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It's been a good week for 'Game of Thrones' fans, what with HBO announcing that extended run-times for its season 3 episodes would nearly add up to another full episode, and fans soon having the ability to toast that news with a 'Game of Thrones' inspired beer. Now, as we wait for the March 31 premiere of HBO's George R.R. Martin-adapted fantasy drama, how would you like a peek at new characters and sets from the coming season? The Red Keep awaits you inside!

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We don't know about you, but the news that broke earlier today of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' delivering super-sized episodes for its third season beginning March 31 made us want to toast the series' honor. Thankfully, HBO has an answer for that too! The network has announced its collaboration with Brewery Ommegang to release a series of 'Game of Thrones'-inspired beers to coincide with the new season! Are you prepared to taste the Iron Throne? Details inside!

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If there's one shortcoming to HBO's epic adaptation of George R.R. Martin's fantasy series 'Game of Thrones,' it's that budgetary restrictions keep the seasons at ten episodes, even dividing longer books like "A Storm of Swords" across seasons 3 and 4. So how best to get around said limitation? By expanding the episode lengths to incorporate additional material! Find out just how super-sized 'Game of Thrones' season 3 will be inside!

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Sure, tonight might be ripe with 'Boardwalk Empire's season 3 finale, 'The Walking Dead's mid-season finale, and fresh episodes of both 'Dexter' and 'Homeland,' but HBO decided to do us one better. Why bother with any of those, when we can drool over 'Game of Thrones' season 3? Prior to the season's March 31 debut, check out the latest featurette highlighting the new characters, costumes and sets to make this year the most epic season of 'Game of Thrones' yet!

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Sure, it's got sword fights and dragons, but if you're wanting to take 'Game of Thrones' to some next-level nerdery, this fantastic artwork is probably the ticket. Yes, it's the series' beloved characters drawn in anime fashion. We've seen the show in the style of 'Friends' and 'Seinfeld,' but this drawing by Deviant Art user Joscomie, is a tad more relevant. Meaning, we could actually watch this. Oh! Warning: upon close inspection this contains some spoilers, so passing glances only, if you don't want to ruin everything.

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As eager as we are to see thee premiere of 'Game of Thrones' season 3, we love the months before promotional campaigns get underway, where every morsel of teaser from an upcoming year feels that much more tantalizing.  Such is the case with 'Game of Thrones' season 3, which released a fairly vague teaser poster last week, but looks to be ramping things up with the very first teaser trailer!  Are you ready for 'Game of Thrones' season 3?

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You might think you have the greatest pet in the world, but that's probably because you don't watch much TV. Instead of a cat that secretly hates you, fictional pets can be dragons or loyal household animals who stick by your side as you step out into the great unknown, rather than eating the contents of your bathroom trashcan the second you're out the door.

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While many fans of the fantasy genre adore both George R.R. Martin's novels 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which have been adapted into the hit HBO show 'Game of Thrones,' and J.R.R. Tolkien's eternal classic 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, many fans have both pondered and fiercely argued which of Tolkien's characters would survive a face-off between one another.

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You know, it's been a good amount of time since we'd heard anything noteworthy on the 'Game of Thrones' casting front, surviving off recent set pictures until this latest announcement. Suffice to say, it isn't a direction we expected HBO's George R.R. Martin fantasy epic to take. Sources report that Coldplay drummer Will Champion has been added to the cast of 'Game of Thrones' season 3, but what role could he possibly play? 

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'Game of Thrones' makes for one of our favorite and least favorite series on TV these days, given how long news takes to emerge and how worth the wait each season eventually feels. Filming continues abroad in preparation of a March 31 debut, but there's little hiding from set photos, particularly when fans want a glimpse of new characters! So who's ready to meet Daario Naharis and Missandei, two major new faces from 'Game of Thrones' season 3?

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For as much epic, sword-swinging drama, seething political intrigue and yes, lovely ladies as 'Game of Thrones' brought to the table in its first two seasons, there's no denying that the HBO series' incredible production value ranks as one of the better aspects of the series.  With a mixture of locations shoots and CGI, as well as make-up effects for characters, the network manages to bring George R.R. Martin's creations to life nigh-perfectly.  One of the most hotly anticipated races made their debut in season 2 finale "Valar Morghulis," but how did the design evolve from the concept?

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A few years ago, 'Game of Thrones' might not have seemed like a sustainable enterprise for HBO given its somewhat effects-heavy nature. Much more than simple swords and shields, to realize the world envisioned in George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' novels would take a great deal of breathtaking, yet often subtle effects depicting vast landscapes and intricately detailed locales. With its recent Creative Arts Emmy win, how would you like to see how they do it?

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