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business50 minutes ago•14 min saved

Witherspoon Reclaims Hello Sunshine in Mediawan Buyback

Reese Witherspoon is buying back her production company, Hello Sunshine, from Candle Media in a deal that partners the studio with Paris-based Mediawan. The move returns control to Witherspoon and integrates Hello Sunshine into Mediawan's expanding global network, which includes Chernin Entertainment and Plan B. While terms were not disclosed, the acquisition follows financial pressures on Candle Media and allows Hello Sunshine to retain its creative independence while accessing broader resources.

via Variety|

#acquisitions #business #candle-media

business1 hour ago•16 min saved

Reese Witherspoon and Mediawan Acquire Hello Sunshine from Candle Media

Reese Witherspoon and Paris-based content group Mediawan have agreed to acquire Hello Sunshine from Candle Media. The deal returns the production company to Witherspoon’s control while integrating it into Mediawan’s expanding global studio network. Co-founder Seth Rodsky will join the new board alongside Witherspoon and Mediawan representatives. The acquisition follows a period of financial pressure on Candle Media, which had previously valued Hello Sunshine at nearly $1 billion. Mediawan’s CEO Pierre-Antoine Capton emphasized that the move preserves Hello Sunshine’s creative independence while providing greater resources and scale. This is the latest in a series of high-profile acquisitions by Mediawan, which already includes Chernin Entertainment, Brad Pitt’s Plan B, and See-Saw Films.

via Deadline|

#business #candle-media #hello-sunshine

business2 months ago•16 min saved

Banijay and Mediawan Pursue Lionsgate Studios in Strategic Bid Talks

European media groups Banijay and Mediawan are weighing bids for Lionsgate Studios, valued around $3.8 billion and drawing interest after Lionsgate engaged an investment bank to evaluate inbound approaches; Bolloré is not bidding, and no deal is guaranteed as Lionsgate could remain independent. A potential acquisition would add major IP (like Hunger Games, John Wick and Twilight) to Banijay’s portfolio and boost Mediawan’s North American/English-language presence, though pricing gaps and market dynamics complicate the talks.

via Variety|

#banijay #business #film-and-television-libraries

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Brad Pitt and Channing Tatum to Produce Isle of Man TT Film and Docuseries

Free Association, Plan B Entertainment, Jason Keller, Entertainment 360, and Box To Box Films are collaborating to produce a docuseries and feature film about the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) motorcycle races. The docuseries, titled "The Greatest Race On Earth," has begun production and will be distributed worldwide by Mediawan Rights. A feature film is also in development, with plans to take it to market later this year. The Isle of Man TT is renowned for its history, danger, and high-speed racing, making it a compelling subject for these projects.

via Deadline|

#docuseries #entertainment #feature-film