It’s Official – AMC Renews The Walking Dead for a Third Season!
Steve Barton
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As confirmation of what we heard this past weekend, and as if there was any doubt, AMC has renewed its most popular series, “The Walking Dead”, for a third season. Let there be zombies … and more zombies!
From the Press Release:
AMC has announced the renewal of “The Walking Dead” for a third season. Season Two 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 (“The Dead Zone”). “The Walking Dead” is 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. 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 FIC, “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.
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