Aug 272017
 

This week’s Game of Thrones episode was a roller coaster ride for all the viewers. So much happened in that one episode that it mentally disturbed many of us. Firstly Jon Snow and his squad somehow managed to survive the suicide mission they went on, all thanks to Daenerys. Some died, while some survived, though the death of few was predictable as the episode was heading. Tormund’s death was certain. Though we would have loved to see him making giant babies with Brienne. However, one death that affected everyone was that of Viserion. And then he rose back again as an ice dragon, interesting indeed. Then you also had a zombie polar bear, who stunned everyone!

Loved The Game Of Thrones Showdown Between Dragons & White Walkers? Here's How It Was Created© HBO

Well, on the show all this happened just in a period of an hour. But in reality, picturising these scenes weren’t an easy job. From years of preparations to several days of shooting, the GOT team worked very hard to get this end result, that left each one of us impressed. It goes without saying that making such scenes is work of CGI but the credit also goes to the human minds.For instance, that view that makes leaves us in awe is in Iceland.The main highlight of the last episode was the showdown between the Dragons and the White Walkers. Have you ever thought how that magnificent scene was actually shot? HBO recently released a video giving us a glimpse of the making of that particular episode. In the clip, showrunner Dan Weiss, David Benioff, and the cast talk about their individual experiences.

game of thrones dragons© HBO

game of thrones© HBO

How zombie polar bear was created!

game of thrones dragons© HBO

got dragons© HBO

got dragons© HBO

That scene that scared the hell out of everyone!

got dragons© HBO

The secret behind the White Walkers’ eyes.

got dragons© HBO

It’s amazing to see how the cast actually pulled out those scenes with the dragon when it was literally nothing more than a green toy. The making of an ice dragon!

got dragons© HBO

Still don’t believe us? Check out the video yourself!

Aug 272017
 

Compared to the previous episodes of Game of Thrones season 7, the wait for the last episode was slightly longer because most of us had already seen the episode 6 before its official release, all thanks to the accidental airing by HBO Spain. While we were waiting for the finale episode with our bottled up excitement intact, counting each passing minute waiting for Monday; the impatient hackers went ahead and threw a surprise deadlier than Drogon’s fireball, marring the show for us. All the pent up suspense that kept us fans sleepless the whole week, wondering who will win in ‘The Dragon and the Wolf’, was sadly murdered by the hackers as they allegedly leaked the climax of the finale episode online.

HBO Hackers Leak The Climax Of Game Of Thrones 7 Finale© HBO

According to Mashable, the hackers who call themselves ‘Mr. Smith’ have stolen approximately 1.5 terabytes of data from HBO and have released confidential plot summaries and details of the how this season will end. They are calling it the sixth wave of leaks. Apparently, the confidential plot summaries and outlines seem to predict (in exact detail) how the season will end. In fact, according to a report published in The Independent, the hackers have posted spoilers of season 7 including the climax on a Reddit thread called Freefolk. It read, “A detailed outline of every episode in season 7 including the finale, intended for internal use and dated April 2016 was posted on Reddit’s Game of Thrones spoilers-dedicated subreddit, Freefolk, apparently originating from the HBO hack.”

Ever since the hackers got access to HBO’s data, they have made things worse for not just for the company but for all the ardent GOT fans. If the scripts or story plots weren’t enough, they went ahead and hacked into HBO’s and Game of Thrones’ official social media accounts while ‘testing their security’. But, they clearly didn’t stop there. The hackers have demanded a ransom of $6.5 million worth of Bitcoin, which hasn’t been met as of now. In fact, HBO said that the hackers might continue to drop bits and pieces of stolen information and was quoted as saying, “That’s a game we’re not going to participate in.”

HBO Hackers Leak The Climax Of Game Of Thrones 7 Finale© HBO

While some were treating this as a hoax and fake leaks, reports suggest that these leaks are pretty much legitimate and do reveal the whole plot. We, guess we’ll have to wait for a day more to see if these leaks are true or not. The hackers on the other hand teasingly said, “By the way, we officially inform you and other hundreds of reporters whom we are emailing that we sold ‘HBO IS FALLING’ entire collection (5TB) to three customers in deep web and we earned half of the requested ransom.” Well, thank you Mr. Smith for killing this season for us. Can you hear the bells of ‘Shame’ ringing behind you?

Aug 272017
 

One of the best and worst things about the Game of Thrones creators is that they’re not afraid to shock us. Anybody -including the heroes we’ve been rooting for from the beginning- is capable of dying, which means that the season finales are always an event to remember. Here are some of the most memorable season finales that have kept us talking until the next season begins.

4) The Children (Season 4, Episode 10):

For an entire season, we’ve witnessed Tyrion at his absolute lowest. Betrayed by Shae, falsely accused of murdering Joffrey, he seems broken in spirit. But in this shocking final episode, he breaks out of prison with a crossbow and a few choice words for the father who has always scorned him.

It’s a glorious moment when Tyrion kills him in the privy, but also a tremendously sad one: it marks the moment when Tyrion severs the last of his bonds to the Lannisters. It’s also a moment of betrayal: he kills Shae after finding her in his father’s bed. What happens next? We have absolutely no idea where Game of Thrones is headed after this. (Coincidentally, as he breaks out, Daenarys is imprisoning her dragons in the catacombs of Meereen. This is another plot development that shortens the odds on our Mother of Dragons.)

3) Mhysa (Season 3, Episode 10):

The Red Wedding is a hard act to follow, but this Season 3 finale does not disappoint. We learn that it was Tywin who masterminded the massacre of the Starks, and that it is Ramsay who has captured Theon. This is an episode that does a fantastic job of moving the chess pieces around the board so that they’ll be ready for the events of Season 4. Jon escapes from Ygritte and heads to Castle Black, a grieving Arya kills some men who mock her brother’s death (foreshadowing!) and Jaime is back in the capital with Cersei. The standout moment of the episode is surely the unforgettable scene where the now-freed Yunkai hoist Daenarys above the crowd, chanting “Mhysa” (mother).

2) Fire and Blood (Season 1, Episode 10) :

‘Fire and Blood’ is the motto of House Targaryen, telling us that this finale will be focused on Daenarys. And even though the North is busy seceding from King’s Landing, the meat of the episode is undoubtedly in Lhazar, where Khaleesi is tackling some big problems. Khal Drogo is in a vegetative state, and her unborn son is dead. It’s a moment that would bring any queen to despair, but then of course Dany is a dragon queen. She takes her fate into her own hands: first she smothers her husband out of pity and then walks into his funeral pyre. We watch with bated breath – will she meet the same fate as her unfortunate brother Viserys? – but quickly realise that fire cannot harm a dragon. Daenarys emerges from the ashes, completely unharmed, with three freshly-hatched dragons. Westeros will have hell to pay.

1) The Winds of Winter (Season 6, Episode 10):

Showrunners Benioff and Weiss decided to introduce a new piano score especially for this episode, and it is a decision that pays off spectacularly. The first moments of the episode cut between the preparations for the trial and the preparations for Cersei’s wildfire explosion. As the characters settle their collars and adjust their suits of armour, we feel that nervous dread that tells us something is going to happen. But when it happens, it surpasses our wildest expectations: the Sept of Baelor explodes in an enormous cloud of green smoke, incidentally taking out all of Cersei’s enemies and establishing her as the undisputed ruler of the Iron Throne. Meanwhile, Daenarys takes to the sea to challenge her, and we get a stunning visual of her dragons flying- finally!- to Westeros.

Aug 272017
 

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Actor-musician Jared Leto said he is proud to star as The Joker in the DC Extended Universe.

The 45-year-old actor starred as Batman’s main nemesis The Joker in super-villain blockbuster “Suicide Squad” and now he is set to reprise the role in a standalone movie, reported Contactmusic.

“Everything’s great in that world, and I’m really proud to be a part of it,” Leto said.

Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, who wrote and helmed 2011’s “Crazy, Stupid, Love” – and also worked as directors and executive producers on NBC’s hit drama “This Is Us” – are reportedly in final negotiations to helm the as-yet untitled DCEU movie.

Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment were believed to be in the early stages of putting the “Batman” spin-off together.

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Aug 272017
 

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Aug 272017
 

Tormund Gianstbane and the Hound, aka Sandor Clegane, are the two most badass characters on ‘Game of Thrones’. Insane fighters, total beasts on the battlefield and with absolutely zero fucks to propriety and people, they are our total favourite.

Tormund And The Hound Singing A Duet Is The Bromance You Need

In the 6th episode, the two had a rather curious conversation about Tormund’s crush, Brienne of Tarth. Tormund’s affections for her have never been subtle, as he goes on like a teenage boy high on testosterone.

Tormund And The Hound Singing A Duet Is The Bromance You Need

Hound’s reaction to the lady in question is perfect when he asks Tormund, “You are with Brienne of fucking Tarth?!”

Tormund And The Hound Singing A Duet Is The Bromance You Need © Twitter_GOTthings

We were already rooting for Tormund and Hound to become best buds; what a crazy pair it would be. And then we saw this video of Tormund and the Hound singing a duet together. Just two big beefy guys being goofballs and singing ‘Yellow Bird’! This is the exact amount of crazy we needed before the finale.

When you’ve had to much trailer time… #behindthescenes #got7

A post shared by Kristofer Hivju (@khivju) on Aug 24, 2017 at 12:35pm PDT

Imagine all the crazy this duo would unleash on the very serious Jon Snow and Daenerys gang! They sure look like they need to chill a little.

Tormund And The Hound Singing A Duet Is The Bromance You Need

A few days ago, we showed you how Kristofer Hivju, the actor who plays Tormund Gianstbane, looks without the beard, and we really thought Brienne would perhaps change her mind after looking at his clean-shaven pretty face!

Tormund without da glorious beard looks like the prince from beauty and the beast yoo pic.twitter.com/gUA907hZ4Q

— G? (@TheGioAndrey) August 23, 2017

Now if only Brienne would see this! This band of merry men can woo any woman with their serenading skills. 

Aug 262017
 

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Word is Karan Johar has invested in two entertainment websites and provides gossip to them.

He also provides snapshots of private parties of the stars. And you thought he only spilled the beans over cups of coffee.

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Aug 262017
 

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After Hate Story 3 (2015), Zareen Khan was seen doing item numbers in Veerappan and Wajah Tum Ho (both 2015). She finally has a film lined up for release.

Aksar 2 releases in October and has Gautam Rode and Abhinav Shukla as co-stars. Her next flick, 1921, releases in January. She has shed her inhibitions along with her clothes in both.

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Aug 262017
 

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Shraddha Kapoor has dived into the biopic on badminton champ Saina Nehwal.

The film, directed by Amole Gupte, is taking up most of her time nowadays. To get her moves right, Shraddha has been learning how to play the game as part of her prep. She seems excited about portraying the shuttler, but there is also Haseena Parkar lined up for release less than a month from now.

This film seems to have taken a backseat. It clashes at the box office with Sanjay Dutt’s Bhoomi, the makers of which are on a promotional overdrive. Or is Haseena getting postponed yet again?

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Aug 262017
 

Ganapati Bappa Morya ,mangalmurti morya ! Happy ganesh chaturthi ðÂ?Â?ðÂ?¼ðÂ?Â?ðÂ?¼ðÂ?Â?ðÂ?¼#GanapatiBappaMorya@keerti07#ecofriendly#bappa#Happinesspic.twitter.com/wLPNpQCFnM

— Sharad Kelkar (@SharadK7) August 25, 2017

Keerti Kelkar
Keerti Kelkar who plays Simar on COLORS’ Sasural Simar Ka said, “Ganesh Chaturthi is one of my favorite festivals and this time we are getting an eco-friendly Ganpati idol. Every year during the festival, we do Ganesh puja and aarti with our close friends and family. Usually I prefer doing the decorations by myself but since I have a hectic work schedule, it might be difficult this year. I am looking forward to welcoming ‘bappa’ at home and celebrating the occasion with my family and friends.

Swarda Thigale
Swarda Thigale who plays Dr Saanchi on COLORS’ Savitri Devi College and hospital said, “I was hoping to visit my native place, Pune, for Ganesh Chaturthi. However, this year I won’t be able to do so due to my hectic work schedule and I will celebrate the occasion with a Ganesh Staphna at my home in Mumbai along with family and close friends.”

Prachi Shah
Prachi Shah who plays Sharda on COLORS’ Ek Shringaar. Swabhimaan said, “This year I will be performing at the prestigious festival of Chakradhar Mahotsav on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. It is my way of offering my prayers to Lord Ganesha by dedicating my classical dance performance to him.”

Shilpa Shirodkar
Shilpa Shirodkar who plays Jaya on COLORS’ Savitri Devi College and hospital said, “Every year during Ganesh Utsav, I eagerly await welcoming ‘ganpati bappa’ home. For me it is about taking care of him, pampering him with delicious food and decorating the house with lights and flowers. Moreover, it is about the ‘aartis’ that I love singing to the Lord and this is a feeling that I cannot express in words.”

Saurabh Raj Jain
Saurabh Raj Jain who plays Mahadev on COLORS’ Mahakaali said, “This will be the second consecutive year that we will be welcoming ‘ganpati bappa’ home and I am really looking forward to celebrating the occasion with close friends and family.”

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