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Just heard yesterday that shooting for the Game of Thrones HBO series finished up yesterday. I am pumped for this show. Sean Bean as Eddard Stark will be awesome.

My kind of thread.

Come on I know theres more than two of us on the board.

Game of thrones looks intriguing but i have never read any of the books in that series. How is it? what does it compare to?

I've heard of Game of Thrones but haven't really looked into it at all.

It's a sloowwww read, but I am assured by people way into this stuff that it picks up by the end, and that the rest of the series is great. I'm about halfway through.

I'm not that into fantasy and am only reading it 'cause of the HBO thing. HUGE sci-fi fan though.

i'm 300 pages in to the game of thrones book, and it's fucking slow. is there any reason for me to keep reading if i don't like it already? i hate not finishing books but this hasn't intrigued me at all since i started, i just assume if i keep reading it'll get better but it still doesn't interest me at all.

deathcruncher wrote:i'm 300 pages in to the game of thrones book, and it's fucking slow. is there any reason for me to keep reading if i don't like it already? i hate not finishing books but this hasn't intrigued me at all since i started, i just assume if i keep reading it'll get better but it still doesn't interest me at all.

Yeah, the first little bit is a sort of slow but I found that once I was about half way through the first book it picks up and the whole series keeps picking up and gets pretty awesome. I would say at least finish the first book and if you're still not into it then don't go for the second. If you're not into fantasy stuff and are expecting more magic and dragons and stuff then this series might not be the best place to start.

got a early xmas gift yesterday and it was the original star trek movie DVD pack. I don't have to watch them on VHS anymore!

TJ1234 wrote:Searched and couldn't find a thread so here's this one.

Just heard yesterday that shooting for the Game of Thrones HBO series finished up yesterday. I am pumped for this show. Sean Bean as Eddard Stark will be awesome.

this is going to be epic. HBO usually does a great job.

and for people asking, Game of Thrones (and the series) is probably the best series I have read by far. I'll even say I like it better than Tolkien at this point.

great series of book, replaced dune and lord of the rings as my favorites.

TJ1234 wrote:

deathcruncher wrote:i'm 300 pages in to the game of thrones book, and it's fucking slow. is there any reason for me to keep reading if i don't like it already? i hate not finishing books but this hasn't intrigued me at all since i started, i just assume if i keep reading it'll get better but it still doesn't interest me at all.

Yeah, the first little bit is a sort of slow but I found that once I was about half way through the first book it picks up and the whole series keeps picking up and gets pretty awesome. I would say at least finish the first book and if you're still not into it then don't go for the second. If you're not into fantasy stuff and are expecting more magic and dragons and stuff then this series might not be the best place to start.

alright. that could be it though, i was expecting lots of dragons and magic and all that jazz. still might finish it off sometime though.

xbdonx wrote:got a early xmas gift yesterday and it was the original star trek movie DVD pack. I don't have to watch them on VHS anymore!

Did it include Star Trek XII: So Very Tired?

deathcruncher wrote:

TJ1234 wrote:

deathcruncher wrote:i'm 300 pages in to the game of thrones book, and it's fucking slow. is there any reason for me to keep reading if i don't like it already? i hate not finishing books but this hasn't intrigued me at all since i started, i just assume if i keep reading it'll get better but it still doesn't interest me at all.

Yeah, the first little bit is a sort of slow but I found that once I was about half way through the first book it picks up and the whole series keeps picking up and gets pretty awesome. I would say at least finish the first book and if you're still not into it then don't go for the second. If you're not into fantasy stuff and are expecting more magic and dragons and stuff then this series might not be the best place to start.

alright. that could be it though, i was expecting lots of dragons and magic and all that jazz. still might finish it off sometime though.

The series is really "low fantasy" compared to most others, though it builds a little as the story progresses. The author is heavily influenced by medieval era historical fiction, I think it makes for way better books that focus on the story and not the typical fantasy elements.

For the real Sci-Fi Nerds: How epic is the Shadow-War storyline in Babylon 5?

catalyst wrote:

deathcruncher wrote:

TJ1234 wrote:

deathcruncher wrote:i'm 300 pages in to the game of thrones book, and it's fucking slow. is there any reason for me to keep reading if i don't like it already? i hate not finishing books but this hasn't intrigued me at all since i started, i just assume if i keep reading it'll get better but it still doesn't interest me at all.

Yeah, the first little bit is a sort of slow but I found that once I was about half way through the first book it picks up and the whole series keeps picking up and gets pretty awesome. I would say at least finish the first book and if you're still not into it then don't go for the second. If you're not into fantasy stuff and are expecting more magic and dragons and stuff then this series might not be the best place to start.

alright. that could be it though, i was expecting lots of dragons and magic and all that jazz. still might finish it off sometime though.

The series is really "low fantasy" compared to most others, though it builds a little as the story progresses. The author is heavily influenced by medieval era historical fiction, I think it makes for way better books that focus on the story and not the typical fantasy elements.

Exactly. Best books. It doesn't "click" until about 3/4ths through the first one, but then you'll see what's up.

officially adding it to the list of things i need to read now.

pearse wrote:Exactly. Best books. It doesn't "click" until about 3/4ths through the first one, but then you'll see what's up.

yeah, then shit starts getting real.

the crazy thing is rereading them after going through the first 4 and realizing how much important shit i missed in the first book. the dude has his writing together.

SG-1.

The Unabomber's Hoodie wrote:For the real Sci-Fi Nerds: How epic is the Shadow-War storyline in Babylon 5?

Just started watching this show. So I don't know anything about it yet, but I'm stoked on it.

i read all 4 books in the A Song of Fire & Ice in 3 weeks. not a slow read at all.

here's some footage of the TV series.





as far as the rest of the Sci-Fi/Fantasy world. I've finally started watching Doctor Who recently. (started with the eccleston season) not quite sure why i never got into it, but it's fantastic.

oh, hi.

Doctor Who is really great. Although I've never watched a full season. I just watch random episodes. I really should start watching full seasons.

i'm with extended family for the holidays and I plan on forcing them to watch the Dr. Who Christmas Carol on BBCA on saturday

aaronalive wrote:Doctor Who is really great. Although I've never watched a full season. I just watch random episodes. I really should start watching full seasons.

I suggest it.

anyone else in here an Isaac Asimov fan? The Foundation Trilogy is one of my favs but i have never tried to read the extended series.

chrissy wrote:

aaronalive wrote:Doctor Who is really great. Although I've never watched a full season. I just watch random episodes. I really should start watching full seasons.

I suggest it.

I think I'm going to start picking up some of the dvds, there is just so many. I really don't know where to start. Black and White episodes, the newer ones. I just don't know.

huge starwars dork signing in!

catalyst wrote:

TJ1234 wrote:Searched and couldn't find a thread so here's this one.

Just heard yesterday that shooting for the Game of Thrones HBO series finished up yesterday. I am pumped for this show. Sean Bean as Eddard Stark will be awesome.

this is going to be epic. HBO usually does a great job.

and for people asking, Game of Thrones (and the series) is probably the best series I have read by far. I'll even say I like it better than Tolkien at this point.

This. It's dense, that's for sure, but once you're in and invested---good god.

aaronalive wrote:

chrissy wrote:

aaronalive wrote:Doctor Who is really great. Although I've never watched a full season. I just watch random episodes. I really should start watching full seasons.

I suggest it.

I think I'm going to start picking up some of the dvds, there is just so many. I really don't know where to start. Black and White episodes, the newer ones. I just don't know.

most of them are on Netflix instant.

I don't have netflix.

aaronalive wrote:

chrissy wrote:

aaronalive wrote:Doctor Who is really great. Although I've never watched a full season. I just watch random episodes. I really should start watching full seasons.

I suggest it.

I think I'm going to start picking up some of the dvds, there is just so many. I really don't know where to start. Black and White episodes, the newer ones. I just don't know.

if you're just getting into it I would start with the newer series, it's a little more accessible. season 6 starts December 25th!

8 bucks a month dude, totally worth it.

chrissy wrote:

aaronalive wrote:

chrissy wrote:

aaronalive wrote:Doctor Who is really great. Although I've never watched a full season. I just watch random episodes. I really should start watching full seasons.

I suggest it.

I think I'm going to start picking up some of the dvds, there is just so many. I really don't know where to start. Black and White episodes, the newer ones. I just don't know.

if you're just getting into it I would start with the newer series, it's a little more accessible. season 6 starts December 25th!

Set my DVR.

Spider Jerusalem wrote:8 bucks a month dude, totally worth it.

To be honest its not really worth it for me. I've looked in to it. I'm a pretty big DVD/Blu-Ray collector. I really don't like the idea of just getting a dvd in the mail and sending it back, or just watching something on my computer. Not my style. I know lots of people with netflix that love it, but its really not for me.

Any one have any good recommendations for Dystopian/Utopian books/shows? All I've read are 1984 and Do Andriods Dream and I'm reading Brave New World right now, I've always liked the genre but just never really knew what to get.

read Handmaiden's Tale or Childhood's End.

Fuck, this thread could really rule. Lets keep it going.

Any Stargate fans?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy fans? One of my favorite books ever.

the first 6 or so seasons of SG1 are fantastic.

I wish farscape was never cancelled and the Hobbit movie was finally released.

All ten seasons of SG-1 are great. I pretty much love everything stargate. Even SGU.

I really look forward to seeing the Hobbit. I hope it comes out just as good as the Lord of the Rings movies did.

Never watched farscape. I need to pick the DVD set. I've been eyeing it up for awhile. I'm going to have to get it soon.

SG-1 rules and so does Doctor Who

i had heard rumors that the Hobbit wasn't coming out/ being delayed for a long period of time. has that changed?

paradesend wrote:i had heard rumors that the Hobbit wasn't coming out/ being delayed for a long period of time. has that changed?

Last I heard the Hobbit was getting back on track. Rumors were that Peter Jackson basically said "fuck it, I'll direct it". This is all just rumors though, it's never been officially canceled but its been pretty quiet.

I really don't know whats going on with the Hobbit. Its been changed so many times.

just rented the animated hobbit. i told the clerk at the rental place that it was for homeschooling my 9 year old. i'm going to show her the entire sci-fi/fantasy section as history instead of the way more boring real life version they teach at school.

TJ1234 wrote:

paradesend wrote:i had heard rumors that the Hobbit wasn't coming out/ being delayed for a long period of time. has that changed?

Last I heard the Hobbit was getting back on track. Rumors were that Peter Jackson basically said "fuck it, I'll direct it". This is all just rumors though, it's never been officially canceled but its been pretty quiet.

tons of casting has been announced.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=71003

joe13.13 wrote:just rented the animated hobbit. i told the clerk at the rental place that it was for homeschooling my 9 year old. i'm going to show her the entire sci-fi/fantasy section as history instead of the way more boring real life version they teach at school.

i back this

joe13.13 wrote:just rented the animated hobbit. i told the clerk at the rental place that it was for homeschooling my 9 year old. i'm going to show her the entire sci-fi/fantasy section as history instead of the way more boring real life version they teach at school.

perfect.

Any other firefly/serenity fans in here? Can anyone recomend any good sci fi books? I typically read warhammer 40k books but am kind of tired of that universe.