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Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones, adapted from George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire', is a fantasy drama that aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019. Created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the series spanned eight seasons and 73 episodes. It is a high fantasy series.

1994: NYPD Blue Sets Emmy Nomination Record

In 1994, NYPD Blue set a record for most Emmy nominations received in a year with 26, a record later broken by Game of Thrones in 2019.

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2001: The Lord of the Rings Film Trilogy

In 2001, the release of the first film in Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy marked the beginning of fantasy's establishment as a mass-market genre, alongside the "Harry Potter" films.

The Lord Of The Rings: One Volume
The Lord Of The Rings: One Volume

2003: The Lord of the Rings Film Trilogy Concludes

In 2003, the final film of Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy was released, further solidifying fantasy as a mass-market genre.

The Lord Of The Rings: One Volume
The Lord Of The Rings: One Volume

2004: Frasier's Emmy Record

In 2004, Frasier held the record for total Emmy Award wins for a scripted television series with 37 wins. Game of Thrones later surpassed this record.

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2005: Martin Called "American Tolkien"

In 2005, after the release of A Feast for Crows, journalist Lev Grossman called George R. R. Martin the "American Tolkien", recognizing his major influence in fantasy literature.

A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4)
A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4)

January 2006: Benioff and Weiss Pitch Series to HBO

In January 2006, David Benioff and D. B. Weiss pitched the Game of Thrones series to HBO after a meeting with George R. R. Martin, securing his approval by knowing the answer to a key question about Jon Snow.

George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series) (A Song of Ice and Fire)
George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series) (A Song of Ice and Fire)

January 2007: Series Development Begins

In January 2007, development of the Game of Thrones series officially began as HBO acquired the television rights to the novels, with David Benioff and D. B. Weiss as executive producers.

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August 2007: First Draft of Pilot Script

In August 2007, the first draft of the pilot script for Game of Thrones was submitted by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss.

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June 2008: Second Draft of Pilot Script

In June 2008, the second draft of the pilot script for Game of Thrones by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss was submitted.

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November 2008: Pilot Ordered by HBO

In November 2008, HBO ordered a pilot episode of Game of Thrones, despite liking the previous drafts of the script.

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2008: Growth in Arts and Entertainment Jobs

From 2008, the production of Game of Thrones and other TV series boosted Northern Ireland's creative industries, contributing to an estimated 12.4 percent growth in arts, entertainment and recreation jobs between 2008 and 2013.

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2009: Peter Dinklage and Sean Bean Join Pilot

In 2009, Peter Dinklage and Sean Bean were announced as joining the pilot for Game of Thrones. Other actors were signed for the pilot, and some characters in the pilot were recast for the first season.

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2009: Pilot Episode "Winter Is Coming" Filmed

In 2009, the pilot episode "Winter Is Coming" for Game of Thrones was shot, but it required extensive reshoots after a poor reception.

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July 26, 2010: Principal Photography Begins

On July 26, 2010, principal photography for the first season of Game of Thrones began, primarily at the Paint Hall Studios in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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April 17, 2011: Game of Thrones Premieres on HBO

On April 17, 2011, Game of Thrones premiered on HBO in the United States, marking the beginning of the broadcast of 73 episodes over eight seasons.

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June 2011: Soundtrack Release

In June 2011, the first season's soundtrack, composed by Ramin Djawadi, was published by Varèse Sarabande.

November 2011: Filming in Iceland

In November 2011, scenes set north of the Wall, in the Frostfangs, and at the Fist of the First Men, were filmed in Iceland on the Vatnajökull glacier near Smyrlabjörg, the Svínafellsjökull glacier near Skaftafell, and the Mýrdalsjökull glacier near Vik on Höfðabrekkuheiði.

2011: Primetime Emmy Award for Main Title Design

In 2011, creative director Angus Wall and his collaborators received the Primetime Emmy Award for Main Title Design for the series's title sequence.

2011: Harry Potter Films Conclude

In 2011, the "Harry Potter" film series concluded, contributing to the establishment of fantasy as a mass-market genre alongside the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1

2011: Primetime Emmy Award Nomination

In 2011, the season one finale, "Fire and Blood", received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.

March 6, 2012: Season One DVD and Blu-ray Release

On March 6, 2012, the ten episodes of the first season of Game of Thrones were released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set.

June 11, 2012: Game of Thrones: Season Two Ratings Published

On June 11, 2012, "Game of Thrones: Season Two Ratings" were published by TV Series Finale.

September 2012: Dothraki Ranked Among Top Internet Words

In September 2012, the fictional language Dothraki from Game of Thrones was ranked fourth in a Global Language Monitor list of words from television most used on the internet.

September 27, 2012: Publication of Inside HBO's Game of Thrones

On September 27, 2012, the companion book "Inside HBO's Game of Thrones" by series writer Bryan Cogman was published. It covers the creation of the series's first two seasons and its principal characters and families.

Inside HBO's Game of Thrones: The Collector's Edition
Inside HBO's Game of Thrones: The Collector's Edition

November 2012: Collector's Edition Box Set Release

In November 2012, a collector's-edition box set combining the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the first season with the first episode of season two was released. The set included a paperweight in the shape of a dragon egg.

2012: High Fan Engagement Rate in 2012

In 2012, 5.5 percent of Game of Thrones's 2.9 million fans talked online about the series, compared to 1.8 percent of the over ten million fans of True Blood.

2012: Primetime Emmy Award for "Valar Morghulis"

In 2012, Pixomondo's work on the episode "Valar Morghulis" earned them a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.

2012: Game of Thrones Fans Ranked Most Devoted

In 2012, Vulture ranked the Game of Thrones fans as the most devoted in popular culture, surpassing fans of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Harry Potter, and Star Wars.

2012: High Death Rate in Game of Thrones

In 2012, a study ranked Game of Thrones second in deaths per episode among 40 recent television drama shows, averaging 14 deaths.

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2012: Most Pirated Series

In 2012, according to TorrentFreak, Game of Thrones was the most pirated television series.

2012: Budget Increase for "Blackwater"

In 2012, the Game of Thrones series received a 15-percent budget increase for the climactic battle in the episode "Blackwater", with the episode having an $8 million budget.

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February 19, 2013: Season Two DVD and Digital Release

On February 19, 2013, DVD-Blu-ray box sets and digital downloads of the second season became available. First-day sales broke HBO records, with 241,000 box sets sold and 355,000 episodes downloaded.

June 12, 2013: Game of Thrones: Season Three Ratings Published

On June 12, 2013, "Game of Thrones: Season Three Ratings" were published by TV Series Finale.

2013: Series Viewership Demographics in 2013

As of 2013, about 58 percent of Game of Thrones series viewers were male and 42 percent female, with the average male viewer being 41 years old.

2013: "Arya" Becomes a Popular Girl's Name

In 2013, "Arya" became the fastest-rising girl's name in the US, jumping in popularity from 711th to 413th place.

2013: Political Leaders Reference Game of Thrones

In 2013, Dutch foreign minister Frans Timmermans used quotes from George R. R. Martin's novels to frame European politics in a speech.

George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series) (A Song of Ice and Fire)
George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series) (A Song of Ice and Fire)

2013: Primetime Emmy Award for "Valar Dohaeris"

In 2013, Pixomondo won another Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for their work on the episode "Valar Dohaeris".

2013: Traveling Exhibition of Costumes, Props, Armor, and Weapons

In 2013, a traveling exhibition of costumes, props, armor, and weapons from the Game of Thrones series visited major cities in Europe and the Americas.

2013: US Ambassador Condemns Piracy in Australia

In 2013, piracy rates were particularly high in Australia prompting the US Ambassador to Australia, Jeff Bleich, to issue a statement condemning the practice there.

2013: Writers Guild of America Ranking

In 2013, the Writers Guild of America listed Game of Thrones as the 40th best-written series in television history. Also in 2013, George R. R. Martin accepted the Visionary Award at the Media Access Awards for the show's positive portrayal of characters with disabilities.

2013: HBO Plans to Combat Piracy

In 2013, to combat unauthorized downloads, HBO said it intended to make its content more widely available within a week of the US premiere (including HBO Go).

2013: Growth in Arts and Entertainment Jobs

To 2013, the production of Game of Thrones and other TV series boosted Northern Ireland's creative industries, contributing to an estimated 12.4 percent growth in arts, entertainment and recreation jobs between 2008 and 2013.

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February 18, 2014: Season Three DVD and Blu-ray Release

On February 18, 2014, the third season was released on DVD and Blu-ray in region 1.

June 18, 2014: Game of Thrones: Season Four Ratings Published

On June 18, 2014, "Game of Thrones: Season Four Ratings" were published by TV Series Finale.

2014: Hotel Bookings Increase in Iceland

Between 2014 and 2016, Hotels.com reported hotel bookings increased by 285 percent in Iceland, after locations appeared in Game of Thrones.

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2014: Catch the Throne Rap Albums

In 2014, HBO commissioned "Catch the Throne", a rap album about the series.

2014: Traveling Exhibition of Costumes, Props, Armor, and Weapons

In 2014, a traveling exhibition of costumes, props, armor, and weapons from the Game of Thrones series continued to visit major cities in Europe and the Americas.

2014: Increase in Illegal Downloads

In 2014, illegal downloads of Game of Thrones increased to about seven million in the first quarter, up 45 percent from 2014.

2014: Actor Contract Renegotiations

In 2014, the contracts of several actors on Game of Thrones were renegotiated to include a seventh-season option.

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2014: Emmy Award for "The Children"

In 2014, the season four finale, "The Children", won the Emmy Award for Visual Effects.

January 23, 2015: IMAX Screening

On January 23, 2015, the last two episodes of season four were shown in 205 IMAX theaters across the United States, marking the first time a television series was shown in this format. On its opening day, the show earned $686,000 at the box office.

February 17, 2015: Season Four DVD and Blu-ray Release

On February 17, 2015, the fourth season was released on DVD and Blu-ray.

June 16, 2015: Game of Thrones: Season Five Ratings Published

On June 16, 2015, "Game of Thrones: Season Five Ratings" were published by TV Series Finale.

July 2015: Filming for Season Six Begins

In July 2015, filming for the sixth season of Game of Thrones began, with locations including Spain and Croatia.

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2015: Average Budget Increase Per Episode

Between 2012 and 2015, the average budget per episode of Game of Thrones increased from $6 million to at least $8 million.

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2015: Outstanding Drama Series Emmy Award

In 2015, Game of Thrones received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, marking one of its many accolades.

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2015: Guinness World Record

In 2015, Guinness World Records named Game of Thrones the most-pirated television program.

2015: Catch the Throne Rap Albums

In 2015, HBO commissioned "Catch the Throne", a rap album about the series.

2015: The Hollywood Reporter Ranking

In 2015, The Hollywood Reporter placed Game of Thrones at number four on their best TV shows ever list.

2015: Discussion on Piracy Impact

In 2015, at an Oxford Union panel discussion, series co-creator David Benioff said that he was just glad that people watched the series; illegally downloaded episodes sometimes interested viewers enough to buy a copy, especially in countries where Game of Thrones was not televised.

2015: Fifth Season Simulcast and Episode Leak

In 2015, the fifth season was simulcast to 170 countries and to HBO Now users. On April 11, the day before the season premiere, screener copies of the first four episodes of the fifth season leaked to a number of file-sharing websites.

March 15, 2016: Season Five DVD and Blu-ray Release

On March 15, 2016, the fifth season was released on DVD and Blu-ray.

April 2016: Showrunners Plan Final Episodes

In April 2016, after Game of Thrones's storyline began outpacing the published novels, the showrunners planned to shoot 13 more episodes after the sixth season: seven episodes in the seventh season and six episodes in the eighth.

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April 18, 2016: Retrieved Game of Thrones Information

On April 18, 2016, information regarding Game of Thrones was retrieved.

April 24, 2016: Game of Thrones Information Retrieved

On April 24, 2016, information regarding Game of Thrones was retrieved.

June 2016: Season Eight Announced as Final Season

In June 2016, HBO announced that the eighth season of Game of Thrones would be the final season.

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June 28, 2016: Game of Thrones: Season Six Ratings Published

On June 28, 2016, "Game of Thrones: Season Six Ratings" were published by TV Series Finale.

August 31, 2016: Filming Begins for Season Seven

On August 31, 2016, filming of the seven episodes of Game of Thrones season seven began at Titanic Studios in Belfast, with additional filming in Iceland, Northern Ireland, and various locations in Spain.

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September 1, 2016: Archived Game of Thrones Information

On September 1, 2016, information regarding Game of Thrones was archived.

November 15, 2016: Season Six Blu-ray and DVD Release

On November 15, 2016, Blu-ray and DVD versions of the sixth season were released.

2016: Viewership Records in the UK and Australia

In 2016, Game of Thrones set viewership records outside the United States on pay-television channels in the United Kingdom (with an average audience of more than five million on all platforms) and Australia (with a cumulative average audience of 1.2 million).

2016: Outstanding Drama Series Emmy Award

In 2016, Game of Thrones was awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series for the second year in a row.

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2016: Empire and Rolling Stone Rankings

In 2016, Game of Thrones was placed seventh on Empire's "The 50 best TV shows ever", and Rolling Stone named it the twelfth "greatest TV Show of all time".

2016: Viewing Figures and Popularity in Cities

In 2016, Game of Thrones' average per-episode gross viewing figure had increased to over 25 million, with nearly 40 percent of viewers watching on HBO digital platforms. Also in 2016, a New York Times study found that Game of Thrones was "much more popular in cities than in the countryside".

2016: Hotel Bookings Increase in Iceland and Morocco

In 2016, between 2014 and 2016, Hotels.com reported hotel bookings increased by 285 percent in Iceland and 120 percent in Dubrovnik. In 2016, bookings doubled in Ouarzazate, Morocco, the location of Daenerys' season three scenes.

2016: Criticism of Dark Lighting

In 2016, critics pointed out the reoccurring issue of dark lighting in Game of Thrones since season six, where viewers struggled to see what was happening in darker scenes, noting this as a trend among filmmakers transitioning to television who haven't adjusted to the nuances of the medium.

2016: Researchers Analyze Emotional Sentiment

In 2016, researchers published a paper analyzing emotional sentiment in online public discourse associated with the unfolding storyline during the fourth season of Game of Thrones. Also in 2016, the Mathematical Association of America published a journal using network science to create a social network for the show's characters.

February 2017: Filming Continues for Season Seven

Filming for Game of Thrones season seven continued until the end of February 2017, ensuring winter weather in certain European locations for authenticity.

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February 2017: The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience Begins

In February 2017, the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, a North American 28-city orchestral tour performing the series's soundtrack with composer Ramin Djawadi, began.

April 2017: The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience Concludes

In April 2017, the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, a North American 28-city orchestral tour performing the series's soundtrack with composer Ramin Djawadi, concluded.

May 2017: HBO Commissions Game of Thrones Successor Series

In May 2017, HBO commissioned Max Borenstein, Jane Goldman, Brian Helgeland, Carly Wray, and Bryan Cogman to develop five individual Game of Thrones successor series, working individually with George R. R. Martin.

August 29, 2017: Game of Thrones: Season Seven Ratings Published and Information Retrieved

On August 29, 2017, "Game of Thrones: Season Seven Ratings" were published by TV Series Finale, and information was retrieved.

September 16, 2017: Game of Thrones Information Archived

On September 16, 2017, information regarding Game of Thrones was archived.

October 2017: Filming Begins for Season Eight

In October 2017, filming for the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones began.

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December 12, 2017: Season Seven Blu-ray and DVD Release

On December 12, 2017, Blu-ray and DVD versions of the seventh season were released.

2017: Duolingo High Valyrian Course Launch

In 2017, Duolingo began offering courses in High Valyrian, attracting 1.2 million users between 2017 and 2020.

2017: Cinematographer Explains Lack of Lighting

In 2017, Robert McLachlan, a cinematographer for Game of Thrones, defended the show's dark lighting as an artistic choice aimed at being as naturalistic as possible.

2017: Taylor Swift Inspired by Game of Thrones

In 2017, Taylor Swift revealed that several songs on her album "Reputation" were inspired by Game of Thrones characters and plots.

June 8, 2018: HBO Orders Pilot for Game of Thrones Prequel Series

On June 8, 2018, HBO commissioned a pilot to a Game of Thrones prequel series from Goldman and Martin, set in the Age of Heroes.

July 2018: Filming Concludes for Season Eight

In July 2018, filming for the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones concluded.

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September 2018: HBO Updates Status of Prequel Projects

In September 2018, HBO president of programming Casey Bloys said that some of the Game of Thrones prequel projects had been abandoned completely, while others remained as possibilities for the future.

2018: Mortality Analysis of Game of Thrones Characters

In 2018, Australian scientists conducted a survival analysis, examining the mortality among 330 important characters during the first seven seasons of Game of Thrones.

2018: Outstanding Drama Series Emmy Award

In 2018, Game of Thrones received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.

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2018: Series not broadcasted

In 2018, Game of Thrones was not broadcasted.

2018: Study on Character Deaths

In 2018, a scientific study stated that approximately 60% of the major characters in Game of Thrones died as a result of violence and war.

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2018: Second Tour of the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience

In 2018, a second tour of the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience took place across cities in Europe and North America.

2018: Season One 4K HDR Blu-ray Release

In 2018, the first season was released in 4K HDR on Ultra HD Blu-ray.

2018: Release of Game of Thrones Themed Whiskies

Starting in 2018, Diageo released several Game of Thrones-themed whiskies.

April 2019: Cogman's Prequel Not Moving Forward

In April 2019, Bryan Cogman confirmed that his Game of Thrones prequel project would not be moving forward.

April 2019: Game of Thrones Studio Tour Announced

In April 2019, following the series finale, HBO announced a new exhibition and tourist attraction containing show props and set pieces, called Game of Thrones Studio Tour, located at Linen Mill Studios outside Belfast.

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April 16, 2019: Game of Thrones: Season Eight Ratings Retrieved

On April 16, 2019, the ratings for Game of Thrones: Season Eight were retrieved.

April 26, 2019: "For the Throne: Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones" Album Release

On April 26, 2019, Columbia Records released the companion album "For the Throne: Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones".

May 2019: Prequel Projects in Script Stage

In May 2019, George R. R. Martin stated that two of the Game of Thrones prequel projects were still in the script stage, but were "edging closer".

May 19, 2019: Game of Thrones Concludes

On May 19, 2019, Game of Thrones concluded its run on HBO, with a total of 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons.

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June 2019: Subscription Revenue Decline After Finale

In June 2019, HBO parent company WarnerMedia reported that subscription revenue declined only 0.9 percent between April and June, following the Game of Thrones series finale.

September 2019: Second Prequel Close to Receiving Pilot Order

In September 2019, Deadline Hollywood reported that a second prequel from Martin and Ryan Condal that "tracks the beginning of the end for House Targaryen" was close to receiving a pilot order from HBO.

September 2019: Pilot in Post-Production

In September 2019, Martin claimed the pilot was in post-production.

October 2019: HBO Decides Not to Move Forward with Prequel Series

In October 2019, HBO decided not to move forward with the Game of Thrones prequel series pilot.

October 29, 2019: House of the Dragon Commissioned as Complete Series

On October 29, 2019, House of the Dragon, based on Fire and Blood, was commissioned as a complete series by HBO.

December 3, 2019: Final Season and Complete Series DVD and Blu-ray Release

On December 3, 2019, the final season was released on DVD and Blu-ray. Additionally, a box set containing all eight seasons, including a cast reunion hosted by Conan O'Brien, was also released on DVD and Blu-ray.

2019: Baby Names Inspired by Game of Thrones Characters

In 2019, "Khaleesi" became a more popular name for baby girls in the United States, along with other character names from the series like Daenerys.

2019: Outstanding Drama Series Emmy Award

In 2019, Game of Thrones won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, adding to its collection of awards.

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2019: Most Pirated Series

In 2019, according to TorrentFreak, Game of Thrones was the most pirated television series.

2019: HBO Converts Filming Locations

In 2019, after filming had finished, HBO converted its Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland into tourist attractions, opening them to the public.

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2019: War Crimes Study on Game of Thrones Characters

In 2019, the Australian Red Cross conducted a study using international humanitarian law to determine which of the Game of Thrones' characters had committed the most war crimes during the first seven seasons of the show.

2019: Record Emmy Nominations for Final Season

In 2019, the final season of Game of Thrones set a new record for the most Emmy nominations received in a year with 32, breaking the record of 26 nominations set by NYPD Blue in 1994.

January 2020: House of the Dragon Scheduled for 2022 Release

In January 2020, HBO stated that House of the Dragon is scheduled for a 2022 release and that the writing process has begun.

July 2020: Casting Begins for House of the Dragon

In July 2020, casting for the House of the Dragon series started.

October 2020: Paddy Considine Cast as King Viserys I Targaryen

In October 2020, it was revealed that Paddy Considine was cast as King Viserys I Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

November 3, 2020: Complete Series 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release

On November 3, 2020, a box set containing all eight seasons was also released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.

December 2020: Additional Castings Announced for House of the Dragon

In December 2020, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, and Matt Smith were announced as cast members for House of the Dragon, playing Alicent Hightower, Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Daemon Targaryen, respectively.

2020: Duolingo High Valyrian Course Popularity

By 2020, 1.2 million people had signed up for Duolingo's High Valyrian course, which started in 2017.

January 2021: Adult Animated Spin-Off Series Announced

In January 2021, it was announced that an adult animated spin-off series was in development at HBO Max.

January 2021: Prequel Series Based on Tales of Dunk and Egg in Development

In January 2021, it was revealed that HBO was developing another prequel series to be based on Martin's novella series Tales of Dunk and Egg.

February 2021: House of the Dragon Production to Start in April

In February 2021, HBO chief content officer Casey Bloys stated that the production of House of the Dragon would start in April, with filming occurring in England. Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Rhys Ifans, and Sonoya Mizuno were also confirmed to be starring in the series.

March 2021: Three Game of Thrones Spin-offs in Development

In March 2021, it was reported that three Game of Thrones spin-offs were in development at HBO, including 10,000 Ships, 9 Voyages aka The Sea Snake, and a project based on Flea Bottom.

July 2021: Two More Animated Series in Development

In July 2021, two more animated series were announced to be in development at HBO Max, including one set in Yi Ti, with the working title The Golden Empire.

November 2021: Steven Conrad Attached to Tales of Dunk and Egg Series

In November 2021, Steven Conrad was attached as writer and executive producer of the Tales of Dunk and Egg series.

March 2022: House of the Dragon Premiere Date and Teaser Trailer Released

In March 2022, HBO announced an August 21, 2022, series premiere date for House of the Dragon, followed by the release of the official teaser trailer.

June 2022: Jon Snow Sequel Series in Early Development

In June 2022, it was reported that a Jon Snow sequel series with Kit Harington reprising his role was in early development at HBO, with the working title Snow.

August 2022: Complete Series 4K HDR Release on HBO Max

In August 2022, the complete Game of Thrones series was released in 4K, Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos on HBO Max.

August 21, 2022: House of the Dragon Series Premiere

The series premiere of House of the Dragon was on August 21, 2022.

2022: House of the Dragon Premieres

In 2022, the prequel series House of the Dragon premiered on HBO.

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April 2023: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Ordered to Series

In April 2023, HBO ordered A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms to series.

April 2023: Series Based on Aegon Targaryen's Conquest in Development

In April 2023, it was reported that a series based on Aegon Targaryen's conquest of Westeros was in development.

December 2023: The Sea Snake Being Developed as Animated Series

In December 2023, it was announced that The Sea Snake is being developed as an animated series, having been previously announced as a live action series.

2023: Worst TV Endings

In 2023, Game of Thrones was included on The Guardian's list of worst TV endings of all time.

2023: Variety's Ranking of Greatest TV Shows

In 2023, Variety ranked Game of Thrones No. 21 on its list of the 100 greatest TV shows of all time.

April 2024: Jon Snow Sequel Series Shelved

In April 2024, Kit Harington announced that the Jon Snow sequel series had been shelved because they could not find a story that excited them enough.

2024: Auction of Game of Thrones Items

HBO in partnership with Heritage Auctions is launching an event to auction more than 2,000 costumes, props, set decorations and other items used in Game of Thrones from October 10–12, 2024.

2025: Debut of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

In 2025, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a second prequel series, is scheduled to debut.