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i thought it was pretty good, looks like a top horror movie imo.
could be a real hit once it gets going, if its anywhere near as good as the comic.
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you suck.
post link where we can watch it. what channel? that kind of info
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yeah was awesome purple aki send me a link i love the ending of the first part cannot wait for more
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you suck.
post link where we can watch it. what channel? that kind of info
u know how to download torrents ?
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what channel is it on though?
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what channel is it on though?
it doesn't start untill next week officially.
it hit the torrent sites pre air.
its on amr or amc ??? same channel as breaking bad
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what channel is it on though?
The fat slob can't afford cable you idiot
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The Undead Are Undaunted and Unruly
By ALESSANDRA STANLEY
The one good thing about the walking dead is that they don’t drive.
All it really takes to outrun a zombie is a car. Also, a bullet to the head will stop one cold. And that may explain why so many men prefer zombies to vampires: zombie stories pivot on men’s two favorite things: fast cars and guns. Better yet, zombies almost never talk. Vampires, especially of late, are mostly a female obsession. Works like “Twilight” and “True Blood” suggest that the best way to defeat a vampire is to make him fall so in love that he resists the urge to bite. And that’s a powerful, if naïve, female fantasy: a mate so besotted he gives up his most primal cravings for the woman he loves.
Vampires are imbued with romance. Zombies are not. (Zombies are from Mars, vampires are from Venus.)
Zombie movies didn’t die off, but they were overshadowed by vampire mania that has dominated popular culture in a nonstop streak from Anne Rice’s book “Interview With the Vampire” to “The Vampire Diaries” on CW. Finally, perhaps as a backlash against all the girlish, gothic swooning over “Twilight,” zombies are making a comeback.
A new series that begins on AMC on Sunday is one of the most vivid examples of the revival. “The Walking Dead” is based on Robert Kirkman’s popular graphic novels. And the television adaptation is surprisingly scary and remarkably good, a show that visually echoes the stylized comic-book aesthetic of the original and combines elegant suspense with gratifyingly crude and gruesome slasher-film gore.
The zombies in “The Walking Dead” are true to the genre, and so is its hero, Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), a Southern sheriff’s deputy and a man of few words and many firearms. Yet amid all the carnage and oozing close-ups of cannibalism, “The Walking Dead” does make room for several complicated relationships and at least one love triangle.
Romance is not forbidden in zombie circles of course. Long before the fad of Jane Austen mash-ups like “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies,” the 1943 classic “I Walked With a Zombie” drew its story line from Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre.”
But vampire stories mostly focus on the relationship between the undead and the living, usually with lots of overwrought dialogue, erotic subtext and decadently lush scenery. Zombies don’t as a rule socialize with their prey. It’s the group dynamic among survivors that provides the drama. Conflicts matter more than courtship, and the characters spend most of their time barricaded behind bolted doors and boarded windows. There is little occasion for conversation, let alone changing into evening attire.
“The Walking Dead” follows in the tradition of the 1968 cult film by George A. Romero, “Night of the Living Dead,” which is to say that “The Walking Dead” is a straight tale of horror, not a tongue-in-cheek takeoff like the 2009 movie “Zombieland” or “Dead Set,” a British series that began on IFC this week, about contestants on a “Big Brother”-like show who are the last to learn that zombies are destroying the world.
One oddity of the genre, and perhaps its appeal, is how orthodox it is. For all the many sequels, remakes and parodies, zombies stick pretty closely to the original flesh-eating model: They don’t have personalities, they lurch, and they are always hungry for human flesh. Sometimes the predators are from outer space, but more commonly zombies are spawned by a man-made armageddon. (Variations are usually minor, as with the light-sensitive zombies in the Will Smith movie “I Am Legend.”)
The exact cause of this zombie apocalypse is left unclear. While on duty one day Rick is shot and winds up in the hospital. Like the hero of the 2002 movie “28 Days Later,” Rick wakes up from a coma to find the hospital deserted and zombies scavenging across his empty and denuded town. The sheriff’s station is abandoned, and he can’t find his partner, Shane (Jon Bernthal). Rick staggers home to discover that his wife, Lori (Sarah Wayne Callies), and son, Carl (Chandler Riggs), have vanished. Rick sets out for Atlanta, hoping his family is waiting for him there.
He eventually joins forces with a group of survivors trapped in an abandoned city overrun by zombies; aerial shots pull back high above the streets to reveal what looks like swarming armies of cockroaches. And he quickly learns that while the undead are a formidable — and disgusting — external threat, he also has enemies among the living.
“The Walking Dead” is not for everyone, obviously, but it is well made: a hard-core zombie story that even vampire lovers can watch.
The Walking Dead
AMC, Sunday nights at 10, Eastern and Pacific times; 9, Centralt ime.Pilot written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman; Mr. Darabont, Gale Anne Hurd, Mr. Kirkman, David Alpertand Charles Eglee, executive producers;Jack LoGiudice, co-executive producer;Denise Huth, producer. Produced by AMC Studios. WITH: Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes),Jon Bernthal (Shane Walsh), Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori Grimes), Laurie Holden (Andrea), Jeffrey DeMunn(Dale), Steven Yeun (Glenn), Emma Bell(Amy) and Chandler Riggs (CarlGrimes).
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Zombies flicks scare the SHIT out of me!!!
For those of you that like the AMC walking dead series, there's also another zombie series starting on IFC called "Dead Set" - I can't comment cause I haven't seen either of them, but I thought ya'll would be interested!
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It airs on AMC. You might be able to find it online somewhere now that the first episode has aired.
The Walking Dead‘ is at last among us, now that AMC has premiered its creepy-good new action-drama series. And boy, did those skin-sloughers get a warm welcome.
The ‘Dead’ drew a fantastically lively audience of 5.3 million total viewers, setting an all-time record for any AMC premiere and representing the most-watched season opener of any cable series so far this year, THR reports.
http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/recap/walking-dead-and-loving-it-tell-us-what-you-thought/?cmpid=FCST_tvnews
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Yes. It was good!
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Despite ‘The Walking Dead’s monster ratings, series executive producer Frank Darabont has fired the AMC zombie-drama’s entire writing team and is looking to hire freelance scribes to pen the already-ordered second season, Deadline reports.
It’s a bold move by Darabont, who co-wrote/rewrote all six episodes of season one. It’s also a move that could cause major issues with the powers that be in the Writers Guild. The only current U.S. series that employs the freelance writer model is ‘Torchwood,’ which has the loophole advantage of being produced by the BBC.
‘The Walking Dead’ Ratings Soar To Season High
The 13-episode second season of ‘The Walking Dead’ is slated to resume in October 2011. The first season finale airs this Sunday (Dec. 4) at 10/9c on AMC.
Do you think Darabont could be screwing the pooch on this one? Let us know!
http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/tv-news/the-walking-dead-kills-its-entire-writing-team/?cmpid=FCST_tvnews
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why do they need writers at all - the comics have been written, and have had rave reviews.
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http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/joshw24/news/?a=45636
The Walking Dead Gets 90 Minute Premiere; Big Changes Made To Schedule!
It has today been revealed that the season premiere of The Walking Dead will be a 90 minute special, but this comes alongside some disappointing news about how AMC will structure the 12 episodes! Hit the jump for details...
After the huge success of the first season of The Walking Dead, AMC took the decision to offer viewers a lengthier experience this time around, with an extra six episodes added to the shows schedule. (making a total of 12) However, The Hollywood Reporter now reveal the somewhat disappointing news that the network will in fact be splitting the season in two, with six episodes airing from October 16th, and picking up again on February 12th, 2012.
The good news? The first episode will be a 90 minute extravaganza! Stay tuned for more news on season two of The Walking Dead as and when we have it!
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http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=46732
Rescue Me's Michael Zegen Joins The Walking Dead Season 2
The ex Rescue Me Firefighter will join the second season of AMC's awesome Zombie drama series as a new character not featured in the comic books..
Michael Zegen will join the Zombie fodder for the second season of AMC's The Walking Dead He will play a character called Randall, another new addition not from the comic.
Here is all we know about Randall courtesy of EW..
"..a skinny Southern kid who finds himself in a rather unique set of post-apocalypse circumstances. Beyond that, producers are staying mum on the role."
Apparently it is a recurring role but I wouldn't expect him to stay off a Zombie's dinner plate for too long.
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six episodes airing from October 16th, and picking up again on February 12th, 2012.
The good news? The first episode will be a 90 minute extravaganza! Stay tuned for more news on season two of The Walking Dead as and when we have it!
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Thanks Gregzs
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You're welcome Butterbean!
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Lucaxmen/news/?a=46948
New Promo For The Walking Dead Season 2 Hits!
With only a few weeks to the season premire, new promo videos for the season just won't stop coming, check this new one with a pretty cool narration by Rick Grimes.
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http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Lucaxmen/news/?a=48301
NYCC'11: First Five Minutes Of The Walking Dead Season 2 Premiere!
Last night at NYCC the Walking Dead panel revealed the first five minutes of tonight's season premiere. Check out the footage after the jump.
The first 5-minutes of the season premiere was screened at New York Comic Con last night, and now it's online for you to check out.
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http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JakeLester/news/?a=48642
Christina Hendricks Approached The Walking Dead's Greg Nicotero About Being A Zombie
AMC's hit television show The Walking Dead is off an running this season, and it seems like more and more celebrities are throwing their name in the ring to cameo as zombies. Well put another name on that list, Christina Hendricks.
There have been a multitude of celebrities who have wanted to appear on AMC's hit TV series The Walking Dead. Well you can add one more name to the growing list. Christina Hendricks, of Mad Men fame, approached Executive Producer Greg Nicotero about the possibility of becoming zombie for the show at this years Golden Globes. Nicotero said to What’s On TV, “I went to the Golden Globes when Walking Dead was nominated and three of the actresses from Mad Men came over and said, ‘We want to be zombies’ and I’m looking at Christina Hendricks and going, ‘No, God, how are we gong to do this?’ So I just introduced them to Norman Reedus to distract them from the idea.”
While the idea of playing a Walker might appeal to some people Nicotero says it really not that glamorous, “The idea of being a zombie is great, but then you come down and you sit in the make-up chair and it’s hot and it’s sweaty." He has even had to talk his his dad out of a role, “My dad who is 75 years old wanted to come down. I had to talk him out of it too!”
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http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/GraphicCity/news/?a=49673
Actor Michael Rooker On The Return of Merle On The Walking Dead And Call Of Duty: Black Ops
Michael Rooker, "I'm a zombie killing machine, baby!" Yeah, this guy's awesome.
Source: LA Times HeroComplex
As recounted by Susan Karlin of the LA Times HeroComplex, Michael Rooker attended the recent Aliens to Zombie convention in Hollywood carrying a large box of life-sized prosthetic severed hands that he planned to dole out as souvenirs.
“Thirty years honing my craft, and it’s come to this,” he joked.
Of course, all the fans of the hit AMC drama The Walking Dead know what those mementos represent. After a long absence, Rooker looks to make his return on the show this coming Sunday and we can only hope he brings the same mix of humor, bigotry, and badassness that made Merle an instant fan favorite during Season One.
“Nobody expected this level of Merle worship,” said Rooker with a laugh. “He’s such an out-there, crazy, anything goes kind of guy. There’s an uncertainty about Merle – like he’ll come back when you least expect it. He’s the boogeyman, and viewers love that suspense. The number one question I’m asked is, `When is your character coming back?’ I can’t say when, but I promise it’ll be a wild ride.
“The comic, zombie and gaming fans are a hoot – and they’re really into the plot twists,” he added. “They’re constantly throwing out these theories about Merle secretly stalking the group in the woods or luring zombies to their original camp.”
“I’ve gotten more heat from the anticipation of my coming back to the show than any other thing I’ve done,” Rooker said. “Because of that, I found a whole new group of fans, and the gaming company would never have contacted me if it wasn’t for that.”
One of those things Rooker has been able to branch out and do is voice-acting. Apparently, you'll be hearing Mr. Rooker's voice at some point during Call of Duty:Black Ops.
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Thoughts on series 2?
only 2 episodes left....I'm kinda disappointed with the show to be honest. The pace of season 2 has slowed down dramatically. The storyline of the missing girl is dull and drawn out. There's no real tension and the acting isn't great across the board, certainly not strong enough to warrant "character building" episodes with very little action.
Still an enjoyable show but it's dropped in quality since the first season.
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http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/debbiedowner/news/?a=50901
THE WALKING DEAD Star Norman Reedus Reflects On His Favorite Zombie Kills
MTV was able to grab an interview with the coolest cast member of the popular AMC zombie show. Norman, who plays Daryl in the show explains why his character is so well loved.
Daryl is one cool customer. One of my favorite reasons to like Daryl is that he really is the only character that doesn't need to be apart of the group. It's entirely his choice to be there, and as a viewer you have to wonder why he would put himself in harms way. He could disappear into the woods and eat all the dirty squirrels he likes, but something keeps him there and that is what makes Daryl's character truly grounded.
So what is the reason? It's fairly simple, it has a lot to do with Daryl's backstory that we haven't seen, but has been hinted at. Daryl was a neglected child and beaten severely. Norman Reedus explains to MTV, "He's looking at them for a very different kind of survival, for interaction that he's not used to, which is a new world for him."
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MTV: What is it about Daryl Dixon that's just so f---ing cool?
Reedus: Well, it's hard not to look cool while holding a crossbow, first off. But he's interesting in that he has a different sort of struggle than anyone else. He's trying to just get along with people for the first time, I think. That one moment where Carol reaches down to kiss him on the forehead and he [recoils], he thinks he's about to get hit. There's this damaged thing about him that's really interesting. And when you have a backdrop like "The Walking Dead," it's even more powerful. But you have Rick and Shane fighting for what's the best thing in this group, and Daryl is just sort of trying to find his footing. He's not used to people telling him he's worth a damn. So once people start telling him that, his first reaction is fight or flight. He's such an interesting person. You could have that personality type in a Wall Street movie and he'd still be interesting.
MTV: Daryl has made a lot of personal progress this season, but will Sophia's death set him back? How does he react to finding out that she's gone?
Reedus: It's going to be interesting. It sets him back in certain ways, in that the hope's gone. That little girl that he's looking for, if she's one of them, he doesn't really give a crap anymore. You can have these so-called leaders of the group saying "do this, do that," and he doesn't really need them anymore. So you find out that Daryl sort of separates himself a little bit. He reacts violently to anything emotional revolving around that story line. There's another side of that in that he's looked upon more as one of the leaders now, so there's a new set of responsibilities that Daryl has to deal with. Whether he wants them, whether he wants to take them, [is another story]. But it's interesting to see him looked upon as a leader. Fireworks fly. It's not necessarily something he wanted or asked for. He's not super thrilled about it.
MTV: Daryl has had some of the best zombie kills of the series. Which one was your favorite this season?
Reedus: Ooh. My best kill of the season? Well, I like last season, the double-ax to the throat. That was fun. [This season], I liked slashing the zombie churchgoer across the face; that was kind of fun. And I liked shooting the well-dressed zombie in the woods [in the season premiere], that was kind of fun too, then cutting his chest open and reaching inside of him, the gut bag. That was cool. That was a lot of fun. That was Andy and me being, "Ooh, gross!" You'd put your hand inside and it goes [makes a balloon deflating noise], and they put tubes of hot air that would blow in your face with gas inside the intestines. It was disgusting. [Co-executive producer and makeup effects designer] Greg Nicotero is completely twisted.
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Thanks Gregz! When does it start up again?
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http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/joshw24/news/?a=45636
The Walking Dead Gets 90 Minute Premiere; Big Changes Made To Schedule!
It has today been revealed that the season premiere of The Walking Dead will be a 90 minute special, but this comes alongside some disappointing news about how AMC will structure the 12 episodes! Hit the jump for details...
After the huge success of the first season of The Walking Dead, AMC took the decision to offer viewers a lengthier experience this time around, with an extra six episodes added to the shows schedule. (making a total of 12) However, The Hollywood Reporter now reveal the somewhat disappointing news that the network will in fact be splitting the season in two, with six episodes airing from October 16th, and picking up again on February 12th, 2012.
The good news? The first episode will be a 90 minute extravaganza! Stay tuned for more news on season two of The Walking Dead as and when we have it!
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http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JakeLester/news/?a=53722
Watch The First Three Minutes Of THE WALKING DEAD'S Mid-Season Return
Can't wait until The Walking Dead returns this February? Well we have got you covered click here to check out the first three minutes of the mid-season return. WARNING:Contains graphic images
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marathon on!
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SPOILER...S03E01
Ummm...could Ricks wife be any more of a retard????? Driving into town to get him and then losing control of the car????? Fuck me....why not just stop and look at the map....its not like anyone else is going to be coming along!!!!!!
Ended well...like how Rick snapped.
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SPOILER...S03E01
Ummm...could Ricks wife be any more of a retard????? Driving into town to get him and then losing control of the car????? Fuck me....why not just stop and look at the map....its not like anyone else is going to be coming along!!!!!!
Ended well...like how Rick snapped.
I didn't really feel like he snapped but had actually thought it through...but I wasn't paying attention to the show 100%. He gave them an out saying they couldn't join them at the farm..but they pressed...and the guy that peed on the floor indicated they couldn't be reasoned with and were crazy people/weirdos that would likely cause nothing but problems for the group.
Seems like he weighed his options and eliminating them was the wisest one?
Yes, car wreck seemed dumb but hopefully it will produce something interesting.
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I didn't really feel like he snapped but had actually thought it through...but I wasn't paying attention to the show 100%. He gave them an out saying they couldn't join them at the farm..but they pressed...and the guy that peed on the floor indicated they couldn't be reasoned with and were crazy people/weirdos that would likely cause nothing but problems for the group.
Seems like he weighed his options and eliminating them was the wisest one?
Yes, car wreck seemed dumb but hopefully it will produce something interesting.
I guess by saying snapped, I am basically saying what you said....eliminating them was the only option. No reasoning....no compromise...nothing.
What was weird was how those two guys greeted Rick and the crew....as if they had run into them before.
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What was weird was how those two guys greeted Rick and the crew....as if they had run into them before.
I don't think I caught that! Will plan to pay attention when the repeat airs.
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David Morrissey cast as the Governor next season:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/debbiedowner/news/?a=55592