A Song of Fire and Ice on HBO

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http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/11/hbo-orders-fant.html

It's been talked about for awhile, but now it might actually happen. I haven't seen anything on HBO, but I always hear good stuff. Fingers crossed.
Martin needs to get "Dragons" out already.

[Alluveal]

Well, since it's going to be on HBO, we'll have an awesome first season, then they'll drop it like the fucksticks they are.

[xilly]

Showtime > HBO for original content.

[Harlowe]

I think they are pretty equal on that - Carnivale, Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Deadwood, Rome

[Freecare Spiritwise]

Man, I can't wait. I wonder what HBO is going to do when the series ends up at 12 books

I visit Martin's web site about once a week to see if he's finished with Dance yet. Since I turned the wife on to this series, she's every bit as rabid of a fan as me. When the new book finally comes out we've agreed to buy 2 copies so neither has to wait in line.

EDIT: From his blog:

Nov. 11th, 2008 at 10:29 PM

HBO has given the production order.

They will be filming the pilot episode of A GAME OF THRONES.

It's just the pilot so far. They'll need to see that before they decide whether to proceed with a full season's episodes. So let's all hope the pilot will kick serious ass.

It should. David Benioff and Dan Weiss did a terrific job with the script. And yes, all of you can relax, it's very faithful. Dan and David will be the executive producers for the pilot and (we hope) the eventual series.

More details when I have 'em. The news is very fresh. HBO just issued their own press release, which should be up on their website soon, if it's not there already.

Winter is coming to HBO. Hot damn.