Variety the Children’s Charity of New York will honor George Levitt, Senior Vice President- Film for National Amusements, at the annual “You’ve Gotta Have Heart” Reception on June 5, 2013.
This year’s “You’ve Gotta Have Heart” Reception includes a special film screening of The Internship, starring Rose Byrne, John Goodman, Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, at the Ziegfeld Theatre, located at 141 West 54th Street, New York, NY. The film screening has been graciously provided by our friends at 20th Century Fox.
Directly following the screening guests are invited to the cocktail party portion of the evening at NOIR New York City, located at 151 East 50th Street, New York, NY. During the reception, George will receive the “You’ve Gotta Have Heart” Award for his service to National Amusements, the industry, and the community. All proceeds from the evening will support Variety New York.
Each year, the “You’ve Gotta Have Heart” award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to both the motion picture industry and the community at-large through his or her charitable work.
George Levitt’s career has spanned 39 years at National Amusements and has helped maintain its leadership in the field. Family-owned National Amusements is the parent company to Viacom. In 2009, Levitt received the ShowEast Al Shapiro Distinguished Service Award. This year, Variety New York, will acknowledge Levitt’s tremendous achievements within the industry and his commitment to the arts.
The event co-chairs are Wendy and Mark Goldstein, Charley Moss and Ann Cook. Information for purchasing tickets, sponsorships and journal ads is available at www.varietyny.org/ event/yghh13.