22nd Annual MPTF Night Before Event Raises Over $4.3 Million

22nd Annual MPTF Night Before Event Raises Over $4.3 Million Mar 14, 2024

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 9, 2024, for MPTF's 22nd Annual ‘Night Before’ benefit. More
MPTF Raises $786,512 During Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews Telethon

MPTF Raises $786,512 During Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews Telethon Dec 18, 2023

Returning for its second year, MPTF's fundraising telethon, Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews raised $786,512 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year-old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need, exceeding the original goal of $750K. More
MPTF to Hold Lights, Camera, Take Action!: Caring for Hollywood's Crews Telethon

MPTF to Hold Lights, Camera, Take Action!: Caring for Hollywood's Crews Telethon Dec 1, 2023

MPTF's fundraising telethon for crew members in need will return for its second time. Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews will air live on KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on December 9, 7-9 pm PT. More
MPTF Raised $867,986 During "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon

MPTF Raised $867,986 During "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 14, 2022

The MPTF “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon raised $867,986 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need. More
MPTF To Hold "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon

MPTF To Hold "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 8, 2022

MPTF is proud to announce the “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon, airing live in primetime on Los Angeles’ KTLA 5 on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM local time and also available across the country via KTLA.com and MPTF.com. More
MPTF Hosts 100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service

MPTF Hosts 100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service Jun 22, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) continued its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More
MPTF To Celebrate “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service”

MPTF To Celebrate “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service” Jun 16, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will continue its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling on Saturday, June 18th at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More
Stars Launch MPTF's 100th Anniversary Campaign

Stars Launch MPTF's 100th Anniversary Campaign May 3, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) last week hosted a very special virtual press conference to kick off their 100th Anniversary Campaign, revealing how MPTF plans to build its foundation for the next 100 years to support working and retired industry members. More
Stars To Appear In We All Play Our Part: A Benefit for MPTF

Stars To Appear In We All Play Our Part: A Benefit for MPTF May 12, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that it will host a one-night-only fundraiser to benefit their COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, providing support for entertainment industry workers, particularly those who work behind-the-scenes across film and television, who need it most during this pandemic. More
Jennifer Lawrence to Receive Sherry Lansing Award at Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Breakfast

Jennifer Lawrence to Receive Sherry Lansing Award at Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Breakfast Oct 16, 2017

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and distinguished film producer-executive Amy Pascal will be honored at The Hollywood Reporter’s 2017 Women in Entertainment breakfast, it was announced today. More
Hasty Pudding Theatricals Announces Octavia Spencer as 2017 Woman of the Year

Hasty Pudding Theatricals Announces Octavia Spencer as 2017 Woman of the Year Jan 20, 2017

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Oscar winning actress, Octavia Spencer as the recipient of its 2017 Woman of the Year Award. More
BAFTA Los Angeles Launches Access For All Campaign

BAFTA Los Angeles Launches Access For All Campaign Dec 14, 2016

BAFTA LA announced last week the launch of its Access for All campaign, a commitment to ensuring that talented individuals are offered a clear pathway to careers in the entertainment industry, uninhibited by background, demographics or personal circumstance. More
The Hollywood Reporter's 2016 Women In Entertainment Breakfast To Honor Tina Fey

The Hollywood Reporter's 2016 Women In Entertainment Breakfast To Honor Tina Fey Oct 13, 2016

The Hollywood Reporter announced today that Tina Fey will receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award and Ryan Murphy will receive the first-ever Equity in Entertainment Award at its annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast. More
Kerry Washington Named As Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman Of The Year

Kerry Washington Named As Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman Of The Year Jan 12, 2016

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Golden Globe and Emmy Awards nominated actress, Kerry Washington as the recipient of its 2016 Woman of the Year Award. More
Big Stars Support Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction

Big Stars Support Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction Oct 14, 2014

Small Steps Project is pleased to announce its annual Celebrity Shoe Auction will be back in November, and will be bigger and better than ever. More
Television's Biggest Stars Celebrate 8th Annual Evening Before Event

Television's Biggest Stars Celebrate 8th Annual Evening Before Event Aug 26, 2014

Many of television’s biggest stars came out to Century Park, CA on Sunday night to celebrate the Eighth Annual “Evening Before” event, which benefitted MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More
LA's Promise To Bring A Night Of Magic To Los Angeles

LA's Promise To Bring A Night Of Magic To Los Angeles Oct 8, 2012

LA's Promise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving education, health, and social outcomes for thousands of youth in South Los Angeles, will honor Lionsgate Motion Picture Group President of Production Erik Feig, The California Endowment, and Univision at its 2012 Gala on Tuesday, October 9th at 6:30 pm at the Event Deck at LA Live. More
Matt Damon's Mother's Day Message

Matt Damon's Mother's Day Message May 11, 2012

Matt Damon has honored his mother in a special Water.org Mother’s Day campaign. More
Celebrity Doodles To Go Under The Hammer At Charity Event

Celebrity Doodles To Go Under The Hammer At Charity Event Oct 31, 2011

On Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., colorful and original signed works of art, or “doodles,” created by actors, artists, politicians, and sports icons will be auctioned off at “Doodle For Hunger XII,” the annual charity auction hosted by St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters, which feed and shelter over nine thousand underprivileged families in New York each week. More
Emma Stone And Olivia Wilde Honored For Supporting Cruelty-Free Cosmetics

Emma Stone And Olivia Wilde Honored For Supporting Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Aug 31, 2011

When actors Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde chose to partner with Revlon, they were signing on to represent one of the country’s first mainstream cruelty-free cosmetics companies. More
Jodie Foster Talks About Depression

Jodie Foster Talks About Depression Feb 28, 2011

Academy Award-winner Jodie Foster recently spoke with the National Alliance on Mental Illness about depression and hope, and what she learned while filming her upcoming film, The Beaver. More
Take The Clothes From Celebrities' Backs For Awards Season

Take The Clothes From Celebrities' Backs For Awards Season Feb 3, 2009

February is already upon us and that can mean only one thing: the start of the Hollywood Awards Season! And to celebrate, Clothes Off Our Back is giving you the chance to bid on red carpet clothing and Hollywood memorabilia to raise money for charity. More