To keep the new storylines from leaking to the public, HBO decided not to send screeners to the press for the sixth season of the fantasy hit.
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President Obama has been given advance copies of “Game of Thrones” season six, showrunner David Benioff has confirmed. That was a very unusual moment, ” Benioff said when asked about when he realized the show was as popular as it was.
“Yes”, Weiss said when asked if they obliged the president.
“It’s crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule”, Weiss says. To report spam or abuse, click the “X” in the upper right corner of the comment box. HBO programming president Michael Lombardo says, “We’re still in conversations”.
And honestly, forget about universal healthcare and social reform – what we REALLY need from our Commander in Chief is the final word on the 998th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch.
“Three weeks ago, I was the in the company of the President of the United States”, the director said.
Obama’s special treatment in the land of Westeros has been mentioned before, by actor Liam Cunningham: “Did you know he gets advance copies?”
Game of Thrones season 6 premieres (for everyone but President Obama) on April 24th.
George RR Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire books on which Thrones is based, might not be best pleased with rumours to shorten the seasons.
Nothing is set in stone, but Seasons 7 and 8 will likely be less than 10 episodes each.
“As someone who has been waiting patiently for Season 6 of “Game of Thrones …”
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Game Of Thrones will soon be back on our screens but we will have to make the most of it while it lasts.
