After the success of Game of Thronesit's no surprise HBO is planning to build the fantasy franchise through spinoffs – although some of the network's plans are more interesting than others. There are six Game of Thrones spinoff series in various stages of development, as well as a recently announced Game of Thrones film to look forward to. All of these will explore different locations, time periods and characters from George RR Martin's vast work. A Song of Ice and Fire universe. Martin's books offer a lot to cover, so there's a lot of potential in the story of Westeros.…
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Summary Eowyn confirms that Middle-earth knows about the War of the Ring The War of the RohirrimLinking it to Peter Jackson’s movies and honoring Frodo’s legacy. Middle-earth probably knows what happened during the War of the Ring because of the soldiers who witnessed it and Bilbo’s book. Frodo becoming a legend in Middle-earth makes his journey to the Undying Lands that much better. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Coming to theaters in 2024, and The trailer for the new movie confirms one uplifting detail about the fourth age of Middle-earth. The War of the Rohirrim…
White Walkers are one of the most interesting threats in all Game of Thrones, which makes its underwhelming ending all the more disappointing. AND I’m still mad about one specific part of the Night King’s conclusionbut it’s not the fact that Arya Stark killed him. Arya Stark defeating the villain during Game of Thrones season 8 is among the biggest criticisms of the final release. While I understand why people are disappointed with this twist, I don’t think it’s as big of a problem as people make it out to be. There are bigger problems with the Battle of Winterfell,…
The next addition to The Hunger Games the franchise will take place more than two decades before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as a tribute, but a great Sunrise at Harvest theory would make a cameo possible. Sunrise at Harvest will tell the story of Haymitch Abernathy, following him into the deadly arena during the 50th Hunger Games tournament. This is one of the deadliest Games in the history of Panem, and Suzanne Collins has suggested a focus on “use of propaganda and the power of those who control the narrative” (through The Hollywood Reporter). Needless to say, it appears that the…
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Knight Errant is next Game of Thrones spinoff coming to HBO, and it looks like the series will be the network’s answer to The Mandalorian. There are several Game of Thrones spinoffs in development at HBO, and Warner Bros. also recently announced film plans for the franchise. But even though the world of Westeros is expanding, its first two TV shows feel pretty similar. Both Game of Thrones and Dragon House cover power struggles for the Iron Throne, with one of them focusing more on family divisions. The Walking Knight will deviate from…
The launch plan for Born from the mists Era 3 can be frustrating for those anxiously awaiting the next one Born from the mists book, but will be beneficial for film adaptations. THE Born from the mists The saga is incredibly cinematic, so the prospect of Brandon Sanderson’s books hitting the big screen is exciting. While there is no guarantee that the entire saga will be adapted, one Born from the mists the film should be happening – although Sanderson’s 2023 Sanderson State Development suggested by the blog post is currently paused. Assuming that Born from the mists If the…
Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings films cut a major event from the source material, but The Hunt for Gollum could reveal how to adapt it in the future. announced The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum in May, and the film is scheduled to hit theaters in 2026. Few story details have been officially revealed, but The 2026 Gollum film is confirmed to take place during The Fellowship of the Ringtimeline. Based on what we know, Gandalf and Aragorn will likely try to track down Gollum after he is captured by Sauron. This is a quest that…
The Lord of the Rings reveals what happens to characters like Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee after the War of the Ring, but leaves doubts about what happens to Éowyn after The Return of the King. JRR Tolkien’s books offer more information about post-SDA future than the theatrical version of Peter Jackson’s films. However, neither the source material nor the adaptations delve much into its future, as they focus primarily on the story’s protagonists. This is a shame, as Éowyn continues to be one of the Lord of the Rings’ more interesting supporting players. It is also somewhat inevitable, as…
Catelyn Stark meets a tragic end in Game of Thrones third season, but her death would have been worse with George R.R. Martin’s original plan. martins A Song of Ice and Fire The books have yet to reveal the fates of all of their characters, but Catelyn and Robb Stark die very early in the series – and in a very similar way to their book counterparts. The deaths of both characters at the Red Wedding may have come as a surprise to TV-only fans, but those familiar with Martin’s series knew it was coming. And while Catelyn’s death at…
Robert Baratheon is king when Game of Thrones open, but several Great Houses of Westeros overthrew King Aerys II Targaryen during Robert’s Rebellion. This raises questions about why Robert becomes the new ruler of the Seven Kingdoms afterwards. The uprising that eventually defeats the Mad King is named after Robert, as he is one of the driving forces behind it. Although the Great Houses resent the Targaryens for conquering Westeros, Robert’s outrage at Rhaegar’s supposed kidnapping of Lyanna Stark sparks the rebellion. The deaths of Rickard and Brandon Stark also contribute to this, giving Ned Stark a lot of motivation…