Michael Lynton has re-upped in his dual role as chief executive of Sony Entertainment and chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures Entertainment, the company said Tuesday.
Kazuo Hirai, president and chief executive of Sony Corporation made the announcement.
Under Lynton and co-chair Amy Pascal, Sony Pictures enjoyed its best performance ever at the worldwide box office in 2012, and ranked No. 1 in North American theatrical market share. The blockbuster James Bond movie "Skyfall" led the way, along with "Amazing Spider-Man," "Men in Black 3" and "Hotel Transylvania."
Last year, Lynton was named chief executive of Sony Entertainment and given oversight of the company's global businesses.