Entertainment Community Fund News
November 10, 2023
In The News
E! News: Bryan Cranston Talks Celebrity Poker Event
E! News catches up with 'Breaking Bad' actor Bryan Cranston to talk his Dos Hombres Mezcal, and his bartender role at Drake’s Birthday party!
November 9, 2023
Press Release
Entertainment Community Fund Addresses End of WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
The Entertainment Community Fund recognized the end of the Screen Actors Guild strike and the earlier resolution of the Writers Guild of America strike, but warned that the economic and health impact of the work stoppage will impact the industry for months to come.
November 7, 2023
In The News
Good Day LA: Bryan Cranston Goes All-in with Special Event this Weekend
The Emmy award winning actor is hosting a fundraiser for those affected by the Hollywood strike. 'Lights! Camera! Ante Up! Celebrity Poker Tournament' happens this Sunday.
October 26, 2023
In The News
The Hollywood Reporter: Bryan Cranston to Host Celebrity Poker Tournament to Benefit Entertainment Community Fund
The 'Breaking Bad' star will be joined at the Nov. 12 event by Jon Hamm, Bradley Whitford, Amy Landecker, Andy Garcia, Jason Alexander, Mekhi Phifer and more.
October 26, 2023
Press Release
Bryan Cranston to Host Celebrity Poker Tournament to Raise Funds for the Entertainment Community Fund
The Entertainment Community Fund is thrilled to partner with Academy Award nominee, Emmy, Screen Actors Guild, and Tony Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston, who is hosting the Lights! Camera! Ante Up! Celebrity Poker Tournament
October 2, 2023
In The News
TV: Debbie Gibson on Name That Tune to Support the Actors Fund Home
Name That Tune welcomed Debbie Gibson to their stages, as Debbie played to support the Actors Fund Home, where Debbie’s mom was a resident.
September 22, 2023
In The News
The Hollywood Reporter: How the Entertainment Community Fund Is Supporting Workers Impacted by the Strikes
This week’s ‘TV’s Top 5’ podcast features an interview with the chief operating officer of the ECF; other topics include the latest impacts of Hollywood’s work stoppage.
September 21, 2023
Press Release
Five-time Emmy Award Winner, Academy and Grammy Nominee Seth MacFarlane Partners With the Entertainment Community Fund To Raise $10 Million in Support of All Entertainment Industry Workers
The Entertainment Community Fund announced today that they have partnered with Seth MacFarlane to raise another $10 million to support all entertainment industry workers. To kick off the initiative, MacFarlane is donating an additional $5 million on the heels of his $1 million donation in July.
September 13, 2023
Press Release
The Herb Alpert Foundation Donates $250,000 Matching Gift to the Entertainment Community Fund
The Entertainment Community Fund has received a generous $250,000 matching gift challenge donation from iconic trumpeter, A&M Records co-founder and philanthropist Herb Alpert, via the Herb Alpert Foundation.
September 5, 2023
In The News
The Hollywood Reporter: Record Number of Hollywood Workers Facing Evictions, Seeking Rent Assistance Amid Strikes
Actors, writers and crewmembers are being hit by both the work stoppage and an end to COVID tenant protections, as MPTF president Bob Beitcher says, "We're talking to people who are living in their cars, in some cases with their families."