‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 to be shorter as HBO is looking forward to season 3

‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 to be shorter as HBO is looking forward to season 3

Emma D’Arcy as princess Rhaenyra. | Photo Credit: HBO The upcoming second season of the fantasy drama House of the Dragon will consist of eight episodes, two less than season one. According to the entertainment website Deadline, the decision is part of a long-term plan for the series, which includes network HBO considering renewing the […]

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Golden Globes 2023: ‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ triumph

Golden Globes 2023: ‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘House of the Dragon’ triumph

Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical coming-of-age film “The Fabelmans” won best drama film and the dark friendship tale “The Banshees of Inisherin,” captured best film, comedy or musical. “Abbott Elementary,” “White Lotus” and “House of the Dragon” led the TV awards. The Globes’ would-be comeback ended like many Globes ceremonies before it: with a triumphant Spielberg. For […]

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The deja view: Why are there so many movie and TV prequels and reboots these days?

The deja view: Why are there so many movie and TV prequels and reboots these days?

In a world that seems to be hurtling towards some apocalypse, it’s as if we are too scared to look into the future In a world that seems to be hurtling towards some apocalypse, it’s as if we are too scared to look into the future A long time ago in a galaxy far, far […]

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‘House of the Dragon’: Author George RR Martin wanted a different starting point for series

‘House of the Dragon’: Author George RR Martin wanted a different starting point for series

The first season of ‘House of the Dragon’, which is based on Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood’, ended its 10-episode run recently with a cliffhanger finale The first season of ‘House of the Dragon’, which is based on Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood’, ended its 10-episode run recently with a cliffhanger finale Fire & Blood author George […]

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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1 review: A grand, breathtaking prequel to ‘Game of Thrones’

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 1 review: A grand, breathtaking prequel to ‘Game of Thrones’

The ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel has a riveting storyline, awe-inspiring visuals, toned-down gore…and breathtaking dragons! The ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel has a riveting storyline, awe-inspiring visuals, toned-down gore…and breathtaking dragons! What a jaw-dropping ending to the action and emotion-packed final episode of the first season of House of the Dragon! All who smugly claim knowledge […]

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‘House of the Dragon’ finale leaks online, HBO says it’s ‘aggressively monitoring and pulling copies’

‘House of the Dragon’ finale leaks online, HBO says it’s ‘aggressively monitoring and pulling copies’

The final episode of the fantasy series was illegally made available by a distribution partner in the EMEA region on Friday ahead of its scheduled Sunday launch The final episode of the fantasy series was illegally made available by a distribution partner in the EMEA region on Friday ahead of its scheduled Sunday launch The […]

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‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ review: Swaggering new epic assures that Tolkien is in safe hands

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ review: Swaggering new epic assures that Tolkien is in safe hands

Though having a little too much exposition, showrunners John D. Payne and Patrick McKay pull out all the stops in the first two episodes of this new Tolkienian saga, armed with some spectacular visuals and arresting performances Though having a little too much exposition, showrunners John D. Payne and Patrick McKay pull out all the […]

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Miguel Sapochnik quits as ‘House of the Dragon’ co-showrunner ahead of Season 2

Miguel Sapochnik quits as ‘House of the Dragon’ co-showrunner ahead of Season 2

Sapochnik, who helmed “Game of Thrones” episodes such as ‘The Battle of Bastards’ and ‘The Winds of Winter’, will continue to serve as the executive producer on ‘House of the Dragons’ Sapochnik, who helmed “Game of Thrones” episodes such as ‘The Battle of Bastards’ and ‘The Winds of Winter’, will continue to serve as the […]

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‘House of the Dragon’ renewed for second season

‘House of the Dragon’ renewed for second season

The show’s early renewal follows its smash hit debut with the first episode, which dropped on August 21, and drew the largest audience for any new original series in HBO history The show’s early renewal follows its smash hit debut with the first episode, which dropped on August 21, and drew the largest audience for […]

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Streaming fantasy: Ever evolving, forever frozen  

Streaming fantasy: Ever evolving, forever frozen  

With House of the Dragon, a prequel to the eye-wateringly successful Game of Thrones, dropping on August 21, a look at the constant reinvention of the genre  With House of the Dragon, a prequel to the eye-wateringly successful Game of Thrones, dropping on August 21, a look at the constant reinvention of the genre  Marlon […]

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