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GoT: Battle of Winterfell VFX

GoT: Battle of Winterfell VFX

(SPOILERS) We’ve taken a peek at the live-action filming and practical effects that went into the climactic battle in Game of Thrones’ sixth season. But the epic sequence also wouldn’t have been possible without visual effects studio Iloura.

Game of Thrones Impressions

Game of Thrones Impressions

(PG-13: Language) With the exception of his Christopher Walken as the High Sparrow, YouTuber Scheiffer Bates’ impressions of Game of Thrones characters are as impressive as Jon Snow’s plot armor. “He’s good. He’s very good.”

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Game of Thrones x War Pigs

Game of Thrones x War Pigs

(SPOILERS, PG-13) “In the fields the bodies burning, as the war machine keeps turning.” YouTuber Zurik 23M presents some of the most violent moments in Game of Thrones over Black Sabbath’s classic anti-war anthem.

The White Walkers’ Accountant

The White Walkers’ Accountant

(PG-13 Language, Spoilers) Greg and Lou’s sketch imagines the unseen side of Game of Thrones – the men behind the battles who ensure they stay on budget and on time. Looks like Hardhome pushed the White Walkers way over plan.

How Giants Are Filmed

How Giants Are Filmed

Movies and TV shows use visual effects and CGI to make characters with vastly different sizes appear to inhabit the same space. But Frame By Frame explains that there are also practical effects and camera techniques that can be used to create the illusion.

Jon vs. Ramsay: Extended Edition

Jon vs. Ramsay: Extended Edition

(SPOILERS, Gore) YouTuber Ozzy Man Reviews gives us a more satisfying ending to Game of Thrones’ battle between Jon Snow and Ramsay Bolton. If only Geoffrey and the entire Faith of the Seven were lined up for the beatdown.

Inside The Battle of Winterfell

Inside The Battle of Winterfell

(Spoilers) HBO shares a behind the scenes look at how Game of Thrones filmed the epic battle in Season 6, Episode 9, a grueling and complex sequence that required master stuntwork, an army of horses, and amazing photography and VFX, all working to drive the story forward.

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Game of Thrones: Battle of Bastards

Game of Thrones: Battle of Bastards

(SPOILERS) YouTuber ControvT hypes up the penultimate – and usually climactic – episode of Game of Thrones’ sixth season by summarizing the events leading to the showdown between House Stark’s Jon Snow and House Bolton’s Ramsay Bolton.

The Real Life Game of Thrones Pt. 2

The Real Life Game of Thrones Pt. 2

(PG-13: Language) YouTuber RealLifeLore continues his discussion about the parallels of A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones with Great Britain’s history, particularly the Wars of the Roses, which most likely inspired the stories of the Lannisters and the Starks.

Time Travel in Game of Thrones

Time Travel in Game of Thrones

(SPOILERS) Game of Thrones’ sixth season brought a classic sci-fi trope into the series. Vox enumerates the three most popular kinds of time travel in fiction and points out that what GoT has is the one that’s both mind-blowing and disappointing.

Game of Zones 6

Game of Zones 6

“Your defense is weak, signed, AF. Who could that be?” Even on the eve of the NBA Finals, Bleacher Report continues to troll NBA players with its Game of Thrones parody series. There’s also a bonus clip featuring the trey-eyed Curry and the Six-ringed Meme.

Hatching Dragon Candle

Hatching Dragon Candle
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Whether you’re the Breaker of Chains, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, or simply The Unburnt, you can now add Mother (or Father) of Dragons to your title with these golden egg-shaped candles, each of which reveals a ceramic baby dragon as it melts.

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The Real Life Game of Thrones Pt.1

The Real Life Game of Thrones Pt.1

YouTuber RealLifeLore points out how George R.R. Martin is teaching us a more fantastical version of the history of Great Britain, from the battles between the Celts and the Romans to the Wars of the Roses. We can’t wait for Westeros’ Top Gear.

The New Kingsguard

The New Kingsguard

(PG-13) YouTuber PizzaPartyFX got their hands on a sneak preview of a new character in Game of Thrones. Or not. But with all the crazy stuff that’s going on in the show’s latest season, we’re prepared to believe anything.

The Perks of Being Lord Commander

The Perks of Being Lord Commander

(SPOILERS) Game of Thrones star Kit Harington tells a (suspiciously awesome) anecdote about how he had a hard time keeping the fate of his character Jon Snow a secret, even to total strangers.

The Jon Snow Game

The Jon Snow Game

(PG-13: Language) Cracked pokes fun at the much hyped non-secret in Game of Thrones’ latest season: the fate of Jon Snow. With both the fate of the known world and HBO’s pockets at stake, Jon will morghul, but not before dohaerising.

Game of Paper Thrones

Game of Paper Thrones

To promote their new of Game of Thrones signature notebooks, Moleskine commissioned Dadomani to recreate the HBO series’ opening credits using intricate papercraft models. The end result is decidedly shorter than the full credits, but no less impressive. Making of here.

Maisie Williams at a Geek Store

Maisie Williams at a Geek Store

(PG-13: Language) “What? You think I’m this? This is a little boy.” Nylon had Game of Thrones’ Maisie Williams take over a board game store in Santa Monica, CA. She gave away GoT merchandise to folks who were willing to act out scenes from the show.

Game of Thrones Intro 360º

Game of Thrones Intro 360º

Dive into A Song of Ice and Fire‘s known world with the 360º video version of Game of Thrones’ iconic opening sequence. It moves around a tad too fast for us, but it’s cool to see that it’s a seamless scene. Firefox or Chrome required.

Game of Thrones: Inside the VFX

Game of Thrones: Inside the VFX

While we wait anxiously for season 6 of Game of Thrones to begin, HBO has something to whet our appetites for the time being – a look at some of the amazing visual effects work that goes into the series. That flamethrowing crane dragon stunt was pretty epic.

Game of Thrones Season 6 (Trailer 2)

Game of Thrones Season 6 (Trailer 2)

(Season 5 Spoilers) Whether it was meant to prevent us from eyeing key plot elements, or it’s just a reflection of the show’s dark themes, the latest Game of Thrones trailer is so dimly lit that we recommend watching it with the lights turned down.

What’s up with Thoros?

What’s up with Thoros?

(SPOILERS) Alt Shift X expounds on the story of Thoros of Myr for the benefit of people who have not read George R.R. Martin’s books. Is the red priest merely a tool for foreshadowing, or will he play a bigger role in the series?

Spider: What’s Varys up To?

Spider: What’s Varys up To?

(PG-13: Language) Alt Shift X breaks down the theories about one of the most mysterious characters in A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones – Varys the spymaster. What does he want? Can he solve the ice zombies and the dragons? Where’d he get his cool robes?

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