Tuesday, October 25, 2011

AMC Runs With "The Walking Dead"

AMC have renewed the 'zombie' TV series "The Walking Dead" for a third season, based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics.

Glen Mazzara serves as series’ showrunner. Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert and Frank Darabont are executive producers. Greg Nicotero is a co-executive producer.

"Today we are pleased to announce that the 'dead' shall live as we proudly renew 'The Walking Dead' for a third season on AMC and, globally, with our terrific partners at Fox International Channels," said Charlie Collier, AMC’s President.

"We are thankful for everyone’s contribution in front of and behind the camera as we continue to make ‘The Walking Dead’ a unique television experience."

"The Walking Dead" secured a 2010 Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series - Drama and won the 2011 Emmy Award for Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup.

The series 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', who travel in search of a safe and secure home.

Season Two debuted October 16, 2011 on AMC.

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