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The Shannara Chronicles Season 2 To Air On Spike
The second season of popular fantasy series “The Shannara Chronicles” will air on Spike TV this fall. The first season of the original scripted drama, based on the best-selling fantasy book series by Terry Brooks, debuted on MTV in 2016. Filmed on location in New Zealand, the new season will consist of 10 one-hour episodes.
The Shannara Chronicles Gets Renewed For Season 2
MTV has renewed The Shannara Chronicles for a Season 2. See the official announcement below for more.
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MTV RENEWS “THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES” FOR SECOND SEASON
MTV, a unit of Viacom, today announced it has renewed “The Shannara Chronicles,” its adaptation of the international best-selling fantasy novels by Terry Brooks, for a second season. The announcement was made ahead of the 2016 MTV Upfront presentation to be held in New York tomorrow. Developed at Sonar Entertainment, the series is co-produced by MTV, Sonar and Farah Films.
“This dream team delivered a beautiful, ground breaking show with compelling stories and character journeys which brought in new viewers. I can’t wait to see what season 2 brings,” said Mina Lefevre, Executive Vice President and Head of Scripted Development at MTV.
“We’re thrilled to continue the momentum established in Season 1,” said Jenna Glazier, Executive Vice President, Television Series, Sonar Entertainment. “Along with the ongoing support of MTV, the entire creative team is poised to raise the bar even higher in Season 2.”
The first season of “The Shannara Chronicles” averaged a 0.98 L3 rating in MTV’s core P12-34 demo and ranks as MTV’s top-rated new series this year. Additionally, “Shannara” saw the highest average L7 lift (+106%) for a freshman series in MTV history.
“The Shannara Chronicles” was also a strong performer on digital platforms, where it garnered 16.6 million streams across all MTV’s digital properties and brought significant traffic growth to the MTV App. The series also ranks as the highest grossing digital download for a single season on MTV ever.
“The Shannara Chronicles” is executive produced and written by Al Gough and Miles Millar. Jon Favreau, Jonathan Liebesman, Terry Brooks and Dan Farah also serve as executive producers.
Watch: The Shannara Chronicles “This Season On” Trailer
Watch a new trailer above for Season 1 of The Shannara Chronicles, which premiered last night on MTV.
The first four episodes are also available to be viewed.
You can also check out three more promo videos below.
The series airs Tuesdays on MTV.
Synopsis:
Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, The Shannara Chronicles follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.
The Shannara Chronicles stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett, Aaron Jakubenko and John Rhys-Davies. The series is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Al Gough, Miles Millar, Dan Farah, Jonathan Liebesman and author Terry Brooks.
Watch: First Four Episodes Of The Shannara Chronicles
MTV’s new series, The Shannara Chronicles, premiered last night, and now the network has released the first two episodes online for free to watch.
Episodes three and four are also available before they air by signing in with your TV provider on MTV.com or the MTV App: http://www.mtv.com/shows/shannara/episode-guide.
Check it out above.
The series airs Tuesdays on MTV.
Synopsis:
Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, The Shannara Chronicles follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.
The Shannara Chronicles stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett, Aaron Jakubenko and John Rhys-Davies. The series is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Al Gough, Miles Millar, Dan Farah, Jonathan Liebesman and author Terry Brooks.
Watch: Two Promos For MTV’s The Shannara Chronicles
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Check out the latest two promos for MTV’s upcoming The Shannara Chronicles TV series, which is based on the popular Terry Brooks novels.
The series premiers tonight, January 5th, 2016, at 10pm ET.
Synopsis:
Coming to MTV in January 2016, ‘The Shannara Chronicles’ is a new TV series based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Terry Brooks. Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, the story follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.
‘The Shannara Chronicles’ stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett and John Rhys-Davies. The series is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Al Gough, Miles Millar, Dan Farah and author Terry Brooks.
Watch Promos For MTV’s The Shannara Chronicles
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Check out new promos below for MTV’s upcoming new fantasy series The Shannara Chronicles.
The series premiers January 5th, 2016.
Synopsis:
Coming to MTV in January 2016, ‘The Shannara Chronicles’ is a new TV series based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Terry Brooks. Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, the story follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.
‘The Shannara Chronicles’ stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett and John Rhys-Davies. The series is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Al Gough, Miles Millar, Dan Farah and author Terry Brooks.
Watch: The Shannara Chronicles Opening Title Sequence & New Promo
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Check out the opening title sequence and a new promo below for MTV’s The Shannara Chronicles.
The series premiers January 5th, 2016.
Synopsis:
Coming to MTV in January 2016, ‘The Shannara Chronicles’ is a new TV series based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Terry Brooks. Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, the story follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.
‘The Shannara Chronicles’ stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett and John Rhys-Davies. The series is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Al Gough, Miles Millar, Dan Farah and author Terry Brooks.
Watch: The Shannara Chronicles “Time Lapse” Promo
Watch a new promo for The Shannara Chronicles with “Time Lapse” featuring Manu Bennett.
The events leading us to this moment have been unfurling for centuries. The Shannara Chronicles premieres January 5th, 2016 on MTV.
Synopsis:
Coming to MTV in January 2016, ‘The Shannara Chronicles’ is a new TV series based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Terry Brooks. Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, the story follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.
‘The Shannara Chronicles’ stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett and John Rhys-Davies. The series is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Al Gough, Miles Millar, Dan Farah and author Terry Brooks.
Watch: Shannara Chronicles “Making of the Ellcrys Tree” Featurette
Watch a new featurette above for the upcoming MTV series, The Shannara Chronicles,” with “Making of the Ellcrys Tree.”
The Shannara Chronicles premiers January 5, 2016.
Synopsis:
Coming to MTV in January 2016, ‘The Shannara Chronicles’ is a new TV series based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Terry Brooks. Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, the story follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.
‘The Shannara Chronicles’ stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett and John Rhys-Davies. The series is executive prod
Watch: Behind the Scenes Of The Shannara Chronicles
Watch a behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcoming MTV series The Shannara Chronicles which adapts the popular Terry Brooks fantasy novels.
The Shannara Chronicles premiers January 5, 2016.
Synopsis:
Coming to MTV in January 2016, ‘The Shannara Chronicles’ is a new TV series based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Terry Brooks. Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, the story follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.
‘The Shannara Chronicles’ stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett and John Rhys-Davies. The series is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Al Gough, Miles Millar, Dan Farah and author Terry Brooks.
Watch: The Shannara Chronicles NYCC Trailer
Check out a new trailer released at the NYCC for MTV’s new upcoming series The Shannara Chronicles.
The series debuts January 2016.
Synopsis:
Coming to MTV in January 2016, ‘The Shannara Chronicles’ is a new TV series based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Terry Brooks. Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, the story follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.
‘The Shannara Chronicles’ stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett and John Rhys-Davies. The series is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Al Gough, Miles Millar, Dan Farah and author Terry Brooks.
The Shannara Chronicles Poster & MTV NYCC Schedule Released
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MTV today announced its New York Comic Con lineup for October 9 and 10, featuring the return of “Teen Wolf” and the highly-anticipated convention debut of the new epic Sci-Fi/Fantasy drama, “The Shannara Chronicles.” Each can’t-miss panel will feature cast and producers from the shows and the debut of exclusive New York Comic Con trailers. Additionally, both casts will be signing exclusive New York Comic Con collector’s edition items. The network also released the first key art image for “The Shannara Chronicles” today, which is featured above.
MTV’S NEW YORK COMIC CON 2015 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Teen Wolf Panel: 5:45-6:45pm (Empire Stage)
Andy Swift of TV Line will moderate a panel discussion and fan Q&A with cast members Tyler Posey, Dylan Sprayberry, Cody Christian and Executive Producer Jeff Davis as they discuss the current season and share a first look at the new season.
The Shannara Chronicles Signing: 5:30-6:30pm (Random House booth, #2204)
Cast members Poppy Drayton, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett to sign character portrait cards exclusive to New York Comic Con; author and Executive Producer Terry Brooks to sign copies of an exclusive edition of “The Elfstones of Shannara” book, the basis for the MTV series.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
The Shannara Chronicles Panel: 12:15-1:15pm (Empire Stage)
MTV will introduce New York Comic Con fans to the world of “Shannara” when author and series Executive Producer, Terry Brooks, joins stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, John Rhys Davies and Manu Bennett along with Executive Producers Al Gough, Miles Millar and Jonathan Liebesman. Attendees will see a Comic Con exclusive trailer be able to participate in a Q & A with the panelists. Damian Holbrook, Senior Writer from TV Guide Magazine will moderate.
Teen Wolf Press Room: 12:15-1:15pm (Interview Room 4)
For “Teen Wolf” press room inclusion, please contact Kyle Pleva and Juliana Clifton.
The Shannara Chronicles Press Room: 1:30-2:30pm (Interview Room 4)
For “The Shannara Chronicles” press room inclusion, please contact Jason Shumaker, Katie Magnotta and Stephanie Perez.
Teen Wolf Signing 1:30-2:30pm (Room IE05)
Dylan Sprayberry, Cody Christian and Executive Producer Jeff Davis to sign New York Comic Con-exclusive posters.
“The Shannara Chronicles” is written and executive produced by Al Gough and Miles Millar. Jon Favreau, Jonathan Liebesman, Terry Brooks and Dan Farah also serve as executive producers. The first two episodes were directed by Jonathan Liebesman (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”). MTV is producing with Sonar Entertainment.
“Teen Wolf” was developed by Jeff Davis (creator, “Criminal Minds”) who also serves as executive producer. Additional executive producers include Russell Mulcahy (“Highlander,” “Resident Evil: Extinction”), Joe Genier, Marty Adelstein (“Prison Break”), René Echevarria (“Medium,” “Castle”), Tony DiSanto and Liz Gateley. The pilot was written by Jeff Davis and Jeph Loeb & Matthew Weisman and directed by Russell Mulcahy. The “Teen Wolf” series is based on a Screenplay by Jeph Loeb & Matthew Weisman. The series is a co-production with, and distributed by, MGM, in association with Lost Marbles Productions, Inc., Siesta Productions, Inc., First Cause, Inc. and DiGa.
The Shannara Chronicles Trailer:
Manu Bennett Comments On Arrest (Video)
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Last weekend saw Manu Bennett arrested for allegedly punching someone in the face while leaving a late night party, and now while attending the Rose City Comic Con this past weekend, Manu Bennett commented on the incident.
“I’m not going to hide about something that happened last week in Texas,” Bennett told the crowd in attendance. “I’m a human being, I was out at night, drunk… As somebody who is very much in the public eye, I’m humiliated for myself, for my family, and as a representative of Maori culture. For representing a bunch of things…”
Below you can check out video from the event featuring Manu Bennett commenting on the matter.
Manu Bennett is known for portraying Deathstroke on Arrow and stars as Allanon in the upcoming MTV series The Shannara Chronices.
MTV Bringing Shannara & Teen Wolf To 2015 NYCC
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MTV TAKES OVER NEW YORK COMIC CON WITH ELVES AND WOLVES THRILLING FANS WITH
THE RETURN OF “TEEN WOLF” AND CONVENTION DEBUT OF EPIC DRAMA “THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES”
MTV announced that “Teen Wolf” will return to New York Comic Con with a panel featuring producers and cast on Friday, October 9 while epic Sci-Fi/Fantasy drama, “The Shannara Chronicles” will make its highly anticipated convention debut on Saturday, October 10. Each can’t-miss panel will feature cast and producers from the shows and give fans exclusive first-looks at the upcoming seasons for each show.
MTV’S NEW YORK COMIC CON 2015 SCHEDULE:
Friday, October 9
Teen Wolf Panel: 5:45-6:45pm, Empire Stage
Saturday, October 10
The Shannara Chronicles Panel: 12:15-1:15pm, Empire Stage
Teen Wolf Press Room: 12:15-1:15pm, Interview Room 4
The Shannara Chronicles Press Room: 1:30-2:30pm, Interview Room 4
“The Shannara Chronicles” is written and executive produced by Al Gough and Miles Millar. Jon Favreau, Jonathan Liebesman, Terry Brooks and Dan Farah also serve as executive producers. The first two episodes were directed by Jonathan Liebesman (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”). MTV is producing with Sonar Entertainment.
“Teen Wolf” was developed by Jeff Davis (creator, “Criminal Minds”) who also serves as executive producer. Additional executive producers include Russell Mulcahy (“Highlander,” “Resident Evil: Extinction”), Joe Genier, Marty Adelstein (“Prison Break”), René Echevarria (“Medium,” “Castle”), Tony DiSanto and Liz Gateley. The pilot was written by Jeff Davis and Jeph Loeb & Matthew Weisman and directed by Russell Mulcahy. The “Teen Wolf” series is based on a Screenplay by Jeph Loeb & Matthew Weisman. The series is a co-production with, and distributed by, MGM, in association with Lost Marbles Productions, Inc., Siesta Productions, Inc., First Cause, Inc. and DiGa.
Manu Bennett Gets Arrested In San Antonio For A Fight
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While in San Antonio for the Alamo City Comic Con, Manu Bennett appears to have been involved in a physical altercation with somebody as the actor was arrested Sunday morning.
MySanAntonia.com reports Manu Bennett was arrested by San Antonio police who charged Benett with assault causing bodily injury, a misdemeanor, with it said Bennett was being held on a $1,600 bond.
San Antonio’s KENS 5 reports Bennett was feed at 1pm, and that the altercation took place at the Grand Hyatt hotel downtown.
No specific details are known including with whom Bennett got into the altercation with.
Manu Bennett is known for playing Deathstroke on Arrow and has Shannara premiering soon on MTV.
Update: The Villains Of Arrow panel at the Alamo City Comic-Con has been cancelled.
Update #2: It’s being reported that Manu Bennett allegedly punched a 29-year-old man in the face at a party early Sunday morning at 4:30am.
Update #3: Manu Bennett is reported to have been asked to leave a party after “causing a scene” and allegedly drinking too much, which saw the actor leave and come upon Craig Brown, 29, at the door. According to reports, Bennett stopped and stared at Brown who, confused, asked “What?” Then Bennett allegedly punched the man, knocking him to the ground and dislocating his nose. Later, when the cops found Bennett at his hotel room, Bennett claimed not to remember what happened, although he did state he was “defending himself.” Brown is also said to have wanted to press charges.
Crixus, the undefeated! Turned out to be the coolest dude around. Best part of comic con, thanks @manubennett pic.twitter.com/5i8I9VenAI
— Hunter (@DoubleH11) September 13, 2015
Watch: The Shannara Chronicles Official Trailer
Released during the VMAs, check out a new trailer for The Shannara Chronicles above.
The first season is based on the second book, The Elfstones of Shannara.
The series debuts January 2016.
Synopsis:
Coming to MTV in January 2016, ‘The Shannara Chronicles’ is a new TV series based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Terry Brooks. Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, the story follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.
‘The Shannara Chronicles’ stars Poppy Drayton, Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett and John Rhys-Davies. The series is executive produced by Jon Favreau, Al Gough, Miles Millar, Dan Farah and author Terry Brooks.
Watch: Terry Brooks “The Shannara Chronicles” Featurette
Check out Terry Brooks above talking about the new MTV The Shannara Chronicles series, which is based on his popular fantasy novels.
The first season is based on the second book, The Elfstones of Shannara.
The series debuts January 2016.
Jon Favreau executive produces Shannara, which stars Arrow‘s Manu Bennett as the druid Allanon, Austin Butler as Wil Ohmsford, Poppy Drayton as Amberle Elessedil, Aaron Jakubenko as Ander Elessedil, John Rhys-Davies as Eventine Elessedil, Daniel MacPherson as Arion Elessedil, James Trevena-Brown as Crispin Edensong, Emilia Burns as Commander Tilton, James Remar as Cephelo, Marcus Vanco as Bandon and Ivana Baquero as Eretria.
Here’s @officialbrooks at @MTV‘s #SDCC booth! More deets on #Shannara at SDCC: http://t.co/I4MTqBpfxL Terry’s FB) pic.twitter.com/ZWRW4GaIWS
— Shannara on MTV (@Shannara) July 9, 2015
Watch: MTV’s Shannara Comic-Con Trailer
MTV has released a trailer for their new Shannara series for Comic-Con.
The series is based on the Terry Brooks novels of the same name and premiers on MTV January 2016.
Jon Favreau executive produces Shannara, which stars Arrow‘s Manu Bennett as the druid Allanon, Austin Butler as Wil Ohmsford, Poppy Drayton as Amberle Elessedil, Aaron Jakubenko as Ander Elessedil, John Rhys-Davies as Eventine Elessedil, Daniel MacPherson as Arion Elessedil, James Trevena-Brown as Crispin Edensong, Emilia Burns as Commander Tilton, James Remar as Cephelo, Marcus Vanco as Bandon and Ivana Baquero as Eretria.
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.@Officialbrooks just shared a new still. The 1st of MANY #Shannara updates today! More from our 12:30PT #SDCC panel! pic.twitter.com/gqBgDpwujv
— Shannara on MTV (@Shannara) July 10, 2015
Here’s @officialbrooks at @MTV‘s #SDCC booth! More deets on #Shannara at SDCC: http://t.co/I4MTqBpfxL ( Terry’s FB) pic.twitter.com/ZWRW4GaIWS
— Shannara on MTV (@Shannara) July 9, 2015
On my way to San Diego’s Comic-Con to share this with you guys! pic.twitter.com/iKyJGGVHS3
— Ivana Baquero (@ivanabaquero_) July 9, 2015
Terry Brooks Talks Shannara TV Series
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Coming to MTV is the Shannara TV series which is an adaptation of the Terry Brooks fantasy novels.
Brooks recently answered a couple fan questions about the new series (via suvudu.com).
Difference between the book and the series?
The visuals will lend an astonishing new perspective to your imagining of the story – hopefully in a good way. Also, the writers are fleshing out and adding new material to the book, so that we have some new characters and some new plot lines for the series. This will be a change – again – from the book, but I think we all have to remember that a change of medium requires an understanding that each new effort is an adaptation of the old, not a paint by the numbers. I am way cool with the changes, and I find it interesting to imagine how I would have incorporated them in the book, had I thought to do so. But I think once you’ve done something, you should leave it alone. This is a different imagining, but one that I have kept watch over while it is being developed and which I very much approve.
Is WETA special effects involved (who did The Hobbit)?
WETA is not involved at the present time, although other [New Zealand] special effects companies are. This might change at a later date.
The first season of Shannara will be based on The Elfstones Of Shannara. Manu Bennet has been cast as Allanon, Austin Butler is playing Whil Ohmsford, Ivana Baquero is playing Eretria, Poppy Drayton has been cast Amberle Elessedil, Aaron Jakubenko as Ander, and John Rhys-Davies is playing King Eventine.