He’s going full dracarys. “Game of Thrones” author George R. R. Martin is slamming Ryan Condal, the creator of the spinoff “House of the Dragon.” “It’s worse than rocky. It’s abysmal,” Martin told The Hollywood Reporter about the state of their relationship. Martin, 77, added that he “hired” Condal and thought the two men were … Read more
Like the name Walt Disney, the word “anime” brings to mind not just an aesthetic but a distinctive storytelling ethos. My own first encounter with anime was at a middle-school sleepover in the mid-1990s, where I watched a bootleg VHS copy of the Japanese anime film “Akira.” It was mesmerizing. Katsuhiro Otomo’s dystopian masterpiece was … Read more
“Hi, My name is Dean DeBlois. I’m the writer, director and one of the executive producers of “How to Train Your Dragon.” In this particular scene, it’s the catalyst of our story. Young Mason Thames, playing Hiccup, wanders into the woods to search for a dragon that he shot down the night before, and he … Read more
It breathed fire into the box office. “How to Train Your Dragon” had a mythical day in theaters on Friday, its opener, landing in first place with $35.6 million in sales, according to The Numbers. The live-action remake of the 2010 DreamWorks Animation film, which The Post said “is nice, but doesn’t always soar,” had … Read more
movie review HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Running time: 125 minutes. Rated PG (sequences of intense action, and peril). In theaters June 13. Over the course of two hours, the macho Vikings of the village of Berk go from despising and demonizing dragons to loving them like adorable puppies. I can’t say I experienced the … Read more
He’s got fire and blood. Paddy Considine, who starred as King Viserys Targaryen in Season 1 of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” hasn’t been keeping up with the show. “I haven’t [been watching], no. But I saw bits of Season 2, because my wife and daughter are still massive fans of … Read more
He’s going from the family patriarch to a wayward son. British actor Paddy Considine, who starred as King Viserys Targaryen in the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” co-stars in the new Paramount+ show “MobLand,” along with Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren. On Friday, Paramount announced that “MobLand” broke records as … Read more
The outspoken Boston pizzeria owner who confronted Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy as he received a poor review kicked a family out for “disrespecting” his store — while the media mogul was conflicted over the “arrogant” businessman’s actions. Charlie Redd, who owns Dragon Pizza in Somerville, Mass., revealed he had to “demand a group of … Read more
Here’s a chance to channel your inner ninja. An iconic pair of nunchaku brandished by martial arts legend Bruce Lee in the film classic “Enter the Dragon” are slated to go under the hammer Sept. 28. The seminal sticks — among a treasure trove of Lee memorabilia up for bid — are expected to fetch … Read more
He’s going full dracarys on “House of the Dragon.” George RR Martin, who wrote the books that are the basis for “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon,” published a now-deleted blog post on Wednesday slamming the latter. He also appeared to spoil a major plot point from Season 3, which hasn’t filmed or aired … Read more
HBO star Matt Smith has hit out at sensitive modern audiences that have become reliant on “trigger warnings” before TV shows and movies. While recently speaking with the Times, the House of the Dragon actor, 41, claimed that giving viewers “trigger warnings” has left TV shows “dumbed down.” “Too much policing of stories and being afraid to bring … Read more
George R.R. Martin said he will reveal “everything that’s gone wrong with” HBO’s “Game of Thrones” prequel series, “House of the Dragon.” But he doesn’t relish the prospect. The author — whose books were the source material for “GOT” and “House of the Dragon” — took to his blog on Friday, August 30, to speak … Read more
The Targaryens are landing their dragons. “House of the Dragon” Season 2 ended on Sunday night (on HBO/Max), with a low-key finale that didn’t include a big battle or dramatic death, but did snare nearly 9 million viewers. Geeta Patel, who directed the Season 2 finale, told The Post that because she’s a fan, “I … Read more
Spoilers ahead for the Season 2 finale of “House of the Dragon.” Khaleesi is back. In the Season 2 finale of “House of the Dragon,” there’s an unexpected cameo from a major “Game of Thrones” character: Daenerys Targaryen. Well, sort of. Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) appears in the “House of the Dragon” Season 2 finale, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. It’s all come down to this: the Season 2 finale of “House of the Dragon” airs tonight on HBO. The “Game of Thrones” prequel based on “Fire and Blood,” is set nearly 200 years before the action of … Read more
Dracarys. The Season 2 finale of “House of the Dragon” leaked online Tuesday night, five days before it airs on HBO and Max on Sunday, August 4. The episode spread like dragon fire on TikTok, forcing HBO to release a statement. Matt Smith in “House of the Dragon.” HBO Olivia Cooke in “House of the … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Just two episodes remain in Season 2 of “House of the Dragon.” The “Game of Thrones” prequel based on “Fire and Blood,” is set nearly 200 years before the action of the main series and follows the decline … Read more
Sealed with a kiss. Spoilers ahead for Season 2, episode 6 of “House of the Dragon.” In this week’s episode of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff show “House of the Dragon,” Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) shares a steamy kiss with another woman: her advisor, Mysaria (Sonoya Mizuno). This is a big deal because Rhaenyra is … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Season 2 of “House of the Dragon” is heating up with just three episodes left. The “Game of Thrones” prequel based on “Fire and Blood,” is set nearly 200 years before the action of the main series and … Read more
Cheng Pei-pei died in the San Francisco Bay area on Thursday. She was 78. The “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” actress had been suffering from a degenerative brain disease, her representatives at Echelon Talent Management confirmed in a statement to People. The Shanghai, China native’s family also spoke out in a Facebook post. “It is with … Read more