Boxoffice Podcast

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:36 Fathom Screenings & Recent Movie Reviews05:20 Highlights from New York Film Festival09:21 Horror Releases & Box Office Updates10:15 Studio Merger Rumors & Market Concerns11:14 $1.5B Investment in Cinema Upgrades12:45 September Box Office Trends14:05 Upcoming Releases & Forecasts15:02 Taylor Swift Event Cinema Announcement18:24 Release Date Changes & New Projects21:20 Interview: Renny Harlan on The Strangers: Chapter Two27:10 Sponsor Message – Luma 4D28:05 CINELATAM Recap with Rolando Rodriguez35:30 Premium Formats & New Technology39:55 Closing Takeaways from CINELATAM

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:43 Baseball & Football Banter02:13 Recent Screenings03:28 Cine LatAm Recap Teaser05:17 Box Office – Demon Slayer Record07:58 Global Anime Performance10:06 Conjuring & Anime Trends12:05 Weekend Forecast13:15 Jordan Peele’s Him14:14 Remembering Robert Redford16:41 Skydance–Warner Bros. Rumors19:21 Schulman Theaters – Intro21:01 Family Business & Legacy25:01 Movie Entertainment Center Model28:03 Small Market Strategy29:21 COVID Recovery30:55 Food & Beverage Expansion32:11 Programming & Families33:45 Premium Formats & Pricing35:09 Audience Changes37:08 Future Plans – Bowling, Arcades, Music40:04 Industry Stability42:11 Theater Design & Spaces45:13 Arcades as Revenue46:34 Growing Up in Theaters

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:01 Movie Recaps: Conjuring Last Rites & Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale03:59 Review of Caught Stealing (Austin Butler)07:02 Box Office Results: Conjuring Last Rites Record-Breaking Debut12:01 Hamilton Finally Hits Theaters15:03 Upcoming Release Preview: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle18:17 Anime Momentum: Chainsaw Man & Sony’s Strategy19:19 Release Calendar Shifts (2026–2027: Paw Patrol, Superman, Bluey, Star Wars, Spider-Verse, Shrek 5)22:43 Summer 2027 Tentpole Lineup23:39 Sponsor Message24:02 Interview with Julien Marcel (UGC & Canal+ Deal)25:02 UGC’s Role in French Exhibition & Distribution26:18 Canal+ Background & Strategic Integration28:18 French Media Windows & Canal+ Influence30:00 Fragmented Ecosystem & Succession in French Exhibition33:02 Outlook: French/US Pipelines, Cinema Innovation & Challenges

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:42 Weekend Movie Picks02:55 Shifting Release Dates08:12 September Box Office Preview10:58 Downton Abbey & Long Walk Stunt13:46 Key September Releases (Sept. 19–26)17:23 Summer 2025 Recap19:15 Biggest Box Office Misses28:14 Films That Fell Short34:05 Summer Box Office Hits42:45 Frazzle Interview Begins45:05 Frazzle Brand & Flavors Explained50:35 Business Model for Theaters58:10 Free Frazzle Friday Promotion01:02:05 Final Pitch to Exhibitors

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:00 Netflix Scores First #1 at the Box Office05:12 Event Cinema & AMC’s Pushback10:16 Upcoming Releases: Toxic Avenger, Caught Stealing, The Roses13:14 Interview – Jay Roach & Tony McNamara on Reimagining War of the Roses18:37 The “Dinner Party” Scene & Balancing Comedy with Darkness20:41 First Movie Theater Memories & Theatrical Experience23:35 Interview – Olivia Colman & Benedict Cumberbatch26:49 Playing Flawed Characters & Filming the Dinner Party Scene30:42 Acting Styles & Balancing Tone32:58 Childhood Cinema Memories

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:02 August Box Office Update & Weapons Leading the Charts04:03 National Date Night at the Movies & Theater Promotions09:15 September Preview – Conjuring: Last Rites & Demon Slayer12:05 Ad Break – OmniTerm Membership Solutions13:12 Interview with Larry Etter – Receiving the Frank Roberto Award16:04 Concession Innovations: Nachos, Soda, and POS Technology22:11 Alcohol Service and Evolving Food Menus28:07 Collectibles, Candy Trends & Global Concessions31:02 Next Week’s CineShow Episode

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 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 

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 04:26 Box Office Recap: Fantastic Four, Naked Gun, Together06:03 Forecast Preview: Freakier Friday vs. Weapons08:57 Cinema Foundation’s Date Night at the Movies (Aug 22)10:01 Regal’s Summer Programming: Dude Perfect & Conjuring Universe15:04 Repertory Screenings & Premium Format Strategy16:34 Technology Upgrades: ScreenX, Barco Laser, Dolby Atmos17:00 Interview: Diane Eve on Rocky Mountain NATO 202520:23 Convention Programming Highlights & Leadership Workshop22:48 Vendor Showcase & Trade Show Experience25:02 Screening Venues: AMC & Village Center Cinemas26:01 Spokane Theater Scene & Independent Operators28:00 Registration, Hotel Booking, & Travel Tips35:00 Golf Tournament at Coeur d’Alene 

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:10 Farewell to Russ Fisher02:35 Reactions: Superman and Fantastic Four04:09 August 2 Preview: The Naked Gun and Bad Guys 206:39 Comedy Talk: Slapstick, Popstar, and Trailer Reactions08:14 Box Office Forecast: The Naked Gun vs. Bad Guys 210:53 Body Horror from Neon: Together13:35 August 8 Preview: Freakier Friday, Weapons, Sketch16:59 Hype and Tracking for Weapons18:51 Sketch – Angel Studios’ First Festival Buy19:58 August 15 Preview: Nobody 220:54 August 22 Preview: Honey Don’t! and Nazia 223:02 August 29 Preview: Caught Stealing and The Roses27:44 Interview: Akiva Schaffer on The Naked Gun

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:56 Superman Second Weekend & Audience Reaction04:52 AMC Lincoln Square Flood Incident06:05 Fantastic Four: First Steps Box Office Forecast08:57 Hunger Games: Sunrise International Distribution11:02 Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey IMAX Buzz13:45 Exclusive Trailer Debuts & Mortal Kombat 2 Hype16:53 CinéShow Preview with Diane Peffer & Joel Davis24:34 Programming Highlights: Security, AI, PLF Trends36:39 Motion Seating & Experiential Cinema38:48 Registration Details & Value Proposition41:04 Offsite Events & Booth Logistics

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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:44 Superman Box Office, Audience Response, and Premium Formats08:01 Barco x Vue Launch ‘Epic by Vue’ Premium Format in Europe08:58 AMC Adds Half-Off Wednesday to Discount Days10:45 Post-COVID Exhibition Recovery: Showtimes & Staffing12:03 Southampton Playhouse Reopening: Community-Driven Theater16:48 Mission & Programming: Blending IMAX, Repertory, and Education25:00 How They Got an IMAX: Personal Connection to IMAX CEO27:00 Using IMAX to Build Audiences for Curated Content30:52 Mystery Movie Mondays & Audience Trust32:00 February Reopening & Community Launch Events36:45 Operational Lessons from Exhibition Newcomers38:55 Highlights from Guest Events (e.g., Tony Gilroy)41:00 Playhouse Junior & Family Engagement Feature

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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:00 Box Office Recap & Superman Forecast04:00 Sponsor Message05:03 Superman as a Difficult Franchise06:00 Superman (1978): Origins & Production10:59 Donner Fired & Superman II Fallout13:39 Casting Brando, Hackman, and Reeve18:33 Reeve, Kidder & the Film’s Legacy29:22 Superman II: Creative Rift & Lester’s Takeover35:59 Superman III: The Richard Pryor Detour43:07 Supergirl (1984): Off-Brand and Off-Track49:36 Superman IV (1987): The Canon Disaster54:41 Superman’s Dormant Years (1988–2005)58:01 Superman Lives (Tim Burton & Cage)01:05:35 Superman Returns (2006): Reverent & Forgettable01:14:13 Man of Steel (2013): Alien Among Us01:31:32 Batman v Superman (2016): Franchise Overload01:45:29 Justice League (2017): Whedon vs. Snyder Cut01:52:53 The Flash (2023) & Multiverse Cameos01:54:20 Superman (2025): Hype vs. Hesitation  

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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:42 Weekend Movie Recap: 28 Years Later & Apocalypse Now02:53 Denis Villeneuve to Direct the Next Bond Film04:07 Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to Retire in 202605:00 Christie VDR Projection Tech Announcement06:00 Box Office Recap – M3GAN 2.0 Opens to $10.2M08:07 F1 Movie Opens to $144M Worldwide09:35 Jurassic World Rebirth: Opening Weekend Forecast11:03 Superman Reboot (July 11): Forecast & Expectations13:27 Superman Marketing & CinemaCon Reactions14:43 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 Seating19:00 Interview Begins – Jack Powers of Irwin Seating20:00 Evolution of Cinema Seating from Single Screens to Multiplexes22:53 Introducing the Luna Premium Rocker24:55 Enhancing Moviegoing with Accessories (Swivel Tables, Heated Seats)26:08 Cleaning & Maintenance: Recliner-Over-Riser Design28:06 How Often Should Theaters Upgrade Seating? (~10–12 years)29:10 Refresher vs. Full Renovation: When to Use Riser-Mounted Options30:37 Rocker vs. Recliner – Capacity, Comfort & Usage Scenarios32:45 Personal Preferences: Jack on Rockers vs. Recliners33:32 Jack Powers' Must-Watch Movies This Summer   

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  

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:00 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  

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:23 Overview of Today’s Episode – Featuring Rolando Rodriguez and LUMMA01:01 Box Office Report: Lilo and Stitch and Ballerina Performance02:48 Review: Ballerina and Audience Reaction03:30 Upcoming Release Preview: How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action04:10 Forecast and Franchise Future for How to Train Your Dragon04:55 Release Date Changes – Ready or Not 2, Animal Friends, Legend of Zelda06:00 Anticipation for Fantastic Four: First Steps and Fandango Ticket Sales07:00 Industry News: Warner Bros. and Discovery Split, HBO Max Name Change07:30 Executive News: New Hires at Regal and D-Box09:00 Intro to LUMMA and Magnify 8 Overview10:00 Rolando Rodriguez on Joining LUMMA and the Company’s Background11:30 4D E-Motion Product History and Reliability13:00 Differentiating 4D E-Motion from Other Cinema Upgrades14:20 Introducing Magnify 8: Concept and Features15:50 Benefits of Magnify 8 – Cost, Compatibility, and Immersion17:10 Seat Integration Flexibility and Customization Options18:45 ROI Discussion – Comparing 4D E-Motion vs Magnify 820:00 Minimal Downtime and Installation Ease21:40 Covers as a Seat Refurbishment Strategy22:30 Marketing Immersive Formats – “Feel the Difference”24:10 Aligning with Filmmaker Intent and Studio Feedback25:40 Technical Sync with Films and Studio Approvals27:10 Content Availability – Over 70 Films Supported28:00 Global Adoption – LUMMA Presence in 15+ Countries29:00 Catering to All Demographics with Multiple Formats30:10 U.S. Market Entry and Early Reception31:00 CineEurope 2025 Presence and Booth Information

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:50 Recap: Karate Kid Legends Undershoots with $21M Debut03:08 Should It Have Opened in Q1? Cobra Kai vs. Karate Kid Fatigue04:54 June Preview Begins: Expansion of The Phoenician Scheme06:57 Ballerina Preview – Is This the Best John Wick Yet?09:18 June 13 – How to Train Your Dragon Live-Action Forecast10:43 Materialists from A24: Counterprogramming Opportunity11:58 Pixar Returns with Elio – Expectations & Early Thoughts13:01 28 Years Later – Zombie Sequel's Strong Anticipation14:35 M3GAN 2.0 – Can It Recapture Surprise Hit Energy?16:02 F1: The Movie – Formula One Meets Big Screen Spectacle17:35 Interview: Malcolm McMillan on Europe’s Top 50 Circuits19:00 Top 5 Revealed – Odeon, Cineworld, Vue, Pathé, CGR21:53 #6 & #7: UCI & CJ CGV (Turkey) Join the Top Rankings23:04 Honoring Growth at CineEurope Reception24:12 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 Counts27:52 Interview: Kenny Chow of HeyLED on LED Cinema Innovations28:20 DCI Certified Models – Full Range from 4m to 20m29:19 VIP & Private Use Innovations – COB and MIP Technologies30:28 Black Screens for Higher Contrast & Floating 3D Effect31:10 HDR Mastering Support with Full Grayscale Control33:00 Operational Stability & 10-Year Technical Support34:55 New Perforated & Curved Screens: Sound & Visibility Benefits36:25 Dolby & GDC Server Integration for Versatility37:35 New 6m HDR Screen – First of Its Kind at CineEurope39:00 2025 Focus: Full Product Line & Perforated Prototype Showcase40:05 Strategic Strengths: Software, Maintenance & Ecosystem Integration

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro00:50 Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Hits $325M02:03 AMC, Regal, Cinemark & Marcus Report Record Attendance and Revenue05:34 Q2 Surge Compared to Q1 Performance06:24 New Releases: Bring Her Back & Karate Kid Legends Preview07:32 Revisiting the Original Karate Kid (1984) & Its Cultural Impact10:03 Sequels, Legacy Characters & Franchise Evolution13:46 Music, Nostalgia, and the Soundtracks That Defined the Era15:47 Reflections on The Next Karate Kid & 2010 Reboot with Jackie Chan17:48 Cobra Kai's Rise from YouTube Red to Netflix Success19:37 Opening Forecast for Karate Kid Legends ($28–$35M)20:43 Disney Shifts Avengers Dates to Christmas 2026 & 202723:42 Paramount Moves TMNT 2, Airbender, Paw Patrol Release Dates25:26 Animation Timelines & Spider-Verse Comparisons28:01 Jackie Chan Film Influence (Drunken Master)29:01 Behind-the-Scenes: Cast Stunts, New York Filming & Theater Experience31:06 First Movie Memory: The Jungle Book & Early Cinema Visits32:28 Final Thoughts on the Theater Experience & Reboot Spirit

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..Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro01:17 Early Review – Bring Her Back (A24)03:00 Review – Final Destination: Bloodlines05:00 Box Office Breakdown – Final Destination: Bloodlines06:57 Franchise Potential & Comparison to Scream08:46 International Performance – Final Destination: Bloodlines10:04 Memorial Day Weekend Forecast Begins11:01 Comparison to 2013 Record Memorial Day Weekend12:08 Forecast – Lilo & Stitch Live Action14:47 Forecast – Mission: Impossible: Final Reckoning16:05 Full Weekend Rankings & Spillover Effect17:20 Memorial Day Weekend Total Prediction18:35 Film Expo Group Overview20:00 CineEurope 2025 Preview22:12 Trade Show & Tech Innovations24:28 Keynote & Retail Innovation Panels25:33 Rebranding of ShowEast to CineLATAM27:52 Why Keep CineLATAM in Miami29:58 CineLATAM Strategy & Market Focus33:17 Box Office Pro Partnership34:15 CineAsia 2025 Preview

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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18