Look, there’s nothing wrong with fan fiction. As this recent essay on Newsies fandom goes to show, penning elaborate (and steamy scenarios) for the fictional characters with whom you identify can be a healthy way to hone one’s writing skills and explore nascent sexuality. But, Christ, this stuff gets weird. There’s fanfic for pretty much any existing property—Mr. Belvedere, anyone?—so consider it no great surprise that there’s a deep, deep well of fan-written The Walking Dead stories. And, well, someone out there really wants to see Rick and Daryl get fucked by Santa Claus. Norman Reedus, the actor who plays Read more »

This hurts already. The Walking Dead won’t return for the second half of Season 8 until Sunday, Feb. 25, but just looking at these exclusive images from the episode — and knowing the grim fate that awaits original cast member Chandler Riggs’ Carl — yeah, it smarts. the walking dead season 8 episode 9 spoilers photos carl diesIn the shot above, the teenager is seen writing a letter, perhaps the one that he was penning to his dad Rick in the midseason finale, perhaps another one (for girlfriend Enid, maybe, or surrogate mom Michonne?). In either case, the words that Read more »

We know the impending crossover between Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead is the root of most of our excitement for Fear’s fourth season, but there are other exciting goings-on, too. Yes, following in the footsteps of newcomer Kevin Zegers, Evan Gamble has been signed up as Ennis for Fear the Walking Dead when it returns for its fourth run (via Deadline). Gamble, who’s starred in the likes of The Vampire Diaries and Clint Eastwood’s American Sniper, will play a rough-around-the-edges type who only thinks about one thing: himself. Evan Gamble joins Fear the Walking Dead We suppose Read more »

THE WALKING DEAD’S eighth season is about to start, but now AMC’s Twitter account appears to have revealed what started the whole zombie apocalypse. The Walking Dead’s official Twitter account has joked about what may have started the zombie apocalypse. AMC has clearly been cashing in on a viral trend which has been taking the internet by storm of recent weeks. The Tide Pod Challenge has seen teenagers consuming the washing up capsules until they gag on them. Last week, The Walking Dead AMC on Twitter posted a picture of a Walker doing the same, with blue and orange liquid Read more »

Have you ever wanted to hear a Harry Potter story told by Rick Grimes from the Walking Dead? That might still be a while away, but here’s the next best thing. The Walking Dead actor Andrew Lincoln will be the voice for the audio book, Quidditch Through The Ages. Written in 2001 by “Kennilworthy Whisp” – definitely JK Rowling – the book details the Harry Potter sport since its theoretical inception. Ed Sheeran dead – according to Icelandic newspaper’s obituary sectionREAD MORE Why advertise with us One downside, however, is that listeners likely won’t be hearing the book read in Read more »

AMC has released the official key art for the second half of The Walking Dead season 8, and it looks like Rick and friends are in for a bad time. The art shows Rick, Daryl and Michonne armed and ready to face the horrors of the remnants of the season in a “last stand.” For those of you who need a refresher and want to know what’s in store, in the wake of the destruction of Alexandria, Rick returns home to learn that Carl has been bitten by a walker. “Carl has always been a beacon of hope, a symbol Read more »

Your wizard-and-zombie fantasy won’t just be in Dungeons and Dragons or Game of Thrones anymore. J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter universe has a new sheriff in town and his name is Rick Grimes. Andrew Lincoln, in an announcement, detailed his role as the new narrator for the first audiobook version of Rowling’s charity-fundraising sporting history Quidditch Through the Ages. Under the pen-name Kennilworthy Whisp, Rowling gave an extensive guide to the fictitious broomsticking sport in case the books (and Goblet of Fire’s brief international showcasing) weren’t enough to sate your curiosity. Lincoln will narrate the main book, but will be joined Read more »

The Walking Dead star Chandler Riggs purchased a $500 flamethrower from Elon Musk’s The Boring Company. When the zombie apocalypse happens, you’ll be glad you bought a flamethrower. Works against hordes of the undead or your money back! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2018 “When the zombie apocalypse happens, you’ll be glad you bought a flamethrower,” Musk wrote on Twitter. “Works against hordes of the undead or your money back!” “Can confirm,” Riggs wrote in response, adding a follow up tweet submitting proof of purchase. “Just pre-ordered one,” Riggs wrote, “I better be able to mow down a horde Read more »

Characters on The Walking Dead are treated to some of the biggest fandom in the world. What stage of a character’s story do you find most compelling? I recently saw a photo from The Walking Dead season 2 where Glenn, Rick, and Hershel are trying to escape the nefarious gang associated with Phil and Tony. Glenn is visibly shaken but acts bravely following Rick’s instructions. I felt a sense of nostalgia. I was reminded of how much I enjoyed watching Glenn come into his own during season 2. I recalled how exciting it was to see characters grow and transform Read more »

Rick Grimes is coming to Harry Potter. Kind of. The 2001 book Quidditch Through The Ages, written by “Kennilworthy Whisp” (aka JK Rowling, you’re not fooling anyone around here), is an exploration of the rich fictional history of everyone’s favorite broom-related sporting event. Now, sixteen years late, it’s getting the fancy audiobook treatment, with Andrew Lincoln stepping in to do the vocal honor, with part of the book’s proceeds going to charity. Lincoln has spent the better part of the past decade playing the sherriff’s deputy turned survivor Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead, experiencing the terrible parade of horrors Read more »