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George R.R. Martin Says The ‘Game of Thrones’ Book Ending Won’t be Same as HBO Series

George R.R. Martin Says The ‘Game of Thrones’ Book Ending Won’t be Same as HBO Series

The ending of HBO’s Game of Thrones proved to be one of the most controversial events in television history. Based on the in-progress series of novels by George R.R. Martin, the show eventually outpaced the source material. Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss reportedly worked from Martin’s outlines when writing the finale, but many fans—and Martin himself—have been outspoken about their dissatisfaction. Martin recently reaffirmed that the book ending will be different from the TV series.

Dave Filoni Got Lucasfilm Position Because Genndy Tartakovsky Turned it Down

Dave Filoni Got Lucasfilm Position Because Genndy Tartakovsky Turned it Down

File it under the category of “What Could Have Been.” According to Pirates & Princesses (citing The Wrap), acclaimed animator Genndy Tartakovsky turned down a leadership role at Lucasfilm—presented by George Lucas himself. His decision paved the way for Dave Filoni to take creative control of a galaxy far, far away. Now, fans are wondering how Star Wars would look if Tartakovsky had accepted the offer.