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In the world of Game of Thrones, Ser Gregor Clegane, a.k.a. "The Mountain," has many impressive feats to his credit. He is famous for slaying Ser Hugh of the Vale. He decapitated a horse with a single killing stroke.

But he never deadlifted 1,113 pounds—a feat the actor and strongman Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who played The Mountain on Game of Thrones for five of its seasons, did on Saturday, July 26, at the 2025 Eisenheart Black Competition in Germany, as proven by his official Instagram account.

"The Mountain" Actor Breaks Weight-Lifting Record, Scarier Than Fantasy Character He Played on Game of Thrones Bjornsson Shatters Record Previously Held By Himself

"505kg [1,113 lbs.] World Record! History made again!" Björnsson shared in an Instagram caption that complemented a video displaying his feat of strength at the Eisenheart Black Competition. With this, Björnsson shatters his record, which he set in 2020 at the World's Ultimate Strongman games,...

Who knew Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Oppenheimer could share more than just explosive endings? While Rogue One takes us to a galaxy far, far away with its tragic tale of Galen Erso building the Death Star, Oppenheimer pulls us into the real world with J. Robert Oppenheimer’s regretful role in creating the atomic bomb.

Both stories dive deep into the minds of brilliant creators who found themselves responsible for weapons of mass destruction, only to be haunted by their creations. Whether it’s a planet-killing laser or nuclear devastation, the theme of regret and unintended consequences runs through both like a death star-sized thread. It’s wild to think about how these seemingly different worlds share such dark, powerful connections. Ready to explore this mind-bending link? Buckle in, because the connection is more epic than you’d expect!

How Star Wars: Rogue One took inspiration from Oppenheimer?...

Hafthor Bjornsson, most recognized as The Mountain in Game of Thrones, admitted to one dangerous secret that he does in order to maintain his powerful body. Surely, fans remember how he crushed Oberyn Martell’s skull with his bare hands, so we know just how strong he is.

Hafþór Björnsson in Game of Thrones / Credits: HBO

The actor has joined and won several strongman competitions across the world, with him bagging first place in 2018’s World’s Strongest Man tournament. He is very proud of his achievements in the said sports, and he is very willing to do whatever is necessary to defend his title.

Game of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsson admitted to using steroids

Hafthor Bjornsson has been in the bodybuilding career even before his stint in Game of Thrones. He played Ser Gregor Clegane in the fourth season of the show, taking over the role previously played by Conan Stevens and Ian Whyte.

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For many Westerners, Dragon Ball was the very first introduction to all the wonder that anime had to offer. It's a franchise that remains incredibly popular and dear to people's hearts, and the impact it's had on pop culture is undeniable. Because of this, in the mid-2000s, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood came knocking at the door to produce a live-action film. The first and so far only attempt to bring the Dragon Ball franchise to the realm of live-action, Dragonball Evolution, has not only garnered a reputation as one of the worst anime adaptations ever made but as one of the worst films ever made in general.

Game of Thrones had many characters that left a lasting impression on the viewers, from the clever Tyrion Lannister to the honorable Ned Stark, everyone had a defining trait. One of such personalities in the show was Gregor Clegane, also known as The Mountain.

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson in Game of Thrones | HBO

The towering knight seemed more like a monster than a fan, and fit right into the show’s grim and cutthroat nature. He mercilessly crushed skulls and wreaked havoc, leaving a strong mark on the viewers. But many might not know that he was played by three different actors throughout the show’s eight-season run.

Game of Thrones’ most intimidating figure, The Mountain, was played by three actors Conan Stevens in Game of Thrones | HBO

As the story went on, we saw the beast of Game of Thrones, i.e., The Mountain, go through some significant transformation. Conan...

"Game of Thrones" had an enormous cast and was filmed in locations all across Europe, from Iceland to Malta. It needed both to do justice to the world and characters described in author George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire," but the complicated logistics almost meant that recasting of B-list and below characters was inevitable.

For example: original Night King actor Richard Brake was replaced by Vladimir Furdik in season 6. Since the Night King's blue-skinned make-up remained the same, this recasting could escape notice. Other actor swaps on "Game of Thrones" were more obvious -- like how Ser Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane was recast not just once but twice.

In both the books and TV series, the Mountain earns his name from his enormous size. He's about eight feet tall and half as wide, and his sword dwarfs many of the men he cuts down with it.

One of the most confusing chapters in the Alien franchise, Prometheus, has a similarly confusing ending, but its importance to Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror series means an explanation is in order. Since it's one of the first Alien movies chronologically, Prometheus is absolutely brimming with lore and information about the xenomorphs and their origins. Alongside that lore, however, are multiple layers of symbolism, subtext, and hinted-at pieces of information. That's part of the reason Prometheus is considered one of the most confusing Alien movies in the whole franchise. The ending of Prometheus, however, can be explained, and its information sheds new light on the entire series.

Every Alien movie has contributed to the wealth of knowledge about xenomorphs, from the warriors introduced in Aliens to the offspring from Alien: Romulus. With the new types of xenomorphs, Alien movies also reveal more about how they're created, from facehuggers to chemical compounds and more.

"Game of Thrones" had its share of recastings -- they were inevitable with a production and an ensemble as sprawling as the show had. The series had two Daario Naharises (Ed Skrein and then Michiel Huisman) and three Gregor Cleganes. After season 2, "Game of Thrones" also recast both of the younger Lannister-Baratheon siblings, Myrcella (Aimée Richardson and then future "First Omen" star Nell Tiger Free) and King Tommen (Callum Wharry and Dean Charles Chapman). Even Daenerys Targaryen was played by Tamzin Merchant, not Emilia Clarke, in the unaired (and then remade) "Game of Thrones" pilot.

One "Game of Thrones" recasting might have slipped your notice, though, because both successive actors were buried beneath make-up. That recasting would be the Night King, leader of the undead White Walkers. In seasons 4 and 5, the Night King was played by Welsh actor Richard Brake; you might recognize him as Joe Chill (murderer of Bruce Wayne's parents) from "Batman Begins,...

In Ridley Scott's 2012 sci-fi film "Prometheus," a group of astronauts travel to a distant planet, guided there by a series of ancient cave paintings discovered on Earth. It seems that tall, godlike aliens visited Earth many thousands of years ago and left a map that humanity would eventually be able to follow back to their homeworld. It might have taken us several millennia to develop long-range space travel, but we eventually have the wherewithal to follow the map.

Of course, when the astronauts arrive, they find strange, brutal things they can't understand. The tall godlike aliens, which they nickname Engineers, are all dead, having been killed by a menagerie of genetically engineered critters of their own making. Some unusual evidence leads the astronauts to believe the Engineers were preparing to travel to Earth with a cargo of killer monsters, hoping to seed our planet with them and kill us all.

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Harry Potter and Game of Thrones are some of the most popular and critically acclaimed fantasy sagas of all time. Both Harry Potter and Game of Thrones are based on a book series and have prequels expanding on the fictional universe. They introduce several characters that make their fictional world rich and detailed. And with so many characters to give life to, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones have many actors in common.

Several actors have appeared in Harry Potter as well as in Game of Thrones and its prequel series, House of the Dragon. Some portrayed minor roles in Harry Potter before landing bigger roles in the Game of Thrones universe. Others were able to bring to life memorable characters in both fantasy sagas, leaving a big impression on fans. Here are all the actors who share screen time between Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

A new episode of the Awfully Good Horror Movies video series has just been released, and with director Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus now in theatres, we have decided to celebrate by taking a look back at one of the least popular entries in the Alien franchise, the crossover sequel Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (watch it Here). You can hear all about it in the video embedded above!

Directed by the Brothers Strause from a screenplay by Shane Salerno, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem has the following synopsis: Residents of Gunnison, Colorado, are caught up in the crossfire when two deadly extraterrestrial species bring their longstanding conflict to Earth. On the one side, nearly indestructible Aliens; on the other, a lone Predator whose mission is to wipe out all traces of the Alien infestation from Earth, no matter who gets in the way.

The film stars Steven Pasquale, Reiko Aylesworth, John Ortiz,...

Game of Thrones recast the character of the Mountain twice, but Hafr Jlus Bjrnsson's portrayal is the most memorable and iconic. The casting changes for the Mountain were less noticeable due to the character's limited dialogue and intimidating presence. The Mountain's storyline in the show differed from the books, but Game of Thrones still succeeded in making him one of the franchise's most memorable characters.

Despite being a character who clearly stood out, Game of Thrones recast the Mountain actor twice. The Mountain, whose real name is Gregor Clegane, appeared in all but one season of the HBO series. Game of Thrones' strongest character, Gregor Clegane received the Mountain nickname due to his intimidating size and strength. The Mountain grew into a notable character in the series thanks to his brutality and several memorable scenes. However, given his smaller role earlier in the show, fans might not have noticed...

Garraka is a formidable foe with a rich history, powers like Death Chill, and a connection to ice - instilling fear in others. Released from his imprisonment, Garraka aims to bring about an Ice Age, freezing victims to create an army of the undead. Puppeteered by Ian Whyte and voiced by Gil Kenan, Garraka's foreboding design pays tribute to Ray Harryhausen in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire sees the Ghostbusters deal with the icy villain Garraka, who proves to be one of their deadliest enemies yet. Even other villains the Ghostbusters have faced appear to fear him. However, Garraka is a mysterious figure, having been sealed away and only being freed around three-quarters into the story. But any character can make use of their screentime to make an impression on viewers.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 3.5/5 Release Date March 22, 2024Director Gil KenanCast Mckenna Grace, Carrie Coon, Annie Potts, Paul Rudd, Emily Alyn Lind,...

When constructing characters for a film, the villain must have the same level of intrigue as the hero. Sometimes, the movie's standout character will be the villain, regardless of how much screen time they receive. This is the case for a few memorable antagonists, specifically in big-budget blockbusters of the past and present. These villains have a fearful presence, yet their development feels rather limited.

Despite getting pushed aside or having too much buildup before they first appear, these antagonists make a grand impression on audiences. Therefore, because they are so interesting, viewers are left patiently waiting for the next scene where they show up again. Darth Maul from Star Wars, Gorr the God Butcher from Thor: Love & Thunder, and Proximus Caesar from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are just a few great movie villains that could have benefited from having more screen time.

Garraka Was a...

Pretty much from the moment the sci-fi action classic Predator was released in 1987, fans were wondering what it would be like if the alien hunter from that film were to clash with the xenomorphs from the Alien franchise. Dark Horse Comics dove into the concept right away, publishing their first Aliens vs. Predator story in 1989. It took a lot longer for the battle to reach the big screen, though. Fifteen years longer, in fact. And with the latest episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series, we’re looking into the making of 2004’s Avp: Alien vs. Predator (watch it Here). To find out all about this movie, check out the video embedded above.

Written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, Avp: Alien vs. Predator has the following synopsis:

When the wealthy and ambitious Charles Bishop Weyland funds an expedition to Antarctica, he hopes to find a...

Tony Gilroy didn’t want to make a prequel to “Rogue One.” The 2016 “Star Wars” feature, which Gilroy co-wrote, is itself a prequel, detailing how a ragged crew of rebels, led by spy Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), steal the plans to the Death Star. They succeed, but (spoiler alert!) they all sacrifice their lives doing so — an uncharacteristically dour ending for a “Star Wars” endeavor. The production was also infamously troubled, with Gilroy, who wrote four “Bourne” movies and directed “Michael Clayton,” stepping in to helm extensive reshoots in place of director Gareth Edwards. When the result was a massive hit, grossing just over 1 billion worldwide, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy was eager do more “Star Wars” movies with Gilroy.

“I remember Kathy saying, ‘What can we do?’ And I said, ‘Well, what kind of stories do you want to do?’” Gilroy recalls. “And she goes, ‘We could do anything.’ So I said,...

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Reportedly, Sebastian Stan clocks in at 6 feet tall, comparable with 6-foot-2 Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, whom the actor plays in Pam & Tommy. Co-star Lily James hits 5-foot-7 in flats, which corresponds with Pamela Anderson. But, via extensive research, Pam & Tommy costume designer Kameron Lennox determined that Anderson’s documented height may be with her trademark 4-inch heels on.

In the Hulu limited series (nominated for an Emmy for outstanding contemporary costumes), James often wore Anderson-style high heels, such as for an incognito trip to the library to access the nascent internet, where her Christian Louboutin boots (a take on Uggs) brought James near Stan’s height. But, in the preceding scene, shot from the waist up, James actually stood flat-foot for a tension-filled conversation with Stan as the hotheaded Tommy. “It was so important that [Pam] felt smaller, like she’s vulnerable,...

Following the misfire of 2019’s “Hellboy” reboot, “The Descent” director Neil Marshall returns to his traditional horror roots with “The Reckoning,” an uneven melodrama about an innocent young widow accused of witchcraft during the Great Plague of London, 1665. Striving to be a rousing tale of female empowerment in the face of brutal patriarchy and religious extremism, “The Reckoning” has some powerful moments but relies too heavily on fantasy sequences to deliver scares, and its credibility is significantly compromised by the heroine consistently emerging from extreme torture sessions with barely a hair out of place or a smudge on her makeup. Dedicated horror hounds will be the main takers when this well-produced item hits U.S. theaters and VOD on February 5.

A world apart from arty contemporary folk-horrors such as “The Witch” and “Hagazussa: A Heathen’s Curse,” Marshall’s new film is more closely related to hellfire European exploitation titles of...

While Neil Marshall’s 1665 London-set, Great Plague drama The Reckoning has obvious allusions to our own present-day pandemic, Covid-19 wasn’t a factor in its creation being that filming occurred in 2019. The fear and paranoia that surround both eras are palpable, though, and the ways in which our current disease has been politicized beyond the point of human empathy does bear superficial similarity to the ways in which women were persecuted as witches against the backdrop that past sickness. Despite Marshall and co-writers Charlotte Kirk and Edward Evers-Swindell heavily researching the period to create a historically accurate piece depicting this tragedy’s two sides, their script actually resembles a different set of headlines altogether due to the circumstances surrounding the accusations leveled at Grace Haverstock’s (Kirk) lead.

The headlines I’m talking about are those dealing with Kirk’s presence as a figure within the #MeToo movement and last...

The Reckoning greets us with the image of a mass grave. It’s England in 1665, the Great Plague has plunged the country into fear, paranoia, and sickness. The cause of “the sickness,” as they call it, is unknown to them, but they must blame something. And like all who follow the Christian doctrine, they blame the Devil and those who represent him. Lucifer’s acolytes, in their mind, are witches. While witch trials during this time were beginning to decline, “Witch Finders” kept this murder of innocent women rampant. Writer-director Neil Marshall explores this dark time in history and a true tale of horrors in his new, epic film. An examination of the trauma and pain caused by these trials that the film estimates killed 500,000 women across continents.

The Reckoning begins in a very melodramatic fashion. A young widow and mother, Grace, is grieving her husband, Joseph (Joe Anderson). She...

Tagline: "Thou Shall Not Let A Witch to Live." The Reckoning is the latest horror film from United Kingdom director Neil Marshall (Doomsday). His latest is set in the year 1665, when the Great Plague is still ravaging Europe. Meanwhile, witch burning is the norm. In the chaos, a widowed mother is targeted for persecution, after rejecting the advances of a landlord. This title stars: Charlotte Kirk (Ocean's 8), Cal MacAninch (Calibre) and Ian Whyte. A concept poster (left) and early still were released for the film late last year; now, two more stills are available, showing more of the cast. Director Marshall has talked about the film a few times, since 2019. At The Sun, he talked about actress Charlotte Kirk's challenges working on set: "she's literally being doused in water and tied up to torture devices and persecuted on a daily basis." This was not an average shoot for any of the filmmakers.

The Mountain has shattered a world record.

Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Ser Gregor Clegane, better known as The Mountain, on “Game of Thrones,” has a deadlift world record. He lifted 1,104 pounds (501 kilograms) at Thor’s Power Gym in Iceland on Saturday while livestreaming the historic occasion.

The previous deadlifting record was set by fellow strongman Eddie Hall in 2016 for lifting 500 kilograms, becoming the first man to ever do it.

Bjornsson, who is 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 452 pounds, posted a video of the deadlift on his Instagram, letting out a roar after he drops the weight and finishes. He won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2018 and has earned third place or higher every year since 2012.

The Mountain was played by two actors, Conan Stevens and Ian Whyte, in early appearances on “Game of Thrones,” then Bjornsson took over the role in season 4 until the finale.

On Instagram, he said,...

Exclusive: Writer-director Neil Marshall has firmed his next action thriller, The Reckoning. He has set Joe Anderson (The Crazies), Steven Waddington (The Imitation Game) and Sean Pertwee (Gotham) to star alongside Charlotte Kirk (Vice).

Marshall, whose films include The Descent and Dog Soldiers, also has set Leon Ockenden (Mr. Selfridge), Emma Campbell-Jones (Doctor Who), Callum Goulden (Ghost Stories), Suzanne Magowan (Samantha), Indianna Ryan (The A List), Mark Ryan (Transformers), Oliver Trevena (The Angel) and newcomer Sarah Lambie to join previously cast Bill Fellows, Emma Holzer, Rick Warden and Ian Whyte.

Highland Film Group is selling world rights on the picture, from a script by Edward Evers-Swindell (The Descent), Kirk and Marshall. Steffen Wild of Fourth Culture Films and Daniel-Konrad Cooper of Rather Good Films are producing, with Esther Turan of Moviebar Productions and Sean Wheelan of Filmgate Films co-producing. Exec producers are Goldrush Entertainment’s Eric Gozlan and Richard Iott,...

HBO has released an incredibly cool new behind-the-scenes featurette for the final season of Game of Thrones. The video puts the focus on the impressively awesome makeup effects that are created for the certain characters in the series to life like the White Walkers. It specifically focuses on the prosthetics process.

Prosthetics Designer Barrie Gower dives into the process and explains that most people are unaware of the length of time and the process that goes into creating, building, and applying these prosthetics.

They have a workshop that consists of around 50 people that are working on this aspect of the series, and it’s explained that after they are done applying the makeup, they have to stick around on set to make sure it stays on the actors!

Just an average prosthetic makeup, we usually say is like about four to six weeks to build. We have so many patient...

With a hiss of brakes, and a rush of steam, the next phase of SFW9’s launch is engaged. We have lots and lots to tell you, so settle down, grab your beverage of choice, put your feet up, and let’s go!

That’s right folks… Its time to start planning for SFW9, coming to you next March in Wales and we have a little bit of bad news but a massive whole bunch of good news to soften that blow. First things first though: there are only 18, yes 18 rooms left on site for the weekend so if you don’t have your tickets then you better get on that now. So first off here is a little comment from Sfw themselves with a little bad news…

First off, the bad news … As regular SFWers know, sometimes guests have to drop out, and since the last announcement, both Colin Baker...

Now that Season 7 is over, we have a giant “Game of Thrones”-shaped void in our lives. To help ease the loss, here’s some “GoT” trivia for you. Did you know these popular characters were recast? Ser Gregor Clegane In Season 1, The Hound’s older brother was played by Conan Stevens. When scheduling conflicts with his role as an Orc in “The Hobbit” arose, Stevens was replaced by Ian Whyte for Season 2, who was playing a White Walker. Icelandic actor Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson took over the role for the remaining seasons. Daario Naharis One of Daenerys’ (Emilia Clarke) love interests,...

It's the moment everybody has been waiting for, perhaps Game of Thrones' most epic showdown yet: Ramsay Bolton (Iwan Rheon) and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) square off. It's the "Battle of the Bastards." HBO has released a bevy of new images that feature Jon Snow, Ramsay Bolton, Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner), Davos Seaworth (Liam Cunningham), Tormund Giantsbane (Kristofer Hivju), Wun Wun (Ian Whyte) all ready for battle. Aside from the horse shots (which there are a lot of, it is war after all), there are a ton of action shots. Everything you need to know about the episode, which HBO didn't release a description for, is in the title: "Battle of the Bastards." In a previously...

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We’ve scoured the episode commentaries from the Game Of Thrones season 5 Blu-ray set - and here are 125 things we found out.

Warning: contains spoilers for Game Of Thrones season 5.

You're busy people. We know this. Much as you'd like to, you may not have time to watch a dozen hours of Game Of Thrones episode commentaries in order to glean the odd fact with which to impress/bore your nearest and dearest.

That's where we come in.

Below are 125 Things We Learned from the Game Of Thrones season five Blu-ray set, packaged for your edification. Number 64 will blow your mind!!! Hang on, no, that one's not actually very interesting. But some of the rest of them are. A bit, anyway. Well, we thought so.

1. The original pilot script described the opening credits as from the perspective of a raven flying over a map from Castle Black to King’s Landing.

Visual effects firm El Ranchito has released a visual effects breakdown of all of the hard work that went into transforming a desolate northern landscape into an epic battle. Typically, these videos released at the end of each season of "Game of Thrones" focus on minor additions and changes made to enhance scenes a viewer may otherwise not notice. In the case of "Hardhome", so much work went into a single scene, there is more than enough material to dive into. Aside from the obvious addition of hundreds of digital extras being inserted, the video highlights the major impact color correction, background painting, and the splicing of elements filmed separately all have on the scene becoming a cohesive whole. We actually get to see the effects process that went into my two favorite elements of this scene - the tracking shot of Jon Snow (Kit Harington) running through the courtyard...

Oceanstorm Films is getting set to produce another horror title. The film is called The Candy House. To be shot in Vancouver, B.C., this terrifying tale follows Josh and Allison. They experience an accident. And, an old woman, in an isolated house, promises to help. But first, they must make a sacrifice! The Candy House will star Ian Whyte (Prometheus), Sylvester McCoy and Jon Campling. Fans of horror can preview the film's concept poster here. The concept poster pays homage to an ancient German fairy tale. Little Red Riding hood appears to haunt the forest. With the tagline promising wolves: "in the battle between good and evil the wolf that triumphs in all of us - is the one we feed the most." Though, the film's storyline and title pay homage to another tale, "Hansel and Gretel." More will be revealed on this title as the film begins production,...

Cameos, mistakes and in-jokes. We’ve trawled the Game Of Thrones season 4 DVD commentaries for what went on behind the scenes…

Warning: contains spoilers for Game Of Thrones season 4.

If you’re a busy Game Of Thrones fan who can’t find the spare ten hours required to re-watch season four with the accompanying disc commentaries, then we have your back. Gleaned from said audio tracks provided by the cast, crew and creators George R.R. Martin, Dan Weiss and David Benioff, is the below list of nerdy facts and anecdotes about the making of season four.

Granted, skip the commentaries and you won’t experience first-hand Peter Dinklage’s rendition of Let It Go from Frozen, a stream of filthy innuendo from Lena Headey, or the general sense of awe, adoration and good-natured mockery everyone who works on the show has for everyone else (“If only you could act, Peter...

Stars: Ian Whyte, George Blagden, Anna Skellern, Corey Johnson, Shaun Dooley, Jack Fox, Eleanor Matsuura, David Sterne, Amber Jean Rowan | Written by Alan Wightman | Directed by Jeremy Wooding

It’s safe to say horror westerns don’t have the best track record. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a good amount of decent examples out there such as Grim Prarie Tales, Ravenous, Dead Birds and The Burrowers. But there’s also a Lot of bad horror westerns, two of which – Gallowalkers and Umbrage – debuted at Frightfest’s of the past. Given that, it was with a sense of trepidation that I approached Blood Moon…

Set in Colorado in 1887, Blood Moon sees a stagecoach full of strange passengers and an enigmatic gunslinger Calhoun (Dooley) find themselves prisoners of two desperate outlaws on the run. As the prairie travellers attempt to outwit the outlaws in any way they can it soon...

Jinga Films is handling the distribution of the werewolf film Blood Moon. This title will be released in the United Kingdom November 2014. Recently, a trailer for the film has been released and the clip shows an old western town assailed by a hairy beast. The film stars George Blagden (After the Dark), Ian Whyte (Prometheus) and Anna Skellern. A preview for Blood Moon is here. In the story, a group of travellers are kidnapped by a gang of outlaws. But then, both the outlaws and the passengers are attacked by skinwalkers aka werewolves. Can anyone survive this night of terror? The trailer for the film shows characters and settings. As well, the hairy villain is shown late in the clip. Fans of indie horror features can preview the film's release here, with the launch set to take place shortly. Release Dat: November 2014 (United Kingdom). Director: Jeremy Wooding. Writer: Alan Wightman.

Few minor characters on Game of Thrones have made as much of an impact (sorry) as Ser Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane, the villainous Lannister henchman who, in Sunday night's memorable trial by combat, showed exactly why everyone's been whispering his name in fear for four seasons.

Here are a few things to know about Hafthór Björnsson, the Icelandic strongman who brought the Mountain to life.

He is literally one of the strongest men in the world.

At 6'9" and over 400 pounds, Björnsson has put his physique to the test in various strongman competitions. After previously finishing in third place in the World's Strongest Man competition,...

Tagline: "When it's red, you're dead." Blood Moon is a film from director Jeremy Wooding and writer Alan Wightman. Wightman developed this feature from a short film, of the same name. Blood Moon is currently in Cannes; here, the film had its World Premiere. Now, a concept poster and several stills are available for this horror, western feature. All of the available promotional material for the film is hosted here. The story begins in Colorado. The year is 1887 and several stagecoach robbers find themselves hounded by a wild beast. Passengers of a nearby stagecoach must also deal with this murderous creature, which only comes out during the blood red moon (to feed)! The film stars George Blagden (After the Dark), Ian Whyte (Prometheus) and Anna Skellern. These actors can be seen in three early stills, which are shown below. The movie stills show characters stalked by a sharp taloned monster.

Games of Thrones producers have inexplicably replaced Ed Skrein in the role of mysterious mercenary Daario Naharis with Michiel Huisman.

Michiel Huisman Lands Role Of Daario

It’s unknown why Skrein will no longer inhabit the role of Daario, but trailers for Game of Thrones Season 4 show Huisman in the part and looking quite different that his predecessor. Skrein, with his devilish smile and long golden hair, played Daario as a flamboyant and passionate man, as well as an impossibly skilled assassin. In shots of the dark, curly-haired Huisman in the part, it looks like Daario is going to be even more toned down than the blue-haired version in the books for the foreseeable future.

Huisman, who stars as Liam McGuinnis on Nashville, is set to play a major part in the fourth season of Game of Thrones and to return for the HBO series’ fifth season as well. Alongside...

This isn’t much of a spoiler, but we might as well label it as so just in case you’re on total lockdown from any information regarding Game of Thrones’ upcoming fourth season. While his role has been known for a while, there are aspects of Haftor Julius Bjornnson’s casting that hint at things to come. You wouldn’t be able to guess what Season 4 has in store for him, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be spoiled to the fact there is something coming that will involve him. So if you can, close your eyes so you don’t see Bjornsson all done up in costume as The Mountain.

Bjornnson posted the photo of himself to his Instagram, giving fans of Game of Thrones a good look at the latest interpretation of Ser Gregor Clegane Aka The Mountain That Rides Aka the older brother of Sandor Clegane.

"Game of Thrones" fans can get their first look at Season 4's version of the character of The Mountain -- played by Hafthor Julius Bjornsson. The Icelandic actor posted a photo in costume via Instagram.

Related: First look at Red Viper and Ellaria Sand (and Bjornsson)

The character of Gregor Clegane, known as the Mountain because of his intimidating size, has previously been played by two other actors, Conan Stevens (in Season 1) and Ian Whyte (in Season 2). The Mountain did not appear in 2013's Season 3.

Note: Gregor Clegane is a notoriously awful person and will not likely have such a nice smile in "Game of Thrones."

Season 4 of "Game of Thrones" will air on HBO in the spring of 2014.

It sure feels like Season 4 is the season for recasting. Game of Thrones has announced its third recast for the upcoming season and this one might be the most surprising of all. On second thought, perhaps it was necessary. I’m sure we’ll get into all that, but first let’s talk about the man and whom he’ll be playing. Icelandic strongman competitor and actor Hafthor Julius Bjornsson is taking over as Gregor Clegane Aka The Mountain. Most non-book readers will simply know him as the older brother to Sandor Clegane Aka The Hound. The only question is why? What was wrong with the actor who played him previously?

Well, it’s not quite so simple as that. You see, this is the second time The Mountain has been recast, says THR. The first actor to play the part was Conan Stevens in Season 1. He was around for...

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Amazon's UK streaming service LOVEFiLM has announced a content deal with Warner Bros. International Television Distribution. This will bring a whole library of animated content to the service starting from today.

Shows include the iconic 1990s "Batman: The Animated Series" and all subsequent animated Batman shows, along with "Superman: The Animated Series," "Justice League" and the original and rebooted "Thundercats". [Source: THR]

Game of Thrones

Icelandic actor Hafthor Julius Bjornsson will be the third actor to take on the role of Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane (brother of 'The Hound') in the upcoming fourth season of "Game of Thrones" on HBO.

The role was previously played by Conan Stevens and Ian Whyte in the first two seasons. However the appearances were so minor as to make recasting a minor issue, especially as the character plays a larger role in upcoming seasons. [Source: Digital Spy]

Luther

Despite its apparent end, one person hopeful for another season...

Not long ago, we got word that the role of Tommen would be taken over by Dean-Charles Chapman for the currently-filming season four of the hit HBO show Game of Thrones, but apparently he’s not the only new actor taking over an already-existing character.

Even more recently, we had news that Michael Huisman had joined the cast of season four, but his role was not revealed at the time. However, it’s now being reported that he will be taking over the role of Daario Naharis, a role played by Ed Skrein in season three. This is a rather unusual move given that Skrein was doing a really good job with the part, making everyone speculate on whether it was his desire to leave or the showrunners’ decision to replace him. That being said, I find it hard to believe that the latter would be the reason.

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The third time's the charm? "Game of Thrones" has hired a new actor to play the role of Gregor Clegane, the terrifying warrior known in the world of Westeros as the Mountain.

Icelandic actor Hafthor Julius Bjornsson announced his involvement in the show on Twitter and Facebook. The casting was also confirmed by HBO. "For all my fans! I am happy to tell you that I will be The Mountain In season 4 In Game Of Thrones :)," Bjornsson writes.

In Season 1, the role of the Mountain was played by Conan Stevens. He appeared in two episodes, but later left the show due to rumored scheduling conflicts. He was replaced by actor Ian Whyte in Season 2. Whyte also acts as a special effects actor for the series, playing a White Walker in "Game of Thrones'" pilot and in Season 2, and a giant in Season 3. The character of Gregor Clegane did...

Chilean actor Pedro Pascal ("The Good Wife," "Red Widow") has scored the key role of Prince Oberyn Martell in the upcoming fourth season of HBO's "Game of Thrones".

'Oberyn', aka. The Red Viper, will be one of the first characters in the series from the previously mentioned but so far unseen Dorne peninsula.

The character comes to King's Landing to obtain justice for his sister's murder at the hands of Ser Gregor Clegane (Ian Whyte) several years before during the overthrow the Mad King Aerys Targaryen.

He also becomes an important character in the events surrounding Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) during the season. Pascal marks the first major casting addition for the show's fourth season.

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Game of Thrones has made its first big cast addition to the fourth season. A HBO rep confirms that the drama has tapped Chilean actor Pedro Pascal to play Prince Oberyn Martell, as first reported by EW. Also referred to in the George R.R. Martin books as "The Red Viper," Martell arrives in King's Landing during the fourth season from the Dorne -- a previously unseen peninsula in the seven kingdoms of Westeros. Photos: 'Game of Thrones'' Most Gruesome Deaths: From Robert Baratheon to the Red Wedding Martell's sister Elia was murdered by Gregor Clegane (Ian Whyte) during the

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Pedro Pascal has officially joined the cast of HBO's "Game of Thrones." EW reports that he'll play Prince Oberyn Martell in the upcoming fourth season. Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, "Game of Thrones" is an epic story of treachery and nobility set on the continent of Westeros, where summers and winters can last years, and only the lust for power is eternal. A member of the House Martell, Oberyn is nicknamed "The Red Viper of Dorne" and is said to begin the fourth season seeking revenge in King.s Landing for the murder of his sister, Elia, who died at the hands of Lannister knight Gregor Clegane (played by Conan Stevens and Ian Whyte in the first and second seasons, respectively.) The executive producers of...

We've made no secret of our love for British anthology series Bloody Cuts. The team is assembling 13 short films to put together into one large project. And all the films have been outstanding. However, with Don't Move the Bloody Cuts team has outdone themselves.

Made in association with Millennium F/X, Don't Move is an amazing short film. The guys at Bloody Cuts have proven time and time again that they can build tension, but they do it better than ever in this picture. You will be absolutely blown away by the effects in this film. It contains a monster that is better quality than almost anything you've seen in feature films in years, and the death scenes are top notch. And by the way, the last death is absolutely stunning. Don't Move is a damn near perfect short film. #Awesome!

The film stars Rachel Bright, Ian Whyte, Jake Hendricks,...

While we Still sit waiting patiently for Fox to announce the official specs for its DVD and Blu-ray release of Prometheus, the studio unveiled a new teaser video for the product. Read on for a taste of what's to come.

Fox will release Ridley Scott’s Alien spinoff, starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Sean Harris, Guy Pearce, Kate Dickie, Rafe Spall, Logan Marshall-Green, Benedict Wong, Emun Elliott, Patrick Wilson and Ian Whyte, on physical discs on October 9.

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Ridley Scott, director of 'Alien' and 'Blade Runner,' returns to the genre he helped define. With 'Prometheus' he creates a groundbreaking mythology in which a team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a thrilling journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Title: Solomon Kane Director: Michael Bassett Starring: James Purefoy, Max Von Sydow, Pete Postlethwaite, MacKenzie Crook, Philip Winchester, Jason Flemyng, Ian Whyte, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Alice Krige With its achingly archetypal cold open – which unfolds in North Africa in the 1600s, and describes its setting as “a time of witchcraft and sorcery, when no one stood against evil” — writer-director Michael Bassett’s adaptation of the pulpy old Marvel Comics serial “Solomon Kane” seems poised for another rather dunderheaded dive into brawny action adventure swashbuckling. Amidst the backdrop of a bunch of grimy cretins, a hero with impossibly white teeth emerges, dispensing brutal justice. Somewhat improbably, however, this movie soon settles down into a [ Read More ]...

The action-thriller Solomon Kane is currently available on iTunes and VOD formats, but for those who want to experience this 16th Century period piece on the big screen, The Weinstein Company's Radius division is releasing it in theaters September 28. To celebrate the upcoming theatrical release, we're giving away official posters signed by star James Purefoy and director Michael J. Bassett. Fans can also win an artistic alternative poster. Check out how you can take home this sweet swag by entering our contest today!

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Polarizing would be an apt term to describe Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, which has an avid detractor for every awed champion for the sci-fi epic. One thing that isn’t up for debate though is that this pseudo Alien prequel asks a great deal of cerebral questions without offering too many answers.

Today, the mystery continues to unravel as thanks to a group of set photos, we have a glimpse at some new characters from the puzzling opening sequence that were cut from the theatrical release.

It was also revealed recently that Scott plans to include 20 to 30 minutes of deleted scenes when Prometheus hits DVD and Blu-Ray later this year. Some of those scenes will only be available as special features while others will be viewable through an extended, director’s cut.

With Prometheus now in its second weekend of release, Scott and co. are now teasing those future scenes through the images below,...