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09-06-2025
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‘Game of Thrones' Spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Shifts to 2026 Release
'Game of Thrones' fans will have to wait a while longer to head back to Westeros, as the premiere of new spinoff series 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' has now been slated for 2026. While no official premiere date was ever set, Warner Bros. Discovery execs had previously said that the series, the second HBO prequel to 'Game of Thrones' following 'House of the Dragon,' would air by the end of 2025. More from Variety Kit Harington Recalls the 'Humiliating' Experience of Bella Ramsey Telling Him His Lines on 'Game of Thrones': 'That Child Actor Is Wiping Me Off the Screen' 'Game of Thrones' Actor Iain Glen on Tackling Philippine History in New Film 'Quezon': It 'Makes You Appreciate the Era That You're in' 'Bridgerton' Star Luke Thompson, 'Gangs of London's' Sope Dirisu and More Join Cold-Read Play 'An Oak Tree' at Young Vic (EXCLUSIVE) On Wednesday, the news of the show's push to 2026 was revealed via a first look at the 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' trailer that was shown during WBD's upfront presentation to advertisers at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The title card at the end of the footage said '2026,' but HBO content chairman and CEO Casey Bloys narrowed that down further on stage by saying the show was coming in the 'winter' when he cued up the teaser, indicating an early 2026 release. HBO has not set a premiere window for the third season of 'House of the Dragon.' 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is adapted from George R.R. Martin's novella 'The Hedge Knight,' and will follow the exploits of the knight Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his young squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), roughly 100 years before the events of 'Game of Thrones' and 100 years after the events of 'House of the Dragon.' Dunk and Egg's journey will take them to a competition in which they encounter several members of the Targaryen dynasty — including Prince Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), Prince Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) and Prince Maekar Targaryen (Sam Spruell) — along with another knight known as the Laughing Storm, Ser Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings), and a puppeteer named Tanselle (Tanzyn Crawford). The full logline for the series is: 'A century before the events of 'Game of Thrones,' two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.' 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' is written and executive produced by Martin and Ira Parker ('The Sympathizer,' 'House of the Dragon'). Ryan Condal (the showrunner and co-creator of HBO's 'House of the Dragon'), Vince Gerardis, Owen Harris and Sarah Bradshaw are executive Adina Smith ('Lessons In Chemistry,' 'Hanna') will direct three of the six episodes for Season 1; executive producer Harris will direct the other three episodes. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
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31-01-2025
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‘House Of The Dragon' Casts James Norton As Ormund Hightower In Season 3
James Norton has been tapped to portray Ormund Hightower in Season 3 of HBO's House of the Dragon, Deadline has learned. Ormund Hightower, who was referenced in Season 2 but never appeared on onscreen, is Otto's (Rhys Ifans) nephew, Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Gwayne's (Freddie Fox) cousin, and the Lord of Oldtown. He is presently leading the Hightower host in a march on King's Landing to support his house against Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy). More from Deadline 'White Lotus' Creator Mike White Says Season 3 Stars "Rival" Jennifer Coolidge's "Iconic" Performance 'The Righteous Gemstones' Sets Premiere Date For Fourth & Final Season 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms': Everything We Know About The 'Game Of Thrones' Prequel, Including Plot, Premiere Date & Whether George R.R. Martin Is Involved Variety was first to report Norton's casting. Based on Martin's Fire & Blood and set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon tells the story of House Targaryen. In addition to Ifans, Cooke, Fox and D'Arcy, cast also includes Matt Smith, Emma, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Matthew Needham, Sonoya Mizuno, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban and Jefferson Hall. Additional season two cast: Abubakar Salim, Gayle Rankin, Freddie Fox, Simon Russell Beale, Clinton Liberty, Jamie Kenna, Kieran Bew, Tom Bennett, Tom Taylor, and Vincent Regan. Martin and Ryan Condal, who also serves as showrunner, are co-creators and executive producers. Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis also executive produce. Norton previously starred as Hugo Swan on HBO's The Nevers, and also is known for his roles in Happy Valley and Grantchester. On the film side he was most recently seen in Bob Marley: One Love. His other feature credits include Joy, Little Women and Nowhere Special. Best of Deadline 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic Jonathan Majors' Film And TV Roles - Photo Gallery
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30-01-2025
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Semafor To Hold 'National Trust In News Summit' With Speakers Including Leaders Of CNN, NBCU News Group And New York Times
Semafor has set plans for a National Trust in News Summit next month, with the focus on how the media rebuilds public trust amid a Gallup poll showing record low approval. The event, to be held on Feb. 27 at Gallup's headquarters in Washington, D.C., is hosted by co-founder and CEO Justin Smith and co-founder and editor-in-chief Ben Smith. Those confirmed to participate so far include Megyn Kelly, CNN Worldwide chairman and CEO Mark Thompson, NBCUniversal News Group chairman Cesar Conde, Fox News' Bret Baier and Joe Kahn, executive editor of The New York Times. Others participating will come from the worlds of news, entertainment, technology and new media. More from Deadline Meta Agrees To Pay $25 Million To Settle Donald Trump's Lawsuit Over Account Suspension White House Rescinds Order That Froze Federal Aid, But Confusion Remains Robert Kennedy Jr. Confirmation Hearing Interrupted By Protesters As HHS Nominee Is Challenged On His Attacks On Vaccines The Gallup poll, released in October, showed just 31% of the American public had a 'great deal' or 'fair amount' of confidence in the media to report the news 'fully, accurately and fairly.' In November, Justin Smith wrote an open letter to Jeff Bezos after the Amazon founder's cited low trust in news sources as a reason for his decision not to have The Washington Post endorse in the presidential race. Smith wrote, 'The social media that began as optimistic and open turned toxic more than a decade ago, unleashing cacophonous, tribal, partisan, and radicalizing forces, algorithmically serving the lowest common denominator and amplifying the basest content, presenting people with alternate facts that they want to hear rather than the shared facts they need. Simply put, the sources that should be untangling our greatest challenges are making things worse.' Semafor launched in 2022, with an aim of addressing consumer frustration around polarization and bias in the news ecosystem, as well as the impact of social media on how consumers get their information. Best of Deadline How to Watch The 67th Annual Grammy Awards Online And With Cable 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms': Everything We Know About The 'Game Of Thrones' Prequel, Including Plot, Premiere Date & Whether George R.R. Martin Is Involved 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More
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30-01-2025
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Regional Commuter Jet & Helicopter Crash Over Potomac River, Search & Rescue Launched
A regional commuter flight has reportedly collided with a helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. DC police confirmed the crash had taken place over the Potomac River and that search and rescue operations were taking place in the river itself. There are no confirmed casualties at this time. flights into and out of the airport were quickly halted. More from Deadline Gospel Music Assn. Hall of Fame Quartet Members Die In Plane Crash Michael Azzolino Named Drama VP, Overall Deals Head Nne Ebong Also Promoted At Netflix Sony Pushes 'Insidious' Movie To 2026, Dates Darren Aronofsky Pic 'Caught Stealing' First reports of the crash came in about 8:53 p.m. ET. Fox News, CNN and MSNBC quickly jumped to coverage with updates from reporters on the scene detailing rescue efforts on the river. They also played dramatic footage of what appeared to be a mid-air crash and then the flash of an explosion from some distance away. Best of Deadline How to Watch The 67th Annual Grammy Awards Online And With Cable 'A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms': Everything We Know About The 'Game Of Thrones' Prequel, Including Plot, Premiere Date & Whether George R.R. Martin Is Involved 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More
