[GENERAL DISCUSSION] [SPOILERS] HBO's Game of Thrones Series

**Louis XVI** · January 09, 2013, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Túrin_Turambar

Ilyn Payne is dying

, oh no......

**Badger-dude** · January 09, 2013, 05:06 PM

Bloody cancer

On another note, was anyone aware of this?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_an...the_Narrow_Sea

In the scene where Joffrey forces Sansa to view the heads of Ned and his entourage on spikes, one of the prosthetic heads briefly seen in profile is that of former U.S. president George W. Bush. In their commentary on the DVD release of season 1, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss explained that this was not meant as a political statement, but rather because the production used the prosthetic heads that happened to be at hand. Following media reports in June 2012, HBO apologized for this shot, which their statement described as "unacceptable, disrespectful and in very bad taste". The statement also said that the shot would be edited for any future home video production[8] and TV broadcasts. HBO removed the episode from digital download services until the scene was edited.[9] In the edited scene, the head now bears no resemblance to Bush.

**Bcman** · January 09, 2013, 05:08 PM

I remember reading that somewhere to. I laughed out loud and everyone looked at me.

**Inarus** · January 09, 2013, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Badger-dude

On another note, was anyone aware of this?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_an...the_Narrow_Sea

Old news but absolutely hilarious

So glad to have got the Bush Blu-ray Set

**VaeVictis** · January 09, 2013, 08:22 PM

Sad news about the actor that plays Payne.

Another actor that I thought was perfect that will have to be recast.

I heard they recast Grandmaester Pycelle due to his deteriorating health as well.

**AndariusHaliusScipio** · January 09, 2013, 08:25 PM

Where did you hear this? I heard that Ciaran Hinds will portray Oberyn Martell next season, with some heavy makeup to cover him up

**HannibalExMachina** · January 09, 2013, 08:27 PM

hinds will play mance rayder, dont believe any martell nonsense, they arent in 3.

**AndariusHaliusScipio** · January 09, 2013, 08:28 PM

Thanks for pointing out the obvious lie. My point was, anyone can say "I heard" and that's how rumors are spread.

**HannibalExMachina** · January 09, 2013, 08:32 PM

dotrice was supposed to play pycelle and had to back out for health reasons, but theres no word of ill health from glover.

**Mount Suribachi** · January 10, 2013, 12:41 AM

Valar Morghulis.

**HannibalExMachina** · January 10, 2013, 08:40 AM

speaking of it, i didnt notice the center has a new smiley for my favourite event in S3

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**VaeVictis** · January 10, 2013, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by HannibalExMachina

dotrice was supposed to play pycelle and had to back out for health reasons, but theres no word of ill health from glover.

You are 100% correct.

When I initially read that I must have reversed the interpretation.

Good news, since I think General Veers does a good job as Pycelle.

**HannibalExMachina** · January 10, 2013, 09:05 PM

both are survivors, it is known

**Badger-dude** · January 11, 2013, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by HannibalExMachina

speaking of it, i didnt notice the center has a new smiley for my favourite event in S3

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**Werthead** · January 11, 2013, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by AndariusHaliusScipio

Where did you hear that stuff confirmed?

In my mind, I think the Red Wedding should be the very last episode. Just imagine ending it for a full year on that.

But I also envision the series open, too. I highly doubt it would open this way, but I think it would be spectacular while not being too expensive:

Spoiler:

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I run the Game of Thrones TV Wiki, which requires keeping on top of the rumours, set reports and news, as well as being in direct contact with HBO themselves (occasionally).

In this case, various fansites had reports from some of the extras drafted in for a certain scene, and what episode that scene was being filmed for.

**Gazi Husrev-Beg** · January 11, 2013, 06:46 PM

I always liked giants. Is this season they will show giants? How should they look? Is there any sneak preview at least on concept art or art derection they are going for the giants?