AMC
LAUNCHES TWO NEW FAN-FOCUSED INITIATIVES FOR THE #1 AND #2 DRAMAS ON
CABLE TELEVISION “THE WALKING DEAD” AND “FEAR THE WALKING DEAD” -- THE WALKING DEAD FAN REWARDS CLUB AND
THE WALKING DEAD SUBSCRIPTION BOX (Working Title)
New York, NY -- July 26, 2017 -- Recognizing loyal fans of “The Walking Dead” and “Fear the Walking Dead” the network today announced two new programs – The Walking Dead Fan Rewards Club, which celebrates, rewards and thanks fans for their passion and dedication to the #1 and #2 dramas on cable television, and The Walking Dead Subscription Box (Working
Title), a box delivered quarterly filled with exclusive,
limited-edition merchandise from their favorite shows. Both initiatives
will kick off in September, just in time for the milestone 100th episode of “The Walking Dead” and the mid-season three return of “Fear the Walking Dead” on September 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
“Much
has been written about the ‘Golden Age of Television,’ yet with more
outlets for, and more consistent expressions of, passion for the content
fan’s love, it has also become a ‘Golden Age of Fandom,’” said Charlie
Collier, president of AMC, SundanceTV and AMC Studios. “Fans of ‘The
Walking Dead’ and ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ are some of television’s most
engaged, dedicated and passionate. They have been a North Star and the Fan Rewards Club and Subscription Box are
two examples of extensions beyond the screen that were created based on
their feedback. We look forward to customizing these experiences for
them long into the future.”
Superfans will see their devotion pay off when The Walking Dead Fan Rewards Club launches in early September. Once they join, fans will earn points toward
virtual and actual goods for actions they are likely already doing.
Each time a fan interacts with “The Walking Dead” or “Fear the Walking
Dead” from watching episodes on any platform, posting and sharing
content with friends and/or creating fan fiction or fan art – they will
earn points. Those points can be redeemed for exclusive digital
content, collectable items, limited-edition apparel and
once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences with cast members, including a
private set tour and lunch with cast members.
AMC
will also be launching a quarterly subscription box where fans will
receive exclusive, limited-edition merchandise that will only be
available to subscribers. This special service will be $49.99 each
quarter and fans can begin signing up in late September to ensure that
the first delivery will hit homes timed to “The Walking Dead” season
eight premiere this October. There will be a limited quantity of the
first subscription box available only to the first fans who sign up.
Each box contains five to seven items – from t-shirts and action figures
to pins and mugs. Fans will also be able to collect points through The Walking Dead Fan Rewards Club that can be used toward the subscription box.
About AMC
AMC
is home to some of the most popular and acclaimed programs on
television. AMC was the first basic cable network to ever win the Emmy® Award
for Outstanding Drama Series with “Mad Men” in 2008, which then went on
to win the coveted award four years in a row, before “Breaking Bad” won
it in 2013 and 2014. The network’s series “The Walking Dead” is the
highest-rated series in cable history and the number one show on
television among adults 18-49 for the last five years. AMC’s other
current original drama series include “Better Call Saul,” “TURN:
Washington’s Spies,” “Halt and Catch Fire,” “Humans,” “Fear the Walking
Dead,” “Into the Badlands,” “The Night Manager,” “Preacher,” “The Son”
and the forthcoming “The Terror,” “Lodge 49,” “Loaded” and “McMafia.”
AMC also explores authentic worlds and discussion with original shows
like “Talking Dead,” “Talking With Chris Hardwick,” “The Making of The
Mob,” “Comic Book Men,” “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.
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