Dinner of Champions

Dinner of Champions

MEDIA ALERT - SEPTEMBER 21st - MEDIA ALERT -

WHAT: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will honor Michael Lynton,
Chairman and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment at the 32nd Annual
Dinner of Champions. Mr. Lynton will be introduced by seven-time
Emmy(C) nominee Jane Kaczmarek. In addition, the Dorothy Corwin
Spirit of Life Award will be presented to Bruce Corwin, Chairman of
Metropolitan Theaters and a long-time supporter of MS research.

Performing at the Dinner will be legendary chart-toppers Frankie
Valli and the Four Seasons, who will be introduced by Academy
Award(C)-winner Joe Pesci, and celebrated American tenor Michael
Amante. Byron Allen will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the
14th year.

Expected Guests: Joe Pesci, Jane Kaczmarek, Bradley Whitford,
Henry Winkler, Anthony Rapp, Adam Pascal, Wilson Jermaine Heredia,
Ed Marinaro, Monty Hall, DB Sweeney, Marc Singer, David Lander, Don
Diamonte, Joe Roth, Tom Sherak, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Amy
Pascal, Yair Landau, Bob Osher, Steve Mosko, Jim Brooks, Laura
Ziskin, Rick Sands, Mike Medavoy, Bill Mechanic, Dean Devlin,
Michael Barnathan, John Davis, Gary Barber, Lucy Fisher, Doug Wick,
Richard Sakai, Lou Adler, and many more to come ...

Background: The Dinner of Champions is one of the most highly
visible and anticipated fund raising events in Los Angeles, one
that has been overwhelmingly embraced by the entertainment
industry. Each year, the dinner honors a philanthropist who has
made a significant contribution to the fight against multiple
sclerosis. Last year's event raised $3.7 million to fund local and
national programs and services. Because of fund raising events
such as the Dinner of Champions, the National MS Society is able to
spend more money on MS research than any other voluntary health
organization in the world. This year the Society will invest over
$40 million to support MS research, and more than $5 million is
currently in place locally at UCLA, USC, UC Riverside and the
Brentwood Biomedical Research Center. Proceeds from the Dinner
also support vital programs for people who have MS and their
families.

WHEN: Thursday, September 21st WHERE: Century Plaza Hotel
5:00 pm - Crew Call 2025 Avenue of the Stars
6:00 pm - Arrivals Los Angeles Ballroom

For further information, please contact:
Jennifer McGrath (for press credentials) @ 310-244-3708
Crystal Shin (for photo credentials) @ crystal_shin@spe.sony.com
Sean Dudas, Revolution Studios @ 310-255-7269
Stuart Herriott, Revolution Studios @310-255-7269
Marni Deckter, The National MS Society,
Southern California Chapter @ 310-481-1112

- Your coverage of arrivals is invited -
**Press and Photo Credentials will be required**

PRNewswire -- Sept. 14

Source: Revolution Studios

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