‘The Walking Dead’ Midseason Poster: An Eye For An Eye

AMC’s hit series “The Walking Dead” which returns in Feb, will feature one of TV’s most anticipated showdown between the Governor and Rick Grimes.

Here is the description of the new episodes:

With his group in tatters, his sanity in question, and his own son questioning his every move, Rick (Andrew Lincoln) must somehow pull everyone together to face their greatest challenge — the Governor (David Morrissey). In order to survive, he must risk everything, including the group’s very humanity.

Check out the teaser poster below.

The Walking Dead Season 3 Midseason Poster

‘The Walking Dead’: Renewed For Season 4, Glen Mazzara Steps Down As Showrunner

“The Walking Dead” has been renewed for a fourth season, AMC announced Friday, but with a significant change — Glen Mazzara is stepping down as a showrunner.

“My time as showrunner on “The Walking Dead” has been an amazing experience, but after I finish season 3, it’s time to move on,” Mazzara said in a statement. “I have told the stories I wanted to tell and connected with our fans on a level that I never imagined. It doesn’t get much better than that. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey.”

‘The Walking Dead’ Midseason Sneak Peek

AMC and Mazzara released this statement: “Today, AMC announces the season 4 pick-up of “The Walking Dead.” AMC also jointly announces with Glen Mazzara today that for future seasons, the two parties have mutually decided to part ways. Glen guided the series creatively for seasons 2 and 3. AMC is grateful for his hard work. We are both proud of our shared success. Both parties acknowledge that there is a difference of opinion about where the show should go moving forward, and conclude that it is best to part ways. This decision is amicable and Glen will remain on for post-production on as showrunner and executive producer.”

And executive producer Robert Kirkman added: “I am in full support of both AMC and Glen Mazzara in the decision they have come to and believe the parties came to this decision in the best interest of the future of the show. I thank Glen for his hard work and appreciate his many contributions to “The Walking Dead” and look forward to working with him as we complete post production on Season 3. I am also excited to begin work on another spectacular season of this show that I know means so much to so many people. This show has always been the result of a wide range of extremely talented men and women working tirelessly to produce their best work collectively. I believe the future is bright for “The Walking Dead.” Thank you to the fans for your continued support.”

A replacement for Glen Mazzara has not been announced.

“The Walking Dead” is set to return with the second half of Season 3 on Sunday, February 10.

[Video] ‘The Walking Dead’ Sneak Peek: Will the Dixon Brothers Be Rescued?

The third season mid-season finale of “The Walking Dead” left viewers on the edge of their seat. In the shocking finale, the Governor reunited the long-lost brothers, Daryl and Merle in Woodbury. But will Daryl and Merle survive the town’s angry mob? Watch the episode 9 sneak peek:

Want more scoop? The cast and executive producers tease what’s next for Rick and the Governor in the clip below.

AMC’s “The Walking Dead” returns Feb. 10. Watch the promo of the second half of season 3.

Justin Bruening Joins ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Justified’ Promo Revealed and More!

Justin Bruening is heading to Seattle Grace.

The “Ringer” alum has been cast to play a paramedic in a recurring role on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” according to TVLine.

Bruening is set to appear late January or early February on the series.

“Grey’s Anatomy” airs Thursdays at 9/8c on ABC.

More TV news…

• Denis O’Hare (“True Blood”) has been booked to guest-star as Father Shea,  a Priest he portrayed on “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” in an upcoming episode of “Law & Order: SVU.” [TVGuide]

• “The Americans,” FX’s new 1980s-set spy drama starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, will debut in Wed., January 30 at 10/9c.

• Fox has picked up animation series “Murder Police” with a 13-episode order,  from David A. Goodman (“Family Guy”) and Jason Ruiz.

• J.K. Rowling’s Casual Vacancy is coming to a TV near you. BBC One has picked up the novel for a Television series. [EW]

• DirecTV will air Kiefer Sutherland’s “24” starting Monday, Jan. 7 at 8/c.

• Missing “Game of Thrones” as much as we are? Watch the behind-the-scenes clip of the HBO series below.

• FX has revealed a teaser of “Justified‘s” upcoming fourth season, which kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 8.

Chad Coleman Joins ‘The Walking Dead’ And More Casting News

Chad Coleman is joining “The Walking Dead.”

“The Wire” alum, Chad Coleman will play Tyreese on the drama series, according to TVLine. In the comics Tyreese was Rick’s second in command following Shane’s death.

The site reports, Coleman is rumored to appear in the ongoing season’s eight episode.

“The Walking Dead” airs Sundays on AMC.

In other casting news…

Amanda Setton (“Gossip Girl”) who plays Shauna on “The Mindy Project” is leaving the series. Meanwhile, Anna Camp, who plays Mindy’s best friend, Gwen on the series has been moved from a series regular to a recurring. [TVLine]

“Pushing Daises” alum Raul Esparza will play Dr. Chilton on NBC’s midseason “Hannibal.” [TVLine]

Additionally, “Veep’s” actress Anna Chlumsky has been cast in “Hannibal.” Chlumsky will portray Miriam Lass, a young FBI trainee in a guest role. [TVLine]

“Malcolm In The Middle” alumna Jane Kaczmarek will guest-star as a DA in an upcoming episode of “Law & Order: SVU.” [TV Gudie]

Annabella Sciorra has booked a guest role on “Blue Bloods.” Sciorra will play an NYPD psychologist on the series. [TVLine]

Marianne Jean-Baptiste is headed back to “Private Practice.” Jean-Baptiste will reprise her role as Gabi on the drama series. [THR]

‘The Walking Dead’: A Baby Is Born

**Do not read, if you haven’t watched Nov. 4 episode of “The Walking Dead.”**

During last night’s episode of “The Walking Dead,” the group’s safe haven got overrun by walkers.

In a foreshadowing scene that opens the episode, someone (perhaps the same person who was watching Carol, a few episodes ago) unlocks some gates and diverts some walkers with a deer carcass to the group’s section of the Prison.

Meanwhile at Woodbury, Michonne is ready to leave the mysterious town, can you blame her? Andrea, on the other hand is rethinking Michonne’s plan about hit the road.

Knowing all too well about losing a sibling, Andrea shows Merle the location of the Farm on a map. Although, determined to find Darryl, Merle is discouraged by the Governor to go looking for his brother.

Back at the prison, the prisoners, Axle and Oscar try to persuade Rick to let them join the group. T-Dog agrees with the prisoners, but Darryl and Rick are not having it.

The group shares a happy moment, when Hershel goes for a stroll with the help of Lori, Carl, Beth and a pair of crutches.

The joyful moment is interrupted, as a herd of walkers emerged from every corner of the prison.

Panic ensures. The group is split into three groups: Carol and T-Dog; Rick, Darryl, Axle, Oscar, and Glenn; Beth, Hershel, Lori, Carl and Maggie. Hershel and his daughter, Beth got to a safe location, while everybody else are killing the Walkers.

More walkers come running as an alarm goes off in the Prison. Thankfully, Oscar knows a bit about the control room, so he assists Rick and Darryl to stop the alarm. Surprise. Surprise. Andrew, who Rick left for dead in a previous episode is seen in the room. Rick and Andrew get in a scuff; Oscar joins the brawl pointing Rick’s gun at the two men. Oscar kills Andrew. I guess they will be joining the group.

Carol and a bitten T-Dog roam the walls of the prison looking for safety. Cornered by two walkers, T-Dog sacrifices himself, saying it is “God’s plan” in order to save Carol. RIP T-Dog.

Lori, goes into labor as she, Carl, and Maggie find shelter in a boiler room. But there are some complications, the baby has to be born via c-section. Lori tells Carl he is the best thing she ever did. In the series’ most emotional scene, mother and son share a tearful goodbye. 😦

Maggie reluctantly does the surgery. The baby is born. Lori dies. And poor Carl, shot his mother after kissing her goodbye, to stop her from turning.

As Maggie and a stoic Carl reunite with the group, Rick breaks down as learns Lori is dead. RIP Lori.

The group assumes Carol is gone. But where is Carol? After T-Dog sacrificed himself to save her, Carol has not been seen.

What an emotional and gut-wrenching episode. Is it just us, or did the episode feel like a season finale?

But how will the group, especially, Rick and Carl move on from the Lori’s death?

TV Weekly News: ‘Copper’ Renewed, ‘666 Park Ave’ ‘Last Resort’ & ‘Mindy Project’ Receive Additional Episodes Orders And More!

BBC first original series “Copper” has been renewed for a second season.

“Copper,” from executive producers Barry Levinson and Tom Fontana, has been picked up for a sophomore season of 13 episodes, that is three more episodes than the first season.

“BBC America’s first original scripted series, “Copper,” has proven to be a perfect fit for the channel,” said BBC Worldwide America GM Perry Simon. “Our viewers have made it our highest-rated series premiere ever and highest-rated drama series ever.”

The first season finale airs this Sunday on BBC America.

More TV news…

• NFL announced Tuesday that Beyonce will perform during the The Super Bowl’s halftime, which is set for Feb. 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

• The Hollywood Reported reports, ABC has ordered two additional episodes of freshman drama “Last Resort” and “666 Park Avenue.” Plus, the networks has also increased the scripts orders of “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Modern Family” and “The Middle” making their on going season of 24 episodes. Whereas, “Castle” got an order of one more episode, which results in a total of 23 episodes. [THR]

• Fox freshman comedy “The Mindy Project” have received an additional two episodes order plus ‘ the full season pick up, bringing the series to a season of 24 episodes.

• Cinemax’s “Banshee” is set to debut January 11, 2013 at 10 p.m. [EW]

• ‘Teen Mom 2′ returns on Nov. 12 for its season 3 on MTV at 10/9c.

• TNT has ordered a season of six-episode of a new untitled series from executive producers Frank Darabont (“The Walking Dead”), Michael De Luca (“The Social Network,” “Moneyball”) and Elliot Webb (“Tall Time Tales”). The series which is based on L.A. Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of America’s Most Seductive City by John Buntin, stars “Walking Dead‘s” Jon Bernthal as an ex-Marine now working as an LAPD cop in an era rampant with police corruption.

• “America’s Next Top Model” has been renewed for a 20th cycle, which will include male aspiring models.

• “Shahs of Sunset’s” second season will debut Sunday, Dec. 2 at 10/9c on Bravo.

• “Being Human’s” third season of 13-episode will premiere on Monday, January 14 at 9/8c, it was announced today.

• “Psych” seventh season will premiere on Feb. 27 on USA.

• TNT has canceled the reality competition series “The Great Escape.” [TV Guide]

• “Bachelorette” Ashley and J.P.’s Wedding will air this December, ABC announced earlier this week.

• Syfy has released a teaser of “Defiance,” which premieres April 2013. Take a look below.

‘The Walking Dead’: Behind-The-Scenes With Michonne’s Danai Gurira

One of the new characters joining “The Walking Dead” this season is Michonne, who is played by Danai Gurira.

Gurira had to under go a month of sword training in order to portray her katana-sword swinging character. “Michonne uses the katana,  that is her weapon that she utilizes to deal with the zombies, eliminating the threats,” Gurira says in the video below.

The post apocalypse series returns Sun., Oct. 14 at 9/8c on AMC.

Check out the behind-the-scenes video below.

 

First Look: ‘The Walking Dead’ Season 3 Photos

AMC released some exciting photos of the cast and the prison via HUFFPOST TV and TVLine today. The pictures below include Michonne, Merle, and The Governor; take a look.

The fight for survival continues on Oct. 14 at 9/8c on AMC.

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‘The Walking Dead’ Season 3 Promo

‘Fight the dead. Fear the living,’ – that the motto of our survivals as they charge and take over the Prison.

Watch the promo below.

‘The Walking Dead” returns Oct. 14 on AMC.