‘Charge!’ Big snow brings out snowball fight tradition at University of Michigan
The soldiers: Dozens of University of Michigan students. It is a UM tradition that the first major snowstorm of the winter semester devolves into students engaging in a massive snowball fight. Here is some footage captured by a bicyclist returning from work at Michigan Medicine. The most recent snowball battle was made possible by this week’s winter storm across southeast Michigan. The weather expects to get chillier and windier over the next few days, while a little more snow accumulation is expected to occur.
mlive.comSaturday Sessions: The Lumineers” perform “Birthday”
This morning on Saturday Sessions - a return visit from “The Lumineers.” Based in Denver, they hit it big right from their debut album, which topped the charts, went triple platinum and earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. More top-selling albums followed - along with sold-out arenas around the world. From their brand new album "Brightside," here are “The Lumineers” with “Birthday.”
news.yahoo.comAncient-warfare expert rates 10 more battle tactics in movies and tv
Ancient-warfare expert Roel Konijnendijk rates 10 battle tactics in movies and television for realism, with scenes from "Game of Thrones" and "The Witcher." Konijnendijk has a doctorate in ancient history and is a teaching fellow at the University of Edinburgh. Konijnendijk discusses the accuracy of battle tactics in "Game of Thrones" (2016), starring Kit Harington; "Hercules" (2014), featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson; and "The Witcher" (2019), with Henry Cavill. Konijnendijk also comments on the infantry and cavalry formations in "Outlaw King" (2018), starring Chris Pine; "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" (2014), with Evangeline Lilly; and "Alexander" (2004), featuring Colin Farrell. He dissects the use of ancient-warfare weaponry in "King Arthur" (2004), "Spartacus" (1960), "Mulan" (2020), and "Spartacus: War of the Damned" (2013). Watch part one of the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPGdOXstSyk You can follow Roel Konijnendijk here: https://twitter.com/Roelkonijn
news.yahoo.comVideo inside grandiose ‘Game of Thrones’ Michigan home on market with moat, drawbridge, dungeon
ROCHESTER, MI - It’s one of the most talked about homes to hit the market in years in Michigan. We’re taking you on a video tour of what’s now known as the “Game of Thrones” castle. It sits on more than 6 acres and is surrounded by a wrought iron fence and two gated towers. “This is ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 9,” Nicholas Asplund of Lux Partners Global told MLive. You can contact Nicholas Asplund at Lux Partners Global for more information at 810-222-9019 or via email.
mlive.com‘Game of Thrones’ type Michigan home hits market with moat, drawbridge, dungeon, secret passageways, grotto
ROCHESTER, MI - You could throw some epic murder mystery dinner parties at this “Game of Thrones” type home, which just hit the market today. There’s even secret passageways and a hidden tower with a 50-foot-tall spiral staircase. “This is ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 9,” Nicholas Asplund of Lux Partners Global enthusiastically told MLive when talking about the home. To enter the home, you must cross the drawbridge above the moat and waterfall before walking through the portcullis at the front entrance. There’s also a secret underground grotto with Jacuzzi, a hidden dungeon, fitness center, billiard room, library with a loft and a home theater with an 8′ by 6′ screen.
mlive.comThis Tourist Hotspot Is Open—and Blissfully Quiet
GettyThe term overtourism could’ve been coined for Croatia: a phenomenon discussed a heck of a lot pre-pandemic when global tourism seemed to have reached an all-time saturation point. A record 21 million tourists visited Croatia in 2019, which was a 5 percent increase on 2018. Bearing in mind Croatia’s total population is a humble 4 million and that its coastal cities are tiny, 21 million was more than a lot; it was tourist-swamped hell.Cruise liners were a major culprit, as was the popular tel
news.yahoo.comWhite women ‘shamed’ by crowd after allegedly harassing Black queer couple in video
Other hotel guests chanted “Shame!” at the women, a scene reminiscent of the HBO medieval drama “Game of Thrones.” Several white women were escorted out of a hotel pool recently after complaining about a Black queer couple kissing publicly. A video of them quickly went viral over the weekend, with clips showing the ladies walking out of the pool area, and sending their final angry thoughts.
news.yahoo.comMarilyn Manson sued by Game of Thrones' Esmé Bianco for alleged sexual assault and human trafficking
After coming forward with sexual abuse allegations against rock star Marilyn Manson, Game of Thrones star Esmé Bianco is taking him to court. Bianco on Friday filed a lawsuit against Manson, accusing him of rape and sexual battery, Rolling Stone reports. The actress, who played Ros on Game of Thrones, also alleges that Manson violated human trafficking laws when he brought her to Los Angeles from London to star in projects that were never made or released. Bianco first leveled her allegations against Manson earlier this year, accusing him of physically and sexually abusing her during their relationship. The lawsuit alleges Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, "used drugs, force, and threats of force to coerce sexual acts from Ms. Bianco on multiple occasions" and accuses him of raping her, groping her in public, and "spanking, biting, cutting, and whipping Ms. Bianco's buttocks, breasts, and genitals" without consent. In one incident, Manson allegedly locked Bianco in a bedroom, "tied her to a prayer kneeler, and beat her with a whip that Mr. Warner said was utilized by the Nazis" and "electrocuted her." The lawsuit alleges he also once chased her "around the apartment with an ax," cut her "with a Nazi knife during sex," and kept her "awake for days at a time and then would lock her out of the apartment overnight." Additionally, Manson is accused of having "employed fraud" by bringing Bianco to the U.S. based on the promise of "work opportunities that never appeared while inserting himself in her visa process" so that he could "control Ms. Bianco by threatening to withdraw support if she displeased him." Numerous other women have also come forward with abuse allegations against Manson, including Westworld star Evan Rachel Wood, who alleged in February that he "horrifically abused me for years." Manson has denied the allegations and said that "my intimate relationships have always been entirely consensual with like-minded partners." More stories from theweek.comRepublicans reveal their red lineThere's no such thing as intellectual property5 scorchingly funny cartoons about Fox News' meat hysteria
news.yahoo.comGeorge R.R. Martin to do 'Game of Thrones' Broadway show about the Great Tourney at Harrenhal
The Hollywood Reporter said Tuesday that the play will center around the Great Tourney at Harrenhal and debut in New York, London and Australia in 2023. The Great Tourney at Harrenhal is an important historical event in the world of Westeros. Occurring 16 years before the events of HBO's "Game of Thrones," the contest took place over 10 days and included tournaments of jousting, archery and combat. It is a tourney oft referred during HBO's 'Game of Thrones' and in my novels, A Song of Ice & Fire … and now, at last, we can tell the whole story ... on the stage." The news comes just days after Martin struck a five-year deal with HBO to create content for the network.
cnbc.com'Game of Thrones' stars Harington, Leslie welcome baby boy
FILE - Rose Leslie, left, and Kit Harington arrive at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The "Game of Thrones" stars have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. “Game of Thrones” stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. Harington's publicist Marianna Shafran confirmed the birth Tuesday, saying Harington and Leslie are “very very happy!”No further details were given. It's the first child for both the 34-year-old Scottish actor Leslie and the 34-year-old English actor Harington, who married in 2018.
Jason Momoa was ‘completely’ in debt after ‘Game of Thrones’: ‘We were starving’
Jason Momoa is best known in Hollywood for his roles in high-profile projects like "Game of Thrones," "Aquaman" and the upcoming "Dune" adaptation. Momoa started his career in 1999 when he landed a role on "Baywatch" after the show held an open casting call in Hawaii. "We were starving after 'Game of Thrones,'" he told InStyle. Momoa's "Game of Thrones" character was killed off in season one, before the show became a massive hit. After her second worldwide tour, The Monster Ball, which ran from 2009 to 2011, Lady Gaga found herself $3 million in debt.
cnbc.comGeorge R.R. Martin can't build castle library in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. – “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin won't be able to build a seven-sided, castle-style library at his compound in Santa Fe that drew objections from neighbors. The city's Historic Districts Review Board on Tuesday denied a request to allow Martin to exceed the building height limit in the historic district where he lives, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported. “It is a medieval castle, and I don’t understand how we could possibly approve it in this style,” board member Frank Katz said. “The fact remains that the proposed building is still a prominent castle in the middle of a residential neighborhood in Santa Fe,” the letter said.
James Bond, 'Avengers' star Diana Rigg dies at 82
This image released by HBO shows Diana Rigg as Olenna Tyrell in a scene from "Game of Thrones." Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series The Avengers, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at home with her family. Daughter Rachael Stirling said she died of cancer that was diagnosed in March. She was 82. (HBO via AP)
UK foreign secretary under fire for taking-a-knee comments
LONDON Britains foreign secretary has drawn criticism after he suggested in an interview that taking a knee appeared to be from Game of Thrones and was a symbol of subjugation. Downing Street said that Raab had been expressing a personal opinion. The gesture has come to be recognized as a symbolic act in opposing racism and police violence and has been widely used by people worldwide protesting the death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis on May 25. It gained momentum in 2016 when American football player Colin Kaepernick took the knee during the national anthem before a game to protest racism and police bruality. ___Follow all AP coverage of racial injustice and police brutality at https://apnews.com/GeorgeFloyd.
Charles C. Milliken: Free only works when someone else has to pay
The blue team has hitched its star to offering free stuff in exchange for a vote. In a subsequent lifetime I taught my econ students there was no such thing as a free lunch (or a free box of soap). So you buy the box, comply with the offer and get the free thing. After all, I need to buy soap anyway, so why not take advantage of the offer and buy this soap instead of that? Rich people, billionaires and millionaires, are going to pay their fair share, so you, not being rich, wont have to pay a thing.
monroenews.comQuiz: Do you remember the biggest pop culture moments from 2019?
So much happened this year that it was hard to condense it all into one single quiz, but we think we did a good job of capturing the most iconic and wacky pop culture moments of the year. From Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s emotional Oscar performance to the big “Game of Thrones” finale, we’ve got everything you need to remember about 2019. Take the quiz below to see how well you do.
Michigan Football tweets eerie picture of a snowed-in Michigan Stadium
Roughly halfway through the seasons first big snowmaker on Monday, Michigan Football tweeted a stunning picture of a completely snowed-in Michigan Stadium. The image looks like a scene out of Game of Thrones, and at first glance its hard to believe any football will be played there on Saturday. It's a Winter Wonderland in The Big House! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/rB27Ane8LK Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 11, 2019Crews were out Tuesday clearing massive amounts of snow on the field with plows and in the stands with shovels ahead of the Michigan State game. But remember, it could be worse, like this game against Indiana in 2016: Like what youre reading?
Hot girl summer to White Claw winter there's a hard seltzer festival coming to Royal Oak
click to enlarge Mike Fig Photo / Shutterstock.comLooking back, a portrait of 2019 America might look something like this: Game of Thrones coffee cup-gate, 30-50 feral hogs, unlikely member of the resistance Nickelback is totally cool for the first time ever, and White Claw the endangered species of sweet, fizzy, highly alcoholic nectar of the summer gods. Well, the spiked seltzer trend that is probably responsible for our extravagant rideshare spending this summer isn't going anywhere. More than that Shiba Inu/Meghan McCain meme or a trending hashtag, hard seltzer is a lifestyle and is here to hang for the long run. Or at least until the end of the year when Detroit's first-ever hard seltzer tasting event takes place because, yes, the end is truly nigh. Additional samples can be purchased, and all attendees will be given a commemorative pint glass as well as a keepsake photo to remember the night you will surely forget.Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased via axs.com.
metrotimes.comSnap says its original show was watched more than the 'Game of Thrones' finale, but there's a catch
Snap's Chief Business Officer Jeremi Gorman said this week that one of the Snapchat's original shows was so widely viewed it topped the viewership of the "Game of Thrones" finale. Gorman, speaking at a session at Advertising Week with "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah in New York Wednesday, said Snapchat's original series "Endless Summer" was watched by 28 million people, more than the number of people who watched the finale of HBO's "Game of Thrones." A record 19.3 million people tuned in to watch the "Game of Thrones" finale the night it aired. Gorman said the total number of those tuning into the "Game of Thrones" finale was 25 million, but it wasn't clear where she was citing the number from. A Snap spokesperson said the company counts a view when a video is opened by a user, regardless of how long the video was watched for.
cnbc.com'GOT' wins final Emmy battle
Peter Dinklage accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award for "Game of Thrones" onstage during the 70th Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. The show went on to win OutstandingHOLLYWOOD, Calif. - 'Game of Thrones' has won its final Emmy battle. The HBO series picked up the best drama Emmy at Sunday's ceremony, capping off its final season with a coveted achievement. "Game of Thrones" is now tied with "Hill Street Blues," "L.A. Law," "The West Wing," and "Mad Men" for most wins in the best drama category. Heading into the night, the drama had 32 total nominations, setting a new record for the most nominations earned in a single year by a drama series.
See who took home an Emmy Award
Rachel Brosnahan attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES (CNN) - The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards were presented on Sunday. Below is a list of this year's winners in major categories. "Drunk History""I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman""Saturday Night Live" *WINNER"Who Is America?" The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.
Predicting who will win big at this year's Emmy Awards
It's hard to believe that this year's Emmy Awards are right around the corner, and the night will surely be filled with TV's biggest stars. Best drama series"Better Call Saul" (AMC)"Bodyguard" (Netflix)"Game of Thrones" (HBO)"Killing Eve" (BBC America)"Ozark" (Netflix)"Pose" (FX)"Succession" (HBO)"This Is Us" (NBC)Will win: "Game of Thrones"Should win: "Pose"If one award is a guarantee on Emmy night, it's this one. Best comedy series"Barry" (HBO)"Fleabag" (Amazon)"The Good Place" (NBC)"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon)"Russian Doll" (Netflix)"Schitt's Creek" (Pop)"Veep" (HBO)Will win: "Veep"Should win: "Fleabag"Not everyone watched Amazon's "Fleabag," so it seems like a long shot for this incredible comedy to win. Louis-Dreyfus has won this award for every season she's played the tyrant politician Selena Meyer, so why stop now? Season 11 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" was nothing short of entertaining, so expect the queens to win again this year.
Predicting who will win big at this year's Emmy Awards
It's hard to believe that this year's Emmy Awards are right around the corner, and the night will surely be filled with TV's biggest stars. Best drama series"Better Call Saul" (AMC)"Bodyguard" (Netflix)"Game of Thrones" (HBO)"Killing Eve" (BBC America)"Ozark" (Netflix)"Pose" (FX)"Succession" (HBO)"This Is Us" (NBC)Will win: "Game of Thrones"Should win: "Pose"If one award is a guarantee on Emmy night, it's this one. Best comedy series"Barry" (HBO)"Fleabag" (Amazon)"The Good Place" (NBC)"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon)"Russian Doll" (Netflix)"Schitt's Creek" (Pop)"Veep" (HBO)Will win: "Veep"Should win: "Fleabag"Not everyone watched Amazon's "Fleabag," so it seems like a long shot for this incredible comedy to win. Louis-Dreyfus has won this award for every season she's played the tyrant politician Selena Meyer, so why stop now? Season 11 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" was nothing short of entertaining, so expect the queens to win again this year.
'Game of Thrones' looks poised to torch more Emmy records
(CNN) - There are plenty of games within the game at this Sunday's Emmy ceremony, but none more intriguing than whether "Game of Thrones" will go out in another blaze of glory, torching the field one more time after its polarizing final season. Still, there are several more milestones that could fall on Sunday, when the main Emmy ceremony is televised by Fox. Three more wins ("Thrones" is nominated in seven remaining categories) would bring the overall 2019 trophies to 13, eclipsing the show's own record of 12, reached in both 2015 and 2016. For starters, those most vocal in their criticism of the final season probably aren't entirely representative of the wider audience base. The Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.
Artists Create Epic 285-Foot-Long 'Game of Thrones' Tapestry
This isn't your great-, great-, great-, great-grandmother's tapestry. The "Game of Thrones" tapestry is on display in the same city in France as its inspiration, the 950-year-old Bayeux tapestry. Inspired by the 11th century embroidered work of art, artists in Northern Ireland spent 1,500 hours creating the "Game of Thrones" tapestry. The "Game of Thrones" tapestry is on display at the Hotel du Doyen in Bayeux until Dec. 31. RELATED STORIESSophie Turner's 'Game of Thrones' Tattoo Was Actually a Major SpoilerParents Are Rethinking Naming Their Daughters 'Khaleesi'Check Out These Adorable Babies in 'Game of Thrones'-Inspired Costumes
Another 'Game of Thrones' prequel could take wing at HBO
(CNN) - There could be more winter coming to HBO, with another "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially advancing to the pilot stage. Martin is working on a project set roughly 300 years before events depicted in the series, according to Deadline. HBO has already produced another related pilot that takes place thousands of years before "Game of Thrones," starring Naomi Watts. Additional spinoffs of the series were placed in development when HBO learned that "Thrones" would be ending, as the cable network -- like CNN, a unit of WarnerMedia -- sought to retain a connection to its most popular franchise. Martin has periodically kept fans abreast of possible additions to the "Game of Thrones" mythology via his blog.
Get that 'Downton Abbey' experience at this Metro Detroit spot
It was one of the most popular shows on TV, right up there with "Game of Thrones" or "Breaking Bad," now, "Downton Abbey" has come out with a movie and fans can't wait to see what happens next! Guests will have an immersive experience where they will interview to work as a servant in Meadow Brook Hall. At its peak, Meadow Brook Hall employed more than 29 staff that lived and worked there. They give regular tours daily, but this special "Servant's Life" tour is only available on weekends in September. You can purchase tickets on their website to get that "Downton Abbey" experience before the movie is out!
Kit Harington confirmed for role in Marvel's 'The Eternals'
ANAHEIM, California (CNN) - Kit Harington has been confirmed for a role in Marvel's "The Eternals," bringing the "Game of Thrones" star into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Harington will play Dane Whitman, aka the heroic Black Knight, in the movie. That's not one of the characters known as the Eternals in the comics, which were created by Jack Kirby. Deadline had reported that Harington would be joining the Marvel stable, without any details about in what capacity. Friday, the studio unveiled a lineup of Marvel and "Star Wars"-related series for its streaming service, Disney+.
Sophie Turner wishes Sansa or Arya would have killed Cersei in 'GOT' finale
One of those cast members who would have liked to have seen things end differently is Sophie Turner, who played Sansa Stark. "I thought Arya would kill Cersei," said Turner. "And I would like to have seen Sansa and Cersei reunited, or Arya and Cersei. Cersei ended up dying in the penultimate episode alongside her twin brother Jaime. Even Lena Headey, who played Cersei, wanted a bigger death for her character.
Netflix just spent $200 million for 'Game of Thrones' creators, but the cost could be greater
Executive Creators and Producers of "Game of Thrones", David Benioff, George R. R. Martin and D.B Weiss attend the "Game Of Thrones" Season 8 NY Premiere on April 3, 2019 in New York City. Jeff Kravitz | FilmMagic, Inc | Getty Images"Game of Thrones" showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are leaving HBO for a $200 million paycheck from rival streaming service Netflix. These costs come as Netflix is expected to report $20.2 billion in revenue in 2019, according to analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. "Either [Benioff and Weiss] are the next Steven Spielberg or they are the next Michael Cimino," Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter said.
cnbc.comHBO's controversial 'Confederate' is likely dead after 'Game of Thrones' creators Benioff and Weiss sign Netflix deal
"Confederate," which would have depicted an alternate universe in which the Confederacy successfully seceded from the Union, is likely dead in the water at HBO now that showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have signed a $200 million deal with Netflix. "Confederate" was initially expected to launch in 2018 or 2019, after Benioff and Weiss were done with "Game of Thrones." However, the project was shelved and this new deal between Benioff, Weiss and Netflix likely wipes it off the books completely. Benioff and Weiss have been in high demand after their success with "Game of Thrones."
cnbc.comHBO chief: Sorry, fans, no 'Game of Thrones' do-over
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - The clamor from "Game of Thrones" fans for a do-over of the drama's final season has been in vain. There are few downsides to having a hugely popular show like "Game of Thrones," Bloys said, but one is that fans have strong opinions on what would be a satisfying conclusion. Emmy voters proved unswayed by petitioners demanding a remake: They gave "Game of Thrones" a record-breaking 32 nominations earlier this month. HBO will want to keep the fan fervor alive for the prequel to "Game of Thrones" that's in the works. Asked whether negative reaction to the "Game of Thrones" conclusion will shape the prequel, Bloys replied, "Not at all."
HBO exec responds to 'Game of Thrones' blowback
(CNN) - The final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" was a ratings juggernaut that helped the network receive a record-setting number of Emmy nominations. It was also poorly reviewed by viewers and critics, particularly with regards to the series finale. He said that, despite online petitions suggesting so, HBO has no plans to re-shoot the finale and, frankly he "can't imagine any other network would" either. Bloys also denied that network executives had meddled with the series through copious notes to creators David Benioff and D.B. In response to whether the criticism has changed how HBO will approach its planned prequel to the medieval-style fantasy series, Bloys said, "It has not at all."
"Game of Thrones" showrunners drop out of Comic-Con panel
HBO's "Game of Thrones" nabbed 32 Emmy nominations on Tuesday the highest of any show in a single year. Despite its success, its showrunners have suffered an unprecedented level of criticism, with more than a million fans signing a petition to have new writers redo the eighth and final season. Weiss have canceled their appearance at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, just two days before the show's highly-anticipated panel. The official "Game of Thrones" Twitter account shared the lineup change Wednesday. SDCC was expected to be the showrunners' first public appearance since the show's finale in May.
cbsnews.comHBO didn't submit these 3 'Game of Thrones' stars for an Emmyso they did it themselves and got nominated
Sometimes, in order to get ahead, you need to be your own best advocate. Gwendoline Christie must know that classic piece of career advice, because when HBO did not submit the "Game of Thrones" star for Emmy consideration, she decided to take matters into her own hands and now she's an Emmy-nominated actress. According to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO, the network behind the massively popular fantasy series, confirmed on Wednesday that it did not submit Christie's name to the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to be considered for a 2019 Emmy nomination for her work on the final season of "Game of Thrones," ended its eight-season run in May. Instead, Christie, along with her agents and managers paid her own $225 entry fee to enter herself into the running. What's more, actors Alfie Allen (who played Theon Greyjoy) and Carice van Houten (who played Melisandre) also paid their own entry fees to submit themselves for Emmy consideration, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
cnbc.com'Game of Thrones' sets record with Emmy nominations
The cast of "Game of Thrones" now has their eyes on some Emmys -- 32 to be exact. The HBO drama walked away with double-digit Emmy nominations on Tuesday, setting a new record for most nominations earned in a single year by any drama series. This year's nominations included one for best drama and a slew of individual nominations for cast members including Kit Harrington, Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams and Gwendoline Christie. To date, the fantasy series has won 47 Emmys and been nominated 161 times, including this year's nominations. The "Game of Thrones" series finale aired in May, to mixed reviews.
'Game of Thrones' nabs record 32 Emmy Award nominations, including best drama series, in final season
The HBO show earned a record 32 Emmy nominations on Tuesday, including best drama series. Dinklage is the only "Game of Thrones" actor to win an Emmy for his performance in the series. He has taken home three trophies in the supporting actor category for his role of Tyrion Lannister. Here are just some of the awards "Game of Thrones" is nominated for:Lead Actress in a Drama Series:Emilia Clarke "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Kit Harington "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Outstanding Drama Series:"Game of Thrones" (HBO)Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Alfie Allen "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Nikolaj Coster-Waldau "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Peter Dinklage "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:Gwendoline Christie "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Lena Headey "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Maisie Williams "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Sophie Turner "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Carice van Houten "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series:David Benioff and D.B. Weiss "Game of Thrones" (HBO)David Nutter "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Miguel Sapochnik "Game of Thrones" (HBO)Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series:David Benioff and D.B.
cnbc.comEmmy nominations 2019: 10 Surprises and snubs
The show earned four nominations on Tuesday lead actor (Eugene Levy), lead actress (Catherine O'Hara), outstanding comedy series and outstanding contemporary costumes (Debra Hanson and Darci Cheyne). Pop TVSnub: Jim Parsons & 'The Big Bang Theory'While "Schitt's Creek" entered the outstanding comedy series category, "Big Bang Theory," which aired its final episode in May was ousted. The sitcom has been an Emmy darling, earning 55 nominations and 10 wins during its 12 seasons. However, come 2019, the show only received three nods outstanding technical direction, outstanding directing for a comedy series and outstanding multi-camera editing for a comedy series. In fact, the nominees are the same line-up as last year "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah," "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
cnbc.com"Game of Thrones" slashes its way to record-breaking 32 Emmy nominations
HBO's "Game of Thrones" has slashed its way to a record-setting 32 Emmy nominations Tuesday for its eighth and final season. Last year's best comedy series, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" led the pack with 20 bids, including for its star and defending champion Rachel Brosnahan. The list of nominees:Comedy Series"Barry"; "Fleabag"; "The Good Place"; "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"; "Russian Doll"; "Schitt's Creek"; "Veep." Supporting Actor, Drama SeriesJonathan Banks, "Better Call Saul"; Giancarlo Esposito, "Better Call Saul"; Alfie Allen, "Game of Thrones"; Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, "Game of Thrones"; Peter Dinklage, "Game of Thrones"; Michael Kelly, "House of Cards"; Chris Sullivan, "This is Us." Supporting Actress, Drama SeriesGwendoline Christie, "Game of Thrones"; Julia Garner, "Ozark"; Lena Headey, "Game of Thrones"; Fiona Shaw, "Killing Eve"; Sophie Turner, "Game of Thrones"; Maisie Williams "Game of Thrones."
cbsnews.com'Game of Thrones,' 'Veep' ride sentimental wave into Emmys
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images(CNN) - The Emmys usually offer a mix of old and new, but sentimental favorites could be more pronounced at this year's nominations, with "Game of Thrones" defending its crown, "Veep" waging its final campaign and "The Big Bang Theory" having a shot at one last big bang. New series can bring freshness to the awards, even if "The Kominsky Method" brings old pros Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin into play. Wild cards include NBC's quirky "The Good Place," Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Amazon import "Fleabag," and Netflix's "GLOW" and "Russian Doll." In that respect, if the 2019 Emmys feel messier and more disjointed than usual, they might just be a teaser of what's to come. The main Emmy telecast will be held Sept. 22 and televised live by Fox.
Federal judge referenced 'Game of Thrones'
(CNN) - Nearly two months after the "Game of Thrones" series finale, some fans still are not quite over the way it ended. Among them, a federal appeals court judge who referenced his displeasure with the final season to illustrate a point in a recent case. "We will not render Troice meaningless the way that 'Game of Thrones' rendered the entire Night King storyline meaningless in its final season," Owens wrote, referring to the (Spoiler alert!) Despite his seeming invincibility, the Night King was easily taken down by the show's beloved Arya Stark in a way that some fans criticized. Some fans even started a Change.org petition prior to the series finale demanding HBO re-make the final season.
New species of bee fly named after 'Game of Thrones' character
New species of bee fly named after 'Game of Thrones' characterCANBERRA, Australia - Australian scientists have the thrilling task of naming different species of animals that are found, and this year a species of bee fly was named after a character from "Game of Thrones." The fly is just one of 230 species that the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization in Australia has named so far this year. All names have to have a combination of a genus name, which comes first, and a species name. "Xuankun Li, who named the bee fly Paramonovius nightking, is a PhD student at CSIRO and a huge fan of 'Game of Thrones,' proving that inspiration for new species names can come from anywhere," entomologist Dr. Bryan Lessard said in a statement. Other newly named species include a cusk eel named Barathronus algrahami, after fish collection manager Al Graham, and a tiny soldier fly from Judbarra National Park, Northern Territory, named Prosopochrysa lemannae, in honour of insect technician Cate Lemann.
'Game of Thrones' alum Lena Headey scores Showtime pilot
If you were left a little deflated by Cersei Lannister's anticlimactic "Game of Thrones" death, you aren't alone. Actress Lena Headey says she wished her character had gone out a different way too. Lena Headey could be headed for Showtime. "It goes without saying that Lena Headey is a force, whose essence is ideal to take on this wonderfully dynamic lead role." Christian Torpe, who created the Danish series on which the American adaptation is based, will write this pilot as well.
This 'Game of Thrones' castle is for sale and it's not as expensive as you'd think
The castle that was used as a location in the third season of the hit series is currently for sale, and shockingly, it's not that expensive. Fans may recognize this Northern Island castle as the setting of Riverrrun in the show's third season. The actual name of the castle is Gosford Castle. Only a portion of this mid-1800s castle is actually up for sale (who needs an entire castle after all, right? The portion of the castle for sale includes six multi-floor apartments that feature incredible architecture and stunning views of the properties.
The Roundup: This week's trending stories
From a Scientology studio in L.A. to the "Game of Thrones" finale, a few stories created quite a buzz this week. In tech, BitTorrent launched a news service and the Electronic Entertainment Expo was held. CNET senior editor Jeff Bakalar joins CBSN to discuss this week's top trending stories.
cbsnews.com"Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin on show's success, writing next book
"Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin on show's success, writing next book George R.R. Martin, the author behind the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels of which HBO's "Game of Thrones" is based, spoke about the success of the series and why he's been avoiding fan web sites while penning the next entry in the book series.
cbsnews.comEye on entertainment: Queen Elizabeth checks out another 'Throne'
Eye on entertainment: Queen Elizabeth checks out another 'Throne' Queen Elizabeth visited the set of "Game of Thrones" in Northern Ireland, and Angelina Jolie makes a big announcement. Wendy Gillette reports on the day's top entertainment stories.
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Watch: Queen Elizabeth visits "Game Of Thrones" set Safe in the knowledge that there is no dispute over her place on the throne, Queen Elizabeth paid a visit to the "Game Of Thrones" set in Belfast. Accompanied by Prince Phillip, the royals met members of the cast including Maisie Williams, Kit Harington and Lena Headey.
cbsnews.com"Game of Thrones" cast on season 4
"Game of Thrones" cast on season 4 Peter Dinklage, Emilia Clarke, Charles Dance and Sophie Turner were some of the "Game of Thrones" cast members spotted at the season 4 New York premiere. The stars, and author George R.R. Martin, spoke to CBS News' Ken Lombardi about what to expect to see next on the hit HBO series.
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