Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Breaks Away From Candle Media

Reese Witherspoon and the Paris‑based content group Mediawan have entered a partnership to acquire Hello Sunshine from Candle Media. The transaction will transfer ownership of the media company, which was founded by Witherspoon, back to a partnership that includes her and the European entertainment firm.

Under the agreement, Hello Sunshine will become part of Mediawan’s network of creative companies. The deal is described as the final high‑profile acquisition for Mediawan as it consolidates its portfolio, following recent purchases that include Chernin Entertainment, Brad Pitt’s Plan B, and See‑Saw Films.

The acquisition returns control of Hello Sunshine to Witherspoon and positions the company to expand its production slate across film, television and digital platforms. The partnership is expected to leverage Mediawan’s international reach and financing capabilities while maintaining the brand’s focus on female‑driven storytelling.

TV producer Lauren Neustadter, who has been working on Hello Sunshine projects, is cited as redefining the type of content the company will produce under the new ownership structure. Neustadter’s involvement signals an emphasis on innovative formats and a broader range of narratives within the Hello Sunshine lineup.

Mediawan’s broader strategy of building a diversified content ecosystem continues with this deal, adding Hello Sunshine’s catalog and development pipeline to its growing list of assets. The company’s recent acquisitions of Chernin Entertainment, Plan B and See‑Saw Films reflect an ongoing effort to assemble a wide‑ranging portfolio of production companies and intellectual property.