{"id":962,"date":"2011-10-25T19:09:44","date_gmt":"2011-10-25T19:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=962"},"modified":"2011-10-26T06:20:26","modified_gmt":"2011-10-26T06:20:26","slug":"transmissions-the-walking-dead-renewed-for-season-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=962","title":{"rendered":"Transmissions: The Walking Dead Renewed for season 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

AMC announced today the renewal of \u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d for a third season. Season two\"\"<\/a> continues to deliver the strongest telecasts for any drama in basic cable history against Adults 18-49 shattering a basic cable record set nearly 10 years ago for a single drama telecast (\u201cThe Dead Zone\u201d). \u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d is based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics. Glen Mazzara serves as series\u2019 showrunner. Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert and Frank Darabont are executive producers. Greg Nicotero is a co-executive producer.<\/p>\n

“Today we are pleased to announce that the \u2018dead\u2019 shall live as we proudly renew \u2018The Walking Dead\u2019 for a third season on AMC and, globally, with our terrific partners at Fox International Channels,” said Charlie Collier, AMC\u2019s President. \u201cWe are thankful for everyone\u2019s contribution in front of and behind the camera as we continue to make \u2018The Walking Dead\u2019 a unique television experience. And, we are so proud as it continues to set viewership records around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

FOX International Channels rolled-out its global launch for \u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d this weekend, with premieres on FIC\u2019s cable networks in Europe, Asia, Latin American, Africa and the Middle East. The series\u2019 international premieres delivered equally impressive results in all major international TV markets, and broke pay-TV ratings\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cPartnering with AMC on \u2018The Walking Dead\u2019 took some guts”, said Sharon Tal Yguado, SVP of Scripted Programming at FIC. \u201cBut 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. \u2018The Walking Dead\u2019 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d received rave reviews from countless critics, both domestic and international, who heralded the series as \u201cabove all else, \u201cThe Walking Dead\u201d hasn’t lost the most important ingredient in its strangely successful recipe: it\u2019s thrilling\u201d (The Hollywood Reporter), \u201c\u2026with Dead\u2019s riveting cast of characters, the personal dynamics are almost as potent as the gory thrills\u201d (Us Weekly), \u201cThe Walking Dead is a feast. Dig in.\u201d (The Guardian, UK), \u201cIt doesn\u2019t even take three minutes to realize that this series is setting standards\u201d (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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