Ah, that explains why I could not find any news on it :). I have been keeping an eye on Martin's website and he hinted that there is some news that may come out at a convention he is attending. Apparently the Hollywood Reporter got one part of it - Catelyn Stark has been cast...
More casting news, and I like the big name. I will have to look around to see if I know the others named but I don't recognize the names.
http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/14669/sean-bean-plays-a-game-of-thrones-
How about Gerard Butler for Ned? Holadem, I always get a smile when I hear of people trying out this series. I came on after the first 3 were published so I'm a relative newbie myself, but I did have to endure at least a couple of years waiting for a new novel to come out. Hopefully in the...