Something for Game of Thrones Fans

If you cannot wait for season two of HBO's Game of Thrones and need to satisfy your hunger for dire wolves, dragons, and the Wall, then you may want to check out the Winter-is-Coming fan page.  The site goes deep into the characters, actors, and filming of the series.  Of course, the authors of this page are also stalking the set of season two, so you may get some insights on the next season as well.  And you can go here to read the blog of George R.R. Martin himself (even if it is labeled "Not a Blog").  HBO is also doing is part to keep the series in the forefront of everyone's mind, including a recent visit to Comic-Con in San Diego.  Finally, you can read the books while waiting for the next season.  In a recent New York Times book review, the author of the piece noted,

Martin possesses two virtues in abundance. First, he’s unapologetically coldblooded. Westeros is a dangerous place governed by the whims of men, not the rule of law, and the first novel in his series is famous for (spoilers follow!) dispatching a thoroughly admirable major character with whom readers have been identifying for most of the book...Martin’s second virtue is a nearly supernatural gift for storytelling. All of his hundreds of characters have grace notes of history and personality that advance a plot line. 

So enjoy these sites and stories and do not fret about season two.  As with winter, it is coming.

Update:  It will be interesting to see if Game of Thrones can win an Emmy this year.  Nominated under the Outstanding Drama Series, it will be matched against Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, Dexter, The Good Wife, and another HBO series Boardwalk Empire. As the Huffington Post noted earlier, maybe the Emmys is moving in a new direction and finally recognizing science fiction and fantasy as a growing and viable form of television (of course, Lost, True Blood, and other shows have been recognized over the years):

"Game of Thrones" -- based on the book series by George R. R. Martin -- has had widespread success, though, not just among skinny geeks in their mom's basements playing World of Warcraft, but with men and women of all stripes. The show has met with critical acclaim for both its finely drawn characters, and its bloody high-stakes action. “Game of Thrones” could be a breakthrough for other programs in the sci-fi/fantasy arena, which includes everything from the space drama of "Star Trek" to the mystical thriller of "Lost." 

Game of Thrones was also nominated in 12 additional Emmys categories. It is nothing less than impressive.

Second Update:  Games of Thrones won two Emmys: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series  (Peter Dinklage) and Outstanding Main Title Design.  I wish the count was higher, but the nominations and awards are still great news for the first season of a fine show.