Instagram/Tom Rothman Movie Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman urges theaters to enforce longer theatrical windows and eliminate pre-show ads to save the cinema experience. April 14, 2026 AceShowbiz - Tom Rothman, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, addressed the CinemaCon audience on Monday with a strong message for movie theaters. As the first Hollywood studio chief to speak at the event, he outlined three major changes he believes are essential for the future well-being of the film industry.