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The first episode of Game of Thrones season six has reportedly leaked online.

Despite HBO banning press previews and holding just one screening of the episode worldwide, the first episode has apparently found its way online ahead of tonight's broadcast.

It has been reported that the episode was made available in HD quality by a Canadian streaming website, with it having French subtitles, according to the Telegraph.

The opener has been since taken down, but spoilers from the episode, as well as alleged screengrabs have appeared on Imgur and Reddit.

***Warning*** The following link contains major spoilers for the season premiere

The leak comes after HBO banned previews for press after the first five episode of the last season appeared online in the weeks before the official launch.

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Now with the cliffhanger ending of Jon Snow's death hanging over it, the channel have been desperate to keep the episode hidden from view before tonight's premiere.

'Winter is coming' but instead of chilling the excitement levels, the anticipation for the sixth instalment of the HBO series is actually heating up.

For those still talking about Jon Snow's mortality , it's time to focus on the other characters, new cast members and

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While Lena Headey's character is desperate to get the Seven Kingdoms back under her reign, other's like

WARNING: Contains mild series 6 spoilers

Here is everything we know so far...

The first trailer

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The first trailer of the series landed at the start of March.

The teaser

"We're the only ones who matter and everything they've taken from us we're going to take back and more," says a frantic looking Jaime Lannister, as the Kingslayer stares lovingly into his sister's eyes.

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360 intro

Game of Thrones viewers will be pleased to know that ahead of season six fans have been treated to a 360 virtual reality look at the title sequence.

Sneaky fans on Twitter has also pointed out that it allows a sneaky view up the Titan of Braavos’ skirt.

The above virtual reality genius is the result of a team-up between HBO, Facebook, Oculus and the show's intro designers, Elastic.

When is Game of Thrones season six back on?

The much-loved returns tonight on HBO in the US and will be simulcast on Sky Atlantic at 2am UK time.

It will also air on Monday April 25 at 9pm on Sky Atlantic .

Is Jon Snow actually dead?

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Although the first trailer for season six showed Jon lying in the (forgive the pun) Snow,

fans still have a feeling

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If Jon does come back from beyond the grave it will take something pretty special.

Despite

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The dead are coming

There’s a war coming, according to Davos.

“The real war is between the living and the dead. And make no mistake, the dead are coming,” he warns.

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Fleeting between the many storylines, the new latest trailer - see the top of the story - shows Jamie challenging The High Sparrow, who had previously incarcerated his beloved sister Cersei before making her walk naked through the town.

“You would spill blood in this holy place?” he’s asked.

So who IS dead?

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Game of Thrones showrunners have officially confirmed a much-loved character Syrio Forel, played by ​Miltos Yerolemou​, is dead.

Syrio taught Maisie Williams’ Arya Stark how to use a sword, before eventually getting the young Stark to be deadly with her very own weapon, ‘Needle’.

When talking about the character Williams, revealed to IGN that he still ‘feels’ alive.

She said: "I always was like, 'Oh, no, I feel like he's still alive'.

"I always had my own theory that he and Jaqen were the same person."

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Despite her brilliant theory, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have shutdown the idea, telling the actress: "No, he is dead."

After having her ‘dream’ crushed, she continued: "I was like, 'Oh, OK.' So that put that to bed really quickly, but I guess we can all still dream.

"Maybe if it's not in the show, it will be in the book, and that will be great.”

New cast

It was confirmed in August that

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The joy of his casting however turned to shock when

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Elsewhere

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Returning cast

Take a good look at the cast of season six in the below gallery.

, while

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To make fans even more confused,

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Sky very happy about series 5 finale

Season 5 finale was Sky's most watched entertainment programme ever with 3.1million viewers.

Seasons 1-4 on Sky Box Sets hit record 23 million downloads.

The finale of Season 5 of Sky Atlantic's Game of Thrones delivered a record audience of 3.1 million in the UK, making it the most-watched Sky entertainment programme ever.

When is it on again?

* Game of Thrones series six returns tonight on HBO in the US and will be simulcast on Sky Atlantic at 2am UK time.

It will also air on April 25 at 9pm on Sky Atlantic .