George Lopez to be Master of Ceremonies at Museum of Tolerance Gala Honoring Clint Eastwood

Taylor Hicks, Michael Grimm and Others Set to Perform at Gala

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Actor and talk show host, George Lopez will serve as Master of Ceremonies at the inaugural Museum of Tolerance International Film Festival Gala honoring acclaimed filmmaker Clint Eastwood on Sunday evening, November 14, it was announced today by Museum officials.  Officials also announced the line-up of entertainment for the evening including special guest performances by this season's America's Got Talent grand prize winner Michael Grimm and American Idol winner Taylor Hicks.  

Eli Wallach, who will be receiving an honorary Oscar® on November 13th at the Governor's Awards in Los Angeles, will be one of the Museum's special guests on Sunday evening.  The gala will also feature musical performances by The Mike Melvoin Trio, Grammy® Award-winner Tom Scott, award-winning theater star Nina Josephs.

"George Lopez is an incredibly talented comedian and actor and we are honored that he is able to join us as MC on Sunday as we honor the legendary Clint Eastwood," said Rabbi Marvin Hier, Founding Director of the MOTIFF and Founder and Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and its acclaimed Museum of Tolerance.

Where: Museum of Tolerance; 9786 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035

When: Sunday, November 14, 7:00 PM Dinner, 8:00 PM Tribute

Tickets: $500: Includes Gala Award Evening with Clint Eastwood, Opening and Closing night film at the MOT, and a poolside after-party at the Avalon Hotel, Beverly Hills

$200: Includes Opening and Closing night film at the MOT, and a poolside after-party at the Avalon Hotel, Beverly Hills

$125: Includes admission to all regular screenings

MOTIFF takes place November 13-18, 2010 in Los Angeles and will be screening films from around the globe that shine a light on human rights issues both past and present at the Museum's three theatres including the 300-seat state-of-the-art Peltz Theatre. Intertwined with classic films that bolster the Museum of Tolerance's mission, the festival will offer moviegoers six days of education, understanding and culture.  For a full list of films, Gala tickets, packages and Individual prices, please visit www.museumoftolerance.com/motiff or call 310.553.9036.

SOURCE Museum of Tolerance