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The U.S. led global production activity with 1,318 projects in Q1 2025, followed by India with 968. Scripted content represented 71% of all new productions globally.

Sound stage occupancy in Los Angeles fell to 63% in 2024, down from 69% in 2023 and well below pre-strike averages in the 90% range. FilmLA tracked just 8,671 Stage Shoot Days in 2023—the lowest total outside the pandemic year.

The media giant posted a 5% revenue increase, reaching €7.5 billion, while net profit rose 8% to €1.2 billion. Streaming subscriptions grew by 20%, and digital advertising revenue surged by 12%. The group's production arm, Fremantle, also saw solid performance, reporting a 10% increase in revenues.

The new business promises to bring new anime content to everyone through Crunchyroll streaming service worldwide.

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is investing nearly $2.9 million in 38 production companies through its Slate Development Pilot Program while partnering with Film Fund Luxembourg to co-finance four projects with an additional $882,500.