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DARK SECRETS: 4 - The Real Truth

Without dragons, TV fantasy wouldn't fly

A lot of shows and movies crashed so Targaryens could soar

Salon

Will The Winds of Winter Ever Be Finished? Here's Why George RR Martin's Long-Awaited Sixth Book is Safely Dead in the Water

George R.R. Martin's The Winds of Winter has now taken longer to arrive than the entire span of the first five A Song of Ice and Fire novels combined, deepening doubts that the book will ever be finished.

International Business Times UK

Philippine Firefighters Race To Save 'Burning' House of the Dragon Billboard, but It Was Just Special Effect

A 'House of the Dragon' billboard in the Philippines, designed to look like it was on fire, led to confusion and a swift response from firefighters.

International Business Times UK

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House of the Dragon season 3 showrunner explains why those missing Battle of the Gullet characters were "just something we had to dispense of"

Ryan Condal reveals why Rheneryra's children Aegon III and Viserys II were left out of the Battle of the Gullet

Total Film

Despite George R.R. Martin previously complaining about Game of Thrones including a four-legged dragon, House of the Dragon season 3 opening credits feature it anyway

House of the Dragon season 3 opening credits include an anatomically incorrect dragon

Total Film

'You're So Old, You're Going to Die Anyway': George RR Martin Blasts Cruel Fan Abuse Over The Winds of Winter Delays

George RR Martin has publicly condemned years of hostile fan comments over the delay of The Winds of Winter, revealing some readers tell him he is 'so old' he will die before finishing.

International Business Times UK

Who dies during The Battle of the Gullet in House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1?

House of the Dragon season 3's premiere is the deadliest opening to the Game of Thrones prequel show so far.

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House of the Dragon season 3 fans notice a major Game of Thrones lore drop in new episode

The island the dragonseeds wait on in the House of the Dragon season 3 premiere is actually very significant

Total Film

House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere explained: New character, shocking deaths, the Antlered Man, and the mystery of the Isle of Faces

House of the Dragon's latest episode unveiled the mysterious Isle of Faces, a sacred Westerosi site where the First Men and Children of the Forest forged peace. A fleeting glimpse of an antlered figure, likely a legendary Green Man, has ignited fan theories. This reveal, referencing George R.R. Martin's lore,…

The Economic Times

This is probably why George R.R. Martin has not been able to finish the 'Winds of Winter'

Fans face an unprecedented wait for George R.R. Martin's "The Winds of Winter," now longer than the publication period of the first five "A Song of Ice and Fire" books. A growing number of viewpoint characters, ballooning from eight to thirty-one, is cited as a primary reason for the delay,…

The Economic Times

Will 'The Winds of Winter' Ever Be Released? The Wait for the Next 'Game of Thrones' Book Hits a Major Milestone

George R.R. Martin's 'The Winds of Winter' has been delayed for 15 years and surpassed the time taken for the first five books. Fans eagerly await its release amidst Martin's other commitments.

International Business Times UK

Who is Ormund Hightower in House of the Dragon? His Game of Thrones origins explained

Meet a new key player in House of the Dragon season 3

Total Film

House of the Dragon season 3 makes huge changes to the Battle of the Gullet, but I love that it makes the death of one of my favorite characters even bleaker

Opinion | The Battle of the Gullet is completely different from George R.R. Martin's book, but the pointlessness of that big death perfectly fits the show's themes

Total Film

House of the Dragon season 3, episode 1 confirms a book character isn't being adapted

The House of the Dragon season 3 premiere proves one George R.R. Martin character won't make the jump to the screen

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What dragons teach us about futile wars

Stars Steve Toussaint and Abubakar Salim ponder the lesson of the bloodiest sea battle in Westeros history

International Business Times UK

'The Winds of Winter' Update: George RR Martin Left Fans Fearing the Ultimate Delusion

A cryptic Instagram teaser from The Folio Society about its £1,500 limited edition of A Game of Thrones has reignited speculation that 'The Winds of Winter' news could finally be coming.

International Business Times UK

George RR Martin Shock: The Winds of Winter Author's Fans Left Reeling By Eye-Watering Price Of New Book Release

A new Folio Society 30th‑anniversary edition of A Game of Thrones will launch in July 2026 for £1,500, sending George R.R. Martin fans into debate as they still wait for The Winds of Winter.

The Independent UK

'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' seizes the small-story moment in prestige TV with Dunk and Egg

HBO's “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” has charmed viewers with its humble story of aspiring knight Dunk and his squire Egg, and it could be an Emmy contender

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Total Film

Cryptic Game of Thrones book post has fans thinking Winds of Winter news is on the way

Game of Thrones fans think cryptic book rerelease means Winds of Winter is coming soon

Total Film

House of the Dragon star offers update on Sea Snake animated prequel show after recent meeting with George R.R. Martin: "Still a possibility"

House of the Dragon's animated prequel show is still "ongoing"

International Business Times UK

George RR Martin's 21-Year-Old Writing Confession Explains The Winds of Winter Delay: 'Forty-Seven Restructures'

George R.R. Martin's long-standing dislike of outlines, and his habit of endlessly restructuring chapters, may help explain why The Winds of Winter remains unfinished after more than a decade.

International Business Times UK

George RR Martin Faced With Brutal Truth: It Is Time To Cancel The Winds Of Winter

After nearly 15 years without The Winds Of Winter, some long‑time readers are urging George RR Martin to abandon the novel and focus instead on his Dunk and Egg stories.

AAP

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Ann Patchett opened Parnassus Books in 2011 when physical bookstores seemed endangered

International Business Times UK

The Winds of Winter Update: George RR Martin Hits Grim 20-Year Milestone for TWOW Amid Total Radio Silence

Two decades after George RR Martin first teased The Winds of Winter, the long-awaited sixth A Song of Ice and Fire novel remains unfinished, with only scattered blog updates and sample chapters to show for it.

Total Film

Game of Thrones play cast announcement confirms fan favorite characters like Ned Stark, Jaime and Cersei Lannister, and more will return in the new story

Game of Thrones: The Mad King has unveiled its full cast

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