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PREMIUM: John Landgraf, the president and general manager of FX Networks, is constantly on the lookout for showrunners with daring distinctive voices and innovative ways of telling stories. WS: What has been FX’s programming philosophy? LANDGRAF: I would say that most brands are top-down managed processes where a brand defines …

VAN NUYS: Leading off Mission Pictures International’s slate for MIPTV is Our Wild Hearts, which became the second highest rated original movie in Hallmark Channel’s history with its premiere. The TV movie, which also ranks as the network’s second most-watched original film, was written and directed by Ricky Schroeder (Silver Spoons, …

CANNES: Gaumont International Television is touting the brand recognition of Hannibal and Barbarella from its MIPTV catalogue, presented alongside Hemlock Grove. The procedural crime genre continues to be a hot one, but lately broadcasters are requesting dramas with a bit of a twist. Erik Pack, the head of international distribution …

CANNES: The female-led thriller has become something of a hallmark for Incendo, and for MIPTV there are three new titles in this category that the company is highlighting. Kathleen Robertson leads the action in Time of Death. The Surrogacy Trap features Mia Kirshner and Rachel Blanchard alongside David Julian Hirsh. …

CANNES: Playboy Plus Entertainment is recognized globally as the premier provider of provocative content for adult men, women and couples. “Our features are known for their style and high production values and have recently become more comfortably placed alongside mainstream premium programming,” says Marisa Tamburro, the company’s director of syndicated …

NEW YORK: AMC, which is home to such hit series as The Walking Dead, Mad Men and Breaking Bad, has unveiled a new look and brand positioning, AMC: Something More.  The new tagline comes alongside a refreshed graphic identity for the network, including an updated logo. The AMC: Something More …

STAMFORD: Gerrit Meier has been hired as WWE’s executive VP of international. In his new post, Meier will work under Vince McMahon, WWE’s chairman and CEO. He will be expected to increase the company’s brand and business outside of the U.S., with a main focus on expanding WWE’s international television …

NEW YORK: The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Aereo, denying a ban on the TV streaming service that a group of 17 broadcasters had been seeking. The group, which includes ABC, NBCUniversal and many others, had been trying to shut down the service until litigation between …

NEW YORK: Bravo Media has 17 new unscripted series that it has greenlit, alongside 18 returning shows as well as three scripted projects in development. For the summer schedule, Bravo has lined up Below Deck, from 51 Minds. The show follows a crew of young and single "yachties" who live …

LOS ANGELES: Starz Worldwide Distribution has picked up the rights for the upcoming VH1 series Hit the Floor, previously titled Bounce. Starz Worldwide Distribution will represent the show for all markets outside the U.S. The series has ten episodes in its first season and launches for sales at MIPTV. Hit …