“Storytelling, and the words that they put in their actors’ mouths. They’re just glorious,” declares Liam Cunningham when giving high praise to the creators of Netflix’s hit sci-fi drama “3 Body Problem.” The series was created by multiple Emmy-winning “Game of Thrones” duo David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, who serve as co-creators and producers with writer/producer Alexander Woo (“True Blood”). For our recent webchat, Cunningham (who worked with Benioff and Weiss as Ser Davos Seaworth on “Game of Thrones”) adds, “it’s just wonderful! They aim so high with difficult storytelling that most normal people wouldn’t attempt to go near.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Exclusive Video Interview: Minkie Spiro (‘3 Body Problem’ director)
“3 Body Problem” is based on the Hugo Award-winning novel “The Three-Body Problem” by Chinese author Liu Cixin, the first in Liu’s “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” trilogy.
See Exclusive Video Interview: Minkie Spiro (‘3 Body Problem’ director)
“3 Body Problem” is based on the Hugo Award-winning novel “The Three-Body Problem” by Chinese author Liu Cixin, the first in Liu’s “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” trilogy.
- 5/6/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Brian Cox is an iconic actor known for portraying the role of Logan Roy in the iconic HBO show Succession. Starring in one of the major roles, Cox portrayed the role for 6 years before the series ended in 2023.
With the actor portraying the role of William Stryker in the 2003 film X2, Cox revealed that he didn’t mind when Danny Huston took over the role for him. It seems that the actor, however, had a problem when the question about why he wasn’t selected again stuck with him.
Brian Cox as Agamemnon in Wolfgang Peterson’s Troy (2004)
Brian Cox Did Mind When He Wasn’t Asked To Reprise His Role!
Back in 2003, Cox (known for his Succession fame) portrayed the role of William Stryker in the iconic film X2. Starring alongside the likes of Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and several others, Cox had a great time while shooting the film.
With the actor portraying the role of William Stryker in the 2003 film X2, Cox revealed that he didn’t mind when Danny Huston took over the role for him. It seems that the actor, however, had a problem when the question about why he wasn’t selected again stuck with him.
Brian Cox as Agamemnon in Wolfgang Peterson’s Troy (2004)
Brian Cox Did Mind When He Wasn’t Asked To Reprise His Role!
Back in 2003, Cox (known for his Succession fame) portrayed the role of William Stryker in the iconic film X2. Starring alongside the likes of Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and several others, Cox had a great time while shooting the film.
- 5/3/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
George R. R. Martin’s commitment to Game of Thrones and his eventual exit from the show felt somewhat like a betrayal to the audience of the critically acclaimed HBO series. But for Martin himself, one particular betrayal from the series’ creators felt like severing a limb from his body.
Game of Thrones [Credit: Home Box Office Inc.]The commitment that the author and the audience generously devoted to the HBO show was paid tenfold in kind for the first 6 seasons and could have progressed in the same manner, if not for one disastrous decision. Months before Game of Thrones branched off into a spin-off series, the author reflected on what made the ending so inconclusive and unsatisfactory.
Game of Thrones Author Gives His Season 8 Verdict
Had David Benioff and Dan Weiss been patient and tenacious enough to drag out the experience of Game of Thrones, the audience would not be still up in arms...
Game of Thrones [Credit: Home Box Office Inc.]The commitment that the author and the audience generously devoted to the HBO show was paid tenfold in kind for the first 6 seasons and could have progressed in the same manner, if not for one disastrous decision. Months before Game of Thrones branched off into a spin-off series, the author reflected on what made the ending so inconclusive and unsatisfactory.
Game of Thrones Author Gives His Season 8 Verdict
Had David Benioff and Dan Weiss been patient and tenacious enough to drag out the experience of Game of Thrones, the audience would not be still up in arms...
- 5/3/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Two and a half years ago, Jess Hong hit the big time. Like most streaming series, however, it took awhile to reap the benefits. In October 2021, and only two years out of college, the New Zealand actress was cast in David Benioff and Daniel Weiss‘ English-language adaptation of Liu Cixin’s acclaimed Sci-Fi novel “3 Body Problem.” At the time, Hong had just three local television credits to her resume.
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- 5/2/2024
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Showrunners are the creative visionaries of a series.
They might not be the original creators, but they cover all aspects of the creative elements, evolve the show's vision, and decide where the story and character arcs will go.
They run the writing rooms, head the development, hire writers, and ensure actors are kept happy and that the budget is not exceeded.
Series are usually a collective effort, with writers giving their thoughts, but showrunners have the final say and are essential.
Where would the industry be without people like Shonda Rhimes, Matt and Ross Duffer (Stranger Things), and Ryan Murphy?
It would be mundane and repetitive.
Intelligent and prolific showrunners are the difference between a hit and a flop.
They set an unwavering tone for their ideas, and consistency is vital.
If the reason you fell in love with a series is altered or gone one day, then the connection created is absent,...
They might not be the original creators, but they cover all aspects of the creative elements, evolve the show's vision, and decide where the story and character arcs will go.
They run the writing rooms, head the development, hire writers, and ensure actors are kept happy and that the budget is not exceeded.
Series are usually a collective effort, with writers giving their thoughts, but showrunners have the final say and are essential.
Where would the industry be without people like Shonda Rhimes, Matt and Ross Duffer (Stranger Things), and Ryan Murphy?
It would be mundane and repetitive.
Intelligent and prolific showrunners are the difference between a hit and a flop.
They set an unwavering tone for their ideas, and consistency is vital.
If the reason you fell in love with a series is altered or gone one day, then the connection created is absent,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
Spoiler Alert: This article and video contain spoilers about the 1st season.
“I’m humbled,” declares director Minkie Spiro about the success of the hit Netflix sci-fi drama “3 Body Problem,” which was co-created by multiple Emmy-winning “Game of Thrones” duo David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, who serve as co-creators and producers with writer/producer Alexander Woo (“True Blood”). For our recent webchat she adds, “You never know when you’re making a show if it’s going to resonate. I’m thrilled because it is such a dense piece of I.P. And I take my hat off to David, Dan and Alex for having the bravery to be willing to take on such a such an important piece of sci-fi material that is so beloved.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Exclusive Video Interview: Jess Hong (‘3 Body Problem’)
“3 Body Problem” is based on the...
“I’m humbled,” declares director Minkie Spiro about the success of the hit Netflix sci-fi drama “3 Body Problem,” which was co-created by multiple Emmy-winning “Game of Thrones” duo David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, who serve as co-creators and producers with writer/producer Alexander Woo (“True Blood”). For our recent webchat she adds, “You never know when you’re making a show if it’s going to resonate. I’m thrilled because it is such a dense piece of I.P. And I take my hat off to David, Dan and Alex for having the bravery to be willing to take on such a such an important piece of sci-fi material that is so beloved.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Exclusive Video Interview: Jess Hong (‘3 Body Problem’)
“3 Body Problem” is based on the...
- 5/1/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
This article includes spoilers for Shōgun (and Game of Thrones too).
It is a spectacular sight. Five armies, each serving one of the great clans and regents of feudal Japan at the end of the Sengoku period, gather on a field at Sekigahara. Nothing less than the fate of the realm hangs in the balance, and Lord Ishido Kazunari (Takehiro Hira) is about to be delivered the fatal blow when a letter reveals his betrothed, Lady Ochiba-no-kata (Fumi Nikaido), has thrown in her lot with their mortal enemy. The slaughter which is to commence against him will be immense.
… Or so we’re told. Because all of this devastating spectacle is a tease, a trick or shadow on the wall, as one might say. It’s a vision of the future gifted from one man to another who is already dead. We are supposed to take it on faith that...
It is a spectacular sight. Five armies, each serving one of the great clans and regents of feudal Japan at the end of the Sengoku period, gather on a field at Sekigahara. Nothing less than the fate of the realm hangs in the balance, and Lord Ishido Kazunari (Takehiro Hira) is about to be delivered the fatal blow when a letter reveals his betrothed, Lady Ochiba-no-kata (Fumi Nikaido), has thrown in her lot with their mortal enemy. The slaughter which is to commence against him will be immense.
… Or so we’re told. Because all of this devastating spectacle is a tease, a trick or shadow on the wall, as one might say. It’s a vision of the future gifted from one man to another who is already dead. We are supposed to take it on faith that...
- 4/30/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
If you’ve been paying attention, you know the biggest superhero movie of the year, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ is almost here. It’s bringing Deadpool into the MCU and aims to restore fans’ faith after a few disappointing releases in the past two years.
Apart from being a Deadpool flick, fans are hyped about the possible cameos and appearances from different characters, with rumors swirling about over 20 people making a return, although only a few are seen in the trailers.
There were also rumors suggesting that Brian Cox might reprise his role as William Stryker in the film. Cox portrayed the antagonist in ‘X2’ before the role was taken over by Danny Huston in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine.’ In the movies, Stryker is depicted as a military scientist who conducts experiments on mutants to develop potent weapons and control methods. Cox addressed the speculation about his potential return in an interview with The Starting Line Podcast.
Apart from being a Deadpool flick, fans are hyped about the possible cameos and appearances from different characters, with rumors swirling about over 20 people making a return, although only a few are seen in the trailers.
There were also rumors suggesting that Brian Cox might reprise his role as William Stryker in the film. Cox portrayed the antagonist in ‘X2’ before the role was taken over by Danny Huston in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine.’ In the movies, Stryker is depicted as a military scientist who conducts experiments on mutants to develop potent weapons and control methods. Cox addressed the speculation about his potential return in an interview with The Starting Line Podcast.
- 4/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
By now if you’re not living under a rock, you’re aware that the biggest superhero cinematic event of the year is coming close to release – ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’ The movie is set to introduce Deadpool to the MCU, and it’s also supposed to restore some of the faith in the MCU following a series of flops released in the last 2 years.
Other than being a Deadpool movie, fans are excited about the prospect of various cameos and variants both rumored and confirmed to take part in the movie. There are over 20 people rumored to return to the film, but only some of them can be seen in the trailers.
Brian Cox’s William Stryker was likewise rumored to take part in the film. Cox played the antagonist in ‘X2’ until the role eventually transitioned to Danny Huston in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine.’ In the movies, he is portrayed...
Other than being a Deadpool movie, fans are excited about the prospect of various cameos and variants both rumored and confirmed to take part in the movie. There are over 20 people rumored to return to the film, but only some of them can be seen in the trailers.
Brian Cox’s William Stryker was likewise rumored to take part in the film. Cox played the antagonist in ‘X2’ until the role eventually transitioned to Danny Huston in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine.’ In the movies, he is portrayed...
- 4/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Fans have mostly loved David Benioff and D. B. Weiss’ HBO series, Game of Thrones. Having said that, recently, rumors have been circulating about a potential Game of Thrones Mmorpg in the works by Nexon, the company known for the video game, The Finals.
Set in the North between Seasons 4 and 5, with Winterfell and The Wall as the main settings, the game has generated interest among fans of the well-known series. Notwithstanding, despite the hype, Nexon has not yet confirmed the existence of the game. And for some fans, it is actually causing them to become skeptical and disappointed.
The concept of a Game of Thrones Mmorpg is not new; there have previously been several games based on popular TV shows and movies. However, with a new rumored game on the horizon, fans wonder why MMORPGs are coming up with the most cringe-worthy game designs.
A still from Game of Thrones...
Set in the North between Seasons 4 and 5, with Winterfell and The Wall as the main settings, the game has generated interest among fans of the well-known series. Notwithstanding, despite the hype, Nexon has not yet confirmed the existence of the game. And for some fans, it is actually causing them to become skeptical and disappointed.
The concept of a Game of Thrones Mmorpg is not new; there have previously been several games based on popular TV shows and movies. However, with a new rumored game on the horizon, fans wonder why MMORPGs are coming up with the most cringe-worthy game designs.
A still from Game of Thrones...
- 4/29/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Game of Thrones creators met with George R. R. Martin for the first time in 2006 to discuss the possibility of making Martin’s best seller A Song of Ice and Fire into a series. Martin revealed that he was approached by other directors who wanted to make his work into a feature film. However, David Benioff and D. B. Weiss shared the writer’s desire for a series adaptation and even answered his questions about his novel.
Game of Thrones creators D. B. Weiss and David Benioff answered George R. R. Martin’s questions right to make the series happen
The creators’ answer to one question may have eventually made the epic fantasy series possible. While Martin did not reveal whether the creators answered it right at the time, they shook hands on the project right after that meeting and were in business with HBO.
Game Of Thrones Creators Answered George R.
Game of Thrones creators D. B. Weiss and David Benioff answered George R. R. Martin’s questions right to make the series happen
The creators’ answer to one question may have eventually made the epic fantasy series possible. While Martin did not reveal whether the creators answered it right at the time, they shook hands on the project right after that meeting and were in business with HBO.
Game Of Thrones Creators Answered George R.
- 4/28/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Making a show in Westeros is no joke — there are dragons and battles, princes and princesses, gold coins and iron throne. Therefore, one can only imagine the production budget helmed by Game of Thrones. But what if we say that Taylor Sheridan surprisingly beat the HBO show with his Western spin-off 1923?
Taylor Sheridan in an interview with CBS News
While David Benioff and D.B Weiss’ Game of Thrones overall performed better than 1923, Taylor Sheridan significantly surpassed the show’s budget with his Western drama. Speaking with Deadline, the showrunner notified fans of the amount he sought for 1923, compared to the HBO show’s average budget per episode.
HBO’s Game of Thrones is Deemed as One of the Most Expensive Shows
Adapted from George R.R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, David Benioff and D.B Weiss helmed Game of Thrones is indeed one of the best TV...
Taylor Sheridan in an interview with CBS News
While David Benioff and D.B Weiss’ Game of Thrones overall performed better than 1923, Taylor Sheridan significantly surpassed the show’s budget with his Western drama. Speaking with Deadline, the showrunner notified fans of the amount he sought for 1923, compared to the HBO show’s average budget per episode.
HBO’s Game of Thrones is Deemed as One of the Most Expensive Shows
Adapted from George R.R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, David Benioff and D.B Weiss helmed Game of Thrones is indeed one of the best TV...
- 4/28/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The HBO series Game of Thrones is deemed as another entry in the long list of TV series that captivated audiences for years. However, while fans have appreciated the show for its grandeur and mesmerizing storyline, the series finale turned out to be quite disappointing for most. And seemingly George R.R. Martin began dreading this very problem after season 5.
George R.R. Martin (image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
Leaving a trail of disappointment in their wake, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss curtailed a certain major arc which made the ending seem abrupt. This particular approach that the show followed after season 5, began worrying George R.R. Martin. The author’s representative, Paul Haas, thus opened up about Martin’s thoughts on his behalf.
George R.R. Martin Predicted a Flaw in Game of Thrones
While Game of Thrones holds a special place in people’s hearts, no one can...
George R.R. Martin (image: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
Leaving a trail of disappointment in their wake, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss curtailed a certain major arc which made the ending seem abrupt. This particular approach that the show followed after season 5, began worrying George R.R. Martin. The author’s representative, Paul Haas, thus opened up about Martin’s thoughts on his behalf.
George R.R. Martin Predicted a Flaw in Game of Thrones
While Game of Thrones holds a special place in people’s hearts, no one can...
- 4/27/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
When you hear that D.B. Weiss and David Benioff are behind a series, you sit up and take notice. The recent Netflix drama 3 Body Problem had all the suspense and drama we've come to expect from the pair, as a team of scientists and a detective investigate the strange deaths of scientists around the world.
Based on the novel The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin, the show scored 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and topped Netflix's global top 10 for 3 weeks. But with only 8 episodes, this uber-bingeable show has already come to an end for many fans.
The good news, a new K-drama landing on April 26th is the perfect show to stream if you loved 3 Body Problem and can't believe it hasn't been renewed for Season 2.
What would you do if there were only 200 days left until the apocalypse?
That is the question the citizens of Korea face in this heart-pounding show.
Based on the novel The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin, the show scored 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and topped Netflix's global top 10 for 3 weeks. But with only 8 episodes, this uber-bingeable show has already come to an end for many fans.
The good news, a new K-drama landing on April 26th is the perfect show to stream if you loved 3 Body Problem and can't believe it hasn't been renewed for Season 2.
What would you do if there were only 200 days left until the apocalypse?
That is the question the citizens of Korea face in this heart-pounding show.
- 4/27/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Lee Jevon)
- STartefacts.com
The world of Game of Thrones has always been an eventful one, irrespective of the fate that befalls the characters and the gruesome incidents that traumatize the viewers. But even for the audience who comes from a background of having read A Song of Ice and Fire, the HBO series could get a little daunting due to the nature of its transgressions from the original text.
Game of Thrones [Credit: Home Box Office Inc.]
Years later, the author, who noticed one such transgression, himself let his wrath be known for a line that was crossed by the actions of his own characters. In one radical change instituted by the creators of the HBO show, an incident that was fairly harmless in the books was transformed into a horrific plot device.
One Game of Thrones Arc Angers George R. R. Martin
Despite the HBO series’ sensationalism and the audience’s attachment to the storyline, a subtle...
Game of Thrones [Credit: Home Box Office Inc.]
Years later, the author, who noticed one such transgression, himself let his wrath be known for a line that was crossed by the actions of his own characters. In one radical change instituted by the creators of the HBO show, an incident that was fairly harmless in the books was transformed into a horrific plot device.
One Game of Thrones Arc Angers George R. R. Martin
Despite the HBO series’ sensationalism and the audience’s attachment to the storyline, a subtle...
- 4/26/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
When John Bradley met with David Benioff and D.B. Weiss about their new series “3 Body Problem,” the first thing they told the “Game of Thrones” actor is that they’d written a role in the sci-fi mind-bender for him. Quite literally. “They said, ‘It’s as close to yourself as any character you’ll ever play,’” Bradley says. “It’s kind of a daunting prospect. It’s a bit like you’re going to see yourself drawn by one of those caricature artists on the street. I’m going to find out what these highly perceptive, very bright people think I am as a person.”
The character Benioff, Weiss and co-creator and co-showrunner Alexander Woo created for Bradley — Jack Rooney, part of the “Oxford Five” of college friends and scientists at the center of the series — may not, on its face, seem all that flattering. Jack is brash and blunt,...
The character Benioff, Weiss and co-creator and co-showrunner Alexander Woo created for Bradley — Jack Rooney, part of the “Oxford Five” of college friends and scientists at the center of the series — may not, on its face, seem all that flattering. Jack is brash and blunt,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
“I knew from the moment I read the first drafts of the script that this show was something special,” admits Jess Hong about her first starring role in “3 Body Problem.” The hit Netflix sci-fi drama was co-created by multiple Emmy-winning “Game of Thrones” duo David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, who serve as co-creators and producers with writer/producer Alexander Woo (“True Blood”). For our recent webchat she adds, “I was reading the draft scripts at home alone in my bed, and I was laughing and crying, and so enthralled by these characters, the relationships and of course the epic storytelling.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Exclusive Video Interview: Rosalind Chao (‘3 Body Problem’)
“3 Body Problem” is based on the Hugo Award-winning novel “The Three-Body Problem” by Chinese author Liu Cixin, the first in Liu’s “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” trilogy. Benioff, Weiss and Woo co-wrote the pilot together,...
See Exclusive Video Interview: Rosalind Chao (‘3 Body Problem’)
“3 Body Problem” is based on the Hugo Award-winning novel “The Three-Body Problem” by Chinese author Liu Cixin, the first in Liu’s “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” trilogy. Benioff, Weiss and Woo co-wrote the pilot together,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Despite the disappointment of its finale, Game of Thrones undeniably had a successful run, leading many to consider the possibility of spin-offs due to its immense popularity. Brian Helgeland, an Oscar-winning screenplay writer also entertained one such idea and recently discussed why his spinoff script failed to be chosen and the challenges it encountered in a recent interview.
Game of Thrones Brian Helgeland’s Game of Thrones Spinoff Idea was Based on Queen Nymeria!
Brian Helgeland elaborated on his involvement with a certain Game of Thrones spin-off which focused on expanding the world of Westeros. Based on Queen Nymeria, who is a legendary figure in the history of Westeros, Queen of Rhoynar, who later founded the kingdom of Nymeria. Although not a lot is known about her, she is known for her strength and leadership.
Suggested“In no way should it be compared to Got”: Bold Claim Of Shōgun...
Game of Thrones Brian Helgeland’s Game of Thrones Spinoff Idea was Based on Queen Nymeria!
Brian Helgeland elaborated on his involvement with a certain Game of Thrones spin-off which focused on expanding the world of Westeros. Based on Queen Nymeria, who is a legendary figure in the history of Westeros, Queen of Rhoynar, who later founded the kingdom of Nymeria. Although not a lot is known about her, she is known for her strength and leadership.
Suggested“In no way should it be compared to Got”: Bold Claim Of Shōgun...
- 4/24/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
An adaptation of Liu Cixin’s sci-fi trilogy, 3 Body Problem, is an ambitious project. However, Game of Thrones writers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were up to the challenge. The source material is dense enough to make for compelling television and the first season would prove to be a new hit for Netflix as the show cracked the Top 10 on the platform. The series has received generally positive reviews, but our own Alex Maidy didn’t exactly love it. “I found it very hard to engage with this story, these characters, and this series,” Maidy wrote. You can check out the rest of Maidy’s review Here.
The star of 3 Body Problem, Eiza Gonzalez, who portrays Auggie Salazar, recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter while promoting her new film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Upon discussing the way her character was left in season one of 3 Body Problem,...
The star of 3 Body Problem, Eiza Gonzalez, who portrays Auggie Salazar, recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter while promoting her new film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Upon discussing the way her character was left in season one of 3 Body Problem,...
- 4/23/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
When Apple came out with its streaming service, doubts were encircling about how it could square up to the tough competition posed by the likes of Netflix and Prime Video. It was engaged in a literal race for survival. But it had a few aces up it’s sleeve – Ted Lasso was one of them. The story about an American soccer team embarking on a path to success would go on to find many buyers after all. And one of them is none other than a star on the show, Hannah Wadingham.
Hannah Waddingham found being a part of Ted Lasso a cathartic experience
Hannah Waddingham loves being a part of Ted Lasso
For Hannah Waddingham being a part of the show was nothing short of a shock. She has been a part of the show for three seasons. But she still finds the feeling a little surreal. Sharing how...
Hannah Waddingham found being a part of Ted Lasso a cathartic experience
Hannah Waddingham loves being a part of Ted Lasso
For Hannah Waddingham being a part of the show was nothing short of a shock. She has been a part of the show for three seasons. But she still finds the feeling a little surreal. Sharing how...
- 4/22/2024
- by Smriti Sneh
- FandomWire
Game of Thrones was a global phenomenon at the height of its popularity. The HBO show reached unprecedented success, and such is its enduring legacy, that it is still talked about to this day. Based on the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin, the show pushed the creative boundaries of everyone involved.
McCann impressed as Sandor Clegane (Source: Game of Thrones)
The actors played a huge part in immortalizing the characters that Martin wrote. Rory McCann was one of them, who played the indomitable knight, Sandor Clegane. However, the actor came very close to missing out on the glory that the show brought him.
When Game of Thrones star Rory McCann’s adventures nearly cost him his life
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss had the daunting task of adapting George R.R. Martin‘s epic fantasy for television. The showrunners did the impossible, as they...
McCann impressed as Sandor Clegane (Source: Game of Thrones)
The actors played a huge part in immortalizing the characters that Martin wrote. Rory McCann was one of them, who played the indomitable knight, Sandor Clegane. However, the actor came very close to missing out on the glory that the show brought him.
When Game of Thrones star Rory McCann’s adventures nearly cost him his life
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss had the daunting task of adapting George R.R. Martin‘s epic fantasy for television. The showrunners did the impossible, as they...
- 4/18/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
Emilia Clarke’s arc in Game of Thrones has been a subject of both fury and annoyance over the years — and for good reason. Be it her manipulative benevolence, or little by little transformation into the Mad Queen, or her full-blown turn to tyranny — Danaerys Targaryen’s journey has been a rollercoaster ride and her character remains an enigma whose first moment is as memorable as her last, and every second in between is just as remarkably imprinted on the audience’s memory.
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones [Credit: HBO Entertainment]But even in a character as legendary as the Mother of Dragons, there exist moments of conflict that underline the HBO series because of the socio-political climate of the reality we live in. It is one such moment that had Emilia Clarke breathing a sigh of relief while filming a particularly seductive scene on the show.
Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones [Credit: HBO Entertainment]But even in a character as legendary as the Mother of Dragons, there exist moments of conflict that underline the HBO series because of the socio-political climate of the reality we live in. It is one such moment that had Emilia Clarke breathing a sigh of relief while filming a particularly seductive scene on the show.
- 4/18/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
3 Body Problem clocked another week atop Netflix’s TV charts — though it appears to have been a slow week for the streamer’s series.
The drama series from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, as well as Alexander Woo, clocked just 4.8M views in its third week at No. 1. Consider that the series tallied 11M views in its first weekend on Netflix and could only muster second place.
The series now sits just below 40M views in total since launch, which places it about halfway to the most popular list. It would need more than 83M views in its 91-day premiere window to beat out The Witcher Season 1. This is still looking relatively unlikely, since the series peaked with about 15.6M views in one week and viewership has steeply declined in the past two measurement periods.
The Gentlemen took third place again, but its viewership also declined to 3.7M views.
The drama series from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, as well as Alexander Woo, clocked just 4.8M views in its third week at No. 1. Consider that the series tallied 11M views in its first weekend on Netflix and could only muster second place.
The series now sits just below 40M views in total since launch, which places it about halfway to the most popular list. It would need more than 83M views in its 91-day premiere window to beat out The Witcher Season 1. This is still looking relatively unlikely, since the series peaked with about 15.6M views in one week and viewership has steeply declined in the past two measurement periods.
The Gentlemen took third place again, but its viewership also declined to 3.7M views.
- 4/16/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Adapted from Cixin Liu’s trilogy, the highly anticipated sci-fi series, 3 Body Problem, by D.B. Weiss, David Benioff, and Alexander Woo became a popular choice on Netflix, right after its release. However, garnering a variety of opinions, the show received a bit of criticism from fans who found the first season to be quite underwhelming.
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem
Therefore, addressing criticisms, as the show awaits its second season, the creators sit for Deadline’s Contenders TV event, where they discuss the adaptation. Noting down the creative problems that the show possesses, D.B. Weiss, David Benioff, and Alexander Woo promised an even better storyline for the second season.
3 Body Problem Showrunners Promised a Wild Ride for Season 2
D.B. Weiss, David Benioff, and Alexander Woo did it again when they turned Cixin Liu’s unadaptable trilogy into the hit Netflix series 3 Body Problem. Making an...
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem
Therefore, addressing criticisms, as the show awaits its second season, the creators sit for Deadline’s Contenders TV event, where they discuss the adaptation. Noting down the creative problems that the show possesses, D.B. Weiss, David Benioff, and Alexander Woo promised an even better storyline for the second season.
3 Body Problem Showrunners Promised a Wild Ride for Season 2
D.B. Weiss, David Benioff, and Alexander Woo did it again when they turned Cixin Liu’s unadaptable trilogy into the hit Netflix series 3 Body Problem. Making an...
- 4/15/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Cixin Liu’s 3 Body Problem trilogy was considered unadaptable, but D.B. Weiss, David Benioff and Alexander Woo did it for Netflix. Even though Season 1 is streaming, that doesn’t mean they’ve solved Season 2. The trio joined Deadline’s Contenders TV event Sunday to discuss the adaptation, and Weiss explained why continuing the show poses even more creative problems.
“This kind of eases you into the world of the story but the story gets really wild in the best possible way,” Weiss said. “With something that’s that wild, there are a lot of choices to be made and a lot of things to be figured out. We’ve been putting our heads together to figuring them out recently especially the past couple months.”
3 Body Problem involves scientists from around the world discovering a virtual reality video game which leads them to another intergalactic species. The story spans past and present.
“This kind of eases you into the world of the story but the story gets really wild in the best possible way,” Weiss said. “With something that’s that wild, there are a lot of choices to be made and a lot of things to be figured out. We’ve been putting our heads together to figuring them out recently especially the past couple months.”
3 Body Problem involves scientists from around the world discovering a virtual reality video game which leads them to another intergalactic species. The story spans past and present.
- 4/14/2024
- by Fred Topel
- Deadline Film + TV
The creators behind Netflix's 3 Body Problem offered a hopeful update about a potential Season 2.
This show was created by Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss (along with Alexander Woo), and adapted from the Hugo Award-winning Chinese novel The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. The heady sci-fi series has sparked plenty of conversation since its release, as fans break down its interwoven alien invasion plot.
Despite raking in over 18 million views in its first two weeks on Netflix (via Deadline), no confirmation of a Season 2 for 3 Body Problem has been made public.
Read full article on The Direct.
This show was created by Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss (along with Alexander Woo), and adapted from the Hugo Award-winning Chinese novel The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. The heady sci-fi series has sparked plenty of conversation since its release, as fans break down its interwoven alien invasion plot.
Despite raking in over 18 million views in its first two weeks on Netflix (via Deadline), no confirmation of a Season 2 for 3 Body Problem has been made public.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/13/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
Thanks to the blockbuster adaptation of Game of Thrones followed by the prequel House of the Dragon, prolific author George R.R. Martin attained cult status in Hollywood. The writer who was also involved in the production of the show, transported global audiences to his fascinating fantasy world of medieval feuds and politics that was aptly brought to life by showrunners David Benioff and D.B Weiss.
Author George R.R. Martin (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Now, fans of the series have a treat in store as Martin’s The Hedge Knight will be made into a series. The Game Of Thrones spin-off has cast former rugby player Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall. While the athlete’s towering personality is still not a match for the extreme height the character requires, Martin assured fans that he will be made to look exactly like how he was envisioned.
George R.R.
Author George R.R. Martin (image credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Now, fans of the series have a treat in store as Martin’s The Hedge Knight will be made into a series. The Game Of Thrones spin-off has cast former rugby player Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall. While the athlete’s towering personality is still not a match for the extreme height the character requires, Martin assured fans that he will be made to look exactly like how he was envisioned.
George R.R.
- 4/12/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
In a perfect union of style and action, two of Hollywood’s most charismatic stars, Henry Cavill and Jackie Gyllenhaal, will join forces in filmmaker Guy Ritchie’s directorial, In The Grey. The trailer of the film, which is set to hit theaters in early 2025, was released by Lionsgate Films during CinemaCon 2024 and is already garnering a lot of hype.
Mexican star Eiza Gonzalez in Baby Driver
Adding more glamor to the narrative will be Mexican sensation Eiza Gonzalez, who is currently the talk of the town with her latest series, Three Body Problem. Working for the second time in a Ritchie film will surely be a big feather in the cap for Gonzalez, who faced bitter disappointment a few years ago when she narrowly missed out on playing this cult DC character.
Eiza Gonzalez Was Heartbroken After Being Rejected For DC’s Catwoman
Beginning her journey as a child star in Mexico,...
Mexican star Eiza Gonzalez in Baby Driver
Adding more glamor to the narrative will be Mexican sensation Eiza Gonzalez, who is currently the talk of the town with her latest series, Three Body Problem. Working for the second time in a Ritchie film will surely be a big feather in the cap for Gonzalez, who faced bitter disappointment a few years ago when she narrowly missed out on playing this cult DC character.
Eiza Gonzalez Was Heartbroken After Being Rejected For DC’s Catwoman
Beginning her journey as a child star in Mexico,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Updated, April 10: Additional top talent has been confirmed for Deadline’s Contenders Television, which will take place this weekend, April 13-14, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. Full details for the event, which can also be livestreamed, and an RSVP link can be found here here.
The new names added to the lineup include Jodie Foster, Kurt Russell, Quinta Brunson, Owen Wilson, Tyler James Williams, William Stanford Davis, Chris Perfetti, Aaron Moten and Ella Purnell.
They join previously announced roster that includes Tom Hiddleston, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Ferguson, Lily Gladstone, Maya Rudolph, David Oyelowo, Common, Jimmy Fallon, Giancarlo Esposito, Joey King, Andrea Riseborough, Sebastian Maniscalco, Bill Pullman, Kiefer Sutherland, Logan Lerman, Kelsey Grammer, Matt Bomer, Tim Robbins, Josh Lucas, Jonathan Bailey, Tony Shalhoub, Maya Erskine, Nathan Fielder, Skeet Ulrich, Jeff Probst, Omar J. Dorsey, Harriet Dyer, Patrick Brammall, Sophia Di Martino, Sarayu Blue,...
The new names added to the lineup include Jodie Foster, Kurt Russell, Quinta Brunson, Owen Wilson, Tyler James Williams, William Stanford Davis, Chris Perfetti, Aaron Moten and Ella Purnell.
They join previously announced roster that includes Tom Hiddleston, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Kristen Wiig, Rebecca Ferguson, Lily Gladstone, Maya Rudolph, David Oyelowo, Common, Jimmy Fallon, Giancarlo Esposito, Joey King, Andrea Riseborough, Sebastian Maniscalco, Bill Pullman, Kiefer Sutherland, Logan Lerman, Kelsey Grammer, Matt Bomer, Tim Robbins, Josh Lucas, Jonathan Bailey, Tony Shalhoub, Maya Erskine, Nathan Fielder, Skeet Ulrich, Jeff Probst, Omar J. Dorsey, Harriet Dyer, Patrick Brammall, Sophia Di Martino, Sarayu Blue,...
- 4/10/2024
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO’s Jon Snow-centered Game of Thrones sequel has been shelved, Kit Harington confirmed on Tuesday.
“There are no plans for it at the moment. It’s off the table for the foreseeable,” Harington told the Associated Press while promoting his new film, Blood For Dust.
Game of Thrones, based on the fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, finished its eighth and final season in 2019. HBO’s prequel series, House of the Dragon, premiered in 2022, with a second season scheduled for this June.
Also in 2022, plans surfaced for a Game of Thrones sequel series centered on Jon Snow, with Harington attached to reprise his role.
Updates on the status of the potential project have remained sparse ever since, but showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss told The Hollywood Reporter in January they hadn’t written off the sequel entirely.
“It would be so great; nothing would make us...
“There are no plans for it at the moment. It’s off the table for the foreseeable,” Harington told the Associated Press while promoting his new film, Blood For Dust.
Game of Thrones, based on the fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, finished its eighth and final season in 2019. HBO’s prequel series, House of the Dragon, premiered in 2022, with a second season scheduled for this June.
Also in 2022, plans surfaced for a Game of Thrones sequel series centered on Jon Snow, with Harington attached to reprise his role.
Updates on the status of the potential project have remained sparse ever since, but showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss told The Hollywood Reporter in January they hadn’t written off the sequel entirely.
“It would be so great; nothing would make us...
- 4/9/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
3 Body Problem spent another week atop Netflix’s TV charts.
The drama series from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss with Alexander Woo, drove another 8.3M views from April 1 to 7. That’s quite a bit down from last week’s more than 15M views but still enough to land it at No. 1. According to Netflix, it was in the Top 10 in 92 countries.
At this point, it is quite unlikely that the series would break into the most popular list, as viewership appears to be depreciating fairly quickly. However, there are still several weeks in the show’s premiere window for it to continue racking up views, if it can maintain a steady audience.
The Gentlemen remained in third place this week with 5.6M views, while Ripley debuted at No. 8 with 2.3M views. HBO has another Netflix hit on its hands, as Sex and the City...
The drama series from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss with Alexander Woo, drove another 8.3M views from April 1 to 7. That’s quite a bit down from last week’s more than 15M views but still enough to land it at No. 1. According to Netflix, it was in the Top 10 in 92 countries.
At this point, it is quite unlikely that the series would break into the most popular list, as viewership appears to be depreciating fairly quickly. However, there are still several weeks in the show’s premiere window for it to continue racking up views, if it can maintain a steady audience.
The Gentlemen remained in third place this week with 5.6M views, while Ripley debuted at No. 8 with 2.3M views. HBO has another Netflix hit on its hands, as Sex and the City...
- 4/9/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
With the divide between critics and audiences growing ever larger in today’s day and age, fans of films and genres have begun looking to industry leaders and seasoned storytellers for recommendations that would otherwise fly under the radar of the mainstream audience. Stephen King has come out to recommend one such film, starring Monarch: Legacy of Monsters alum Wyatt Russel.
Wyatt Russel in Night Swim
Night Swim is a horror offering by first-time feature-length director Bryce McGuire, who previously also created a short film of the same name. The film is produced by Blumhouse Production and Atomic Monster. It focuses on a family moving into a house with a swimming pool that has something very wrong with it.
Night Swim received less than favorable reviews from critics
Night Swim
The film has a critics score of 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is contrasted by a 43% audience score for the film.
Wyatt Russel in Night Swim
Night Swim is a horror offering by first-time feature-length director Bryce McGuire, who previously also created a short film of the same name. The film is produced by Blumhouse Production and Atomic Monster. It focuses on a family moving into a house with a swimming pool that has something very wrong with it.
Night Swim received less than favorable reviews from critics
Night Swim
The film has a critics score of 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is contrasted by a 43% audience score for the film.
- 4/6/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Got science questions? Yeah, us too.
If you’ve raced through 3 Body Problem, the new series from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and True Blood writer Alexander Woo, chances are you want to know more about everything from Sophons and nanofibers to what actually constitutes a three-body problem. After all, even the show’s scientists are stumped when they witness their well-known theories unravel at the seams.
But for physicists like 3 Body Problem’s Jin (Jess Hong) and real-life astrophysicist Dr. Becky Smethurst (who researches how supermassive black holes grow at the University of Oxford and explains how scientific phenomena work in viral videos), answering the universe’s questions is a problem they’re delighted to solve. In fact, it’s part of the fun. “I feel like scientists look at the term ‘problem’ more excitedly than anybody else does,” Smethurst tells Tudum. “Every...
If you’ve raced through 3 Body Problem, the new series from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and True Blood writer Alexander Woo, chances are you want to know more about everything from Sophons and nanofibers to what actually constitutes a three-body problem. After all, even the show’s scientists are stumped when they witness their well-known theories unravel at the seams.
But for physicists like 3 Body Problem’s Jin (Jess Hong) and real-life astrophysicist Dr. Becky Smethurst (who researches how supermassive black holes grow at the University of Oxford and explains how scientific phenomena work in viral videos), answering the universe’s questions is a problem they’re delighted to solve. In fact, it’s part of the fun. “I feel like scientists look at the term ‘problem’ more excitedly than anybody else does,” Smethurst tells Tudum. “Every...
- 4/5/2024
- by Tara Bitran
- Tudum - Netflix
Netflix is at or near the top of both Nielsen and Luminate’s streaming rankings every week, but achieved that with some titles that differ from its usual fare during the March 29-April 3 viewing window.
As expected, “3 Body Problem” remained the most-watched streaming original series of the week per Luminate with 964.1 million minutes watched (an estimated 3.6 million views) — unsurprising, as the title is the follow-up from “Game of Thrones” helmers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who created the show alongside Alexander Woo.
But right behind it was “Testament: The Story of Moses,” a biblical series that Netflix calls a “docudrama” that landed on the streamer in time for Easter weekend. Though the project differs from the content typically prioritized by Netflix (and most streamers) it reached a strong 707.8 million minutes watched. Divided by the series’ just over 4-hour runtime, that translates to an estimated 2.8 million views.
On the streaming original films chart,...
As expected, “3 Body Problem” remained the most-watched streaming original series of the week per Luminate with 964.1 million minutes watched (an estimated 3.6 million views) — unsurprising, as the title is the follow-up from “Game of Thrones” helmers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who created the show alongside Alexander Woo.
But right behind it was “Testament: The Story of Moses,” a biblical series that Netflix calls a “docudrama” that landed on the streamer in time for Easter weekend. Though the project differs from the content typically prioritized by Netflix (and most streamers) it reached a strong 707.8 million minutes watched. Divided by the series’ just over 4-hour runtime, that translates to an estimated 2.8 million views.
On the streaming original films chart,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem’s Executive Sentenced To Death For Poisoning Billionaire Producer Behind The Series ( Photo Credit – Facebook; IMDb )
The hit Sci-fi series 3 Body Problem generates buzz everywhere for its cutting-edge and experimental story. But that is not the only reason the series is in the news. In a tale made for Netflix’s True Crime Documentary, bizarre and haunting news has come to light about the show. A former executive associated with the Late Producer, Lin Qi, has been sentenced to death after he was accused of murdering the billionaire.
The story behind one of Netflix‘s biggest shows gets more twisted. Billionaire and Video Game Tycoon Lin Qi hoped to make “The Three-Body Problem,” one of China’s most famous science-fiction novels, a global success. He had begun collaborating with Netflix and the HBO series Game of Thrones makers to bring the alien invasion saga to a worldwide audience.
The hit Sci-fi series 3 Body Problem generates buzz everywhere for its cutting-edge and experimental story. But that is not the only reason the series is in the news. In a tale made for Netflix’s True Crime Documentary, bizarre and haunting news has come to light about the show. A former executive associated with the Late Producer, Lin Qi, has been sentenced to death after he was accused of murdering the billionaire.
The story behind one of Netflix‘s biggest shows gets more twisted. Billionaire and Video Game Tycoon Lin Qi hoped to make “The Three-Body Problem,” one of China’s most famous science-fiction novels, a global success. He had begun collaborating with Netflix and the HBO series Game of Thrones makers to bring the alien invasion saga to a worldwide audience.
- 4/5/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
3 Body Problem is a series with intricate timelines, character arcs, and mysteries to uncover. Based on the bestselling novels by Cixin Liu, the series has key moments early on that foreshadow how the story will play out later in Season 1. Below, creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (Game of Thrones) and Alexander Woo take you through six key clues and revelatory scenes you might have missed on your first watch.
Meeting your partner’s parents is stressful and intimidating at the best of times, but at least it allows you a glimpse into their roots and values. That’s certainly the case when Jin (Jess Hong) meets her boyfriend Raj Varma’s (Saamer Usmani) family in Episode 3. A naval officer who was at the top of his class at the Royal Naval College, Raj comes from a military family — his father was the captain of...
Meeting your partner’s parents is stressful and intimidating at the best of times, but at least it allows you a glimpse into their roots and values. That’s certainly the case when Jin (Jess Hong) meets her boyfriend Raj Varma’s (Saamer Usmani) family in Episode 3. A naval officer who was at the top of his class at the Royal Naval College, Raj comes from a military family — his father was the captain of...
- 4/3/2024
- by Tara Bitran
- Tudum - Netflix
Hannah Waddingham is a well-respected actress, who starred in the critically acclaimed HBO series Game of Thrones. The actress has a wealth of experience in the industry and an admirable body of work.
Since the series ended in 2019, Waddingham has starred in other noteworthy shows, such as Ted Lasso. However, the character Waddingham played on the show could not have been more different from the role she played on the HBO show. As with most characters on the show, Waddingham’s character also met with a gruesome end, and shooting the scene was an awful experience for her.
Waddingham had a horrible time shooting her death scene (Source: Game of Thrones) Hannah Waddingham opens up about shooting her death scene on Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is easily one of the biggest shows to grace screens in the last decade. Based on A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin,...
Since the series ended in 2019, Waddingham has starred in other noteworthy shows, such as Ted Lasso. However, the character Waddingham played on the show could not have been more different from the role she played on the HBO show. As with most characters on the show, Waddingham’s character also met with a gruesome end, and shooting the scene was an awful experience for her.
Waddingham had a horrible time shooting her death scene (Source: Game of Thrones) Hannah Waddingham opens up about shooting her death scene on Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones is easily one of the biggest shows to grace screens in the last decade. Based on A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
The recently released Netflix series, 3 Body Problem, has taken the internet by storm. Whispers of its greatness have been heard in all corners of Hollywood and it has done an excellent job adapting from its source material, a 2008 book of the same name written by Cixin Liu. However, when words on paper are turned into something like action, plot lines are bound to get changed and things get lost in translation.
3 Body Problem (2024). Credit: Netflix
Although the series was heavily praised for its loyalty to the book, there were some major changes made to it in regards to the story, especially on the global scale. While the creators made such a change to introduce a bigger playing field for story-telling, one country has become quite upset with how it was portrayed.
David Benioff Had A Grander Vision For 3 Body Problem
David Benioff has gained a reputation in Hollywood for creating excellent cinema,...
3 Body Problem (2024). Credit: Netflix
Although the series was heavily praised for its loyalty to the book, there were some major changes made to it in regards to the story, especially on the global scale. While the creators made such a change to introduce a bigger playing field for story-telling, one country has become quite upset with how it was portrayed.
David Benioff Had A Grander Vision For 3 Body Problem
David Benioff has gained a reputation in Hollywood for creating excellent cinema,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Hannah Waddingham credits Game Of Thrones with transforming her career, but she didn’t love everything about filming the epic HBO series.
Waddingham played religious zealot Septa Unella in the Thrones franchise and featured in a torture scene, in which Cersei Lannister, played by Lena Headey, poured wine on her face.
She told The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that they filmed the scene for 10 hours and it was like being “actually waterboarded” in a quest for authenticity.
Waddingham said the scene was “horrific” and, five years on from the final season, she continues to have “chronic claustrophobia” as a result of her experience.
Waddingham said she had discussed the condition with Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss since filming had wrapped. “Thrones gave me something I wasn’t expecting,” she said.
The Ted Lasso and The Fall Guy actress has talked about shooting the scene in...
Waddingham played religious zealot Septa Unella in the Thrones franchise and featured in a torture scene, in which Cersei Lannister, played by Lena Headey, poured wine on her face.
She told The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that they filmed the scene for 10 hours and it was like being “actually waterboarded” in a quest for authenticity.
Waddingham said the scene was “horrific” and, five years on from the final season, she continues to have “chronic claustrophobia” as a result of her experience.
Waddingham said she had discussed the condition with Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss since filming had wrapped. “Thrones gave me something I wasn’t expecting,” she said.
The Ted Lasso and The Fall Guy actress has talked about shooting the scene in...
- 4/3/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
3 Body Problem has landed on the top spot of Netflix’s Top 10 list with 15.6 million views, but is it good enough for a series which reportedly boasts a price tag of $20 million per episode?
To put it in comparison, Avatar: The Last Airbender debuted in the number one spot upon its release with 21.2 million views. The show would be dethroned by The Gentlemen, which debuted to 12.2 million views and rose to 20.1 million views the following week. While viewership numbers for 3 Body Problem are nothing to sneeze at, the sizeable budget could cause Netflix to pause when it comes to renewing the series.
Related 3 Body Problem TV Review
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo have envisioned a multi-season arc for the series, which could span between three or four seasons. “Well, there’s three novels in the trilogy,” Woo told GamesRader last month. “The novels get longer...
To put it in comparison, Avatar: The Last Airbender debuted in the number one spot upon its release with 21.2 million views. The show would be dethroned by The Gentlemen, which debuted to 12.2 million views and rose to 20.1 million views the following week. While viewership numbers for 3 Body Problem are nothing to sneeze at, the sizeable budget could cause Netflix to pause when it comes to renewing the series.
Related 3 Body Problem TV Review
David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo have envisioned a multi-season arc for the series, which could span between three or four seasons. “Well, there’s three novels in the trilogy,” Woo told GamesRader last month. “The novels get longer...
- 4/2/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
While a renewal for a second season of 3 Body Problem has not yet been confirmed, production is poised to commence swiftly should Netflix greenlight the continuation of the series.
Now available for streaming on Netflix, 3 Body Problem is a fresh adaptation of Liu Cixin’s acclaimed Chinese novel.
It is the second live-action adaptation after the 2023 Chinese television series Three-Body.
Spearheaded by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the masterminds behind HBO’s renowned Game of Thrones series, alongside collaborator Alexander Woo, the Netflix adaptation has garnered attention for its innovative storytelling.
Discussing the future trajectory of the show on GamesRadar’s Inside Total Film podcast, Woo expressed optimism regarding the potential for multiple seasons, affirming the team’s desire to fully realize the story’s narrative arc.
Furthermore, Woo confirmed that preparations for a second season are already underway, underscoring the team’s commitment to delivering a comprehensive and compelling viewing experience.
Now available for streaming on Netflix, 3 Body Problem is a fresh adaptation of Liu Cixin’s acclaimed Chinese novel.
It is the second live-action adaptation after the 2023 Chinese television series Three-Body.
Spearheaded by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the masterminds behind HBO’s renowned Game of Thrones series, alongside collaborator Alexander Woo, the Netflix adaptation has garnered attention for its innovative storytelling.
Discussing the future trajectory of the show on GamesRadar’s Inside Total Film podcast, Woo expressed optimism regarding the potential for multiple seasons, affirming the team’s desire to fully realize the story’s narrative arc.
Furthermore, Woo confirmed that preparations for a second season are already underway, underscoring the team’s commitment to delivering a comprehensive and compelling viewing experience.
- 4/1/2024
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
“3 Body Problem” is a new live-action science fiction television series created by David Benioff (“Game of Thrones”), D. B. Weiss and Alexander Woo based on the novel "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin, now streaming on Netflix:
“…’Ye Wenjie’ is an astrophysicist who saw her father killed during government riots.
“Later, she was conscripted by the military because of her scientific background and sent to a secret radar base in a remote region.
‘Her fateful decision at the base echoes across space and time…
“…to a group of scientists in the present day…
“…forcing them to face humanity's greatest threat…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
“…’Ye Wenjie’ is an astrophysicist who saw her father killed during government riots.
“Later, she was conscripted by the military because of her scientific background and sent to a secret radar base in a remote region.
‘Her fateful decision at the base echoes across space and time…
“…to a group of scientists in the present day…
“…forcing them to face humanity's greatest threat…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 4/1/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
After a highly successful run with HBO’s Game of Thrones, many expected David Benioff and D.B. Weiss would smoothly move on to another pop culture juggernaut — Star Wars.
Star Wars
However, fans eager to see their vision for the galaxy far, far away, were disappointed. Just months after signing a massive $250 million deal with Netflix, Benioff and Weiss stepped down from their planned Star Wars project.
Star Wars Missed Out on Game of Thrones Directors Due to Netflix Deal
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss on the sets of Game Of Thrones
The news that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were leaving the Star Wars project, which caught many off guard. They had landed a huge $250 million deal with Netflix, which they signed in August 2019. Their joint statement read (via THR):
“There are only so many hours in the day, and we felt we could not do...
Star Wars
However, fans eager to see their vision for the galaxy far, far away, were disappointed. Just months after signing a massive $250 million deal with Netflix, Benioff and Weiss stepped down from their planned Star Wars project.
Star Wars Missed Out on Game of Thrones Directors Due to Netflix Deal
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss on the sets of Game Of Thrones
The news that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were leaving the Star Wars project, which caught many off guard. They had landed a huge $250 million deal with Netflix, which they signed in August 2019. Their joint statement read (via THR):
“There are only so many hours in the day, and we felt we could not do...
- 4/1/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
True crime remains a remarkably popular genre, especially when Netflix is involved. The streamer continues to pump out horrific real-life tales of murder and mayhem, with multiple examples in 2024 already. Back in February, "Lover, Stalker, Killer" proved incredibly popular with its tale of online dating turned deadly, while "sickening" documentary "Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare" similarly drew hordes of viewers. Now, we've got yet another Netflix true crime hit on our hands with "Homicide: New York."
From "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf, this latest docuseries explores multiple crimes from New York history. Interviews with detectives, prosecutors, victims, and friends and family all help to pad out the retellings and give a more personal insight into the various crimes, which range from the 2001 Carnegie Deli massacre to a 1997 stabbing murder. These cases are supposedly among the investigators' toughest and most challenging, and are explored throughout the series' five episodes. The conceit...
From "Law & Order" creator Dick Wolf, this latest docuseries explores multiple crimes from New York history. Interviews with detectives, prosecutors, victims, and friends and family all help to pad out the retellings and give a more personal insight into the various crimes, which range from the 2001 Carnegie Deli massacre to a 1997 stabbing murder. These cases are supposedly among the investigators' toughest and most challenging, and are explored throughout the series' five episodes. The conceit...
- 3/31/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
“Road House” was the most-watched streaming original title for the week of March 22-28, per Luminate. Based on the 1989 Patrick Swayze flick of the same, the Amazon Prime Video project was watched for 1.7 billion minutes during this viewing window.
The week before, “Road House” debuted at No. 5 on the movies chart with 121.5 million minutes watched, despite only having been available for one day. Evidently, the Jake Gyllenhaal remake picked up steam throughout its first week of availability, with an increased daily average of nearly 250 million minutes watched.
Divided by its 121-minute runtime, this week’s 1.7 billion viewing minutes of “Road House” translate to an estimated 13.9 million total views.
“Shirley,” the Netflix biopic about the pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm, debuted as the No. 2 movie with 298.7 million minutes watched. In total views, however, it was still beat by last week’s winning movie: “Irish Wish,” which clocked in at No. 3 from March...
The week before, “Road House” debuted at No. 5 on the movies chart with 121.5 million minutes watched, despite only having been available for one day. Evidently, the Jake Gyllenhaal remake picked up steam throughout its first week of availability, with an increased daily average of nearly 250 million minutes watched.
Divided by its 121-minute runtime, this week’s 1.7 billion viewing minutes of “Road House” translate to an estimated 13.9 million total views.
“Shirley,” the Netflix biopic about the pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm, debuted as the No. 2 movie with 298.7 million minutes watched. In total views, however, it was still beat by last week’s winning movie: “Irish Wish,” which clocked in at No. 3 from March...
- 3/31/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
A series that has attracted both a lot of love and a lot of hate, Game of Thrones is – whether you like it or not – a pillar of modern television. HBO’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy saga has earned numerous awards and nominations, with series creators D. B. Weiss and David Benioff being lauded as geniuses.
But, as you will probably know, by the time the series actually ended, a lot of hate had accumulated, and the creators’ decision for the series finale made a lot of fans angry, many still consider the ending of Game of Thrones to be one of the worst endings in the history of television.
Recently, though, Weiss and Benioff sat down with Josh Horowitz for an interview as part of his Happy, Sad, Confused series, accompanied by Alexander Woo. The three of them are the creators of the currently popular 3 Body Problem series,...
But, as you will probably know, by the time the series actually ended, a lot of hate had accumulated, and the creators’ decision for the series finale made a lot of fans angry, many still consider the ending of Game of Thrones to be one of the worst endings in the history of television.
Recently, though, Weiss and Benioff sat down with Josh Horowitz for an interview as part of his Happy, Sad, Confused series, accompanied by Alexander Woo. The three of them are the creators of the currently popular 3 Body Problem series,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
No stranger to adapting revered novels, Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss joined forces with writer Alexander Woo for the big-budget sci-fi thriller The 3 Body Problem. Known for revolutionizing the medium with Got, which kickstarted the trend of big-budget TV shows centered around spectacle, Benioff and Weiss took a similar route for their Netflix show.
However, unlike Got‘s initial seasons, the Netflix high-budget series fails to encapsulate the books’ proficiency, leaving fans discontent, as its future moving forward appears uncertain.
David Benioff and D. B. Weiss Dropped the Ball With The 3 Body Problem
David Benioff and D. B. Weiss | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Based on Chinese author Liu Cixin’s acclaimed sci-fi novel The Three Body Problem, which spans from the ’60s to the end of humanity, the adaptation has failed to meet expectations. While the tightly paced narrative told in eight episodes can make for some entertaining TV,...
However, unlike Got‘s initial seasons, the Netflix high-budget series fails to encapsulate the books’ proficiency, leaving fans discontent, as its future moving forward appears uncertain.
David Benioff and D. B. Weiss Dropped the Ball With The 3 Body Problem
David Benioff and D. B. Weiss | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Based on Chinese author Liu Cixin’s acclaimed sci-fi novel The Three Body Problem, which spans from the ’60s to the end of humanity, the adaptation has failed to meet expectations. While the tightly paced narrative told in eight episodes can make for some entertaining TV,...
- 3/31/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
When it comes to films and TV shows, no matter how exceptionally well they started, no matter how amazingly well they continued, if it doesn’t have an equally exceptional, or at least satisfactory conclusion, then it all comes crashing down. Game of Thrones being the perfect example.
This HBO series was such a groundbreaking and revolutionary piece of television entertainment that it completely changed what the silver screen stood for. But alas, due to a horrible last season, people remember it with more disappointment than reverence.
Emilia Clarke and Nathalie Emmanuel in a still from Game of Thrones
Naturally, it came as a shock to the audience as to how the co-creators of the show, David Benioff and D.B Weiss, could’ve missed the mark so badly, but it wasn’t a shock to them. In fact, they expected some amount of backlash from the fandom, but not to this extent.
This HBO series was such a groundbreaking and revolutionary piece of television entertainment that it completely changed what the silver screen stood for. But alas, due to a horrible last season, people remember it with more disappointment than reverence.
Emilia Clarke and Nathalie Emmanuel in a still from Game of Thrones
Naturally, it came as a shock to the audience as to how the co-creators of the show, David Benioff and D.B Weiss, could’ve missed the mark so badly, but it wasn’t a shock to them. In fact, they expected some amount of backlash from the fandom, but not to this extent.
- 3/31/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
Game Of Thrones Creators Reflect On The Show’s Controversial Ending Once Again (Photo Credit – IMDb)
The HBO series Game of Thrones ended in 2019, but the fans are still mad about its controversial ending, and now the show’s creators, David Benioff and Dan Weiss, have reflected on the backlash years later. It is one of the most popular shows with millions of fans. British actors Kit Harrington, Emilia Clarke, and Peter Dinklage led the fantasy drama.
The show premiered in 2011 and soon became a cult favorite as fans eagerly waited for every season. It ran for eight seasons, and after amazing character development over the years, fans were p*ssed at what D&d did with Emilia‘s Daenerys Targaryen. In the final episode, her love, Jon Snow, kills Danny. As per reports, petitions from the fans asked for the final season to be remade. The situation was so bad...
The HBO series Game of Thrones ended in 2019, but the fans are still mad about its controversial ending, and now the show’s creators, David Benioff and Dan Weiss, have reflected on the backlash years later. It is one of the most popular shows with millions of fans. British actors Kit Harrington, Emilia Clarke, and Peter Dinklage led the fantasy drama.
The show premiered in 2011 and soon became a cult favorite as fans eagerly waited for every season. It ran for eight seasons, and after amazing character development over the years, fans were p*ssed at what D&d did with Emilia‘s Daenerys Targaryen. In the final episode, her love, Jon Snow, kills Danny. As per reports, petitions from the fans asked for the final season to be remade. The situation was so bad...
- 3/31/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
A former executive at Yoozoo Games was sentenced to death on Friday in the 2020 poisoning of the company founder. The Chinese gaming company has links to Game of Thrones and the new Netflix series, The 3-Body Problem.
Xu Yao poisoned the food of 39-year-old company founder Lin Qi in December 2020, allegedly because of a dispute over the business operations, the Shanghai First Intermediate People’s Court said.
Lin was allegedly sickened by a cup of poisoned pu-erh tea. Lin died about 10 days later. Police detained Xu a few days after Lin’s death.
Four other people were sickened but did not die after Xu poisoned beverages in the office between September and December 2020. He allegedly did so because of disputes with two of them, the court said in a statement.
Yoozoo owns the film rights to The 3-Body Problem, a best-selling Chinese science fiction trilogy, and Xu headed up a...
Xu Yao poisoned the food of 39-year-old company founder Lin Qi in December 2020, allegedly because of a dispute over the business operations, the Shanghai First Intermediate People’s Court said.
Lin was allegedly sickened by a cup of poisoned pu-erh tea. Lin died about 10 days later. Police detained Xu a few days after Lin’s death.
Four other people were sickened but did not die after Xu poisoned beverages in the office between September and December 2020. He allegedly did so because of disputes with two of them, the court said in a statement.
Yoozoo owns the film rights to The 3-Body Problem, a best-selling Chinese science fiction trilogy, and Xu headed up a...
- 3/30/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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