In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Daniel Loria, and Chad Kennerk discuss the Thanksgiving Frame, including the surprise performance of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and Disney’s struggle to capture holiday moviegoers with their latest animated musical Wish. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Weekend Box Office: BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES Beats Both NAPOL...
Nov 30, 2023•33 min•Ep. 205
In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Daniel Loria go over release date changes and the latest updates from Canadian exhibitor Cineplex before diving into Thanksgiving 2023: Will any holdovers be able to hang on? What new releases will break through over the long holiday weekend? Then, in our feature segment, Boxoffice Pro’s Chad Kennerk interviews Francis Lawrence, director of Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Give us your feedback on our podcast b...
Nov 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 204
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Russ Fischer discuss what’s come up during a heavy week of news: the end of the SAG/AFTRA strike, Warner Bros.’ controversial decision to shelve the film Coyote vs Acme, and what the latest round of schedule changes–and Captain Marvel’s disappointing debut box office–means for the MCU. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Wee...
Nov 16, 2023•37 min•Ep. 203
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss a slow week at the box office, as the Gen Z nostalgia-driven Five Nights at Freddy’s tops the box office for the second week running. Looking ahead, Robbins talks concerns for THE MARVEL’s opening weekend and TROLLS BAND TOGETHER’s international run in advance of its domestic debut on 11/17. In the feature segment, spooky season continues as Kennerk speaks to Virgil Cardamone of the M...
Nov 09, 2023•50 min•Ep. 202
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk break down the latest updates on the SAG/AFTRA strike and a number of release date changes before analyzing the outsized box office success of Five Nights at Freddy’s. In the feature segment, Rebecca interviews with Showcase Cinemas’ Rebecca Stein, doing a deep dive on events, influencers, and the evolution of in-cinema marketing. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: ...
Nov 02, 2023•48 min•Ep. 201
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Russ Fischer, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss the release of Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, the first place holdover of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, the current state of the SAG/AFTRA strike, and review box office numbers: including the “What’s This?” surprise of 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas rounding out the top five. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks with Comscore’s Senior Media Analyst Paul Derg...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 200
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, sponsored by Cinionic, a leader in the world of laser technology, hosts Rebecca Pahle and Russ Fischer break down the opening weekend success of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. In our feature segment, Pahle speaks with Ron Krueger II of Santikos Theaters, receiving the Salah M. Hassanein Award at next week’s ShowEast, about giving back to the cinema community. Pahle also speaks with Dan Huerta, technical services director at Cinionic, about the newes...
Oct 19, 2023•41 min•Ep. 199
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Jesse Rifkin go over the latest in cinema news–including new NATO boardmembers–before diving into analysis of the debut performance of The Exoricst: Believer… and whether we can expect a $100M opening from Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. In our feature segment, Pahle speaks to director Raphael Sbarge about his film ONLY IN THEATERS, which pays tribute to Laemmle Theatres and the key part it’s played in the evolution of arth...
Oct 12, 2023•38 min•Ep. 198
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the upcoming Taylor Swift and Beyonce concert films, break down the current state of the WGA and SAG/AFTRA strikes, and review box office numbers: including the surprising success of Fathom Events’ The Blind and the box office potential for this weekend’s The Exorcist: Believer. In the feature segment, Rebecac speaks with B&B Theatres’ Chief Creative Officer Bobbie Bagby Ford on th...
Oct 05, 2023•50 min•Ep. 197
This Week on The Boxoffice Podcast, sponsored by Spotlight Cinema Networks: Rebecca Pahle is joined by Shawn Robbins and Russ Fischer, who discuss the most recent news on the WGA/SGA strikes and what lessons to take from Sequel September. In our feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Rich Daughtridge of the Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA) on what lessons indie theaters can take from the summer of Barbenheimer, as well as the ICA’s priorities moving forward into 2024. Give us your feedback on our...
Sep 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 196
This Week on The Boxoffice Podcast: Rebecca Pahle is joined by Russ Fischer and Chad Kennerk as the trio catches up on a slow news week and a near-tie at the box office between The Nun II and A Haunting in Venice. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria conducts interviews with Bryan Braunlich of NATO’s Cinema Foundation and Phil Clapp of the U.K. Cinema Association, who reflect on the second annual National Cinema Day. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gl...
Sep 21, 2023•41 min•Ep. 195
In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle discuss their favorite experiences with horror films at the movies. In the feature segment, Loria interviews Craig Gillespie, director of Sony’s DUMB MONEY, coming out in limited release this weekend before expanding throughout the month. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Weekend Box Office: THE NUN II Takes $32M First Place Debut L...
Sep 14, 2023•43 min•Ep. 194
This Week on The Boxoffice Podcast: Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk look at the impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film on the release schedule—and the missed opportunity of having a BARBENHEIMER-style phenomenon after Universal’s Exorcist: Believer abandoned its release date and deprived the public of the EXORSWIFT at the box office. In our feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Santikos CEO Tim Handren on the circuit’s aggressive expansion from a regional Texas chain to one...
Sep 07, 2023•36 min•Ep. 193
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, the panel recaps the early box office results from National Cinema Day and looks at the impact of Warner Bros.’ release schedule changes for Q4. In our feature segment, director Antoine Fuqua joins the podcast to discuss his latest film, The Equalizer 3. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Weekend Box Office Forecast: THE EQUALIZER 3 Aiming for #2 All-Time Labor Day ...
Aug 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 192
In this episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s second annual National Cinema Day, predicting which films could see the biggest boost from the industry-wide celebration of moviegoing. Later in the episode, the trio runs down the fall slate, highlighting the potential big earners–and big question marks–on the calendar from now through the end of November. In our feature segment, Boxoffice Podcast co-host Daniel Loria speaks ...
Aug 24, 2023•50 min•Ep. 191
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap the latest box office results and industry headlines for theatrical exhibition. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria interviews Angel Manuel Soto, the filmmaker behind Warner Bros.’ latest DC super hero adventure, Blue Beetle. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Weekend Box Office: BARBIE Leads for Fourth Consecutive Fram...
Aug 17, 2023•45 min•Ep. 190
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss Q2 earnings call, Barbie still sitting in the number one spot, and August release list. In our feature segment, Daniel shares his interviews on the success of Angel Studio’s Sound of Freedom becoming the biggest summer surprise hit of 2023. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: B&B Theatres Weekend Box...
Aug 10, 2023•39 min•Ep. 189
In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss schedule changes from Sony, the ongoing success of Barbie and Oppenheimer, and the films trying to knock Barbie out of the #1 spot this weekend. In our feature segment, Rebecca speaks to Eileen Baptistin Level, whose ‘PaleFo’ initiative brings the magic of the movies to low-income areas without brick and mortar theaters. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle...
Aug 03, 2023•41 min•Ep. 188
Barbie and Oppenheimer created the ultimate double-feature over their shared opening weekend, combining to deliver the highest-earning summer frame on record at the box office. On this week’s episode, Boxoffice Pro’s Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle go over the global box office highlights of the Barbenheimer phenomenon. In our feature segment, Rebecca interviews Royal Corp.’s George and Marianne Abiaad on their inspirational life story that made them a central part of the moviegoing experience fo...
Jul 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 187
This Week on The Boxoffice Podcast: Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by Russ Fischer and Chad Kennerk to go over the potential impact of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike on exhibition, the new leadership at Cineworld, and preview the opening weekend for Barbie and Oppenheimer. In the feature segment, Malco’s Larry Etter joins to share highlights from the NAC Expo in Memphis, bringing insights from the world of cinema F&B. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: ht...
Jul 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 186
This week on The Boxoffice Podcast: Daniel Loria and Shawn Robbins provide an update on the box office forecast for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part I’s opening weekend and go over the mid-year report on the domestic market. In the feature segment, Rebecca Pahle interviews Insidious: The Red Door star/director Patrick Wilson on the latest entry of the horror franchise—and his career as an exhibitor through Cinema Lab. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https:...
Jul 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 185
This week on The Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Russ Fischer look back on the box office history of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Daniel and Russ discuss the legacy of the franchise after nearly thirty years of entries reaching cinema screens around the world, leading up to the release of this summer’s Mission: Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part I. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources: Santikos Entert...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 184
In our final episode of our CineEurope 2023 series, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle check in with Russ Fischer to get his parting thoughts from UNIC’s annual convention for the European exhibition industry. In the sponsored segment, Christie’s VP of Engineering David Kiers joins Rebecca Pahle in a conversation covering the cinema tech leader’s latest plans and priorities. And in our feature segment, Rebecca is joined by Crispin Lilly, the exhibition veteran who was recently named as Show...
Jun 29, 2023•53 min•Ep. 183
On 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 as it progres...
Jun 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 182
In 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 sector and ...
Jun 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 181
In 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 feedback on our podcast ...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 180
On 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 Episode Resources: ...
Jun 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 179
On 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 Globally What to Listen Fo...
May 25, 2023•32 min•Ep. 178
MeOn 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 GALAXY VOL. 3 Remain a Fo...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 177
On 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 Resources: Fathom Even...
May 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 176
