Cardiff Council told PA news agency it believes there were around 4,800 people at todays march. [54], In February 2021, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, and Sonoya Mizuno were added to the main cast. [101] Lucy Mangan of The Guardian called the show a "roaring success" with Lorraine Ali of the Los Angeles Times stating the show mirrors the acclaim of the early seasons of Game of Thrones. English has its own beautiful culture, we have ours, Scotland has theirs, Northern Ireland has theirs. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Let this day light a fire in all our bellies, he ended to applause. [77] Character motifs from Game of Thrones are also featured in House of the Dragon, including the Dragon theme "Dracarys". [67] In February 2022, HBO confirmed that the first season of House of the Dragon had wrapped production. Julian Lewis Jones, Boremund Baratheon. [65] From October 2631, the series was filmed in Portugal at the Castle of Monsanto. The Baratheons unseated at the tourney by Prince Daemon Targaryen are Lord Boremund and his son Borros, of Storms End. [139], Financially, the budget for The Rings of Power is almost $450 million more than House of the Dragon. [88] The first episode was released for free on YouTube on September 2, 2022. [151], According to Nielsen, the episode had a viewership of 327 million minutes or an estimated 5.03 million viewers on HBO Max in the U.S. during its first day. Gethin Owen, 36, from Rhuthun, North Wales, said: I think a lot of people say they dont know what to think but when you talk to them they actually support the independence movement. Otto keeps Viserys's death secret to fortify the council's position, then coerces the noble houses to switch their allegiance to Aegon. [27][28] In January 2020, Casey Bloys, HBO's President of Programming, stated that the writing process had begun. Ser Otto sends his teen-aged daughter, Lady Alicent, to privately console the grieving king; she advises that Viserys and Rhaenyra should discuss his kingly duty to remarry. ", "Matt Smith And Emma D'Arcy Say Their House Of The Dragon Characters' Love Language Is High Valyrian", "How HBO Kept 'House of the Dragon' Costs Under $20 Million per Episode (EXCLUSIVE)", "Here's how much each 'House of the Dragon' episode cost", "Can 'House of the Dragon' Ignite a Big Media Merger? HP10 9TY. Alicent tells Aegon he must prepare to one day battle Rhaenyra for the throne. Julian Lewis Jones was born in August 1968 in Bangor, Wales, UK. A Gannett Company. "I just cant place into words what these subtleties mean for a scene and the impression it leaves on the viewer who notices. [80] In the series, High Valyrian is spoken by both Targaryens and Velaryons, requiring cast members to learn the language. The. Lots of flags.#independencemarch #cardiff pic.twitter.com/haunPIYPO9, Bronwen Weatherby (@BronWeatherby) October 1, 2022. We fully appreciate that this isnt risk free. After Viserys' death, Ser Otto and the Small Council plot to crown Prince Aegon. HP10 9TY. [41] According to Condal, Martin, while writing the novels, considered making the Velaryons a house of Black aristocrats who traveled to Westeros from the culturally diverse area of Valyria. Leo Ashton portrays young Prince Aemond Targaryen (recurring season 1). Addressing crowds after the march, actor Julian Lewis Jones who plays Boremund Baratheon in hit HBO series and Game Of Thrones prequel called Downing Street the worst show on in the West End at the moment. [125][126] HBO responded that the dimmed lighting in those scenes was an "intentional creative decision". Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. A House Of The Dragon actor has called the UK Government the worst show on in the West End as thousands joined a march for Welsh independence in Cardiff. Let this day light a fire in all our bellies, he ended to applause. But enough is enough. Meanwhile, Alicent's lady-in-waiting, Talya, regularly provides Daemon's former mistress, Mysaria, with information. [24][25] The project is a reworking of the rejected spin-off concept from Game of Thrones writer Bryan Cogman, on which HBO officially passed. Otto and Alicent disagree on whether to kill or spare Rhaenerya and separately race to find and influence the absent Aegon: Otto sends Kingsguard brothers Ser Erryk and Ser Arryk Cargyll, while Alicent tasks Criston and Prince Aemond. Rhaenyra and Daemon return to the capital to defend Lucerys' claim. Mr Price told PA he believed marchers were buoyed by a report published on Friday claiming to debunk the idea that Wales is too small and too poor to thrive as an independent nation. Noi, di Yahoo, facciamo parte della famiglia di brand di Yahoo. She is in possession of a dragon egg, although it has yet to hatch. Addressing crowds after the march, actor Julian Lewis Jones who plays Boremund Baratheon in hit HBO series and Game Of Thrones prequel called Downing Street the worst show on in the West End at the moment. Aegon resists being king, but Alicent persuades him otherwise. The march began at midday in Windsor Place and travelled in a 1.5-mile loop along Queen Street, St John Street, Working Street, The Hayes, Mill Lane, St Marys Street, High Street, and Duke Street before returning to the starting point. Ultimately, I feel like with Westminster making decisions were not getting the fairness that we deserve, Mr Roberts said. An independent prequel to Game of Thrones (20112019), it is the second show in the franchise, created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. I dont think that the current situation is working for Wales and I think we definitely need to see some change as recent events in Westminster have shown us so clearly. Understanding Laenor's. Eva Ossei-Gerning portrays a young Rhaena Targaryen (recurring season 1). Both groups said they were very pleased with the turnout, particularly given the effects of this weekends national rail strikes and the large number of other protests going on around the UK. He then accepted the role after learning Considine was attached to the project. A House Of The Dragon actor has called the UK Government the worst show on in the West End as thousands joined a march for Welsh independence in Cardiff. Cliccando su Accetta tutto accetti che Yahoo e i suoi partner possano trattare i tuoi dati personali e utilizzare tecnologie come i cookie per mostrarti annunci e contenuti personalizzati, per la misurazione degli annunci e dei contenuti, per l'analisi del pubblico e per lo sviluppo dei prodotti. But wed like the opportunity to be able to blame things going wrong on our own Parliament. [68] Visual effects for the series were produced by Pixomondo and MPC Episodic, the former which worked on Game of Thrones and gained an Emmy Award for Outstanding Visual Effects. Yeah, genealogy in this world is weird anyway with the whole black of hair Baratheon thing. Hard to tell how many have so far gathered but there looks to be several hundred. Known as "Ironrod", he replaces Lyonel Strong as Master of Laws on King Viserys I Targaryen's small council and continues to hold his position under King Aegon II Targaryen. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? A House Of The Dragon actor has called the UK Government the worst show on in the West End as thousands joined a march for Welsh independence in Cardiff. Theres a reason why Wales is one of the poorest countries in Europe, despite the UK being one of the richest countries in the world, and its just not right. [72], It was announced in September 2022 that Ramin Djawadi will compose the series score. A similar event held in Wrexham, North Wales, in July attracted around 8,000 supporters. Locations in Cornwall, England included St Michael's Mount, Holywell Beach and Kynance Cove. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Harriet Protheroe-Soltani, from AUOB Cymru, told supporters: Independence is the only option we have to radically transform society. [133] Show co-creator J. D. Payne said the only competition he sees is with "themselves" however he wishes well for "anyone else working on storytelling". King Viserys and his court attend Lady Laena's funeral in Driftmark. [100], Reviews for the first season were generally positive, with critics praising the writing, directing, and cast performances. who plays Boremund Baratheon in hit HBO series and Game Of Thrones prequel called Downing Street the worst show on in the West End at the moment. [104][105] The cast also received praise, with Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, and Olivia Cooke being singled out for their performances. who plays Boremund Baratheon in hit HBO series and Game Of Thrones prequel called Downing Street the worst show on in the West End at the moment. Club, Djawadi stated that the original theme song was used in order to "tie the shows together". But wed like the opportunity to be able to blame things going wrong on our own Parliament. [156] Whip Media, who track viewership data for the 22 million worldwide users of their TV Time app, stated that it was the most-viewed debut for a show in the app's history based on viewership over three days following the premiere. [30] Martin was also involved in the pre-production, providing input on storylines and reviewed scripts and rough cuts. I think we can do better. House of the Dragon is an American fantasy drama television series. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The show averaged 99.5 million viewers for an episode on premiere night and 29 million total viewers after a week of release. Peaceful marches like this are important for the indy-curious to see and learn what all this is about, and slowly then the tables will turn.. Viserys, near death, mutters parts of Aegon the Conqueror's dream, which Alicent believes refers to their son, Aegon. We are strong enough. Martin Hopes HBO's 'House of the Dragon' Bests Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' Series", "Thrones v. Rings: The Biggest Battle in TV History Is Here", "Some 'Rings of Power' and 'House of Dragon' fans are letting their racism roar", "George R.R. Lord Lyonel Strong recommends Ser Laenor Velaryon, Lord Corlys' son, as a potential match to mend the rift between the two houses. Fue el jinete del dragn Vhagar. Mr Wigley said: In this week of all weeks, do we really need to convince ourselves? But enough is enough. The family appears to reconcile during a feast, but after Viserys departs, Aemond incites a fight by insinuating Rhaenyra's three eldest sons are illegitimate. Both groups said they were very pleased with the turnout, particularly given the effects of this weekends national rail strikes and the large number of other protests going on around the UK. A video of former Welsh rugby star and sports commentator Eddie Butlers speech from an independence march in Merthyr in 2019 was played on the big screen. [154] There were also reports of widespread streaming issues on Canadian partner service Crave. [144][145][146], The day after the series premiere, HBO said the episode had been viewed by an estimated 9.99 million viewers in the U.S. on its first night of availability including linear viewers and streams on HBO Max which HBO said was the largest single-day viewership for a series debut in the service's history. Julian Lewis "Jules" Jones is a Welsh actor born 21 August 1968 in Anglesey. [79] Peterson stated that, unlike Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon features scene-long dialogue in High Valyrian. After faking his death, Laenor secretly flees Driftmark with Qarl. Please report any comments that break our rules. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Daemon beheads Vaemond when he denounces Rhaenyra as a whore and her children bastards. [41] Despite initial fan criticism of the ethnicity change,[42] publications and commentators stated it helped distinguish between the large amount of characters between the two families. But a lot of them only have access to English media and therefore they only see the negatives. [83] Despite the difference in budget, both series fared successfully in the ratings. [62] On July 18, 2021, a positive COVID-19 case forced the pausing of production for two days. [98], Percentage of positive critics' reviews tracked by the website Rotten Tomatoes[99], On the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a "Certified Fresh" approval rating of 86%, based on 861 reviews, with an average rating of 8.70. Harwin bids Rhaenyra and her children an emotional farewell. Ultimately, I feel like with Westminster making decisions were not getting the fairness that we deserve, Mr Roberts said. [82], The overall production budget of the first season of House of the Dragon was nearly $200 million, which equates to under $20 million per episode. 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This article is about the episode. We are strong enough. [106] In an interview with GQ, Considine stated that Martin told him that "Your Viserys is better than my Viserys". [138] Lindsey Weber, an executive producer for The Rings of Power, stated that the head-to-head conflict between the two shows are "totally manufactured by the media for headlines". A House Of The Dragon actor has called the UK Government the worst show on in the West End as thousands joined a march for Welsh independence in Cardiff. Alicent confides to Lyonel Strong's son, Larys, that she wishes her father, Ser Otto, was still the king's Hand. A Gannett Company. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Maddie Evans as Dyana (season 1): A handmaid raped by King Aegon II Targaryen. The Cargylls find Aegon first, but Criston and Aemond forcibly take him. We are big enough. Other locations included Castleton, Derbyshire, in areas such as Cave Dale, Eldon Hill Quarry and the Market Place. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. Lots of flags.#independencemarch #cardiff pic.twitter.com/haunPIYPO9, Bronwen Weatherby (@BronWeatherby) October 1, 2022. Rhaenyra and Daemon reunite and are physically intimate. King Viserys is now bedridden, disfigured, and mentally muddled. A similar event held in Wrexham, North Wales, in July attracted around 8,000 supporters. Six years on, Lord Corlys Velaryon is severely wounded fighting in the Stepstones. I think young people are more supportive of independence than ever before because everything that is happening is affecting our lives, we cant do nothing.. [75] In an interview with The A.V. who plays Boremund Baratheon in hit HBO series and Game Of Thrones prequel called Downing Street the worst show on in the West End at the moment. Independence should not be a long term objective but an urgent necessity.. Evie Allen portrays young Princess Helaena Targaryen (recurring season 1). Comments have been closed on this article. Daemon seduces a willing Rhaenyra, but unable to consummate their affair, he abandons her there. Reviewing the early episodes, Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly said the series leaned too much on grand imagery and lacked the breakout supporting characters that Game of Thrones had. [73] [118][119][120] The time jumps throughout the first season were also noted for being jarring and causing confusion,[121][122] while George R. R. Martin defended them as being "handled very well". His brother, Ser Vaemond, petitions King's Landing to name him Corlys' heir, proclaiming Rhaenyra's son, Lucerys, illegitimate. She is a dragonrider who rides the dragon Dreamfyre. and other roles in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010), Judge Dredd (1995) and Shooting Dogs (2005). [142][143] Both shows have highlighted the "streaming wars" between both Amazon and HBO and the entertainment industry as a whole. Its time we stand up as a nation on our own two feet. Condal and Miguel Sapochnik are the showrunners. Speeches and performances then took place with the line-up including Lewis Jones, former Plaid Cymru leader Dafydd Wigley and Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey. However, AUOB and Yes Caerdydd say they counted as many as 10,000 people. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. A House Of The Dragon actor has called the UK Government the worst show on in the West End as thousands joined a march for Welsh independence in Cardiff. Mr Wigley said: In this week of all weeks, do we really need to convince ourselves? A recent YouGov poll on behalf of ITV Wales and Cardiff University found over a fifth (24%) of Welsh voters would back an independent Wales in a hypothetical referendum. Theres a reason why Wales is one of the poorest countries in Europe, despite the UK being one of the richest countries in the world, and its just not right. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. who plays Boremund Baratheon in hit HBO series and Game Of Thrones prequel called Downing Street the worst show on in the West End at the moment. Student Mirain Owen, 17, travelled to the march from Swansea with her father and said she believes support for independence is growing among young people. At the Welsh independence march today in Cardiff. But, since it didn't really make sense to begin with, doesn't really bother me a whole lot and Corlys is my new favorite character because of the actor so I'm good. [22] Sapochnik was also hired to direct the series premiere as well as additional episodes. "[17] Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss stated they wanted to "move on" from the franchise and declined involvement in subsequent projects. I dont think that the current situation is working for Wales and I think we definitely need to see some change as recent events in Westminster have shown us so clearly. To continue the true Velaryon lineage, Princess Rhaenys suggests that Lord Corlys pass his title through his granddaughter, Baela by marriage to Prince Lucerys, as Laenor has not sired any children. [157] Nielsen stated in mid-October that 68% of the viewers of the show were in the age range of 1849. [58] The time jump midway through the first season necessitated the casting multiple characters with two or three different actors. [107] The diversity of the characters was met with praise,[108][109][110] with Jeff Yang of The New York Times stating that diversification of the cast can help the series gain a more diverse audience. Gethin Owen, 36, from Rhuthun, North Wales, said: I think a lot of people say they dont know what to think but when you talk to them they actually support the independence movement. We are big enough. Djawadi composed the music for all eight seasons of Game of Thrones which garnered him three Grammy Awards nominations and two Emmy Awards wins. A House Of The Dragon actor has called the UK Government the worst show on in the West End as thousands joined a march for Welsh independence in Cardiff. [152][b] It later estimated that the episode was watched by 10.6 million viewers on HBO Max in the first four days, with the number increasing to 14.5 million when including the viewership on the main HBO channel. A video of former Welsh rugby star and sports commentator Eddie Butlers speech from an independence march in Merthyr in 2019 was played on the big screen. 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As Vaemond's petition is presented at court, Viserys, barely ambulatory, enters and declares Lucerys the Driftmark heir. I dont think that the current situation is working for Wales and I think we definitely need to see some change as recent events in Westminster have shown us so clearly. For the house in Ceuta, see, Show creators and executive producers Ryan Condal (left) and George R. R. Martin, 4K, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos only available through, Warner Bros. Let this day light a fire in all our bellies, he ended to applause. Alexis Raben as Talya (season 1): Queen Alicent Hightower's lady-in-waiting and a spy for Mysaria. House of the Dragon received a straight-to-series order in October 2019, with casting beginning in July 2020 and principal photography starting in April 2021 in the United Kingdom. Independence is a scary prospect and I think you need to be confident in your own nation to believe in it and confidence is something Wales has lacked for decades, maybe centuries. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. [97], The first season will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and DVD on December 20, 2022, and contains over an hour of behind-the-scenes features. She implores Viserys to defend her succession, quoting Aegon the Conqueror's dream about the Prince That Was Promised. A recent YouGov poll on behalf of ITV Wales and Cardiff University found over a fifth (24%) of Welsh voters would back an independent Wales in a hypothetical referendum. A House Of The Dragon actor has called the UK Government the worst show on in the West End as thousands joined a march for Welsh independence in Cardiff. He plays Lord Boremund Baratheon. At the front of the march, and helping to carry a long sign that said Annibyniaeth meaning Independence, was Plaid Cymru leader and former leader Adam Price and Leanne Wood. Shani Smethurst portrays young Baela Targaryen (recurring season 1). Comments have been closed on this article. Independence should not be a long term objective but an urgent necessity.. [31] On August 26, 2022, less than a week after its premiere, the series was renewed for a second season. We need to celebrate that rather than trying to unify something thats ultimately different.. House of the Dragon's shocking season finale culminates in a major character's death, which marks a departure from the source material and sets the stage for a bloody second season. who plays Boremund Baratheon in hit HBO series and Game Of Thrones prequel called Downing Street the worst show on in the West End at the moment. who plays Boremund Baratheon in hit HBO series and Game Of Thrones prequel called Downing Street the worst show on in the West End at the moment. [141] Commentators have stated one of the reasons both shows did well was in part due to a consistent release schedule which helped create social media buzz. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Rhaenyra is devastated and enraged. The march began at midday in Windsor Place and travelled in a 1.5-mile loop along Queen Street, St John Street, Working Street, The Hayes, Mill Lane, St Marys Street, High Street, and Duke Street before returning to the starting point. [18] By September 2019, a Game of Thrones prequel series from Martin and Ryan Condal that "tracks the beginning of the end for House Targaryen" was close to receiving a pilot order from HBO. [86], House of the Dragon premiered on August 21, 2022. Both groups said they were very pleased with the turnout, particularly given the effects of this weekends national rail strikes and the large number of other protests going on around the UK. Independence is a scary prospect and I think you need to be confident in your own nation to believe in it and confidence is something Wales has lacked for decades, maybe centuries. We fully appreciate that this isnt risk free. A House Of The Dragon actor has called the UK Government the worst show on in the West End as thousands joined a march for Welsh independence in Cardiff. It premiered on October 16, 2022 on HBO and HBO Max. Savannah Steyn portrays a young Laena Velaryon (season 1). Lord Corlys and his wife, Princess Rhaenys, propose that Viserys unite their Valyrian houses by marrying their twelve-year-old daughter, Laena. Harvey Sadler portrays young Lucerys Velaryon (season 1). The rally was organised by All Under One Banner Cymru (AUOB) and Yes Cymru, who claim the UK Government in Westminster no longer has the best interests of Welsh people in mind. who plays Boremund Baratheon in hit HBO series and Game Of Thrones prequel called Downing Street the worst show on in the West End at the moment. ", "How 'House of the Dragon' fumbled its Season 1 finale to set up Season 2", "Women in pain: How 'House of the Dragon' traded the sexual violence of 'Thrones' for birth trauma", "The Many Violations of the Violent Birth Scene", "Viewers Lost It Over a Horrifying Scene in the New Game of Thrones. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Jones is known for The Bank Job, Invictus, and Justice League. The series premiered on August 21, 2022, with the first season consisting of ten episodes. Theres a reason why Wales is one of the poorest countries in Europe, despite the UK being one of the richest countries in the world, and its just not right. Fringe events have been organised to take place into the evening including an independence gig which will be held at live music venue The Globe. Mr Hickey was first to appear on stage and elicited loud booing from the crowd at the mention of Prime Minister Liz Truss. However, AUOB and Yes Caerdydd say they counted as many as 10,000 people. We wanted to find a way to put diversity in the show, but we didn't want to do it in a way that felt like it was an afterthought or, worse, tokenism.
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