EXCLUSIVE: Greg Berlanti, Lauren Shuler Donner, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Ann Sarnoff have been added to the board of governors of the Motion Picture & Television Fund, the 100-year-old charitable organization that supports working and retired members of the entertainment industry through a safety net of health and social services, including temporary financial assistance, case management and residential living.“We’re more than thrilled to have these four incredible leaders in their fields join our board of governors,” said Bob Beitcher, president and CEO of the MPTF. “Our future is truly looking bright as we move ahead to a new era of taking care of our own.”Berlanti, the creative force behind dozens of hit television shows, was the recipient of the Producers Guild of America’s prestigious Norman Lear Achievement Award last month, and the ICG Publicists Awards’ Television Showman of the Year honor in 2019.
Named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020, Berlanti, is known for his work on television series Dawson’s Creek, Brothers & Sisters, Everwood, Political Animals, Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and You, as well as for his contributions to DC Comics on film and television productions that include The CW’s Arrowverse, Titans and Doom Patrol.“Recently I’ve witnessed the remarkable work that this organization has done in the face of new challenges, and it’s truly exciting to be a part of forging their next 100 years of service to us and future generations,” Berlanti said of his appointment.Shuler Donner is one of the most successful and versatile producers in Hollywood with films including the X-Men movies franchise, You’ve Got Mail, Dave, Pretty in Pink and Deadpool.
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