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Monday, October 23, 2023

#TWD @ New York Comic Con (2023)

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Surprise! We LIVESTREAMED all #TWDUniverse news coming out of New York Comic Con! Bridget was on site while Dave reported on what was happening and received your reactions. The Spotify video  podcast and (general) audio podcast contains the condensed version of that livestream for your audible enjoyment!
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  • First thing's first, it should be known that we were able to watch The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon panel at New York Comic Con for free on Popverse thanks to Tumblr (it's available on-demand for Popverse members); however, both TWD: Daryl Dixon's season finale and all trailers/teasers for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, Orphan Black: Echoes, and even Fear The Walking Dead were not available to watch via the stream (but don't worry, read on because we've embedded them here).

  • Here is the teaser for Orphan Black: Echoes, featuring lead-actress, Krysten Ritter.
  • Here is the teaser for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, featuring Andrew Lincoln (as Rick Grimes) and Danai Gurira (as Michonne).
  • We also mention the brand new art concept design in our merch store store reflecting our discussions on TWD: Daryl Dixon that says L'espoir est Perdue (Hope is Lost) featuring a walker Daryl Dixon being guided by Carol Peletier through the desert.

  • It is then announced that the general release date for TWD: The Ones Who Live is February 2024.

  • It should also be known that, in light of the combined Screen Actors Guild of America and Writers Guild of America strikes, Norman Reedus was only able to attend due to his role as Executive Producer as a result of the deal they made with with AMC.
  • Here are the promo stills that were mentioned, provided by Insider's Kirsten Acuna, of Michonne and Rick on TWD: TOWL.
  • New cast announced for TWD:TOWL -- Major General Beale (mentioned in The Walking Dead: World Beyond) will be played by Terry O'QuinnMatthew August Jeffers will be playing Nat; Leslie-Ann Brandt will be playing Pearl Thorne. Returning cast-member from both The Walking Dead and World Beyond, Pollyanna McIntosh, will be reprising her role as Warrant Officer Anne "Jadis" Stokes.
  • Some viewers of both TWD:TOWL teasers noticed it appears as though Rick may have chopped off his hand (which would be a nod to the comic book).
  • The sneak peek to FearTWD is played and features a scene with Colman Domingo (as Victor Strand) and Kim Dickens (as Madison Clark).
  • In the midst of the actual panel conversation, which we've summarized below (read on), everyone in attendance is presented with the teaser for Season Two of what will now be called (to the consternation of everyone present in our livestream):
    The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon -- The Book of Carol.
  • We did, in fact, livestream our coverage of TWD: Daryl Dixon's season finale (something we mentioned we'd do during this livestream, which you can watch or listen to, here:


  • It appears as though Danay Garcia (who plays Luciana Galvez) will be directing, for the very first time in this series, the mideason premiere of FearTWD.

  • The panel livestream finally resumes after the audience is finally finished watching TWD: Daryl Dixon's season one finale and all the teasers that were introduced. Panel Moderator and Entertainment Weekly writer, Dalton Ross, introduces the creative team of the Daryl Dixon spin-off: Scott Gimple, David Zabel, Greg Nicotero, and Norman Reedus
    Editor's Note: as mentioned in our previous blog, the remaining descriptions have been generated with the assistance of A.I. language models that summarized the transcript from our livestream and is being minimally tweaked by your favorite human, Dave.
    • Norman Reedus is asked about the final scene with Melissa McBride, who will be a series regular for season two.
    • Daryl Dixon is faces a pivotal choice between coming home and staying with his French family. The central premise of the series is about finding home and belonging. Daryl is forming bonds and connections against his own will.
    • Season one of the show is different from the original series in terms of location, look, and music. The mission was to maintain the standards of The Walking Dead while broadening the scope. Being in France was a way to shake things up in the expanding universe of TWD. Actors and crewmembers were excited about the new setting and storyline. There were challenges in figuring out how to incorporate Daryl's character into the new environment, such as ditching his usual look with wearing a scarf and suspenders. The wardrobe, cinematography, and overall feel of the show in France were different from TWD.
    • The cast and crew in France were enthusiastic and dedicated to the show, which showed in the quality of their work. The fans in France were excited to be on set and interact with the zombies. The language barrier added an interesting element to the story, with Daryl trying to understand body language and communicate with the French characters. Filming in France allowed for a unique juxtaposition of culture and history against the backdrop of the apocalypse, which was way different from the set in Georgia due to the unique locations which allow for different storytelling opportunities.
    • The show aims to be both funny and emotionally impactful. The setting of France adds a specific and evocative atmosphere to the show. The production team took big risks and wanted to make the show feel fresh and original. The show received positive feedback for its originality and hard work. There were concerns about taking the show to France, but the cast and crew were on board. Norman Reedus played a key role in keeping the focus on shooting in France. Shooting in France was a significant step forward for the show's universe. The cast and crew wanted to do something completely different and out of their comfort zone.
    • The possibility of shooting in other locations were discussed, such as (jokingly) Costa Rica. Mont Saint Michel was kept in mind for shooting, but they never thought it would actually happen! Getting permits for shooting locations involves pitching the best version of the idea and sometimes not being able to fully achieve it. Obtaining locations in France, specifically Mont Saint Michel, required a lot of work and involved meeting with local officials. The selling point of increased tourism did not convince officials, as they felt they already had enough tourism. The experience was completely different from when they were just trying to film inside convenience stores in Georgia.
    • The appearance of the zombies on the show was designed to keep them scary and thrilling. Different zombies were created: burners, with their visible veins, and the amped-up variety, which completed their ferocious look with black contact lenses. Attention to detail was given to the latter's appearance, including the filing down of their teeth to sharp points. The design of the zombies is not just for visual appeal, but also plays a role in advancing the story. Building puppets and creating special visual effects makeup for the zombies was a fun and creative process and ensures the desired impact on the audience, in order to keep them engaged.
    • Director David Zabel was new to the universe and was constantly amazed by the scenes in the show. The goal was to make the walkers a real threat in a new and different way, while making each sequence matter, narratively speaking. Zabel also revealed that a second unit was established for the zombie scenes, directed by an (uncredited) Greg Nicotero, as he knew how to handle them. Nicotero will also be directing in Season 2.
    • Norman mentions how unique of an experience it is to be able to play the same character in a completely new world. Working with new castmembers allowed him to stretch different acting muscles. The first scene filmed of the first episode involved a big fist fight with Romain Levi (who played StΓ©phane Codron), which made his character feel scarier. Norman was also interested in exploring moments where his character didn't appear to have everything under control and wanted to keep Daryl as the kind of hero who doesn't know that he is a hero.
    • All the characters on the show have their moments to shine throughout the season. Season 2 will further develop and evolve the characters. The actors and the crew, including the zombie performers, were amazing. The show wanted to go back to the feel of the first season of The Walking Dead with a small group of core characters. The little moments between Norman and ClΓ©mence PoΓ©sy (who played Isabelle Carriere) in the last episodes were powerful and impactful.
    • Daniel Percival set the tone for the show and helped create its visual style. There is interconnectivity between the different Walking Dead shows happening in different cities and countries. The show has a mythology and backstory that will be explored further.
    • A question from the audience was asked about the toughest and most rewarding scenes that Norman filmed: Norman mentions the scene with co-star, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi (who played Laurent), in which he yells at him after cutting the boat loose. He also had fun filming scenes where he was beaten up. While Norman is enjoying his role on the show, he is also learning about himself and the production process as an executive producer, through attending tech scouts and zoom meetings.
    • Another audience member asks about whether he would consider cutting his hair, since Daryl's hair grew throughout the his time in The Walking Dead Universe and that it became a part of his character. Norman mentions that it was discussed, including the tragedy that befell the series Felicity and how cutting off the main character's signature curly locks caused much controversy. Norman even considered cutting his hair in Season 4 of TWD, but decided against it. Plus, his long hair looks much cooler when smattered in blood.
    • Another audience member spends his time on the mic thanking Norman for advocating against getting their cat declawed and even recommended a vet he should go to. Unfortunately, this took a lot of time to get through (to the annoyance of all in attendance) and Dalton stepped in to help him along.
    • Another question is asked about the possibility of a sequel to The Walking Dead series. Chief Content Officer, Scott Gimple, describes the possibility of TWDU converging in a narrative way.
    • Another audience member asks about a Daryl's decision (between home and home) in the season finale. Norman mentions how Daryl wouldn't be able to leave Laurent behind, whether or not walkers present.
    • The next audience question is for Norman, as well: how has it felt about growing with Daryl all these years. Norman reflects on his experience in television and being recognized by viewers. He's loved his character's development and growth on the show, learning from other characters like Rick and Hershel Greene. It's always been a joy playing Daryl and, unlike many of his castmates, he has no desire or plans to abdicate his beloved role. He acknowledges the excitement from fans and expresses gratitude for their support.
    • This is the point at which the exclusive teaser for Season 2 plays, which (again) was not able to be viewed through the livestream and embedded earlier. What only audience members in attendance received (over folks just watching the teaser, post factum) is a special pre-amble by Melissa McBride.

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live |SERIES PREMIERE| Years (Reaction, Q&A, and Full Episode)

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We've waited for this moment for the better part of 6 YEARS: about as long as the actual time jump that occurred The Walking Dead episode 9x05. The premiere doesn't waste time answering a myriad of questions we've all had throughout the years and rewards hardcore #TWDUniverse fans multiple times over. BUT WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
      

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We teased a little of this in our featurette: we're reacting to The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live advanced screening and Q&A at the Kaufmann Theater hosted by the 92nd Street Y moderated by Dalton Ross featuring Andrew Lincoln, Danai Gurira, and Scott M. Gimple.

It's late in coming (because of all the wonderful content we've been able to get you this week), but chock full of insights and funny, our full episode breakdown of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is finally here! All in all, we focus more on each character's intentions, real or imagined (on our part). More than anything else, we drew many lines from The Walking Dead: World Beyond and watched how carefully the dots connected between each character and the greater #TWDUniverse.
🎬We cut a whole HOUR from the full episode breakdown recording, with a long pre-show, a hilarious post-show, CHUNKS of funny/informative tangents, and even some factual mistakes not suitable for the final product in the middle. Stream it by either tipping us on Ko-fi or joining a membership tier on either Ko-fi or Patreon.

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REACTION TO THE EPISODE

  • Initial Reactions
  • The Reunion of Rick Grimes and Michonne.


  • Surprises and Substantial Storytelling.
  • The Excitement of Seeing (Lucifer's) Mazikeen, aka Pearl Thorne played by Lesley-Ann Brandt.
    AMC Networks
  • The Impact of Thorne's Character
  • Initial Doubts and Changing Perspectives
  • Hopes for Silas Plaskett' Appearance in the series
  • Speculating on whether The Civic Republic Military has knowledge on our survivors' settlements
  • The Mystery of Timelines
  • The Possibility of Crossover Characters
  • Jadis and Rick's Rescue
  • The Classification of A's and B's

  • The Symbolism of Fire
  • Dream/Hallucination Sequences and Hidden Meanings
  • The CRM's Knowledge of The Commonwealth
  • The Possibility of the Commonwealth Joining the Alliance of Three?
  • The Potential Trade Relationship with (The Walking Dead: Dead City's version of) New York City and The Commonwealth
  • The Reconnaissance of the CRM
  • Lt. Col. Donald Okafor's Intentions and Rick's Choice
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  • The Reveals in The Walking Dead: World Beyond
  • Upcoming Live Streams and Reactions
  • The Intrigue of Okafor's Character
  • Dissecting the Timeline
  • Hey Rick, You've got Okafor in your Hair (and other audience comments)
  • Sherrandy's Initial Skepticism and Subsequent Enjoyment of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
  • The Grease Sing-Along
  • Terry O'Quinn's Role in the Series as Major General Beale

  • Was Terry's character in Lost, John Locke, playing backgammon or Go/Chinese Checkers?
  • Mention of Michonne as the new Rizzo in an updated Adaptation of Grease
  • Smoke Monsters and Mr. Echo appearing in TOWL
  • Fringe and Lost rewatch?
  • Major General Beale and Rick's leadership
  • Desire to do a Game of Thrones rewatch
  • Impression of Major General Beale's character
  • Discussion about Rick's influence on other characters
  • Comparison of Rick, Okafor, and Shane
  • Discussion about Rick's actions as a leader
  • Comparing Rick's and Alicia's prostheses
  • Rachael's desire to see more of "Mazikeen" in the show
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  • Tobias and hand prosthetics
  • Discussion about Michonne's absence and obtaining screeners
  • Aaron's arm vs Rick's arm: who wore it better?
  • Professor Arzt and Okafor: who blew up better?
  • Announcement of upcoming Q&A reaction and full episode breakdown

REACTION TO THE Q&A

  • The event was moderated by Entertainment Weekly's Dalton Ross and featured Andrew Lincoln, Danai Gurira, and Scott M. Gimple.

  • Dave & Thomas share their experience of attending the event in-person and the energy from the audience in attendance during the episode screening.
  • Thomas gets sick after waiting outside in the cold for Andrew Lincoln to arrive at the event.
  • Andrew Lincoln signed a Thomas' Gold Rick Grimes FunkoPop figure and was intrigued by it.
  • Bridget couldn't attend the event due to expensive last-minute flight costs. There was no swag given out at the event, to boot.
  • Many #TWDFamily members received a package from AMC with a box of chocolates encased in a box made of chocolate and a small hammer to break it open. Inside was also a free year of AMC+.
  • Danai and Andy are not only stars but also executive producers of the show. Danai directed and wrote episode 4 of the series. The conversation delves into the journey of creating the show, highlighting the long process it took to get to where they are now.

  • The mythology of  TOWL was emedded in the background of The Walking Dead starting from season 6 or 7. The commitment to this mythology started when Rick began seeing helicopters, particularly in Season 8. Various hints and symbols were scattered throughout the show, such as the borromean rings on a can of peaches Jadis opens after her people are slaughtered and a helipad in the background of her junkyard.

  • The CRM (Civic Republic Military) is seen as a military dictatorship that once you're in, you can't leave. The CRM serves as a way to connect different parts of The Walking Dead Universe franchise but some find the constant focus on CRM to be tiresome. Would John Dorie have been an A or a B? Would June join the CRM? Thoughts on the CRM from various perspectives, including the lack of information in other series and spin-offs.
  • Bridget is reading a book about an EMP hitting North America and how authority rushes to take power in a vacuum in an attempt to compare those actions to the CRM. The realistic aspects of the show's portrayal of a paramilitary organization maintaining civility The Civic Republic drafted a Charter at the start of the fall authorizing the military to take charge of the government for a period of 10 years, which has now expired in the present day. Major General Beale invokes emergency Powers after tragedy befell (orchestrating a terror attack) Omaha
  • Andrew Lincoln shares his reasons for returning, citing unfinished business and the opportunity to work with old friends (cast and crew). Danai's sister encouraged her to bring back Rick and Michonne. Thomas & Dave discuss the original plan for Rick's character to have a storyline spanning three movies before Danai left the show.

  • The decision to create Dead City and other spin-offs was influenced by the realization that waiting for feature films would be too long for viewers, and emulating the success of Disney's TV/Streaming model with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, focusing on one character in each show.
  • Michael Satrazemis had touched on the changing landscape of TV: shorter seasons with higher production value, moving away from traditional 20+ episode seasons. Still, The Walking Dead  Universe formula has always been to start the first season with six episodes.
    Aixa Kendrick, who played "Scavenger Woman" on TWD: Dead City

  • Andy Lincoln's decision to leave the show, ultimately staying on for another season. Reactions to Andy Lincoln's departure from the show and the change of dynamic on set. Danai Gurira's experience taking on a leadership role. Andrew Lincoln set the tone on set, welcoming everyone and giving room for creativity while maintaining respect and love among the cast and crew. The culture of The Walking Dead, influenced by Lincoln, spread to other spin-offs, impacting people he had never even met. James Chen (who played The Hilltop's Kal) talks about this at the New York Comic Con we hosted.

  • The collaborative process of crafting the story involved meetings in hotel conference rooms where ideas were discussed and developed, building on the existing mythology of the show. Danai emphasizes that the heart of the story in TOWL is the love story. She sent scenes from the Netflix series Bridgerton to illustrate the concept of characters in a love story working towards their goals in a clear and impactful way.

  • The cast and crew had a lot of debates and agreements during the production process. There was a sense of momentum and excitement building as they worked together. They shared a close bond and enjoyed creating something together.
  • Danai Gurira teased that viewers would freak out watching Episode 4. The collaborative effort and sharing of workload among the team were highlighted. The director and crew members were praised for their contributions to the show's look and feel. There were humorous moments, such as disagreements over costumes and realizing who the showrunners were, especially on Episode 4.

  • The intense schedule and challenges of production were acknowledged, but overall, it was a rewarding experience for the team. The actors discussed the challenge of maintaining the essence of TWD(U) while keeping it fresh and evolving. Scott M. Gimple received criticism for Season 8 of The Walking Dead, with some feeling that too many characters led to dropped storylines.
  • Shooting in New Jersey in winter versus filming in Georgia in summer, with Danai Gurira expressing her dislike for the winter weather. Despite his preference for cold, Andrew Lincoln struggled. He also jokingly discussed the difficulty of filming subsequent scenes after Rick chops his hand off. Adjustments needed to be made to keep the background actors comfortable and safe during the bitingly cold weather.

  • Andrew Lincoln initially did not watch The Walking Dead to avoid watching himself, pre-production, but eventually had to watch episodes for the sake of his role as an executive producer/showrunner.
  • Challenges faced during post-production and the importance of cohesive storytelling, especially during the SAG/WGA strike. The addictive nature of being involved in the editing process.

  • Transitioning to audience questions: Comparing deranged villains in The Walking Dead to The CRM. The show's baddie is more of an institution than an individual: The pragmatism of possibly having to save a place worth saving. Some of that is reflected in the Shane vs Rick conflict and different approaches to surviving the world.
  • Andrew and Danai talk about the hardest thing about working with each other, mentioning stubbornness and high energy levels.

  • Question about taking props from the set, with Danai mentioning having her sword before shooting.
  • Question about the level of craziness to expect in the last five episodes, referencing the unexpected reunion of Rick and Michonne in episode one, which was a hard fought decision.

  • Danai's stubbornness as a producer and problem-solving skills. Andy's desire to take risks and be bold in his return to the show. Humorous conversation about accents and filming locations. Mention of a possible graphic sex scene in an upcoming episode and reactions to it.
  • Gimple wanted to film a live episode of The Walking Dead.

  • Andrew Lincoln's process of getting back into character and accent for the show.
  • The moment when Michonne fell in love with Rick and vice versa. Danai asked for a line to be added in TWD Episode 9x05 that highlighted Michonne's love for Rick. She also jokes that Rick tearing out Claimer Joe's throat was when Michonne fell in love with Rick.

  • Writing Episode 4. Danai Gurira explains the challenges of stepping into the characters' voices and emotions. Crafting dialogue for screenplays is difficult for most writers: it has to contain relevance and maintain impact, as well as ensuring the delivery matches the intended tone of the character.
  • Adjustments during production and discovering things on the fly, allows us to mention how the movie Die Hard is a perfect example of this, with its script arriving just during filming each scene. Production of movies and TV shows can involve changes on the fly, such as adjusting dialogue or storylines for better continuity.

  • Collaboration between showrunners and writers can vary based on individual preferences and backgrounds. The episode discussed involved intense collaboration and efforts to challenge Andrew Lincoln with a lot of material, especially dialogue.
  • New York vs New Jersey pizza is an argument, for some reason, and why driving in Queens is stupid.
    Katie Harden (Lorette Magazine), Aixa Kendrick, and a fan from Maryland
    (whose name I didn't catch)

  • The cast dine in New Jersey: Andy chows on fried chicken at The Tik Tock and Montclair Diners and Danai found some great East African food.
    Arlene Sheen (the ultimate Rick Grimes fan)

FULL EPISODE BREAKDOWN

  • Watching The Walking Dead with Friends and Why We started Podcasting.
  • The Importance of Watching The Walking Dead: World Beyond

  • We Made It (we received our screeners invitation from AMC)
  • Bridget's First Impressions and (🀫WHISPERERS Tier Member) Aidan Atkin's blog:
  • The Visuals and Music of the Title Sequence

  • Okofor's foreknowledge
  • CRM Embedded Spies in our Survivors' Communities on TWD
  • The child hiding in The Grasshopper Statue

  • CRP? The Civic Republic of Philadelphia

  • The Wind Turbines, Rick being Stuck in a Loop, and The Theme of Being Watched
  • The CRM's Strategy of Observation: World Beyond, Okafor, and Beale
  • The CRM's Surveillance and Intelligence Gathering
  • The CRM's Power of Manipulation
    At least some of the payload are chemicals meant to destroy Omaha,
    as explained near the end of TWD: World Beyond

  • Okafor's Belief in Reforming the CRM: The Echelon Program
  • Beale's Knowledge and Manipulation
  • The Civic Republic Tribune and the The CR's 10-Year Plan of The CRM's Governance

  • The CRM Manufactured a Crisis to Maintain Power
  • The Role of the Press and Transparency

  • Esteban's Understanding and Support for Rick

  • Rick's Blinders Hamper Alternative Opportunities to Escape
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  • Okafor's Belief in Rick's Role in Reforming the CRM
  • The Mystery of the Boat and the Rick's Letter to Michonne
  • The Possibility of Okafor's Plan for Rick and Michonne
  • The Theory of Multiple Letters and Phones
  • The Significance of the Big Blue Building

  • The Delts (Delta/Dead)
  • The Story of Rick's Dad and Possible Immediate Family
  • The Possibility of an Alliance with The Commonwealth
  • Okafor Has Leverage Against Rick

  • Okafor's Plan for Rick and Michonne?
  • Okafor's Motivations: To Save the CRM
  • Rick's Choice: Sacrifice and Responsibility
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  • The Symbolism of the Fist and Knife
  • Enamel Pins and Bolo Ties
  • The Meaning Behind Character Names

  • Bezoars are Stummy Stones
  • Decoding Numbers
  • The Pennsylvania National Guard Squares off against the military
  • Military Structure of the CRM? Or The Echelon Program vs The CRM?

  • Endless Fascination over Number Combinations

  • Millet and its Potential Benefits
  • Okofor's Alignment: Good or Bad?
  • The Infinite Abyss of Lunacy

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