Second Trailer

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YES.

THE GODS ARE JUST.

Today, the second trailer for Season V of Game of Thrones aired. I've watched it....a few times. Yes, somewhere between 20 to 40 times, at least.

I'm trying to analyze what each frame means, its' secrets, plot changes, new characters, and putting together predictions.

All I know is I AM STOKED!!!!!

Recruits, Ramblings and other Shenanigans

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Yes.

I've recruited more to the realm. I often wonder....is it because my colleagues are just freaked out by my extreme enthusiasm or is it because they have heard so much about Game of Thrones on the Internet, the news and through conversation? I'd like to think it's all of the above.

Yes, I recommend binge watching all the Game of Thrones Seasons. Especially if you are reading my blog for the first time or want to get it all in before the April 12 Season V premiere.

Also in the news, how flipping AWESOME is it that some people are going to get the chance to win tickets to seeing the premiere a WHOLE MONTH ahead of everyone else?! The very fact that HBO is doing this in London - at the Tower of London famous landmark no less - is setting the standard pretty damned high!

I'm going to be doing my countdown and will try my hand at another 26 days until "Game of Thrones A to Z" blogs posts. It keeps me busy. It keeps me sharp and on my toes. It also channels my excitement and energy into the blog and will give my poor husband a break. Lol!

A George RR Martin plush doll is going to be released soon. The new Funko dolls have been released and yes, I ordered them, too. To say that this is beyond obsession is perfectly accurate.

It's all good. We all have our quirks, eclectic habits and hobbies. Right?

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

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Another book will be released this fall about the tales of Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg (Aegon). I was quite excited to read this on GRRM's blog, 'Not a Blog.'

So, of course, I just had to preorder 3 copies of set book from Amazon, because, well, why not? I already purchased 3 copies of the History and Lore of Westeros that came out this past October. Just more books to ass to my ever growing collection of GRRM stuff.


Tell Tale Games - The Lost Lords

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Alrighty! The second game came out on Wednesday (for PS3 players).

I've been a bit busy with my job. However, the weekend is HERE! Going to play it today, as it is a very cold and blustery day outside. Too much snow and not enough sunshine!

However, it's winter and in Canada, this is what we expect. Tomorrow, HBO will release their HBO A Day in the Life short on the behind the scenes production. Yay!

Game of Thrones Season V Trailer

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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ALL THE FEELS!!!! I was trying to be productive at work. Honestly. A phone call changed all that.

I watched the leaked Season V Game of Thrones trailer.

In a word: STUPENDOUS!!!!!

IMAX is Coming

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So a ton of participating theatres around United States and Canada are hosting the last two episodes of Season IV's Game of Thrones in the IMAX format.

This is very exciting for two reasons: this is the first time an HBO series is getting this kind of royal treatment and secondly, this is an exclusive event, having them shown in IMAX formatting.

My ONLY complaint is that there are NO theatres in Ontario showing them. LOTS of fans are disappointed, but what can you do at this point?

At the end of the two episodes will be a short teaser trailer for Season V.

Valar Dohaeris.

Tell Tale Games - Game #2

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February is literally around the corner. With it are thoughts of Valentine's Day cards, flowers, dinner reservations and other equally romantic things to do.

Everybody be like, "Oh Valentine's Day is getting closer" and I'm here, like - "Tell Tale Games is releasing their second Game of Thrones game on February 5th!!!!!!!!!"

Whehoooooo!!! Clapping and lots of wolf whistles ensue!!!

Young Cersei Cast

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Oh this is getting better and better.

First, I find out that there's going to be a short special about Season V on February 8. Now, I find out that an actress has been cast to portray a young Cersei Lannister. 4

Can we say "flashback" coming to us very soon, via HBO?!

Happy 2015

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Happy New Year's to all the fans in the realm!

I just saw an article on 109 We Come from the Future and it's really exciting! On February 8, there will be a short behind the scenes glimpse on Game of Thrones.

Speculation is high: will it be a behind the scenes of Season 5? The new characters joining for the upcoming Season? Will it be something to do with how the show is diverging from the books? Who knows? For now, us fans must simply be content with the fact that it is now officially 100 days until Season 5. Hopefully all the news leaks on the internet were correct and that April 5 is the premiere date.

Although, I was thinking about it for a bit and well, maybe it will be a week earlier? If memory serves correct, Game of Thrones season premiere in 2014 took place on April 6. So maybe.....just maybe it will be the last Sunday in March (March 29th). There'll be no quarrel from me or my friends and family members, that's for sure!!

Merry Christmas GoT Fans

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Wishing all the fans in the realm a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

As of December 25, there will be 108 days to go!!!

And 108 days is way better than 208! And by the time January 2 rolls around, we will officially be into a double digit countdown (99 days to go).

Have you checked out HBO's Year Ender trailer?

You see Cersei walking with some of the Kingsguard; Jon back at Castle Black; Arya standing on a the shore (which I presume she has safely landed in Braavos) and Tyrion looking pretty grim and disguised with longer hair and a full on beard. It's only 8 seconds long but it is better than nothing!

:)

The Sight

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Do you see what I see?

HBO just released another tiny teaser trailer about the sight....

Who do you see in this trailer? I've watched it a few times and this is what I can make out in the screen shot:

A blurry Sansa, staring at someone or something; Tyrion in the dark (from last season); a Weirwood tree and a Three Eyed Raven; the throne room looking desolate and in ruins; a mystery guy in what looks like a small boat, paddling away on a river; a hand touching the surface of a river; a woman behind what looks to be a screen of some sort (Cersei?) and finally a book being slammed shut. That books looks like the very large tome that Jaime Lannister was skimming through last season.

16 seconds is not long enough!

A Game of Thrones Christmas Carol

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So, the bosses over at HBO Watch decided to publish a little parody that I wrote of "12 Days of Christmas."

Take a peek here and drop me a line if you think it was alright!

http://hbowatch.com/the-12-days-of-game-of-thrones-christmas-a-song



#IronFromIce

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OKAY!!!!

So....my husband purchases the Tell Tale game, Iron From Ice, for me. I also bought another Funko figure for myself - well, okay, I bought the White Walker and Jaime Lannister one, too. I was totally stoked and prepared to do some serious gaming.

Guess what happens?!

My Playstation 3, for some unknown reason, decides to power down and off. Nothing wrong with it. It worked just fine and it's not like I use it on a regular basis. You can just imagine my disappointment at having the game, having the remotes completely charged and the unit just shuts down on me, no rhyme and no reason.

Such is life. My husband took it to get repaired. We'll see if I can get it back for the following weekend. All the reviews have been great and I really do want to play it!

BUGGERTY BOO!

Game of Thrones GAME!!!

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Tell Tale Games in partnership with HBO is going to release a new Game of Thrones animated game. It looks incredible! It's going to be a six episode game and will focus on a backstory, but still related to the War of the Five Kings.

I've posted the link to the article. I just have to make sure that I have the right game console before I preorder this game.

It's called "Iron from Ice" - with the game being centered around House Forrester, who are loyal banner men to House Stark. I can't wait for this game to come out. So far, four actors/actresses have already been attached to this project. You'll recognize Cersei Lannister, Tyrion Lannister, Margaery Tyrell and Ramsay Snow in it.

BOOM. Bring it!

Who is the Sexiest Book Character?

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Good question.

Anybody care to comment on who they think is the sexiest male and female book character?

I have a feeling the odds in favourites will be Thor, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Iron Man and countless others.

Although, right now, I can't really think of any other book characters, unless they're from Game of Thrones.

Season Seven?!

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Whaaaaaaat?!?! Huh?!?!

My eyes were not playing tricks on me when I read several reports about Season 7 being (almost) officially greenlit. Word on the street is that certain actors and actresses have negotiated their contracts into two groups: A List and B List.

A List: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Kit Harrington, Nicolaj Coster Waldau and Emilia Clarke are the first five in that group. They have the highest salaries, according to a few articles. B List: Maisie Williams, Natalie Dormer and Sophie Turner. Still, all in all, they are making great money per season. I'm just super stoked that Season 7 will be up and running!

A Complete History of A Song of Ice and Fire

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JUST YES!!!!

What arrived at my door today? After days of anxiously awaiting the package, it finally came!

I ordered 3 copies of the new book, "The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones."

Two of them came today and one is on its' way as a gift for someone special: my mother.

I got her into A Song of Ice and Fire books about two years ago. I guess after hearing me rant and rave about the books and the HBO series at how many family gatherings and get togethers, curiosity got the better of her.

I haven't opened my books yet but boy, oh boy is it a beauty! It's a large book, with an appealing burnt orange slash brown colour to it and they are individually sealed.

I can't wait to open it up and start reading the contents. But with Halloween around the corner and my full time occupation of teaching wee little ones, this week is just way too busy to crack the book open.

Friday night, however, is another story!

Jaime in Dorne?! Huh??

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Okay, so according to all the websites that I subscribe to, many a leaked photo indicate that Jaime Lannister is in a different outfit.

As in, Dornish robes.

Yes, you read that correctly. What on earth is Jaime doing in Dorne? What for? Why is this change taking place in the HBO series?

I've read the first five books and there was never any mention of Jaime Lannister + Dorne.

I'm very confused and a tad annoyed by this. Sure, I'm annoyed...because if they are showing Jaime Lannister in Dornish clothing, than that means that plenty other plotlines are going to be messed up.

But hey! Let's leave out Lady Catelyn Stark's resurrection into Lady Stoneheart out of the upcoming season because they didn't feel it was worth including.

Whatevs.

Walk of Shame

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Filming has been underway for some time now in Spain and in Croatia. The controversial scene with Cersei has been filming, but under the strictest of schedules.

DB Weiss and David Benioff have also made sure that a skeleton crew are around to film a certain scene in which Cersei is forced to walk through the streets of King's Landing. The producers and directors of the show have made sure that only a handful of extras are around for the scene, in order to shoot the scene as quickly as possible and to also protect the actresses' modesty.

Book readers know that a major showdown will take place between Cersei Lannister and Margaery Tyrell.

This is going to be one hell of a catfight!

Seville, Spain

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Seville, Spain is the setting for the 5th Season. Spain is going to be the stand in for the southern most portion of Westeros, Dorne.

Lots of articles and lots of pictures taken by fans and fan threads, which is extra exciting, because a certain scene has now been given the green light.

Book readers know what I'm talking about.

Oh Cersei. You didn't think you were going to come out of this Season unscathed, did you?!

Can't wait to see Karma come back to kick someone in the behind. Trust me, she's earned it!

More Funko Action Figures

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Well, I had nothing on my credit card.

Then, I saw the ads for the newest action figures from Funko. Some of them look pretty decent. And well, guess what I'm going to be ordering now.

I'm going to try really hard not to get carried away.

Maybe I'll only buy the Arya Stark, Brienne of Tarth, Ygritte, Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister and Eddard Stark ones.

I've purchased almost all of the Funko dolls and portraits from Society 6. I've bought all the DVD Blue Ray sets of each season, plus all the graphic novels and have 2 sets of the books. I've purchased almost every single accompanying book on the subject that I am running out of room in my house.

I'm going to need a much bigger bookcase.

I'm still going to purchase some of the ceramic steins because they are great for drinking coffee and tea in.

I could be spending money on other things, such as pricey brand name clothing or purses or perfumes. But I don't. I prefer to spend it on Game of Thrones stuff.

Now, if only I could convince someone to come with me to next year's SDCC....

Cersei's Controversial Scene

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There's a controversial scene that will be coming up in the fifth season.

Book readers, you know what I'm talking about. It involves Cersei and a certain punishment that is dished out her way.

I can't say that I'm disappointed, either. I am looking forward to it. Why, you ask?

As if anyone needs a reason! Cersei Lannister has lied, cheated, stolen, conspired, carried out an incestuous relationship with her own brother and has abused her power for many years.

It's time this woman was brought down low.

Prepare for a catfight between her and Margaery Tyrell. I say bring it!

I'm Recruiting More People

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Yes, I have been spreading the word to my colleagues about watching Game of Thrones.

Happy to say that two more people are on board.

Because, I'm pretty persuasive.

And more importantly, because Game of Thrones is THAT awesome!

:)

Season 5 & 6 Changes

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So, I've heard and read a lot about major plot changes for the coming two seasons of Game of Thrones.

It's hard to say what's rumour and what's reality, especially with so many fan sites on the internet.

I've heard that Hodor and Bran will not be part of Season 5. I've heard that they recast the actress who portrayed Marcella Baratheon. I've heard that a major s--t storm is on the way for Westeros, courtesy of House Dorne.

I've seen the new cast members for the various new characters that will be introduced for Season 5. A lot of new faces, particularly from House Dorne. Also heard a tidbit that Mark Gatniss is confirmed to be back for Season 5.

Now, if only I could find out whether or not the premiere date for Season 5 is March 22, March 29, April 5 or April 12?

If anyone knows which one of those dates it is, please feel free to comment. I've seen a lot of fan threads with those four dates. They seem to be the favourites.

Society 6

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Very stoked! I just ordered my first three prints from a website called Society 6.

They have all kinds of neat items for sci-fi geeks and nerds. Naturally, I had to order three of the character prints, framed, from this site.

Arya Stark's caption is "Cat of the Canals."

Margaery Tyrell's caption is "The Little Rose."

Olenna Redwyne's caption is "The Queen of Thorns." Very fitting for the dame, indeed!

Next three choices: Ellaria Sand, Osha the Wildling and Brienne of Tarth. :)