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THE WALKING DEAD: Season 1 on AMC (avoid comic book spoilers)
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. I had to think about that for all of 30 seconds!WrenchNinja
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It's been a while since I read the first couple of issues TWD. Think I'll reread them a bit before the premiere.
Finally found this topic 
When I saw the first news about this show, I had to get the comics right away. It and Scott Pilgrim are the only series I've ever read, but damn is this good. I have all of the current 6issue volumes (because I like the covers better than the books and they were easier to find).
And I've been hyped for this show for so long. That's why I couldn't resist watching the pilot early. And I'll watch again tomorrow night and buy it on Amazon in HD, because it's fucking awesome.
It's great that the comic and pilot have their little differences that will set them apart, but the show preserves the excellent apocalyptic feel of the comics.
I don't care that SEMI COMIC SPOILERS AND SOME SHOW SPOILERS
I saw some people saying they're worried about COMIC SPOILERS
So it's currently at an 86 on metacritic, with only one mixed review. And that review is kind of ridiculous.
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2010/10/29/2010-10-29_comicbook_adaptation_is_a_hard_watch_as_surviving_humans_sink_lower_than_their_u.html
Basically, according to the reviewer, the show isn't very good and it's hard to watch because there's no comic relief and the desperate situations force the characters to do morally reprehensible things.
The morally reprehensible things are what makes the comic so good. The entire thing is about survival. That's what makes it compelling.
And this show doesn't need comic relief. In Breaking Bad, where there's a masterful blend of dark comedy and drama, it works. But having an episode about Rick chasing a fly in TWD would not work out.
When I saw the first news about this show, I had to get the comics right away. It and Scott Pilgrim are the only series I've ever read, but damn is this good. I have all of the current 6issue volumes (because I like the covers better than the books and they were easier to find).
And I've been hyped for this show for so long. That's why I couldn't resist watching the pilot early. And I'll watch again tomorrow night and buy it on Amazon in HD, because it's fucking awesome.
It's great that the comic and pilot have their little differences that will set them apart, but the show preserves the excellent apocalyptic feel of the comics.
I don't care that SEMI COMIC SPOILERS AND SOME SHOW SPOILERS
the second episode is supposed to be all action. From what I've read, it's basically like they stretched the part of the comics where Glenn and Rick escape Atlanta and made it involve a bunch of the survivors. Especially when the 3rd episode is supposed to be all character development.
the prison stuff starts, since it's a lot of talking at times. I LOVED that part. It had some excellent character development and a whole bunch of interesting shit going on.
So it's currently at an 86 on metacritic, with only one mixed review. And that review is kind of ridiculous.
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2010/10/29/2010-10-29_comicbook_adaptation_is_a_hard_watch_as_surviving_humans_sink_lower_than_their_u.html
Basically, according to the reviewer, the show isn't very good and it's hard to watch because there's no comic relief and the desperate situations force the characters to do morally reprehensible things.
The morally reprehensible things are what makes the comic so good. The entire thing is about survival. That's what makes it compelling.
And this show doesn't need comic relief. In Breaking Bad, where there's a masterful blend of dark comedy and drama, it works. But having an episode about Rick chasing a fly in TWD would not work out.
Hours Left
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I'm super excited for tonight.
*Starts rationing Halloween candy*
*Starts rationing Halloween candy*
Cornballer
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BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
I for one welcome the backlash of the pussification of the vampire genre. Not sure why its being correlated to The Walking Dead being so gory but fuck it, I'm on board.
ChoklitReign
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Plans for today:
-Watch Fallout: New Vegas streams
-Study for programming test (fuck)
-Become a zombie
-Watch Fallout: New Vegas streams
-Study for programming test (fuck)
-Become a zombie
TheKaeptain
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Me too. Even Dracula wasn't a puss.BlueTsunami said:
MisterNugNug
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Has anyone explained this yet? Why is the pilot tonight an hour and a half? Isn't it just a regular 40 min episode? Is it loaded with THAT many commercials?
First google result was this article that says you get it Friday at 10 on FX, FXUK site confirms it.Deadman said:
I would think you might be able to buy a copy online or something early.
Hahahaha no way that would be freaking insane.MisterNugNug said:
It has a normal amount of commercials in a 90 minute slot. Full episode is about an hour long.
and episodes are normally closer to 50 minutes on amc just saying
Gary Whitta
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Were doing a double bill at my house tonight, first two episodes back to back
big ander said:First google result was this article that says you get it Friday at 10 on FX, FXUK site confirms it.
I would think you might be able to buy a copy online or something early.
Hahahaha no way that would be freaking insane.
It has a normal amount of commercials in a 90 minute slot. Full episode is about an hour long.
and episodes are normally closer to 50 minutes on amc just saying
Thanks
I see there is a lack of faith that I will be watching a relatively high profile TV series about ZOMBIES based on a popular graphic novel series with heavy inspiration from 28 Days Later.
I am disappointed in this lack of faith. If you want to know why I haven't been in the threads, it's because the show starts Nov 5th on FX Asia, and I don't want to get spoiled since I haven't actually read the comics. It looks fantastic though.
I am disappointed in this lack of faith. If you want to know why I haven't been in the threads, it's because the show starts Nov 5th on FX Asia, and I don't want to get spoiled since I haven't actually read the comics. It looks fantastic though.
Gary Whitta
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Weird, I just saw 28DL again last night (it was on AMC) and I don't think it looks anything like TWD.duckroll said:
Gary Whitta
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Couple more behind the scenes pics:
In the make-up chair:
With costume designer, getting my PJs on!
Final make-up, pre-contacts:
Finished make-up and contacts:
In the make-up chair:
With costume designer, getting my PJs on!
Final make-up, pre-contacts:
Finished make-up and contacts:
GhostRidah
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So upset I dont have HD AMC, wish I could pre order season 1 bluray right now
Gary Whitta
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No.DarkUSS said:
Gary Whitta
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Oh snap I forgot AMC HD is the east coast feed - zombie apocalypse kicks off in high-def at 7pm PST!
TheKaeptain
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Tonights the night BITCHES!!!
jamieson87
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I can either download a shitty divx copy of this tomorrow, or wait until friday for FX to air this in HD in the UK,
I guess I can wait.
I guess I can wait.
Nappuccino
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I wonder when international streaming will become the norm... it seems almost silly to not allow people to give you money or advertising bumps because they're in a different country. Granted, the ads would need to be custom to the country but... hell, I already get adds based on my Facebook Profile and Amazon searches so.... how hard could it be.
(I'm sure there's a bunch of red tape involved but hopefully one day streams will all go to every country)
(I'm sure there's a bunch of red tape involved but hopefully one day streams will all go to every country)
jamieson87
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big ander said:
Nah, I'm too much of an AV snob to watch a 300mb rip.
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