Marla Sokoloff and Amanda Righetti (“The Mentalist”) are toplining indie romantic comedy “The Chateau Meroux” for Contradictions Films.

“Meroux” follows Sokoloff’s character as she inherits a Northern California winery and all the problems that come with it. Film also stars Barry Watson, Christopher Lloyd and Taylor Negron.

Production began this week in Oakdale, Calif., with Bob Fugger directing from a script by Adam Morrison.

John Orlando is producing with exec producers including Tomas Harlan, Tim Carter and Sean Gnekow.

Morrison is repped by Book Ends Entertainment.

From Variety

“Play the Game” was just released on DVD/Blu-ray this week! Make sure you grab your copy soon!

“Play the Game” (PG-13): The tables turn when a widower (Andy Griffith) becomes “a retirement-home gigolo” while his womanizing grandson (Paul Campbell) struggles to hook up with the girl of his dreams (Marla Sokoloff).

Marla is scheduled to participate in the “Save Unwanted Pets” fundraising event that will be held on March 21st in Los Angeles.

The “Save Unwanted Pets” fundraiser is already gaining celebrity attention from Hollywood. Actors Marla Sokoloff (Desperate Housewives, Modern Men, The Practice), Jason Biggs (American Pie), Jenny Mollen (Crash; TV Series, My Best friend’s Girl), Sarah Carter (CSI NY; TV Series, Skinwalkers), Krista Allen (The Final Destination, Anger Management), Annie Duke (The Apprentice, World Series of Poker), Joseph Reitman (Gamer, Crank 2: HighVoltage) and many others, are scheduled to attend and show their support. Together, APE Action, ThumpingTails and Rio Films aim to draw attention to the serious need to fund care for the overwhelming amount of unwanted pets, as well as garner support for Sammy’s Place senior dog sanctuary and ThumpingTails Animal Rescue.

What: “Save Unwanted Pets” Fundraiser

Who: APE Action, ThumpingTails Animal Rescue and Rio Films

When: Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 2 pm

Where: MODERN MEDIA

5826 Uplander Way, Culver City CA 90230

Why: APE Action’s goal is to raise funds for Sammy’s Place, a senior dog sanctuary. This is a sanctuary where elderly dogs come to spend their last days, weeks, years in a loving environment. There is an overabundance of aging dogs abandoned in shelters every day that would benefit from the continued funding of Sammy’s Place.

Today, December 19th, is Marla’s 29th birthday! I would love to wish Marla an amazing day today – thank you for being such an inspiration to all your fans across the world!

Feel free to leave your birthday wishes for Marla by leaving a comment in this post.

A huge congratulations to Marla and her new husband, Alec, who wed Sunday (November 8th) in Beverly Hills!

Actress Marla Sokoloff married Alec Puro, a drummer with the band Deadsy, at an evening ceremony in Beverly Hills on Sunday.

The bride, 28, arrived at Il Cielo restaurant at 5:50 p.m. with five bridesmaids and two matrons of honor. “Marla seemed so excited. She and the girls were overheard laughing in the limo,” says an eyewitness.

In front of a 100 guests, the bride and groom walked down the aisle in the restaurant’s Chapel Garden. The bride wore a strapless white gown with a black sash around her waist. She carried a bouquet of white flowers.

“Marla looked beyond stunning. She took a few deep breaths and briefly teared up before she entered the restaurant. She seemed a bit nervous, but still looked very happy,” reports an onlooker.

Celebrity florist Mark’s Garden decorated the venue with flowers in warm colors, with dark red roses. Twinkling lights, candles and chandeliers created a romantic mood.

The festivities begun with a reception where guests mingled while enjoying champagne, fruit and puff pastries. Tables were adorned with candles and roses, and classical music played.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds spent a few moments alone in a cozy backroom with a fireplace. The reception included an Italian sit-down dinner and dancing. At the end of the night, guests were treated to wedding cake from Buttercake Bakery.

The couple, who met at a party, were engaged in October, 2008.

From People and OK!