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'The Walking Dead' Is Decidedly Less Scary Thanks to 'Bad Lip Reading'

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:35:12 +0000

If there’s anything better than AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead‘ it might just be ‘The Walking (And Talking) Dead.’ Thanks to YouTube user BadLipReading — famed for creating hilarious videos that dub comical dialogue over popular films, videos and even presidential speeches — we’ve got a newfound appreciation for zombies. From now on, we’ll stop and [...]

Watch 'Walking Dead Homeland' and Kill Two Birds With One Stone

Emerald Catron — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:33:00 +0000

It’s your two favorite shows, combined into one show! This video sketch from the folks at Barely Political combines ‘The Walking Dead‘ with ‘Homeland’ into one easy show that would save you an hour every Sunday. (Warning: contains spoilers for ‘Walking Dead’ season three.) It also contains footage of fake-Claire Danes wobbly-chin crying. Enjoy!

The Best Memes From 'The Walking Dead' Season Three

Hannah Gutenplan — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:35:51 +0000

The third season of ‘The Walking Dead‘ has been arguably the best yet. Meanwhile, the memes popping up on the Web bring a lighter side to everyone’s favorite zombie apocalypse show. Season Three has some real potential for memes, including awesome gory scenes and a dude with a perfectly coiffed mustache. Your favorite characters — [...]

'SNL' Does 'Walking Dead,' Totally Avoids Being Racist

Emerald Catron — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:55:40 +0000

Kevin Hart hosted 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend. Here he is in a pretty good send-up of 'The Walking Dead.' It seems as though not seeming racist is more important for the survivors then succumbing to a zombie apocal

'Walking Dead' Popularity Prompts Spike in Gun Sales

Emerald Catron — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:03:27 +0000

On the one hand, a lot of people are going to be prepared for a zombie apocalypse in case that ever happens. On the other hand, a lot of people out there are buying guns to protect themselves from zombies. According to a gun rights advocate as well as a gun store owner, people are preparing themselves for the zombie apocalypse with guns and ammo.

Give the Gift of 'The Walking Dead' Zombie Babe Calendar

Emerald Catron — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:45:29 +0000

The end of the year must be approaching, because the 2013 calendars are here. Oh well, at least this one has attractive ladies in swimsuits. Covered in scabs. With zombie eyes. Well, they’re wearing swimsuits at any rate. The calendar is part of a South African promotion for AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead,’ but, thanks to [...]

Zombies Attack In Awesome Banned Commercial

Emerald Catron — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:45:22 +0000

In case you were wondering how much is too much for Norwegian television, here’s your answer. This advertisement for Scandinavian sporting goods chain XXL caused an uproar when it aired over the weekend. People complained that it was too violent and graphic, maybe because of that scene when a zombie’s arm flies off with the [...]

'The Walking Dead,' Now With More Lightsaber

Emerald Catron — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:35:47 +0000

This video is perfect for all those times you’ve wondered, “what would ‘The Walking Dead‘ be like if Michonne had a lightsaber instead of a sword?” It’s something we’ve all thought a time or two every few hours of every day always. The answer is there would be a lot more whizzing lightsaber sound effects. [...]

Get Your Zombie on With 'The Walking Dead' GIFs

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:35:19 +0000

Don’t quote us, but we’re fairly certain a zombie apocalypse is pending. Why? The fact that ‘Here Comes Honey Boo Boo’ was renewed for a second season is reason enough to believe it. But even the military is prepping for a zombie takeover, and in all honestly, we’re totally on board! There’s a large possibility that’s due to our obsession with ‘The Walking Dead,' where all our spooked-out dreams are played out.

Conan Learns Actual Zombies Love 'The Walking Dead'

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:05:06 +0000

The AMC zombie drama 'The Walking Dead' has a lot of fans. In fact, its season three premiere got more viewers than any other show has this fall season.

Among these viewers, it turns out, are actual zombies. One of these rotting ghouls even showed up on 'Conan' to discuss his love of the show.

The Best 'Walking Dead' Premiere Memes and More

Emerald Catron — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:45:17 +0000

Last night was the premiere of the third season of 'The Walking Dead,' which you probably knew. Unless you have Dish (we'll get to that). Everybody was appropriately excited for the show, except for the people who don't watch it (we have something for you too) and the people who don't like it (something for you too). Here are the best 'Walking Dead' memes on the web, plus one excellent gif. Because it is too good to resist.

'The Walking Dead' Zombie Food Truck Serving Actual Brains

Emerald Catron — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:30:15 +0000

First a zombie presidential campaign, and now a food truck catering to zombies in London? Doesn't it feel a little bit like we're tempting the hands of fate? Granted, they're both publicity stunts for 'The Walking Dead,' but you can only say Beetlejuice three times before he shows up. Please, no more zombie stunts, AMC. Please!

Would You Vote for This Zombie for President?

Emerald Catron — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:45:20 +0000

A new presidential candidate has shambled into the ring, and he doesn't have much to say. In fact, he just kind of grunts a little bit and does some pretty poor pantomime. After all, he's a zombie. And he's running (or shuffling) for president.

Enter to Win 'The Walking Dead' Video Game

TheFW Staff — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:44:43 +0000

Are you a fan of AMC's hit zombie drama 'The Walking Dead'? If so, today's your lucky day. TheFW, in cooperation with our pals at GuySpeed and ScreenCrush, are offering you the chance to win a free download code for the first installment of 'The Walking Dead' video game from Telltale Games. Find out how to enter below.

'The Walking Dead's' Producers and Cast Promise an Even Scarier Season 3

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:40:47 +0000

Sunday's finale of the second season of 'The Walking Dead' drew nine million viewers, the most in the series' history. According to AMC, the show has also become the number one drama among 18-to-49 year-old men in basic cable history.

So suffice to say there are a whole bunch of folks anxiously awaiting season three of the post-apocalyptic zombie-fest. While that won't come until October, according to producer Glen Mazzara, it should be worth the wait.

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Zombies

Danny Gallagher — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:24:18 +0000

The zombies that we know and presumably love/fear may have infiltrated popular culture through books like H.P. Lovecraft's 'Herbert West: Re-Animator', films such as George Romero's 'Night of the Living Dead' and TV shows like this AMC's The Walking Dead (which returns Sunday, February 12th), but their existence isn't just limited to the page or the screen. Turns out, they walk among us. They have always walked among us. In fact, they are one of us

Blast Zombies In 'The Walking Dead' Adventure Game 'Dead Reckoning'

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:38:10 +0000

‘The Walking Dead‘ is back Sunday February 12th, after a month-and-a-half hiatus. And to celebrate the return of the hit AMC show, a companion adventure game ‘Dead Reckoning’ is now available to play for free. In the game, you are small town police officer Shane Walsh. And, like in the show, you have to protect yourself and your people from zombie [...]

Zombie-Infested Obstacle Course Features 'The Running Dead' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:41:44 +0000

Are you ready for the Zombie Apocalypse? You can test your skill at avoiding the undead at ‘Run For Your Life’ a 5K Zombie-filled obstacle course that will be touring around the nation in 2012, with its first stop in Atlanta, Georgia on March 3rd. It costs $87 to run the race, which is an obstacle course [...]

'The Walking Dead' Meets 'Growing Pains' Is TV Heaven [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:54:16 +0000

The only thing ‘The Walking Dead‘ and ‘Growing Pains’ really have in common is that both are TV shows. But thanks to some clever editing, the two become one in this mash-up which mixes ‘Walking Dead”s opening credits with the Kirk Cameron sitcom’s memorable theme song. So basically what this video is saying is that [...]

'The Walking Dead' vs. 'True Blood' — Which Is Better?

TheFW Staff — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:44:40 +0000

In one corner, we have 'The Walking Dead,' where Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies and the rest of the cast of this hit AMC show attempt to survive the zombie apocalypse.

In the other, we have 'True Blood,' the HBO series based on the novels by Charlaine Harris that turned Anna Paquin into a fairy, and Stephen Moyer and Alexander Skarsgard into sex-crazed vampires.

So, which one is better? It's time for you to vote in our poll below.

Five Great TV-Inspired Halloween Costumes [PHOTOS]

Bob Sassone — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:26:39 +0000

Still don't have a costume for Halloween? You might want to hurry since the big day is less than a week away.

To help out a little, TV.com has a bunch of ideas for costumes inspired by TV characters. Some are kinda lame (going as Barney from 'How I Met Your Mother' means you're basically just a dude in a nice suit), but there are some you could have fun with. In addition to 'The Walking Dead' (above), here are the five best we found from the list.

Zombie-fy Yourself With New 'Walking Dead' Facebook Tool

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:41:12 +0000

Being a zombie on Facebook seems a lot more appealing than being one in real life. And thanks to AMC, it's super easy.

In fact, all you have to do to get a highly-detailed zombie version of yourself is visit the Facebook page for the AMC series 'The Walking Dead.'