Source: Winter-is-coming.net George R.R. Martin's fantasy novel, Game of Thrones was a critical and financial success for HBO. Initially considered to be an extreme risk due to a large cast ensemble and expensive sets needed to recreate the novel's distinct look, HBO's experiment has them laughing all the way to the bank and has opened the doors for similar experiments such as adapting Neil Gaiman's American Gods. Fans looking to sate their appetite for all things Lannister and Stark, will get a brief reprise in March as the first season becomes available to take home on Blu-Ray and DVD. Set for a release of March 20th (March 7th if you live in France) you'll be able to relive all the intrigue and betrayal of the multiple Emmy Award winning series in the comfort of your own home. No word yet on what extras and special features the Blu-Ray/DVD pack will contain. In the meantime, here's a short recap of Season 1 to hold you over until March.
No premiere date has been revealed for the second season, though a late spring debut is expected.
Game of Thrones is an American medieval fantasy television series created for HBO by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Based on author George R. R. Martin's best-selling A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels, the first of which is called A Game of Thrones, the television series debuted in the U.S. on April 17, 2011. The production is based in Northern Ireland, with additional locations elsewhere in Europe, and a mainly British and Irish cast.
Highly-anticipated since its early stages of development, Game of Thrones was very well received by fans and critics. The series was picked up for a second season on April 19, 2011, two days after its premiere. On July 14, 2011 the nominations for the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards were announced, with Game of Thrones being nominated for 13 categories, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Peter Dinklage, which he won. The series also won an Emmy for Outstanding Main Title Design the weekend before, at the Academy's non-televised technical Emmy awards presentation.
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