EPIX Appoints New VP of Scripted Programming

NEW YORK: EPIX has appointed former Landscape Entertainment executive Ben Tappan as the VP of scripted programming.

In his new role, Tappan will work on the development and production of the premium entertainment network’s current and upcoming slate of scripted content, and pursue new projects for development. Tappan will also contribute to the production and development of EPIX’s first two original series, Graves and Berlin Station, which will begin production this fall. He will be based in Los Angeles and report directly to Jocelyn Diaz, the executive VP of original programming.

“We’re thrilled to have Ben Tappan join our team as we ramp up our efforts in scripted programming,” said Diaz. “Ben’s passion and dedication for quality scripted content is exactly the type of talent we look to bring into our company.”

Tappan commented: "The opportunity to get in on the ground floor in scripted development for a premium network is a dream come true. From the moment I sat down with Jocelyn and the team at EPIX, I was sold on their passion and their vision to expand into creating scripted content that was daring and distinctive. Seeing what they already have achieved in such a short period of time has been inspiring, and I’m honored to be a part of this extraordinary company."

Prior to joining EPIX, Tappan served as senior VP of television at Landscape Entertainment, where he oversaw the daily operations of the TV department for the company’s first-look series deal with Entertainment One Television and limited series deal with Fox.