Remind Me

To HBO, at least. Fans of A Song of Ice and Fire who are eagerly awaiting the fifth book in George R.R. Martin's popular fantasy series, will have to continue to wait for A Dance with Dragons.

Martin announced the news recently, that HBO has greenlighted A Game of Thrones for a full ten episode first season, due to air next spring. The plan is to adapt one book in the series per season. The cast includes Lord of the Rings alumni, Sean Bean in the role of Eddard (Ned) Stark, Lord of Winterfell and the King's new Hand.