Tag: Game of Thrones

  • Jason Momoa Turns Down Guardians

    Photo courtesy theactionelite.com
    Photo courtesy theactionelite.com

    Well it seems like the allure of a big box office wasn’t enough to lure Khal Drogo to the Marvel Universe.

    Jason Momoa has turned down the role of Drax the Destroyer in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Reports are that the Marvel offer to the actor was quite low, but that has been the story with a lot of actors in Marvel movies (see: Terrence Howard).

    I understand the move by Momoa wanting more money, but let’s face it, sometimes you should bite the bullet to get the exposure. Conan and Bullet to the Head didn’t exactly burn up the box office and seeing as how Khal Drogo was a one season affair in Game of Thrones, being in a Marvel flick would have been serious exposure.

    Marvel will now go back to their previous list of actors for the role that included Dave Bautista, Isaiah Mustafa and Brian Patrick Wade.

  • Khal Drogo Is Now A Guardian Of The Galaxy

    Photo courtesy wallpaperswa.com
    Photo courtesy wallpaperswa.com

    It looks like Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy movie just bulked up big time.

    Jason Mamoa, star of Game of Thrones and the reboot of Conan the Barbarian, has reportedly been offered the role of Drax the Destroyer on the intergalactic team. The casting appeared to be down to Dave Bautista, Brian Patrick and Isaiah Mustafa and Mamoa. Mamoa nailed his screen test and Marvel offered him the role on the spot.

    Drax the Destroyer is Arthur Douglas, a human whose family was killed by villain Thanos. His spirit was placed inside a powerful body and given powers to combat the the villain.

    Photo courtesy of thenerdpocalypse.com
    Photo courtesy of thenerdpocalypse.com
  • Game Of Thrones Beer. You Read That Correctly.

    Warning: Drinking Too Much May Cause Incest.

    Here is the first look at the bottle for the first of many Game of Thrones inspired beers from Ommegang Brewery. It is called Iron Throne, a blonde ale that is (and I quote) “crafted to directly tie into themes and nuances of the medieval-like fantasy realm of Westeros and the surrounding kingdoms.”

    The beer will go on sale next March with a second variety coming next fall.

    At $8.50 a bottle you may think it is a bit overpriced but can you really put a price on 25 oz. of feeling like Tyrion Lannister? And by that I mean feel like a complete pimp.

     

     

  • Game Of Thrones Season 3 To Have Longer Episodes

    Rejoice Game of Thrones fans! While the wait for the new season of HBO’s hit show may seem like an eternity, today’s news may make the wait a little easier.

    David Benioff and Dan Weiss, who write and produce the show, have revealed that episodes for Season 3 will run around 5-6 minutes longer with most being around 56-57 minutes long.

    Weiss praised HBO for giving them the time,

    “There’s almost another full episode’s worth of extra minutes spread across the season. One of the great liberties with HBO is we’re not forced to come in at a specific time. We can’t be under 50 minutes or over 60, but that gives us a lot of flexibility.”

    They have also petitioned the network to have the Season 3 finale run well over an hour. I for one am all for this because as anyone that has read A Storm of Swords will tell you this should be the season when the stuff really hits the fan and they need all the extra time they can get to show it.

    Game of Thrones returns to HBO on March 31, 2013.

     

  • Check This Out: Game Of Thrones Pop Culture Family Sigils

    Artist Miguel Lokia has done the world a great service and created Game of Thrones family banners for some of pop cultures greatest characters. Let’s just state the obvious, pick your favorites and enjoy your new phone background.

    Check out Miguel’s work here

  • Take It Home Tuesday. November 20, 2012.

    Expendables, Tarantino And Attitude Era. A Good Week For Over The Top Stuff.

    [amazon_link id=”B009MF56GC” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Expendables 2[/amazon_link]

    Stallone and crew are back for more orgasmic manly explosions and this time Van Damme, Chuck Norris and baby Thor join the mix. Do you enjoy big bangs, one liners and old dudes recapturing their youth? Hell, I do.

    [amazon_link id=”B009B0OG1O” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Tarantino XX 8 Film Collection[/amazon_link]

    Whether you love his work or hate it there is no denying that Quentin Tarantino has been one of the most influential filmmakers in history. Now to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his directorial debut is this eight film collection that includes: Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill Vol. 1&2, Death Proof and Inglourious Basterds. Almost worth it for the artwork.

    [amazon_link id=”B008WAM2PQ” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Attitude Era[/amazon_link]

    Fresh off the release of the WWE 13 video game, which you can read our review here, that celebrates the Attitude Era comes this set that chronicles the events that ignited the WWE and helped them win the Monday Night Wars. This wins the award for “Best WWE Cover Ever”.

    [amazon_link id=”B008K8X0IS” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Game of Thrones The Complete First Season- Collector’s Set[/amazon_link]

    With all of us GOT fans in the long wait between seasons it is time for the obligatory double dip on Season 1. This new set contains the first season and a dragon egg paperweight and the first episode of Season 2 as a teaser. If you have not already bought the first season then this is the set to get otherwise you should be fine….unless you really, really want a new paperweight.

     

     

  • Game Of Thrones Season 3 Premiere Date

    A Storm Of Swords Is Coming.

    A new banner is up for Season 3 of HBO’s Game of Thrones and it shows that the show will return on March 31, 2013.

    If you have read the books then there is no use in trying to sell how big this season is going to be. And for those of you that are just watching the show….you are in for some surprises.

    The new season will be based on the third book in George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series. Season 1 is on Blu-Ray now and Season 2 will be released early next year.

  • Here Is What Should Be Joffrey’s Throne

    Give Your Porcelain Throne A Martin Flare

    Can we all just agree that this should be called the Tywin Lannister throne and be done with it?

    For only $30 you to can feel like the King of the Seven Kingdoms while expelling all the lemon squares, meat and onion skewers, sweetgrass salad, suckling pig and blood pies. Pick it up here

  • Game Of Thrones POP! Figures Are Coming. Tyrion Actual Size.

    Chances are if you have walked into any Barnes & Noble then you have seen the sections upon sections of Funko’s POP! figures. Ranging anywhere from Batman to the flying monkeys from The Wizard of Oz these figures bring the cute to any pop culture item.

    Now it’s time for these little toys to try their hand at blood, betrayal and incest. November will see the release of the first wave of Game of Thrones figures including Khal Drogo, Daenerys, Ned Stark, Tyrion Lannister, The Hound and a White Walker.

    For me, the Khal Drogo, Ned and Tyrion are instabuys but who am I kidding I will eventually be getting them all. Now if I could request that the Jaime figure come with his shaven head, beard and gold hand. Sorry for the spoiler. Read the books if you don’t want to be angry.