And here's the big blast from HBO that I have been promising:============================================================GAME OF THRONESHBO EntertainmentSeason one will total 10 episodesProduction is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and is will begin principal photography on July 26, 2010.“Game of Thrones” has received funding from Northern Ireland Screen and will shoot in the Paint Hall studio, Belfast, as well as various locations in Northern Ireland. A second location for production will be Malta with assistance from the Malta Film Commission.LOG LINE:“Game of Thrones” is a new original HBO series based on George R.R. Martin’s best-selling novels. In a world where summers span decades and winters can last a lifetime, the Westeros crown comes with a price. Betrayal, lust, intrigue and supernatural forces shake the four corners of the Kingdom, from the scheming south and the savage eastern lands, to the frozen north and the ancient Wall that protects the realm from the darkness beyond. Kings and queens, knights and renegades, liars and noble men vie for power in the bloody struggle for the Iron Throne.SERIES CREDITS:David Benioff Executive ProducerD.B. Weiss Executive ProducerCarolyn Strauss Co-Executive ProducerGuymon Casady Co-Executive ProducerVince Gerardis Co-Executive ProducerRalph Vicinanza Co-Executive ProducerGeorge R.R. Martin Co-Executive ProducerMark Huffam ProducerFrank Doelger ProducerMarco Pontecorvo Director of PhotographyAlik Sakharov Director of PhotographyGemma Jackson Production DesignerMichele Clapton Costume DesignerThe pilot was written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. The writers of the series are: David Benioff & D.B. Weiss (seven episodes), Bryan Cogman, Jane Espenson and George R.R. Martin (one episode each). “Game of Thrones” is based on the series of books “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R. Martin.The pilot director was Tom McCarthy. Series directors include: Brian Kirk, Daniel Minahan and Alan Taylor. Other directors will be announced as they are confirmed.SERIES REGULARS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:Mark Addy as King Robert BaratheonAlfie Allen as Theon GreyjoySean Bean as Eddard “Ned” StarkEmilia Clarke as Daenerys TargaryenNikolaj Coster-Waldau as Ser Jamie LannisterPeter Dinklage as Tyrion LannisterMichelle Fairley as Catelyn StarkAidan Gillen as LittlefingerJack Gleeson as Joffrey BaratheonIain Glen as Ser Jorah MormontKit Harington as Jon SnowLena Headey as Cersei LannisterIsaac Hempstead-Wright as Bran StarkHarry Lloyd as Viserys TargaryenRichard Madden as Rob StarkRory McCann as Sandor Clegane (Hound)Sophie Turner as Sansa StarkMaisie Williams as Arya StarkFEATURED CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:John Bradley as Samwell TarlyRon Donachie as Ser Rodrik CasselJerome Flynn as BronnConleth Hill as VarysJason Momoa as Khal DrogoDonald Sumpter as Maester LuwinGUEST CAST IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:Josef Altin as PypGethin Anthony as Renly BaratheonCiaran Bermingham as MordEsme Bianco as RosSusan Brown as Septa MordaneDominic Carter as Janos SlyntAntonia Christophers as MhaegenKate Dickie as Lysa ArrynRoy Dotrice as Grand Maester PycelleEmun Elliott as MarillionLino Facioli as Robin ArrynJefferson Hall as Ser Hugh of the ValeDerek Halligan as Alliser ThorneRhodri Hosking as MycahMargaret John as Old NanFinn Jones as Ser Loras TyrellDermot Keaney as GaredFrancis Magee as YorenJoseph Mawle as Benjen StarkBrendan McCormack as Ser Vardis EganIan McElhinney as Ser Barristan SelmyLuke McEwan as RastKristian Nairn as HodorRob Ostlere as Ser Waymar RoyceEugene Simon as Lancel LannisterJamie Sives as Jory CasselJohn Standing as Jon ArrynConan Stevens as Gregor “The Mountain” CleganePeter Vaughan as Maester Aemon TargaryenMiltos Yeromelou as Syrio Forel==========================================================================George again, with a few closing comments.Yes, we will be filming in Malta, rather than returning to Morocco. The Knights Hospitaller were kind enough to build some great sets for us."Mhaegan" is little Barra's mother. She has no name in the novel.Two more directors have been named. This was news to me as well. I'm excited too.Lysa's son has been renamed for the series. "Robin" instead of "Robert," as in the books. He's still Sweetrobin.Marillion has not been renamed, though I offered to do so. I was tired of people assuming he was named after the band. I had never heard of the band when I named him, though I've heard a lot about them since.'nuff said. This should give you plenty to chew on for a few days... while casting continues and we nail down a few more parts. Lots more still to come, including Osha, Shae, and Twyin.