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'The Walking Dead's Michael Rooker to Appear on 'Mythbusters' Zombie Special

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:32:15 +0000

We're guessing the folks at 'Mythbusters' watch a lot of AMC, but then again, who doesn't? After previously hosting an episode to feature various myths based on 'Breaking Bad,' 'Mythbusters' is preparing to bust some zombies by testing various aspects of zombie pop culture, 'The Walking Dead' style! Series star Michael Rooker will make a guest appearance in the zombified hour as well, hopefully keeping both his hands in tact, so check out the latest from 'Mythbusters' zombie special inside!

'Sons of Anarchy' Creator Kurt Sutter Slams AMC Over 'The Walking Dead's Glen Mazzara

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:47:09 +0000

Earlier today the TV community was rocked by the news that while AMC had officially renewed 'The Walking Dead' for a fourth season, show-runner Glen Mazzara would resign from his post. Mazzara's departure marks the second show-runner shift for 'The Walking Dead' amid a host of other AMC showrunner conflicts, and now 'Sons of Anarchy' creator Kurt Sutter has publicly attacked AMC over the debacle. The conflict heats up inside!

Zombies Attack In Awesome Banned Commercial

Emerald Catron — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:45:22 +0000

In case you were wondering how much is too much for Norwegian television, here’s your answer. This advertisement for Scandinavian sporting goods chain XXL caused an uproar when it aired over the weekend. People complained that it was too violent and graphic, maybe because of that scene when a zombie’s arm flies off with the [...]

'The Walking Dead' Preview: Loyalties Are Tested "When the Dead Come Knocking"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:54:33 +0000

With only two episodes remaining this year, the worlds of 'The Walking Dead' have officially begun to collide, setting us up for a tense showdown between Woodbury and the prison as we reach the midway point of the season. Following last night's "Hounded," a few members of Rick's group have been taken hostage at the idyllic Woodbury, while Rick himself encounters an unfamiliar face waiting outside the prison, so what happens next? Check out two new clips from "When the Dead Come Knocking" to find out!

Why Didn't HBO or NBC Want 'The Walking Dead'?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:45:06 +0000

In the past, we've heard about networks passing up some great dramas now and again, like when 'Breaking Bad' almost went to FX, before landing on AMC as the Emmy-winning bad-ass drama we all know it to be. But did you know that before AMC scored even bigger with Robert Kirkman's 'The Walking Dead,' HBO and NBC were in the market for the zombie-thriller as well? What made them pass on something that's become such a cultural phenomeon?

'The Walking Dead's' Producers and Cast Promise an Even Scarier Season 3

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:00:47 +0000

Sunday’s finale of the second season of ‘The Walking Dead’ drew nine million viewers, the most in the series’ history. According to AMC, the show has also become the number one drama among 18-to-49 year-old men in basic cable history.

So suffice to say there are a whole bunch of folks anxiously awaiting season three of the post-apocalyptic zombie-fest. While that won’t come until October, according to producer Glen Mazzara, it should be worth the wait.