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. Could you give us your feedback? Survey: https://forms.gle/Ccu...
Apr 08, 2021•22 min•Ep. 55
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. Could you give us your feedback? Surve...
Apr 01, 2021•32 min•Ep. 54
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 t...
Mar 25, 2021•32 min•Ep. 53
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. Could you give us your feedback? Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Landmark The...
Mar 18, 2021•28 min•Ep. 52
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. Could you give us your feedback? Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Lume Cinema Support The ...
Mar 11, 2021•27 min•Ep. 51
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. Could you give us your feedback? Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Tom and Jerry opening weekend...
Mar 04, 2021•25 min•Ep. 50
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. Could you give us your feedback? Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resource...
Feb 25, 2021•30 min•Ep. 49
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. Could you give us your feedback? Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: The Texas Theatre Sundance Film Festival 2021 Satellite Screens The Texas Theatre’s Youtube Channel What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 01:00 Huge box...
Feb 18, 2021•36 min•Ep. 48
This week, Daniel and Rebecca talk to guests Brandon Jones and Luke Parker Bowles about their efforts to revive The Bradley Cinema through their ownership group, Cinema Lab. Originally a single-screen theater in Bradley Beach, New Jersey dating back to the earliest days of commercial exhibition, The Bradley is being converted to a three-screen cinema with a live performance space slated to re-open in Summer 2021. Brandon and Luke discuss The Bradley’s history, its recent transformation, and the ...
Feb 11, 2021•38 min•Ep. 47
This week, Russ and Rebecca talk with two executives from Charlotte Film Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing a dedicated art house space to the Charlotte, North Carolina, left without one after the closure of the decades-old Manor Theatre in spring 2020. President Brad Ritter and Program Director Jay Morong of the Charlotte Film Society talk about the rich history of the Manor Theatre as well as building a new art house space from the ground up—including their planned change...
Feb 04, 2021•58 min•Ep. 46
This week, Russ, Daniel, and Shawn discuss sweeping release date changes for big movies from major studios, beginning with the James Bond tentpole No Time to Die. They offer predictions on titles that will remain theatrical versus moving to PVOD or day-and-date release, and discuss the degree to which studios are banking on mass vaccination. This week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast is brought to you by QSC. Visit QSC.com/podcast to find out more. Could you give us your feedback? Survey: http...
Jan 28, 2021•33 min•Ep. 45
This week, Daniel and Rebecca talk to Luis Castelazo, the Chief Financial Officer at CMX Cinemas. The North American division of Mexican operator Cinemex, CMX Cinemas became one of the ten largest theater chains in the U.S. shortly after opening in 2017. More recently, in April of this year it became the first top-ten chain to file for Chapter 11 following the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic; they emerged from bankruptcy in December. In an open letter published in December , Castelazo advocat...
Jan 21, 2021•26 min•Ep. 44
This week, Russ and Rebecca talk to Maggie Mackay, the Board Chair of the Vidiots Foundation, a non-profit community video store and movie theater. Vidiots is dedicated to inspiring interaction through film by providing access to a diverse collection of more than 50,000 DVD and Blu-ray discs and rare VHS tapes. They talk about the history of Vidiots as a video store and the planned opening of a movie theatre space in Eagle Rock on the east side of Los Angeles, the status of Los Angeles art house...
Jan 14, 2021•39 min•Ep. 43
Happy New Year! In this week’s episode, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn take a look at the box office returns for Wonder Woman 1984 and the impact of its availability on HBO Max. Additionally, they discuss how Warner Bros. is releasing box office information, and offer an overview of the possible major film releases coming this spring. Give us your feedback! Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 00:59 What’s your New Year’s resolution? 02:46 Quick rundown of the f...
Jan 07, 2021•21 min•Ep. 42
In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn step away from news to discuss their few theatrical experiences in 2020, the culture of theater-going versus streaming at home, a slate of excellent films to watch wherever you can, and what to look forward to in 2021. Happy New Year! Give us your feedback! Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 01:46 The best moviegoing moments in 2020. 11:59 Were you able to see new films before and during the pandemic...
Dec 31, 2020•37 min•Ep. 41
In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn discuss Warner Bros. announcement to stream the entire 2021 film slate on HBO Max, what was covered in Disney’s Investor Day presentation, and the responses from different circuits on the recently announced streaming plans of the major studios. Give us your feedback! Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 01:03 How does everyone feel about year 2020 ending 04:22 Warner Bros. moved its entire slate day-an...
Dec 17, 2020•34 min•Ep. 40
In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Rebecca talk to John Fithian, CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO). They discuss the recent updates in the passing of the next stimulus package, shifts to the theatrical exclusivity window, and the communication strategy in promoting a safe return to cinemas. Give us your feedback! Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 01:48 What's at stake with the next stimulus package? 10:48 What is slowing down...
Dec 10, 2020•34 min•Ep. 39
In this week’s episode, Russ, Rebecca, and Shawn talk about the box office numbers of The Croods: A New Age on Thanksgiving weekend, updates on the release schedule of some upcoming movies, the possible outcome of Wonder Woman 1984 domestic theater release, and the upcoming Boxoffice Podcast anniversary. Give us your feedback! Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro. 01:35 Boxoffice on Thanksgiving weekend 02:47 The Croods: A New Age in the box office 07:17 Uni...
Dec 03, 2020•32 min•Ep. 38
In this week’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Rebecca talk about Cinemark’s shortened theatrical window deal with Universal, and break down recent statements from leading distribution executives on PVOD, theatrical exclusivity windows, co-existing with streaming, and reaching out to non-regular moviegoers. Give us your feedback! Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro. 02:48 Cineplex joins AMC, Cinemark in offering private rentals. 04:17 Cinemark signs shortened th...
Nov 19, 2020•33 min•Ep. 37
In this week’s episode, Russ and Rebecca talk about Cinemark’s Q3 earnings call, the future of title by title negotiations, and updates on Disney’s release schedule. Rich Daughtridge, President and CEO of Warehouse Cinemas, joins Daniel and Rebecca to discuss opening in the theater in the midst of a global pandemic; how their SkyVUE concept changes the moviegoing experience; the theater’s visuals, designs, and restaurant-like food selection; and reaching out to audiences through social media mar...
Nov 12, 2020•40 min•Ep. 36
In this week’s episode, Daniel and Rebecca discuss the latest updates from Q3 earnings calls, including AMC Theatres, Marcus Theatres, IMAX, and Kinepolis. Laura Houlgatte Abbott, CEO of UNIC, Europe’s cinema trade association, joins the podcast to talk about the second round of closures across the continent. Give us your feedback! Survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 01:51 Answer the survey and leave us a feedback 02:43 Q3 recap 04:10 Many AMC locations in ...
Nov 05, 2020•32 min•Ep. 35
In this week’s episode, Rebecca, Russ, and Shawn touch on Studio Movie Grill’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy announcement, new restrictions—including, in some cases, closures—among European cinemas and what the slate holds for Q4 2020. Rebecca and Russ talk to Lela Meadow-Conner, the Executive Director of the Film Festival Alliance (FFA) — a collaborative global community for mission-driven film festivals, about the effect of the shutdown on the fall festival scene, virtual programmings of local festiva...
Oct 29, 2020•36 min•Ep. 34
In this week’s episode, Daniel, Rebecca, and Jesse Rifkin, Boxoffice Pro analyst, discuss the top 5 films in this week’s box office, Two Hearts’ massive YouTube trailer views, and New York state's new reopening guidelines. Rebecca and Daniel talk to Joe Masher, the current National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) Treasurer and COO of Bow Tie Cinemas -- the oldest theater circuit in North America, about the political conflict hindering the reopening of theaters in New York city and the guide...
Oct 22, 2020•39 min•Ep. 33
Inclusivity Initiatives Hispanic Heritage Month, Disney on New Streaming Ecosystem In this week’s episode, Russ and Daniel analyze a dramatic week in the cinema industry, going over the role major studios and exhibition circuits are playing amidst a major shift in the theatrical distribution model. Daniel talks to Rolando Rodriguez, CEO of Marcus Theatres––the fourth-largest cinema chain in the United States––and the new Chairman of the National Association of Theatre Owners, about the importanc...
Oct 15, 2020•58 min•Ep. 32
The Karo Film Group is a leading motion picture exhibition company owning and operating 31 modern movie theatres comprising of 197 screens in Moscow, the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, Nizhniy Novgorod, Samara, Kazan, Kaliningrad and Surgut and serves nearly 12 million visitors per year. In today’s episode, Rebecca and Daniel sit down with Olga Zinyakova, President of Karo Films and Paul Heth, Karo’s Executive Chairman & CEO. They talk about the introduction of modern style cinemas in Russia...
Oct 08, 2020•39 min•Ep. 31
We Are Parable started out as an intention to screen their favorite film in their local cinema. Seven years later, the husband and wife tandem created an avenue of cinematic events focused on creating unique film viewing experiences for Black audiences in the UK. In today’s episode, Rebecca, Russ, and Shawn talk to Anthony Andrews, the Co-Founder of We Are Parable. They uncover how the company started out, award-winning director Spike Lee’s involvement with them forming key relationships within ...
Oct 01, 2020•45 min•Ep. 30
In today’s episode, Rebecca, Daniel, and Shawn talk to Tori Baker, Salt Lake Film Society (SLFS) President and CEO. They discuss the @homeArts initiative, maintaining audience loyalty to local art houses, the importance of reinforcing theatrical behavior, and what state virtual screening is currently at. Tune in and listen to the long-term potential of virtual screening! Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazine https://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/ What to Listen For [00:01:20] Tenet is at a 35...
Sep 24, 2020•39 min•Ep. 29
In today’s episode, Russ, Shawn, and Rebecca discuss Tenet’s gross on its second weekend, list of major films to open in November and December, and counterprogramming that can potentially reel in more people into theaters. Listen in for updates on what film to watch in theaters nearest you! Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazine https://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/ What to Listen For [00:01:11] Tenet dropped to $6 million on the second weekend, from a little over $9 million the previous week...
Sep 17, 2020•24 min•Ep. 28
In today’s episode, Russ, Daniel, and Shawn discuss Tenet’s opening week in local theaters, controversy surrounding Disney’s Mulan, and why new wide releases are important to the industry’s recovery efforts. Tune in to see how Tenet’s release is impacting the industry! Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazine https://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/ What to Listen For [00:01:09] How was your movie going experience? [00:01:39] Casinos are operating at reduced capacity in New York, no regular basic ...
Sep 10, 2020•28 min•Ep. 27
In today’s episode, Russ, Daniel, Rebecca, and Shawn discuss California’s safer economy blueprint at 25% capacity in select counties, successful films pre-COVID, international film festivals, and Paramount and Disney’s list of releases pushed back in 2021. Listen in to find out how Tenet is driving the recovery efforts of exhibitors. Subscribe to the Boxoffice Pro Magazine https://www.boxofficepro.com/subscribe/ What to Listen For [00:01:31] Tenet opened internationally with a promising start. [...
Sep 03, 2020•42 min•Ep. 26
