Game of Thrones Season 1 | Season 2 & Collector's ED

[KoukiR]

Originally Posted by BJ Blazkowicz

Feast and Dance will definitely be combined into 1 season but I think that they won't stay too close to the books at that point. I enjoyed those books but they won't make for thrilling tv if they tried to film them faithfully. With the amount of characters and locations alone it's enough of a reason to trim it as it will be too expensive to include all of it. It would also be a pretty disjointed show in terms of dramatic pacing. As long as the showrunners stay true to the spirit of the characters and the world I think it'll turn out great.

They've already said that if they get picked up for SoS that it will be two seasons. If the show lasts(which I hope it does) I don't see why they wouldn't do the same for those two. I hope this show lasts all the way to the end.

This season should have been split into two seasons or they should have at least of added 5 episodes. There is a hell of a lot to cover in CoK.

Anyways back on topic. I will definitely be getting the Targaryan one.

[Mel823]

Originally Posted by mckee74

I was aiming for the Stark but now thinking the other. Logic is that in case BB (or someone else) doesn't do special covers for future seasons it could end up being grey spine and then black for the rest of them. Sound petty I know but it it already pains me looking at the True Blood sets on my shelf so think it would pain me even more for this being my favourite show.

I was thinking similarly. Even though I'm not concerned with how it would look on my shelf, I was thinking about just getting the regular packaging because I don't want season 1 to be the only one with special packaging.

[emr25]

Nevermind, someone already posted about the exclusive covers.

[Rambaldi47]

Originally Posted by mckee74

I was aiming for the Stark but now thinking the other. Logic is that in case BB (or someone else) doesn't do special covers for future seasons it could end up being grey spine and then black for the rest of them. Sound petty I know but it it already pains me looking at the True Blood sets on my shelf so think it would pain me even more for this being my favourite show.

I can't stand what they did with the True Blood packaging either! I really thought they'd alternate spines like the Monk DVD sets did. Instead, season 1 stands out horribly. I wish studios would realize that people like continuity/uniformity with their sets.

[Allforce]

Originally Posted by KoukiR

They've already said that if they get picked up for SoS that it will be two seasons. If the show lasts(which I hope it does) I don't see why they wouldn't do the same for those two. I hope this show lasts all the way to the end.

I don't think you're going to be disappointed, there's still 2 more books to be written and HBO has said they've already been given the entire outline so they can finish the show in case GRRM can't out of apathy/death by ham sandwich/any other reason

[Che]

Well I suppose you could pick up all 3 versions of season 1 and use the shells for season 2 and 3. Crazy? Yes. Will people do it? Probably.

[chillwill92]

Can you get the sampler at Best Buy by preordering the first season, or do you need to buy another HBO set, like Boardwalk Empire or others? Anyway, I'm leaning toward the Stark cover, but I also would like the regular one.

[kernel_thai]

Originally Posted by Allforce

I don't think you're going to be disappointed, there's still 2 more books to be written and HBO has said they've already been given the entire outline so they can finish the show in case GRRM can't out of apathy/death by ham sandwich/any other reason

The real problem comes if the catch up with the author but he survives the ham sandwich. There was a long wait for book 5 and even if we assume book 6 will arrive before HBO can telecast the remaining four books there is no way book 7 will be done. What do they do then? Do they create their own version of the final book from the outline while GRRM continues to work on the real ending?

Perhaps a better question is who do I have to bribe to get the outline?

[emr25]

Originally Posted by chillwill92

Can you get the sampler at Best Buy by preordering the first season, or do you need to buy another HBO set, like Boardwalk Empire or others? Anyway, I'm leaning toward the Stark cover, but I also would like the regular one.

If you check the thread I posted here, you will see multiple instances (including mine) of getting the Game of Thrones Blu-ray Sampler from Best Buy for $0.01 without buying any HBO series. It rings up as $0.01 and that is what you pay. I just watched it tonight and it looks and sounds awesome!

It wouldn't hurt to buy something else along with it so it doesn't stick out that you are only paying them $0.01, but that is up to you.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/movie-tv-d...-best-buy.html

[Allforce]

Originally Posted by kernel_thai

The real problem comes if the catch up with the author but he survives the ham sandwich. There was a long wait for book 5 and even if we assume book 6 will arrive before HBO can telecast the remaining four books there is no way book 7 will be done. What do they do then? Do they create their own version of the final book from the outline while GRRM continues to work on the real ending?

Perhaps a better question is who do I have to bribe to get the outline?

Haha, I'm sure that's in a vault somewhere.

The point being is GRRM already has the ending to the series done and has given that to the producers at HBO. Now how long he takes to flesh that ending out and get it into proper narrative and published is anyones guess. Basically there's a contingincy plan in place in case something happens and the books don't get finished so HBO can't just go "oh the whole show is just what some autistic kid dreamed up while he stared at a snow-globe".

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by Rambaldi47

I can't stand what they did with the True Blood packaging either! I really thought they'd alternate spines like the Monk DVD sets did. Instead, season 1 stands out horribly. I wish studios would realize that people like continuity/uniformity with their sets.

I understand the complaint, but at least all of the spines match perfectly besides the colors.

I'm sure Boardwalk Empire will suffer the same fate as well since there is artwork behind the title on the spine that faces out.

[stlcards]

I just watched the first episode on the sampler. I am mixed on it. It was ok. I wasn't bored but I wasn't thrilled. I know nothing about the books. Now, I'm torn on buying season 1 when it comes out.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by stlcards

I just watched the first episode on the sampler. I am mixed on it. It was ok. I wasn't bored but I wasn't thrilled. I know nothing about the books. Now, I'm torn on buying season 1 when it comes out.

It gets much, much better as the series goes on.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

I'm mystified that anyone couldn't be sucked in after watching the pilot, but yes - the show gets better and better as it goes on.

[stlcards]

Originally Posted by Aragorn84

I'm mystified that anyone couldn't be sucked in by the end of the pilot, but yes - the show gets better and better as it goes on.

I guess I'm the first. lol

[bboisvert]

Originally Posted by mckee74

I was aiming for the Stark but now thinking the other. Logic is that in case BB (or someone else) doesn't do special covers for future seasons it could end up being grey spine and then black for the rest of them. Sound petty I know but it it already pains me looking at the True Blood sets on my shelf so think it would pain me even more for this being my favourite show.

I think you're kidding yourself if you think that even the 'standard' packaging is going to remain consistent for the entire series run.


I'd bet dollars to donuts that there won't be consistent packaging for this... you're talking years and years of wait time. That's too much time, too many variables, and too much turnover in marketing/art departments. And there's even precident within HBO's own releases for this inconsistent approach (Six Feet Under).

Buy what you want and don't let the OCD kick in too much, because HBO muck that up for you anyway, unless you do custom packaging or wait a decade for the complete set.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by stlcards

I guess I'm the first. lol

Eh, it's just my way of balancing the scale since I know a couple others on this board also had issues with the first couple episodes. I just happen to think it was firing on all cylinders from the start.

[bboisvert]

Originally Posted by metamorphic

Yeah, well the shows that ran for 6-7 seasons weren't cancelled - they were allowed to end on the writers' and creators' own terms; that's completely different. For a TV network, HBO is renowned for giving their shows the most time even regardless of ratings as it is a subscription network first & foremost (and of course, there are a few exceptions but this is largely the case), especially if it garners a lot of interest, and for a massively popular series for Game of Thrones, that will never be a problem. This could indeed be their new Sopranos and no one should miss out on the ride.

I hope to all that is holy that you're correct. But you're talking to someone who was a fan of Carnivale and Deadwood... so I'm always on edge with HBO. Sometimes what they decide to cancel (and when they make that decision) is troubling.

I think Game of Thrones may be one of (if not the) best single season in television history -- no joke. But I'm not yet ready to declare that the entire series of novels is safe and on its way to the small screen...

[Talyn]

Originally Posted by Allforce

...so HBO can't just go "oh the whole show is just what some autistic kid dreamed up while he stared at a snow-globe".

Why does that sound oddly familiar? *scratches head* I can't place it, but....ya know?

[Ator the Invincible]

Originally Posted by stlcards

I just watched the first episode on the sampler. I am mixed on it. It was ok. I wasn't bored but I wasn't thrilled. I know nothing about the books. Now, I'm torn on buying season 1 when it comes out.

Just to add to what others have said... The show has a HUGE cast of characters, and there's no single, central "hero" to the story. It's a complete ensemble. If you're unfamiliar with the novels (as you said you are), then it will undoubtedly take a few episodes to figure out who everybody is and how they relate to each other. Once you get a feel for who they are, and see their personalities develop more fully, the show becomes addictive. But again, going into the series blind, it could be a tad confusing at first and take a few episodes to click. All IMO of course.