Game of Thrones: The Purist Cuts: Volume V - The Fire Lord

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Original Movie/Show Title:
Fanedit Type:
Original Release Date:
2011
Original Running Time:
335 minutes
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
146 minutes
Time Cut:
193 minutes
Time Added:
4 minutes
Subtitles Available:
Available in HD:
Available In:
  • HD
  • Surround Sound
Synopsis:
The fifth Volume in a series of edits aiming to recut GAME OF THRONES to bring it more inline with the A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE book series that it was adapted from. This Volume covers A CLASH OF KINGS Chapters 33-69, which mostly corresponds to GAME OF THRONES 2.05-2.10.
Intention:
The goal was to cut material that is not shown or mentioned in the books, without creating plotholes, and to re-arrange the remaining scenes to match the chapter order of the books as closely as possible.
Additional Notes:
Additional footage: 2 mins from 1.10; 2 mins from 2.03
Release Information:
Digital
Editing Details:
Footage from the show was re-arranged and cut down whilst reading through corresponding chapters in the book. Additionally, chapter summaries from A Wiki of Ice and Fire were read through.
Cuts and Additions:
Cut subplots, scenes, dialogue, and shots not mentioned in the book
Re-ordered scenes to follow chapter order as closely as possible
Trimmed scenes and lingering shots to improve pace
Trimmed gore and extreme violence
Added titlecards each time a significant new location is shown
Added English subtitles for Dothraki dialogue
Added chapter markers corresponding to book chapters
Faneditor Name:
Original Movie/Show Title:
Fanedit Type:
Original Release Date:
2011
Original Running Time:
335 minutes
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
146 minutes
Time Cut:
193 minutes
Time Added:
4 minutes
Subtitles Available:
Available in HD:
Available In:
  • HD
  • Surround Sound
Synopsis:
The fifth Volume in a series of edits aiming to recut GAME OF THRONES to bring it more inline with the A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE book series that it was adapted from. This Volume covers A CLASH OF KINGS Chapters 33-69, which mostly corresponds to GAME OF THRONES 2.05-2.10.
Intention:
The goal was to cut material that is not shown or mentioned in the books, without creating plotholes, and to re-arrange the remaining scenes to match the chapter order of the books as closely as possible.
Additional Notes:
Additional footage: 2 mins from 1.10; 2 mins from 2.03
Release Information:
Digital
Editing Details:
Footage from the show was re-arranged and cut down whilst reading through corresponding chapters in the book. Additionally, chapter summaries from A Wiki of Ice and Fire were read through.
Cuts and Additions:
Cut subplots, scenes, dialogue, and shots not mentioned in the book
Re-ordered scenes to follow chapter order as closely as possible
Trimmed scenes and lingering shots to improve pace
Trimmed gore and extreme violence
Added titlecards each time a significant new location is shown
Added English subtitles for Dothraki dialogue
Added chapter markers corresponding to book chapters

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The saga continues.

Technicals are sound, pacing is excellent and the excised material is not missed at all.

Frankly, a very enjoyable experience...Roll on the next edit!.

This is the only way to re-watch the series IMHO.

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