Westeros Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 In an impressive turn, HBO has skipped the usual “Lets wait 2-3 weeks” to announce renewal following news that Game of Thrones smashed ratings expectations in its debut this yea.And even more impressively, HBO has confirmed what everyone pretty much knows: this show is good to go for at least 2 years, with season 5 and 6 now locked in place. This follows recent news prior to the premiere that executive producers David Benioff and Dan Weiss had renewed their contracts with HBO for two more seasons. The full press release can be found belowread on >>>Visit the Site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abaddon Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Begs the question, when was the last time HBO renewed a series for more than one season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Key Is Patchface Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Begs the question, when was the last time HBO renewed a series for more than one season? I can't think of anything...maybe True Blood got a multi-season renewal at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHouseHB Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Not surprised. If the ending to this season is what I expect then season five's premiere will do really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travy1991 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I don't think True Blood did. This is fantastic news. I know the show has always been very popular but I always worried that the show would get a sharp drop off in viewers and HBO wouldn't renew it so it's fantastic to know we have a solid guarantee of 29 more episodes at the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherCrannogman Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 This might mean they save money by filming seasons five and six at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofcombos Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Good news. This season will be mega epic. I really wonder how the hell season 5 is gonna compare. They will have to make changes to keep things interesting throughout the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeIAF Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boojam Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 This might mean they save money by filming seasons five and six at the same time. This is not a feature film like deal, has it ever been done for TV? I can see how it would save money, but I think contracts would have be rewritten. By the by this busts the 6 year contract deal if there is a season 7, unless George kills off every major character in WoW, which is just nonsensical. If enough money is made, well James Gandolfini and the rest of the cast the Sopranos did settle their contract dispute with HBO... I wonder if there will be a season 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan_Snow Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I wonder if there will be a season 7? I would almost bet money right now on 8 seasons. At the very least season 7 being split in two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordeast Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I would almost bet money right now on 8 seasons. At the very least season 7 being split in two. ya 8 seasons is expected by most now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFSalami Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I would almost bet money right now on 8 seasons. At the very least season 7 being split in two. How would you do that? 5 episodes one year and then 5 the next? I don't know anybody who would be cool with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shk12344 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I would almost bet money right now on 8 seasons. At the very least season 7 being split in two.It all comes down to money. My understanding is that actors are signed for 7 seasons, so if HBO wanted additional seasons then the contract has to be renegotiated. Actors certainly are going to ask for more money if that's the case. For financial reason, I think it's highly unlikely that the show will go further than season 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnief Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 It all comes down to money. My understanding is that actors are signed for 7 seasons, so if HBO wanted additional seasons then the contract has to be renegotiated. Actors certainly are going to ask for more money if that's the case.For financial reason, I think it's highly unlikely that the show will go further than season 7. Same here. Though, i do think extra episodes in later seasons is entirely possible...like 12 episodes for Season 6 and 7 or hell even 14 for Seven... I suppose it depends how many more events they're planning-and how Martin was planning on ending this thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordeast Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 It all comes down to money. My understanding is that actors are signed for 7 seasons, so if HBO wanted additional seasons then the contract has to be renegotiated. Actors certainly are going to ask for more money if that's the case.For financial reason, I think it's highly unlikely that the show will go further than season 7. you have no idea which characters will still be alive. Also HBO will be willing to pay if the ratings continue, or they will just pull a sopranos and make season "7" the equivalent of 2 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koi No Yokan Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Great news, and well deserved. Happy to know my favourite show will still be going strong for a couple more years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travy1991 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwaHHXrGvsE At around the 30:18 mark, David Benioff and Dan Weiss are being interviewed and Benioff says they will do at least seven seasons, that there's no way to end it in six. I think we can expect a minimum of seven and a maximum of eight. And that brings me to my next point, I really think Season 5 will cover AFFC/ADWD and then Season 6 will move on to TWOW. I've been thinking about this and there's not enough material in AFFC/ADWD to cover over two seasons. A large part of AFFC/ADWD is internal monologues and slow-paced scenes off characters travelling through the countryside or emotionally/mentally grappling with something which won't translate to screen well. Not to mention that the trailers show much of Bran and Theon's ADWD storylines happening this season while Braavos is also showing up. Hopefully GRRM can get the TWOW out in 2015 and we can hope that ADOS comes out prior to Summer 2017 when they might be filming the final scene. However, if either TWOW or ADOS are big monster novels with plenty of fast paced plotting like ASOS, I can see them being split in a similar fashion. But I shake my head when people think you can turn AFFC/ADWD into two...or even three seasons of material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Dubh Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 < I really think Season 5 will cover AFFC/ADWD and then Season 6 will move on to TWOW. I've been thinking about this and there's not enough material in AFFC/ADWD to cover over two seasons.>I think there's enough for a season and a half. A lot depends on how WOW is structured. Season 5 could cover most of FFC and DWD, and season 6 could finish DWD and then introduce WoW stuff. If the Battle of Meereen happens far enough into WOW, it might make for a natural climax for Season 6. Then Season 7 could finish WOW and maybe some of DOS and Season 8 could finish the tale. It really depends on whether they decide on 7 or 8 seasons, and what happens in WOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRatCook Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Good news. This season will be mega epic. I really wonder how the hell season 5 is gonna compare. They will have to make changes to keep things interesting throughout the season. I thought that too! Good news about the show though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theladystoneheart Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Great News! So excited :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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