NEW YORK: FX has ordered a ten-episode first season of Snowfall, a drama series inspired by the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles in the 1980s.

The creator of Mako Mermaids talks about creating aspirational characters and story lines, the challenges of filming underwater and his long-running partnership with ZDF Enterprises.

CANNES: An animal-loving explorer who lives with her scientist mother is the central character in Flora of the Forest, on offer from Bejuba! Entertainment.

PARIS: MIPCOM will shine a spotlight on virtual reality, with a series of VR panel sessions focused on creativity, production and financing.

CANNES: The reality competition Curvy Supermodel, on offer from Armoza Formats, features plus-size models who set out to change how beauty is defined.

The Booker award-winning author talks about writing for young ones and her role on Wandering Wenda, which is slated to launch in 2017.

CANNES: The kids’ comedy series Pat the Dog is about the friendship between a young girl named Lola and her beloved pup, who would do anything to save her day.

LOS ANGELES/AMSTERDAM: Kyle MacLachlan will be in attendance at MIPCOM, and will be the guest of honor at an exclusive cocktail party hosted by CBS Studios International to promote the highly-anticipated return of the new Twin Peaks.

UNIVERSAL CITY: Simon Cowell has signed on to serve as a judge for NBC’s America's Got Talent for three additional years through 2019.

LONDON/LOS ANGELES: Content Media Corporation has merged its film and TV distribution divisions into a single operation, led by Jonathan Ford.