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Daemon is FINALLY back in 'war mode' in House of the Dragon season 3, says Matt Smith
Matt Smith teases a more deranged Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon season 3, saying he's ready to "take some green heads."



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House of the Dragon's Tom Glynn-Carney reveals his 'pact' to navigate fan pressure
House of the Dragon’s Tom Glynn-Carney acknowledges his role comes with high expectations from fans of George R.R. Martin’s universe—and has a strategy to navigate this pressure.



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Dune: Prophecy and House of the Dragon stars team up for new horror movie
New horror movie The First Exorcist casts Dune: Prophecy star Josh Heuston and House of the Dragon actor Ryan Corr as the HBO fantasy series stars come together for a chilling Biblical tale.



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Wheel of Time star opens up on emotional toll of sudden cancellation
Almost exactly one year after Prime Video canceled The Wheel of Time, Laia Costa, who starred as Moghedien in The Wheel of Time, revisited The Wheel of Time's shocking cancellation after season 3.



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16 Revenge of the Sith moments that will stay with us forever, ranked
Revenge of the Fifth demands we revisit the 16 Revenge of the Sith moments that turned the prequels into legend.



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Is Anyone Actually Excited for House of the Dragon Season 3?
The dragons are returning, but is the fandom ready? This week on Take the Black, Daniel Roman and Natalie Zamora dive deep into the brand-new House of the Dragon Season 3 teaser trailer. We break down the highlights, the confusing moments, and discuss whether the "vocal minority" is right to be guarded after Season 2.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 breaks from source material with latest casting rumor
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has reportedly cast British actor Steven Hartley as Ser Edger, a knight original to the show. Who is this new character?



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The George R.R. Martin interview: On fandom, writing, and his work beyond Westeros (Exclusive)
We spoke with A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin about his long career in fantasy and science fiction, how the job of being an author is changing with the times, and much more.Reviews




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3 fantasy books like Fourth Wing that are impossible to put down
A list of three incredible fantasy books like Fourth Wing that you won't be able to stop reading while you wait for the fourth book of The Empyrean series.
One of the biggest fantasy movies of 2026 just got pushed back to 2027
2026 is a major year for fantasy shows and movies, but one of the biggest theatrical releases of the year just got unexpectedly pushed back to 2027.
Rebecca Yarros update suggests we won't get Fourth Wing 4 until 2027—at the earliest
Fourth Wing fans face a long wait as Rebecca Yarros confirms two 2026 books coming first.
Starz has pulled Outlander from the schedule on May 1 (here’s when episode 9 will release)
Outlander will not be airing a new episode on May 1. Here's why we won't be getting a new episode this week and when you can expect episode 9 to air on Starz.
Karl Urban gushes about The Lord of the Rings crew's dedication to Tolkien's books
Karl Urban reflects on The Lord of the Rings and how the passion of the crew helped make the saga a classic.
After 4 years, House of the Dragon looks more like Game of Thrones than ever
House of the Dragon looks more similar to Game of Thrones than ever, and that's good news for the spinoff.
Gen V stars respond to The Boys spinoff's shocking cancelation
Several stars of Gen V are reacting to the surprising cancelation of The Boys spinoff, while showrunner Eric Kripke hints at what's next.
"The Long Night" remains a perfect Game of Thrones episode — except for two fatal flaws
On the seventh anniversary of "The Long Night," we look back on the good and bad of Game of Thrones' most ambitious battle episode.
5 Game of Thrones survivors who aren't in the last episode of the show
Despite somehow not dying throughout the course of Game of Thrones, these five major characters are nowhere to be seen in the series finale.
The Rings of Powers' Robert Aramayo on whether he'd ever play Ned Stark again in a Game of Thrones spinoff
Robert Aramayo has opened up about the chances of returning to play a younger Ned Stark in a possible Game of Thrones prequel.
How The Witcher season 5 utilized eco-friendly methods to become Netflix's most sustainable production
The fifth and final season of The Witcher is already off to a fantastic start, becoming Netflix's most sustainable production. How did it achieve this feat?
Blood Bound book review: An ambitious, high stakes story of found sisterhood
The first book of a planned trilogy called Cursed Covenant, Blood Bound by Ellis Hunter is an immersive story of a high stakes trial, romance, and found sisterhood.
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Episode 7 and 8 dig deep into Maul in unexpected ways (Review)
The newest episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord recontextualize the Star Wars villain's story into a tragedy, in stunningly effective ways.
10 highlights from the epic new House of the Dragon season 3 teaser trailer
From new characters to brutal battles, there's plenty to get excited about in the latest teaser trailer for House of the Dragon season 3.
House of the Dragon season 3 finally confirms release date with fiery new teaser trailer
House of the Dragon has just unveiled an epic new teaser trailer for its third season, showing off more dragons, new characters, and bloody clashes in the war ahead. Watch:
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 trailer teases two deaths that definitely won't happen (yet)
If this were any other show, I'd be very worried.
15 years ago, Game of Thrones made us realize no one was safe with just 4 episodes
Game of Thrones season 1 proved no one was safe in a handful of episodes, and the series built on that reputation for years after.
Outlander season 8 Episode 8 recap: We're (kinda) back
We are only two episodes from the end of Outlander season 8. Even though there are still many loose ends, Episode 8 is a welcome pause from the larger narrative and somewhat feels like a filler episode.
Ranking every Star Trek Kelvin Timeline movie after Paramount confirms Trek is coming back to the big screen
With a new Star Trek movie confirmed, we rank the Kelvin trilogy one last time before the franchise resets.
King Robert's Rebellion in Game of Thrones explained: When it was, why it happened & more
Considering Robert's Rebellion is a seminal Game of Thrones storyline, almost none of it is shown on-screen. Let's dig into the lore and explore this crucial moment in Westeros' history.
House of the Dragon season 3 to release new trailer on Monday — But will it confirm a release date?
HBO spoiled fans at CCXP's House of the Dragon panel with cast member appearances and an early look at a new trailer for season 3. The rest of us get to watch it on Monday.
For All Mankind's latest cold open may have spoiled how season 5 will end
The title of For All Mankind season 5 Episode 5 is cryptic, and it's very possible that it holds clues to what's in store for the rest of the season.
15 iconic characters who defined Game of Thrones
On the 15th anniversary of Game of Thrones, relive the rise, fall, and legacy of 15 unforgettable characters whose journeys shaped the show.
Every Hand of the King (& Queen) in Game of Thrones, ranked from worst to best
A number of important figures serve as Hand of the King or Queen in Game of Thrones, but not all of them are equally suited to the job. Where does your favorite come on the list?
House of the Dragon fans might be about to finally find out when season 3 is coming out
The House of the Dragon season 3 premiere date could be coming within the next 24 hours.
Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion novel coming from bestselling fantasy author T. Kingfisher
The beloved video game is getting a run of prequel novels to build out its world, and they picked the perfect character to kick it off.
6 years in, The Boys makes its most direct reference yet to its central DC homage
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Fantasy books dominate Spotify's top streamed audiobooks of all time chart
Both classic fantasy and new hits dominate Spotify's Top 20 most streamed audiobooks of all-time.
Star City trailer proves Apple TV's For All Mankind spinoff resists an understandable temptation
Based on its latest trailer, For All Mankind's upcoming spinoff Star City isn't tying itself too heavily to the original show. It looks all the better for this decision.
Live-action Gundam movie starring Sydney Sweeney now in production at Netflix
The anticipated live-action Gundam movie is now underway. Who's co-starring with Sydney Sweeney in the anime epic?
Game of Thrones' most iconic character was recast before the series premiere
Emilia Clarke was not HBO’s first choice to play Daenerys Targaryen.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 finally gets good in its penultimate episode, "Ends of the Earth" (Review)
When Monarch: Legacy of Monsters concluded its first season, it did so with a status quo-shifting cliffhanger, in which many of the primary characters re-emerge




