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‘Game of Thrones’: HBO Confirms Super-Sized Season 6 Finale
The leaks are true: HBO.com has confirmed the titles and running time of the final two episodes of Game of Thrones season 6.
One of these titles could be construed as a spoiler, however, so if you want to truly know nothing about the last two episodes, stop reading now…
The title of episode 9 (and this is the spoiler-y one) is “The Battle of the Bastards” – presumably referring to the epic Jon Snow vs. Ramsay Bolton face-off that’s been teased all season. The Thronesshowrunners have previously told us that season 6 includes the biggest battle in the show’s history and it’s fair to assume this is it. The running time is 60 minutes, which is firmly on the long side. That episode airs June 19.
The title of the finale is “The Winds of Winter” – a nod to George R.R. Martin’s forthcoming sixth novel in his A Song of Ice and Fire Saga (which was also given a verbal shout-out by the theater troupe in Braavos earlier this season). The finale is a whopping 69 minutes long – which makes it the longest Thrones episode ever. That airs June 26.;
Both episodes are directed by Miguel Sapochnik, who helmed last year’s acclaimed “Hardhome.”
There are no descriptions yet for either episode, despite a bogus “leaked” finale description that some sites posted. That one includes a rather hilarious Lady Stoneheart trolling attempt – “Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) meets a friend turned foe” – as if the Thronesproducers would ever put such a baiting line in their ultra-vague descriptions).
But there is a description for episode 8, “No One,” which airs Sunday.
The leaks are true: HBO.com has confirmed the titles and running time of the final two episodes of Game of Thrones season 6.
One of these titles could be construed as a spoiler, however, so if you want to truly know nothing about the last two episodes, stop reading now…
The title of episode 9 (and this is the spoiler-y one) is “The Battle of the Bastards” – presumably referring to the epic Jon Snow vs. Ramsay Bolton face-off that’s been teased all season. The Thronesshowrunners have previously told us that season 6 includes the biggest battle in the show’s history and it’s fair to assume this is it. The running time is 60 minutes, which is firmly on the long side. That episode airs June 19.
The title of the finale is “The Winds of Winter” – a nod to George R.R. Martin’s forthcoming sixth novel in his A Song of Ice and Fire Saga (which was also given a verbal shout-out by the theater troupe in Braavos earlier this season). The finale is a whopping 69 minutes long – which makes it the longest Thrones episode ever. That airs June 26.;
Both episodes are directed by Miguel Sapochnik, who helmed last year’s acclaimed “Hardhome.”
There are no descriptions yet for either episode, despite a bogus “leaked” finale description that some sites posted. That one includes a rather hilarious Lady Stoneheart trolling attempt – “Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) meets a friend turned foe” – as if the Thronesproducers would ever put such a baiting line in their ultra-vague descriptions).
But there is a description for episode 8, “No One,” which airs Sunday.
9 key predictions for how 'Game of Thrones' Season 6 will end
1. Jon Snow will win the Battle of the Bastards
2. Ramsay will die.
3. Rickon will die.
4. Arya will return to Westeros.
5. Arya will tick three names off her list.
6. The Greyjoys will arrive in slaver's bay to help Daenerys.
7. Cersei will burn down the Great Sept.
8. Tommen (and a bunch of other characters) will die.
9. Varys will make sure Cersei does maximum damage.
For details on these prediction go here:
1. Jon Snow will win the Battle of the Bastards
2. Ramsay will die.
3. Rickon will die.
4. Arya will return to Westeros.
5. Arya will tick three names off her list.
6. The Greyjoys will arrive in slaver's bay to help Daenerys.
7. Cersei will burn down the Great Sept.
8. Tommen (and a bunch of other characters) will die.
9. Varys will make sure Cersei does maximum damage.
For details on these prediction go here:
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http://mashable.com/2016/06/16/game-of-thrones-season-6-finale-predicitons/#4oi24sbHUgqq
HBO is officially confirming some major changes for Game of Thrones.
Season 7 of the fantasy sensation will not return until summer 2017 – pushing back from the show’s usual strategy of premiering each edition of the series in the spring (typically April).
Also, the network is confirming for the first time that next edition will consist of seven episodes (a pull back from the show’s usual 10 hours).
Plus, HBO added that the next season will be shot in Northern Ireland, Spain, and Iceland. It’s been a couple years since the Thrones team used Iceland for significant shooting, having primarily used the location for North of the Wall scenes when Jon Snow was embedded with the Wildlings camp.
Season 7 of the fantasy sensation will not return until summer 2017 – pushing back from the show’s usual strategy of premiering each edition of the series in the spring (typically April).
Also, the network is confirming for the first time that next edition will consist of seven episodes (a pull back from the show’s usual 10 hours).
Plus, HBO added that the next season will be shot in Northern Ireland, Spain, and Iceland. It’s been a couple years since the Thrones team used Iceland for significant shooting, having primarily used the location for North of the Wall scenes when Jon Snow was embedded with the Wildlings camp.
Game of Thrones’ eighth and final season will be its shortest yet, with only six episodes, showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss confirmed today. Speaking at SXSW in Austin, Benioff and Weiss said that they were in the process of writing the outline for the show’s final season now, 140 pages that will define how the TV saga of ice and fire will end.
"“We both wanted to kill Sansa,” Weiss joked"
Speaking about how the writing process breaks down, Weiss and Benioff said that they would split the load with two other writers. "Dave Hill will write the season premiere, Brian Cogman will write 802 and then we'll write the other four," Benioff said. Those four would be split between the two showrunners, who have been in charge of the HBO hit since its TV inception — a tricky process for the last season. Mashable quotes Benioff: "Usually it took two minutes to divide the halves, this time it was 18 back and forth emails: 'I'll take this scene if you take that scene,'" he said. "Because we realized it was the last time we'd be doing this for this show."
The panel was hosted by Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner, who play Stark sisters Arya and Sansa, respectively, giving Benioff the chance to poke a little fun. “We fight over who gets to write which half, who gets to kill Sansa..." he said. Weiss continued with the joke, “We both wanted to kill Sansa so bad.” Benioff was also able to confirm that Ed Sheeran — the British singer-songwriter — will appear in season seven after being invited onto the show as a surprise for Williams, who is a fan.
The seventh season of Game of Thrones will also be shorter than preceding ones, but still longer than the projected eighth, with seven episodes scheduled. We’ll find out exactly how Weiss and Benioff will set up for their last season on July 16th, when the penultimate series seven premieres on HBO.
"“We both wanted to kill Sansa,” Weiss joked"
Speaking about how the writing process breaks down, Weiss and Benioff said that they would split the load with two other writers. "Dave Hill will write the season premiere, Brian Cogman will write 802 and then we'll write the other four," Benioff said. Those four would be split between the two showrunners, who have been in charge of the HBO hit since its TV inception — a tricky process for the last season. Mashable quotes Benioff: "Usually it took two minutes to divide the halves, this time it was 18 back and forth emails: 'I'll take this scene if you take that scene,'" he said. "Because we realized it was the last time we'd be doing this for this show."
The panel was hosted by Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner, who play Stark sisters Arya and Sansa, respectively, giving Benioff the chance to poke a little fun. “We fight over who gets to write which half, who gets to kill Sansa..." he said. Weiss continued with the joke, “We both wanted to kill Sansa so bad.” Benioff was also able to confirm that Ed Sheeran — the British singer-songwriter — will appear in season seven after being invited onto the show as a surprise for Williams, who is a fan.
The seventh season of Game of Thrones will also be shorter than preceding ones, but still longer than the projected eighth, with seven episodes scheduled. We’ll find out exactly how Weiss and Benioff will set up for their last season on July 16th, when the penultimate series seven premieres on HBO.
