Boxoffice Podcast

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How Nigerian Movie Theaters Are Surviving the Pandemic Apr 22, 2021

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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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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 Apr 15, 2021

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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 Apr 08, 2021

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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 Apr 01, 2021

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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 Mar 25, 2021

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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 Mar 18, 2021

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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. Mar 11, 2021

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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 Mar 04, 2021

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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 Feb 25, 2021

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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 Feb 18, 2021

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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

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