Boxoffice Podcast
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -The Boxoffice Podcast is your #1 resource for news and analysis about movies and the movie business. We'll be your guide through these evolving and sometimes disruptive times. While breaking down film headlines, exploring box office results, and chatting with studio & cinema executives, we'll discuss all aspects of movies and entertainment. By movie lovers for movie lovers!
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CineEurope Update with ICE Theaters and Nordisk Film Cinemas; The Flash and Elemental Underperform [Sponsored by ICE Theaters/Christie]
June 22, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBOn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Boxoffice Pro Deputy Editor Rebecca Pahle runs down Disney’s latest batch of release date changes before speaking with Chief Analyst Shawn Robbins about the underperformance of The Flash and Elemental–and the good news that came out of last weekend’s box office. After a look ahead at this weekend’s potential grosses, we hear from Boxoffice Pro co-host Russ Fischer, live on the ground at CineEurope, to share his insights into the show ...
CineEurope Preview with UNIC’s Laura Houlgatte and Phil Clapp; Forecasts for The Flash, Elemental [Sponsored by ICE Theaters/Christie]
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBIn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, sponsored by ICE Theaters and Christie, Rebecca Pahle, Jesse Rifkin, and Shawn Robbins offer box office predictions for a crowded upcoming weekend, which sees The Flash, Pixar’s Elemental, and horror comedy The Blackening all hitting the big screen in wide release, along with Wes Anderson's Asteroid City. In our feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Laura Houlgatte and Phil Clapp of UNIC to provide an overview on the European cinema se...
Boxoffice Rewind: The Transformers Franchise
June 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Jesse Rifkin break down the opening weekend of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse–and what word of mouth could mean for holdover potential, as this weekend the superhero sequel is up against new release Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. In the feature segment, co-host Daniel Loria is joined by Romeo Duchene and Russ Fischer in a look back at the impact of the Transformers franchise. Give us your feedba...
Little Mermaid Box Office Recap | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | Screenvision Media CEO John Partilla
June 01, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBOn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Romeo Duchene present the weekend debut numbers for The Little Mermaid as well as its global premier performance. In the feature segment, Screenvision Media CEO John Partilla joins Daniel and Rebecca in an interview to discuss recovery updates and partnerships with two companies for better cinema experience. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 ...
Cannes Update & Memorial Day Box Office Preview [Sponsored by TAPOS / Screenvision Media]
May 25, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Jacro Screenvision Media FAST X Opens to $251.5M Overseas, $318.5M Glo...
Boxoffice Rewind: The Fast and the Furious Franchise [Sponsored by TAPOS/Screenvision Media]
May 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 188 MBMeOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Jacro Screenvision Media Weekend Box Office Forecast: FAST X Eyes $58M+ Domestic Debut; Will GUARDIANS OF THE G...
Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt on the Company’s 2023 Slate
May 11, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 71.5 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode ...
CinemaCon 2023 Recap with JACRO's Alan Roe
May 04, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on o...
CinemaCon 2023: Paramount and Lionsgate Cap Off the Event | Executive Roundtable with Disney's Tony Chambers and Event Cinemas' Jane Hastings
April 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn 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
April 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBDaniel 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
April 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBIn 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
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn 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
April 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn 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: ICE Theaters ParkVIP
CinemaCon 2023 Studio Preview | NATO’s John Fithian
April 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://form...
Super Mario Bros’ Record-Breaking Opening Weekend; Interview with Writer and Director of Chevalier [Sponsored by JACRO/TAPOS]
April 13, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 78.6 MBOn 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. Give ...
M&A Madness: Is Amazon Preparing a Bid for a Major Circuit?
April 06, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaX...
Key Takeaways From the Dine In Cinema Summit, Sponsored by Spotlight Cinema Networks
March 30, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 99.4 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ...
The State of Cinema Industry 2023 Data Report with The Cinema Foundation's Jackie Brenneman
March 23, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 90.6 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: The Cinema Foundation's State of the Cinema In...
Oscars 2023 Recap and an Interview with SCREAM VI Producers
March 16, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Weekend Box...
Creed III Overperforms; Women in Exhibition Launches Its 2023 Mentorship Program [Sponsored by JACRO/TAPOS]
March 09, 2023 16:22 - 27 minutes - 62 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: NATO Appoints Michael P. O...
Boxoffice Rewind: The Rocky/Creed Franchise
March 02, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 253 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/Ccu...
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Debut Breakdown, Interview with Cinemark’s Wanda Gierhart
February 23, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 60 MBOn 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 service...
Super Bowl Trailer Breakdown and an Interview with the ICA’s Rich Daughtridge [Sponsored by JACRO]
February 16, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/...
Breaking Down DC’s New Slate and the Highest-Grossing Films of 1997
February 09, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this sur...
February Movies Preview, Interview with MoviePass CEO Stacy Spikes
February 02, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/Ccuva...
Breaking Down the 2023 Best Picture Race
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Sundance Film Festival Avatar: The Way of Water Crosses $2B Globally, Sixth-Highest Earn...
Dynamic Pricing Conversation Continues at the ICTA LA Seminar Series
January 19, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 35 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: MoviePass International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) Weekend Box Office: Ava...
Avatar 2 Stays Strong in Holdovers; The Future of Film is Female’s Caryn Coleman on Gender Parity at the Cinema
January 12, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 58 MBOn 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 pro...
2023 Box Office Preview - The Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters This Year
January 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Weekend Box Office: Avatar: The Way of Water Scores Fourth-Highest Third Weekend Ever Domestically What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 04:08 Avatar: The Wa...
2022 Box Office Recap - The Biggest Stories, Surprises, and Disappointments for Theatrical Exhibition
December 29, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: St. Jhude Children's Research Hospital What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 02:07 Box office numbers fo...
Avatar: The Way of Water Opening Weekend; Giants of Premium Formats
December 22, 2022 08:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBOn 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. T...
Avatar: The Way of Water Forecast and James Cameron's Box Office History
December 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 02:21 Pressure put on Avatar: Th...
State of the Art House 2022, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks
December 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episo...
Thanksgiving Box Office Disappoints; Interview with NCG Cinemas CEO
December 01, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 84.8 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Fathom Events NCG What to Listen For 00:00 Intr...
Executive Shakeup at Disney | Thanksgiving Preview | Steven Spielberg at the Box Office
November 24, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Fathom Events What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 02:15 Thanksgiving ...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Box Office Recap and Interview with Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt
November 17, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 75 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resour...
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Forecast and an Interview with THE MENU’s Mark Mylod
November 10, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 01:50 Black Panther: Wakanda Forev...
Holiday Box Office Preview
November 03, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 91.5 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode ...
Black Adam and Ticket to Paradise Deliver; Emagine Entertainment Turns a Historic Theater into a Haunted Halloween Attraction
October 27, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBOn 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. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing t...
ShowEast 2022 with NATO Chairman Rolando Rodriguez & Black Adam Forecast
October 20, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBOn 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...
Netflix Reaches Deal with Top Circuits & Halloween Ends Box Office Preview
October 13, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBOn 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...
New Approaches to Hiring and Retention in the Cinema Industry
October 06, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBOn 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 (...
How the Cinema Buying Group Saved Independent Cinemas
September 29, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MBOn 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 d...
The State of Dine-In Cinema, Presented by Spotlight Cinema Networks
September 22, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBOn 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 Box...
Cineworld Bankruptcy | D23 & Fall Festival Highlights | Cinema Week 2022
September 15, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBOn 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.g...
National Cinema Day Recap | Forecasting the 2022 Box Office | CineShowMX Preview
September 08, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBOn 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 pandem...
National Cinema Day 2022
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBOn 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 f...
Q2 Catch-Up / An Interview with Jeff and Jamie Benson of Cinergy Entertainment
August 25, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBOn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk pitch in the numbers of the Q2 earnings call while Daniel, Rebecca, and Jesse Rifkin discuss the weekend’s box office numbers with Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero taking the top spot. In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Jeff and Jamie Benson of Cinergy Entertainment about the theater’s history and present marketing strategies. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing thi...
Indie Focus with Nicolas Nicolaou
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBOn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle provide insights on the Q2 earnings highlights and the premiere of Prey on Hulu. In the Indie Focus feature segment, Rebecca interviews Cinema Village owner Nicolas Nicolaou about his journey in the neighborhood cinema, working tirelessly to keep his cinemas operational even after the pandemic. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Ep...
Boxoffice Rewind: The Top Movies of 2009
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 78.4 MBOn this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, and Rebecca Pahle present the Boxoffice Rewind, a new segment where they take us back to the top 10 highest grossing movies of 2009 with Avatar taking the number one spot. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Weekend Box Office: Bullet Train Arrives at $30M in Domestic Debut What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 01:49 Di...