"The Walking Dead's" Fourth Season is Secure, Series Partners With American Red Cross
by Ryan Turek
September 25, 2012


A press release about AMC's new partnership with the American Red Cross has confirmed that we'll definitely be seeing "The Walking Dead" return for a season four.

Read on for the goods and look for "The Walking Dead" season three to begin October 14th.







"AMC and the American Red Cross have joined forces to raise awareness about the constant need for blood. In the event of a natural disaster or even a zombie apocalypse, it's the existing blood supply that will help save lives.

'The American Red Cross Zombie Blood Drive' campaign kicks off September 24 and runs through October 22. It draws attention to this important cause through celebrity support from stars like Peter Jackson, The Black Keys, Joel Madden, Mena Suvari, Aisha Tyler, NASCAR's Kurt Busch and EXTRA's Maria Menounos, among others.

Each celebrity will be 'zombie-fied' through digital portraits created by 'The Walking Dead's' own special effects make-up guru Greg Nicotero.





As part of the campaign, the 'zombie-fied' celebrity photos will run on-air in a custom Public 'Zombie' Announcement ('PZA') on AMC and online at the network's dedicated campaign micro-site, www.amcgiveblood.com.

The PZA reminds viewers to use their brains and give blood through the Red Cross.



AMC is also organizing a special sweepstakes to thank those who support blood donation through the Red Cross. The grand prize is a visit to the set of 'The Walking Dead' in Atlanta, Georgia. Details are available at Amcgiveblood.com (head to that spot for the season four confirmation).





Participating Celebrities:

Peter Jackson
The Black Keys
Joel Madden
Mena Suvari
Maria Menounos
Jimmy Smits
Laird Hamilton
NASCAR's Kurt Busch
Aisha Tyler
Elisabeth Rohm
Whitney Port



Donate Blood:

Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for more information or to schedule a blood donation appointment. All blood types are needed to ensure the Red Cross maintains an adequate blood supply.

A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Donors must be in general good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old (16 in some states with completed parental consent form).

Certain height and weight restrictions apply to donors 18 and younger."

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AMC Renews "The Walking Dead" for Fourth Season; Showrunner Glen Mazzara Departing
12/21/2012
by Lesley Goldberg


AMC has renewed "The Walking Dead" for a fourth season -- without showrunner Glen Mazzara, who has parted ways with cable's top series.

"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," AMC said in a statement. "This decision is amicable, and Glen will remain on for postproduction on season 3B as showrunner and executive producer."





A replacement has yet to be announced, but sources tell The Holywood Reporter that the series might elevate a current member of the show's writing staff.

Filming on season three already has concluded, with the second half of episodes set to return to AMC in February.





"My time as showrunner on The Walking Dead has been an amazing experience, but after I finish season three, 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."





"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," comic-creator Robert Kirkman said in a statement.

"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 postproduction on season three. 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."





Added EP Gale Anne Hurd:

“I am appreciative and grateful to Glen for his hard work on The Walking Dead. I am supportive of AMC and Glen's decision and know that the series is in great hands with one of the most talented and dedicated casts and crews in the business. I look forward to the show's continued success."

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