Excellent series! Some of the most well written books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Apparently, HBO made a pilot for a series based off of the books.

Never heard of it. :P

Game of Thrones Pilot Greenlit (http://ayonae.com/game-of-thrones-hbo-pilot-greenlit-t11652.html)
Sean Bean cast (http://ayonae.com/sean-bean-cast-as-lead-in-hbos-game-of-thrones-pilot-t12421.html)

Don't go here if you haven't finished the series, very spoilerific:

Winter is Coming (http://winter-is-coming.blogspot.com/)

Welcome to the legions waiting for a Dance with Dragons!

Joiiiiinnnnnnnnnn ussssssss....