Game of Thrones – Adomonline.com https://www.adomonline.com Your comprehensive news portal Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:10:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.adomonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Adomonline140-32x32.png Game of Thrones – Adomonline.com https://www.adomonline.com 32 32 Queen Elizabeth II: The biggest stars she met, from Marilyn Monroe to ‘Game of Thrones’ cast https://www.adomonline.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-the-biggest-stars-she-met-from-marilyn-monroe-to-game-of-thrones-cast/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:10:13 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2161063 Queen Elizabeth II met some of the world’s biggest stars throughout her life. After the monarch died at age 96 at Balmoral Castle on Thursday, tributes poured in from A-list stars and political leaders, showing the magnitude of her 70-year reign from every corner of the globe.

The star-studded remembrances reflect Queen Elizabeth’s time on the throne, where she met everyone from world leaders to iconic actors to famed athletes and modern-day pop stars.

Keep reading to see 15 of the biggest stars Queen Elizabeth met throughout her life.

Marilyn Monroe 

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The famed singer and Queen Elizabeth shook hands at a Royal Film Performance of The Battle of the River Plate in 1956.

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor and Queen Elizabeth II
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The actress and her soon-to-be husband, John Warner, met the Queen during a 1976 gala dinner in Washington D.C.

Meryl Streep

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The Oscar winner was introduced to the Queen following a Royal Film Performance of Kramer vs Kramer in 1980.

Paul McCartney

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Queen Elizabeth met the singer at The Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts in 1996.

Spice Girls

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The famed U.K. girl group was introduced to the late monarch after their Royal Variety performance in 1997.

Jennifer Lopez

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The triple threat and Queen Elizabeth met backstage at the Dominion Theatre in London after the 2001 Royal Variety Performance.

Madonna

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The singer curtsied when she met Queen Elizabeth at the 2002 world premiere of Die Another Day.

Lady Gaga

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After her 2009 Royal Variety Performance, the pop star met the late monarch.

Miley Cyrus

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Lady Gaga wasn’t the only singer after the December 2009 event, she was also introduced to Miley Cyrus.

Hugh Jackman

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The actor shook hands with Queen Elizabeth during a 2011 royal reception for members of the Australian community living in the United Kingdom.

Elton John

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The iconic singer has long had ties to the royal family and greeted the late monarchy herself following The Diamond Jubilee Concert in 2012.

Angelina Jolie

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The actress and philanthropist was presented with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George by Queen Elizabeth in 2014.

The cast of Game of Thrones

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The cast of HBO’s mega-hit series met the late monarch when she viewed some of the props from the series during the 2014 tour of Northern Ireland.

Anna Wintour 

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The Queen sat alongside the famed Vogue editor at designer Richard Quinn’s runway show in 2018.

David Beckham

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The former soccer star met Queen Elizabeth many times throughout her life, first in 2002 and most recently before the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards Ceremony in 2018.

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HBO announces plans to celebrate 10th anniversary of ‘Game of Thrones’ https://www.adomonline.com/hbo-announces-plans-to-celebrate-10th-anniversary-of-game-of-thrones/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:04:22 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1944201 HBO has announced the launch of The Iron Anniversary, a month-long celebration to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the series premiere of “Game of Thrones.”

Included in the celebration are an interactive “Game of Thrones” spotlight page on HBO Max (which is live now), as well as a “Game of Thrones” “MaraThrone” of all episodes of Season 1.

Additionally, Warner Bros. Consumer Products is releasing a new line, including a one-of-a-kind Imperial egg by Fabergé, a range of Mikkeller beers inspired by the series and an assortment of iron-textured Funko Pop figures.

The “Game of Thrones” spotlight page on the WarnerMedia streamer will feature a broad introduction to the world and characters for new viewers, as well as spoiler-laden curations featuring Easter eggs for die-hard fans.

Also, subscribers will be able to stream over 150 videos of cast interviews, behind-the-scenes extras, clips and trailers.

The “Game of Thrones” MaraThrone will air Season 1 on April 10, starting at 10 a.m. on HBO2. But with all episodes streaming on HBO Max, fans will be encouraged to binge various episode collections of the series separately, to raise money for philanthropic causes.

For two weeks, cast members from the Emmy-winning drama series will highlight these causes, which include Women for Women International, World Central Kitchen, Conservation International, International Rescue Committee (IRC), UNICEF, FilmAid International, SameYou, Royal Mencap Society, National Urban League and The Trevor Project.

“Game of Thrones” may have come to an end in 2020, but its franchise will live on for a long time to come. Its upcoming prequel series “House of the Dragon” is slated to begin production this year, for example.

The prequel is set a few hundred years prior to the events of “Game of Thrones” and tells the story of House Targaryen and the Targaryen civil war that became known as the “Dance of the Dragons.” The series received a 10-episode order with an eye toward a 2022 debut.

“House of the Dragon” is only one of several “Game of Thrones” TV projects currently in the works. Variety exclusively reported that a “Tales of Dunk and Egg” series is in early development at HBO, while an animated “Game of Thrones” project is in the works at HBO Max.

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Game Of Thrones stars Jon Snow and Ygritte expecting first child https://www.adomonline.com/game-of-thrones-stars-jon-snow-and-ygritte-expecting-first-child/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:23:03 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1860186 Game Of Thrones stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington are reportedly expecting their first child.

Miss Leslie’s pregnancy was revealed in a photo taken for a magazine interview and uploaded on Instagram.

The picture, from digital publication Make Magazine, was posted on fashion editor Ursula Lake’s personal account.

“A very special all-woman team photographic shoot capturing Rose at this wonderful time as she prepares for motherhood for the first time,” she said.

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The couple played Ygritte and Jon Snow in HBO series Game of Thrones, in which they had an on-screen relationship.

In the show, 33-year-old Miss Leslie’s character became known for the phrase: “You know nothing, Jon Snow.”

Discussing the show for the magazine shoot, she said: “It was an incredible experience, and for me – as an actor – it definitely opened a lot of doors with casting directors and producers.”

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Rapper Eno Barony releases Game Of Thrones song to address VGMA award snub [Watch] https://www.adomonline.com/rapper-eno-barony-releases-game-of-thrones-song-to-address-vgma-award-snub-watch/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:42:05 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1847624 Rapper Eno Barony has released a new song after she won no award at the recently held Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA).

The song, described as a quickie by many social media lovers, talks about how she was “snubbed” just two days ago when she was nominated for Best Rapper of the Year category.

On the awards night, she was tagged by many as the best performer when she appeared on the podium with a wild-fire performance cementing her rap prowess in the music industry.

Engulfed with the energy that she could win the Best Rapper of the Year, the award swerved her and the likes of Sarkodie, Strongman, Medikal, Teephlow, when Kwesi Arthur got announced as the winner.

Feeling disappointed, the female musician has dropped a new song dubbed ‘Game of Thrones’ to prove she is on top.

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You should put an umbrella over my head and make all these bloggers my linguists. Tell my people that I am already reigning in the hearts of my followers. With the award, if you give it to me, I will take it, but if you don’t, I am still in the game [SIC], part of her lyrics said.

According to her, the best rapper in Ghana now is a female.

We fighting for the throne, but you already know who the King is. Four minutes into the show and the whole world talks about how the lady killed it.

Four bars ‘kraa’ you go feel me. No disrespect to no rapper but King of rap in Ghana now is a female. This is what we call a bitter truth and to accept it e go hard for you.

Addressing the VGMA snub, she likened it to a football match, thus: The referee says it’s a foul not a goal so what do I have to say? I am an icon and I don’t need to blow my own horns. If you say you are the best then who am I? she queried.

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‘Game Of Thrones’ star welcomes baby girl https://www.adomonline.com/game-of-thrones-star-welcomes-baby-girl/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 18:14:49 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1833241 Game Of Thrones actress Sophie Turner, alias Sansa Stark, and musician Joe Jonas have welcomed a newborn baby girl.

This comes a year and a few months after the couple tied the knot having dated for several years before that.

The 24-year-old star gave birth on Wednesday, July 22, at a hospital in Los Angeles, US, according to TMZ.

The couple kept the details private but word has it the newborn was given the name Willa, which has a connection to the famous GOT show.

The fans went on social media noting two minor characters appeared on the show bearing the same name.

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Sophie and Jonas also confirmed the news about their new bundle of joy saying they were delighted to announce her birth.

According to Daily Mail, the news came shortly after a source told Entertainment Tonight that Sophie was so ready to become a parent.

The two began dating back in 2016 and they made their courtship official to fans on Instagram in January 2017.

They became engaged in October 2017, with Sophie describing her then-boyfriend as finding something that you’d want to hold on to forever.

The couple then surprised fans with a small wedding on May 1, 2019, before they had another posh wedding on June 29, in France, with friends and family in attendance.

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Coronavirus: Game of Thrones star, wife recover from virus https://www.adomonline.com/coronavirus-game-of-thrones-star-wife-recover-from-virus/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:22:04 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1779496 Game of Thrones actor Kristofer Hivju has excitedly disclosed that he has fully recovered from the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), alongside his wife Gry Molvær Hivju.

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Kristofer Hivju who shared a selfie of them posing together outside, said they were lucky to have only mild symptoms of Coronavirus.

He also sent out condolences to countries where the virus has hit much harder, and to everyone who have lost their loved ones due to the Cornonavirus.

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The actor wrote; “We are fully recovered and in good health after I was infected by the cororonavirus, and most likely my wife @grymolvaerhivju. 

“After several weeks in quarantine, and also a couple more indoors after being free of all symptoms, we are finally safe and sound. 

 “We were lucky to only have mild symptoms of the COVID-19. We send our love and thoughts to all of the people where the virus has hit much harder, and to everyone who has lost their loved ones due to the coronavirus. Thank you for all of your support, and please remember to stay vigilant and keep your distance, wash your hands, and most of all ; take care of each other in this strange time. Lots of love from us.”

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Hivju’s recovery comes after Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson also overcame their battle with COVID-19. The Oscar winner was the first A-list celebrity to announce he tested positive for the virus while filming a new movie in Australia. 

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Coronavirus: ‘Game of Thrones’ actor tests positive https://www.adomonline.com/coronavirus-game-of-thrones-actor-tests-positive/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:41:56 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1765663 A “Game of Thrones” actor is the latest celebrity to say he’s been diagnosed with the coronavirus.

In a post made to Instagram on Monday, actor Kristofer Hivju, who played Tormund Giantsbane on the HBO series, said he tested positive for Covid-19.

Hivju, a Norwegian actor, said he and his family are self-isolating upon the news.”We are in good health – I only have mild symptoms of a cold,” he wrote.

Actor Kristofer Hivju, who played Tormund Giantsbane on the HBO series, said he tested positive for Covid-19
actor Kristofer Hivju, who played Tormund Giantsbane on the HBO series, said he tested positive for Covid-19

“There are people at higher risk for who this virus might be a devastating diagnosis, so I urge all of you to be extremely careful; wash your hands, keep 1,5 meters distance from others, go in quarantine; just do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading.

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The actor said he is currently in Norway.

“Together we can fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals. Please take care of each other, keep your distance, and stay healthy!” he said.

In addition to his role on “Game of Thrones,” Hivju has also appeared in the TV series “Beck” and in the film “The Fate of the Furious.” (CNN, like HBO, is owned by WarnerMedia.)

On Monday, actor Idris Elba also said he’d tested positive for coronavirus.

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Game of Thrones actor confirmed dead https://www.adomonline.com/game-of-thrones-actor-confirmed-dead/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:05:54 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1737554 Actor Andrew Dunbar, the body double for Theon Greyjoy on HBO’s Game of Thrones and a frequent extra on the series, died at home in Belfast, Ireland on Christmas Eve.

His death was confirmed by friends and coworkers, but no cause was given.

Dunbar was in his 30s and also worked as a DJ. His acting career included appearances on the TV shows Line Of Duty and Derry Girls. He also worked as a Game of Thrones tour guide.

“Andrew was an actor who was also a stand-in as Theon on GoT. Extremely shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. To lose a loved one so young, I can only imagine what his family are going through. RIP Andrew xxx.”

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Pamela Smyth, the head of crowd makeup at Game of Thrones, was quoted in reports that Dunbar was “always professional and mannerly, with a big broad beaming smile. A beautiful soul – he will be missed by all the GOT family.”

Dunbar also appeared in Game of Thrones as a Stark bannerman and a Northern Ally in the Battle of the Bastards.

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New ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ gets straight-to-series order at HBO https://www.adomonline.com/new-game-of-thrones-prequel-house-of-the-dragon-gets-straight-to-series-order-at-hbo/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:54:06 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1717278 After shutting down plans for one “Game of Thrones” spinoff earlier today, HBO has pivoted to a new prequel series — this one based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire and Blood” novel. “House of the Dragon” received a 10-episode, straight-to-series order Tuesday afternoon, marking a new direction for the network’s most profitable franchise.

Emmy-winning “Game of Thrones” director Miguel Sapochnik will return to direct the pilot as well as additional episodes. He will serve as co-showrunner alongside Ryan Condal, the former co-creator and showrunner of USA Network’s “Colony” series, who’s also writing the pilot. Martin and Vince Gerardis are on board as executive producers, making the new team setting “Game of Thrones” future entirely male.

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Earlier Tuesday, HBO nixed plans for another prequel series from writer and showrunner Jane Goldman. Even after shooting a pilot and acquiring a big name star (Naomi Watts), network executives decided not to move forward with their first-choice spinoff.

“House of the Dragon” is indeed focused on the formation of House Targaryen, a family line that eventually produced the mother of dragons, Daenerys Targaryen. Don’t expect an Emilia Clarke appearance, however, as the prequel series is set 300 years before the events of “Game of Thrones.”

“The ‘Game of Thrones’ universe is so rich with stories,” Casey Bloys, president, HBO programming, said in a statement. “We look forward to exploring the origins of House Targaryen and the earlier days of Westeros along with Miguel, Ryan, and George.”

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Sapochnik won an Emmy for directing the famous “Battle of the Bastards,” but he also helmed well-regarded episodes like “Hardhome” and “Winds of Winter.” His next project is the Amblin Studios’ film, “Bios,” starring Tom Hanks, which is set for release in fall 2020.

While Goldman’s “Game of Thrones” spinoff was given the green light to shoot a pilot back in June 2018, this latest prequel series was first reported in September 2019, not long after the series finale of the original show. Then, it was reported that Condal was reworking a pilot idea from the original five “Game of Thrones” spinoffs HBO was developing, based on a pitch originally developed by Bryan Cogman.

The state of the other “Game of Thrones” spinoffs are still undecided, save for Goldman’s now-dismissed pilot.

Source: indiewire.com

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Photos: Game of Thrones Kit Harington and Rose Leslie tie the knot https://www.adomonline.com/photos-game-of-thrones-kit-harington-and-rose-leslie-tie-the-knot/ Sun, 24 Jun 2018 11:47:07 +0000 http://35.232.176.128/ghana-news/?p=1173401 Game Of Thrones stars, Kit Harington and Rose Leslie, who played on-screen lovers in the epic TV drama tied the knot over the weekend.

Harington and Leslie tied the knot at Rayne Church in Aberdeenshire. She wore a full-length white wedding dress and he was dressed in a traditional morning suit.

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The actors met in 2012 while filming the long-running saga in Iceland, where they were play Jon Snow and Ygritte.

The actress – whose full name is Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie – is a descendant of Charles II and her family owns the 12th-century Wardhill Castle in Aberdeenshire, where the ceremony took place.

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Photos:?Game of Thrones stars, Kit Harington and Rose Leslie tied the knot at the family castle

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Game of Thrones hackers demand ransom https://www.adomonline.com/game-thrones-hackers-demand-ransom/ Wed, 09 Aug 2017 07:15:39 +0000 http://35.232.176.128/ghana-news/?p=375451 Hackers who have leaked Game of Thrones scripts and other data from entertainment company HBO have released a note demanding a ransom payment.
In a new dump, they also published a script for the as yet unbroadcast fifth episode of the current series.
Company documents and video episodes of other HBO shows were also shared.
The hackers claim to have 1.5TB of data in total, but HBO has said it does not believe its email system has been compromised.
Documents in the latest leak were marked “HBO is failing”, according to the Wired news site, and included legal information, employment agreements, and other company files.
The Associated Press reports that some documents appeared to contain personal contact information for Game of Thrones actors.
The ransom note featured in a video containing scrolling text addressed to HBO chief executive Richard Plepler.
However, the hackers have not made public how much they want.
“Our demand is clear and non-negotiable: we want XXXX dollars to stop leaking your data,” the redacted note reads.
“HBO spends $12m for market research and $5m for [Game of Thrones series seven] advertisements. So consider us another budget for your advertisements.”
It was signed: “Mr Smith”.
Although the note is not dated, it gives HBO a deadline of three days to make the payment.
The broadcaster has said it continues to investigate the incident.
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