MUMBAI: Following AMC?s Season 4 renewal of The Walking Dead, Fox International Channels (FIC) has confirmed the global pick up of the show for a fourth season.

FIC will follow its global release model as in previous years, making the series available in all major international TV markets worldwide across FIC?s 200 entertainment channels in 122 countries.

"We are thrilled about a fourth season and support Glen?s and AMC?s mutual decision. We are confident the show will continue with outstanding and compelling storytelling. The Walking Dead is a rare cultural phenomenon that speaks to the entire world and has a massive audience globally regardless of age, sex or ethnicity. It has a life of its own," FIC?s executive VP of original development and scripted programming Sharon Tal Yguado.

Season 3 returns this February with 8 additional episodes after the mid-season hiatus.

The Walking Dead is based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics. Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert and Frank Darabont are executive producers. Greg Nicotero is a co-executive producer.