Ed Norton and Jamie Gold to host charity tournament at Cannes Film Festival

Ed Norton and Jamie Gold to host charity tournament at Cannes Film Festival

Monday, 11 May 2009

The Maybach Foundation and Sunflower Children are hosting an exciting night of celebrity gaming at Cannes Film Festival on Sunday May 17th, with World Poker champion Jamie Gold acting as co-host.

Amidst an array of celebrity talent, Hollywood actor Edward Norton will be acting as VIP host and luncheon honouree at the event. The ‘Worm’ as he was otherwise known as in the 1998 Poker film ‘Rounders’, will be looking to demonstrate those tidy skills that made his character such a memorable figure in the film. Just remember - do not to let him deal if he gets knocked out.


Also on the VIP guestlist are actors Jason Segel, Faye Dunnaway and Britney Murphy.


The Foundation returns this year for its third annual luncheon to honour a legend of the entertainment industry whose work demonstrates a commitment to giving back to society through mentoring.


In prior years the Maybach Foundation has honored Quincy Jones and Dennis Hopper.


The event is being held to raise funds to support the philanthropic work of the Maybach Foundation and Sunflower Children.



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