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Game of Thrones is an American medieval fantasy television series created for HBO by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is titled A Game of Thrones. The series is filmed at Paint Hall Studios in Belfast, as well as on location elsewhere in Northern Ireland and in Malta, Croatia, Iceland and Morocco.
The first season debuted in the U.S. on April 17, 2011. Two days later, it was picked up for a second season, which began airing on April 1, 2012. Nine days later, it was picked up for a third season.
Highly anticipated since its early stages of development, Game of Thrones has been very well received by viewers and critics. Season 1 was nominated for or won numerous awards, including Outstanding Drama Series for the Emmy Awards and Best Television Series – Drama at the 69th Golden Globe Awards. As Tyrion Lannister, Peter Dinklage won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.
Game of Thrones is a medieval fantasy television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss which premiered on HBO from April 17, 2011. The series is based on the A Song of Ice and Fire novels by author George R. R. Martin. The series takes place on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos and chronicles the proliferation of violent power struggles between the noble families as they fight for control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms.
As of May 27, 2012 (2012 -05-27)[update], 19 episodes of Game of Thrones have aired.
Game of Thrones was renewed for a third season on April 11, 2012. The season will be ten episodes long and will adapt approximately the first half of A Storm of Swords. Series creator George R. R. Martin will write the seventh episode, tentatively titled "Autumn Storms".