SDCC: Trailer for ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 8 is Here!
Comic-Con has given us yet again another trailer!
AMC released the trailer for the upcoming season of The Walking Dead during the con, and it looks amazing.
The five-minute trailer is filled with action and it highlights all our favorite characters.
It’s the trailer’s ending, however, what has us screaming: “what does it mean?!”
Check it out:
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The new season is set to debut October 22.
Stuntman Dies After On-Set Accident During ‘The Walking Dead’ Production
Stuntman John Bernecker, passed away this past Thursday after being seriously injured on the set of The Walking Dead.
According to Variety, Bernecker fell more than 20 feet onto a concrete floor on Wednesday. The stuntman suffered head injuries and was immediately rushed to an Atlanta hospital, where he was in intensive care until Thursday night when he passed.
The production stopped temporarily after Bernecker was injured.
In a statement, AMC said, “We are deeply saddened by this loss and our hearts and prayers are with John’s family, friends and colleagues during this extremely difficult time.”
Bernecker was a 33-year-old stuntman who participated in movies like Logan, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and the upcoming Black Panther.
We Finally Have Our First Look at ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 8
Entertainment Weekly has released an official photo of another Comic-Con preview. This time: The Walking Dead.
In the image, we can see Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) reunited.
This won’t be the only reunion of the season, as showrunner Scott M. Gimple “promises season 8 will build off the reunions and first-time unions that unfolded in the season 7 finale,” according to EW.
The eight season of The Walking Dead is set to air in October.
Fear The Walking Dead Two-Part Mid-Season Finale Sneak Peek and Synopsis
The two-part episode 7 for season 3 of Fear The Walking Dead is quickly approaching.
AMC released a synopsis, a sneak peak and a promo on the upcoming episode.
Sneak peak:
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Promo:
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Season 3, Episode 7 synopsis:
A new arrival sows a divide within the ranch. Meanwhile, Alicia forms a new relationship in hopes of maintaining peace.
Source: AMC
AMC’s The Walking Dead Season 5 Premiere Hits Series High
The Season 5 premiere of AMC’s The Walking Dead was viewed by a series high 17.3 million viewers (11 million fell in the 18-49 demographic).
The Season 5 premiere was the series’ most talked-about episode ever on Twitter with more than 1.32 million tweets. The Walking Dead is also one of the only shows in Twitter history to take up all 10 trending topics in the U.S. at once.
The zombie series’ previous record was 16.1 million viewers (10.4 in the 18-49 demo) for its Season 4 premiere.
Last week, AMC renewed The Walking Dead for a sixth season.
H/T: Inside TV @ EW
AMC Renews The Walking Dead for Season 6
AMC has renewed The Walking Dead for a sixth season just a few days before its fifth season premieres.
Scott M. Gimple will continue on as showrunner.
AMC President Charlie Collier in a statement said:
We could not be more excited for October 12 as we share new episodes of The Walking Dead with fans around the globe. In advance of Sunday’s Season 5 premiere, AMC proudly confirms a sixth season order of this extraordinary series. Thank you to Robert Kirkman, Scott Gimple, the terrific executive producers, and the entire team who brings this compelling world and these rich characters to life. There’s plenty more Dead ahead thanks to their impressive, collective effort.
Last month, AMC ordered a pilot to be shot for a spinoff of the series.
H/T: TVLine