HBO hoping to show new trailer at Comic Con

We already know HBO will not be having a Game of Thrones panel at the upcoming Comic Con in San Diego, however there has been talk that they will do something to promote the show. According to a recent post from James Hibberd’s blog The Live Feed, which highlights why shows won’t be appearing at SDCC, it sounds like HBO might be planning to release a new, more substantial trailer.

HBO’s “Game of Thrones”

Why you’d think it would be there: It’s perfect for Comic-Con — an epic fantasy action-drama based on a beloved book series. You could pack a room with one nervous producer in a chair.

Why it ain’t: A cluster of medium-sized reasons tipped the network into not paneling the show: The show isn’t premiering until sometime next year, possible even after Comic-Con 2011. Like “My Dad Says,” the pilot is being reworked. Also, production starts in Northern Ireland the Monday after Comic Con, which makes for rough timing. With HBO having a “True Blood” panel, expect the network to screen a trailer during that sure-to-be-jammed event instead.

He clarifies his statements about the trailer further down in the comments, in response to a question from Ran of Westeros.

Nothing is final but, yes, they would like to have something to show at ‘true blood’ for ‘thrones’ that’s more substantial than the teaser…

Winter Is Coming: I must admit, I’m surprised to hear this. Based on the rumors, I was expecting something from HBO during Comic Con. I thought maybe we’d get a teaser poster or some additional promo pics. But I didn’t think they would want to show a trailer since a) they just showed a teaser a little over a month prior and b) nearly the entire pilot will need to be reshot, so what we see in the trailer will likely not be footage we will see in the show. Of course, I’m not complaining. I will take whatever HBO is willing to give us.

• Published on 07/08/2010 at 9:02 AM CDT
• Last updated on 07/09/2010 at 3:54 AM CDT