George R.R. Martin's Blog, page 129
May 7, 2014
A Brave New World... Cover
Bantam has changed the cover for our forthcoming concordance, THE WORLD OF ICE & FIRE, several times.
You've seen a couple of the earlier mockups here and on my website.
Now here's the latest and... I am told... final cover.
How do you like it?
WORLD OF ICE & FIRE will be out in the fall. It is going to be a gorgeous book, a big coffee table volume with lots and lots of stunning artwork, and tons of fake history. We were supposed to provide 50,000 words of text, but... ah... I got carried away.
You've seen a couple of the earlier mockups here and on my website.
Now here's the latest and... I am told... final cover.
How do you like it?
WORLD OF ICE & FIRE will be out in the fall. It is going to be a gorgeous book, a big coffee table volume with lots and lots of stunning artwork, and tons of fake history. We were supposed to provide 50,000 words of text, but... ah... I got carried away.
The 6th Gun Returns to Santa Fe
THE SIXTH GUN is a exceedingly popular Fantasy Western series that's been burning up the comic shops the past few years. Zombies and gunslingers, hard to beat that. Given the popularity of the comic, no one was surprised when NBC picked up the television rights to the series and filmed a one-hour pilot, shooting most of it on one of the many "old west town" sets that surround Santa Fe. But everyone was surprised when NBC passed on the pilot rather than go to series.
Turns out that was good news for GAME OF THRONES, since we promptly made off with two of SIXTH GUN's stars, Pedro Pascal (who became Oberyn Martell, the Red Viper of Dorne) and Michiel Huisman (our new Daario Naharis). It was less good for all the other folks on SIXTH GUN, whose work would never be seen.
But now it will... on Friday, May 23 the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe will be showing the pilot of THE SIXTH GUN... the first and, quite likely, last time the pilot will be shown, and beyond a doubt the ONLY time you will ever get to see it on a big (okay, medium sized) screen. It's an event that comic fans. fantasy fans. western fans, and zombie fans will not want to miss.
For those who don't know the comic, here's a taste:
(FYI, it should be noted that the pilot is live action, not animated, the above shots all come from the comic).
We are planning a whole day of activities around THE SIXTH GUN. We will have two showings of the pilot, one at 4:00 pm and one at 8:30 pm. In between we will have gunfights, zombie shambles, zombie dance hall girls. Some local members of the cast and crew should turn up (the first time they've had a chance to see the fruit of their labors). Our bar will be serving a special cocktail, the Sinclair Shooter.
And we will have three very special guests: writer CULLEN BUNN and artist BRIAN HURTT, the guys behind the SIXTH GUN comic, will be flying into Santa Fe to join us, together with RYAN CONDAL, scriptwriter and executive producer for the television pilot. Cullen and Brian will be autographing copies of the comic and graphic novels, and joining Ryan for a panel discussion and Q&A about the comic, the TV show, and the future of the series.
The best part? All of this is FREE. No charge for admission to either of the screenings, the panel, any of it.
And if you get to the Cocteau by noon, we may even make a zombie of you. The more zombie gunslingers and zombie dance hall girls we have on hand, the more fun it will be. It takes a lot of zombies to make a proper horde...
See you at the shootout. May 23. Remember that date.
Turns out that was good news for GAME OF THRONES, since we promptly made off with two of SIXTH GUN's stars, Pedro Pascal (who became Oberyn Martell, the Red Viper of Dorne) and Michiel Huisman (our new Daario Naharis). It was less good for all the other folks on SIXTH GUN, whose work would never be seen.
But now it will... on Friday, May 23 the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe will be showing the pilot of THE SIXTH GUN... the first and, quite likely, last time the pilot will be shown, and beyond a doubt the ONLY time you will ever get to see it on a big (okay, medium sized) screen. It's an event that comic fans. fantasy fans. western fans, and zombie fans will not want to miss.
For those who don't know the comic, here's a taste:
(FYI, it should be noted that the pilot is live action, not animated, the above shots all come from the comic).
We are planning a whole day of activities around THE SIXTH GUN. We will have two showings of the pilot, one at 4:00 pm and one at 8:30 pm. In between we will have gunfights, zombie shambles, zombie dance hall girls. Some local members of the cast and crew should turn up (the first time they've had a chance to see the fruit of their labors). Our bar will be serving a special cocktail, the Sinclair Shooter.
And we will have three very special guests: writer CULLEN BUNN and artist BRIAN HURTT, the guys behind the SIXTH GUN comic, will be flying into Santa Fe to join us, together with RYAN CONDAL, scriptwriter and executive producer for the television pilot. Cullen and Brian will be autographing copies of the comic and graphic novels, and joining Ryan for a panel discussion and Q&A about the comic, the TV show, and the future of the series.
The best part? All of this is FREE. No charge for admission to either of the screenings, the panel, any of it.
And if you get to the Cocteau by noon, we may even make a zombie of you. The more zombie gunslingers and zombie dance hall girls we have on hand, the more fun it will be. It takes a lot of zombies to make a proper horde...
See you at the shootout. May 23. Remember that date.
May 6, 2014
Godzilla Is Coming...
... to the Jean Cocteau this weekend.
No, no, not the new guy... the ORIGINAL Big, Green, and Scary.
Starting May 9, for a special limited run, we'll be showing the original Japanese version of GODZILLA (aka GOJIRA, aka KING OF THE MONSTERS). Not the Americanized version either, you won't see Perry Mason... er, Raymond Burr... here.
If you haven't seen GODZILLA before, you may be surprised. This is not the camp Godzilla of the later films, when he was hanging out with Rodan and Mothra and battling robot versions of himself. This Godzilla is no one's monster buddy, and the film is much darker than any of the sequels.
In honor of Godzilla coming to the Cocteau, our bar will be offering a special cocktail: the TOKYO STOMP.
See you at the movies.
No, no, not the new guy... the ORIGINAL Big, Green, and Scary.
Starting May 9, for a special limited run, we'll be showing the original Japanese version of GODZILLA (aka GOJIRA, aka KING OF THE MONSTERS). Not the Americanized version either, you won't see Perry Mason... er, Raymond Burr... here.
If you haven't seen GODZILLA before, you may be surprised. This is not the camp Godzilla of the later films, when he was hanging out with Rodan and Mothra and battling robot versions of himself. This Godzilla is no one's monster buddy, and the film is much darker than any of the sequels.
In honor of Godzilla coming to the Cocteau, our bar will be offering a special cocktail: the TOKYO STOMP.
See you at the movies.
Up and Up
Did you say
seven
million?
Yep. Ratings for GAME OF THRONES continue to climb, week after week.
http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/05/06/game-of-thrones-ratings-surge/
Congratulations to David, Dan, Bryan, our amazing directors, and the best cast in television.
Yep. Ratings for GAME OF THRONES continue to climb, week after week.
http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/05/06/game-of-thrones-ratings-surge/
Congratulations to David, Dan, Bryan, our amazing directors, and the best cast in television.
May 3, 2014
Valar Comedys
All men must perform comedy.
Starting with John Hodgman, on June 2, right here in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
John will be performing two shows. John Roderick of the Long Winters (how apt) will be opening for him.
Their 7:00 pm show is already SOLD OUT, sorry.
Tickets remain available for the 9:00pm show, but I don't know how long that will be true. They are going fast. So if you'd like to John & John, get your ticket now.
All men must buy tickets. All women too.
Robby Wants Popcorn
The popcorn at the Jean Cocteau is renowned, even on Altair 4.
Robby likes his with extra butter and Parmesan cheese.
(Photos by Tara Gibbens)
Robby likes his with extra butter and Parmesan cheese.
(Photos by Tara Gibbens)
May 2, 2014
Bizzaro Is Coming...
... to the Jean Cocteau.
No, no, not the Superman villain. He's Bizarro . This is Bizzaro , the Optical Illusionist.
He'll be performing at the Cocteau July 18-19. Three shows. An evening show at 6:20 on Friday, and a 2:00 matinee and 8:30 late show on Saturday.
Advance tickets are now on sale at the Cocteau website: http://www.jeancocteaucinema.com/
Our magic shows seem to have a habit of selling out, as the folks who couldn't get into Misty Lee and David Kwong's performances could tell you, so if you'd like to check out Bizzaro when he comes to Santa Fe, getcha seats now.
See you at the magic show.
No, no, not the Superman villain. He's Bizarro . This is Bizzaro , the Optical Illusionist.
He'll be performing at the Cocteau July 18-19. Three shows. An evening show at 6:20 on Friday, and a 2:00 matinee and 8:30 late show on Saturday.
Advance tickets are now on sale at the Cocteau website: http://www.jeancocteaucinema.com/
Our magic shows seem to have a habit of selling out, as the folks who couldn't get into Misty Lee and David Kwong's performances could tell you, so if you'd like to check out Bizzaro when he comes to Santa Fe, getcha seats now.
See you at the magic show.
May 1, 2014
ET and Friend...
... at the Jean Cocteau Cinema
Photos by Tara Gibbens. ET courtesy of Ernie Cline.
Photos by Tara Gibbens. ET courtesy of Ernie Cline.
Sibel Meets Woody
Sibel Kekilli meets Woody Allen at the Carnegie Deli in NYC.
Sibel looks stunned, and no wonder. That sandwich has defeated me on several occasions
(This was taken last month, after the season four fan screening in Brooklyn).
I am pleased to report that in the end, Sibel was triumphant... though she did require help.
It was a great evening. We have the best cast in television, and Sibel is a big part of that.
(No spoilers in comments, book readers),
Sibel looks stunned, and no wonder. That sandwich has defeated me on several occasions
(This was taken last month, after the season four fan screening in Brooklyn).
I am pleased to report that in the end, Sibel was triumphant... though she did require help.
It was a great evening. We have the best cast in television, and Sibel is a big part of that.
(No spoilers in comments, book readers),
April 27, 2014
Whew
We've had quite a week at the Jean Cocteau Cinema.
On Monday, we had Junot Diaz visiting. On Tuesday, a fundraising event for Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham. On Thursday, Anne Perry. And Friday and Saturday, magician David Kwong performing three shows, and introducing and answering questions about NOW YOU SEE ME.
All this PLUS the usual movies. Oh, and great drinks at the bar. The Mystic Kwong was a sight to behold.
It was all very exciting, and enormous fun, but I'm wiped. (Even though my staff and my minions did all the real work).
This week... well, we have some more showings of ALAN PARTRIDGE and NOW YOU SEE ME, and on Wednesday the special screening of BIG SIGNIFICANT THINGS, with Harry Lloyd (see post below). Come Thursday, the SANTA FE FILM FESTIVAL takes over our hall for the weekend. Check out their offerings here:
http://santafefilmfestival.com/index/
And you should see the stuff we have planned for the rest of May. But more on all that on another rock.
On Monday, we had Junot Diaz visiting. On Tuesday, a fundraising event for Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham. On Thursday, Anne Perry. And Friday and Saturday, magician David Kwong performing three shows, and introducing and answering questions about NOW YOU SEE ME.
All this PLUS the usual movies. Oh, and great drinks at the bar. The Mystic Kwong was a sight to behold.
It was all very exciting, and enormous fun, but I'm wiped. (Even though my staff and my minions did all the real work).
This week... well, we have some more showings of ALAN PARTRIDGE and NOW YOU SEE ME, and on Wednesday the special screening of BIG SIGNIFICANT THINGS, with Harry Lloyd (see post below). Come Thursday, the SANTA FE FILM FESTIVAL takes over our hall for the weekend. Check out their offerings here:
http://santafefilmfestival.com/index/
And you should see the stuff we have planned for the rest of May. But more on all that on another rock.
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