HBO’s releases third trailer for “Game of Thrones” adaptation

There are a few genre enthusiasts out there that might find this new trailer for HBO’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s bestselling book A Game of Thrones (first in the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire) to be of interest. I haven’t read the books yet, but maybe this series will be the catalyst that can move me to try it. This is the second of three teaser trailers released thus far, this one being the most revealing.

Watch and share your thoughts below.

 

 

What did you think? Will this be another Band of Brothers quality series for HBO in the fantasy vein? I have to admit that the production values look top notch, but the tone of the trailer didn’t move me the way I’d hoped it would. Still, this series could be a good reason for me to get HBO. And hey, it’s got Sean Bean (not a word from you Niall). We’ll see.

Kirk out.

Sad news…

On the heels of the news of Leslie Nielsen’s death last night comes another bit of sad news. Irvin Kershner, director of The Empire Strikes Back, died this weekend at the age of 87 after a battle with what is simply being described as an “illness”.

My son and I were fortunate enough to see a video greeting from a few big names that had been involved with The Empire Strikes back at a Celebration V panel called The Masters of the Empire, among them was Irvin Kershner. His portion of the video was heart felt and warm, and the man seemed in good health. Even though we didn’t get to see him live, it was nice to see and hear so many people’s reactions when his face appeared on the jumbo screens.

His directing credits include Robo Cop 2 and the Bond film Never Say Never Again, and the television show seaQuest DSV (which I just watched a few days ago).

Both of these film legends will be missed, but their legacies will live on in the body of work they leave behind, and in the future  filmmakers who will undoubtedly continue to be influenced by them.

Kirk out.