Meghan Markle is showing her support for activists of women’s rights in Iran.
The Duchess of Sussex wore a black shirt with Farsi words on it as she posed for a photo with Archewell president Mandana Dayani, as well as EVP of Global Communications Ashley Hansen.
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Her shirt reads “زن زندگی آزادی” in Farsi, reports Cosmopolitan.
Dayani shared the moment to her Instagram with the caption, “Women. Life. Freedom. Allies have shown up in so many forms over the past month since the death of Mahsa Amini.”
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“I am so grateful to work with incredible women like Meghan and my fellow Iranian colleague and friend, Ashley Momtaheni, as we continue to highlight the bravery and courage...
The Duchess of Sussex wore a black shirt with Farsi words on it as she posed for a photo with Archewell president Mandana Dayani, as well as EVP of Global Communications Ashley Hansen.
Read More: Meghan Markle Shares How She Felt After Millions Watched Bombshell Oprah Winfrey Interview: ‘I Remember Feeling A Bit Uncomfortable’
Her shirt reads “زن زندگی آزادی” in Farsi, reports Cosmopolitan.
Dayani shared the moment to her Instagram with the caption, “Women. Life. Freedom. Allies have shown up in so many forms over the past month since the death of Mahsa Amini.”
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“I am so grateful to work with incredible women like Meghan and my fellow Iranian colleague and friend, Ashley Momtaheni, as we continue to highlight the bravery and courage...
- 10/19/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
Archewell has named public relations vet Ashley Momtaheni as EVP of Global Communications. She starts May 30.
Momtaheni will oversee all communications efforts for the various divisions of the organization which was founded by Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2020.
Momtaheni joins Archewell from Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, where she currently serves as VP of Global Communications and Media Relations.
Prior to Universal, Momtaheni held positions at United Talent Agency and Annapurna Pictures. As Director of Corporate Communications at UTA, Momtaheni heightened the profile of the company and its agents and led internal and external communications strategies for the firm.
At Annapurna, she served as Head of Communications and handled press for their film, interactive, television and theatre divisions.
Momtaheni began her career at Warner Bros. and was also previously a producer for ABC’s Good Morning America.
The company currently includes Archewell Foundation, Archewell Audio and Archewell Productions.
Momtaheni will oversee all communications efforts for the various divisions of the organization which was founded by Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2020.
Momtaheni joins Archewell from Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, where she currently serves as VP of Global Communications and Media Relations.
Prior to Universal, Momtaheni held positions at United Talent Agency and Annapurna Pictures. As Director of Corporate Communications at UTA, Momtaheni heightened the profile of the company and its agents and led internal and external communications strategies for the firm.
At Annapurna, she served as Head of Communications and handled press for their film, interactive, television and theatre divisions.
Momtaheni began her career at Warner Bros. and was also previously a producer for ABC’s Good Morning America.
The company currently includes Archewell Foundation, Archewell Audio and Archewell Productions.
- 5/17/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Archewell, the multi-vertical content and philanthropy operation founded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has hired Ashley Momtaheni to run global communications.
In her new role as executive vice president, Momtaheni will oversee all communications efforts for the company’s numerous divisions — including the Archewell Foundation, Archewell Audio and Archewell Productions.
She joins the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, where she currently serves as vice president of global communications and media relations.
Prior to Universal, Momtaheni served as director of corporate communications at United Talent Agency. There, she was responsible for raising the profile of the company and its agents, and led internal and external communications strategies. Before that, she had a lengthy stint at Megan Ellison’s Annapurna as head of communications. She handled press and strategy for the film, interactive, television and theatre divisions. Momtaheni began her career at Warner Bros. and...
In her new role as executive vice president, Momtaheni will oversee all communications efforts for the company’s numerous divisions — including the Archewell Foundation, Archewell Audio and Archewell Productions.
She joins the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, where she currently serves as vice president of global communications and media relations.
Prior to Universal, Momtaheni served as director of corporate communications at United Talent Agency. There, she was responsible for raising the profile of the company and its agents, and led internal and external communications strategies. Before that, she had a lengthy stint at Megan Ellison’s Annapurna as head of communications. She handled press and strategy for the film, interactive, television and theatre divisions. Momtaheni began her career at Warner Bros. and...
- 5/17/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.”
Is “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan going to be in the Margot Robbie-led “Barbie” movie? Sure sounds like it.
It all begins with the speculation that Coughlan would be on the next season of “Doctor Who” after she was photographed at the BAFTA TV Awards with Ncuti Gatwa. Just minutes before, it was announced that the “Sex Education” actor would be the new Doctor. Gatwa posted a pic of himself and Coughlan on his Instagram with a caption reading, “A pair of dolls.” He also included a boy and girl emoji and a pair of eyes next to Coughlan’s name.
However, Coughlan insists there’s no “Doctor” in her future. “I am not going to be on ‘Doctor Who,’” she told me Sunday at Netflix’s “Bridgerton” FYC event at Raleigh Studios in L.A. “We are doing something together, but it’s not ‘Doctor Who.
Is “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan going to be in the Margot Robbie-led “Barbie” movie? Sure sounds like it.
It all begins with the speculation that Coughlan would be on the next season of “Doctor Who” after she was photographed at the BAFTA TV Awards with Ncuti Gatwa. Just minutes before, it was announced that the “Sex Education” actor would be the new Doctor. Gatwa posted a pic of himself and Coughlan on his Instagram with a caption reading, “A pair of dolls.” He also included a boy and girl emoji and a pair of eyes next to Coughlan’s name.
However, Coughlan insists there’s no “Doctor” in her future. “I am not going to be on ‘Doctor Who,’” she told me Sunday at Netflix’s “Bridgerton” FYC event at Raleigh Studios in L.A. “We are doing something together, but it’s not ‘Doctor Who.
- 5/17/2022
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Former Feuds executive will be based in UK.
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has hired longtime Freuds executive Cathy Dunkley as vice president of communications and media relations, based in the UK.
Dunkley served as a consultant to the group (Ufeg) in her role at Freuds for 15 years. She has worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers and will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film.
Dunkley wiill take up the role in early April and report to Los Angeles-based EVP communications Evan Langweiler. She will work alongside communications VP’s Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White.
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has hired longtime Freuds executive Cathy Dunkley as vice president of communications and media relations, based in the UK.
Dunkley served as a consultant to the group (Ufeg) in her role at Freuds for 15 years. She has worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers and will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film.
Dunkley wiill take up the role in early April and report to Los Angeles-based EVP communications Evan Langweiler. She will work alongside communications VP’s Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White.
- 3/22/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Former Feuds executive will be based in UK.
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has hired longtime Freuds executive Cathy Dunkley as vice president of communications and media relations, based in the UK.
Dunkley served as a consultant to the group (Ufeg) in her role at Freuds for 15 years. She has worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers and will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film.
She reports to LA-based EVP communications Evan Langweiler and will work alongside communications VP’s Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White. Dunkley joined Freuds in 2005 after serving as a UK-based...
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has hired longtime Freuds executive Cathy Dunkley as vice president of communications and media relations, based in the UK.
Dunkley served as a consultant to the group (Ufeg) in her role at Freuds for 15 years. She has worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers and will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film.
She reports to LA-based EVP communications Evan Langweiler and will work alongside communications VP’s Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White. Dunkley joined Freuds in 2005 after serving as a UK-based...
- 3/22/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has hired veteran PR exec and former journalist Cathy Dunkley as Vice President, Communications and Media Relations out of the UK. The well-liked and respected Dunkley joins Universal after 15 years as a consultant at London-based Freuds.
At Universal, she will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film, reporting to LA-based EVP Communications, Evan Langweiler, and working alongside Ufeg Communication’s VPs Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White. As a consultant, Dunkley has previously worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers.
Says Langweiler, “Cathy has been an invaluable partner to the film group for more than a decade. Her success in strategic communications across numerous client groups makes her a valuable asset to the global Universal portfolio. As the international media landscape continues to evolve, having a dedicated presence on the ground in the UK provides the studio with the ability...
At Universal, she will continue to support strategic communications around global business initiatives specific to film, reporting to LA-based EVP Communications, Evan Langweiler, and working alongside Ufeg Communication’s VPs Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White. As a consultant, Dunkley has previously worked with Focus Features and many Universal filmmakers.
Says Langweiler, “Cathy has been an invaluable partner to the film group for more than a decade. Her success in strategic communications across numerous client groups makes her a valuable asset to the global Universal portfolio. As the international media landscape continues to evolve, having a dedicated presence on the ground in the UK provides the studio with the ability...
- 3/22/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal Pictures has named Ashley Momtaheni and Kendel White as vice presidents of global communications.
Momtaheni and White are based in Los Angeles and report to Evan Langweiler, head of global communications. The pair start their new roles this week.
Their hiring comes as the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group restructures its communications department. Longtime executive Cindy Gardner, who previously led the team, was recently elevated to the newly created role of executive VP of west coast operations. With Gardner’s promotion, Langweiler is currently overseeing communication strategy for the film studio.
In their new roles, Momtaheni and White will be involved in all aspects of communication across the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group portfolio.
Momtaheni will be responsible for leading all transactional media for the film group, including casting, acquisitions and other deals for movies in development or production. She most recently served as the director of corporate communications at United Talent Agency,...
Momtaheni and White are based in Los Angeles and report to Evan Langweiler, head of global communications. The pair start their new roles this week.
Their hiring comes as the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group restructures its communications department. Longtime executive Cindy Gardner, who previously led the team, was recently elevated to the newly created role of executive VP of west coast operations. With Gardner’s promotion, Langweiler is currently overseeing communication strategy for the film studio.
In their new roles, Momtaheni and White will be involved in all aspects of communication across the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group portfolio.
Momtaheni will be responsible for leading all transactional media for the film group, including casting, acquisitions and other deals for movies in development or production. She most recently served as the director of corporate communications at United Talent Agency,...
- 4/15/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Former UTA and Annapura vet Ashley Momtaheni and Hulu’s Kendel White have joined Universal Filmed Entertainment Group as VPs of Global Communications.
The duo start in their new roles this week. They will report to Evan Langweiler who was recently promoted to Head of Global Communications for Uni’s Film Group. Langweiler reports directly to Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley.
Most recently Momtaheni was the Director of Corporate Communications at UTA. She helped lead internal and external communications strategies, heightening the profile of the company and its agents. She also oversaw the public image of UTA and 16 of its divisions of business. Prior to UTA, Momtaheni was Head of Corporate Communications for Annapurna Pictures and handled press for the film, interactive, television and theatre divisions. Her career also included time with Warner Bros. in their publicity group as well as a Producer for ABC News/Good Morning America.
The duo start in their new roles this week. They will report to Evan Langweiler who was recently promoted to Head of Global Communications for Uni’s Film Group. Langweiler reports directly to Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley.
Most recently Momtaheni was the Director of Corporate Communications at UTA. She helped lead internal and external communications strategies, heightening the profile of the company and its agents. She also oversaw the public image of UTA and 16 of its divisions of business. Prior to UTA, Momtaheni was Head of Corporate Communications for Annapurna Pictures and handled press for the film, interactive, television and theatre divisions. Her career also included time with Warner Bros. in their publicity group as well as a Producer for ABC News/Good Morning America.
- 4/15/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
UTA on Wednesday has named Ashley Momtaheni as director of corporate communications. Before joining the agency, Momtaheni was VP Corporate Communications at Annapurna Pictures, where she spearheaded communications strategies across Annapurna’s film, TV, interactive and theatre divisions and worked on projects for Booksmart, Sorry to Bother You and the Oscar-nominated films Vice and If Beale Street Could Talk.
In her new role, based in Los Angeles, Momtaheni will report to UTA’s Global Chief Communications Officer Seth Oster. Sshe will focus primarily on external communications, rounding out UTA’s senior communications team with veteran executive Lisa Stein and Adam Gross, who joined UTA earlier this year from Disney/ABC.
Prior to Annapurna, Momtaheni worked at Warner Bros Entertainment Group, where she helped manage publicity campaigns for a diverse slate of movies including The Great Gatsby, Argo and Her. She also previously was a producer at ABC’s Good Morning America.
In her new role, based in Los Angeles, Momtaheni will report to UTA’s Global Chief Communications Officer Seth Oster. Sshe will focus primarily on external communications, rounding out UTA’s senior communications team with veteran executive Lisa Stein and Adam Gross, who joined UTA earlier this year from Disney/ABC.
Prior to Annapurna, Momtaheni worked at Warner Bros Entertainment Group, where she helped manage publicity campaigns for a diverse slate of movies including The Great Gatsby, Argo and Her. She also previously was a producer at ABC’s Good Morning America.
- 10/23/2019
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
United Talent Agency has hired Ashley Momtaheni as director of corporate communications, UTA announced Wednesday.
Momtaheni most recently served as vice president of corporate communications at Annapurna Pictures, where she spearheaded the strategies across the film, television, interactive and theater divisions. She worked on projects such as “Booksmart,” “Sorry to Bother You,” “Vice” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.”
Prior to Annapurna, she worked at Warner Brothers Entertainment Group, where she helped on publicity campaigns for films like “The Great Gatsby,” “Argo” and “Her.” She also previously served as a producer at ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
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Momtaheni will report to UTA’s Global Chief Communications Officer, Seth Oster, and will primarily focus on external communications. She is rounding out UTA’s senior communications team that includes Lisa Stein and Adam Gross.
Read original story UTA Hires Annapurna’s Ashley Momtaheni as...
Momtaheni most recently served as vice president of corporate communications at Annapurna Pictures, where she spearheaded the strategies across the film, television, interactive and theater divisions. She worked on projects such as “Booksmart,” “Sorry to Bother You,” “Vice” and “If Beale Street Could Talk.”
Prior to Annapurna, she worked at Warner Brothers Entertainment Group, where she helped on publicity campaigns for films like “The Great Gatsby,” “Argo” and “Her.” She also previously served as a producer at ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Also Read: UTA Signs 'Terminator' Star Arnold Schwarzenegger
Momtaheni will report to UTA’s Global Chief Communications Officer, Seth Oster, and will primarily focus on external communications. She is rounding out UTA’s senior communications team that includes Lisa Stein and Adam Gross.
Read original story UTA Hires Annapurna’s Ashley Momtaheni as...
- 10/23/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Megan Ellison in a memo to staff on Wednesday denied reports that her boutique film and TV studio Annapurna would be filing for bankruptcy and assured the staffers that it is “restructuring” its financial deals with banks.
“Restructuring deals with financial institutions is not uncommon, yet the process is usually handled without a spotlight on it,” Ellison said in a statement obtained by TheWrap. “Fortunately/unfortunately, people like to write about me and my family. That said, it is of tremendous importance to me that you all know we are as committed as ever to this company and are in full support of our future. Regardless of whatever comes out in the press, the truth is that we are well on our continued path towards success. There will always be speculation, misinformation and personal jabs in the press – that’s part of the business.”
Additionally, Annapurna spokesperson Ashley Momtaheni said...
“Restructuring deals with financial institutions is not uncommon, yet the process is usually handled without a spotlight on it,” Ellison said in a statement obtained by TheWrap. “Fortunately/unfortunately, people like to write about me and my family. That said, it is of tremendous importance to me that you all know we are as committed as ever to this company and are in full support of our future. Regardless of whatever comes out in the press, the truth is that we are well on our continued path towards success. There will always be speculation, misinformation and personal jabs in the press – that’s part of the business.”
Additionally, Annapurna spokesperson Ashley Momtaheni said...
- 8/7/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven and Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Cate Blanchett’s “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” has been pushed five months from March 22 to August 9, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
Annapurna spokesperson Ashley Momtaheni told TheWrap that the move can be credited to August being a great month to release female-skewing films, as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Florence Foster Jenkins” have shown. After a summer full of action films and sequels, opening this film in August will be a refreshing change.
Richard Linklater directs the film about a Seattle woman who has it all, including a loving husband and a brilliant daughter, but when she unexpectedly disappears, her family sets off on an adventure to solve the mystery of where she might have gone.
See Video: Cate Blanchett Does a Disappearing Act in 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette?' First Trailer
Linklater wrote the screenplay, his follow-up to “Last Flag Flying,” with Holly Gent and...
Annapurna spokesperson Ashley Momtaheni told TheWrap that the move can be credited to August being a great month to release female-skewing films, as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Florence Foster Jenkins” have shown. After a summer full of action films and sequels, opening this film in August will be a refreshing change.
Richard Linklater directs the film about a Seattle woman who has it all, including a loving husband and a brilliant daughter, but when she unexpectedly disappears, her family sets off on an adventure to solve the mystery of where she might have gone.
See Video: Cate Blanchett Does a Disappearing Act in 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette?' First Trailer
Linklater wrote the screenplay, his follow-up to “Last Flag Flying,” with Holly Gent and...
- 1/18/2019
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
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