Game of Thrones and its not less successful prequel House of the Dragon are all about realistic medieval vibes until their main fantastic feature comes up on stage. With the help of gigantic dragons that have been like a part of the Targaryens’ family all along, the fight for the ultimate power takes even more drastic turns.
And while House of the Dragon shows the Targaryens thriving and taking advantage of the strength they’re given by their peculiar pets, Game of Thrones is a lot different about this matter — and may even prove that dragons eventually caused the Targaryens’ end.
Though it may seem like dragons in George R.R. Martin’s universe are just there to help when the fight is about to start, the bond with their masters is much deeper than it appears to be. The dragon usually receives its rider when it’s still inside the...
And while House of the Dragon shows the Targaryens thriving and taking advantage of the strength they’re given by their peculiar pets, Game of Thrones is a lot different about this matter — and may even prove that dragons eventually caused the Targaryens’ end.
Though it may seem like dragons in George R.R. Martin’s universe are just there to help when the fight is about to start, the bond with their masters is much deeper than it appears to be. The dragon usually receives its rider when it’s still inside the...
- 4/19/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
This article contains light spoilers for Fire & Blood.
Though the monetary units of the Seven Kingdoms are coins known as “gold dragons,” everyone knows the real currency of Westeros is secrets. Gathering secret information and exploiting it for personal gain is how one can win the game of thrones…or even more importantly: avoid losing it.
We see this ever-important dynamic play out in House of the Dragon episode 4 “King of the Narrow Sea.” When Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) invites his niece Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) on a romantic night out on the town (ick), the sun doesn’t even have a chance to rise before someone has spied that juicy gossip and put it to good use. The very next morning the Hand of the King Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) brings news of Daemon’s transgressions to his brother, King Viserys I (Paddy Considine).
But how did Otto glean this information so quickly?...
Though the monetary units of the Seven Kingdoms are coins known as “gold dragons,” everyone knows the real currency of Westeros is secrets. Gathering secret information and exploiting it for personal gain is how one can win the game of thrones…or even more importantly: avoid losing it.
We see this ever-important dynamic play out in House of the Dragon episode 4 “King of the Narrow Sea.” When Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) invites his niece Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock) on a romantic night out on the town (ick), the sun doesn’t even have a chance to rise before someone has spied that juicy gossip and put it to good use. The very next morning the Hand of the King Ser Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans) brings news of Daemon’s transgressions to his brother, King Viserys I (Paddy Considine).
But how did Otto glean this information so quickly?...
- 9/12/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The Film
The new Miyazaki. That’s a description I’ve heard applied to Mamoru Hosoda over and over, and it’s never sat well with me. Notwithstanding that Hosoda has expressed critical feelings about Miyazaki’s depiction of women, or my own apathy about Miyazaki’s films, Hosoda isn’t the new anybody, nor does he need to be. He’s the first Mamoru Hosoda, and across his six solo features, he’s established a strong authorial voice and, for my money, stands out as one of the best and most exciting filmmakers working today, and not just in animation.
Belle, like Hosoda’s previous films, takes a gigantic sci-fi concept and boils it down to a tiny personal story. The setting is contemporary, but the internet seems to be dominated by an app called U, a social network which, through body sharing technology (think a less gross take...
The new Miyazaki. That’s a description I’ve heard applied to Mamoru Hosoda over and over, and it’s never sat well with me. Notwithstanding that Hosoda has expressed critical feelings about Miyazaki’s depiction of women, or my own apathy about Miyazaki’s films, Hosoda isn’t the new anybody, nor does he need to be. He’s the first Mamoru Hosoda, and across his six solo features, he’s established a strong authorial voice and, for my money, stands out as one of the best and most exciting filmmakers working today, and not just in animation.
Belle, like Hosoda’s previous films, takes a gigantic sci-fi concept and boils it down to a tiny personal story. The setting is contemporary, but the internet seems to be dominated by an app called U, a social network which, through body sharing technology (think a less gross take...
- 7/13/2022
- by Sam Inglis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Brand new found-footage flickThe Dinosaur Project, in UK cinemas August 10th courtesy of the folks at Studiocanal UK, features previously unseen footage from the ill-fated, eponymous 2011 expedition to the Congo in search of the Mokele Mbembe. Just when you thought Tape 407 had the “found footage dino-flick” market cornered…
Studiocanal are delighted to finally bring this astonishing story of the missing Congo expedition to UK audiences, and the findings of the Cryptozoological Society to audiences around the world. The film features stunning recovered footage of creatures thought to be extinct for 65 million years. As the search for the missing crew continues, questions remain about the source of the missing footage and the manner in which it was discovered. Producer Nick Hill said in a statement today, “It has been incredible to have the original source material to work with, and we have great respect and admiration for the work of...
Studiocanal are delighted to finally bring this astonishing story of the missing Congo expedition to UK audiences, and the findings of the Cryptozoological Society to audiences around the world. The film features stunning recovered footage of creatures thought to be extinct for 65 million years. As the search for the missing crew continues, questions remain about the source of the missing footage and the manner in which it was discovered. Producer Nick Hill said in a statement today, “It has been incredible to have the original source material to work with, and we have great respect and admiration for the work of...
- 7/12/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
StudioCanal has picked up a pitch for "Dinosaur Project" (tentative title), which will begin filming later this month in South Africa with a budget of $16 million. The entire project came together in November, when Sid Bennet, Tom Pridham and producer Nick Hill met with StudioCanal executives with an idea about a father-and-son documentary team who discover dinosaurs in the African jungle. They had an outline, a showreel, a budget, a plan for the visual effects and a clear timetable to progress rapidly into production -- but no script. The studio immediately jumped on board. Pridham, who previously directed CGI-driven nature documentaries on the Discovery and Animal Planet channels, will direct. "It was a very gettable pitch -- what would happen if you went into the jungle and found dinosaurs?" said the studio. "What was different about Sid and Tom was that they had the experience, and already knew how to do it at a price,...
- 5/3/2011
- WorstPreviews.com
StudioCanal is moving forward on a thriller that's tentatively being referred to as the "Dinosaur Project." Creators Sid Bennett, Tom Pridham and Nick Hill pitched the company - with a nifty demo reel, apparently - on a single premise without knowing where the story would go. The gist? A father and son - out to make a documentary - discover dinos in Africa. So, StudioCanal teamed with Optimum Releasing. Bennett, Pridham and Hill - who have a background in Animal Planet and Discovery projects - sorted out the FX side and worked with Optimum to hash out the story beats. This all happened in a matter of weeks and now shooting this month in South Africa. I wonder if this will be the first "found footage" dinosaur flick...
- 5/2/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
So… you say that you’re sick of the hand held documentary style of film making ala The Blair Witch Project and Cloverfield? Tough! I’ve got another one for ya….with dinosaurs! That’s right you filthy little Biditeosaurs, Jurassic Park meets Blair Witch in the style of District 9 is how StudioCanal is touting their new CGI project The Dinosaur Project!..
Of course that’s a “working title”…I’m sure all it’s lacking is a fancy “3D” slapped on there…
Dinosaur will mark the feature directorial debut of special FX specialists Sid Bennett and Tom Pridham. As for the story, Fangoria reports that, “The story follows a father-son expedition in the Congo being followed by a TV documentary crew. When both parties go missing, the crew’s footage is found—and it shows images of beasts thought to be extinct for 65 million years.”
Okay, so the...
Of course that’s a “working title”…I’m sure all it’s lacking is a fancy “3D” slapped on there…
Dinosaur will mark the feature directorial debut of special FX specialists Sid Bennett and Tom Pridham. As for the story, Fangoria reports that, “The story follows a father-son expedition in the Congo being followed by a TV documentary crew. When both parties go missing, the crew’s footage is found—and it shows images of beasts thought to be extinct for 65 million years.”
Okay, so the...
- 2/14/2011
- by Keepers of the Bid
- Horrorbid
You like the sound of that? Screen Daily is reporting that StudioCanal is producing a new film in the vein of these recent “found footage” films in The Dinosaur Project, a film described as “Jurassic Park meets Blair Witch in the style of District 9.” But the film’s producer Nick Hill was quick to add: “It’s not grainy, grainy hand-held, it will look beautiful and crisp and clear.”
The Dinosaur Project will follow the story of a father-son expedition in the Congo, being followed by a TV documentary crew. After all the parties mysteriously go missing, recovered footage shows stunning images of dinosaurs thought to be extinct for 65 million years.
Depending on the CG, this could be kind of cool. Thoughts?...
The Dinosaur Project will follow the story of a father-son expedition in the Congo, being followed by a TV documentary crew. After all the parties mysteriously go missing, recovered footage shows stunning images of dinosaurs thought to be extinct for 65 million years.
Depending on the CG, this could be kind of cool. Thoughts?...
- 2/11/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
It had to happen sooner or later. With the success of cinéma-vérité style films like Troll Hunter and of course Paranormal Activity, it was only a matter of time before Earth's real monsters had a go of it!
According to Screen Daily StudioCanal is financing and producing a new CGI dinosaur adventure film, tentatively titled The Dinosaur Project.
The film marks the directorial debut feature from CGI experts Sid Bennett and Tom Pridham, who recently formed their own production company Kent Films. StudioCanal is handling world sales and will launch the project at the Efm.
The project is described as “Jurassic Park meets Blair Witch in the style of District 9.” But producer Nick Hill also notes: “It’s not grainy hand-held; it will look beautiful and crisp and clear.”
The Dinosaur Project will tell the story of a father-son expedition in the Congo, being followed by a TV documentary crew.
According to Screen Daily StudioCanal is financing and producing a new CGI dinosaur adventure film, tentatively titled The Dinosaur Project.
The film marks the directorial debut feature from CGI experts Sid Bennett and Tom Pridham, who recently formed their own production company Kent Films. StudioCanal is handling world sales and will launch the project at the Efm.
The project is described as “Jurassic Park meets Blair Witch in the style of District 9.” But producer Nick Hill also notes: “It’s not grainy hand-held; it will look beautiful and crisp and clear.”
The Dinosaur Project will tell the story of a father-son expedition in the Congo, being followed by a TV documentary crew.
- 2/11/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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