Tag: Luis Silberwasser

"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."

"When we talk about the transaction, it’s important to note that we are operating as two separate companies until the transaction is completed."

"We have things in our portfolio and sports rights that are very valuable for different types of sports fans."

"At the end of the day, we’re sports fans, just like all of you, and our focus remains on delivering the best-in-class experiences that you all expect from TNT Sports."

"We are uniquely positioned to offer viewers the best selection of premium sports and exciting events and fan-focused additional programming."

"In total, fifty people lost their jobs. Senior executives and on-air talent were not affected."

"Our strategy on sports may be slightly different, we don’t have a sports network, per se, so we need to be disciplined and very choiceful about the things that we agree to do and want to do. But once we do, once that becomes part of our portfolio, we go all in.”

"His enthusiasm and light-hearted demeanor are among his most endearing qualities, and they will be missed.”

Luis Silberwasser has worked with CEO David Zaslav before and will now be in charge of the company's television rights that include the NBA, NHL and MLB, as well as March Madness college basketball.