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- 'O.J.: Made in America': The O.J. Simpson Saga Is Still Riveting Television
- Prince Died of Accidental Drug Overdose, Autopsy Reveals
- 'Outlander' Renewed for Seasons 3 and 4
- Lin-Manuel Miranda's Debut Musical 'In the Heights' to Become a Movie
- Emilia Clarke Describes Her 'Ideal Man': 'Dad Bod' Dudes, Rejoice!
- Here's the Villain of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'
- Why 'The Walking Dead' Creator Is 'Disappointed' With 'Game of Thrones' Author
- Setting the Scene for Your Home Movie Theater
- Brie Larson to Play Captain Marvel? 'First Choice' in Early Talks: Report
- 'Cursed Child': Meet the Malfoys in Final First Look Photos
- 5 Things Guaranteed to Be in (Almost) Every Korean Drama TV Series
- 'Game of Thrones' 'The Broken Man' Photos Tease Exciting Face-Offs
| 'O.J.: Made in America': The O.J. Simpson Saga Is Still Riveting Television Posted:  Who knew that by the time we were this deep into the current and rapidly evolving Golden Age of TV, O.J. Simpson would suddenly re-emerge -- arguably now in his third cycle -- as one of the preeminent, and perpetually relevant, figures in television history.Yet here we are, with -- this time around -- irrefutable evidence. First it was compellingly dramatized, and now it's been exquisitely documented in "O.J.: Made in America." As I was pondering how I could kick off this debut television column for Moviefone, just as fresh episodes of many of the most popular series of the moment have gone or are about to go on hiatus, I got my first glimpse at this powerful, impressive, and affecting documentary that prompted me to consider just how crucial TV was, and has been, and very likely will be in the perceptions we have about O.J. Simpson. Given that during my initial days living in Los Angeles I actually witnessed the white Bronco chase with my own eyes, it felt like an appropriate place to start. Because, as we're learning as its retold today, the Simpson saga is as riveting and enlightening as ever. Earlier this year, the case for the NFL Hall of Famer's significance in both pop cultural, criminal justice, and even racial terms was made with FX's masterful seasonal anthology "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story," in which Ryan Murphy, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, and their miraculous assembly of acting talent dramatized the highs and lows of the most sensational murder trial of the 1990s, if not the 20th Century. Perhaps most remarkably, this was achieved with Simpson and the issue of his guilt or innocence in the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson serving as a more enigmatic, less definitively rendered aspect of the story, in stark contrast to the vividly drawn character and conflict-rich circumstances that surrounded him (even the victims never makes on-camera appearances in life). Now, from an even more unexpected source, we have the most vivid, thoughtful, and comprehensively rendered examination of Simpson -- the man, the athlete, the phenomenon, the celebrity, the abuser, the defendant, the convicted felon -- that's ever been assembled, in the form of ESPN's exhaustive but far from exhausting five-part, seven-plus-hour documentary series "O.J.: Made in America," an outsized offshoot of its consistently excellent "30 For 30" docu-franchise. Using the expanded canvas provided by the multipart format, writer/director Ezra Edelman -- the award-winning filmmaker best known for sports-themed projects like HBO's "Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals" -- dynamically and pointedly employs over 70 interviews and a never-ending wealth of the footage and photography that amassed as Simpson's life was continually chronicled publicly since his collegiate debut as a running back playing football for USC in 1967. Edelman creates a portrait of Simpson that's both impressively epic and startling intimate, revealing both the grandeur and shallowness of its ambitious central figure. Further, by devoting as much time depicting specific explosive incidents -- the Watts Riots, the Rodney King beatings, and many more -- fueling the evolution of ever-growing racial tensions in Los Angeles from Simpson's arrival onward (the first "Temple of O.J.," his alma mater's football stadium Memorial Coliseum poetically long stood as a metaphorical and literal dividing line between the city's white and black communities). By doing so, "O.J.: Made in America" establishes a vital context of the simmering social friction that illuminates the heated race-related issues that both informed and infected the eventual trial -- it reveals how, even during the rise of the civil rights and black pride movements, as nimbly as he dodged tackles on the gridiron, Simpson gracefully sidestepped taking on an active role as a socio-political black-empowerment figure like fellow sports idols Mohammed Ali or Jim Brown, and clung determinedly to an oft-repeated credo devoted solely to his much stronger sense of self-empowerment: "I'm not black, I'm O.J." What results -- in the initial three hours that I sampled during a screening at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, attended by many of the figures involved in Simpson's personal and public story -- is a brilliant consideration of just who O.J. Simpson was during his extravagant ascension and his equally epic fall from grace. And a potent side effect of the plethora of unearthed Simpson-centric footage was the dramatic reminder of exactly how larger-than-life, all-pervasive and enduring a public figure the football great was well before he became infamous, thanks largely to the medium of television. It was television in the '60s and 70s that brought Simpson to the sports-loving masses beyond those fans who filled the stadiums when he played for the USC Trojans, the Buffalo Bills, and the San Francisco Giants. TV coverage of football was evolving and expanding just as Simpson came on the scene, and his staggeringly athletic, near-balletic facility on the field was ready made to be captured with each new technological innovation the networks had to offer; better yet, increasing opportunities for post-game interviews and video profiles revealed the athlete as both handsome and charming, adding a winning personality to his Heisman-winning profile. It was television in the '70s that made Simpson a star outside of the football field as well: his long-running string of commercials for the rental-car company Hertz, in which he sprinted through airports cheered on by perky white grandmothers and adorable white children, were successful, entertaining and pioneering: he became the first black celebrity used as an ad pitchman aimed at a mass audience, not merely a targeted African-American subset. His commercial work both capitalized on and further built up his then-distinctive cross-racial appeal. It was television in the '70s and '80s -- and yes, a handful of still memorable films like "Capricorn One" and "The Naked Gun" -- that kept Simpson relevant during a portion of his post-NFL career, wherein his contemporaries usually slid into either obscurity or champion elder statesman roles. Whether it be as a smiling if not especially incisive color commentator and sideline reporter, the occasional star of low-production value TV movies, or a guest celebrity on proto-reality series pageantry like "Circus of the Stars," Simpson remained a constant, almost reassuring presence who never missed an opportunity to reassert his celebrity and likeability: The Juice still had it, and he wasn't going anywhere. And it was television in the '90s that, during Simpson's grimmer second cycle of on-camera celebrity following the murders of his ex-wife and her friend Ronald Goldman in 1994, reshaped and refined our thinking of the sports idol as his once-deftly hidden secrets and scandals were exposed to the world. The famously riveting Bronco chase along L.A.'s 405 Freeway as he attempted to perhaps elude arrest (or perhaps commit suicide) endures as one of TV's most iconic and memorable true-crime live broadcasts, followed by a string of breaking-news items each more sensational than the last. And, of course, the cameras in the courtroom let us all play armchair prosecutors or D.A.s as Simpson faced the unthinkable accusations against him, making stars of the real-life attorneys and shining harsh lights on the issues of race, celebrity, and justice that emerged. So here we are, 20 years after the seeming all-pervasive cultural phenomenon that was the Simpson trial (and its post-scripts, in which the exonerated athlete was first forced to pay civil damages to the victims' families, then later convicted of another crime in Las Vegas which he's still serving prison time over). And television is here again, first with the artfully crafted "American Crime Story" and now with elaborately detailed "O.J.: Made In America," to remind us that, as our society continues to grapple with contemporary issues of race, celebrity, and justice, that Simpson remains a defining figure when it comes to all three topics. Even Gil Garcetti, the former Los Angeles County District Attorney who had to endure criticism and Monday-morning quarterbacking when his team failed to convict Simpson, thinks the Simpson saga is one worth revisiting at this stage, regardless of personal feelings about the athlete's guilt or innocence at the time. "The case is not, in my opinion, about 'Did he do it or not?'" Garcetti told me at the screening. "Ninety-nine percent, I think, of people who know anything about this case, yeah, of course he did it. It's a larger issue of race. It's a larger issue of how America treats potential star athletes at a little boy stage and elevates them to a place that they wind up believing, 'I can get away with anything.' Too often they do." I also spoke with former LAPD assistant chief David Gascon, who, at the time of the murders, was the chief media spokesperson for the department. He was, in essence, the police face of the story on TV as it broke, and though he typically avoids revisiting the Simpson era, spoke on camera for the documentary. "At the time, [the widespread attention] was understandable to me because there were so many hooks in the story that were interesting to so many different slices of our culture," Gascon said. "There was an overwhelming interest by so many people, and it never went away throughout the course of the investigation, the trial, post-trial, the activities related to his later shenanigans, to even now, 22 years later." It remains to be seen if there are future acts to Simpson's life to play out on TV, but it's clear that, whether your tastes run toward scripted drama or documented depictions, the story, as it stands, is, was, and shall ever be utterly involving television. Part One of "O.J.: Made in America" premieres on ABC at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, with a re-airing followed by Part Two on ESPN beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14. Also, on June 11, FX will broadcast a marathon re-airing of "The People v. O.J. Simpson." This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Prince Died of Accidental Drug Overdose, Autopsy Reveals Posted:  Prince died of an accidental drug overdose, according to the medical examiner who performed the late superstar's autopsy.Prince, who was found dead at his Minnesota estate on April 21, was killed by an overdose of the painkiller fentanyl, an opioid that the Associated Press reports is "up to 50 times more potent than heroin." The Midwest Medical Examiner's Office released its autopsy findings on Thursday, revealing that the singer had "administered the drug himself, but the date he took it was unknown," per the AP. According to the news outlet, fentanyl-related overdoses have been on the rise in the U.S. in recent years, and the synthetic drug is frequently sought out by "pain patients who have built up a tolerance to other prescription painkillers, or who have become addicted." A drug overdose was suspected in Prince's death, and an autopsy was conducted the day after he was found at his Paisley Park studios. The week before his death, Prince's plane made an emergency landing in Illinois after he was reportedly found unconscious on the aircraft. According to the AP, "first responders gave him a shot of Narcan, an antidote used in suspected opioid overdoses." Now, authorities are looking into how Prince came into possession of those drugs in the first place, with two doctors at the center of the investigation. One, addiction specialist Dr. Howard Kornfeld, had reportedly been contacted by Prince's representatives on April 20, asking for help for the singer. The other, family practitioner Dr. Michael Todd Schulenberg, treated Prince on April 7 and April 20, and had prescribed him medications in the past, though specific details about those drugs were not released. Prince, who shot to international musical fame in the '80s and starred in the classic flick "Purple Rain," was 57. [via: The Associated Press] Photo credit: AFP/Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Outlander' Renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 Posted:  The epic love story between Claire and Jamie will continue for the foreseeable future: Starz has renewed time-travel drama "Outlander" for two additional seasons.The pickup means that the show -- based on the ongoing book series of the same name by author Diana Gabaldon -- will be back for seasons three and four, which will adapt the plots of the books "Voyager" and "Drums of Autumn," respectively. "Outlander," which stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, is currently in the midst of its second season, which set ratings records for Starz when it premiered back in April. "The audience has rewarded 'Outlander' with their praise and loyalty, and we know we will deliver the best seasons yet in the years ahead," said Sony Pictures Television execs Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg in a statement. Starz CEO Chris Albrecht released his own statement announcing the pickup:
No word yet on when season three of "Outlander" is set to debut. Season two wraps its run this summer. [via: Variety] Photo credit: Starz This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Lin-Manuel Miranda's Debut Musical 'In the Heights' to Become a Movie Posted:  Lin-Manuel Miranda has a lot to celebrate this week, and it has nothing to do with his current Broadway sensation "Hamilton": Miranda's debut musical, "In the Heights," is headed from the Big White Way to the big screen.According to The Hollywood Reporter, awards-baiting studio The Weinstein Company has now acquired the project, and will work with Miranda as a producer to bring it to movie theaters. As THR notes, TWC co-founder Harvey Weinstein was instrumental in launching the now-ubiquitous recent wave of movie musicals, beginning back in 2002 with Best Picture Oscar winner "Chicago"; Weinstein is no doubt hoping for a similar prestigious awards season run with this flick. This is actually the second time that producers have attempted to adapt "In the Heights," which won the Tony for Best Musical back in 2008, after Universal initially developed then ultimately dropped the project back in 2011. At issue at the time was the film's budget, which was to have been $37 million; this time around, THR reports that Miranda and TWC are hoping to bring it together for $15 million. Back when the project was still at Universal, famed musical director Kenny Ortega was to helm the flick; it's unknown who will be courted to direct this version, though original "In the Heights" book scribe Quiara Alegria Hudes is working on a new draft of the screenplay. THR notes that it's also unclear whether or not Miranda will star in the film, since he's now 10 years older than his character, a young bodega owner in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City struggling with whether or not to return to his native Dominican Republic. There's no timeframe yet for when Miranda and TWC hope to begin production (especially since the star is currently slated to star in "Mary Poppins" follow-up "Mary Poppins Returns"). Stay tuned. [via: The Hollywood Reporter] Photo credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Emilia Clarke Describes Her 'Ideal Man': 'Dad Bod' Dudes, Rejoice! Posted:
But before you start joining the line to contact her, consider that she added, with a laugh, "If Leonardo DiCaprio decides to stop dating supermodels!" she wouldn't turn him down. (Does Leo ever make people laugh? Is he super smart? Just asking.) So she may be playing down her own looks and projecting that into her search for a non-perfect guy. Someone needs to remind her, "Love Actually"-style, that she is the full brains, beauty, humor package herself, and more "perfect" than any guy out there.  Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Here's the Villain of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Posted:
The "Guardians" sequel brings back the usual suspects -- including writer/director James Gunn, Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax, Vin Diesel as the voice of Groot, Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket, and Michael Rooker as Yondu -- with additions like Debicki, Kurt Russell, Pom Klementieff, Chris Sullivan, and even Nathan Fillion. Here's the basic plot synopsis: "Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' continues the team's adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage." "Vol. 2" will be released May 5th, 2017. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Why 'The Walking Dead' Creator Is 'Disappointed' With 'Game of Thrones' Author Posted:
It remains to be seen whether showrunner Gimple stuck with Kirkman's comic book storyline on that cliffhanger reveal or not. Anyway, where do you stand on all of this? Would you, as Kirkman or GRRM, share your end game plan with the showrunners or tell them to make it up so you can keep your secrets for the page? Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Setting the Scene for Your Home Movie Theater Posted:
The screen is hung, the projector is purchased, and the movie collection is dusted off, so the big question is, how should you decorate the room? The choice to hang that "Hateful Eight" poster or a "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" commemorative plaque is super hard. So here are some tips and tricks to help you decide how to deck out your cinematic Shangri-la. Comfortable Couches and Seats The seating is no doubt one of the most important aspects of any home movie theater. What's the point of building it if you're not going to install the comfiest couches you've ever planted your bum on? Don't you want to be hugged by soft upholstery as you're easing down to enjoy "Deadpool" and its extreme profanity? Of course you do. Naturally if you want to step it up a notch, buy reclining couches to get the ultimate in seating pleasure. Pick a Decor and Theme You've got the seating arrangements sorted out, so it's time to pick a theme for your theater from the endless possibilities at your disposal. You could go with a Disney-themed palace, a Quentin Tarantino bloody nightmare, or even a "Batman v Superman" comic book lover's dream. Once you pick a theme, stick to it. Get some movie posters that fit your idea to hang on the walls. Scour vintage shops and flea markets for old movie reels and projectors you can situate for maximum impact. Basically anything that's movie related and has a direct connection to your theme, go for it. Stars and Planets and Moons ... Oh My! For an extra-special pinch of ambiance in your theater, why not paint the ceiling to mimic the night sky? A black ceiling is de rigueur, but go one step further and paint it like the stars above. Or you could use stick-on glow-in-the-dark stars and other heavenly objects to create a whimsical version of deep space while adding another sensory layer to movies like "Interstellar" and "The Martian." Snack Bar and Popcorn Machine Now that the couches, decor, and ceiling are a wrap, the missing link is a snack bar stacked high with Milk Duds, M&M's, Skittles, and any other sweets and treats you may like sinking your teeth into. Add a whisper-quiet mini fridge loaded with cold drinks. If you want to go all fancy, bring in a popcorn machine and keep it ready for whenever you want to pop in your "Cloverfield" Blu-ray or run a "Harry Potter" marathon. Make Fake Movie Tickets Your theater is all set up and stocked with goodies, and you're ready to invite your friends over to watch "Ant-Man" on opening night. To officially christen the newest and coolest part of your house, roll out the red carpet and make some fake movie tickets to collect from people when they arrive. Or do this every time you host movie night -- or not -- it's your life. Either way, it's another playful touch you can add to the home theater experience that goes above and beyond simply showing a movie. Sources This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Brie Larson to Play Captain Marvel? 'First Choice' in Early Talks: Report Posted:  Carol Danvers, is that you? Marvel isn't going to give Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, her own standalone movie until March 2019; but Variety posted an exclusive saying reigning Best Actress Oscar winner Brie Larson is in early talks to play the role. The "Room" star is said to be Marvel's first choice, and leaning toward saying yes, which sounds like a winning combination.As Variety noted, "Inside Out" writer Meg LeFauve and "Guardians of the Galaxy" writer Nicole Perlman are now working on the "Captain Marvel" script, which follows Air Force pilot Carol Danvers, "whose DNA is fused with that of an alien during an accident. The resulting alteration imbues her with the super powers of strength, energy project and flight." Take that, radioactive spider!  There's no director yet, but that was expected, since Marvel reportedly wants to get the star cast first, then probably follow the usual formula of introducing the character in one of the other Marvel Cinematic Universe films before the solo premieres.Marvel initiated Phase Three of the MCU with "Captain America: Civil War." As the schedule currently stands, we next have "Doctor Strange" (Nov. 2016), then "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" (May 2017), "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (July 2017), "Thor: Ragnarok" (Nov. 2017), "Black Panther" (Feb. 2018), "Avengers: Infinity War - Part 1" (May 2018), "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (July 2018), "Captain Marvel" (March 8, 2019), and "Avengers: Infinity War - Part 2" (May 2019). What do you think about Brie Larson as Captain Marvel? Seems like they'd be lucky to have her. Whoever ends up cast, do you think Captain Marvel will first appear in "Infinity War - Part 1" or ... when? Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Cursed Child': Meet the Malfoys in Final First Look Photos Posted:  Will young Scorpius Malfoy be a friend or foe to Albus Severus Potter and Rose Granger-Weasley in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"? The lucky fans who get to see the play will find out, very soon.Pottermore just shared the final first look photos to tease "Cursed Child," which starts previews June 7 in London. The story picks up 19 years after the main story of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," following the next generation at Hogwarts. Two days ago we got our first looks at Harry, Ginny, and their son Albus in character; yesterday, we saw the adult Ron and Hermione, with their daughter Rose. Today we have the new Draco Malfoy, played by Alex Price, with Anthony Boyle as his son, Scorpius Malfoy. (No wife/mom? What's that story?) Check out these individual photos:   Scorpius doesn't look too mean, he may even be a nice kid, and scared of his own dad. Everyone should be scared of this Draco Malfoy -- look at that wand, it's like a prison shank! He is ready to cut you just for looking at him.Author J.K. Rowling is a big fan of the Malfoy casting, saying via Pottermore, "I love Draco and Scorpius – they actually look related!" However you may be familiar with her gentle exasperation with the love for film actor Tom Felton's Draco Malfoy, since she wishes girls weren't so drawn to "bad boy" types. She teased of the new guy, "I've got a feeling Scorpius is going to do nothing to turn girls off the Malfoy men." Apparently Anthony Boyle is not a natural blond, so when he got his new hair, he said, "It was such a game changer. As soon as I saw it, it was like, "'Okay, I'm playing Scorpius Malfoy – this is real now.' That was such a big moment." So many big moments are ahead for this group. The play is opening soon in London, and the rest of us can check out the script book when it's released on Harry Potter's and J.K. Rowling's birthday, July 31. Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 5 Things Guaranteed to Be in (Almost) Every Korean Drama TV Series Posted:
No one's saying Korean drama isn't a strange place. In fact, K-drama brings the cray more than just about anything on TV. But because K-drama is also a contradiction -- and a ridiculously watchable one, at that -- it balances its are-you-kidding-me insanity with familiar tropes and plenty of recurring themes. Within all the chaos, these five common factors are more comforting than Umma's famous bulgogi. 1. A Focus on Food Never watch K-drama on an empty stomach. Food is a huge part of Korean culture, and K-drama's luscious framing makes its eats just as attractive as its stars. On any given episode of any given show, moms comfort their daughters with homemade kimchi; drinking buddies bond at local Korean barbecue dives; hangover stews -- haejangguk, which actually means "soup to chase a hangover" -- simmer the morning after. Pro tip: "Have you eaten?" is K-drama code for "I have a thing for you." You can see this in action on food-centric series like "Let's Eat!," or bits like the absurdly catchy meat-celebrating, craving-inducing "Beef Song" from "My Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox." 2. Conspicuously Common Accidents If the food has you planning a trip to South Korea, K-drama's love for car accidents as a narrative device might make you change your mind -- these characters can't walk a yard in Seoul without being mowed down by a semi. Why? So your love-struck characters can suffer from some very dramatic amnesia, of course. Don't believe us? Just check out "49 Days." Or "My Lovable Girl." Or "Spring Waltz." Or "Ice Adonis." Or "Stairway to Heaven." You see where this is going. 3. Epic Soundtracks Korean drama soundtracks are a huge deal -- it's not uncommon to see them light up the charts. Not only do the shows commission international idols and K-pop groups to lend energy to the romance, sometimes they even create their own bands to do the job -- see the boy band A.N.JELL of (totally fictional) "You're Beautiful" fame. No romantic confession is complete without a poppy love ballad, and no K-drama fan's phone is complete without an A.N.JELL -- or "Beef Song" -- ringtone. 4. Trendy Themes In the midst of "Mad Men" fever, you couldn't throw Don Draper's empty rocks glass without hitting a '60s-inspired show, from "Masters of Sex" to "Aquarius." Just like American TV shows, K-dramas are definitely not above the imitation game -- they always follow a cyclical calendar of trends. Some years it's time travel, the next it's vampires, and then cross-dressing the year after that. When a series like "Heal Me, Kill Me" -- a show about a man with multiple personality disorder -- hits big, expect to see lots more MPD on your TV. 5. A Hunk of (Slow-Burning) Love Cosmetically perfect K-drama heroes might be in hospitals, courtrooms, or in the midst of the post-apocalypse, but there will always, always be romance. Doesn't matter if the show is billed as a rom-com, action, or sci-fi series -- love is in the air, period. And confessing your feelings is a massive deal in K-drama, so much so that it often marks the dramatic climax of the series. When you binge an American show like "Scandal," though, you're used to seeing roller-coaster love stories in which characters will suddenly break up and make up in a snap. In K-drama, the style's a bit different: Instead of an outburst of love, you get a gradual, suspense-dripping buildup of all the feels a lovebird can take, until it finally low-key explodes into in a restrained "I like you a lot," followed by a hug. A hug you've been waiting half the season to see. Sources This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Game of Thrones' 'The Broken Man' Photos Tease Exciting Face-Offs Posted:  Bronn's back! That's our Bat-Signal: The party can finally start on "Game of Thrones" Season 6. Episode 7 airs this Sunday, June 5, and it's called "The Broken Man." You may already have seen the mini hype bomb episode writer Bryan Cogman tossed to tease the hour, which has this official synopsis: "The High Sparrow eyes another target. Jaime confronts a hero. Arya makes a plan. The North is reminded."HBO just shared the first batch of photos to tease Episode 7, and it looks like we have some juicy face-offs ahead -- Jaime Lannister vs. Brynden "The Blackfish" Tully (probably the "hero" of the synopsis) in the Riverrun siege, Cersei Lannister vs. Lady Olenna and the newly re-empowered Margaery Tyrell (who didn't even have to cut her hair) plus the sassy, scowling Septa Unella; Arya Stark/The Artist Formerly Known as No One vs. The Waif; and the Team Stark Trio of Sansa, Jon, and Davos on their North Reminder Recruitment Tour, this time apparently with Robett Glover of Deepwood Motte. Here are the photos (plus the one at top):      (Update: Here are even more photos, via Watchers on the Wall, showing the Freys at Riverrun and more versions of what's shown above.)      Is Cersei the High Sparrow's next "target"? She was his last target, too. Or maybe it's Ser Loras -- does he have to do some kind of walk of shame, or can he just "convert" to the Faith and be done?Once again, here's "The Broken Man" promo: Don't forget, they always save the really spoilery stuff for the show, so don't be surprised if we have some Benjen-Is-Back-level surprises this week, unteased in the trailer, synopsis, or photos. (But speculated about at the end of this post.) Want more stuff like this? Like us on Facebook. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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GoT viewers are now getting a mix of material from previously published books; new material that's exclusive to the show; and some stuff that will be in the next books, so it's being "spoiled" by HBO. Kirkman shamed GRRM in Rolling Stone for telling GoT showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss the major bullet points and end game for the rest of his series. That's not something RK would ever do for showrunner Scott M. Gimple on "The Walking Dead."
Maybe it's good that he told D&D so they stay true to GRRM's characters. Maybe the show should've waited a few years to premiere, so there was a better chance of aligning with the books. Or maybe they should've added more seasons to the show, with two covering each book so they cover more ground and give more time to finish the story. Maybe, maybe, maybe. But plenty of GoT viewers don't even read the books, and may not even pick them up until the series is finished, if at all.
By the way, slightly off topic but also from the Rolling Stone interview, here's RK defending 
Congratulations -- you finally did it. You built a home movie theater and are dying to get it finished so you can watch "
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