Orange Comet and AMC Networks Extend Exclusive NFT Partnership to Further Elevate The Walking Dead Franchise and Bring The Immortal Universe of Anne Rice into the Metaverse
Following the success of The Walking Dead NFT Collection, leading Web3 and media companies are entering into a long-term partnership to enhance fan experiences across multiple franchises.
LOS ANGELES, 29 September 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Orange cometInc., a premium Web3 entertainment company, and AMC Networks, home of the global powerhouse series The walking deadtoday announced an expansion of their exclusive partnership with the launch of NFTs and virtual environments for AMC’s next big franchise, The Immortal Universe of Anne Rice. This exclusive new Metaverse starts alongside AMCs Anne Rice’s interview with the vampireset for premiere Sun. Oct. 2 at 10/9c on AMC and AMC+, and tune in Anne Rice’s The Mayfair Witches early next year.
In addition, AMC and Orange Comet announced an expansion of the scope of their hit The Walking Dead NFT Collection, which will now encompass the show’s ever-expanding universe, including the upcoming The Walking Dead: Dead Citywith the main role Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan; and the announced spinoff series featuring the characters of Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Rick and Michonne (Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira) will premiere in 2023. The Walking Deads Premiere of the latest episodes Sun. Oct. 2 at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+.
NFTs for both The Walking Dead Universe and The Immortal Universe of Anne Rice will be displayed at OpenSea in a custom Orange Comet marketplace.
This ongoing partnership with AMC Networks furthers Orange Comet’s NFT and Web3 dominance in entertainment, indicating its tremendous ability to create interactive and elevated fan experiences like no other and deepens its relationship with one of the most respected television networks and streaming platforms around in the world.
As The Walking Dead NFT Collectionits ongoing expansion, the iconic Immortal universe of Anne Rice will come to life in a cinematic Metaverse environment, offering fans and Web3 collectors a next-generation collect-to-earn experience.
“AMC Networks has a proven track record of producing shows that break through the pop culture noise and attract highly passionate and engaged fans,” said Clayton Neumann, VP of Games at AMC. “As The Walking Dead Universe enters its exciting second chapter, and we embark on the launch of our next epic franchise with Anne Rice’s interview with the vampirewe’re excited to continue working with Orange Comet to provide our viewers with a world-class digital syndication experience that complements and enhances their favorite shows.”
“The first coin set off a fan frenzy among dedicated followers of The walking deadsold out in less than an hour,” said Dave Broome, CEO of Orange Comet. “AMC has created universes full of vivid visuals, memorable characters and grand scale that feed into the intensive and thoughtful creative process at Orange Comet, so we can continue to create best-in-class digital experiences that are sure to keep audiences engaged with franchising for years to come.”
The walking deadhis next NFT collection starts Oct. 5 and will feature Signature 3D Avatars, lifelike hand-sculpted recreations of fan-favorite characters like Daryl, Rick, Carol and more. With these avatars, fans will be able to enter The Walking Dead Lands — a post-apocalyptic open world build-and-earn experience based on The walking dead. The first drop will feature a public mint as well as an exclusive Walker-Pass-only private drop with a 1-to-1 rarity match. For more information, visit http://orangecomet.com/twdavatars.
For latest information on Anne Rice’s interview with the vampire NFT collection, fans can visit and to learn more about Orange Comet’s overall AMC NFT collection they can go to. They can also now register there to keep up to date with the latest news about this unique partnership and follow along on social media @OrangeCometNft.
ABOUT THE ORANGE COMET
Orange Comet is a premium Web3 entertainment company focused on producing high quality and disruptive NFT digital collectibles and Metaverse experiences. The company’s team brings together some of the world’s leading and award-winning media creators, producers and artists to collaborate with the biggest brands, IP and talent across music, sports, arts and entertainment. Blending super creative content and game-changing technology, our mission is to create groundbreaking NFT experiences for the passionate fan base of our customers, while unlocking new levels of interest, engagement and revenue. Co-founded by Hollywood veteran producer, Dave BroomeNFL Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Grammy Award-winning music icons Gloria and Emilio EstefanOrange Comet is powered by a passionate group of people who believe the future of all entertainment and media is on the brink of major disruptive change through a series of blockchain experiences. Dedicated to sustainable blockchain, Orange Comet runs on green servers and builds a carbon negative solution in the NFT space, including collaboration with environmentally conscious blockchains. Our collective diversity in backgrounds, expertise and industries work to help our clients shape their businesses for the new Metaverse of opportunity that lies ahead. For more information, visit us at OrangeComet.comas well as on Twitter, Facebookand Instagram.
ABOUT AMC NETWORK
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is a global entertainment company known for its popular and critically acclaimed content. Brands include targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and the anime-focused HIDIVE streaming service, as well as AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios), IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv , IFC Films and RLJE Films. AMC Studios, the company’s in-house studio, production and distribution arm, is behind some of the biggest titles and brands known to a global audience, including The Walking Dead, the Anne Rice catalog and the Agatha Christie library. The company also operates AMC Networks International, its international programming business, and 25/7 Media, its production services business.
ABOUT OPENSEA
OpenSea is the world’s first and largest digital marketplace for crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFT). A central part of OpenSea’s vision is that open protocols such as Ethereum and interoperable standards such as ERC-721 and ERC-1155 will enable vibrant new economies. They build tools that allow consumers to exchange goods freely, creators to launch new digital works, and developers to build rich, integrated marketplaces for their digital goods.
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