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George R.R. Martin Signs Multi-Year Deal with HBO
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2013


According to Deadline, GAME OF THRONES' mastermind, George R.R. Martin, has officially signed a two-year deal with HBO.

VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes of HBO's GAME OF THRONES Season 3
by - Jan 21, 2013


HBO has released two new videos giving viewers a sneak peek at the third season of GAME OF THRONES, premiering on March 31st. The first video, entitled "Invitation To The Set" gives a behind the scenes look at the series. The second is a preview of what's coming up on HBO this winter. Check out the videos below!

VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes of HBO's GAME OF THRONES Season 3
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2013


HBO has released a behind the scenes look at the highly anticipated third season of GAME OF THRONES. The new season premieres on March 31. Get a first look below!

VIDEO: First Look - New Teaser for HBO's GAME OF THRONES Season 3
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 11, 2013


HBO has released a foreboding teaser for the highly anticipated third season of GAME OF THRONES which features the song, 'The Rains of Castamere.' Season 3 premieres on Sunday, March 31st at 9:00 PM/ET. Check out the clip below!

Asolo Repertory Theatre Presents GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, Opening 1/11
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 9, 2013


With its latest production, Asolo Repertory Theatre sparks a debate on a topic important to most Americans: money. How much is enough, and to what lengths should we go in acquiring it? Glengarry Glen Ross, the 1984 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play written by one of the most highly acclaimed American writers of our generation, David Mamet, delves into the dark forces that drive capitalism and our pursuit of the American dream.

HBO Confirms Writers and Directors for Third Season of GAME OF THRONES
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 9, 2013


HBO has confirmed the writers and directors for the highly-anticipated third season of GAME OF THRONES. The series will return to the cable network on March 31st. The list of writers and directors is as follows

HBO's GAME OF THRONES Is Most Pirated TV Show of 2012
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 27, 2012


According to TorrentFreak.com, HBO's GAME OF THRONES was the most pirated TV shows of the year. Other series on the list included Dexter, The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother, Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead.

GAME OF THRONES Receives Super-Sized 3rd Season
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 18, 2012


GAME OF THRONES, HBO's fantasty epic, is set to receive an extra bump time-wise next season. Entertainment Weekly has confirmed that the third season of the televised adaptation of George R.R. Martin's series' will run a few minutes longer than in previous seasons.

VIDEO: First Look - HBO's GAME OF THRONES Season 3 Now in Production!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 3, 2012


HBO has released a first look at Season 3 of its hit drama serie GAME OF THRONES now in production. The third season will premiere on March 31, 2013. Get a first look below!

Diana Rigg Confirmed For HBO's GAME OF THRONES Season 3
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 16, 2012


HBO has confirmed some of the new cast members for the third season of the hit series GAME OF THRONES, with many of the actors appearing in a video that was unveiled Friday, July 13 at Comic-Con 2012. Among the new actors is Diana Rigg who will portray Lady Olenna Tyrell

Two-Part Starz Encore Event THORNE Premieres Tonight, 6/12
by TV News Desk - Jun 12, 2012


'Thorne' is a two part ENCORE original event. 'Thorne: Sleepyhead' is a startling contemporary take on the thrilling, chilling, crime drama, adapted from Mark Billingham's bestselling novel 'Sleepyhead' (2001). Directed by Stephen Hopkins ('House of Lies,' '24') the series stars acclaimed actor David Morrissey ('The Walking Dead,' Centurion, State of Play) who plays the complex and compelling character Detective Inspector Tom Thorne. Morrissey is joined by cast members Natascha McElhone ('Californication'), Aidan Gillen ('The Wire') and Eddie Marsan (Sherlock Holmes). While investigating a series of unusual attacks on young women, Thorne finds himself dragged back into the nightmares of his past as he races against time to find a mysterious serial killer. His first three victims are found dead. The fourth victim, Alison Willetts, survived an excruciating attack and is unlucky to be alive. Thorne knows that there are more deaths to come, as the killer enjoys toying with Thorne just as much as he gets a thrill out of pursuing his sick fantasy.

HBO Airs GAME OF THRONES Season 2 Marathon Today, 6/2
by TV News Desk - Jun 2, 2012


Before the second-season finale of GAME OF THRONES debuts next SUNDAY, JUNE 3 (9:00-10:05 p.m. ET/PT) on the main HBO channel, fans can catch up on the season with a marathon of the preceding nine episodes. Starting today, June 2 at 6:00 p.m. (ET/PT), the HBO Zone channel will present all nine episodes back-to-back three times, ending right before the season finale debuts on HBO.

HBO to Air GAME OF THRONES Season 2 Marathon, 6/2
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2012


Before the second-season finale of GAME OF THRONES debuts next SUNDAY, JUNE 3 (9:00-10:05 p.m. ET/PT) on the main HBO channel, fans can catch up on the season with a marathon of the preceding nine episodes.

David Morrissey to Star in Encore's THORNE, Premiering 6/12
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 25, 2012


Encore kicks off the summer with the captivating two-part crime drama THORNE, premiering on Tuesday, June 12 and Wednesday, July 13 at 9PM ET/PT David Morrissey, Aiden Gillen, Sandra Oh, Natascha McElhone and Eddie Marsan star in the project.

Two Part Encore Event THORNE Premieres June 12
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 12, 2012


'Thorne' is a two part ENCORE original event. 'Thorne: Sleepyhead' is a startling contemporary take on the thrilling, chilling, crime drama, adapted from Mark Billingham's bestselling novel 'Sleepyhead' (2001). Directed by Stephen Hopkins ('House of Lies,' '24') the series stars acclaimed actor David Morrissey ('The Walking Dead,' Centurion, State of Play) who plays the complex and compelling character Detective Inspector Tom Thorne. Morrissey is joined by cast members Natascha McElhone ('Californication'), Aidan Gillen ('The Wire') and Eddie Marsan (Sherlock Holmes). While investigating a series of unusual attacks on young women, Thorne finds himself dragged back into the nightmares of his past as he races against time to find a mysterious serial killer. His first three victims are found dead. The fourth victim, Alison Willetts, survived an excruciating attack and is unlucky to be alive. Thorne knows that there are more deaths to come, as the killer enjoys toying with Thorne just as much as he gets a thrill out of pursuing his sick fantasy.

HBO Renews GAME OF THRONES For Third Season
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 10, 2012


HBO has renewed GAME OF THRONES for a third season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming.

Season Premiere of HBO's GAME OF THRONES is Ratings Winner
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 3, 2012


The return of the second season of HBO's fantasy drama series GAME OF THRONES was a ratings winner for the cable network, pulling in 3.9 million viewers for its premiere episode on Sunday, April 1. The show broke its previous ratings record of 3 million viewers who tuned in to last year's Season 1 finale. The second season debut saw a 74% increase from the series premiere last year.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - New Clips From GAME OF THRONES Season 2 Premiering 4/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2012


Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, GAME OF THRONES is an epic drama set in the world of Westeros, where ambitious men and women of both honor and ill-repute live in a land whose summers and winters can last years. The Emmy(R)- and Golden Globe-winning fantasy series begins its second season SUNDAY, APRIL 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO

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