You're a jerkbutt.
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My friend still feels he may be a fake account, but if it's legit that's pretty cool. And now she has to watch the series.
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You're a jerkbutt.
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My friend still feels he may be a fake account, but if it's legit that's pretty cool. And now she has to watch the series.
If she goes to the page, there should be a check mark say if it's him or not.
I'm actually pretty confident that he's stated he's only on LiveJournal, now that you mention it.
Nah, he's on Twitter. Here's is verified account: https://twitter.com/GRRMspeaking
Yeah, found that yesterday. Only people he ever favorited were Neil Gaiman and himself. Stop favoriting you own tweets, dork.
My friend still has to watch Game of Thrones, told her so last night.
It's kind of a shame that GRRM is on Twitter now, because it means this joke no longer works:
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Why doesn't George R. R. Martin use Twitter? Because he killed all 140 characters.
Why doesn't George R.R. Martin use Twitter much? Because he might kill all 140 characters.
Still sounds legit.
That took me a bit. Thought it was a mug at first...
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2014/s4080510.htm
No Bran storyline in season five! I guess now we know why they sped his story up so much...
I don't understand how that's going to work. Isaac Hempstead-Wright (plays Bran) is 15. When we see him again, he's going to have changed so much. Unless the storyline involves the Bran character aging overnight, that's going to annoy me. Perhaps it's a silly gripe, but that's just something that irritates me: obvious changes in the actor when the character shouldn't be changing. It's going to very difficult for the showrunners to pull off a convincing chronology going forward. Not just for Bran's storyline either. Still looking forward to season 5 though.
I'm not going to read that for fear of spoilers. But actors change. Especially young ones. So it's bound to happen. I guess they should have known really early on the little kid was going to be around for a long time and perhaps tried to find an actor who just naturally looked super young as an adult, so there wouldn't be any growing going on. Or just change out actors every season like they've done with a couple other characters; which I find even more disturbing than an actor growing up. But perhaps there's more going on to warrant the distaste than I realize since I haven't read the article
I don't really understand why they sped the Bran story up, if they're not going to continue it in S5. Why didn't they just put less focus on the Bran story in S4 and then get to the point we're at during some point in S5? Doesn't make sense to cut them out for an entire season. :confused:
Not sure if I believe this source entirely, to be honest.
Yeah, good point. It's just an article I was linked to and thought I'd share.
They should have just invented a side story for Bran that would distract him until everything catches up to his story. Instead, they just drag it out and it's boring. Who cares if Bran goes off on some magical adventure that's not in the books? He should have joined up with Jon for a while and had some adventures on The Wall before moving along on whatever his path is. The writers for the show are lazy.
i do agree with you, but if they make up a side story then all the book readers will go ape poop :P
I don't think the book readers' wishes are really being considered for the plot points in the show's story. If they ever were, they certainly aren't now.
Sometimes literary occurrences don't translate as well to the screen and vice versa.
They're going to have to really go further and further away from the books here on out, so why not add something to Bran's story? So far most of the changes to the show have been subtractions, displacements, or switches, why not some legitimate additions?
The more I think about it, though, I think we'll see Bran & co. in the coming season. Dropping an entire plotline for a whole season would be silly. So they rushed Bran's plot in order to not have enough Bran plot for season 5? What? That's bass-ackwards. I think the quote is either
a. fabricated
b. a joke
c. out of context
They might be going more the way of Crows/Dragons in the coming seasons - splitting up plotlines and designating certain seasons for specific stories.
I think that's a terrible idea for the show. It's too long between seasons for that. I mean, it might work for readers, but I can't imagine it working for showonlies.
For all the ragging on book readers, I really don't see that many complaints from book readers about the changes made for the show. xD Most book readers seem overall happy about the way the show, imo!
I've read 3/5 of the books and I don't give two smurfs about what they change for the show. Some things work for TV, some work for print. I think most people are smart enough to acknowledge that.
Filler chapters where no real action happens but you get some introspection from some main characters work perfectly fine in books (in moderation). That kind of stuff makes for boring TV, though. Also, splitting up your main cast to have adventures all over the world is a fine world-building literary device. On TV it just makes you annoyed. Actors need to feed off each other to be effective. The best scenes in the TV show have come with the interactions of main characters, some of which aren't even in the books (like Arya/Tywin).
I think they missed a great opportunity with Bran to have some interaction with Jon Snow. Not only would it have been fun to watch it would have also stalled Bran's storyline enough to give him screen time while not getting too ahead of the pace of the books.
Agreed. That's all I have to say. I agree with Del.
I wouldn't really mind if they deviated from the books - indeed, they did really heavily with Bran's storyline this season anyway and it was fine, indeed somewhat exciting - but not Bran and Jon meeting. I'm assuming there's going to be a big Stark Family Reunion at some point and having them meet now would cheapen the pay off for that.
Yeah, pretty much that.
Also, once Jon Snow had Bran, you know he's not letting him get away. I guess he could've escaped during the battle/episode 9, but it would've been a bit contrived.
The thing about the show, is that I don't even care they're deviating from the plot. It's that they ride it juuuuuust close enough to not establish itself as an actual separate entity from the books. They either need to embrace it or follow the plot of the books. trout or get off, etc. Although, to be fair, more and more it seems they're heading down their own course.
Yeah the deviations are too subtle and gradual so far. It seems like they are toying with making it their own but not willing to go balls out. Well, they'll have to soon enough because Martin sure as hell isn't going to wrap these books up within a year or two.
It drives me bananas that he does not look like he could be Sandor's big brother.
P.S. I don't remember if we went over this yet.
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SO! spoiler for season 5/future book stuff
Seriously, don't click this if you don't want spoiled stuff from future book stuff but something that's in season 5http://photos.vanityfair.com/2014/09...ei_spoiler.gif
Did you guys see the picture from the set of tyrion with dany already? What think?
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Also, jorah
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Did see. Not sure how I feel yet.
Also, Shlup, I had no idea about that! But now that you point it out, you're right. He doesn't look like he could be Sandor's big brother at all.
I felt conan stevens did look more like him though. Too bad that character went through so many actors!
Speculation about future books/seasons
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White Walker -> Walker White -> Walter White
Coincidence???????
It's really hard to believe that guy is 25, but I know from experience that muscular guys automatically look 35+ years older. He probably looks younger beardless though.
Season 5 Teaserhttp://i.imgur.com/NmvmpYN.gif
Tyrion: If Jaime can grow a sexy beard, then so can I.
Tagged since I know some people like to avoid all promotion altogether before a new season airs.
More info here
Tyrion looks like a Klingon.
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edit: also
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Petyr Baelish what in god's name are you doing giving away free lemon cakes on the street
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I initially thought this was Jon Snow and Ygritte, but then read the caption as Severus Snape and Lily Potter fanart, and then Sherlock and Molly fanart. I still think it applies and that it looks like Jon + Ygritte the most because he held her in that exact way :colbert:
this visualises very acurate on how i think those you-should-have-read-the-book-people look like
"WINTER HAS BEEN COMING FOR SIXTEEN SMURFING YEARS!"
That killed me.
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An exclusive Season 5 trailer, as well as the final two episodes of the fourth season, will get an unprecedented run Jan. 23-29 at 150 theaters in top markets across the U.S.
Those final two episodes of Season 4, “The Watchers on The Wall” and “The Children,” will be digitally remastered to work for the IMAX experience. Both episodes had some of the most impressive CGI and camera work of the whole series. “The Watchers on The Wall” had not only the huge in scope over-the-wall shot, but also the big 360 degree fight in the courtyard. Both episodes were nominated for Emmys this past season, including writing and directing.
Yay Season 5 trailer!
People like Game of Thrones, and people like cats, so here is Game of Thrones combined with cats.
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FINALLY A DATE
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Alright guys, see you in a few months. I'm going to go ahead and sleep until April 12.
Spring is coming.
Wait.
Are we going to do sets again? I dunno who I want to be this year.
I'm generally always Pod when we do these sets, so there's probably not going to be a change.
I've been Melisandre both years, and I'd be happy to keep her.
Margaery again for me :love:
I even grew a full on Tyrion hobo beard in solidarity.
Arya Stark now and forever.
A man with no motive is a man no one suspects.
as much as i would like to switch to Meargery, because of my sig, im still staying with Sansa probably
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We’d first heard word of the secretive featurette in December, but now we finally know more about the Game of Thrones special set to air in February. So — for now at least — the night is a little less dark and filled with at least one less terror of the unknown.
Thanks to those very well-informed minds over at Entertainment Weekly, we now know that the wee 30-minute look into everyone’s favorite epic HBO series is officially titled Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life, as was previously reported thanks to a fan’s astute DVR observations. But what is, perhaps, more exciting are the details as to what it’s all about. Namely, focusing on the how and why behind the mind-bogglingly large, expansive, and impressive production.
Shot like a half-hour documentary, the special will focus on a mere day of season 5 production. But oh so much can happen in a day. In fact, in a single day, Game of Thrones is often in production in multiple countries around the world. On this particular day, viewers will travel to Belfast, Northern Ireland; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Sevilla and Osuna, Spain to follow the inner workings of the series. Through the work of key crew members, we’ll all see “the epic sets, renowned cast and global scale of Thrones, as well as the more intimate and individual challenges of our subjects, giving the audience a new perspective on one of the most elaborate productions in television history.”
So there you have it! A Day in the Life debuts February 8th, at 7:30PM. GoT itself returns for its fifth season on April 12th.
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Anyone going to check out the special?
Oo, that sounds neat!
IMAX is playing the last two episodes of the last two seasons in theaters, followed by a trailer for season five.
Here is their trailer, which contains like half a second of Tyrion in season five (yay):
Did no one post the viral 10 second Arya teaser? Here you go:
Game of Thrones is the master of the tease.
Is it April yet?
They always release it in smurfing April. I KNOW IT'S ALREADY DONE YA JERKS. They just don't want to compete with Walking Dead prob.
A question I asked my wife: GoT is the most pirated show of all time. Obviously GoT would not be as popular if no one was able to pirate it simply because the pirating allows it to reach a much wider audience. But strictly in terms of how much money HBO makes off of the show, do you think the existence of piracy has resulted in them making more or less money overall?
That's a good question. Obviously they must be making money regardless because HBO keeps renewing it for a new season.
In this particular case, I'd say more. The number of people who don't have cable who would get cable/satellite just to get HBO just to watch the show is basically nonexistent. The number of people who have cable/satellite without HBO who would purchase HBO just to watch this show can't possibly make up for the syndication, DVD monies, and everything else (since HBO owns most of its shows, including GoT) HBO earns because of the massive hype which just wouldn't exist in the same way without piracy.
By no means am I advocating for piracy. I'm just saying in this case it actually works out in HBO's favor.
I'm with chionos--the percentage of people who would subscribe to HBO if they couldn't pirate the show must be very small. I know I wouldn't, and it's one of my all time favorite shows. But if it weren't for piracy I wouldn't've seen it in the first place, which is a boat millions of people would be in.
Me and Aulayna have had a bit of a battle on for Daenerys. But I was Arya the first year we did them.
Don't know who I will be this time. I would like to be Khaleesi again but, eh.
HBO is definitely making more on piracy. There's more fans to buy more merchandise which is licensed out by them. All the figures, and board games and everything with their particular brand of the story emblazoned on it is ridiculous and even people who don't pay to watch the show will happily pay to have that stuff. Also people who don't pay to have cable or HBO itself are frequently willing to pay to have the DVDs and Blurays. This definitely worked out in their favor, and is probably a good argument for free availability, but that's a whole different can of worms
Actually, free availability probably won't happen because of piracy. Since the people who want it for free will just pirate it, it makes sense for them to keep the premium subscription model for those willing to pay for it, rather than give it to everyone.
I also believe they make more in the long run in a world with piracy. The internet hype has really built this into a licensing juggernaut.
They are supposed to be rolling our their streaming service (for non cable subscribers) this spring. Rumors are it's going to come in time with the GoT season to capitalize on more money. That availability will bump them up in money making as well, or so I foresee.
April 12th can't get here fast enough.
I love how our forum comes together over Game of Thrones. It's a beautiful thing.
Anyone going to the IMAX experience? I'm going next weekend!
:excited:
I don't think we'll be hitting up an IMAX things, but I can't even be sure we have any showings. xD
There aren't any showings close enough to me that will be showing it. I already looked :(
I'm hoping we can get a better version of the trailer though.
Hmmm, the trailer to me implies ADWD book spoils, obvsthere's no Aegon, and Tyrion is just going right to Dany?
That's what it seems like. WHICH TODAY, GRRMs publisher announced winds WILL NOT be released this year. So now i'm really worried the show will catch up.
I've mentioned this before, but you guys should change the thread title to "Waiting Game of Thrones".
The official facebook page posted a better quality video.
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152715877082734
Wauh! It's way too early to start getting hyped, but I can't help it!
Nice Jon Snow tease, trailer.
Looks like Del is getting his Tyrion/Varys scenes after all.
A Dream of Spring will definitely not be published in GRRM's lifetime. The last two books will be ghostwritten, and they will be all weird and sucky and differing and no one will get the definitive closure they've been waiting for through the series because of it. And GRRM will laugh at us all from his grave.
The show is already catching up and surpassing. It's much too late to consider that such a thing won't happen.
GRRM is the real terrorist.
The show looks set to well and truly overtake the books this season, which will make it all the more exciting for me!
That's a given by this point, Season 5 is well and truly going to finish all the book content (with abit of Winds of Winter content aswell most likely)
Season 6 will most likely have spoilt all the Winds of Winter content before the book comes out! I mean there are differences of course but the main story arc will be the same. I've given up on reading anymore of the books honestly.
GRRM is a Slow Bro.
Actually it's confirmed that seasons five and six will mostly split up the content from AFFC and ADWD, so it's not quite as dire as it looks. There will probably be a small amount of content from TWOW in season six, but I wouldn't expect it to be much.
Not too sure about that, There have been leaked bts screens from Danerys storyline that show this season will end her A Dance with Dragons storyline completely.
Plus there is no way they could stretch Jon Snows current storyline over 2 seasons, There's barely enough for one. I imagine this season will end the same way Dance did in regards to his storyline.
Same with Tyrion, there has also been leaked BTS screens showing his story actually surpassing the books. Plus Bran and Sansa's storyline was basically caught up at the end of season 4.
I was kind of surprised too, AFFC and ADWD are two of the biggest books, that being said tho there's alot of fat to be trimmed compared to the earlier books. Plus it makes sense, Winds of Winter= Season 6, A Dream of Spring= Season 7.
Well, Bran's not going to be in season 5 at all, so who knows how they'll split it up.
How about a little GoT fan art for your Friday?
Sorry, site where I found it didn't show source.
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Video has been on YT for 3 days, surprised no one has posted this yet lol.
Also, smurf YEAH ONLY 60 DAYS TILL SEASON 5!!!
It's inevitable the show will pass the book and I'm entirely okay with that because I'm tired of haughty people going "har har I know what's going to happen and you don't". Pretty excited for this season.
TBH I have never actually seen that happen, but then EoFF is the only place I discuss the show. I like to lord it up to against other book readers cause I have this:
http://i.imgur.com/xTnzi90.jpg
I can't wait for this season to finish so we can get to season 6. It's gonna be awesome having no idea what's gonna happen next! :D
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"Martin revealed at the Writers Guild of America Awards on Saturday that all fans are in for big surprises in "GoT" Season 5. “People are going to die who don’t die in the books, so even the book readers will be unhappy," Martin told Showbiz411. "Everybody better be on their toes.""
Also lena headey is preggo if anyone cares
Plenty of people who don't die in the books already have died! Don't go giving me that, Martin.
Arya, Dany, and Tyrion's deaths confirmed.
Soon to be followed up with the show's cancellation.
GRRM threatened to kill all their mothers if they show spoiled future books, so the show will end three episodes in when a meteor strikes Westeros. The End.
I foresee him dying way before the show does, but I mean let's hope not.
lol, im kind of glad the show doesnt follow the books completely just to see those proud and arogant i-have-read-the-books-persons get frustrated
The second trailer for season five covered my entire butt in goosebumps.
EDIT: YouTube mirror:
Excellent! I finally finished season 4 so I'm all caught up! I've finally been able to come into this thread without fear of spoilers :D
Now I just need to read all the posts to see what you guys have been say...
*spots there are over 4500 posts in the thread*
Sigh... see you all in 6 months.
Posted this on Facebook, no replies. It's perfect, guys!
NSFW
It is. Don't know why people didn't like it. Stupid people.
WHEN ARE WE CHANGING SETS GUYS
itt game of thrones brings our forum together more than final fantasy
In a couple of weeks. The show doesn't start til April...so maybe April 1st?
Going with Melisandre again, but might change if I fall in love with any of the Sand Snakes.
The only other person I would be would be Cersei, and I'm not stepping on Shlup's toes for her! Margaery for me, always :jess:
I might be The Wall again. Either that or Podric.
In fact, no, I'm gonna be a white walker.
I am actually in love with Margaery, but like you, I don't want to step on toes. :3
Also I plan on henna-dyeing my hair soon, so I will BE the Red Woman.
Someone decide whether we're going to be the same as last year or not!
Be whoever you want! I'm still Margaery!
I said I'm gonna stick with Melisandre, but I might change to a Sand Snake during the season if there's a particular sister that shines on the show.
With Tywin dead who is the richest man in the 7 kingdoms?
As much as i love Margeary, im going to stay with Sansa, so we wont get overflown with margeary's xD
I'm claiming Euron Greyjoy this year unless someone has been him before and wants him back, but I don't think anyone has.
iTunes has a free Game of Thrones "mixtape" put up of songs inspired by the show. The genres are varied from rap to metal, so if you're a fan of the show you might find something you like on there. I think the Killswitch Engage and Mastodon songs are pretty good.
Also, I'll go with a Robb/Talisa set if that hasn't been reoccurring for someone these few years.
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To get you into the GoT mood a little :D
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Rantz tends to be Littlefinger :o
Please don't tell me Dolorous Edd is also already taken.
I believe Edd is unclaimed!
TWO WEEKS.
It's time to bingewatch seasons 1-4.
Also, I'ma be Drogon for season 5.
I am astoundingly unhyped for it right now.
I'm hyped for the fact that I'll have another show to watch weekly since Walking dead is over.
I'm not really hyped, but I do like watching it. I like it's a (new) show Denmark and I can watch together.
I'M REALLY HYPED FOR PENNY DREADFUL IN MAY THOUGH
I have unlimited levels of hype for it.
maybe i just havent seen enough teasers, because im not as hyped as i was for the previous season..
ill get in the mood after 1 epi
I've been relatively unhyped about this season as well. I'm still upset about the Pyke stuff being cut.
That being said, I've been re-watching the series in anticipation and I've actually been catching a lot of things I missed the first time(s) around.
Totally hyped.
I never stopped being hyped:
http://i.imgur.com/ErC0d9y.jpg
I am patiently anticipating it.
I'll watch it when it starts up, but I don't really have a whole lotta hype for it. It's just been gone for SO LONG that I sort of stopped caring quite as much as I did when Season 4 ended.
I'm excited. I'm also excited about Maisie Williams being a guest on Doctor Who.
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aw man, i see some ppl are already set up for GoT..
i shall now transform into.. Sansa Stark!
p.s im having a hard time letting go of my Signature, afraid i wont be able to get it back
If you save the file to you computer, you can always reuse it later!
Bear Diary Day 73:
They keep me locked up most days. Occasionally I'm let out to stretch my paws and feast on particularly weak humans. Meals are regular but not always the most appetising. The vegetarian options are limited. I'm not vegetarian but it's nice to know they are there. They brought a nice young boy in called Pablo to massage my fur. He was a bit forceful so I ate his hand to teach him a lesson. He is just as proficient with one hand.
Tomorrow is Saturday which means we have ham, egg and chips. I am excite.
Does anybody have a claim on Davos? I think I'm gonna have a Seaworth(y) set.
]Jon Snow at the modern dinner table xD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUU5Kz-fui4
p.s how do i save my signature? i want to chance it into a Sansa sig, but i dont want to lose this one.
and has anyone by chance seen a good moving Sansa signature? :3
Just save it to your computer! Right click and hit "Save As".
I am hype.
._. Hey I called Drogon.
Okay, I changed to Khaleesi's boots. I hope there is no trouble as these boots have seen some shiet.
I'm just so damn ready for this show to come back. SO READY.
where do y'all get those moving signatures!??
Shai, are you serious? xD Just go to Google and look up 'Sansa gif'.
Take your pick! Save to your computer (and yes, it won't show as moving on your computer but it will once you upload it to another site), and upload it to an image host.
Google "Sansa gif tumblr" for best results. There is zero sarcasm in this post.
oh man soon :excited:
I CAN'T CONTAIN THE EXCITE
I accidentally read a massive spoiler the other day about a huge deviation from the books. Like, massive. I'm a little bit sad I didn't get to see it in the show but it kinda blew my mind and wondered how it might play out. Reminder, this spoiler does NOT happen in the books and is big and huge and stuff so click at your own perilRamsay and Sansa get married. I mean. What. What?! They don't even meet in the books! Christ, he's worth than Joffrey! But now Sansa's trying to play the Game so... yeah. Wow.
Dumb question; when does this debut?
(Yes yes, I know, I could just search it, I'm lazy okay)
Sunday Sunday SUNDAY!
Oooooooooohhh!
Is it the same deal as with all US drama? It officially airs in the UK on Monday on Sky Atlantic? It makes sense I suppose with the time difference but I've got to put up with this trout with The Walking Dead... I could become a common criminal I suppose and just stream it.
It's what I do yeah, but less of the common thank you kindly.
EEEEeeee I'm pumped. Just read some info about how much darker Sansa will be and I'm interested. She looked fabulous last season.
In reply to Psy's spoiler, read at your own riskSeems like they're condensing the Ramsay/Jeyne Poole thread and the Sansa/the Arryn heir in FFC?
Ah, the spoiler trading is starting already. Welcome back, Game of Thrones.
I'm most looking forward to Tyrion and Varys hanging out more.
meh, i guess i should stop thinking so difficult
herpederpederp
Sometimes i wonder how i got this far in life
Can we all talk about how a certain someone is STILL IN A ROWBOAT?
*still in a rowboat a year later*
Soon.
Depending on where you live, it may be Sunday or Monday night. T-minus 4 days, 20 hours, 5 minutes.
Where I live is irrelevant, if you know what i mean :3
...... nyoom.
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^ me
Bran and Dany get married.
I clicked the spoiler...
I just can't decide if Psychotic is playing or not xD
Who is ramsay again?
The psychotic guy who has theon.
Right, so the first episode airs tonight.
Just suppose I was an uncommon criminal like Psy, what time do I need to be up till UK time? 2am?
I just get up an hour earlier for work and watch it then :shobon: On a Monday of all days, ech...
So someone leaked the first four episodes... I'll still watch them as they're released though, as the leaked copies are only 480p. Plus, unless more episodes are leaked, watching the first four now would leave much too much time before the next one.
...
Excuse me for a second, I have to step out... to the... legal... download shop... to legally download a copy of... Eragon :shifty:
Oh damn. Might see if Denmark wants to watch them today, then!
So.. im i truely the first one to comment here on the 1st episode of season 5? :O
Popcorntime already as it!! woah!!
(SPOILER)
i feel sad fo Mance
and Dany was stupid for locking up the dragons! D: now they are maaaaaad as hell
its funny how Brienne was so close to finding Sansa xD
woop woop! im first!
edit: amagad there is also the 2nd episode in good quality! waaaaaaahhhh!! i should be watching this next week but i cant contain myself
Seeing the date says 'realeas: 20th of april 2015' i wont post anything about it :o for those wo follow it on the tv
edit: somebody spoil tagged my comment... sorry, i assumed it already been released. how many hours am i too early?