Possibly because they were working without the Hall?

2 hours ago, zacz1987 said:

 

Honestly there is not a huge amount to reduce. Its more that Perrin and Faile only got a few chapters each book which made it drag on over multiple books and then the plotline had to be reintroduced each book and the recapping made it overly repetitive.

 

If the timeline was reduced (For example all the Perrin and Faile stuff happened in a single season with a portion of each episode dedicated to it) it wouldn't feel so bad.

Yes. In book-form, it was a never ending cliff hanger. 🤮

Luca’s circus

On 6/15/2023 at 10:01 AM, Elgee said:

 

 

Why is Mat weeping?

 

Because people keep mistaking him for an Ogier - it's the hair!

We must relearn what we ‘know’

Different for all channelers. Some went mad very quickly, others kept it under control for years. Given the time frame covered in the books, I don’t think this is a problem. 

The lack of diversity in language never bothered me and was barely noticed on multiple readings. RJ’s world is a magical place, why would the same rules apply there as here?

1 hour ago, Lightfriendsocialmistress said:

Well I feel like a dumb dumb. Thank you for pointing out the obvious explanation. Wtf is the deal with the oath rod? It really does a number on the oath taker 

Didn't Hawkwing force that on the tower?

1 hour ago, zacz1987 said:

I don't think its the Shaido arc itself that is the issue. Its the fact it went on for so long. If it resolved in less time it wouldn't be a problem.

Thus the 90 percent reduction…

4 hours ago, DaddyFinn said:

Perrin's book arc needs a major rewrite and/or condensing. Laila is a fine way to explain his obsession over Faile

As long as they cut her Shaido arc by 90%...

I don’t recall examples

My wife makes fun of me for ‘only’ reading WoT. She’s wrong, but I do read it a lot

6 hours ago, bringbackthomsmoustache said:

I think Rand mused on how (relatively) short Erith was when meeting her in book 2.

Relatively.  🤣

Video didn’t play for me, but how about:

That’s a short Ogier. 

7 hours ago, WhiteVeils said:

I didn't read all the articles, but it looks like they focused only on the movies that Pike has made, because Paltrow also primarily does movies. (Paltrow has no notable TV Series, just guest appearances). Therefore the framework of these articles is setting up 'movie star' vs. 'movie star'.   As such, TV series are moot in the discussion....the TV series Pike has been in aren't relevant for setting the framework up they want to set up (movie actress cat fight).   It's like comparing Hugh Jackman to Robert Downing Jr in relationship to their thoughts on action movies and failing to mention Jackman's background in musical theater. 
Trying to examine this stuff for how important or 'known' Wheel of Time isn't really helpful...and kind of crazy making. 

I don't know about that.  Most/all of the articles mention "People Who Knew Me" which is an audio drama airing on the BBC.  Doubt there is any overlap with Paltrow here, but it is where Pike takes a jab at her.  They also mention a podcast Pike is narrating (Mother, Neighbor, Russian Spy).  But no mention of the audio book she narrated - Eye of the World.

Not nearly as many mentions of Paltrow's projects.  Without going through the articles again, I only remember two movies.

Also several mentions "Die Another Day" which is a Bond movie - so a big deal, but also more than 20 years old.  I'm just surprised that Pike or 'her people' weren't sure that all of her current and/or recent projects weren't tagged for the promotional value.  Now Pike is a busy actor, so why choose several 15 and 20 year old projects - which most people will know - but become less relevant every year over projects that are more immediate and will likely have a larger impact on future projects and younger audiences?

Any industry experts here?

I know fantasy isn't for everyone, but I didn't think it was this niche.  Five articles of Rosamund Pike throwing shade at Gwyneth Paltrow - between them they mention seven of Pike's past/present projects, but not one mention for WoT.  What the hell! 

https://pagesix.com/2023/06/15/rosamund-pike-shades-gwyneth-paltrows-goop/

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/news/rosamund-pike-shades-wellness-industry-gwyneth-paltrows-goop/

https://www.foxbusiness.com/entertainment/gone-girl-star-rosamund-pike-slams-goop-style-brands-all-being-conned-by-wellness-industry

https://people.com/rosamund-pike-shades-gwyneth-paltrow-goop-we-are-conned-wellness-industry-7511472

https://etcanada.com/news/998647/rosamund-pike-says-were-all-being-conned-by-the-wellness-industry-when-asked-about-gwyneth-paltrows-goop-company/

5 hours ago, Everett Haile said:

I am not so excited about S3. I don't know whether I will see it or not.

Even before S2 drops?  Seems a little early to be making that decision...

2 hours ago, Skipp said:

The first 4 were posted on the Wheel of Time official account this morning.  The remainder were from the Entertainment Weekly article from the other week.

 

 

Not sure where the captions came from but the actor who plays Masema was identified by Wot Series.  As for Moiraine in Cairhien the set she is on is the same that has been identified as the Foregate set I believe..

If Cairhien, the foregate makes sense

2 hours ago, WhiteVeils said:

Got some new publicity photos, will include the old publicity photos too.  Here you go.

Goldeneyes:

Looking badass!!!

Logain getting a spotlight.

Mat being a rascal.

Cold open on the Blood Snow

1 minute ago, DaddyFinn said:

Did they know that S2 would take so much time? Maybe, maybe not.

I'm just not a fan of cliff-hangers, from season or season or book to book.  Internally, between episodes or chapters, seems okay but never liked it when there was a natural 'hard' stop.  Just a personal thing...

I wonder if the wave scene would have been more effective as a cold open for S2.  An almost two year long cliff-hanger seems excessive.

19 hours ago, Nasuadax said:

this was exactly my take as well. All the mentions about trinities and different learning opportunities were packed in their as well, but i felt like this lineage was the core of the package. And everything else was a means to an end. They all 3 had their challenges and lessons to teach rhand, but all of them were related to their birthplace. This also ties in with something that was put to very little attention in the books, but the fact that rhand is the dragon reborn because he is the fusion of the 3 main tribes on this version of earth. it is mentioned 3 times in all of the books, but it ties in with the 3 wifes, what they teach hem, but mainly WHY they teach hem and why he needs to have 3 wives.

to reunite the world after breaking it. He needs to take all of them equally into account to make sure all of them will be able to unite not only for the final fight but for the turning of the wheel that comes after

What are the 3 tribes?

Excellent once again.  Thank you.

9 hours ago, Elder_Haman said:

Hmmm...

June 14 would fall on a #WoTWednesday. I'm calling that as S2 trailer release day. Let's see if I continue my impressive .000 prediction streak.

Thought I was the only one with a perfect prediction record…