Roadshow Films CEO Joel Pearlman Steps Down
deadline.comJoel Pearlman has stepped down from his role as CEO of Roadshow Films. Pearlman has been with Village Roadshow for three decades.
During his tenure, he oversaw a diverse slate of titles from partners including Warner Bros, Lionsgate, Village Roadshow Pictures, A24, FilmNation, Made Up Stories, and Arenamedia.
Some of his credits in ANZ include Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings, Hunger Games, and The Dark Knight franchises. Village Roadshow today said Pearlman was also instrumental in securing “strong strategic partnerships” for Village Roadshow, such as its investment in independent production, financing, and distribution company FilmNation.
Village Roadshow owns a 31.03% stake in the company. “My time at Village Roadshow has been such a remarkable chapter in my life and it is a bittersweet decision to move on to a new adventure,” Pearlman said. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to have led this organization for many years and am incredibly appreciative of the support from Village Roadshow CEO Clark Kirby, Village Roadshow Chair Robert Kirby, and also former CEO Graham Burke.
Read more on deadline.com
