A New, Transformed Global Headquarters

This week — with a special opening night celebration and the help of the Batmobile — we officially reopened our transformed global headquarters in Washington, D.C., located just steps from the White House and Lafayette Park.

“This is an incredible moment for the Motion Picture Association,” said Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin. “Our new home celebrates our historic past, while allowing us to move forward, innovate, and advocate on behalf of the dynamic film, television, and streaming content industry. From premiere screenings to events with elected officials to community events for local artists and students, this building is where Hollywood and Washington will meet.”

To mark the official building reopening, Mr. Rivkin hosted members of Congress, current and former members of the administration, studio leadership, media and other Washington thought leaders. Former association chairs Senator Chris Dodd and Secretary Dan Glickman, and John Valenti, son of the association’s longtime president, were also in attendance.

 

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The Motion Picture Association has officially reopened our transformed global HQ in Washington, DC – just steps from the White House! Our homecoming celebrations included a Batmobile, an Opening Night Party, and much more. Check out some of the photos from our Party, credit to Nick Klein/Asico Photo. More pics of the new space to come!

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Designed to reflect today’s dynamic entertainment industry, the HQ now includes an elegant event venue with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a new state-of-the-art theater:

Our expanded theater seats up to 118 people and features best-in-class capabilities, including 4K digital cinema projection and Dolby Atmos immersive sound. Photo Credit: Gary Landsman pic.twitter.com/gZcvbLwqK8

— Motion Picture Association (@motionpictures) October 18, 2019

Our headquarters also includes a museum-style exhibit featuring props, costumes, and memorabilia from iconic films and television shows from each of the association’s member studios: Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros. Each piece is housed in museum-quality display cases, and new pieces will be rotated into the space periodically.

The exhibit was curated by Liz Hart Events and made possible by the generous contributions of each member studio’s Archives Department.

Featured photo: Motion Picture Association Chairman and CEO Charles H. Rivkin speaks at the opening night party for the association’s new global headquarters, October 16, 2019. (Photo credit: Nick Klein/Asico Photo)