AMC Announces 'Walking Dead' Season Three Preview Weekend

Even if a zombie apocalypse potentially looms in the real world, "Walking Dead" fans have to wait until October to gaze upon new episodes of the AMC survival horror series. Unless those fans are in San Diego for Comic-Con next month, that is.

AMC has just announced a "Walking Dead" Season 3 Preview Weekend kicking off on July 7, which will feature all 19 episodes of the series to date and will culminate in a live "Talking Dead" telecast with an exclusive first look at the season three premiere. Pretty sweet deal for fans of Robert Kirkman's zombie epic! Check out all the details past the jump.

New York - May 31, 2012 - AMC announced today The Walking Dead Season 3 Preview Weekend on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 beginning at 11:30am each day. Airing just one week before Comic-Con, the two-day programming event will feature a marathon of all 19 episodes from the series critically acclaimed first two seasons, culminating with a Talking Dead live primetime special on Sunday, July 8 at 9pm. The one-time-only airing of Talking Dead, hosted by Chris Hardwick (Nerdist), will be followed by the world television premiere of the black and white version of The Walking Dead pilot episode at 10pm. The special version of the series first episode was created specifically for fans of The Walking Dead, as it holds true to the original black and white comic book, written by Robert Kirkman.

Throughout The Walking Dead Marathon, Hardwick will introduce each episode from the set of season three in Atlanta, giving viewers a glimpse of the new sets. Along with several cast members and producers, he will set up the storyline from each episode, and discuss the classic moments and unique characters featured. In addition, every episode with be wrapped with exclusive character and scene-specific content from the first two seasons, including behind-the-scenes footage and sit-down interviews with the cast.

In the hour-long Talking Dead event, shot live in Los Angeles, Hardwick will give fans a first look at The Walking Dead Season 3, including a scene from the new season, and brand new video interviews with the cast, a tour of the new set and a sneak peek at the props and wardrobes featured in Season 3. Hardwick will also sit down with in-studio guests including the shows executive producers and other celebrity fans. Viewers will get information on the shows presence at this years Comic-Con, including a look at the construction of The Walking Dead booth, updates on AMCs The Walking Dead Social Game, and other show-related news and topics.

At one point during the live show, Hardwick will reveal a special code to viewers, which they can use to enter The Walking Dead Watch to Win Sweepstakes, at http://www.amcdead.com/. The winner will receive a trip to Atlanta and a stagger on role as a zombie on the hit show.

The on-air event will be complemented by activities online at amctv.com, where fans can find more exclusive behind-the-scenes videos and participate in Fan Favorite polls, which cover such topics as Fan Favorite Weapon, Fan Favorite Walker, Fan Favorite Walker Kill and Fan Favorite Survivor. The Poll winners will be announced by Hardwick during the Talking Dead live event Sunday night.

The Walking Dead reigns as the most watched drama series on basic cable for Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54. The series has garnered an Emmy Award for Outstanding Prosthetic Make-up and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Television Series Drama, among other accolades. Critics have heralded the series as the most suspenseful show on any network (Boston Herald) and the greatest thriller ever produced for television (Entertainment Weekly). 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.

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AMC Announces 'Walking Dead' Season Three Preview Weekend

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