AMC launches 'Talking Dead'

AMC is searching to produce more fan craze over ''The Walking Dead'' while using launch from the live publish-show discussion half-hour named ''The Speaking Dead.'' Taking a signal from Bravo's success having its ''Watch What Continues Live'' franchise, the AMC series situated by Chris Hardwick will air after ''The Walking Dead'' rerun segs beginning March. 16. It moves to Fridays by November. 4 carrying out a show's regularly skedded 11 p.m. repeat. Show will feature Hardwick speaking with ''Dead'' producers, stars and fans, in addition to include a web-based extension. ''Talking Dead'' is professional produced by Michael Davies through his Embassy Row banner. Contact Ron Kissell at ron.kissell@variety.com