Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 12:15PM | Matt Sager
The end of the world was only the beginning. Check out these four new clips of the upcoming second season of The Walking Dead!
The Walking Dead Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 1:48PM | Matt Sager
The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman goes behind the scenes of season 2 as it shoots in Atlanta. There's motorcycles, guns, crazy weather, and - oh yeah - zombies! Check out the clip below.
Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 2:51PM | Matt Sager 
AMC has confirmed reports that Frank Darabont has stepped down as showrunner for The Walking Dead, in this statement released by the network's senior vice president Joel Stillerman.
The Walking Dead's Glen Mazzara, writer and executive producer, is expanding his responsibilities to assume the role of showrunner. AMC is grateful to executive producer, writer and pilot director Frank Darabont whose contributions to the success of The Walking Dead are innumerable. We continue to discuss his ongoing role with the series.
Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead graphic novels, executive producer and writer on the series, will remain in this role and will continue to steward the brand. Gale Anne Hurd will remain in her role as Executive Producer. The production continues on schedule for an October 16th premiere.
Frank Darabont, The Walking Dead Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 10:50AM | Matt Sager 
Seems like just yesterday Frank Darabont was up on stage at Comic-Con talking about the upcoming second season of The Walking Dead. Actually, it was less then a week ago, so why has he just quit as showrunner from the hit AMC series?
Budget cuts hit the series in May, as did a firing of the entire writing staff from the show's first season. All strange, considering the incredible critical and commercial success the Robert Kirkman-created comic adaptation brought the network. Darabont basically kept quiet on the cuts and the decision, though he hinted at some dissatisfaction in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter:
"I believe if they do move ahead with what they’re talking about [with budget cuts], it will affect the show creatively ... in a negative way. Which just strikes me as odd. If you have an asset, why would you punish it?”
Why indeed? And what's changed between then and now?
As of this writing, its not known why Darabont has left the series, which is still scheduled to premiere October 16 at 9:00 p.m. on AMC.
Frank Darabont, The Walking Dead Friday, July 22, 2011 at 6:28PM | Matt Sager 
Two weeks after the release of The Walking Dead Season 1 Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray sets, the second season of the hit AMC show premieres on October 16. Season 2 will have 13 episodes, and air at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. That's twice as many episodes, and a one-hour earlier air time.
Check out this gripping, suspenseful trailer for the second season of one of the most critically and commercially successful shows on TV, that looks like it's only getting better.
The Walking Dead Friday, July 22, 2011 at 10:25AM | Matt Sager 
AMC's smash hit adaptation of Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead is returning for a second season in October, but not before season one is re-released as a special edition DVD and Blu-ray.
Here are the details, from the press release:
The Walking Dead, AMC's hit original series that Entertainment Weekly hailed as the "best new show on TV", gets a new release on Blu-ray(TM) and DVD this fall that's sure to wake the dead! Anchor Bay Entertainment proudly releases the AMC(R) original series "THE WALKING DEAD: SEASON 1 - SPECIAL EDITION" on October 4, 2011. Available in three versions (Special Edition DVD, Special Edition Blu-ray and Limited Edition Blu-ray Collector's Tin), each set contains all six episodes of the first season and is loaded with NEW behind-the-scenes featurettes, audio commentaries, extra footage and the fan-requested black and white version of the pilot episode. In addition to the Blu-ray special edition, a limited edition collector's tin contains an exclusive wearable zombie mask from NECA designed by the series own make-up artist, Greg Nicotero. The first 100,000 units of the Blu-ray and Limited Edition Collector's Tin together includes an EXCLUSIVE Cryptozoic "The Walking Dead" trading card.
In each version, all six episodes contain audio commentaries including award-winning Producer/Writer/Director Frank Darabont, Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd, Executive Producer/Writer Robert Kirkman, Producer Denise Huth, Actor Andrew Lincoln, Special Effects Make-Up Artist/Consulting Producer Greg Nicotero and many more! A breakdown of each release follows:
All three versions include the following NEW extras:
Each version includes bonus features from the previous release of "The Walking Dead: Season 1" on DVD that contained the following:
Extra Footage includes:
AMC's hit "The Walking Dead," which broke ratings records in its first season reaching more Adults 18-49 than any other drama series in the history of basic cable television,* returns for its second season this Fall. The series is based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and tells the story of the months and years that follow after a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, played by Andrew Lincoln ("Teachers," Love Actually), who travel in search of a safe and secure home. Shot on location in Atlanta, the series also stars Jon Bernthal ("The Pacific," The Ghost Writer) as Shane Walsh, Sarah Wayne Callies ("Prison Break") as Lori Grimes, Laurie Holden ("The Shield," Stephen King's The Mist) as Andrea, Jeffrey DeMunn (Stephen King's The Mist, The Green Mile) as Dale, Norman Reedus ("The Conspirator") as Daryl, Steven Yeun ("The Big Bang Theory") as Glen, Emma Bell (The Bedford Diaries) as Amy and Chandler Riggs (Get Low) as Carl Grimes. Season two of "The Walking Dead" is executive produced by three-time Academy(TM) Award nominee Frank Darabont, Gale Anne Hurd, Kirkman, David Alpert, and Glen Mazzara and AMC Studios. Greg Nicotero
*Source: The Nielsen Company. Live+SD. 1/1/93-12/5/10. A18-49, AA(000). M-Sa 8P-11P, Su 7P-12A. General Drama. Ad Supported Cable. Entire Series Original Premiere Series Airings Only.
Based on the popular Image Comics' comic book written by Robert Kirkman, the series premiered on AMC Fearfest Halloween night and immediately became the most watched drama series in cable's history with 3.5 million viewers. It has thrilled (and chilled) both critics and audiences with its groundbreaking take on the living dead lore. Season 2 of "The Walking Dead" premieres on AMC this fall.
About AMC
AMC reigns as the only cable network in history to ever win the Emmy(R) Award for Outstanding Drama Series three years in a row, as well as the Golden Globe(R) Award for Best Television Series - Drama for three consecutive years. Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade or creating acclaimed original programming, the AMC experience is an uncompromising celebration of great stories. AMC's original stories include "Mad Men," "Breaking Bad," "The Walking Dead," "The Killing" and "Hell on Wheels." AMC further demonstrates its commitment to the art of storytelling with AMC's Docu-Stories, a slate of unscripted original series, as well as curated movie franchises like AMC's Can't Get Enough and AMC's Crazy About. Available in more than 97 million homes (Source: Nielsen Media Research), AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, Sundance Channel and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Story Matters HereSM.
About Anchor Bay Entertainment
Anchor Bay Entertainment is the home entertainment division of Starz Media, LLC. It includes the Anchor Bay Films and Manga Entertainment brands. It distributes feature films, children's entertainment, fitness, TV series, documentaries, anime and other filmed entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray(TM) formats. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA, Anchor Bay Entertainment has offices in Troy, MI, as well as Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. Starz Media (www.starzmedia.com) is a controlled subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Starz tracking stock group.
THE WALKING DEAD: SEASON 1 - SPECIAL EDITION Blu-Ray(TM)
Street Date: October 4, 2011
Cat. #: BD23097
UPC: 0 1313 23097-9 8
Run Time: 292 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
SRP: $59.99
Format: Widescreen (1.78:1) 1080p
Audio: English Dolby TrueHD 5.1/French Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitles: English and Spanish
THE WALKING DEAD: SEASON 1 - SPECIAL EDITION DVD
Street Date: October 4, 2011
Cat. #: DV23096
UPC: 1313 23096-9 9
Run Time: 292 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
SRP: $49.98
Format: Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1)
Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1/French Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitles: English and Spanish
THE WALKING DEAD: LIMITED EDITION COLLECTOR'S TIN (Blu-ray(TM) ONLY)
Street Date: October 4, 2011
Cat. #: BD23505
UPC: 0 1313 23505-9 2
Run Time: 292 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
SRP: $89.99
Format: Widescreen (1.78:1) 1080p
Audio: English Dolby TrueHD 5.1/French Dolby Surround 2.0
The Walking Dead Monday, July 18, 2011 at 10:20AM | Matt Sager
AMC aired this 60-second teaser trailer for season two of The Walking Dead during last night's season premiere of Breaking Bad. It's remarkable how much is conveyed in this brief, silent, clip. The dead are still walking - kind of their job description - and Rick Grimes is still kicking zombie ass.
Check it out, and let me know what you think. The Walking Dead season two premieres on AMC in October, and I expect we'll be seeing more cool promos between now and then.
The Walking Dead Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 3:02PM | Matt Sager
This October, The Walking Dead returns for its second season - and these guys are coming for those nommy brains!
The Walking Dead Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 4:17PM | Matt Sager
Grrrarrgh! Check out the heartache of psoriasis on this lovely undead lassie! And those eyes indicate a possible - well, I was going to say cornea infection, but it looks like someone just yanked them out and replaced them with halogen bulbs, doesn't it?
This sneak preview pic should whet your appetitee for brains season two of The Walking Dead, set to begin airing in October.
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