HBO has released an official statement about the rogue coffee cup that snuck into a shot in last night's episode of Game of Thrones, The Last of the Starks, and that went on to spark a flurry of social media posts, impassioned commentary, and enough memes to fill the Red Keep twice over.

As Game of Thrones moves into its final three episodes, the show is knocking out plot points at a frantic pace, moving the pieces into play for the final battle, no matter what it takes to get there. The result is a show that's less thoughtful, less believable, and a lot more focused on spectacle.

HBO has released a brief trailer for the next episode of Game of Thrones. The fifth episode of the season and the penultimate chapter of the hit series, the episode features the final war between the forces of Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister, with the Iron Throne and countless lives at stake.

Episode 3 of the final season of Game of Thrones was one of the biggest so far — both in body count and audience ratings — drawing 17.8 million viewers to make it the most-watched episode of the season and second most-watched episode of the series up to this point. It also set a Twitter record, too.

After more than seven seasons of build-up, the heroes of Game of Thrones finally battled the army of the dead, and it was ... not what we assumed. The threat looming over the entire series is changed, and we're left to ponder what exactly the show was about all this time.

HBO released a brief preview of the upcoming fourth episode of the show's final season, featuring many of the characters still reeling from the climactic Battle of Winterfell that was depicted in episode 3. Now, it seems, the final war for the Iron Throne will finally commence.

Bryan Cogman, who wrote Game of Thrones' character-driven season 8 episode A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, revealed that the Thrones prequel he was developing for HBO will not go forward. An entirely different spinoff, which stars actress Naomi Watts, is still in production.

HBO has released a trailer and photos previewing season 8's upcoming third episode, which will feature the climactic Battle of Winterfell that pits many of the show's key figures against the army of The Night King. The preview of the episode features the cryptic subtitle "The Dead are already here."

Winter is here, and so are the pirates. The debut episode of Game of Thrones' final season was pirated 54 million times in the 24 hours after it aired, almost tripling the show's official viewership totals and putting HBO's epic fantasy drama on pace to be the year's most pirated show.

In the first episode of Game of Thrones’ eighth season, Daenerys Targaryen is sitting pretty as the most powerful person in Westeros, but although she seems like a good bet to grab the Iron Throne, is she the right person for the job? Given the evidence on display, the answer is: No, absolutely not.

Game of Thrones features some of the most gruesome, brutal battle scenes in all of television, with body counts in the thousands, severed heads and limbs, burning bodies, and any other morbid form of death you could possibly imagine. From Hardhome to the Battle of the Bastards, here are the 10 best.

Game of Thrones may be famous for its shocking twists and violent death scenes, but the show has also slipped a number of subtle jokes and references into its 7+ seasons. Here are some of our favorite Easter eggs from Game of Thrones, some so esoteric only a maester would spot them.

Game of Thrones is known for some of the most brutal, bloody, and shocking death scenes to ever appear on the small screen. If you're a glutton for punishment and want to relive the misery, check out our list of the 10 most gruesome and memorable fatalities in HBO's epic fantasy series.

In celebration of Game of Thrones season 8, Google announced sweeping discounts on games, books, and even seasons 1 through 7 of the show on Google Play. Deals range in how long they're available, so it's worth checking them out and keeping in mind what you want to get for yourself.

It'll be easier than ever to find the new season of Game of Thrones on Roku. The company has added HBO to the Roku Channel on its devices, finally allowing owners of its popular streaming devices to stream programming from the premium cable giant in the same app as Showtime, Starz, and other services.

Season 8 of Game of Thrones is still a ways off. But that also that means there is plenty of time to study the wildest theories fans have come up with -- and maybe do a little speculating of your own. Here are some of the biggest, most interesting Game of Thrones theories ahead of the show's finale.

HBO has revealed that the average running time for the six episodes in Games of Thrones season 8 will be 72 minutes, with some episodes running more than an hour, and some falling short of that mark The network also revealed the air dates for each episode in the show's final season.

No pressure to destroy the one ring here: Just stay home. This "hobbit house" in River Falls, Wisconsin is not only airy, energy-efficient and solidly-built, it's also for sale at a bargain price of $190,000, down nearly $100,000 from its original listing price.

HBO has released the first, full-length trailer for Game of Thrones season 8, the final story arc of the award-winning fantasy series based on author George RR Martin's novels. The two-minute trailer offers a glimpse of the war to come between the armies of Westeros and The Night King.

How are you going to get through this week? By following our guide to the finest films and TV shows available now, of course.

HBO has released a new teaser trailer for Game of Thrones season 8 that brings together Jon Snow, Sansa Stark, and Arya Stark in the Crypts of Winterfell and reveals the official premiere date for the final season of the award-winning series. Game of Thrones will return April 14.

With the final season of Game of Thrones airing in April 2019, we have confirmation that HBO filmed a reunion special for the show that will feature some of the cast members from earlier in the series. Where that special will be available, though, might surprise some fans.

Bidding farewell to your favorite television character is always tough, and it's even more difficult when that character meets a tragic and unexpected end. Be prepared for spoilers as we look at some of the brutal, unsettling television character deaths that still haunt fans to this day.

A new update for Middle-earth: Shadow of War has removed all microtransactions. Their presence in the original version of the game drew criticism, particularly because it's a single-player title. The update also includes improvements to the progression system, as well as the endgame challenge.

On this week's Game of Thrones, characters struggle with their identities in a world where perception is everything. Check out our recap of the events.

The new season of Game of Thrones has started, and there are quite a few stories to follow. We examine what happened, and what it all means for the future.

A TV adaptation of George R.R. Martin's novella Nightflyers is coming to Syfy, and the network has now released the series' first trailer.

This week, we've got a ton of good stuff, including lots of new Star Wars news (Game of Thrones anyone?), a slew of trailers, and so much more.

Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have been tapped to produce and write a new series of Star Wars films separate from all the Star Wars films we've seen thus far.

A software engineer and 'Game of Thrones' fan has trained an AI to predict events in the next novel in the series.

Who is winning and losing in the Game of Thrones? Keep up with the shifting tides with our weekly power rankings.

HBO has released a new video featurette that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the show's award-winning special effects.

If you wish to remain absolutely pure and unsullied for The Hobbit, like a kid that knows where the presents are hidden but refuses to peek so they can be surprised on Christmas morning, then turn away now. In fact, you may actually want to just turn off your computer and never again connect to […]

The world of HBO's Game of Thrones might arrive in your city, thanks to a touring exhibition beginning this fall.

This week on Between the Streams: Justice League is bearable, Franco goes X-Men, and Amazon lands a Lord of the Rings TV series.

The biggest show on TV is finished -- for now. Who came out on top in season 7's finale? We discuss in our Game of Thrones power rankings.

Amazon hasn't announced the cast -- or even story -- for its upcoming Lord of the Rings series, but we have some ideas.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York identified a suspect in the HBO, Game of Thrones hack.