The new of 'Game of Thrones' will arrive much sooner than you think

The series The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, an adaptation of the Dunk and Egg stories by author George R. R. Martin, will premiere in January 2026. HBO has confirmed that this highly anticipated spinoff and the third season of House of the Dragon will reach audiences within six months, marking a significant phenomenon in the Game of Thrones universe. No red weddings (for now) Casey Bloys, HBO executive, revealed details about the 2026 schedule, highlighting the upcoming arrival of The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. This spinoff stars Peter Claffey […]

The series The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, an adaptation of the Dunk and Egg stories by author George R. R. Martin, will premiere in January 2026. HBO has confirmed that this highly anticipated spinoff and the third season of House of the Dragon will reach audiences within six months, marking a significant phenomenon in the universe of Game of Thrones.

No red weddings (for now)

Casey Bloys, HBO executive, revealed details about the 2026 programming, highlighting the upcoming arrival of The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. This spinoff, starring Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell as his squire Aegon, completed its filming in September 2024. Although it was initially expected to premiere in late 2025, it has now been confirmed that it will arrive in January of the following year.

Bloys also mentioned that the third season of House of the Dragon will premiere shortly after, probably in June 2026. This series, which has managed to capture the attention of fans, has become a pillar for the continuation of content within the vast world created by Martin. With the arrival of two major productions in a short span of time, the scenario is ripe for a resurgence of the so-called Thronesverse.

The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms promises to offer a low-risk knightly adventure, which could be an excellent prelude to the epic conflicts that will be explored in the third season of House of the Dragon, where the bloodiest battles of the saga are expected. This well-planned sequence of releases suggests that HBO is optimizing its strategy after a period of restructuring and cancellation of other projects related to “Game of Thrones”.

"We hate your character!" An actress from 'House of the Dragon' denounces fan attacks

Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in the series House of the Dragon, has shared that the cast has received hate attacks from some fans, which has emotionally impacted the actors. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Cooke revealed that there have been malicious comments directed at the cast members, some of which have been really hurtful: “Sometimes, people say: ‘We hate your character!'”, she expressed, indicating that this type of interaction can be devastating. Despite these negative comments, Cooke and her co-stars […]

Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent Hightower in the series House of the Dragon, has shared that the cast has received hate attacks from some fans, which has emotionally impacted the actors. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Cooke revealed that there have been malicious comments directed at the cast members, some of which have been really hurtful: “Sometimes, people say: ‘We hate your character!’”, she expressed, indicating that this type of interaction can be devastating.

Game of Insults

Despite these negative comments, Cooke and her co-star support each other to face this kind of hate. She commented: It is frustrating that we are expected to bow to those who just want to say derogatory things”. The situation has become even more complicated following the backlash from the second season, which was criticized by the audience for its supposed lack of narratives and the inclusion of content considered ‘filler’. Some fans felt that the season lacked the narrative intensity they were expecting.

However, there is good news for fans of the series. Cooke confirmed that the third season of House of the Dragon is in development and promises to start with a lot of strength, in contrast to the more “calm” ending of the previous season. In a chat with Collider, the actress mentioned that the first episodes of the new installment will seek to regain the energy of the initial narrative, suggesting that “it’s bigger and fiercer than ever”.

Although the release date for the third season has not yet been announced, the creative team promises that it will live up to fans’ expectations. With a passionate fan base and the support of a committed cast, House of the Dragon continues its journey in the world of Westeros, challenging both critics and the adverse reactions from some fans.

The series that was pirated so much in Australia that the government had to apologize

When the Hollywood gossip columns were talking about adapting A Song of Ice and Fire, everyone, with The Lord of the Rings in mind, was talking about a saga of three-hour movies, lowering the sensationalism and aimed at audiences over 13. However, DB Weiss and David Benioff, when they met with George RR Martin for five hours to buy the rights, immediately took that idea out of his head. It was either done on HBO, with insane spending and no censorship issues, or it wouldn’t be done, period

When Hollywood gossipers talked about adapting A Song of Ice and Fire, everyone, with The Lord of the Rings in mind, spoke of a saga of three-hour movies, lowering the sensationalism and aimed at audiences over 13. However, DB Weiss and David Benioff, when they met with George RR Martin for five hours to buy the rights, immediately took that idea out of his head. It had to be done on HBO, with insane spending and no censorship issues, or it wouldn’t be done, period.

Downloads of Thrones

We all know what happened next, right? Game of Thrones became a pop culture phenomenon that lasted 8 seasons (and led some people to absolute disappointment with its ending), and brought HBO one of the biggest successes in its history, despite the fact that, due to the author’s slow pace, they had to invent the ending. Yes, they raised enough money to live a thousand lives, but also a small great disappointment: it became the most pirated series in history.

From the beginning, Game of Thrones was one of the most pirated series in history, from 2012 until its end in 2019. In fact, in 2015 it won the Guinness World Record for the most pirated series: before HBO Max arrived in most countries, it was the easiest way to watch it. Connecting to the Torrent and being able to watch the episode five minutes later was a religion for millions of people around the world. In fact, only in the United States, as many people watched it live as downloaded it a few minutes later: 4.5 million people.

It’s hard to imagine, now that HBO Max has 125 million registered users worldwide, that so many people would download Game of Thrones, but the fanaticism reached a point where the United States ambassador to Australia, Jeff Bleich, was forced, given the high number of downloads in the country, to condemn the practice in a statement via Facebook, of all places, where he said “It is especially concerning to find that Australian fans are some of the biggest offenders with the highest piracy rates in the world regarding Game of Thrones”.

That said, HBO wasn’t too worried. In fact, they admitted that it showed that “the demand is there. And it hasn’t negatively impacted DVD sales. Piracy is something that comes when you have an incredibly successful series”. In the end, it seems it wasn’t such a big deal, because as soon as the series ended, with a final episode watched (legally) by 13.6 million people live and 5.7 million on delay just in the United States, they immediately started making spin-offs like hotcakes. We don’t know how many people, though, continued to pirate House of the Dragon.

Sophie Turner is very worried about the actors of the new Harry Potter series

Sophie Turner, known for her role as Sansa Stark in ‘Game of Thrones’, has expressed her deep concern for the well-being of the young actors who will play Harry, Hermione, and Ron in the new HBO series based on the world of ‘Harry Potter’. The production, which plans to adapt each of the seven books over several seasons, has selected a cast mostly made up of novice performers, including Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout. Schools on set The actress recalled what her experience was like when she started her career at the age of 13. […]

Sophie Turner, known for her role as Sansa Stark in ‘Game of Thrones’, has expressed her deep concern for the well-being of the young actors who will portray Harry, Hermione, and Ron in the new HBO series based on the world of ‘Harry Potter.’ The production, which plans to adapt each of the seven books over several seasons, has selected a cast mostly made up of novice performers, including Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout.

Schools on set

The actress recalled her experience starting her career at the age of 13. In a recent interview, Turner emphasized the need to protect these young talents, suggesting that the challenge of growing up in the entertainment industry can be overwhelming, especially when facing the intense pressure of a project of this magnitude. The series has had one of the largest casting processes in recent history, with over 32,000 auditions conducted before selecting the leads.

Among the confirmed actors are Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Alessia Leoni as Parvati Patil, and Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan. Additionally, it has been revealed that Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has built a temporary school on the filming site, which will allow young actors to balance their studies with work on the series over the coming years. This educational space, which will consist of portable classrooms, has a capacity for 600 students during peak periods and an average of 150 students, ensuring they can continue their formal education while committing to acting.

In a context where the well-being of young people in the industry is an increasingly relevant topic, Turner’s concerns resonate strongly, inviting reflection on how education and emotional support for younger performers are managed in a highly competitive and demanding environment.