# Fantasy TV Show Editorials The Vanity Fair Game of Thrones Issue Captures 'The Gathering Storm' By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanity-fair-game-of-thrones References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2014/03/64154/game-of-thrones-vanity-fair) & [vanityfair](http://www.vanityfair.com/vf-hollywood/game-of-thrones-show-creators-know-end-of-books) The world is waiting with bated breath for the return of a particularly beloved television show and the Vanity Fair Game of Thrones issue has all of the juicy gossip (and more) that will help tide them over until April 6, 2014, the premiere date of the fourth season. Not only does it include a stunning photoshoot shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, it boasts an exclusive interview with both George R. R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, HBO series producer David Benioff and a few cast mates such as Peter Dinklage. The editorial, titled 'The Gathering Storm,' captures the breadth of the series' spectacular quality for the Vanity Fair Game of Thrones issue. Since the book series is still ongoing, the main concern addresses is if the television show will catch up too soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exclusive Interviews with Cast and Crew:** Business professionals could leverage this trend to develop new marketing strategies that capitalize on the popularity and anticipation surrounding a beloved television show. - **Photoshoots by Famed Photographers:** This trend presents an opportunity for disruptors in the fashion and photography industries to collaborate with popular TV shows and create captivating visual content. - **Ongoing Book Series and TV Adaptations:** Entrepreneurs in the publishing and entertainment industries can find innovative ways to collaborate and cross-promote book series and their television adaptations to maximize audience engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Television Production:** Disruptive innovators in this industry could focus on creating behind-the-scenes content and exclusive interviews to generate more buzz and interest in upcoming TV shows. - **Fashion:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in this industry by partnering with popular TV shows to create immersive fashion experiences or limited-edition merchandise. - **Publishing:** Entrepreneurs in this industry can explore opportunities to leverage TV adaptations of book series for increased book sales and cross-promotion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy Prequel Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-fire-blood-cabernet-shiraz.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-1.md) - [Thematic Dragon-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-inspired-timepieces.md) - [Fantasy-Series Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diff-eyewear.md) - [Fantasy Series-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-flame-pizza.md) - [Fantasy Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-2.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-house-of-dragon.md) - [TV Series Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-and-black-hot-sauces.md) - [Dragon-Themed Alcohol Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-and-wine.md)