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Am I the only one who is very annoyed by Littlefinger's voice?  The way he talks...he's the only one among the troupe who sounds more like a caricature than a 3-D human being.  Watching the eps live, I didn't catch it.  Doing a Blu-Ray marathon where I'd watch three or eps in a row?  Holy shit, is it noticeable.

Nah, I got much love for Littlefinger. And by much love I mean much hate. And that's the way it should be. Aidan Gillen rules and he's perfect casting for that part.

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Nah, I got much love for Littlefinger. And by much love I mean much hate. And that's the way it should be. Aidan Gillen rules and he's perfect casting for that part.

I like Littlefinger, but the way he talks gets on my goddamn nerves.  It's even more jarring when I hear the actor's real voice during interviews. 

Also, must EVERY TRAILER show Sansa getting her ass kicked at court?  Damn!

Fun fact... If you look at the new UK trailer for 'Prometheus', you'll see a GOT cast member in it. Kate Dickie (Lysa Arryn) 

the rightful king of Westeros

Some backstory on Davos:

It's a "spoiler" since you don't know anything about Davos yet but you'll never actually get to see any of the above in the show since it's just backstory. I just thought some people might like to read it. If you're a fan of Liam Cunningham you should probably read it just to get a sense of the kind of character he's going to be playing.

You might want to back off a little, Brenner. The rule in this thread is "the books don't exist".

I don't know, I'll bow to the people who haven't read the books, but I tipped over a little too far into spoiler territory last year babbling on about the world and the backstory, which is part of the show. I think unless it's unclear on the actual show, or people outright ask, you should keep clear of stuff like that.

And yeah, HBO promo or not, that Stannis video is WAY too spoileriffic. Don't watch it if you haven't read the books.

If you have to put it in a spoiler box, don't post it here.

Flaming sword! Flaming sword! I don't know if that's music from the show, but HBO has stellar musical tastes for their marketing. And the show's main theme alone is lightyear's beyond current movie themes, in that it actually has one.

HBO has release a new poster in their "for fans" series:

The poster I'm seeing everywhere in New York, with the hand holding the crown, is the first marketing art for this series that I think kind of sucks. Doesn't matter, I'm pumped for this.

Before anyone suggests it, I think we should keep using this thread rather than make a season 2 one. This thread is great.

I agree, this thread is sufficient for season 2. 

As for posters, that "hand grabbing crown" was the only official poster. It is also being used as the cover for the reprint of the HBO edition of the "A clash of Kings".

The other posters ("bloody north remembers", "Ned's head on a spike", and now this) were never part of the official campaign. Just internet advertising for fans.

Hopefully we get some early thoughts on the first two episodes soon.

It seems like screeners of the first *four* episodes were sent out according to this tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/BastardMachine/status/182224559993393152

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The poster I'm seeing everywhere in New York, with the hand holding the crown, is the first marketing art for this series that I think kind of sucks.

Right?!?! Where's our Dinklage surrounded by whores one sheet? C'mon guys! 

I was hoping each season poster would feature a different character seated in the Iron Throne. Seemed like a no-brainer. 

I don't think that crown will look that great on Dany's head. She should change the design upon her inevitable triumph.

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I was hoping each season poster would feature a different character seated in the Iron Throne. Seemed like a no-brainer. 

Too repetitive.

Naw, unifying theme!

Dany wouldn't wear that crown though. It's got a bunch of antlers on it, for the Baratheons. Which Joffrey believes himself to be.

She'd just wear the dragons on her head.  Like a hat.

Your argument is invalid, my crown is a dragon!

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She'd just wear the dragons on her head.  Like a hat.

 

Your argument is invalid, my crown is a dragon!

By this argument, Johnny Depp is the king of the Ravenclaws in the new Lone Ranger movie.

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By this argument, Johnny Depp is the king of the Ravenclaws in the new Lone Ranger movie.

Didn't I just say your argument is invalid?

Ladies and Gentleman: Stannis Barratheon.

Already posted. And too spoileriffic for my tastes.

Apologies I didn't see that.  I wouldn't call it that spoilery though but that's for the other thread..

recap of season 1

I'm starting on the season 1 commentaries, and episode three with only Maise, Sophie and Isaac is so far ridiculously cute and entertaining. The three of them singing the score during the opening credits is possibly the most adorable thing ever recorded.

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I'm starting on the season 1 commentaries, and episode three with only Maise, Sophie and Isaac is so far ridiculously cute and entertaining. The three of them singing the score during the opening credits is possibly the most adorable thing ever recorded.

There's also the running joke of Isaac never meeting any of the people or traveling to any of the locations mentioned by Maisie and Sophie.

So I take it no new thread for the new season?  I've been staying out of here since the finale because I figured it would all be semi-spoilery casting info and teasers.  Which a glance at this page seems to bear out.

Anyway, I think a new thread with a clear "no spoiler" title would be preferable because the longer this one gets the more likely it is that newcomers aren't going to read it all when they drop in and need the policy explained over and over, potentially after the damage is done.  Although if people are attached to this one, getting a mod to add a "no spoiler" subtitle here would help in that regard.

Your wish is my command.

It's probably best to make a new thread. 2,282 replies and season 2 hasn't even started yet.

I'll make a new one tonight unless people are rallying around this one.  Sooooo pumped for Sunday.

A new thread works for me.

After poring through the season 1 blus the past couple weeks, I'm developing a twitch in anticipation.

It's up. I suggest discussion be moved there.

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So I take it no new thread for the new season?  I've been staying out of here since the finale because I figured it would all be semi-spoilery casting info and teasers.  Which a glance at this page seems to bear out.

For the record, I'd say the last few page's worth of posts in this thread are safe as long as you don't click on anything. Some of the teasers are a bit spoilery (on par with a movie trailer) but nothing hardcore. The Stannis character video is probably the worst, because you presumably want to meet him and his retinue on the show itself, but otherwise I'd say they're not too bad. There's also a pair of "new faces" and "new locations" videos floating around, but not in this thread.

Just got HBO (3 free months) and plowed through Season 1 this weekend and last night.  Very good so far although I find myself much more invested in the Daenarys and Tyrion characters than anybody else so far.  Honestly I get that they're trying to follow the format of the books (no I haven't read them) but it felt like too much was compressed into the Daenarys story line in the last couple of episodes.

Give me a couple of days and I'm sure I'll be up to date on Season 2.