George Cheeks Unveils Skydance TV Leadership
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- George announces the Skydance TV leadership team, emphasizing a collaborative culture to drive creative and business success across entertainment, news, and sports divisions.
- Channing Dungey continues to lead Warner Bros. Television Group and oversees a combined cable roster of over 50 brands, reporting to George for programming and JB Perrette for operations outside the U.S.
- David Stapf remains head of CBS Studios, home to top franchises like NCIS, while Matt Thunell leads Paramount Television Studios, known for premium streaming and broadcast series.
- David Berson leads the Global Sports Group, managing a vast live sports portfolio including NFL, UEFA Champions League, NHL, and more, in partnership with CBS Sports, TNT Sports, and WBD Sports.
- Key operational roles include Bryon Rubin as COO, Laurel Weir overseeing research and programming insights, Mike Benson leading marketing efforts, and Chris Ender managing communications and publicity for Skydance TV.
