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George R. R. Martin

George R. R. Martin

American writer and television producer (born 1948)

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  • Oct 2

    Warner Bros. schedules Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest for June 2029 release

    Warner Bros. will release Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest in cinemas on 1 June 2029, directed by Owen Harris from a script by Beau Willimon.

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  • Aug 4

    George R.R. Martin reveals battle with depression and 'nightmares' in rare blog post

    The 77-year-old author of Game of Thrones disclosed in a blog post that he has lost friends and fought sadness and depression over the past year, while celebrating nine Emmy nominations for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

  • May 30

    HBO Drops Final 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Trailer, Promising an All-Out War Opening with the 'Craziest Episode Ever'

    The final trailer for the third season of 'House of the Dragon' has been released, showcasing a brutal, large-scale civil war that will begin with the highly anticipated Battle of the Gullet when the series returns in June.

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