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Danny Boyle Says 40/60 Chance '28 Months Later' Happens, Worries Zombies Are Overexposed

By Kevin Jagernauth
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April 15, 2013 9:43 AM
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While there have been constant questions and perhaps some hope, the prospect of a third entry in the zombie franchise started with "28 Days Later..." has been increasingly dim. Last fall, writer Alex Garland stated "if there were plans for another movie, I would absolutely know about it." Meanwhile, director Danny Boyle has consistently remained cagey about coming back for the tentatively titled "28 Months Later..." (the second movie, "28 Weeks Later..." was helmed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo) and he continues to remain cautious not just about the movie, but about the genre as a whole.

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AMC Slammed By 'The Shield' & 'Sons Of Anarchy' Creators After 'Walking Dead' Showrunner Glen Mazzara Leaves Series

By Cain Rodriguez
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December 27, 2012 3:45 PM
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Television

“The Walking Dead” can’t catch a break. After losing Frank Darabont as showrunner after the first season, the show carried on with a lower budget (and a new writing staff) under the tutelage of Glen Mazzara, growing in viewership (it's now the biggest drama on TV, networks included) and, by most accounts, in quality too. Despite maintaining the same level of viewership, in fact the mid-season finale had a record high of viewers tuning in, and a fourth season renewal, the zombie show is once again without a showrunner, with Deadline reporting that Mazzara has left the show after creative differences with network AMC.

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Watch: Preview The Second Half Of 'The Walking Dead' Season 3 & Episode 9

By Kevin Jagernauth
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December 3, 2012 11:25 AM
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Television

TV fans had a big Sunday night, as not only did "Boardwalk Empire" come to an explosive finale, but AMC's "The Walking Dead" also wrapped up the first half of its sixteen episode season three. With the rest of the season not slated to air until early 2013, those eager to see where the zombie drama will go next will have to patiently wait, but the network isn't leaving them completely high and dry.

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We Gotta Push Just A Little Bit More: New Trailer For 'The Walking Dead' Season 3

By Kevin Jagernauth
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September 14, 2012 10:20 AM
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Television

Cable TV enthusiasts...the drought is over. While this summer brought "Louie," "The Newsroom" and "Breaking Bad" to the small screen to tide folks over, with the fall rolling in, those DVRs are going to be exercised harder as a batch of programs return. With "Boardwalk Empire," "Dexter," "Treme" and more to start soon, it won't stop there as next month, AMC's "The Walking Dead" will be hoping to deliver its best season yet.

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Shhh...Zombies! New Images From 'The Walking Dead' Season 3

By Joe Cunningham
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September 5, 2012 6:28 PM
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It’s September, and that means that we’re fast approaching the new seasons of a huge number of your favorite television shows. At the top of many peoples' lists is “The Walking Dead,” which has managed to survive the departure of showrunner Frank Darabont at the start of its last season to remain arguably AMC’s biggest success story, with 9 million viewers tuning in to see the season finale last year.

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New Pics From 'The Walking Dead' Season 3

By Cain Rodriguez
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July 3, 2012 9:45 AM
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Television

When it premiered in October 2010, the AMC show “The Walking Dead” was full of so much promise. Gifted filmmaker Frank Darabont was the showrunner for the first season, and turned in one of the best pilots of recent memory, but after clashing with the cable network over the show’s reduced budget, Darabont stepped down as showrunner and the series marched on, never quite matching the quality of its debut.

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TV Dial: Poster For 'Breaking Bad' Season 5; 'Spartacus' Ending After Third Season; 3 Clips From 'True Blood' & More

By Cain Rodriguez
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June 5, 2012 1:38 PM
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Television

One show is ending, two more are coming and other is getting a black-and-white rerun in this round-up of small screen news....

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John Hawkes Turned Down Role Of The Governor On 'The Walking Dead' Because He Didn't Want To Sell Out

By Kevin Jagernauth
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April 19, 2012 1:04 PM
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Television

You might recall that back in February, it was reported that the folks behind the AMC horror series "The Walking Dead" wanted John Hawkes for the role of the Governor, a tyrant of a survivor town the lead characters stumble across. Well phone calls were made, and maybe a dinner was bought, but Hawkes turned down the role, and he explains that he just couldn't do a show with commercials in it. Or something.

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New 'Game Of Thrones' Trailer; AMC Accidentally Spoils 'The Walking Dead'; 'Terra Nova' Canceled & More

By Benjamin Wright
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March 6, 2012 1:17 PM
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Television

Several pleasant surprises and upsets are making their way throughout the television community, so let’s get things started.

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John Hawkes Wanted For 'The Walking Dead'; Kevin Bacon Faces A Serial Killer For Kevin Williamson & More

By Simon Dang
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February 5, 2012 8:49 AM
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Television

We'll try to dance around spoilers but the finale of the second season of "Boardwalk Empire" was shocking not only in terms of storyline but also with the fact they tore out the heart of the show, or at least what/who we thought was being developed as such. We're fascinated to see where the show goes from here, but at the very least, it looks like they'll be gaining one great character actor.

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