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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:34 Episode Overview: Zootopia 2 + December Lineup09:54 Thanksgiving Box Office Results10:00 Zootopia 2’s Domestic Opening11:03 Global Performance & China Records13:52 AMC & Regal Thanksgiving Records15:54 Wicked for Good Week 2 Drop Analysis18:12 Should Wicked Become a Franchise20:35 December Box Office Outlook20:45 Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Projections22:14 Avatar Fire and Ash Presales23:10 December Counterprogramming Strategy24:44 Christmas Day Releases Overview29:00 Cube Cinema Sponsored Segment47:00 Interview Emma Tammi (FNAF 2)47:59 FNAF 1 Box Office Breakout52:35 Animatronics with Henson Creature Shop
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.comGive us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:00 Holiday Rush & Cleaning Challenges for Theaters00:17 Wicked for Good’s Opening & Thanksgiving Weekend Preview01:00 Awards-Season Catch-Up: New & Noteworthy Releases04:39 Wicked for Good: Fan Response & Act Two Concerns07:25 Weekend Outlook: Thanksgiving Play Patterns & Forecasts08:11 Wicked’s Global Opening Numbers & Top Markets12:00 Premium Formats Break Records (IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX)12:45 Circuit Highlights: AMC, Regal, Marcus & International Records16:30 Feature Interview Intro: Jack Powers of Irwin Seating18:00 How Seating Impacts Operations During Peak Season24:00 Designing Comfort & Capacity for Modern Moviegoers26:45 New Product Spotlight: Spectrum Aura & Faster Auditorium Cleaning31:12 Renovations, Durability & Future-Proofing Theaters37:10 Aura Launch Details
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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:00 What the Maya Interview Covers02:00 Weekend Box Office: Frankenstein, Running Man, NYSM 303:24 Oscar Isaac’s Ska Band & Frankenstein Reactions06:59 Running Man Review & Performance07:49 Now You See Me 3: Strong Opening & Franchise Strength09:35 Wicked For Good Tracking: Baseline 135M10:40 UK & US Presales Break Records11:58 High-End Forecast: 180M–210M Possibility14:05 Expected Range: 145M–175M Opening Weekend15:10 Why Many Viewers Will Wait for PLF on Thanksgiving16:57 Behind the Scenes: New Songs & Expanded Story17:35 Wicked as a Cultural Holiday Event19:55 Economic Strain & Moviegoing as the Affordable Alternative21:58 Why Theaters Still Offer the Best Value for Families22:40 2025 Thanksgiving Outlook: Narnia’s IMAX Exclusivity24:00 Should Wicked Become a Holiday Double-Feature Tradition?25:25 Harkins Re-Release Success Story26:00 Transition to Feature Interview27:00 Interview: Maya’s New Young Cinema Professionals Program29:15 Maya’s Community & Holiday Food Bank Initiatives31:00 Why Investing in Young Workers Matters33:20 How Pandemic & Strikes Affected Youth Entry into Exhibition35:10 Anime & Event Titles Bringing Younger Audiences Back36:00 Sending Young Cinema Workers to the CinemaCon Fall Summit38:40 First Impressions from the Selected Participants41:10 Plans to Expand the Program Next Year
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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18
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 For00:00 Intro 01:02 Halloween Stories & Why Classic Horror Still Hits03:15 When Prestige Directors Go Nuclear – Bigelow’s Bold New Film05:46 The Box Office Slump No One Saw Coming08:03 Power Moves & Shake-Ups Across Hollywood11:00 Who Will Buy Warner Bros? The Industry’s Biggest Question14:03 Chris Randleman: Inside the Theatrical Trenches15:12 What Went Wrong This Fall at the Movies?16:43 Can November Turn Things Around?18:53 Hidden Gems & Underdogs of Awards Season21:03 Why Wicked Could Save the Holiday Box Office25:46 How Gen Z Is Quietly Reviving Moviegoing28:16 The Return of the Family Blockbuster30:07 Streamers Want Theaters Again — But Do They Get It?36:08 How Horror and Spectacle Keep December Alive41:12 Betting on Variety: The Secret to a Strong Holiday Slate45:09 Can Feel-Good Stories Win Christmas 2025?50:35 The Box Office Comeback We’ve Been Waiting For55:16 2026–2027: The Rebirth of Theatrical Movies
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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:05 October Box Office Struggles Begin03:14 Chainsaw Man’s Surprise Success06:00 Roof Man and Theatrical Highlights07:03 Weak Openings for New Releases09:00 The Worst October Since 199812:03 Delayed Releases and Scheduling Issues13:25 Relying on Re-releases to Fill the Gap15:56 Meet Joe Garel of Western Film Services17:05 Finding Underserved Audiences (Filipino Film Success)20:00 Flexible Booking and Alternative Programming21:10 Pricing Strategy and Audience Behavior23:25 Smarter, Audience-Driven Programming24:55 Why the Market Is Struggling26:45 The New Formula: Dynamic Booking & Showmanship28:40 Reviving Showmanship in Cinemas29:50 Sports as the Next Big Opportunity (FIFA Test)33:00 Event Cinema and Concert Success34:20 Reaching Younger Audiences Raised on Screens36:15 Targeted Marketing and Community Connection39:00 Partnering with Influencers & New Content (Paris Hilton Doc)41:00 The Power of Local Outreach & Email Lists43:00 Bringing Back Nostalgia and Themed Screenings44:45 Pricing Barriers and Attendance Decline
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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 00:26 Catching Up on Awards Season Films04:00 “The Black Phone 2” Review & Discussion05:36 Netflix’s “Frankenstein” Theatrical Run07:05 AMC–Netflix Partnership Announcement11:00 Cinema Industry Leadership Updates12:38 Landmark Cinemas Renovation13:48 Cineplex Streamlining & CEO Transition14:47 Vista Group Launches “React”16:00 Barco Expands HDR by Barco17:09 The October Box Office Slump18:02 New Releases & Weekend Forecast20:15 Angel Studios Swaps “Zero AD” for “David”
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.Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For00:00 Intro 01:13 Tron: Ares Review and Discussion04:00 Upcoming Weekend Forecasts06:01 Tracking Update: Wicked: For Good07:03 Genre Releases – Predator: Badlands & The Running Man07:28 Transition to Independent Cinema Segment08:01 Interview with Alejandro Ramirez & Daniela Michel – Morelia Int’l Film Festival09:00 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 Synced26:00 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?
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.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: Disappointing Openings04:25 Industry Outlook & 2025 Forecasts06:34 Excitement Builds for Wicked for Good09:00 AI Controversy & Copyright Concerns12:00 Feature Interview – Derek Cianfrance on Roofman18:35 Casting Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst24:00 Rebuilding the 1990s Toy Store World29:00 Film School Lessons & Artistic Influences34:00 The Power of Moviegoing & Shared Experience37:00 Closing & Next Episode Preview
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 For00:00 Intro 00:28 PTA’s One Battle After Another01:02 Press Screening Reactions (Smashing Machine)02:11 PTA Box Office & Career High02:53 Warner Bros. Hot Streak04:22 Hollywood Tariff Threats07:55 Advisory Committee & Industry Response08:17 October Preview Kickoff09:07 Taylor Swift: Life of a Showgirl (AMC Event)10:56 A24’s The Smashing Machine with Dwayne Johnson13:37 Avatar: The Way of Water Re-Release13:57 Daniel Day-Lewis in M&A15:12 Horror Spotlight: Bone Lake (Bleecker Street)16:22 Tron: Ares Preview18:14 Paramount’s Ruman (Channing Tatum)19:07 A24’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You19:42 Sony Faith-Based Soul on Fire20:22 Netflix Thriller House of Dynamite21:03 Musical Adaptation Kiss of the Spider Woman21:54 Universal’s Black Phone 223:47 Lionsgate’s Good Fortune (Keanu Reeves)24:42 Angel Studios’ Truth and Treason25:13 Amazon/MGM’s After the Hunt26:42 Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind27:22 Chainsaw Man: The Movie (Anime)28:23 Paramount’s Regretting You (Colleen Hoover)29:02 Bruce Springsteen Biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere31:43 Richard Linklater’s Rogers & Hart Film32:52 Yorgos Lanthimos Sci-Fi Remake
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