Gossip about Darbont's departure

[kidgloves]

I've come across some more rumour about Darabonts departure. After comic-con the studio execs & production team sat down together to watch the rough cuts of the 1st 4 episodes. The original premiere was considered unwatchable by many and had been shot by a director Darabont hired (Gwyneth Horder-Payton). Darabont was trying to fix it in post but couldn't and everything came to a head with Darabont either walking or being pushed. The original premiere was the standard 45 mins long but was such a mess they had to combine the 2nd episode with it to give us a 60 odd minute one. They have split the season up because of the holidays but also so they can rework the 2nd part and reshoot as they are now an episode short of the 13. This is all rumour but it fits in with bits and bobs i've been reading over the past few months.

[kidgloves]

Looks like a main character may be written out or killed off as a result of Darabonts departure. How’s your vision today? Good? Good, ’cause you’re gonna wanna be 20/20 or better for today’s Blind Item. It concerns one of the stars of AMC’s The Walking Dead and their desire to… well, walk. The backstage drama all started when series creator Frank Darabont was ousted. A whole lotta people were upset, you’ll recall, and this one person, so much so that he/she asked to be released from his/her contract. But, according to my moles, a funny thing happened between the time the request was made and when it was potentially granted. A change of heart. Now this member of the ensemble wants to stay. But it may be too late. (Even my sources don’t know for sure at this point whether the character is going to be written off, although one insider insists he/she ultimately got their wish.) So, your guesses? Who’s the Darabont loyalist who wanted his/her Walking papers, then decided they wanted them torn up? My moneys on DeMunn http://www.tvline.com/2011/11/walkin...quit-season-2/

[MinionZombie]

Looks like a main character may be written out or killed off as a result of Darabonts departure. My moneys on DeMunn http://www.tvline.com/2011/11/walkin...quit-season-2/ I bloody well hope not - and I bloody well hope nobody gets shafted from the show in such a manner, particularly one of the key characters.

[childofgilead]

At this point, anything AMC does or doesn't do wouldn't surprise me. I really thought they were going to do something different with this show, but so many of the people behind the scenes seem to just excuse their actions. In a better world, the entire cast would have stood up as one and told the suits to f*ck themselves. I don't consider myself a big "union" guy, but f*ck sake. If it wasn't for Darabont, this show wouldn't have been made. Looks like after all's said and done, it would have been better if he'd just sat on his hands and never bothered.

[Neil]

Looks like a main character may be written out or killed off as a result of Darabonts departure. My moneys on DeMunn http://www.tvline.com/2011/11/walkin...quit-season-2/ Remember, if any more details come out, PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF SPOILERS!

[Sammich]

Glenn is going to be killed off and replaced with Maggie. Why you ask? Again, when you have MBA type morons running everything it is all about myopic immediate gain. Having eye candy with guns will pull in the large 18-35 year old white male demographic of mall ninjas, army seal special forces armchair BF3 generals and the usual idiots from gun related forums. This should be enough to bring in their bonuses from advertising sales for the 3rd and final season.

[bassman]

While I was never happy with Darabont's departure, past history shows that AMC is anything but THAT kind of network, Sammich....

[Mr.G]

I'm all for changing it up from the comic book. I have read it since the first issue but I also like getting surprised with the little changes in the show. It's still the best traditional zombie offering since GAR's trilogy.

[krisvds]

I'm all for changing it up from the comic book. I have read it since the first issue but I also like getting surprised with the little changes in the show. It's still the best traditional zombie offering since GAR's trilogy. I take it you haven't seen 'The Dead' by the Ford Brothers yet? If so, you really, really, really should. For all those who at times feel that TWD on tv gets a bit too 'cosy' and are fans of the traditional Romero approach towards the undead; it really is the best thing since Day ...

[AcesandEights]

I take it you haven't seen 'The Dead' by the Ford Brothers yet? If so, you really, really, really should. For all those who at times feel that TWD on tv gets a bit too 'cosy' and are fans of the traditional Romero approach towards the undead; it really is the best thing since Day ... I am waiting for a means to buy a copy and check it out, but the suspense has been killing me!

[childofgilead]

Ahurm, if you uh..want to take a peek before you buy, I know where you could be hooked up..as it were.

[Mr.G]

I take it you haven't seen 'The Dead' by the Ford Brothers yet? If so, you really, really, really should. For all those who at times feel that TWD on tv gets a bit too 'cosy' and are fans of the traditional Romero approach towards the undead; it really is the best thing since Day ... Nope, not yet. I have it on my Amazon wish list waiting for an official release in the states. Glad to hear it's a quality zed film.

[childofgilead]

Honestly, I haven't finished it..I've started it twice, I just..lose interest..it's definitely ambitious for such a small budget, but some of the zombie "performances" just leave me really out in the cold..

[krisvds]

Really? I was a fan of all the practical effects they used in that film instead of going the CGI route. The zombies are REALLY slow. I liked that as well. I wonder what you felt is wrong with the 'performances'? But perhaps this isn't the right thread for that ...

[childofgilead]

Well, these zeds were just TOO lethargic..when they're milling about, I just get no sense of danger from them..*shrug*..I dunno..don't get me wrong, there are a few effective scenes, one involving the little ute, but..I dunno..just didn't hold my interest..no offense.