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'Walking Dead' Fans Launch Soundtrack Campaign On Facebook

Posted 4/3/12 2:20 pm EST by Kara Warner in Image Comics, interviews, TV

There are a lot of reasons to like "The Walking Dead." The zombies, the talented cast members, the compelling storylines, etc. Me, I'm a big fan of the hauntingly perfect music composed by Bear McCreary ("Battlestar Galactica," "Eureka"). As it turns out I'm not the only one, as a group of "Walking Dead" fans recently launched a campaign on Facebook asking AMC to release a soundtrack.

The campaign was born out of a recent Twitter exchange between showrunner Glen Mazzara and fans asking for info about the show's score. Mazzara tweeted that as of right now "there are no plans to release a soundtrack." Bummer. The good news is that the Facebook page is nearing 1,000 "Likes," but could definitely use a few more. MTV News reached out to McCreary himself to see what he thinks about the fan efforts.

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Predicting The Future Of 'Walking Dead' With Composer Bear McCreary

Posted 3/29/12 8:00 am EST by Kara Warner in Image Comics, TV

The second season of "The Walking Dead" might have ended weeks ago, but its fiery, foreshadowy teases linger on. While you're mourning its hiatus and mulling over new cast members, we chatted with composer Bear McCreary, who might be cooking up that prison theme for Season Three at this very moment.

First off, how ahead of the action is McCreary with regard to when he knows who lives and dies?

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'Walking Dead' Actress Danai Gurira Talks Michonne, Swords, Andrea And Legacy

Posted 3/23/12 12:29 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Image Comics, TV

Michonne is on the way, sword and chained-up-zombies in tow. "Treme" actress Danai Gurira is the woman bringing the fan-favorite "Walking Dead" character to stunning life next season, and she's finally opened up on snagging the role for the first time since her casting was announced.

"I'm kind of mind-blown about the concept right now because I'm just stepping into it," Gurira told THR about getting cast as Michonne. "I've been doing my own thing and been very involved in things like theater, it is exciting to step in to it. I understand the way she is drawn in the graphic novels -- she's so amazing. I'm excited to embody that and be a badass. I've always yearned to do that. I'm really thrilled she already has so much support."

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'Walking Dead' Producer Eyes Tyrese, Morgan's Return

Posted 3/22/12 12:19 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Image Comics, TV

Michonne has arrived. The Governor isn't far behind. With those two players on the way, which other fan-favorite "Walking Dead" comic book characters might make their debut next season? According to Glen Mazzara, the answer could well be… Tyrese!

The "Walking Dead" showrunner participated in a conference call with press (via MovieWeb) and answered questions about the upcoming third and fourth seasons of the AMC zombie series. During the call, he confirmed that Tyrese is a character that's still very much on his radar, along with a few other familiar faces.

"I think the Tyrese character is someone we are interested in introducing at some point," said Mazzara. "We still have Morgan and Dwayne, who are out there from the pilot. We are interested in them. There are new characters that will be original to the series. Not coming straight from the comic book."

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'Walking Dead' Composer Teases Prison Theme

Posted 3/20/12 3:07 pm EST by Kara Warner in Image Comics, News

Now that we've had some time to digest that record-breaking, action-packed season two finale of the most zombie-riffic show on television, "The Walking Dead," we can focus on season three and the fact that Rick and Co. will finally be sent to prison.

We've heard a little about what creator Robert Kirkman and the show's producers have in store for us next season, but how about a little preview action from wonderfully talented and fanboy-beloved composer Bear McCreary? MTV News was very lucky to attend McCreary's scoring session for the season finale, after which he shared his thoughts for what he has planned for a "prison theme" of sorts.

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'Walking Dead' Finale Obliterates Ratings Records

Posted 3/20/12 1:06 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Image Comics, TV

In news that should surprise precisely nobody, "The Walking Dead" once again delivered record-shattering numbers with this past weekend's season two finale.

Entertainment Weekly has the news, revealing that "Walking Dead" attracted an astonishing nine million viewers to its season finale, "Beside the Dying Fire," on Sunday night. What's more: six million of that number was in the key adults 18-49 demo. The result is not just the highest-rated episode of "Walking Dead," nor is it simply the best-viewed airing in AMC history — it's "the top-rated show in cable history among the adult demo," EW reports.

So, uh, I guess that means you guys like zombies?

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'Walking Dead' Season 3: Who Is Michonne?

Posted 3/20/12 10:17 am EST by Matt Clark in Image Comics, TV

Fall seems so far away, but time will just have to shamble by like a Walker in a field until the next season of "The Walking Dead." While news of a returning Merle Dixon is certainly exciting, and anyone who loves the franchise knows the prison offers some potentially exciting plot points, one has to wonder about the new members sure to join Rick Grimes and company.

Most notably, there's Michonne. We only received a hooded glimpse of her in the season two finale, and if you're unfamiliar with the comics, you probably have a few questions about the creepy woman with zombies chained to her. Here's just five things to keep in mind about the show's latest addition – with only minor spoilers, not revealing story details.

5. Michonne Is A Badass
Seriously, Michonne just may be my favorite protagonist from Robert Kirkman's "Walking Dead" series. While the female characters in "Walking Dead" vary wildly in their apparent ability to defend themselves, Michonne is generally tougher than the biggest men when it comes to whacking zombies (or anyone else). She's a wonderfully empowered female character, and here's hoping the AMC series mimics the persona.

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'Walking Dead' Season 3: Merle Dixon Is Back!

Posted 3/19/12 1:05 pm EST by Matt Clark in Image Comics, TV

So, how about that "Walking Dead" season two finale last night? It was certainly a doozy, including a lovely little nod to fans of the comics during the episode's conclusion. You can check out a thorough re-cap of last night's nail-biter over here, but beyond the big looming prison in the distance, there's even more season three news out this morning.

Apparently, Merle Dixon – everyone's favorite one-handed racist – will make a return to "The Walking Dead" when the show returns this fall.

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'Walking Dead' Recap: 'Beside The Dying Fire'

Posted 3/19/12 10:50 am EST by Splash Page Team in Image Comics, TV

by Ryan Rigley

In the wake of the climatic showdown that ended last week's "Walking Dead," it was revealed to us that a horde of zombies stood just beyond the grassy field in which Rick took a certain somebody's life. "Beside the Dying Fire" begins with a flashback, showing that horde's gradual rise in numbers and how they migrated all the way from Atlanta with the hopes of eating some delicious flesh. This opening scene also shows us that while a small group of zombies is no match for a wooden fence, an entire horde of zombies is virtually unstoppable. Something that is key to understand when dealing with such a huge and terrifying threat.

Unfortunately, Rick and the gang found this out the hard way. After leading the horde straight to the farm, Rick and Carl lure a handful of zombies into the barn and set the whole thing on fire. Meanwhile, the rest of the group makes a valiant effort to fight off the horde and retake the farm, before eventually realizing that this task is easier said than done. Subsequently, the survivors decide it's time to make a run for it — but escape doesn't come without casualties.

Click past the jump to find out who bit the big one! Also, spoilers!

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'Walking Dead' Finds Michonne In Danai Gurira

Posted 3/18/12 10:42 pm EST by Josh Wigler in Image Comics, TV

Two zombies, one sword. A deadly combination in any circumstance, but in the capable hands of Michonne — the fan-favorite character from "The Walking Dead" comic books — the combination is much, much deadlier.

Michonne made her first onscreen "Walking Dead" appearance in the season two finale that aired tonight (March 18), adding a new character into the mix that fans of the comics are going to go absolutely nuts for. While a stand-in filled the role of Michonne on this week's episode, the character has already been cast for season two.

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