Boxoffice Podcast

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May Movie Preview | Connecting Drive-In Cinemas with the RV Travel Community [Brought to you by Harvest Hosts] May 01, 2025

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

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:01 AMC XL Rollout: PLF Light Concept

03:00 Sinners Holds Strong at Box Office

03:45 Thunderbolts Box Office Preview

06:02 Reaction to Sneak Peek Showcase

08:09 Thunderbolts Marketing & Hype

10:51 Marvel Cinematic Universe Reset Discussion

13:08 May Box Office Trends and Overview

14:00 May 9 Releases: Counterprogramming Week

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

18:47 May 23 Releases: Memorial Day Weekend Preview

23:01 Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning Forecast

28:01 Lilo & Stitch Projections & Cultural Legacy

31:34 Combined Memorial Day Outlook

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

36:02 Final Thoughts: Content Over Hype

38:00 Sponsor Break

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

41:02 How Harvest Hosts Works for Drive-Ins

45:01 Owner Experience & Booking Process

47:00 Economic & Community Impact

50:00 Getting Started as a Host

53:00 Drive-In Culture & Personal Experience

April Box Office Hot Streak Continues | Arts Alliance Media CCO David Ong [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media] Apr 24, 2025

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

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:01 Sneak Peek Showcase Plans

03:00 Sinners: Box Office and Audience Reaction

04:09 Upcoming A24 Comedy with Tim Robinson

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

07:00 Star Wars: Starfighter and Avengers Updates

09:10 Franchise Expectations in the Modern Era

10:00 India Blockbuster Tuesdays: Discount Days Driving Traffic

11:10 Until Dawn: Movie Marathon Marketing Stunt

13:10 Box Office Projections & April Preview

17:13 New Segment Wrap-Up

18:30 Interview: David Ong, Arts Alliance Media

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

26:00 Sustainability and Laser Technology Trends

27:00 Software Integration, Data, and Future Tech

28:45 Find Your Freedom Campaign

30:20 Programmatic Advertising & Community Partnerships

33:00 Open Platforms and Industry Collaboration

‘Sneak Peek Showcase’ The Cinema Foundation’s Bryan Braunlich [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media] Apr 17, 2025

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

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

00:56 Last Movie Watched: Sinners (IMAX)

02:52 Box Office Outlook for Sinners

03:40 Daniel’s Theater Visit in Philadelphia

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

05:45 Handling Rowdy Theater Behavior

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

09:08 Halfway to Halloween: Interactive Horror Screenings

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

12:50 Alamo Drafthouse Strike Ends

14:56 Sneak Peek Showcase Overview with Brian Brown Lake

16:33 Structure and Goals of the Showcase

18:12 Exclusive Content and Audience Warnings

20:20 Measuring Success with QR Data

21:48 Future Vision for Sneak Peek Showcase

24:52 A Celebration of Cinema

MINECRAFT Ignites the Box Office | CinemaCon Debrief with Greg Marcus [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media] Apr 10, 2025

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

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

01:00 Minecraft Movie Sparks Box Office Revival

03:30 Record-Breaking Numbers Across North America

04:45 Premium Formats Drive Audience Interest

06:00 Global Box Office Performance for Minecraft

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

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

09:30 Final Destination: Bloodlines Trailer Reactions

10:30 Immersive Theater Concepts & Themed Auditoriums

11:00 Greg Marcus Interview Introduction

12:00 Thoughts on 45-Day Minimum Theatrical Window

13:30 Data-Backed Argument for Longer Windows

15:00 Marketing Challenges & Changing Consumer Habits

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

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

18:30 Economic Sustainability in Exhibition Business

20:30 Challenges with Studio Economics & Streaming Pressure

21:45 How to Incentivize Longer Windows from Studios

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

24:30 Netflix’s Limited IMAX Window Strategy Critique

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

27:00 CinemaCon 2025 Recap: Takeaways & Industry Optimism

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

CinemaCon 2025: Paramount, Walt Disney Studios, Amazon MGM Studios | Globally Speaking Panel [Brought to you by TAPOS] Apr 04, 2025

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

CinemaCon 2025: Universal Pictures, Angel Studios | ICTA President Mark Mayfield [Brought to you by TAPOS and ICE Theaters] Apr 03, 2025

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

CinemaCon 2025: State of the Industry, Lionsgate, and Warner Bros. | Global Cinema Federation’s Jane Hastings [Brought to you by TAPOS and ICE Theaters] Apr 02, 2025

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

CinemaCon 2025: Sony Pictures Opens CinemaCon 2025 | EF&B/NAC President Rob Novak [Brought to you by TAPOS and Barco] Apr 01, 2025

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

CinemaCon 2025: The Biggest Questions Facing Exhibition | Vue International Founder and CEO Tim Richards [Brought to you by TAPOS and Barco] Mar 31, 2025

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

CinemaCon 2025 Preview | Cinema United's Michael O'Leary [Brought to you by TAPOS] Mar 27, 2025

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

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro

02:15 State of the Industry

08:30 Major Studio Presentations to Watch

14:45 Independent & Specialty Films at CinemaCon

20:20 Technology & Innovation in Exhibition

26:50 The Evolution of Theater Chains

33:15 The Role of Event Cinema & Special Screenings

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

47:20 Marketing Strategies for 2025 Releases

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