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A ‘Marvel Zombies’ Movie Is Finally On Its Way

Following a recent episode of “What If…” on Disney Plus, there is a rumor that the MCU is making a live-action movie based on the Marvel Zombies. Even though we’ve heard this before, the rumor seems to be somewhat credible seeing that Mark Miller (Kick-Ass, Kingsman), the comic book creator who first brought the story to life, recently released an email newsletter teasing that a live-action film is on its way. …also (if my sources are correct) a little live-action Marvel Zombies further down the line, but you never heard that from me. The comic “Marvel Zombies” first debuted in 2005 and was a five-issue limited series set in an alternate universe where the world’s superhero population has been infected with a virus that turned them into zombies. While writing Ultimate Fantastic Four, Mark Millar decided to introduce an alternate Earth populated by zombies in a “Crossover” featured in issues #21-23. Marvel Comics liked Millar’s idea so, as he wrote

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 19, 2021
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“Walking Dead” Creator Boards “An American Werewolf In London” Reboot

It’s no secret that director John Landon’s son Max Landis (Chronicle) has always wanted to reboot his father’s classic An American Werewolf in London, but the reboot been dead in the water for years. Now, it’s suddenly sprung to life. Word is, “Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman has now come on board to produce the reboot, meaning that the film is now moving forward. In the original film, “David and Jack, two American college students, are backpacking through Britain when a large wolf attacks them. David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he’s plagued by violent nightmares of his mutilated friend, who warns him that he is becoming a werewolf. When David discovers the horrible truth, he contemplates committing suicide before the next full moon causes him to transform from man to murderous beast.” John Landis not only directed the 1981 film but wrote it as well and did so when

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2019
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Premiere Date And Trailer Finally Arrive For Outcast’s Second Season

The trailer for the second season of “Outcast” from “Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman has finally arrived. In the first season, we follow Kyle Barnes, played by Patrick Fugit, a man who has been plagued by demons since childhood. We watch as Kyle returns to his hometown of Rome, West Virginia where demons have infected the residents. “In the second season of Outcast, the exploration and mystery of what lies behind the supernatural manifestations and why they are drawn to Kyle Barnes continues. As the possessions that have plagued him grow in scope and number, Kyle struggles to protect those he holds most dear. At his side are Reverend Anderson and Chief Giles, while his sister Megan grapples with her own demons. But otherworldly threats prove greater than Kyle could ever have anticipated. His struggle will grow into a fight for all of Rome, as he discovers the haunting secrets of his own past.” “Outcast” returns on Friday, July 20,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2018
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Season Two Of “Outcast” Premiering This Summer

Almost two years have passed since “Outcast” premiered on Cinemax. We’ve been wondering if we’d ever see the supernatural series’ second season, but we have to wonder no longer, the premiere date has just been announced and we won’t have to wait long. The series, inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic, will be back this summer! In the first season, we met Kyle Barnes, played by Patrick Fugit, a young man who has been plagued by possession all his life. Kyle, with the help of Reverand Anderson (Philip Glenister), a priest with demons of his own, sets out to find answers. Along the way, he encounters people who share the same affliction. He uncovers a strange connection with a possessed 8-year-old boy that leads to answers about his past. While on his quest he will discover something that could not only change his fate but the fate of the world. “In the second season of Outcast, the exploration and mystery of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2018
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A ‘Walking Dead’ Game Fans Can Sink Their Teeth Into

Most gamers who are fans of AMC’s acclaimed hit series, ‘The Walking Dead’, are used to the popular Telltale Episodic game series by the same name but fans can rejoice getting the game they feel they deserve with a first-person co-op shooting game that’s being developed by Overkill, known for their hit first person shooting heist co-op series ‘Payday’. ‘Overkill’s The Walking Dead’ will offer players a chance to play as new characters and a new storyline which from what I can only assume takes place in Washington D.C. as the game’s tagline is “In 2018, Washington will fall. What will you do?” The game promises to stay true to the ‘Walking Dead’ comics and even has the creator Robert Kirkman on bored teaming up with Overkill and offering ‘Payday 2’. Fans have a chance to unlock their very own ‘Lucille’, the barbwire-wrapped baseball bat used by the notorious antagonist in both the comics and television series, Negan. The game

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Capt McNeely
Nov 26, 2017
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New Cast Memebers Join ‘The Walking Dead’ And ‘Fear The Walking Dead’ Crossover

Fans of the mega-hit series ‘The Walking Dead’ and its sister series ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ were thrilled back in October when we reported that the two series will collide in a crossover episode. Today, we have some casting news. ‘Damages’ actress Jenna Elfman has confirmed via Instagram that she will be appearing in the crossover, titled “Worlds Collide.” Deadline is reporting that Garret Dillahunt (Justified, Raising Hope) has also signed on to join the zombie apocalypse as a series regular on ‘Fear the Walking Dead’, though his character is yet to be revealed. He made the following statement on his Instagram account: Some really fun stuff planned! I been practicin’ and practicin’. Walkers don’t stand a chance. So pleased to be joining this extraordinary group of people.” Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg are co-showrunners for ‘Fear the Walking Dead’. ‘The Walking Dead’s’ Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero, Gale Anne Hurd, and David Alpert serve as executive producers.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 17, 2017
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Outcast’s Second Season Premiere Announced

Last year, ‘Outcast’, inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic of the same name, premiered on Cinemax. As the season ended fans were left wanting more and have eagerly been awaiting the second season since. But it looks like they’ll be waiting a while longer. The premiere date has now been announced as July 2018. Both Cinemax will be re-airing season one between now and next summer. It will also be added to HBO Go and HBO Now according to the series’ website. Kary Antholis, president of HBO Miniseries had this to say: I think the new season is very strong, and I hope it’s got a bit more fun and entertainment in it and is a step forward,” Antholis continued, “In success, we left open the possibility that we could have a conversation about figuring out a way to bring it back.” To top off the series’ troubles, “The options for the cast have lapsed.” That means that the casts’ contracts

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2017
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The Walking Dead And Fear The Walking Dead Worlds’ Are About To Collide

Since the moment ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ came to life there have been rumors of a cross-over with its sister show and predecessor ‘The Walking Dead’. Well, fans of the undead and the deadly, we have some news, it has now been confirmed that there will indeed be a cross-over between the zombie series. The news has come from franchise creator Robert Kirkman himself. He announced the cross-over during ‘The Walking Dead’ panel at New York Comic Con yesterday. He did not reveal any details, but that’s not surprising coming from Kirkman. He loves to tease fans. There is one character that is going to go from one show, that I will not name, to another show, that I will not name. This is a huge event in the world of The Walking Dead.” There is no season announced for the cross-over, but many are guessing it will happen in the upcoming eight season that premieres on October 22nd or

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 8, 2017
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Walking Dead Producers File Suit Against AMC – Is This The Beginning Of The End ?

We all know that AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ is a HUGE success. And of course with success comes the desire for people to get what they believe they deserve. The executive producers of TWD have filed suit against AMC. Frank Darabont, the show’s creator, filed a lawsuit back in 2013 following his termination halfway through the second season. Darabont claims that AMC denied him profits promised from the series by the network. Now, the show might really be in trouble. Comic book creator and series co-creator Robert Kirkman along with executive producers Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, and Glen Mazzara have filed suit against AMC making similar claims as Darabont. The group are challenging the amount AMC pays its in-house studio, AMC Studios, THR reports. ‘The Walking Dead’ is not the only series that could be affected. Both ‘Fear the Walking Dead’, and ‘Talking Dead’ are also included in the suit. This case arises from a major entertainment conglomerate’s failure

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2017
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Skybound Signs Huge Deal To Create Exclusively For Amazon

‘The Walking Dead’ has been a huge hit with viewers and a big money maker for AMC. Today, an announcement was made by Skybound, co-founded by Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and David Alpert, saying that they have signed a huge deal with Amazon. THR broke the news this morning that Skybound has inked an overall deal with Amazon, and that they will develop all future projects exclusively for the online giant. At Skybound Entertainment we strive to tell the best stories in the most unique and creative ways in an effort to always break new ground,” said Robert Kirkman. “A forward thinking company like Amazon is the perfect home for us. Their new foray into genre fiction has us at peak optimism for what can be accomplished during this unprecedented partnership. Sharon Tal Yguado has been an instrumental force in the success of Walking Dead and Outcast from day one. Being able to not only continue that relationship, but

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 11, 2017

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A ‘Marvel Zombies’ Movie Is Finally On Its Way

Following a recent episode of “What If…” on Disney Plus, there is a rumor that the MCU is making a live-action movie based on the Marvel Zombies. Even though we’ve heard this before, the rumor seems to be somewhat credible seeing that Mark Miller (Kick-Ass, Kingsman), the comic book creator who first brought the story to life, recently released an email newsletter teasing that a live-action film is on its way. …also (if my sources are correct) a little live-action Marvel Zombies further down the line, but you never heard that from me. The comic “Marvel Zombies” first debuted in 2005 and was a five-issue limited series set in an alternate universe where the world’s superhero population has been infected with a virus that turned them into zombies. While writing Ultimate Fantastic Four, Mark Millar decided to introduce an alternate Earth populated by zombies in a “Crossover” featured in issues #21-23. Marvel Comics liked Millar’s idea so, as he wrote

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 19, 2021
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“Walking Dead” Creator Boards “An American Werewolf In London” Reboot

It’s no secret that director John Landon’s son Max Landis (Chronicle) has always wanted to reboot his father’s classic An American Werewolf in London, but the reboot been dead in the water for years. Now, it’s suddenly sprung to life. Word is, “Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman has now come on board to produce the reboot, meaning that the film is now moving forward. In the original film, “David and Jack, two American college students, are backpacking through Britain when a large wolf attacks them. David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he’s plagued by violent nightmares of his mutilated friend, who warns him that he is becoming a werewolf. When David discovers the horrible truth, he contemplates committing suicide before the next full moon causes him to transform from man to murderous beast.” John Landis not only directed the 1981 film but wrote it as well and did so when

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 21, 2019
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Premiere Date And Trailer Finally Arrive For Outcast’s Second Season

The trailer for the second season of “Outcast” from “Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman has finally arrived. In the first season, we follow Kyle Barnes, played by Patrick Fugit, a man who has been plagued by demons since childhood. We watch as Kyle returns to his hometown of Rome, West Virginia where demons have infected the residents. “In the second season of Outcast, the exploration and mystery of what lies behind the supernatural manifestations and why they are drawn to Kyle Barnes continues. As the possessions that have plagued him grow in scope and number, Kyle struggles to protect those he holds most dear. At his side are Reverend Anderson and Chief Giles, while his sister Megan grapples with her own demons. But otherworldly threats prove greater than Kyle could ever have anticipated. His struggle will grow into a fight for all of Rome, as he discovers the haunting secrets of his own past.” “Outcast” returns on Friday, July 20,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 12, 2018
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Season Two Of “Outcast” Premiering This Summer

Almost two years have passed since “Outcast” premiered on Cinemax. We’ve been wondering if we’d ever see the supernatural series’ second season, but we have to wonder no longer, the premiere date has just been announced and we won’t have to wait long. The series, inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic, will be back this summer! In the first season, we met Kyle Barnes, played by Patrick Fugit, a young man who has been plagued by possession all his life. Kyle, with the help of Reverand Anderson (Philip Glenister), a priest with demons of his own, sets out to find answers. Along the way, he encounters people who share the same affliction. He uncovers a strange connection with a possessed 8-year-old boy that leads to answers about his past. While on his quest he will discover something that could not only change his fate but the fate of the world. “In the second season of Outcast, the exploration and mystery of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2018
Horror Fuel

A ‘Walking Dead’ Game Fans Can Sink Their Teeth Into

Most gamers who are fans of AMC’s acclaimed hit series, ‘The Walking Dead’, are used to the popular Telltale Episodic game series by the same name but fans can rejoice getting the game they feel they deserve with a first-person co-op shooting game that’s being developed by Overkill, known for their hit first person shooting heist co-op series ‘Payday’. ‘Overkill’s The Walking Dead’ will offer players a chance to play as new characters and a new storyline which from what I can only assume takes place in Washington D.C. as the game’s tagline is “In 2018, Washington will fall. What will you do?” The game promises to stay true to the ‘Walking Dead’ comics and even has the creator Robert Kirkman on bored teaming up with Overkill and offering ‘Payday 2’. Fans have a chance to unlock their very own ‘Lucille’, the barbwire-wrapped baseball bat used by the notorious antagonist in both the comics and television series, Negan. The game

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Nov 26, 2017
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New Cast Memebers Join ‘The Walking Dead’ And ‘Fear The Walking Dead’ Crossover

Fans of the mega-hit series ‘The Walking Dead’ and its sister series ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ were thrilled back in October when we reported that the two series will collide in a crossover episode. Today, we have some casting news. ‘Damages’ actress Jenna Elfman has confirmed via Instagram that she will be appearing in the crossover, titled “Worlds Collide.” Deadline is reporting that Garret Dillahunt (Justified, Raising Hope) has also signed on to join the zombie apocalypse as a series regular on ‘Fear the Walking Dead’, though his character is yet to be revealed. He made the following statement on his Instagram account: Some really fun stuff planned! I been practicin’ and practicin’. Walkers don’t stand a chance. So pleased to be joining this extraordinary group of people.” Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg are co-showrunners for ‘Fear the Walking Dead’. ‘The Walking Dead’s’ Scott M. Gimple, Robert Kirkman, Greg Nicotero, Gale Anne Hurd, and David Alpert serve as executive producers.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 17, 2017
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Outcast’s Second Season Premiere Announced

Last year, ‘Outcast’, inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic of the same name, premiered on Cinemax. As the season ended fans were left wanting more and have eagerly been awaiting the second season since. But it looks like they’ll be waiting a while longer. The premiere date has now been announced as July 2018. Both Cinemax will be re-airing season one between now and next summer. It will also be added to HBO Go and HBO Now according to the series’ website. Kary Antholis, president of HBO Miniseries had this to say: I think the new season is very strong, and I hope it’s got a bit more fun and entertainment in it and is a step forward,” Antholis continued, “In success, we left open the possibility that we could have a conversation about figuring out a way to bring it back.” To top off the series’ troubles, “The options for the cast have lapsed.” That means that the casts’ contracts

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 17, 2017
Horror Fuel

The Walking Dead And Fear The Walking Dead Worlds’ Are About To Collide

Since the moment ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ came to life there have been rumors of a cross-over with its sister show and predecessor ‘The Walking Dead’. Well, fans of the undead and the deadly, we have some news, it has now been confirmed that there will indeed be a cross-over between the zombie series. The news has come from franchise creator Robert Kirkman himself. He announced the cross-over during ‘The Walking Dead’ panel at New York Comic Con yesterday. He did not reveal any details, but that’s not surprising coming from Kirkman. He loves to tease fans. There is one character that is going to go from one show, that I will not name, to another show, that I will not name. This is a huge event in the world of The Walking Dead.” There is no season announced for the cross-over, but many are guessing it will happen in the upcoming eight season that premieres on October 22nd or

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 8, 2017
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Walking Dead Producers File Suit Against AMC – Is This The Beginning Of The End ?

We all know that AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ is a HUGE success. And of course with success comes the desire for people to get what they believe they deserve. The executive producers of TWD have filed suit against AMC. Frank Darabont, the show’s creator, filed a lawsuit back in 2013 following his termination halfway through the second season. Darabont claims that AMC denied him profits promised from the series by the network. Now, the show might really be in trouble. Comic book creator and series co-creator Robert Kirkman along with executive producers Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert, and Glen Mazzara have filed suit against AMC making similar claims as Darabont. The group are challenging the amount AMC pays its in-house studio, AMC Studios, THR reports. ‘The Walking Dead’ is not the only series that could be affected. Both ‘Fear the Walking Dead’, and ‘Talking Dead’ are also included in the suit. This case arises from a major entertainment conglomerate’s failure

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 15, 2017
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Skybound Signs Huge Deal To Create Exclusively For Amazon

‘The Walking Dead’ has been a huge hit with viewers and a big money maker for AMC. Today, an announcement was made by Skybound, co-founded by Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and David Alpert, saying that they have signed a huge deal with Amazon. THR broke the news this morning that Skybound has inked an overall deal with Amazon, and that they will develop all future projects exclusively for the online giant. At Skybound Entertainment we strive to tell the best stories in the most unique and creative ways in an effort to always break new ground,” said Robert Kirkman. “A forward thinking company like Amazon is the perfect home for us. Their new foray into genre fiction has us at peak optimism for what can be accomplished during this unprecedented partnership. Sharon Tal Yguado has been an instrumental force in the success of Walking Dead and Outcast from day one. Being able to not only continue that relationship, but

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 11, 2017
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