[Video]: David Benioff on Fears and Lies

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‘I think the heaviness for me is when I have to write… Thinking of the ideas is fun for me, it’s the actual writing part that’s painful.’ A second Game of Thrones themed interview! David Benioff discusses the balancing act that is successfully adapting a wildly popular book series with a dedicated cadre of fans, … Read more

[Video]: Origins of George RR Martin

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‘Writing novels is very lonely work… it’s essentially just you and in those days a typewriter and blank sheet of paper… I actually liked working with other people, and I loved seeing my stories assume tangible reality. The first time one of my scripts was filmed was an adaptation of The Twilight Zone…’ To celebrate … Read more

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Five Shows that are Revolutionizing Television

Not too long ago, television seemed like a less-than-desirable alternative to films. If you couldn’t find any good movies in theaters, you’d resort to flipping through vapid networks to see which shows were playing. by Angelita Williams Although there is still a prominent amount of fluffy television shows airing, many networks have adapted new and … Read more

[Video]: Game of Thrones’ David Benioff on the Writing Process

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Screenwriter David Benioff (City of Thieves, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Game of Thrones) discusses how lean, streamlined writing is an important characteristic of the medium. If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know of a great video on Screenwriting, let us know in the comments. Thanks!