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  • Behind the Scenes of ‘Game of Thrones’: Iron Thrones to New Languages

    Behind the Scenes of ‘Game of Thrones’: Iron Thrones to New Languages

    Thirteen years ago in 2011, the TV series “Game of Thrones” burst onto the scene and it is captivating audiences with its tale of power struggles, wars, and dragons. It quickly became a record-breaking phenomenon, captivating viewers worldwide.

    Game of Thrones

    The show intertwined themes of betrayal, romance, and political intrigue, keeping audiences eagerly awaiting each new episode. The setting of Winterfell played a prominent role, adding depth to the story.

    Filled with fictional and mystical elements, “Game of Thrones” drew inspiration from ancient English, Greek, and even Martian tales. Some events in the series mirrored real-world history, while love stories added unique twists to the plot.

    Originally planned as three movies, the story continued on television after the show’s immense success. Several actors from “Game of Thrones” also appeared in the “Harry Potter” series, showcasing their versatility.

    The iconic Iron Throne, a central symbol in the show, took two months to construct, highlighting the attention to detail in production. Additionally, a new language was created for the series, featuring a vocabulary of 3000 words.

    Each episode of “Game of Thrones” had a staggering budget of six million dollars, reflecting the high production value of the show. Interestingly, the Turkish military was prohibited from watching the series.

    Despite its popularity, the show didn’t shy away from killing off characters, with 133 meeting their demise in the first four episodes alone. Furthermore, “Game of Thrones” holds the dubious distinction of being the most pirated download in history, underscoring its global impact.

  • Behind the Scenes: The Making of ‘Game of Thrones’ Iconic Deaths

    Behind the Scenes: The Making of ‘Game of Thrones’ Iconic Deaths

    Los Angeles “Game of Thrones” gained fame for its sudden character deaths, and D.B. Weiss reveals that he and co-creator David Benioff were thrilled to eliminate Joffrey Baratheon and Ramsay Bolton, two of the series’ most despised villains.

    Joffrey and Ramsay

    During an episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, the showrunners discussed their favorite character deaths. “With ‘Thrones’, there was so much killing of good guys, and we finally got to really kill both Joffrey in season four and Ramsay Bolton in season six. It was fun to go back to the old-fashioned joys of just killing off a really bad guy. It felt like it was balancing the scales a little,” Weiss said.

    Joffrey had been portrayed by Jack Gleeson and he met his demise after drinking poisoned wine that is orchestrated by Lady Olenna Tyrell and Lord Petyr Baelish. Conversely, Ramsay has been played by Iwan Rheon who faced his end when Jon Snow defeated him in combat and he was devoured by his own hounds while Sansa that is portrayed by Sophie Turner.

    Benioff expressed his satisfaction with Turner’s performance during the scene where Sansa watches Ramsay’s demise. “For me, at the end of Battle of Bastards when Sophie sticks the hounds on the Bastard; she doesn’t walk away. You don’t really see the death. You see some of it in the background, but you don’t really see the death. But what you do see is Sophie or Sansa’s smile,” he recalled.

    Benioff mentioned it was a challenging one-shot scene that required several takes until Turner nailed it. “It was just that feeling of that’s so epic. Sophie was so good. When she got that shot, I felt like I can now die happy,” he added. Currently, Weiss and Benioff are promoting their new Netflix series, “3 Body Problem,” a collaboration with Alexander Woo.

  • Behind the Scenes: Shah Rukh Khan’s Surprise Role in ‘Dulha Mil Gaya!

    Behind the Scenes: Shah Rukh Khan’s Surprise Role in ‘Dulha Mil Gaya!

    Decades into his stardom, Shah Rukh Khan surprised everyone by not charging a single penny for the film “Dulha Mil Gaya” in 2010. Producer Vivek Vaswani, an old friend of SRK’s, revealed that Shah Rukh agreed to be part of the film without even hearing the script.

    Shah Rukh Khan

    In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Vivek recalled Shah Rukh’s immediate acceptance, saying, “Vivek has come for the first time. I will do the film, won’t take any money for it.” Despite not listening to the script, Shah Rukh dedicated five days to the role, ensuring none of his scenes were cut from the final edit.

    Vivek praised Shah Rukh’s professionalism, highlighting his brilliant performance and seamless cooperation with the team. He also reminisced about SRK’s early days in the industry, revealing that Shah Rukh was paid only Rs 50,000 for his role in “Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman.”

    Vivek emphasized Shah Rukh’s commitment to his craft, stating that he would have worked for even Rs 10,000. Despite their professional collaborations, Vivek mentioned that he hasn’t spoken to Shah Rukh in four years. Vivek’s anecdotes shed light on Shah Rukh Khan’s dedication to his craft and his humble beginnings in the film industry.

    This story of Shah Rukh Khan’s generosity and dedication to his craft serves as an inspiring reminder of his humility and passion for acting. Despite his immense fame and success, Shah Rukh’s willingness to forgo his usual fee for the film “Dulha Mil Gaya” showcases his genuine love for the art of cinema and his desire to support his friends in the industry.

    Vivek Vaswani’s insights into Shah Rukh’s early career provide a fascinating glimpse into the actor’s journey from struggling newcomer to Bollywood superstar. Shah Rukh’s willingness to accept modest pay for his early roles underscores his determination and hunger for success, highlighting the hard work and perseverance that ultimately propelled him to the top of the industry.

  • Behind the Scenes: Britney Spears and Ben Affleck’s Unforgettable Kiss

    Behind the Scenes: Britney Spears and Ben Affleck’s Unforgettable Kiss

    Britney Spears recently shared a fun fact about her past on Instagram, revealing that she once kissed Ben Affleck. In a now-deleted post, she posted an old photo of herself, Affleck, and songwriter Diane Warren. Spears confessed that she had forgotten to mention the kiss in her memoir.

    Ben Affleck

    In her Instagram caption, Spears praised Affleck as an amazing actor before dropping the bombshell about their kiss. She admitted that she had honestly forgotten about it until seeing the photo. Spears teased that she wished she could share the full story of what happened that night.

    After a few hours, Spears deleted the post without giving a specific reason. Affleck did not comment on the revelation either. Affleck is happily married to Jennifer Lopez, while Spears married dancer Sam Asghari in 2022, although they split up a year later.

    Spears’ memoir, “The Woman in Me,” did not include the Affleck incident but did delve into her relationship with Justin Timberlake, making some harsh accusations about their breakup. However, in late January, Spears seemed to extend an olive branch to Timberlake by complimenting his new song, “Selfish,” on Instagram and apologizing for any offense caused by her book.

    Timberlake’s response during a New York City concert suggested he wasn’t interested in reconciliation, leading Spears to fire back on Instagram. Spears’ revelation about kissing Affleck added a surprising twist to her past, showing that even celebrities have unexpected stories from their lives.

  • Behind the Scenes of the “Barbie” Movie: Margot Robbie’s Perspective

    Behind the Scenes of the “Barbie” Movie: Margot Robbie’s Perspective

    Margot Robbie, who played Barbie in the movie of the same name, has finally spoken about the Oscars nominations that upset many people on the Internet. Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig did not get nominated for Best Actress and Best Director respectively. Margot Robbie talked to Variety about not getting nominated, saying, “I feel very lucky, even though I didn’t get nominated.” But she said she was a little sad that Greta Gerwig wasn’t nominated. She said, “I think Greta should be nominated. What she did was amazing. But it’s been a great year for all the films.”

    Margot Robbie

    Margot Robbie also talked about how people reacted to not getting nominated. She said, “The best part of this experience has been seeing how people reacted to the movie.” She said, “Whether it’s seeing what people are saying online, or just seeing how much pink there is in this room right now. I’ve never been part of something like this before. It feels really different. And I can’t think of another movie that has had such an effect on culture. It’s amazing to be in the middle of it.”

    However, Margot Robbie’s co-stars Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera did get nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively. The movie was also nominated for Best Picture. Earlier, Ryan Gosling said in an interview with People that he was disappointed that Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig didn’t get nominated.

    He said, “There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie.” He said, “Their talent, hard work, and creativity made this movie possible. They made us laugh, they made us cry, they changed the culture, and they made history. They deserve to be recognized along with the other nominees.”

    “Barbie,” released in 2023, was a huge success and featured Margot Robbie as Barbie, Ryan Gosling as Ken, and America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell in supporting roles. The movie is a modern version of the Barbie story. In the movie, Barbie learns about the real world and the problems of patriarchy when she leaves her dreamy homeland.

  • Behind the Scenes: Alyy Khan’s Experience of the Kiss with Kajol in ‘The Trial

    Behind the Scenes: Alyy Khan’s Experience of the Kiss with Kajol in ‘The Trial

    Kajol, the talented and beautiful actress, is making a comeback with her latest project called “The Trial.” This is not only her first web show but also the first time she has done a lip lock on screen. Throughout her 31-year career since her debut in 1992 with the movie “Bekhudi,” she had never kissed her co-star until now.

    Kajol

    “The Trial” revolves around a mother named Noyonika Sengupta, who faces challenges in supporting her family after her husband is involved in a bribery and sex scandal. To make ends meet, she is forced to join a law firm. Interestingly, the firm is co-owned by Vishal Choubey, played by Alyy Khan, who happens to be Noyonika’s ex-boyfriend from their college days.

    Although Noyonika eventually married Rajeev Sengupta (played by Jisshu Sengupta), she reconnects with Vishal after many years, and their encounter sparks a romantic connection, leading to the kiss at a crucial point in the show.

    Alyy Khan had mentioned the kiss with Kajol in January 2023, sharing his experience of working with her. He expressed his admiration for Kajol, stating that he had been a fan of hers for three decades. He also mentioned that they had worked together in the same studio. Alyy Khan revealed that they had a kissing scene in the series where he portrayed Kajol’s boyfriend.

    They shared a French kiss as part of their characters’ rekindled romance. He mentioned that the shoot was conducted in a professional manner, without any shame, embarrassment, or hesitation. They rehearsed the scene multiple times, discussed their approach, and once they were satisfied, they moved on. Kajol thanked him and expressed her gratitude.

    Overall, the shooting of the kiss scene was handled professionally, with both actors approaching it with dedication and professionalism. The team ensured privacy on the set, and everyone involved was focused on their work.