AMC TO PREVIEW SEASON 3 OF THE WALKING DEAD

AMC has announced it will air The Walking Dead Season 3 Preview Weekend on Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 beginning at 11:30 a.m. each day.

The two-day event will feature a marathon of all 19 episodes from the first two seasons, culminating with a Talking Dead live primetime special on Sunday, July 8 at 9 p.m., which will be followed by the world television premiere of the black-and-white version of The Walking Dead pilot episode at 10pm. The special version of the series' first episode was created to hold true to the Image Comics series.

Each episode will be introduced from the set of the production in Atlanta, giving viewers a glimpse of the new sets for Season 3. Cast members and producers will help set up the storyline from each episode, and discuss the classic moments and unique characters featured. In addition, every episode with be wrapped with exclusive character and scene-specific content from the first two seasons, including behind-the-scenes footage and sit-down interviews with the cast.

In the hour-long Talking Dead event, shot live in Los Angeles, viewers will get a first look at The Walking Dead Season 3, including a scene from the new season, and new video interviews with the cast, a tour of the new set and a sneak peek at the props and wardrobes featured in Season 3. Viewers will get information on the show's presence at this year's Comic-Con International, including a look at the construction of The Walking Dead booth, updates on AMC's The Walking Dead Social Game and more.