Shannara coming to television - Page 25

ucfgrad93 · 02-18-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Yes, I have. From what I've read here, though, the story's been changed so much anyway, that a different choice of weapons seems like a pretty minor thing by comparison.

Sadly this is true. I have always felt that these books would make great movies or tv series and was very excited when I heard this was coming out.

After watching all of the episodes so far, I wish it had remained print only.

DiapDealer · 02-18-2016, 11:28 AM

The guns didn't really trip me up. I'd known for quite some time they were going to make an appearance. I actually welcomed the ramping-up of the post-apoc/scifi elements. Looked forward to it in fact. My objections are not to deviation from the source material, per se. It's the horrible writing, the logical inconsistencies (within the show's own framework), the painful dialogue, the "dumbing-down" of things for the target audience, the "who gets captured by the baddie of the week (a baddie who will, of course, die)" episode formula, and ridiculous decisions made by characters (I'm looking at you, lets-stop-for-some-sexytime-before-we-continue-trying-to-rescue-our-friend-who-is-being-sold-into-servitude-as-we-undress).

And the Amish EDM hipster rave led by that lame Jack Sparrow wannabe, of course. I could have done without that.

JSWolf · 02-18-2016, 12:43 PM

The Chronicles of Shannara starts in the UK on February 25th on 5*.

HarryT · 02-18-2016, 12:46 PM

What's "5*", Jon? A satellite channel?

Conan46 · 02-18-2016, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Or when a knife gets held to someone's throat!

Good one

Also every time Will lost the Elfstones. And every time someone captured somebody.

DiapDealer · 02-18-2016, 05:37 PM

I want some of those jelly-bean shish kabobs Wil was cooking up for Amberle early in the 'Hatopia' episode!

MikeB1972 · 02-19-2016, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

What's "5*", Jon? A satellite channel?

Freeview, one of Channel 5's spin offs, so will be on Demand 5 as well.
Freeview channel 30, Freesat 131.

HarryT · 02-19-2016, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeB1972

Freeview, one of Channel 5's spin offs, so will be on Demand 5 as well.
Freeview channel 30, Freesat 131.

Thanks, Mike - I hadn't come across that channel.

JSWolf · 02-19-2016, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

What's "5*", Jon? A satellite channel?

5Star is a UK TV channel.

http://www.channel5.com/5star

HarryT · 02-19-2016, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

5Star is a UK TV channel.

http://www.channel5.com/5star

Thanks, Jon. It wasn't one I'd come across before. I watch very little TV, and 90% of what I do watch is the BBC News channel.

JSWolf · 02-19-2016, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

Thanks, Jon. It wasn't one I'd come across before. I watch very little TV, and 90% of what I do watch is the BBC News channel.

You really should broaden your TV viewing. There are a lot more programs to watch than BBC News.

HarryT · 02-19-2016, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

You really should broaden your TV viewing. There are a lot more programs to watch than BBC News.

I prefer reading

. I just watch the news while I'm eating my dinner. I've never really been a big TV watcher.

JSWolf · 02-19-2016, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

I prefer reading

. I just watch the news while I'm eating my dinner.

And how often do you want to know how the PM is a failure with his EU reforms? That's just dull and boring at best.

HarryT · 02-19-2016, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

And how often do you want to know how the PM is a failure with his EU reforms? That's just dull and boring at best.

I'm a dull and boring person, so it suits me fine.

Katsunami · 03-03-2016, 05:43 AM

Ow... I went to check if the season has ended. The last episode was on March 1 (had to make sure not to read the description on Wikipedia). I'll see if I can temporarily travel to America and watch episodes 5-10. Even though it might not be the best book adaptation in history, I'll be damned if I don't finish it after seeing episodes 1-4. I want to at least see how they end it.

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02-18-2016, 11:28 AM	#362
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,352 Karma: 203720150 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	The guns didn't really trip me up. I'd known for quite some time they were going to make an appearance. I actually welcomed the ramping-up of the post-apoc/scifi elements. Looked forward to it in fact. My objections are not to deviation from the source material, per se. It's the horrible writing, the logical inconsistencies (within the show's own framework), the painful dialogue, the "dumbing-down" of things for the target audience, the "who gets captured by the baddie of the week (a baddie who will, of course, die)" episode formula, and ridiculous decisions made by characters (I'm looking at you, lets-stop-for-some-sexytime-before-we-continue-trying-to-rescue-our-friend-who-is-being-sold-into-servitude-as-we-undress). And the Amish EDM hipster rave led by that lame Jack Sparrow wannabe, of course. I could have done without that.

02-18-2016, 12:43 PM	#363
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,022 Karma: 144284074 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The Chronicles of Shannara starts in the UK on February 25th on 5*.

02-18-2016, 12:46 PM	#364
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	What's "5*", Jon? A satellite channel?

02-18-2016, 05:37 PM	#366
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,352 Karma: 203720150 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I want some of those jelly-bean shish kabobs Wil was cooking up for Amberle early in the 'Hatopia' episode!

03-03-2016, 05:43 AM	#375
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	Ow... I went to check if the season has ended. The last episode was on March 1 (had to make sure not to read the description on Wikipedia). I'll see if I can temporarily travel to America and watch episodes 5-10. Even though it might not be the best book adaptation in history, I'll be damned if I don't finish it after seeing episodes 1-4. I want to at least see how they end it.

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