MTV announced that its forthcoming epic fantasy series “The Shannara Chronicles” will premiere in January 2016. The network made the announcement during the first-ever Comic-Con panel for the series, which is based on author Terry Brooks’ international best-selling novels. Production for “The Shannara Chronicles” wrapped last month in New Zealand.

Brooks, who serves as an executive producer, appeared on the panel along with the cast of “The Shannara Chronicles” in its first-ever public appearance – Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett, Austin Butler, Poppy Drayton and John Rhys-Davies – as well as series Executive Producers Al Gough and Miles Millar. The Q&A session was moderated by TV Guide Magazine Senior Writer, Damian Holbrook.

For more ways to connect with “The Shannara Chronicles,” check out the newly launched Tumblr (theshannarachronicles.tumblr.com) filled with exclusive behind the scenes photos, videos, and concept artwork, like on Facebook at Facebook.com/theshannarachronicles and follow the show on Twitter at Twitter.com/Shannara.

Al Gough (“Spider-Man 2,” “Smallville”) and Miles Millar (“Spider-Man 2,” “Smallville”) are executive producers and the show runners of “The Shannara Chronicles.” Jon Favreau (“Iron Man” Franchise), Jonathan Liebesman (“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”), Terry Brooks, Dan Farah and Gene Stein also serve as executive producers. Additionally, Jonathan Liebesman directed the first two episodes. MTV is producing with Sonar Entertainment.