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| CinemaCon 2025 Preview | Cinema United's Michael O'Leary [Brought to you by TAPOS] | 27 Mar 2025 | 01:20:29 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 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 | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:43:10 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 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 | |||
| Dine-In Cinema +FEC Summit Preview | Matt and Amy Mader of Venue Valet | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:46:20 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 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 | |||
| Cannes Update & Memorial Day Box Office Preview [Sponsored by TAPOS / Screenvision Media] | 25 May 2023 | 00:31:54 | |
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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| Boxoffice Rewind: The Fast and the Furious Franchise [Sponsored by TAPOS/Screenvision Media] | 18 May 2023 | 01:21:38 | |
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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| Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt on the Company’s 2023 Slate | 11 May 2023 | 00:39:03 | |
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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| CinemaCon 2023 Recap with JACRO's Alan Roe | 04 May 2023 | 00:50:02 | |
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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| CinemaCon 2023: Paramount and Lionsgate Cap Off the Event | Executive Roundtable with Disney's Tony Chambers and Event Cinemas' Jane Hastings | 28 Apr 2023 | 01:19:11 | |
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 | 27 Apr 2023 | 01:20:23 | |
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 | 26 Apr 2023 | 01:08:07 | |
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 | 25 Apr 2023 | 01:13:00 | |
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 | 24 Apr 2023 | 01:01:25 | |
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? Episode Resources: | |||
| CinemaCon 2023 Studio Preview | NATO’s John Fithian | 20 Apr 2023 | 01:14:25 | |
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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| ICTA Preview | ICTA Executive Director Carrie Dietrich | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:29:19 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 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 | |||
| Super Mario Bros’ Record-Breaking Opening Weekend; Interview with Writer and Director of Chevalier [Sponsored by JACRO/TAPOS] | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:42:54 | |
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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| M&A Madness: Is Amazon Preparing a Bid for a Major Circuit? | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:58:09 | |
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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| Key Takeaways From the Dine In Cinema Summit, Sponsored by Spotlight Cinema Networks | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:43:25 | |
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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| The State of Cinema Industry 2023 Data Report with The Cinema Foundation's Jackie Brenneman | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:39:34 | |
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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| Oscars 2023 Recap and an Interview with SCREAM VI Producers | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:39:28 | |
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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| Creed III Overperforms; Women in Exhibition Launches Its 2023 Mentorship Program [Sponsored by JACRO/TAPOS] | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:27:04 | |
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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| Boxoffice Rewind: The Rocky/Creed Franchise | 02 Mar 2023 | 01:50:20 | |
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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| Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Debut Breakdown, Interview with Cinemark’s Wanda Gierhart | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:32:45 | |
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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| Super Bowl Trailer Breakdown and an Interview with the ICA’s Rich Daughtridge [Sponsored by JACRO] | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:45:03 | |
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. This episode is sponsored by JACRO.
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| Breaking Down DC’s New Slate and the Highest-Grossing Films of 1997 | 09 Feb 2023 | 01:06:46 | |
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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| 2025 Box Office Preview | 02 Jan 2025 | 01:17:51 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 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 | |||
| February Movies Preview, Interview with MoviePass CEO Stacy Spikes | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:54:38 | |
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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| Breaking Down the 2023 Best Picture Race | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:33:02 | |
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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| Dynamic Pricing Conversation Continues at the ICTA LA Seminar Series | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:19:07 | |
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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| Avatar 2 Stays Strong in Holdovers; The Future of Film is Female’s Caryn Coleman on Gender Parity at the Cinema | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:31:41 | |
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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| 2023 Box Office Preview - The Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters This Year | 05 Jan 2023 | 01:01:36 | |
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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| 2022 Box Office Recap - The Biggest Stories, Surprises, and Disappointments for Theatrical Exhibition | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:49:22 | |
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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| Avatar: The Way of Water Opening Weekend; Giants of Premium Formats | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:59:42 | |
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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| Avatar: The Way of Water Forecast and James Cameron's Box Office History | 15 Dec 2022 | 01:08:17 | |
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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| State of the Art House 2022, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks | 08 Dec 2022 | 01:00:32 | |
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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| Thanksgiving Box Office Disappoints; Interview with NCG Cinemas CEO | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:37:03 | |
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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| 2024 in Review: The Biggest Stories, Hits, Misses, and Moments in Theatrical Exhibition | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:49:22 | |
Daniel Loria, Russ Fischer, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk review all the biggest stories, trends, hits, and misses from 2024 at the box office. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 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 | |||
| Executive Shakeup at Disney | Thanksgiving Preview | Steven Spielberg at the Box Office | 24 Nov 2022 | 01:18:24 | |
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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| Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Box Office Recap and Interview with Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:32:45 | |
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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| Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Forecast and an Interview with THE MENU’s Mark Mylod | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:36:25 | |
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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| Holiday Box Office Preview | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:39:58 | |
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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| Black Adam and Ticket to Paradise Deliver; Emagine Entertainment Turns a Historic Theater into a Haunted Halloween Attraction | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:25:44 | |
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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| ShowEast 2022 with NATO Chairman Rolando Rodriguez & Black Adam Forecast | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:49:52 | |
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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| Netflix Reaches Deal with Top Circuits & Halloween Ends Box Office Preview | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:38:00 | |
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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| New Approaches to Hiring and Retention in the Cinema Industry | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:31:34 | |
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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| How the Cinema Buying Group Saved Independent Cinemas | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:31:55 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: What to Listen For
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| The State of Dine-In Cinema, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:51:21 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: What to Listen For
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| Christmas Box Office Preview | The Cinema Foundation’s Bryan Braunlich | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:41:29 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 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 | |||
| Cineworld Bankruptcy | D23 & Fall Festival Highlights | Cinema Week 2022 | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:49:50 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: What to Listen For
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| National Cinema Day Recap | Forecasting the 2022 Box Office | CineShowMX Preview | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:39:10 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources:
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| National Cinema Day 2022 | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:33:32 | |
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources:
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