference between a new tv series and the book series it's based upon?
04-29-11 | 12:27 PM
#314
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
I think it is safe to say that if you are answering anything about the future..even if it is vague..put a spoiler tag on it.
04-29-11 | 12:29 PM
#315
And even then ask yourself who you're doing it for 
04-29-11 | 12:53 PM
#317
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
I think it will break down like this, if not for the simple fact to give GRRM more time to finish the series, but also the amount of stuff in each book:
Book 1 - Season 1
Book 2 - Season 2
Book 3 - Season 3 and 4
Book 4 - Season 5
Book 5 - Season 6 and 7
Book 6 - Season 8
Book 7 - Season 9
Now Book 3 and Book 5 might be one season, if they bump it up to 13-14 episodes per season, I could see additional cuts being made
Book 1 - Season 1
Book 2 - Season 2
Book 3 - Season 3 and 4
Book 4 - Season 5
Book 5 - Season 6 and 7
Book 6 - Season 8
Book 7 - Season 9
Now Book 3 and Book 5 might be one season, if they bump it up to 13-14 episodes per season, I could see additional cuts being made
04-29-11 | 01:07 PM
#318
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
Here is critics trailer upcoming for the 3rd episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylbqd...ature=youtu.be
04-29-11 | 02:00 PM
#319
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
Pretty funny picture, putting spoiler tags because I am not sure the contents of the picture were discussed in the episode.
Spoiler:
04-29-11 | 03:01 PM
#321
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
04-29-11 | 05:00 PM
#322
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
all the popularity of the TV series has put GoT at #3 in the best sellers list..and Clash of Kings is at #13:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_855403.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_855403.html
04-29-11 | 06:29 PM
#323
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 8,487
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
I already had a friend that I turned onto the show spoil something for me because he was discussing it with his coworkers and they said "Oh, you mean the....?"
I was furious Is it really so hard to understand the difference between a new tv series and the book series it's based upon?
I was furious
Is it really so hard to understand the difference between a new tv series and the book series it's based upon?
04-29-11 | 07:50 PM
#324
DVD Talk Legend
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 10,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Capitol of the Empire! Center of all Commerce and Culture! Crossroads of Civilization! NEW ROME!!!...aka New York City
Re: Game of Thrones -- "The Kingsroad" -- 4/24/11
Comeon!!
Saying that the Lannisters are badass is a spoiler?!?!!?
Saying that the Lannisters are badass is a spoiler?!?!!?