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Andrzej Sapkowski's latest Witcher novel Crossroads of Ravens takes readers back to Geralt of Rivia's very first adventure. It's a must-read for any fan of the series.

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Crossroads of Ravens is an essential read for fans of The Witcher (Review)

Andrzej Sapkowski's latest Witcher novel takes readers back to Geralt's very first adventure. It's a must-read for any fan of the series.

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 3h

Ser Duncan the Tall actor Peter Claffey dropped a controversial take about what it takes to be a knight in Westeros versus Middle-Earth at New York Comic Con.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms star explains how knights in Westeros differ from The Lord of the Rings

One of the stars of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is fueling the rivalry between the Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings fandoms with a comment he made about

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 7h

House of the Dragon has reportedly wrapped filming on season 3! We're one step closer to seeing Rhaenyra Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, and all the other major players of the series back on our screens.

House of the Dragon season 3 has reportedly wrapped filming

We're one step closer to seeing Rhaenyra Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, and all the other major players in House of the Dragon season 3 on our screens.

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These five books by indigenous authors are pushing the boundaries within the realms of fantasy and horror, bringing native myth and culture into the forefront of modern fiction.

5 speculative fiction books to read this Indigenous Peoples' Day

Once, the fantasy genre was primarily dominated by European-inspired fantasy filled with knights, dragons, and the like. But these days, the genre and its inspi

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Dek and Thia face off against a number of sharp objects in these new IMAX, Real 3D, 4DX, and ScreenX posters for Predator Badlands.

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 1d

Definitely pretty torn on it. I liked how much focus there was on Chris' character. Did not like how much of a vehicle it felt like for introducing concepts for the broader DCEU.

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 1d

I still need to read Trail of Lightning, but LOVED Between Earth & Sky. Black Sun took me a little while to really get into, but once some of the bigger reveals and twists start happening, I was hooked. The next two are just as good or better!

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Thank you! 🙏 Hope you found a new book to read from it!

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A new report indicates every episode of Stranger Things' final season will be as long as feature-length films.

Stranger Things season 5 will reportedly have movie-length episodes

It sounds like the final season of Stranger Things is going to be the biggest yet, literally in terms of length! The wait for the final season of Stranger Thing

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These five books by indigenous authors are pushing the boundaries within the realms of fantasy and horror, bringing native myth and culture into the forefront of modern fiction.

5 speculative fiction books to read this Indigenous Peoples' Day

Once, the fantasy genre was primarily dominated by European-inspired fantasy filled with knights, dragons, and the like. But these days, the genre and its inspi

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 4d

A new teaser for the second Wicked movie shows Elphaba at full strength and a storm which will forever change Oz, but stops short of revealing any new music.

Wicked: For Good drops new teaser showing Elphaba's power and the tornado

A new teaser for the second Wicked movie shows Elphaba at full strength and a storm which will forever change Oz, but stops short of revealing any new music.

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Stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell open up about the lighter tone of the Dunk and Egg show, but reassure fans there's still plenty of grittiness in store as well.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms stars talk chemistry and the show's comedic tone

This week, HBO premiered the first trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, its next Game of Thrones spinoff. Set roughly 100 years before the original serie

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 4d

The Peacemaker season 2 finale had some emotional payoffs, but not the climax we were hoping for.

Peacemaker season 2 episode 8 review: 'Full Nelson'

The Peacemaker season 2 finale had some emotional payoffs, but not the climax I was hoping for.

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 4d

It is! Love how they got the tone of the novella right. Hyped!

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The trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reveals that the new Game of Thrones prequel takes its heraldry much more seriously than its sibling.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fixes one of George R.R. Martin's pet peeves in House of the Dragon

The trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reveals that the new Game of Thrones prequel takes its heraldry much more seriously than its sibling.

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 5d

At long last, Predator fans can rejoice, as Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey is finally getting a theatrical release. And its about damn time.

Prey is finally getting a theatrical release alongside Predator: Badlands

At long last, Predator fans can rejoice, as a great wrong is being righted: Dan Trachtenberg’s Prey is finally getting a theatrical release. And its about damn

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 5d

The next #GameOfThrones spinoff #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms is coming to our screens on January 18, 2026.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms first trailer and release date are here!

It's a big day in Westeros. New York Comic Con is underway right now, and as part of the weekend-long event, the next Game of Thrones spinoff, A Knight of the S

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 5d

If there's anything worth taking that hit for, Dunk & Egg is a pretty worthy one! Trailer is dropping in a couple of hours!

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 6d

The next Game of Thrones spinoff will feature a few big swings for the franchise, including switching up the music in an unexpected way.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will diverge from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon in a major way

It's official: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the next spinoff in HBO's Game of Thrones universe, is set to debut in January 2026. Later this week HBO is hosti

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 6d

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is adding a new update!! With a new dungeon and bosses and more!!

IGN @ign.com · 6d

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has officially sold five million copies since launch, and developer Sandfall Interactive is celebrating by teasing an upcoming free update that will include a new dungeon, enemies, bosses, and more. https://bit.ly/42uccPH

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 6d

Horror has been a staple of cinema for almost 129 years, but these television series provide a strong argument as to why the small screen may be the best home for scares in the 21st century.

7 shows that prove horror thrives in long-form storytelling

Horror has been a staple of cinema for almost 129 years, but these television series provide a strong argument as to why the small screen may be the best home f

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · 6d

According to a new interview, Liam Hemsworth was contacted about playing of Geralt of Rivia in #TheWitcher while Henry Cavill was still filming season 2.