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AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics Greenlit at AMC! (Updated)

AMC Visionaries: Robert Kirkman’s Secret History of Comics Greenlit at AMC! (Updated)

September 21, 2017
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AMC VISIONARIES: ROBERT KIRKMAN’S SECRET HISTORY OF COMICS now has an official airdate!
Catch the the two night television event starting on Sunday, November 12th at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by a second episode on Monday, November 13th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, in its regular time slot.

Watch our video of the 2017 SDCC panel discussing the series here:

Previously:

Our partners at AMC just announced that they’ve greenlit AMC VISIONARIES: ROBERT KIRKMAN’S SECRET HISTORY OF COMICS for production! This six-part docuseries will explore a wide range of topics from the history and world of comic books. We’re looking forward to teaming with AMC to bring some of our favorite behind-the-scenes stories to the forefront! The complete press release has all the details:


 

>AMC GREENLIGHTS DOCUMENTARY SERIES “HEROES AND VILLAINS: THE HISTORY OF COMIC BOOKS” (Working Title)

 

“THE WALKING DEAD” EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS ROBERT KIRKMAN AND DAVID ALPERT WILL PRODUCE THROUGH THEIR SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT

NEW YORK, NY – May 17, 2016 – AMC announced today that it has greenlit the documentary series, “Heroes and Villains: The History of Comic Books,”(Working Title) to be executive produced by Robert Kirkman and David Alpert (“The Walking Dead”) through Skybound Entertainment. The series is slated to premiere in 2017.

The six-part one-hour documentary series will explore the stories, people, and events that have transformed the world of comic books. Using a distinctive filmmaker approach, the series takes a deep dive into the most accessible and often subversive modern popular art form. From origin stories to the untold history behind iconic characters, “Heroes and Villains” will explore a wide range of topics including: pop culture, politics, race, gender and sexuality.

“We are incredibly excited to continue our partnership with Robert, David and Skybound. Beyond ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Fear the Walking Dead,’ they are prolific producers and publishers who have an amazing knowledge of comic book history and genre storytelling,” said Joel Stillerman, president of programming, AMC and SundanceTV. “We believe going deep into the history behind some of the greatest comic books will be of great interest to this audience.”

“At the end of the day I am a comic fan first and foremost. I am a lover of the medium and the stories it enables people to tell,” said Kirkman, who is CEO of Skybound. “I’m excited to partner with AMC once again to bring the stories of some the most influential people in comics to a television audience.”

Co-president’s of Skybound’s Film and TV division, Bryan and Sean Furst (“Dice”), also serve as executive producers. Overseeing “Heroes and Villains: The History of Comics from AMC are Eliot Goldberg, senior vice president of non-fiction and alternative programming, and Kelly Nash, director of non-fiction and alternative programming.

The network’s growing non-fiction slates includes “Talking Dead,” the #1 talk show on television, and the upcoming summer premieres of the travel docu-series “Ride with Norman Reedus,” the Robert Redford produced event miniseries “The American West,” historical mafia docu-drama “The Making of the Mob: Chicago” and Kevin Smith’s late-night talk show “Geeking Out.” Smith also serves as executive producer on the recently renewed “Comic Book Men” and rounds out the network’s non-fiction programming slate.

About AMC
Whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original programming, AMC brings to its audience something deeper, something richer, Something More. The network reigns as the only cable network in history ever to win the Emmy® Award for Outstanding Drama Series four years in a row with “Mad Men,” and six of the last eight with back-to-back honoree “Breaking Bad.” The network boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history and the number one show on television among adults 18-49 for the last three years with “The Walking Dead.” AMC’s current original drama series include “The Walking Dead,” “Better Call Saul,” “Hell on Wheels,” “TURN: Washington’s Spies,” “Halt and Catch Fire,” “Humans,” “Fear the Walking Dead,” “Into the Badlands” and the forthcoming “The Night Manager,” “Feed the Beast” and “Preacher.” AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows like “Talking Dead,” “The Making of The Mob,” “Comic Book Men” and the upcoming “Ride with Norman Reedus” and “The American West.” AMC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. and its sister networks include IFC, SundanceTV, BBC America and WE tv. AMC is available across all platforms, including on-air, online, on demand and mobile. AMC: Something More.

About Skybound Entertainment
In 2010, The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman saw an opportunity to start a company that would nurture creators and give them resources to produce content while retaining creative control of their properties. Partnering with longtime collaborator, and fellow executive producer of “The Walking Dead” television franchise David Alpert, Skybound Entertainment was born. Since opening its doors Skybound Entertainment has grown into a multiplatform entertainment company. Television projects under the Skybound umbrella include AMC’s “The Walking Dead” and “Fear the Walking Dead,” Cinemax’s “Outcast,” and the newly announced project “Mastermind.” Film projects include the 2015 film, “AIR” and forthcoming projects as part of the companies two-year first-look deal with Universal.

Diving head first into the world of digital and new media, the company has also produced, “GONE”, the first ever narrative virtual reality series for Samsung’s Milk VR headset. The eagerly awaited YouTube Red series, “Scare PewDiePie”, launched in February 2016.

The company publishes numerous comic titles including The Walking Dead, the superhero comic Invincible, fantasy adventure comic Birthright, the atmospheric horror comic Outcast, and the historic adventure comic Manifest Destiny.

Skybound Entertainment’s interactive division works with partners including Telltale’s The Walking Dead, Free Range Games’ Labyrinth, Night School Studios’ Oxenfree, Pipeworks’ Superfight, and Overkill’s The Walking Dead. Skybound also creates a wide range of merchandise, including tabletop card games Superfight and Red Flags, apparel, board games, and action figures.


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    the theme song has to be Heroes and Villains by the Beach Boys

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