SINGAPORE, MARCH 24, 2015 – The highly anticipated new season of the Emmy®- and Golden Globe®-winning GAME OF THRONES returns for its ten-episode fifth season and premieres the same time as the U.S. on Monday, April 13 at 9am (8am Thai.Jkt) with a primetime encore at 9pm (8pm Thai.Jkt) he same day exclusively on HBO / HBO HD. New episodes debut weekly at the same time. The series will also be available via broadband streaming anytime, anywhere on multiple devices on HBO GO* and HBO ON DEMAND*.
GAME OF THRONES is the first of many HBO Original series to premiere in Asia the same time as the U.S. and the first series to have a worldwide television debut in over 170 countries simultaneously. Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, the hit series tells 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.
Jon Snow is struggling to balance the demands of the Night’s Watch with those of the newly arrived Stannis Baratheon, who styles himself the rightful king of Westeros. Meanwhile, Cersei scrambles to hold on to power in King’s Landing amidst the Tyrells and the rise of a religious group led by the enigmatic High Sparrow, while Jaime embarks on a secret mission. Across the Narrow Sea, Arya seeks an old friend and a fugitive Tyrion finds a new cause. And as danger mounts in Meereen, Daenerys finds that her tenuous hold on the city requires hard sacrifices.
Returning series regulars on GAME OF THRONES this season include: Emmy® and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Aidan Gillen (Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Diana Rigg (Lady Olenna Tyrell), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) and Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark).
Additional returning series regulars this season include: Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), Dean-Charles Chapman (Tommen), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne of Tarth), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), Conleth Hill (Varys), Kristofer Hivju (Tormund Giantsbane), Michiel Huisman (Daario Naharis), Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton), Iwan Rheon (Ramsay Snow), Carice van Houten (Melisandre) and Indira Varma (Ellaria Sand).
New cast members for the fifth season include: Jonathan Pryce (the High Sparrow), Alexander Siddig (Doran Martell), DeObia Oparei (Areo Hotah), Keisha Castle-Hughes (Obara Sand), Rosabell Laurenti Sellers (Tyene Sand), Jessica Henwick (Nym Sand), Nell Tiger Free (Myrcella Baratheon) and Toby Sebastian (Trystane Martell).
Episode #41: “The Wars to Come”
Premieres same time as the U.S.: Monday, April 13, 9am (8am Thai.Jkt) on HBO.
Primetime encores on HBO: April 13 (9pm/8pm Thai.Jkt) and April 15 (10.50pm/9.50pm Thai.Jkt).
HBO SIGNATURE primetime playdates: April 14 (9pm/8pm Thai.Jkt).) and April 16 (11pm/10pm Thai.Jkt).
Cersei (Lena Headey) and Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) adjust to a world without Tywin. Varys (Conleth Hill) reveals a conspiracy to Tyrion (Peter Dinklage). Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) faces a new threat to her rule. Jon (Kit Harington) is caught between two kings.
Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Michael Slovis.
Episode #42: “The House of Black and White”
Premieres same time as the U.S.: Monday, April 20, 9am (8am Thai.Jkt) on HBO.
Primetime encores on HBO: April 20 (9pm/8pm Thai.Jkt) and April 22 (10.55pm/9.55pm Thai.Jkt).
HBO SIGNATURE primetime playdates: April 21 (9pm/8pm Thai.Jkt) and April 23 (11pm/10pm Thai.Jkt).
Arya (Maisie Williams) arrives in Braavos. Pod (Daniel Portman) and Brienne (Gwendoline Christie) run into trouble on the road. Cersei fears for her daughter’s safety in Dorne as Ellaria Sand (Indira Varma) seeks revenge for Oberyn’s death. Stannis (Stephen Dillane) tempts Jon. An advisor tempts Daenerys.
Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Michael Slovis.
Episode #43: “High Sparrow”
Premieres same time as the U.S.: Monday, April 27, 9am on HBO.
Primetime encores on HBO: April 27 (9pm/8pm Thai.Jkt) and April 29 (10.50pm/9.50pm Thai.Jkt).
HBO SIGNATURE primetime playdates: April 28 (9pm/8pm Thai.Jkt) and April 30 (11pm/10pm Thai.Jkt).
In King’s Landing, Queen Margaery (Natalie Dormer) enjoys her new husband. Tyrion and Varys walk the Long Bridge of Volantis.
Written by David Benioff & D. B. Weiss; directed by Mark Mylod.
Among the critical praise for the fourth season, the Los Angeles Times called GAME OF THRONES “the Best Television Show Ever,” adding that “no other series comes close,” and “television just doesn’t get any better than this,” while Newsday hailed the series as “still TV’s best,” awarding the show an A+. The Hollywood Reporter observed, “The consistency of excellence in GAME OF THRONES is truly something to behold,” and the San Francisco Chronicle described it as “great and addictive.”
In Aug. 2014, GAME OF THRONES received four Emmys®, for Outstanding Art Direction for a Contemporary or Fantasy Series (Single-Camera); Outstanding Costumes for a Series; Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or a Special; and Outstanding Special and Visual Effects.
In Sept. 2013, the show received two Emmys®, including Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) and Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
In Sept. 2012, the show received six Emmys®, tied for the most of any program, including Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series, Outstanding Costumes for a Series, Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic), Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) and Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
In Sept. 2011, the show received two Emmys®, for Outstanding Main Title Design and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Peter Dinklage, who also received a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.
The executive producers of GAME OF THRONES are David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, Carolyn Strauss, Frank Doelger and Bernadette Caulfield; co-executive producers, Guymon Casady, Vince Gerardis and George R.R. Martin; producers, Chris Newman, Greg Spence, Lisa McAtackney and Bryan Cogman.
Watch the worldwide premiere of the new season of GAME OF THRONES followed back-to-back by the new seasons of SILICON VALLEY and VEEP when it debuts with local language subtitles* the same time as the U.S. on Monday, April 13 from 9am (8am Thai.Jkt) with primetime encore from 9pm (8pm Thai.Jkt) the same day on HBO / HBO HD. New episodes premiere weekly at the same time. The series will also be available via broadband streaming anytime, anywhere on multiple devices on HBO GO* and HBO ON DEMAND*.
Use the hashtag #HBOAsiaGOTS5. For more on the series, visit www.hboasia.com.
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*Available in selected territories.
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