History(R)'s Knights Templar Drama Series "Knightfall" Featuring Mark Hamill's Series Debut Returns for Season Two on Monday, March 25 at 10PM ET/PT

History(R)'s Knights Templar Drama Series "Knightfall" Featuring Mark Hamill's Series Debut Returns for Season Two on Monday, March 25 at 10PM ET/PT
"Knightfall" goes inside the medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages.

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[via press release from History] HISTORY(R)'S KNIGHTS TEMPLAR DRAMA SERIES "KNIGHTFALL" FEATURING MARK HAMILL'S SERIES DEBUT RETURNS FOR SEASON TWO ON MONDAY, MARCH 25 AT 10PM ET/PT

Pasadena, CA - February 10, 2019 - HISTORY's popular drama series "Knightfall" from A+E Studios returns for season two on Monday, March 25 at 10PM ET/PT, it was announced today from the 2019 Winter Television Critics Association tour along with the first trailer. Trading in his lightsaber for Medieval sword, Mark Hamill (Star Wars, BAFTA-winning voice of The Joker) makes his series debut alongside star Tom Cullen ("Downton Abbey," "Gunpowder") as the series eight-episode sophomore season embraces a more brutal view of this harsh time in history, and heads towards the ultimate demise of the Templar Order which occurred on Friday the 13th, 1307.
"Knightfall" goes inside the medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages. The series goes deep into the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks to learn who these knights were, how they lived, and what they died believing. With the historical and ruthless downfall of the Templar Order on the horizon, season two focuses on themes such as power, redemption, revenge, betrayal, family, and ultimately an epic war between church and state. Hamill joins the cast as new character Talus, a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran and initiate master who is tasked with preparing the next generation of men to proudly wear the iconic red cross on their chests and become "God's Executioners."

Returning for season two are series regulars Ed Stoppard ("The Crown") as King Philip IV of France, P�draic Delaney (The Wind That Shakes the Barley, "The Tudors") as Gawain, Simon Merrells ("Spartacus", "Dominion") as Tancrede, Julian Ovenden ("Downton Abbey") as William DeNogaret and Jim Carter ("Downton Abbey") as Pope Boniface VIII. In addition to Hamill, new cast members to season two include previously announced Genevieve Gaunt ("The Royals") as Princess Isabella, the daughter of King Philip who history would eventually call "the she-wolf of France," Tom Forbes ("The Bastard Executioner") as Prince Louis, the violent and unpredictable son of King Philip and heir to the throne, and Clementine Nicholson (Underworld: Blood Wars) as Margaret, Princess of Burgundy and the devoted wife of Prince Louis of France.

"Knightfall" is an A+E Studios production in association with The Combine and Midnight Radio. Aaron Helbing ("The Flash," "Spartacus: War of the Damned") serves as showrunner and executive producer. Executive producers for Midnight Radio are Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg. Don Handfield (Touchback, The Founder, Kill the Messenger) and Richard Rayner (L.A. Without A Map) serve as creators and executive producers for The Combine, with Oscar(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Jeremy Renner (American Hustle, The Hurt Locker) also serving as executive producer. Cyrus Voris ("Legends"), Ethan Reiff ("Legends"), Rick Jacobson ("Ash vs Evil Dead") and Barry Jossen also executive produce. Arturo Interian is the executive producer for HISTORY. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for "Knightfall" and has secured sales of the series in more than 200 territories.

About Midnight Radio
Midnight Radio is a production company started by Emmy, WGA, and Hugo Award winning writers: Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg. Adrienne Erickson serves as VP of Development. Current series includes Origin for YouTube Premium. Upcoming series include High Fidelity starring Zo� Kravitz for Disney+, Limetown starring Jessica Biel for Facebook Watch, and Cowboy Bebop for Netflix. Their feature credits include the original High Fidelity, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Venom.

About A+E Studios
A+E Studios is the award-winning studio unit of the global media company A+E Networks, LLC. A+E Studios is an industry-leader in the creation, production and distribution of high quality scripted entertainment content across cable, network and streaming platforms. A+E Studios serves as the primary scripted programming provider for the A+E Networks portfolio. A+E Studios' slate of programming consists of scripted series, event series and movies. A+E Studios-produced titles include the Peabody Award-winning "UnREAL," "Project Blue Book" for HISTORY(R) from Robert Zemeckis - the #1 scripted series launch on cable this TV season - the Emmy-nominated event miniseries "ROOTS," the action drama "SIX," the hit series "Knightfall" and "YOU" from Greg Berlanti. Upcoming series slated for release next from A+E Studios include the Jenji Kohan-produced series "American Princess" for Lifetime(R) and the animated drama series "The Liberator" for Netflix.

About HISTORY(R)
HISTORY(R), a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, HISTORY serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. HISTORY has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitterand Facebook. 

Video: History(R) Unveils First Tease Promo of Mark Hamill in Season Two of Drama Series "Knightfall"

Video: History(R) Unveils First Tease Promo of Mark Hamill in Season Two of Drama Series "Knightfall"
The spot will air this evening during the network's hit drama "Vikings."

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[via press release from History] HISTORY(R) UNVEILS FIRST TEASE PROMO OF MARK HAMILL IN SEASON TWO OF DRAMA SERIES 'KNIGHTFALL'

New York, NY - January 23, 2019 - HISTORY releases the first tease from season two of its popular drama series "Knightfall," which introduces the relationship between the characters Talus and Landry played by Mark Hamill (Star Wars, BAFTA-winning voice of The Joker) and Tom Cullen ("Downton Abbey," "Gunpowder") respectively. The spot will air this evening during the network's hit drama "Vikings."

Hamill joins the cast as "Talus," a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran of the Crusades, who survived captivity for ten years in the Holy Land and is tasked with training the new initiates to the Order. The voice over in this tease reveals Talus' moral conflict with Landry (Cullen) as a Templar. The sword is the symbol that unites and divides the brotherhood this season, and its flames foreshadow what is to come for the Templars on Friday the 13th. Cullen plays the courageous and headstrong Templar Knight, Landry, who last season we left grief-stricken but hopeful.
"Knightfall" explores a dark time in history from the Templar perspective, embracing an authentically grittier, darker, and more brutal Medieval period than has ever been seen before. The drama series goes inside the medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages and goes deep into the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks to learn who these knights were, how they lived, and what they died believing.

"Knightfall" is an A+E Studios production in association with The Combine and Midnight Radio. Aaron Helbing serves as showrunner and executive producer. Executive producers for Midnight Radio are Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg. Don Handfield (Touchback, The Founder, Kill the Messenger) and Richard Rayner (L.A. Without A Map) serve as creators and executive producers for The Combine, with Oscar(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Jeremy Renner (American Hustle, The Hurt Locker) also serving as executive producer. Cyrus Voris ("Legends"), Ethan Reiff ("Legends"), Rick Jacobson ("Ash vs Evil Dead") and Barry Jossen also executive produce. Arturo Interian is the executive producer for HISTORY. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for "Knightfall."

History Unveils First-Look of Mark Hamill in Season Two of Drama Series "Knightfall"

History Unveils First-Look of Mark Hamill in Season Two of Drama Series "Knightfall"
Hamill plays "Talus," a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran of the Crusades, who survived captivity for ten years in the Holy Land and is tasked with training the new initiates to the Order.

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[via press release from History] HISTORY(R) UNVEILS FIRST-LOOK OF MARK HAMILL IN SEASON TWO OF DRAMA SERIES 'KNIGHTFALL'

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New York, NY - September 26, 2018 - Mark Hamill (Star Wars, BAFTA-winning voice of The Joker) is going from lightsaber to sword in season two of HISTORY's drama series "Knightfall." Today, the network revealed a first-look photo of Hamill in character as "Talus," a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran of the Crusades, who survived captivity for ten years in the Holy Land and is tasked with training the new initiates to the Order. Starring Tom Cullen ("Downton Abbey," "Gunpowder") as the courageous and headstrong Templar Knight, Landry, who last season we left grief-stricken but hopeful, season two will explore this dark time in history from the Templar perspective, embracing an authentically grittier, darker, and more brutal Medieval period than has ever been seen before.

"Knightfall" goes inside the medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages who were entrusted with protecting Christianity's most precious relics. The story of the Knights Templar has never been fully told until now, and "Knightfall" goes deep into the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks to learn who these knights were, how they lived, and what they died believing.
Season two of "Knightfall" is currently in production in Prague.

"Knightfall" is an A+E Studios production in association with The Combine and Midnight Radio. Aaron Helbing serves as showrunner and executive producer. Executive producers for Midnight Radio are Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg. Don Handfield (Touchback, The Founder, Kill the Messenger) and Richard Rayner (L.A. Without A Map) serve as creators and executive producers for The Combine, with Oscar(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Jeremy Renner (American Hustle, The Hurt Locker) also serving as executive producer. Cyrus Voris ("Legends"), Ethan Reiff ("Legends"), Rick Jacobson ("Ash vs Evil Dead") and Barry Jossen also executive produce. Arturo Interian is the executive producer for HISTORY. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for "Knightfall."

About HISTORY(R)
HISTORY(R), now reaching more than 96 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of signature series including "Pawn Stars," "American Pickers," "The Curse of Oak Island," "Alone" as well as the hit drama series "Vikings" and "Knightfall." The HISTORY website is located at history.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/history and Facebook at facebook.com/history. 

History Renews Drama Series "Knightfall" and Mark Hamill Joins Cast

History Renews Drama Series "Knightfall" and Mark Hamill Joins Cast
Hamill will play the role of "Talus," a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran of the Crusades, who survived captivity for ten years in the Holy Land and is tasked with training the new initiates to the Order.

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[via press release from History] HISTORY(R) ORDERS SECOND SEASON OF HIT DRAMA SERIES 'KNIGHTFALL' FROM A+E STUDIOS IN ASSOCIATION WITH JEREMY RENNER'S THE COMBINE AND MIDNIGHT RADIO
MARK HAMILL JOINS THE CAST
AARON HELBING SET AS SHOWRUNNER AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

New York, NY - August 13, 2018 - HISTORY has greenlit a second season of its Knights Templar drama series "Knightfall" with Mark Hamill (Star Wars, BAFTA-winning voice of The Joker) joining the cast and Aaron Helbing ("The Flash," "Spartacus: War of the Damned") on board as showrunner and executive producer, it was announced today by Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President of Programming, HISTORY. From A+E Studios, in association with Jeremy Renner's The Combine and Midnight Radio, "Knightfall" is a tentpole of the network's strong roster of premium drama series, including hit anchor series "Vikings" and the upcoming "Project Blue Book," executive produced by Robert Zemeckis and starring Aidan Gillen ("Game of Thrones") and Michael Malarkey ("The Vampire Diaries").

"In the face of ever-increasing competition, we're proud of HISTORY's track record of producing signature drama series that are epic in scope with complex characters," said Lehrer. "Whether it's the legendary Knights Templar, the extraordinary tale of medieval Norsemen, or the story of a formerly classified United States Air Force program investigating UFOs during the Cold War, these series reflect our commitment to bringing the defining, big canvas stories of history to life. We look forward to offering our viewers a grittier, darker 'Knightfall' in season two and welcoming Mark to the cast."

Hamill will play the role of "Talus," a battle-hardened Knight Templar veteran of the Crusades, who survived captivity for ten years in the Holy Land and is tasked with training the new initiates to the Order. Also joining the cast in season two is Tom Forbes ("The Bastard Executioner," "Wolf Hall," Been So Long) as "Prince Louis," the violent and unpredictable son of King Philip and heir to the throne and Genevieve Gaunt ("The Royals") as "Isabella," the daughter of King Philip and well on her way to becoming the woman who history would call "the she-wolf of France." Forbes is repped by 42 and Thruline Entertainment. Gaunt is repped by United Agents and Authentic.

Season one of "Knightfall" reached 25 million total viewers in Live + 7 across Total Day. The series is also currently the broadcast season's #3 new drama in cable among total viewers in Live +7 delivery.

Starring Tom Cullen ("Downton Abbey," "Gunpowder"), "Knightfall" goes inside the medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages who were entrusted with protecting Christianity's most precious relics. The story of the Knights Templar has never been fully told until now, and "Knightfall" goes deep into the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks to learn who these knights were, how they lived, and what they died believing.

"Knightfall" is an A+E Studios production in association with The Combine and Midnight Radio. Helbing serves as showrunner and executive producer. Executive producers for Midnight Radio are Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg. Don Handfield (Touchback, The Founder, Kill the Messenger) and Richard Rayner (L.A. Without A Map) serve as creators and executive producers for The Combine, with Oscar(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Jeremy Renner (American Hustle, The Hurt Locker) also serving as executive producer. Cyrus Voris ("Legends"), Ethan Reiff ("Legends"), Rick Jacobson ("Ash vs Evil Dead") and Barry Jossen also executive produce. Arturo Interian is the executive producer for HISTORY. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for "Knightfall."

About Midnight Radio
Midnight Radio is a production company started by Emmy, WGA, and Hugo Award winning writers: Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg. They've created and produced television for Netflix, Showtime, History, ABC, CBS, CW and Fox. They are also prolific feature writers and producers with credits including Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, The Amazing Spiderman 2, Con Air, Gone In 60 Seconds, Ninja Turtles, Ninja Turtles 2, High Fidelity and Sony's Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. Upcoming feature projects include the sequel to Jumanji, Marvel's Venom starring Tom Hardy, and G.I Joe for Paramount.

About A+E Studios
A+E Studios is the studio unit of the award-winning global media company A+E Networks, LLC. A+E Studios creates, produces and distributes high-quality scripted programming across all networks and platforms in the A+E Networks portfolio, including Lifetime(R), HISTORY(R), Lifetime Movie(R), and A&E IndieFilms(R), as well as outside buyers. A+E Studios' slate of programming consists of scripted series, event series and movies, including the Peabody Award-winning UnREAL; the event miniseries ROOTS, the action drama SIX, the breakout series Knightfall, and the forthcoming series Project Blue Book for HISTORY; and YOU from Greg Berlanti, premiering on September 9, as well as and the upcoming Jenji Kohan-produced series American Princess for Lifetime, among others. Following its first full production year, A+E Studios received 16 Primetime Emmy(R) nominations including Outstanding Limited Series for ROOTS.

About HISTORY(R)
HISTORY(R), now reaching more than 96 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of signature series including "Pawn Stars," "American Pickers," "The Curse of Oak Island," "Alone" as well as the hit drama series "Vikings." The HISTORY website is located at history.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/history and Facebook at facebook.com/history. 

Knightfall - 'Season 1' Press Release for DVDs, Blu-rays of the History Channel Show Coming to stores in mid-March from Lionsgate Entertainment
Posted by David Lambert	1/18/2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lionsgate Knightfall Season 1 Street Date: 3/13/18 From A+E Studios, in association with Executive Producer Jeremy Renner's (American Hustle, The Hurt Locker) The Combine, Island Pictures, and Midnight Radio comes HISTORY's scripted TV series event of the year, Knightfall: Season 1, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital) and DVD March 13 from Lionsgate. Tom Cullen, Olivia Ross, and Jim Carter star in this "gripping and handsomely detailed dark drama" (Cleveland Plain Dealer) of brotherhood, bloodshed, and betrayal within the Knights Templar. Following the story of their rise to power, persecution, and their life and death mission to find the Holy Grail, this action-filled hit drama series was a ratings smash. Knightfall: Season 1 will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $29.99 and $24.98 respectively. Knightfall: Season 1 follows the Knights Templar, who for 200 years were the most elite warriors of the Crusades. We meet the Templars after the fall of the city of Acre - where the Holy Grail was lost - and rejoin them years later in Paris, as they embark on a mission to find the lost Cup of Christ. Knightfall: Season 1 recounts the complex, bloody relationships between the Templars, the Church, and the King of France, and the dark events leading to the Templar Order's demise. CAST: Tom Cullen - TV's "Downton Abbey" and "Gunpowder" Olivia Ross - TV's "War and Peace" Jim Carter - TV's "Downton Abbey," Transformers: The Last Knight Ed Stoppard - TV's "The Crown" Padraic Delaney - TV's "The Tudors," The Wind that Shakes the Barley Simon Merrells - TV's "Spartacus" and "Dominion" Julian Ovenden - TV's "Downton Abbey" Sabrina Bartlett - TV's "Game of Thrones" and "DaVinci's Demons" Bobby Schofield - Black Sean, Our World War Sarah-Sofie Boussnina - The Bridge, The Absent One Knightfall Season 1 Street Date: 3/13/18 Blu-ray SRP: $29.99 DVD SRP: $24.98 Year of Production: 2017 Rating: TV-14 Genre: Action, History, War Subtitles: English SDH Feature Run Time: 473 Minutes Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition, 16x9 Widescreen 1.78:1 Presentation DVD Format: 16x9 Widescreen 1.78:1 Presentation Blu-ray Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio

A+E Networks(R) Announces Two New Companion Games for History(R)'s Scripted Drama Series "Knightfall"

A+E Networks(R) Announces Two New Companion Games for History(R)'s Scripted Drama Series "Knightfall"
The games include A+E Networks' first foray into the augmented reality world with "Knightfall AR," an all-new technology that creates a highly immersive experience.

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[via press release from A&E] A+E NETWORKS(R) ANNOUNCES TWO NEW COMPANION GAMES FOR HISTORY(R)'S SCRIPTED DRAMA SERIES "KNIGHTFALL"
A+E NETWORKS' FIRST AUGMENTED REALITY EXPERIENCE WITH "KNIGHTFALL AR"
"KNIGHTFALL: RIVALS" GAME AVAILABLE ON iOS(R) AND ANDROID(TM) PLATFORMS

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15, 2017 - A+E Networks today announces two new companion games based on "Knightfall," an original HISTORY drama series from A+E Studios focusing on the Knights Templar, debuting on Wednesday, December 6 at 10pm ET/PT. The games include A+E Networks' first foray into the augmented reality world with "Knightfall AR," an all-new technology that creates a highly immersive experience, and "Knightfall: Rivals," a mobile card game available beginning Wednesday, November 15 on iOS, Android and Steam platforms.

"Knightfall AR" is an augmented reality experience that leverages Apple's newest technology to create an experience right on your table. The game places you in the world of The Knights Templar as they seek to defend the city of Acre from an invading army and protect Christianity's most prized relic, The Holy Grail. Players will learn about this fascinating time in history as they collect coins that provide facts about various soldiers and weapons. "Knightfall AR" will be available in December on iTunes and Google Play. View demo of Knightfall AR.

In "Knightfall: Rivals" - the Knights Templar have returned to their home in Paris after years of fighting in the Crusades, only to find themselves thrust into a new kind of war - a power struggle that threatens to destroy their entire order. Take on real players to help determine the course of history in this card-collecting game. "Knightfall: Rivals" is a free-to-play game with in-app purchases. View Knightfall: Rivals trailer , Download the Knightfall: Rivals game and Download Knightfall: Rivals key art.

HISTORY's new drama series "Knightfall," premiering on Wednesday, December 6 at 10PM ET/PT, begins after the fall of the city of Acre, the Templar's last stronghold in the Holy Land, where the Holy Grail is lost. Years later, a clue emerges suggesting the whereabouts of the Grail and sends the Templars, led by the noble, courageous and headstrong Templar Knight Landry (Tom Cullen, "Downton Abbey," "Gunpowder"), on a life or death mission to find the lost Cup of Christ. From their battles in the Holy Land, to their clash with the King of France, to the dark events leading to the demise of the Templar Order on Friday the 13th, 1307 - a date which became synonymous with bad luck - the story of the Knights Templar has never been fully told until now. Focusing on themes such as belief, sacrifice, politics, love, power and revenge - "Knightfall" goes deep into the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks to find out who these knights were, how they lived, and what they died believing.

"Knightfall" joins HISTORY's original scripted roster, which includes anchor hit series "Vikings," renewed for a 20 episode sixth season; military drama "SIX," currently in production on season two; and the recently announced series "Blue Book," executive produced by Academy Award and Golden Globe(R) winner Robert Zemeckis, and "The Breach: Inside The Impeachment of Bill Clinton" from Emmy(R) Award winning producer R.J. Cutler.

"Knightfall" is an A+E Studios production in association with The Combine, Island Pictures and Midnight Radio. Don Handfield (Touchback, The Founder, Kill the Messenger) and Richard Rayner (L.A. Without A Map) serve as creators and executive producers for The Combine, with Oscar(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Jeremy Renner (American Hustle, The Hurt Locker) also serving as executive producer. Island Pictures' Dominic Minghella (Doc Martin, Robin Hood) is executive producer and showrunner. Executive producers for Midnight Radio are Jeff Pinkner (Lost, Fringe), Andre Nemec (Alias, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol), Josh Applebaum (Alias, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) and Scott Rosenberg (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Beautiful Girls). Barry Jossen and Douglas Mackinnon serve as executive producers. Arturo Interian is the executive in charge of production for HISTORY. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for "Knightfall."

ABOUT A+E NETWORKS
A+E Networks(R), LLC. is an award-winning, global media content company offering consumers a diverse communications environment ranging from linear channels to websites, gaming, watch apps and educational software. A+E Networks is comprised of A&E(R), Lifetime(R), History(R), LMN(R), FYI(TM), VICELAND, H2(TM), History en Espan?ol(TM), Blaze(TM), Crime + Investigation(TM), Military History(TM), Lifetime Real Women(R) as well as its own production arm, A+E Studios(TM); film division, A&E IndieFilms(R); A+E Networks Digital(R); digital storytelling hub, 45th & Dean(TM); and A+E Networks Consumer Products(TM). A+E Networks' channels and branded programming reach more than 335 million households in over 200 territories. A+E Networks, LLC. is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/aenetworks and Facebook at facebook.com/AENetworks

About A+E Studios(TM)
A+E Studios is the studio unit of the award-winning global media company A+E Networks, LLC. A+E Studios creates, produces and distributes high quality scripted programming across all networks and platforms in the A+E Networks portfolio, including Lifetime(R), History(R), LMN(R), FYI(TM), and A&E IndieFilms(R). A+E Studios' slate of programming consists of scripted series, event series and movies, including the Peabody Award-winning UnREAL and upcoming Jenji Kohan-produced series American Princess for Lifetime; the event miniseries ROOTS, the hit action drama SIX, the upcoming series Knightfall, and the recently greenlighted series Blue Book for HISTORY, among others. Following its first full production year, A+E Studios received 16 Primetime Emmy(R) nominations including Outstanding Limited Series for ROOTS.

About HISTORY(R)
HISTORY(R), now reaching more than 96 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of signature series including "Pawn Stars," "American Pickers," "The Curse of Oak Island," "Alone" as well as the hit drama series "Vikings." The HISTORY website is located at history.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/history and Facebook at facebook.com/history. 

History(R)'s New Scripted Drama Series "Knightfall" Delving Into the Mysterious World of the Knights Templar Premieres Wednesday, December 6 at 10 PM ET/PT

History(R)'s New Scripted Drama Series "Knightfall" Delving Into the Mysterious World of the Knights Templar Premieres Wednesday, December 6 at 10 PM ET/PT
"Knightfall" begins after the fall of the city of Acre, the Templar's last stronghold in the Holy Land, where the Holy Grail is lost.

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[via press release from History] HISTORY(R)'S NEW SCRIPTED DRAMA SERIES "KNIGHTFALL" DELVING INTO THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 10 PM ET/PT

New York, NY - September 25, 2017 - HISTORY's new drama series "Knightfall," makes its series debut on Wednesday, December 6 at 10 PM ET/PT. From A+E Studios in association with Jeremy Renner's The Combine and Midnight Radio, the ten episode season takes viewers inside the medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages who were entrusted with protecting Christianity's most precious relics.
"Knightfall" begins after the fall of the city of Acre, the Templar's last stronghold in the Holy Land, where the Holy Grail is lost. Years later, a clue emerges suggesting the whereabouts of the Grail and sends the Templars, led by the noble, courageous and headstrong Templar Knight Landry (Tom Cullen, "Downton Abbey," "Gunpowder"), on a life or death mission to find the lost Cup of Christ. From their battles in the Holy Land, to their clash with the King of France, to the dark events leading to the demise of the Templar Order on Friday the 13th, 1307 - a date which became synonymous with bad luck - the story of the Knights Templar has never been fully told until now. Focusing on themes such as belief, sacrifice, politics, love, power and revenge - "Knightfall" goes deep into the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks to find out who these knights were, how they lived, and what they died believing.

In addition to Cullen, the drama series also stars Pádraic Delaney (The Wind That Shakes the Barley, "The Tudors") as Gawain, once the greatest swordsman of the Templar Order who was crippled at Acre, and Simon Merrells ("Spartacus", "Dominion") as Tancrede, a steadfast, brave, and resolute knight who venerates his Templar vows above all else.

"Knightfall's" cast is replete with historical figures, representing the most powerful forces in Medieval Europe. Completing the cast is Jim Carter ("Downton Abbey") as Pope Boniface VIII, the Holy Leader of the Templar Knights and a stabilizing, incorruptible force within a chaotic medieval world; Olivia Ross ("War and Peace") as Queen Joan of Navarre, wife to King Philip IV of France and a powerful Queen in her own right; a devoted mother, formidable diplomat and keen strategist; Ed Stoppard ("The Crown") as King Philip IV of France, the most powerful monarch in Europe who seeks to consolidate his power with the help of his Machiavellian right-hand man and pragmatic lawyer, William De Nogaret, played by Julian Ovenden ("Downton Abbey"); and Sabrina Bartlett ("DaVinci's Demons") as Princess Isabella, Queen Joan and King Philip's daughter who would come to dominate the Kingdom of England as the She-Wolf of France.

"Knightfall" also stars Bobby Schofield (Black Sea, Our World War) as Parsifal; a young peasant farmer who seeks to become a part of the Templar Order; and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina (The Bridge, The Absent One) as Adelina, a Jewish refugee from the Holy Land who finds herself the victim of new persecution in Paris.

"Knightfall" joins HISTORY's original scripted roster, which includes anchor hit series "Vikings," renewed for a 20 episode sixth season; military drama "SIX," currently in production on season two; and the recently announced series "Blue Book," executive produced by Academy Award and Golden Globe(R) winner Robert Zemeckis, and "The Breach: Inside The Impeachment of Bill Clinton" from Emmy(R) Award winning producer R.J. Cutler.

"Knightfall" is an A+E Studios production in association with The Combine and Midnight Radio. Don Handfield (Touchback, The Founder, Kill the Messenger) and Richard Rayner (L.A. Without A Map) serve as creators and executive producers for The Combine, with Oscar(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Jeremy Renner (American Hustle, The Hurt Locker) also serving as executive producer. Dominic Minghella (Doc Martin, Robin Hood) is executive producer and showrunner. Executive producers for Midnight Radio are Jeff Pinkner (Lost, Fringe), Andre Nemec (Alias, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol), Josh Applebaum (Alias, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol) and Scott Rosenberg (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Beautiful Girls). Barry Jossen and Douglas Mackinnon serve as executive producers. Arturo Interian is the executive in charge of production for HISTORY. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for "Knightfall."

About A+E Studios
A+E Studios is the studio unit of the award-�winning global media company A+E Networks, LLC. A+E Studios creates, produces and distributes high quality scripted programming across all networks and platforms in the A+E Networks portfolio, including Lifetime(R), History(R), Lifetime Movie(R), FYI(TM), and A&E IndieFilms(R). A+E Studios' slate of programming consists of scripted series, event series and movies, including the Peabody Award-winning "UnREAL" and upcoming Jenji Kohan-produced series "American Princess" for Lifetime; the event miniseries "ROOTS," the hit action drama "SIX," the upcoming series "Knightfall," and the recently green lighted series "Blue Book" for HISTORY, among others. Following its first full production year, A+E Studios received 16 Primetime Emmy(R) nominations including Outstanding Limited Series for "ROOTS."

About HISTORY(R)
HISTORY(R), now reaching more than 96 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network's all-original programming slate features a roster of signature series including "Pawn Stars," "American Pickers," "The Curse of Oak Island," "Alone" as well as the hit drama series "Vikings." The HISTORY website is located at history.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/history and Facebook at facebook.com/history. 

History(R)'s Hit Series "Vikings" Returns to San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 21

History(R)'s Hit Series "Vikings" Returns to San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 21
Additionally, History's new scripted drama "Knightfall" which centers on the elite and mysterious military order of the Knights Templar, starring Tom Cullen, will make its SDCC debut.

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[via press release from History] HISTORY(R)'s HIT SERIES "VIKINGS" RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON ON FRIDAY, JULY 21 WITH PANEL, LIVE VIKINGS FUNERAL AND PROCESSION, CONVENTION FLOOR BOOTH AND EXCLUSIVE FAN GIVEAWAYS
NEW DRAMA SERIES "KNIGHTFALL" TO MAKE SDCC DEBUT

New York, NY - July 6, 2017 -HISTORY(R)'s hit drama series "Vikings" returns to San Diego Comic-Con with several exciting opportunities for fans including: a cast panel with new exclusive season five footage; a bona fide Vikings longship set ablaze in the San Diego Bay; a booth on the convention floor; drinking horn giveaways; an exclusive SDCC comic book and an elaborate funeral procession through downtown San Diego.

Additionally, HISTORY's new scripted drama "Knightfall" which centers on the elite and mysterious military order of the Knights Templar, starring Tom Cullen, will make its SDCC debut with a "Knightfall: Guardians of the Gear" outside activation and a "Knightfall" inspired comic book entitled "Truth & Lies."

Please see details below and join in on the conversation by using #VikingsSDCC @HistoryVikings and #KnightfallSDCC.

HISTORY's "VIKINGS" PANEL - Friday, July 21 from 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Room 6BCF (2,000 capacity)
Katheryn Winnick ("Lagertha"), Gustaf Skarsgard ("Floki"), Alexander Ludwig ("Bjorn"), Alex Høgh Andersen ("Ivar the Boneless") and Michael Hirst (creator/writer) will reveal an exclusive sneak peek of season five. Don't miss out - come join them and find out what the gods have in store! Cast subject to change.

VIKINGS FUNERAL - Friday, July 21 from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., Embarcadero Marina Park South
A one-day event to honor Ragnar Lothbrok and other beloved characters who have recently risen toValhalla. The Vikings funeral will begin with a procession throughout the Gaslamp Quarter in the early afternoon from noon - 5:45 p.m. The funeral will conclude with a waterfront ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. featuring a floating 45-foot replica Viking long-ship with pyrotechnic display. Cast will be in attendance. Ceremony will be held behind the Convention Center at Embarcadero Marina Park South (200 Marina Park Way).

VIKINGS HORNS
The popular "Vikings" drinking horn program returns, giving thousands of horn-shaped beer vessels to eager and thirsty fans. Select bars will offer special drink discounts for horn holders. Please follow @HistoryVikings for a complete list of participating locations. The horns will be made available to fans who attend the Vikings funeral event on Friday, July 21 at 7 p.m.

VIKINGS "WARRIOR'S ALLEGIANCE" CONVENTION CENTER BOOTH - July 19-23 - Booth #4215
A new generation of warriors is rising in the Vikings world and fans have the opportunity to be immersed in it by showing off their swordplay in a video booth. Fans will get into character by selecting their weapon of choice and garbing themselves in Viking gear. A time-slice camera array will capture footage of each fan demonstrating their best battle moves with Ragnar's sons - Bjorn, Ivar the Boneless, Ubbe and Hvitserk. Video will be available to share on social platforms.
Also available to fans while supplies last is a custom "Vikings" limited edition comic book from a story created by Michael Hirst, exclusively for SDCC.

"Knightfall: Guardians of the Gear" - July 20-23 - MLK Promenade
HISTORY is setting the stage for SDCC attendees to discover its newest drama series "Knightfall" before it premieres by offering an essential service that is new to the convention - "Knightfall: Guardians of the Gear." The Holy Grail required protection of the Knights Templar, and SDCC attendees can count on that same protection for their own personal belongings by storing them in HISTORY's "Knightfall: Guardians of the Gear." Located along the MLK Promenade in the Gaslamp Quarter, our knights will guard attendees swag while they explore the rest of Comic-Con.
Additionally at the activation location, attendees will get to take a photo with the Knights Templar, watch a sneak peek of HISTORY's newest drama series "Knightfall" and preview the Knightfall: Rivals video game on Steam Platform(TM), coming soon on mobile. Attendees will also be able to pick up a comic book from Titan Comics inspired by "Knightfall" entitled "Truth & Lies," a prequel to the events in the forthcoming series that follows the Knights during the siege of the Acre in 1291 as they try to protect the most important relic in all of Christendom - the Holy Grail.

About "Vikings"
From creator and sole writer Michael Hirst (Academy Award(R) winning film Elizabeth and the Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominated series "The Tudors"), "Vikings" is a family saga that tells the remarkable tales of the lives and epic adventures of the raiders and explorers of the Dark Ages. The last season of HISTORY's longest-running drama series, "Vikings," averaged 4.1 million total viewers, finishing as the #1 original series on cable on Wednesday nights (Live+7). Jonathan Rhys Meyers joins the stellar cast for season five along with Katheryn Winnick, Gustaf Skarsgard, Alexander Ludwig and Alex Høgh Andersen. Season five is slated to air later this year on HISTORY.
"Vikings" is an international Irish/Canadian co-production by World 2000 and Take 5 Productions. MGM Television serves as the worldwide distributor outside of Ireland and Canada. "Vikings" is produced in association with Corus Entertainment.

About "Knightfall"
"Knightfall" follows the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages, entrusted with protecting Christianity's most prized relic - the Holy Grail - and harboring secrets capable of destroying the Church itself. "Knightfall" goes deep into the inner sanctum of the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks. From their battles in the Holy Land, to their clash with the King of France, to the betrayal that would ultimately lead to their tragic dissolution on Friday the 13th - a date which became synonymous with bad luck - the story of the Knights Templar has never been fully told until now. "Knightfall" takes viewers inside the world to find out who these knights were, how they lived, and what they died believing.
"Knightfall" is an A+E Studios production in association with The Combine and Midnight Radio. Don Handfield and Richard Rayner serve as creators and executive producers, with Oscar(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominee Jeremy Renner also serving as executive producer. Dominic Minghella is executive producer and showrunner. Executive producers from Midnight Radio are Jeff Pinkner, Andre Nemec, Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg. Barry Jossen and Douglas Mackinnon serve as executive producers. The drama stars Tom Cullen ("Downton Abbey"), P�draic Delaney (The Wind That Shakes the Barley, "The Tudors"), Simon Merrells ("Spartacus," "Dominion"), Olivia Ross (War and Peace), Ed Stoppard ("The Crown"), Sabrina Bartlett ("DaVinci's Demons"), Jim Carter ("Downton Abbey") and Julian Ovenden ("Downton Abbey").