The Walking Dead: Dead City Takeover

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AMC Networks is hosting The Walking Dead: Dead City takeover in New York City ahead of the highly anticipated season two series premiere set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan on Sunday, May 4th at 9pm on AMC and AMC+. AMC is partnering with iconic NYC establishments and events, including the Empire State Building, Citi Field, the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon, PopUp Bagels, and more, featuring merchandise giveaways and the show’s iconic Walkers.

Schedule:

Sunday, April 27th
NYCRUNSBrooklyn Experience Half Marathon (7am; Prospect Park)
Walkers will be surprising runners and fans at the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon, perplexing the public during the race. AMC Networks to host a post-run activation with premium giveaways and photo opportunity for fans in Prospect Park

Monday, April 28th
Rooftop Films Special Advance Screening & Q&A (7:30pm; Industry City, 33 35th Street, Brooklyn)
In partnership with Rooftop Films, the evening will feature an advance screening of the Season 2 premiere of The Walking Dead: Dead City, followed by a Q&A with the cast and executive producers, moderated by ​Entertainment Weekly’s Dalton Ross. RSVP Here!

Tuesday, April 29th
Walker Takeovers​ & Empire State Building (8am-2pm)

• Penn Station, where issues of the New York Post with a TWD: Dead City cover will be handed out
  PopUp Bagels, where the first 200 customers can pick up a complimentary PopUp Bagels three-pack (370 7th Avenue)
• AMC Networks Office, visiting employees as they enjoy their PopUp bagels (11 Pennsylvania Plaza)
• Empire State Building, meeting up with TWD: Dead City cast and executive producers (20 W 34th Street)
• Radio City Music Hall, stopping by for a photo opportunity (1260 6th Avenue)
• The Walking Dead: Dead City Night at Citi Field​ (7:10 PM; Citi Field)
  – The Walking Dead: Dead City will take over Citi Field for Dead City Night at the New York Mets game where they will be playing the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  – Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan will throw out the first pitch.
  – During batting practice in advance of the game, Mets players will use a replica bat of Lucille to hit balls.
  – Exclusive merch will be given away, and a horde of walkers will be in the crowd taking photos with fans.

Wednesday, April 30th
Paley Center Dead City Screening and Q&A (6:30 PM; 25 W 52nd St)
In partnership with Paley Center for Media, the evening will consist of a red carpet, an advance screening of the Season 2 premiere of The Walking Dead: Dead City, followed by a Q&A with the cast and executive producers, moderated by The Hollywood Reporter’s Josh Wigler. Tickets Here!