Brett Weitz Out as General Manager of TNT, TBS and TruTV

Brett Weitz, the longtime Standard Manager of TNT, TBS, and truTV, is exiting in the wake of the completion of the Discovery-WarnerMedia merger, the enterprise confirmed to TheWrap on Wednesday.

Weitz’s placement has been eliminated adhering to the restructure of the U.S. Networks Group Division beneath Kathleen Finch. He will be transitioning out of his job in excess of the up coming thirty day period, with his very last day marking his 14th anniversary at the “TNets.”

“These past 14 years have been the most fulfilling of my profession,” Weitz stated in a statement. “I’ve had the excellent fortune to build and launch Emmy-winning lover-beloved amusement, to be a portion of strong life-modifying initiatives, and most importantly to have had the privilege to guide the most gifted, focused, altruistic, and progressive workforce at the TNets. We made huge profits for shareholders and excellent information for lovers though getting the most exciting and becoming greater partners with talent than any group I have ever been a part of. I will for positive proceed to root for you all.”

Weitz was named to his existing position in January 2019. In the course of his tenure he formulated a slate of sequence which include “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” “Snowpiercer,” and “Chad.” He also brought back actuality opposition collection “Wipeout” and expanded the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) franchise to 3 collection throughout two networks, as well whilst as “Impractical Jokers,” which launched numerous series and a function film.

In his prior purpose as govt VP of programming for TBS, Weitz ushered in more best comedies than any other community, with series which include “The Last O.G.” and “Miracle Workers.” Beforehand, Weitz served as Senior Vice President of Scripted Advancement for TNT and TBS where by he created and aided launch hits such as “The Past Ship,” “Rizzoli & Isles,” “Falling Skies,” the “Dallas” revival and “Franklin & Bash.”