If you’re a fan of AMC’s hit zombiepocalypse series, you won’t want to miss out on a two-day marathon to get caught up on all things The Walking Dead. That’s right, I’m talking from the very first ground-breaking episode to last season’s amazing finale. I can’t wait to re-watch to try to catch the things I missed. You know, like that whole “everybody’s infected” thing. Yup, I’m still reeling over that one. Keep reading for more information.
AMC ANNOUNCES “THE WALKING DEAD” SEASON 3
PREVIEW WEEKEND ON JULY 7 & 8
Programming Event Features Marathon of All 19 Episodes From
Emmy®-Winning Series’ First Two Seasons
Wrapped with Special Episodic Behind-the-Scenes Footage
Weekend Culminates with “Talking Dead” Live Primetime Special, Including Exclusive First Look Scene from “The Walking Dead” Season 3 and
World Television Premiere of Black and White Version of Pilot Episode
Fans Can Enter “The Walking Dead” Watch to Win Sweepstakes
to Win “Stagger On” Role as a Zombie
AMC announced “The Walking Dead” Season 3 Preview Weekend on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 beginning at 11:30am each day. Airing just one week before Comic-Con, the two-day programming event will feature a marathon of all 19 episodes from the series’ critically acclaimed first two seasons, culminating with a “Talking Dead” live primetime special on Sunday, July 8 at 9pm. The one-time-only airing of “Talking Dead,” hosted by Chris Hardwick (Nerdist), will be followed by the world television premiere of the black and white version of “The Walking Dead” pilot episode at 10pm. The special version of the series’ first episode was created specifically for fans of The Walking Dead, as it holds true to the original black and white comic book, written by Robert Kirkman.
Throughout “The Walking Dead” Marathon, Hardwick will introduce each episode from the set of season three in Atlanta, giving viewers a glimpse of the new sets. Along with several cast members and producers, he will set up the storyline from each episode, and discuss the classic moments and unique characters featured. In addition, every episode with be wrapped with exclusive character and scene-specific content from the first two seasons, including behind-the-scenes footage and sit-down interviews with the cast.
In the hour-long “Talking Dead” event, shot live in Los Angeles, Hardwick will give fans a first look at “The Walking Dead” Season 3, including a scene from the new season, and brand new video interviews with the cast, a tour of the new set and a sneak peek at the props and wardrobes featured in Season 3. Hardwick will also sit down with in-studio guests including the show’s executive producers and other celebrity fans. Viewers will get information on the show’s presence at this year’s Comic-Con, including a look at the construction of “The Walking Dead” booth, updates on AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Social Game, and other show-related news and topics.
At one point during the live show, Hardwick will reveal a special code to viewers, which they can use to enter “The Walking Dead” Watch to Win Sweepstakes, at http://www.amcdead.com/. The winner will receive a trip to Atlanta and a “stagger on” role as a zombie on the hit show.
The on-air event will be complemented by activities online at amctv.com, where fans can find more exclusive behind-the-scenes videos and participate in Fan Favorite polls, which cover such topics as Fan Favorite Weapon, Fan Favorite Walker, Fan Favorite Walker Kill and Fan Favorite Survivor. The Poll winners will be announced by Hardwick during the “Talking Dead” live event Sunday night.
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