George R.R. Martin: ‘Game of Thrones’ isn’t ‘misogynistic’ — it’s just real life

Tom Cruise was spotted arriving in New York City on Sunday by helicopter.The 60-year-old Top Gun: Maverick actor was followed by an overzealous autograph seeker who was holding a photograph of the star and a pen.The Hollywood action-hero, who wore dark navy-blue jeans, a polo t-shirt, a Yankees hat, aviator Ray-Ban sunglasses and combat boots, did not seem to notice the energetic man behind him as he walked through a parking lot. Can I have your autograph?: Tom Cruise met by overzealous autograph seeker as he arrived in New York by helicopter SundayOr perhaps he was in too much of a rush to stop and sign for the man.Carrying a black backpack, the father-of-three appeared to be making a get-away as the pursuing fan moved in.The actor has been in the UK filming scenes for the upcoming blockbuster production of Mission: Impossible 8.  The star keeps himself in prime physical condition as he regularly performs stunts and acts as his own pilot both on and off set, owning multiple types of aircraft.Tom's recent smash hit blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick, reached a new milestone, surpassing global sales of 1.3 billion, making it Paramount Pictures' highest grossing film ever and landing it in the top 10 movies all time.  Target locked on Tom: The 60-year-old returns to the US from the UK where he was filming scenes for the newest Mission: Impossible 8 This solidifies The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski is only the 12th film to ever cross the $600 million mark at the domestic box office.This is the first film in Cruise's long career to earn over $1 billion.Cruise and the Top Gun cast underwent months of flying training in preparation for the role, as they took to the sky themselves for the scenes.

Danielle Lloyd showcased her sensational figure in a colourful plunging swimsuit as she soaked up the sun in Dubai on Monday.  The model, a former Miss England, showed off her slender physique as she cooled off from the sun by taking a dip in the pool with four of her five children.  The former WAG, 38, styled her blonde tresses in beachy waves while enjoying her pool day.

Lottie Moss made sure all eyes were on her when she stepped out in a tiny blue dress.The stunning model, 24, has a knack for melting the internet with her scorching hot snaps, which show her clad in all manner of glamorous outfits.The OnlyFans star has unleashed tons of heat onto her Instagram feed already this year, becoming everything from a Playboy bunny in a tiny thong to a Baywatch beauty in a skimpy green bikini top.READ MORE:Lottie Moss goes fully topless as she risks wardrobe malfunction in sultry snapsLottie, who is the half-sister of supermodel Kate Moss, took to Instagram on Sunday (August 22) with her latest eye-popping display.The sexy socialite was snapped in a skintight blue dress with a striped pattern that could barely contain her killer hourglass curves.Lottie's dress dazzled with a plunging neckline and a high cut that exposed her endless legs that were glowing with a golden tan.The fashionista let bombshell blonde locks roam freely over her face and onto her shoulders.Showing off her marvellous modelling moves, she shot a confident stare at the camera and crossed her legs against a backdrop of bright pink curtains and white bunny toys.Lottie looked cool as ever with a pair of stylish shades and giant hooped earrings, but down below she donned a pair of silver cowboy boots that made a statement.She also unleashed her gorgeous array of arm tattoos in the shoulder-less dress, that was topped with a white living over her chest.Feeling playful, Lottie simply dropped two bunny emojis in her caption, clearly referencing the bunnies in the snaps.The model's 541k followers were left swooning over her beauty in the comments.One of Lottie's pals said: "my bestie is a Literal Barbie", whilst another agreed:

What would you say if we told you that it’s possible to look like a ring light is always shining on your face, simply by booking a clever colour appointment at the hairdresser’s? Well, that’s exactly what John Frieda Salons’ new service “Glow Lights” aims to achieve. Coined by legendary colourists Nicola Clarke and Zoë Irwin, the service is completely tailored to the individual’s hair, but the main aim is to lift the area around your face using strategically placed pieces of colour and glazes. Often working with your natural base, colour is lighter around your face and varied throughout your hair for a multidimensional finish.The result is perfectly blended, luminous, expensive-looking colour with lots of shine – a bit like your skin after a hydrating facial – just like Nicola’s clients Kate Moss and Emilia Clarke.

House Of The Dragon, and critics are full of praise for the Game Of Thrones prequel series.Based on portions of George R.R. Martin’s 2018 novel Fire And Blood, the new spin-off is set 200 years before the events of Game Of Thrones and chronicles the beginning of the end of House Targaryen – specifically the civil war known as the ‘Dance of the Dragons’.The series is set to premiere on HBO Max on August 21, but the first episode has already been screened to members of the press. And if their reactions are anything to go by, fans have cause to be excited.Collider editor Steven Weintraub tweeted: “I did not like the last season of #GameofThrones.

Carson Burton This winter, snow is coming to Los Angeles — Jon Snow, that is.The first ever “Game of Thrones” official fan convention will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from Dec. 9-11 and feature fan-favorite stars, engaging panel discussions and exclusive merchandise as well as cosplay and trivia competitions.Kit Harington is now joining the previously announced “Game of Thrones” stars, including Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon), Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane), Kristian Nairn (Hodor), Daniel Portman (Podrick Payne), Gemma Whelan (Yara Greyjoy) and Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark).

This summer marks the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana Spencer‘s tragic death in 1997. To commemorate her life, HBO and director Ed Perkins team up for “The Princess,” a new documentary about Diana’s life and death and the legacy she left behind.

George R.R. Martin, co-creator/executive producer of House of the Dragon and the creative force behind HBO’s Game Of Throne franchise, was not in attendance at the Wednesday night premiere of the Game Of Thrones prequel series in Los Angeles. In his opening remarks before the screening of the drama’s first episode, HBO and HBO Max Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys told the audience that Martin had to skip the glitzy event after testing positive for Covid. It is believed that he caught the virus at Comic-Con where House Of the Dragon was among one of the main attractionss.

Princess Diana’s tumultuous years in the spotlight have been captured in a new lens. On Wednesday, HBO released the first trailer for the upcoming documentary,, which will examine the media’s portrayal of the People’s Princess, from the time she was thrust into the spotlight as Prince Charles’ wife, to her time as a working royal and the aftermath of her untimely death. “The relationship of Diana and Charles, the Prince and Princess of Wales, was tabloid fodder for nearly two decades, the subject of almost daily headlines in the 24-hour news cycle,” the press release reads.

Princess Diana’s tumultuous years in the spotlight have been captured in a new lens. On Wednesday, HBO released the first trailer for the upcoming documentary,, which will examine the media’s portrayal of the People’s Princess, from the time she was thrust into the spotlight as Prince Charles’ wife, to her time as a working royal and the aftermath of her untimely death. “The relationship of Diana and Charles, the Prince and Princess of Wales, was tabloid fodder for nearly two decades, the subject of almost daily headlines in the 24-hour news cycle,” the press release reads.

READ MORE: Love Island star Luca Bish's family hit back as star is accused of pushing GemmaReading the information from an anonymous person on on the show, Jackie said: "The thrush outbreak was on a new Channel [Nine] show called Grown Up Love."In addition to this, the tip-off also revealed that the show is currently being filmed "out of Sydney at the moment by ITV Studios".The brand new series Grown Up Love follows single parents aged between 40 and 60 years old who are looking for her loving compassion.In order to take part in the programme, participants are required to have a child over the age of 18.It show aims to follow the format of the American reality series, My Mom, Your Dad and will be hosted by media personality Kate Langbroek.The series from HBO Max first premiered on TV in January 2022 and follows a group of single men and women who move into shared accommodation together.While the singletons try to strike a connection with one another, behind the scenes their "college-aged" children will help play the role of matchmakers during their time in the house.Australia's Channel Nine's new mature dating series aims to provide viewers with something more genuine and authentic in the wake of younger-skewed dating shows that cast influencers and wannabe models.The channel has already seen huge success with the series Married At First Sight, as well as the parenting show Parental Guidance, which was one of the highest rated shows last year for the the broadcaster.As well as this, the network also has Beauty and the Geek, which was renewed for a second series last September.READ MORE: For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin has said the franchise world is no more “anti-woman” than real-life history.The writer responded to criticism regarding forthcoming HBO prequel series House of the Dragon, in which there won’t be a queen taking to the Iron Throne.“I get inspiration from history, and then I take elements from history and I turn it up to 11,” Martin said at a Comic-Con panel, per Entertainment Weekly.“Games of Thrones is, as many people have observed, based very loosely on the War of the Roses. [House of the Dragon] is based on an earlier period in history called the Anarchy.”He added: “I don’t think Westeros is particularly more anti-woman or more misogynistic than real life and what we call history.”Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke addressed criticism the show faced about its treatment of women back in 2016.“There’s so much controversy.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterGeorge R.R. Martin and the cast of HBO’s “House of the Dragon” came out for the “Game of Thrones” prequel’s first-ever San Diego Comic-Con panel Saturday, revealing a few significant tidbits about the show ahead of its Aug. 21 premiere.

cast and creative team made their San Diego Comic-Con debut on Saturday, taking the stage at Hall H to give fans a preview of the upcoming prequel series. Ahead of the long weekend, HBO also debuted a full-length trailer for its newest installment in author George R.

Games Of Thrones finale backlash.The writer behind the hit HBO show spoke about the largely negative reaction to season eight while talking to The Hollywood Reporter about the upcoming prequel series, House Of The Dragon.“The fucking toxic internet and these podcasts out there saying that season eight left such a bad impression that people say, ‘Oh, I’m never going to watch them again’,” Martin told the outlet.“I don’t trust them anymore.”Casey Bloys, the HBO Max content chief, said: “It was a social media backlash. I think in multiple parts of our society, we are reminding ourselves that Twitter is not real life.“We knew it was going to be divisive and, of course, you want all fans to be happy but that’s never going to happen.”Bloys added: “There weren’t a lot of people walking around despondent or upset.

“House of the Dragon,” is slated to have less sex than its predecessor.According to showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, the new HBO Max series will “pull back” on the number of intimate scenes.Sapochnik — who also directed several episodes of “GoT” — will keep the scenes at bay, but won’t stay away from exploring the themes of sex and violence in the Targaryen family, he told the Hollywood Reporter.“If anything, we’re going to shine a light on that aspect,” Sapochnik said of the sexual assaults that often happened in the parent series.“Game of Thrones” aired on HBO from 2011 until 2019 and featured many sexually explicit plot lines including rape and incest.“You can’t ignore the violence that was perpetrated on women by men in that time. It shouldn’t be downplayed and it shouldn’t be glorified,” Sapochnik noted.He added that he and his co-showrunner Ryan Condal “carefully” and “thoughtfully” planned out the moments of sexual violence in the new series.

The ubiquity of Paul Newman endures, from his iconic performances in films like “Cool Hand Luke” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” to his charity food line Newman’s Own, to his voice performance in Pixar’s “Cars.” But what of his wife and longtime creative partner, Joanne Woodward? You might know his famous quip about their long-lasting marriage, “why go out for hamburger when I have steak at home?” — but for an actress whose impact on the craft of screen acting was as Earth-shattering as fellow Actors Studio classmate Marlon Brando, Woodward’s legacy remains somewhat obscured by Newman’s starshine luster. READ MORE: ‘The Last Movie Stars’ Exclusive Clip: Ethan Hawke’s Doc Shows The Intimate Truth Of An Iconic Hollywood Marriage Taking its name from a moniker bestowed on the couple by their good friend Gore Vidal, Ethan Hawke’s mosaic-like six-part docuseries “The Last Movie Stars” not only chronicles the life, work, and everlasting love of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, it sets out to balance the scales.

The highly anticipated full-length trailer for the "Game of Thrones" prequel "House of the Dragon" dropped on Wednesday, ahead of the show’s Comic-Con panel on Saturday. The nearly three-minute trailer is the first-time fans have seen the actors actually act as their character, as up until now, they have only been able to reference the on-set pictures which were released to the public as the show was filming.

, has debuted its official trailer — and it's a spectacle!Based on George R.R. Martin's 2018 novel, Fire & Blood, the anticipated prequel is set 200 years before the events of the original series and tells the story of the House Targaryen. In the nearly three-minute trailer, released three days before its San Diego Comic-Con appearance Saturday, the question of who is the rightful heir to the throne becomes the catalyst for the tension and dramatics that soon unfold.«I will not be made to choose between my brother and my daughter,» King Viserys Targaryen (Paddy Considine) declares.But some in the Targaryen clan are taking matters into their own hands, with the king's younger brother, Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), anointing himself the successor.But the king's daughter, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy), has her sights set on being queen, even though that is «not the order of things.» «When I am queen, I will create a new order,» she says. «War is afoot.» It most certainly is.

'War is afoot' in the new trailer for Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon - which dropped Wednesday - as Iron Thone-hungry characters conspire to rule after the death of people-pleasing King Viserys I Targaryen (Paddy Considine).Viserys planned on having his first-born child - Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) - become the Seven Kingdoms' first queen regnant.But Viserys' hell-raising brother Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) and a slew of other men in power have other ideas in the series, which has a decade time jump halfway through.

dropped Wednesday, accompanied by its premiere date, which will be August 21.“War is afoot,” a voice says at the beginning of the trailer. “The dream… it was clearer than a memory and I heard the sound of thundering hooves, splintering shields and ringing swords,” Viserys Targaryen (Harry Lloyd) continued. “And I place my heir upon the Iron Throne, and all dragons roared as one.”The 10-episode drama is based on author George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” which set is 200 years before the story of House Targaryen.“I have seen rough cuts of a few of them, and I’m loving them,” he said of the episodes in a February blog post.