On 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 our podcast by access...
May 04, 2023•50 min•Ep. 175
In 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.
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 174
Daniel 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.
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 173
In 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.
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 172
In 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.
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 171
In 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...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 170
On 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://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPL...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 169
On 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 us your feedback o...
Apr 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 168
On 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/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episod...
Apr 06, 2023•58 min•Ep. 167
On 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/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resou...
Mar 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 166
On 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 Industry Report What ...
Mar 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 165
On 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 Office: Scream VI Sc...
Mar 16, 2023•39 min•Ep. 164
On 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’Leary as President a...
Mar 09, 2023•27 min•Ep. 163
On 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/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Epi...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 162
On 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 services. Give u...
Feb 23, 2023•33 min•Ep. 161
On 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/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 ...
Feb 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 160
On 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 survey: https://forms...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 159
On 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/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episo...
Feb 02, 2023•55 min•Ep. 158
On 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 Earning Film Ever What to L...
Jan 26, 2023•33 min•Ep. 157
On 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: Avatar: The Way of Water Ea...
Jan 19, 2023•19 min•Ep. 156
On 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 programs. Give us...
Jan 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 155
On 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 Way of Water 05:14 Disney’s ...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 154
On 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 for 2022 06:59 Biggest bus...
Dec 29, 2022•49 min•Ep. 153
On 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. This episode is...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 152
On 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: The Way of Water 03:18 S...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 151
On 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 Episode Resources: Spotl...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 150
On 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 Intro 04:15 The Amazon Studio...
Dec 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 149
On 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 weekend movies 03:09 What...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 148
On 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 Resources: Fathom Events W...
Nov 17, 2022•33 min•Ep. 147
On 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 Forever forecast 04:03 Blac...
Nov 10, 2022•36 min•Ep. 146
