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,
Warren Beatty, Annette Benning, Marlon Wayans, 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, Brian Grazer, 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. 19

Source: Revolution Studios

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