goonsquad Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 (edited) Based on the critically acclaimed comic series, The Walking Dead is a live action TV series about a group of survivors during the zombie apocalypse. So far, the zombie production stills look fantastic. Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) is writing and directing. Gale Ann Hurd is producing.Official BlogTWD Zombie Makeup GalleryAbsolutely can not wait for this to start! Edited November 26, 2010 by goonsquad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonsquad Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 And yes, they are going with the classic slow-walking 'Romero' zombies. None of that modern fast zombie crap here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnowledgeReignsSupreme Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 In. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonsquad Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 SD Comic-Con 2010: The Walking Dead Promotional One-SheetAMC Comic Con Frank Darabont Horror Convention Horror Panel SDCC 10 The Walking DeadA new promotional Comic-Con one-sheet for Frank Darabont's adaptation of the Robert Kirkman zombie epic "The Walking Dead" has debuted online and we have every stiffened pixel for you right here!Look for "The Walking Dead" to make a splash at the show on Friday, July 23rd. Details below.From the Press Release:The stars and producers of AMC’s highly-anticipated series “The Walking Dead,” based on the comic book written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics, will descend on Comic-Con 2010 for a panel event and exclusive sneak preview of the original drama.“The Walking Dead” panel, scheduled for Friday, July 23, at 11:30 AM in Room 6BCF, will feature series stars Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually), Jon Bernthal (“The Pacific”), Sarah Wayne Callies (“Prison Break”), Laurie Holden (The Mist), and Emma Bell (“Law & Order”). Joining the cast are writer, director, executive producer and three-time Academy Award nominee Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile); executive producers Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator, Aliens, Armageddon); make-up artist Greg Nicotero (George Romero’s Land of the Dead, The Mist); and Joel Stillerman, AMC's SVP of original programming, production and digital content.During the hour-long event, moderator Eric Moro of IGN.com will lead panelists in a discussion about their experience shooting the series in Atlanta and the process of bringing Kirkman’s comic book to life on the small screen, among other topics, followed by an exclusive first look at “The Walking Dead” and a Q&A session with attendees.“The Walking Dead” panel will be complemented by a number of on-the-ground activities taking place throughout Comic-Con:Attendees will have an opportunity to get “zombified” by visiting “The Walking Dead” booth and putting themselves into a zombie scene from the series via a touch screen; AMC will email the photo to them.AMC will distribute limited edition "The Walking Dead" series posters from internationally recognized movie poster artist Drew Struzan (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Blade Runner, Hellboy and more).An autograph session will take place with Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies, Frank Darabont, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero and Gale Anne Hurd in the Image Comic Books booth.AMC will distribute limited edition "The Walking Dead" series buttons.AMC will have “The Walking Dead” walkers around the convention center and booth.“The Walking Dead” booth will be a semi-recreation of a scene from the pilot episode.See you at Comic-Con, and look for “The Walking Dead” to premiere this October during AMC Fearfest, the network's annual blockbuster marathon of thriller and horror films.Dig on the one-sheet below courtesy of IGN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybebo Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Definitely will be looking forward to this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff66 Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Frown Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Big black f'ing dot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tough As Nails Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Sounds fun...looking forward to seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eviloutsider Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 http://tv.ign.com/articles/110/1108197p1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TeamDingo Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Not 100% sure how something this dark can be turned into a basic cable TV show without scraping the source material but I am so in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Vermeil Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Always down for the zombies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Manback Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 100% IN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamDingo Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBiI6YRfWIY...layer_embedded#! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eviloutsider Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Just got done reading Volumes 1-4. Got 5-11 in the queue at the local library. Pretty good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosoxs45 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 So in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonsquad Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBiI6YRfWIY...layer_embedded#! Missed this when you first posted. All I can say is WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamDingo Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBiI6YRfWIY...layer_embedded#! Missed this when you first posted. All I can say is WOW. My smiley should be for a single tear of joy/ecstasy/despair as opposed to the waterworks but that was the most appropriate smiley for the emotions engendered by this trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Alum Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Just got done reading Volumes 1-4. Got 5-11 in the queue at the local library. Pretty good so far. I read them when they are released at the Books-a-Million or Borders. Just sit down, read them, put them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamDingo Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Also of interest from Comic Con iFanboy interview with Kirkmanhttp://www.ifanboy.com/podcasts/video/iFan..._Robert_KirkmanPanel highlightshttp://www.amctv.com/originals/The-Walking...id=221279576001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eviloutsider Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Anywhere, non-torrents, that I could find volume 5 online. It seems as though that is the only one the library doesn't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamDingo Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 better quality trailerhttp://content.usatoday.com/communities/po...-walking-dead/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I just watched the trailer on AMC. Looks fantastic - a ripoff (at least in the beginning) of 28 Days Later - but hell, all these are ripoffs of Romero anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 HUGE black dot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamny Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG i can't wait..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Frown Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I just watched the trailer on AMC. Looks fantastic - a ripoff (at least in the beginning) of 28 Days Later - but hell, all these are ripoffs of Romero anyway.I think they were actually written at about the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazoo11 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 If you guys have an ipod touch,ipad, or iphone check out their comic books under Comics in the app store.First book is available free, rest are 1.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewlyRetired Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Good lord I can not wait for this series. I have been watching and reading about zombies for almost 20 years now and the Walking Dead graphic novels were the best treatment of this niche IMO. For those concerned that this is a rip off of other zombie stories, give it a chance. While their are always similar elements, the graphic novels generated some incredible characters. If the TV show can survive to season 2, when more cool characters can be introduced, the sky could be the limit. Their was a rumor this week that Season 2 was already green lit but that has since been stated to be incorrect at this time. I am unsure how much they will be able to grab the audience with only 6 episodes in season 1 but I am remaining hopeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamDingo Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) I just watched the trailer on AMC. Looks fantastic - a ripoff (at least in the beginning) of 28 Days Later - but hell, all these are ripoffs of Romero anyway.I think they were actually written at about the same time.http://www.dreadcentral.com/interviews/kir...he-walking-deadRR: Mind clearing up the chronology of it all? When you wrote the first issue versus when 28 Days Later came out. RK: I don't have a leg to stand on because 28 Days Later came out in Great Britain so long before it came out here, but this whole book was planned to start in April or March of 2003 instead of October. When we pitched Image [the idea] and they accepted it, we were ready to go, and all the stuff was planned out and the opening was already written. We had already started production on The Walking Dead to a certain degree, and it would've debuted in March; but when we pitched it, Image publisher Jim Valentino said they were putting together a horror line for October and they wanted us to be a part of that. They wanted to hold off on the release until October. 28 Days Later came out in June, so . . . yeah, I hadn't even seen it. I swear! The similarities – you know, Rick wakes up in a bed, he's in a hospital – that’s pretty much it. I don't claim that it's the most original idea in the world, so I don't really care. It was just something I could start the story off with the main character being as clueless as the reader so he can learn about things at the same time the reader does and there wouldn't be any gaps I would have to go back and fill in. edit for better quote Edited September 2, 2010 by TeamDingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Powers Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Looks awesome..Frank Darabont running things :undeaddot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rail Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Based on this thread, I've been reading these and am up to volume 5. Really stoked about this on TV. Although the theme re: the survivors are just as (if not more) dangerous as the zombies is depressing. And unfortunately accurate. Edited September 2, 2010 by rail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobber Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I saw a commercial for this during Rubicon the other day. It was only about 15 seconds long. Pitch black, with an injured guy slowly descending a staircase lighting matches for light. The second match he lights, you hear a couple zombies groan off in the distance. The guy looked...a bit concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goonsquad Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Cool video if you're into makeup fx:Bicycle Girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickle Monster Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulan Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I SOOOO CANT WAIT FOR THIS SERIES! too bad the books are not available on kindle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtjester Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 This look really good. Hopefully it stays about the zombies and doesn't fall into the character study, drama type shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamDingo Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 This look really good. Hopefully it stays about the zombies and doesn't fall into the character study, drama type shows.Have you read the books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Drebin Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 This look really good. Hopefully it stays about the zombies and doesn't fall into the character study, drama type shows.I'm guessing from this that you've never read the books? Because this series is very much about the characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Alum Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I SOOOO CANT WAIT FOR THIS SERIES! too bad the books are not available on kindle I caught up by reading the books at Books-A-Million during my lunch breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagov Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 This look really good. Hopefully it stays about the zombies and doesn't fall into the character study, drama type shows.If this is the case, it would be a huge disappointment. I have been reading this tale (it doesn't feel right to call it a comic) since it started and the character development and interaction is the thing that keeps me coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Servo Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Big black undead dot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtjester Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 This look really good. Hopefully it stays about the zombies and doesn't fall into the character study, drama type shows.I'm guessing from this that you've never read the books? Because this series is very much about the characters.I have not read them. They are on my next to do list after I finish the Passage.I don't have a problem with developing characters--that's great. It is just when supposed action/horror movies get bogged down in a 10-15 minute dialogue scene, it takes away from the whole theme of the movie which is ultimately zombies.Again, I look forward to reading the books before I pass any type of judgment. I am a huge zombie/apocalyptic type movies and most tend to disappoint. I can already predict that when World War Z gets made, it will suck big time because they will find a way to screw it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazoo11 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I SOOOO CANT WAIT FOR THIS SERIES! too bad the books are not available on kindle Get yourself an Ipad then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamDingo Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 This look really good. Hopefully it stays about the zombies and doesn't fall into the character study, drama type shows.I'm guessing from this that you've never read the books? Because this series is very much about the characters.I have not read them. They are on my next to do list after I finish the Passage.I don't have a problem with developing characters--that's great. It is just when supposed action/horror movies get bogged down in a 10-15 minute dialogue scene, it takes away from the whole theme of the movie which is ultimately zombies.Again, I look forward to reading the books before I pass any type of judgment. I am a huge zombie/apocalyptic type movies and most tend to disappoint. I can already predict that when World War Z gets made, it will suck big time because they will find a way to screw it up.Not going to speak for action/horror movies but zombie media is almost never about zombies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Frown Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I SOOOO CANT WAIT FOR THIS SERIES! too bad the books are not available on kindle Get yourself an Ipad then.Can one even read comics on the Kindle? I have been thinking about getting one now that they are cheaper but if not I will spring for the Ipad instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazoo11 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I SOOOO CANT WAIT FOR THIS SERIES! too bad the books are not available on kindle Get yourself an Ipad then.Can one even read comics on the Kindle? I have been thinking about getting one now that they are cheaper but if not I will spring for the Ipad instead.I think you can. Not 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamDingo Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 (edited) http://www.bigshinyrobot.com/reviews/wp-co...s/2010/09/1.jpgPoster Edited September 22, 2010 by TeamDingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamDingo Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 have not been this excited for a Haloween since I was a kid...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXloRrMeKcw...feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhgxrHdoycMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOuB-3qcv-4...feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVwpbg9Nr6M...feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eviloutsider Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 2 more weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnowledgeReignsSupreme Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 2 more weeks.3 more days before I can set the DVR to record the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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