9 Jul 2014

'Game Of Thrones' Star Jason Momoa Tells George R.R. Martin 'Go F--k Yourself'

As Khal Drogo, actor Jason Momoa got to play three characters on "Game of Thrones": an aggressive, brutish tyrant; a tender, loving husband; and a fierce, wise leader. Understandably, Momoa was a bit disappointed when Drogo did not survive the first season of "Game of Thrones."

Momoa, chatting with HuffPost Live host Alyona Minkovski, said he read ahead in George R.R. Martin's series "A Song of Ice and Fire" -- which the show is based on-- and knew beforehand that he would be offed early in the series.

The Philosophy Behind The Inspired Silliness Of 'Anchorman,' 10 Years Later

July 9 marks the 10-year anniversary of "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy." In honor of lamps, jazz flutes and all of the times that milk was a bad choice, HuffPost Entertainment spoke with David Koechner (Champ Kind), Charna Halpern of iO Improv Theater and Kelly Leonard of Second City to figure out how improv turned "Anchorman" into a cultural phenomenon.

Over 10,000 People Just Applied To Be 'Game Of Thrones' Extras

The extras are coming.

Fresco Film Services, a production company in Spain that's working with HBO to fill roles for the next season of "Game of Thrones," got a bit more than they bargained for when their casting call made its rounds on the Internet. In just 24 hours, over 10,000 people sent in their applications to be extras for when the show starts filming later his year. Thanks to the barrage of hopefuls sending in their headshots, the company took to their Facebook page to let candidates know they'd be responding in as timely a manner as possible.

'Game Of Thrones' Visual Effects Reel Is A Spectacular Look Into The Making Of Westeros


Emmys are coming!

With the Emmy Awards nominations being announced tomorrow, July 10, what better time to go behind the scenes of one of the hottest, most successful shows in the world: "Game of Thrones." The George R.R. Martin fantasy books-turned-hit HBO series is definitely one of our favorites for Outstanding Special Visual Effects category, especially after seeing this impressive reel.

Jessica Simpson's Wedding Photos Grace People Magazine

For Jessica Simpson, weddings are all about honoring family.

The newlywed opened up to People magazine this week about her nuptials with longtime beau Eric Johnson.

Stevie Nicks Is Joining 'The Voice' As An Adviser

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stevie Nicks is joining "The Voice" as an adviser to Adam Levine's team for the upcoming season.

Filming is currently underway on the show's seventh season. Nicks, the 66-year-old Fleetwood Mac singer, has been working with Levine and his 12 team members as they assign songs and rehearse with the contestants in preparation for the show's battle rounds.

'Frozen Is The New Black' Is The Mashup Of Our Time

 

Because naming all baby girls Elsa from here on until eternity is just not enough, the phenomenon that is "Frozen" has now met its Netflix match in this super timely video. YouTube user Only Leigh imagined what would have happened had Elsa done time for her crimes, not unlike Piper Chapman of "Orange Is the New Black."

In Princess Prison, Elsa must find her place among Ariel "The Little Mermaid," Tiana of "The Princess and the Frog," Merida of "Brave," Belle of "The Beauty and the Beast" (with a cameo from Gaston) and more. There are snowman building, Mulan is gay and Adele Dazeem puns galore. Hey, who said all fairy tales come with a happy ending!

Halle Berry, Jimmy Fallon Form Human Hamster Wheel To Show How They Roll

Jimmy Fallon and Halle Berry might have a problem taking things a little too literally, but it's awesome.

Making the rounds to promote her new TV series "Extant," Berry teamed up with Fallon to show viewers just "how they roll." For the demonstration, the pair grabbed each other's ankles to form a human hamster wheel and actually rolled around "The Tonight Show" set.

Wes Bentley Of 'Hunger Games' Is Joining 'American Horror Story' Season 4

The cast of "American Horror Story: Freak Show" keeps getting better and better.

Season 3 of Ryan Murphy's "AHS" anthology was rich with female characters, but for the upcoming fourth season, a couple of men have been added to the cast. Along with the previously announced addition of Michael Chiklis, Wes Bentley will also appear on the show. You likely know him best as the neighbor with the video camera in "American Beauty," but you'll also recognize him as Seneca Crane from "The Hunger Games."

Columbus Short Admits 'Scandal' Did The 'Right Thing' In Firing Him

If only Olivia Pope could really handle this situation.

Actor Columbus Short won TV viewers' hearts as Kerry Washington's most-loyal gladiator on the hit ABC drama "Scandal." Short was a series regular for years on the show before Season 3 saw the supposed end of his character's run at the hands of Olivia Pope's father. While Harrison's fate was seemingly left up in the air when the cameras faded to black, it seems that the network already knew how Short's story would end.

Jimmy Kimmel Totally Predicted 'The Bachelorette' Finalists Months Ago

Jimmy Kimmel Totally Predicted 'The Bachelorette' Finalists Months Ago

Andi Dorfman should probably listen to more Lady Gaga because she definitely needs to work on her p-p-poker face.

Once again, Jimmy Kimmel has used his psychic powers to correctly predict "The Bachelorette" finalists. The prediction happened back in May and had Andi struggling to keep it together. Though it seems like it could be just a coincidence, Kimmel has actually made similar predictions before, almost getting Juan Pablo to spoil his entire season of "The Bachelor."

'Pee-wee's Playhouse' Blu-ray box set gets fall release date

 'Pee-wee's Playhouse' Blu-ray box set gets fall release date

Get ready to scream real loud: All 45 episodes of Pee-wee’s Playhouse are coming to a Blu-ray player near you this fall.

Shout! Factory acquired the rights from Pee-wee Herman himself (Paul Reubens) last year and, with Reubens’ help, has digitally re-mastered the series so that the bright colors of the playhouse are even brighter and the visual effects even wackier. The eight-disc set, including bonus features, will be released October 21.

'Orange Is The New Black' Star Lorraine Toussaint Is Leaving Life Behind Bars

It looks like one of the Litchfield ladies just staged a prison break.

Lorraine Toussaint, who played resident sociopath Yvonne "Vee" Parker on "Orange Is the New Black," is ditching her orange jumpsuit and putting on a badge for her next TV gig. The actress has just landed a series regular role on ABC's newest crime drama "Forever" where she's set to play Lt. Joanna Reece, a seasoned police vet who’s “seen it all." The show also stars Ioan Gruffudd as Dr. Henry Morgan, a medical examiner who just happens to be immortal.

Sofia Vergara And Joe Manganiello Reportedly Dating

Sofia Vergara And Joe Manganiello Reportedly Dating

It's no surprise that when you're Sofia Vergara, you're not single for long.

Less than two months after splitting from her fiance, Nick Loeb, Vergara is reportedly dating "True Blood" hunk Joe Manganiello, Us Weekly first reported. Although the relationship is very new, "they're having fun and getting to know each other."

Vergara is currently in Louisiana filming "Don't Mess With Texas" with Reese Witherspoon. She and Manganiello were spotted dining together at Dizzy's Cafe in New Orleans on Sunday, July 6. Photos of the two later surfaced on Instagram.

Maisie Williams: I Want To Play 'Badass' Characters For A Long Time

Since 2011, "Game of Thrones" fans have seen Arya Stark transform from a naive child into a cold-hearted survivor. And if Maisie Williams -- who plays Arya -- has her way, she'll play a "badass" for the rest of her career.

"I'm never really going to be the normal teenager," the 17-year-old told HuffPost Live on July 7. "I'm never going to be the romantic lead because that's just not really who I am. ... I hope I'd be playing these badass, strong female characters for a long time because that's what I enjoy."

'The Walking Dead' Unleashed A New Teaser For Season 5 And It Has Us Worried

Well, at least we know one thing to expect from Season 5 of "The Walking Dead": more zombies.

The AMC show filled with gore, guts and flesh-eating monsters has been on hiatus for like a billion years now -- we kid, but seriously, it's been too long. With little to go on for the next season of the series, fans have been left concerned about the fate of Rick, Daryl and the rest of the crew -- and from the looks of this Season 5 teaser, we have good reason to be biting our nails and taking anti-anxiety medication in preparation for this fall.

'American Horror Story' comes to Comic-Con, alongside '24' and others

'American Horror Story' comes to Comic-Con, alongside '24' and others

Something wicked must be brewing in San Diego, as Fox Television has promised a first-time appearance from FX series American Horror Story during Comic-Con. In fact, the members of last season’s coven—including Angela Bassett and Kathy Bates, through to Sarah Paulson and Emma Roberts—will make an appearance.

In a press release, Fox also promised 24‘s Kiefer Sutherland, who will arrive for a 24 retrospective, as well as more first-time witchery from Salem and Witches of East End.
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