Robert Kirby

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Village Roadshow screened rival offer before Pacific Equity Partners deal

The wealthy Kirby family and outgoing Village Roadshow CEO Graham Burke fielded an offer from BGH Capital before agreeing to sell their stake in the company to PEP.

December 23, 2019
by Kylar Loussikian and Jennifer Duke

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Albanese locks in senior roles in his office, but one key role remains unfilled

With the first week of Parliament less than a month away, Labor leader Anthony Albanese and new chief-of-staff Tim Gartrell are putting the final touches on office arrangements.

June 10, 2019
by Kylar Loussikian and Samantha Hutchinson

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Pitiable profit won’t tighten Burke’s purse for pollie pals

A pitiable profit hasn't stopped Village Roadshow splashing out on political donations.

February 3, 2019
by Kylar Loussikian & Samantha Hutchinson

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Village Roadshow 'stopped at the drive-in', says former Hollywood exec

A former high-flying Warner Brothers executive who dealt with the ailing local entertainment company says new management is needed.

January 20, 2019
by Kylar Loussikian

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A business job fit for a King

One problem solved, another left achingly unresolved.

January 17, 2019
by Kylar Loussikian & Samantha Hutchinson

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Family behind Village Roadshow in feud over company's future

Village Roadshow could be forced to offload its struggling movie production business, behind Zoolander and Ocean's 8, with members of the wealthy Kirby family that controls the sprawling entertainment business feuding over the best way to restore its lacklustre performance.