{"id":835637,"date":"2025-04-09T10:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hershey-and-dandelion-media-to-unwrap-founders-story-in-upcoming-major-motion-picture-hershey-set-for-2026-release-2\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T10:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:57:14","slug":"hershey-and-dandelion-media-to-unwrap-founders-story-in-upcoming-major-motion-picture-hershey-set-for-2026-release-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hershey-and-dandelion-media-to-unwrap-founders-story-in-upcoming-major-motion-picture-hershey-set-for-2026-release-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hershey and Dandelion Media to Unwrap Founder&#8217;s Story in Upcoming Major Motion Picture HERSHEY, Set for 2026 Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\">\n        <i><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-person\">Finn Wittrock<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Alexandra Daddario<\/span> as Milton and <span class=\"xn-person\">Catherine Hershey<\/span><br \/><\/i><br \/>\n        <i>Principal Photography Begins <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 2025<\/span> Across Pennsylvania<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-location\">HERSHEY, Pa.<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">April 9, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0<i>HERSHEY<\/i>, a major motion picture of chocolate pioneer <span class=\"xn-person\">Milton Hershey<\/span> and his beloved wife Catherine, &#8216;Kitty&#8217;, is officially set for production beginning in <span class=\"xn-chron\">May 2025<\/span>. Millions worldwide instantly recognize the distinctive wrapped <i>Hershey&#8217;s<\/i> bar, but few know the extraordinary human story behind it. A must-see movie for chocolate-lovers and fans alike, this movie reveals how a man who failed in business multiple times before creating an iconic chocolate empire chose to channel his success into a legacy of education and community that continues to transform lives today. A Dandelion Media production in partnership with the Hershey Entities and in association with <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=2561295124&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Faloeentertainment.com%2F&amp;a=Aloe+Entertainment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Aloe Entertainment<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=1197349250&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peachtreegroup.com%2Ffilm&amp;a=Peachtree+Group\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Peachtree Group<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and RCM3 with <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=1335430574&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unitedtalent.com%2F&amp;a=UTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">UTA<\/a><\/u>Independent Film Group will be representing worldwide rights. The\u00a0<i>HERSHEY<\/i> movie is set to release in 2026, aligning with America&#8217;s 250th anniversary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2661104\/Hershey_and_Dandelion_Media_Upcoming_Motion_Picture_HERSHEY.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2661104\/Hershey_and_Dandelion_Media_Upcoming_Motion_Picture_HERSHEY.jpg\" title=\"Hershey and Dandelion Media to Unwrap Founder\u2019s Story in Upcoming Major Motion Picture HERSHEY, Set for 2026 Release.\" alt=\"Hershey and Dandelion Media to Unwrap Founder\u2019s Story in Upcoming Major Motion Picture HERSHEY, Set for 2026 Release.\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Directed by <span class=\"xn-person\">Mark Waters<\/span> (<i>Mean Girls, Spiderwick Chronicles, Mr. Popper&#8217;s Penguins<\/i>), <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=2051550373&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ffinnwittrock%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;a=Finn+Wittrock+(\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Finn Wittrock<\/span> (<\/a><\/u><i>The Big Short, Don&#8217;t Move, American Horror Story<\/i>) and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=577692104&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Falexandradaddario%2F&amp;a=Alexandra+Daddario\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Alexandra Daddario<\/span><\/a><\/u> (<i>The White Lotus, True Detective, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Andreas<\/span>) <\/i>will star as Milton and <span class=\"xn-person\">Catherine Hershey<\/span>; a duo that was chosen for their cross-generational appeal. <i>HERSHEY<\/i> explores the origins of the iconic chocolate empire and the ingredients that have achieved lasting cultural significance. With Waters&#8217; signature storytelling mastery, Wittrock&#8217;s commanding yet heartfelt performance, and Daddario&#8217;s emotional depth and captivating screen presence, the movie will stand the test of time, just like the brand itself.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Against all odds, Milton achieved great success, but unlike a lot of other wealthy men of his time, he shared his success with the working people and community around him,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Mark Waters<\/span>. &#8220;The core of\u00a0<i>HERSHEY<\/i>, the movie, will be the special love story between Milton and <span class=\"xn-person\">Catherine Hershey<\/span>, who inspired his greatest legacy &#8211; the creation of Milton Hershey School. I&#8217;m excited to have <span class=\"xn-person\">Finn Wittrock<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Alexandra Daddario<\/span> to portray these two visionaries, who believed in leaving the world a better place than they found it &#8211; the kind of wonderful, true story that audiences are hungry for right now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The film is being produced by <span class=\"xn-person\">Sharon Paul<\/span> (<i>Marlowe, <span class=\"xn-location\">Nuremberg<\/span><\/i>), <span class=\"xn-person\">Mark Tilghman<\/span> (<i>An Acre of Fools, Vivaldi<\/i>), <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Aloe<\/span> (<i>Mary, Worth<\/i>), <span class=\"xn-person\">Joshua Harris<\/span> (<i>Sleeping Dogs, Land of Bad<\/i>) and <span class=\"xn-person\">Will Hardy<\/span>, with executive producers Daniel\u00a0Hank, <span class=\"xn-person\">Joseph Lanius<\/span>, Flip &amp; <span class=\"xn-person\">Susan Flippen<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Joanne Marlowe<\/span> (<i>RCM3<\/i>). Screenplay by <span class=\"xn-person\">Sharon Paul<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Timothy Michael Hayes<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>More Than a Chocolate Bar: The Man Behind the Icon<br \/><\/b>For over a century, the <i>Hershey&#8217;s<\/i> chocolate bar has been woven into the fabric of American culture\u2014appearing in lunchboxes, s&#8217;mores by campfires, and countless holiday celebrations. Yet the vision, resilience, and profound humanity of its creator remain largely unknown to the public. This movie bridges that gap, revealing how Milton&#8217;s greatest innovation wasn&#8217;t just creating chocolate for the masses, but rather his revolutionary business model as a force for social good\u2014a concept decades ahead of its time\u2014 including the establishment of the Milton Hershey School.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Hershey Entities: A Legacy of Love and Lasting Impact<br \/><\/b>Milton&#8217;s legacy extends far beyond the beloved chocolate products known worldwide. In <span class=\"xn-location\">Hershey, Pa.<\/span>, five major entities\u2014The Hershey Company, Milton Hershey School, Hershey Entertainment &amp; Resorts, The M.S. Hershey Foundation and Hershey Trust Company\u2014continue to honor his vision. For the movie, these five entities collaborated with Dandelion Media, to ensure an authentic portrayal of Milton&#8217;s life. From the project&#8217;s inception, the filmmakers were granted unprecedented access to the company&#8217;s archives and the expertise of Hershey historians.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<span class=\"xn-person\">Milton Hershey&#8217;s<\/span> story exemplifies the American Dream,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Michele Buck<\/span>, President and CEO of The Hershey Company. &#8220;This movie will reveal how Milton and Kitty built something far greater than a chocolate company. Their legacy extends beyond sweet treats to education, community, and opportunity for thousands. We&#8217;re proud to support a film that shares the full Hershey story\u2014one of resilience, vision and impact that continues to inspire today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Milton and <span class=\"xn-person\">Catherine Hershey&#8217;s<\/span> greatest achievement wasn&#8217;t chocolate\u2014it was creating a home and school for generations of children in need,&#8221; said Pete Gurt, President, Milton Hershey School. &#8220;As an alumnus of <span class=\"xn-person\">Milton Hershey School, I<\/span>&#8216;ve seen firsthand how their vision transforms lives. This movie captures the story that inspired extraordinary generosity and a legacy that endures today through every student and graduate of our school. It&#8217;s a reminder that true success is measured not by what you gain, but by what you give.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Waters is represented by UTA; Wittrock is represented by CAA, Mosaic and Weissenbach Management, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Schreck Rose Dapello<\/span>; Daddario is represented by CAA and Untitled Entertainment. The <i>HERSHEY<\/i> movie is represented by UTA.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Dandelion Media<br \/><\/b>&#8220;Hope Through Story&#8221; is the mission of <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=3665541337&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fdandelionmedia.net%2F&amp;a=Dandelion+Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dandelion Media<\/a><\/u>. Founded by\u00a0Sharon Paul and <span class=\"xn-person\">Mark Tilghman<\/span>, the company produces impactful movies and television series. Dandelion Media is committed to risk-mitigated independent film financing, proprietary audience research and impeccable storytelling. With projects such as\u00a0<i>HERSHEY, Vivaldi,<\/i>\u00a0<i>Strong Women, Strong World, <\/i>and<i> Silent Night, <\/i>Dandelion Media champions stories that entertain, inspire, and leave a legacy of hope.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Hershey Entities<br \/><\/b><br \/>\n        <span>For generations, the name Hershey has been synonymous with beloved chocolate and snacking products around the world, and the legacy of founder <span class=\"xn-person\">Milton Hershey<\/span> extends far beyond these iconic treats. Milton established five key entities that continue to create moments of goodness and serve the community today. Entities include <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=2764615642&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehersheycompany.com%2Fen_us%2Fhome%2Fabout-us%2Fthe-company%2Fleadership.html&amp;a=The+Hershey+Company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Hershey Company<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=3088059974&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mhskids.org%2F&amp;a=Milton+Hershey+School\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Milton Hershey School<\/a><\/u>, <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=2367442197&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hersheyentertainmentandresorts.com%2F&amp;a=Hershey+Entertainment+%26+Resorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hershey Entertainment &amp; Resorts<\/a><\/u>, The <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=2913435937&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mshersheyfoundation.org%2F&amp;a=M.S.+Hershey+Foundation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">M.S. Hershey Foundation<\/a><\/u> and <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=1694566604&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hersheytrust.com%2F&amp;a=Hershey+Trust\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hershey Trust<\/a><\/u> Company<\/span><br \/>\n        <span>. While each entity operates separately, they all embody <span class=\"xn-person\">Milton Hershey&#8217;s<\/span> profound philosophy: &#8220;One is only happy in proportion as he makes others feel happy and only useful as he contributes his influences for the finer callings in life.&#8221; This guiding principle continues to inspire Hershey&#8217;s ongoing legacy.<\/span>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Aloe Entertainment<\/b>\u00a0<br \/><span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Aloe<\/span> is considered one of the top independent packaging producers and film finance experts in <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span>. Aloe has produced and\/or financed over 51 films, most recently Freud&#8217;s Last Session starring <span class=\"xn-person\">Anthony Hopkins<\/span> for Sony and the critically acclaimed Rumours starring Cate Blanchett, <span class=\"xn-person\">Alicia Vikander<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Charles Dance<\/span>. Aloe Entertainment&#8217;s upcoming slate includes <span class=\"xn-person\">Alpha Gang<\/span> starring Cate Blanchett, <span class=\"xn-person\">Dave Baustista<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Zoe Kravitz<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Riley Keough<\/span>, Birds of Prey starring <span class=\"xn-person\">Maria Bakalova<\/span> and Tin Solider starring <span class=\"xn-person\">Jamie Foxx<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Robert DeNiro<\/span>. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=858093253&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.aloentertainment.com%252F%26data%3D05%257C02%257Calingeris%2540hersheys.com%257C6d5eb87623fc4146c2a308dd762f0873%257C90254b37ddd64784a73c67a28484e423%257C0%257C0%257C638796667290731144%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C60000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DUDUM4PQb2SPbtJIItHZf4126qOTCqfkLxZVuASlFZxk%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;a=www.aloentertainment.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.aloentertainment.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Peachtree Group<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Peachtree Group is a vertically integrated investment management firm specializing in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities in dislocated markets, anchored by commercial real estate, and inclusive of film and media finance.\u00a0 Today, the company manages billions in capital across acquisitions, development and lending, augmented by services designed to protect, support and grow its investments. For more information, visit <u><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4402008-1&amp;h=4126902230&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fnam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.peachtreegroup.com%252F%26data%3D05%257C02%257Calingeris%2540hersheys.com%257Cdd22c42b1beb474553ef08dd76243414%257C90254b37ddd64784a73c67a28484e423%257C0%257C0%257C638796620643823411%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C40000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DAtQF62ZUIQLhnoLYwy6Xn9qJii6EMCis23vKu3z4ANo%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;a=www.peachtreegroup.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.peachtreegroup.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About UTA<br \/><\/b>UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world&#8217;s most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers\u2014from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA&#8217;s business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world&#8217;s biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">Los Angeles<\/span> with offices in <span class=\"xn-location\">Atlanta<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Chicago<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Nashville<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New York<\/span> and London.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About RCM3<br \/><\/b>RCM3 is a groundbreaking entertainment company redefining how studios and entertainment investors approach project funding. With an exclusive global license to the Credit Participation Certificate\u2122 (CPC\u2122) for entertainment, RCM3 offers Cashless Investment solutions that empower sponsors to invest in high-potential film, television, and documentary projects without deploying their own cash. RCM3 enables studios and investors to unlock substantial amounts of capital while preserving liquidity, enhancing balance sheets, and minimizing risk. RCM3 is paving the way for sustainable growth in entertainment.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1246276\/Hershey_Kiss_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1246276\/Hershey_Kiss_Logo.jpg\" title=\"The Hershey Company Logo (PRNewsfoto\/The Hershey Company)\" alt=\"The Hershey Company Logo (PRNewsfoto\/The Hershey Company)\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"PURL\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Cision\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" alt=\"Cision\" src=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/img\/favicon.png?sn=PH61188&amp;sd=2025-04-09\" \/> View original content to download multimedia:<a id=\"PRNURL\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/hershey-and-dandelion-media-to-unwrap-founders-story-in-upcoming-major-motion-picture-hershey-set-for-2026-release-302424654.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/hershey-and-dandelion-media-to-unwrap-founders-story-in-upcoming-major-motion-picture-hershey-set-for-2026-release-302424654.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  The Hershey Company<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=PH61188&amp;Transmission_Id=202504091053PR_NEWS_USPR_____PH61188&amp;DateId=20250409\" style=\"border:0px;width:1px;height:1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PR Newswire Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario as Milton and Catherine Hershey Principal Photography Begins May 2025 Across Pennsylvania HERSHEY, Pa. , April 9, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0HERSHEY, a major motion picture of chocolate pioneer Milton Hershey and his beloved wife Catherine, &#8216;Kitty&#8217;, is officially set for production beginning in May 2025. Millions worldwide instantly recognize the distinctive wrapped Hershey&#8217;s bar, but few know the extraordinary human story behind it. A must-see movie for chocolate-lovers and fans alike, this movie reveals how a man who failed in business multiple times before creating an iconic chocolate empire chose to channel his success into a legacy of education and community that continues to transform lives today. 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