When will we see the trailer?
Ever since Game of Thrones was picked up, people have been asking me when we might see the trailer for the first season. I think one way we could get a good idea of a timetable for a trailer release is to look at the way HBO handled the marketing of Boardwalk Empire.
Empire was picked up on Sept. 1 and began filming the first season by mid Nov. The first teaser trailer was released on Jan. 12. So about four and a half months from the series green light and about two months into filming the first season.
If we assume the same time frame for Thrones, we are looking at late July/early August. Now what large scale event takes place in late July that attracts many sci-fi/fantasy fans? That’s right, the San Diego Comic-Con. From what I’ve been hearing it sounds like HBO is planning to do something to promote Game of Thrones during the Comic-Con. The scope of which remains to be seen. But based on the timing, I am willing to bet that that just might include our first glimpse at some Game of Thrones footage.
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