Robert J. Lenihan PRESIDENT, U.S. PROGRAMMING AMC ENTERTAINMENT, INC. Robert J. “Bob” Lenihan was appointed president of programming for AMC Entertainment Inc. (AMC) in 2009. As AMC’s president of U.S. programming, Bob has overseen AMC’s film buying efforts, with particular focus on managing IMAX and PLF strategies as well as the company’s Century City office in Los Angeles, California. Lenihan has 43 years of experience in the industry beginning as a film booker for United Artists Theatres in San Francisco. Prior to joining AMC, he served as senior vice president of film at Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinemas. Previous roles have included senior vice president and head film buyer positions at Mann Theatres, Act III Theatres, Century Theatres and Sundance Cinemas. He also served as executive vice president at Loews Cineplex from 1998 to 2002, supervising film, marketing and real estate. Robert J. Lenihan is a graduate of Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Variety – the Children’s Charity of Southern California proudly honors Robert J. Lenihan for forty-three distinguished years in entertainment and for his outstanding service to Variety – the Children’s Charity. We celebrate his immeasurable contributions to our industry and his exceptional devotion to changing the lives of children around the world. Michael A. Alvarez Jr. John C. Hall Chairman President Elizabeth O’Neil Executive Director ADVISORY COUNCIL Rory Bruer Richard W. Cook Bruce C. Corwin Dan Fellman Sonny Gourley Charles C. Koones Nikki Rocco Bruce Snyder James C. Tharp Bob, Chuck Viane PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL Congratulations on being named the recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Christopher W. Aronson Alan Davy Achievement Award from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Southern William D. Esensten Jeffrey B. Goldstein California. Michael D. McCartney Clark Woods When your love of movies inspired you to leave the East Coast (and your BOARD OF DIRECTORS President of the Board beloved Yankees) and head to Hollywood, the film community became John C. Hall a better place. This award is in recognition of your many professional Chairman of the Board Michael A. Alvarez Jr. accomplishments during your distinguished career. But this distinction Executive Vice President Mike Polydoros is also about your humanity and your philanthropic efforts, as well as the Vice President friendships you have made over the past four decades. Turn the pages of Michelle Maddalena this journal and you’ll see the names of countless friends and colleagues Adam Becker Steve Bunnell who have reached out to congratulate you on this much deserved Dale Davison honor. This enormous outpouring of support is a true testament of your Barbara Dretzke Brett Fellman character and demonstrates your desire to make a positive impact on the Scott Forman Allison Fullmer lives of others. Mary Beth Garber Patricia Gonzalez Ricky Jefferson Bob, thank you for your dedication to serving others and for being a Spencer Klein Larry Krutchik bright star in our industry. Ben Levine Robert Macias Shane Mang There is no individual better deserving of this honor than Robert J. Cami Martinez Branden d. Miller Lenihan. Laura Miller Janelle Mitchell Rick Olson All the best, Craig Szabo Eric Tabak Greg Washer Executive Director Elizabeth A. O'Neil Manager of Fundraising Michael A. Alvarez Jr. John C. Hall Mike Polydoros Britni Smith Chairman of the Board President Executive Vice President Young Variety President Jordan Gregory Variety — the Children’s Charity of Southern California 4601 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 260 Los Angeles, CA 90010 tel 323-655-1547 fax 323-658-8789 www.varietysocal.org My story is a love story. It's a story about a love affair which began when I was about 4 years old watching a 20-year-old movie with my mother on a black and white TV back in Bethlehem, PA. The film was "A Tale of Two Cities" and I remember at the end of the movie, when the hero did that "far, far better thing" of giving his life up for his friend... that a strange thing happened to me: I got a lump in my throat. And I remember being amazed that watching a movie even on TV could make me so sad I actually physically ached. And that is when I fell in love with movies. -Robert J. Lenihan Benefactors Brenden Mann Foundation Paramount Pictures Past Honorees Regal Syufy Enterprises Universal Pictures & Focus Features Variety_Bob_3b.pdf 1 12/2/19 5:06 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Variety_Bob_3b.pdf 1 12/2/19 5:06 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Bob – your friends at Universal Pictures Robert J. Lenihan and Focus Features proudly congratulate 2019 Lifetime Achievement you! A deep-felt thanks for your dedication, Award Honoree service, and bringing the magic of film to millions of movie lovers. ©2019 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS VARIETY CHARITY AD - Final DOUBLE TRUCK Due: 11/21/19 BLEED: 16.5" X 11.5" PAGE 1 OF 1 TRIM: 16" x 11" November 21, 2019 10:42 AM Robert_Lenihan_Variety_Charity_DT_2F Bob – your friends at Universal Pictures Robert J. Lenihan and Focus Features proudly congratulate 2019 Lifetime Achievement you! A deep-felt thanks for your dedication, Award Honoree service, and bringing the magic of film to millions of movie lovers. ©2019 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS VARIETY CHARITY AD - Final DOUBLE TRUCK Due: 11/21/19 BLEED: 16.5" X 11.5" PAGE 1 OF 1 TRIM: 16" x 11" November 21, 2019 10:42 AM Robert_Lenihan_Variety_Charity_DT_2F “If you want to give me a present, give me a good life. That’s something I can value.” -East of Eden (1955) Healthcare Variety’s Health Care Program supports organizations that provide safety, help and hope to children who are victims of abuse, neglect and homelessness. Variety sends kids who are battling life-threatening illnesses to summer camp and provides medical care, therapy, and early intervention programs for kids with disabilities Whether small or big, health care grants help ensure that children facing emotional, physical or economic challenges can have the same opportunities as their peers. Whether it’s hearing aids for a little boy failing in school because he cannot hear the teacher and hearing aids are not covered by insurance, or a much larger grant to fund early intervention for children with learning disabilities, Variety steps in where insurance and other funding step out. Thanks to our supporters, health care grants bring help and hope to thousands of children and teens every year. Board of Directors ADVISORY COUNCIL Rory Bruer Sonny Gourley James C. Tharp Richard W. Cook Charles C. Koones Chuck Viane Bruce C. Corwin Nikki Rocco Dan Fellman Bruce Snyder PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL Christopher W. Aronson William D. Esensten Michael D. McCartney Alan Davy Jeffrey B. Goldstein Clark Woods BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman President Executive Vice President Vice President Michael A. Alvarez Jr. John C. Hall Mike Polydoros Michelle Maddalena Adam Becker Ricky Jefferson Janelle Mitchell Steve Bunnell Spencer Klein Rick Olson Dale Davison Larry Krutchik Craig Szabo Barbara Dretzke Ben Levine Eric Tabak Brett Fellman Robert Macias Greg Washer Scott Forman Shane Mang Allison Fullmer Cami Martinez Mary Beth Garber Branden d. Miller Patricia Gonzalez Laura Miller PAST PRESIDENTS Michael A. Alvarez Jr. Mike Doban Branden d. Miller Christopher Aronson Scott Forman Milton Moritz Maureen Arthur-Ruben Monty Hall* Mary Nakagawa Howard M. Bernstein Harry R. Horowitz Joseph Sinay* Bruce C. Corwin Nancy L. Klueter Clark Woods Alan Davy Michael D. McCartney ADMINISTRATION Executive Director Manager of Fundraising Elizabeth A. O’Neil Britni Smith YOUNG VARIETY David Cowden Kenny Korba Allie Piccolo Amy Crismer Carl Laguerre Anne Sampson Deborah Dodge Michael MacPhee Zack Silver Jordan Gregory Cassi Weis McDaniel Ania Wojcieszynska Thomas Jung Daniel Pastewka *Deceased MISSION STATEMENT For over 78 years, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Southern California has been dedicated to inspiring hope, enriching lives, and building a better future for children with special needs in Southern California. For more information, please visit www.VarietySoCal.org. The proceeds from this tribute journal will specifically support children in the areas of Education, HealthCare, and Mobility. Variety of Southern California awards over three quarters of a million dollars in grants annually for specially-designed adaptive bikes and other therapeutic mobility equipment, college scholarships, camp experiences designed specifically for children with life-threatening illnesses and other health challenges, and a wide variety of programs and services to help children overcome adversity. Past Honorees Clark Woods Travis Reid Richie Fay Amy Miles 2018 2017 2016 2015 Tim Warner Jim Tharp Chuck Viane Bruce Snyder 2013 2012 2011 2010 Rory Bruer Tom Sherak Dick Cook Wayne Lewellen 2008 2007 2006 2005 Dan Fellman Nikki Rocco Phil Barlow D. Barry Reardon 2003 2002 2000 1999 Journal Committee Lisa Bunnell John Greiner Steve Bunnell Spencer Klein Alan Davy Erik Lomis Scott Forman Travis Reid Jeff Goldstein Variety Staff Elizabeth O’Neil, Executive Director Britni Smith, Manager of Fundraising & Special Programs Philanthropists Cineplex Entertainment Sony Pictures Warner Bros. Entertainment Warner Bros. Entertainment warmly congratulates our friend and colleague Bob Lenihan distinguished recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award and proudly supports Variety The Children’s Charity of Southern California Warner Bros. Entertainment warmly congratulates our friend and colleague Bob Lenihan distinguished recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award and proudly supports Variety The Children’s Charity of Southern California I first came to know Bob within the context of a shared work environment and it is no surprise to me that he is receiving this honor. I was temping at Century Theatres for a woman on maternity leave, and on what was to be my last day, one of Bob’s closest friends, Harry Whitson, who I had never even met before, came bounding down the hall to my desk and said, “You should stay and work for my friend, Bob, who was just hired.