George R.R. Martin gets candid about new book: 'What excites me most is I finished it'

A history of the Targaryen dynasty set hundreds of years before HBOsGame of Thrones, George R.R. I dont want people buying it thinking theyre going to get something likeA Game of ThronesorDance With Dragons. This is an imaginary history. I dont want to mislead people into thinking theyre getting a traditional novel. But once you do and the story starts to take off it works on its own terms. Lets start with the backstory here, though....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Christie Diaz

George R.R. Martin has 'mixed feelings' about Game of Thrones coming to an end

Naturally, Martin has mixed feelings about that. Its been an incredible ride, the author tells EW. And almost all of it has been great. ©Christopher Anderson / Magnum Obviously, I wished I finished these books sooner so the show hadnt gotten ahead of me. I never anticipated that. Theres also a planned seventh novel,A Dream of Spring. Since then, its been unclear how closely the shows story line hews to Martins future books....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Dr. Patricia Rosales

George R.R. Martin reacts toGame of Thronesfinale, says how books will differ

Any other data pipe, andGame of Throneswould not have been what it became. Most other networks, this series never gets made at all. How will it all end? Helen Sloan/HBO I hear people asking. The same ending as the show? I am working in a very different medium than David and Dan, never forget. They had six hours for this final season. Its a silly question…How about this? Then everyone can make up their own mind, and argue about it on the internet....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Shawna Chapman

George R.R. Martin slams 'absurd' rumor about the finalGame of Thronesbooks

Not that he should have to because the rumor made no sense in the first place butGeorge R.R. But unfortunately I didnt get to play all of that, so well have to wait and see. Heres Martinon his blog: No, THE WINDS OF WINTER and A DREAM OF SPRING are not finished. It seems absurd to me that I need to state this. It boggles me that anyone would believe this story, even for an instant....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Jason Rodriguez

George R.R. Martin'sFire & Blood: New excerpt describes King's Landing battle

Below is an exclusive excerpt from George R.R. This section is set during the famed Dance of Dragons the Targaryen civil war. Though the westermen outnumbered their foes, the riverlords knew the ground. Doug Wheatley (Lord Piper himself knighted the man afterward, dubbing him Longleaf the Lionslayer.) The ranks of the riverlords shattered, and the westermen came swarming across the Red Fork by the thousands. Courted by both claimants to the Iron Throne, the Red Kraken had made his choice....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Linda Rodriguez

George R.R. Martin'sFire & Bloodis a great, big, imperfect pile of story: EW review

It’s been seven years sinceGeorge R. R. Martinpublished his last proper fantasy novel. Now this decade has almost passed with no release date for part 6. The notepad fills with incidental detail, enough to fill 10 old castles' secrets. Credit: Bantam Fire & Bloodis very different from the mainline Westeros novels. Martin’s snappy dialogue co-exists with declamatory pronouncements. One character gets sliced “from crest to gorget.” And Ser Forrest Frey, we learn, is a “most puissant knight....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Greg Smith

George Saunders interviews writer Will Mackin about the power and pain of war fiction

During breaks, he incorporated those notes into his journals. Years later, he used those journals to write this book. Fighting a war is…a job. Credit: David Levenson/Getty Image; Random House Read on below, and purchaseBring Out the Doghere. GEORGE SAUNDERS: Youve had a long and interesting career in the military, served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Could you quickly summarize this part of your life? The Prowler had two seats up front and two in back....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Mary Jenkins

George Strait, Dave Matthews, Sheryl Crow among dozens of stars paying tribute to Willie Nelson in Nashville

It was a rhetorical question, of course. As that pairing and others proved, the show was at its best when its honoree was onstage. When the time came, both men delivered and clearly had a ball. Credit: Al Wagner/Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock The duo closed out the regular set with Good Hearted Woman. Joseph Llanes Jason Kempin/Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Daniel Brown

George Takei responds to sexual assault accuser changing story

He also didnt remember Takei ever groping him, and he copped to fabricating certain details. It makes him a little less sinister, Brunton now says. Brad and I are especially grateful for the many fans who stood by me throughout this ordeal. Credit: Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images Your support kept us going, and we are so immensely thankful for you. Brunton, now 60, initially came forward toThe Hollywood Reporterfor a report published in November....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 195 words · Trevor Sexton

George Takei says disturbing comments about sexual assault reflected his 'naughty gay grandpa' persona

Takei was recently accused of sexually assaulting former model Scott R. Brunton in 1981. Takei has categorically denied the allegations, saying the events Brunton describes simply did not occur. He also added inhis statement, Non-consensual acts are so antithetical to my values and my practices. Credit: Phil McCarten/Invision/AP When asked to elaborate, Takei then clarified that this behavior did not occur at work. It was either in my home [sic]....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · April Jones

Gerald's Gamedirector hired for Stephen King'sThe ShiningsequelDoctor Sleep

Come play with us, Mike Flanagan… He is haunted by his father, but not in the way you might expect. But there are supernatural beings pursuing him, too. Credit: Scribner; Mike Windle/Getty Images Usually, their victims die agonizingly. A hotel once stood there. The question for Warner Bros. as they adaptDoctor Sleepis: which path to follow? Itsnota sequel to the Kubrick film. At the end of the Kubrick film, the Overlook is still there....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Dakota Sanders

Gerard Butler reveals home was partially destroyed burned in California wildfires

In another post, he thanked the members of the Los Angeles fire department and rallied for their support. Returned to my house in Malibu after evacuating, he captioned an image of himself at the rubble. Heartbreaking time across California. Lady Gaga/Instagram Inspired as ever by the courage, spirit and sacrifice of firefighters. Thank you @LosAngelesFireDepartment. If you could, support these brave men and women at SupportLAFD.org. My heart aches for all those who lost their homes and their lives in California....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · David Lane

Gerard Way's thirdUmbrella Academycomic is coming this fall

By the timeHotel Oblivionopens, theyre more divided than ever. Nick Filardi will provide colors while Nate Piekos handles lettering. Check out an exclusive preview below, featuring a look at Number Fives hitman work and Spaceboys Tokyo adventures. Credit: Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · John Martinez