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“Game of Thrones” is a fantasy drama television series produced by HBO and created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. The series debuted in April 2011 as an adaptation of “A Song of Ice and Fire”, George R.R. Martin’s best-selling novels, the first of which is named “A Game of Thrones”.

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11 Aug, 2014

Will not recast Murphy’s role

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Thrones directors announce they will not recast Murphy’s role of Ser Denys Mallister.

We will not be recasting J.J. Murphy. He was a lovely man, and the best Denys Mallister we could have hoped for. And now his watch is ended.

10 Jul, 2014

19 Emmy nominations

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The 66th Emmy nominations are announced, and the fantasy saga, Game of Thrones, receives 19 Emmy nominations, including nominations for: best drama, best writing and best supporting actor and actress.  These nods for GOT brings HBO’s number of total nominations to 99. 

4 Jul, 2014

The Wines of Westeros

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thrones5f-1-webThe Wines of Westeros, a line of red and white wines named for the show’s feuding clans, is released.  The wines will be supplied by Australian winemakers and include Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Noirs, Merlots, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignons and Shiraz wines.  They are available for pre-order and will launch in time for the new season expected to air next year.

Whether this becomes a coveted item for the fans or a bottle that is opened with every episode, this wine is made to be drunk with friends and to help soften the blow of the shock and heartache as our favorite characters are slowly killed off.

19 Jun, 2014

‘Hodor’ app

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Tyler Hedrick, an iOS developer at Medium, announces an app called Yo, Hodor.  The app works similarly to the popular Yo app where users can create a username, locate friends using the app, and then send them a single word message; in this case, the word “Hodor.” The phrase (and the audio clip used in the app) is from a Game of Thrones character names Hodor who can only say the word “Hodor”.

9 Jun, 2014

Facebook cancellation hoax

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A message being spread on Facebook that Season 5 has been cancelled is proven false.  The link acts as a lure to a webpage which attempts to convince the user that their Java plug-in needs to be updated.  The download is believed to be malicious.

May 2014

Joins GOT directors

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Slovis joins the lineup of directors for Game of Thrones season 5.  During an event at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Slovis reveals that he is set to direct the first and second episodes of Season 5.

8 Apr, 2014

Renewed for two seasons

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HBO renews the series for another two seasons.

Game of Thrones is a phenomenon like no other. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, along with their talented collaborators, continue to surpass themselves, and we look forward to more of their dazzling storytelling.

11 Nov, 2008

HBO orders pilot

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HBO orders a pilot along with 10 other shows.  The network declines to project how many of the shows will receive an order but expects at least 6 to be picked up.  The pilot will share its title with the first book, A Game of Thrones.