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☆ 'House of the Dragon' director says she 'couldn't sleep' thinking about how to film Daemon's game-changing finale vision
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

By the season finale, Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) knows that she has no allies left in King's Landing. "Every time I'm in a scene like Rhaenyra and Alicent, I'm thinking about the war zone," she said. Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy as Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen in the season two finale of "House of the Dragon." AdvertisementDaenerys Targaryen briefly appears in Daemon's vision in the season two finale of "House of the Dragon." What I love about the way Sara particularly wrote the season finale is that she grounded it in relationships.

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☆ Helaena Targaryen has a target on her back by the end of 'House of the Dragon' season 2. Here's what will happen to her if the show follows the book.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two and the book "Fire and Blood." Theo Whitman/HBOIn the book, Helaena has three children instead of two. Like in the TV show, Jaehaerys is killed early in the war after Daemon sends assassins into King's Landing. AdvertisementIn the book, Rhaenyra takes over King's Landing, taking Helaena and her mother as prisoners. Rhaenyra could also betrayAlicent after conquering King's Landing and not allowing Alicent or Helaena to leave the city.

Persons: —, George R, Martin, Phia Saban, Westeros, Tom Glynn, Carney, Helaena, Aemond, Ewan Mitchell, Emma D'Arcy, Jaehaerys, Olivia Cooke, Halaena's, Theo Whitman, Daemon, Rhaenyra, Maelor, Alicent, Ollie Upton, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith Organizations: Service, Aegon, Business, HBO, King's Locations: Bitterbridge, Helaena

☆ Here's why Rhaenyra Targaryen may become queen in 'House of the Dragon' season three
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two finale and the book "Fire and Blood." Rhaenyra Targaryen and her biggest rival, Alicent Hightower, form a pact to take over the kingdom in the "House of the Dragon" season two finale. AdvertisementRhaenyra takes over King's Landing without Alicent's help in 'Fire and Blood'Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) uses her dragons to take over King's Landing. He and Rhaenyra took over King's Landing with their dragons, their team of dragonriders, and a fleet led by Corly Verlaryon. AdvertisementRhaenyra struggled to raise enough money to look after King's Landing because most of the gold had been sent away.

Persons: —, Alicent Hightower, George R, Martin, Emma D'Arcy, King Viserys, Paddy Considine, Olivia Cooke, Tom Glynn, Carney, Viserys, Rhaenyra, Alicent, Helaena, Phia Saban, Ewan Mitchell, Theo Whiteman, Criston Cole, Daemon, Rhaenyra's, Corly Verlaryon, Ser Gwayne Hightower, Jaehaera, Prince Maelor, Larys, Ser Otto Hightower, Lord Jasper Wylde, Ser Tyland Lannister, Aemond, Harrenhal, Otto Hightower, Tyland, Emma D'arcy, Lord Ormund Hightower, dragonriders, Hugh Hammer, Ulf White, Rhaneyra, Nettles, Addam, Corlys Velaryon, Joffrey Organizations: Service, Aegon, Business, HBO, Rhaenyra, Greens, King's, Younger Locations: Martin's

☆ Here's what will happen to Alicent Hightower on 'House of the Dragon,' if it follows her fate in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode six. Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) and her daughter, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) get caught up in a revolt in the sixth episode of "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." Three years after Rhaenyra's death, Alicent is placed under house arrest because she fails to persuade her granddaughter to kill Rhaenyra's last surviving son. AdvertisementAlicent's death is a lonely one, but at least she isn't killed in battle, or eaten by a dragon.

Persons: —, Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke, Helaena, Phia Saban, Hugh Hammer, Kieran Bew, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D'Arcy, Alicent, Rhaenyra, Theo Whitman, Rhaenyra's, what's, it's, Daemon Targaryen, Matt Smith, Criston Cole, Fabien Frankel Organizations: Service, HBO, Business, Hollywood, Rhaenyra, Greens, King's

☆ Rhaenys had to die on 'House of the Dragon' for the war to begin
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Those who have read "Fire and Blood" weren't surprised to see Princess Rhaenys Targaryen, the Queen Who Never Was, and her dragon Meleys fall to Aemond Targaryen and Vhagar. But for "House of the Dragon" to fully commit to its devastating dragon war, fought between a woman with a rightful claim to the throne and her usurper younger half-brother, Rhaenys needed to die. Eve Best and Steve Toussaint as Rhaenys and Corlys Velaryon in season two, episode four of "House of the Dragon." Ollie Upton/HBOBut despite her acquiescence, the wrong of denying Rhaenys the throne hangs like a pall over "House of the Dragon," and Rhaenyra especially. When her husband, Lord Corlys Velaryon, brings up her denial of the throne, Rhaenys says that she shuttered her ambition "a generation ago."

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☆ What's the deal with the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy in 'House of the Dragon'?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewRhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) discuss the Song of Ice and Fire prophecy at the end of "House of the Dragon," season two, episode three — which is a major reference to "Game of Thrones." what caused their divide: King Viserys (Paddy Considine). Related storiesHowever, Rhaenyra quickly figures out that he was actually trying to talk to her about the Song of Ice and Fire. The Song of Ice and Fire is a nod to "Game of Thrones"Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower and Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon." So it's entirely possible that future projects might also build more history into Aegon's prophecy in the "Game of Thrones" timeline.

Persons: —, Emma D'Arcy, Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke, Alicent, Baelor, Viserys, Paddy Considine, Tom Glynn, Carney, Rhaenyra, Theo Whitman, King, Westeros, it's, Jon Snow, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke Organizations: Service, Business, Aegon, HBO, King Aegon, White Walkers, White

"House of the Dragon" finally returned on Sunday night, two years after season one aired on HBO and became a smash hit. Rhaenyra, in mourning, needs to see her dead son for herselfRhaenyra discovers the remains of Arrax, her son Lucerys' dragon, in the season two premiere of "House of the Dragon." Daemon makes an oopsieDaemon (Matt Smith) and Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in "House of the Dragon" season 2. Back in King's Landing, the assassins that Daemon sent after Aemond close inEwan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent in season two of "House of the Dragon."

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☆ Olivia Cooke says it's 'hysterical' that she's 30 and playing a grandmother in 'House of the Dragon'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Olivia Cooke spoke to The Times about the age gap between characters on HBO's "House of the Dragon." Cooke, 30, plays Alicent Hightower. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOlivia Cooke has shared her thoughts about playing a grandmother in "House of the Dragon," despite being 30 years old. The British actor portrays Alicent Hightower in the "Game of Thrones" prequel series, which returns for its second season on June 16.

Persons: Olivia Cooke, Cooke, Alicent Hightower, —, Alicent, King Viserys Targaryen, Paddy Considine Organizations: Times, Service, Business Locations: British

We'll show you everything you need to know about where to watch House of the Dragon, whether you have cable or are looking for a live streaming alternative. ET / 2 a.m. (Mon) BST / 9 a.m. (Mon) AWSTWhere to watch House of the Dragon in the USHouse of the Dragon will air on HBO on Sundays at 9 p.m. Check price at MaxWhere to watch House of the Dragon in the UKHouse of the Dragon will air on Sky Atlantic on Mondays at 2 a.m. BST in the UK. How to watch House of the Dragon from anywhereIf you'll be traveling outside the US or UK when House of the Dragon airs, you can still tune into your TV subscriptions using a VPN. House of the Dragon Season 2 trailerMax released a House of the Dragon trailer in May, which gave fans the first real look at Season 2.

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☆ I just don’t get the ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ obsession
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

And people love them some “Game of Thrones.” Like seriously love it. (I also have to read book series in strict order, but I digress). The first book is titled “A Game of Thrones” and I settled in fully expecting to be engrossed by all 694 pages. Ollie Upton/HBOWih this weekend’s premiere of the second season of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon” I decided to try again. So sorry “House of the Dragon,” it doesn’t appear we’re meant to be.

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☆ Who’s Who in ‘House of the Dragon’? Here’s a Refresher
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Sean T. Collins | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When “House of the Dragon,” HBO’s hit “Game of Thrones” prequel based on the book “Fire and Blood” by George R.R. The Blacks are led by Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy). Team BlackQueen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy)Long the only child of the late King Viserys Targaryen, Rhaenyra was proclaimed heir by the king in defiance of centuries of tradition that held that only males could rule. But Viserys’s marriage to Rhaenyra’s childhood friend Alicent Hightower and the subsequent birth of Aegon created a rift within the royal family. After learning of her father’s death and Aegon’s crowning in the capital city, King’s Landing, Rhaenyra launched her rival reign from House Targaryen’s ancestral island home, Dragonstone.

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☆ 7 Moments That Reigned in ‘House of the Dragon’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Robin Kawakami | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Martin book “Fire & Blood,” “House of the Dragon” is a “Game of Thrones” prequel occurring roughly 200 years before the events in the original series. The new season will cover some of the many plotlines of the Dance within only eight episodes, compared to the first season’s 10. With Season 2, the Blacks and the Greens — opposing factions led by their matriarchs, Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) — have reached a point of no return. “War is coming, and neither of us may win,” Rhaenyra says in a trailer. Here’s a look back at Season 1’s pivotal moments that turned childhood best friends into mortal enemies hurtling toward mutual destruction.

Persons: George R.R, Martin, ”, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Emma D’Arcy, Alicent Hightower, Olivia Cooke, —, Rhaenyra, King Viserys, Paddy Considine, Alicent, King, Tom Glynn, Carney, ” Rhaenyra Organizations: “, Blacks, Greens, King Aegon

☆ 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Review: 'GOT' Prequel Gets Even Better
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Was it when Alicent Hightower placed her son Aegon II on the throne? Was it when Alicent's second son, Aemond, killed Rhaenyra's son, Lucerys Velaryon, on dragonback? AdvertisementEwan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. "House of the Dragon" season two premieres June 16 on HBO.

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☆ 'House of the Dragon' star Olvia Cooke says she hated 'stunnin' negroni sbagliato meme: 'a decade's worth of work reduced to a single word'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

'House of the Dragon' star Olivia Cooke said she was not a fan of being turned into a viral meme. In 2022, a clip of Cooke and her costar, Emma D'Arcy, went viral after they joked about their favorite drink. Cooke said she "hated" the meme because she felt her career was reduced to one word. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Advertisement"House of the Dragon" star Olivia Cooke said she "hated" the viral Negroni Sbagliato meme because she felt it reduced her work to "a fucking TikTok."

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☆ Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with inherited blindness
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Jacqueline Howard | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

“Now, post-surgery and post recovery, I am able to see in dimmer lighting with my left eye,” Cook said. A treatment that used CRISPR was found to be safe and efficacious in improving vision among a small sample of patients with inherited blindness in the Phase 1/2 clinical trial that Cook participated in. Months following the treatment, Cook was sitting with friends on a balcony that had Christmas lights wrapped around the railing. Courtesy Olivia CookBefore the treatment, Cook said that she sometimes could conceal the vision challenges she has had. Mass Eye and EarKalberer described the CRISPR treatment as “groundbreaking,” but warned it’s not a cure.

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☆ HBO just released its first teaser for 'House of the Dragon' season 2. Expect more dragons and more bloodshed.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementGet ready, because the second season of "House of the Dragon" is less than a year away. "House of the Dragon" season two will arrive on HBO sometime in the summer of 2024, HBO CEO Casey Bloys said at a Warner Bros. The first trailer for 'House of the Dragon' season 2 was released in DecemberThe first trailer for the second season was released on December 2 during the "House of the Dragon" panel at CCXP23 in São Paulo, Brazil. You can check it out here:Who's in the cast of 'House of the Dragon' season 2? Theo Whiteman/HBOWhile season one of "House of the Dragon" had 10 episodes, season two will only have eight, Deadline reported in March.

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☆ Everything we know about 'House of the Dragon' season 2
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

☆ 'It’s corn!,' 'Dark Brandon' and 'girl explaining': A look at the most notable memes of 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-23 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Kahlan-Rosenblatt.Jpg | Kalhan Rosenblatt | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

Here's NBC News' roundup of the 10 most notable memes of 2022. 'Dark Brandon'The meme, which started on Twitter in early 2022, depicts President Joe Biden as a laser-eyed edge-lord. 'Girl explaining'The "girl explaining" meme actually began going viral in 2019 in Spanish-speaking circles, according to Know Your Meme. Whether it's explaining what the Inflation Reduction Act is or why the Brooklyn Library is "fine free," the most shouty memes of 2022 were conveyed through the "girl explaining." That's because the corn kid, a 7-year-old named Tariq, became one of the year's most viral memes.

"House of the Dragon" will air its season one finale on October 23 on HBO and HBO Max. The "Game of Thrones" prequel series focuses on the Targaryen civil war. The season one finale will air on HBO and HBO Max on October 23. How to watch 'House of the Dragon'You can watch "House of the Dragon" exclusively on HBO and HBO Max. That said, many of the characters in "House of the Dragon" are ancestors of the characters we meet in "Game of Thrones."

☆ Olivia Cooke reacts to replacing Emily Carey on ‘House of the Dragon’
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Marianne Garvey | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —“House of the Dragon” star Emily Carey is reacting to actress Olivia Cooke now stepping in to reign as the series takes a time jump. Cooke and Emma D’Arcy will now play the adult versions of their characters, Queen Alicent Hightower and Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen. Carey and actress Milly Alcock departed the series after five episodes. Before the new episode debuted on HBO, Carey complimented Cooke, writing, “Tune in to House of the Dragon tonight to FINALLY see what @livkatecooke & @emmaziadarcy do what they do best.”She also shared a photo of herself as Alicent alongside Cooke’s older version. “House of the Dragon” airs on HBO, which like CNN is part of Warner Bros.

Sept 22 (Reuters) - When audiences tune into HBO Max’s “Game of Thrones” spin-off “The House of the Dragon” on Sunday, there will be a few changes. Olivia Cooke will now take over the role of the Queen and Emma D’Arcy will be playing the Princess. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterAlcock told Reuters, "There was no baton to pass on to. I have only met them a few times, which is why this whole experience has been so weird, being like 'Oh we play the same person, but I've never really met you'." It was almost essentially like we were playing two different characters, two very, very different people."

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