Reese Witherspoon Teams up With Mediawan to Acquire Hello Sunshine
WHO:
Deadline - Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan are involved in the acquisition.
Variety - Seth Rodsky, co-founder of Hello Sunshine, will join the Board alongside Witherspoon and representatives from Mediawan.
WHAT:
Deadline - The acquisition of Hello Sunshine marks the last high-profile acquisition for Mediawan, which has previously acquired Chernin Entertainment, Brad Pitt’s Plan B, and See-Saw Films.
Deadline - Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan are acquiring Hello Sunshine from Candle Media.
Variety - The acquisition involves the partnership of Witherspoon and Mediawan to buy back Hello Sunshine.
WHERE:
Deadline - The acquisition involves Mediawan, which is based in Paris.
WHY:
Variety - Witherspoon stated, “Mediawan has built a global, independent studio by putting creators first. That has always been my vision for Hello Sunshine.”
HOW:
Deadline - The financial details surrounding the deal for Hello Sunshine have not been disclosed.
Deadline - The transaction unites Hello Sunshine with Mediawan and its network of creative companies.
(UPDATED October 14, 2026 02:05 UTC)
Mediawan has completed its acquisition of Hello Sunshine, marking it as the last high-profile addition to its portfolio, which already includes Chernin Entertainment, Brad Pitt’s Plan B, and See-Saw Films. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed. This acquisition highlights Mediawan's continued expansion in the entertainment industry.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 19:08 UTC)
Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan are set to acquire Hello Sunshine from Candle Media, marking a significant partnership aimed at enhancing the creative vision of the company. Joining Witherspoon on the Board will be Seth Rodsky, co-founder of Hello Sunshine, along with representatives from Mediawan, which is based in Paris. Witherspoon expressed her enthusiasm for the deal, stating that Mediawan's commitment to putting creators first aligns perfectly with her vision for Hello Sunshine.