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Game of Thrones Studio Tour Opening in Northern Ireland in 2020
While the initial plan was to open the 'Game of Thrones' attraction this year, that date has been pushed back and an expansion on the original concept has been added....
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How Robert Downey Jr.’s Kids Inspired Avengers: Endgame’s Most Iconic Line
The line was originally supposed to be, "I love you tons. I love you tons," but it was altered to reflect what Robert Downey Jr.'s real kids say to him....
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How Game of Thrones's First Season Might Predict Its Finale
As Sansa said, the men in her family don't do well when they head to King's Landing, but should we be looking to the first season as a way to predict the final two episodes?...
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Think You Know How Game of Thrones Ends? The Right Answer Could Win You a Trip to Croatia
If you can correctly guess how 'Game of Thrones' will end, Unforgettable Croatia could send you and a friend on a tour of some of the most picturesque filming locations from the HBO series....
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Game of Thrones Fan Theory Suggests Sansa Will Be the One to Kill Cersei
We're all wondering who will be the one to finally kill Cersei Lannister. A new fan theory suggests Sansa Stark could be the one to defeat the queen....
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Game of Thrones Could Be on a Time Loop, According to Fan Theory
An elaborate new fan theory is predicting that the final season of 'Game of Thrones' might feature a major time loop....
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How Arya Could End Up on the Iron Throne in Game of Thrones
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5 Things That Need to Happen in the Next Game of Thrones Episode
There are a lot of loose ends to be tied up in the final three episodes of 'Game of Thrones.' Also:...
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The Night King Might Not Really Be Dead, According to New Game of Thrones Fan Theory
The Battle of Winterfell is over ... but now a fan theory is questioning whether we've really seen the last of the Night King....
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The Game of Thrones Twist That Surprised Maisie Williams and Kit Harington in 'The Long Night'
The pivotal moment in last night's <em>Game of Thrones</em> episode was not one that the audience—or the cast—anticipated....
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See The Office Stars's Original Audition Tapes—Plus a Few Surprising Could've-Beens
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A Spoiler About Dany's Dragons May Be Hiding in the Teaser for Game of Thrones's Next Episode
Dany's dragons haven't been seen since season 8 began, but the teaser for episode 3 may contain a hint about where they are....
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Kids Reacting to Game of Thrones Is the Best Thing You'll Watch This Week
First things first: 'Game of Thrones' is not a show for kids. Which is what makes these kids' reaction to the hit series that much funnier....
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Game of Thrones Fan Theory Says Jorah Mormont is Azor Ahai
A 'Game of Thrones' fan theory suggests that Jorah Mormont could actually be the reincarnation of the last hero to save Westeros—and it sounds pretty plausible....
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How One Game of Thrones Fan Made Kit Harington Cry
It happened at an airport, right after 'Game of Thrones' wrapped filming for the last time—and Harington got a little emotional....
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Bran Reveals Meaning of the Three-Eyed Raven and How That Impacts Future of Westeros
Last night's episode of 'Game of Thrones,' called "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," may have revealed who the Night King's ultimate target is....
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Game of Thrones's Episode 3 Teaser May Contain a Hidden Message from Daenerys to Jon
A new fan theory centers around one pivotal line uttered during a conversation between Daenerys Targaryen and Jon Snow: "The dead are already here."...
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The Deeper Meaning in Podric's Song from Game of Thrones's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
The second episode of Game of Thrones's final season had a lot going on—but one moment in particular might have been telling....
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New Game of Thrones Fan Theory Predicts That Cersei Lannister Will Die, and How
With Game of Thrones, a fair share of popular character deaths is inevitable. One theory is arguing that Cersei Lannister will be one of the many to bite the dust before the season is over....
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Game of Thrones Season 8 Premiere May Have Revealed How to Kill the Night King
When Beric and Tormund found the Night King's disturbing signal at the end of "Winterfell," fans began developing theories about what the symbol could mean for the rest of the show....
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Isaac Hempstead Wright Explains Bran Stark's Intense Staring in Game of Thrones
Bran Stark looks as though he can stare right through people's souls, but actor Isaac Hempstead Wright says there's a simple explanation for that....
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Game of Thrones Season 8 Premiere Sets HBO Streaming Record
It’s a miracle that all of HBO’s streaming services didn’t crash last night with the onslaught of viewers tuning in to see the final season premiere of 'Game of Thrones.'...
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Marvel Fans Try to Decode Possible Hidden Message in Avengers: Endgame Clip
A quick sound bite from the latest clip from 'Avengers: Endgame' may contain an important snippet of dialogue between Thor and Captain Marvel....
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David Harbour Says the Ending of Stranger Things Is 'Beautiful'
While there's no definite end to 'Stranger Things' in sight, it sounds like the cast has a general idea of the endgame—or at least David Harbour does....
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Every Star Wars Movie Will Stream on Disney+
Disney+ is about to give Netflix a run for its money. The upcoming streaming service has an official launch date, price point, and confirmation that it will feature all of the Star Wars films....
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Game of Thrones Star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Was Almost Sued by HBO Over Prank Involving His Hair
There had been a lot of press about Jaime Lannister's long flowing locks. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau used that to his advantage in an elaborate trick on HBO executives....
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Game of Thrones Star Jerome Flynn Warns Fans 'Might Not Love' Bronn in Season 8
Though skilled sellsword Ser Bronn of the Blackwater has always been one of the most beloved characters on 'Game of Thrones,' the actor who plays him isn't sure he'll go out that way....
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Isaac Hempstead Wright's College Experience Has Been 'Chaos' Because of Game of Thrones
College is a hard enough transition for a "normal" teen. But imagine what it's like when you're the star of the most popular show on television....
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Rocket Raccoon's Spanish Voice Actor Says 'Key Character' Will Die in Avengers: Endgame
Sergio Zurita, who voiced Rocket Raccoon in the Spanish dub of 'Avengers: Endgame,' may have just spoiled a key plot point—and we couldn't be more thankful....
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Marvel Is Auctioning Off Props From Daredevil, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist
Still reeling from the news that your favorite Marvel show won't be coming back to Netflix? Buying Pop's swear jar from 'Luke Cage' could make you feel better....
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Stranger Things is Casting Extras to Play ‘1980s-Looking People’ in Atlanta
Dust off your Members Only jackets and dig out your lucky scrunchie: 'Stranger Things' is in need of some totally '80s extras....
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You Can Get Paid $1000 to Watch All 20 Marvel Movies Before Avengers: Endgame Hits Theaters
Think you're a binge-watching superhero? Prove it. CableTV.com is looking for one dedicated movie lover to binge-watch all 20 MCU movies back to back....
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Game of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke Turned Down the Lead in 50 Shades of Grey
While Daenerys Targaryen has seen her fair share of risqué scenes, the role of Anastasia Steele would have pushed Clarke too far out of her comfort zone....
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The Avengers Can’t Keep It Together in This Hilarious Gag Reel
The Avengers franchise has its share of playful moments scattered throughout the films, but none of them live up to one blooper compilation....
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Game of Thrones Fans Have Been Mispronouncing Khaleesi
The many dialects of Westeros are hard to master. So let's just call Emilia Clarke's character the "Mother of Dragons."...
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Ralph Fiennes Almost Turned Down Voldemort Role in Harry Potter Movies
One of British actor Ralph Fiennes's most well known roles is his performance as He Who Must Not Be Named, otherwise known as Voldemort, in the Harry Potter series. However, the actor almost did not accept the role....
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Stranger Things Season 3 Might Finally Give Eleven a Birthday
Though the bulk of the details surrounding Eleven's past are still shrouded in secrecy, a new theory has us hoping that we'll get to learn one important detail about Millie Bobby Brown's character: her birthday....
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Taika Waititi Reveals Which Franchise is More Secretive: Star Wars or the MCU
'Star Wars' and the Marvel Cinematic Universe are two of the most secretive movie franchises today. But director Taika Waititi says there is a clear winner when it comes to which one takes secret-spoiling more seriously....
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The Reason Harry Potter's Eyes Changed From Green in the Books to Blue in the Movies
In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series, the Boy Wizard's eyes are green. In the movies, they're blue. Here's why....
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Orson Welles Almost Played Darth Vader in Star Wars
Had things worked out differently, the ominous voice of Darth Vader could have sounded a lot like Charles Foster Kane's....
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Daniel Radcliffe's Favorite Harry Potter Movie Isn't a Fan Favorite
Choosing a favorite Harry Potter movie kind of feels like picking a favorite child—you say you can’t pick favorites, but deep down you do. Leading man Daniel Radcliffe is no exception. Harry himself recently revealed his favorite of the franchise—and the answer might surprise you....
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Avengers: Endgame Super Bowl Trailer Might Have Edited Out a Key Character
The new teaser trailer for the final film in the 'Avengers' series spark a lot of excitement. Then came the conspiracy theories ......
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