January 15, 1998

Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (the "Company") 10202 West Washington Boulevard Culver City, California 90232

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Effective as of the close of business on January 15, 1998,1 resign as employee, elected officer and/or director from the Company and from any and all direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliates of the Company. A list of the corporations and the offices held is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

Very ^uly yours,

John C. McBride, Jr.

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