"Game of Thrones" Season 8: release date, trailer, rumors and leaks

When will the 8th season of "Game of Thrones"

The final season of "Game of Thrones" was launched April 14, 2019. In Russia - taking into account the time difference - 15th.

Rumors about the release date went a whole year. Back in January 2018 that the season of waiting in April, mentioned Maisie Williams on playing Goona in new Aardman animation Early Man Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark. However, she later retracted his words. Probably due to the non-disclosure agreement.

Just a tweet letting you know this game of thrones release date "quote" I've supposedly given is completely false and taken from an interview I did years ago.

- Maisie Williams (@Maisie_Williams) January 30, 2018

In November, the channel HBO has officially confirmed this information in videoanonse. But only in January announced the exact date

Is there a new season trailer

HBO first shared the announcement, almost entirely composed of frames previous seasons.

Then came teaser dedicated collision ice and flame and consisting of graphics,

January 13 appeared teaser "Crypt of Winterfell." In it there is no frame of future episodes. He filmed specifically for the promotional campaign and more allows you to experience the atmosphere of impending war, what tells something of the story.

March 5 came out a full trailer for the eighth season of "Game of Thrones."

What is shown in the movie "The Crypt of Winterfell"

Video directed the David Nutter - directed three episodes of the final season.

John Snow, Sansa and Arya Stark are on the vault. Along the walls are statues of various characters in the series. When the heroes pass by them, sounding phrases, such as related to the past.

First Lianna Stark - John's mother - says: "You have to protect it." These are the words of the finale of the sixth season. In the vision of Bran Lianna I asked Ned Stark to take care of the neonate John. With the statue of hand slips the pen - it put Robert Baratheon to show more in the first episode. However, later he took the pen Saens, so it's probably just a symbol.

When Sansa passes by a statue of his mother Catelyn Stark, are the words: "All the troubles that befell my family - a punishment for something I could not fall in love with an orphan."

Finally, when John is the statue of Ned, is: "And you - too stark. Let him not by name but by blood. "

All three sentences are devoted to John Snow and his origin. So, probably, it will play an important role in the final.

Next, John, Sansa and Arya see their statues and the crypt blows cold - it recalls the invasion of the white walkers. Given that the sculpture is usually set posthumously, some saw in this scene hints at the death of all the Starks. But it is likely that this is just another artistic technique or trick authors.

That showed the full trailer of the 8th season

The authors are still trying to avoid potential spoilers. Therefore, most of the movie consists of the emotional scenes and tells a little about the plot. But if you look closely, you can see several important points.

Arya Stark has got a knife from the dragon's glass and is clearly set to fight to the end. Cersei probably has not changed his plan to capture the land, left without a ruler. To help her swim Golden Swords led by Eurona. But Jaime wants to "fight for the living," and it seems that is sent to Winterfell.

Tormund and Berwick Dondarrion also appear in the video, which means that they are not killed after the destruction of the wall in the final of the seventh season.

The rest of the trailer shows the preparation for the battle for Vintefell, which will unite all the rulers but Cersei.

How to remove the 8th season of "Game of Thrones"

The series finale to become the biggest event in the history of television. Initially, there was talk about how to remove only three two-hour episodes for distribution in theaters. But then this idea was abandoned and decided to release the six series of approximately 90 minutes each. And HBO executives sayHBO Boss Has Seen All the Final 'Game of Thrones' Episodes: 'They're Like Six Movies'That each of them will appear as a full movie.

The budget of each episode is more than $ 15 million, just as spent about 100 million. Such costs are comparable with the blockbusters of great cinema. Even expensive 'budgetsThe world of the Wild West"Did not exceed 10 million per episode.

To work on the final season returned holders "Emmy" David Nutter, who directed a series of previously "Reina of Kastamere "where was the famous scene of the Red Wedding, and Miguel Sapochnik - author of" The Battle of bastards "and" Winds winter. " Series finale filmed the authors of "Game of Thrones" by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss.

The shooting took place in various locations in secrecy. Around Belfast created a large-scale scenery that fans identified as the entrance to King's Landing. And in another part of Ireland rebuilt portion of the castle Winterfell. Previously, he appeared only in the form of computer graphics.

I was passing by the Winterfell set at Moneyglass so I stopped for a few pics. Looking from the outside in nothing much has changed from my last pics other than a lot of lighting equipment a massive green screen appearing #WinterIsComing#GOT#GameofThronespic.twitter.com/b5msblwXL1

- Oakleaf Photography (@jct_c) December 11, 2017

Battle for Winterfell filmed in three locations 55 nights in a row, and then a few weeks fine-tuned in the studio. For comparison, over the famous battle bastards worked only 25 days.

But in general the work on the final season has taken longer than the previous two taken together: shooting began in October 2017 and ended in July 2018 st.

As the authors avoid leaks

To prevent the leakage of information, the authors of the series have gone on unprecedented measures.

Entertainment Weekly reporter was able to visit The end of Game of Thrones: An exclusive report on the epic final season on the set, but he was forced to seal the camera in the phone. Also on the set using a special gun for shooting droneWhich could follow the proceedings from the air.

EW reports that the actors were asked not to make any photos on the site and do not even take pictures of your feet. Although Maisie Williams still violated this rule, which caused a wave of fan theories and discussions. Copies of the scenario have been labeled to be able to determine the source of the leak.

In addition, the actors called codenames. For example, Emilia Clarke was named Eldiss.

Initially promised authors How 'Game of Thrones' plans to avoid leaks of season 8's ending even remove multiple endings, so as not to give the opportunity to predict the final. Later, however, it is still the same Williams said Maisie Williams casts doubt on Game of Thrones multiple endings rumorIt's just a rumor: she knows exactly what the outcome of the series.

What may end series

Accurate information, of course not. However, there are suggestions and plums from hackers.

What happened in the final of the 7th season

Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey), Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) met in King's Landing. John showed how you can destroy ghoul, Lively white walkers. Cersei decided not to help others and seize the land, left without a ruler. After that it left Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), apparently deciding that it is important to protect humanity from destruction (in particular pregnant mistress), than to take part in the capture.

Management Winterfell Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) found out that her sister did not want to kill, and the little finger, which cut the throat of Arya. Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen) to rescue Yar earlier thrown them in captivity.

Semvell Turley (John Bradley-West) and Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead-Wright) learned that the real name of John Snow - Eygon Targaryen, and he is the heir to the Iron Throne. At the same time, on the way to Winterfell Jon and Daenerys Targaryen had sex, not knowing what had each other nephew and aunt.

When the army approached the white walkers Eastwatch, King Night turned slain dragon Vizeriona in Geist, who began to spew blue flames. With the help of the white walkers broke down the wall, thousands of years to protect the world of the living. Now, nothing prevents them from entering into the Seven Kingdoms.

To the output of the new season "kinopoisk" released a video, which briefly recalled all the major events of the series.

What happens in the 8th season of "Game of Thrones"

Official guidelines from the audience left: This is the third season of "Game of Thrones", outstripping series of novels George R. R. Martin. In addition, the events of the series repeatedly contradicted even already released books. The finale will be partly based on the drafts have not yet published work "Dreams of spring."

Actors themselves talk about the upcoming season a little. Kit Harington all in the same material EW mentioned that he burst into tears when I read the final. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau said'Game of Thrones' Star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on Series Finale, Controversial StorylinesThat many of the main characters will be killed and they will become white walkers, but he believes the ending of the show perfect. A reporter who visited the site told EW that he had met an actor who does not expect to see.

It is known that one of the episodes of the season will be almost entirely comprised of the battles shown on behalf of several characters, and it will be the longest fight scenes in movie history. Artist as King of the Night Vladimir Furdik at the meeting with the fans in Hungary toldNight King Actor Reveals When 'Game of Thrones' Giant Final Season Battle Will Take PlaceThat this will happen in the third episode. Peter Dinklage said earlierGame of Thrones season 8 has a fight scene that makes Battle of the Bastards «look like a theme park,» says Peter DinklageThat compared with her "bastard battle" seems amusement park.

Most noise I have done Maisie Williams. She hung in Instagram a photo of his shoes stained with blood, accompanied by the publication of the words: "Farewell, Belfast. Goodbye, Arya. Good-bye, "Game of Thrones". " But fans are more interested hashtag #lastwomanstanding. Some have suggested that Arya will be the only survivor of a female character, and perhaps take the Iron Throne.

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goodbye belfast. goodbye arya. goodbye game of thrones. what a joy i've had. here's to the adventures to come #lastwomanstanding #barely #immasleepforthenextfouryears #justkiddingidontsleep

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January 6 HBO channel is posted video dedicated to the TV series in 2019. Among other things, it included a scene from the new season of "Game of Thrones" in which the Sansa Stark says, referring to Deyneris "Winterfell is yours, Your Highness."

This is the moment of the first episode the final season. In it, John Snow and Deyneris arrived at Winterfell with armies and dragons, but Sansa still concerned about the future of the Union.

What are the theories, spoilers and plums

In various forumsGame of Thrones Season 8 script leaks (Part 1 of 5) sometimes pop up materials based on alleged "fusion" scenarios, the final season. Evidence of them, of course not, but they may be true. So it is worth reading further only to those who are not afraid of spoilers.

John Snow announced the rightful heir iron throneAnd this one does not argue. Under the face of Arya's actually hiding Yaken Hgar. It kills Sears and transforms into it. Dog deals with the Mountain. In Winterfell unfold large-scale battles with white walkers, leaving the castle burned (this is confirmed by photos of fans from the set).

Big night of filming for # GOT8 tonight 26/1 at the Winterfell Set Moneyglass N.Ireland 200+ extras in a big battle scene. This was awesome to see tonight. @WatchersOTWall@WiCnet@GofTNews@GameOfThronesF_#WinterIsComing#GOT# GameofThrones8#Irelandpic.twitter.com/UqbUNP0Ira

- Oakleaf Photography (@jct_c) January 26, 2018

Euron Grange becomes king of the Seven Kingdoms. In parallel, the final battle takes place. Dzhendri Vizeriona kills the dragon, Deyneris dies after giving birth, and John Snow meets with the King of Night and slays him with the sword, "Long Claw."

After that, John is fighting Euronom, kills him, but killed himself. Die Dog and Jaime. It completes the series scene where Arya departures by boat.

But it is worth emphasizing once again that these data, it is likely - only fiction Internet users. Speculation is now building literally everything, even neural network. Learn how truthful information will be available only in the season finale.

Who will be in the 8th season of "Game of Thrones"

Of course, in the final of the audience will meet again with all the favorite characters. However, there are some actors who did not want to renew the contract with the channel. So, I refused to star Indira Varma (Ellara Sand). Ellie Kendrick (World Reid) said that her character, too, will not.

Joseph Dempsey (Dzhendri) confirmed that he participated in most of the work. It resonates with the soccer fans spoilers. The cast of Marc joined Rissman. He plays the captain of the Golden Sword Harry Strickland.

Incidentally, the DVD bonus promised to release a special episode dedicated to slain heroes of the series. There will be exactly Sean Bean (Ned Stark) and, possibly, Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo).

What will happen after the finale of "Game of Thrones"

After the end of the main series HBO and George R. R. Martin plans'Game of Thrones' Prequel Moves Ahead at HBO With Pilot Order do prequels. The first of these, entitled "The Long Night" has already put into production. In the middle of the continent will Västerås until King's Landing and House Targaryen. The plot will unfold around five thousand years before the events of the original series and talk about the end of the golden age of heroes and the beginning of the darkest times in the history of the world. It may also reveal the origin of the white walkers.

Jane Goldman directs the project, known as the favorite screenwriter Matthew Vaughn ( "Stardust," "Kick-Ass", "X-Men: First Class», «Kingsman»). The pilot episode remove C. J.. Clarkson ( "Dexter," "House").

Starring Naomi Watts and Josh Whitehouse. Also joined the cast of John Simm (The Master of the "Doctor Who"), Marquis Rodriguez ( "Luke Cage"), Richard McCabe ( "Sharp visors") and Dixie Egeriks ( "Patrick Melrose"), Naomi Aki ( "Doctor Who"), Dennis Gough ( "Colette"), Jamie Campbell Bower ( "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street"), Sheila ATiM ( "Courtesans") Ivanno Jeremiah ( "Black Mirror: Shut up and dance "), Georgie Henley (" The Chronicles of Narnia "), Alex Sharpe (" How to talk to girls at a party "), Toby Rugby (" The Last Kingdom "), Miranda Richardson (Rita Skeeter in Harry movies Potter).

HBO ready HBO Bosses on Rising Costs, Brutal Negotiations and 'Game of Thrones' Future to devote to the production of more than 50 million per year. But do not wait for the show before 2020. Filming will start in early summer 2019.

On the other prequels little is known. It is rumored that one of them will be called the "Empire of the ashes" and talk about the fall of the empire Valiriyskoy. Martin mentioned that another spin-off of frozen and on some it works Game of Thrones writer Bryan Cogman developing a 5th prequel series together with writer and producer of "Game of Thrones" Brian Kogmanom.