George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones

[Spooky]

Via IO9...

This is the rarest of spoilers, insofar as it seems to apply both to the TV show and the as yet unpublished books. Theon Greyjoy actor Alfie Allen reveals he asked George R.R. Martin the answer to one of the saga's biggest unsolved mysteries, and his answer certainly drops some potentially massive clues:

    [spoiler]You know, I asked him about who Jon Snow's real parents were, and he told me. I can't say who, but I can tell you that it involves a bit of a Luke Skywalker situation. It will all come to fruition eventually. The whole thing with all the fight over proper succession is partly inspired by the War of the Roses in the late 1400s, and back then, to ensure pedigree, the monarchies were kind of inbred. It's definitely fucked up, but it definitely happened back then, so that's why there's incest with the Targaryen line. It's toned down, though.

Let's assume Allen knows what he's talking about when making the Star Wars analogy. For this to be a Luke Skywalker situation, you'd kind of have to think that Jon Snow's father — the one parent he thought he was sure of — isn't who he thought he was. Also, his father is a monster on the scale of Darth Vader. At the risk of adding 2 and 2 together to make 1,000, his sudden segue into discussion of the Targaryen line might be relevant here. (I'm not going to say any more, since my Morning Spoilers remit doesn't necessarily cover spoiling the books as well, so I'm going to keep this relatively vague.) But, of course, this is all massive speculation, so I'd advise drawing your own conclusions.[/spoiler]

http://io9.com/5916127/has-theon-greyjoy-revealed-the-biggest-game-of-thrones-secret-of-them-all

[spoiler]It's my hunch that Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryan are Jon's parents . It's possible that Jon and Dany are brother and sister though  [/spoiler]

Hmm. I am a firm supporter of R+L=J, but A+L=J is an intriguing thought.

[Eric]

Hmm. I am a firm supporter of R+L=J, but A+L=J is an intriguing thought.

[spoiler]I realize blond hair is the recessive gene, but Jon Snow's hair is awfully dark in the series. [/spoiler]

[Spooky]

http://screencrush.com/game-of-thrones-charlize-theron/






'Game of Thrones' Season 3: Charlize Theron Wants In
by: Kevin Fitzpatrick Yesterday
Charlize Theron Game of Thrones Season 3

Universal / HBO

With ratings that soared to upwards of 4.2 million viewers for the season 2 finale of 'Game of Thrones' "Valar Morghulis." it's safe to say that just about everybody wants a piece of 'Game of Thrones' right now.  Similarly, 'Snow White and the Huntsman' managed to top the box office this weekend over 'Men and Black 3' and 'The Avengers.'  Might we see a bit of a mash-up in the future?

According to a recent interview with Collider, 'Prometheus' and 'Snow White and the Huntsman' actress Charlize Theron has here eye on a role for the third season of 'Game of Thrones,' set to begin production in Ireland and several other locations soon.  Speaking on her son, Theron alluded to regularly watching the series while feeding, saying :

    I watch a lot of stuff that people are somewhat shocked by, but I am absolutely like foaming at the mouth with 'Game of Thrones.' Like, I cannot get enough of that. When my son came in my life, [he] was a bottle feed. ... That was my TiVo feed every two hours, was watching Game of Thrones.

    My mom was like, 'Do you think it's fine that you're feeding your son while there's like sword fights?' I was like, 'It's fine, Mom. It's fine.'  So, I'm somewhat obsessed with that right now.

When asked if she herself would ever take a role on the series, Theron replied, "I'd be totally open to it. I'm open to anything, dude. I'm open to anything."  Vague perhaps, but maybe spreading the word will be enough to make it happen?  Are you listening, guys?

What say you?  Who would you want to see Charlize Theron play when 'Game of Thrones' season 3 picks up in April 2013?  Perhaps one of the big season 3 list announced last week?  Make your picks in the comments below!

Septa Lemore...

[AdmiralDigby]

Septa Lemore...

I'd forgotten about her





( although I'm hoping they scheme a way for Polly Walker to get in here as well )

[Eric]

Very well done rap song. Adult language (but I repeat myself).


Game Of Thrones (Dominik Omega + The Arcitype Remix)

[Spooky]

 

[AdmiralDigby]

Pretty good

I wonder how it'd play with a "Rains of Castemere" dub .

( heck , what's RoC sound like as a rap ? )

[AdmiralDigby]

http://www.pajiba.com/seriously_random_lists/41-reasons-why-well-miss-game-of-thrones.php

41 Reasons Why We'll Miss "Game Of Thrones"

[Pearl@32]

Ok, it took a beat for the animations to start so that Whitewalker really FREAKED ME OUT!!!!!!!

That was a fantastic list.

[AdmiralDigby]

Ok, it took a beat for the animations to start so that Whitewalker really FREAKED ME OUT!!!!!!!

That was a fantastic list.

Found it at Fark