Game of Thrones

Culture news

Why was six-year-old Khaleesi denied a UK passport?

The six-year-old girl's mother claimed officials said they couldn't process the request until Warner Brothers granted permission, because they owned the name's trademark. Spoiler: They do not.

05/08/2024

Culture news

Why is 'House of the Dragon' getting review bombed by Saudi Arabia?

The latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' has a lesbian kiss and it's brought out the worst side of the internet.

24/07/2024

Destinations

How Game of Thrones threatened to destroy a Basque beauty spot

‘Tourism has really changed the atmosphere of San Juan,’ one local tells Euronews Travel.

24/06/2023

Culture news

Who is stand out Eurovision host Hannah Waddingham?

While the 'Game of Thrones' and 'Ted Lasso' star is already popular in some circles, it's likely that her star turn hosting the Eurovision Song Contest will propel her to further fame.

12/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On the anniversary of its broadcast, why is 'Game of Thrones' still one of the greatest shows of all time?

17/04/2023

Culture news

BEST OF CULTURE 2022: Day 8 - TV & Streaming

Our Cultural Advent Calendar leaves behind our music faves and starts listing our top picks of this year's TV & streaming... Today: 'House of the Dragon'

08/12/2022

Culture news

Legendary musician Wilko Johnson dies aged 75

Johnson had previously been diagnosed with late stage pancreatic cancer.

23/11/2022

Destinations

Land of dragons and wizards: Ireland’s 7 best film and TV locations

Ireland's dramatic landscapes served as the backdrop for many recent films and TV shows.

12/11/2022

Culture news

50 years of HBO: a history of historic television

The home of Game of Thrones, Sex and the City, The Wire, The Sopranos, Girls, The White Lotus, Westworld... need we say anymore?

12/11/2022

Denmark

Euroviews. This summer tells us climate change doesn't care where you live | View

"Think of this sweltering European summer as a memo from our future selves. It’s telling us rich countries will not get off scot-free—or even close to it," argues Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

16/09/2022

Destinations

House of the Dragon’s UK filming locations hit by hordes of fans

The filming locations featured in the fantasy series grew as the first episodes of House of the Dragon were released.

08/09/2022

Culture news

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power worth watching?

The first two episodes have just been released on Amazon Prime. Here's our take on what the fuss is all about.

02/09/2022

Culture news

Will 'House of the Dragon' stack up to 'Game of Thrones'?

'Game of Thrones' defined TV for a generation, how will its prequel fare on our screens?

29/08/2022

Culture news

Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones: Battle of the Prequels

It's almost time for the Rings of Power and House of the Dragon to hit our screens. What can viewers expect?

28/07/2022

Culture news

'The Time Traveller's wife' gets HBO treatment for new adaptation

The hit film is getting a remake courtesy of the service responsible for 'Game of Thrones', 'Succession', and 'And Just Like That...'

17/02/2022

Iceland

‘The Mountain’ actor from Game of Thrones sets new deadlift record

Hafthor Bjornsson, who won the title of World’s Strongest Man in 2018, lifted 501kg to set a new world record.

04/05/2020