Sony Extends Tom Rothman’s Contract, Adds CEO to Chairman Title

Sony Pictures’ Tom Rothman has added CEO to his chairman title and has also extended his contract with the studio to continue oversight of the film division, the studio announced Wednesday.He oversees Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures International Productions, Stage 6 Films, Affirm Films and Sony Pictures Classics. Rothman will continue to report to Tony Vinciquerra, Chairman and CEO of Spe.“I am grateful to Yoshida-san and Tony for all of Sony’s steadfast support of the Motion Picture Group through these challenging times. And I thank all of my colleagues here in Culver City and around the world for their hard work and belief,” Rothman said. “Together, we have consistently made enduring cultural impact, and being a part of that is the greatest of all the many great privileges of this job in this era. I am a fortunate fellow indeed. ...