Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Hot on Facebook
Uproar After NC State Agent 'Fixes' Girl's Lunch Preschooler has to eat chicken nuggets instead of mom's meal »

Silverman Leaves NBC, Goes Digital

Will head new company created with Barry Diller

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 27, 2009 11:00 AM CDT
Email

(Newser) – Ben Silverman is leaving NBC Entertainment and hitting the Internet, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The division's co-chair—who may have jumped and may have been pushed—will partner with Barry Diller and IAC to create “a next generation enterprise that bridges the gap between traditional television and the Internet,” Diller announced today. Silverman is already in talks to get Ryan Seacrest involved, TMZ reports.

“Media is being consumed across an increasing number of platforms, including TV, the Internet, mobile, and DVR,” says Silverman. “The next generation of media will be defined by the players who can capitalize on those trends and deliver integrated, compelling content across all platforms.”

Ben Silverman, newly appointed NBC Universal co-chairman holds a Peabody Award he received for NBC production of The Office, during an awards luncheon in New York, Monday June 4, 2007.
Ben Silverman, newly appointed NBC Universal co-chairman holds a Peabody Award he received for NBC production of "The Office," during an awards luncheon in New York, Monday June 4, 2007.   (AP Photos/Bebeto Matthews)
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest arrives at the premiere of the film Funny People in Los Angeles, Monday, July 20, 2009.
"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest arrives at the premiere of the film "Funny People" in Los Angeles, Monday, July 20, 2009.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
NBC Entertainment President Ben Silverman poses for a portrait at the NBC In Front presentation at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, Calif. on Tuesday, May 12, 2009.
NBC Entertainment President Ben Silverman poses for a portrait at the NBC In Front presentation at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, Calif. on Tuesday, May 12, 2009.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 3 comments
zaphod
Jul 27, 2009 8:11 AM CDT
oh no!!!! not MORE ryan seacrest.
hwoodude
Jul 27, 2009 6:08 AM CDT
"whoops....my prior comment is missing the word "not" ..ie. "I will NOT be supporting any of Benny's platforms."
hwoodude
Jul 27, 2009 6:06 AM CDT
Hey, good ol' Silverman..typical of the push and shove H'wood power dudes in that he states that the "next generation of media will be defiined by the players"..and of course Benny boy is a "player" and he will out hustle others to wheel and deal and make money and fill the media with...well..it's a free country..and i will in all liklihood be supporting any of Benny's "platforms."

This ends weeks of frenzied rumor-spreading
Deadline

 
entertainment • Internet • NBC • NBC Universal • Jeff Zucker • Ben Silverman • broadcasting • Barry Diller • digital media

More Newser Stories

'Anarchic' Conan Perfect for Treasury Secretary

NBC Exec Calls Conan 'Chicken-Hearted and Gutless'

Zucker's On His Way to Killing NBC

To Save NBC, Rethink Leno Strategy

Hulu Fees Likely in 2010
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne