MTV Greenlights 'Shannara' Straight to Series and Announces Jonathan Liebesman as Director During Summer TCA Presentation
MTV announced today the straight to series order for "Shannara," the international best-selling fantasy novels from author Terry Brooks which is being adapted for the small screen. Additionally, Jonathan Liebesman ("Wrath of Titans") has signed on to direct the first two episodes. MTV and producing partner Sonar Entertainment announced the development deal in December. Al Gough and Miles Millar will write and executive produce the series, which is greenlit for 10 episodes. Jon Favreau, Jonathan Liebesman, Terry Brooks and Dan Farah will serve as executive producers. The network also announced it has greenlit a fourth season of the hit "Catfish: The TV Show," and revealed premiere dates for returning series "Are You The One?," "Awkward," "Faking It," and the new scripted dramedy "Happyland." Additionally, MTV will air an "Are You The One?" season one reunion special in advance of the series' season tw...