The Walking Dead - TV Series on AMC ( Comic and Un-aired Spoilers unwelcome!)

[ali032373]

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So how do you think they plausibly end the show?

 

[Husker75]

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I don't know. I'm not tired of the comic at all. It's taken very different directions, and to me the fun is watching what the characters go through, and how it changes them. I could care less about the zombies sometimes. That's what the show will become.

Now, an audience might not like that. Say.. when we get to the third season or so.. there is some mighty screwed up stuff that is gonna happen, and when that starts going down, the show might start going down too if they are faithful to the books. But it could go both ways. They could get a fan base very interested and invested in the characters, like the books. Or they could lose them, and the show could get canceled.

Either way, I don't see them trying to wrap the show up. At all.
They have all stated that they'd love for it to go on for a looong time.

Only problem I see in a long show run is recasting certain characters because of aging.. but that would be fine by me too.

I'd love it if after several really good years, and a bulk of the story told, Kirkman and Darabont came up with a good way to end it. Even if it leaves it open. Just someone walking off into the distance or something. So that it isn't contrary to the books. But i'd also be ok with them writing something to end just the show, and having the story live on in the books. I love both formats, and respect them both for what they are. So i can't wait to see what they do!

 

[Michael Crawford]

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Thought it was worth mentioning - McFarlane Toys is supposed to debut Walking Dead figures at Toy Fair...

 

[Michael Crawford]

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McFarlane Toys to Bring “THE WALKING DEAD"

Action Figure Lines to Fans Worldwide

Collectibles from AMC’s original TV Series and

Robert Kirkman’s Bestselling Comic Coming Fall 2011

Tempe, Ariz.— February 10, 2011 - In one the most creative action figure collaborations of 2011, McFarlane Toys announced today two separate deals concerning the licensing rights of “The Walking Dead.” The first is with AMC to create action figures based on the original series that premiered on the network in October of last year. The second is with Robert Kirkman to also create action figures based on the comic-book series created by him. This is the first time action figures have been produced and both lines are available to retailers this Fall.

“Kirkman has created a world that is macabre and suspenseful with deeply-drawn characters: both human and zombies,” said Todd McFarlane, McFarlane Toys, creative force and CEO. “Working with the creative talents of Kirkman and AMC, we have planned figures lines that authentically represent both the television and comic series – including mind-blowing details, likenesses and play action. We want to push the envelope so that the true essence of ‘The Walking Dead’ series is captured.”

The first series of deluxe 6-inch figures is releasing in September 2011, includes four fan-favorite characters from the Image comic book including:

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Officer Rick Grimes
Michonne
Zombie Lurker
Zombie Roamer

The second series of deluxe 6-inch figures is revealed in November 2011 and introduces four figures based on AMC’s original drama including:

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Deputy Rick Grimes
Daryl Dixon
Zombie Walker
Zombie Biter

Each human figure includes multiple interchangeable accessories and several points of articulation for limitless possibility and customization. Each zombie figure features unique, gory, play action such as exploding heads and removable limbs. Figures are expected to sell for around $14.99 at retailers nationwide.

“I simply cannot contain my excitement over working with McFarlane Toys,” said Robert Kirkman, creator of “The Walking Dead” comic-book series. “For nearly two decades McFarlane Toys have proven themselves to be leading the pack when it comes to making cool looking, innovative toys, and I'm thrilled that they're going to continue to do so with ‘The Walking Dead.”

AMC’s “The Walking Dead” is based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics. The series tells the story of the months and years that follow after a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home. The comic goes on to explore the challenges of life in a world overrun by zombies who take a toll on the survivors, and sometimes the interpersonal conflicts present a greater danger to their continuing survival than the zombies that roam the country. Over time, the characters are changed by the constant exposure to death and some grow willing to do anything to survive. AMC’s “The Walking Dead” attracted 3.5 million adults in the 18-49 demo making it the most watched drama series in basic cable history for the demo. The series was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama.

 

[hoodonit00]

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So how do you think they plausibly end the show?

The only way plausible. The Zombies win and everyone becomes one.

 

[Deckard]

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McFarlane, WTF? Is it 1995 or something?

Also didn't they just run their Flagship Halo license into the ground recently with ____ty paint apps?

 

[ArmoredFoe]

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So how do you think they plausibly end the show?

Yeah i have no idea, but like I said this isnt a comic book. Its a tv show, they would figure out something or just can it all together. Remember Im just playing devil's advocate, I love this show and I love zombies. I just think that it wont last but a few season at most, just my opinion.

 

[Buttmunch]

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That sounds like great new from McFarlane. I can't remember the last figure I bought from them since they moved to 99.99% sports figures. But I'd definately get all of those figures!

I really like the interchangable parts idea, especially on the zombies! Lets just hope they don't suffer from breakage like so many of their figures tend to do.

 

[ali032373]

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A friend and I were discussing this and we thought it would be entertaining if they found a prison with the prisoners still in their cells. This could be their new army to fight the zombies. Zombies never got inside the prisons.

 

[Buttmunch]

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Except the prisoners would be dead. If they are stuck in their cells, they can't get food and thus would have starved to death by now. Nice idea, but it doesn't work.

 

[CelticPredator]

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McFarlane, WTF? Is it 1995 or something?

Also didn't they just run their Flagship Halo license into the ground recently with ____ty paint apps?

Pretty much. Although, all their Halo figures have been amazing IMO. Their best work easily. Atleast with the first run, and the Reach line.

 

[devilof76]

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I finally saw episode 6 a few weeks ago, and I wanted to say (even though the conversation is long gone) that Amy's death in episode 5 was even more impressive after learning that none of the personal identity part of the brain comes back. The fact that there was no 'Amy' left before Andrea blew her brains out makes that scene so much more ____ed up, because for all intents and purposes, it seems like there's a shread of recognition in her eyes when she re-animates. In actuality, it's just her zombie brain looking at the world for the first time without the impediment of a persona/conscience/value system, and when she looks at her sister, what seems like a girl looking at someone she loves again is actually just an undead cannibal seeing breakfast for the first time.

Like I said--____ed up. And awesome. It was a great finale. The CGI fireball and blood were completely lost on me, and the grenade finally turning up was something I'd been waiting for since Halloween. The whole arc was perfect from stem to stern. I really hope season 2 happens this summer.

 

[King Darkness]

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zombie brain looking at the world for the first time without the impediment of a persona/conscience/value system

We should all have zombie brians

 

[devilof76]

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Then how would we make zombie tv shows?

 

[OSCORP]

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was even more impressive after learning that none of the personal identity part of the brain comes back.

Always thought that was just a given. Never even crossed my mind that there would be. (great episode)

 

[devilof76]

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It would depend on where the storyteller thought the soul was rooted. My assumption is that it's not in the primitive brain (it's in the higher brain), but if the people telling the story thought otherwise, then a lot of implications change.

Watching that scene, it looks like Amy is still in there for the first few moments. I was glad that the next episode made it clear she wasn't.

 

[King Darkness]

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Then how would we make zombie tv shows?

We would no longer have need for zombie tv shows.

 

[devilof76]

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So you mean we should have zombie brains, but not be zombies?

Just be eating, ____ting, ____ing machines?

 

[King Darkness]

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Precisely.

 

[devilof76]

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Like if someone spliced Jaws with Lindsey Lohan?