AMC renews The Walking Dead for Season 3
"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. And, we are so proud as it continues to set viewership records around the world."
Fox International Channels rolled-out its global launch for The Walking Dead this weekend, with premieres on FIC's cable networks in Europe, Asia, Latin American, Africa and the Middle East. The series' international premieres delivered equally impressive results in all major international TV markets, and broke pay-TV ratings' records across the world. Over 10 million viewers in 122 countries tuned in live to watch the second season premiere of this highly anticipated returning drama. And, FIC will once again be the international broadcasting partner for the series with Entertainment One continuing to distribute in non-FIC markets.
"Partnering with AMC on The Walking Dead took some guts", said Sharon Tal Yguado, SVP of Scripted Programming at Fox International Channels. "But at the same time was the easiest programming decision we ever made. It's rare to come across a groundbreaking TV project that is also attached to some of the best talent in town. The Walking Dead was treated as a global event since day one and not only changed the traditional TV model but also changed our viewers' TV experience. It is now officially a global addiction with millions of fans around the globe wanting more. We are delighted to give it to them."
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.
The Walking Dead received rave reviews from countless critics, both domestic and international, who heralded the series as "above all else, The Walking Dead hasn't lost the most important ingredient in its strangely successful recipe: it's thrilling" (The Hollywood Reporter), "...with Dead's riveting cast of characters, the personal dynamics are almost as potent as the gory thrills" (US Weekly), "The Walking Dead is a feast. Dig in." (The Guardian- UK), "It doesn't even take three minutes to realize that this series is setting standards" (Der Tagesspiegel-Germany).
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XxNickTheFilmCriticXx
@ROFLitschristian -- I have yet to see those shows. They seem to be getting great feedback, though.
7 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
Lord McLovin of MovieWeb
This series is great, one of my fave shows on right now, and i'm sure with the ratings it's getting, this can go on for another 10 years if they continue with the comics story-line :)
7 months agoby @ghostmanFlag
ROFLitschristian
@XxNickTheFilmCriticXx *Coughcough* Dexter *cough* Homeland.
7 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
thedude-abides
@XxNickTheFilmCriticXx True. That's why I'm hoping Hell on Wheels is one I can get into.
7 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
XxNickTheFilmCriticXx
@ROFLitschristian -- Ah, well - I guess there's nothing on TV on Sunday so I find it much easier to watch 'The Walking Dead' than you may.
7 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
XxNickTheFilmCriticXx
@thedude-abides -- Really? Wow! You should try watching my two favorite TV shows ever: The Office and Leave It To Beaver. 30 Rock is pretty good, but you have to start at the beginning to really get into it. A lot of different, great shows out there - you just gotta watch them from the beginning to really appreciate them.
7 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
ejk1
good news.
7 months agoby @ejk1Flag
SomethingMore
They wont let this one go!
7 months agoby @SomethingMoreFlag
fanboy
No surprise here
7 months agoby @fanboyFlag
CelluloidDreams
Hell yeah...Ooh-rah!
7 months agoby @2movieguysFlag
thedude-abides
@XxNickTheFilmCriticXx Well, I'm not a big fan of t.v. shows, so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but it doesn't do it for me. I've tried to watch both season premiers the last two years and have been unable to get through either one of them -- and I can literally watch anything. It's just too drawn out for my liking, but so is every other television series I've ever tried to watch.
7 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Dan
Episode 2 this season was....... ehhh..... it was okay, introduced new characters, set up for the next episode. Anyways, cool about the renewal, but I hope it picks up the pace and zombie action, which I'm sure it will.
7 months agoby @dan1Flag
ROFLitschristian
@XxNickTheFilmCriticXx It's really not the show itself that bothers me. When things are so overhyped and circled like a religion I try to avoid becoming a brainless zombie (pun intended). But I guess the main reason is that when the first season premiered it came on after Dexter. I gave it the hour and a half for the pilot and liked it, a lot actually. But after an hour on the couch with Dexter I just didn't really want to sit there for a whole nother hour. What I'm trying to say is, if I was really attached to the show I wouldn't have mind sitting down and watching it for an hour a night.
7 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
XxNickTheFilmCriticXx
@ROFLitschristian -- I think I can agree with your statement. But, it's the kind of average show that keeps you coming back for more. Kind of like a guilty pleasure, I guess. I really like the tension they build around the characters and then show the predictability of becoming unpredictable.
7 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
XxNickTheFilmCriticXx
@thedude-abides -- Also, what is your position concerning this show?
7 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
XxNickTheFilmCriticXx
@thedude-abides -- Oh, yes! I'm looking very forward to that show, I must say.
7 months agoby @XxNickTheFilmCriticXxFlag
ROFLitschristian
I still think this show is average. But as long as it's keeping everyone off their vampire mania, then I can live with this overrated production.
7 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
T.Clark
F*ck yes.
7 months agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Cripple
Awesome. This show is amazing.
7 months agoby @crippleFlag
Space101
Sssoooo Awesome!
7 months agoby @space101Flag
thedude-abides
Hell on Wheels is all I got to say.
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thrashnasty190
Great news.
7 months agoby @thrashnasty190Flag
JacobTNA
Great show. Glad it's renewed.
7 months agoby @jacobtnaFlag