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Deals: Odin’s Eye, Sphere Abacus, Spin Master, Echo Media, Cineflix Rights

Odin’s Eye Animation has acquired international sales rights to Hungary/Canada/Germany coproduction Fairyheart, Sphere Abacus has sold true-crime series Murder by Medic in multiple territories, and more.

TIFF adds eight to content market advisory committee

The new members include executives from Sony Pictures Classics, Mubi, BBC Studios, Lucasfilm and more.

WildBrain reports Q3 content revenue growth

CFO Nick Gawne noted in an earnings call that the growth in content production revenue is expected to continue.

Thunderbird sees significant YoY revenue boost in Q3

The larger revenue was attributed to an increase in service production.

Black Fawn launches international sales arm

The new arm of the Guelph, Ont.-based boutique outlet is coming to Cannes Marché du Film with two titles in its inaugural slate.

Global petition launched in support of audiovisual sector

The CMPA is among Canadian signatories urging support and protection for the global screen industry.

Photo gallery: 2025 Vancouver Scripted Summit

The annual event hosted by the Pacific Screenwriting Program took place on April 24.

Cineplex sees YoY revenue decrease in Q1 2025

The company saw an 18.5% decrease in box office revenues for the quarter, attributed to a weaker film slate from the same period the year prior.

Creative BC funds 10 prodcos via Slate Program

Each of the production companies will receive $50,000, intended to support development stage costs for two or more projects.

Bell Media sees continued YoY revenue increase

Bell Media saw similar year-over-year increases in advertising revenue and adjusted EBITDA in its Q1 2025 results.

PXO to launch volume wall in B.C.

The facility will also see the debut of PXO AKIRA, the company’s proprietary motion platform intended for shooting vehicle scenes.

Blink49 makes strategic investment in Stapleview

Stapleview also plans to launch a Canadian hub to develop original series and formats.