While this indeed seems to be fairly impressive portfolio, I myself can’t comment for sure as I’ve not seen nor read any of them except for Troy. Regardless, with Martin’s close-guardedness over his long brewing epic, I do feel confident that he would not have agreed to a deal unless he felt confident in the man himself.
No dates or details as of yet since the deal has just been inked so there is little to get worked up over as of yet. Rest assured though, with me being the fat fantasy fanboy that I am you can bet I’ll be keeping close watch on this one. For those of you unfamiliar with the series yet your curiosity is piqued, tames some time to poke around Martin’s website and take a look at just what the buzz is about.
If nothing else, maybe this will get Martin to write the next book in under five and a half years or however long it took him to write Feast of Crows. I can barely remember my name from day to day let alone who’s who in the Song of Ice and Fire universe.
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1 - Dede
Admittedly, I haven't heard of 'A Song of Fire and Ice', but I do hope that its fans won't be disappointed by HBO's particularly "non-stellar" track record lately of cancelling their "heavy dramas" before their storylines can run their course.
Case in point? Two of the four shows you mentioned (Carnivale and Deadwood) had their storylines cut off at the knees due and were cancelled prematurely by HBO. While Deadwood's fans have a little hope that some loose ends may be tied up with movies, Carnivale fans are so far completely out of luck, with HBO retaining the rights to the storyline and refusing to release it in any form.
A third show, Rome, has also had its life shortened by HBO, only lasting two seasons. Although, with its cancellation announced before filming for the second season began, Rome's resolution may fare better than that of Carnivale's and Deadwood's.
And the Sopranos. Ah, the Sopranos. Yes, that show has had a nice long run. Perhaps a little too long, though, judging by the grumbling over this last season by both critics and fans.
Be nervous, fans of "A Song of Fire and Ice." Be verrry nervous.
2 - flatline
I don't get all the whining about HBO's cancelations. If a show is not succeeding like they want it to, they shouldn't have to continue it. HBO is the only channel with enough guts to put these shows on in the first place.
3 - the real, real world
HBO, it not tv, its the reason why i watch cable...
4 - cfmarquez
flatline: You really "don't get it", you're right.
I guess you get to finish all the books you start. You get to see how things end. Thats nice. In my life, I get to see stories with no endings.