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H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S F R O M M D C

To our esteemed colleagues, partners, and friends: Happy Holidays from our family to yours! 2018 was a busy year as we strived to break new ground, establIisNh n TewH paIrStn eIrSshSipUs aEnd continue to create unique and exciting opportunities for businesses and individuals who want to make a positive difference. It's impossible to see the suffering of so many people and do nothing; which is why we created this platform to give them a voiSceT.U ADsI Oa mSoNtEheArK t oP aE EyoKuSng daughter, I know if I ever found myself in any of these heartbreaking circumstances I'd be praying someone out there would care enough to fight for me because I'd be too busy fighting to save my child. This is why I've built this company; to foster a sCtrEoLngEeBrR sIeTnYs e of community and provide trustworthy direction and resources for those who wRanEtS toP OheNlpD.E TRhSe re are many ways to give back...whether it's donating time, money or your voice in support of those in need. We lost many precious young friends this year and during those RtiEmSePs OI'mN DeEaRsiSly IoNv erwhelmed, but then someone steps in with a random act of kindness and I'mA CbTacIOk Nto feeling hopeful and optimistic. It's so important to bring moments of lightness in times of darkness or heaviness. While these happy times won't cure anyone physically, they can bring mental and emotional healing and serve as a much-needed reminder to others that theVy'IrDe EnOot CalAoMneP iAnI tGhNeiSr battles.

With the aid of some incredible partners, we've teamed up with many of our favorite actors, athletes and brands in support of organizations that help kids batEtlVinEgN cTaSnc er, support wounded warriors and military veterans, raise money for cancer research, fight child trafficking, combat bullying, promote food allergy awareness, assist families of fallen law enforcement officers and more. Please don't hesitate to reach ouOt Uif Tyo &u oArB OUT your company would like to get involved. We're always looking for fun ways to make an impact and together we can achieve so much more!

NOTE FROM MDC Thank you to all who've joined me on this amazing journey by lending your time, your talents, your patience, and your love as we continually strive to bring hope, light and happy moments to others during times of hardship. Thanks especially to Chris Drozdowski, Liz Spranzani and Ashley Faison for joining me on this emotional roller coaster ride; for trusting and sharing my vision and for being such a huge part of this endeavor.

www.MDCPRODUCTIONS.com Founder & CEO MDC S T U D I O S N E A K P E E K S

MDC partners with many of the biggest Hollywood film studios, celebrities, talent agencies and publicity firms to bring the healing and inspiring power of movies to children who need a little magic to get them through tough times. Many thanks to Bryant Park Hotel for making this possible.

Robin Hood (Lionsgate) Mission Impossible: Fallout (Paramount) Hotel Transylvania () Gnomeo and Juliet (Paramount) Peter Rabbit (Columbia) : Fallen Kingdom (Universal) Ferdinand (Fox) Instant Family (Paramount) Pitch Perfect 3 (Universal) The House with a Clock in Its Walls (Universal) Mary Poppins (Disney) Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (Sony) The Grinch (Universal) Bumblebee (Paramount)

C E L E B R I T Y R E S P O N D E R S ( v i s i t w w w . m d c p r o d u c t i o n s . c o m f o r t h e f u l l l i s t )

STEVE CARELL HENRY CAVILL

WILLIAM MOSELEY JUDD APATOW LESLIE MANN

CHRIS PRATT ANTHONY MACKIE DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON

JOHN CENA MALIK YOBA LIEV SCHREIBER KEVIN JAMES

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH CHRIS HEMSWORTH JAKE JOHNSON

SEAN ANDERS JAMES MCAVOY JACK BLACK C E L E B R I T Y R E S P O N D E R S ( v i s i t w w w . m d c p r o d u c t i o n s . c o m f o r t h e f u l l l i s t )

STEVE CARELL HENRY CAVILL SEBASTIAN STAN EMILY BLUNT

WILLIAM MOSELEY JUDD APATOW LESLIE MANN TOM HARDY

CHRIS PRATT ANTHONY MACKIE DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON LIAM NEESON

JOHN CENA MALIK YOBA LIEV SCHREIBER KEVIN JAMES

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH CHRIS HEMSWORTH ROBERT DE NIRO JAKE JOHNSON

SEAN ANDERS TAYLOR KITSCH JAMES MCAVOY JACK BLACK R E S P O N D E R S I N A C T I O N

Clockwise from top left: Chris Pratt; Sebastian Stan with Bruce; Emily Blunt at MDC Mary Poppins screening; Kevin James at MDC Hotel Transylvania screening; Henry Cavill at MDC Mission Impossible Fallout screening; Tom Hardy's Venom Experience at Sony; Jack Black at MDC House with a Clock screening; Robert De Niro & Liev Schreiber at MDC Face Off To Fight Cancer event; Liam Neeson with Beckham and Navy; Leslie Mann with Joshua; James McAvoy at MDC Gnomeo and Juliet screening. R E S P O N D E R S I N A C T I O N

Clockwise from top left: Benedict Cumberbatch at MDC Grinch screening; Chris Hemsworth; Jorge Lendeborg Jr. at MDC Bumblebee screening; William Moseley; Liev Schreiber & Jake Johnson at MDC Spider-Verse screening; Anthony Mackie; Sebastian Stan at Ronald McDonald House Lose Angeles; Chris Pratt at MDC Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom screening; director Sean Anders at MDC Instant Family screening; Taylor Kitsch, George Parros & Ken Daneyko at MDC Face Off To Fight Cancer event with Lisa Tuozzolo whose husband was an NYPD officer killed in the line of duty; John Cena at MDC Ferdinand screening. S P E C I A L E V E N T S

MDC unites Paramount, Hopeland and Adoption-Share for adoption awareness & foster care reform... MDC is proud to collaborate with Hopeland led by the powerful team of Nick Evans and Deborra-lee Furness, to help improve the lives of millions of children around the world in desperate need of a permanent, loving home. MDC also teamed up with Adoption- Share and the brilliant team of scientists behind eHarmony. They built a groundbreaking platform that helps social workers match children with prospective parents with more accuracy and compatibility. Together we're working to reduce painful delays and disruptions that affect half a million kids in foster care.

Several members of MDC's executive team are adopted and we've been working with these organizations and more who are dedicated to improving child welfare and adoption policies, accelerating foster care reform and reducing human trafficking. We were honored to participate in Hopeland's Hackathon with esteemed partners from around the world who share a common vision, as well as secure the lead sponsor for the Hopeland Gala (20th Century Fox) where Deb received a beautiful tribute from husband . Guests were treated to an incredible performance from Keala Settle from "The Greatest Showman"!!

MDC worked with Paramount to promote INSTANT FAMILY, a beautiful and heartwarming film about foster care inspired by director Sean Anders' real-life experience adopting 3 kids. We were proud to bring Sean, Hopeland and Adoption-Share together to make great strides in this space. MDC organized a panel and screening event attended by nearly 100 social media influencers and child welfare professionals and we will continues to work hard to raise awareness on behalf of these children. NYPD VS FDNY @ MADISON SQ GARDEN MDC Productions was honored to be recognized at the 45th annual NYPD vs FDNY hockey game in front of a sold-out crowd of nearly 20,000 fans at Madison Square Garden. MDC was invited to represent the NYPD, the largest and most historic police force in the country in recognition for our work together in support of kids battling cancer during the Anheuser-Busch Penalty Box Experience.

2018 FACE OFF TO FIGHT CANCER For the second year, MDC invited top law enforcement officers and federal agents from NJ, NYPD, the FBI and Federal Air Marshall Service to face off alongside eight former NHL stars to raise money for kids battling cancer at Ronald McDonald House New York. Joining NHL greats like Ken Danyeko, Sergei Brylin, Grant Marshall, Brian Mullen, Chris Higgins and George Parros, was actor TAYLOR KITSCH (Friday Night Lights, , Only the Brave) and the NYPD Police Commissioner James O’Neill. VIP guests, including Taylor and actors MALIK YOBA and dear friend LIAM NEESON attended our reception. Last year's event drew actors LIEV SCHREIBER and ROBERT DE NIRO. V I D E O C A M P A I G N S

FARE (FOOD ALLERGY RESEARCH) VIDEO WITH STEVE CARELL MDC enlisted the help of award-winning actor Steve Carell to produce a PSA about the severity of food allergies & how to help those at risk for anaphylaxis. The video was edited by Michael Simo with animation by Heidy Gomez (and features the children of MDC's executive team members).

SAMUEL WAXMAN CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION MDC helped document the landmark achievements of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation in a "Gamechangers" video about their Institute Without Walls which has transformed the cancer research landscape. Thanks to John Hedlund and Francesco Nuzzi of Open Iris Entertainment.

NEW HEIGHTS LEADERSHIP PANEL AND VIDEO MDC teamed up with New Heights NYC to film their Women's Leadership Event which brought notable members of the Women's National Basketball Players Association to speak to a young crowd about the value of participating in sports at an early age and how that can help shape their lives and careers.

HONOREE VIDEOS FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GALA MDC teamed up with Open Iris to produce the videos for the run of show at the Ronald McDonald House New York Gala event at Grand Hyatt in Manhattan. Special honorees included Ajay Banga, the President and CEO of Mastercard, and Morris Goldfarb, the Chairman and CEO of G-III Apparel Group.

NEW YORK RANGERS SKATE WITH THE GREATS RBC Capital and the New York Rangers raised over $800K for kids battling cancer at Ronald McDonald House New York's Skate with the Greats event at Rockefeller Center. MDC was there to interview the Hall of Fame Rangers players in attendance and shoot a highlight reel for RBC and RMHNY.

CELEBRITY VIDEO FOR RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GALA MDC produced and edited a special video for the guests at the Ronald McDonald House Gala which included a number of the kids and a few funny cameos from friends and supporters such as Chris Pratt, , Liam Neeson, Chris Hemsworth, Robert De Niro and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. M D C O N T E L E V I S I O N

MDC helped FOX & FRIENDS with two holiday-themed LIVE news segments; one offering parents tips for avoiding a meltdown when their child meets Santa and another special for Christmas morning. MDC secured the wonderful "Real Beard Santa Joe and children for the national segments (anyone look familiar?)

A R O U N D T H E H O U S E

MDC brought celebrity trainer DON SALADINO to Ronald McDonald House New York, where he offered fitness & nutrition tips to parents whose children are battling cancer. These parents deal with tremendous anxiety on a daily basis so this visit was priceless. We also brought Food Network's Kids Baking Champion Linsey Lam to bake dinosaur-themed cookies with the kids and present them to Chris Pratt when he came to screen : Fallen Kingdom. Other memorable events include a fun afternoon where the publicity team from ID-PR New York came to make gingerbread houses with kids. Earlier this year, the beautiful Apatow family joined Free Range Mama's Lindsay Stewart to help kids paint handmade moccasins (generously donated by Minnetonka) to give their moms for Mother's Day. M D C O U T & A B O U T

MDC had a busy year attending galas, movie screenings, red carpet premieres and more! Highlights include the Ronald McDonald House Volunteer Recognition Dinner; breakfast at Asiate with "Instant Family" Director Sean Anders; FARE Gala at Ziegfield Ballroom; NY Rangers event with Mats Zuccarello & Chris Kreider; NJ Devils Beach Bash with Ken Daneyko; Fleet Week NY; Robert De Niro at the NAB Conference; Schindler's List 25-Year Anniversary event with Liam Neeson, & Sir ; Keala Settle performing at the Hopeland Gala; Tom Hardy at the Venom Experience; seeing Robert De Niro & discuss "A Star is Born" at Tribeca Film Festival; NY Rangers Skate with the Greats; The Front Runner screening and Q&A with Hugh Jackman; Delete Cancer event at NYU; lunch with actor William Moseley; The Grinch world red carpet premiere and more!