Boxoffice Podcast

CinemaCon 2026 Preview [Presented by AgileTix]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:30:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by AgileTix, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in exhibition and preview the anticipated opening of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Then in the feature segment, Daniel talks to Amanda Martin, Cinema United’s chief of staff, and Matthew Pollock, the associate managing director of CinemaCon, to preview CinemaCon 2026.

PROJECT HAIL MARY Delivers $80.5M Opening | AgileTix’s Shane Burkett [Presented by AgileTix]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by AgileTix, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk break down the opening weekend of Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary, the best 3-day opening of the year so far. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca Pahle talks to Shane Burkett, the director of strategic marketing at Agile Ticketing Solutions, about the importance of storytelling in cinema marketing.

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Universal Extends Windows | Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Directors [Presented by AgileTix]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by AgileTix, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the Oscars and the latest exhibition news, including Universal’s move to guarantee a minimum of seven weekends of theatrical exclusivity starting in 2027. Then in the feature segment, Chad talks to Radio Silence directing duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett about Searchlight Pictures’ Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, the sequel to their 2019 breakout hit.

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Programmatic Advertising with MediaKoi’s Doug Woodard and The Boxoffice Company’s Malcolm MacMillan

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of Disney’s Hoppers and Warner Bros.’ The Bride!, as well as preview A24’s indie horror Undertone and the next Colleen Hoover adaptation, Reminders of Him. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca discusses programmatic advertising with Doug Woodard, the founder of MediaKoi, and Malcolm MacMillan, the managing director (UK) and executive vice president of exhibitor relations, Boost products and services at The Boxoffice Company.

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Paramount Wins Bidding War for Warner Bros. | Moving Image Technologies’ President and COO Francois Godfrey

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the franchise record opening weekend of Scream 7 and cover all the latest in theatrical exhibition, including the news that Netflix has pulled out of its bid for Warner Bros. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Francois Godfrey, President and COO of Moving Image Technologies (MiT), about the evolving cinema industry, including the importance of premium large formats (PLF) and immersive audio technologies.

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Filmmaking Team Radio Silence on Bringing SCREAM Back to the Big Screen

Episode Highlights

00:00 Intro

01:34 Scream 7 Breaks Franchise Records

02:43 Comparing Scream 7 to Prior Installments

05:23 Analyzing the Scream Murder Mystery Formula

06:22 Paramount and Skydance to Acquire Warner Bros.

08:00 Skepticism Toward the 30-Film Annual Commitment

09:09 Establishing the 45-Day Theatrical Window

11:45 The Exhibitor Perspective on Studio Mergers

14:42 An Open Invitation to Netflix and Ted Sarandos

18:55 Why Netflix Should Embrace Theatrical Distribution

22:48 Weekend Box Office Tracking: Hoppers and The Bride

24:33 Interview: Francois Godfrey of Moving Image Technologies

26:08 The Continued Growth of Premium Large Format (PLF)

28:21 The Importance of Audio in the PLF Experience

32:10 MIT’s Acquisition of DCS Cinema Loudspeakers

35:14 Technical Standards for Audience Satisfaction

39:18 Why Cinema Audio is Different from Home Use

41:38 Global Distribution and Dealer Networks

43:11 Looking Ahead to CinemaCon 2026

Boxoffice Rewind: The SCREAM Franchise

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800

Join hosts Daniel Loria, Chad Kennerk, and Rebecca Pahle as they look back on the box office history, cultural, and commercial impact of the Scream movies. From the first Scream movie in 1996 leading up to the release of this weekend’s Scream 7, the Boxoffice Podcast team shares their favorite moments, memories, and missed opportunities from the defining slasher flick of an entire generation.

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Filmmaking Team Radio Silence on Bringing SCREAM Back to the Big Screen

Episode Highlights
00:00 Intro

04:14 How Scream Reinvented the Slasher Genre

17:35 Drew Barrymore Opening & The Two-Killer Twist

25:30 Box Office Breakout & VHS Phenomenon

27:55 Scream 2 Success & Sequel Rush

43:22 Columbine’s Impact on Scream 3

50:56 Scream 4 & Social Media Era Commentary

02:06 Scream (2022) Post-Pandemic Revival

13:10 Scream 6: New York Setting & Franchise-High Box Office

24:20 What Scream 7 Needs to Deliver

Author Barry Hertz on The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of “Wuthering Heights” and cover all the latest news in theatrical exhibition. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Barry Hertz, Deputy Arts Editor at the Globe and Mail, about his new book Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious, the Blockbusters that Supercharged the World.

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00:00 Intro

00:21 Episode Preview Barry Hertz Interview

01:00 Weekend Box Office Kickoff and Weathering Heights Opening

06:11 Weathering Heights $38M Debut Analysis

08:00 Warner Bros.’ Ninth #1 in a Row

08:21 Sony’s Goat Opens to $35M

08:44 Amazon MGM’s Crime 101 Overperforms

11:43 Amazon MGM’s 2025 Slate Momentum

13:00 Disney Hits $1B Globally in February

14:00 Warner Bros. Sale Update

14:26 New Fast & Furious Release Date 2028

16:02 Barry Hertz Joins the Podcast

17:00 Discovering the First Fast & Furious

21:00 From Street Racing Article to Global Franchise

23:26 How the Franchise Went Global

29:00 Was Tokyo Drift Almost Direct to DVD?

30:00 Justin Lin Reinvents the Series

33:00 Universal and Vin Diesel Decline Participation

37:57 On Set Tensions and Diesel Johnson Rift

39:00 Scrapped Villain Super Team Plans

41:00 What’s Happening With Fast X Part 2?

Super Bowl Trailer Recap | SIRĀT Director Óliver Laxe

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss all the Big Game trailer spots from Super Bowl LX. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Sirāt director Óliver Laxe about the impact of the film on audiences and the importance of the theatrical experience.

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01:33 Super Bowl Trailer Roundtable Begins

03:19 Major Trailer Omissions (Spider-Man, Avengers)

04:00 Scream 7 Big Game Spot & Presales

05:29 Super Mario Galaxy Marketing Push

06:06 First Look at Supergirl

07:28 Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary Trailer

10:26 Pixar’s Hoppers Original IP Test

14:20 Minions and Monsters Title Reveal

16:20 First Footage: The Mandalorian & Grogu

23:37 Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Wins the Game

25:36 Kevin James Viral Marketing for Solo Mio

27:05 Weekend Box Office Recap

27:49 Stray Kids Event Cinema Breakout

30:38 Netflix’s Adventures of Cliff Booth Debate

32:18 Transition to Oliver Laxe Interview

33:47 Interview: Cinema as Catharsis

35:53 Why SIRĀT Must Be Seen Theatrically

37:22 Warning About Streaming-First Deals

38:39 Early Cinema Memory: The Bear

39:18 The Sacred Energy of Theaters

41:16 Making a Radical Film Popular

42:10 Reaching Younger Audiences

44:00 “Bitter Medicine with Honey”

45:18 Influences from 1970s American Cinema

Using Cinema Design to Maximize Dine-In Profits [Presented by Proctor Companies]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of 20th Century Studios’ Send Help along with Iron Lung and the Amazon/MGM Studios’ documentary Melania. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Proctor Companies’ Michael Giacinto about the evolution of dine-in cinema, highlighting the company’s recent renovation of Alamo Drafthouse’s Mountain View, California location.

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2026 Oscar Nominations | Mid-South Theatre Convention Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk cover the weekend box office and review the 2026 Oscar nominations. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Wynn Salisch, the president of the Mid-South Theatre Association and Casablanca Payments, to preview the Mid-South Theatre Convention coming up in Memphis, TN from March 30 to April 1.

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What to Listen For

00:42 Weekend Box Office Overview
01:00 Mercy Takes #1 in Weak January
01:35 Post-Avatar Box Office Slowdown
02:00 Upcoming Releases & Tracking Forecasts
03:00 Indie & January Action Releases
04:15 Documentary Box Office Expectations
05:00 UK & Ireland Box Office Forecast
06:02 Oscar Nominations Overview
07:04 Major Oscar Snubs & Surprises
08:27 Best Picture Race Breakdown
10:00 Supporting Acting Categories
16:00 Lead Actor & Actress Races
23:00 Director, Editing & Score Discussion
39:39 International Feature Film Race
42:00 Technical Awards & Visual Effects
43:31 Best Picture Predictions
48:57 Mid-South Theater Convention Promo
50:04 Interview: Win Salish Begins
55:00 Value of Regional Theater Conventions
01:00:00 Future of Exhibition & Gen Z
01:02:31 Registration Reminder & Wrap-Up

A Cross-Country Movie Theater Roadtrip with The Ankler’s Matthew Frank

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including a disappointing opening for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and new quotes from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. titles. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Matthew Frank, associate editor of The Ankler, about his insights following a cross-country trip to visit 58 movie theaters across the U.S.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:00 Weekend Box Office: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Performance
04:34 Netflix, Warner Bros., and the 45-Day Theatrical Window Debate
10:37 Q1 2026 Box Office Outlook and Market Performance
11:21 Amazon MGM’s Mercy Forecast and International Expectations
16:31 Feature Interview Begins: Matthew Frank’s Cross-Country Theater Road Trip
20:09 Inside Independent Cinemas and Small-Town Theater Realities
24:12 How Release Date Changes Hurt Local Exhibitors
28:42 Highlights From Visiting 58 Movie Theaters
33:00 Premium Formats, Renovations, and Industry Challenges
35:33 How Cinemas Can Improve the Moviegoing Experience

Dine-In Cinema Summit 2026 | Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk cover the latest industry news and preview Sony’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Dine-In Cinema Summit founders Amy and Matt Mader of Venue Valet to preview this year’s show happening February 2-6 in Austin, TX.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:07 Weekend Box Office: Primate Overperforms
02:41 Repertory Cinema & Theatrical Experiences
06:18 Remembering Colleen Barstow
08:27 Industry Leadership Updates
10:34 ICTA North America Cinema Awards
12:09 Blue Ribbon Awards Relaunch
14:11 Box Office Outlook & Horror Trends
16:22 28 Years Later Franchise Discussion
21:46 Dine-In Cinema Summit Interview Begins
23:18 Evolution of the Dine-In Cinema Summit
26:41 Hospitality & Guest Experience in Cinemas
29:44 “Let’s Adapt” Programming & Diversification
33:06 Alternative Content & FEC Strategies
37:58 Food, Beverage & Kitchen Operations
39:12 Battle of the Brands Cook-Off
41:36 Operations, Pricing & Data Insights
45:02 Summit Sponsors & Industry Support
48:21 Why the Summit Matters Before CinemaCon
50:37 Registration Details & Final Takeaways
51:18 Closing Remarks & Subscribe CTA

A Strong Start to 2026 [Presented by AgileTix]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by AgileTix, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the latest industry news and discuss the end-of-year box office performance. In the feature segment, Rebecca Pahle speaks with Shane Burkett (Director of Strategic Marketing) and Tanya Key (Senior Account Executive) of Agile Ticketing on the many ways in which technological solutions can help turn the occasional cinemagoer into a loyal customer.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

03:00 2025 Box Office Ends at $8.87B and Misses $9B Goal

04:38 Disney Crosses $6B as Avatar: Fire and Ash Hits $1B

05:15 Zootopia 2 Becomes the Top Hollywood Release Ever in China

06:07 Avatar’s Domestic Decline and International Strength

08:07 Strong Start to 2026 Despite a Slower January Slate

13:00 Agile Ticketing Interview Begins

16:06 The Rise of Event Programming and Custom Cinema Experiences

24:07 Loyalty Programs and Data-Driven Patron Engagement

33:18 Pre-Ordering Concessions and Reducing In-Theater Friction

36:02 Episode Wrap-Up and What’s Next

2026 Box Office Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800

Join us for our annual box office preview episode, as we look ahead to some of the most anticipated movies and biggest potential hits of 2026. We start our analysis with discussion on a difficult Q1 with few titles poised to become major hits. Our Q2 conversation highlights titles like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, Supergirl, and Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day. Q3 should be the best quarter of the year with a monster month of July, where Minions 3, Moana, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey should combine to lift the box office to new heights. We close our discussion with Q4 titles like Jumanji 3, The Cat in the Hat, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Dune 3, and Avengers: Doomsday..

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2025 in Review: The Biggest Stories, Industry Trends, and Moviegoing Moments of the Year

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Chad Kennerk, Rebecca Pahle, and Albert Lawrence discuss the year’s biggest stories, trends, and moviegoing moments in theatrical exhibition for 2025. On the Story of the Year, the team discusses the potential sale of Warner Bros. and its implications for the industry at large. Warner Bros. is named Distributor of the Year for an all-time-great-caliber slate, and independent filmmaker is recognized as the Industry Figure of the Year for his defense and promotion of the theatrical experience. The Viral Marketing Campaign of the Year goes to A Minecraft Movie’s Chicken Jockey, and Sony’s Demon Slayer Infinity Castle is singled out as the box office surprise of the year. In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss the standout performances of 2025, and their favorite movies and movie-going moments of the year.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 The Power of Collective Moviegoing

02:15 2025 Industry Recap and Episode Overview

03:10 Story of the Year Warner Bros Sale

06:05 Netflix and Theatrical Windows Shift

07:00 Movie of the Year Debate Minecraft vs Ne Zha 2

09:30 Industry Figure of the Year and Consolidation

12:20 Exhibition Trends Event Cinema and Anime

15:55 Distributor of the Year Warner Bros

20:05 Viral Marketing of the Year Log Truck Campaign

24:00 Viral Moviegoing Moment Chicken Jockey

26:05 Anime Breakout and Demon Slayer Box Office

28:50 Biggest Box Office Disappointments of 2025

33:00 Best Performances of the Year

39:00 Favorite Moviegoing Moments

48:00 Best Needle Drops in Movies

51:30 Top Movies of 2025

Christmas Corridor Box Office Preview | Barco Cinema's Adam Cassels [Presented by Barco]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Barco, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the latest industry news and preview upcoming releases like Avatar: Fire and Ash, along with its premium technology offerings. Then in the feature segment, Daniel talks to Barco Cinema’s vice president of marketing Adam Cassels to discuss the evolution of premium cinema technology, including the rollout of HDR by Barco.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:20 Warner Bros Acquisition Fallout

04:25 Global PLF and Cinema Tech News

08:10 Mega Entertainment Centers vs Micro Cinemas

12:35 Zootopia 2 Hits One Billion

13:20 Christmas Corridor Box Office Forecast

14:05 Avatar Fire and Ash Opening Outlook

19:50 SpongeBob The Housemaid and David

26:00 Christmas Day New Releases

29:05 Barco Cinema Interview Begins

33:10 Laser and HDR Explained

38:20 How HDR Changes Moviegoing

45:20 Future of Premium Large Format

51:00 Episode Wrap and Year End Preview

Netflix Wins Bidding Battle for Warner Bros., Paramount Counters [Sponsored by Christie]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Christie, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office, as well as break down what’s known and unknown about the Warner Bros. acquisition. In the feature segment sponsored by Christie, Rebecca talks to Allan Fernandes, product manager at Christie about their new RGBH projectors, as well as Christie’s variable dynamic range (VDR) technology, set to launch in 2026.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:23 Netflix’s Winning Bid

03:12 Paramount’s Countermove

05:07 Theatrical Stakes

06:42 Guilds Push Back

07:55 The “Sh*t Sandwich” Reality

08:47 Political Opposition

10:14 Industry-Wide Consolidation

12:03 Sarandos’ Theater Claims

14:26 The 17-Day Window Problem

17:03 Filmmaker Support Gaps

19:12 Paramount’s 30-Film Promise

21:34 Preparing for Change

22:18 Box Office Highlights

24:13 Avatar Forecast

25:32 Christie’s New RGBH Projector

30:47 Inside Christie VDR

37:12 APAC Tech Innovation

Qube Cinema’s Alan Christensen and Mark Waterston | FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2 Director Emma Tammi [Presented by Qube Wire]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Qube Wire, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the Thanksgiving holiday and take a weekend-by-weekend look ahead at the holiday 2025 box office. In the sponsored segment, Daniel speaks to Alan Christensen and Mark Waterston of Qube Cinema to discuss cloud-based distribution service Qube Wire and the recent expansion of their network domestically. Rebecca then interviews Emma Tammi, the director behind Blumhouse and Universal’s Five Nights at Freddy’s, in advance of the sequel’s December 5 release.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:34 Episode Overview: Zootopia 2 + December Lineup

09:54 Thanksgiving Box Office Results

10:00 Zootopia 2’s Domestic Opening

11:03 Global Performance & China Records

13:52 AMC & Regal Thanksgiving Records

15:54 Wicked for Good Week 2 Drop Analysis

18:12 Should Wicked Become a Franchise

20:35 December Box Office Outlook

20:45 Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Projections

22:14 Avatar Fire and Ash Presales

23:10 December Counterprogramming Strategy

24:44 Christmas Day Releases Overview

29:00 Cube Cinema Sponsored Segment

47:00 Interview Emma Tammi (FNAF 2)

47:59 FNAF 1 Box Office Breakout

52:35 Animatronics with Henson Creature Shop

Thanksgiving Preview | Irwin’s Jack Powers [Presented by Irwin]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of Universal’s Wicked: For Good and preview the Thanksgiving holiday, with Zootopia 2 opening from Disney. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Irwin’s Jack Powers about the December 2 release of the company’s new seating option Spectrum Aura. Learn more at irwinseating.com

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:00 Holiday Rush & Cleaning Challenges for Theaters

00:17 Wicked for Good’s Opening & Thanksgiving Weekend Preview

01:00 Awards-Season Catch-Up: New & Noteworthy Releases

04:39 Wicked for Good: Fan Response & Act Two Concerns

07:25 Weekend Outlook: Thanksgiving Play Patterns & Forecasts

08:11 Wicked’s Global Opening Numbers & Top Markets

12:00 Premium Formats Break Records (IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX)

12:45 Circuit Highlights: AMC, Regal, Marcus & International Records

16:30 Feature Interview Intro: Jack Powers of Irwin Seating

18:00 How Seating Impacts Operations During Peak Season

24:00 Designing Comfort & Capacity for Modern Moviegoers

26:45 New Product Spotlight: Spectrum Aura & Faster Auditorium Cleaning

31:12 Renovations, Durability & Future-Proofing Theaters

37:10 Aura Launch Details

WICKED: FOR GOOD Soars to Record Presales | Maya Cinemas' Greg Heckmann [Presented by Irwin Seating]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of Lionsgate’s Now You See Me, Now You Don’t and forecast the November 21st release of Universal’s Wicked: For Good. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Greg Heckmann, the director of marketing for Maya Cinemas, about key initiatives including the chain’s Young Cinema Professionals workshop.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 What the Maya Interview Covers

02:00 Weekend Box Office: Frankenstein, Running Man, NYSM 3

03:24 Oscar Isaac’s Ska Band & Frankenstein Reactions

06:59 Running Man Review & Performance

07:49 Now You See Me 3: Strong Opening & Franchise Strength

09:35 Wicked For Good Tracking: Baseline 135M

10:40 UK & US Presales Break Records

11:58 High-End Forecast: 180M–210M Possibility

14:05 Expected Range: 145M–175M Opening Weekend

15:10 Why Many Viewers Will Wait for PLF on Thanksgiving

16:57 Behind the Scenes: New Songs & Expanded Story

17:35 Wicked as a Cultural Holiday Event

19:55 Economic Strain & Moviegoing as the Affordable Alternative

21:58 Why Theaters Still Offer the Best Value for Families

22:40 2025 Thanksgiving Outlook: Narnia’s IMAX Exclusivity

24:00 Should Wicked Become a Holiday Double-Feature Tradition?

25:25 Harkins Re-Release Success Story

26:00 Transition to Feature Interview

27:00 Interview: Maya’s New Young Cinema Professionals Program

29:15 Maya’s Community & Holiday Food Bank Initiatives

31:00 Why Investing in Young Workers Matters

33:20 How Pandemic & Strikes Affected Youth Entry into Exhibition

35:10 Anime & Event Titles Bringing Younger Audiences Back

36:00 Sending Young Cinema Workers to the CinemaCon Fall Summit

38:40 First Impressions from the Selected Participants

41:10 Plans to Expand the Program Next Year

A Predator Franchise Record | The Running Man’s Glenn Powell, Edgar Wright, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin [Presented by Irwin Seating]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including promotions at both Cinergy and AMC Entertainment, as well as the opening of Film Alley Breckenridge. For the feature segment, our friends at Cinema United bring us The Running Man panel from CinemaCon 2025, with stars Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, and director Edgar Wright in a conversation moderated by Jacqueline Coley.

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Holiday Box Office Preview 2025

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in distribution and exhibition, including the announcement that Belgium-based Kinepolis has signed an agreement to acquire the operations of U.S. cinema chain Emagine Entertainment. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Flix Brewhouse’s Chris Randleman to preview the 2025 Holiday box office.

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:02 Halloween Stories & Why Classic Horror Still Hits
03:15 When Prestige Directors Go Nuclear – Bigelow’s Bold New Film
05:46 The Box Office Slump No One Saw Coming
08:03 Power Moves & Shake-Ups Across Hollywood
11:00 Who Will Buy Warner Bros? The Industry’s Biggest Question
14:03 Chris Randleman: Inside the Theatrical Trenches
15:12 What Went Wrong This Fall at the Movies?
16:43 Can November Turn Things Around?
18:53 Hidden Gems & Underdogs of Awards Season
21:03 Why Wicked Could Save the Holiday Box Office
25:46 How Gen Z Is Quietly Reviving Moviegoing
28:16 The Return of the Family Blockbuster
30:07 Streamers Want Theaters Again — But Do They Get It?
36:08 How Horror and Spectacle Keep December Alive
41:12 Betting on Variety: The Secret to a Strong Holiday Slate
45:09 Can Feel-Good Stories Win Christmas 2025?
50:35 The Box Office Comeback We’ve Been Waiting For
55:16 2026–2027: The Rebirth of Theatrical Movies

Innovative Programming Strategies with Joe Garel

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing challenges at the October box office and how Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc surpassed expectations. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Joe Garel of Western Film Services on exhibition strategies for navigating the current downturn at the box office.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:05 October Box Office Struggles Begin

03:14 Chainsaw Man’s Surprise Success

06:00 Roof Man and Theatrical Highlights

07:03 Weak Openings for New Releases

09:00 The Worst October Since 1998

12:03 Delayed Releases and Scheduling Issues

13:25 Relying on Re-releases to Fill the Gap

15:56 Meet Joe Garel of Western Film Services

17:05 Finding Underserved Audiences (Filipino Film Success)

20:00 Flexible Booking and Alternative Programming

21:10 Pricing Strategy and Audience Behavior

23:25 Smarter, Audience-Driven Programming

24:55 Why the Market Is Struggling

26:45 The New Formula: Dynamic Booking & Showmanship

28:40 Reviving Showmanship in Cinemas

29:50 Sports as the Next Big Opportunity (FIFA Test)

33:00 Event Cinema and Concert Success

34:20 Reaching Younger Audiences Raised on Screens

36:15 Targeted Marketing and Community Connection

39:00 Partnering with Influencers & New Content (Paris Hilton Doc)

41:00 The Power of Local Outreach & Email Lists

43:00 Bringing Back Nostalgia and Themed Screenings

44:45 Pricing Barriers and Attendance Decline

The October Box Office Slump

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing October box office slump, with consecutive sub-$100 million weekends, and cover the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including the social media announcement that AMC is discussing plans to screen Netflix titles, starting with the re-release of KPop Demon Hunters.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:26 Catching Up on Awards Season Films

04:00 “The Black Phone 2” Review & Discussion

05:36 Netflix’s “Frankenstein” Theatrical Run

07:05 AMC–Netflix Partnership Announcement

11:00 Cinema Industry Leadership Updates

12:38 Landmark Cinemas Renovation

13:48 Cineplex Streamlining & CEO Transition

14:47 Vista Group Launches “React”

16:00 Barco Expands HDR by Barco

17:09 The October Box Office Slump

18:02 New Releases & Weekend Forecast

20:15 Angel Studios Swaps “Zero AD” for “David”

Morelia Film Festival's Alejandro Ramirez Magana & Daniela Michel | Silents Synced Creator Josh Frank

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including the debut of Tron: Ares. Daniel Loria speaks to Cinepolis CEO Alejandro Ramirez Magana and Daniela Michel about the Morelia Film Festival, celebrated for its support of independent and global cinema. Rebecca talks to Josh Frank, the creator of Silents Synced about the upcoming Silents Synced release A Woman of the World vs Pearl Jam, arriving in theaters on November 7.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:13 Tron: Ares Review and Discussion

04:00 Upcoming Weekend Forecasts

06:01 Tracking Update: Wicked: For Good

07:03 Genre Releases – Predator: Badlands & The Running Man

07:28 Transition to Independent Cinema Segment

08:01 Interview with Alejandro Ramirez & Daniela Michel – Morelia Int’l Film Festival

09:00 Why Is It Important for Exhibitors to Support Independent Cinema?

11:00 How Did the Morelia Film Festival Begin?

14:00 How Did Mexican Cinema Rebuild Its Industry?

21:00 How Did Cinépolis’ Distribution Arm Emerge from the Festival?

23:00 What Can Audiences Expect from This Year’s Morelia Lineup?

25:55 Transition to Second Interview – Silent Synced

26:00 Who Is Josh Frank and What Is Silent Synced?

27:00 How Did the Idea to Pair Pearl Jam with A Woman of the World Begin?

29:00 What Makes This Silent Film Unique?

33:00 How Do Modern Audiences Respond to Silent Films?

37:00 What Challenges Do Independent Cinemas Face Today?

ROOFMAN Writer/Director Derek Cianfrance

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including a statement from the MPA on AI. They also recap the weekend box office performances of AMC Distribution’s number one three-day release of Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl and the disappointing debut of A24’s The Smashing Machine. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Derek Cianfrance, the director and co-writer of Paramount Pictures’ Roofman, which arrives in theaters on October 10.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 Box Office Recap: Disappointing Openings

04:25 Industry Outlook & 2025 Forecasts

06:34 Excitement Builds for Wicked for Good

09:00 AI Controversy & Copyright Concerns

12:00 Feature Interview – Derek Cianfrance on Roofman

18:35 Casting Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst

24:00 Rebuilding the 1990s Toy Store World

29:00 Film School Lessons & Artistic Influences

34:00 The Power of Moviegoing & Shared Experience

37:00 Closing & Next Episode Preview

October 2025 Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend performance of Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, cover the latest news in exhibition, and preview the October slate—including the surprise addition of Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:28 PTA’s One Battle After Another

01:02 Press Screening Reactions (Smashing Machine)

02:11 PTA Box Office & Career High

02:53 Warner Bros. Hot Streak

04:22 Hollywood Tariff Threats

07:55 Advisory Committee & Industry Response

08:17 October Preview Kickoff

09:07 Taylor Swift: Life of a Showgirl (AMC Event)

10:56 A24’s The Smashing Machine with Dwayne Johnson

13:37 Avatar: The Way of Water Re-Release

13:57 Daniel Day-Lewis in M&A

15:12 Horror Spotlight: Bone Lake (Bleecker Street)

16:22 Tron: Ares Preview

18:14 Paramount’s Ruman (Channing Tatum)

19:07 A24’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

19:42 Sony Faith-Based Soul on Fire

20:22 Netflix Thriller House of Dynamite

21:03 Musical Adaptation Kiss of the Spider Woman

21:54 Universal’s Black Phone 2

23:47 Lionsgate’s Good Fortune (Keanu Reeves)

24:42 Angel Studios’ Truth and Treason

25:13 Amazon/MGM’s After the Hunt

26:42 Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind

27:22 Chainsaw Man: The Movie (Anime)

28:23 Paramount’s Regretting You (Colleen Hoover)

29:02 Bruce Springsteen Biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere

31:43 Richard Linklater’s Rogers & Hart Film

32:52 Yorgos Lanthimos Sci-Fi Remake

CineLATAM Recap with Rolando Rodriguez | THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 2 Director Renny Harlin [Presented by Lumma]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest industry news, including Taylor Swift’s upcoming event cinema release and Cinema United’s announcement of the $1.5 billion that has been invested in cinemas around the country. Boxoffice Pro’s Max Evry is then joined by The Strangers – Chapter 2 director Renny Harlin to discuss the success of his horror franchise gamble and the second chapter of his Strangers trilogy, which arrives in theaters September 26th from Lionsgate. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria and Lumma’s Rolando Rodriguez recap the inaugural CineLATAM, discussing the event's success and its significance for the Latin American market.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:36 Fathom Screenings & Recent Movie Reviews

05:20 Highlights from New York Film Festival

09:21 Horror Releases & Box Office Updates

10:15 Studio Merger Rumors & Market Concerns

11:14 $1.5B Investment in Cinema Upgrades

12:45 September Box Office Trends

14:05 Upcoming Releases & Forecasts

15:02 Taylor Swift Event Cinema Announcement

18:24 Release Date Changes & New Projects

21:20 Interview: Renny Harlan on The Strangers: Chapter Two

27:10 Sponsor Message – Luma 4D

28:05 CINELATAM Recap with Rolando Rodriguez

35:30 Premium Formats & New Technology

39:55 Closing Takeaways from CINELATAM

A New Anime Record | Schulman Theatres

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:11:03 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest industry news, including the $70.6M debut of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which now holds the record as the highest-grossing anime title in North America. Daniel is joined in the feature segment by fifth-generation exhibitors Nathan and Jacob Schulman to discuss their family's 100-year history in the industry and Schulman Theatres’ entertainment center model, which integrates bowling and an arcade with a made from scratch menu.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:43 Baseball & Football Banter

02:13 Recent Screenings

03:28 Cine LatAm Recap Teaser

05:17 Box Office – Demon Slayer Record

07:58 Global Anime Performance

10:06 Conjuring & Anime Trends

12:05 Weekend Forecast

13:15 Jordan Peele’s Him

14:14 Remembering Robert Redford

16:41 Skydance–Warner Bros. Rumors

19:21 Schulman Theaters – Intro

21:01 Family Business & Legacy

25:01 Movie Entertainment Center Model

28:03 Small Market Strategy

29:21 COVID Recovery

30:55 Food & Beverage Expansion

32:11 Programming & Families

33:45 Premium Formats & Pricing

35:09 Audience Changes

37:08 Future Plans – Bowling, Arcades, Music

40:04 Industry Stability

42:11 Theater Design & Spaces

45:13 Arcades as Revenue

46:34 Growing Up in Theaters

Canal+ Buys UGC | CONJURING Delivers Best Global Horror Opening Weekend of All Time

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review The Conjuring: Last Rites, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, and Caught Stealing while breaking down box office results and previewing upcoming releases like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. They also discuss the shifting release calendar through 2027 before Daniel sits down with Julien Marcel, CEO of Cine Group and publisher of Boxoffice Pro France, to unpack Canal+’s acquisition of UGC and its impact on French and global exhibition.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:01 Movie Recaps: Conjuring Last Rites & Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

03:59 Review of Caught Stealing (Austin Butler)

07:02 Box Office Results: Conjuring Last Rites Record-Breaking Debut

12:01 Hamilton Finally Hits Theaters

15:03 Upcoming Release Preview: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle

18:17 Anime Momentum: Chainsaw Man & Sony’s Strategy

19:19 Release Calendar Shifts (2026–2027: Paw Patrol, Superman, Bluey, Star Wars, Spider-Verse, Shrek 5)

22:43 Summer 2027 Tentpole Lineup

23:39 Sponsor Message

24:02 Interview with Julien Marcel (UGC & Canal+ Deal)

25:02 UGC’s Role in French Exhibition & Distribution

26:18 Canal+ Background & Strategic Integration

28:18 French Media Windows & Canal+ Influence

30:00 Fragmented Ecosystem & Succession in French Exhibition

33:02 Outlook: French/US Pipelines, Cinema Innovation & Challenges

Summer Recap & September Preview | Frazil's Sam Owens [Presented by Frazil]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Frazil, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the summer box office season and preview the biggest releases coming to theaters this September. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca talks to Sam Owens, the chief marketing officer at Freezing Point LLC, the makers of Frazil.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:42 Weekend Movie Picks

02:55 Shifting Release Dates

08:12 September Box Office Preview

10:58 Downton Abbey & Long Walk Stunt

13:46 Key September Releases (Sept. 19–26)

17:23 Summer 2025 Recap

19:15 Biggest Box Office Misses

28:14 Films That Fell Short

34:05 Summer Box Office Hits

42:45 Frazzle Interview Begins

45:05 Frazzle Brand & Flavors Explained

50:35 Business Model for Theaters

58:10 Free Frazzle Friday Promotion

01:02:05 Final Pitch to Exhibitors

Netflix Tops the Box Office | THE ROSES' Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Jay Roach, and Tony McNamara

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office, with Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters taking the top spot. Then in the feature segments, Chad talks to the filmmakers behind Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses: director Jay Roach, screenwriter Tony McNamara, and stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. The comedy arrives in theaters from Searchlight Pictures on August 29th.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 Netflix Scores First #1 at the Box Office

05:12 Event Cinema & AMC’s Pushback

10:16 Upcoming Releases: Toxic Avenger, Caught Stealing, The Roses

13:14 Interview – Jay Roach & Tony McNamara on Reimagining War of the Roses

18:37 The “Dinner Party” Scene & Balancing Comedy with Darkness

20:41 First Movie Theater Memories & Theatrical Experience

23:35 Interview – Olivia Colman & Benedict Cumberbatch

26:49 Playing Flawed Characters & Filming the Dinner Party Scene

30:42 Acting Styles & Balancing Tone

32:58 Childhood Cinema Memories

CineShow 2025 Preview with Malco's Larry Etter [Presented by Omniterm]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Omniterm, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office and highlight The Cinema Foundation’s Date Night @ the Movies, taking place on Friday, August 22nd. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Malco Theatres’ Larry Etter, the 2025 CineShow recipient of the Frank Liberto Award.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:02 August Box Office Update & Weapons Leading the Charts

04:03 National Date Night at the Movies & Theater Promotions

09:15 September Preview – Conjuring: Last Rites & Demon Slayer

12:05 Ad Break – OmniTerm Membership Solutions

13:12 Interview with Larry Etter – Receiving the Frank Roberto Award

16:04 Concession Innovations: Nachos, Soda, and POS Technology

22:11 Alcohol Service and Evolving Food Menus

28:07 Collectibles, Candy Trends & Global Concessions

31:02 Next Week’s CineShow Episode

The Cinema Foundation’s Date Night @ the Movies [Presented by Omniterm]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the over performance of Weapons and the latest news in theatrical exhibition. Mike Bowers, the vice president of the Cinema Foundation, vice chair of Cinema United, and the president and CEO of Harkins Theatres, talks about the Cinema Foundation's upcoming Date Night @ the Movies campaign on Friday, August 22nd featuring two-for-one treats. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca Pahle talks to Darrin Lewis, the president of Omniterm, about the company’s comprehensive cinema management software solution.the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the weekend box office and the opening weekend of Freakier Friday and Weapons, along with all the latest industry news. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks with Rocky Mountain NATO’s Diane Eve to preview the 2025 Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention taking place from September 23rd - 25th in Spokane, Washington.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:02 Box Office Recap – “Weapons” Surprise Hit

03:05 “Freakier Friday” Nostalgia & Audience Reaction

05:04 Special Cinema Events – Alamo’s Samurai Series & Sony Tie-In

07:12 Weekend Forecast – August Slowdown Ahead

10:00 “Date Night at the Movies” – Campaign Preview with Mike Bowers

11:14 Campaign Origins & Flexibility for Theaters

13:22 Promotions & Incentives (2-for-1 Deals, Combos)

16:02 Marketing Tips & Local Media Outreach

18:11 Building Moviegoing Frequency & Habit

20:18 Engaging Theater Staff & Industry-Wide Support

21:08 Cinema Technology – Darren Lewis of Omni Term

22:16 Omni Term Overview – Full Cinema Management Solutions

23:41 Post-COVID Mobile-First Ticketing Trends

25:06 Data Insights for Scheduling & Operations

27:04 Loyalty Programs – From Free to Paid Models

29:14 Driving Weekday Attendance via Custom Offers

30:48 Expanding Movie Choices Through Subscriptions

31:37 Online Enrollment & Tiered Program Options

33:12 Competing with Streaming – Enhancing Cinema Experience

34:01 Targeted Marketing & Audience Segmentation

35:22 Measuring Campaign Success & Adapting Quickly

36:44 Closing Thoughts on Industry Changes

Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention 2025 Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the weekend box office and the opening weekend of Freakier Friday and Weapons, along with all the latest industry news. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks with Rocky Mountain NATO’s Diane Eve to preview the 2025 Rocky Mountain Theatre Convention taking place from September 23rd - 25th in Spokane, Washington.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

04:26 Box Office Recap: Fantastic Four, Naked Gun, Together

06:03 Forecast Preview: Freakier Friday vs. Weapons

08:57 Cinema Foundation’s Date Night at the Movies (Aug 22)

10:01 Regal’s Summer Programming: Dude Perfect & Conjuring Universe

15:04 Repertory Screenings & Premium Format Strategy

16:34 Technology Upgrades: ScreenX, Barco Laser, Dolby Atmos

17:00 Interview: Diane Eve on Rocky Mountain NATO 2025

20:23 Convention Programming Highlights & Leadership Workshop

22:48 Vendor Showcase & Trade Show Experience

25:02 Screening Venues: AMC & Village Center Cinemas

26:01 Spokane Theater Scene & Independent Operators

28:00 Registration, Hotel Booking, & Travel Tips

35:00 Golf Tournament at Coeur d’Alene

August Preview | ‘The Naked Gun’ Director Akiva Schaffer

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the 300th episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk preview the August slate and discuss the biggest movies coming to theaters. Then in the feature segment, Chad Kennerk chats with filmmaker Akiva Schaffer, the director behind Paramount Pictures’ uproarious comedy The Naked Gun, which arrives on August 1st.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:10 Farewell to Russ Fisher

02:35 Reactions: Superman and Fantastic Four

04:09 August 2 Preview: The Naked Gun and Bad Guys 2

06:39 Comedy Talk: Slapstick, Popstar, and Trailer Reactions

08:14 Box Office Forecast: The Naked Gun vs. Bad Guys 2

10:53 Body Horror from Neon: Together

13:35 August 8 Preview: Freakier Friday, Weapons, Sketch

16:59 Hype and Tracking for Weapons

18:51 Sketch – Angel Studios’ First Festival Buy

19:58 August 15 Preview: Nobody 2

20:54 August 22 Preview: Honey Don’t! and Nazia 2

23:02 August 29 Preview: Caught Stealing and The Roses

27:44 Interview: Akiva Schaffer on The Naked Gun

Diane Feffer and Joel Davis Preview CinéShow 2025

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the positive reception of Superman, preview The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and cover the latest exhibition news. In the feature segment, Rebecca Pahle is joined by Diane Feffer and Joel Davis to discuss this year’s CineShow, taking place August 25-27 in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas. CineShow is celebrating its 26th year with a 40,000 square foot trade show hall hosting over 100 booths.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:56 Superman Second Weekend & Audience Reaction

04:52 AMC Lincoln Square Flood Incident

06:05 Fantastic Four: First Steps Box Office Forecast

08:57 Hunger Games: Sunrise International Distribution

11:02 Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey IMAX Buzz

13:45 Exclusive Trailer Debuts & Mortal Kombat 2 Hype

16:53 CinéShow Preview with Diane Peffer & Joel Davis

24:34 Programming Highlights: Security, AI, PLF Trends

36:39 Motion Seating & Experiential Cinema

38:48 Registration Details & Value Proposition

41:04 Offsite Events & Booth Logistics

Southampton Playhouse’s Maria A. Ruiz Botsacos and Eric Kohn [Presented by Irwin Seating]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review the opening weekend of Superman and preview a trio of new openers: Smurfs, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Eddington. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Maria A. Ruiz Botsacos and Eric Kohn of Southampton Playhouse about the historic venue’s focus on community engagement and their commitment to being a cultural hub for the next generation of moviegoers.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:44 Superman Box Office, Audience Response, and Premium Formats

08:01 Barco x Vue Launch ‘Epic by Vue’ Premium Format in Europe

08:58 AMC Adds Half-Off Wednesday to Discount Days

10:45 Post-COVID Exhibition Recovery: Showtimes & Staffing

12:03 Southampton Playhouse Reopening: Community-Driven Theater

16:48 Mission & Programming: Blending IMAX, Repertory, and Education

25:00 How They Got an IMAX: Personal Connection to IMAX CEO

27:00 Using IMAX to Build Audiences for Curated Content

30:52 Mystery Movie Mondays & Audience Trust

32:00 February Reopening & Community Launch Events

36:45 Operational Lessons from Exhibition Newcomers

38:55 Highlights from Guest Events (e.g., Tony Gilroy)

41:00 Playhouse Junior & Family Engagement Feature

Superman Box Office History [Presented by Irwin Seating]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of Jurassic World Rebirth and discuss the opening weekend forecast for Superman. Then in the feature segment, Daniel Loria is joined by Russ Fischer and Diogo Hausen to recap the history of Superman at the box office.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 Box Office Recap & Superman Forecast

04:00 Sponsor Message

05:03 Superman as a Difficult Franchise

06:00 Superman (1978): Origins & Production

10:59 Donner Fired & Superman II Fallout

13:39 Casting Brando, Hackman, and Reeve

18:33 Reeve, Kidder & the Film’s Legacy

29:22 Superman II: Creative Rift & Lester’s Takeover

35:59 Superman III: The Richard Pryor Detour

43:07 Supergirl (1984): Off-Brand and Off-Track

49:36 Superman IV (1987): The Canon Disaster

54:41 Superman’s Dormant Years (1988–2005)

58:01 Superman Lives (Tim Burton & Cage)

01:05:35 Superman Returns (2006): Reverent & Forgettable

01:14:13 Man of Steel (2013): Alien Among Us

01:31:32 Batman v Superman (2016): Franchise Overload

01:45:29 Justice League (2017): Whedon vs. Snyder Cut

01:52:53 The Flash (2023) & Multiverse Cameos

01:54:20 Superman (2025): Hype vs. Hesitation

July Box Office Preview | The Evolution of Cinema Seating [Presented by Irwin Seating and Christie]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:23:13 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating and Christie, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend performances of F1 The Movie and M3GAN 2.0 before previewing the biggest films arriving in theaters this July. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Jack Powers of Irwin Seating about the evolution of cinema seating.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:42 Weekend Movie Recap: 28 Years Later & Apocalypse Now

02:53 Denis Villeneuve to Direct the Next Bond Film

04:07 Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to Retire in 2026

05:00 Christie VDR Projection Tech Announcement

06:00 Box Office Recap – M3GAN 2.0 Opens to $10.2M

08:07 F1 Movie Opens to $144M Worldwide

09:35 Jurassic World Rebirth: Opening Weekend Forecast

11:03 Superman Reboot (July 11): Forecast & Expectations

13:27 Superman Marketing & CinemaCon Reactions

14:43 Smurfs, Edington & I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot (July 18)

16:27 Fantastic Four: First Steps – Marvel Reboot (July 25)

18:00 Segment Transition – From Box Office to Seating

19:00 Interview Begins – Jack Powers of Irwin Seating

20:00 Evolution of Cinema Seating from Single Screens to Multiplexes

22:53 Introducing the Luna Premium Rocker

24:55 Enhancing Moviegoing with Accessories (Swivel Tables, Heated Seats)

26:08 Cleaning & Maintenance: Recliner-Over-Riser Design

28:06 How Often Should Theaters Upgrade Seating? (~10–12 years)

29:10 Refresher vs. Full Renovation: When to Use Riser-Mounted Options

30:37 Rocker vs. Recliner – Capacity, Comfort & Usage Scenarios

32:45 Personal Preferences: Jack on Rockers vs. Recliners

33:32 Jack Powers' Must-Watch Movies This Summer

CineEurope 2025 Recap [Presented by Christie]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0700

00:00 Intro

00:58 Episode Overview – CineEurope Recap, Cannes Highlights, F1 & Megan 2.0 Forecasts

02:25 Elio Pixar’s Lowest Opening Ever ($20.8M)

03:57 28 Years Later $30M Opening, Franchise Setup

06:25 F1 Movie Real Racing Footage, PLF Showcase

12:05 F1 Forecast $45–55M Opening; Megan 2.0 Tracking Low

13:42 Kate Hudson Named Pioneer of the Year

14:57 CineEurope 2025 Recap Begins

16:40 Local Films Rising in Europe Due to Hollywood Gaps

20:10 Windows Debate Global 45-Day Minimum Pushed

22:45 Streamer Risk Amazon MGM & SVOD Threat

29:30 Naked Gun (Paramount) International Reception

31:55 Cannes 2025 Recap Begins No Breakout Hit

33:40 Palme d'Or: It Was Just an Accident Acquired by Neon

35:20 Die, My Love Jennifer Lawrence Film Sells for $24M

36:15 Sentimental Value Most Acclaimed Film at Cannes

37:05 Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague to Netflix Industry Critique

42:10 Splitsville Surprise Hit Comedy from Cannes

45:00 Christie VDR Tech Enhancing Contrast & Reducing Energy

54:15 VDR Rollout Coming Late 2025

CineEurope 2025: Coca-Cola HBC’s Dominic Donylal and Jérôme Seydoux, Chairman of Pathé [Presented by Coca-Cola and Christie]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the CineEurope 2025 edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Coca-Cola and Christie, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Russ Fischer review the latest industry news and preview the opening weekend of Elio and 28 Years Later. In the feature segments, Daniel Loria speaks to Dominic Donylal, the head of groupwide vending & autonomous retail at Coca-Cola HBC, to discuss frictionless vending and its impact on the cinema industry. Then Julien Marcel interviews Jérôme Seydoux, the chairman of Pathé, who has been honored as the International Exhibitor of the Year at CineEurope.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 Box Office Round-Up: How to Train Your Dragon Debuts at $83.7M

02:36 Audience Response to Dragon Remake

03:53 A24’s ‘Materialists’ Opens at $12M

05:15 Cast and Screen Count Strategy

06:27 Disappointment for ‘Ballerina’ in Week 2

08:12 Why ‘Ballerina’ Failed to Connect

10:01 ‘Elio’ Tracking Dangerously Low for Pixar

11:37 Risks of Reworking and Rescheduling Pixar Titles

13:13 Pixar’s Shift Toward Safe Sequels

14:11 Disney’s Franchise Fatigue Warning

15:26 Preview: ‘28 Years Later’ Tracking Above $35M

16:55 Legacy and Challenges of ‘28 Days Later’

17:56 Digital Filmmaking Discussion: Collateral vs. 28 Days

18:56 Cillian Murphy’s Rising Star and Cult Appeal

19:40 Projected Surprise Performance for ‘28 Years Later’

20:13 Heather Morgan Joins IMAX as Global Distribution Head

20:33 CineEurope Retail Award: Audience Cinema Group & Pathé

22:03 What is Frictionless Retail in Cinemas?

23:08 Amazon Just Walk Out Tech Explained

24:46 Impulse Buying & Customer Flow Benefits

26:34 Applications in Schools, Universities & Cinemas

27:19 Increasing Revenue Through Relaxed Browsing

28:10 Steps to Adopting Frictionless Retail in Cinemas

29:12 Flexible Setup Sizes for Any Location

30:12 Self-Service Enhancing Guest Experience

31:15 The Parent’s Cinema Struggle Solved

32:04 Snacking During Long Movies Made Easy

33:02 Using Idle Cinema Space for Retail Innovation

34:10 Cost Considerations and ROI Timeline

35:25 Early Success Cases in Retail Rollouts

36:02 Exhibition Chains Exploring the Technology

37:15 CineEurope Takeaway: Good for Guests = Good for Business

39:01 Cinema is Capital Intensive – Premium is Key

40:45 The Legacy of Pathé: A Century of Innovation

41:55 Pathé’s Invention of the Rental Model

43:00 French Windowing System and Its Role

44:14 Optimism Rooted in Quality Films

45:03 Great Movies Need the Big Screen

Lumma’s Rolando Rodriguez [Presented by Lumma and HeyLED]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Lumma and HeyLED, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk review the latest industry news and preview the opening weekend of Universal Pictures’ How to Train Your Dragon. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Rolando Rodriguez about Lumma’s premium immersive seating concepts, Magnify 8 and 4D E-Motion.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:23 Overview of Today’s Episode – Featuring Rolando Rodriguez and LUMMA

01:01 Box Office Report: Lilo and Stitch and Ballerina Performance

02:48 Review: Ballerina and Audience Reaction

03:30 Upcoming Release Preview: How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action

04:10 Forecast and Franchise Future for How to Train Your Dragon

04:55 Release Date Changes – Ready or Not 2, Animal Friends, Legend of Zelda

06:00 Anticipation for Fantastic Four: First Steps and Fandango Ticket Sales

07:00 Industry News: Warner Bros. and Discovery Split, HBO Max Name Change

07:30 Executive News: New Hires at Regal and D-Box

09:00 Intro to LUMMA and Magnify 8 Overview

10:00 Rolando Rodriguez on Joining LUMMA and the Company’s Background

11:30 4D E-Motion Product History and Reliability

13:00 Differentiating 4D E-Motion from Other Cinema Upgrades

14:20 Introducing Magnify 8: Concept and Features

15:50 Benefits of Magnify 8 – Cost, Compatibility, and Immersion

17:10 Seat Integration Flexibility and Customization Options

18:45 ROI Discussion – Comparing 4D E-Motion vs Magnify 8

20:00 Minimal Downtime and Installation Ease

21:40 Covers as a Seat Refurbishment Strategy

22:30 Marketing Immersive Formats – “Feel the Difference”

24:10 Aligning with Filmmaker Intent and Studio Feedback

25:40 Technical Sync with Films and Studio Approvals

27:10 Content Availability – Over 70 Films Supported

28:00 Global Adoption – LUMMA Presence in 15+ Countries

29:00 Catering to All Demographics with Multiple Formats

30:10 U.S. Market Entry and Early Reception

31:00 CineEurope 2025 Presence and Booth Information

June Box Office Preview | Giants of Exhibition: Europe [Brought to you by HeyLED]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by HeyLED, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk preview the biggest June titles at the box office. Daniel is joined in the featured segment by the Boxoffice Company’s Malcolm MacMillan to discuss The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) and Boxoffice Pro’s fourth edition of Giants of Exhibition: Europe, ranking the Top 50 European cinema groups by screen count. Then in the sponsored segment, Daniel speaks to Kenny Chow, the CTO and co-founder of HeyLED, about advancements in LED technology.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:50 Recap: Karate Kid Legends Undershoots with $21M Debut

03:08 Should It Have Opened in Q1? Cobra Kai vs. Karate Kid Fatigue

04:54 June Preview Begins: Expansion of The Phoenician Scheme

06:57 Ballerina Preview – Is This the Best John Wick Yet?

09:18 June 13 – How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Forecast

10:43 Materialists from A24: Counterprogramming Opportunity

11:58 Pixar Returns with Elio – Expectations & Early Thoughts

13:01 28 Years Later – Zombie Sequel's Strong Anticipation

14:35 M3GAN 2.0 – Can It Recapture Surprise Hit Energy?

16:02 F1: The Movie – Formula One Meets Big Screen Spectacle

17:35 Interview: Malcolm McMillan on Europe’s Top 50 Circuits

19:00 Top 5 Revealed – Odeon, Cineworld, Vue, Pathé, CGR

21:53 #6 & #7: UCI & CJ CGV (Turkey) Join the Top Rankings

23:04 Honoring Growth at CineEurope Reception

24:12 New Entrants: Cinewest (France), Planeta Kino (Ukraine)

25:09 Fastest Growth Award: C2L & Grand Écran (France)

26:55 Trends: Recovery Reflected in Stable & Growing Screen Counts

27:52 Interview: Kenny Chow of HeyLED on LED Cinema Innovations

28:20 DCI Certified Models – Full Range from 4m to 20m

29:19 VIP & Private Use Innovations – COB and MIP Technologies

30:28 Black Screens for Higher Contrast & Floating 3D Effect

31:10 HDR Mastering Support with Full Grayscale Control

33:00 Operational Stability & 10-Year Technical Support

34:55 New Perforated & Curved Screens: Sound & Visibility Benefits

36:25 Dolby & GDC Server Integration for Versatility

37:35 New 6m HDR Screen – First of Its Kind at CineEurope

39:00 2025 Focus: Full Product Line & Perforated Prototype Showcase

40:05 Strategic Strengths: Software, Maintenance & Ecosystem Integration

A Record Memorial Day Frame | KARATE KID: LEGENDS Director Jonathan Entwistle

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk recap the record-breaking Memorial Day weekend at the box office. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to Jonathan Entwistle, the director of Karate Kid: Legends, which arrives in theaters this weekend from Sony Pictures.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:50 Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Hits $325M

02:03 AMC, Regal, Cinemark & Marcus Report Record Attendance and Revenue

05:34 Q2 Surge Compared to Q1 Performance

06:24 New Releases: Bring Her Back & Karate Kid Legends Preview

07:32 Revisiting the Original Karate Kid (1984) & Its Cultural Impact

10:03 Sequels, Legacy Characters & Franchise Evolution

13:46 Music, Nostalgia, and the Soundtracks That Defined the Era

15:47 Reflections on The Next Karate Kid & 2010 Reboot with Jackie Chan

17:48 Cobra Kai's Rise from YouTube Red to Netflix Success

19:37 Opening Forecast for Karate Kid Legends ($28–$35M)

20:43 Disney Shifts Avengers Dates to Christmas 2026 & 2027

23:42 Paramount Moves TMNT 2, Airbender, Paw Patrol Release Dates

25:26 Animation Timelines & Spider-Verse Comparisons

28:01 Jackie Chan Film Influence (Drunken Master)

29:01 Behind-the-Scenes: Cast Stunts, New York Filming & Theater Experience

31:06 First Movie Memory: The Jungle Book & Early Cinema Visits

32:28 Final Thoughts on the Theater Experience & Reboot Spirit

Memorial Day Box Office Preview | CineLATAM

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Final Destination Bloodlines and the potential record-breaking Memorial Day weekend ahead—led by the release of Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Film Expo Group President Andrew Sunshine to discuss the rebrand and relaunch of its annual ShowEast convention as CineLATAM—a new event focused on bringing together the Latin American cinema industry..

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:17 Early Review – Bring Her Back (A24)

03:00 Review – Final Destination: Bloodlines

05:00 Box Office Breakdown – Final Destination: Bloodlines

06:57 Franchise Potential & Comparison to Scream

08:46 International Performance – Final Destination: Bloodlines

10:04 Memorial Day Weekend Forecast Begins

11:01 Comparison to 2013 Record Memorial Day Weekend

12:08 Forecast – Lilo & Stitch Live Action

14:47 Forecast – Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning

16:05 Full Weekend Rankings & Spillover Effect

17:20 Memorial Day Weekend Total Prediction

18:35 Film Expo Group Overview

20:00 CineEurope 2025 Preview

22:12 Trade Show & Tech Innovations

24:28 Keynote & Retail Innovation Panels

25:33 Rebranding of ShowEast to CineLATAM

27:52 Why Keep CineLATAM in Miami

29:58 CineLATAM Strategy & Market Focus

33:17 Box Office Pro Partnership

34:15 CineAsia 2025 Preview

Omniplex Cinemas’ Paul John Anderson [Presented by BOOST by Boxoffice]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by BOOST by Boxoffice, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing proposals to bring more productions back to America and upcoming May releases like Final Destination Bloodlines (5/16) and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (5/23). Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Paul John Anderson, the director of Omniplex Cinema Group, to discuss the growth and evolution of the Ireland-based cinema chain, which has been owned by the Anderson family for three generations.

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Trump Proposes Movie Tariffs | Angel Studios Slate Preview with Brandon Purdie [Brought to you by SURVIVAL IN SPACE]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Survival in Space, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of Thunderbolts* and the future of the MCU. They also address the Trump administration’s proposal for movie tariffs and U.S. Ambassador to Hollywood Jon Voight’s proposal to bring more productions back to America. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Brandon Purdie, Angel Studios’ executive vice president and global head of theatrical distribution & brand development, to preview the Angel Studios slate.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 Thunderbolts Opening Weekend & MCU Outlook

03:00 Thunderbolts Renamed "The New Avengers"

04:45 Early Reactions & Reception

06:00 Setting the Stage for Fantastic Four & Phase Six

07:40 Premium Format Performance & Cineplex VIP Discount

10:00 Price vs. Value Perception in Theatrical Pricing

10:50 NEA Grants Cancellation Impacting Nonprofit Cinemas

12:00 Trump’s Foreign Film Tariff Proposal

14:00 Understanding the Tariff Concept Logistically

18:00 Could Streamers, Anime, or Imports Be Affected?

22:00 Broader Cultural & Legal Implications

24:00 John Voight’s “Save Cinema” Plan Explained

27:00 Bipartisan Potential for Federal Film Incentives

29:00 Concerns Around “Foreign Propaganda” Language

33:30 Summary: Tariffs Unrealistic, Incentives Viable

34:00 Sponsor Break + Teaser: Survival in Space

35:00 Interview with Brandon Purdie (Angel Studios)

36:30 King of Kings Box Office Success & Strategy

38:30 Preview: The Last Rodeo (May 23)

41:00 The Angel Guild: Mission & 1M Members

43:30 King of Kings Kids Free Ticket Campaign

46:00 Building a Diverse Slate for Cinema Success

47:30 Preview: Sketch (August 6 TIFF Acquisition)

50:00 Preview: Truth & Treason (October 17)

53:00 Preview: Zero AD (December 19 Epic)

56:00 Competing Without Premium Screens

57:00 CineEurope Preview & Future Acquisitions

May Movie Preview | Connecting Drive-In Cinemas with the RV Travel Community [Brought to you by Harvest Hosts]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Harvest Hosts, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s release of Thunderbolts* and preview the biggest movies coming to theaters this May. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca interviews Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, about the company's membership club for RV enthusiasts, which includes unique overnight stays at drive-in theater locations.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:01 AMC XL Rollout: PLF Light Concept

03:00 Sinners Holds Strong at Box Office

03:45 Thunderbolts Box Office Preview

06:02 Reaction to Sneak Peek Showcase

08:09 Thunderbolts Marketing & Hype

10:51 Marvel Cinematic Universe Reset Discussion

13:08 May Box Office Trends and Overview

14:00 May 9 Releases: Counterprogramming Week

16:02 May 16 Releases: Final Destination & The Weeknd Film

18:47 May 23 Releases: Memorial Day Weekend Preview

23:01 Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning Forecast

28:01 Lilo & Stitch Projections & Cultural Legacy

31:34 Combined Memorial Day Outlook

33:02 May 30 Releases: Karate Kid Legends & Bring Her Back

36:02 Final Thoughts: Content Over Hype

38:00 Sponsor Break

39:00 Interview: Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts

41:02 How Harvest Hosts Works for Drive-Ins

45:01 Owner Experience & Booking Process

47:00 Economic & Community Impact

50:00 Getting Started as a Host

53:00 Drive-In Culture & Personal Experience

April Box Office Hot Streak Continues | Arts Alliance Media CCO David Ong [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including The Cinema Foundation’s Sneak Peek Showcase, Warner Bros.’ Sinners, A24’s The Legend of Ochi and upcoming Friendship. They also highlight the announcement of Star Wars: Starfighter in May 2027 and this weekend’s release of Sony Pictures/Screen Gems’ Until Dawn, which offered a $5,000 grand prize in a dusk to dawn screening competition. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to David Ong, the Chief Commercial Officer at Arts Alliance Media (AAM)

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:01 Sneak Peek Showcase Plans

03:00 Sinners: Box Office and Audience Reaction

04:09 Upcoming A24 Comedy with Tim Robinson

05:00 New Release Dates: Song Song Blue & Star Wars

07:00 Star Wars: Starfighter and Avengers Updates

09:10 Franchise Expectations in the Modern Era

10:00 India Blockbuster Tuesdays: Discount Days Driving Traffic

11:10 Until Dawn: Movie Marathon Marketing Stunt

13:10 Box Office Projections & April Preview

17:13 New Segment Wrap-Up

18:30 Interview: David Ong, Arts Alliance Media

24:00 The Role of TMS & AI in Modern Cinemas

26:00 Sustainability and Laser Technology Trends

27:00 Software Integration, Data, and Future Tech

28:45 Find Your Freedom Campaign

30:20 Programmatic Advertising & Community Partnerships

33:00 Open Platforms and Industry Collaboration

‘Sneak Peek Showcase’ The Cinema Foundation’s Bryan Braunlich [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Warner Bros.’ Minecraft, this weekend’s release of Sinners, and Blumhouse’s annual Halfway to Halloween Film Festival. In the feature segment, the executive director of The Cinema Foundation, Bryan Braunlich, shares more about the upcoming @ the Movies initiative ‘Sneak Peek Showcase’, previewing exclusive content to audiences nationwide on April 22nd and 24th.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:56 Last Movie Watched: Sinners (IMAX)

02:52 Box Office Outlook for Sinners

03:40 Daniel’s Theater Visit in Philadelphia

04:44 Minecraft’s Box Office and Chicken Jockey Craze

05:45 Handling Rowdy Theater Behavior

07:10 Audience Participation and Jack Black’s Surprise Visit

09:08 Halfway to Halloween: Interactive Horror Screenings

10:44 Tech in Theaters: Second-Screen Experience Debate

12:50 Alamo Drafthouse Strike Ends

14:56 Sneak Peek Showcase Overview with Brian Brown Lake

16:33 Structure and Goals of the Showcase

18:12 Exclusive Content and Audience Warnings

20:20 Measuring Success with QR Data

21:48 Future Vision for Sneak Peek Showcase

24:52 A Celebration of Cinema

MINECRAFT Ignites the Box Office | CinemaCon Debrief with Greg Marcus [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0700

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the impact of A Minecraft Movie's $163M domestic opening, boosting the March box office to nearly $400M, and the movie's $313M global launch. The Cinema Foundation's @ the Movies initiative ‘Sneak Peek Showcase’ will preview upcoming films to audiences nationwide on April 22nd and 24th, with $3 tickets supporting industry charities. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Marcus Corporation CEO Greg Marcus, to discuss the major topics of CinemaCon 2025, including the push for a minimum 45-day film exclusivity window.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 Minecraft Movie Sparks Box Office Revival

03:30 Record-Breaking Numbers Across North America

04:45 Premium Formats Drive Audience Interest

06:00 Global Box Office Performance for Minecraft

07:15 The Cinema Foundation’s ‘At the Movies’ Preview Initiative

08:30 Exclusive Trailers & Behind-the-Scenes Previews Nationwide

09:30 Final Destination: Bloodlines Trailer Reactions

10:30 Immersive Theater Concepts & Themed Auditoriums

11:00 Greg Marcus Interview Introduction

12:00 Thoughts on 45-Day Minimum Theatrical Window

13:30 Data-Backed Argument for Longer Windows

15:00 Marketing Challenges & Changing Consumer Habits

16:00 Trailer Cap Concerns & Pre-Show Time Limitations

17:30 CapEx Investments in Theaters Across the U.S.

18:30 Economic Sustainability in Exhibition Business

20:30 Challenges with Studio Economics & Streaming Pressure

21:45 How to Incentivize Longer Windows from Studios

23:00 Can Amazon/MGM Fill the Fox-Sized Gap in Release Slates?

24:30 Netflix’s Limited IMAX Window Strategy Critique

26:00 Making the Pie Bigger – Why Theatrical Still Matters

27:00 CinemaCon 2025 Recap: Takeaways & Industry Optimism

28:00 Greg Marcus Goes Viral – Social Media & Cinema Promotion

CinemaCon 2025: Paramount, Walt Disney Studios, Amazon MGM Studios | Globally Speaking Panel [Brought to you by TAPOS]

Boxoffice Pro — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0700

In the sixth and final episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk are joined by J. Sperling Reich of Celluloid Junkie and Chris Randleman Chief Revenue Officer of Flix Entertainment to discuss the final day of CinemaCon, including studio presentations from Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Studios, as well as the Wednesday evening presentation from Amazon MGM Studios. Then Rebecca Pahle is joined in the sponsored segment by Alan Roe, the CEO of Jacro and TAPOS, to discuss the evolution of cinema concepts and the company’s collaborative commitment to the cinema industry. The feature segment highlights the CinemaCon 2025 international day panel Globally Speaking: Different Perspectives, One Common Goal. Moderated by Cinema United President & CEO Michael O’Leary, the panel includes Jeff Goldstein, the President of Global Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures; Alejandro Ramírez Magaña, the CEO of Cinépolis; Tim Richards, the Founder & CEO of Vue; and Mark Viane, the President of International Distribution at Paramount Pictures.

CinemaCon 2025: Universal Pictures, Angel Studios | ICTA President Mark Mayfield [Brought to you by TAPOS and ICE Theaters]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0700

In the fifth episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk are joined by Eric Kohn, the artistic director of Southampton Playhouse to discuss the studio presentations from Angel Studios and Universal Pictures/Focus Features. In the feature segment Rebecca Pahle speaks to International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) President Mark Mayfield of Meyer Sound about the growing interest in software technology, network interconnectivity, and AI in cinema operations.

CinemaCon 2025: State of the Industry, Lionsgate, and Warner Bros. | Global Cinema Federation’s Jane Hastings [Brought to you by TAPOS and ICE Theaters]

Boxoffice Pro — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0700

In the fourth episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the State of the Industry address and the news from the Lionsgate and Warner Bros. presentations. In the sponsor segment, Daniel is joined by executives from ICE Theaters to discuss the premium format and a record-breaking 2024. Daniel is then joined in the feature segment by the Global Cinema Federation’s Jane Hastings, the CEO of EVT, to discuss GCF’s latest study on moviegoing trends.

CinemaCon 2025: Sony Pictures Opens CinemaCon 2025 | EF&B/NAC President Rob Novak [Brought to you by TAPOS and Barco]

Boxoffice Pro — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0700

In the third episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS and Barco, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk are joined by Alexander DelVecchio, the general manager of Rutgers Cinema to discuss the first full day of CinemaCon 2025 and the evening studio presentation from Sony Pictures. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by EF&B/NAC President Rob Novak, the President of Marcus Theatres, to discuss the evolving food and beverage industry.

CinemaCon 2025: The Biggest Questions Facing Exhibition | Vue International Founder and CEO Tim Richards [Brought to you by TAPOS and Barco]

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0700

In the second episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS and Barco, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the biggest topics and questions facing exhibition as the industry gathers for CinemaCon 2025. Then Daniel is joined in the feature segment by Vue International Founder and CEO Tim Richards CBE, the recipient of this year’s award for Global Achievement in Exhibition, to discuss his career and the investment Vue is making in cinema renovations, AI-driven programming, and new distribution strategies.

CinemaCon 2025 Preview | Cinema United's Michael O'Leary [Brought to you by TAPOS]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700

In the first of our CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk are joined by guest analyst Andrew Marszal of AFP to discuss what they hope to see from the studio presentations at this year’s CinemaCon. Then Daniel is joined by The Boxoffice Company’s CEO Stan Ruszkowski and Marine Suttle, the managing director of Boost to discuss the company's mission to build and connect global audiences to movie experiences through data, tech, and media. In the feature segment, Cinema United President and CEO Michael O'Leary joins Daniel to preview CinemaCon 2025, the largest and most important gathering for the worldwide motion picture industry.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

02:15 State of the Industry

08:30 Major Studio Presentations to Watch

14:45 Independent & Specialty Films at CinemaCon

20:20 Technology & Innovation in Exhibition

26:50 The Evolution of Theater Chains

33:15 The Role of Event Cinema & Special Screenings

38:50 Interview: Michael O’Leary (Cinema United)

47:20 Marketing Strategies for 2025 Releases

53:10 Predictions for the Biggest Box Office Hits of 2025

58:30 Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts

UKCA 2025 Conference: Cinema First’s Director of Marketing and Partnerships Sharon Reid

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700

In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest box office and exhibition news, including this week’s announcement that the National Association of Theatre Owners has rebranded as Cinema United. In the second UKCA edition of the Boxoffice Podcast, Sharon Reid, the director of marketing and partnerships at Cinema First, joins Daniel in the feature segment to discuss the organization's role in promoting UK cinema attendance.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:05 Oscars Recap

02:01 A24’s “Anora” Wins

02:46 Conan O’Brien on Theatrical

03:35 Biggest Surprises

04:49 Limited Recognizability?

06:37 Balancing Act

09:06 A Bit of Both

11:50 Top Moments

13:19 James Bond

15:59 NATO Reacts to A24’s Oscar

16:59 Trailers

17:54 March Box Office Preview

25:00 Interview with Shankweiler’s

27:49 The Decision to Become Owners

30:04 Finding Shankweiler’s

34:49 Valuable Lesson

36:51 Doubling Admissions

40:00 Programming

44:00 Audience

45:58 Concessions

55:22 The Future of Independent Cinemas

UKCA 2025 Conference Preview | 'Novocaine' Directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700

In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s upcoming releases and the recent re-release of Purple Rain in Dolby Cinema at AMC. Chad talks to Dan Berk and Robert Olson, the directors behind Paramount Pictures’ Novocaine, which hits theaters March 14th. Then Daniel is joined by the UK Cinema Association’s Phil Clapp to discuss the UKCA’s annual conference, taking place on March 18th-19th.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 Off-Peak Movie Success: Purple Rain Re-Release

03:00 This Weekend’s Movie Releases

05:00 The Appeal of Novocaine: A Pain-Free Action Comedy

06:07 Interview: Novocaine Directors Dan Burke and Robert Olson

14:02 The Return of Character-Driven Action Films

16:00 The Deeper Message: Embracing Differences

18:05 Experiencing Novocaine in 4DX

19:15 The Unexpected Importance of Pie in Novocaine

21:10 Reflecting on the Directors’ Journey

23:20 Formative Moviegoing Experiences

25:00 UK Cinema Industry Outlook with Phil Clapp

27:05 Addressing Industry Challenges

29:10 Engaging Young Audiences

32:20 Learning from Wicked’s Box Office Success

35:00 Cross-Industry Marketing Lessons

37:10 Enhancing the Cinema Experience on a Budget

40:00 The Future of Cinema Technology

42:10 AI in Cinema: A Growing Conversation

46:00 Subscription Models for Small Cinemas

50:00 Sustainability in the Cinema Industry

Oscars Recap & March Preview | Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk are joined by Albert Lawrence to discuss the 97th Oscars ceremony and preview the March slate. Then Daniel speaks to Lauren McChesney and Matt McClanahan, co-owners of Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre, to discuss strategies for bringing the 18-34 demographic back to theaters.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:05 Oscars Recap
02:01 A24’s “Anora” Wins
02:46 Conan O’Brien on Theatrical
03:35 Biggest Surprises
04:49 Limited Recognizability?
06:37 Balancing Act
09:06 A Bit of Both
11:50 Top Moments
13:19 James Bond
15:59 NATO Reacts to A24’s Oscar
16:59 Trailers
17:54 March Box Office Preview
25:00 Interview with Shankweiler’s
27:49 The Decision to Become Owners
30:04 Finding Shankweiler’s
34:49 Valuable Lesson
36:51 Doubling Admissions
40:00 Programming
44:00 Audience
45:58 Concessions
55:22 The Future of Independent Cinemas

Bond Goes to Amazon | Cinepolis USA’s Jimena Pardo [Presented by BOOST by Boxoffice]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by BOOST by Boxoffice, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony and the news that Amazon MGM Studios will take the creative reins of the James Bond franchise moving forward. Then Daniel is joined in the feature segment by Michelle Villegas, the Vice President of Customer Success at the Boxoffice Company, for the first installment in the new feature interview series Attract, Retain and Engage with Boost by Boxoffice. They discuss the importance of both marketing and technology in the customer experience with Jimena Pardo, the Marketing Director of Cinépolis USA.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:21 Panel Discussion

11:17 James Bond News

26:52 Commercial Break

27:25 Interview with Jimena Pardo

38:10 SEO Strategies

41:58 The "Movie in a Meal" Concept

47:15 Retention and Engagement

Agile Ticketing Solutions’ Director of Strategic Marketing Shane Burkett [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest in theatrical exhibition, including the opening weekend of Captain America: Brave New World. Then Rebecca is joined by Agile Ticketing Solutions Director Strategic Marketing Shane Burkett in the sponsored feature segment to discuss the company's role in enhancing cinema experiences through data-driven insights.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:06 Paddington in Peru and UK Box Office Trends

03:06 European Box Office and Local Film Success

05:35 Nezha 2 Dominates Global Box Office

07:48 Captain America: Brave New World Performance and Labor Issues

14:16 Interview with Shane Burquette from Agile Ticketing Solutions

15:35 Sponsor Message: Agile Ticketing Solutions

16:05 Agile Ticketing Solutions: Business Intelligence and Customer Service

20:04 Agile's Software Solutions for Diverse Venues

24:10 Agile's Flexibility, Customization, and Guest Experience Tools

27:20 Agile's Communication, Marketing, and Mobile App

29:53 The Future of Exhibition: AI, Predictive Sales, and Agile's Support for All Operators

33:28 Agile's Cloud-Based Solutions, Updates, and Visual Venue Application

NATO CA/NV President and CEO Todd Vradenburg | Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk review the Super Bowl game day spots and discuss a new addition to the 2025 slate. Then Daniel is joined by Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to discuss the company’s strong Q4 performance. Rebecca Pahle also speaks to National Association of Theatre Owners California Nevada President and CEO Todd Vradenburg about NATO CA/NV awarding $50,000 in grants to support four Los Angeles-area organizations serving those affected by the recent wildfires.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

02:53 Super Bowl Ads & Trailer Breakdown

04:00 Thunderbolts (Marvel) Discussion

05:51 Thunderbolts Villain Speculation

07:26 Captain America: Brave New World Box Office Tracking

08:02 Fantastic Four Trailer Reactions

09:53 Fantastic Four Multiverse & Superman Comparison

10:36 Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Discussion

13:00 How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Reactions

14:28 Design Choices & Sonic Comparison

15:00 Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Speculation

16:43 Possible Franchise End & Tom Cruise’s Future

17:42 F1 Movie Preview & Marketability

18:56 Apple’s Struggles with Theatrical Releases

20:00 Megan 2.0 Trailer Breakdown

21:07 AI Horror & Terminator 2 Parallels

22:08 Megan vs. Military AI Villain Concept

25:00 Jurassic World: Rebirth Analysis

26:46 Franchise Longevity & Possible Reboot

27:00 Smurfs Movie & Family Films Discussion

28:32 Role of Super Bowl Ads for Movie Marketing

29:52 New Wes Anderson Movie Announcement

31:00 Paul Thomas Anderson’s Upcoming Film

31:16 Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob Interview

31:29 Q4 Performance & Growth Strategies

34:19 PLF (Premium Large Format) Screens Expansion

35:50 Content Strategy & International Films

37:11 Loyalty & Subscription Programs (Scene+ & CineClub)

39:00 Theater Industry Challenges & Recovery Trends

40:13 Interview with Todd Denberg (NATO California/Nevada)

41:07 Impact of LA Wildfires on the Industry

42:18 $50K in Fire Relief Grants Overview

45:00 Will Rogers Pioneers Assistance Fund & Support Efforts

46:30 Community Outreach & Local Support Initiatives

48:41 Pasadena Schools & Education Grants

52:04 Altadena Girls Grassroots Support

55:00 Mental Health & Disaster Relief for Theater Workers

Dine-In Cinema Summit 2025 | Proctor Companies’ Michael Jacinto [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news, including the announcements for Best Picture marathons and Black History Month screenings. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined at the Dine-In Cinema Summit by Michael Jacinto, the vice president of sales at Proctor Companies, to discuss the evolution of FEC spaces and the integration of cinemas into multi-purpose entertainment complexes.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:55 Box Office Forecast

04:03 Programming Updates

06:40 Executive Update

09:50 Sponsor Message: Agile Ticketing Solutions

10:20 Introduction to Guest: Michael Jacinto of Proctor Companies

10:43 Discussion of the Dine-in Cinema Summit

11:32 The Rise of FECs and Cinema Integration

13:50 Design Considerations for FEC and Cinema Spaces

14:00 The Future of Cinema Concession Stands

16:20 Evolution of F&B Spaces in Cinemas

18:44 Key Topics at the Dine-in Cinema Summit

19:56 Box Office Pro Magazine Cover

21:34 The Importance of the Last Touchpoint

23:08 Cinemas as Retailers

23:28 The Ideal Concession Stand

24:42 Utilizing Empty Box Office Spaces

26:37 Creating Experience-Friendly Locations

Oscar Nominations and February Preview with Joe Garel

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news and release calendar updates. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Joe Garel, the owner of the Western Film Services, to discuss film booking and his predictions for the 2025 North American box office.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:31 Introduction to Guest: Joe Garrell of Western Film Services

01:15 Box Office Recap: Latest Releases and Performances

03:15 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominations Discussion

06:44 Analysis of Wicked’s Best Picture Nomination

09:10 Major Snubs and Surprises in Oscar Nominations

11:45 Discussion on the Future of the Academy Awards

15:14 Robert Eggers Announces Werewolf Project

18:30 New YA Adaptation: Children of Bone Announcement

20:45 Paramount’s Upcoming Adaptation of Regretting You

23:00 Animated Film Announcement: Oh, The Places You’ll Go

25:12 A24’s Expanding Slate and Key Releases

28:05 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Release Date and Franchise Updates

30:10 Revival of the Scary Movie Franchise

34:00 Chris Pratt’s Thriller Mercy Rescheduled

37:05 Feature Interview with Joe Garrell: Film Booking and Distribution

39:15 How to Strategically Program Theaters for Different Markets

43:10 The Role of Film Booking in Exhibition Success

46:30 Growth of Independent Films in Theatrical Distribution

50:00 Long-Term Box Office Predictions for 2025 and 2026

Remembering David Lynch | SEO Strategies for Cinemas

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fisher, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest box office news and the impact of David Lynch's passing on the film industry, as well as their own personal connections to his work. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to The Boxoffice Company’s VP of Customer Success Michelle Coull to discuss SEO strategies for cinemas.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:18 Importance of SEO for Cinemas

01:01 Remembering David Lynch’s Legacy

04:00 Personal Connections to Lynch’s Work

07:50 Discussion on Twin Peaks and Lynch’s Style

11:00 Lynch’s Influence on Modern Cinema

16:00 The Emotional Depth of Lynch’s Films

19:30 Rewatching Twin Peaks: The Return

22:15 Legacy of Mel Brooks Supporting Lynch

24:30 Box Office Update: Slow Weekend Trends

28:00 Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Movie and IMAX Release

31:00 Future Netflix Theatrical Releases Speculation

34:15 Frankenstein Movie by Guillermo del Toro

37:00 SEO Tips: Google My Business Setup

39:00 Optimizing Content for Google Rankings

41:00 The Role of Images in SEO

43:20 Leveraging Social Media for Cinemas

45:00 Alternatives to TikTok for Marketing

48:30 Managing Online Reviews and Reputation

Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit Preview | Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including how Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation is helping those affected by the wildfires in Southern California. National Popcorn Day is just around the corner on January 19th and the team shares more chains with special offers. Check your local theater for National Popcorn Day deals near you. In the feature segment, Daniel previews the 2025 Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit with the founders of the event, Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet.

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What to Listen For

00:18 Preview of Dine-In Cinema Summit

01:05 Slow Box Office Weekend Overview

05:25 Lionsgate’s Upcoming Releases and Forecasts

08:00 National Popcorn Day Promotions Across Major Chains

12:00 Will Rogers Foundation’s Disaster Assistance Programs

13:23 Feature Segment: Interview with Matt and Amy Mater

14:05 FEC (Family Entertainment Center) Trends in Cinema

17:50 Challenges of Integrating FEC with Cinemas

20:30 Creative Use of Abandoned Retail Spaces

22:00 Kickoff Events for Dine-In Cinema Summit

23:45 AI Integration in Cinema Operations

26:10 Designing Efficient Dine-In Kitchens

27:45 Concurrent Programming at the Summit

30:10 Case Studies on Dine-In and FEC Models

32:30 Marketing Strategies for Cinema Operators

35:45 Integration of Gaming and Bowling in Cinemas

38:50 Technology and POS Systems for Cinemas

ICTA Preview | ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including the upcoming National Popcorn Day on January 19th. In the feature segment, Rebecca previews the 2025 ICTA Los Angeles Seminar Series in a conversation with ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:27 ICTA and Cinema Foundation Partnership

01:08 Annual Summit Preview in Los Angeles

03:12 Holiday Movie Recaps and Audience Experiences

06:00 2024 Box Office Results and Trends

09:15 Golden Globes and Awards Season Insights

11:23 Expanding Award Titles in January

13:18 National Popcorn Day Promotions by Cinemark and Regal

15:00 ICTA North American Cinema Awards Recap

16:20 Interview with ICTA’s Kerry Dietrich

17:00 Overview of the LA Seminar Series

18:45 Advancements in Audio-Visual Technology in Theaters

20:15 Innovations in Non-Presentation Cinema Technology

22:00 Education and Training for Theater Operators

23:40 Fundamentals of Presentation Technology Course

25:00 CinemaCon and Advanced Training Plans

27:10 ICTA Registration Details and Access Options

28:43 Record Attendance and Industry Support for ICTA

2025 Box Office Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk are on this week’s panel to discuss the biggest films coming to theaters in 2025. Our quarter-by-quarter breakdown includes analysis on the most important movies and holiday weekends for exhibition, as well as our picks for potential break-outs at the box office.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:29 Bold Predictions for 2025 Box Office

01:55 Renovation Trends in Theaters

03:45 Fewer Screens, Enhanced Experiences

05:21 Q1 Highlights: Captain America Brave New World

08:16 Valentine's Day Releases: Paddington in Peru and Horror Counterprogramming

10:47 Disney’s Snow White Live-Action Discussion

13:22 Universal’s Dogman and Family Audiences

15:20 Ryan Coogler’s Sinners: Expectations and Mystery

17:50 Q2 Preview: Thunderbolts and Memorial Day Releases

21:13 Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning Analysis

24:30 Minecraft Movie Potential in April

27:20 How To Train Your Dragon Live-Action and Pixar’s Elio Head-to-Head

30:33 Universal Studios’ Themed Land and Dragon Franchise

33:00 Karate Kid Legends: Uniting Generations

35:12 Lionsgate’s Ballerina and Reshoots

37:55 28 Years Later: Anticipation for Zombie Sequel

41:00 Megan 2.0 and F1 Movie Counterprogramming

44:30 July Highlights: Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman: Legacy

48:20 Fantastic Four First Steps Analysis

52:00 Smurfs Musical Movie: Box Office Potential

54:50 Q4 Preview: Wicked Part Two and Zootopia 2

57:20 Avatar: Fire and Ash Release and Expectations

01:04:30 Michael Jackson Biopic: Challenges and Opportunities

01:08:50 Tron Ares and Sci-Fi Sequels

2024 in Review: The Biggest Stories, Hits, Misses, and Moments in Theatrical Exhibition

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Daniel Loria, Russ Fischer, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review all the biggest stories, trends, hits, and misses from 2024 at the box office.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:23 Sony Acquires Alamo Drafthouse

01:00 2024 in Review: Theatrical Exhibition

02:14 Inside Out 2: Box Office Record and Impact

04:51 Disney's Rebound in Theatrical Releases

07:00 Success of 20th Century Studios Titles

09:02 Marketing Strategies for Moana 2

10:20 Analysis of Bad Boys Ride or Die

12:15 Deadpool and Wolverine’s Box Office Performance

13:44 Universal’s Marketing Success with Wicked

16:11 Challenges of Splitting Wicked into Two Movies

18:00 Moana 2 as the Box Office Surprise of the Year

20:50 Rise of Specialty Distributors like Neon and A24

22:15 Box Office Disappointment: Joker Folie à Deux

24:30 Dune Part 2 and Its Viral Marketing Success

27:00 Expansion of Concessions and Collectibles in Theaters

30:20 Movie Marketing Trends: Theatrical Collectibles

33:42 Rise of Cinema Entertainment Centers

37:00 Personal Favorite Movies of 2024

38:44 Top Performances of the Year

41:00 Memorable Moviegoing Experiences

44:50 2024’s Social Relevance in Cinema

47:20 Movies that Defined the Year

48:17 Outro and Next Week’s Preview

Christmas Box Office Preview | The Cinema Foundation’s Bryan Braunlich

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the latest headlines in theatrical exhibitions and preview the Christmas season box office. In the feature segment, the Cinema Foundation’s Executive Director, Bryan Braunlich, joins to talk about plans for the @ the Movies campaign—bringing four moviegoing—themed events to cinemas nationwide in 2025 to encourage habitual moviegoing.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:20 Discussion on Cinema Activations and Promotions

01:00 Christmas Box Office Preview Overview

02:17 Weekend Box Office Recap: Craven the Hunter and Lord of the Rings Anime

06:28 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Box Office Forecast

07:57 Mufasa: The Lion King Prequel Expectations

09:03 Overview of Christmas Day Releases

09:33 Focus Features’ Nosferatu and Searchlight’s A Complete Unknown

11:28 Tracking and Projections for Nosferatu and A Complete Unknown

12:42 Amazon MGM’s The Fire Inside Biopic Discussion

14:18 Marketing Strategies for Christmas Releases

15:15 Amazon MGM and CinemaCon Updates

16:55 Wicked’s Sing-Along Screenings Announcement

18:21 Fathom Events Rebranding as Fathom Entertainment

20:27 UK Audience Development Initiative Escapes

22:52 Cinema Foundation’s At the Movies Campaign Overview

25:00 January National Popcorn Day Plans

28:52 Sneak Peek Saturday: Summer 2025 Previews

34:26 August Date Night at the Movies Details

37:12 November Family Day at the Movies Plans

The Cinema Foundation Announces ‘@ the Movies’ | NICKEL BOYS Director RaMell Ross

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk cover the latest exhibition news, including the announcement of CinemaCon's NATO Marquee Award, which is set to honor Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble, and NATO's rebranded National Cinema Day into the campaign At the Movies. In the feature segment, Daniel sits down with Nickel Boys director RaMell Ross to explore the challenges of adapting a celebrated novel and the significance of the theatrical experience.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:03 Catching up

02:06

06:27 Timothée Chalamet’s appearance on ESPN

07:32 Paul Mezcal on SNL

08:15 CinemaCon 2025, National Cinema Day

14:02 New theater openings

15:28 Focus Feature’s Sarcophagus replica

21:40 Nickel Boys feature debut

24:05 Conceptualizing the Nickel Boys film

27:07 Production basis with a specific vision

31:06 Emotional connection to the audience

35:10 The first person perspective

38:30 Theatrical experience as a film maker

39:50 Iconic childhood theater

A New Thanksgiving Record | The Broadway to Hollywood Musical Pipeline with Ernesto Acevedo-Muñoz [Brought to you by One Ultra Screens]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by One Ultra Screens, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the highest-earning Thanksgiving weekend frame of all time, driven by Disney's Moana 2, Universal's Wicked, and Paramount's Gladiator II. Exhibitors including AMC, Regal, and Cinemark all reported record-breaking holiday weekends. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Ernesto Acevedo-Muñoz, a professor of cinema studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, about the evolution of Broadway adaptations, highlighting the rise and fall of the Hollywood musical and the recent success of Wicked, the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation of all-time.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:20 Highest-Earning Thanksgiving Weekend Overview
01:07 Wicked Becomes Highest-Grossing Broadway Adaptation
01:50 Thanksgiving Movie Experiences: Moana 2 and Gladiator II
03:38 Denzel Washington’s Performance in Gladiator II
06:17 Thanksgiving Box Office Records Analysis
07:15 Moana 2 Breaks Multiple Box Office Records
09:41 International Performance of Moana 2
10:47 Wicked’s Sophomore Frame Performance and Global Numbers
11:47 Gladiator II: Domestic and International Highlights
12:07 Record Attendance for AMC Theaters
13:04 Regal’s Thanksgiving Records and Merchandising Success
14:00 Cinemark Achieves Best Food & Beverage Revenue Day
15:14 Thanksgiving Box Office Recovery Analysis
16:21 Feature Segment with Ernesto Munoz Begins
17:01 History of the Broadway-to-Hollywood Pipeline
22:47 Evolution of the Movie Musical in the 1930s
27:34 MGM’s Role in Shaping Musicals in the 1940s
30:00 Broadway Adaptations and 1950s Hollywood Musicals
32:27 West Side Story as a Turning Point
35:00 Decline of Hollywood Musicals in the Late 1960s
37:50 Cabaret’s Influence in the 1970s
40:00 Rock Musicals: Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar
44:00 Revival of the Musical in the Early 2000s
45:22 Why Wicked Works as a Movie
47:00 Anticipation for Wicked Part Two
50:22 Modern Musical Success Stories and Future Prospects

December Specialty Preview - All The Awards Contenders Coming to a Theater Near You

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest exhibition news, including the successful record-breaking opening weekends of Wicked and Gladiator II. In the sponsored segment, Daniel and Malcolm MacMillan, the Managing Director UK and EVP Exhibitor Relations, Boost Products and Services at The Boxoffice Company, discuss the importance of TikTok for exhibitors, noting its 67% user base aged 18-34. In the feature segment, Daniel and Chad are joined by Albert Lawrence to discuss the limited and platform releases in the month of December from major distributors.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:15 Importance of Social Media for Film Discovery
03:40 Wicked’s Record-Breaking Opening Weekend
07:42 Interview with Universal’s Jim Orr on Wicked
10:53 Gladiator II Box Office Performance
14:02 Demographics Breakdown for Wicked and Gladiator II
16:15 Regional Box Office Trends for Gladiator II
18:21 Malcolm McMillan on TikTok Strategy for Cinemas
21:26 Moana 2 UK Premiere Insights
24:13 Importance of Honesty in TikTok Content Creation
27:20 December Limited Releases: Overview and Discussion
31:35 Highlights of September 5 and Nickel Boys
34:51 Anticipation for Y2K and Night Bitch
37:04 Nostalgia Marketing in Recent Films
40:25 Upcoming December Wide Releases: Sonic 3 and Mufasa
43:43 A24’s Baby Girl: Return of the Erotic Thriller
47:01 Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu and Cinematic Style
50:07 Boxing Biopic: The Fire Inside
52:20 Robbie Williams Biopic and Creative Risks
54:40 Bob Dylan’s A Complete Unknown

Can WICKED and GLADIATOR II Give Us This Year's Barbenheimer?

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Boxoffice Pro’s Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk cover the marketing campaigns leading up to this weekend’s launch of Universal’s Wicked and Paramount’s Gladiator II. In our feature segment, Flix Brewhouse’s CRO, Chris Randleman, joins to discuss the box office prospects of the remaining 2024 theatrical slate.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Introduction to Thanksgiving Box Office Season
03:00 Recent Moviegoing Experiences of the Hosts
06:00 Wicked Review and Audience Reaction
10:00 Gladiator II Early Box Office Predictions
12:00 Discussion on BarbHeimer Comparisons
15:00 AMC Theaters Renovation Updates
18:00 Alamo Drafthouse Promotions and Leadership Changes
20:00 Box Office Success of International Films
23:00 Forecast for Wicked and Gladiator II Box Office Performance
26:00 Moana 2 Predictions for Thanksgiving Weekend
28:00 Merchandise and Collectibles for Holiday Releases
31:00 December Releases: Sonic 3, Mufasa, and Niche Titles
34:00 Challenges with Screen Availability for Upcoming Films

Amazon/MGM’s RED ONE to Serve as the Appetizer for a Thanksgiving Box Office Feast

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest exhibition news, including AMC’s comprehensive Go Plan and a new Screen X location arriving at MJR Theatres. The trio then covers the latest box office, including a preview of the latest tracking for this weekend’s Red One and the Thanksgiving season releases of Wicked, Gladiator II, and Moana 2.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Last Movies Seen by Hosts
04:00 AMC Theaters Announces Major Renovation Plans
08:00 MJR Digital Cinemas Adding ScreenX in Michigan
10:00 Discussion on AMC XL Mid-Tier Premium Format
13:00 Overview of Red One’s Theatrical Release
16:00 Red One Opening Weekend Box Office Projections
18:00 International Performance of Red One
21:00 Comparison of Red One to Fall Guy
23:00 Upcoming Thanksgiving Box Office Releases: Wicked, Gladiator 2, Moana 2
25:00 High Pre-Sales for Moana 2 and Mufasa

November Box Office Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the upcoming November slate. They highlight a trio of anticipated strong openers around the Thanksgiving holiday corridor – Wicked, Gladiator II, and Moana 2 – and reflect on the titles they’re personally looking forward to during November.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 November Movie Preview Overview
03:00 Discussion on Slow Start with "Here" from Sony
05:00 Anticipation for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Lionsgate
08:00 A24's Heretic Starring Hugh Grant
11:00 Early Insights on Red One by Amazon/MGM
13:00 Forecast for Gladiator 2 by Paramount
15:00 Expectations for Wicked Part One by Universal
18:00 Anticipation for Moana 2 by Walt Disney Animation
21:00 Analysis of Thanksgiving Box Office Trends
24:00 Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Release Discussion
27:00 Personal Movie Picks for November
29:00 Final Thoughts on Upcoming Releases

The Top 10 Highest-Grossing Horror Movies of the Last 10 Years [Brought to you by Angel Studios]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Angel Studios, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk countdown the top 10 highest-grossing horror films of the last 10 years, adding some personal favorites and culturally significant horror titles beyond those on the list.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Top 10 Highest Grossing Horror Movies Discussion Begins
03:00 Rise of Blumhouse in the Horror Genre
04:00 Vincent Price Trivia and Influence in Horror
05:00 Impact of Five Nights at Freddy's
07:00 MCU Effect on Horror Films and Franchises
09:00 The Legacy of A Quiet Place
11:00 Jordan Peele’s Impact with Get Out and Us
14:00 Discussion on Hereditary and Midsommar
17:00 Soft & Quiet as a Hidden Horror Gem
20:00 Box Office Trends in Horror Films

ShowEast 2024: Angel Studios Head of Theatrical Distribution Brandon Purdie [Brought to you by Angel Studios]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Angel Studios, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the recent performance of Smile 2 and preview the upcoming Venom: The Last Dance. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Angel Studios' Executive Vice President and Global Head of Theatrical Distribution, Brandon Purdie, to review the 2025 slate. Upcoming releases include Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin., a historical thriller about Dietrich Bonhoeffer's resistance in WWII (Nov 22), and Homestead, an action film about life on an elaborate compound amidst an atomic bomb crisis (Dec 20). Angel Studios' diverse content is driven by the Angel Guild, a community of 375,000 voters who influence film selection and production.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Angel Studios Distribution Slate for 2024
03:00 Discussion on Smile 2 Box Office Performance
05:00 Venom: The Last Dance Tracking and Predictions
09:00 Universal’s Love Hurts Release Update
12:00 Sony’s Video Game Adaptation Until Dawn Release
14:00 A24’s The Brutalist Christmas Release
16:00 Interview with Brandon Purdy from Angel Studios
18:00 Overview of Bonhoeffer Historical Thriller
22:00 Homestead: Action-Packed Christmas Release
25:00 Angel Studios 2025 Slate Overview
30:00 The Angel Guild and Its Role in Content Selection
36:00 Final Thoughts on Angel Studios' Upcoming Projects

ShowEast 2024: B&B Theatres Turns 100 [Brought to you by Angel Studios]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Angel Studios, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the effective grassroots marketing of Terrifier 3 and the strong pre-sales for Wicked leading into the Thanksgiving holiday box office. Daniel is joined in the feature segment by B&B Theatres Co-Presidents Bobbie, Brittanie, and Brock Bagby to celebrate the centennial anniversary of B&B Theatres. The chain will be honored at ShowEast with this year’s Dan Fellman Show “E” Award during the Final Night Awards Ceremony.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of B&B Theaters
02:00 ShowEast Preview and Angel Studios Sponsor Mention
05:00 Discussion on the Success of Terrifier 3
07:00 The Power of Grassroots Marketing
09:00 Marketing Strategies for Smile and Similar Films
10:30 Universal’s Wicked Presales Success
12:30 Discussion on Wicked Being a Two-Part Film
15:00 Premium Format and Audience Engagement
17:00 Community and Family Values in Theater Business
21:00 Future of B&B Theaters and Innovation in Cinema

Variety The Children’s Charity Launches WICKED Gold Heart Pin Campaign

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest box office news, including the underperformance of Joker: Folie à Deux with $37.6M. They also forecast upcoming releases such as Terrifier 3 and the wide expansion of Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night. Rebecca is joined in the feature segment by Erica Lopez, executive director of Variety - the Children's Charity of the United States, to discuss the annual Gold Heart Pin Campaign. Since its inception, the pins have raised millions and helped Variety provide equipment, services, and experiences to help children become active and independent.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Movies Seen Last Week: Joker and We Live in Time
03:00 Fandango's New Fan Club Loyalty Program
04:00 Joker 2 Box Office Performance Discussion
05:30 Wide Expansion Forecast for Saturday Night
06:30 Forecast for Terrifier 3
07:30 The Apprentice Box Office Forecast
08:00 My Hero Academia Limited Release Forecast
09:00 Wicked Gold Heart Campaign Introduction
10:00 Interview with Erica Lopez from Variety Children's Charity
13:00 History of the Gold Heart Campaign
16:00 Stories of Theater Employees Involved in Selling Pins
18:00 How People Can Get Involved with Variety
20:00 Upcoming Variety Events Across the US

October Box Office Preview with The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk are joined by Puck News and The Outside Scoop’s Scott Mendelson to discuss the October theatrical slate. The panel tackles the slumping presales for Joker Folie a Deux, assesses the potential of the month’s horror titles, and offers hope on the prospects of Venom: The Last Dance in the marketplace.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 October Box Office Expectations
03:00 Will Rogers Pioneers Assistance for North Carolina Workers
05:00 Apple’s Streaming vs. Theatrical Plans
08:00 Amazon's Theatrical Strategy vs. Streaming
10:00 Disney’s Theatrical and Streaming Success
13:00 New Theater Openings in Missouri and Houston
15:00 Joker Sequel Box Office Forecast and Audience Response
22:00 Terrifier 3 Box Office Preview
27:00 Smile 2 Box Office Preview
30:00 Venom: The Last Dance Box Office Forecast

Theater Owners to Invest More than $2.2 Billion | NATO COO Lou DiGioia

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk the latest industry news, including the $2.2 billion investment that exhibitors nationwide have committed to enhancing the moviegoing experience. In advance of this week’s NATO Fall Summit, Daniel speaks to Lou DiGioia, the chief operating officer of the National Association of Theatre Owners, in the feature segment about the investment by top theater chains and the broader trend across all chains to improve experiences at the cinema.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Introduction to NATO Fall Summit and Overview
03:00 Recent Moviegoing Experiences
06:00 Canadian Legal Dispute on Cineplex Booking Fees
09:00 MPA Membership Update with Amazon Prime Video
12:00 Cinema Technology News: Barco and ScreenX Expansions
14:00 Box Office Forecast: The Wild Robot and Terrifier 3
17:00 Megalopolis and Francis Ford Coppola Discussion
20:00 Joker 2 Tracking and Projections
25:00 Interview with Lou De Joa, COO of NATO
27:00 Investment in Cinema Experience Improvements
30:00 Technology and Audience Experience Enhancements
34:00 Preview of NATO Fall Summit Sessions

Animated Origin Story TRANSFORMERS ONE Gears Up for Opening Weekend

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk recap the second frame of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and solid international holds. Speak No Evil debuted in second place and the documentary Am I Racist? surprised in fourth place. The pair also discuss the upcoming weekend, including the projections for Transformers One and Never Let Go, as well as upcoming event cinema releases such as Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story and Nosferatu with Radiohead, a Silents Synced film.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Beetlejuice Sequel
03:00 Speak No Evil and Anti-Racist Documentary
06:00 Trapezium, The Babadook, Superman, and The Matrix
08:00 Jung Kook: I Am Still
09:00 Transformers One and Never Let Go
10:00 Transformers One Forecast
12:00 The Wild Robot: Audience Expectations
14:00 Silent Sync Series: Nosferatu and Radiohead Double Album

THE KILLER’S GAME Director J.J. Perry

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the $111M opening weekend of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which drove a record-setting weekend for chains such as Cinemark. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews director J.J. Perry about his upcoming Lionsgate action film The Killer’s Game, starring Dave Bautista. Perry, who has a long filmography as a stunt performer, discusses showcasing diverse combat styles in the film, including merengue, taekwondo, and wrestling.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Box Office Success of Beetlejuice Sequel
03:00 Upcoming Releases: The Killers Game and Speak No Evil
06:00 Event Cinema and Specialty Releases: Babadook Anniversary
08:00 Cineplex and Global Box Office Success of Coraline Re-Release
10:00 Interview with Director JJ Perry: The Killers Game
13:00 Dave Bautista’s Role in The Killers Game
15:00 Choreographing Action Sequences for The Killers Game
18:00 Filming Locations and Production Challenges
20:00 Message for Theater Owners and the Audience

September Movie Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk are joined by The Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchene and Boxoffice Studios’ Russ Fischer to review the diverse September slate. The monthly box office preview highlights September’s major release, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and other notable wide releases like Speak No Evil, Transformers One, The Wild Robot, and Megalopolis. With Halloween rapidly approaching, the panel also covers a number of limited horror releases, like The Substance and Azrael, emphasizing the importance of diverse releases to complement blockbusters.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 September Box Office Overview
03:00 Labor Day Weekend Recap
05:00 Beetlejuice Sequel Opening Weekend Predictions
07:00 Tim Burton's Career and Beetlejuice Sequel
10:00 Upcoming Horror Releases: The Front Room and Speak No Evil
12:00 Discussion on The Killer's Game
14:00 Transformers One: Animated Feature Expectations
16:00 Release Strategy for Animated Films in September
18:00 Upcoming Lionsgate Releases
20:00 Focus on Smaller Films and Counterprogramming
22:00 Anticipation for Megalopolis
25:00 The Wild Robot: Animated Feature Analysis
28:00 Closing Remarks and Next Week’s Preview

Showbiz Direct’s Kevin Mitchell [Brought to you by ShowBiz Direct]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Fathom Events, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest industry news and the upcoming Labor Day box office weekend including new releases Reagan, 1992, and Slingshot. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with exhibition veteran Kevin Mitchell about the evolution of Showbiz Direct and this weekend’s release of the Dennis Quaid starring biopic Reagan.

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Fathom Events

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Introduction of Showbiz Direct
02:30 Discussion on Labor Day Weekend Box Office Forecast
05:00 Analysis of New Cinema Technology and HDR Projection
07:00 Fandango and Regal Partnership Announcement
08:30 Recognition of B&B Theaters at ShowEast 2024
10:00 Promotion of Rebecca Scientist at Showcase Cinemas
12:00 Interview with Kevin Mitchell, Co-Founder of Showbiz Direct
15:00 Kevin Mitchell's Background in Exhibition and Distribution
20:00 Marketing Strategies for Reagan Movie
24:00 Future Plans for Showbiz Direct
27:00 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes

CORALINE Sets a New Record with 15th Anniversary | Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt [Brought to you by Fathom Events]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Fathom Events, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Fathom Events' 3D re-release of Coraline, which earned $12.5M over the weekend, surpassing last year’s Fathom Events repertory release record. The team also reviews Alien: Romulus, which had a $42M opening weekend, slightly below expectations. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Ray Nutt, the CEO of Fathom Events, to discuss event cinema, focusing on Fathom Events' diverse content offerings, strategic partnerships, and audience engagement.

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Fathom Events

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Introduction of Fathom Events
03:00 Discussion on Alien Romulus Box Office
07:00 Overview of Upcoming Movie Releases
10:00 Success of Coraline 3D Re-release
13:00 Interview with Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events
17:00 Specialty Distribution and Event Cinema Trends
22:00 Faith-Based Films and Audience Engagement
27:00 Independent Filmmakers and Distribution Opportunities
31:00 Recap and Closing Remarks

Box Office Rewind: The ALIEN Franchise

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle discuss the lasting cultural impact of the ALIEN franchise on contemporary moviegoing, going back to discuss and analyze everything that went right (and wrong) with every theatrical entry in the series.

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Weekend Preview: ALIEN: ROMULUS Aims to Topple DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE?

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Introduction of the Alien Franchise
02:20 Cultural Impact of the Alien Movies
06:30 Discussion on Home Media and Extended Cuts
10:10 Origins of the Alien Franchise
16:00 Analysis of the First Alien Movie
19:00 James Cameron and the Transition to Aliens
24:50 Thematic Elements in Aliens
32:00 The Director’s Cut vs. Theatrical Cut Debate
37:00 Alien 3: Production Troubles and Legacy
44:00 Alien 3: Story Analysis
49:50 Alien 4: Resurrection and Its Reception

Will ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Continue to Win the Box Office? | Art House Convergence Board of Directors President Lela Meadow-Conner

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by 2024 Giants of Exhibition Sponsors Barco, Digital Cinema United, Fandango, and VIP Luxury Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk are joined by Romeo Duchene, The Boxoffice Company’s VP Strategic Content Partnerships, to forecast the opening weekend of It Ends With Us and Borderlands. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Lela Meadow-Conner, the president of the board of Art House Convergence, to discuss the current state of art house cinema and the support available to independent cinemas through initiatives like Art House Convergence and Film Festival Alliance.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:39 Weekend Box Office Overview
01:00 Art House Convergence Survey
02:00 NAC Rebrand to EFBA
03:00 Alamo Drafthouse Renovation
04:00 Regal's Twister & Twisters Double Feature
05:00 Deadpool & Wolverine Box Office Performance
05:48 It Ends With Us Box Office Forecast
07:00 Blake Lively vs. Ryan Reynolds
08:00 Comparable Titles to It Ends With Us
09:00 Audience Trends & Predictions
11:00 Borderlands Box Office Forecast
12:00 Comparison to Other Game Adaptations
14:00 Release Date Challenges
15:00 Alien Romulus Box Office Preview
16:00 Final Thoughts on Forecasting
16:44 Introduction to Interview with Leila Meadow-Connor
17:00 Art House Convergence Post-Pandemic Activity
18:00 National Audience Survey Results
20:00 New Art House Cinema Audiences
21:00 Art House Cinema Day Recap
22:00 Special Q&A with Jim Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd
23:00 Evolution of Art House Cinema
24:00 Community Building in Cinema

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Shatter Box Office Records | August Preview | 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' Star Zachary Levi

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by 2024 Giants of Exhibition Sponsors Barco, Digital Cinema United, Fandango, and VIP Luxury Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the incredible debut of Deadpool & Wolverine, which set admissions revenue records for an R-rated film, along with numerous food & beverage and merchandise sales records. The August movie preview tracks upcoming titles such as It Ends with Us and Alien: Romulus. Then in the feature segment, Chad Kennerk speaks to actor Zachary Levi about his starring role in Sony’s Harold and the Purple Crayon – which arrives in theaters this weekend – and the communal bonds moviegoing creates.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:00 Intro
00:23 Introduction to the episode and panel members
01:17 Deadpool and Wolverine’s Record-Setting Debut discussion
01:41 Chad’s review of Deadpool and Wolverine
02:51 Rebecca’s review of Deadpool and Wolverine
05:00 Discussion on the marketing and audience demographics of Deadpool and Wolverine
09:00 Box office records analysis for Deadpool and Wolverine
13:00 Audience demographics breakdown for Deadpool and Wolverine
18:00 International box office performance of Deadpool and Wolverine
19:29 Transition to August movie previews
20:00 Discussion on "Trap" by M. Night Shyamalan
24:24 Preview of "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and interview with Zachary Levi
49:07 Outro and reminder to subscribe to the podcast

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Poised for Record-Shattering Opening Weekend | CineShow Preview 2024

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Russ Fischer are joined by special guest Albert Lawrence to discuss the opening weekend for DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, which is poised to have the largest opening weekend for an R-rated film of all time. In the feature segment, Pahle speaks with Diane Feffer and Joel Davis of TOMA (Theatre Owners of Middle America) on the upcoming trade show CinéShow, taking place August 26-28.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:25 Host Introduction
00:47 Episode Overview
01:00 Panel Introduction
01:32 Funny Anecdote
02:00 Industry News
02:04 PLF Expansion
02:37 Regal's Recovery
03:00 National Cinema Day
05:00 Deadpool and Wolverine Predictions
05:32 Pre-Sales and Marketing
06:53 Sneaking into R-rated Movies
07:00 Personal Experiences
11:01 Movie Marketing Trends
16:00 Industry Expectations
17:00 Movie Forecasts
17:24 Counter Programming
18:30 PLF Screen Allocation
19:00 Twisters Performance
20:00 Upcoming Releases
22:00 Horizon's Rescheduling
23:00 November Slot Discussion
25:00 Marvel Cinematic Universe News
26:55 Avengers News
28:00 Comic-Con Hype
29:00 D23 Expo
31:00 Fall Movie Lineup
33:00 Sony's Spider-Man Movies
35:00 Superhero Movie Saturation
37:00 End of News Segment
38:00 Cine Show Interview Introduction
39:00 Interview with Joel Davis and Diane Peffer
42:00 Cine Show Event Details
44:00 Cine Show Panels and Topics
46:00 Awards at Cine Show
48:00 Trade Show Floor Highlights
49:00 New Vendors at Cine Show
51:00 Cine Show Closing Remarks

Will TWISTERS Take PLF by Storm? | Sébastien Mailhot on Immersive Seating Technology [Brought to you by D-BOX]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by D-BOX, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend success of Neon’s horror title Longlegs and look ahead to this weekend’s release of Universal Pictures’ Twisters. In the sponsored feature segment, Daniel talks to Sébastien Mailhot, the president and CEO of D-BOX, about the current state of immersive seating technology in the film industry, with a focus on D-Box's leading role in haptic technology across multiple business sectors, as well as the potential for immersive technologies such as Sim Racing, to create commercial growth and new revenue streams.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:20 Host Introduction and Episode Overview
01:00 Box Office Forecasts and New Segment Introduction
02:00 Discussion on "Long Legs" Movie Reactions
03:00 Cinema Experience Descriptions
05:00 Marketing Campaign Success for "Long Legs"
07:00 Upcoming R-Rated Movies Forecast
08:00 Rebecca's Thoughts on "Long Legs" and "Maxine"
09:00 Russ's Comparison to Other Films
20:00 Sebastian's Introduction and D-Box Technology
22:00 D-Box Technology and Its Evolution
24:00 Importance of Immersive Experience in Cinema
25:00 Content Diversity and Audience Adaptation
30:00 Future of Premium Cinema and D-Box's Role
38:00 Racing Simulation and New Entertainment Venues

July Movie Preview [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, Daniel Loria is joined by the Boxoffice Company’s Russ Fischer to discuss the July 4th weekend box office and the major movies hitting theaters this July, as well as preview titles they’re looking forward to in August.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
000:43 - Host Introductions and Episode Overview
01:03 - June Recap and July Preview
02:09 - Pixar and Disney's Recent Performances
04:07 - International Performance of "Inside Out 2"
04:54 - Impact of Strikes on Box Office
07:00 - July 4th Weekend Box Office Performance
09:00 - Performance and Challenges of "Horizon"
16:00 - Analysis of Specific Movies
19:00 - Specialty Titles and Smaller Releases

Independent Film Exhibition Conference 2024 Recap | July 4th Holiday Weekend Forecast [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk cover the latest industry news and forecast of the Fourth of July weekend box office. In the sponsored feature segment, Rebecca speaks to Shane Burkett, Director of Strategic Marketing at Agile Ticketing Solutions about the significance of independent cinemas and how Agile Ticketing Solutions can help theaters connect with their customers.

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Agile Ticketing Solutions

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:39 Index Conference Overview
01:25 Favorite Specialty Titles Discussion
01:55 Movie Theater Experiences
04:00 BMB Theater Opening
08:00 Regal and Marcus Theater Updates
09:32 Alamo Drafthouse Reopening
10:57 Weekend Forecast Intro
14:02 Despicable Me 4 Forecast
16:24 Inside Out 2 and Quiet Place Day One Forecast
19:17 Art House Convergence
25:39 Agile Ticketing Solutions Interview

CineEurope 2024 Recap [Brought to you by TAPOS and Cinity]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In the last episode of our three-part CineEurope podcast series, Daniel Loria and Romeo Duchene review Inside Out 2’s strong sophomore frame and look ahead at the box office potential of A Quiet Place: Day One and Horizon: An American Saga. In our sponsored segment, Jack Kline, the executive consultant for CINITY and former CEO for Christie, discusses the latest PLF innovations. Then in our feature interview, Daniel is joined by Julien Marcel, CEO of The Boxoffice Company, to go over the highlights of this year’s CineEurope.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:05 Box Office Performance
02:10 Forecasting and Market Analysis
04:20 Impact of Content Abundance
10:15 Sponsored Segment
26:45 Executive Roundtable at CineEurope
27:50 Additional Industry Insights
35:35 Local Content Success

CineEurope 2024 with Picturehouse’s Clare Binns | [Brought to you by TAPOS, Cinity, and ICE Theaters]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In the second episode of our three-part CineEurope podcast series, the Boxoffice Podcast team breaks down a week of big news and big box office, as a top-15 domestic chain sells to Sony and INSIDE OUT 2 shatters expectations with a $150M-plus opening. In our sponsored segment, Alan Roe, CEO of Jacro, comments on what the cinema industry can learn from other businesses in our sponsored segment. In our feature interview, co-host Rebecca Pahle speaks with Clare Binns of Picturehouse Cinemas, recipient of the UNIC Achievement Award at this year’s CineEurope.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:00 Tribute to George Roman
04:00 Inside Out 2 success
06:00 Alamo Drafthouse acquisition by Sony
17:00 Box office forecast
23:00 Interview with Alan Rowe, CEO of Jack Row
36:00 Interview with Clare Bins, Managing Director of Picture House Cinemas

CineEurope 2024 Preview with UNIC’s Phil Clapp and Laura Houlgatte | INSIDE OUT 2 [Brought to you by TAPOS and Cinity]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In the first episode of the Boxoffice Podcast's CineEurope 2024 series, sponsored by JACRO and Christie, co-host Rebecca Pahle speaks with UNIC's Laura Houlgatte and Phil Clapp about what to expect from this year's show, kicking off in Barcelona next week. Elsewhere in the episode, co-hosts Pahle, Daniel Loria, and Romeo Duchenne break down the latest in exhibition industry news and look ahead to the earnings potential of Disney's Inside Out 2.

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CineEurope 2024

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:00 Alamo Drafthouse bankruptcy
03:27 AMC’s ways to save money on theaters
06:48 CineEurope awards preview
10:45 Weekend at the box office
23:38 European cinema industry
26:40 Best summer ever
29:54 Issues on the supply line
31:53 Lessons from 2023
34:21 Attracting and retaining talents
37:44 Challenges this year

IND/Ex Preview | Bad Boys: Ride or Die and The Watchers Forecast [Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks & Agile Ticketing Solutions]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Romeo Duchenne, and Rebecca Pahle discuss the weekend ahead for cinemas—with Bad Boys: Ride or Die and The Watchers hitting theaters—and the month ahead for specialty releases. In the feature segment, Pahle speaks with Kate Markham of Art House Convergence, Barbara Twist of Film Festival Alliance, and Spotlight Cinema Networks CEO Jerry Rakfeldt about the upcoming IND/EX conference, which will see the independent film community gather in Chicago from June 25-28 to discuss, share, and connect.

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IND/Ex

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:52 Upcoming Indie films
07:13 Box office numbers
17:01 IND/Ex conference
21:42 Film festivals
26:01 Programmatic approach
31:18 Human resources
35:24 Shared passion

June Movie Preview | Jason Guerrasio on Theatrical Subscription Models [Presented by Screenvision Media]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk are joined by Jason Guerrasio to recap the lackluster Memorial Day Weekend box office performances of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and The Garfield Movie. The June movie preview tracks upcoming titles such as Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Inside Out 2, and Horizon: An American Saga. Then Jason shares insights on the impact and future of theatrical subscription programs.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:44 Furiosa, Garfield box office numbers
05:13 Impact of subscription
08:15 IF performance
10:47 Three new titles
11:48 Weekend let down
16:32 Bad Boys, The Watchers
18:56 Big risk for Disney
22:30 Specialty market film slate
31:59 MoviePass
36:11 Exhibition is a secretive group
39:22 What’s the next big innovation?
42:07 Another universal subscription scheme

Memorial Day Weekend Preview | Screenvision Media CEO John Partilla [Presented by Screenvision Media]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap all the latest studio scheduling updates and look ahead to the Memorial Day weekend boxoffice. Then Rebecca chats with John Partilla, CEO of Screenvision Media, about Screenvision's annual Upfront presentation and the future of cinema advertising.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:14 What did you watch this week?
03:52 Schedule updates
12:00 Furiosa 3-day opening weekend
14:32 Garfiled 3-day opening numbers
18:17 IF forecast
24:05 Advertising network efforts
27:12 Movie theater owner partners
30:00 Disney partnership
31:31 Pre-show
34:21 The product
36:53 What are you interested to see?
39:42 Watch out for each other

IF Challenges APES at the Box Office | A History of Mad Max at the Movies [Presented by Screenvision Media]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Romeo Duchene share the latest box office forecast. Then, Russ Fischer joins Daniel for a Mad Max film history review in line with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s upcoming release.

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Weekend Box Office Preview: IF Looks to Welcome Family Audiences Back to the Movies

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:28 John Krasinski’s IF
06:10 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
08:35 Back to Black
09:53 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga forecast
14:53 Mad Max era
19:13 Car chase and stunt work
22:07 1979 - Mad Max
34:51 1982 - Mad Max 2 (The Road Warrior)
43:03 1985 - Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
59:09 2015 - Mad Max: Fury Road

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Preview | Engaging Young Audiences with Rutgers Cinema’s Alex Delvecchio

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 09 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend performance of The Fall Guy and the 25th Anniversary re-release of Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace. In the Boxoffice Pro weekend forecast segment, guest analyst Jeremy Wooster of The Wrap discusses 20th Century Studios’ upcoming release Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Then Rebecca chats with Alex DelVecchio, the general manager of Rutgers Cinema about his insights on the viewing habits of younger audiences.

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May Movie Preview | THE FALL GUY Box Office Forecast

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and the Box Office Company’s Romeo Duchene discuss The Fall Guy box office forecast. In the feature segment, Daniel, Russ, Rebecca, and Chad give us a sneak peek of May movies preview.

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Weekend Preview: How High Will THE FALL GUY Rise?

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:41 Jerry Seinfeld
05:00 Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted
09:59 Movie release schedules
22:02 The Fall Guy
24:01 Tarot
26:51 Challengers
29:49 Would you watch?
33:52 Star Wars re-release
38:35 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes re-release
39:25 Amy Winehouse biopic
41:15 The Strangers: Chapter 1
44:05 If
45:59 The Garfield Movie
48:41 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Can Zendaya Take CHALLENGERS To #1? | CineTrain CEO Brett King

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and the Box Office Company’s Romeo Duchene cover the latest insights and this weekend’s wide release, director Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers, starring Zendaya. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Brett King, the CEO of CineTrain, a digital platform that facilitates employee training in the cinema industry.

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Civil War Sets Opening Weekend Record for A24 | Marcus Corp CEO Greg Marcus

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Daniel and Rebecca recap the post-CinemaCon 2024 box office. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Greg Marcus, the CEO of the Marcus Theatres, from CinemaCon. Greg and Daniel discuss the Marcus Corporation's performance in 2023 and outlook for 2024, highlighting the circuit's strong finish despite concerns about a lack of big releases and the impact of strikes on the industry's momentum. Greg reacts to all the news coming out of CinemaCon 2024, including his thoughts on the panel session between Matthew Belloni and AMC Theatres’ Chairman and CEO Adam Aron.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:16 Back from CinemaCon
02:25 Warner Bros. hit $1B
03:08 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire opens at $20M
03:53 A24’s Civil War, other films
10:36 Boxoffice weekend forecast
17:21 Marcus Theaters business update
19:53 Entertainment center
21:25 Movie theater pizza
22:40 PLF
24:26 Back to pre-pandemic
26:30 Maximizing revenue
31:11 Keeping it interesting
32:23 Biggest takeaway from CinemaCon
34:37 What people want to see
36:53 TikTok

CinemaCon 2024 Paramount and Disney Presentations | Working Together to Boost Mid-Budget Films with NATO’s Michael O’Leary, Showcase’s Rebecca Stein, Focus Features’ Lisa Bunnell, and Neon’s Elisa Federeoff - Presented by Tapos by Jacro

Boxoffice Pro — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad bring insights and highlights from the Paramount and Disney presentations at CinemaCon 2024. In the feature segment, we bring you highlights from the CinemaCon 2024 panel on promoting mid-budget films, moderated by NATO’s Michael O’Leary and including insights from B&B Theatres’ Brock Bagby, Focus Features’ Lisa Bunnell, Neon’s Elissa Federoff, and Showcase Cinemas’ Rebecca Stein.

CinemaCon 2024 Angel Studios, Lionsgate, and Universal/Focus Presentations | Angel Studios’ Brandon Purdie - Presented by Tapos by Jacros

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad bring insights and highlights from the Angel Studios, Lionsgate, and Universal/Focus presentations at CinemaCon 2024. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Angel Studios EVP and Global Head of Theatrical Distribution at Angel Studios.

CinemaCon 2024 Crunchyroll and Warner Bros. Presentations | NATO’s Michael O’Leary - Presented by Tapos by Jacro

Boxoffice Pro — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad present highlights from the Crunchyroll and Warner Bros. studio presentations at CinemaCon 2024. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by NATO President & CEO Michael O’Leary.

CinemaCon 2024 - Highlights and Insights from Opening Day | Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson - Presented by Tapos by Jacro

Boxoffice Pro — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad are joined by Celluloid Junkie’s Sperling Reich recap the top highlights and insights from CinemaCon 2024’s opening day panels. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson, recipient of the CinemaCon 2024 NATO Marquee Award.

CinemaCon 2024 International Day | Searchlight Pictures’ Rebecca Kearey - Presented by Tapos by Jacro

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:45:00 -0700

Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad give us an overview of the highlights and insights from CinemaCon 2024 International Day. In the feature segment, Rebecca is joined by Searchlight Pictures’ Rebecca Kearey to discuss the value of CinemaCon as a platform for networking and industry collaboration is underscored, emphasizing its role in driving the global cinema landscape forward.

CinemaCon 2024 Preview | Cineworld CEO Eduardo Acuña - Presented by Tapos by Jacro

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Daniel, Rebecca, and Chad highlight what they expect from the studio presentations on this special preview edition of the Boxoffice Podcast’s CinemaCon 2024 series, brought to you by Tapos by Jacro. In our feature segment, Daniel interviews Cineworld CEO Eduardo Acuña and CJ 4DPLEX Americas CEO Don Savant.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:26 CinemaCon during the pandemic
04:40 Crunchyroll at CinemaCon 2024
13:01 Warner Bros’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
15:02 Risk of two-part movie strategies
23:30 Angel Studios at CinemaCon
26:21 Lionsgate's Strategic approach at CinemaCon
31:49 Universal Studios and Focus Features upcoming titles
40:41 Paramount’s buzzing titles and what will Chris Aronson wear?
45:12 Disney's lineup for CinemaCon 2024
52:59 Eduardo Acuña on working at Cineworld
54:40 CJ 4DPlex and Cineworld: A partnership for premium entertainment
55:39 The success of 4DX screens
56:59 Adapting to changing customer needs in cinema experience
1:00:52 Expanding 4DX and ScreenX in the US
1:04:06 Expectations for CinemaCon 2024
1:05:47 CineEurope
1:08:00 Concessions around the world

Godzilla x Kong Preview | Vista's Matthew Liebmann on Digital Innovations - Sponsored by Vista Group

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the box office performance of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire before looking ahead to the opening weekend of the latest film in Warner Bros.’ Monsterverse. In the feature segment, Loria speaks with Matthew Liebman, Chief Production Innovation and Marketing Officer at Vista Group.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:40 Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’s $45 million opening
04:31 Three horror movies in the Top 10
06:52 Star Wars re-release marathon
08:47 Showcase Cinemas to offer yoga breaks
11:10 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire predictions
19:34 Vista Cloud
21:36 Vista Oneview
25:30 What makes Oneview special?
28:44 New features in Oneview
30:39 Oneview podcast
32:20 Transforming cinema business operations
34:13 Oneview in the coming years
36:36 Future of AI in the industry

Jeff Annison’s Legion M Harnesses the Power of Fandom with Theatrical Doc You Can Call Me Bill

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss a trio of outside-the-box initiatives introduced by AMC to supplement traditional studio programming; the pair also discuss the opening weekend potential of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, opening this weekend from Sony. In the feature segment, Loria speaks with Jeff Annison, co-founder of Legion M, a fan-owned entertainment company that has William Shatner doc You Can Call Me Bill in theaters this weekend.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:42 What did you watch this week?
03:34 Dune review
05:13 Blumhouse and AMC Halloween Film festival
07:31 AMC programs
09:33 Sports - 2024 Paris Olympics
12:31 AMC subscription special deal
14:06 Box office numbers
17:17 Getting to know the community
18:30 Built from the ground up to be owned by the fans
21:25 Fans can be investors
25:35 Crowdfunding a movie
29:33 Early lessons in bringing new titles
34:06 Theatrical isn’t dead
38:23 You Can Call Me Bill
43:44 Documentary pre-sales
47:38 Perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes

Oscars 2024 Recap & Sundance Film Festival Director Eugene Hernandez

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle give a snippet of the recently concluded Academy Awards. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews Sundance Director Eugene Hernandez on the success of this year’s festival and how the organization has remained a bridge between artists and the audience.

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2024 Sundance Film Festival

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:24 The Oscars
05:18 Oscars’ Best Picture nominees
13:11 How’s Park City?
14:34 First Sundance Festival
17:54 What does Sundance mean to the film industry?
23:04 17,000 film submissions this year
27:55 From festival discovery, acquisition, and distribution to audience
33:31 Nurtured and supported by Sundance institute
37:10 Independent editorial voice
42:48 What worked and didn’t work post pandemic?
45:56 Recovery of art house and nonprofit cinemas update

Dune: Part Two - The Box Office, The Franchise Potential, and The Popcorn Bucket

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the box office success of Dune: Part Two, and the unique marketing strategies employed, particularly the creation of a distinctive popcorn bucket that went viral. Daniel and Rebeccas also interview key figures in the film's distribution and marketing, exploring the challenges and strategies behind the film's adaptation and its reception.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:56 $82.5M Dune Part Two opening weekend
03:56 Adding 3:15am screenings at 70mm locations
06:40 48% of sales from premium format
08:22 Expectations for the film release
09:09 Right timing and scheduling
10:24 Appreciation for the immersive experience
14:39 David Lynch directing Dune
20:04 Adaptation leaning on spiritual aspects
22:11 Is Dune another Star Wars?
24:50 Dune franchise prospect
30:39 Wrong timing for the 1984 release
32:23 Dune’s popcorn bucket
34:39 The concept for the popcorn bucket
42:21 The SNL skit
46:54 Unexpected virality

Earnings Recap with Cineplex’s Ellis Jacob & Vue International’s Tim Richards

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle talks about the latest quarterly earnings reports in the world of theatrical exhibition. For the feature segment, Rachel speaks with Vue International’s Tim Richards to talk about the use of AI in film programming and marketing.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
04:00 Jason Reitman acquired Westwood’s Historic Village Theater
05:47 Dune Part 2's box office success
08:14 Recent earnings reports from cinema and entertainment companies
13:06 Cineplex's AI-powered marketing strategies
17:14 Cineplex vs. Landmark Cinemas
21:29 The future of cinema
24:09 Strategies for meeting audience expectations
27:21 How AI shapes the future of moviegoing
30:25 Is going to AI replace human curators?
33:11 The revival of cinema post-pandemic

Bob Marley Delivers as Madame Web Flops; Talking Technical Innovation with Barco’s Oscar-Winning Trio

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over recent cinema industry news and box office results–including the varied performances of Bob Marley: One love and Madame Webb—before Loria speaks with Wouter D'Oosterlinck, Goran Stojmenovik, and Peter Janssens of Barco in advance of their receipt of a technical Oscar this month for their work developing RGB laser projection technology.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:45 Scorsese & De Niro Collaborations
10:42 Madame Webb's opening weekend
12:59 Bob Marley's biopic, One Love
14:17 Sony's blockbuster quest
16:15 Exciting titles on the horizon for 2024
18:11 Dune 2's record-breaking presales and Zendaya’'s daring red carpet look
19:25 European box office growth
23:03 Deadpool trailer hits 365 million views
25:35 Barco’s Award-winning trio
27:00 The birth of RGB laser projection

The Super Bowl Spots and Cinépolis Speed Dating

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss last weekend’s Super Bowl box office and break down all the major trailers from the big game. In the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Annelise Holyoak, the national director of marketing for Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, about their partnership with CitySwoon to help singles find their forever movie date.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:38 Lisa Frankenstein's debut
04:38 Super Bowl trailer breakdown
07:36 Despicable Me vs. Kung Fu Panda
09:46 Ryan Reynolds revives Deadpool in Disney's realm
13:41 Bob Marley biopic
16:18 Madame Webb's box office forecast
21:10 Cinépolis Speed Dating
24:04 Partnering with Cityswoon
27:33 Valentine's Day screenings and more

A Subscription Program for Cinema Entertainment Centers with Cinergy's Nathan Hunstable and Traci Hanlon

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle talk about the infamous Dune popcorn bucket. In the feature segment, Daniel chats with Cinergy’s Nathan Hunstable and Traci Hanlon to talk about the benefits of a subscription program for cinema entertainment centers.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:53 Argylle's disappointing debut
06:29 The Chosen season four's cinematic success
08:05 Jason Statham's reign continues
09:13 The curious case of the Dune popcorn bucket
15:06 Lisa Frankenstein takes on Super Bowl weekend
19:24 The Cinergy concept
21:32 Integrating systems in cinema entertainment
24:13 Designing a tiered membership
27:03 Cinergy's diverse membership offerings
30:55 Leveraging memberships for full venue utilization
33:15 Entertainment all-in-one

Is Tesla Going Into the Drive-In Business?

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, cohosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the lowest-grossing week since September 2023, including a run-down of the films that received the coveted “Oscar bump” after being nominated last week. The pair then discuss rumors that car manufacturer Tesla is getting into the drive-in business in Los Angeles.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
04:18 The fourth weekend slump of 2024
06:10 Sydney Sweeney, Anyone But You, and Madam Web
10:47 The ‘Oscar Bump’
15:54 Argyle and The Chosen
18:17 Anticipating a box office boost post-Super Bowl
20:37 Tesla's Drive-In Theater concept

What to Expect from This Year’s Dine In Cinema Summit [Sponsored by Spotlight Cinema Networks]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, cohosts Rebecca Pahle and Daniel Loria discuss this year’s Oscar nominations. In the feature segment, sponsored by Spotlight Cinema Networks, Loria speaks with Matt and Amy Mader, organizers of the Dine In Cinema Summit, about what can be expected from this year’s event.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:20 National Popcorn Day
04:40 Salt Lake Film Society’s Tori Baker
06:19 Best Picture Nominations
12:07 Best Actor and Actress Nominations
13:59 Best Director Nominations and the Greta Gerwig snub
15:26 Adapted and Original Screenplay Nominations
16:40 Best Actor and Actress in a Supporting Role Nominations
18:59 Best Animated Feature Nominations
19:33 Best Documentary Nominations
20:54 Best Visual Effects Nominations
21:41 Best International Feature Nominations
22:28 Best Cinematography Nominations
23:44 Dine In Cinema Summit
25:00 Adding a Family Entertainment Centers Day
26:11 The evolution of the Dine In Summit
31:12 Challenges in dine-in cinema POS systems
34:32 Dine-In cinema's response to economic challenges
39:57 What to Expect at the Dine In Cinema Summit

Cinema Technology Trends in 2024 with Celuulod Junkie’s J. Sperling Reich

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Sperling Reich explore the evolution of cinema technology. They cover the transition from xenon to laser projectors, the challenges faced by Alamo Drafthouse with Sony Digital Cinema, the rise and setbacks of LED screens, and the standardization of immersive audio with IAB. They also discuss the industry's need for innovation and reflect on the slow adoption of technology in certain areas.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:13 Amazon's billion-dollar investment
03:23 Cinema forecast for 2024
05:46 The digital cinema tech evolution
08:44 Transition from xenon to laser projectors
15:00 Digital cinema’s broken promises
16:50 The LED revolution
21:17 The lack of innovation in cinema’s technology
24:20 eSports in cinemas
27:09 The North America Cinema Awards winners
29:35 The challenges faced by journalists covering the cinema business

2023 Studio Report Card; Disney Not the Top Domestic Earner for the First Time in Nearly a Decade

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle do a year-in-review breakdown of the top six highest-grossing studios domestically: Universal, Disney, Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount, and Lionsgate. The pair assess the hits and misses for each studio and what lessons can be taken from the underperformance of key films on the 2023 calendar.

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2024 Box Office Preview - Exhibition Braces for a Downturn

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Russ Fischer discuss the films slated to debut in 2024 and other potential titles to come to theaters later this year, as well as early predictions on which titles have the highest chance to become a top grosser hit.

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Weekend Box Office: Warner Bros. Dominates the Holiday Frame with WONKA, AQUAMAN 2, and COLOR PURPLE

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:24 A possible drop in domestic box office numbers in 2024
02:46 Some Disney streaming titles to hit theaters
03:39 Mean Girls musical
05:21 Argylle
06:32 Bob Marley: One Love, Madame Web
08:02 Dune Part Two
10:52 Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
12:30 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
15:01 The Fall Guy
16:58 Imaginary
18:14 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
20:12 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
21:28 The Garfield Movie
23:10 Ballerina
24:35 Horizon: An American Saga
35:40 A Quiet Place: Day One, Twisters
37:18 Bad Boys 4
37:44 Inside Out 2
40:00 Despicable Me 4
41:02 Deadpool sequel
44:05 Slow August, Kraven the Hunter
46:21 Transformers One
49:20 Smile 2
51:06 Gladiator 2
52:25 Sonic the Hedgehog 3
53:10 Beetlejuice 2
54:14 Joker: Folie à Deux
55:32 Venom 3
55:56 Wicked Part 1
57:40 Karate Kid 2024
58:48 Mufasa: The Lion King
59:30 Pick for the highest movie of 2024

2023 in Review: The Biggest Stories Hits, Surprises, and Disappointments at the Box Office

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Russ Fischer take a look back at this year’s high grossing box office films including the one of the biggest box office surprise hits, Taylor Swift’s ERAs Tour coming to theaters and the unanticipated success of Barbie and Oppenheimer as well as films that didn’t make much appeal to moviegoers.

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Weekend Box Office: WONKA is Sugary Sweet in 1st Place

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:23 Barbenheimer
07:29 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike
10:42 Marvel after Endgame
13:01 Superhero movies decline
18:45 Several reshuffle in leadership
20:58 #1 film of the year
25:15 Biggest box office surprise in 2023
28:00 Another box office surprise hit
31:11 Theatrical distributor of the year
37:43 Angel Studios walked into mainstream
42:26 The Marvels was a disappointment
44:51 The Disney+ effect
48:19 Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour theatrical release
51:28 Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
53:13 The most anticipated 2023 films

Christmas Box Office Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and The Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchene discuss last weekend’s box office—including a strong performance from Warner Bros.’ family title Wonka. Without a major global blockbuster to finish out the year, the trio also discusses the wide variety of releases and counterprogramming available for moviegoers throughout the holiday season.

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Weekend Box Office: WONKA is Sugary Sweet in 1st Place

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:41 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
07:46 Disney, Universal and Focus
08:21 The Color Purple musical
10:37 Ferrari
13:17 The Iron Claw
14:30 Anyone But You
15:24 The Boys in the Boat
16:34 Wonka
20:55 The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
21:51 Specialty market
24:08 Favorite Christmas hot beverage

'GKIDS' The Boy and the Heron Surprises at the Box Office

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Daniel Loria, and Chad Kennerk discuss last weekend’s box office—and how a slim slate is leaving room for international releases, like #1 finisher The Boy and the Heron and Godzilla Minus One, to draw in audiences. The trio also discusses this year’s Golden Globe nominations and Disney’s decisions to bring three of its pandemic-era Pixar films to theaters.

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Weekend Box Office: THE BOY AND THE HERON Flies, RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ Tumbles to 6th

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:07 Soul, Turning Red, and Luca will have special theatrical release
05:49 Golden Globes nominations
11:04 Weekend box office top 5
18:09 Beyoncé’s Renaissance theater release
19:14 Films that made it at the top 10
23:54 Dad movies during the holidays
25:27 Deranged Robert Pattinson performance

‘Poor Things’ Hopes to Ignite the Specialty Market; Beyoncé’s Theatrical Renaissance

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss last weekend’s box office—dominated by the concert film Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé–before looking ahead with updated forecasts on some of the biggest releases of December. In our feature segment, Pahle speaks with Frank Rodriguez, formerly of Searchlight Pictures, about Searchlight’s philosophy towards theatrical distribution and its new film Poor Things, out in limited release this weekend.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:30 Weekend box office top films
10:40 Searchlight Pictures’ Poor Things
13:12 Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron
15:08 Major releases in the holiday season
20:04 Searchlight Pictures’ early years
29:00 What was your cinema growing up?
31:16 Film availability

Thanksgiving Recap

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Daniel Loria, and Chad Kennerk discuss the Thanksgiving Frame, including the surprise performance of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Disney’s struggle to capture holiday moviegoers with their latest animated musical Wish.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:16 What movie did you watch?
03:32 Weekend box office numbers
08:28 The downside of putting movies on Disney+
11:57 Wish international numbers
13:15 Disney’s 100 year marketing campaign
14:26 More weekend box office numbers
16:21 Amazon MGM’s Saltburn
18:46 Five Nights at Freddy’s
20:59 Lionsgate’s Silent Night
22:04 Angel Studios’ The Shift
23:29 Renaissance from Beyoncé
26:02 Most watch movies this year

Who Are the Winners and Losers of Thanksgiving 2023?; Interview with Dir. Francis Lawrence of Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0800

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Daniel Loria go over release date changes and the latest updates from Canadian exhibitor Cineplex before diving into Thanksgiving 2023: Will any holdovers be able to hang on? What new releases will break through over the long holiday weekend? Then, in our feature segment, Boxoffice Pro’s Chad Kennerk interviews Francis Lawrence, director of Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:04 MCU schedule switching
03:30 Diversification strategy of Cineplex
06:41 Weekend box office numbers
17:07 Napoleon theatrical release
19:32 Disney’s Wish
21:49 Holdover potential
26:24 The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
28:39 Bringing back the The Hunger Games world
29:30 Career built on adaptations
30:53 Production stories, bonding experiences
33:00 Community in a fandom
34:35 Working with IMAX
36:40 Technology and visual effects
38:10 Favorite theatrical experience

What is the Future of the MCU?; Warner Bros. Makes Controversial Decision to Shelve Completed Film

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Russ Fischer discuss what’s come up during a heavy week of news: the end of the SAG/AFTRA strike, Warner Bros.’ controversial decision to shelve the film Coyote vs Acme, and what the latest round of schedule changes–and Captain Marvel’s disappointing debut box office–means for the MCU.

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Will THE MARVELS Give the MCU Its Worst Opening Weekend? Plus, How the Mahoning Drive-In Theater Became a Mecca For Horror Fans

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss a slow week at the box office, as the Gen Z nostalgia-driven Five Nights at Freddy’s tops the box office for the second week running. Looking ahead, Robbins talks concerns for THE MARVEL’s opening weekend and TROLLS BAND TOGETHER’s international run in advance of its domestic debut on 11/17. In the feature segment, spooky season continues as Kennerk speaks to Virgil Cardamone of the Mahoning Drive-In Theater, where an event-based approach to screenings has made them a bucket list destination for horror fans.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:33 The Mahoning Drive-In
01:45 Third lowest box office weekend of 2023
03:02 Five Nights at Freddy’s box office numbers
05:55 Day-and-Date opening
09:31 Nostalgic movies
13:12 Added show times
14:58 Killers of the Flower Moon numbers drop
18:02 International box office numbers
20:37 The Marvels prediction
23:45 Preservation of drive-in culture
25:42 35 millimeter film fanatics
27:43 Going retro
29:43 Slight movement in the culture
34:11 Commitment of retro film
39:47 Breeding ground for creatives
41:23 Curated food and beverage experience
46:10 Plans for 2024

Five Nights at Freddy’s Kills It at the Box Office; Showcase Cinemas’ Rebecca Stein on the Evolution of Movie Marketing

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk break down the latest updates on the SAG/AFTRA strike and a number of release date changes before analyzing the outsized box office success of Five Nights at Freddy’s. In the feature segment, Rebecca interviews with Showcase Cinemas’ Rebecca Stein, doing a deep dive on events, influencers, and the evolution of in-cinema marketing.

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Weekend Box Office: FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S More Than Doubles Record for Top Halloween Weekend All Time

Swift and Scorsese; Comscore Senior Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian [Sponsored by Cinionic]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss the release of Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, the first place holdover of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, the current state of the SAG/AFTRA strike, and review box office numbers: including the “What’s This?” surprise of 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas rounding out the top five. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks with Comscore’s Senior Media Analyst Paul Dergarabedian

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:57 Boxoffice Podcast’s 200th episode
03:35 SAG-AFTRA update
05:42 Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert Film leads box office
07:28 Weekend top 5 box office films
10:45 Effect of limited-time only films
13:17 Killers of the Flower Moon
20:40 Five Nights at Freddy’s
27:45 Start in cinema space
33:57 People are invested in box office movies
36:51 What makes the movie business exciting
42:11 Joining the industry for a living
48:22 Franchise trap
56:21 The halo effect of movie theaters on other business
59:30 Weekend wrap up podcast

Taylor Swift’s Blockbuster Weekend; Looking Ahead to ShowEast 2023 [Sponsored by Cinionic]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, sponsored by Cinionic, a leader in the world of laser technology, hosts Rebecca Pahle and Russ Fischer break down the opening weekend success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. In our feature segment, Pahle speaks with Ron Krueger II of Santikos Theaters, receiving the Salah M. Hassanein Award at next week’s ShowEast, about giving back to the cinema community. Pahle also speaks with Dan Huerta, technical services director at Cinionic, about the newest addition to its laser portfolio.

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Countdown to Swift; Documentary ONLY IN THEATERS Pays Tribute to the Laemmle Legacy

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Jesse Rifkin go over the latest in cinema news–including new NATO boardmembers–before diving into analysis of the debut performance of The Exoricst: Believer… and whether we can expect a $100M opening from Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. In our feature segment, Pahle speaks to director Raphael Sbarge about his film ONLY IN THEATERS, which pays tribute to Laemmle Theatres and the key part it’s played in the evolution of arthouse cinema in the U.S. He’s joined by Greg Laemmle and Maggie Mackay; Maggie, a returning guest to the podcast, updates us on her L.A. video store/screening space Vidiots.

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Vidiots

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:41 New NATO executive board members
04:33 The Exorcist: Believer
06:00 Weekend box office Top 5
09:56 Taylor Swift concert film pre-sales
13:14 Laemmle Legacy
16:05 Wide releases is bouncing back
19:22 Vidiots physical media store rental
24:32 Approach to programming
27:00 The problem with streaming platforms
32:45 Maintaining the human element
35:29 Only in Theaters

Beyonce Comes to Cinemas, Bobbie Bagby Ford on B&B Theatres’ Spirit of Innovation

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the upcoming Taylor Swift and Beyonce concert films, break down the current state of the WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes, and review box office numbers: including the surprising success of Fathom Events’ The Blind and the box office potential for this weekend’s The Exorcist: Believer. In the feature segment, Rebecac speaks with B&B Theatres’ Chief Creative Officer Bobbie Bagby Ford on the family-owned chain’s continuing growth.

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INDIE FOCUS: Lessons from Sequel September; Rich Daughtridge of the ICA on Movie Marketing for Indie Cinemas [Sponsored by Spotlight Cinema Networks]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700

This Week on The Boxoffice Podcast, sponsored by Spotlight Cinema Networks: Rebecca Pahle is joined by Shawn Robbins and Russ Fischer, who discuss the most recent news on the WGA/SGA strikes and what lessons to take from Sequel September. In our feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Rich Daughtridge of the Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA) on what lessons indie theaters can take from the summer of Barbenheimer, as well as the ICA’s priorities moving forward into 2024.

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Weekend Box Office: THE NUN II and EXPEND4BLES Too Close to Call on Lowest Weekend of 2023

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:53 Recent update on the ongoing strike
07:55 Lowest box office weekend of 2023
10:48 Slow September
12:24 Expendables 4
15:57 Saw X box office potential
17:56 Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
19:19 The Creator
25:20 Knives Out
29:05 Strong summer for independent cinema
31:01 Cinema going is an event
33:48 Barbie promotion
36:20 ICA marketplace
38:42 Flexibility and availability of films
41:00 National Cinema Da

Looking Back on National Cinema Day with NATO's Cinema Foundation and the UKCA

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700

This Week on The Boxoffice Podcast: Rebecca Pahle is joined by Russ Fischer and Chad Kennerk as the trio catches up on a slow news week and a near-tie at the box office between The Nun II and A Haunting in Venice. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria conducts interviews with Bryan Braunlich of NATO’s Cinema Foundation and Phil Clapp of the U.K. Cinema Association, who reflect on the second annual National Cinema Day.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:22 Universal Studios reaches $4B mark globally
03:09 Transition from silent movies to sound
05:28 Taylor Swift concert in cinemas
06:43 Weekend box office update
09:24 A Haunting in Venice
11:14 Expendables 4 prediction
14:39 Overview of the Cinema Foundation
17:13 The National Cinema Day initiative
21:42 Increased trust from partners
23:55 Highlight on the future of exhibition
25:47 Offering a flat ticket price
28:16 Selecting when to hold the National Cinema Day
32:20 Families coming in booking individually
34:53 Main trends in the National Cinema Day UK
37:00 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park
38:23 Tracking audience activity and preferences

Dumb Money Director Craig Gillespie

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss their favorite experiences with horror films at the movies. In the feature segment, Loria interviews Craig Gillespie, director of Sony’s DUMB MONEY, coming out in limited release this weekend before expanding throughout the month.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:49 Top 5 box office grossers
04:46 What’s your favorite scary movie?
09:17 How did you get into watching horror films?
14:43 Good old fun horror movies
17:08 Horror remakes
22:48 Favorite horror movie watching experience
29:46 Dumb Money preview
31:13 Receiving the script for Dumb Money
33:39 Tight filming window
35:56 Based on factual events
39:11 Theatrical motion picture
40:38 The David and Goliath story

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at the Movies and the Missed Opportunity of EXORSWIFT | Santikos CEO Tim Handren

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0700

This Week on The Boxoffice Podcast: Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk look at the impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film on the release schedule—and the missed opportunity of having a BARBENHEIMER-style phenomenon after Universal’s Exorcist: Believer

abandoned its release date and deprived the public of the EXORSWIFT at the box office. In our feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Santikos CEO Tim Handren on the circuit’s aggressive expansion from a regional Texas chain to one of the country’s ten-largest movie theater brands.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:54 Movies watched this weekend
03:18 Post pandemic first $4 billion milestone, labor day weekend box office
05:08 Taylor Swift Eras Tour in theaters
14:14 Five Nights at Freddy’s
15:12 The Exorcist: Believer
16:48 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
18:10 The Nun II
19:58 Texas trade show
20:58 CinéShow 2023
24:43 Santikos acquires new theaters
27:32 Focus on rebranding within the theater employees
30:02 Implementing more family entertainment concepts
31:43 Offloading burdened on the GMs
33:54 Improvement on overall audio and visual experience

Antoine Fuqua on The Equalizer 3

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, the panel recaps the early box office results from National Cinema Day and looks at the impact of Warner Bros.’ release schedule changes for Q4. In our feature segment, director Antoine Fuqua joins the podcast to discuss his latest film, The Equalizer 3.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:23 National Cinema Day, weekend movies
04:17 Lionsgate and STX deal
06:01 Redding opens Angelika Film Center in Australia
07:18 New board members at Art House Convergence
08:05 B&B Theatres Portland location renovation
09:34 National Cinema Day earnings
11:29 Predictions for upcoming weekend box office
12:52 Summer box office
14:09 Warner Bros. release date changes, Q4 forecast
18:22 Animated LOTR
20:20 Equalizer 3 forecast
21:34 Ongoing strike’s effect on current film promotions
24:01 Connection to the original Equalizer
25:11 Focus on the human qualities of a normal guy
29:21 Changes in the storyline
30:44 Additional film in the franchise
31:54 Collective moviegoing experience

Fall Preview; ShowSouth 2023: Interview with NCG Cinemas’ Jeff Geiger

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s second annual National Cinema Day, predicting which films could see the biggest boost from the industry-wide celebration of moviegoing. Later in the episode, the trio runs down the fall slate, highlighting the potential big earners–and big question marks–on the calendar from now through the end of November. In our feature segment, Boxoffice Podcast co-host Daniel Loria speaks with Jeff Geiger of NCG Cinemas, receiving the Statesman of the Year Award at this year’s ShowSouth.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:05 National Cinema Day
04:12 Upcoming weekend movies
05:07 Blue Beetles global debut
06:06 Box office top 5 spots
06:32 Golda
12:59 September film releases and predictions
18:02 The Creator, Dumb Money
19:51 October films run down
22:39 Holiday season film slate
26:04 What are you looking forward to watching?
30:14 Incredible summer
33:13 Oppenheimer and Barbie marketing
34:14 Seamless moviegoing experience
35:24 Advanced ticket buying
36:59 Broad offering helps retain moviegoers
38:38 Trends in hometown moviegoing
39:47 Demographics index
40:46 NCG Free Fall Film Festival
43:35 High hopes for the rest of 2023
45:43 Growth in select genre

BLUE BEETLE Director Angel Manuel Soto

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap the latest box office results and industry headlines for theatrical exhibition. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria interviews Angel Manuel Soto, the filmmaker behind Warner Bros.’ latest DC super hero adventure, Blue Beetle.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:09 Meg 2: The Trench weekend debut
03:10 Barbie stay at #1 and other box office top performers
07:21 Q2 earnings call for AMC, Cineplex, Reading
15:06 Blue Beetle and Strays weekend debut
21:21 Charm City Kings on going streaming
27:21 Shot at the scale of an IMAX movie
30:16 The fictional city of Palmera City
34:39 Preparations, support, and execution
40:37 Favorite movie theater of all time

Billion Dollar Barbie | Inside the Box Office Success of SOUND OF FREEDOM

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss Q2 earnings call, Barbie still sitting in the number one spot, and August release list. In our feature segment, Daniel shares his interviews on the success of Angel Studio’s Sound of Freedom becoming the biggest summer surprise hit of 2023.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:07 B&B Theatres breaks box office records
03:28 Q2 earnings call update
06:01 Weekend box office numbers
11:11 August film releases and forecast
16:18 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One box office performance
18:43 Angel Studio’s Sound of Freedom
25:22 The power of word of mouth
29:37 Risky and bold release date
32:09 Campaign put together to support the film
34:00 The Pay It Forward scheme
37:37 Pay It Forward implementation
40:14 Partnerships and community support
43:01 How to deal with problematic patrons

Ongoing Strike Leads to Release Date Changes for Sony; Bringing Movie Magic to Cinema Deserts with Eileen Baptistin Level

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss schedule changes from Sony, the ongoing success of Barbie and Oppenheimer, and the films trying to knock Barbie out of the #1 spot this weekend. In our feature segment, Rebecca speaks to Eileen Baptistin Level, whose ‘PaleFo’ initiative brings the magic of the movies to low-income areas without brick and mortar theaters.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:03 A new list of release date changes
04:35 AMC posted its best admissions revenue week
06:17 The of the weekend box office numbers
09:02 Two big movies coming out next weekend
11:17 What is the PaleFo cinema?
15:11 How it all started
18:50 The first screening
28:45 What about expansion?
36:44 How can people help?

Barbenheimer Breaks Records | Interview with Royal Corp.’s George and Marianne Abiaad

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700

Barbie and Oppenheimer created the ultimate double-feature over their shared opening weekend, combining to deliver the highest-earning summer frame on record at the box office. On this week’s episode, Boxoffice Pro’s Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the global box office highlights of the Barbenheimer phenomenon. In our feature segment, Rebecca interviews Royal Corp.’s George and Marianne Abiaad on their inspirational life story that made them a central part of the moviegoing experience for audiences across the nation.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:11 Big weekend for Barbie and Oppenheimer
02:18 Alamo Drafthouse will have a new CEO
04:16 AMC ends the controversial variable pricing initiative
07:45 Barbenheimer breaks several records
08:43 Barbie $344M worldwide opening weekend
15:22 The Barbenheimer phenomenon
19:11 Top 10 10 highest grossing theaters for Barbie
21:57 Oppenheimer $180.3M global box office gross
27:26 Barbenheimer compliments each other
31:50 Amazing immigration story of George and Marianne Abiaad
37:41 Seeing the exhibition industry as an extended family
39:03 White glove service and high customer interface

Barbenheimer, New Cineworld Leadership, & Malco's Larry Etter

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700

This Week on The Boxoffice Podcast: Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by Russ Fischer and Chad Kennerk to go over the potential impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike on exhibition, the new leadership at Cineworld, and preview the opening weekend for Barbie and Oppenheimer. In the feature segment, Malco’s Larry Etter joins to share highlights from the NAC Expo in Memphis, bringing insights from the world of cinema F&B.

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Cinépolis Executive Eduardo Acuna Chosen as New Cineworld CEO

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:50 Proposed new executives at Cineworld
04:29 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike
17:39 Weekend box office numbers
22:20 Pay-it-forward paying scheme
27:36 Theater Camp opening weekend
29:35 National Association of Concessionaires 2023 convention
33:00 Alcohol and special drinks
36:24 Full service food and beverage in theaters
40:42 A different take on hand to mouth food
44:57 How has the architecture of the concession stand influenced consumer behaviors?

Mid-Year Recap and an Interview with Insidious: The Red Door Star/Director Patrick Wilson

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700

This week on The Boxoffice Podcast: Daniel Loria and Shawn Robbins provide an update on the box office forecast for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part I’s opening weekend and go over the mid-year report on the domestic market. In the feature segment, Rebecca Pahle interviews Insidious: The Red Door star/director Patrick Wilson on the latest entry of the horror franchise—and his career as an exhibitor through Cinema Lab.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:21 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One debuts
06:27 What worked in the first half of the year?
12:36 Movies that performed but were never expected to hit $200M plus
18:15 What hasn’t worked in the first half of the year?
22:48 End of the year forecast
26:07 Transitioning into film directing
30:15 What was your hometown theater growing up?
32:00 Seeing the film as the actor and as the director
34:05 Reframing the film for the big screen release
36:03 What other genres would you direct?
37:55 Joining the exhibition industry

Boxoffice Rewind: Mission Impossible Franchise

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700

This week on The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Russ Fischer look back on the box office history of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Daniel and Russ discuss the legacy of the franchise after nearly thirty years of entries reaching cinema screens around the world, leading up to the release of this summer’s Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part I.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:02 Santikos Entertainment expands
03:21 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny underperforms during its opening weekend
06:42 New movies opening next weekend
09:28 Mission Impossible, May 1996
36:29 Mission: Impossible 2, May 2000
46:02 Mission: Impossible III, May 2006
52:22 Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, December 2011
01:00:44 Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, July 2015
01:09:29 Mission: Impossible – Fallout, July 2018

CineEurope 2023 Recap | Showcase UK Managing Director Crispin Lilly [Sponsored by ICE Theaters & Christie]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In our final episode of our CineEurope 2023 series, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle check in with Russ Fischer to get his parting thoughts from UNIC’s annual convention for the European exhibition industry. In the sponsored segment, Christie’s VP of Engineering David Kiers joins Rebecca Pahle in a conversation covering the cinema tech leader’s latest plans and priorities. And in our feature segment, Rebecca is joined by Crispin Lilly, the exhibition veteran who was recently named as Showcase Cinemas’ UK Managing Director.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:08 The Flash didn’t work?
04:34 Latest box office numbers
07:16 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to face challenges
15:25 CineEurope 2023 recap
18:18 Piracy problems in Europe
26:06 Christie products and solutions
31:54 What is an integrated media block?
33:47 High frame rate movies evolution
35:56 Lessening the carbon footprint
37:48 Early years in the cinema industry
41:28 Reopening after the pandemic lookdown
45:53 What was your cinema growing up?
49:00 Why customer service is fundamental
51:49 Slow but steady market recovery

CineEurope Update with ICE Theaters and Nordisk Film Cinemas; The Flash and Elemental Underperform [Sponsored by ICE Theaters/Christie]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Boxoffice Pro Deputy Editor Rebecca Pahle runs down Disney’s latest batch of release date changes before speaking with Chief Analyst Shawn Robbins about the underperformance of The Flash and Elemental–and the good news that came out of last weekend’s box office. After a look ahead at this weekend’s potential grosses, we hear from Boxoffice Pro co-host Russ Fischer, live on the ground at CineEurope, to share his insights into the show as it progresses before speaking to Managing Director Guillaume Thomine Desmazures of ICE Theaters, an immersive screening format that’s wowed audiences in an array of global markets. Finally, Pahle speaks with Asger Flygare Bech-Thomsen of Nordisk Film Cinemas, CineEurope’s 2023 International Exhibitor of the Year.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:49 MCU and Avatar films release has been pushed back
04:09 What went wrong for The Flash
06:10 Two more films from the DCEU extended universe
07:45 Elemental, The Flash underperforms
12:12 No Hard Feelings predictions
14:36 Local cinema, local output
17:10 Controversies in the European exhibition
22:24 Updates from CineEurope 2023
23:33 What is ICE Theaters?
26:18 80 screens worldwide
27:13 Titles that overperformed
29:02 PLF strategies
31:47 Nordisk Film Cinemas recovery process
34:23 Local titles are big
36:37 Supply and demand in the industry
40:43 Recliner seats
45:47 Sustainability efforts

CineEurope Preview with UNIC’s Laura Houlgatte and Phil Clapp; Forecasts for The Flash, Elemental [Sponsored by ICE Theaters/Christie]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, sponsored by ICE Theaters and Christie, Rebecca Pahle, Jesse Rifkin, and Shawn Robbins offer box office predictions for a crowded upcoming weekend, which sees The Flash, Pixar’s Elemental, and horror comedy The Blackening all hitting the big screen in wide release, along with Wes Anderson's Asteroid City. In our feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Laura Houlgatte and Phil Clapp of UNIC to provide an overview on the European cinema sector and an advance look at some of the topics being discussed at this year’s edition of CineEurope, starting this Monday, June 19.

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Weekend Box Office: TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS Leads, SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE Surpasses 2018 Predecessor

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:24 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts debut numbers
06:06 Weekend release slate
09:13 Pixar’s box office performance the past years
11:46 Predictions for Flash and Elemental
15:05 Preview of the summer films slate
18:12 Admission statistics for the European cinema
23:27 National Cinema Day in UK and Ireland
27:02 National Cinema Day in EU
29:25 Increasing regulation and legislation
33:06 Sustainability and resources
34:12 Major topics to be discussed in CineEurope

Boxoffice Rewind: The Transformers Franchise

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Jesse Rifkin break down the opening weekend of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse–and what word of mouth could mean for holdover potential, as this weekend the superhero sequel is up against new release Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. In the feature segment, co-host Daniel Loria is joined by Romeo Duchene and Russ Fischer in a look back at the impact of the Transformers franchise.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:59 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse opening weekend
06:10 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ upcoming release
09:07 Describe the Transformers franchise
12:24 Hasboro adaptations
16:56 July 2007 - Transformers
40:17 June 2009 - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
52:41 June 2011 - Transformers: Dark of the Moon
01:01:53 June 2014 - Transformers: Age of Extinction
01:14:10 June 2017 - Transformers: The Last Knight
01:25:11 December 2018 - Bumblebee

Little Mermaid Box Office Recap | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | Screenvision Media CEO John Partilla

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Romeo Duchene present the weekend debut numbers for The Little Mermaid as well as its global premier performance. In the feature segment, Screenvision Media CEO John Partilla joins Daniel and Rebecca in an interview to discuss recovery updates and partnerships with two companies for better cinema experience.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:08 Domestic opening weekend for Disney’s The Little Mermaid
05:21 Global opening numbers for The Little Mermaid
09:45 Fast X second week
10:15 Preview of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
15:39 What's the status of cinema advertising in the country?
17:46 The value of cinema experience
22:11 Partnership with Hartbeat Productions
25:58 TikTok partnership
29:04 Keeping pre-show content fresh
30:21 What’s the recovery status this year?
32:53 More certainty has been granted

Cannes Update & Memorial Day Box Office Preview [Sponsored by TAPOS / Screenvision Media]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Jesse Rifkin discuss the box office success of Fast X and Memorial Day weekend box office potential; in the feature segment, Boxoffice Company CEO Julien Marcel joins Daniel for an update on the 2023 Cannes Festival.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:46 Big opening weekend for Fast X
07:51 Packed Q2 slate coming up
10:12 Titles that are getting the early buzz at Cannes
15:50 Takeaways from Cannes 2023
17:51 Reconciliation between streaming and theatrical exhibition
20:40 The theatrical market is back
22:47 Social media influence and more younger audience
24:56 AI talks in the Cannes festival
26:27 Geographical diversity

29:17 Emerging from a couple of challenging years

Boxoffice Rewind: The Fast and the Furious Franchise [Sponsored by TAPOS/Screenvision Media]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700

MeOn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Russ Fischer, and Romeo Duchene bring us the box office forecast for Fast X. In the feature segment, the trio discuss the entire history of the Fast and the Furious franchise.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:54 Fast X box office forecast
06:19 June 2001 - The Fast and The Furious
22:02 June 2003 - 2 Fast 2 Furious
24:35 June 2006 - The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
33:26 April 2009 - Fast & Furious
42:11 April 2011 - Fast Five
54:07 May 2013 - Fast & Furious 6
01:00:28 April 2015 - Furious 7
01:09:14 April 2017 - The Fate of the Furious
01:13:14 July 2019 - Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

01:18:11 June 2021 - F9

Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt on the Company’s 2023 Slate

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Jesse Rifkin, and Romeo Duchene go over Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s $114M domestic and $282M global opening and the recent Q1 earnings call. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt on its first quarter performance, ongoing programs, and specialty distribution plans.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:36 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opening weekend
03:08 Friday box office
04:40 2023 Q1 earnings call
10:31 Films in the marketplace
12:41 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 domestic numbers
15:39 Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 global performance
22:24 Joining CinemaCon 2023
23:56 Fathom Events Q1 performance
25:01 Documentary opportunities and plans
26:29 Treating competition as new windows
29:51 A culture of transparency
31:14 Classic films
32:52 Studio Ghibli fest
34:54 Increase in cinema affiliates
36:34 Pivoting to specialty distribution

CinemaCon 2023 Recap with JACRO's Alan Roe

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover The Super Mario Bros. Movie still strong in its second week with some new title releases, Cinionic’s laser upgrades, and IMAX’s new locations worldwide. They also cover a quick but detailed recap of the CinemaCon 2023, an event that recently ended. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks with JACRO’s Alan Roe about system improvements and a better sales system.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:42 Another strong weekend for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, new opener in the box office
06:01 Cinionic laser upgrades in auditoriums
09:26 IMAX signed agreements with 63 upgraded auditoriums around the world
13:43 Major takeaways from the CinemaCon 2023
15:13 AMC Dynamic pricing
18:31 Which film won CinemaCon?
20:48 Warner Bros. presentation
22:41 Disney/Pixar’s films
28:36 DC’s Blue Beetle
31:01 Lionsgate’s Hunger Games reboot
30:42 Universal's presentation
32:54 More film presentations
34:22 Best studio presentation of CinemaCon 2023
36:27 The best thing in the goodie bag
37:21 Jeff Bezos biopic
39:16 Very positive vibe in the CinemaCon trade show
41:03 Vendor traffic at the trade show
42:24 Consolidating complex and separate systems
43:51 Cinema POS
47:44 Crucial features for all POS systems

CinemaCon 2023: Paramount and Lionsgate Cap Off the Event | Executive Roundtable with Disney's Tony Chambers and Event Cinemas' Jane Hastings

Boxoffice Pro — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In the final episode of our CinemaCon 2023 episode series, Romeo Duchene, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the Paramount and Lionsgate presentations—including mentions of surprise guests in attendance at the event. For our feature segment, we bring you the exclusive recording of a panel from CinemaCon 2023, a conversation between Boxoffice's Julien Marcel, Disney's Tony Chambers, and Event Cinemas' Jane Hastings.

CinemaCon 2023: Universal and Disney Preview Diverse Slates | PVR INOX’s Ajay Bijli & A Conversation with the Independent Cinema Alliance

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover all the highlights from the Disney and Universal presentations at CinemaCon 2023. In our feature segment, we are joined by PVR INOX’s Ajay Bijli and representatives of the Independent Cinema Alliance.

CinemaCon 2023: Warner Bros. Unveils New Barbie, Dune, and DCEU Footage | Luke Mackey and Alexandra Holden of Event Cinemas

Boxoffice Pro — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In today's episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Romeo Duchene share highlights from the Warner Bros. studio presentation—where Barbie, Dune, and the DCEU garnered significant interest from the exhibitors in attendance. In our feature segment, Rebecca Pahle interviews Luke Mackey and Alexandra Holden from Event Cinemas, this year's honoree for International Exhibitor of the Year.

CinemaCon 2023: Sony Showcases Slate, Touting Exclusive Theatrical Runs and Robust Marketing Campaigns | MPA's Charlie Rivkin

Boxoffice Pro — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In today's episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the highlights of Monday's CinemaCon panels—tackling topics like audience engagement, premium formats, and pricing strategies. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews MPA Chairman and CEO Charlie Rivkin on theatrical's important role in the entertainment industry's ecosystem.

CinemaCon 2023: Our Biggest Questions Heading into the Convention | NATO’s Michael O’Leary and Rolando Rodriguez

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast’s daily CinemaCon edition, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the industry’s biggest questions heading into the convention. How will consolidation impact the new paradigm of theatrical exhibition? How will NATO evolve under new leadership? And what can exhibitors expect from the 2023 box office?

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CinemaCon 2023 Studio Preview | NATO’s John Fithian

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Romeo Duchene discuss the upcoming CinemaCon 2023 including the possible presentations of the major exhibitors and their respective upcoming movie slates. In the feature segment, Daniel talks to John Fithian, outgoing NATO president and CEO, about his long history in service of exhibition and the industry as a whole.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:53 National CineMedia files for Chapter 11
02:47 Cineplex Q1 earnings
03:53 New title releases
06:18 Sony’s upcoming movie slate
10:53 The Flash to screen at CinemaCon, Warner Bros. upcoming films
14:11 Disney’s presentation next week
18:29 Universal and Focus presentation coverage
22:41 Paramount and the next Mission Impossible film
25:16 Lionsgate presentation
31:35 How it got started
34:00 NATO executives 1992
35:59 Industry-wide issues that affect everyone in the industry
39:47 Transition to digital cinema
45:09 The cyclical life of exhibition
49:11 NATO needed to evolve
54:22 Acquisition of Show West
59:04 Global unity
01:02:51 Crisis management challenges
01:04:58 The Sony hack
01:07:39 Develop positive relationships to the creative community
01:11:42 Misunderstood comment about 12 Years a Slave

Super Mario Bros’ Record-Breaking Opening Weekend; Interview with Writer and Director of Chevalier [Sponsored by JACRO/TAPOS]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle bring us the overwhelming number of The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s weekend debut. In the feature segment Daniel interviews Stephen Williams and Stefani Robinson, director and writer respectively of the 2022 film Chevalier. They talk about what attracted them to a film that depicts a lifetime story of Joseph Bologne and help them decide to push through with producing and then releasing it.

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Weekend Box Office Forecast: Super Mario Bros. Chases More Animation History in 2nd Frame as Renfield, The Pope’s Exorcist, and Suzume Debut

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:45 What did you watch last weekend?
04:12 The Super Mario Bros. Movie is breaking records
15:33 Upcoming films next weekend
21:30 Writing the screenplay for Chevalier
24:53 Condensing a lifetime story into a screenplay
29:07 Real connection to the story
34:51 Resonating with remarkable people in history
40:03 Movies are a high version of visual narrative

M&A Madness: Is Amazon Preparing a Bid for a Major Circuit?

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle bring us the top performing films from last weekend and a look back at how counter programming has helped in increasing revenue. In the feature segment Daniel speaks with Celluloid Junkie executive editor, Sperling Reich, to discuss the latest buzz on Amazon possibly acquiring a major movie theater circuit.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:39 John Wick Chapter 4 - the best one yet?
03:52 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves places 2nd
05:30 Other films that topped the box office chart
09:25 Film titles up for release next week
10:18 Counter programming success
14:36 Reading Cinemas
16:42 Cineworld’s plans to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
20:49 Amazon acquiring AMC is just false news?
23:45 Cineworld’s Chapter 11 facts
27:38 Why would Amazon acquire a major exhibition circuit?
30:04 How Amazon evolved as a business
36:05 Amazon just bought a company
43:39 You can’t simply discount rumors
45:59 Apple buying a movie theater circuit?
48:25 How realistic is this?
50:51 It depends on the creditors
55:24 The reality for these giant companies
57:51 Netflix is buying a theater circuit?

Key Takeaways From the Dine In Cinema Summit, Sponsored by Spotlight Cinema Networks

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the top grossing film releases this week, John Wick: Chapter 4’s $73.5M start. In the feature segment brought to us by Spotlight Cinema Networks, Daniel interviews Dine In Cinema Summit hosts Matt and Amy Mader about the innovative concepts in dine-in cinemas for better moviegoing experience.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:45 BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas
05:40 John Wick: Chapter 4 weekend debut
07:47 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
10:25 Scream VI, Creed III updates
13:25 The most interesting innovation of dine-in cinemas
16:06 Main takeaway from the Dine In Cinema Summit
22:51 The concept of providing ‘ease’ with entertainment
31:36 Creating a new line of revenue to stay open
35:34 Allocating more space for other leisure activities

The State of Cinema Industry 2023 Data Report with The Cinema Foundation's Jackie Brenneman

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the disappointing opening weekend results for Warner Bros.' Shazam! Fury of the Gods. In the feature segment, Daniel chats with NATO’s Jackie Brenneman on The Cinema Foundation's recently released cinema industry report.

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The Cinema Foundation's State of the Cinema Industry Report

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:58 Shazam! Fury of the Gods opens at $30M
05:09 Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and The Flash
06:15 John Wick: Chapter 4
10:05 The Cinema Foundation
16:50 Total screen count coming out of the pandemic
20:32 Success stories of performing new films
23:33 The overall impact of National Cinema Day
29:57 How to maximize the value of streaming and theatrical releases
34:42 Dealing with piracy

Oscars 2023 Recap and an Interview with SCREAM VI Producers

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the latest updates from the recently-concluded Oscars and some positive news on the industry’s recovery progress. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews SCREAM VI producers William Sherak and Paul Vanderbilt on the success of the film's box office debut.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:36 Latest news from the Oscars
09:32 Scream VI box office debut
12:00 Weekend forecast for Shazam! Fury of the Gods
13:42 Worldwide bump of movie screens
15:44 PLF screens drive sales
18:48 Theater upgrades for better viewing service
22:38 Scream VI box office debut success
26:00 Horror genre continue to hook audience
30:53 Anything can work theatrical
32:31 Special promotions and initiatives
33:19 3D marketing
35:20 Better experience than at-home viewing for every consumer

Creed III Overperforms; Women in Exhibition Launches Its 2023 Mentorship Program [Sponsored by JACRO/TAPOS]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:22:10 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle bring us the latest box office numbers including Creed III’s $50M domestic opening. In the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Mariam El Bacha, Territory General Manager at Vue International, about the Women in Exhibitions’ mentorship program launch.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:16 What movies did you watch this weekend?
04: Creed III opens to $50M domestically
06:38 Weekend box office numbers
09:37 New NATO president and CEO
11:16 AMC Theater Perfectly Popcorn
13:35 New 'Alien' movie
18:51 When did the mentorship program start?
23:09 Strengthened mentor-mentee relationship
24:00 It was a new program with a few mentors

Boxoffice Rewind: The Rocky/Creed Franchise

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover last weekend’s box office numbers and the upcoming movie releases. In the feature segment, Daniel together with Russ Fischer is joined with freelance journalist and author Brin-Jonathan Butler for an in-depth recollection of the entire Rocky/Creed franchise starting from the first Rocky film in the 1976.

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Women in Exhibition Mentorship Program: Mentor and Mentee Application Forms
The Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters in March 2023
Weekend Box Office Forecast: Creed III, Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Village, and Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre Kick Off A Promising March

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Debut Breakdown, Interview with Cinemark’s Wanda Gierhart

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Rebecca Pahle and Shawn Robbins deliver the box office performance of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania on its opening weekend and the films premiering this weekend. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks with Wanda Giehart, the Global Chief Marketing & Content Officer at Cinemark. They talk about the theater chain’s rebranding efforts, enhanced customer experience, and their focus on immersive in-theater concession services.

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Cinemark

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:53 Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania debut week
04:37 Cocaine Bear premiere
06:14 Prediction for Ant-Man’s second weekend
08:33 Films to debut this weekend
13:31 Changes in the industry
17:00 Understanding customer needs
19:23 Provide super immersive experience
22:43 Rebranding and experience upgrade
24:34 Making it as frictionless as possible
27:16 Main focus in the entertainment factor
29:00 Where is Front Row Joe?
29:59 Immersive food and beverage

Super Bowl Trailer Breakdown and an Interview with the ICA’s Rich Daughtridge [Sponsored by JACRO]

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins give us a run down of the movie trailers presented at the Super Bowl LVII. In the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca chat with ICA President Rich Daughtridge about the organization’s vision to help more independent cinemas grow and gain access to more content.

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Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA)

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:27 Super Bowl LVII trailers
15:57 Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
18:10 Q1 forecast
23:09 What is the ICA?
25:06 Benefits of joining the ICA
27:58 Takeaways from 2022
29:56 Alternative content
31:17 Staffing and film availability
33:42 Q2 films
35:42 Studio per studio
38:22 Creating a lift for movies
40:57 Giving value beyond the tickets
43:28 Join ICA

Breaking Down DC’s New Slate and the Highest-Grossing Films of 1997

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer and Rebecca Pahle discuss AMC’s controversial new dynamic pricing decision before breaking down Warner Bros.’ plans for their new universe of DC Comics films. In the feature segment, Fischer and Daniel Loria break down the top movies–both financially and in terms of creative impact–of 1997, in honor of Titanic’s 25th anniversary re-release this weekend.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:15 AMC’s dynamic pricing tiered program
06:01 DC Studios
16:58 Release dates
22:36 Magic Mike’s Last Dance
24:21 Going back to 1997
26:08 Tomorrow Never Dies
28:57 My Best Friend’s Wedding
31:05 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
33:51 Good Will Hunting
37:00 As Good As It Gets
39:33 Air Force One
42:19 Liar Liar
43:40 The Lost World: Jurassic Park
44:59 Men in Black
52:00 Other notable 1997 films
01:06:10 Titanic

February Movies Preview, Interview with MoviePass CEO Stacy Spikes

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the updates from the Sundance Streaming Festival as it wraps up and the biggest movie releases this month. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Stacy Spikes, co-founder and CEO of MoviePass, about the company’s beta relaunch, tiered programs, and service upgrades to improve moviegoing experience.

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MoviePass

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:37 Valentine’s Day plans
02:28 Sundance Streaming Festival wraps up
04:13 What movies did you watch?
07:56 Pathaan
10:04 Top box office films, Billie Eilish concert
16:04 Two new releases from Universal
20:16 MoviePass
23:42 Getting funding
26:50 Cinema needs software upgrade
29:12 Concerns during MoviePass relaunch
31:47 MoviePass tiered upgrade
35:29 Partners
38:31 Film variety and premium experience
41:34 Beta launch
47:15 Incorporating customer service
48:31 Multiple price points

Breaking Down the 2023 Best Picture Race

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk cover the list of notable films nominated in the Oscars, the latest updates from the ongoing Sundance Film Festival, and theater closures from several exhibition giants.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:20 M3gan crosses the $125M mark Worldwide
02:51 Takeaways from Sundance Film Festival
05:54 All Quiet on the Western Front
07:22 Avatar: The Way of Water crossed the 2 billion mark worldwide
11:08 The Banshees of Inisherin
12:20 Elvis
14:35 Everything Everywhere All at Once
18:48 Tár
21:19 Women Talking
25:16 Chinese box office after the lunar new year
26:37 Regal Cinema to close 39 theaters
29:20 Cinépolis Chelsea is quietly seizing operations
31:18 Schedule changes
34:09 Box office numbers as we finish up January

Dynamic Pricing Conversation Continues at the ICTA LA Seminar Series

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss Avatar: The Way of Water’s stronghold in the box office on its fifth week and the latest updates from the ICTA LA Seminar series - pricing adjustments to bring in more moviegoers.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:29 Avatar: The Way of Water’s 5th weekend
04:54 New films performing surprisingly well
07:04 Titles debuting this weekend
09:15 Does every movie have to cost the same?
11:40 MoviePass relaunch update
15:42 What to watch this weekend

Avatar 2 Stays Strong in Holdovers; The Future of Film is Female’s Caryn Coleman on Gender Parity at the Cinema

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Rebecca Pahle and Shawn Robbins provide us insight into the continued performance of Avatar, the Way of Water as well as this weekend's crop of new releases. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Caryn Coleman, the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, The Future of Film is Female about the organization’s effort to help and support women filmmakers through its funding, exhibition, and promotion programs.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:21 Avatar: The Way of Water continues to perform
05:01 M3gan box office debut
06:10 Horror films of 2022
06:49 A Man Called Otto
08:14 Upcoming weekend title releases
12:26 The Future of Film is Female history
15:14 Focused on promoting films directed by women
19:18 There’s a lot of amazing films that have gone nowhere
24:25 Sales split
26:34 Convincing people to watch short films
29:25 How to support the organization

2023 Box Office Preview - The Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters This Year

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle give us an overview of last year’s box office records and 2023’s upcoming slate from five major studios.

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Weekend Box Office: Avatar: The Way of Water Scores Fourth-Highest Third Weekend Ever Domestically

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
04:08 Avatar: The Way of Water
05:14 Disney’s 2022 box office numbers
10:19 2023 slate from Disney
14:30 Universal’s 2022 hits and misses
17:10 2023 slate from Universal
21:31 Paramount’s 2022 and 2023 film slates
28:22 Sony’s 2022 box office films
34:24 Sony’s 2023 slate
42:14 Warner Bros. 2022 films
44:41 2023 slate for Warner Bros.
55:47 Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning
58:05 The top must-see list for 2023

2022 Box Office Recap - The Biggest Stories, Surprises, and Disappointments for Theatrical Exhibition

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins bring back the biggest news and updates, and the box office numbers of the most anticipated and surprisingly, the most unexpected films of 2022.

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St. Jhude Children's Research Hospital

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:07 Box office numbers for 2022
06:59 Biggest business news this year
08:47 Warner-Discovery partnership
14:36 Bob Iger coming back to Disney
17:25 Top Gun Maverick coming on Memorial Day
22:14 Huge movie surprise this year: RRR
26:59 The launch of National Cinema Day
30:33 Best horror movies this year
35:18 Disappointments this year
38:42 Netflix’s promise of going theatrical
40:08 Transition period for Lionsgate
45:04 Favorite movie going moments of 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water Opening Weekend; Giants of Premium Formats

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle discuss the opening weekend–and second weekend holdover potential–of Avatar: The Way of Water, as well as Christmas releases providing counterprogramming potential. In the feature segment, representatives from data firm Omdia, exhibitors National Amusements and Marcus Theatres, and premium cinema provider ICE Theaters discuss the role premium formats have played in exhibition in 2022.

This episode is sponsored by ICE Theaters.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:41 Opening weekend of Avatar
03:47 Premium format stats domestically
06:25 Audience demographics
08:30 Batman vs. Avatar
10:36 Premium format stats internationally
12:41 Christmas effect on movie weekends
13:44 Strange World vs. Sing 2
14:50 Babylon
16:13 Whitney Houston biopic
17:26 Crucial weeks for Avatar
19:19 What premium large format is today?
24:50 What does the future of premium screens look like?
27:02 Growth of premium screens in 2022
27:39 Films that worked the best under premium large format
30:02 Trends that worked best
34:00 Financial performance of PLF
36:46 Marketing higher ticket prices
39:38 Marketing outside of the film itself
43:14 Earned media
46:56 Mistakes to avoid when installing PLF auditoriums
49:53 Paying for the PLF experience
52:06 Effect of inflation in the PLF space
57:28 PLF in 2023

Avatar: The Way of Water Forecast and James Cameron's Box Office History

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins bring us forecast for Avatar: The Way of Water and several titles set for release soon. In the feature segment, Russ and Daniel go through James Cameron’s blockbuster titles and overall film history.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:21 Pressure put on Avatar: The Way of Water
03:18 Strange World
07:19 Puss in Boots forecast
08:24 The Whale
10:27 Avatar: The Way of Water
16:04 Piranha II: The Spawning
18:50 The Terminator (1984)
24:37 Aliens (1986)
36:24 The Abyss (1989)
41:25 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
48:40 True Lies / Strange Days
54:40 Titanic (1997)
01:08:55 Avatar

State of the Art House 2022, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle cover another disappointing box office numbers and the possible reception of the upcoming film Avatar: The Way of Water. In the feature segment, we get to listen to the panel conversation Rebecca had with several exhibitors and specialty distributors on the state of art houses.

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Spotlight Cinema Networks

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:44 Lowest domestic market weekend since September
02:46 The Fabelmans
08:12 Bones and All
09:34 Avatar: The Way of Water
13:15 Longer theatrical run
15:46 Legendary titles
22:24 What program is working right now?
26:22 Plenty of fils to fill the screens
32:51 Percentage of moviegoers coming back
41:53 How can distributors help?
44:16 Are film festivals back?
48:07 Upcoming films in 2023
54:04 More access to undistributed films

Thanksgiving Box Office Disappoints; Interview with NCG Cinemas CEO

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Jesse Rifkin cover the Thanksgiving box office numbers. In the feature segment, Daniel talks to NCG Cinemas CEO Jeff Geiger about NCG’s roots and origins, and strategy of incorporating modern concepts into their theaters.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
04:15 The Amazon Studios deal?
07:51 Box office numbers for Thanksgiving weekend
12:53 Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery release numbers
18:26 From bowling business to movie theaters
20:53 Family business through the years
24:16 Modern concepts
27:11 Good content + good marketing
28:36 What about alternative content?
30:06 Staying competitive in digital content
31:33 Educating customers of change
34:29 Movie theater pricing
36:10 Getting back to pre-COVID numbers

Executive Shakeup at Disney | Thanksgiving Preview | Steven Spielberg at the Box Office

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Shawn Robbins discuss the latest box office numbers and the latest executive changes over at Disney. In the feature segment, Russ Fischer joins Daniel to talk about the long history of films directed by Steven Spielberg.

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Fathom Events

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:15 Thanksgiving weekend movies
03:09 What can we expect from The Fabelmans?
04:38 Two new titles this week
06:58 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in week three
10:22 Executive shakeup at Disney
14:48 Fathom Events on screening The Chosen’s S3 episode 1&2
18:10 West Side Story
22:48 Jaws
34:29 Close Encounters
41:46 Indiana Jones movies
45:28 Empire of the Sun
53:01 Saving Private Ryan
57:17 Minority Report, Catch Me If You Can
01:04:01 War of the Worlds, Munich
01:09:33 Bridge of Spies
01:14:06 Ready Player One
01:16:38 The Fabelmans

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Box Office Recap and Interview with Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins cover Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s box office numbers for its weekend debut. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events on the box office success of their 2022 offerings as well as plans to distribute more content internationally.

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Fathom Events

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:55 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever opening weekend
10:03 What helps drive concession sales?
12:16 The Fabelmans premiere
16:15 Fathom Events: just about to double last year’s revenue
18:08 Taking content internationally
19:39 Future plans for more growth opportunities
22:32 Quality content plays a huge role
24:25 The business model that works
26:16 Current event programs
29:52 The future of events cinemas

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Forecast and an Interview with THE MENU’s Mark Mylod

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0800

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss Cinemark’s Q3 earnings call and the latest box office numbers with Black Adam staying in the top spot on its 3rd week. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews Mark Mylod on his upcoming film The Menu.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:50 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever forecast
04:03 Black Adam stays at #1 spot on its 3rd week
05:54 Daniel Radcliffe’s Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
08:40 Cinemark’s Q3 report
10:21 Favorite movie theater candy
12:14 AMC ‘s $5 discount promotion
14:16 AMC partners with Zoom to create Zoom rooms
18:11 The Menu
23:22 Adding an Altman touch
26:45 Challenges of putting all characters together for 2 hours
30:34 Coming up with an original idea
33:17 Movie theaters you frequent
34:39 Expectations for The Menu

Holiday Box Office Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins deliver box office forecasts for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Avatar: The Way of Water and the top films on the weekend release of Black Adam. In the feature segment, Rebecca interviews executives from NYC documentary mainstay DCTV on their new Firehouse Cinema.

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DCTV Firehouse Cinema

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:11 Weekend box office’s top 10
04:43 Wakanda Forever forecast
06:39 New films with a breakthrough potential
09:13 Avatar: The Way of Water forecast
11:41 What kinds of movies are we missing?
13:34 AMC to upgrade their laser projection
16:09 DCTV’s The Firehouse Cinema
17:54 Conception and completion took 20 years
24:39 Finding balance between meeting community needs and company resources
30:01 How do you approach inclusive curation?
33:29 We are a community center
35:04 Plans for the first year of operations
38:31 Enhancing the education and enhancing capacity

Black Adam and Ticket to Paradise Deliver; Emagine Entertainment Turns a Historic Theater into a Haunted Halloween Attraction

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Jesse Rifkin recap the opening weekend success — and second weekend holdover potential — of Ticket to Paradise and Black Adam. In the feature segment, Rebecca interviews CEO Anthony LaVerde on Emagine Entertainment’s century-old Biringham 8 Theatre, which has been transformed into a haunted walkthrough experience for the month of October.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:27 Ted Sarandos on Netflix investor interview
03:44 Yellowstone season premiere coming to theaters
05:07 Weekend box office numbers
08:03 Box office forecast
11:43 Turning one location into a full Halloween attraction
18:57 Haunted theater F&B
19:31 Staffing, training, and operation
22:14 Customer reactions

ShowEast 2022 with NATO Chairman Rolando Rodriguez & Black Adam Forecast

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins share updates on the latest batch of release date changes affecting the MCU and discuss the box office potential of new releases Black Adam and Ticket to Paradise. Later in the episode, host Daniel Loria provides an update on the conversations taking place at ShowEast; in our feature segment, Loria interviews NATO Chairman Rolando Rodriguez, being honored with the show's Dan Fellman Show “E” Award.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:09 MCU’s release date shake ups
04:21 Prediction for Halloween Ends’ second week
06:36 Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam
09:52 Ticket to Paradise performance
13:05 Industry revenue drops this year
15:18 Sufficient and uninterrupted theatrical releases
17:35 Cinema’s working with streamers
20:11 Theatrical release of Wakanda Forever in France
20:59 Viral marketing
23:44 TikTok to integrate showtime and digital ticketing in stories
24:44 The success of National Cinema Day
29:15 The most iconic visit to a movie theater
31:18 Working at a theater in a new country
34:12 Years of experience as an executive
40:20 Making exhibition more inclusive in the executive ranks
44:47 Calls to action within the team
46:54 Never lost trust in the industry even with the pandemic

Netflix Reaches Deal with Top Circuits & Halloween Ends Box Office Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria discuss horror movies’ near-monopoly on the current domestic box office before turning to discussion of Netflix’s Glass Onion, which will be getting theatrical exclusivity before making its streaming debut. Also in the news this week: NATO Executive Director and CEO is set to retire from the trade group in May of 2023. In the feature segment, Rebecca interviews Cameron Mitchell - Executive Director, National Association of Cinema Operators (NACO) - with regards to the status of the Australian and Middle Eastern theatrical markets.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:01 It’s time for horror films
07:59 Netflix films getting theatrical release
14:09 Black Panther not releasing in France?
15:45 Halloween Ends
23:19 Australian content
25:18 Government support during the pandemic
27:17 Loyalty programs and premium cinema experience
31:16 International content is becoming popular
32:59 The Middle East market

New Approaches to Hiring and Retention in the Cinema Industry

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Rebecca Pahle and Jesse Rifkin discuss potential second-weekend holds for overperformer Smile and underperformer Bros, as well as this weekend’s release of the first major family movie since July. The feature is an excerpt from a Geneva Convention panel, moderated by Pahle, at last week’s Geneva Convention. In that panel, Jackie Brenneman (NATO, The Cinema Foundation), Valerie Alexander (author/keynote speaker), and Stacy Babl (Marcus Theatres) discuss the changing realities of how to attract and retain employees in the cinema space.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:04 Update on Cineplex and Cineworld
03:20 Latest box office numbers
10:14 Next weekend title releases
13:32 Is recent staffing difficulty going away soon?
14:43 Dealing with Gen Z applicants
16:56 Hiring and retention process since the pandemic
22:27 Sponsorship versus mentorship
29:42 Implementing changes in the industries
33:08 Keeping employees engaged

How the Cinema Buying Group Saved Independent Cinemas

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer and Rebecca Pahle discuss the holdover potential of Don’t Worry Darling and what the demographics of Avatar’s 2022 re-release may indicate about its December sequel.. In the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca talk to ICA Chairman Bill Campbell, Founding President Byron Berkeley, and ICA Director Joel Davis about the origin of the Cinema Buying Group and how it helped independent theaters survive the transition to digital projection.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:30 Weekend box office numbers
09:53 Movie releases this weekend
16:07 What is the Cinema Buying Group?
22:44 Going digital poses a threat to small theaters
24:29 Premiere Cinemas joins CBG
27:07 Current plans and programs

The State of Dine-In Cinema, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the last week’s film releases date changes and the strong holdover potential for The Woman King and Barbarian. For the Vendor Segment, Daniel talks to Michael Giacinto, Director of Sales at Proctor Companies, about how the company’s visions are providing better service in the concessions space.

In the Indie Focus feature, Daniel moderates a panel discussion pulled from Boxoffice Pro’s recent webinar on the state of dine-in cinemas. Jerry Rakfeldt of Spotlight Cinema Networks introduces.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:57 What did you watch this week?
06:52 Expectations for Avatar re-release
09:22 Upcoming titles for the Halloween season
13:48 Return of the original Karate Kid franchise
15:10 Next installment of the Searching franchise
16:00 Some schedule shift
23:56 Innovations in theater concessions
25:19 Bars in theaters are money makers
26:54 Dine-in models
31:04 Macro overview of the dine-in space
32:29 Tackling supply chain issues
33:42 Most recent trends
35:58 The the Dine-In Cinema Summit
38:00 Ensuring that dine-in stays a luxury experience
39:46 A lot focus is on content
41:19 Flexible operations matter
43:45 Giving local teams freedom and flexibility
45:13 Special-themed menu items
46:38 The content is always the main feature
48:20 What would you change?

Cineworld Bankruptcy | D23 & Fall Festival Highlights | Cinema Week 2022

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Russ Fischer discuss Cineworld's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Disney’s new film announcements, and the highlights for the fall festival season. In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Brandon Jones (FILMFROG Marketing) and Rich Daughtridge (ICA President) about the preparations, strategies, and goals for Cinema Week on October 7-13, 2022.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:30 Cineworld files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
04:46 Amazon and Apple going into the movie ticket business?
08:25 Disney announces new movie titles
15:39 What to expect from the upcoming festival season
20:49 More titles for the festival season
36:22 Cinema Week
38:45 How is Cinema Week different?
41:06 Cinema Week theme: Cinema Connects Us
45:32 Unlimited popcorn?

National Cinema Day Recap | Forecasting the 2022 Box Office | CineShowMX Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the recently concluded National Cinema Day and the box office forecast for big title releases this year. In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Roberto Quintero, the organizer of CineShow Mexico - an event that brings together independent exhibitors and alternative theaters from Mexico and Latin America - to help address the challenges faced by exhibitors during the pandemic, and now into its recovery phase.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:32 National Cinema Day
06:57 Movie Pass is back!
08:07 Box office weekend numbers
13:40 Forecast for Q3
15:13 Delay in release of new films
16:49 What’s the next hundred million opener?
17:40 Cinema recovery in Mexico
20:22 CineShow Mexico
22:47 History of movie theaters in Puebla, Mexico
25:35 Struggles during the pandemic
29:34 Concessions in Mexico
31:15 Priorities in the Mexican exhibition
35:00 Expectations for the Mexican exhibition in 2023
36:48 CineShow Mexico is a celebration

National Cinema Day 2022

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle deliver the latest news in the box office including new film schedule lineup, the return of Movie Pass, and several chief executive announcements from a few exhibitors. In the feature segment, Daniel talks to UK Cinema Association’s Phil Clapp and NATO’s Jackie Brenneman to discuss the upcoming National Cinema Day 2022, an all films, all screens, all day event on September 3, 2022.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:34 Trade show sold out
04:51 Halloween Ends will go day-and-date
05:47 New films schedule changes
09:06 Movie Pass is coming back
11:19 New chief executive announcements
13:40 National Cinema Day 2022
18:42 NATO and UKCA working together
19:35 The National Cinema Day initiative
23:24 What’s in it for the moviegoers?
26:27 Exhibitors joining the event
28:14 Cinemas knows their audience best
31:06 Titles audiences can watch during the event

Q2 Catch-Up / An Interview with Jeff and Jamie Benson of Cinergy Entertainment

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk pitch in the numbers of the Q2 earnings call while Daniel, Rebecca, and Jesse Rifkin discuss the weekend’s box office numbers with Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero taking the top spot. In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Jeff and Jamie Benson of Cinergy Entertainment about the theater’s history and present marketing strategies.

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What to Listen ForSynergy Entertainment

00:00 Intro
02:20 Welcome to the podcast, Chad!
03:56 2022 Q2 earnings call
14:27 Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero grabs top 1 spot
17:37 Amsterdam gets a new release date
19:21 How it started for Cinergy Entertainment
27:00 Learning from the ground up
29:35 Second phase in exhibition
32:47 Keeping things fresh and entertaining

Indie Focus with Nicolas Nicolaou

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle provide insights on the Q2 earnings highlights and the premiere of Prey on Hulu. In the Indie Focus feature segment, Rebecca interviews Cinema Village owner Nicolas Nicolaou about his journey in the neighborhood cinema, working tirelessly to keep his cinemas operational even after the pandemic.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:20 Prey premieres on Hulu
04:15 One new opener in the box office this weekend
05:42 Netflix’s top 10 from the first week of August
08:11 Two new releases next weekend
10:33 Cineworld and IMAX expand their partnership
12:20 Cinépolis to upgrade all its movie theaters
13:44 Emagine Entertainment partners with a live events company
18:08 What drew you to the neighborhood theaters?
22:31 We lost a lot of neighborhood theaters
28:54 Doing renovations on Alpine Cinema
31:29 Future plans for the three cinemas

Boxoffice Rewind: The Top Movies of 2009

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle present the Boxoffice Rewind, a new segment where they take us back to the top 10 highest grossing movies of 2009 with Avatar taking the number one spot.

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Weekend Box Office: Bullet Train Arrives at $30M in Domestic Debut

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:49 Discovery and WarnerMedia merger
10:44 #10: Robert Downey Jr.’s Sherlock Holmes
12:49 #9: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
14:03 #8: The Blindside
18:32 #7: Star Trek
29:10 #6: The Hangover
32:21 #5: Up
34:28 #4: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
38:59 #3: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
41:52 #2: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
44:35 Movies that didn’t hit the top 10
48:47 #1: Avatar

Bullet Train Forecast / An Interview with Melanie Valera and Jeff Wilk of Will Rogers’ Film Row

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle provide highlights of the weekend box office, including the debut numbers of DC League of Super-Pets and Nope’s second-weekend holdover; the potential of this weekend’s upcoming films, Bullet Train and Easter Sunday, is also dissected. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to entertainment executives Melanie Valera and Jeff Wilk, both of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation affiliate Film Row, about that group’s efforts to mold new industry leaders.

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Film Row

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:44 Two movies opening this weekend
06:44 DC League of Super-Pets opens to $23M
09:17 Top 10 chain location with highest ticket sales
11:39 Weekend top 5
14:32 Bullet Train expectations
21:25 How did you get started with Film Row?
25:01 Getting perspective from industry veterans
31:10 Launching the program before the pandemic
35:39 It started with a blank canvas

ComicCon Reveals the Future of the MCU and CineShow Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle discuss Nope’s opening weekend and Marvel’s new movie late at the ComicCon. In the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca talk to Byron Berkley, President of Theatre Owners of Mid-America and Diane Feffer, CinéShow's Managing Director, about what the participants can expect during the 2-day event.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:29 Marcus won’t open on new locations with no liquor license
04:21 Nope opens to $44M domestically
11:27 DC League of Super-Pets to debut this weekend
13:27 Marvel announces new releases at ComicCon
23:11 Upcoming Warner Bros. releases
24:02 Warner Bros. has gone through a buyout
30:02 CineShow in Dallas
35:01 Expectations for the CineShow
37:39 4 Star Cinema survives the pandemic
40:08 Exhibition needs diversity of content
42:09 There is something for everyone

Nope Box Office Preview and Interview with Malco's Larry Etter

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins chat about Jordan Peele’s mystery box movie Nope. In the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca are joined by Malco’s Larry Etter to discuss the growing market of food and beverage in theaters and the upcoming NAC Expo.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:37 Jordan Peele’s new horror film, Nope
04:43 What was the opening weekend of Get Out like?
07:39 A look back at Get Out and Us
09:04 Is a mystery box movie sustainable?
13:35 Trends in foods and beverage
15:58 Cinemas scaling their menus
17:55 Can’t find these things in cinemas right now
19:54 Theater food service continues to compete with neighboring restaurants
21:36 The key role alcoholic beverages plays
24:17 F&B concession prices
27:58 The NAC Concession & Hospitality Expo
31:23 F&B on cinema revenue growth

Thor Takes $300M Global Debut and an Interview with Will Rogers' Christina Blumer

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Jesse Rifkin cover Thor: Love and Thunder’s opening weekend as well as the latest box office numbers, including Minions: Rise of Gru significantly dropping on its second week.

In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation (WRMPPF) Executive Director, Christina Blumer, about the organization’s latest activities to continuously help the industry including an upcoming major event - the Pioneer of the Year Dinner.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:09 Thor: Love and Thunder opens at $302M globally
03:37 Minions: Rise of Gru drops in its second week
05:16 2022 box office numbers are getting better by the week
08:00 What’s going on for Disney?
09:09 Big release schedule changes
15:32 When did you first join Will Rogers?
16:26 Traditional Walk with Will
19:51 Will Rogers Foundation operates 3 distinct program
25:10 Years spent working for the charity
27:16 The Pioneer of the Year Dinner
30:19 Continue serving the people in the industry

Thor: Love & Thunder Preview; April Wright on Her Latest Drive-In Doc

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins cover the latest box office numbers with Minions: The Rise of Gru opening at $125M and predictions for Thor: Love and Thunder’s weekend release. Next, Russ Fischer joins Daniel and Rebecca to talk about where MCU is heading after the Avengers: Endgame. In the feature segment, April Wright, director of Back to the Drive-In documentary shares the resiliency of drive-in owners and how the industry is fighting to stay open.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:05 Cinépolis USA announces the first IMAX dine-in cinema
04:32 Minions: The Rise of Gru opens to $125M
06:52 What can we expect from Minions: The Rise of Gru
09:00 Thor: Love and Thunder opens this weekend
10:51 What to expect in the coming months
12:06 Box office predictions after summer
13:47 Where does MCU stand right now?
19:00 Did Disney peak with Avengers Endgame?
24:10 What films can appeal to audiences this summer?
25:30 April Wright on Back to the Drive-In documentary
27:07 Why do a documentary on drive-ins?
30:55 The drive-in culture is going to stay
32:55 The first drive-in opened on June 6, 1933
35:35 How to get in touch with April Wright
37:51 Drive-in owners remain resilient

CineEurope 2022 Recap, Presented by ICE Theaters

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Rebecca Pahle and Jesse Rifkin discuss a photo-finish for the top spot at the box office between Warner Bros.' Elvis and Paramount's Top Gun: Maverick. In our final dispatch from CineEurope, Daniel Loria is joined by Celluloid Junkie's Sperling Reich to cover the convention's main themes and trends. And in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Guillaume Thomine Desmazures of ICE Theaters and Renaud Palliere, CEO of India's PVR Cinemas-The Luxury Collection, to chat about the Indian exhibitor's approach to premium formats.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:01 Paramount and Warner Bros. released studio estimates for Top Gun: Maverick and Elvis
06:26 Box office top 5
11:01 Premiumization of cinemas
15:58 Marketing of higher ticket prices
23:08 Now, it’s selling tickets to your theater
26:09 PVR Cinemas signing a deal with ICE Theaters
27:07 The PVR network of theaters in India
29:42 Diversification of premium formats
31:24 ICE Theater format combined with Bollywood content

CineEurope 2022 with UNIC’s Laura Houlgatte and Phil Clapp, Presented by ICE Theaters

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the weekend’s box office numbers and Lightyear’s debut gross, followed by Daniel chatting with Merrick Edwards of Apex Order Pickup Solutions about the smart food locker technology providing smart solutions to institutions providing delivery service. In the feature segment, Daniel interviews UNIC’s Laura Houlgatte and Phil Clapp about the state of the European market while recovery and the possible future for theatrical exclusivity.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:03 Disney Pixar’s Lightyear opens to $50.5M
06:22 Box office weekend numbers
08:43 Pre-pandemic growth of the European market
17:39 The impact of streaming
23:09 If you need to charge more, make the experience worth it
25:26 Staffing and workforce
31:39 What is Apex?
32:42 What makes a smart food locker unique?
36:05 Great solution for delivery service
41:22 The state of the market in Europe
43:52 Cinemas are back in strength
47:01 The challenges in production of domestic markets
48:54 Status of theatrical exclusivity in Europe

CineEurope Preview with Vue International COO Steve Knibbs. Presented by Ice Theaters.

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Romeo Duchene provide insights on Jurassic World Dominion’s domestic and overseas box office numbers on its opening weekend. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Vue International’s former COO and current Group MD & Deputy CEO, Steve Knibbs, to discuss the recovery status of exhibition in the UK and the company’s efforts to convince more moviegoers to come and visit the cinemas again.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:00 Strange World is no longer available for French cinemas
04:07 Netflix signed a 15-month exclusivity deal
09:38 Jurassic World Dominion opens at $143.3 in North America
11:50 Jurassic World Dominion is popular among family viewers
15:05 Jurassic World Dominion opens in 15 markets overseas
20:56 Getting introduced to film exhibition
27:57 Introducing the multiplex model in the UK
30:59 Recovery period is at a much better phase now
34:56 Areas Vue is investing in to maintain steady stream of moviegoers

The History of Jurassic Park at the Box Office

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:42:30 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Shawn Robbins provide a forecast for Jurassic World Dominion’s weekend debut and Top Gun: Maverick’s record breaking box office numbers. In the feature segment, Russ and Daniel bring us back into memory lane as they go through Jurassic Park’s film evolution throughout the years.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:22 Top Gun: Maverick gains $90M in its second weekend
06:53 Third week forecast for Top Gun: Maverick
08:11 Jurassic World Dominion weekend debut
16:30 June 1993, Jurassic Park
22:12 The visual logo
31:17 May 1997, The Lost World: Jurassic Park
37:43 July 2001, Jurassic Park 3
46:19 June 2015, Jurassic World
52:30 June 2018, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Top Gun: Maverick Sets New Memorial Day Weekend Record & an Interview with NATO Young Filmmaker Program

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Romeo Duchene discuss the overwhelming success at the box office of Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick. In the feature segment, Rebecca chats with filmmakers that are part of the NATO Young Filmmaker Program about NATO’s mission to continuously connect with all filmmakers in the industry.

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AMC Theatres Celebrates Top Gun: Maverick‘s Record-Breaking Memorial Day Weekend

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:33 Top Gun: Maverick brought back a lot of moviegoers
12:27 The 2-year wait was well worth it
15:49 Overseas forecast for Jurassic World Dominion
19:48 NATO Young Filmmaker Program
22:18 Freedom in a visual medium
24:55 Do you remember the first movie you saw in a theater?
30:15 What is the future for these films?
33:28 What's your CinemaCon experience like?

Top Gun: Maverick Forecast and Tom Cruise Box Office History

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins provide their final box office forecast for Top Gun: Maverick’s opening weekend. In the feature segment, we take a stroll into Tom Cruise’s box office history, looking back on his star persona and his films’ box office performance throughout the years.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:13 Forecast for Top Gun: Maverick opening weekend
15:08 1981, Taps, first major role
17:50 1983, Risky Business
18:38 1985, Legend
20:27 1986, Top Gun, The Color of Money
25:32 1988, Cocktail, Rain Man
27:50 1989, Born on the Fourth of July
31:22 1990, Days of Thunder
32:24 1993, The Firm
33:49 1994, Interview with a Vampire
35:14 1996, Mission: Impossible
40:00 1999, Eyes Wide Shut, Magnolia
47:01 2000, Mission: Impossible 2
50:58 Collaboration with Spielberg, Minority Report, War of the Worlds
52:02 2004, Collateral
54:32 2006, Mission: Impossible III
56:54 2007 Lions For Lambs
59:26 2008, Valkyrie
01:02:47 2011, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol
01:04:17 2012, Jack Reacher
01:08:09 Dark Universe
01:11:53 2017, American Made
01:12:38 2018, Mission: Impossible Fallout

Can Downton Abbey 2 Measure Up to the Original?; Inclusive Hiring with the Prospector Theatre

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle share insights from the quarterly earnings call of the top five cinema chains in North America before assessing the box office potential of Downton Abbey: A New Age. In the feature segment, Prospector Theatre’s Executive Director Mike Santini talks to Daniel about the company’s mission of providing stable employment for adults with disabilities.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:59 On the recent Top 5 US chains earnings call
13:52 Let’s talk about Downton Abbey 2
20:23 The Prospector Theatre’s mission
21:43 Opening more jobs for adults with disabilities
24:16 There needs to be more work spaces for adults with disabilities
27:51 Integrating accessibility to an engaged community
32:01 Aiming to be the best theater
35:17 Regrouping during the height of the pandemic
41:05 Reach out to Prospector to learn about their business model

INDIE FOCUS: San Diego’s Digital Gym Cinema; Where Does the MCU Go From Doctor Strange 2?

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer and Rebecca Pahle discuss the box office success of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and what the film indicates about the future of the MCU. In the INDIE FOCUS feature, Rebecca speaks with Moisés Esparza, the Exhibitions Manager at Digital Gym Cinema, to talk about how the company is progressing in reopening their theater in a different location, the challenges of attracting moviegoers in the new location, and why moviegoing should be a community experience.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:12 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness meets box office expectations
14:35 What’s the next MCU movie slate?
18:34 Watching films as a community
22:23 Reopening at a new location
26:42 Why is the community aspect so important?
33:24 Partnership with Spotlight

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Top Gun Maverick Forecasts and a Conversation with Ross Melnick

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Shawn Robbins look at the latest opening weekend forecast for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Can the new Marvel movie cross the $200 million mark over its domestic debut in theaters? The hosts also look ahead to the latest tracking figures for Memorial Day weekend, where Top Gun: Maverick will open alongside The Bob’s Burgers Movie to kick off the summer box office. The world premiere of Top Gun: Maverick has exhibitors raving about the movie—but can the film connect with a younger generation of moviegoers?

In the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Ross Melnick, professor of film and media studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Melnick’s new book, “Hollywood’s Embassies: How Movie Theaters Projected American Power Around the World,” looks at how the American conception of the movie theater was exported around the world. In a wide-ranging conversation going over 90 years of theatrical exhibition history, Loria and Melnick draw parallels between film history and today’s multinational expansion of the movie theater business.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
04:08 Doctor Strange domestic opening forecast
12:29 Cinema Treasures
15:18 It happened in about a 15-year period
19:15 MGM and Paramount building cinemas overseas
26:24 The export of the American concept of a movie theater
35:44 Decline in building the massive movie houses
41:04 The perception of privatized spaces

CinemaCon 2022: Top Gun: Maverick Thrills Exhibitors; Lionsgate Unleashes First Look at John Wick 4

Boxoffice Pro — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0700

On the final episode of The Boxoffice Podcast’s Daily CinemaCon edition, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins are joined by Boxoffice CEO Julien Marcel in discussing their reactions to the last two studio presentations at this year’s event. Paramount’s world premiere screening of Top Gun: Maverick thrilled exhibitors in attendance and capped off an eventful week at the cinema industry’s most important convention. The hosts also discuss Lionsgate’s presentation, which balanced original titles with established franchises.

In our vendor profile, Daniel reconnects with Guillaume Thomine Desmazures of Ice Theaters to catch up on all the action from the CinemaCon trade show. And in our feature segment, we bring you highlights of the CinemaCon panel session on hiring and staff retention, moderated by NATO’s Jackie Brenneman and featuring insights from B&B Theatres’ Brittanie Bagby Baker, Warner Bros.’ Scott Forman, Paramount’s Pat Gonzalez, and Look Cinemas’

Brian Schultz.

CinemaCon 2022: Disney and Universal Tout Tentpoles, Can Avatar Revive 3D?

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0700

On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins cover the major titles announced at Disney and Universal’s studio presentations.

Disney kicked off the day’s festivities with extended looks at Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Pixar’s Lightyear. The presentation ended with an exclusive look at one of the year’s most anticipated films, James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water. but can the film’s release in digital 3D reignite business for the format?

In Universal’s presentation, we caught advance looks at a multitude of upcoming titles—including Jordan Peele’s No, Jurassic World: Dominion, and Minions. The hosts cover all the films showcased at the presentation and delve into their box office prospects moving forward.

Today’s feature interview segment brings highlights from a CinemaCon panel discussion on exhibitor marketing. Hear from Alicia Cook (AMC Theatres), Rich Daughtridge (Warehouse Cinemas), Ben Deighton (Reading Cinemas), and Annelise Holyoak (Cinépolis USA) as they go over the different approaches they’ve adopted in re-engaging moviegoers emerging from the pandemic.

CinemaCon 2022: Warner Bros. Unveils The Flash Footage and an Interview with Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble

Boxoffice Pro — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0700

On today’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins go over Tuesday’s events at CinemaCon 2022. The day began with NATO’s John Fithian pronouncing the end of simultaneous releases as a serious business model during his State of the Industry address. Fithian cited overwhelming piracy concerns as the reason for its demise—at least when it comes to major titles on the release schedule. The hosts break down that statement in relation to the releases showcased during the day’s studio presentations. Neon followed the State of the Industry session with a showcase of three titles, including David Cronenberg’s highly-anticipated return to the body horror genre. Warner Bros. capped off the day with its own presentation, showcasing a number of original titles and its roster of upcoming DC Comics movies. Early footage from The Flash wowed the CinemaCon crowd, while personal appearances from Baz Luhrman and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson kept the event lively.

In our feature segment, Daniel interviews Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble on the value of an exclusive theatrical window. The Cinemark executive speaks on why he believes exclusivity won’t act as a deterrent for cinemas to work with streamers—his circuit already has a working relationship with Netflix—and why cinema’s future will involve a greater variety of programming.

CinemaCon 2022: Sony Showcases the Spider-Verse and and an Interview with Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob

Boxoffice Pro — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:02:04 -0700

CinemaCon 2022 is underway as hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins recap a full day of panels and presentations from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Daniel and Rebecca go over the morning’s panel sessions from international day, including insights from leading global executives and Dune director Denis Villeneuve. Programming was a major topic during the opening day of CinemaCon, with exhibitors discussing the challenges of engaging with moviegoers beyond studio tentpoles. Shawn joins the conversation to recap Sony’s slate presentation, where the studio unveiled early looks at upcoming titles like Bullet Train, The Woman King, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Today’s feature segment welcomes Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob, recipient of the 2022 NATO Marquee Award. Rebecca interviews the head of Canada’s largest circuit to delve into the chain’s diversified strategy as an entertainment destination for Canadian audiences—and how they’ve overcome the challenges of the pandemic.

CinemaCon 2022 with NATO’s John Fithian and MPA’s Charlie Rivkin

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0700

On today’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast’s Daily CinemaCon Edition Presented by ICE Theaters, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins go over their expectations for this year’s event. The trio discusses the movies they hope to see previewed at the studio presentations and the trends they’ll be looking out for at the trade show floor.

Today’s vendor profile segment brings The Boxoffice Company’s Marine Suttle to discuss how ecommerce has shaped the moviegoing experience since audiences returned from the pandemic. And in today’s feature interview, NATO’s John Fithian and MPA’s Charlie Rivkin join Daniel and Rebecca to share their priorities as the cinema industry continues to move forward on the road to recovery.

CinemaCon 2022 Preview with ICE Theaters

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the latest box office numbers with Sonic 2 still exceeding industry expectations while Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is off to a so-so start.

In the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca talk to Guillaume Thomine Desmazures, ICE Theaters SVP for Sales and Strategy about how the immersive technology has successfully enhanced the moviegoing experience as more and more people don’t mind the pricing difference. They end the episode with a preview CinemaCon 2022 daily podcast schedule happening next week.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
05:41 AMC Theaters buying more locations
07:14 New title releases
09:05 Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore opens to $43M
10:33 Halfway between niche and moderate title coming out
12:43 Movies making it at the top 5
18:43 What is ICE Theaters?
20:53 ICE Theaters technology in CinemaCon 2022
22:37 Introducing the PLF concept to the public
25:45 Offer people more than what they had during the pandemic
28:03 The perfect balance that brings action on screens
32:02 Preview of next week’s daily CinemaCon podcast

Sonic 2 Exceeds Industry Expectations, Cinépolis USA on Food and Beverage Expansion

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:45:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about the Sonic the Hedgehog 2’s box office numbers on its opening weekend, the performance of the the Fantastic Beasts series as part of the Harry Potter franchise, and the wide release of Everything Everywhere All at Once.

In the feature segment, Daniel talks to CEO Luis Olloqui and Sr. National Director Annelise Holyoak of Marketing & Loyalty at Cinépolis USA about the chain’s focus in providing unique and unforgettable viewing and dining experience for all moviegoers.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:13 Top Gun Maverick screening at CINEMACON
04:26 Forecast for the latest mega franchise films
07:21 The Fantastic Beasts series
16:36 Opening weekend numbers for Sonic the Hedgehog 2
20:30 Morbius dropped on its second week
23:31 Wide release of Everything Everywhere All at Once
28:46 How has the exhibition recovered so far?
32:03 Competing in a competitive niche
38:24 Currently focused on food and beverage
42:34 How has the dine-in cinemas changed since the pandemic?
44:34 Events cinemas are great alternatives
50:07 Invested in the theater’s new look

Boxoffice History Episode: Video Game Adaptations

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the performance of Morbius in its limited screening debut and the expectations for Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

In the feature segment, Russ, Daniel, and Rebecca bring us to memory as they go back to the first film adaptation of a video game, Super Mario Brothers. They discuss how these adaptations evolved over the years and the kind reception the viewing audience had for each film.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:19 Updates on recent mergers and acquisitions
04:06 Expectations for Sonic the Hedgehog 2
09:44 Box office numbers for Morbius
12:15 May 28th, 1993, Super Mario Brothers comes out from Disney
25:41 Christmas weekend in 1994, Street Fighter came out
31:19 Next is Mortal Kombat
36:44 June 15th, 2001 - Lara Croft Tomb Raider
40:49 July 2001 - Final Fantasy
41:24 March 15th, 2002 - Resident Evil
46:28 July 25th, 2003 - Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life
51:40 2016’s Warcraft movie
55:58 December, 2016 - Assassin’s Creed
59:03 Another wave of video game adaptation

Giants of Exhibition 2022 Recap and Morbius Box Office Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about the latest box office numbers, the 3-hour literary adaptation, Drive My Car’s performance, and predictions for the upcoming release of Morbius.

In the feature segment, we get to listen to Emagine Entertainment CEO Anthony Laverde, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema founder Tim League, and CEO Bob Bagby of the B&B Theaters talk about the constant initiative to push for alternative programming in premium large formats and their takes on the recent M&As.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:40 Drive My Car, a 3-hour literary adaptation from Japan
05:36 The missed opportunity for CODA
09:45 Finally, Morbius is coming out
15:18 Top 5 box office films this week
16:42 Everything Everywhere All At Once gets an IMAX screening
21:00 Alamo Drafthouse’s premium large format
23:38 B&B Theaters exploring premiumization in their circuit
27:40 Imagine Entertainment’s alternative programming
30:35 Reactions to recent mergers and acquisitions

INDIE FOCUS: Esquire Theatre’s Flexible Niche Screening

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and SHawn Robbins talk about Cineworld’s 2021 financial report, AMC’s investment in gold and silver mining, and the latest movie release calendar for 2022.

In the Indie Focus feature this month, Rebecca talks to Esquire’s Gary Goldman and Julianne Reisenfeld about the reeling university students into the theater and how the flexibility of the niche screenings have kept the theater afloat.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:10 Buying things you didn’t think of buying
04:30 AMC Theatres bought 22% of Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation
07:18 Cineworld’s 2021 financial reports
10:58 Predictions for The Lost City
13:42 Jujitsu Kaizen 0 opens to $17.6 million from 2,286 screens
17:20 The Batman’s theatrical performance
19:25 New films release calendar
26:13 Esquire’s history
28:27 Special niche screenings
30:11 Remaining a part of the Cincinnati community
31:40 Demographic of viewers
34:56 COVID shutdown was just terrible

BTS Surprises at the Global Box Office; Breaking Down 2021 Global Box Office Numbers with the 2021 MPA Scene Report

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle talk about the overperformance of the K-Pop group BTS’s live cinema broadcast as well as a quick view of the 2021 global box office numbers and the need for exhibitors to convert occasional moviegoers into regular customers.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
04:17 BTS Permission to Dance on Stage - Seoul: Live Viewing live cinema broadcast
09:15 Evolution of optimizing spaces like movie theaters
11:45 The 2021 global box office numbers
15:59 Turning occasional moviegoers into regular customers
19:32 Titles skipping theatrical entry

The Batman Brings Variable Pricing to US Movie Theaters

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about AMC’s 2021 Q4 earnings call, namely their newest experiments with variable pricing—and whether or not that contributed to the $134M opening weekend of The Batman, which had only the second $100M+ debut of the pandemic.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:11 How Ukraine and Russia’s conflict impact cinemas
02:43 AMC’s Q4 2021 earnings call
04:51 AMC’s variable pricing scheme
08:19 Was there a backlash over AMC’s ticket price increase?
12:36 $134M opening weekend for The Batman
20:51 The Batman is more of a detective story

Batman Box Office History Ahead of Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson's THE BATMAN

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Russ Fischer, and Shawn Robbins dedicate an hour to covering the upcoming release of The Batman. The title is expected to become only the second film of the pandemic to enjoy a $100 million opening weekend, and the hosts discuss the film’s overall box office potential in an otherwise slow month of March. In the feature segment, the hosts look back at the box office and cultural impact of Batman at the movies. They cover the franchise’s biggest hits and missteps ahead of the latest entry hitting screens this weekend.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:22 Cinemark Q4 earnings report
02:22 Pre-debut forecast for The Batman
08:10 Tim Burton’s Batman hit theaters in 1989
14:59 Three years later, The Batman Returns debuted
20:18 1995’s Batman Forever
23:43 1997’s Batman and Robin
32:13 2005’s Batman Begins
36:50 2008’s The Dark Knight
44:15 Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy
52:32 Zach Snyder’s Man of Steel
56:53 DC’s extended universe films

Cineplex and Kinepolis Gain Momentum as Uncharted and Dog Connect with Moviegoers

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the recent shift in release dates of big titles, a recap on Kinepolis and Cineplex's Q4 earnings report, predictions for the summer slate, and the overperformance of Uncharted and Dog in theaters.

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Weekend Box Office Forecast: Uncharted and Dog Look to Continue Success as Cyrano and Studio 666 Debut

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:12 Did you watch anything in the movies?
02:50 Recap on a few Q4 earnings report
06:04 Recent shifts in title release dates
07:30 Box office predictions this summer
08:59 Uncharted and Dog on their second weekend
11:41 Uncharted overperforms in its debut week
14:47 Sony leads in home entertainment with their PlayStation platform
18:27 Coda for a theatrical re-release

Super Bowl Trailers, Oscar Nominations, and Uncharted Forecast

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria talk about the Super Bowl new movie trailers, surprising and not so surprising Oscar nominations, and some of the latest news in the exhibition industry. Shawn Robbins also shares forecast numbers for Uncharted and Dog which will debut this weekend.

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00:00 Intro
00:50 It was a big Super Bowl weekend new movie trailers
10:03 List of nominations from the 94th Academy Awards
17:52 MoviePass to return this summer
25:56 Dine-in cinemas are expanding
28:03 Super Bowl weekend box office numbers
31:17 Movie releases this weekend
33:45 Uncharted / Dog movie release forecast

MoviePass Returns, Alamo Drafthouse Expands, and Canada Re-Opens

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria talk about exciting news including Ontario and Quebec finally reopen, a quick peek at last weekend’s box office numbers, MoviePass coming back to life, and the surprising performance of The Worst Person In The World in its opening week.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:30 Ontario and Quebec resumes reopening
03:16 MoviePass is back!
09:34 River Oaks Theater will reopen under Star Cinema Grill
11:46 The core identity of Alamo Drafthouse is still there
15:23 Stats from the Top 5 European markets
18:30 New releases this week
19:12 Netflix’s Kanye West documentary, Jeen-Yuhs
24:07 Moonfall opens to $10M last week
27:44 The Worst Person In The World opens at $135k on 4 screens

Sundance 2022 Recap and February Preview

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle discuss the films purchased after the Sundance Festival and the upcoming titles to look out for in February.

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The Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters in February 2022

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:54 Sundance Festival has changed over time
05:52 List of films bought from the Sundance Festival
13:12 Jackass Forever and Moon Fall will debut this weekend
15:04 More films scheduled for release this month

How Drive-Ins Have Really Fared During the Pandemic

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the weekend box office numbers, Spider-Man: No Way Home reclaims no. 1 spot, and Paramount’s Mission: Impossible’s new release schedules.

In the feature segment, John Vincent, President of the United Drive-In Theatre Owners Association (U.D.I.T.O.A.) talks about how drive-ins have stayed functional and open during the pandemic and now in the post-pandemic efforts for watchers to keep coming back.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:33 Paramount’s latest shift in title releases
03:48 Weekend box office numbers
08:42 Drive-ins during the early post-quarantine
13:39 Not eligible for government assistance program
16:49 What movies are working best for drive-ins?
20:07 Contractual demands just won’t work
22:02 Built to be an authentic drive-in
25:30 U.D.I.T.O.A. convention

Vincenzo Guzzo on Quebec’s Latest Round of Closures and the Future of Day-and-Date Releases

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss Marcus Theaters’ new subscription program, strong Q4 results from Cineworld/Regal, and a successful opening weekend for Paramount's Scream.

In the feature segment, Vincenzo Guzzo, CEO of Cinemas Guzzo, Canada's third-largest circuit, joins the podcast to discuss the latest round of Covid-related closures in Quebec. Guzzo also provides insights on the current status of day-and-date releases and why he believes Quebec's top filmmakers have been defecting to Hollywood.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:08 It’s our 100th episode!
02:30 Marcus Theaters introduces a pilot subscription program: MovieFlex
06:22 Cineworld’s financial data from the last six months in 2021
09:32 Warner Bros. backtracking from its 2022 slate
10:13 SCREAM opens at $30M over the 3-day weekend
12:53 Top 4 openers overseas this weekend
18:05 Update on Cinemas Guzzo’s theater closures
19:33 Prioritizing comfort to see movies freely
22:03 Threading on random closures
27:35 Forced vaccination remains a hot topic
33:35 Netflix gave people access to unlimited content
37:05 Why are talents willing to leave Quebec?
40:21 What exhibition needs to do to thrive once again

SCREAM Filmmakers on the Latest Installment of the Horror Franchise

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the latest updates at the box office, schedule changes, and M&A updates. The co-hosts also explore the declining cultural relevance of the Golden Globes—and its potential impact to film culture.

In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, and Chad Villella, who form the filmmaking team known as Radio Silence, responsible for bringing the latest installment of the SCREAM franchise to the big screen. The Radio Silence team provides spoiler-free commentary on their approach to the film, the legacy of Wes Craven, and their personal ties to Scream and the horror genre.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:05 Weekend feels in NYC
02:30 Update on closures for Canadian cinemas
04:03 Spider-Man: No Way Home reaches $1.5B globally
06:06 Turning Red will go straight to streaming
10:20 EVO Entertainment acquires ShowBiz Cinemas
12:07 What happened at the Golden Globes this weekend
19:23 Scream script reading, plot reveal
22:45 The pressure of creating the next Scream movie
24:43 “Does this feel like a Scream movie?”
28:41 Where are we with thriller horror movies?
31:09 Coming out days before the 25th anniversary of the original film

35:39 Which Scream movie did you first watch?

2022 Box Office Preview and Interview with Cinemark's Mark Zoradi

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle preview the biggest movies scheduled to be released in 2022, providing a quarterly breakdown of what you can expect at theaters throughout the year.

In the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Mark Zoradi, the outgoing Cinemark CEO, about the theater chain’s experience in adapting to the challenges of the pandemic.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:43 Traditional food for the new year
03:05 Spider-Man No Way Home becomes Sony’s highest grossing of all time
04:15 Forecast for Scream’s debut next weekend
05:27 Will Uncharted perform well in theaters?
08:28 New titles to look forward to in March
14:11 Optimism for Q2 film releases
17:20 Summer also has a strong film lineup
18:55 4th quarter title offers
27:09 Exclusive theatrical window significantly reduces piracy
30:03 Tying gaming into the theatrical world
32:16 Status of recovery progress in Latin America
33:31 Putting emphasis on data and consumer loyalty
35:35 Staying in the market more strategically

2021 Year in Review: The Biggest Stories, Surprises, and Disappointments at the Movies

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria & Rebecca Pahle wrap up the biggest stories, surprises, and disappointments from an eventful 2021 in theatrical exhibition.

Daniel and Rebecca also recap a busy Christmas weekend at the box office—with Spider-Man: No Way Home crossing $1 billion in ticket sales and Sing 2 upsetting The Matrix: Resurrections for second place in North America.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Introduction
01:51 Recent closures & restrictions around the world and what the stats are saying
07:03 Why Spider-Man & Matrix felt new this time around VS previous titles of 2020
11:55 Rebecca & Daniel’s favorite movies they watched in 2021
17:37 Recapping the landmark releases of 2021
19:46 Biggest movie disappointments of 2021
21:15 Reminiscing on the biggest plot-twists in the cinema industry this past year

Christmas Box Office Preview & Indie Focus with Greg Laemmle

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the historic opening weekend for Spider-Man: No Way Home, what we can expect from the Christmas box office, as well as new releases like Sing 2 and The Matrix Resurrections.

In our feature segment Rebecca Pahle interviews Greg Laemmle, president of Laemmle Theaters, a Southern California-based chain of independent cinemas that has been around since the 1930’s. Greg shares how they’ve been able to adapt through the years, and what changes he thinks we can expect in the near future.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:58 Spider-Man: No Way Home opens to $260m domestically, what does this mean for the industry?
08:12 How Spider-Man: No Way Home is a reflection of Sony’s commitment to theatrical distribution & exhibition despite new restrictions around the world
12:12 Update on the Cineworld & Cineplex legal situation
14:01 A new law was passed in NYC requiring cinemas to have open caption showtimes in at least 25% of their screenings for any title that runs in cinemas
15:02 What’s coming up for the Christmas box office & what you can expect
20:14 Rebecca’s interview with Greg Laemmle

Spider-Man No Way Home Swings into Theaters to Save the Holiday Movie Season

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Shawn Robbins discuss their outlook for Spider-Man No Way Home’s box office debut. The trio also looks at other releases in theaters this weekend, including Guillermo Del Toro’s Nightmare Alley, and breaks down the underwhelming performance of Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story at the box office.

In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Cheryl Wannell, the Chief Executive Officer at SAWA - Global Cinema Advertising, about the organization’s efforts during the pandemic to help its members across the sector to get back on track and bring major advertisers back to the pre-show.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:16 Spider-Man No Way Home is not slowing down
04:44 The evolution of Spider-Man in theaters
07:36 Box office forecast for Spider-Man No Way Home
11:00 A new era of superhero franchise
12:30 Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley
16:17 West Side Story opens to $10.5M
19:26 Additional box office numbers this week
25:43 Cinema advertising has been a bumpy road for recovery
28:12 Where is cinema advertising in 2021?
29:57 Stories of resiliency and innovation
31:09 SAWA’s global efforts to help drive cinema advertising
35:02 Are we at a 2019 box office level?

Red Rocket Director Sean Baker on His New Film and The Importance of Theatrical Exclusivity for Specialty Film

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Rebecca Pahle and Jesse Rifkin discuss a quiet post-Thanksgiving weekend, which saw Disney’s Encanto maintain its top placement amid a slate of specialty releases.

In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to director Sean Baker about his latest film, Red Rocket, a dark comedy film that follows the life of a washout porn star and his ticket back into the porn industry through an intrigued teenage girl.

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Encanto Remains No. 1 w/ $12.7M Over Slow Post-Thanksgiving Frame

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:01 Special screenings for West Side Story and The Tragedy of Macbeth
02:38 Encanto maintained its top spot
07:03 Funaimation’s Sword Art Online Progressive debuts at the tenth spot
10:13 New specialty titles
13:06 Awards season
15:27 Red Rocket is a dark comedy film
17:12 When was Red Rocket conceptualized?
21:37 A realistic teenager intrigued by the idea of prostitution
26:29 Is there a parallel between the adult industry and theatrical distribution
29:58 Helping films to find their own audience
31:34 Releasing a dark comedy film during the recovery period

Spider-Man Predictions and an Interview with Will Rogers' Incoming President Heather Morgan

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home’s pre-sales numbers and its positively looking box office debut predictions.

In the feature segment, Pahle speaks with Heather Morgan, who as of January 1, 2022 will become the first female president of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. She speaks about her own personal relationship with moviegoing and the future evolution of Will Rogers.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:18 Spider-Man: No Way Home pre sales tickets
04:25 It’s time for a pre-debut forecast
06:59 Potential of Spider-Man for holiday moviegoing
08:26 Macro figures from the the Thanksgiving weekend
09:53 Encanto’s international numbers
11:44 Are family audiences finally coming back to theaters?
14:41 Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City opened to the low expectation side
19:11 The Will Rogers Pioneers Assistance Fund
21:37 Putting together the executive board
23:41 Financial literacy and money management
26:30 Background with volunteering and charitable work
28:28 Growing up, what’s the nearest theater?
31:52 Staying on the right strategic course
34:09 All businesses need an effective marketing

INDIE FOCUS: State of the Art House 2021, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss weekend box office numbers and predictions for the Thanksgiving weekend’s new titles.

In this week’s Indie Focus feature, Rebecca and Daniel present some of the key insights from Boxoffice LIVE Sessions’ State of the Art House webinar, featuring expertise from Paul Serwitz (President and COO, Landmark Theatres), Tori Baker (President & CEO, Salt Lake Film Society), Dylan Skolnick (Co-Director, Cinema Arts Centre), Barbara Twist (Director of Partnerships, Vidiots Foundation), and Barak Epstein (President, Aviation Cinemas / Texas Theatre).

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:42 Ghostbusters Afterlife opens to $44M domestically
06:12 King Richard debuts at $5.7M
08:17 No Time to Die remains theatrically exclusive
11:16 Latest weekend box office titles
14:28 What to expect during the Thanksgiving weekend?
15:18 Expectations for House of Gucci
18:30 Resident Evil: Welcome to the Raccoon City
21:15 Arthouse theaters stay innovative throughout the pandemic
23:12 Drivers that lead audiences back into theaters
26:25 Title availability compromises the theatrical business
29:00 Netflix and Amazon’s pull on high quality films
31:13 Streaming is a way to gauge what content works
35:00 Marketing arthouses make for a title
37:47 Streamers are not targeting box office numbers
42:39 Creating a welcoming atmosphere for different communities
44:58 There’s still a great need to diversify the audience

UK's This Way Up Conference Targets Independent Exhibitors

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria and Jesse Rifkin discuss the weekend’s box office results and the biggest headlines from the movie theater industry. Cineworld shows signs of recovery as Cinemark registers its best performance for a Netflix title at the box office in their circuit.

In the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Film Hub NI Manager Hugh Odling Smee about the upcoming This Way Up Conference 2021 and the UK film industry’s tremendous effort to bring independent cinemas together to discuss relevant topics including accessibility, diversity, and inclusion.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:12 Cineworld exceeds its 2019 figures
03:26 Cinemark’s best performing Netflix title, Red Notice
05:37 Will Rogers’ names its first female president
06:23 Eternals stays on the top spot in its second week
08:43 New title releases this weekend
10:52 Upcoming film releases next week
14:14 Bringing independent cinemas together to discuss multiple issues
16:55 Huge focus on film criticism
20:16 The issue on accessibility
23:15 Awareness around being more transparent about the industry’s best practices
26:24 Diversity and inclusion is a work on progress for many organizations
27:08 Online and offline access to the TWU Conference 2021

Eternals Debuts in the Top Spot, CEO Ted Croft on the Continuing Story of Studio Movie Grill

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle covers AMC’s partnership with Disney+ and a new retail popcorn venture, Marcus Theater’s earnings call, and the current top 5 films in the box office, with Eternals taking the top spot on its opening weekend.

In the feature segment, Rebecca talks to the top executives at Studio Movie Grill, Ted Low, Ted Croft, and Tearlach Hutcheson, about the efforts put in place to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the dine-in movie theater chain’s relentless endeavors to maintain the unique experience for every guest.

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Studio Movie Grill

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:10 AMC partners with Disney+ and enters the retails popcorn market
06:11 Marcus Theaters quarterly earnings call
07:15 Eternals opens to $71M domestically
10:42 Dune came in 2nd this week
10:55 Films taking the top spot this week
16:42 Titles to look forward to in December
20:34 Getting out of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
22:50 Unfortunate timing during the pandemic
23:54 Latest approach to SMG programming
25:14 Looking at high touch and low touch opportunities
28:39 Focus on guest experience and opportunistic growth
31:21 The SMG story is not done

Tim League on Alamo Drafthouse's New NYC Location

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap a quiet Halloween weekend at the box office and discuss important attendance milestones from the month of October. As the Winter approaches, they talk about the potential of event cinema engagements to breakout at the box office in off-peak periods.

In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Alamo Drafthouse’s Tim League on their successful recovery from Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the iconic dine-in chain opens their first New York City location and looks to continue expanding.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:07 Major chains record their highest grossing mark since the pandemic
04:22 The Mitchells vs. the Machines to play in theaters
07:24 Dune retains its top spot on its second weekend
09:41 Update on Halloween Kills and No Time To Die numbers
11:28 My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission opens at $6.4M
14:31 SearchLight’s unique approach for The French Dispatch
15:56 What to expect from the movie Eternals
20:53 Alamo Drafthouse coming out of bankruptcy
24:53 Keeping the audience engaged with the Alamo brand
23:03 Plans to open more branches
23:50 The hardest cinema to renovate and re-open
24:53 Integrating retail spaces in cinemas
26:42 Giving moviegoers another reason to keep going to the theaters
28:47 Creating a micro-community for the audience
30:13 Is cinema a dying industry?

Dune and The French Dispatch Find Their Audience; The (Any)Thing Cinema Launches Micro-Cinema Concept in Europe

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle discuss Dune’s $41M opening weekend in North America and the success of Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch in limited release.

In the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Thomas van de Weerd of the (Any)Thing Micro-Cinema about their unique micro-cinema concept, where audiences get to decide which films to watch in a small collection of private auditoriums.

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The (Any)Thing Cinema

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:10 New trailer for Uncharted
04:02 Dune opens at $41M, highest opening for Warner Bros. since pre-pandemic
08:48 International numbers for Dune
10:18 Halloween Kills drops in its 2nd week
13:04 Update on No Time To Die’s box office numbers
15:14 The French Dispatch opens at $1.3M
17:43 Promoting a film with limited release schedule
20:21 New films coming out next week
22:51 How it started for The (Any)Thing Cinema
26:00 Customers decide what movie to play at what time
29:23 Pricing strategy and accessibility
30:47 Why it’s named The (Any)Thing Cinema
32:11 Future expansion plans
33:32 Challenges that come with micro-cinema concept
34:43 Keeping movies available for as long as possible

INDIE FOCUS with the Mary D. Fisher Theatre's Patrick Schweiss, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss Halloween Kills box office numbers, the disappointing receipts of The Last Duel, the performance of the international market, Disney’s latest round of release date changes, and the forecast of several of this weekend’s new releases, including Dune and The French Dispatch.

In the Indie Focus segment, Rebecca talks to Mary D. Fisher Theatre's Patrick Schweiss about the theater’s efforts to give moviegoers a reason to keep coming to the theaters and their continuous efforts to get in front of as many audience members as possible while recovering from the pandemic.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:43 3rd consecutive domestic weekend where box office reached over $100M gross
02:43 Halloween Kills had the highest opening for a day-and-date film of all time
04:02 Shawn’s prediction for Halloween Kills hits the mark
06:40 No Time To Die on its second week
10:27 AMC’s open captio roll-out
13:32 Disney’s release date changes, including the MCU
16:08 Other titles release date changes
20:45 The French Dispatch forecast
22:18 Update on new releases in the international market
24:40 The Batman starring Robert Pattinson
28:25 Turning the most untheatrical building into a theater
32:24 The cultural heart of Sedona
35:20 A blend of a year-round film festival
36:56 Giving people an intense movie experience they would want to talk about
39:06 Maintaining strong relationships with customers
43:40 Transition into and out of the pandemic

Bond is Back with No Time to Die and Interview with Everyman's Serena Gill

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the global performance of Venom: Let There Be Carnage and No Time To Die, and their box office predictions for this week—with several new titles set to hit the big screen. And in line with new film releases, the team goes over the latest trailer launches from The Boxoffice Trailer Network on YouTube.

In the interview segment, Daniel talks to Everyman Cinemas’ Serena Gill about the company’s record earnings through the release of No Time To Die and the lessons they’ve learned from the pandemic.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:53 No Time To Die tops at $55.2 domestically
08:07 Overseas performance of Venom: Let There Be Carnage and No Time To Die
12:22 Box office predictions this weekend
17:01 On YouTube: The Boxoffice Trailer Network
21:35 CineEurope was a great success
22:34 Stayed in contact and kept the customer engaged throughout the pandemic
24:01 Thinking outside the box
26:05 Special screenings for diverse films in partnership with different brands
27:49 UK industry needs to focus on local British films
30:29 UK exhibition is a thriving marketplace

Venom and Bond Break Pandemic Records and CineEurope Recap, Presented by Cinionic

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the weekend’s box office with Venom: Let There Be Carnage opening at $90M domestically and now the top grossing film in the pandemic, The Addams Family 2 coming in second, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings leaving the top spot on its fifth week.

In the interview segment, Cinionic CEO Wim Buyens and CMO Carl Rijsbrack join Daniel to talk about using premium technology to enhance the experience for moviegoers with laser projection. Daniel and Rebecca then cover the latest happenings at CineEurope and how distributors and exhibitors can work together to bring more moviegoers back to the theaters by making it more accessible for everyone.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:00 Venom: Let There Be Carnage opens to $90M domestically
07:49 Shang-Chi drops down to Top 3 on its 5th week
08:36 The Addams Family opens at 2nd place
11:11 Warner Bros day-and-date releases are not pulling good numbers
13:20 No Time To Die overperforms in international market
18:40 Is moviegoing back?
22:32 First in-person CineEurope event
27:04 The rise of specific markets because of local content
30:30 Premium technology is helping drive moviegoers back
32:48 Laser projectors make a huge difference
36:39 Making moviegoing accessible for all instead of diving more into premium services
39:31 Pricing and mobile/digital ticketing
41:47 Are audiences finally comfortable to come back to the theaters?
44:45 Titles must be well represented by a distributors
46:19 Memoria retains its theatrical exclusivity
48:07 Shorter theatrical exclusivity window will make it easier to screen independent titles

CineEurope 2021 Preview with UNIC's Laura Houlgatte-Abbott and Phil Clapp, Presented by Cinionic

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the weekend box office numbers, as Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings surpasses Black Widow as the highest-grossing movie of the pandemic era while Dear Evan Hansen disappoints in its debut. Shawn Robbins shares his latest box office forecasts on the domestic release of several upcoming high-profile titles like Dune, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and The Many Saints of Newark.

In the interview segment, UNIC CEO Laura Houlgatte-Abbott and President Phil Clapp join Daniel Loria for a conversation previewing CineEurope 2021, the biggest exhibition convention of the year for European movie theaters. The pair discuss the coming week’s importance and how ripple effects of the US markets have caused collateral damage for exhibitors across Europe.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:48 Shang-Chi is now the highest grossing film in the pandemic era
06:14 Predictions for West Side Story’s future release
07:19 Dune’s overseas debut performance
12:42 Can Venom reach $45-65M on its opening weekend?
16:47 European exhibition fairs better this year compared to last year
20:36 The ripple effects of theatrical exclusivity
23:39 More in-person conventions mean the industry is recovering
27:03 Initiatives driven to keep existing audience engaged
31:08 The role of local content in the new normal

INDIE FOCUS with Flix Brewhouse's Matthew Baizer, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle discuss the weekend box office numbers, with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings soon to pass Black Widow as the highest-grossing movie of the pandemic.

In this month’s Indie Focus interview, Daniel and Rebecca talk to Matthew Baizer of Flix Brewhouse—the only first-run movie theatre in the world to incorporate a fully functioning microbrewery—about the cinema chain’s re-opening efforts, coming changes to their operations model, and reinforcing contactless experience for moviegoers.

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Flix Brewhouse

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:42 Shang Chi is now the 2nd highest grossing movie in 2021
07:35 How Cry Macho is fairing in its opening weekend
11:51 Dune debuted at the number 1 spot in its international release
18:05 What 2020 was like for Flix Brewhouse?
21:15 Reopening efforts
24:06 Now, film release dates don’t move around too often
25:50 Out of 9 cinemas, six were re-opened
29:46 Creating an identity in a very competitive industry
35:14 Focus is on mobile and contactless operation

Disney Commits Remaining 2021 Slate to Theatrical

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle discuss the weekend box office numbers with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings still holding the number one spot with $35.8 million earnings on its second week. They also talk about Disney’s announcement on the theatrical exclusivity of the remaining 2021 titles, Halloween Kills going day-and-date in theaters and on Peacock, and Paramount’s executive shift.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:58 Another strong weekend for Shang-Chi, other box office numbers
11:13 Disney to give theatrical exclusivity to remaining 2021 slate
16:41 Halloween Kills will stream on Peacock
23:48 CODA only went out to 101 cinemas locally
26:07 Substantial executive shake up at Paramount

Shang-Chi Breaks Labor Day Record; Interview with the Directors of STXfilms' Queenpins

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the $75.5M box office gross for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a record for Labor Day weekend and the third-highest September release ever. In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly of STXfilms about their R-rated comedy Queenpins, in theaters this Friday.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:38 Shang-Chi made $90M on 4,300 screens
10:36 Major title release date changes
14:35 Tom Cruise franchise films getting pushed back
19:27 Expectations for Q4 in the box office
24:43 Queenpins was inspired by a true story
25:51 Production started in October 2020 during the height of the pandemic
27:03 How the pandemic impacted the filming
29:08 Production complications
31:16 What’s the importance of a comedy film hitting the theaters?
34:04 Marketing tips for movie theaters

Peterborough Community Theatre Introduces Vax-Only Screenings with “Safer Sundays”

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the box office performance of Candyman and predictions for Labor Day weekend release Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, the first MCU film to debut exclusively in theaters since the start of the pandemic. In the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca speak to Vanessa Amsbury-Bonilla, co-owner of Peterborough Community Theatre—the oldest theater in the state of New Hampshire—about how customer feedback led them to introduce vaccination-required screenings at their cinema.

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Peterborough Community Theatre

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:01 Positive box office weekend debuts
08:00 Independent cinemas have been innovative during the pandemic closures
10:02 The impact of proof of vaccination on cinemas
12:41 The Peterborough Community Theatre
14:51 Primary demographic wants the big screen
16:05 Survey response showed that people want proof of vaccination only screening
18:38 Safer Sundays brought in more ticket sales
21:00 There are nights with zero ticket sold
24:03 No discrimanation, just providing more choices for people
26:22 Knowing regular customers on a personal level
28:36 Numbers and data will tell the comfort level of the patrons

CinemaCon: ICA's Rich Daughtridge and UDITOA's John Vincent on Independent Cinemas' Fight for Survival

Boxoffice Pro — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0700

A recap of a busy final day at CinemaCon 2021, which included studio presentations from Lionsgate and Paramount, Tom Cruise riding a motorcycle off a cliff, and a major filmmaker slamming day-and-date releases.

The episode concludes with a pair of interviews with independent exhibitors: Rich Daughtridge, president of the Independent Cinema Alliance and John Vincent, president of the United Drive-In Theatre Owners Association.

CinemaCon: Global Executive Roundtable with Cinépolis, Cineworld, Paramount, and Universal

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Full insights and analysis from Universal, Neon, Focus Features, and Disney’s studio presentations at CinemaCon. Followed by an interview with Dolby’s Jed Harmsen and exclusive audio of CinemaCon’s Executive Roundtable Panel, “Globally Speaking: A Look at the International Market,” featuring Mooky Greidinger (CEO, Cineworld & Regal), Alejandro Ramirez Magaña (CEO, Cinepolis), and Veronika Kwan Vanderburg (President of Distribution, Universal Pictures International).

CinemaCon: Cinépolis COO Miguel Mier on the Challenges Facing the Latin American Cinema Industry

Boxoffice Pro — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Full insights and analysis from Tuesday’s State of the Industry speech and studio presentations from Warner Bros. and MGM/UA Presentation Recaps. Interview with Miguel Mier (COO, Cinepolis).

CinemaCon: Marcus Theatres CEO and NATO Chairman Rolando Rodriguez on Connecting with Audiences and Embracing Inclusivity

Boxoffice Pro — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0700

Opening day recap: global executive roundtable and Sony’s CinemaCon presentation. An interview with Rolando Rodriguez (Chairman, NATO & CEO, Marcus Theatres).

CinemaCon: MPA's Charlie Rivkin and NATO’s John Fithian on the Cinema Recovery Effort

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0700

CinemaCon Preview and Interview with John Fithian (President & CEO, NATO) and Charles Rivkin (Chairman & CEO, Motion Picture Association).

Kinema Brings a Social Cinema Focus to the World of Exhibition

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss the opening weekend of Free Guy, next week’s upcoming events–both film releases and CinemaCon—and Disney’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings sticking to a 45-day theatrical exclusivity window. In the interview segment, Rebecca talks to Christie Marchese of Kinema—a platform that uses technology to deliver film, manage and reach audiences, and provide marketing assets to screening hosts—about their goal to make booking of niche and demographic films seamless for local hosts.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:44 Free Guy opened above expectations
04:38 More titles coming out this weekend
08:12 Venom and Clifford the Big Red Dog’s theatrical release has been moved
11:33 Families respond well to private rentals
12:13 Shang-Chi sticks to a 45-day theatrical exclusivity window
18:50 Christie Marchese on creating Kinema
22:30 Aiming to help make booking films seamless for local hosts
23:54 Looking forward to individuals and space who are becoming regular screening hosts
26:09 Niche films have a hard time pulling in enough people for multiple-week run
30:17 Building relationships with repeat hosts and bookers
34:10 Currently at 20k hosts, 450 active on the platform
35:07 How to find Kinema and join the community
37:54 The daily CinemaCon podcast next week

INDIE FOCUS with Look Dine-In Cinemas' Brian Schultz, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss the opening weekend of The Suicide Squad along with other top films in the box office. Brain Schultz of Look Dine-In Cinemas joins the team to talk about his new dine-in theater initiative, the changes the exhibition industry will deal with post-COVID, and the evolution of the dine-in space.

Sponsors: Spotlight Cinema Networks, Mondelez International

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CinemaCon Schedule

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:55 Two weeks away from CinemaCon
04:32 Recent box office numbers with The Suicide Squad’s opening weekend
08:36 New titles that will be exclusive to cinemas: Respect and Don’t Breathe 2
12:44 The panel for Rebuilding and Diversifying the Post-COVID Workforce and Cinemas topic
15:15 Brian Schultz’s first job in the exhibition industry
16:03 Passion for In-theater dine-in space
17:55 Additional tests to continue to evolve and improve
18:57 Food preparations, picking staff, and choosing what film to screen has always been a challenge
21:16 Movies are a platform for opening perspectives
24:27 Cinemas with a distraction-free experience and focus solely on the film
28:29 Change management in larger organizations
29:49 What can the industry do to emerge from the pandemic?
31:23 Spotlight Cinemas’ partnerships is both entertaining and informative

Vaccine Passports at the Movies

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss Scarlett Johansson’s against Disney over the day-and-date release of Black Widow. Rebecca also recaps the latest edition of the WIE webinar series with insights from future leaders of exhibition. In the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca discuss the newly announced proof of vaccine requirement for New York City movie theaters. The Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchene joins the podcast to talk about France’s experience in implementing proof of vaccination at cinemas, and how audiences and exhibitors have reacted to the new requirement.

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NYC Follows France in Requiring Proof of Vaccination for Moviegoers

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:05 Jungle Cruise opened at $35M in 4310 locations
04:36 Women in Exhibition - the necessity of diversity in programming
09:12 Vaccine Passports, select areas will require vaccination pass
12:24 What does the Vaccine Passport mean for French audience?
15:18 Camelot’s nationwide premiere in France
16:26 Currently, the vaccine pass is creating confusion
18:19 The confusion continues and people are finding answers online
20:34 Implementation of vaccine passport caused a huge drop in moviegoing
21:26 Possible detrimental effects of unclear policies

Jungle Cruise Producers on the Hybrid Release Model; Giants of Premium Format Panel Reca

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap the most recent box office numbers and news from Disney before shifting to an interview with Jungle Cruise producers John Davis and John Fox, who discuss the film’s hybrid release model and the presence—or lack thereof—of concrete numbers by which to measure the success of a film’s streaming release. That interview is followed by a recap of Boxoffice Pro’s Giants of Premium Formats LIVE webinar, featuring insights from D-Box and ICE Theaters executives.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:33 Two new films joins the Top 5 in the box office
08:39 It took 6 years for Jungle Cruise to finally debut in theaters
11:29 Being compared to Pirates of the Caribbean adventure movie
15:06 The success metric for Jungle Cruise
17:47 There has to be a fundamental reason why Black Widow dropped in its second week
20:53 Half of the fun of the movie is with the audience’s reaction
22:20 Producers are tasked to make great movies
24:16 Every movie being developed is geared toward theatrical release
27:20 What premium large formats auditoriums mean for the industry
29:17 Ice Theaters ventures into global PLF
31:03 D-BOX offers better watching experience today
32:10 Boxoffice Pro and Women of Exhibition collaborating on a webinar series

INDIE FOCUS with Cinema Lab's Brandon Jones, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about Black Widow’s second box office weekend and NATO’s statement on Disney’s hybrid release strategy. In the main segment, Daniel and Rebecca sit down with Brandon Jones to discuss Cinema Lab’s continuous effort to revitalize moviegoing in community theaters, the challenges of marketing new locations, and the organization's future plans and projects.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:16 What’s up with the team this week?
03:36 Box office numbers this week
08:23 A breakdown of the PVOD revenue
11:00 Black Widow’s 2nd week didn’t see much of a drop
14:13 Young audiences are driving ticket sales
15:57 The stances of players that have committed to day-and-date releases
19:04 Black Widow was the summer movie
20:26 This weekend’s box office predictions
22:56 Brandon Jones on revitalizing community theaters
24:17 Cinema Week bounced back after being closed for more than a year
25:30 The Cinema Lab project
27:01 The challenges of marketing new locations
30:39 How can community theaters thrive?
33:21 What’s the future for Cinema Lab in the future?
35:09 There is a willingness to bring theaters in real estate properties
36:55 Loyalty programs are reward programs in a unique way
38:35 Movie theaters owned the relationship with the moviegoers
40:35 Tools to utilize to get in touch with the target audiences
43:49 Most exhibitors only push out the content studios give them

Black Widow’s Theatrical Release Breaks Pandemic Record at $80.3M

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about Black Widow’s opening weekend and assess how its hybrid model may have affected its box office as well as the potential of the future of the MCU.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:11 Black Widow opens at $80.3M domestically
04:39 Pre-sales are evolving, probably more heavy into the opening days
07:15 More households opted to pay $30 to watch Black Widow at home
10:18 The unvaccinated population remains a factor for moviegoing numbers
14:36 It may not be ideal to open on a weekend with major sports event happening
17:10 Marvel launching phase 4 and introducing new characters
20:09 Disney still weighing how Black Widow would fair in the international market

Black Widow Forecast, Cannes Preview, and a Conversation with mK2’s Nathanael and Elisha Karmitz

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about their predictions for Black Widow’s debut, Quentin Tarantino’s purchase of Los Angeles’ historic Vista Theatre, and movies to look forward to from the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

In the main segment, mK2 Cinemas co-owners Nathanael and Elisha Karmitz discuss the success of the recently concluded Cinéma Paradiso Louvre festival and the concept behind their hotel/cinema Hotel Paradiso, as well are sharing their opinions on the premiumization of cinema and cultural differences between French and American moviegoers.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
03:16 Predictions for Black Widow weekend debut
04:43 F9 is about to hit the $500M mark in global sales
05:45 Marvel is good at selling the experience of watching their titles
09:07 Vista Theatre is purchased by Quentin Tarantino
12:51 Films premiering at the Cannes Festival
18:41 Nathanael and Elisha Karmitz of mK2 joins our podcast team
20:33 The history of mK2
23:19 Being a brand about film culture
26:16 Cinéma Paradiso Louvre - Outdoor cinema festival
27:45 Hotel Paradiso: the first hotel cinema in the world
32:12 How cinemas can co-exist with other platforms
37:22 Keeping the price low with great experience

F9 Breaks Pandemic Records with $70M Domestic Debut

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about the box office success of F9 on its domestic debut as well as predictions on two more Universal titles to debut next weekend—one getting theatrical exclusivity one going day-and-date.

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CinemaCon 2021

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:29 Dune is rescheduled to debut on October 22
03:21 Domestic box office hits $1B sales for 2021
05:05 F9 opens at $70M gross in 4179 locations
09:51 We still cannot rush how people are quickly coming back to the cinemas
16:26 A Quiet Place Part 2 drops 32% in its 5th weekend
18:19 Universal is putting out 3 movies within a 2-weekend timeframe
20:48 Predictions for The Forever Purge

UKCA's Phil Clapp on the Second Return of UK Movie Theaters

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle talk about the top five box office titles of this past weekend, with The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard topping the charts in its first weekend of release. Updates on Arclight/Pacific’s closure is followed by the episode’s main feature: a conversation between Loria and UNIC and UKCA’s Phil Clapp on the status of U.K. cinemas as they emerge from their second round of closures.

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CinemaCon 2021

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:36 The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard opens at 11.6M weekend gross
03:54 Pacific Theaters filed for Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy code
07:13 The Beatles: Get Back will debut as a 3-part series on Disney Plus
08:52 Hotel Transylvania: Transformania is moved to debut on October 1st
11:20 UK cinemas were able to reopen mid-May
13:27 Safeguarding and welcoming of audiences were properly handled
16:44 There’s a form of general business support from the government
21:03 The movie industry is huge ecosystem that includes hourly-wage earners
23:42 Social distancing and 50% capacity limits are still being implemented
28:42 Ensuring that the foundations are in place and continuously helping small theaters
31:52 CinemaCon registration is open!

What Went Wrong with In the Heights?

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about the disappointing opening weekend for In the Heights, Peter Rabbit 2 not pulling in as many family moviegoers as expected, and lessons learned from the first half of 2021.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:35 A Quiet Place Part II crosses $100M mark
02:44 In the Heights’ disappointing opening weekend
07:48 With a title with a diverse cast, there was a struggle with promotion
11:24 Female audience over 30-35 remains the most cautious in going back to the cinemas
15:45 The staying power for family films didn’t help Peter Rabbit 2
18:43 How does a shorter window or lack of exclusivity impact the word of mouth?
22:43 How long will it take for moviegoers to fully come back?
24:40 Recovery of the cinema is directly tied to vaccination efforts
26:27 Even when the US market recovers, it may not mean the same for the international market
28:44 LA theaters are doing well selling tickets
29:54 Which titles will become niche performers?

INDIE FOCUS with Gateway Film Center's Chris Hamel, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss this week’s box office numbers with The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It taking the top spot as A Quiet Place Part II dropped to second place. A trio of family titles round out the top five movies in the domestic market, potentially setting the stage for a strong debut for Sony’s Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway.

Chris Hamel, president of the Gateway Film Center in Columbus, Ohio joins the podcast in the debut edition of our new monthly segment, Indie Focus, presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks. Chris discusses the internal and external challenges of operating an independent theater during the pandemic and shares his optimism on an eventual recovery for the movie theater industry.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:26 It was a battle of the horror sequels in the box office weekend
06:02 Cruella drops on its second week, Untamed joins top 5 films
11:36 The Gateway Film Center is focused on artists and filmmakers
13:21 Earned the trust of legacy art leaders and built meaningful relationships
15:14 Gateway hosts events and serves as a venue for film festivals and screenings
17:49 Understanding the proper health measures required to be a responsible exhibitor
20:31 Concession offered were limited based on safety protocols
25:12 The curatorial aspect is forming a trust and bond with the audience
29:10 Appealing to national brands while maintaining good relationships with local venues

With A Quiet Place Part II and Cruella, Memorial Day Marks a Turning Point for An Industry Recovering from Covid

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins discuss how Memorial Day box office marks a turning point for domestic exhibition, the implications of Amazon purchasing MGM, and the steep second week drop of F9 in China.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:30 Amazon purchases MGM for $8.45 billion dollars
07:40 The theatrical release predictions for No Time to Die and future Bond movies
09:25 Boss Baby: Family Business will open on July 2 as day-and-date
15:30 Expectations for A Quiet Place Part II opening on limited seating capacity still
16:51 Progressive box office openings with several titles lined up for release
19:15 F9 drops to 85% on its 2nd week in the Chinese theaters
23:05 Cruella’s box office debut
25:33 Disney’s attempt to re-invent old movies

F9 Opens Big Overseas & A Conversation with Distribution Veteran Bob Berney

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 27 May 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss promising signs at the overseas box office—including a great reopening weekend in the UK and the first $100 million-plus of the pandemic with F9’s debut in China.

In the feature segment, distribution veteran Bob Berney, CEO of Picturehouse and the former head of marketing and distribution at Amazon Studios, joins Daniel to talk about the current state of theatrical distribution. Berney shares his insights on the current volatility in the market as streaming companies make a play for big movies and major franchises at the multiplex, while specialty players learn to adapt to a market without the influence of the film festival circuit.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:07 The UK market reopens
04:44 F9 opens big in China
07:51 The long-term impact of shortened theatrical exclusivity window
10:58 F9’s performance in other overseas markets
13:31 High stakes for the domestic market over Memorial Day weekend
18:25 Seeing where we are at with recovery efforts
20:42 Picturehouse CEO Bob Berney
27:14 The role of new films in the recovery effort from the pandemic
31:06 Independent films need word of mouth
34:54 The missing piece that will connect indie films to audiences
41:26 Metrics of success for streaming platforms
42:36 Survival of the theatrical experience with renewed competition from streamers

Mega Media Mergers Abound as Movie Theaters Welcome Back Audiences

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 20 May 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about potential mega mergers among media conglomerates—and why it’s too early to discern their potential impact on the entertainment industry. The hosts also delve into the box office potential of Disney’s Jungle Cruise and Paramount’s A Quiet Place Part II as the long-term future of the theatrical exclusivity window comes into focus.

In the feature segment, we share highlights from the Boxoffice Live Sessions webinar with the organizers of Cinema Week, a campaign designed to engage audiences with the moviegoing experience running from June 22-27.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:20 WarnerMedia spinning off of AT&T
06:04 Speculation about MGM to be acquired by a steaming platform
08:40 Cineworld has signed deals with Universal and Disney
09:56 Free Guy and Shang-Chi going under a 45-day window, Jungle Cruise going day-and-date
13:30 Does Jungle Cruise have the potential to become a franchise?
15:24 Disney on franchising movies and shows
16:25 Opening weekend for Spiral
22:20 Cinema Week: a six-day event designed to re-engage moviegoers
23:39 Brandon Jones (FilmFrog Marketing) on Cinema Week
26:09 Attend the next live webinar on May 25th, 9am PST
26:40 Melissa Boudreau on what exhibitors do to re-engage moviegoers
28:50 Exhibitors need to rethink their marketing approach
29:20 Rich Daughtridge on exhibitors to get creative with community engagement and brand promotion

Netflix Arrives at the Multiplex and an Inside Look at Demon Slayer’s Success

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 13 May 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss a few key points from AMC’s recent earnings call, Zack Synder’s Army of the Dead landing a week-long exclusive theatrical run before it’s Netflix debut, and Cinemark signing an agreement with major studios.

In the main segment, Mitchel Berger, Senior Vice President, Global Commerce at Funimation talks about the rise of anime popularity not just in North America but across other territories and how this new wave of culture has helped in the theatrical recovery efforts.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:08 Insights on AMC’s earnings call
04:00 Snyder’s Army of the Dead’s week-long exclusive theatrical run before Netflix debut
07:58 Cinemark signed an agreement with Universal, Warner Bros., Disney, Paramount, and Sony to distribute titles
10:47 AMC, Cinemark, and Marcus: vaccines is the strong factor for recovery efforts
12:17 Wrath of Man opens at $8.1M gross
16:20 Demon Slayer stays at the 2nd place on its third box office week
18:22 Funimation relies on a deeply connected anime fan base
21:28 Streaming services allowed exponential growth of new anime fans
23:34 Demon Slayer continues to bring in moviegoers in different territories
26:38 The future role of anime might have in the box office

Marvel Ramps Up Its Marketing and the Future of Private Cinema Rentals

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 06 May 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle talk about the latest updates on Demon Slayer’s second week and title changes on some big films. In the main segment, the group shares some of the very interesting insights from exhibition representatives during the Boxoffice Barometer live session.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:56 Demon Slayer continues to top box office despite a drop in its second week
03:28 Black Widow is set to open on July 9
04:14 Marvel’s video campaign on visiting movie theaters again
08:38 French cinemas to open at 35% capacity
09:48 The future of private cinema rentals
11:44 The Boxoffice Barometer concept
13:42 Barometer winners for each individual category
14:56 Feature article topics for the next Boxoffice Pro magazine issue
15:58 Tony Adamson on private cinema rental micro cinema trend
18:40 Micro-cinemas remains essential for independent and mid-sized theaters
19:38 Santikos Entertainment has been offering private screenings
21:57 Should exhibitors consider remodeling to cater to more private screenings?
23:30 Marcus Theaters are pushing for private rentals
26:02 Cinépolis USA on post COVID scenario for private rentals
28:45 Private cinema rentals have become pricier
30:19 B&B Theatres: People will still go for private rentals even at a higher rate
33:22 Have you tried the private rental viewing?

Oscars Recap, Mortal Kombat and Demon Slayer Open Big, and the Future of Anime at the Box Office

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins share their impressions of this year’s Academy Awards: a great shout-out in the pre-show but were movie theaters snubbed during the main broadcast? The panel also also looks at a record weekend at the pandemic box office with the debuts of Mortal Kombat and Demon Slayer. Mortal Kombat delivered the highest opening weekend for an R-rated movie during the pandemic and Demon Slayer emerged as a surprise crossover hit at the box office. What does Demon Slayer’s success tell us about the future potential of anime titles at the box office?

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:45 Sony announces additional release date changes
04:15 Cinema Week
06.20 Oscars Recap
07:45 The Big Screen is Back and a Successful Pre-Show
09:15 Were Movie Theaters Snubbed During the Main Broadcast?
14:00 Trailer Releases During the Oscars
16:30 Weekend Box Office Analysis
17:00 Mortal Kombat Tops the Box Office
18:00 Demon Slayers Surprises at the Box Office
19.40: Can the Market Build on this Momentum?
21:00 The Future Potential of Anime at the Box Office
23.10: Anime Breaking Through to the Mainstream
24.15 What’s Your Favorite Anime Title?

How Nigerian Movie Theaters Are Surviving the Pandemic

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer and Rebecca Pahle talk about recent box office updates on Godzilla vs. Kong and the early release of F9 in China. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle chat with Moses Babatope, the Group Executive Director at Filmhouse Cinemas and Co-Founder and Managing Director of FilmOne Entertainment—an independent entertainment company focused on the distribution and production of film within and outside the Nigerian territory. They discuss the evolution of the local exhibition landscape both before and during the pandemic, with an emphasis on how local content and robust social media marketing has helped keep theaters afloat.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:39 Godzilla vs. Kong is still topping domestic and international box office
03:43 Updates on some movie titles release dates
05:52 International piracy concerns on F9’s early release in China
10:27 The state of the Nigerian exhibition market the past years
14:40 Despite 70%+ drop in box office, new cinema are screening films
17:16 Marketing Nollywood films in Nigeria
20:25 How The Fate of Alakada found success in Nigeria
23:22 Piracy becoming an issue because of title release delays

Pacific and Arclight Close Permanently and Another Round of Release Delays

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about Godzilla vs. Kong staying afloat in its second week at the box office. The group also discuss new release dates for several films on the 2021 slate, including several Tom Cruise titles. Closing the episode, the hosts discuss the dissolution of Pacific Theaters and Arclight Cinemas - the iconic California theater chain that was forced to permanently close its doors due to the pandemic.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:13 Godzilla vs Kong stands strong at $70 million domestic
03:50 Can Demon Slayer make it big in the US?
06:02 New release calendar for the 2021 slate
13:35 Pacific and Arclight theaters will be permanently closing
18:08 What could happen to Cinerama Dome?
23:05 Will any of these theaters return in some capacity?

Godzilla vs. Kong Ushers in the Return of Moviegoing in the US

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Shawn Robbins discuss Godzilla vs. Kong’s big opening weekend at the domestic box office, exceeding expectations and lifting hopes for cinemas as audiences begin to return to the movies. The hosts also look at the film’s overseas results, and why the overseas box office still paints an incomplete picture for movies scheduled in the coming weeks.

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Weekend Box Office: Godzilla vs. Kong

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:05 Vaccination roll-outs
02:27 Godzilla vs. Kong domestic opening weekend numbers
08:55 The way out of this pandemic is at a global scale
10:38 Quick update on the reopening of some major global markets
12:17 Statistics on IMAX and premium large format screenings
14:30 Overall sentiment of going to the movies is shifting
16:23 What to expect from the Oscars this year?
18:35 The role of sports in movie marketing campaigns

BFI's Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Cinemas with Sadia Pineda Hameed

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:16:48 -0700

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins talk about Godzilla vs. Kong’s successful international opening weekend and the schedule changes that have occurred over the last week. In the feature segment, Rebecca and Daniel chat with artist and consultant Sadia Pineda Hameed on her Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit—a thorough guide to creating a more welcoming space for all types of cinema audiences.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:00 Recalling Disney’s release date shuffles last week
02:40 Nobody ranking number 1 on its opening weekend
03:51 Godzilla vs. Kong international opening
05:44 Viewers would opt for premium experience when going back to cinemas
07:11 Highlights from watching Godzilla vs Kong
09:10 Possible scheduling changes due to rising COVID cases?
12:33 Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit by Sadia Pineda Hameed
15:40 Putting together the Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit
17:56 Individual efforts for change in bigger chains
21:05 The importance of implementing a generalized outreach
23:32 Reinventing cinemas to be more diverse and inclusive
27:14 Equal treatment for all types of audiences in the cinematic spaces

Regal Announces Reopening and Inks Deal with Warner Bros. as Disney Pushes Black Widow Day-and-Date

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700

The Boxoffice Podcast enters its second year with a full house, as co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins break down some major news: the reopening of Regal locations in the U.S., Cineworld/Regal’s agreement with Warner Bros. on a reduced theatrical exclusivity window, and Disney pushing Black Widow and Cruella day-and-date and removing Pixar’s Luca from the domestic theatrical release calendar entirely. In the feature segment, co-hosts Rebecca and Daniel discuss the highlights and key takeaways of Boxoffice PRO’s Giants of Exhibition LIVE session, which welcomed executives from four major circuits to share their thoughts on the exhibition industry.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:05 Regal Cinemas to reopen, makes a deal with Warner Bros.
02:03 Cineworld with Warner Bros. to screen films under 30-45 day theatrical exclusivity window
05:39 Disney surprises us with another shift on its movie release schedule
09:33 Shang-Chi to premier on labor day weekend
11:35 Is Black Widow already past its prime?
13:47 Black Widow might struggle to maximize its theatrical potential
16:24 July might be the big return to movie-going
19:50 Regal on its operation and sanitation strategies
22:55 Cinemark’s efforts to drive business recovery
24:40 The digital disruption happening in the industry
25:33 Cineplex at better marketing of new content
27:26 Take away from the Giants of Exhibition live session

LA and NYC Movie Theaters Re-Open, How the Pandemic is Revolutionizing the Specialty Film Business

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700

This week on The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Shawn Robbins and Rebecca Pahle talk about the weekend’s box office numbers and Avatar returning to the number one spot at the global box office. In the feature segment, co-hosts Rebecca and Daniel Loria discuss an interview with Landmark Theatres’ President and COO Paul Serwitz on the realities of specialty cinemas opening at limited capacity.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:52 Box office numbers over the weekend
03:09 Avatar is back on top due a re-release in China
05:31 LA and NYC have finally reopened
09:06 Cinemark opened its first cinema in Los Angeles County
09:46 Quad Cinema opened its doors in New York City
12:27 Landmark’s Paul Serwitz on getting the right content to bring back viewers
15:09 The challenges of opening at 25% seating capacity
20:23 Decreased capacity means a lot for specialty markets
23:14 Specialty films are dealing with shortened theatrical window

Big Movies Coming to Theaters Earlier Than Expected, Lume Cinema Plans Re-Opening in the U.K.

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0800

This week on The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Rebecca Pahle, and Jesse Rifkin discuss the latest changes to the release calendar and why big movies may come to theaters earlier than expected. In the feature segment, Rebecca and Russ interview the Lume Cinema’s James Anderson Brown and Anthony Hughes to talk about the theater’s tiered re-opening process in the U.K.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:03 Latest updates on some much-awaited films
06:13 Lume Cinema: A quick look back
07:53 It started as an independent cinema 13 years ago
10:03 Getting the community involved and invested
12:50 Will programming change?
16:57 A change in terms of how studios deal with theaters
20:15 Lume Cinema’s reopening plans
25:07 Crowdfunding efforts receives positive response

New York City Reopens, Paramount Shortens Its Window, and Tom and Jerry Exceeds Expectations

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0800

This week on The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins bring some positive news: New York City theaters are reopening at limited capacity, and Tom and Jerry exceeded industry expectations on its opening weekend. Further, they break down last week’s Paramount Investor Day presentation and what it means for a shortened theatrical window.

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Tom and Jerry opening weekend
Paramount shortens their theatrical exclusivity window

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:52 The New York City theater reopening
02:27 Tom and Jerry opens at 14.1M dollars
05:35 On March 5th, AMC to open 13 locations, Showcase with three cinemas
07:08 The future of NYC recovery efforts
10:02 Paramount’s new title release schedules
12:48 Black Widow’s long-range forecast
16:22 Theatrical windows shifting from studio to studio
18:26 Will exhibitors accept film offers from streaming companies?
19:13 Exhibitors should market themselves in the community
22:38 The Paramount Investor Day presentation take-away

NYC and UK Cinemas Announce Re-Opening Dates and the Challenges of Bringing a Movie Palace Back to Life

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0800

This week on The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle break down some exciting news: New reopening dates for theaters in New York City, the U.K., and Quebec. In the podcast’s main feature, they speak to Allison Weiland and Steven Dahlmeier of Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s State Theatre, a nearly century-old movie palace, closed in the 1990s, that’s been given a new life mid-pandemic.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:50 New York City theaters will reopen soon!
04:24 UK has given a timeline on when cinemas can reopen
06:30 Slow response from audiences this week
08:54 State Theatre: a brief history
10:14 State Theatre in reopened in December 2020 and continues its restoration efforts
13:39 What’s in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?
16:00 Programming details for the theater
17:43 What sets State Theatre apart from other local theaters
19:52 Capacity restrictions in South Dakota
20:52 Marketing strategies to sustain movie going
22:50 People are coming in not knowing what they will see
26:27 What else needs to be done with the theater?
28:06 People have been coming with their families
28:56 Register to the Boxoffice Live Sessions!

Sundance at the Art House with The Texas Theatre

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0800

This week on The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria speak to The Texas Theatre's Barak Epstein on the legendary cinema's return from Covid closures and its recent participation in the Sundance Film Festival's satellite screens program.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:00 Huge box office weekend during the Chinese Lunar New Year 2021
02:30 Recovery update for cinemas across the globe
04:27 The closures of Cinemex theaters in Mexico
05:28 Judas and the Black Messiah opens in 2nd place
09:35 Are family audiences finally coming back to the cinemas?
11:24 Sundance Film Festival satelite screens
12:18 The Texas Theatre: a brief history
19:12 Theater upgrades including a new auditorium on the 2nd floor
21:53 Big investments during the October 2020 re-opening
24:00 Partnership with the Sundance Film Festival
27:32 Three Texas films and the Sundance Film Festival created a lot buzz
30:37 Oak Cliff Festival and other regional neighborhood film festivals

Can Community Cinemas Bounce Back from the Pandemic?

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0800

This week, Daniel and Rebecca talk to guests Brandon Jones and Luke Parker Bowles about their efforts to revive The Bradley Cinema through their ownership group, Cinema Lab. Originally a single-screen theater in Bradley Beach, New Jersey dating back to the earliest days of commercial exhibition, The Bradley is being converted to a three-screen cinema with a live performance space slated to re-open in Summer 2021. Brandon and Luke discuss The Bradley’s history, its recent transformation, and the important role independent cinemas play in their communities.

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The Bradley’s Kickstarter Campaign

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro.
00:46 Super Bowl trailer recap.
06:10 Cinema Lab’s The Bradley Cinema.
10:26 The struggles of community cinemas during the pandemic.
13:22 Considering financial viability while reviving community cinemas.
17:33 Gaining community support through a successful crowdfunding campaign.
21:47 Streaming won’t give you the moviegoing experience theaters can offer.
29:48 Challenges cinema marketers face during the pandemic
33:27 The Bradley to reopen as a three-screen theater in summer

Charlotte Film Society on Bringing an Art House Theater to North Carolina’s Largest City

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0800

This week, Russ and Rebecca talk with two executives from Charlotte Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a dedicated art house space to the Charlotte, North Carolina, left without one after the closure of the decades-old Manor Theatre in spring 2020.

President Brad Ritter and Program Director Jay Morong of the Charlotte Film Society talk about the rich history of the Manor Theatre as well as building a new art house space from the ground up—including their planned changes to the traditional programming model.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:22 Latest news on AMC’s stock market price
04:00 What’s the end game for AMC’s latest stock price
07:13 The Little Things premiere week
08:58 We are joined today by Brad Ritter and Jay Morong of Charlotte Film Society
10:56 The lack of art houses in Charlotte
14:02 The Manor Theatre’s rich history
19:03 Efforts to bring back art houses in Charlotte
21:49 Finding the right space to revive an art house
24:12 Despite COVID, fundraising response has been positive
30:09 How theater programming has changed over time
36:05 Opening plans for the Manor Theatre
43:32 Programming plans for the opening
44:43 Consistency with what the audience would want to see
48:40 The target is to showcase as many unique films as possible
54:34 Theatrical window changes can reinvent film bookings

The 2021 Movie Calendar Shakeup

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800

This week, Russ, Daniel, and Shawn discuss sweeping release date changes for big movies from major studios, beginning with the James Bond tentpole No Time to Die. They offer predictions on titles that will remain theatrical versus moving to PVOD or day-and-date release, and discuss the degree to which studios are banking on mass vaccination.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:25 New, numerous changes to the 2021 release slate
03:58 MGM: No Time to Die and The Addams Family 2
07:03 Will No Time To Die remain a theatrical release?
09:14 Paramount and the power of Tom Cruise
14:39 Godzilla vs. Kong's move up to March
17:56 Ironically, Warner Bros. has the biggest theatrical releases in Q1
19:58 The Universal and Focus Features slate
22:02 Black Widow is still scheduled a for May 7 theatrical release
22:11 Changes to the 20th Century Studios and Searchlight slate
24:48 Sony’s Connected goes to Netflix
26:24 Update list of Sony's release dates
30:28 Studios are banking on the vaccine roll-out

CMX Cinemas CFO Luis Castelazo on His Call for Lower Film Rentals

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800

This week, Daniel and Rebecca talk to Luis Castelazo, the Chief Financial Officer at CMX Cinemas. The North American division of Mexican operator Cinemex, CMX Cinemas became one of the ten largest theater chains in the U.S. shortly after opening in 2017. More recently, in April of this year it became the first top-ten chain to file for Chapter 11 following the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic; they emerged from bankruptcy in December.

In an open letter published in December, Castelazo advocated for lower film rentals in response to the trend towards shortened theatrical exclusivity windows, which he argues could have a serious effect on theater attendance. In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, he discusses the evolution of CMX Cinemas and the need for a hard look at the film rental status quo.

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CMX Cinemas Website
CMX Open Letter

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
02:05 Wonder Woman 1984 drops in its 4th weekend
05:51 Welcoming Luis Castelazo of CMX Cinemas
06:17 How CMX Cinemas became one of the top 10 circuits
10:45 Navigating the changing pandemic landscape
15:24 Viable solutions for exhibition on the road to recovery
17:36 New theatrical arrangements could save the industry
19:23 Did the day-and-date release affect WW84's box office?
21:01 Can the industry recover with shortened windows?
22:51 What causes drops in attendance?

Vidiots Foundation Evolves From Video Store to Movie Theatre

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800

This week, Russ and Rebecca talk to Maggie Mackay, the Board Chair of the Vidiots Foundation, a non-profit community video store and movie theater. Vidiots is dedicated to inspiring interaction through film by providing access to a diverse collection of more than 50,000 DVD and Blu-ray discs and rare VHS tapes.

They talk about the history of Vidiots as a video store and the planned opening of a movie theatre space in Eagle Rock on the east side of Los Angeles, the status of Los Angeles art house theaters, and keeping the moviegoing community together despite the lure of streaming.

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Vidiots Foundation Website
Click here to donate
Vidiots is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:59 Welcoming Maggie Mackay
04:20 What is Vidiots?
07:29 Plans to open and exhibition space details
11:30 What's the atmosphere like in LA for art house theaters?
16:31 Vidiots as a place to get movies that people aren't seeing anywhere else
19:23 People go to video stores when they have access
23:13 The challenges of fundraising
25:26 When can Videos open?
31:15 The rich experience of going to the video store

Have You Watched Wonder Woman 1984?

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0800

Happy New Year! In this week’s episode, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn take a look at the box office returns for Wonder Woman 1984 and the impact of its availability on HBO Max. Additionally, they discuss how Warner Bros. is releasing box office information, and offer an overview of the possible major film releases coming this spring.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:59 What’s your New Year’s resolution?
02:46 Quick rundown of the first two weekends of Wonder Woman 1984 box office
08:21 Warner Bros. not releasing enough box office data
11:23 Theatrical run is almost serving as like a marketing push
13:15 The impact of Wonder Woman 1984 through HBO max, before movie theaters are even open
17:08 Can we expect No Time to Die to be released soon?

What Do You Want to See in Theaters in 2021?

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn step away from news to discuss their few theatrical experiences in 2020, the culture of theater-going versus streaming at home, a slate of excellent films to watch wherever you can, and what to look forward to in 2021.

Happy New Year!

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:46 The best moviegoing moments in 2020.
11:59 Were you able to see new films before and during the pandemic?
18:55 Some of the early titles derailed by the Coronavirus.
20:46 A lot of viewing choices at home, and friend circles versus criticism.
23:00 Did you have any great at-home viewing experiences in 2020?
30:02 What movies do you look forward to watching in 2021?

Warner Bros. to Stream All 17 Movies in 2021, Disney’s Investor Day Presentation

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn discuss Warner Bros. announcement to stream the entire 2021 film slate on HBO Max, what was covered in Disney’s Investor Day presentation, and the responses from different circuits on the recently announced streaming plans of the major studios.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:03 How does everyone feel about year 2020 ending
04:22 Warner Bros. moved its entire slate day-and-date on theatrical and HBO Max in 2021
10:01 How circuits respond to Warner Brother’s announcement
14:25 Should film rental be reduced from the current 57%, if the window between a theatrical release and a streaming release is reduced?
18:51 Disney announced its pivot to streaming on Disney Investor Day
27:17 Update on Avatar 2
31:11 What upcoming project was announced in the Disney Investor Day
34:48 What titles in the first quarter can help in the recovery?

NATO’s John Fithian on COVID Relief Bill, Theatrical Exclusivity Window, and Timeframe for Recovery

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Rebecca talk to John Fithian, CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO). They discuss the recent updates in the passing of the next stimulus package, shifts to the theatrical exclusivity window, and the communication strategy in promoting a safe return to cinemas.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:48 What's at stake with the next stimulus package?
10:48 What is slowing down recovery efforts in the US?
14:19 Reactions to shifts in theatrical exclusivity
17:49 Different proposals during the pandemic to change how movies are released
21:55 Fallout from Warner Bros. HBO Max plans
24:06 Timeframe for recovery in the US
28:20 Campaigns to promote a return to cinemas

Wonder Woman 1984 Debuts Domestically in December

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode, Russ, Rebecca, and Shawn talk about the box office numbers of The Croods: A New Age on Thanksgiving weekend, updates on the release schedule of some upcoming movies, the possible outcome of Wonder Woman 1984 domestic theater release, and the upcoming Boxoffice Podcast anniversary.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro.
01:35 Boxoffice on Thanksgiving weekend
02:47 The Croods: A New Age in the box office
07:17 Universal moved The 355 to 2022
07:55 Can The Croods: A New Age play long enough in theaters?
09:35 Where is 2020 going to end in the box office?
10:48 Updates on Monster Hunter and News of the World
13:02 The impact of Wonder Woman 1984 release
17:54 Possible numbers for Wonder Woman 1984 opening weekend and domestic theater run
24:01 What classic movie you'll watch in a theater
27:25 Will there be more movie release schedule changes?
30:09 Domestic industry to possibly restart by April 2021 - John Fithian
31:10 We need to have an anniversary episode
32:42 Look forward to our guest next week!

Studios Press for a Shorter Theatrical Window

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Rebecca talk about Cinemark’s shortened theatrical window deal with Universal, and break down recent statements from leading distribution executives on PVOD, theatrical exclusivity windows, co-existing with streaming, and reaching out to non-regular moviegoers.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro.
02:48 Cineplex joins AMC, Cinemark in offering private rentals.
04:17 Cinemark signs shortened theatrical window with Universal.
08:20 What happens to smaller and low performing films?
11:31 Details on “Cinemark’s Dynamic Window.”
14:42 Distributors certain theatrical windows will shrink.
17:41 How do exhibitors co-exist with streaming platforms?
21:58 A lack of marketing spend for new releases.
24:51 Appealing to more moviegoers.
27:13 How to reach people who don't go to the cinema anymore.
30:14 Unity between exhibition and distribution is critical.
33:28 Don't forget to take the survey!

Maryland's Warehouse Cinemas Opens Mid-Pandemic; Cinemark Earnings Call

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode, Russ and Rebecca talk about Cinemark’s Q3 earnings call, the future of title by title negotiations, and updates on Disney’s release schedule.

Rich Daughtridge, President and CEO of Warehouse Cinemas, joins Daniel and Rebecca to discuss opening in the theater in the midst of a global pandemic; how their SkyVUE concept changes the moviegoing experience; the theater’s visuals, designs, and restaurant-like food selection; and reaching out to audiences through social media marketing.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:56 Check out our survey!
01:20 Cinemark earnings call - dynamic theatrical windows
04:19 The future of title by title negotiations
07:17 Additional Disney release schedule changes
09:40 Let's meet Rich Daughtridge of Warehouse Cinemas
11:05 Why Warehouse Cinemas opened during Covd
13:42 The Everyday Hero brand for warehouse Cinemas
16:20 What's the SkyVUE concept?
22:32 The Movie-Matters marketing movement
25:08 The special drink for Unhinged movie screening
27:23 Convincing the Department of Commerce that movie going is safe
30:06 Attendance arc at Maryland theater
31:35 Visuals and design feels like a slick restaurant
33:22 Information sharing and best practices in catering moviegoers
38:21 Free Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA) membership for six months
39:40 Don't forget to check out our quick survey!

Q3 Recap and a Second Wave of Closures (Feat. UNIC CEO Laura Houlgatte Abbott)

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0800

In this week’s episode, Daniel and Rebecca discuss the latest updates from Q3 earnings calls, including AMC Theatres, Marcus Theatres, IMAX, and Kinepolis.

Laura Houlgatte Abbott, CEO of UNIC, Europe’s cinema trade association, joins the podcast to talk about the second round of closures across the continent.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
01:51 Answer the survey and leave us a feedback
02:43 Q3 recap
04:10 Many AMC locations in the US are on weekend-only schedule
07:05 Marcus Theatres reports Q3 figures
08:46 Q3 earnings call for IMAX
12:28 Kinepolis Q3 earnings call
14:04 Which markets under UNIC are closing?
15:25 Has the situation escalated to full closure?
16:34 The second cycle of closure in Europe
18:10 A deadline should be set for reviewing the safety measures
20:06 What's the impact on local studios ordered to shut down?
21:38 What has the European section learned from the initial shut down?
24:02 Some territories, with available new titles, are more successful than others
27:42 European state aid is making a difference

Film Festival Alliance: Closures and Restrictions in European Cinemas

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Rebecca, Russ, and Shawn touch on Studio Movie Grill’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy announcement, new restrictions—including, in some cases, closures—among European cinemas and what the slate holds for Q4 2020.

Rebecca and Russ talk to Lela Meadow-Conner, the Executive Director of the Film Festival Alliance (FFA) — a collaborative global community for mission-driven film festivals, about the effect of the shutdown on the fall festival scene, virtual programmings of local festivals, and how festivals can work together with their exhibitor partners.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro
00:42 Don't forget to take the survey!
01:03 What we will discuss today
01:29 Studio Movie Grill announced Chapter 11 bankruptcy
04:04 Some European cinemas face closure
05:19 Other regions in Europe are dealing with restrictions, some are enforcing curfews
07:32 Freaky and Croods are the major releases until December
10:28 Ghostbusters pushed to June next year
11:19 Christmas time still packed with movie releases
13:46 Who's excited to see Wonder Woman?
15:04 Regional film festivals are still promoting movies
16:02 The effect of COVID shutdown on the fall festival circuit
17:32 The innovations by the festival circuit
19:51 The importance of the audience as a stakeholder in festivals
21:19 Volunteers make up the core of every film festivals
24:39 The future of relationships between festivals, physical theaters, and distributors
27:31 What's the point of festivals for filmmakers?
29:39 Film festivals have this trusted curatorial voice
31:32 Marketing timeline has changed, catching people's attention is the key
33:58 A lot of festivals still have good programming
35:44 Inviting everyone to join the quick survey!

NATO Treasurer and Bow Tie Cinemas COO Joe Masher on New York City Theaters Remaining Closed

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0700

In this week’s episode, Daniel, Rebecca, and Jesse Rifkin, Boxoffice Pro analyst, discuss the top 5 films in this week’s box office, Two Hearts’ massive YouTube trailer views, and New York state's new reopening guidelines.

Rebecca and Daniel talk to Joe Masher, the current National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) Treasurer and COO of Bow Tie Cinemas -- the oldest theater circuit in North America, about the political conflict hindering the reopening of theaters in New York city and the guidelines set for some theaters to open in New York state.

Join us to find out more about the developing NATO appeal for cinemas to finally re-open.

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What to Listen For

[00:00:50] Movie theaters to reopen in New York state, except NY city area
[00:04:20] This week's Top 5 box office
[00:06:20] Two Hearts film ranked 6th place
[00:07:26] Chris Charalambous on acquiring titles and deciding the release dates
[00:09:28] Two Hearts' YouTube trailer views
[00:10:57] Loren Schwartz on marketing a movie in this pandemic
[00:12:59] The importance of a diverse film calendar
[00:14:20] How attainable it is to adapt to safety standards
[00:18:10] Theaters can reopen in counties with 2% or less infection rate
[00:18:49] Strict air filtration upgrades in theaters
[00:21:00] Complicated and complex air handling guidelines
[00:22:46] Instead of regional, reopening should be based on county numbers
[00:26:18] You can't close down borders between the boroughs
[00:27:31] The Aurora theater in East Aurora, New York
[00:29:54] New York city lost most of its Art Houses
[00:31:10] Lawsuits and the continued closure of theaters in other states
[00:34:24] When is New York city going to reopen?
[00:36:32] There must be a good list of titles for theaters to remain open

The Future of Theatrical Exclusivity, NATO Chairman & Marcus Theatres CEO Rolando Rodriguez on the Importance of Embracing Diversity

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Inclusivity Initiatives Hispanic Heritage Month, Disney on New Streaming Ecosystem

In this week’s episode, Russ and Daniel analyze a dramatic week in the cinema industry, going over the role major studios and exhibition circuits are playing amidst a major shift in the theatrical distribution model.

Daniel talks to Rolando Rodriguez, CEO of Marcus Theatres––the fourth-largest cinema chain in the United States––and the new Chairman of the National Association of Theatre Owners, about the importance of embracing diverse audiences on the occasion of Hispanic Heritage month.

Join us to find out about the latest developments affecting the movie theater industry, and how cinemas are navigating the financial fall-out from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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What to Listen For

[00:01:09] No Time to Die is pushed to 2021.
[00:03:02] Cineworld closed all their screens.
[00:07:40] When Universal dropped Trolls World Tour to PVOD
[00:12:23] Disney's new streaming ecosystem
[00:15:16] VUE International shows flexibility on windows
[00:16:00] Rolando Rodriguez on theatrical exclusivity
[00:17:41] Is Disney totally out of theatrical exhibition?
[00:21:36] Keeping up with cinematic universes
[00:23:17] Meet Rolando Rodriguez, CEO of Marcus Theaters & NATO Chairman
[00:24:54] What role do Latin American audiences play in the industry?
[00:27:54] 26% of frequent moviegoers are Hispanic
[00:32:02] How to see more diversity within the exhibition industry?
[00:39:05] The enthusiasm of Hispanic audiences
[00:40:40] Hispanic consumers: a regional or national conversation?
[00:43:25] The importance of Hispanic consumers to the economy
[00:46:18] Diverse audiences engage with diverse content
[00:50:13] Reinforcing existing habits and customs into the US market
[00:52:14] Affordable entertainment for underserved communities
[00:53:52] Reconnecting with a lost audience
[00:54:49] The lack of product while theaters are open
[00:56:14] Underserved communities lack an outlet or any form of entertainment

Karo Film Group: Pushing Modern Cinema Experience, Russian Market Reopens

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0700

The Karo Film Group is a leading motion picture exhibition company owning and operating 31 modern movie theatres comprising of 197 screens in Moscow, the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Nizhniy Novgorod, Samara, Kazan, Kaliningrad and Surgut and serves nearly 12 million visitors per year.

In today’s episode, Rebecca and Daniel sit down with Olga Zinyakova, President of Karo Films and Paul Heth, Karo’s Executive Chairman & CEO. They talk about the introduction of modern style cinemas in Russia, smart programming films to drive viewership, Karo's plans for 2021, and Cineworld's temporary closure.

Listen to how the film industry is booming in Russia!

What to Listen For

[00:00:44] No Time to Die release date delayed
[00:01:55] Cineworld to temporarily suspend operations beginning October 8th
[00:04:57] Other exhibitors might announce temporary closure too
[00:07:25] One movie isn't enough to bring people back in cinemas
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[00:10:07] The Russian market in the exhibition industry
[00:11:37:] Paul Heth: How he revived the Russian film industry
[00:15:21] The partnership with Ikea
[00:18:49] Update on Russian cinema status after reopening
[00:21:45] What happened right after the Russsion market reopened?
[00:26:23] Smart programming of films drive more viewership
[00:28:48] The KARO Black Premium offers
[00:31:00] KARO Art: bringing first-time filmmakers festival products
[00:32:55] Many city cinemas have poor movie-going experience
[00:37:43] The effect of movie schedule changes in the Russian market
[00:42:03] Disney booked dates for their products until 2028

We Are Parable: Changing the Face of Film Exhibition, Disney’s Latest Release Date

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0700

We Are Parable started out as an intention to screen their favorite film in their local cinema. Seven years later, the husband and wife tandem created an avenue of cinematic events focused on creating unique film viewing experiences for Black audiences in the UK.

In today’s episode, Rebecca, Russ, and Shawn talk to Anthony Andrews, the Co-Founder of We Are Parable. They uncover how the company started out, award-winning director Spike Lee’s involvement with them forming key relationships within the industry, attracting vulnerable and targeted audiences to visit cinemas again, and a little bit on Disney’s update of new movie releases.

Listen to how independent cinemas are performing in the UK!

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What to Listen For

[00:00:50] Take part in the Boxoffice Podcast survey.
[00:01:22] Fourth weekend of Tenet's release.
[00:03:20] List of the latest movie release dates.
[00:04:29] Reaching $100 million for the next four to six weeks domestically may not happen.
[00:06:38] From no new release to multiple product releases into the Thanksgiving weekend.
[00:08:54] How Death of the Nile will perform?
[00:10:12] Disney's strategy this year.
[00:12:22] Soul didn't get pushed to Disney Plus.
[00:14:00] Reception of the BTS (South Korean boyband) movie
[00:15:04] There are a couple of big film anniversaries this year.
[00:16:23] Get to know We Are Parable.
[00:18:26] What We Are Parable does to sell screenings as events?
[00:22:02] Do the same audiences return to every event?
[00:23:36] What convinced you to create events around black cinema as a viable business?
[00:27:33] The next event with Spike Lee was held in a 400-seat cinema planned within 3 days.
[00:30:00] We Are Parable has formed key relationships after the Spike Lee event.
[00:34:20] Distributors are reaching out to organizations to reach particular target audiences.
[00:36:06] How distributors will attract specific and vulnerable audiences to come watch in cinemas again.
[00:40:25] How did the We Are Parable first in-person screening after shutdown go?
[00:44:32] We try to communicate and alleviate some concerns of the audience.
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Art Houses Fight On: Salt Lake Film Society Launches @homeArts

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode, Rebecca, Daniel, and Shawn talk to Tori Baker, Salt Lake Film Society (SLFS) President and CEO. They discuss the @homeArts initiative, maintaining audience loyalty to local art houses, the importance of reinforcing theatrical behavior, and what state virtual screening is currently at.

Tune in and listen to the long-term potential of virtual screening!

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What to Listen For

[00:01:20] Tenet is at a 35% drop from last week with a little over $25 million worldwide.
[00:03:00] Tenet successfully opened in Japan at 50% theater capacity, less than a million in Mexico with 88% seating capacity.
[00:04:57] The current number one movie only made under $5 million domestically.
[00:06:22] Drive-ins' domestic market share for Tenet.
[00:08:18] New Mutants showed some staying power, down just 22% from last weekend.
[00:10:43] The Salt lake Film Society launched SLFS@Home program.
[00:11:55] Where does virtual theatrical go?
[00:13:11] Immediate Accelerator studio: reinforcing theatrical.
[00:16:51] Launching was delayed because tests were being done, booking power of the technology was also increased.
[00:20:08] With virtual theatrical, theaters should maintain their brand and audience.
[00:21:00] Audiences are loyal to the independent and art house local to their community.
[00:22:31] The importance of reinforcing theatrical behaviors.
[00:25:01] People will donate above and beyond if you're the home of a certain cause they support.
[00:27:15] The underserved audiences can enjoy these virtual screens.
[00:32:33] The exclusivity of appointment viewing.
[00:36:38] The power of cinemas in local communities.

Tenet Dropped to $6 Million in its 2nd Weekend, More Uncertainty in the Fourth Quarter

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode, Russ, Shawn, and Rebecca discuss Tenet’s gross on its second weekend, list of major films to open in November and December, and counterprogramming that can potentially reel in more people into theaters.

Listen in for updates on what film to watch in theaters nearest you!

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What to Listen For

[00:01:11] Tenet dropped to $6 million on the second weekend, from a little over $9 million the previous week.
[00:04:30] Tenet's real gross income with US and Canada openings combined.
[00:06:06] Studios and exhibitors are still too dependent on detailed release figures.
[00:08:29] Wonder Woman 1984 release date has been pushed in December.
[00:09:53] List of movies set to come out in late September and towards the end of the fourth quarter.
[00:14:21] Black Widow's delayed release will affect the release of future Marvel movies.
[00:16:04] Freaky and Connected movies might help bring some people back in theaters.
[00:18:37] Contenders are lining up in time for the festival and award season.
[00:19:27] New film releases are more of a symbolic solidarity with exhibition types of releases.
[00:22:21] We will need more than just one movie to pull everybody back to theaters.
[00:24:30] What horror films to expect in October?
[00:25:15] Other interesting films that have huge potential to bring people in theaters before 2020 ends.
[00:26:55] Mulan reaches $23 million gross in China.
[00:29:02] Free Guy and The Croods: New Age will open in December.
[00:31:28] What movies are you eager to see in the theaters?
[00:33:55] Tenet has grossed over $200 million globally.

Tenet’s Domestic Debut

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Shawn discuss Tenet’s opening week in local theaters, controversy surrounding Disney’s Mulan, and why new wide releases are important to the industry’s recovery efforts.

Tune in to see how Tenet’s release is impacting the industry!

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What to Listen For

[00:01:09] How was your movie going experience?
[00:01:39] Casinos are operating at reduced capacity in New York, no regular basic timeframe for cinemas to reopen.
[00:02:20] Tenet is nearing a $115 million benchmark after two weekends in the global box office.
[00:06:23] The directing style and artistry of Christopher Nolan.
[00:07:43] Mulan released on Disney Plus.
[00:09:10] Tenet might become a blueprint for Wonder Woman and many other movies in the future.
[00:12:08] Tenet can't play in drive-ins where indoor theaters aren't open.
[00:13:58] Nolan's films do well with adults about 25 years old and older.
[00:15:13] The impact of COVID-19 to the entertainment and media industry.
[00:17:28] The controversy surrounding Mulan and its lead star.
[00:20:30] Mulan will open on China and Russia, Tenet is nearing its third weekend globally.
[00:21:35] One more new wide release in the US market to further help the industry recover.
[00:23:05] Communicating to audiences that theaters are already opening remains a challenge.
[00:24:20] The future of theaters isn't dependent on how Tenet performs.
[00:25:40] Lesser promotional ads for new movies play a big part in the effectiveness of word-of-mouth and audience outreach.

As Tenet Opens in Cinemas, More Major Films are Being Shelved

Boxoffice Pro — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode, Russ, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn discuss California’s safer economy blueprint at 25% capacity in select counties, successful films pre-COVID, international film festivals, and Paramount and Disney’s list of releases pushed back in 2021.

Listen in to find out how Tenet is driving the recovery efforts of exhibitors.

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What to Listen For

[00:01:31] Tenet opened internationally with a promising start.
[00:02:45] Tom Cruise helped promote Tenet by posting a video of himself watching the film in a theater on social media.
[00:04:07] Which movie star can convince you to watch a film.
[00:06:11] California governor released a safer economy blueprint where in some counties can allow theaters to open at 25% capacity.
[00:09:17] 62% more or less of the domestic market is open.
[00:10:20] Disney is still waiting on reopening plans of major circuits.
[00:12:18] Can there be a new film that might have a 2nd and 3rd weekend better than its opening week?
[00:15:09] Paramount mostly vacated their 2020 releases.
[00:19:21] The Personal History of David Copperfield was released on 1,360 screens over the weekend.
[00:22:14] In this recovery effort, the word of mouth promotes movie-going experience watching the film and going to the cinemas.
[00:23:12] Frank Rodriguez, head of distribution at Searchlight said they are completely committed to theatrical and didn't venture into the PVOD space.
[00:25:06] Nomad Land which is well received on the critic circuit.
[00:25:39] Venice and Toronto International Film Festival are actually having physical film festivals in September.
[00:27:08] What does the festival season look like this year?
[00:30:42] What movies have broken through the cultural conversation in 2020?
[00:31:21] Farewell to Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.
[00:33:34] Hamilton and The Host have made some noise in 2020.
[00:36:43] Bad Boys For Life and Invisible Man were shown pre COVID and grossed well.
[00:37:28] Movies now have bigger opportunities to perform after release because there aren't many new films being released.
[00:39:16] It's all about the fact that films will have longer screens, gross figures can't be compared.
[00:42:12] Tenet can screen for weeks.
[00:44:31] It makes sense to delay Kingsman's release in February.

Third Weekend of Reopening: In-Theater Mask Wearing Enforcement

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Rebecca discuss reopening progress in China and UK, guidelines and safety protocols being implemented, and stringent mask-wearing in auditoriums.

Tune in for more local and global reopening updates.

** The Boxoffice Podcast is moving to Thursdays starting September 1st, 2020 **

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What to Listen For

[00:01:37] China experienced $100 million plus new title launch.
[00:03:44] Unhinged has rolled out in the global box office.
[00:05:48] Majority of screens in the UK have opened up on July 4.
[00:06:58] UK's Cinema First launched the Love Cinema Campaign.
[00:08:14] Cinema First is concerned about how safe moviegoers feel during the reopening.
[00:11:13] Wearing of masks or face covering is essential when moving around in common areas, hallways, and lobbies.
[00:14:09] Guidelines that either meet or exceed CDC provisions.
[00:17:42] Potential risk factors in any activity: distance, dose of potential virus, and duration.
[00:20:21] As we become comfortable with the safety protocols, we become less vigilant about the protective measures.
[00:22:30] How thorough theaters are with in-theater mask enforcement?
[00:27:30] No published study yet that links an outbreak to cinemas.
[00:30:36] Make sure standards and protocols are adhered to for the future of the industry.
[00:32:13] A lot of air filtration systems in US theaters are at par with the most stringent retail systems.
[00:34:11] Not everyone knows the difference between different exhibitor auditoriums.

The Return to Cinema: Movie Theaters Are Finally Reopening

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0700

What to Listen For

[00:01:17] Movie theaters are opening again.
[00:02:49] Cineplex already has 80% of their theaters open.
[00:03:12] AMC theaters open with special Centennial pricing.
[00:03:33:] Big reopenings for big theater chains.
[00:04:25] Redding International: the ups and downs of reopening and closing their theaters.
[00:06:17] Recent New Zealand COVID outbreak.
[00:07:02] Cinema chains in the US are launching their own streaming VOD platforms.
[00:08:37] Independent art house exhibitors banded together to show films with technology cinema.
[00:10:44] Cinemas in New York and New Jersey still aren't opening.
[00:14:03] What are considered essential when it comes to businesses reopening?
[00:16:16] The potential second shutdown of cinemas in any region.
[00:17:36] Films showing in Canada: domestic film in Quebec, Russell Crowe's Unhinged, and Paramount's SpongeBob.
[00:19:05] Harry Potter: The Sorcerer's Stone re-release opened with $13.6 million in China.
[00:20:59] Re-release of Inception in 15 screens in Saudi Arabia (for a limited basis) grossed $186,000.
[00:22:05] The unexpected well-received Greenland film in the international box office.
[00:23:48] Gerard Butler might be our new Alfred Hitchcock.
[00:25:22] The roles domestic titles will have in the market.
[00:27:34] Audience engagement campaigns pop up to save adversely affected cinemas.
[00:29:20] One interesting engagement campaign happened in Japan.

Earnings call: Big Losses and COVID Innovations

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0700

In today’s episode, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn discuss the multi-million dollar losses of theater chains, Q2 investor meetings, how international exhibitors are bouncing back, the PVOD shortened window deal, and new film releases.

Tune in to hear how cinemas are dealing with theatrical limitations.

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What to Listen For

[00:01:24] Reopening dates for Cinemark and Marcus.
[00:02:54] AMC theaters reported $561.2 million loss
[00:04:04] AMC has new PVOD shortened window deal with Universal
[00:05:31] With streaming, the streamers will advertise their own platforms.
[00:07:27] PVOD dates of films won't be released until 10 days or two weekends into the film's theatrical run.
[00:08:30] Imax auditoriums are more favorable to social distancing
[00:09:04] Peninsula earned Imax its first million since the pandemic began.
[00:11:15] South Korea, Japan, France, and China's older Hollywood release are doing well.
[00:12:43] The Paramount Decrees are done for.
[00:14:46] It's expensive and a little risky to own or buy a movie theater chain.
[00:16:18] Multinational global circuits acquisitions are on pause due to the pandemic.
[00:20:45] For the rest of the year, theaters might reopen in limited terms.
[00:22:55] Now, the opening weekend can't be a way to measure a film's success.
[00:23:57] Any film that does well in theaters won't be rushed to PVOD.
[00:24:48] Universal Studios doesn't have a long list of films coming out any time soon.

New Normal: Can Art House Theaters Survive the Covid Shutdown?

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:44:37 -0700

In today’s episode, we speak with Logan Crow, an avid and lifelong enthusiast of art house cinemas and founder of the Frida Cinema. Film streaming has gained a new height, theater Drive-Ins are now more family-oriented, and non-profit movie houses are more likely to survive than for-profit cinemas.

Tune in and learn what has been keeping art houses open!

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Industry Changes: Cinemas Can’t Just Rely on Big Movie Releases

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Sustainability seems scarce these days, how do circuits remain open without new products?

We spoke with the CEO of Classic Cinemas Chris Johnson, a veteran in running circuit chains and whose family is heavily involved in the cinema sector. They closed their theaters in June, clearly imperceptive that it may remain closed for a while longer. Even with their efforts to adhere to the health department’s safety protocols, staying open was a losing battle.

Listen in to hear how the pandemic continuously changes the movie viewing experience.

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What to Listen For

[00:02:00] Tenet's new release date: September 3rd
[00:04:15] Movie theaters across the world have reopened but are waiting for new releases from US studios.
[00:05:50] Chris Johnson's family involvement and history in the cinema sector.
[00:08:06] For a big circuit, what challenges did the past months pose for Classic Cinemas?
[00:10:52] Reach out to everyone (Health Department, Authorities, etc) before you open to make sure that it fits safety protocols.
[00:13:01] Tivoli (in Illinois) negotiated 50% capacity but was only allowed 50 people max with one screen.
[00:14:28] You have tenants that rely on the traffic you provide them, without the traffic, nearby businesses close.
[00:16:19] All experiencial destinations rely on each other. They like to cluster to create a one-stop entertainment area.
[00:20:05] The future of this industry shouldn't rely on the release of one film.
[00:22:52] "I want to avoid opening and closing, opening and closing. I want to be able to sustain." - Chris Johnson
[00:24:54] It's not about the movie going but about what you saw when you watched the movie. It's about the experience of watching in the cinema.
[00:27:11] When the virus threat subsides, the industry will be different, but it will be strong.
[00:29:] Next week: Interview with Freda Cinema

Corporate Politics: Independent Cinemas Struggle While Tenet Pushes Release Date Again

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Theaters closing again will hurt consumer confidence, so what are they doing to weather the storm?

We spoke with Byron Berkley, the president & treasurer of the Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA) and an independent exhibitor himself. The expectation was for small exhibitors to run on repertory content until big studios put down new releases, but the coronavirus has turned weeks of anticipation to months of struggle.

Listen to hear how corporate decisions are affecting independent exhibitors!

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What to Listen For

[00:00:51] Tenet release date is pushed back and removed from the release schedule
[00:02:00] Independent Cinema Alliance and the independent theaters they represent and support in the country.
[00:05:06] "We didn't anticipate the increase of virus infection that brought in changes and we've been bouncing back and forth between requirements and regulations." - Byron Berkley
[00:06:34] It's easier for independent cinemas to remain open for a time, and close again if they need to.
[00:07:45] Most indoor theaters have only sold a few tickets, since most anticipated films aren't being released.
[00:09:30] It's not like in the US where independent cinemas have a large representation across the country.
[00:10:38] Major circuits operations will survive, they are all highly leveraged financially.
[00:12:15] What can studios do to help independent cinemas? There's only so much the studios can do to help.
[00:13:08] Ways that the industry could change a few things in the coming months after cinemas open up to make it easier for independent cinemas to recover.
[00:15:04] Independent cinemas complaint on studio policies: They don't always want to make all pictures available at all times.
[00:15:27] The National Association of Theater Owners released a campaign called Save Your Cinema, which is asking moviegoers to help independent cinemas.
[00:16:21] The entire industry wants to make sure that the re-opening effort is done as safely as possible.
[00:17:28] Daniel: "There isn't a big independent presence in the places I lived in until North Carolina where my parents frequented the carousel theater."
[00:18:38] The Manner Twin (acquired by Regal) in Charlotte
[00:20:30] Independent cinemas are essential for people to find a love for film.
[00:21:35] Cinemas are job generators and job creators for a lot of teenagers. It is a first time job for a lot of folks.

Risky Business: How This Historic Theater Turned Drive-In Found Success in Uncertainty

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Is shifting to a drive-in model the best thing theaters can do right now?

Today we’re talking to Doreen Sayegh, she’s been in the business for over 30 years, but the COVID crisis forced her to close the doors of her family operated Cranford Theater. Despite recent lawsuits between major theaters and New Jersey, she’s made a very successful pivot into starting (and selling out tickets) for her new theater, the Cranford Theater Drive-In.

Hear how she’s dealing with the changing movie-going market!

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6 Months in Review: What’s Next for Cinemas in the Rest of 2020?

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0700

What will the rest of the year look like for cinemas?

Today on the Boxoffice Podcast: Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle review the last six months of 2020, the realistic possibilities of contactless theaters, and the transition to paid VOD for major films.

Listen in to hear the adaptive marketing initiatives of leading film exhibitors!

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Closures & Unlucky Timing: How Art House Cinemas are Holding Up

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0700

How are independent exhibitors holding up?

Today, on the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle, with guest Anthony Fykes; discuss the history of Next Act Cinema, how the sense of community helped build the theater’s brand, and the programming that captivated movie-goers.

Listen in to hear how local art house cinemas are doing right now!

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Release Dates & Reopenings: A Staggered Reality for Cinemas Everywhere

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Round & round the release carousel goes, but what are the effects of the ever-changing dates?

Today on the Boxoffice Podcast: Spongebob goes PVOD, release dates across the board continue to shift, and most importantly despite substantial losses in the first quarter of 2020 box office results are now trending upwards.

Listen in for the latest cinema news & numbers!

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Tentatively Tenet: Release Dates, Re-Openings, and CineEurope News

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0700

If cinemas open as planned, would you feel comfortable enough to go?

On this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast: Insights and implications of Tenet’s new release date, Cineworld dropped it’s planned acquisition of Cineplex, Little Women’s box office report, along with continued concerns around what the movie going experience will look like in the coming months.

And on a lighter note, the movies we couldn’t bear finishing and a few we walked out on.

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Event Cinema: How Reopened Theaters Are Dealing with Delays

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Theaters are reopening, what’s next?

Today on the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle give us an update on recent news of theaters opening around the country, the strategies behind event cinemas in a world of social distancing, along with sound bytes from Bernadette McCabe (Fathom Events), Letha Steffey (EVP), and Marc Allenby (CEO, Trafalgar Releasing)

Listen in to hear how event cinema is dealing with current challenges!

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Now In Theaters: Reopening Procedures

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Are you curious about the progression of movie theaters reopening?

On this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guests Rebecca Pahle discuss the current scope of reopenings, with statements from guests of Boxoffice Pro Live Sessions, Darek Heat, Marianne Abiaad, Rob Lehman, and Jason Ostrow.

Tune in to hear the details on current cinema reopening procedures.

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Post-COVID Concessions: New Guidelines, New Trends

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Ready to head back to theaters, but concerned about the sanitary procedures at the concessions?

On this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guests Rebecca Pahle and Senior Vice President of Malco Theatres, Larry Etter, discuss new food and beverage trends, pricing, and guidelines.

Listen in to hear how concessions will change post-COVID.

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Hollywood Shutdown: How Covid-19 is Impacting Production Schedules

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 25 May 2020 02:00:00 -0700

How will cinema productions shutdown affect the movie business for the foreseeable future?

On this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guest Anousha Sakoui of the LA Times, will discuss how Covid-19 has altered the Hollywood production pipeline, anticipated protocols on film sets, and an analysis of release schedule logistics.

Tune in to learn about guidelines for productions during the pandemic!

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Drive-In Movie Theaters: How the Pandemic is Making an Old-Time Tradition New Again

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 18 May 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Did you know that drive-in theaters are finally making a comeback?

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guest Chris Eggertsen, discuss the resurgence of drive-in movie theaters, their history, and modernizing the drive-in experience.

Listen in and head to the drive-in with us!

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The Return to Cinema: Social Distancing and Restrictions

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 11 May 2020 02:00:00 -0700

After weeks of closures how will social distancing affect our return to the cinemas?

In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with guest Shawn Robbins, discuss some world-wide theaters reopening dates, social distancing procedures that will be applied to movie-going, and the upcoming movie release schedule.

Tune in to be prepared to get back to the cinema experience!

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The Show Must Go On: Lionsgate Live

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 04 May 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Will streaming from home replace the movie going experience?

On this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with Shawn Robbins and special guest Damon Wolf, CMO and Head of Global Distribution of Lionsgate, discuss a few theater’s plans to reopen, the genesis of Lionsgate Live, and how the industry has endured as an important facet of the human experience.

Listen in as we all anticipate the return to theaters!

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A Grand Reopening

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0700

What will it take for movie theaters to be able to return to normal once they reopen?

Today on the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria go over White House guidelines and prospective processes, potential worldwide reopening dates, and what movies might be available at those times.

Tune in to stay in the know of the procedures for cinema reopenings.

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How Are European Theaters Handling the Pandemic?

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0700

How are European theaters handling the pandemic?

On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer with Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle, expand upon key topics from the Boxoffice Live Sessions webinar with the International Union of Cinemas - such as what the UNIC is, the European stimulus package for cinemas, and promotional campaigns to help moviegoers return to cinemas.

Listen in for more information on Europe’s plans to reopen their cinemas!

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The Pivot to a New Normal: Atom Tickets and Cinemark Theatres

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0700

What is the “new normal” of the cinema industry?

On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, along with statements by Matthew Bakal from Atom Tickets and Jeff Rosenfeld from Cinemark, discuss theaters newest strategies to generate income, if these strategies will stick around, and what companies are focusing on for the future.

Listen in to learn how to support recovery of the movie business!

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Bonus Episode: Boxoffice Pro LIVE Sessions with NATO’s John Fithian

Boxoffice Pro — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:30:00 -0700

What do the coming months have in store for the movie business?

On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria, with Rebecca Pahle discuss the LIVE Sessions webinar.

In the webinar John Fithian and Patrick Corcoran answer important topics and questions on NATO actions, long-term impact, and what recovery will look like.Tune in to stay informed on what’s next for the cinema industry!

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Virtual Theatrical: How Streaming and Theatrical Can Work Together

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 02:00:00 -0700

Can virtual solutions enable theaters to stay open at this time?

On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria with special guest Richard Lorber of Kino Lorber, discuss Virtual Theatrical as an alternative to a straight-to-video, how movie theaters can sign up for it, and ways moviegoers can continue to support their local movie theaters.

Tune in to learn about the Virtual Theatrical solutions for the current state in the industry!

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Kino Marquee’s Virtual Theatrical Site: https://kinonow.com/bacurau-mfa-houston
How Kino Marquee’s Virtual Theatrical Model is Helping Cinemas Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Five Tips for Staying in Touch With Customers During the Coronavirus Shutdown
Alamo Drafthouse is Making Its Food Recipes Available Online as Part of ‘At Home’ Initiative
AMC Theaters On Demand Site: https://www.amctheatres.com/about/on-demand

The Billion Dollar Stimulus Package For Cinemas

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0700

How can movie theatres stay in touch with their customers during this time?

On today’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria along with Rebecca Pahle, discuss the NATO stimulus package, how cinemas are staying in touch with moviegoers, and how theaters can continue to bring in revenue in this uncertain time.

Listen in to learn some tactics for cinemas and consumers to help each other weather the storm!

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The Future of the Cinema Industry in the Midst of Pandemic

Boxoffice Pro — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Worried about the future of the cinema industry?

On this premiere episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria go over their thoughts on current events affecting the industry, potential future implications, and what some in the community have done to help the cinema industry.

Tune in to hear how we can support the cinema community in these uncertain times.

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Welcome to the Boxoffice Podcast!

Boxoffice Pro — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0700

The Boxoffice Podcast is your #1 resource for news and analysis about movies and the movie business. We'll be your guide through these evolving and sometimes disruptive times. While breaking down film headlines, exploring box office results, and chatting with studio & cinema executives, we'll discuss all aspects of movies and entertainment. By movie lovers for movie lovers!

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