Medieval History
Cable TV seems to be going Middle Ages crazy.
Three sumptuous new series from premium channels Starz, HBO and Showtime transport us to medieval worlds of raging power struggles, bloody battles and lavish trappings. Prepare to be treated to more castles, sword fights, noblemen, bodice-heaving maids and master manipulators than you've ever seen at one time on television.
One show comes from legend: Camelot. Another is derived from fictional fantasy: Game of Thrones (from the best-selling novels by George R.R. Martin). The third ? The Borgias ? is rooted in history and explores one of most infamous families of 15th-century (technically Renaissance) Italy, the clan that reportedly inspired Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather.
Click here to read this article from the Houston Chronicle
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- Medieval 'thrones' Unites Thrusts Of Hbo's Strategy
With its new "Game of Thrones," HBO is digging into the Middle Ages. But the premium pay-TV channel is counting on the fantasy series, which is set against a medieval backdrop, to move it into the future. "Thrones," the story of a handful of feuding families...
- Game Of Thrones Begins April 17th
Debuting April 17th on HBO in North America, Game of Thrones is based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R. Martin. Game of Thrones follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen as they vie...
Medieval History
Going medieval: Three series take viewers back to time of power struggles, steamy love stories
Cable TV seems to be going Middle Ages crazy.
Three sumptuous new series from premium channels Starz, HBO and Showtime transport us to medieval worlds of raging power struggles, bloody battles and lavish trappings. Prepare to be treated to more castles, sword fights, noblemen, bodice-heaving maids and master manipulators than you've ever seen at one time on television.
One show comes from legend: Camelot. Another is derived from fictional fantasy: Game of Thrones (from the best-selling novels by George R.R. Martin). The third ? The Borgias ? is rooted in history and explores one of most infamous families of 15th-century (technically Renaissance) Italy, the clan that reportedly inspired Mario Puzo, author of The Godfather.
Click here to read this article from the Houston Chronicle
- A Dance With Dragons, The Fifth Novel In The A Song Of Ice And Fire Series, Released
The long-awaited fifth novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series, entitled A Dance with Dragons, was released this week. The work, written by George R.R. Martin, has earned huge sales and positive reviews. A Dance with Dragons is set in the fictional...
- Camelot: Starz Tv Series Cancelled, No Season Two
Starz has decided to cancel their Camelot TV series after one season. While the ratings weren?t bad for the Arthurian show, the numbers aren?t necessarily the whole reason why there won?t be a second season. Camelot, as you might have guessed, is based...
- Game Of Thrones Premiere Draws 4.2 Million Viewers; Second Season Added
After drawing 4.2 million viewers and critical praise for its premiere episode, HBO has announced it has renewed Game of Thrones for a second season. Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming, said ?We are delighted by the way David Benioff and D.B....
- Medieval 'thrones' Unites Thrusts Of Hbo's Strategy
With its new "Game of Thrones," HBO is digging into the Middle Ages. But the premium pay-TV channel is counting on the fantasy series, which is set against a medieval backdrop, to move it into the future. "Thrones," the story of a handful of feuding families...
- Game Of Thrones Begins April 17th
Debuting April 17th on HBO in North America, Game of Thrones is based on the bestselling fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire, by George R.R. Martin. Game of Thrones follows kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noblemen as they vie...