Game of Thrones “Eastwatch” Smashes Ratings Record
“Eastwatch,” the most recent episode of Game of Thrones, blew away previous records for viewership – not even including venues like online streaming and those that record the show to DVR. This season’s premiere saw 10.1 million viewers, a number that pales in comparison to the 10.7 million viewers that tuned in for Eastwatch.
Some are surprised by this hike in ratings.
Arya’s Deadly new Dagger Reinforces the Importance of Valyrian Steel in Game of Thrones
Winter is upon Westeros, and the thing everyone actually needs (whether they know it or not) is Valyrian steel. With the Night King turning his attention toward the south, Valyrian steel blades are one of the few protections against his less-than-merry band of wights. Unfortunately, the blades are few and far between, thanks to the intricacies of the forging process being lost along with a lot of other things in the Doom of Valyria.
Black Widow and Elektra’s Stunt Doubles Fight to See Who Would Win
Stunt performing requires incredible skill and athleticism, but the scenes they perform are usually so entertaining we forget we’re watching a trained professional. Last month we tagged along with super stuntwoman Annabel Wood who showed us some of her amazing skills, which she has plied on Game of Thrones, Wonder Woman and more. Now two crazy talented ladies from the Marvel universe gave fans a behind the scenes look at their incredible talents.
Is Gilly’s Possibly Deadly Discovery Game of Thrones‘ Most Important?
We’ve been trying to unpack the many major reveals in “Eastwatch,” Game of Thrones fifth episode this season. There was Gendry’s return, which will certainly have major ramifications for Jon’s war against the Night King. There was the hoarse whisperer himself Peter Littlefinger, and his machinations to tear the Stark sisters apart. And then, of course, there was Cersei’s revelation that she’s pregnant (and she’s telling the world Jaime’s the father),
Game of Thrones: Major Questions Following “Eastwatch”
Though Game of Thrones would be nothing without questions, this week it finally gave us a long-awaited answer: no, Gendry is not still rowing. In fact, he’s made himself quite useful in the years since we last saw him. But one answer does not an episode make, and Eastwatch provided viewers with some excellent questions.
Moving from south to north, we start at Oldtown, where Sam – and viewers – are being kept in the dark about some things.
What Does Gendry’s Return Mean for Game of Thrones?
Since Joe Dempsie’s attendance at the Game of Thrones Season 7 red carpet premiere, fans have had even more reason to hope for his character return to the show. Dempsie plays Gendry, the bastard of Robert Baratheon and a former ally of Arya Stark. As the opening credits rolled at the top of the fifth episode on Sunday night, the presence of Dempsie’s name confirmed Gendry’s long-awaited reappearance. And what a reintroduction it was.
Game of Thrones Episode 6 Teaser Pits Jon & Company Against Death
The trailer for Game of Thrones penultimate episode in Season 7 shows the massive showdown between Jon Snow’s fur-coated Dirty Half Dozen and the Night King’s Army of the Undead. Last night’s episode “Eastwatch” set this clash into motion, as Jon, Jorah, Gendry, Tormund, Beric, the Hound and Thoros headed out beyond the wall to try and snatch a Wight to bring back as proof that the dead are marching on Westeros.
Game of Thrones Recap: “Eastwatch”
First things first; the thing from last week’s episode, “The Spoils of War,” that no one really thought happened didn’t happen. Jaime Lannister is alive and unwell thanks to Bronn. The two men gasp and gossip on the beach (Bronn not only saved Jaime from Drogon’s fire, he also dragged him up from the depths of the river), Bronn, as always, appearing slightly amused while Jaime, who is quickly rising up Game of Thrones Brooding Ranks,
Watch Bill Hader as Anthony Scaramucci on SNL‘s Weekend Update: Summer Edition
Arguably the two greatest political spoofs in recent SNL history are Tina Fey’s Sarah Palin and Melissa McCarthy’s Sean Spicer. Equal parts loving and lacerating, these two characterizations will stand the test of comedy time. Possibly joining their ranks is Bill Hader’s riff on Anthony Scaramucci, the blink-and-you-missed-it White House communications director, who spent a grand total of 11 days in the position, and was fired, technically, before his actual start date.
In previous years, we wouldn’t have gotten a timely spoof like this because
Double Emmy Nominee Ann Dowd Talks The Handmaid’s Tale and The Leftovers
Frightening to begin with, The Handmaid’s Tale gets even more creepy fifteen minutes into the first episode with the introduction of “Aunt Lydia.” Played with fierce authority by Ann Dowd, Lydia hectors a group of young women forced to bear children for the men who rule near-future “Gilead.” Striding around the classroom in short hair, drab gown and combat boots, Lydia stops at the desk of a surly student and abruptly jabs the handmaid with a cattle prod.
Game of Thrones Episode 5 Images, Title “Eastwatch” Hints at the Arrival of the Night’s King
If you’re stil reeling from Game of Thrones episode 4, “Spoils of War,” join the club. We’re still trying to decide just how effective Dany’s Dothraki-and-dragon attack on the Lannister army was, consideirng the gold they captured from High Garden had already arrived at King’s Landing. What Dany’s torching of the remnants of Jaime’s soldiers will mean for the larger war will likely be part of what we learn in the upcoming fifth episode,
Emmy-Nominated Veep Writers Master Insult-Driven Satire in the Age of Trump
On the face of it, few things sound less intrinsically funny than “presidential library.” And yet for ten wickedly hilarious episodes this spring, HBO comedy Veep packed in more jokes per minute than any of its competition by tracking the self-glorifying quests of a narcissistic politician, expert in the art of personal attacks, who’s willing to say anything and betray anybody if it means holding onto power. Portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Selina Meyer spends most of the season on a quest to memorialize her eight-month “legacy”
The Gifted Exists in a World Where the X-Men are Absent
If you want to drive yourself crazy, try to figure when things happened within the X-Men universe. The films themselves have memorably juggled and re-jiggered timelines, so much so that DenOfGeek created this nifty guide, which helps break down on which timeline the various films exist on. Even with DenOfGeek’s thorough guide, it’s still pretty confusing, and things are hardly made more clear with the addition of the
Game of Thrones Recap: “The Spoils of War”
Last night’s episode was satisfying on several fronts. Featuring several reunions, a battle, and the possible death of a main character, The Spoils of War capitalized on all that makes Game of Thrones so good. With several loose ends beginning to wrap up, we were reminded that we are entering into the final episodes of the series. Now more than halfway through Season 7, this episode was Game of Thrones in peak form.
Mr. Robot, The Deuce, & Narcos Drop New Trailers
Behold the first trailer for season 3 of Mr.Robot. USA Network has revealed that all-new episodes of the series will return on October 11, with producer and writer Sam Esmail will directing all 10 episodes. Stars Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Portia Doubleday, Carly Chaikin, Martin Wallstrom, Grace Gummer, Michael Cristofer and Stephanie Corneliussen return, with the great Bobby Cannavale, of Boardwalk Empire and Ant-Man, set to appear in the series as the new character Irving.
Fearless of Spoilers? Then Read This Super Intriguing Game of Thrones Theory
The first few episodes of Game of Thrones have been tough on fans of Daenerys Targaryen. We’ve seen her fail at the hands of Euron Greyjoy, leaving her navy all but obliterated, with Yara Greyjoy, and Ellaria and Tyene Sand quite unhappily captured. So too, her move to take Casterly Rock has proven to be another misstep. But if one’s fans theory is correct, these brutal losses in battle might just be worthwhile in the end.
Game of Thrones Releases Images for Episode 4 “Spoils of War”
One of the images HBO just released for this Sunday’s Game of Thrones Episode, “The Spoils of War,” highlights one of the reunions we knew was coming this season; between Theon Greyjoy and Jon Snow. The shot shows Theon on the beach in Dragonstone, where he will likely test just how noble a man Jon Snow really is, and whether he’s so focused on the Night’s King and the White Walkers that he has no time for revenge.
The Walking Dead Celebrates its 100th Episode
When The Walking Dead returns this October, the premiere will also mark the series’ hundredth episode. A hoped-for milestone for all shows, the cast took a moment to commemorate the occasion with a video, released by AMC. Featuring quirky and personal tributes from many of the main cast, the video is a testament to the show’s monumental success. Cast members reflect on everything from the show’s longevity, to their surprise that their character has endured the inhospitable world of The Walking Dead for so long.
A Geological Data Scientist Weighs in on Game of Thrones Doom of Valryia Myth
Even fans would probably agree that it’s for the best that the world of Game of Thrones does not actually exist. Between imminent threats like dragons and Cersei, the unforgiving landscapes featured can often seem like non-threats in comparison. But those who really cling to the details George R. R. Martin includes in his descriptions – and those with expertise in geology – will tell you the geography of Game of Thrones is a dangerous,
The Handmaid’s Tale DP on Using Old Lenses, Vermeer and Drones to Conjure Dystopia
Liverpool-born cinematographer Colin Watkinson quit his job as a surveyor to work as an entry-level “runner” on a British soundstage, rose through the ranks to shoot Tarsem Singh’s The Fall in 2006, and on the strength of that film’s universally hailed visuals, became one of Los Angeles’ most prolific television commercial DPs. By the time cinematographer-turned director Reed Moreno invited him to shoot The Handmaid’s Tale in Toronto,
