Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan Agree to Acquire Hello Sunshine
Reese Witherspoon and Paris-based Mediawan will buy Hello Sunshine from Candle Media, with co-founder Seth Rodsky joining the board.
Reese Witherspoon and the Paris-based content group Mediawan have agreed to acquire the production company Hello Sunshine from its current owner, Candle Media, according to deadline.com. The deal was announced on October 13, 2026.
Witherspoon, who founded Hello Sunshine, is investing alongside Mediawan in the transaction. Seth Rodsky, a co-founder of Hello Sunshine, will join the company's board alongside Witherspoon and representatives of Mediawan.
The acquisition brings Hello Sunshine together with Mediawan and its network of creative companies, according to the terms described in the report.
Mediawan had previously acquired several production companies, including Chernin Entertainment, Plan B and See-Saw Films. Those deals were described as its last high-profile acquisitions before the Hello Sunshine transaction. Witherspoon also thanked Blackstone, an investor in the company.
Quick answers
Who is acquiring Hello Sunshine?
Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan have agreed to acquire Hello Sunshine from Candle Media, with Witherspoon investing alongside Mediawan.
Who will join Hello Sunshine's board?
Hello Sunshine co-founder Seth Rodsky will join the board alongside Reese Witherspoon and representatives of Mediawan.
What companies did Mediawan previously acquire?
Mediawan previously acquired Chernin Entertainment, Plan B and See-Saw Films, described as its last high-profile acquisitions before this deal.