This image released by HBO shows Emilia Clarke in a scene from"Game of Thrones." Many networks want what Daenerys Targaryen has. By Steven Zeitchik Steven Zeitchik Reporter covering the business of entertainment in the U.S. and beyond Email Bio Follow May 17 LOS ANGELES — The “Game of Thrones” finale Sunday means viewers will get their last taste of the blood and the Westerosi fight that has been spilling it.
Netflix has “The Witcher,” based on a supernatural-monster literary franchise; Showtime has “Halo,” adapted from one of the most popular video-game series of all time. Amazon seeks to bring viewers back to the Shire with “Lord of the Rings”; Apple is hoping to finally give life to Isaac Asimov’s sweeping “Foundation.” And HBO is going back to the well, developing a “Game of Thrones” prequel starring Naomi Watts.
Given how elusive a hit can be amid the present TV crowds, that means a lot of executives could soon be taking a bath.David Nevins was looking a little nervous. That’s partly why “Halo” development has been going on for nearly six years. Top-tier filmmakers such as Neill Blomkamp of “District 9” and Guillermo Del Toro each took a look and eventually went away. After bringing on acclaimed TV writer Kyle Killen as showrunner, the network last month hired a second showrunner, Steven Kane of TNT’s “The Last Ship.” But it’s still seeking key cast members and a production start date.
And yet that same sprawling quality is why the material has not been produced. Apple may face a similar challenge to the film studios, and to Showtime: the problem of too much myth. Amazon is now planning a prequel to the events of the original “Lord of the Rings” novels, hiring writers from “Star Trek" and targeting the series for 2021.
So why is Amazon doing “LOTR”? Because that, experts say, is how big the post-“Thrones” prize really is.Ironically, it is the typically free-spending Netflix, which bid against Amazon for the “LOTR” license, that may end up with the most cost-effective post-“Thrones” option. Most important, “Witcher” has something nearly all the other shows don’t: an airdate. Netflix says it will debut it in the fall.When “Game of Thrones” was being developed, HBO was skeptical — really skeptical. The original pilot fell so flat with executives they ordered much of it reshot. Creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, now seen as infallible kingmakers, were on the verge of becoming one more writing duo in search of a general meeting. The show nearly didn’t end up on the air.
I thought this was last series
Just give David Simon and Ed Burns an unlimited budget to cover whatever they want, or pick up Vince Gilligan or something
Red Rising, Calling it right now
Please no ..I'm fed up of the first one and I've never seen it ..I would rather listen to BTS or paint dry
'Psalms of Isaak' series by Ken Scholes would be perfect.
Game of TRUMP is on FOX until 2024...
is it gonna be good this time?
How about a reality show called Red State Exodus.
Oh God
the more i hear about this show, the less i want to watch it. cannot WAIT til we don't have to hear about a freaking TV SHOW like its actual news. mom was right: TV turns your brain to oatmeal mush
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Clearly not by George rr Martin. Amirite?! (You know. Because the books still aren’t even finished. I think Jon Snow is still dead in them?)
For what ? So fans could turn on it like Game of thrones
Enough with this anti-religious crap on the tube
Yeah.... Presidential race 2020...
Mayor Pete is like Jon Snow. The only one that can bring this place together. ☝️☝️
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