George Martin in 1991 opened to readersA new, incredibly fascinating universe - the world of Westeros, in which the story of his novels from the cycle “Song of Ice and Flame” unfolds. It took the author four years to write the first book, published in 1996 under the title Game of Thrones. It was written in the then popular fantasy genre with a slant in the Middle Ages and light mysticism. The novel received only positive feedback. "Game of Thrones" quickly became a world bestseller. Martin is a fruitful writer. Today, his famous cycle has five books, not counting the individual works associated with it.
The cycle quickly gained popularity, the numberfans grew, there were numerous sites on which fans of the writer laid out detailed biographies of the characters, created maps of seven kingdoms and discussed the emergence of new novels. The growing popularity of books could not but interest figures of cinema. George Martin was repeatedly offered to film his novels, but he answered with an unchanged refusal. The fact is that with each new book published, the universe of Westeros grew. The writer's works still received rave reviews, “The Game of Thrones” became more and more popular, but Martin was sure that the film adaptation of his cycle was impossible due to the huge number of characters.
And only HBO with an audience of more than40 million people (only in America), broadcasting in 50 countries, was able to persuade the writer to create a series based on his cycle. After receiving the consent, the creators of the film began to develop a script that was approved by the management of the television station. Although the work on the series started in 2008, the first series was shown only in spring 2011. The premiere was a resounding success and received good reviews. “Game of Thrones” (the series was named after the first novel of the cycle) liked the viewer.
Сериал «Игра престолов» (1 сезон) вышел на экраны in April 2011. He gave way to the big screen a few young actors. Thanks to the participation in it, they received great fame. Among them - Keith Harington, Sophie Turner, Richard Madden and others. In addition to the little-known (at that time) performers, eminent actors such as Lina Headee and Sean Bean took part in the shooting. The selection of performers aroused great interest among fans of the cycle of novels of George Martin. They speculated which of the actors would be best suited for the film version. There were many versions, but in one the fans agreed unanimously - no one better than the American actor Peter Dinklage on one of the leading roles, Tirion Lannister. They were right - the name of this artist was announced among the first in the list of the cast of the series.
География съемок картины обширна.The television company can afford field shooting, which brings realism to the series. He is removed at once on several sites: in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco, Iceland and Malta. The city of Dubrovnik in Croatia, which in the series Game of Thrones (season 1 and later) turned into King’s Harbor, became famous.
Сериал «Игра престолов» стал одним из самых costly television station projects. Each new series is more expensive than the previous one. If in the first season its cost was estimated at $ 6 million, by the 5th season the costs for the series amounted to 8 million. Such large sums are justified by the fact that the creators of the series meticulously fit both the shooting location and the costumes of the main characters. The picture does not do without a large number of special effects, which also increases its value. But the huge costs pay off in full - the series “Game of Thrones” is always in the top of the most successful film projects.
This is a noble and faithful ruler.North, brilliantly played by Sean Bean. An old friend and ally of King Robert Baratheon, he fell victim to court intrigues. His death led to the beginning of the war between the rebellious North and Royal Harbor.
The illegitimate son of the ruler of the North playedKeith Harington. Immediately after graduating from the school of stage speech and drama, he came to the casting of the series and received one of the leading roles. The television series "Game of Thrones", whose actors are so fond of the audience, Harington opened the way to a great movie. He starred in such films as "The Seventh Son", "Pompeii" and "Silent Hill 2."
For 5 seasons, the audience loved the young actor inthe image of the honest and courageous John Snow. The death of this character was a real shock for fans of the saga of “Song of Ice and Flame”. But, given the fact that Martin's death is not always the final, fans of the actor believe that they will see Keith Harington's return to the series.
The eldest son of the ruler of the North, who led the region after the death of his father. The character was played by Scottish actor Richard Madden. The death of his hero was one of the most shocking moments of the series.
The eldest of the daughters of Eddard Stark.He is one of the key characters in the series who live to see the sixth season. Sansu played Sophie Turner, who received positive feedback for her role. "Game of Thrones" was the debut of the young actress in a big movie. After participating in the series, she received several tempting offers in other film projects: “The Other I”, “Particularly Dangerous”. In 2016, the screen will come out with a fantastic action movie "X-Men: Apocalypse" with her participation.
The youngest daughter of the couple Starks played young, butvery talented British actress Macy Williams. This is her movie debut. Macy's role went hard. Arya is a naughty and inclined girl to adventures. After the death of her father she had to go through a lot. After going through severe trials, she matured early. At the end of season five, Arya goes blind. Macy Williams viewers will see again in the continuation of the series.
Representative of the powerful Lannister houseplayed Danish actor Nikolai Coster-Waldau. Before filming the series, more was known in the Scandinavian countries. Now involved in several interesting projects, in particular, in the fantastic tape "Gods of Egypt." One of the few characters who survived to season 6.
This is one of the leading characters of the series and pet(by own admission) George Martin. It was played by Peter Dinklage - a gifted actor with a difficult fate. Due to a gene disease, his height stopped at 135 centimeters. But this sad fact did not prevent him from becoming a famous actor and starting a family.
Сестру Джейме и Тириона, вдовствующую королеву, brilliantly played by Lina Hidi. Cersei is one of the most controversial characters in the series. She is intelligent, cruel and overbearing, which makes her a formidable opponent. But she does not know how to make concessions, and her thirst for revenge eventually leads the queen to the collapse of her hopes.
This is one of the key characters in the series.Daenerys - the last of the Targaryen dynasty, the lords of dragons. She was born after the uprising led by Robert Baratheon and grew up far from her homeland. She is fair, but adamant in her decisions. The main goal of Daenerys life is to regain the throne of the Seven Kingdoms, by birth right belonging to her.
Сыграла Мать драконов английская актриса Эмилия Clark One of her last notable works is the role of Sarah Connor in the fantasy action movie “Terminator: Genesis,” which included Arnold Schwarzenegger as her partner.
Minister of Finance at the Council of King RobertBaratheon An active participant in court intrigue. Beilish is the "gray cardinal" behind the many events that occurred in the Seven Kingdoms. He launched a war between the North and the Lannister house, betraying Ed Stark. His conscience is not peculiar to him, in people he is interested only in their vulnerability, through which they can be manipulated. Aidan Gillen brilliantly played the Beilish series, which was favorably endorsed by George Martin himself.
It makes no sense to dwell on each series - this is too voluminous material. Readers are waited by briefly stated announcements.
"Game of Thrones" - season one
Here the audience meets with the main characters.and the reasons for the coming internecine war in the Seven Kingdoms. The main action takes place in the North, the Wall and in the Royal Harbor. The series are shot on the first volume of the cycle and the plot corresponds to the original.
"Game of Thrones" - season two
This season was based on the second volume.Martin's cycle - "Battle of Kings". The action of the epic is just beginning, and a few new characters appeared in the second part. Most of them are secondary, except for Brienne Tart and Margheri Tyrell. The plot of the second part as a whole corresponds to the original.
"Game of Thrones" - the third season
Эта часть стала самой шокирующей для зрителей и caused a storm of negative emotions towards George Martin. For those who have long been familiar with his work, it is no secret that he is reputed to be a writer who calmly kills his central characters, if the plot demands it. This season has several new characters. The brightest of them is the Manse Raider, the famed leader of the wild outside the Wall, who managed to unite the disparate tribes into a single union.
In this part, significant deviations from the original plot of the cycle have already appeared, but this did not affect the general course of events. At the heart of the third season is the first part of the novel “The Storm of Swords”.
"Game of Thrones" - Season 4
The third part, called the most tragic,ended with the audience parting with several central characters in the saga. Events in the Seven Kingdoms receive a new development, to replace the departed heroes come other faces. Among them is Prince Darna Oberin Martell.
Saga "Game of Thrones", which season 4 is rememberedMany bright moments for the audience ended on a tragic note - the Prince of Darney is killed in a duel with Grigor Clegan, Tyrion, convicted by his father to death, kills him, and the young king Joffrey drinks a glass of wine with poison and dies at his own wedding.
"Game of Thrones" - season five
Arya Stark arrives in Braavos and startsserving the Faceless in the Black and White House. Sansu Stark Petyr Beirish marries Ramsey Bolton. John Snow with his men sails to the Stern House to convince the tribes of the wild to go with him. He promises them land beyond the Wall. At this time, the army is attacked by the White Walkers' army. In the Royal Harbor, the widowed queen Cersei undergoes a humiliating rite to atone for her crimes. John Snow after returning to the Wall dies at the hands of his fellow believers. His death was a shock to seemingly accustomed to the sudden withdrawal of characters from the series of viewers. In terms of tragedy, the fifth part far exceeds the events of the third season.
Each season of the famous saga of the Seven Kingdoms boasts shocking moments. Recall the best of them.
In the ninth episode of the first season, the ruler of the North Eddard Stark is executed, which provokes the beginning of a military conflict.
The ninth episode of the second season gave the spectators a stunning spectacle of the grand battle on Blackwater between the defenders of the Royal Harbor and the fleet of Stannis Baratheon.
The audience, who did not read the book of the series, was shocked by the 9th series of the third season, when Robb Stark, his mother and most of the army of the North were treacherously killed by one stroke.
In the ninth series of the fourth season diesYgritt, who had a romantic relationship with John Snow. The girl dies in his arms. In the final series, Tyrion Lannister kills the one who betrayed his beloved woman and his father.
The eighth episode of the fifth season gave the audiencean unforgettable meeting of people and the army of the White Walkers. Both critics and fans called the scene of the battle in the wild village one of the best moments of the series. The ninth series struck the audience with a terrible death at the stake of the young daughter of Stannis Baratheon, who was sacrificed to the Lord of Light. In the season finale, John Snow is killed - another shocked loyal fans of the series death.
"Game of Thrones" - a television series that teachesviewers do not become attached to their favorite characters, because their life can be cut short at any moment. And no matter, the positive and negative character dies - the saga of the Seven Kingdoms is conceived by the author as the most realistic work. But real life, as you know, is quite unpredictable and often unfair.
George Martin is working on completion now.the novel "The Winds of Winter." It should come out (at least, fans of the cycle hope for it) in 2016. The final part, “The Dream of Spring”, is planned by the writer for 2019. The series is already overtaking the book, and its final is already close. By the end of season 5, the picture caught up with the original. Some storylines were changed, but the overall picture of what is happening in the novels is preserved. The series “Game of Thrones”, the 6th season of which is not far off, is capable of shocking the audience more than once, because now only its producers and George Martin know what happens next with the characters in the film.
Predict the development of events is becomingharder. But it is certain that in the new season, viewers will again see Bran Stark and Hodor, who did not appear in the fifth part. According to the producers, these characters have quite significant roles.
«Игра престолов» – телесериал, от которого можно expect any twists and turns of the storyline. With high probability in the next season there will be a new character that will fundamentally affect the course of events. Most likely, it will be another contender for the Iron Throne of Westeros, whose appearance will be a complete surprise to the rest. It is quite in the spirit of Martin - to confuse the viewer, to distract him with rapidly developing bloody events and to shock a new twist of the plot. Dieneris Targaryen is considered the sole heir of the once great dynasty of the dragon masters. At the same time, George Martin, at the beginning of the cycle of novels, mentions her nephew, Aigon, who seemed to have been killed in infancy. His appearance will be a complete surprise and will completely change the balance of power in the Seven Kingdoms that has evolved by the fifth season.
Thus, the series "Game of Thrones", season 6which viewers are waiting with great impatience, is fraught with many more shocking surprises. The most interesting thing is that George Martin himself has not yet come up with the ending of his cycle of novels. As for the new season of the “Game of Thrones” series, the release date of the first episode was announced on April 24, 2016.
