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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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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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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

IGN @ign.com · 5d

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 · 5d

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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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.

Netflix secretly tried to replace Henry Cavill in The Witcher way earlier than we knew

After starring as Geralt of Rivia in the first three seasons of The Witcher on Netflix, Henry Cavill left the series and was replaced by Liam Hemsworth in the f

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After months of half-guesses and speculation, we finally have a concrete release date for the first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

HBO officially confirms A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release window

After months of half-guesses and speculation, we finally have a concrete release date for the first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Ever since House o

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

Logging back onto Bluesky for the first time in months, after a long leave of absence:

a man with a beard and a hat is saying `` i have no memory of this place . ''

Alt: Gandalf looking confused in Fellowship of the Ring, with the caption "I have no memory of this place..."

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · Jul 21

The director will become one of many filmmakers to deviate from the game's canon, but at least he's a genuine fan.

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie won't be completely

Zach Cregger is one of the biggest names in the horror industry right now thanks to the massive success of Barbarian. The hype for his next movie Weapons is ver

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Winter Is Coming @wicnet.bsky.social · Jul 20

What DIDN'T happen this week? HBO started shooting its Harry Potter show, Netflix is adapting Assassin's Creed, The Legend of Zelda movie got an update, and more!