"AT&T Execs Block 'Game of Thrones' Film Trilogy Ending, Request Vertical Filming for Phones"

Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss revealed that the original plan to end "Game of Thrones" with a film trilogy for theaters was scrapped because HBO executives were not interested in bringing the series to theaters. The duo, who have since moved to Netflix, cited the appeal of format flexibility and stability as reasons for their departure from HBO. Their new project, "3 Body Problem," will debut on Netflix next month, with the showrunners acknowledging the pressure and risks involved in bringing a beloved novel to life.