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Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles are back to break down a massive week in the world of George R.R. Martin!First, we head to CinemaCon for the official reveal of "Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest." With Beau Willimon (Andor, House of Cards) writing, is this the big-screen epic Westeros deserves? We discuss the 2027 timeline, dream casting for the Conqueror, and what this means for the future of the franchise.Then, we dive into the "leak" heard 'round the world. Is The Winds of Winter finished and aiming for a fall 2026 release? Is George finally ready to break the internet at Comic-Con?--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Take the Black on all social platforms:🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicnet🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@WinterisComing.Net🔥 Marq Nettles on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@House_of_Nettles🐦 X: https://x.com/WiCnet#GameOfThrones #WindsOfWinter #AegonsConquest #HouseOfTheDragon #GeorgeRRMartinAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles (House of Nettles) dive into the massive news: Stephen Colbert is co-writing the next Lord of the Rings movie, "Shadows of the Past."Plus, we’ve got major House of the Dragon Season 3 updates. Is Fabien Frankel hinting at a Criston Cole redemption arc? And what did Ryan Condal really say about those "reshoot" rumors? We’re breaking it all down on Take the Black!Comment below: Are you excited for a Colbert-led LOTR movie? 👇--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Take the Black on all social platforms:🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicnet🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@WinterisComing.Net🔥 Marq Nettles on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@House_of_Nettles🐦 X: https://x.com/WiCnet#TakeTheBlack #LordOfTheRings #HouseOfTheDragon #StephenColbert #GameOfThronesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is coming... and we’ve got the latest castings, leaks from Spain, and production drama! Plus, Warner Bros.’ Game of Thrones movie on Aegon the Conqueror is stirring the pot. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break it all down and debate what’s next for Westeros.--------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Take the Black on all social platforms:🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicnet🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@WinterisComing.Net🔥 Marq Nettles on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@House_of_Nettles🐦 X: https://x.com/WiCnet#GameOfThrones #AKOTSK #DunkAndEgg #AegonTheConqueror #westerosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Trial of Seven is finally here…Welcome back to Take the Black, your deep dive into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the world of Westeros. Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles go LIVE immediately after Episode 5, “In the Name of the Mother,” to break down everything.From Dunk's upbringing in Flea Bottom, major Blackfyre Rebellion callbacks and massive consequences coming out of the melee, there’s a lot to unpack.⚔️ SPOILERS AHEAD!----------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Take the Black on all social platforms:🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicnet🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@WinterisComing.Net🔥 Marq Nettles on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@House_of_Nettles🐦 X: https://x.com/WiCnet#AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #GameOfThrones #DunkAndEgg #TakeTheBlack #HouseOfTheDragonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Take the Black, hosts Daniel Roman and Marq Nettles break down A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Episode 3, “The Squire” — and yes, we’re diving headfirst into Egg’s long-teased secret...Then, we shift gears to big fantasy news: Apple TV is officially adapting Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere. We break down what it means that Mistborn is starting as a film franchise, The Stormlight Archive is heading to television, and why Sanderson serving as the creative architect could be a game-changer for fantasy adaptations.⚔️ SPOILERS AHEAD!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 - Intro02:10 - Egg's SECRET REVEALED!12:20 - Plummer's Scheme16:17 - Aerion’s joust & the Fallout of House Targaryen26:48 - Timeline of George RR Martin's Writing30:38 - The Future of the Show37:15 - Dunk and Ser Raymun Fossoway 44:38 - Apple TV adapting Cosmere----------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Take the Black on all social platforms:🌐 Website: https://winteriscoming.net📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiCnet📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicnet🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@WinterisComing.Net🔥 Marq Nettles on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@House_of_Nettles🐦 X: https://x.com/WiCnet#AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #GameOfThrones #DunkAndEgg #TakeTheBlack #HouseOfTheDragonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Westeros is BACK! ⚔️On this episode of Take the Black, we break down Episode 1 of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms immediately after it airs. Join Daniel Roman & Marq Nettles analyze the premiere’s biggest moments, character introductions, themes, and how this new series fits into George R. R. Martin’s ever-expanding Westeros.00:00 - Intro02:51 - Perfect First Scene?07:02 - Thoughts on Egg Casting17:44 - A Lannister Always Pays His Debts20:34 - The State of House Targaryen30:25 - Pacing & Episode Length34:23 - Breaking Down George RR Martin's Interview43:13 - Do we care about a Jon Snow sequel?—————————————————————————If you love A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon & epic fantasy TV, you’re in the right place.#TakeTheBlack #GameOfThrones #KnightOfTheSevenKingdoms #Westeros #HouseOfTheDragonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After months of silence, Take the Black has returned!Host Daniel Roman is back on the mic to kick off a brand-new era of the podcast... and this is just the beginning.In this comeback episode, Daniel teases what fans can expect over the next few months, including the upcoming announcement of a new co-host and a packed slate of episodes covering the biggest franchises in TV, film & fantasy.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔥 Topics previewed in this episode include:-HBO’s next Game of Thrones series “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms”-House of the Dragon Season 3 & where it's headed-Netflix’s Chronicles of Narnia reboot, based on The Magician’s Nephew-New seasons of The Boys, The Witcher, Outlander, One Piece, and Avatar: The Last Airbender-The early teaser rollout for Avengers: Doomsday & what it means for the future of Marvel Studios----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Whether you’re here for Westeros, superhero chaos, or epic TV storytelling, Take the Black is back and we’re just getting started.... again.👉 Subscribe, turn on notifications, and stay tuned!#TakeTheBlack #GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #FantasyTV #MarvelStudiosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode of Take The Black, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman discuss whether there's finally a reason to hope for The Winds of Winter, after George R.R. Martin announces appearances at both Worldcon and New York Comic Con. Fans are sending encouragement — will it be enough?We also break down the box office and buzz around Jurassic World Rebirth. Is it a worthy entry in the franchise, or just another dino-sized disappointment?Plus, The Sandman season 2 is here — what did we think of its long-awaited return?Stick around for our usual fun with What Are We Watching & Reading and the WiC News Lightning Round, featuring hot takes on The Boys, Christopher Nolan’s leaked Odyssey trailer, and Jason Momoa entering the mosh pit!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Want to join us for our live show? We record every Wednesday at 3pm EST/12pm PST at https://www.youtube.com/user/WiCnetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today’s episode of Take the Black, Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman review The Hedge Knight, the beloved Game of Thrones novella that will soon be adapted into the HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. What makes this Dunk & Egg tale so special — and how might HBO bring it to life?They also dive into the latest House of the Dragon leaks, including a mysterious set photo of a shipwrecked “Queen Who Never Was” and a controversial image of Rhaena Targaryen that suggests a major change from the books. Plus, what’s going on with Aegon’s arc in Season 3?In other fantasy news, The Wheel of Time may be done for good as Rosamund Pike shares a farewell message. Meanwhile, The Witcher gets recast, and the showrunners have a wild explanation for it. Sophie Okonedo earns an award nomination, and author Andrzej Sapkowski throws shade at George R.R. Martin — but also offers some surprising support.In What Are We Watching/Reading, the hosts share thoughts on the final season of Cobra Kai and the latest Murderbot episodes.And stick around for the WiC News Lightning Round, featuring rapid-fire takes on Interview With the Vampire, the future of Rey in Star Wars, Rowling vs. Pedro Pascal, the Highlander reboot, and much more from across the fantasy and sci-fi landscape.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Want to join us for our live show? We record every Wednesday at 3pm EST/12pm PST at https://www.youtube.com/user/WiCnetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we stop by Westeros for some House of the Dragon season 3 casting updates and to react to the new video game Game of Thrones: War for Westeros. PLUS, we check in on the The Wheel of Time cancellation situation, including comments from Rafe Judkins, updates on the petition to save the show, and other efforts to save the show. Lastly, some What Are We Watching/Reading with Predator: Killer of Killers and Dark Winds, plus the infamous WiC News Lightning Round!Want to join us for our live show? We record every Wednesday at 3pm EST/12pm PST at https://www.youtube.com/user/WiCnetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Dan Selcke and Daniel Roman for another week of Take The Black LIVE! In this week's show: we vent our frustration at Amazon Studio's decision to cancel The Wheel of Time after it just had its best season yet - is there a chance the fans can save this show? Also, HBO announces the three main actors to portray Harry, Ron & Hermione in the Harry Potter tv show - what do we think of these casting choices? The Last of Us season 2 has come to an end as well and we give our reactions & takeaways on this controversial new season. Lastly, more What Are We Watching/Reading with Dark Winds & Murderbot, plus some quick news bits in the infamous WiC News Lightning Round!Want to join us for our live show? We record every Wednesday at 3pm EST/12pm PST at https://www.youtube.com/user/WiCnetAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Winter Is Coming's Daniel Roman sits down for a far-ranging interview with Brandon Sanderson, the New York Times bestselling author of The Stormlight Archive, Mistborn, Skyward, Elantris, and a number of other books, including the final three novels of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time.In December of 2024, Sanderson released Wind and Truth, the fifth novel of The Stormlight Archive. This was a major culmination for the series, capping off its first arc before Sanderson takes a hiatus to focus on other stories for the next few years, like his third era of Mistborn books, titled Ghostbloods.Now that Wind and Truth has been out for a few months, we dive deep into how Sanderson approached writing this crucial book, its biggest plot twists, and some of the daring risks he took with its storytelling. We also discuss his work on Ghostbloods, the future of the Cosmere, his upcoming short fiction collection Tailored Realities, how he's relying on a few tricks from his early career with Mistborn Era 3, and more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy