'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon' gets a 2022 release date
The spinoff of the popular HBO show has received a straight-to-series order.
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The new spinoff will be based on 'Fire & Blood', a companion book to Martin's 'Song of Fire and Ice' saga, on which 'GOT' is based.
LOS ANGELES: 'House of the Dragon', the prequel to epic fantasy series 'Game of Thrones', is set to air in 2022, HBO president of programming Casey Bloys has said.
The spinoff of the popular HBO show has received a straight-to-series order.
"My guess is sometime in 2022," Bloys told Deadline about the premiere, adding it was too early to be more specific than that.
"They are starting writing," he said of the project from book series author George RR Martin and 'Colony' scribe Ryan Condal.
The new spinoff will be based on 'Fire & Blood', a companion book to Martin's 'Song of Fire and Ice' saga, on which 'GOT' is based.
The pilot of the new prequel is set 300 years before the events of the flagship series and tells the story of House Targaryen, rich in the dragonlord ancestors of Daenerys (played by Emilia Clarke).
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The pilot of the new prequel is set 300 years before the events of the flagship series and tells the story of House Targaryen, rich in the dragonlord ancestors of Daenerys (played by Emilia Clarke).
Bloys revealed there is no casting new yet and getting 'House of the Dragon' on air is his "number one priority".
"There are no other blinking green lights or anything like that. Sometime down the road who knows, but there are no immediate plans. We are all focusing on 'House of the Dragon'," he added.
'GoT' veteran Miguel Sapochnik and Condal will serve as showrunners and are also attached to executive produce along with other 'GoT' co-executive producers Martin and Vince Gerardis.
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'House of the Dragon' was one of the four remaining spinoffs in the works at the network. The others are on hold, which could be indefinite — or temporary.
A prequel spinoff co-created by Martin and Jane Goldman, which went to pilot starring Naomi Watts, was not picked up to series.
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Game Of Thrones: Thai King And Other Monarchs Who Hosted Lavish Coronations
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Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s coronation over the weekend featured a 7.3-kg gold crown, and cost a staggering $31.4 million. A few other reigning monarchs who hosted lavish coronations.
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s coronation over the weekend featured a 7.3-kg gold crown, and cost a staggering $31.4 million. A few other reigning monarchs who hosted lavish coronations.
Who is he? Twenty-ninth Sultan of Brunei, the second-longest reigning monarch in the world after Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II
When: August 1, 1968
Lavish elements: The Sultan arrived for the coronation ceremony in a lavish black and gold state coach pulled by 50 black-costumed Royal Brunei Malay Regiment soldiers. Created especially for the coronation, the state coach had a throne installed, upholstered in tiger skin.
Pièce de résistance: A solid gold arm with an upturned palm — used to support the Sultan’s chin while he wore a three kg crown during the coronation. The crown is currently stored at the Royal Regalia Museum.
Who is he? Twenty-ninth Sultan of Brunei, the second-longest reigning monarch in the world after Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II
When: August 1, 1968
Lavish elements: The Sultan arrived for the corona..
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Who is he? King of Bhutan
When: November 6, 2008. Although King Jigme sat on the throne in 2006 after his father’s abdication, he was only crowned in 2008 — a celebration that coincided with the centenary anniversary of Bhutan’s monarchy.
Lavish elements: A three-day celebration was hosted in Thimphu where King Jigme interacted freely with the people. Celebrations included dance performances, archery and traditional sports such as snatching of caps and pillow fights over a tub of cold water.
Pièce de résistance: A 100-metre long ‘greeting scroll’ decorated with letters, art and poems from 418 children from across the kingdom.
Who is he? King of Bhutan
When: November 6, 2008. Although King Jigme sat on the throne in 2006 after his father’s abdication, he was only crowned in 2008 — a celebration that coincided with the cen..
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Who is he? 125th Emperor of Japan
When: November 12, 1990
Lavish elements: Seven banquets spread over four consecutive days saw 3,400 guests come together to celebrate former Japanese Emperor Akihito’s coronation.
Pièce de résistance: A reported 2.2 billion yen was spent on Daij›saian important ritual during the enthronement proceedings where the new emperor offers newly harvested rice to his imperial ancestors and the gods of heaven and earth, and prays for the peace and prosperity of the nation.
Who is he? 125th Emperor of Japan
When: November 12, 1990
Lavish elements: Seven banquets spread over four consecutive days saw 3,400 guests come together to celebrate former Japanese Emperor Akihi..
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Who is he? Prince of Monaco
When: November 17, 2005
Lavish elements: Prince Albert II’s ascension was marked by two days of extravagant celebration, five months apart. On July 12, following a solemn mass, 7,000 Monegasques were invited to party at a private reception at the palace. A second enthronement ceremony held in November culminated in a military review, a football match and a night at the opera.
Pièce de résistance: The November celebrations ended with a performance of Rossini’s opera, ‘The Voyage to Reims’, followed by a reception at the Hotel de Paris.
Who is he? Prince of Monaco
When: November 17, 2005
Lavish elements: Prince Albert II’s ascension was marked by two days of extravagant celebration, five months apart. On July 12, following a solem..
