Friday 2 December 2016

Lets Break Down TWD Ratings

Let's take a look at the current ratings for The Walking Dead.



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Looking at the numbers alone on average viewership, we see good numbers thru season 1, & 2.  Then we jump into almost 11 million viewers on average for season 3, it continues to grow to exceed 13 million for season 4, and 14 million for season 5.  We see a small decline in season 6 with numbers returning to 13 million viewers.  Season 7, we have approximately 12 million average viewers right now.

If you just look at these numbers alone, we are looking at viewership a decline of millions of viewers.

Now that's a scary number.  Millions of anything is a lot of anything.  No matter how you look at it, millions is a big number.

However, lets compare these numbers to a few others.  This way we can get a base for comparison.

Supernatural



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Other Syfy TV Shows




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The numbers, in my opinion speak for themselves.  With a simple Google Search, I found shows that were similar to TWD.  None of these shows compared, in viewerships to The Walking Dead.  Keep in mind, I am not talking about how one show is better than the other.

Lets check out some other AMC shows



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Now that we have a few things in perspective, lets go back to the current season 7 of TWD 12 million viewers.  Compared to both similar shows and other shows on the same AMC network, TWD is ahead in view by leaps and bounds.

However, we all know that the true bottom line for a show is money.  Does it produce more than it costs?

Back in 2013 WetPaint released a few specifics about the profit AMC makes from TWD.  Basically, the cost of the show then ran about $2.75million per episode, however the profits from the commercials after costs, AMC still made approximately $8million per episode.

I know that I get annoyed with all the commercials that AMC stuffs into a show, but if it keeps my beloved TWD alive, AMC keep packing them in.

It is just my opinion, but it seems to me that TWD has a long way to fall before AMC considers cutting the show off.

Would love to hear your opinions and comments!


Thursday 17 November 2016

The Walking Dead Pop Up Book

Not sure how many fans are aware of this, so figured I would do a quick post to let you all know.

The people behind The Walking Dead have released a Walking Dead Pop-Up Book and it's awesome! Check out some of the pictures below, and make sure to play the video to get an even closer look.

The Walking Dead Pop Up Book
- Makes for a great Xmas present -

The book features many of the most iconic walkers from the TV Series such as Bicycle Girl and the Well Walker (remember that scene with Glenn on the farm?)

The Walking Dead Pop Up Book - Great Detail
The amount of detail is amazing!
The Walking Dead Pop Up Book - Gruesome
Gruesomely beautiful

Check out the video below to get an even closer look at the book. You will see just how much they have managed to cram in, and thankfully at no loss of quality.


This Pop-Up Book is available on both Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

Let us know what you think of this in the comments section below. Are you going to be buying this for a Walking Dead fanatic this Christmas?

Tuesday 15 November 2016

Rick's Revelation that he's not baby Judith's Father

There was a beautifully refreshing, yet totally unexpected moment in the most recent episode of The Walking Dead. Rick is at his house in Alexandria setting up makeshift beds on the floor (thanks to Negan and The Saviours for stealing their mattresses, only to go and burn them afterwards. Yes, this is what Michonne saw at the end of the episode for those who didn't catch it) when Michonne walks in to talk to him. 

Michonne begins to question Rick, in order to gauge where he's mentally at. Does he want to fight Negan? Is there a plan lurking somewhere in the back of Rick's head? What's the next step? Sadly, much to Michonne's frustration, there doesn't seem to be one. Rick has ultimately admitted defeat. Negan has won. "they've got the numbers" exclaims Rick. "what about The Hilltop!?" asks Michonne, Rick fires back - "but they've still got the numbers!"

Michonne looks totally crushed, as does Rick. She now realises that this is the way it is. The man she used to look up to has thrown in the towel. He's waving the white flag.

Rick reveals to Michonne he's not Judith's father
"I had to accept that"
Rick then proceeds to tell Michonne of his former best friend and partner, Shane Walsh. Just to make it clear, I personally love when a TV Series makes a meaningful callback to past characters and events - it's something I think they should do more of in The Walking Dead. It just helps everything connect together and carries on the flow of storytelling - something that a lot of people criticise this show for - much more thoroughly.

Michonne never met Shane as she wasn't around at the time when he was alive, this explains why she looks so shocked as Rick is telling the story of his past relationship and most importantly the love triangle that existed between Lori, Rick and Shane. The love triangle that is responsible for baby Judith, who Rick now admits for the first time is not "really" his own. 

Shane Walsh and Lori Grimes before the apocalypse
Shane and Lori before the apocalypse
"I know Judith isn't mine, I know it."

Wow, this shocking revelation is one that many fans of The Walking Dead - including myself - never figured would get brought up again, hence why I found it so refreshing. 

Here we have Rick at quite possibly one of his lowest moments (to be fair, there have been a lot!) and yet he still finds it in himself to push on, put his own beliefs to one side - in this case the belief that Judith is not really his daughter - and survive. 

"I know Judith isn't mine," he said. "I know it. I love her. She's my daughter. But she isn't mine. I had to accept that. I did. So I could keep her alive. I'll die before she does, and I hope that's a long time from now so I can raise her, protect her, and teach her how to survive. This is how we live now. I had to accept that too, so I could keep everyone else alive."

Reading into this tells us a couple of key things:

  1. Rick says he "had to accept that" likely meaning that he's known for a long time that Judith isn't really his own flesh and blood, even if he didn't admit this to anyone else. The fact that he's known this for a while, and still risked his life countless times to protect her shows us that deep down he truly is a decent, caring man. Some men of this world wouldn't raise a child as their own as it is, so adding a zombie apocalypse to the table really shows us those who do, and don't ultimately care.
  2. Rick telling Michonne that "this is how we live now" shows us that Rick is no longer willing to take risks. He's seen the consequences of that first hand with the horrific deaths of Abraham and Glenn. All he wants to do now is survive and keep everyone else alive, most importantly Carl and Judith. This was emphasised furthermore in the episode when he had an emotional crack in his voice whilst explaining to Michonne that he simply can't, and won't lose anyone else!
I think the writers created this scene so that we can see clearly the state of mind that Rick is currently in, and who can really blame him? He feels the guilt for everyone's deaths weighing heavily upon his shoulders. His whole emphasis on the fact that Negan is in charge, no matter how much he hates to admit that, tells us he's willing to do whatever is required to prevent anyone else from dying. 

The question now is what will Rick do going forwards - especially when it seems not everyone is as willing to get on board the 'Negan train'. Leave your thoughts and comments below or discuss on our Walking Dead Forum.

Entertainment Weekly's Interview with Andrew Lincoln - Rick's Revelation

The following interview is taken from Entertainment Weekly. They had the chance to sit down and chat with Andrew Lincoln himself in regards to the most recent episode of The Walking Dead. Andrew discusses his own personal thoughts and feelings he had whilst filming, as well as giving us a deeper glimpse into the character of Rick Grimes, and the state of mind he's currently in.

I thought this interview was too good not to share, but please know that I am taking absolutely no credit for it. This is all thanks to EW.

Read on below...

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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Obviously what happened in the premiere was all kinds of horrific, but is there something even more humiliating in a way of Negan coming into Rick’s community and just taking whatever he wants, threatening whomever he wants, and Rick having to just sit there and take it? What was that like for you having to play that?

ANDREW LINCOLN: It was work. Everything was all about the return that first episode, and everybody was nervous about getting it right and getting back to where we left it, so there was a lot of focus on that on that episode. I thought, foolishly, that it was going to be a kind of cakewalk for the rest of the season, and then this episode shows up and you realize that all of it is reactive. It’s all about sucking it up. It’s easier to kind of transmit a thought if you’ve got words, but if you don’t have words, you have to really feel it, otherwise it’s not going to transmit. So it was unbearable.

Jeffrey [Dean Morgan] always said that he could tell that it was working when I started getting agitated on set. I think that it was an astonishing kind of abuse. You know, you wait a few episodes and you think, “Oh, maybe there’s going to be Rick’s return,” and actually, he’s not. He’s acquiesced. He’s done. He’s like, “No. No, no, no, no.” But then you have the reveal at the end, which is key, I think, as to what he’s doing about Judith.

Yeah, I definitely want to get to that in a minute, but first off, I’ve got to know what it was like having to carry Lucille around for the entire episode. I remember being there on set and the first thing I saw when I got there was you carrying Lucille. I was like, “Oh, that can’t be good.”

Yeah, it just sucks. I mean, it’s been a great acting opportunity, but I wouldn’t say it’s been fun. It’s been emasculating the leader and having to be publicly humiliated and taunted and tormented and all those kind of things, and it sucks. I’m not going to lie to you, it’s been pretty bad.

I love that one scene, though, at the end where Negan kills the walker with the candlestick and we see you sort of tighten your grip on Lucille a little bit, and Rick’s fighting every urge in his body to just take a swing right there.

Yeah, because he knows what the net result is. It’s everybody dies if he takes that swing. He’s being educated by this guy, and it was about holding my breath, really, that whole episode and him pushing and prodding and needling this guy as much as he can, because he’s checking to see if this guy is really kneeling before him, you know? Rick’s smart enough to realize that if he does take that swing, everybody dies.

It’s interesting how you described it as him holding his breath through the whole episode because then there’s that moment at the end right after Negan leaves where Spencer basically calls Rick out.

Not a good time. Not the best timing.

I couldn’t help but wonder: What do you think happens there if Rick is one foot away from Spencer instead of about 30 feet away?
It was neat to be able to have that little bit of the bite, the old Rick, for the audience to know, “Okay, he’s sucked it all up, but he’s still a powder keg. He’s not done.” I think that, yeah, Spencer is difficult to love. He’s hard to love, Spencer.

Okay, let’s talk about that huge scene between Rick and Michonne, which marks the first time we’ve heard him openly admit that he knows Judith is not his biological child. Is that something he’s finally admitting to himself, or just voicing aloud for the first time?
I think voicing it aloud. It’s one of those watershed moments that happens, certainly between the two lovers, between Michonne and Rick, that brings them together. It’s a very important moment in understanding his psyche and going, “This is what I’ve been doing for the last two years. I’ve accepted the situation and I will accept the situation if it’s going to save lives and if it’s going to protect the people I love. I will take it.” It’s another perfect kind of quiet heroism. You know, he’s a stepdad and it doesn’t stop him loving his child, but he kind of has accepted that it’s not his.

I told Jon Bernthal [who played Shane] that, in the pool with his kids — I hadn’t seen him for a while — I said, “Dude, you’re never going to believe this,” and he was like, “Oh, my God, no. What?” It was hilarious because he was like, “No. What… you… really? Really?” And he took it all so perfect. It was so Jon. It was beautiful because it was almost like he wanted to replay his scene again. He wanted to go back and reshoot the thing and I was like, “Dude, I know. Come on… they… you know.” But it was a very, very key point that [shworunner Scott M. Gimple] told me before I even got script 1 [this season]. We talked about it in the hiatus because it is very, very key.

It’s a huge revelation for the audience.

Well, it is, but it’s also a great secret. It’s a great, great secret that he’s been holding on to for a long, long time. It’s also a very smart way of understanding why he’s behaving in this way, because he’s been behaving that way with regards to his child since the outbreak, since he got the news. There’s a scene with Lori where it’s almost touched upon — outside on the farm, there’s a scene where he makes peace with whatever’s gone down and that’s, I think, a key moment. He doesn’t voice it, but it’s there. It’s in the air.

Well, it’s fascinating, because it’s the type of thing where it’s always out there in the show, but as a viewer, you sort of you move past it because there’s other things to think and worry about. So you sort of forget that this is always there and always in Rick’s mind because maybe you haven’t thought about since season 2 or 3.

Right! That’s right, and that’s the cool thing about long-form TV is the middle of this crazy ass episode that is about bringing people into line and continuing to test a leader of another community that Negan’s taken over, you have this revelation that is almost like a sideswipe. It’s very small and it’s great storytelling, I think, from Scott.

It was funny because I knew it affected people because [cinematographer Michael E. Satrazemis] just came and everybody kind of gave me a hug after. I think everybody really was hurting for Rick because it’s just like a great heroic act for the sake of the community, for his people, and for this child. He’s just done it, and for his son. He hasn’t told anybody that, you know? We’re asking a lot of people to sit through, to have their family smashed apart and this new guy on the block, but believe me, it’s moving to a very exciting place.


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What did you think of the above interview?

Monday 14 November 2016

Is Maggie Dead?

Is Maggie Dead on The Walking Dead
Is Maggie Dead?
So, one of the questions on many people's minds after last night's episode of The Walking Dead - is Maggie dead? 

Father Gabriel and Rick certainly claimed this was the case to Negan as he was touring Alexandria.

Well, in short... no. She's not dead.

Thankfully father Gabriel once again redeemed himself with some quick thinking when he overheard Negan asking Rick where Maggie was, as he wanted to pay her a visit. "Would you like to pay your respects?" asked father G, to which Negan looked shocked.

"She's dead!?"

A quick visit to some mock graves that Gabriel prepared convinces Negan that this is the case. He even admitted that he didn't want this to happen, basically saying that Glenn did have to die because of Daryl, but Maggie certainly never. God only knows what sort of things Negan wanted to do to Maggie - the worrying thing is what will he do when he finds out that she is, in fact, alive, and that Rick lied to him?

Gabriel's words with Rick echoed through me during this episode "Was nice digging a grave I knew would stay empty" - This is something our group wishes was true more often than it's not.

This leaves the question - where is Maggie?

According to the preview for next weeks episode of The Walking Dead, she's at The Hilltop. This is also what happens in the comic as Maggie goes on the path to becoming the leader of The Hilltop community.

What did Michonne see burning at the end of S7 Episode 4?

What did Michonne see burning at the end of Walking Dead

So, what was that Michonne saw burning at the end of the episode?

It turns out it was the mattresses that Negan and the rest of the saviours took from Alexandria. But why? Why would you burn perfectly good mattresses outside of the town you just took them from?

In my opinion, this was done to assert dominance - a final "look at what we can do - we're in charge!" if you will. Negan and the saviours wanted our group to stumble across it at some point just to further drive home their point that they can, and will, do whatever the f**k they want!

Or it could've just been a case of them taking more mattresses than they needed, so they burned the excess - but I don't believe this is the case.

What do you think? What did you think it was burning at the end of the episode when you first saw it? Leave your comments below, or over on our Walking Dead Forums.

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 5 - Preview

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 5 - Preview

Here is the preview for The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 5 which airs next week. I've included the synopsis, promo and sneak peek videos below.

Title: Go Getters

Synopsis: Saddled with grief and surrounded by enemies, members of the group try to find safety at the Hilltop before it's too late.

Promo:



Sneak Peek 1:



Sneak Peek 2: Coming soon...

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Talking Walking Dead - Fan Forums

The Walking Dead Forums
Come and register on our forums and join in on discussions!
Just wanted to let all you guys know that we do have a dedicated fan forum set up for discussing all things The Walking Dead.

Check it out here: Talking Walking Dead - The Walking Dead Forum

You can also click on the Forums button at the top of our website.

Once you're on the forums, click on Register at the top right of the forum window in order to create an account. Once this is done you are free to start posting and replying to threads.

Competitions will be coming soon, so make sure to check back for details.

Monday 7 November 2016

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 3 - Easy Street Song

The Walking Dead Easy Street Song
I think this song is starting to get to him...
Here's the song used by Negan and co. to torture Daryl in his cell during Season 7 Episode 3 of The Walking Dead. The song is called Easy Street by The Collapsable Hearts Club ft. Jim Biano & Petra Haden.

"We're on easy street, and it feels so sweet, cos the world is but a treat when you're on easy street..."

 

How many of you actually found this song quite catchy? I bet poor Daryl didn't!

Here's the lyrics for Easy Street below - you know, just in case you want to torture yourself some more.

We're on easy street
And it feels so sweet
'Cause the world is 'bout a treat
When you're on easy street
And we're breaking out the good champagne
We're sitting pretty on the gravy train
And when we sing every sweet refrain repeats
Right here on easy street

It's our moment in the sun
And it's only just begun
It's time to have a little fun
We're inviting you to come and see why you should be
On easy street
Yeah, we got a front row seat
O, to a life that can't be beat
Right here on easy street
It's our moment in the sun
And it's only just begun
It's time to have a little fun
And we're inviting you to come and see why you should be
On easy street
Yeah, we got a front row seat
O, to a life that can't be beat
Right here on easy street

'Cause the world is 'bout a treat
When you're on easy street

'Cause the world is 'bout a treat

When you're on easy street

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 4 - Preview

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 4 - Negan and Rick
Negan arrives at Alexandria for his first take
Here is the preview for The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 4 which airs next week. I've included the synopsis, promo and sneak peek videos below. It looks like Alexandria is finally going to get a taste of Negan! Also, this episode will be 90 minutes long - let's hope everyone survives until the end in this one.

Title: Service

Synopsis: Negan arrives at Alexandria for his first offering from Rick and co. Rick lets everyone know that he's no longer in charge.

Promo:


Sneak Peek 1:



Sneak Peek 2:



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Sunday 6 November 2016

Will we see a broken Daryl in Tonight's episode?

Daryl - The Cell Episode 7x03

It looks like tonight's episode of The Walking Dead is going to be heavily focussed on Daryl. We've not seen anything of him since he was captured at the end of the season 7 premiere - as Negan said: "He's mine now!" The question is how will Daryl be coping since being captured and taken back to the saviours camp?

Judging by the preview of the episode he's not looking too great. Norman Reedus himself has stated that Daryl will always feel responsible for Glenn's death, after all, if it wasn't for him losing control and punching Negan in the face our Glenn would still be alive! Add that to the fact that Daryl must know that no one is coming to save him now that Negan is in control of everything. He's bound to be in a very dark, dismal place!

What are you hoping to see in tonight's episode? Remember and check out the promo and sneak peek clips on our website here...

Thursday 3 November 2016

Abraham and Glenn's Death Scene

Well, here it is people.

The Walking Dead's death scene for poor old Abraham and Glenn. Scroll down below for the video. Let us know in the comments section what you thought of this scene - was the violence and gore too much for you? 

While you're at it, let us know what your favourite moment was for both Abraham and Glenn in The Walking Dead.

RIP guys... you will be missed.

The Walking Dead Abraham's Death Scene
Suck my nuts!

The Walking Dead Glenn's Death Scene
Maggie, I'll find you!


The Walking Dead Glenn Death | The Walking Dead Abraham Death


Just out of interest, how many of you caught the peace sign that Abraham was making to Sasha just before he got his head pounded in? Damn I'm going to miss his classic one liners and quotes... "bitch nuts!"

For more videos, including previews of upcoming episodes, make sure to check out our Walking Dead Videos

Wednesday 2 November 2016

'Last Day on Earth' Fan Art by Ashlee Casey

More Negan fan art, this time from Ashlee Casey. I found the below picture on Reddit and had to share it cause I think it's awesome.

Remember, if you have your own Walking Dead fan art that you would like to share with us then get in touch and let us know.

Negan - Last Day on Earth Fan Art
Leave a comment below with your thoughts on the above picture.

Monday 31 October 2016

The Walking Dead - A Halloween Quiz

Can you tell the episode from the screenshots below? Answers can be found at the very bottom of this post - let us know your score in the comments section. We're looking for 8/8 from you true Walking Dead fans!

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8.

Answers to the above screen grabs:

1. Days Gone Bye 
Aired October 31, 2010 from Season 1
Everyone should remember this episode; Rick wakes up from a coma to find the world isn’t the same after he’s been shot. 

2. Save The Last One
Aired October 30, 2011 From Season 2
Everyone is waiting patiently at Hershel’s farmhouse Shane, and Otis to return with much needed medical supplies for Carl. 

3. Walk With Me
Aired October 20, 2012 From Season 3
Andrea and Michonne witness the helicopter crashing.  In this episode, we meet the infamous Governor.

4. Isolation
Aired October 27, 2013 From Season 4
The Group makes the decision to isolate the sick from the healthy in an order to protect the healthy. 

5. Indifference
Aired November 3, 2013 From Season 4
Bob has a drinking problem, which then creates a safety issue for the group of people looking for medicine to help the sick back at the prison.  There’s also the big good-bye with Carol.  Rick confronts her, and lets her go. 

6. Slabtown
Aired November 2, 2014 From Season 5
We find Beth waking up in the hospital.  Her and Noah try to escape, but Noah is the only one that gets away. 

7. Here’s Not Here
Aired November 1, 2015 From Season 6
Where has Morgan been?  A lot of questions about Morgan get answered in this episode. 

8. The Well
Aired October 30, 2016 from Season 7
Yes, I would like to try one of those pomegranates. 

If you enjoyed this quiz then make sure to check out The Walking Dead Character Quiz.

Happy Halloween everyone! I hope you enjoyed this Walking Dead picture trivia quiz.

Episode 7x03 "The Cell" - Promo & Sneak Peek Videos

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 3 Promo
Daryl's not looking too great in next weeks episode
Here are both the promo and sneak peek videos for next week's episode of The Walking Dead.

Title: The Cell

Synopsis:
A new group of survivors seem to have it all in their impressive community; however, there is a price.

Promo:

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Sneak Peek:

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Thursday 27 October 2016

Negan Fan Art

I was browsing through Reddit when I came across this awesome piece of Negan fan art. I think it has a really interesting art style to it. After reading through the comments, I found out the style it's done in is apparently called scribble drawing. It works really well, especially with the character of Negan!

This was drawn up right after the Season 7 premiere.

Negan Fan Art
- Scribble Drawing of Negan -
If you think this is awesome, then make sure to check out some of his other drawings over on his Instagram page here...

Have you got any Walking Dead fan art that you would like to share with us? Let us know in the comments section below.

Be Peaceful - A Tribute Video for Glenn

Glenn looking flustered in The Walking Dead
RIP Glenn, you sure will be missed.
I've seen a lot of tribute videos shared online ever since the season 7 premiere aired when we lost Abraham and Glenn. However, the video I've shared below which comes from YouTube user 'aKolkaa' is the best one yet. It focusses on Glenn, highlighting his most pivotal moments in the series right up to his brutal meeting with the vampire bat, Lucille.

If you're still hurting from his loss, then you may need a box of tissues at the ready whilst watching. 

The video is beautifully titled "Be Peaceful".


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Let us know what you thought of this tribute by leaving a comment below. Also, if you have your own tribute video which you would like to share with us then please do. Thanks.

Could there be more meaning to TWDs S7E1 'The Day Will Come When You Won’t Be'

Let's focus on something a little bit more than the deaths.  Forgive me Steven Yeun, and Michael Cudlitz!  I can’t begin to explain how much you have brought to TWD for all of the fans, but everyone’s already doing that now.  Including fan created obits.  I know that for months, this was a huge focal point as everyone waited in anticipation of the fate that awaited 2 of our TWD cast.  Could there be more?

"The Day Will Come When You Won’t Be"
We should all remember those words that were said to Rick Grimes by Dr. Edwin Jenner at the end of episode TS-19.

Dr Jenner and Rick Grimes in the CDC back in Season One.

Season 7 premiere episode certainly lived up to its name.  However, could this be the first part of the foreshadowing of what’s to come for season 7?  Andrew Lincoln has already said that this will be the most difficult season for Rick Grimes.  In the past, the hardest thing for him has been losing the people that he has made family.  The list of people left is quickly dwindling, and I can’t help feel that Maggie’s fate is in question.

Glenn said, “Maggie, I’ll find you.”  Could this also mean, I’ll be waiting for you on the other side?  It’s hard to know.  I know that there is definitely a correlation to a past episode between Glenn and Maggie.  But, could it mean more?  Especially after the leaked alternate death scene for the TWD season 7 premiere makes me a little hesitant in believing anyone is safe.  Especially when it seems like TWD writers are taking a page from George R. R. Martin’s handbook.

In an interview with Steven Yeun, and Michael Cudlitz, they did say that they’ve known for a while that their time in TWD was coming to an end.   That one of the hardest things to do was to keep it all a secret.  Both the actors and AMC went to extraordinary lengths to keep Negan’s victims a secret.  Everything from being on filming sites where they weren’t needed, keeping it from other actors, going in places with cloaks on, and even to go as far as, filming alternate scenes that weren’t going to be used.  Does that mean that the ‘leaked’ alternate ending, is it really an alternate ending (because this could be Maggie’s last season), or was it staged to keep everyone’s suspicions on the fence for the première episode? 

In recent interviews with Greg Nicotero, he says that "Glenn is not dead; Abraham is not dead," Nicotero said. "Their spirit lives on and the fact that you have Maggie pregnant with his baby, and you have Sasha and Rosita carrying the memory of Abraham. There's more story to tell with the result of what happened with those people, so I certainly look at it a little differently."

Does that mean that Maggie, Sasha, and Rosita are as ‘safe’ in the TWD world as they possibly can be?  If TWD writers are taking a page from George R.R. Martin, one of the hardest things to swallow will be another Red Wedding, Talisa, unborn child.  I’m not saying Maggie is TWDs princess, but…  the similarities are hard to ignore. 

Let's touch on the shared Sunday dinner meal.  Did you catch the 4 candles on the table, and Morgan putting out two of them?  Should we be expecting at least 2 more of our beloved characters to meet brutal ends this season?  It's really hard not to point towards Maggie and the unborn baby.

So many questions, foreshadows, theories that are now being created.  Only time will tell the fate of our beloved cast members. 


Tuesday 25 October 2016

Alternate Death Scene from Season 7 Premiere


The Walking Dead Season 7 Alternate Death Scene
An alternate death scene was filmed for Maggie 
A video has leaked online showing an alternate death scene for The Walking Dead Season 7 Premiere.

In the below video, we see Negan kills Maggie. Maggie, unlike Abe ("Suck my nuts!"), doesn't have anything to say - she simply spits blood at Negan as a final F**k you before getting her skull completely bashed in.
Do you think killing off a sick pregnant woman would be going too far, or would you have been happier to see Maggie go instead of who we actually lost?

It will be interesting to see if any of these alternate videos make it to the special features on the DVD/Blu-Ray when released. I sure hope they do!

If you liked this, make sure to check out the uncensored version of Negan swearing from the Season 6 Finale. Thankfully, this will appear on the Blu-Ray when available.

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Season 7 Premiere SMASHES Ratings Once Again!

Rick can't quite believe the ratings!

Well, that wasn't really much of a shock now was it? The Season 7 Premiere absolutely destroyed TV ratings - almost as much as Negan destroyed poor Glenn's face.

What.

Too soon?

The Season 7 Premiere "The Day Will Come When You Won't Be" managed to deliver 17 million viewers with a phenomenal rating of 8.4 amongst adults aged 18-49. To put things into perspective, that's a higher rating than Sunday Night Football, not to mention any other series currently on the air.

The Walking Dead's all-time highest ratings happen to have been the season 5 Premiere - 17.3 million people tuned in to see how Rick and co. would escape from that box car back in Terminus.

Also, it turns out that the 90 minute special of Talking Dead which aired after the Premiere was the most-watched post-show ever with 7.6 million viewers. That's not much of a surprise, though, I mean the whole cast was pretty much there, not to mention Scott Gimple and Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman himself!

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode List

Lot's of people are asking me for details regarding the episodes in season 7 of the walking dead. I've never really bothered to post this sort of stuff before, namely due to potential spoilers, but if it's what you people want then I can't really refuse.

The below is an episode list for this season of TWD. I have also included a relevant picture and description along with a link to a preview featuring both the promo and sneak peeks for that specific episode.

I will continue to update this list as and when new details emerge, so for those of you that want to stay as up to date as possible I recommend bookmarking this post.


The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 1

Title: The Day Will Come When You Won't Be

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 1 - Negan and Lucille

Synopsis: Having been brutally overpowered by Negan and his gang of Saviors, Rick and his group kneel helplessly as they suffer a heavy loss, leaving everyone traumatised.

Check out a preview of the episode here...

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 2

Title: The Well

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 2 - King Ezekiel and Shiva

Synopsis: Carol and Morgan are brought to The Kingdom where they meet Ezekiel, a mysterious leader carrying a secret.

Check out a preview of the episode here...

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 3

Title: The Cell

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 3 - Daryl as a prisoner in his cell

Synopsis: Daryl is taken by Negan to the Sanctuary, home of the Saviors. Meanwhile, Dwight is sent on a mission to bring back a runaway member of his group.

Check out a preview of the episode here...

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 4

Title: Service

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 4 - Negan outside Alexandria

Synopsis: Still reeling from the previous tragic events, Rick and the people of Alexandria must prepare themselves for a visit from Negan.

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 5

Title: Go Getters

Synopsis: Carl and Enid journey to the Hilltop. Meanwhile, Jesus must defend the community against an attack led by the saviour Simon.

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 6

Title: TBA

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 6 - Tara hiding in the dirt

Synopsis: Tara and Heath are running into serious trouble. A mysterious new group is introduced.

The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 7

Title: Blazing Hell

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 8

Title: Exodus

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 9

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 10

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 11

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 12

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 13

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 14

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 15

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The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 16

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Episode 7x02 "The Well" - Promo & Sneak Peek Videos

Here are both the promo and sneak peek videos for next week's episode of The Walking Dead.

Episode Title: The Well

Synopsis: For a number of familiar faces, a new, well-established community seems too good to be true.

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We will be posting all the promo and sneak peek videos as and when they're released.

Monday 24 October 2016

Lucille Strikes Again: A Fan Review of Season 7 Premiere

Negan and Lucille in the Season 7 Premiere

Warning! Spoilers ahead!

It seemed like the premiere was going to start off really well and reveal who Negan killed, but instead, it dragged it out. As if we needed to wait longer! I thought they ended season six on a cliffhanger so that when the show came back it would immediately show who died. So after the first set of commercials, I thought “Okay now maybe we’ll get to the action.” I was wrong as we had to see Negan play with Rick as if he were food. It was actually disconcerting that Rick thought he could still be a hard ass and stand up to Negan instead of shutting up and keeping his friends and family safe.

We then get a flashback and they reveal it was Abraham that was victim to Negan’s bat Lucille. Though Abraham took it like a champ, it still didn’t have quite the reaction I thought it would. I did think the writers were smart in showing Rosita upset, rather than showing more of Sasha because we didn’t see that much of her and Abraham together. Rosita knew Abraham before the rest of the cast so it makes sense she would take it harder. 

Of course, I expected Daryl to be idiotic and go after Negan. That was ridiculous because Negan told them to stay in line and not fight him or he would retaliate. What didn’t they understand by that? He literally beat the brains out of their friend! 

Once that happened I knew it meant bad news for the group, and as I anticipated Negan decided Lucille was hungry for more and swung at Glenn. Now for those of us who read the comic books, that’s no surprise. Regardless, the Walking Dead doesn’t always follow the comics so no one was sure who was on the chopping block…literally! Glenn’s death was way more gruesome than Abraham’s, and they actually followed true to the comics with that one. 

The fact that Negan is capable of such an act, makes me wonder what happened to him to bring him to this point. Sure we got to see the group engage with cannibals and murderers, but this…this is different. Negan kills to make a point. He clearly can’t fend for himself if he has to steal the resources of other groups. Why couldn’t he do what Rick and Alexandria did? Obviously, the character has gone to a dark place, and watching him kill Abraham and Glenn makes me wish he gets what he deserves. 

If Rick wasn’t so cocky and didn’t let his pride get in the way, Abraham and Glenn would still be alive. Now I know that it’s all part of the plot, but it makes Rick less likeable. I did like that Negan shows he’s in charge. He continues to prove his stance as a leader well after he kills Glenn. When he speaks it’s like listening to your parents say “Get over here now. Don’t make me tell you again!”

Despite some minor pet peeves with Rick’s decision making, it was a pretty spectacular episode. I’m pretty bummed they chose two amazing and dynamic characters to kill off, but it was bound to happen sooner or later.

Sunday 23 October 2016

Rick Grimes Screaming on ‘The Walking Dead’

A compilation video showcasing Rick Grimes and all of his screams in The Walking Dead. Just something on the lighter side to warm us up for the arrival of Negan and Lucille.

Thursday 20 October 2016

Damn... I know who meets Lucille

Who will Negan obliterate?
Unfortunately, I've just managed to stumble across spoilers for the Season 7 Premiere of The Walking Dead. I figured this was going to happen, and to be honest, it's not all that much of a spoiler to me because it kind of confirms what my thoughts were in the first place. But still, I'm kinda' gutted. After all, we're now only 3 days away from officially finding out who meets Lucille. Sadly that surprise has now been completely ruined for me.

It's true what they say. Ignorance is bliss.

I'm not going to mention details of the spoilers here. TalkingWalkingDead.com has never been about that ( these guys have you covered there! ) so please don't freak out and start unfollowing us in case you think we might post something that will ravage your 'Walking Dead' experience.

Just make sure to be careful regarding spoilers if you're the type of person who has a particular hatred towards them. They sure are rife at the moment.

#3DaysToGo

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Wednesday 19 October 2016

John Cleese Recaps The Walking Dead

With all the death and despair prominent in the world of The Walking Dead, it's sometimes nice to have a little relief.

Today, that relief comes in the form of John Cleese.

John Cleese gives us a recap on The Walking Dead
John Cleese - who knew he was a Walking Dead fan?
Cleese is a British legend, most notably famous for his work with the comedy group Monty Python, and for other projects such as the iconic Fawlty Towers. Listen to him below give us a light-hearted recap of The Walking Dead Seasons 1-6.

This serves as perfect preparation for the arrival Negan in 4 days time.

 

Monday 17 October 2016

Season 7 Trailer "A Look Ahead"

Check out this special trailer which gives us a look ahead at Season 7 of The Walking Dead. Scott Gimple, Greg Nicotero and Gale Ann Hurd all share their own thoughts whilst giving us just enough juicy details to wet our appetite.


Rick Grimes looking terrified
Rick knowing he's messed up

Has anyone changed their mind yet as to who Negan will kill?

The Walking Dead Renewed for Season 8

Confirmation today that The Walking Dead has been renewed for an eighth season - this news comes exactly a week before the Season 7 premiere.

The Walking Dead has been renewed for season 8
Looks like we're going to be seeing a lot more of Negan
"Eeny, meeny, miny, more," AMC president Charlie Collier said in a statement, subtly referencing Negan from Season 6 finale. "What a joy to partner with Robert Kirkman, Scott Gimple, and some of the hardest-working people in television to bring The Walking Dead to the fans. And, most important, thanks to those fans for breathing life into this remarkable series right along with us."

Was this really much of a shock to anyone? I mean this is a TV show which manages to rival the viewing numbers that the super bowl pulls in - and even at times beating them, and beating them well!

There really is no end in sight for The Walking Dead. Realistically, this show could continue on for as long as the comics.