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Dolphin Subsidiary Special Projects Contributes to the Success of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Fourth Annual Gala Honoring Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno, and Quentin Tarantino, Raising Over $11 Million
Special Projects Oversees Talent Relations for the Prestigious EventWith Featured Performance by Cynthia Erivo, Gala was Co-Chaired by Dr. Eric Esrailian,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Special Projects Oversees Talent Relations for the Prestigious EventWith Featured Performance by Cynthia Erivo, Gala was Co-Chaired by Dr. Eric Esrailian, Salma Hayek Pinault, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, and Tyler Perry LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2024 / Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) subsidiary Special Projects played a pivotal role in overseeing talent at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' fourth annual gala, which raised over $11 million to support the museum's exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming. The star-studded event honored Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno, and Quentin Tarantino for their contributions to film, while also featuring a performance by Cynthia Erivo. The gala, presented in partnership with Rolex, was co-chaired by Dr. Eric Esrailian, Salma Hayek Pinault, Nicole Kidman, Eva Longoria, and Tyler Perry.The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which held its fourth annual gala this year, raised over $11 million to support the museum's exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming, including screenings, K-12 programs, and access initiatives in service of the general public and the local community of Los Angeles.The celebratory evening, commemorating the acclaimed museum's three-year anniversary, was a star-studded affair that honored three Hollywood icons for their contributions to film both past and present. Gala co-chair Eva Longoria kicked off the programming for the evening, introducing Director and President of the Academy Museum, Amy Homma, who welcomed guests to the special fundraiser event before introducing the first presenter of the night. Three-time Oscar-winning Director and 23-time nominee, Steven Spielberg presented the Icon Award to Oscar-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno. After the dinner service, Colman Domingo made his way to the stage to welcome the next presenter, four-time Oscar-nominee Saoirse Ronan, who presented friend and recent co-star, Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal with the Vantage Award. The Luminary Award was presented by two-time Oscar nominee and long-time collaborator, John Travolta to two-time Oscar-winning and six-time Oscar-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino. During his acceptance speech, Quentin Tarantino announced the donation of his first handwritten draft of the script for Pulp Fiction (1994) to the museum. Be...