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The Walking Dead TV Series
« on: Aug 16, 2009 at 11:27 AM »
I am SOOOOOOOOO stoked about this.

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American Movie Classics, the cable channel that's been known lately more for its TV shows (Mad Men, Breaking Bad) than its movies, has acquired the rights to the popular comic book The Walking Dead. The comic is about a group of survivors making their way through an apocalyptic world overrun by zombies; not a unique concept, but it's supposed to be darn good. Although CBS had a zombie TV pilot called Babylon Fields that sadly was never picked up in 2007, The Walking Dead will have the muscle of Frank Darabont (The Mist, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) behind it as writer, producer AND director, so odds seem pretty good that we'll see it hit the small screen at some point.

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I think TV is a better medium for this awesome comicbook series. A movie just won't do it justice. I hope Darabont won't veer away too much from the elements that make The Walking Dead such a great read.

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #1 on: Aug 16, 2009 at 12:43 PM »
Oooohhhhh!!! I've been following this series since it started. I hope they film this in black and white as well.

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2009 at 10:14 AM »
I'm an avid reader of the Walking Dead series and I always felt it was paced like a TV show.

I'm excited for this!  ;D

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #3 on: Sep 07, 2009 at 10:31 AM »
I hope they make it right. The comic book series is phenomenal, hope they wont ruin it.
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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #4 on: Sep 02, 2010 at 08:22 PM »
With the pilot episode still to air a couple of months away, unconfirmed reports are starting to circulate that a second season of The Walking Dead has already been greenlit. While AMC has issued no official announcement, news from director/writer/executive producer Frank Darabont seems more hopeful.

The first season of The Walking Dead will premiere with a 90-min. pilot on October 31, 2010 on AMC. Based on the trailer alone, I am so looking forward to this. Enough with the freaking vampires--bring on the zombies!

Watch the awesome official trailer here
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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #5 on: Sep 02, 2010 at 08:34 PM »
Nice, I am currently reading this, really good stuff. Can't wait for this one. I hope the gore is as intense as the comic book!

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #6 on: Sep 22, 2010 at 05:37 AM »
Just started reading the comic book compilation yesterday....




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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #7 on: Sep 22, 2010 at 10:37 AM »
If there's an "event" TV moment for me this year, it will have to be this. I've been a big fan of the series. I've been there for the very first issue and I know Darabont is going to do well with the source material.

Lumbering zombie renaissance! Out with the running zombies!

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #8 on: Sep 22, 2010 at 02:37 PM »
malapit na i-show!  :)

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #9 on: Sep 24, 2010 at 11:21 AM »
If there's an "event" TV moment for me this year, it will have to be this. I've been a big fan of the series. I've been there for the very first issue and I know Darabont is going to do well with the source material.

Lumbering zombie renaissance! Out with the running zombies!

I actually only discovered the comic book series through scans but have since been following in it in print through the hardcovers. Darabont is a great match especially as the Mist touches upon the same scenarios and emotions in the Walking Dead.

however, I'm still wondering how far they would go especially when the series reaches the Governor's storyline. The violence there reminds me Alexander Aja's movies.

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #10 on: Sep 24, 2010 at 11:23 AM »
Just started reading the comic book compilation yesterday....





This is one of the best looking photographic posters I've seen. there are hi-res versions available.

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #11 on: Sep 28, 2010 at 08:10 AM »
awesome fan-made opening credits sequence for the TV series:

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #12 on: Sep 29, 2010 at 05:04 AM »
This series will premiere on FX Asia on Nov. 5. Channel 156 on SkyCable.











More on FX Asia's FB page
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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #13 on: Oct 15, 2010 at 01:59 PM »
malapit na to! kaso wala kaming skycable!  >:( >:(

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #14 on: Oct 19, 2010 at 05:42 PM »
This series will premiere on FX Asia on Nov. 5. Channel 156 on SkyCable.











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ngayon ko lang napansin me ch156 pala ang skycable. hindi kaya maraming cut ito?
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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #15 on: Oct 19, 2010 at 06:22 PM »
what channel and when will this be shown locally?
I'm so excited! since it's going to be mini-series it looks like quality will be maintained.  8)

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #16 on: Oct 20, 2010 at 10:28 AM »
what channel and when will this be shown locally?
I'm so excited! since it's going to be mini-series it looks like quality will be maintained.  8)


This series will premiere on FX Asia on Nov. 5. Channel 156 on SkyCable.



More on FX Asia's FB page

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #17 on: Oct 20, 2010 at 10:29 AM »
The Walking Dead is the only piece of zombie fiction I could stand and actually like a lot. So I have high hopes for the show . . .also, it's Darabont and what he did with The Mist was neat. Even if it's only half as good as the Romero zombie films (the only zombie films I could stand except for Rec and They Came Back) , I'm in.

I hear it's also showing on eztv, where I will most likely be watching it.   ;D

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #18 on: Oct 21, 2010 at 06:44 PM »
pre-air of episode 1 is out.. for those who can't wait for the 31st..

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #19 on: Oct 21, 2010 at 06:49 PM »
Darabont captured the pacing and intensity of the comicbook. Very well made first episode.

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #20 on: Oct 22, 2010 at 08:11 AM »
pre-air of episode 1 is out.. for those who can't wait for the 31st..

oh man why didn't i read this last night!  >:(

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #21 on: Oct 22, 2010 at 12:36 PM »
nandito pala si Sarah Wayne Callies, ung doctor sa prison break  ;D
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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #22 on: Oct 22, 2010 at 12:53 PM »
will bad sfx be the downfall of Walking Dead?

Check the video.

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #23 on: Oct 22, 2010 at 01:34 PM »
nandito pala si Sarah Wayne Callies, ung doctor sa prison break  ;D

I thought that was her (Dr. Tancredy???), sobrang quick lang yung camera time niya sa teaser ng The Walking Dead on FOX.
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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #24 on: Oct 22, 2010 at 11:25 PM »
currently downloading the first episode.  ;D ;D

spread the dead :D :D :D :D

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #25 on: Oct 22, 2010 at 11:31 PM »
loved the 1st episode! that last scene was intense!

I'm on for the ride!
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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #26 on: Oct 25, 2010 at 04:04 PM »
Staying patient for the high def version.  Yun Making Of muna for now.

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #27 on: Oct 25, 2010 at 04:09 PM »
Two-thumbs way up!!! intense ending (pre-air)pilot!!! ;D
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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #28 on: Oct 25, 2010 at 07:03 PM »
Two-thumbs way up!!! intense ending (pre-air)pilot!!! ;D

I agree!

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Re: The Walking Dead TV Series
« Reply #29 on: Oct 26, 2010 at 07:18 AM »
Staying patient for the high def version.  Yun Making Of muna for now.

Hahaha!  Ako rin!  I want all the gore in all its HD glory  ;D