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THR is reporting the future of the Game of Thrones franchise has become clearer, and that future lies firmly in the past. HBO is officially moving forward with a pilot order for a still-untitled Game of Thrones prequel, created by Jane Goldman (Kick-Ass, Kingsman: The Secret Service) and George R.R. Martin — the author of the A Song of Ice and Fire novel series on which Thrones is based. Set thousands of years before the events of Thrones, the project chronicles the world's descent from the golden Age of Heroes into its darkest hour. A logline from the network teased the plot without divulging any specifics. "Only one thing is for sure: from the horrifying secrets of Westeros' history to the true origin of the White Walkers, the mysteries of the East to the Starks of legend — it's not the story we think we know." The pilot is based on a story from Goldman and Martin, with teleplay credited to Goldman. Goldman will also serve as showrunner. In addition to ...

HISTORY® TO PREMIERE TWO-PART SPECIAL ‘ SUPERHEROES DECODED ’ SUNDAY, APRIL 30 AND MONDAY, MAY 1 AT 9PM ET/PT STAN LEE, JON FAVREAU, ANTHONY MACKIE, GEORGE R.R. MARTIN AND MORE EXPERTS OFFER COMMENTARY ON THE ORIGINS OF AMERICA’S FAVORITE SUPERHEROES. HISTORY® reveals the surprising true beginnings of America’s legendary superhero characters in a new, two-part documentary special, “ Superheroes Decoded ,” premiering Sunday, April 30 and Monday, May 1 at 9PM ET/PT. The first superheroes emerged in the dark days of the Great Depression and evolved into the blockbuster franchises we know today – their epic origin story is the story of America. With rare access to top creators at both DC and Marvel, “Superheroes Decoded” uncovers how the rise of the superhero parallels America’s rise as a superpower in the 20th century, evolving through the decades into a uniquely American mythology that has captured audiences across the globe. Using modern film clips, vintage comic artwork, hist...

Based on the popular book series “ A Song of Ice and Fire ,” by George R.R. Martin , this hit Emmy®-winning fantasy series chronicles an epic struggle for power in a vast and violent kingdom. Members of the ensemble cast for the sixth season included Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Aidan Gillen, Kit Harington, Diana Rigg, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams and Jonathan Pryce . Season six credits: executive producers, David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Frank Doelger, Bernadette Caulfield; co-executive producers, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis, George R.R. Martin. Please Leave A Comment-

Fans packing their cape for Comic Con will compete to be crowned “King” and “Queen” in a “cosplay” contest created by Courtyard by Marriott , featuring author George R.R. Martin , actor Norman Reedus and famed special FX maestro, Greg Nicotero (“The Walking Dead”). The experience will also offer attendees free make-up touch-ups at the hands of a top Hollywood special FX make-up team throughout the convention (July 24 – 27). Enhance Cosplay with Greg Nicotero – Courtyard’s talented team of “Super Hero HQ” prosthetic make-up artists will be allowing Comic Con attendees to undergo make-up treatments, while choosing from existing designs or creating their own custom original. See the Cosplay King and Queen crowned by Norman Reedus - Elite cosplayers will be crowned by Reedus as the King or Queen of Cosplay, as he handpicks winners from a group of finalists selected by Courtyard’s roving judges scouring the scene for top Cosplay attendees. Relax with Martin – The visionary behi...