‘Game of Thrones’ back in April for 10-episode 5th season, along with ‘Silicon Valley,’ ‘Veep’

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This photo provided by HBO shows Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister on trial in a scene from season 4 of "Game of Thrones." The cable channel said Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, that 10 episodes of “Game of Thrones” will show during its fifth season that begins April 12. (AP Photo/HBO, Helen Sloan)

PASADENA, Calif. – “Game of Thrones” addicts, begin the countdown: HBO’s series is returning in April.

The cable channel said Thursday that 10 episodes of “Game of Thrones” will show during its fifth season that begins April 12. Also returning that day are the comedies “Silicon Valley” and “Veep.”

The hit fantasy series known as “GOT” is based on the works of George R.R. Martin, who has completed five of seven novels planned in the “Song of Ice and Fire” saga.

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