UPDATE: Video - check out a special look inside special effects make-up master Greg Nicotero's KNB EFX studios.

The Walking Dead takes over AMC this weekend with a full series marathon that starts on Saturday and includes behind-the-scenes featurettes from the Season 3 production then culminates on Sunday with a live Talking Dead primetime special during which you'll actually see a scene from Season 3. Click here for more details on the weekend or just check out the full schedule of the on-air marathon.

The Dead don't stop on-air either. Online, AMCtv.com has two behind-the-scenes looks at the new season. You can also check out these other online extras for Season 3:

Get Ready for Season 3
-Video - A special look inside special effects make-up master Greg Nicotero's KNB EFX studios.

-Video - Andrew Lincoln, Laurie Holden, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun and The Walking Dead crew send greetings from the Season 3 set.

-Video - VFX Supervisor Victor Scalise takes you behind-the-scenes of the 3D effects used to enhance the world of The Walking Dead.

-Season 3 production photos of Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), Merle Dixon (Michael Rooker), Michonne (Danai Gurira) and The Governor (David Morrissey)

-Interviews with The Walking Dead Season 3 crew, including Executive Producers Robert Kirkman and Gale Anne Hurd, Director Ernest Dickerson and more.

During the Preview Weekend...
-Watch for a secret code word during the Talking Dead special, and use it to enter The Walking Dead Watch to Win Sweepstakes for your chance to win a stagger-on role in Season 3.

-Test your knowledge of The Walking Dead by playing the Season 1 and 2 Ultimate Fan Games.

-Vote in the Talking Dead fan favorite polls. (Chris Hardwick will announce the results during the primetime special.)

-Check out ten new zombie photos from The Walking Dead Season 2.

Click here for more details about The Walking Dead Season 3 Preview Weekend

Click here for a full schedule of The Walking Dead on AMC