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MPTF Night Before Event Attracts Star-Studded Guest List Mar 4, 2014

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 1st, 2014 for the 12th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Sumner Redstone Grants $20 Million To The Motion Picture & Television Fund Dec 4, 2013

MPTF has announced that the Sumner M. Redstone Charitable Foundation has made a $20 million gift to the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) Campaign. More →

Hugh Jackman Hosts One Night Only Benefit Concert Oct 14, 2013

Last night, Hugh Jackman brought his one-man show to Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater for a one night only performance to benefit the Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation (MPTF). More →

Hang With Hugh Jackman For One Night Only Sep 26, 2013

Hugh Jackman is returning to the Broadway Stage for One Night Only, his popular one-man Broadway show, to benefit the Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation at the Dolby Theatre this October. More →

Stars Come Out For Evening Before Party Sep 25, 2013

Television’s biggest night took place in Century Park, CA this Saturday, September 21st, where the entertainment industry came together for the seventh annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting the MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

One Night Only With Hugh Jackman For Charity Jul 23, 2013

Academy Award nominee and Tony and Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Jackman will bring his critically acclaimed one-man show from Broadway to Los Angeles for a one night only performance benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation). More →

Celebrities Attend "Night Before" Party For MPTF Feb 26, 2013

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers converged on February 23rd, 2013 for the 11th annual “Night Before” party to benefit the Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation. More →

David Geffen Establishes $100 Million Scholarship Fund Jan 2, 2013

Entertainment executive and philanthropist David Geffen has established an unprecedented $100 million scholarship fund that will cover the entire cost of education for the very best medical students attending the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM). More →

Russell Brand Joins Robert Downey Jr At MPTF Event Oct 23, 2012

The entertainment industry turned out in force last night in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund's (MPTF) second annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event, a unique evening of powerful readings which told the stories of industry members and their families who have benefitted from MPTF’s services over the years. More →

Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg And David Geffen Donate $30 Million Each To Motion Picture And Television Fund Oct 16, 2012

In an extraordinary commitment, the three men who created DreamWorks SKG: Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen, are each donating $30 million to the Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation Campaign as announced today by George Clooney, MPTF Board member and co-chair of the Campaign. More →

Stars Come Out For Annual Evening Before Gala Sep 27, 2012

The entertainment industry came together in celebration of TV’s biggest night at the sixth annual “Evening Before” party benefitting the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) on Saturday, September 22 at Century Park in Century City, CA. More →

Kirk Douglas Presents $20 Million Gift To MPTF Campaign Jul 31, 2012

Jeffrey Katzenberg, Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) board member and chairman of the MPTF Foundation, announced today that Anne and Kirk Douglas have stepped forward with an extraordinary gift of $20 million from The Douglas Foundation for the $350 million MPTF Campaign. More →

News Corporation Gives $20 Million To Motion Picture And Television Fund Jul 20, 2012

The Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) has announced a gift of $20 million from News Corporation for its MPTF Campaign. More →

Michael Douglas And Friends Celebrity Golf Tournament To Be Televised Jul 3, 2012

The 11th Annual Michael Douglas & Friends Celebrity Golf Tournament (MD&F) will be broadcast on Saturday, July 7th, 2012 on the Golf Channel from 4 P.M. – 6 P.M. (EST) / 1 P.M. – 3 P.M. (PST). Color commentary provided by sports personality Terry Gannon and celebrity interviews and insights by Mary Hart. More →

Celebrity Guests Celebrate Oscars At Charity Parties Mar 9, 2010

The stars were out for charity over the weekend to celebrate the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. More →

Catherine Zeta Jones and Hugh Jackman Host A Fine Romance Aug 25, 2009

Catherine Zeta Jones and Hugh Jackman will be hosting the 5th annual event ‘A Fine Romance’, which has previously been held at Sony Centre, California. The ‘A Fine Romance’ event is one of the many charitable events held throughout the year in order to raise money for the Motion Picture & Television Fund. The event is due to take place on 7th November 2009, and celebrates the undeniable love affair between Hollywood and Broadway. More →

Stars Come Out For Charity The Night Before Feb 19, 2009

The entertainment industry’s biggest stars are set to shine this weekend at the annual Academy Awards, but the night before the big event they will be partying it up to support the Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation. More →

Catherine Zeta-Jones to Host A Fine Romance - Hollywood Loves Broadway Nov 5, 2008

On Saturday, November 8, Oscar winner Catherine Zeta Jones will be hosting the fourth annual ‘Fine Romance’ event at Sony Pictures in Culver City California to benefit the Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation. Decorating her side as co-host will be Hugh Jackman. More →

Stars Record Public Service Announcement Nov 22, 2007

Ben Affleck, Dakota Fanning, Eva Mendes, Garth Brooks, Jeremy Piven, Joaquin Phoenix, Morgan Freeman, and Reese Witherspoon have filmed a Public Service Announcement for all Americans, stating that the country’s health care and financial security crisis is about to explode. But if people on both sides of the issue would start a dialogue, the problems are not insurmountable. More →