Werthead Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 YEAAAAAH. LOS ANGELES, April 8, 2014 – HBO has renewed GAME OF THRONES for a fifth and sixth season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming.“GAME OF THRONES is a phenomenon like no other,” noted Lombardo. “David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, along with their talented collaborators, continue to surpass themselves, and we look forward to more of their dazzling storytelling.” Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, GAME OF THRONES is an epic story of treachery and nobility set on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years, and only the lust for power is eternal. The Emmy®- and Golden Globe-winning series launched its ten-episode fourth season Sunday, April 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, with other episodes debuting subsequent Sundays at the same time. Cast regulars for the fourth season of GAME OF THRONES include: Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Charles Dance, Aidan Gillen, Jack Gleeson, Kit Harington, Diana Rigg, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Alfie Allen, Jerome Flynn, Conleth Hill, John Bradley, Gwendoline Christie, Liam Cunningham, Stephen Dillane, Natalie Dormer, Iain Glen, Kristofer Hivju, Sibel Kekilli, Rose Leslie, Rory McCann, Michael McElhatton, Iwan Rheonand Carice van Houten. Among the early critical praise for the fourth season, the Los Angeles Times called GAME OF THRONES “the Best Television Show Ever,” adding that “no other series comes close,” and “television just doesn’t get any better than this,” while Newsday hailed the series as “still TV’s best,” awarding the show an A+. The Hollywood Reporterobserved, “The consistency of excellence in GAME OF THRONES is truly something to behold,” and the San Francisco Chronicle described it as “great and addictive.” The season four premiere of GAME OF THRONES on Sunday, April 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) was watched by an average of 6.6 million viewers, making it HBO’s most-watched program since the finale of “The Sopranos” in 2007 (11.9 million viewers). The premiere improved 52% over last season’s premiere and 23% over last season’s finale. GAME OF THRONES added an additional 1.6 million viewers from the 11:00 p.m. and1:00 a.m. replays, for a gross audience of 8.2 million viewers for the night. Season three of the series had an average gross audience of 14.4 million viewers per episode. Season four credits: The executive producers of GAME OF THRONES are David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Frank Doelger and Bernadette Caulfield; co-executive producers, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis and George R.R. Martin; producers, Chris Newman and Greg Spence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Maneth Grossart Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have mixed feelings about this. UNLESS they want to tie both the production processes of seasons 5 and 6. If they do that, maybe it will enable them to make more episodes? I don't know. Historically renewing ahead of 1 season usually doesn't work out well for the show in question. On the other hand... HELL's YEAH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaquentis Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I already knew it would happen but it still makes me happy to know I'll be officially watching for two more years :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelip Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Perhaps they'll divide the next two seasons geographically! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iknownothingjonsnow Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I initially glanced over the title of this topic and read it as "6 questions and a Hodor." My initial thought was that this was going to be a not-terribly insightful interview with a character from the show (though I was curious whether he was the interviewer or interviewee...). Cool stuff for the show and all involved - this is well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobono Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have mixed feelings about this. UNLESS they want to tie both the production processes of seasons 5 and 6. If they do that, maybe it will enable them to make more episodes? I don't know. Historically renewing ahead of 1 season usually doesn't work out well for the show in question. On the other hand... HELL's YEAH!! Didn't they just do that for seasons 3+4 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Didn't they just do that for seasons 3+4 ? No. They were renewed one season at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aFeastForDragons Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 All of AFFC + ADWD maybe some plots from TWOW Get on with it George RR Martin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iknownothingjonsnow Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have mixed feelings about this. UNLESS they want to tie both the production processes of seasons 5 and 6. If they do that, maybe it will enable them to make more episodes? I don't know. Historically renewing ahead of 1 season usually doesn't work out well for the show in question. On the other hand... HELL's YEAH!! What are the historical examples you're thinking of, and did any of them involve adapting already written materials (not that that's exactly the case here)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartseverus Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I check in at various GoT boards and of course fans are cheering all over the place--with some very funny comments: Valar Keyboardis, Grrm. All Men Must Type Hurray! Better start casting for a Daario 3.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryk Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That's awesome news. They can really start building up some momentum, knowing they've got 2 seasons in the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnief Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Not unexpected but still very, VERY welcome news. And knowing they have two seasons to work with, should help their planning process as well in structuring all the coming storylines and events...they've got next season for AFFC and ADWD, (and some of that might be happening even THIS season,) and maybe even a little TWOW as well, and then they're on to Season 6...things are moving quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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