James Hibberd: Last News

James Hibberd, an award-winning journalist who has been a leading voice in entertainment news for nearly two decades, is joining The Hollywood Reporter as a writer at large. Hibberd, who has distinguished himself with expert analysis, breaking news and must-read profiles, will join THRcovering genre television and movies, continuing to provide behind-the-scenes, in-depth coverage of the entertainment industry.

Emilia Clarke is next-level bilingual.

Game of Thrones book has detailed Dame Diana Rigg’s “mischievous” diva-like ways on set.The late star, who played Lady Olenna Tyrell, has been remembered by a number of cast and crew members for her strong personality while filming.In James Hibberd’s Fire Cannot Kill A Dragon, producer and writer Dave Hill recalls working with Rigg while visiting the brothel owned by Littlefinger, played by Aiden Gillen.“We were preparing for a scene where Olenna meets Littlefinger at the brothel,” Hill said.

Although it's been nearly a year and a half since HBO's Game of Thrones went off the air, new details are being revealed about Liam Cunningham and his Davos character.Entertainment Weekly writer James Hibberd released his new bookFire Cannot Kill a Dragon: Game of Thrones and the Official Untold Story of the Epic Series, which offers new behind-the-scenes details from the making of the show.Cunningham, 59, revealed in the book (via Insider) that the show's creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, along with director Mark Mylod, wanted Davos to have a crush on Missandei, but Cunningham refused to play along.

Game Of Thrones character Arya Stark to kill Cersei Lannister in the hit HBO series.The actress said she hoped Arya would deal the malignant queen a fatal blow in the final season – even if it meant her character had to die.In the upcoming book Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon: Game of Thrones and the Official Untold Story of the Epic Series by Entertainment Weekly’s James Hibberd, Williams said she “thought that’s what Arya’s drive had been”.Williams said: “Even up to the point where [Cersei is] with Jaime, I thought he’s going to whip off his face [and be revealed as Arya], and they were both going to die.“I wanted her to kill Cersei, even if it meant [Arya] dies,” Williams added.Cersei (played by Lena Headey) eventually perished in the

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has explained how the fate of Hodor will change in his upcoming books.The character, who died in season six episode ‘The Door’ of the HBO show, is set to be given a different future in Martin’s forthcoming novels.“I thought they executed it very well, but there are going to be differences in the book,” Martin told Entertainment Weekly editor James Hibberd in his new book Fire Cannot Kill A Dragon.“They did it very physical — ‘hold the door’ with Hodor’s strength.

George R.R. Martin is opening up about a beloved character’s fate.

Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss have admitted they would do some things differently on the show.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly‘s James Hibberd for the new book Fire Cannot Kill A Dragon, the pair opened up about the divisive final season.“There definitely are things [over the course of the show] we would do differently,” Benioff said. “I don’t know if there’s anything I would want to discuss publicly.”Adding more detail, Weiss said: “Prince once said something about how any record you listen to that you think is terrible, somebody worked themselves to the bone to make it.“So many people work so hard on any aspect of a thing.

Emilia Clarke is opening up about what filming was like for her after suffering her brain haemorrhage. The 33-year-old actress spoke to James Hibberd for his Game of Thrones book titled Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon about what she was going through at the time. “It was crazy intense,” Emilia admitted.

In 2012, Emilia Clarke headed out of brain surgery and went straight back to work on “Game of Thrones”.

Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss have explained why Lady Stoneheart was left out of the HBO series.The character, a resurrected Catelyn Stark who was murdered at the Red Wedding in season three, was a fan favourite in George R. R.

died last week after being diagnosed with cancer in March – played Olenna Tyrell aka the Queen of Thorns in the hit fantasy show.And her whip-smart attitude didn’t stop when the camera ceased rolling, journalist James Hibberd wrote in his upcoming Game Of Thrones oral history, Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon.The spirited Diana “terrified” the directors on set, choosing to do things her own way rather than take suggestions, and she once even succeeded in shortening her on-screen duties, James wrote in a new Entertainment Weekly story.The anecdote came from season six in a scene in which Olenna Tyrell told the Sand Snakes to “shut up” and “let the grown women speak.”Jessica Henwick, who played Nymeria Sand, recalled that Diana walked on set and

GAME of Thrones’ author George RR Martin has revealed a particular sex scene with Jason Momoa was almost derailed by a randy horse.  The show’s original pilot never aired because it was deemed a disaster by bosses and resulted in two central characters being replaced.  In a new interview, creator of Westeros George RR Martin revealed to Entertainment Weekly’s editor-at-large James Hibberd that there was one moment that nearly ruined it all.  Taken from an excerpt from Hibberd’s book, Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon, Martin explained that Khal Drogo and Daenerys’ (originally played by Tamzin Merchant) first wedding night was interrupted by a randy horse.  “So we’re by this little brook,” the author recalled.

Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin says Rickon Stark was almost written out of the show.In an extract of Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon: Game of Thrones and the Official Untold Story of the Epic Series, Entertainment Weekly editor at large James Hibberd interviews key creatives from the show over the years.One of the key changes concerns the character of Rickon Stark – played by Art Parkinson in the show – who could have been cut from the series.Describing a conversation with Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss, George R.R.

A new excerpt from an upcoming book about the epic saga of bringing Game of Thrones to live on the small screen reveals new details about the original pilot.What some might not know is the show's original pilot, which cost $10 million to produce, never aired, with HBO agreeing to let creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss to re-shoot the pilot and re-cast key roles.Game of Thrones author George R.R.

Eli Countryman The original pilot for “Game of Thrones” was virtually unrecognizable compared to the one shown to audiences in 2011.Everything from hairstyles to actors to major scenes had to be reconsidered after the initial pilot failed to land with HBO executives in the early stages of the show’s development.Entertainment Weekly published an excerpt from “Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon: Game of Thrones and the Official Untold Story of the Epic Series,” a book written by EW editor at large James Hibberd, ahead of its Oct. 6 release.

Game of Thrones fans have gotten tidbits of information over the years about the series' infamously scrapped original pilot effort, there's still a lot we don't know about the first effort to bring George R.R. Martin's books to screen.