Yes, that's right. The TV series. Produced by HBO, written by those that brought you THE WIRE.

The director for the pilot and the actor portraying Tyrion Lannister has been announced.

Tyrion will be played by Peter Dinklage (an amazing short actor), and while I don't know the director personally, there seems to be excitement behind the choice.

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And we get the information from the man himself. Variety and Hollywood Reporter also ran stories.

A Game of Thrones has been greenlighted for pilot production by HBO.

Time for a happy dance!