The production takes intricate measures to try and protect its secrets. But as the biggest TV show in the world theres only so much that can be done. I get so angry about it like we all do, says Jon Snow actor Kit Harington. Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO Even some publications I would think better of using them. Theres nothing you’re able to do about it. For those who do, its so easy to slip up and see something you dont want to see....

The pace of the series, they say, has noticeably ramped up from previous years. In fact, season 7 doesnt play quite like any other season of the show. I feel like Id been lulled into a different pace, Coster-Waldau says. Credit: Macall B. Polay/HBO But thats actually not the case, the shows writers say. For a long time weve been talking about the wars to come,' showrunner David Benioff says....

For the season 7 finale, Djawadi worked on something much more subtle. Thats something we planted in the beginning. The next time we hear it is when they go into the cave… Credit: Macall B. Polay/HBO; Inset: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic It develops slowly over that episode, but its fully played in that scene Sunday night. Musically, Djawadi didnt rely on his previous themes for the Starks and Targaryens. Instead, he tried to add some mystery to his score....

Ramin Djawadi not only creates music but sees it as well. Its actually something my wife discovered, he says. Im still blown away by the reaction from the audience, he admits. I wanted to do something different thats never been done before, and every city has been amazing. Instead, he simply focused on bringing out Robert Downey, Jr.s charisma through music. He always wanted guitar. I was happy about that, about rocking out, he says, grinning....

Its harsh, but its beautiful at the same time as well. It was a great challenge. One thing Hany really wanted was to blend the environment with the music, he says. Credit: 20th Century Fox; Inset: Bret Hartman/20th Century Fox It fits tonally with the piano and the strings, Djawadi points out. Its part of the environment, the nature. Separation Both tracks are a marked departure from what Djawadi had written for previous films in his oeuvre....

‘You cannot litigate this on Twitter. It’s not possible,’ adds ‘Confederate’ producer Malcolm Spellman Game of Thronescreators David Benioff and D.B. “So everything is brand new and nothing’s been written,” Benioff said of the show. “I guess that’s what was a little bit surprising about some of the outrage. It’s just a little premature. You know, we might f it up. But we haven’t yet.” “I do understand their concern,” Nichelle Tramble Spellman said....

Now he’s back to helm this week’s sixth episode, “Beyond the Wall.” What’s it like coming back into this?It’s been surreal in so many ways. It’s all gotten so much bigger. Credit: HBO Now we’re shooting with green screens all the time here. I guess there’s more money, but the dragons have also gotten bigger and armies have gotten bigger. So you spend a lot of time in visual effects land....

The dragons are bigger this season. Okay, we say that every year. But this time, they are alotbigger. Credit: HBO The dragons this year are the size of 747s, director Matt Shakman tells EW. Drogon is the biggest of the bunch his flame is 30-feet in diameter! He was probably being at least somewhat approximate when comparing the dragons to the venerable Boeing airliner. But for reference, a 747 is about 230 feet long with a 210 feet wingspan....

The next episodes title has also been officially confirmed for the first time: Eastwatch. The Spoils of War set a ratings record for HBO. Can GoT do it again? Credit: Helen Sloan/HBO EWs Game of Thrones podcast Game of Thronesairs Sundays on HBO. Macall B. Polay/HBO Helen Sloan/HBO Macall B. Polay/HBO Helen Sloan/HBO Helen Sloan/HBO Helen Sloan/HBO Helen Sloan/HBO

A girl (Maisie Williams) visits craft services with Needle in hand. Stick a bag of chips with the pointy end! The Starks are not to be messed with. Marc Hom for EW To purchase the Stark family cover, Barnes & Noble will be the exclusive retailer beginning May 30. But can he protect her from dragons? To purchase the Stark family cover, Barnes & Noble will be the exclusive retailer beginning May 30....

Just in time for the end of football season, bettors will have a new game to bet on Game of Thrones. With several months to go before the HBO hit returns for its long-awaited seventh season, the folks atSports Betting Expertspolled 10,000 fans of the show to get their opinions on some of the hottest topics, most notably who will be the next character to die. Coming out on top with over 14 percent was Mr....

A red comet appeared in the sky afterward at the start of season 2. Also, Dany has enough titles to wave around already, does she really need another honorary? Beric Dondarrion Case For: Well, the man does have a flaming sword. Credit: Macall B. Polay/HBO; Helen Sloan/HBO And he’s been reborn not once, but six times. He’s come right out and stated that R’hllor is keeping him around forsomething. And would the fabled Prince That Was Promised really be somebody we’ve only seen in about 10 episodes?...

HBO smash reportedly to top $15 million per episode This probably isnt too surprising. But nowVarietyhas put a hard number on it: $15 million per episode. Thats how much the eighth and final season ofGoTis estimated to cost. By comparison, the shows first season was priced around $6 million per episode. The new budget number is unconfirmed (HBO, like most networks, doesnt reveal shows budgets). Still, thats an impressive figure....