Tag: Scott Gimple

First Promo Image For Return Of ‘The Walking Dead’ Now Online!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: AMC today released the first promo image for the February 9th return of The Walking Dead, and readers of The Walking Dead comic book may just know what’s coming up next.

After the fantastic (fantastic) prison arc in the comic book (years and years ago), a critically injured, undeniably heartbroken, one-handed Rick is unable to move and nearly succumbs to his situation. As such, it’s up to Carl to become central character, and find supplies to help his dad.

We last saw Rick pretty beaten up (pretty being within an inch of his life), and clearly distraught about the disappearance (and likely death) of his baby beth. Could the next arc in the television show be closer to the comic book?

Take a look at the promo image below, and let us know what you think! Again, The Walking Dead returns on February 9th!

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Go Behind-The-Scenes Of Season Four With A New ‘The Walking Dead’ Featurette!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: The Walking Dead premiered last week to a whopping 16 million viewers, and AMC today took us behind-the-scenes of season four with a new featurette.

The video features interviews with plenty of the series’ cast and crew, who assure us that they still have some tricks up their sleeve, and that this season is leading up to something big. I guess that all we can do is hope that it doesn’t end like last year, right?

Take a look at the featurette below, and let us know what you think! Did you enjoy Sunday’s season premiere?

Season Premiere of ‘The Walking Dead’ Draws 16 Million Viewers!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Remember last year when The Walking Dead‘s third season premiere drew in a record number of viewers?

Last night’s premiere has blown that record out of the water. Seriously. Season three premiered to 10.9 million viewers, while season four’s opener drew in a whopping 16.1 million people.

AMC states that “The Walking Dead returned last night for its fourth season, delivering the highest ratings of any episode in series history. The season four premiere was watched by 16.1 million total viewers and 10.4 million adults aged 18-49. Last night’s ratings confirm The Walking Dead continues to be the #1 show on all of television among the coveted 18-49 demographic. 2013/14 season to date, last night’s premiere ranks as the #1 telecast in adults 18-49, outperforming all programs including primetime NFL football. With time-shifted playback, last night’s premiere should exceed 20 million viewers.”

AMC President Charlie Collier continues, “Sincere thanks to the fans, who have welcomed The Walking Dead back for its fourth season with the highest-rated episode in the show’s history. We could not be more proud of this show and everyone on both sides of the camera who work so hard to give life to this story of character, leadership and survival. It starts with series creator, writer and executive producer Robert Kirkman, show runner and executive producer Scott Gimple and the director of last night’s episode (and the man behind the make-up) executive producer Greg Nicotero, their fellow executive producers and an extraordinary cast and crew who are giving their all every day. So clearly, thanks to them, the dead have never been more alive.”

Those are some pretty insane numbers, huh? Did you watch last night’s episode? I have no idea when I’ll find the time to check it out, but be sure to let us know your thoughts!

‘The Walking Dead’ Casts Its Eugene and Abraham!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Season four of The Walking Dead premieres tomorrow, and AMC today revealed two new additions to the already expansive cast.

Rosita was cast back in September, leaving us all to wonder if we’d be seeing Eugene and Abraham too. Castings for the two characters were revealed today, so it looks as thought the trio is complete!

Abraham will be played by Southland’s Michael Cudlitz, who tweeted the following photo of himself on set:

Josh McDermitt will portray Dr. Eugene Porter, who basically lied about knowing the cause of the pandemic, convincing Abraham to take him to Washington, meeting up with Rick and the others on the way. Here’s a photo of Josh:

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I’m looking forward to seeing the trio introduced. Their arcs have always been interesting in the comic series, and Abraham was a wonderfully developed character before he met his untimely demise.

Are you excited for the premiere tomorrow? I’ll be busy celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving, but I’m sure it’ll be a great watch once I’m done!

Season Four Of ‘The Walking Dead’ Gets Two New Teasers!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: There’s just 12 more days until the highly anticipated season premiere of The Walking Dead, and AMC has debuted two new teasers for the show.

The videos feature some new footage from the season, and reminds us that basically everything we’ve seen from season four has looked awesome. Scott Gimple has already done some phenomenal work on the series (remember last year’s Clear?), and I firmly believe he’s going to be a fantastic showrunner.

Take a look at the promos below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the season! The Walking Dead premieres on October 13th!

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Nowhere Is Safe: Watch A New Promo For Season Four Of ‘The Walking Dead’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: There’s just 14 more days until the highly anticipated season premiere of The Walking Dead, and AMC has just debuted a new teaser for the show.

The video features some new footage from the season, and reminds us that basically everything we’ve seen from season four has looked awesome. Scott Gimple has already done some phenomenal work on the series (remember last year’s Clear?), and I firmly believe he’s going to be a fantastic showrunner.

Take a look at the promo below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the season! The Walking Dead premieres on October 13th!

‘The Walking Dead’ Casts Its Rosita!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: The ever growing group of survivors in AMC’s The Walking Dead is about to add one more.

The network announced today that Twilight star Christian Serratos will join the series as Rosita Espinosa. Rosita has been a prominent character in the Image comic series for a number of years now, making her first appearance in issue 53 along with Abraham Ford and Dr. Eugene Porter.

It’s not know whether or not her companions will also be added to the series, but at this point a casting announcement has not been made. Christian will guest star in multiple episodes this year, and has been optioned to become a series regular for the inevitable fifth season of The Walking Dead.

With less than a month to go until The Walking Dead premieres, are you looking forward to the Scott Gimple led fourth season? Are you happy with the casting of Rosita, or is there another actress you’d rather have seen in the role? Sound out below!

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Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Watch A New, Extended Preview For ‘The Walking Dead’ Season Four!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: The anticipated fourth season of The Walking Dead premieres in just a few weeks, and AMC today debuted a great new extended preview for the show.

Featuring both new footage and behind-the-scenes interviews, the new preview answers some of the burning questions fans have about season four… and introduces even more.

Take a look at the new (sadly low resolution) trailer below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the new season! While you’re at it, let us know what you thought of the season three finale!

Yet Another Teaser Released For ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 4

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: With The Walking Dead returning in just another month, AMC today debuted yet another brief teaser for the upcoming season.

Judging from all of the trailers released so far, I couldn’t be more excited for the Scott Gimple-led fourth season of the popular drama. Woodbury’s gone, the politics are over, and the walkers are finally about to get into the prison.

Take a look at the new teaser below, and let us know if you’re excited! The Walking Dead premieres on October 13th!

Please Help Me: Watch A New Teaser For ‘The Walking Dead’ Season Premiere

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Following the new poster and behind the scenes video released just yesterday, AMC has released a quick, 15-second long teaser for the upcoming premiere of The Walking Dead.

The teaser shows a batch of our favourite survivors, with someone (whose voice I don’t quite recognize) asking for help in the background.

Take a look at the quick teaser below, and let us know if you’re looking forward to the premiere! Looking for more The Walking Dead? Why not take a class on the subject?

The Walking Dead premieres on October 13th!

New Poster, Behind-The-Scenes Video For ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 4!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: With just over one month to go until The Walking Dead returns on AMC, the show’s marketing push has just been turned up a notch.

Today, the network debuted a new behind-the-scenes video, which features The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman giving a tour of one of the show’s many sets. AMC has also released a new piece of key art for the season, which spotlights Rick standing all alone near a broken fence. As we’ve seen from the already released trailer, the walkers are bound to get in at some point.

Take a look at the new video and artwork below, and let us know if you’re excited! The Walking Dead returns on October 13th!

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Watch The First Clip From ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 4!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: We’re just over a month away from the return of television’s biggest series, The Walking Dead, and AMC today debuted the first clip from the upcoming season.

From the clip, it looks as though the prison folks are doing pretty well for themselves. They’ve built a much better door system than the old fences would have had, plus it looks like there’s a pretty solid barrier around the prison (or at least this area). Could Michonne be hurt, however? Why does she spend so much time trying to keep the walkers at bay, instead of simply slicing their heads off?

Take a look at the clip below (clip begins at 36 seconds), and let us know what you think! Season four of The Walking Dead premieres on October 13th!

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Go Behind The Scenes Of ‘The Walking Dead’ Season Four With A New Featurette!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: The return of AMC’s The Walking Dead is just a few months away, and the network today debuted a great new behind-the-scenes featurette.

The video features much of the show’s cast (plus The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman) revealing just a little of what you should expect in the fourth season. From the sounds of it, we’re in for an intense premiere, and what could be the most exciting year yet.

Take a look at the featurette below, and let us know what you think! The Walking Dead returns on October 13th!

SDCC 2013: Watch An Epic First Trailer For Season Four Of ‘The Walking Dead’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: Here it is folks, the highly anticipated, long awaited first trailer for season four of AMC’s adaptation of The Walking Dead.

The show’s disappointing (understatement?) third season finale was a stark departure from the prison arc in Kirkman’s comic, and left all of us wondering just what could come next. Now that they’ve filled the prison with old folks and children, it seemed as though our survivors were set to begin working on rebuilding a small society. As you can see from the below trailer, things (expectedly) don’t work out that way.

I won’t spoil things further, so take a look at the awesome first trailer below, and let us know what you think! Scott Gimple’s the man, and I think we’re gearing ourselves up for the best season yet!

Did you see Macon on that map? Could we be seeing a Telltale tie-in/Easter egg? Where is the Governor? Sound out below!

‘The Walking Dead’ Returns This Fall, Watch A New Production Video!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Season four of The Walking Dead is now under production! Following last month’s ‘Zombie School’ behind-the-scenes video, AMC has released another production short, this time revealing just how special-effects artist Greg Nicotero came to direct for the show. It’s an interesting watch for anyone interested in the series, which is sure to up the ante with new showrunner Scott Gimple.

Watch the video below, and let us know what you think! The Walking Dead returns to AMC this October.

Scott Gimple Confirmed As New Showrunner On ‘The Walking Dead’!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Back in December, AMC announced that the biggest show on television, The Walking Dead, would be returning for a fourth season. The unsurprising announcement did include an unexpected stipulation however; current showrunner Glen Mazzara would not be returning.

 

Last month it was rumoured that current writer/producer (and Geekscape pal) Scott Gimple would be taking over the role. Scott sat down with Jonathan last March to talk about the show, Ghost Rider, and more. Today that rumour was confirmed, and AMC has officially announced Scott Gimple as the head of season four of The Walking Dead.

 

Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman sounds pretty positive about the promotion, stating that “Scott has been an essential part of this show since he came aboard at the very beginning of Season 2. He’s contributed to guiding this show in a substantial way that has resulted in a lot of the key scenes and storylines fans have dubbed signature moments. I am thrilled to begin work on a brand new season of The Walking Dead with Scott at the helm, and I truly believe we could be embarking on what will be the best season of this show yet.”

 

Gimple adds “I’m thrilled to continue the tradition of the spectacular, cinematic, horrifying, exciting and emotional storytelling of The Walking Dead. I’m a huge fan of the comics, and started with the show on the other side of the set, as an avid viewer. Over the past two years, it’s been an incredible privilege making such great television with the best cast and crew I’ve ever worked with – I can’t wait to make some more.”

 

Congratulations Scott! Everyone here at Geekscape wishes you the best, and we certainly hope you fare better than previous showrunners have!

 

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Season four begins production of its 16-episode run on May 6th. Where are you hoping the series goes next?

Midseason Premiere Of ‘The Walking Dead’ Scores Record Numbers!

by Derek Kraneveldt

If that title sounds familiar… well, it is. Just last October, season three of The Walking Dead premiered to over 10 million avid undead fans (that’s fans of the undead, not fans who are undead). This was a new record for the show, and one that most dramas will never, ever see.

 

Just four months later (after what seemed like a cruelly long two month break), they’ve done it again. Last night’s premiere of Episode 9 brought in a record 12.3 million viewers. Including repeats, total viewers for the evening topped out at 16.6 million.

 

Those are some absolutely mindblowing numbers. The Walking Dead has already been picked up for a fourth season, though current showrunner Glenn Mazzara will not be involved. Rumour has it however, that current producer and Geekscape pal Scott Gimple is in talks to fill the position; we sure hope things go better for him than they have the previous leads.

 

Did you watch last night’s episode? What did you think?

 

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Source: Variety

Scott Gimple In Talks To Become Showrunner Of ‘The Walking Dead’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Late last month, arguably the biggest show on television, The Walking Dead, was unsurprisingly renewed for a fourth season. The news did come with one unexpected tidbit however, that current showrunner Glenn Mazzara would be leaving the show.

 

This of course, wasn’t the first time this happened on the The Walking Dead. In production of show’s second season, then showrunner and director of The Shawshank Redemption Frank Darabont quit the series, leaving Mazzara to take over.

 

The web has been ripe with speculation of who would be taking Mazzara’s place once his duties were complete, and it looks like we now may have an answer. Scott Gimple, a current writer and supervising producer on the series is in final talks for the promotion.

 

If that name sounds familiar to you, it should! Scott sat down with Jonathan back in March to talk Walking Dead, Ghost Rider, and plenty of other worthy topics! Listen to the episode if you haven’t, and let us know how you feel about the new (likely) showrunner!

 

The Walking Dead (and Walking Dead Weekly) return on February 10th!

 

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Source: Variety